Throughout our professional experience, we have cultivated an aptitude and enthusiasm for helping school leaders build a culture that is rooted in proactive, rather than reactive, governance. This brand of approach requires a broad view of all facets of school operations and instructional programming, perfect for the Skyrocket team!
For administrators interested in laying the groundwork for substantial and tangible school improvement, we offer consulting services that are customizable based on your vision and budget. From memorialization to stakeholder event coordination and plan implementation, we can be involved in any or every aspect of the multi-year strategic planning process.
Skyrocket senior leadership is excited to lead you and your school community through a multi-year planning process. Among the deliverables for such work, we will want to help you define critical plan elements in a concise written document:
Measurable objectives and key milestones
Complete list of actionable steps (with timeline) required to ensure a successful outcome
We will partner with you to develop the content and agenda for your planning event. You may wish to include your brainstorming activities, breakout PD sessions, or SWOT development. If desired, we can emcee and moderate the day’s activities and take point on event logistics:
While it might be easy enough to name your goals and identify a target date, the most difficult planning question to answer is usually: How do we get there? Enter our incredible Operations Team! Their job is to fill in the actionable sections of your planning framework and connect you to departments and staff members who can deliver results in specific areas.
Prospective Areas of Wraparound Support:
Student Records Management
College & Career Preparation
Curriculum Consulting
Special Education, English Learners
Professional Development
Student Recruitment
Framework
Event Facilitation
Wraparound Service
Building a roadmap for success
Skyrocket senior leadership is excited to lead you and your school community through a multi-year planning process. Among the deliverables for such work, we will want to help you define critical plan elements in a concise written document:
Measurable objectives and key milestones
Complete list of actionable steps (with timeline) required to ensure a successful outcome
Project champions, contributors, and allies
Engage your stakeholders in the process
We will partner with you to develop the content and agenda for your planning event. You may wish to include your brainstorming activities, breakout PD sessions, or SWOT development. If desired, we can emcee and moderate the day’s activities and take point on event logistics:
Venue selection, decor, A/V
Attendee registration
Set-up and decor, event tear-down
Leverage Skyrocket's robust talents
While it might be easy enough to name your goals and identify a target date, the most difficult planning question to answer is usually: How do we get there? Enter our incredible Operations Team! Their job is to fill in the actionable sections of your planning framework and connect you to departments and staff members who can deliver results in specific areas.
A healthy budget is the keystone of any thriving school district. However, changes – some foreseen, some unforeseen – in local population trends, state mandates, community values, and facility utility can make year-over-year budget management a monumental challenge. Our Business Management team is dedicated to helping Skyrocket clients break budgets down into manageable decisions.
Budget Analysis
We will take an overall appraisal of your school’s finances to determine both short and long-term fiscal health.
Internal Audits
Want to avoid an external audit finding? We recommend regular internal audits to ensure fidelity and compliance.
Spending & Savings Plans
Our team will identify cost-cutting opportunities and can assist with monthly recalibration of SB740 budgets.
Special Projects
From ELO grants to COVID relief funds to CAPEX projects, we can help you prepare for major expenses or funding influxes.
Many of Skyrocket’s founding members have roots in alternative public education and are passionate about school choice. As a firm, we have extensive experience assisting charter school clients with petition writing and renewal processes.