It’s no secret that the growth of Charter Schools in Georgia has more than doubled in the last three years, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Parents want the best education for their children in an environment that will help their children thrive and
We would like to thank our incredible clients for their testimonials regarding our services here at Charter CFO and Avolon Accounting. We couldn’t be successful without you! “Candy assumed the role of CFO at Provost Academy after we found ourselves in need of greater professional
The team at Charter CFO wishes you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you are exploring the opportunities of a Charter School, in the start-up or renewal petition process, or just looking to improve the quality and performance of your school, the
We often receive questions about how charter schools are funded in Georgia and we have the answers. If you need more information, contact us today. It may come as a surprise to you that charter schools are funded much like their traditional school counterparts –
We are often asked if there are different types of charter schools and the answer is yes! The state of Georgia has “Startup Charter Schools” and “Conversion Charter Schools”. Let’s take a look at the differences: STARTUP CHARTER SCHOOLS: Startup charter schools are typically grouped
Recently at a Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber luncheon, discussions regarding the proposed independent school system bill, known as HR4, dominated the forum. Chamber member Larry Feldman said “Dunwoody is very interested in creating its own school system with the belief that DeKalb is not managing that
The Charter School movement has spread to South Georgia and is making an appearance in an abandoned private school in Shellman, near Albany. The SOWEGA (Southwest Georgia) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Charter School will open next year and will provide educational opportunities for
A recent study conducted by Assistant Economics Professor Carlianne Patrick at Georgia State University reveals that parents are willing to pay approximately 10 percent more for houses to increase the probability of their children attending charter schools in the area. “Unlike most charter schools in
So you’d like to start a charter school? According to the State Charter Schools Commission, there are 6 steps in the charter school application process for the state of Georgia and we understand, intimately, the process and what you will need to be successful. Step
Lula Lake Academy is seeking state approval to build a charter school serving grades 6-12 on the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain. With a focus on the environment, the “place-based” educational instruction focuses on the natural and man-made environments. The curriculum will include learning about
