New School Application
New School Applications
Thank you for your interest in applying to the Limestone Charter Association (LCA). LCA is committed to the highest levels of quality for itself and the schools it authorizes. LCA’s work is guided by the mission to serve as the cornerstone of charter school authorization in South Carolina and to facilitate a positive educational environment that fosters school autonomy through support and oversight to its member schools. Below you will find a timeline of the application process, links for required document submission, and resources to aid in application development.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to Donna Manning, Director of Authorization and School Development at dmanning@limestonecharters.org
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Authorization Timeline of Events |
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November 1 5:00 PM |
Letter of Intent (LOI) forms due to both the Sponsor and SCDE
*A LOI must be submitted by the November 1 deadline in order to be eligible to submit a charter school application on February 1, 2024. |
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November 30th & December 4th 2023 6:00 PM |
LCA Charter Application Technical Assistance Sessions
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February 1, 2024 5:00 PM |
Charter school applications due to the sponsor and SCDE Portal
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LCA Application Review Process |
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March 2024 |
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April 2024 |
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Webinars
- Intro, Process and Type of School and Charter Committee VIDEO
- Community Need and Educational Program VIDEO Part 1 VIDEO Part 2
- Goals and Objectives and Evaluating Pupil Performance VIDEO Part 1 VIDEO Part 2
- Enrollment and Recruitment VIDEO
- Governance and Operations VIDEO
- Special Education and other Federal Programs VIDEO
- Finance and Facilities VIDEO
- Misc. and last chance for questions and answers. VIDEO
Resources