About
MAPCS will take on 1-2 founding groups per year for a 12-month mentorship cohort designed to provide additional resources and institutional knowledge for promising founders in designing their proposed schools. Cohort members will meet monthly with staff, be provided with a read and review of their application, and MAPCS will conduct a mock interview with their founding group.
To apply, submit to MAPCS a well thought-out draft via the link below of the following application (refer to your authorizing district's application or the model application) sections by February 3, 2025.
Pre-Application Requirements
Eligible GROUPs
Groups must have an established group history and have the ability to demonstrate a strong founding group prior to submitting an application. Promising founding groups that have submitted an application to a school district and have been denied will also be eligible.
To Apply
To apply, submit to MAPCS a well thought-out draft via the link below of the following application (refer to your authorizing district's application or the model application) sections through February 3, 2025.
Mission & Vision
Educational Philosophy
Educational Needs of the Target Student Population
Student Academic and Non-Academic Goals
Educational Focus
Founding Group Bios