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Starting a school from the ground up needs the guidance of professionals who have experience starting and leading prestigious Canadian, US, and International Private Schools and Colleges

Consider this, starting your own school can be an extremely exciting and rewarding experience but one that you need to to get right the first time, since there is no second chance in making a first impression with your parents and students.

Here is a fact for you...starting an independent or private school requires exceptional planning, preparation, experience, and a commitment to a clear vision. Without a solid foundation and groundwork your structure will collapse. The mechanics needed to start a school can be challenging and rife with pitfalls. In today's complicated education environment, the need to work smarter and be ready for the first day of school operation is critical and can't be repeated. With proper pre-planning and expert guidance over a project’s life cycle, founders like you can be better prepared to start the school of your dreams and manage costs and project development efficiently, and establish a school to be proud of.

You Want To Start A Private School But Don't Know Where To Get Started...
You Just Need The Right System and Expert Guidance

Halladay Education Group is an experienced private school consulting firm dedicated to providing you customized solutions to help you start your own private school in the USA, Canad, and Internationally. With our effective systems, collective experience of specialized professionals, and our knowledge in starting and leading schools, we can guide you through the enormous challenges you will face.

But first let me ask you...why should you take on the pitfalls and stress that every group faces in starting a new private PreK to 12 school or post secondary institution when you could utilize our services and focus on the big picture – making your dreams a reality.

As you can understand, the tasks required to start a school are extensive and specific to your unique education sector and can be costly if not implemented correctly – in relation to profits, recognition, and the long-term implementation of your programs.

Here's a fact for you...by utilizing our services and wisdom we add value in many ways – you take advantage of professionals who have a proven background in leading schools and who are experienced in the mechanics of school formation. With our know-how we can put together a solid plan, assist you with meeting regulatory requirements, maximize enrollment, align your decisions with your vision, and ensure that your mission is achieved. Ultimately, you will build on this success in all other areas of your school's programs.
Would You Like To Start An Outstanding School?
We Specialize in Starting A Variety of Schools
You've found the right company to help you start your school. Our firm is dedicated to starting world class independent and private schools. As school formation consultants, we specialize in opening schools with variety of formats and curriculum, including:
  • Private or Independent Prekindergarten to Grade 12 (For- or Non-Profit);
  • US, Canadian, or International;
  • British Columbia Certified Offshore Schools;
  • Ontario Offshore Schools;
  • Religious (e.g., Christian, Catholic, Muslim);
  • Canadian International;
  • International Baccalaureate;
  • Advanced Placement;
  • Preparatory;
  • Special Needs (Dyslexic, Therapeutic);
  • Boarding;
  • ESL/Language;
  • Preschool and Daycare;
  • Montessori;
  • Waldorf;
  • College or University (certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral);
  • And more...call us and share your vision...every great school had to start some time. :-)

Our Free Special Reports Share With You The Critical Steps To Start A School
Special Reports - How To Start A School

We want to help advise you on taking the right step when starting your own new school (even for 2008!). One of the quickest ways for me to share with you the critical elements of starting a school is for you to download our two Free Special Reports , the "13 Critical Steps of School Formation " and a "Readiness Assessment Checklist, " which outline the model we utilize when starting a school, and a checklist you should utilize to ensure you are on track. Click right here to download one of our free Special Reports on starting a school :
Our Associates Have Been Involved in Starting and Leading Prestigous Private Schools

Our Senior Associates have been involved in helping to start and/or lead a number of prestigous private K-12 schools and post secondary institutions. Here are a few of our projects:
 
