ACCS School Launch Services
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering starting a classical Christian school.
We help with all forms of classical Christian schools that have graduation tracks and offer diplomas, including hybrid models and schools that have limited grade-level services.
What kind of school launch are you doing?
Are you doing a standard independent launch?
Explore our standard school launch packages 
Do you want a guided launch with mentorship?
Explore our mentored school launch packages
Packages range between $500–$50,000, depending on the level of support and customization you’d like.
KIT – Kickstart Ideas & Thoughts
$500 for Year 1 *
ACCS Foundations Box
- Liberal Arts Tradition book
- Literature from ACCS core partners for startup schools
- Battle for the American Mind book
- Discover Classical Christian Education pamphlet for parents
- 7 Laws of Teaching Workbook sample for teacher training
- ACCS Classis and The Classical Difference publications
- School Handbook Sample
- Uniform Rationale
- Classical Philosophy Information
- Vendor List & Member Discounts
- Member Resource Center Login Link
1 year of membership*
Herzog School in a Box Information
1 free hour of strategic consulting with Concordis Education Partners
- Start up considerations
- Building a network
- Fundraising
50% discount for 2 tickets to the Repairing the Ruins Annual Conference
Full access to the Member Resource Center
Visibility on the ACCS Member SchoolFinder
Access to the ACCS job board
Access to the CC Vision Series to inspire the community
DIY Launch Package – KIT plus the following
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1 year of membership*
5 hours of strategic consulting with Concordis Education Partners
- Startup considerations
- Building a network
- Fundraising
- Systems advice
- Recommendations
– Software
– Curriculum
- How to set up a budget
5 Training Videos for launching a school
- Financial Deliberations
- HR Deliberations
- Board Deliberations
- Faculty Deliberations
- Fundraising Deliberations
Expert-Assist Launch Package – KIT plus the following
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1 year of membership*
Recommendation on how to file the 501C3
2 hour Mission/Vision/Philosophy workshop
2 hour financial workshop
2 hour pedagogy workshop
2 hour consulting workshop
- Fundraising
- Systems advice
- Software and Curricular recommendations
Logo and Branding Guide
Fundraising Platform setup
Website developed
Curriculum recommendations
Access to teacher training
Faculty contract template
* Renewal Policy:
Startup membership is available to schools in their first two years and is open to first-time members. At the time of their first renewal, a school may remain at the Startup level for one additional year if they are still in their inaugural phase (flat fee of $700). Once a school opens its doors, it moves to Full membership, with standard membership rates applying.
Concordis Assist Package – KIT plus the following
❖ Partial Consulting & Implementation
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1 year of membership*
Recommendation on how to file 501(c)3
2 hour Mission/Vision/Philosophy workshop
Logo creation
Website creation
2 hour financial workshop with full proforma
Schedule recommendations
10 hours of document creation and workshopping
- Handbook
- Statement of faith
- Contract
- Uniform Policy
- Tuition Policy
Access to teacher training for 1 year
Software Launch & IT set-up with training (software costs paid by school)
- QuickBooks
- ClassReach
- Website & mailing
- Giving Fuel
Curriculum recommendations
Logo and Branding Guide
5 Training Videos for launching a school
- Financial Deliberations
- HR Deliberations
- Board Deliberations
- Faculty Deliberations
- Fundraising Deliberations
Concordis Assist Package – KIT plus the following:
1 year of membership*
Recommendation on how to file 501(c)3
2 hour Mission/Vision/Philosophy workshop
Logo Creation
Website creation
2 hour financial workshop with full proforma
Schedule recommendations
10 hours of document creation and workshopping
- Handbook
- Statement of faith
- Contract
- Uniform Policy
- Tuition Policy
Access to teacher training for 1 year
Software Launch & IT set-up with training (software costs paid by school)
- QuickBooks
- ClassReach
- Website & mailing
- Giving Fuel
