Transform Your School's Enrollment with STEPS

A proven program to help charter and private schools increase enrollment, boost teacher performance, and foster a thriving school culture.

What is STEPS?

A Strategic Solution for School Growth

STEPS is a comprehensive program designed to help schools like yours thrive in today’s competitive education environment. Through data-driven strategies, personalized coaching, and a focus on internal school improvements, STEPS helps you boost enrollment, retain families, and elevate school performance. With STEPS, you don’t just compete for students—you build an environment they want to stay in.

Why Is Enrollment Declining?

As charter and private schools grow in number, many school leaders are struggling to maintain stable enrollment. If you’re dealing with any of these issues, you’re not alone:

  • Declining Enrollment: More families are turning to private schools, vouchers, and other alternatives.

  • Teacher Burnout and Retention: Teachers are leaving faster than they’re being replaced.

  • Weak School Culture: Building a positive, engaging school culture that resonates with parents and students is a struggle.

  • Lack of Strategy: Schools are reacting to challenges rather than proactively building systems for growth.

How STEPS Can Help Grow Your Enrollment

STEPS is built around a proven framework that addresses the root causes of declining enrollment. Here’s how it works:

  • Strategic Enrollment Planning: We’ll help you create a targeted enrollment strategy based on data and community insights that resonates with families.

  • Teacher Development & Engagement: Strengthen your teacher performance with customized coaching and professional development plans, boosting retention and creating a better learning experience.

  • Building School Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive school environment where students and families feel engaged, supported, and valued.

  • Sustained Growth & Evaluation: Implement long-term strategies that evolve with your school’s needs, ensuring continuous improvement and growth.

What School Leaders are Saying About STEPS

  • "STEPS transformed our approach to teacher development and helped us increase enrollment by 20% in just two years. The strategies we implemented made our school a place families wanted to be a part of."

    Mr. Samuel, Principal, Private School

  • "Before STEPS, we were struggling with both enrollment and teacher retention. The guidance we received helped us build a stronger, more cohesive community, and our enrollment numbers have improved steadily ever since."

    Dr. Jackson, Principal, Public School

  • "My district was in fast decline and there were no real answers on how to fix it. STEPS gave us exactly what we needed, data with expert implementation. The support from atlearning and the STEPS team prevented us from closing schools and saved jobs.

    Dr. Wilcox, Superintendent, Public Schools

  • "Our charter school has been successful for decades, but with new competition, we are struggling to keep our enrollment numbers up. STEPS gave us the information, guidance, and know-how to outcompete any other school in our area and our enrollment numbers are proof. Thank you, you saved us!"

    Mrs. Henderson, Principal, Charter School

A Step-by-Step Roadmap for School Transformation

STEPS isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—it’s a personalized program designed to meet the unique needs of your school. Here’s how we work together:

  1. Enrollment Assessment
    We begin with a comprehensive review of your current enrollment data, collect feedback from stakeholders, and thoroughly review your school’s competition.

  2. School Development Plan
    We create a customized school development plan that improves in the areas highlighted by the enrollment assessment, which commonly include classroom performance, learning environment, and programmatic emphasis and investments

  3. Building A Communication System
    It’s not enough to identify problem areas and then solve them. You also have to know how to talk about them. An outstanding communication system not only great increases students retention, but attract families who are not currently attending your school.

  4. Sustained Growth Strategy
    We work with you to implement long-term strategies that ensure your school continues to grow year after year. Typical growth over a three year period is 18-19%.

FAQs - STEPS

1. What is STEPS?

STEPS is a comprehensive program designed to help charter and private schools increase enrollment, improve teacher performance, and foster a positive school culture. Using data-driven strategies, personalized coaching, and long-term growth planning, STEPS helps schools build a thriving, sustainable educational environment.

2. How does STEPS help increase enrollment?

STEPS helps schools attract and retain students by creating a compelling, data-informed enrollment strategy. We work with you to understand your community’s needs and tailor your outreach efforts to resonate with prospective families. By improving the school’s culture and academic environment, we help make your school an attractive option for parents.

3. Does STEPS work for every school?

Yes! We have a 100% growth success rate across all of the schools that we have worked with. If you are dedicated to growth and the process, you will see results. Our monthly coaching and implementation sessions ensure that we are doubling down on what is working for your school and pivoting away from what is not. It’s about growing and improving each school to meet the exact needs of each school’s community.

4. What’s the process to get started with STEPS?

The process begins with a free consultation where we’ll discuss your school’s current challenges, goals, and needs. From there, we’ll create a customized plan to help you increase enrollment, improve teacher performance, and build a positive school culture. We work with you every step of the way, providing personalized coaching and support throughout the process.

5. How long does it take to see results with STEPS?

While every school is unique, many schools begin to see improvements within the first 6-12 months of implementing STEPS. Long-term results, including sustained enrollment growth and a thriving school culture, which typically take place during year 1, as we focus on strategic, sustainable improvements.

6. Do I need to implement all parts of the STEPS program, or can I choose specific areas?

While we recommend a holistic approach to maximize the impact, you can certainly focus on specific areas depending on your school’s immediate needs. Whether you’re looking to enhance teacher development, improve enrollment strategies, or strengthen school culture, STEPS can be tailored to address your top priorities.

7. How is STEPS different from other enrollment or teacher development programs?

Unlike many short-term solutions, STEPS takes a long-term, sustainable approach. We don’t rely on aggressive recruitment tactics or external pressure; instead, we focus on improving the core aspects of your school—teacher performance, student engagement, and community involvement. Our program is data-driven and customized to your school’s specific needs, ensuring that the improvements we help implement will last.

8. Is there ongoing support once we begin the program?

Absolutely! STEPS provides ongoing coaching and support throughout the entire process. From initial planning to long-term implementation, we’re with you every step of the way. We work closely with your school leadership team to ensure that the strategies we put in place continue to drive results over time.

9. Can STEPS work for both large and small schools?

Yes! STEPS is designed to work for schools of all sizes. Whether you lead a small private school or a large charter school, we customize our approach to meet your specific needs. Our flexible program ensures that both large and small schools can benefit from the strategies and support we offer.

10. What is the cost of implementing STEPS?

The cost of the program depends on the size of your school and the depth of support you would like. We offer tailored packages to ensure that STEPS provides value for schools of all budgets. During the consultation, we’ll discuss your needs and provide a clear breakdown of the costs.

11. How do I get started with STEPS?

Getting started is easy! Simply book a free consultation, and we’ll schedule a time to discuss your school’s unique challenges and how STEPS can help. After that, we’ll work together to develop a customized plan that fits your goals.

Take the Next Step Toward Sustainable Growth

If you’re ready to start transforming your school with STEPS, let’s talk. We’ll schedule a free consultation to understand your school’s unique challenges and goals, and we’ll provide a roadmap to help you achieve long-term success.