US Projects:
  • Island Pacific Academy: IPA is a secular, co-educational, independent school offering programs from PreK-12. It is currently Grades PreK-8 with 1 grade added each year up to Grade 12. One of our associates was engaged by the Estate of James Campbell to start an independent school in the City of Kapolei, Hawaii, in 1999. The consultants oversaw the entire school formation process (e.g., market study, raised funds, built the school, hired Head of School and key staff). The school is now operating in its third year with over 600 students taught in a 65,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility.
  • Sage Hill School: SHS is a Grade 9-12, Coed college preparatory day school founded in 2000 on a 30-acre campus with academic buildings, library, gymnasium, football/soccer field, baseball field, outdoor basketball and sand volleyball court, and outdoor amphitheater. It has an enrollment of 450 students. It is accredited by WASC, NAIS, CASE, and CAIS.
  • Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy: Santa Ynez is a Grades K-8 Private Interdenominational, coed, religious, nonprofit school of 152 students, and belongs to the ACSI.
  • Fisher Island Day School: FIDS is a Grade Prek-5 Private coed, non-denominational, university prep school. Students are exposed to languages (Spanish and Mandarin Chinese) technology, strong academics, and inculcation of strong character.
Canadian Projects:
  • West Point Grey Academy : WPGA is an independent, Prek-12, university preparatory, co-educational school started by one of our associates and a group of dedicated professionals in 1996. It opened it doors to +300 students enrolled in PreK-Grade 8. Bill Wan was the founding Director and Doug Halladay was the founding Senior School Director and Deputy Head. The school is now ranked #1 academically in the province of British Columbia.
  • Aspengrove School: Aspengrove School is the first and only Prek-12 independent, non-denominational, co-educational, university preparatory school located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. One of our assocates was engaged by a group of founding parents in 2002, and advised on the formation of the school over a 12 month span, from the ground up.
  • Stratford Hall School: Stratford Hall is a K-12 ICo-Ed IB preparatory private urban school based in Vancouver, BC. One of our assocates was engaged by a group of founding parents, and advised on the formation of the school.
  • Southpointe Academy : Southpointe is an independent, Prek-12, university preparatory, co-educational school of +450, using an enriched BC certified curriculum.
International Projects:
  • Dalian Maple Leaf International High School: Students are registered as BC students and write the same Grade 10, 11, and 12 BC examinations as resident students in BC and graduate with the same BC Ministry of Education transcripts and graduation (Dogwood) diploma as resident students in BC. English program taught by BC certified teachers. Inspected annually on-site and certified by BC Ministry of Education. Over 2,300 students are currently enrolled.
  • Chatsworth International School: Caters to 720 students, aged 3 to 18 years, from over 45 different nationalities, with an international curriculum based on the British and American models, and an extensive ESL Programme. Chatsworth has WASC accreditation (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) is a fully authorized IB Diploma school and is a recognized IGCSE centre.
  • The American School of Ulaanbaatar: ASU is a co-educational, non-sectarian international school that offers a unique Pre-school to Grade 12 program in Mongolia. It is the first elementary and secondary school in Mongolia with a fully equipped learning facility in accordance with international standards of WASC and the Ontario curriculum.
  • Canadian School of India: PreK-12 day/boarding, co-ed school using the Ontario and International Baccalaureate curriculum, and enriched to meet the needs of international students. CIS is an overseas inspected private school, authorized by the Ontario Ministry of Education to grant secondary school credits and the Ontario Secondary School Certificate. Each year an Officer from the Ministry spends a week at CIS to evaluate procedures and practices to ensure compliance.
  • British Columbia Canadian International School of Cairo: It offers a British Columbia program from PreK - Gr.12. All subjects are taught in English and all the academic staff must be BC College of Teachers certified. The school is certified by The BC Ministry of Education and is inspected annually.
Secondary Projects:
  • Stenberg College: Stenberg College was acquired in 2002 by a joint venture company that owns CATO. It offers post secondary diploma programs in the area of nursing and allied health care.
  • Center For Arts And Technology: CATO is the industry leader and a respected digital arts school, with campuses in Kelowna, B.C., and Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Fredericton, New Brunswick. It was formed by one of our associates in a joint venture with the Center for Digital Imaging and Sound (CDIS), a leading Vancouver film school. CDIS was subsequently acquired by the Art Institute of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (now know as the Art Institute of Vancouver).
Opening Your School...What Should You Do Next?

