IEM
New
Program Start up Procedure
New
programs complete all steps. For
program renewal complete steps 8-14.
1.
Idea
to begin new program is generated by ES or parents.
2.
Call
made to New Program Coordinator to notify them of intent to initiate
program. New program worksheet provided
to initiator.
3.
Program
vision is clearly defined.(see worksheet)
4.
A
core group of interested parents are identified.(see worksheet)
5.
Identify
as ES (ES in charge) who is willing to coordinate implementation with parents
(see worksheet).
6.
New
program worksheet is submitted to New Program Coordinator for review.
7.
Presentation
of process is given to new program prospectives by
New Program Coordinator. Draft budget projections are proposed to determine
required enrollment to make program viable.
8.
New
program start up kit is provided at meeting to program initiator.
Complete checklist below.
q New program coordinator e-mails effected teams about new program start up. Copies of new
program worksheet are provided to effected teams.
q Contact MIS for to
determine what services will be needed and the cost of of
those services.
q Preliminary budget sent to
Finance team for review and approval.
q Begin to advertise program on
parent list serve, newsletter, flyers to ES, etc.
q Interested students fill out
enrollment applications and or program expense agreement.
q Potential employees are
interviewed. Employment packet is given to top choice with no guarantee of
employment letter included.
q Site is identified. Site coordination is discussed with
Administrative Services Officer and MIS.
q Goals and Objectives of
educational program are written and clearly defined.
q Contact contract programs to
initiate process for classes if applicable.
9.
Completed
Start up kit packet is returned to New Program Coordinator for review.
10. All effected service teams are
gathered to coordinate implementation.
11. Enrollment, teachers and site are
finalized. Legal documents are signed.
12. Materials are ordered.
13. Program begins.
14. Ongoing support is provided by
program ES.