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Halladay Education Group is the premier educational and management consultancy specializing in school formation, managing, and supporting the development of private K12 schools and colleges around the world. We're a consortium of internationally experienced consultants who can advise you in starting, operating, buying/selling, leading, and improving private schools globally. Our clients are based in the US, Canada, and Internationally. Weve helped public and private schools, major corporations, and institutions maximize their organization's performance or achieve their dream of starting their own for- or non-profit school; be it one school or part of a planned land development project in a brand new city.
Our mission is To help you to start and maximize your school's performance to the highest standards of excellence. Our firm is committed to providing customized solutions for your School or non- or for-profit organization. We're experienced working on local and major international projects Here is a fact for you...starting a private school requires exceptional planning, preparation, experience, and a commitment to a clear vision. Without a solid foundation and groundwork your structure will collapse. In today's complicated education environment, the need to work smarter and be ready for the first day of school operation is critical and can't be repeated. With proper pre-planning and our expert guidance over a projects life cycle, we can help founders like you to be better prepared to start the school of your dreams and manage costs and project development efficiently, and establish a school to be proud of. Our specialty is starting K-12 Private Schools (US, Canadian, IB) and accredited American International Universities. Our services span the globe, with experience starting schools in the USA, Canada, and Internationally (Middle East, Asia, India, China, Europe, Singapore, and more!). Our experienced team is already organized and can provide turnkey services (e.g., marketing, accounting, staffing, programming, designing, architecture, planning, procuring, infrastructure). We can develop a better school and have it ready on time and under budget. Why invent the wheel! Six Customized Approaches To Help You Start Your School We would like to help you start the school of your dreams. The simplest way to do this is to select one the following options and call our firm at 604-

868-0002 or email HEG at info@halladayeducationgroup.com to make arrangements to move forward.

FREE CONSULTATION: Hold a complimentary 1-on-1 30 minute telephone consultation to find out more about your project. We can help you get started in the right direction and help you understand where to go to first. This can be can set up just by calling me at 604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com to take the next step (valued at $150). ONE DAY WORKSHOP AND FOLLOW-UP REPORT: Hold a 1-day workshop where we provide a comprehensive presentation on the 10 key stepping stones to starting your school and address all of your questions. We review the critical elements you need to consider in starting a sustainable school. Afterwards, we follow-up with a comprehensive Summary Report that provides details on your schools: purpose and direction, educational program, marketing and admissions, project overview, organizational structure, facility needs, fundraising, budget, and recommendations, timelines, and action plan to move forward. This is a valuable strategy in moving forward in a coordinated effort. FEASIBILITY STUDY: We perform statistically driven surveys to gauge real market demand for your school. This approach determines whether the formation of your school is realistic and feasible. Our professional survey process include both qualitative and quantitative tools including: focus groups, phone surveys, mail surveys, online surveys, and more. As with the One-Day Workshop, we meet with you in person to better understand the type of school you want to start, as well as provide a comprehensive presentation on the 10 key stepping stones to starting your school and address your questions. Our follow-up Feasibility Report is extremely detailed and provides answers to all key questions about market demand and enrollment, including: purpose and direction, educational program, marketing and admissions, statistically validated enrollment projections (grade, gender, location), work plan, organizational structure, location and facilities, fundraising, finance (start-up budget, 5 year financial forecast, revenue projections, ROI, payroll, programming, and more). We can provide this with for- and non-profit schools. DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS PLAN: In many cases, founders need a detailed Business Plan to assist them with approaching investors to provide the capital needed to fund the formation of your school and cover potential shortfalls in the first few years of operation. In addition, non-profit schools need a business plan as part of their fundraising case to convince donors or lenders on the true costs of the start-up budget and the first five years within the operational budget. We can assist this with developing a comprehensive business plan that covers all the financial details needed to start and operate your school. Essentially, it is the detail of the Feasibility Study without the survey data. FORMATION CONTRACT: When you are ready, we can tailor a proposal for our services specifically for your formation project that will assist you through the entire process of starting your school, from concept to opening your doors. This includes developing, implementing, and overseeing your strategic plan, financial plan, educational plan, human resources plan, marketing and admissions plan, fundraising, infrastructure, accreditation, and much more. Please note that the fee we charge for any of the above services will be directly discounted from this contract.
MONTHLY RETAINER/COACH FEE: Many founding groups feel that they

have the internal staff to handle the critical elements in starting their own own school, but like many, they want to have a coach to go to when they have questions or have hit a wall. We can make arrangements to set aside as many days/hours per month so that you can bounce ideas and questions off of us, or determine what the next step is. If you would like more information about how to start a school, or project assistance with starting a private school, dont waitlets make it happen!! Please call me at 604-868-0002 or email me at info@halladayeducationgroup.com to take the next step. What Others Say About Our Formation Services

"Pleased with the professionalism of HEGs consultants and the quality of the work delivered..."