 

Starting a school is a complicated and unique project that requires a team of experienced professionals who have had direct experience with all of the elements of school formation, and can take you from concept to operating your school. We can provide full “turn-key” services (e.g., feasibility studies, business plan, project management, human resources, marketing, and more). HEG can work with you in each of the stages of school development related to starting and operating your school. HEG can assist you with planning, forming, and operating your school...around the world. There are many reasons why HEG continues to be the leader in the development of schools. We can help answer your questions...

  • Do you want to start a school either for profit or as part of a housing or community development project?
  • Do you want to start a non-profit independent school but are not sure where to begin?
  • Do you feel the idea of starting a school is viable but you are not sure what needs to be done next?
  • Do you want professional support and guidance to ensure the sustainable success of your new school?
Next Step: If you are interested in receiving written material about HEG, or would like to discuss your particular schooling needs, please contact Doug Halladay directly to find out more about our School Formation services. You can set this up by sending him an email to info@halladayeducationgroup.com or calling directly at 1-604-868-0002. Don't wait...make your dream a reality!
 
You Can Start A Private School More Efficiently In As Little As 12 To 18 Months With Our Comprehensive Services

Halladay Education Group’s mission is to ‘Help You Achieve Greater Success.’ We want to become your trusted advisor, as invested in your future as you are. Halladay Education Group’s services will assist your founding Board with the critical elements needed to start or merge your new school. We can assist you from the ground up sharing our expertise with:

  • Developing of a Compelling Vision;
  • Creating the Strategic Plan, Mission, Values, Goals, and Operational Plan;
  • Establishing your School Society, Non-Profit Status, Bylaws, Constitution, and Incorporation;
  • Building Credibility and Awareness in your Community;
  • Recruiting and Educating the Board and Senior Administration on Exceptional Leadership,Governance, and Team-Building;
  • Developing the Business Plan and and the Formation and Operational Budgets;
  • Marketing Research to Ensure your Vision Meets Existing Community Demand;
  • Supporting Development of the Facility Needs, Design, Site Search, and Lease/Purchase;
  • Identifying Personnel Needs, Executive Search, Staff Recruiting, Job Descriptions, and Contracts;
  • Ongoing Evaluation and Support for the Head of School and Board of Governors;
  • Establishing your Faculty Appraisal System and Professional Development Plans;
  • Building the Education Program;
  • Determining Combinations for Starting Grades and Phase-In Stages;
  • Developing the Marketing Plan to Drive Enrollment, Public Relations, Competitive Positioning, and the Admissions Process;
  • Establishing Comprehensive Fund Raising Plans (e.g., Capital Campaign, Annual Giving, Major Events);
  • Devising the School Schedule and Timetable;
  • Establishing Student Management, Record Storage, Accounting, and Reporting Systems;
  • Supporting the Procurement Process;
  • Preparing Policy Manuals for Staff, Students, and Parents;
  • Establishing Timelines and Project Management Systems in Formation Stage.
You Deserve To Start An Outstanding School And We Can We Help You

We can help just about anyone start their own school. For the most part, there are 6 main clients that we can help with our School Formation Services:

  • Parents living within communities who are looking for a educational consultant to assist in starting a quality independent school solution for their children;
  • Churches that want to provide their parish and community with a quality independent school solution for their members;
  • Investors who want to start private schools to create a magnet for community demand and sales, and/or to provide profits to their investors;
  • Land Developers and local government and/or homeowner associations seeking an independent school formation specialist to support the services necessary to expand their community and the drawing tool to continue growth;
  • Large Corporations requiring educational facilities for the children of their employees;
  • Commercial and Residential Sector that will need the ancillary space constructed adjacent to or nearby to the school campus;
  • Existing Independent Schools looking to expand and/or be taken over, allowing for additional space for real estate development.

Our Comprehensive 11-Point School Formation Process Can Be Tailored To Your Needs In Helping You To Start A School

The further you read into this web page, the more you will realize that our services are extremely comprehensive and available at any stage of starting a school. Please take a moment to read over our exhaustive list of services that we can provide to your formation project to ensure that you start the best school possible.

3. Long Range and Strategic Planning

 
Start-A-School Toolkit

If you need immediate help, our Start-A-School Toolkit is a quick and inexpensive solution. It's a comprehensive Series of Audio Presentations and Handbooks that reveal the...