Curriculum recommendations
Logo and Branding Guide
5 Training Videos for launching a school
- Financial Deliberations
- HR Deliberations
- Board Deliberations
- Faculty Deliberations
- Fundraising Deliberations
Concordis Launch Full Service Package – KIT plus the following
❖ Full Consulting & Implementation
❖ Over 300 Videos for Training
❖ 12 months of assistance in all areas of launch
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I. Setting the Foundations
- Mission
- Deep Hope
- Philosophies of education
- Doctrinal positions
- BFOQ protection
- Discipline Philosophies
- Handbook development
II. Organizational Development
- 501(c)3 Formation
- Bylaws
- Board training and responsibilities
- Education Council
- Head of School training & support
- Lease Templates
- Insurance advising
- Enrollment Processes
- Tuition Processes
III. Human Resources
- Faculty hiring process & oversight
- Application, interview & auditioning
- Background Checks
- Child Safety Training
- Contracting
- Payroll onboard
- Evaluation
- Training and onboarding process
IV. Training
- Faculty Co-evaluations with Consultant & Head of School / Leadership
- Annual 3-Day Boot Camp faculty intensive
- Online library of recorded faculty trainings
- Evaluation structure development
- Family interview process training
- Board processes training
- Assistance in discipline needs at start of school
- Admin training upon request
V. Financial
- Proforma & budget development
- Payroll set-up
- Bookkeeping
- Purchase order system
- Board Dashboards
- Reporting
VI. Publications & Advancement
- Policy document publications
- Logo development
- Website design & maintenance
- Graphic designs for social media
- Email marketing – quarterly newsletters & more
- Fundraising Development
VII. Included Software (training included)
- Policy document publications
- Student Management software
- Quickbooks Online
- Website hosting & up to 2 domains
- Email Marketing software
- Video Hosting software
- Electronic signature software
- Online scheduling software
- Document publishing software
- Training portal
- Donor Management software
Also Included:
1 year of membership*
Discounts for:
- Curriculum vendors
- Alliance Defending Freedom
- Feed the Need student fundraiser
Our full service launch package includes all software, services and implementation. This takes a school through 12 months of the school launch process. All services are available for a continued-services contract at a per-student rate.
Concordis Launch Full Service Package – KIT plus the following
❖ Full Consulting & Implementation
❖ Over 300 Videos for Training
❖ 12 months of assistance in all areas of launch
Contact us for Pricing
I. Setting the Foundations
- Mission
- Deep Hope
- Philosophies of education
- Doctrinal positions
- BFOQ protection
- Discipline Philosophies
- Handbook development
II. Organizational Development
- 501(c)3 Formation
- Bylaws
- Board training and responsibilities
- Education Council
- Head of School training & support
- Lease Templates
- Insurance advising
- Enrollment Processes
- Tuition Processes
III. Human Resources
- Faculty hiring process & oversight
- Application, interview & auditioning
- Background Checks
- Child Safety Training
- Contracting
- Payroll onboard
- Evaluation
- Training and onboarding process
IV. Training
- Faculty Co-evaluations with Consultant & Head of School / Leadership
- Annual 3-Day Boot Camp faculty intensive
- Online library of recorded faculty trainings
- Evaluation structure development
- Family interview process training
- Board processes training
- Assistance in discipline needs at start of school
- Admin training upon request
V. Financial
- Proforma & budget development
- Payroll set-up
- Bookkeeping
- Purchase order system
- Board Dashboards
- Reporting
VI. Publications & Advancement
- Policy document publications
- Logo development
- Website design & maintenance
- Graphic designs for social media
- Email marketing – quarterly newsletters & more
- Fundraising Development
VII. Included Software (training included)
- Policy document publications
- Student Management software
- Quickbooks Online
- Website hosting & up to 2 domains
- Email Marketing software
- Video Hosting software
- Electronic signature software
- Online scheduling software
- Document publishing software
- Training portal
- Donor Management software