Our project is the start-up of a new PreK-12 International Baccalaureate School in the city of Panama. HEG was initially hired by our group to carry out the Feasibility Study and Business Pla, which included the analysis of local market conditions to set up the school, analysis of market demand based on the study's results, financial projections of the entire operation for a 10-year period, plus all activities required to prepare the new school for operation. The feasibility study included guidance regarding our school's mission and vision statements, and educational philosophy, as well as human resource requirements, organizational structure, etc. The final deliverable is a very complete report that covers all aspects of new school development requirements, which is of high enough calibre for presentation to banks, investors, and others required for the implementation phase of the project. Our group is very pleased with the professionalism of HEGs consultants and the quality of the work delivered. The feasibility study stage required Doug Halladay and another member of his team to travel to Panama twice where we had very productive work sessions with our group and were fortunate to have a good working relation with HEG at all times. In addition to the visits, we had regularly scheduled teleconferences as the study advanced and everything worked out well. We feel that the investment was definitely worthwhile as we were able to receive guidance and advice from experts in the field, including people who have started-up and owned their own schools. The end-product received from HEG has been very valuable to our group. The feasibility study and business plan developed by HEG provides us additional credibility from experts in the field, given HEGs extensive experience with top quality schools internationally. In a nutshell, when we sit down to present our project to financial advisors and land developers, and they review our Business Plan, they immediately conclude that we have done our homework, and thus our project is moving along swiftly. We are now at the Project Implementation Phase and finalizing financial arrangements to proceed with school formation activities, including retaining HEG as our advisor for the implementation stage. I would definitely recommend HEG without hesitation. Their

expertise in planning and managing top international private schools is very valuable when sitting down to define what your projects needs are, especially in the financial aspects of the operation.
H. Ramirez Founding Director The Metropolitan School of Panama Panama City, Panama

You Want To Start A Private School But Don't Know Where To Get Started...You Just Need The Right System and Expert Guidance Halladay Education Group is an experienced private school consulting firm dedicated to providing you customized solutions to help you start your own private school in the USA, Canad, and Internationally. With our effective systems, collective experience of specialized professionals, and our knowledge in starting and leading schools, we can guide you through the enormous challenges you will face. But first let me ask you...why should you take on the pitfalls and stress that every group faces in starting a new private PreK to 12 school or post secondary institution when you could utilize our services and focus on the big picture making your dreams a reality. As you can understand, the tasks required to start a school are extensive and specific to your unique education sector and can be costly if not implemented correctly in relation to profits, recognition, and the long-term implementation of your programs. Here's a fact for you...by utilizing our services and wisdom we add value in many ways you take advantage of professionals who have a proven background in leading schools and who are experienced in the mechanics of school formation. With our know-how we can put together a solid plan, assist you with meeting regulatory requirements, maximize enrollment, align your decisions with your vision, and ensure that your mission is achieved. Ultimately, you will build on this success in all other areas of your school's programs.

Our Approach to Starting a School

Establishing a school is a very unique process that requires professionals with appropriate experience, who understand the specific tasks and the decision that need to be made. HEG follows the four stages related to creating and operating a new school.

Would You Like To Start An Outstanding School? We Specialize in Starting A Variety of Schools You've found the right company to help you start your school. Our firm is dedicated to starting world class independent and private schools. As school formation consultants, we specialize in opening schools with variety of formats and curriculum, including:

Private or Independent Prekindergarten to Grade 12 (For- or Non-Profit) American Canadian International Canadian International Offshore British Columbia Offshore School Program British Ontario Offshore Schools Religious (e.g., Christian, Catholic, Muslim) Canadian International International Baccalaureate Program Advanced Placement Preparatory Special Needs (Dyslexic, Therapeutic) Boarding ESL/Language Preschool and Daycare Montessori Waldorf US Offshore Accredited Universities and Career Colleges (certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral) And more...call us and share your vision...every great school had to start some time. Our Free Special Reports Share With You The Critical Steps To Start A School

We want to help advise you on taking the right step when starting your own new school (even for 2008!). One of the quickest ways for HEG to share with you the critical elements of starting a school is for you to download our two Free Special Reports , the "13 Critical Steps of School Formation " and a "Readiness Assessment Checklist, " which outline the model we utilize when starting a school, and a checklist you should utilize to ensure you are on track. Click right here to download one of our free Special Reports on starting a school :

13 Step School Formation Model: Learn the 13 critical steps to school formation that we utilize. School Formation Readiness Assessment Checklist: Are you ready for school formation? Are you prepared? Download and print off the checklist, fill it out and fax it back to me at 1-868-472-8737 so that I can help you form your school.