The fundamental building blocks of starting a school of your dreams. You'll Find Tremendous Value in Our Incisive Toolkit that explains How To Start A Private School

Our Toolkit explains how to start a school from the viewpoint of those who have started their own private schools and understand how to put a school together efficiently and cost effectively. And we want the same to happen for YOU.

We've recorded all the presentations on MP3 CD's and then had them transcribed and desk topped into a high quality Handbooks for you and your founders to read over to grasp the critical elements of starting a successful school.

Our Toolkit includes:

The Critical First Steps Of Independent School Formation
The 9 Secrets Of Starting A Charter School
Starting A Successful Private Senior School from the Ground Up
The 8 Golden Rules of Starting a New Private Junior School

Visit our secure Online Store now to find the proven resources that will show you how to effectively start your own school. Click here to take a closer look at the Start-A-School Toolkit.

What Is The Next Step?

We would like to help you start the school of your dreams. The simplest way to do this is to select one the following options and call me at 604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com to make arrangements to move forward.

 FREE CONSULTATION: Hold a complimentary 1-on-1 30 minute telephone consultation to find out more about your project. We can help you get started in the right direction and help you understand where to go to first. This can be can set up just by calling me at 604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com to take the next step (valued at $150).

 ONE DAY WORKSHOP AND FOLLOW-UP REPORT: Hold a 1-day workshop where we provide a comprehensive presentation on the 10 key stepping stones to starting your school and address all of your questions. We review the critical elements you need to consider in starting a sustainable school. Afterwards, we follow-up with a comprehensive Summary Report that provides details on your schools: purpose and direction, educational program, marketing and admissions, project overview, organizational structure, facility needs, fundraising, budget, and recommendations, timelines, and action plan to move forward. This is a priceless in moving forward in a coordinated effort

 FEASIBILITY STUDY: We perform statistically driven surveys to gauge the real market demand for your school. This approach will determine whether your the formation of your school is realistic and feasible. Our professional survey tools include both qualitative and quantitative tools including: focus groups, phone surveys, mail surveys, online surveys, and more. As with the One-Day Workshop, we first meet with you inperson to better understand the type of school you want to start, as well as provide a comprehensive presentation on the 10 key stepping stones to starting your school and address all of your questions. Our follow-up Feasibility Report is extremely detailed and provides answers to all key questions about market demand and enrollment, including: purpose and direction, educational program, marketing and admissions, statisticaly validated enrollment projections (grade, gender, location), workplan, organizational structure, location and facilities, fundraising, finance (start-up budget, 5 year financial forecast, revenue projections, ROI, payroll, programming, and more). We can do this with for- and non-profit schools. This in-depth information is needed to ensure that you are headed in the right direction and you have a road map to make it to that destination.

 DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS PLAN: In many cases, founders need a detailed Business Plan to assist them with approaching investors to provide the capital needed to fund the formation of their school and cover potential shortfalls in the first few years of operation. In addition, non-profit schools need a business plan as part of their fundraising case to convince donors or lenders on the true costs of the start-up budget and the first five years of the operational budget. We can assist this with developing a comprehensive business plan that covers all the financial details needed to start and operate your school. Essentially, it is the detail of the Feasibility Study without the survey data.

 FORMATION CONTRACT: When you are ready, we can tailor a proposal of our services specifically for your formation project that will assist you through the entire process of starting your school. Please note that the fee we charge for any of the above services will be directly discounted from this contract.

 MONTHLY RETAINER/COACH FEE: Many founding groups feel that they have the internal staff to handle the critical elements in starting their own own school, but like many, they want to have a coach to go to when they have questions or have hit a wall. We can make arrangements to set aside as many days/hours per month so that you can bounce ideas and questions off of us, or determine what the next step is

If you would like more information about how to start a school, or project assistance with starting a private school, don’t wait…let’s make it happen!! Please call me at 604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com to take the next step.


To your success,

Douglas Halladay B.A., B.ED., M.A.
President and Founder
Halladay Education Group Inc.		 Douglas Halladay

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