I am interested in starting an online school (Accredited). I know I need a business plan etc. I just don't know where to start. Most information is directed at starting schools that are not online.
I have researched accreditdation for online schools with the 6 accrediting agencies. I'm just confused how to start? but here are some questions I have.
1) Starting out what is the best license to get? I am not sure what business license schools have? (I never see LLC, corporation etc at the end of a school name)
2) There is something I am missing about starting this I feel I do not know what do do next. Meaning, its easier to start a ground campus school because the steps would be find property, get accredited, find funding and just start. Online schools are different so I need some answers to prompt my thinking to the next steps. Can anyone help me?
hayn147 -
The International Association for K - 12 Online Learning offers a guide on Management and Operations of Online Programs*.
You seem to already be familiar with the accreditation process, but here is the official word from the Department of Education.
Also, please take a look at this blog post to inform your decision on selecting the appropriate legal structure.
*this links to a non-government website
NicoleD | Former Moderator | 8/11/2009 - 2:08 pm
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