Our Associates Have Been Involved in Starting and Leading Prestigious Private Schools Our Senior Associates have, as part of our collective experience, been involved in helping to start, develop, and/or lead a variety of prestigious private K-12 private schools and post secondary institutions. Listed below is a brief list of school formation projects that our Senior Associates have been involved with developing (Please click below to open the list): - US Projects - Canadian Projects - International School Projects
- Post Secondary Projects

- Recent School Formation Projects You Can Start A Private School More Efficiently In As Little As 12 To 18 Months With Our Comprehensive Services Halladay Education Groups mission is to Help You Achieve Greater Success. We want to become your trusted adviser, as invested in your future as you are. Halladay Education Groups services will assist your founding Board with the critical elements needed to start or merge your new school. We can assist you from the ground up sharing our expertise with:

Developing of a Compelling Vision; Creating the Strategic Plan, Mission, Values, Goals, and Operational Plan; Establishing your School Society, Non-Profit Status, Bylaws, Constitution, and Incorporation; Building Credibility and Awareness in your Community; Recruiting and Educating the Board and Senior Administration on Exceptional Leadership,Governance, and Team-Building; Developing the Business Plan and and the Formation and Operational Budgets;

Marketing Research to Ensure your Vision Meets Existing Community Demand; Supporting Development of the Facility Needs, Design, Site Search, and Lease/Purchase; Identifying Personnel Needs, Executive Search, Staff Recruiting, Job Descriptions, and Contracts; Ongoing Evaluation and Support for the Head of School and Board of Governors; Establishing your Faculty Appraisal System and Professional Development Plans; Building the Education Program; Determining Combinations for Starting Grades and Phase-In Stages; Developing the Marketing Plan to Drive Enrollment, Public Relations, Competitive Positioning, and the Admissions Process; Establishing Comprehensive Fund Raising Plans (e.g., Capital Campaign, Annual Giving, Major Events); Devising the School Schedule and Timetable; Establishing Student Management, Record Storage, Accounting, and Reporting Systems; Supporting the Procurement Process; Preparing Policy Manuals for Staff, Students, and Parents; Establishing Timelines and Project Management Systems in Formation Stage.

Who Do We Work With? We can help just about anyone start their own school. For the most part, there are 6 main clients that we can help with our School Formation Services:

Parents living within communities who are looking for a educational consultant to assist in starting a quality independent school solution for their children; Churches that want to provide their parish and community with a quality independent school solution for their members; Investors who want to start private schools to create a magnet for community demand and sales, and/or to provide profits to their investors; Land Developers and local government and/or homeowner associations seeking an independent school formation specialist to support the services necessary to expand their community and the drawing tool to continue growth; Large Corporations requiring educational facilities for the children of their employees; Commercial and Residential Sector that will need the ancillary space constructed adjacent to or nearby to the school campus; Existing Independent Schools looking to expand and/or be taken over, allowing for additional space for real estate development.

Our Comprehensive 11-Point School Formation Process Can Be Tailored To Your Needs In Helping You To Start A School The further you read into this web page, the more you will realize that our services are extremely comprehensive and available at any stage of starting a school. Please take a moment to read over our exhaustive list of services that we can provide to your formation project to ensure that you start the best school possible.

1. Establish School Society and Regulatory Standards 2. Board Governance 3. Long Range and Strategic Planning 4. Facility Planning and Design 5. Curriculum, Programming, and Professional Development 6. Human Resources 7. Financial Management 8. Marketing and Admissions 9. Fundraising 10. Student Management 11. Infrastructure Start-A-School Toolkit If you need immediate help, our Start-A-School Toolkit is a quick and inexpensive solution. It's a comprehensive Series of Audio Presentations and Handbooks that reveal the... The fundamental building blocks of starting a school of your dreams. You'll Find Tremendous Value in Our Incisive Toolkit that explains How To Start A Private School. Our Toolkit explains how to start a school from the viewpoint of those who have started their own private schools and understand how to put a school together efficiently and cost effectively. And we want the same to happen for YOU. We've recorded all the presentations on MP3 Cd's and then had them transcribed and desk topped into a high quality Handbooks for you and your founders to read over to grasp the critical elements of starting a successful school. Our Toolkit includes: The Critical First Steps Of Independent School Formation The 9 Secrets Of Starting A Charter School Starting A Successful Private Senior School from the Ground Up The 8 Golden Rules of Starting a New Private Junior School

Visit our secure Online Store now to find the proven resources that will show you how to effectively start your own school. Click here to take a closer look at the Start-A-School Toolkit. What Should You Do Next? Starting a school is a complicated and unique project that requires a team of experienced professionals who have had direct experience with all of the elements of school formation, and can take you from concept to operating your school. We can provide full turn-key services (e.g., feasibility studies, business plan, project management, human resources, marketing, and more). HEG can work with you in each of the stages of school development related to starting and operating your school. HEG can assist you with planning, forming, and operating your school...around the world. There are many reasons why HEG continues to be the leader in the development of schools. We can help answer your questions...

Do you want to start a school either for profit or as part of a housing or community development project? Do you want to start a non-profit independent school but are not sure where to begin? Do you feel the idea of starting a school is viable but you are not sure what needs to be done next? Do you want professional support and guidance to ensure the sustainable success of your new school?

Next Step: If you are interested in receiving written material about HEG, or would like to discuss your particular schooling needs, please contact Doug Halladay directly to find out more about our School Formation services. You can set this up by sending him an email to info@halladayeducationgroup.com or calling directly at 1-604-868-0002. Taken from: http://www.halladayeducationgroup.com/school_ser_form.php