Start Your Own Microschool
ASU Prep Microschool Entrepreneur Fellowship
Applications currently closed for the 2025 cohort.
For future updates, please send us your information at the form below.
If you have an innovative idea for a microschool focused on K–12 learners ASU Prep can help you get started. This year-long fellowship program will give you access to robust training, proven curriculum resources, teaching methodologies, and ongoing support.
Parents, educators, existing school leaders and entrepreneurs are eligible to apply.
What to Expect During your Time as a Fellow:
- Startup Training: Coaching and support to determine your launch strategy and business model.
- Marketing Support: Practical workshops to understand your target market and how to recruit families.
- Space Design: Tours and inspiration of ASU Prep sites and coaching on how to design an amazing space to maximize student outcomes.
- Fundraising Resources: Sharing of funding opportunities and current up-to-date resources on how to raise capital, philanthropic or otherwise, ESA opportunities, etc.
- Financial Modeling: Designing a budget and revenue model to ensure your microschool is sustainable.
- Pedagogy and Instructional Design: Training on how to use innovative teaching strategies and instructional design principles to create effective learning experiences.
- Curriculum: Scope and sequence recommendations and consultation on which ASU Prep curriculum and other assets may be best suited for your learners.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Training and tools on how to conduct needs assessments and measure student progress.
- Recruitment of Team: Templates, tips, and resources to help recruit teachers and build an amazing team.
- Networking opportunities: Networking with other education entrepreneurs and experts in the field to create a community of practice around your work.
Fellowship Highlights
January:
Welcome kickoff where you will meet the ASU team and other fellows and join the online community of practice.
February 10-12:
Experience the 3-Day in-person Founder’s Retreat in Tempe, AZ where you’ll engage in training, networking opportunities, school tours and more.
March - April:
Fellowship meet-up at a National Education-focused conference and coaching calls begin.
May:
Mentorship 1:1 calls and a series of webinars to prepare you for a successful launch in the fall.
Partners
Funding Partner
Startup Training Partner
Community of Practice Partner
Thanks to the generous contribution of Stand Together Trust, up to 20 fellows will be granted complimentary access to this program. Spots are limited, apply now!
Note: Fellows are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses for the 3-Day Founders Retreat in Tempe, AZ and any other related activities.
Apply Now
Applications currently closed for the 2025 cohort. For future updates, please send us your information at the form below.