of significant accomplishments. He is helping us build the
systems necessary to consistently start successful schools
and renew existing schools.
In 2015, we are building out the models as Ron is person-
ally working on a daily basis to revitalize a school in
Virginia. It has been quite a change to come from
a multi-billion dollar company to a small Christian
school, but this experience is helping Ron better
understand the needs of a local Christian school.
God is really helping in this first revitalization proj-
ect. Income and students are already projected to be
considerably higher in the fall of 2015 than they were last
school year.
We will have both the new school and existing school
models completed by the end of 2015. In 2016, we will work
with a small number of pilot schools to more fully develop
the programs. In 2017, we plan to be ready to work with
many schools.
Phases of School Revitalization
There will be three phases of our revitalization work with
schools. First, we will thoroughly evaluate and assess the
current status of a school. At the end of this evaluation, we
will present a formal assessment to the school leadership
team. Once the assessment is presented, the school will
determine whether or not they accept the assessment and
whether they want to move to phase two. Phase two will
consist of a comprehensive strategic plan to address all the
areas that need improvement and development. Once phase
two is completed we will move the school to the third and
final phase, implementation.
At every step in this process, we will provide the expert
coaching needed to help carry out the plan. It is our express
goal to help schools become vibrant, thriving schools so that
more children will receive a Christian education.
I have discovered that many leadership teams at Christian
schools are resistant to outside influence and change. We
are fully aware that many schools will be afraid to open
themselves up to outside scrutiny. However, we also know
that many schools really want and need outside direction
and help. Many will accept the pain that comes with honest
evaluation because they want to fulfill their mission of
giving children a Christian worldview education more than
they want to stay comfortable or in control.
As we are building out these two models, we realize what
a challenging task God has given us. We are not pretending
to have all the answers, and we know that this work will
take some time to perfect. However, when we are consis-
tently starting new schools and revitalizing existing schools,
thousands of new children will receive a biblical worldview
education and perhaps God will reignite the K-12 Christian
education movement in America.
24 – 36 Month Timeline for Christian School Revitalization
PHASE 2
PHASE 1
ASSESSMENT
Evaluate Key Elements
against best practices
STRATEGIC
PLANNING
Develop customized
strategic plan to revitalize
Christian school
PHASE 3
IMPLEMENTATION
Address gaps and integrate
best practices
Ongoing periodic assessment
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