Charter School Sponsorship
Fordham Sponsorship Application
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, authorizer (a.k.a. sponsor) of seven charter schools in Ohio, is currently seeking to add new schools to our portfolio. Individuals or organizations with the capacity to start and sustain academically high performing schools in underserved communities are encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from existing Ohio schools seeking a new authorizer.
We ask that all applicants please visit our website and fill out our preliminary information form. This helps us determine whether the proposed school is eligible to apply before significant time and effort is expended on an application.
Key information
New schools
Preliminary information form: here
Deadline for Letter of Intent to Apply: February 1, 2011
Application: here
Existing schools
Preliminary information form: here
Deadline for Letter of Intent to Apply: November 1, 2010
Application: here
Fordham Sponsorship Accountability Report
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation's 2008-09 Sponsorship Accountability Report, Seeking Quality in the Face of Adversity, is now available here. This yearly report covers Fordham's sponsorship practices throughout the year as well as newsworthy events related to our sponsored charter schools. You can also find detailed reports on all of Fordham-sponsored schools. Each school report contains information on the school's academic performance, educational philosophy, and compliance for the 2008-09 school year.
Quarterly Newsletter
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation's monthly newsletter is moving to a quarterly roll-out. The newsletter will still provide information on all things sponsorship. Peruse the pages to learn about upcoming workshops and trainings, track impending deadlines, learn about our sponsored schools, or check up on new programs and regulations.
To keep our schools up to date on current events, trainings, and deadlines we will be sending monthly reminders.
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