Start Your Own Microschool

Applications for the Texas fellowship are open now. Click the Apply Now button to fill your application below.

The National fellowship will be opening soon.

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If you have an innovative idea for a microschool focused on K–12 learners ASU Prep can help you get started. This 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.

The Yass Prize Semifinalist

What to Expect During your Time as a Fellow:

  1. Startup Training: Coaching and support to determine your launch strategy and business model.
  2. Marketing Support: Practical workshops to understand your target market and how to recruit families.
  3. Space Design: Tours and inspiration of ASU Prep sites and coaching on how to design an amazing space to maximize student outcomes.
  4. Fundraising Resources: Sharing of funding opportunities and current up-to-date resources on how to raise capital, philanthropic or otherwise, ESA opportunities, etc.
  5. Financial Modeling: Designing a budget and revenue model to ensure your microschool is sustainable.
  1. Pedagogy and Instructional Design: Training on how to use innovative teaching strategies and instructional design principles to create effective learning experiences.
  2. Curriculum: Scope and sequence recommendations and consultation on which ASU Prep curriculum and other assets may be best suited for your learners.
  3. Monitoring & Evaluation: Training and tools on how to conduct needs assessments and measure student progress.
  4. Recruitment of Team: Templates, tips, and resources to help recruit teachers and build an amazing team.
  5. Networking opportunities: Networking with other education entrepreneurs and experts in the field to create a community of practice around your work.

Fellowship Highlights

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February:

Virtual kickoff where you will meet the ASU team and other fellows and join the online community of practice.

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March:

Experience the 3-Day in-person Founder’s Retreat in Tempe, AZ where you’ll engage in training, networking opportunities, school tours and more.

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April-May:

Virtual training sessions, 1:1 coaching and mentors support your school launch / expansion journey.

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June:

Fellowship formally ends but coaching and support calls available as needed to help you start off the school year.

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Partners

The YASS Prize

Funding Partner

SEED SPOT

Startup Training Partner

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Community of Practice Partner

 

Thanks to the generous contribution of the Yass Prize, 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 for the Texas fellowship are open now. Applications for the National fellowship will be opening soon. Please fill out the application below and an ASU Prep team member will review and contact you regarding next steps. Thanks for your interest in building an innovative microschool to serve students in your area.

Microschool Form 2026
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I understand that if I am accepted for this fellowship, I will be responsible for covering my travel costs to attend the 3-day in person convening in Tempe, AZ.