| What topics are covered in the seminar?
Step by step detailed instructions on how to start a
non-public school in your area.
Determining the right time to start a Christian school.
Developing your vision.
What grade levels to begin with.
Deciding on an organizational structure.
Laws related to starting a Christian school in your
state.
How to protect your church and school from lawsuits.
Establishing teacher salaries and student tuition rates.
Available sources of income.
How to receive federal funds.
How to put together a three-year budget.
Benefits and drawbacks of fundraising.
Options for finding facilities.
How to hire the right teachers and administrator.
Developing a long range strategic plan.
What curriculum is currently being used in Christian
schools and how to make the right selection.
Accreditation options.
Developing good school and community relations.
…and much more.
What is the usual format and time frame?
Saturday from 9am - 3pm with a break for lunch
works well for most people, however we're flexible according to your
schedule. Presentation is usually classroom style for large
group or roundtable discussion for a smaller group
Do we need to provide special equipment?
We present using PowerPoint so a screen or flat wall
is needed. Electricity and a stand for the laptop and projector should
be available. Let us know if you already have a LCD projector.
Otherwise we can bring one. A projector is not necessary for
small groups.
How far in advance should we schedule a seminar?
Two months or more, however if you need to meet
right away then let us know and we will check our schedule.
Remember, though, that travel expenses are usually higher when given a short
notice.
Do you work for a particular church denomination,
school association, or curriculum company?
No, Christian School Development does not have a
special relationship with any church, association, company, or ministry.
What are Mr. Richter's qualifications?
Mr. Richter has both a bachelors and masters degree from the University of Missouri.
He has taught junior high and high school science in both public and private
schools for 18 years. From 1988-1996 Mr. Richter served as the
administrator for Christian Fellowship School in Columbia, Missouri. During that time enrollment in preschool through 12th grade
grew from 75 - 275 students. Mr. Richter served on the school board at Heritage
Christian School in North Liberty, Iowa. He started Christian School
Development in the fall of 1996 and began presenting seminars in 2001.
As of April, 2008 he has presented 82 seminars in most states across the
U.S.
What else is included along with the presentation?
In addition to the five-hour presentation on how to start a
Christian school at your church or community, groups will receive a copy of
our guidebook for each participant. Inside the guidebook is a
feasibility study completed for your demographic area and a sample first
year school budget. There is also a set of laws for starting a Christian
school in your state. You will also receive a resource CD with
several parent/student handbooks, by-laws for a Christian school, and
various administrative forms. We will remain available to answer your
questions by phone or email for up to a year after the seminar at no
additional cost.
Do we need to make any of your travel arrangements?
It is easier for us to make all of the
arrangements, however just let us know if you would like to be involved.
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