The mechanics of school formation, expansion, or merger of schools can be challenging and rife with pitfalls. In today’s complicated education environment, the need to work smarter and be ready for the first day of school operation is critical and can’t be repeated. With proper pre-planning and controls in place over the projects life cycle, founders can be better prepared to start the school of their dreams, and manage costs and project development efficiently, establishing a a solid foundation. Halladay Education Group is a professional consulting firm dedicated to providing customized strategic solutions for founding groups who want to start their own school. With our collective experience of specialized professionals in the education sector and our knowledge and wisdom in starting and leading schools, we can guide a group through the enormous challenges that they will face. Why take on the pitfalls that every group faces in starting a new school, when you can utilize our services and focus on the big picture; bringing your dreams to reality.

HEG’s services will assist founding Boards and School Leaders with the basic elements needed to start, merge, or expand a new school. HEG can assist you from beginning to completion, or simply share our individual expertise with:
- Development of a Compelling Vision
- Create the Strategic Plan, Mission, Values, Goals, & Operational Plan
- Establish School Society, Non-Profit Status, Bylaws, Constitution, & Incorporation
- Build Credibility & Awareness in the Community
- Recruit & Educate the Board & Senior Administration on Exceptional Leadership, Governance, & Team-Building
- Develop the Business Plan & Target Market
- Market Research to Ensure the Vision Meets Existing Community Demand
- Support Development of the Facility Needs, Design, Site Search, & Lease/Purchase
- Identify Personnel Needs, Executive Search, Staff Recruiting, Job Descriptions, & Contracts
- Ongoing Evaluation & Support for the Head
- Establish Faculty Appraisal System & Professional Development Plans
- Build the Education Program
D- etermine Combinations for Starting Grades & Phase-In Stages
- Develop the Marketing Plan to Drive Enrollment, Public Relations, Competitive Positioning, & Admissions Process
- Establish Comprehensive Fund Raising Plan
- Support Development of Strategic Financial Plan for the Formation & Operational Stages
- Devise School Schedule & Timetable
- Establish Student Management, Record Storage, Accounting, & Reporting Systems
- Support Procurement Process for F.F.E.
- Prepare Policy Manuals for Staff, Students,& Parents
- Establish Timelines & Project Management System in Formation Stage

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As you can see, the tasks required to start a school are extensive and specific to this unique education sector, and can be costly if not implemented correctly. By utilizing our services, we add value in many ways — you take advantage of professionals who have a proven background in leading independent schools and are experienced in the mechanics of starting schools. With our know-how, we can put together a solid business plan, maximize enrollment and fundraising, align decisions with the vision, and ensure that a new staff supports the mission.

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There have been a number of excellent comments on the challenges faced by school founders in starting their own school. The mechanics of school formation can be extremely challenging to any group of dedicated school founders. In today’s complicated education environment, the need to work smarter and be ready for the day-one of school opening is critical and can’t be replicated. With proper pre-planning and controls in place over the projects life cycle, founding groups can be better prepared to form the school of their vision, and manage costs and project development efficiently and effectively, establishing the foundation for a legacy school.

For those seriously interested in taking the next step in starting a school, you can go to my web siteand download several free reports on “Starting a Private School”:
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I’ll tell you why: Schools are in the “people business”.

You must treat students like people, rather than labor units. NCLB tries to make students into test score generators in order to make distinctions amenable to profitable arbitrage by private schools, but the kids have seen right through this, and many are beginning to rebel. Shame. All the years of public educators sweating blood trying to establish a high-level learning environment are being undone for political reasons by people (and I use the word quite loosely) who really could care less about children being left behind. Better to have supported, nurtured, and expanded the magnet school concept. Just dropped in to comment. Thanks.

I certainly do not believe that zoning restrictions are the major entry barrier. Sufficient profit potential would overcome this very quickly.

Education is very labor intensive and it is tough to gain operating efficiencies. Many businesses outsource or develop new technologies to improve profit margins, something not possible in a traditional school environment where live teachers are the major cost. At the same time, while waiting lists may abound in some areas, there seems to be a limit on how much parents are willing to pay. Is there a magic number?

Compare this with recent successes by online universities that can leverage their talent with technology and are able to build national brands.

Having said this, I do know of a single shop K-12 private school in our area that is profitable. They underpay their staff (usually young teachers) and overcharge their students (many of whom are members of the elite tennis academy next door whose parents are in Europe or the Northeast). They found a niche and exploited it.