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StreetSchool Network™ welcomes inquiries from community leaders who are interested in opening a school based on the StreetSchool Model in their city, as well as from existing schools that desire StreetSchool Network™ membership and are willing to enter the StreetSchool Network™ /CITA Accreditation Process.  The required process for these inquiries is as follows:

  1. Interested party has a discussion with a StreetSchool Network™ staff member or board member to evaluate whether the core values of the organization inquiring and the StreetSchool Network™ are compatible.
  2. Orientation Seminar: The interested school leaders and at least one of their current or potential board members visit the Denver StreetSchool.  The StreetSchool Network™ /DSS staffs hold a three-day orientation, including a site visit to the school and discussions related to membership, services and the accreditation process on a quarterly basis. This dialogue allows for the visiting party to gain a better understanding of what is involved in running a StreetSchool and what it means to be a member of StreetSchool Network™.   It also allows the StreetSchool Network™ staff to make assessments and plans regarding needed support and services.
  3. A completed application packet is returned to StreetSchool Network™ when the school decides to join as a Member or a Friend of StreetSchool Network™, with a non-refundable membership fee, and accreditation fees, if applicable.
  4. The interested school leader, head teacher or principal, and at least one board member attend the next annual StreetSchool Network™ conference.
  5. A site visit and training session is scheduled for StreetSchool Network™ staff to visit the school or potential school site, conduct board training, assist with problem solving and fundraising and to develop either a start-up plan or a plan for continuous school improvement.  For an operating school, strategic planning will take place and a discussion to establish a timeline for the accreditation process.

Currently Operating Schools Membership Form:  PDF
New School Start-up Application Form:  PDF