As of August 2016, no charges have been filed. The raids were in connection with E-Rate, which provides discounted technology resources to schools, and alleged that Concept Schools diverted $5 million of federal grants away from schools. In June 2014, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Education, and Federal Communications Commission conducted joint raids on Concept Schools and several Concept network schools in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio for "allegations of white collar crime," according to FBI spokesperson Vicki Anderson. In 2014, Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett prohibited the opening of a Concept School in Chicago due to visible mold, water-damaged floors, damaged ceilings, and asbestos. In total, nineteen search warrants were executed by the FBI on June 4, 2014. In 2014, schools run by Concept in three states were been raided by the FBI. The Momentum Award recognizes institutions that exceeded expectations for learning outcomes of for students in certain demographics. Two of those schools-HSA Denison Middle School and HSA Columbus Middle School-were awarded the 2019 Momentum Award by the Ohio Department of Education. Schools with "clean" audit reports submit financial reports did not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance findings or questioned costs. In March 2020, the Ohio Auditor of State reported that 14 institutions run by Concept Schools in Ohio had clean audit records. In 2014, Concept Schools in Ohio and two other states were served search warrants alleging embezzlement of federal grants, though no criminal charges were filed by 2016. Three years later, the Horizon Science Academy High School in Columbus received a National Blue Ribbon as well. In 2009, Horizon Science Academy Cleveland received a National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of education. Each Board provides oversight and accountability in the management of the school, including financial oversight exercised by a review of financial updates at each Board meeting. Each Board is the charter holder and is held accountable by a charter authorizer. School Governance is the responsibility of the Board of Directors of each school. Concept entered into a management agreement with local school boards to provide operational and academics services to manage an additional 27 charter public schools. Out of roughly 13,500 students, 86% are minority students and 85% come from economically disadvantaged families.īeginning with the 2020-21 school year, Concept Schools is the charter operator for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, Horizon Science Academy Belmont, and Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago. Serving more than 13,500 students, Concept-managed schools are located in urban areas in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri.
The group currently operates or manages thirty tuition-free science, technology and math-focused schools in six Midwest states. Respond to this ad with cover letter and resume.Concept Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization. Will work with a classroom size of approximately 23-27 students. Will work closely with the other subject teachers to develop lessons and other cross curricular activities. Managing the classroom to facilitate an effective and respectful classroom environment. Motivating students to continual personal improvement. maintaining curriculum maps submitting weekly lesson plans. Planning and preparing engaging lesson plans in accordance with our approved curriculum. Teacher must have a bachelor's degree, valid teaching certificate, and a belief that all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities can learn and achieve. If there is a problem we solve it, if we need help, we ask for it, if a teammate needs help, we give it. Team-Horizon Soul If there is a way we find it. Commitment to Teacher Development, with weekly coaching by Professionals, $3000 college tuition reimbursement yearly, - Teamwork and Collaboration, weekly meetings, mentoring program, - Fun and Enjoyment, - A growth Mindset, We believe "Feedback is Power" - Teacher to Teacher Leader We offer our teachers to grow as future teacher leaders. We are seeking high capacity, fiercely positive, growth oriented teachers. The Horizon Science Academy Belmont, a K-8 charter school in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood with approximately 550 students.
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