OUR MODEL
Our model, delivered by exceptional people with a shared mission, is defined by our 3 pillars:
Flexible: We believe that education can’t be one-size-fits all. Our model Features two convenient session – morning and afternoon – to allow learning to flex to the demands of life. Mastery-based curriculum lets students earn credits at their own pace (up to twice as fast as traditional high school) and rolling admission and graduation lets students start when they’re ready and graduate with a standard, fully accredited diploma without having to wait for the end of the semester.
Personalized: Our model is built around the individual. Every student begins with an evaluation that personalizes coursework, remedial assistance, and social support needs. Software-based assessments pinpoint strengths and weaknesses and help teachers individualize instructions. A personalized dashboard monitors progress in real-time, and career and graduation coaches guide our students along their unique plan.
Supportive: Our technology-enabled model is underpinned by responsive, supportive staff to deliver intensive wrap-around social services. Onsite specialists work to remove personal, social, and behavioral barriers while a host of resources, including over 150 social and support agency partners, support the whole student.
OUR SERVICES
Second Mile Education offers a comprehensive suite of education management services that support every aspect of our schools — from the very first day opening a school through ongoing operations— allowing us to deliver on our promise.
New School Activation
Second Mile Education provides a systematic, actively managed approach to opening new schools. Our process identifies opportunities, selects ideal locations, and coordinates with internal staff, boards, communities, and authorizers to successfully launch new campuses. This ensures a seamless transition from concept to reality, allowing new schools to open their doors fully prepared to serve their communities.
Services include:
Market research and analysis
Location identification and selection
Facilities development, buildout, and outfitting
Financial planning and budget management
Grant application and management
Systems and technology integration
Staff recruiting, hiring, and onboarding
Pre-opening brand development and marketing
Marketing
Our team develops targeted, impactful marketing campaigns to connect with students and families in the right place, at the right time. We establish distinct local brands and implement modern, omni- channel strategies to maximize engagement, build trust and awareness in the community, and grow enrollment effectively.
Services Include:
Brand development
Marketing materials design, production, and copywriting
Reputation management
Website development and SEO
Targeted advertising
Public relations
Community partnership management
CRM system management
Marketing automation and nurturing
Enrollment
We design a user-friendly, equitable enrollment process, supported by skilled staff and innovative technology, to simplify applying and enrolling for families. Our process ensures access to education for all members of our community through a simple, friendly enrollment experience.
Services Include:
Multi-lingual student engagement and parent outreach
Enrollment application management
Orientation services
Lottery management
Data entry and Student Information System (SIS) management
School Operational Support and Oversight
Second Mile Education provides local and regional support to implement consistent operations aligned with our DPRP model, backed by years of proven practices and standard operating procedures. This direct support ensures our schools operate efficiently and effectively while maintaining high standards of performance.
Services Include:
Leadership training
Mentorship programs
Performance management
Family communication support
Regionally aligned support structure
Instructional Support
Our instructional staff receive robust support through a suite of tools to ensure they are supported and able to consistently deliver high-quality education tailored to their students’ needs. These services empower teachers and improve student learning outcomes.
Services Include:
Training in ELA, reading, and math intervention programs
Benchmark reporting and coaching support
Facilitation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Curriculum dashboards
SPED and ESOL supports
School improvement planning
Professional development
Leadership evaluations
Curriculum and Learning Management Systems
We meticulously curate our curriculum to ensure it aligns with state standards, delivers on charter requirements, and delivers strong learning outcomes for our students. These systems provide the tools and content needed to meet academic and compliance goals.
Services Include:
Digital curriculum access facilitation
Curriculum evaluation and feedback
Training on curriculum implementation strategies
Performance and compliance monitoring
Blended learning and differentiated instruction support
Career and Technical Education (CTE) development
Course audits and academic reviews
Student Information System
Our proprietary Student Information System (SIS) provides accurate tracking, detailed reporting, real-time insights, and compliance monitoring for efficient school management. Schools can manage student data and academic progress seamlessly while improving operational efficiency.
Services Include:
Student demographic and academic data management
Learning and grade tracking
Transcript evaluations
Graduation planning
Attendance tracking
Leadership and governing board data reporting
Establishing and maintaining API connections to third-party platforms
Student Success Supports
We provide holistic support for students through intensive wraparound services that remove barriers to success and address their diverse needs. By focusing on the whole student, not just their academics, we empower learners to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Services Include:
Family Support Specialist program implementation
Student transportation coordination
Post-secondary counseling support
Military, college, and career assessment oversight
Student Success platform maintenance
Facilitation of PLCs for student support staff
IT Infrastructure Management
We maintain a centralized IT infrastructure that empowers schools to operate efficiently while enhancing educational outcomes through technology. This service provides reliable, secure, and modern technology to allow our educators to do what they do best – support our learners.
Services Include:
Software management for school and student productivity
Networking, server, and cybersecurity management
Procurement and inventory tracking of IT equipment
In-field IT technician management
IT ticketing and request tracking
Broadband, fiber, and telephony system management
Managed services vendor management
Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Recruitment, and Staffing
We know what it takes to be a Second Miler. We provide strategy and systems to attract and retain mission-aligned talent while providing ongoing HR support, payroll services, and comprehensive benefits administration, allowing our schools to build dedicated, skilled teams who go the extra mile.
Services Include:
Strategic recruitment plans
Background checks and processing
New employee enrollment and onboarding
Benefits selection and administration
Substitute teacher placement
Employee assistance programs
Time tracking and management
Employee safety program administration
Professional Development Programs
Consistent with our values, we embrace lifelong learning, establishing and delivering impactful professional development programs to grow our talent and continuously improve our capacity. Staff are continuously trained and supported as we strive for excellence at all levels.
Services Include:
Ongoing professional development
Mentorship and coaching programs
Leadership development training
Wellness and mental health support
New teacher training programs
Training and certification compliance management
Financial Operations and Management
With extensive experience navigating the complex world of charter school finances, Second Mile Education provides comprehensive support to help our schools meet financial performance goals and compliance standards with confidence, with tailored processes that support the budgeting, funding, measurement, and reporting requirements in today’s evolving landscape.
Services Include:
Annual budgeting and planning
Financial performance reviews
Payment processing and reconciliation
Vendor management and tracking
Financial reporting and analysis
Financial auditing and compliance
Procurement and purchasing
Insurance administration
Advancement services and grant writing
Grant management and accounting
Regulatory and Compliance
Second Mile Education provides extensive regulatory and compliance support to ensure all schools follow local, state, and federal regulations, meet standards in curriculum, licensing, and grants, and abide by charter contracts, maintaining vital trust with our authorizers and communities.
Services Include:
Compliance monitoring for regulatory deliverable calendars
Adherence to state and federal guidelines
Health and safety standards oversight
Curriculum standards compliance management
Staff certification monitoring and support
Grant compliance management
Contractual obligation monitoring and reporting
Compliance monitoring for special populations
Compliance audit support