The new school application is used for founding teams seeking to open a new charter school. Contact Janet Dinnen (JanetDinnen@csi.state.co.us) for more information.
Prospective applicants should plan to attend an orientation with CSI staff prior to submitting a Letter of Intent.
New School Application Timelines
| Key Process Steps | Fall 2019 Cycle | Spring 2020 Cycle |
| Letter of Intent Due | Jul 12, 2019 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Application Due | Aug 1, 2019 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Applicant to Host Geographic Meeting | Aug-Sep 2019 | Apr-May 2020 |
| Applicant Presentation to CSI Board’s Performance Management Committee | Sep 10, 2019 | May 12, 2020 |
| Applicant Interview with CSI Review Team | Aug-Sep 2019 | Apr-May 2020 |
| CSI Staff Recommendation to CSI Board’s Performance Management Committee | Oct 8, 2019 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| CSI Board Vote (at CSI Board’s Colorado Springs Regional Meeting) | Oct 15, 2019 | Jun 16, 2020 |
Application Materials
Spring 2020 Applicants
Coming soon!