activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 6
- Financial Management for Schools Back-Office Financial ManagementProvides guidance and services for managing charter school costs, including accounting systems, bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting, grant management, payroll, audit preparation, accounts payable, vendor management, property management, and marketing.
- Operating K-12 Schools Charter & Alternative School OperationOperates the Maricopa Institute of Technology and the MIT STEM² Online High School in Phoenix, AZ, staffing them with qualified faculty to engage students in academic opportunities.
- Operating K-12 Schools Charter & Alternative School OperationOperates the Maricopa Institute of Technology and the MIT STEM² Online High School in Phoenix, AZ, staffing them with highly qualified faculty to engage students in academic opportunities.
- School Financial Management Back-Office Financial ManagementReports, tracks, and manages charter costs by providing guidance in accounting systems, bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting, grant management, payroll and audit preparation, accounts payable and vendor management, property management, and marketing.
- School Transportation Management School Transportation ServicesOffers transportation management services to schools, which includes training and recruiting state-certified bus drivers and mechanics for school vehicle fleets, and assisting in the procurement of these fleets.
- School Transportation Services School Transportation ServicesOffers transportation management services, including training and recruiting state-certified bus drivers and mechanics for school vehicle fleets, and assists schools in procuring vehicle fleets for student transportation.
capacity building · 6
- Administrative and HR Support for Schools Charter School Operational Support ServicesProvides comprehensive administrative and human resource support for schools, including managing advertising, candidate pre-screening, background checks, new-hire paperwork, compliance training, employee relations, teacher contract issues, and employee handbook creation.
- Charter School Development and Management Consulting Charter School Operational Support ServicesHelps charter schools with a wide range of services including recruiting administrators and teachers, risk management, HR compliance, curriculum coordination, budgeting, behavior management, teacher evaluation, department organization, leadership training, community outreach, and student enrollment.
- Charter School Development and Management Consulting Charter School Operational Support ServicesOffers consulting expertise to charter schools on a wide range of operational aspects, including administrator and teacher recruitment, risk management, HR compliance, curriculum coordination, budgeting, behavior management, teacher evaluation, departmental organization, leadership training, community outreach, and student enrollment.
- Professional Development for Schools Educator Professional Development ProgramsAssists schools with the planning and implementation of professional development programs for their staff.
- Professional Development for Schools Educator Professional Development ProgramsAssists with professional development planning and implementation for schools.
- School Administrative and HR Support Charter School Operational Support ServicesProvides administrative and human resource support for schools, including managing advertising, candidate pre-screening, background checks, new-hire paperwork, and compliance training, as well as offering consulting on employee relations, teacher contracts, and employee handbook creation.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Academic acceleration through AP and dual enrollment programs academic_accelerationEmphasizes Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses to ensure academic rigor and enable students to complete college credits before high school graduation, increasing college readiness and success.
- Career Readiness and Advisement career_readiness_advisementThe foundation helps schools develop advisory programs to monitor academic achievement, counsel students in academic planning, and encourage participation in internships and community service projects to develop job skills and awareness of STEM² career opportunities.
- Career Readiness and Advisement career_readinessThe organization helps schools develop advisory programs to monitor academic achievement, counsel students in academic planning, and encourage participation in internships and community service projects to develop job skills and awareness of STEM² career opportunities.
- Career-connected learning through advisement and internships career_connected_learningSupports advisory programs and experiential learning opportunities like internships and community service to build job skills, expose students to STEM² careers, and support academic and career planning.
- Charter School Management and Support charter_school_managementThe organization operates as a charter management organization, supporting the application and compliance stages of opening charter schools and providing direct services to charter schools at lower costs.
- Charter School Management and Support charter_school_managementEstrella Educational Foundation operates as a charter management organization, supporting the application and compliance stages of opening charter schools and providing direct services to charter schools at lower costs.
- College preparatory education through rigorous STEM curriculum college_preparatory_educationBelieves that delivering a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum with a focus on STEM² (science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine) aligned to state standards will lead to college graduation and career success, particularly for underserved students.
- Expansion of STEM² access via charter school management and support charter_school_managementOperates as a charter management organization to open and support charter schools, enabling the delivery of high-quality, free STEM² education at scale and at lower operational cost.
- Integrated STEM² Curriculum integrated_stem_curriculumThe organization uses an integrated approach to learning based on a rigorous STEM² curriculum that aligns with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, incorporating communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and project-based collaboration to improve student achievement.
- Integrated and Applied STEM Curriculum integrated_applied_stem_curriculumThe organization uses an integrated approach to learning based on a rigorous STEM² curriculum that aligns with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, incorporating communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and project-based collaboration. This approach also integrates online and digital content with face-to-face classroom instruction to improve digital literacy and help students apply STEM² concepts to real-world situations.
- Personalized Education Plans and Data-Driven Instruction personalized_educationEstrella Educational Foundation utilizes personalized education plans and a learning management platform to collect student performance data, allowing teachers to address individual instructional needs and refine teaching strategies.
- Personalized and Blended Learning personalized_blended_learningEstrella Educational Foundation utilizes personalized education plans and a learning management platform to collect student performance data, allowing teachers to address individual instructional needs and refine teaching strategies. They also integrate online and digital content with face-to-face classroom instruction to improve digital literacy and help students apply STEM² concepts to real-world situations.
- Personalized and blended learning models for STEM² instruction blended_learning_modelsCombines blended learning—integrating digital content with face-to-face instruction—with personalized education plans and data-driven instruction to meet individual student needs and improve real-world application of STEM² concepts.
- Rigorous College Preparatory STEM Education college_preparatory_stem_educationEstrella Educational Foundation believes that providing students with a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum, specifically focused on STEM², and highly-effective instruction will lead to college graduation and future career success. This includes emphasizing Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment courses to ensure academic rigor and prepare students for college, with a goal for students to complete their first year of college before high school graduation.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment
Supports the implementation of Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment courses to prepare students for college-level work.
Advanced STEM² Curriculum
Provides a rigorous STEM² curriculum aligned with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, incorporating communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and project-based learning.
Advisement and Internships
Develops advisory programs to monitor academic achievement, counsel students, and encourage participation in internships and community service projects.
Blended Learning Models and Digital Literacy
Integrates online and digital content with face-to-face instruction to improve digital literacy and apply STEM² concepts to real-world situations.
Business Services & Personnel Management
Provides administrative and human resource support to EEF schools, including advertising, candidate screening, compliance training, and professional development.
Charter Application Services
Assists groups interested in starting STEM² charter schools with action plans, document preparation, strategic partnerships, staff and student recruitment, and operational/administrative procedures.
Charter Compliance Services
Ensures EEF charter schools remain compliant with local and state regulations, including reviewing instructional goals, managing fiscal paperwork, and filing compliance documentation.
Finance and Budgeting
Provides guidance in accounting systems, budgeting, financial reporting, grant management, payroll, audit preparation, accounts payable, and property management for charter schools.
HR and School Administration Consulting
Offers consulting on employee relations, teacher contracts, employee handbooks, recruitment, risk management, and HR compliance for charter schools.
Personalized Education Plans
Utilizes a learning management platform to create personalized curriculum plans, assess student strengths and deficiencies, and report progress to teachers and parents.
Transportation Services
Manages transportation services for charter schools, including training and recruiting bus drivers and mechanics, and assisting with vehicle procurement.
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Maricopa Institute of Technology Partner — Holds regular monthly board meetings via conference call from the Maricopa Institute of Technology conference room.