A two-phase plan with the community and coaching you need to take the leap of faith to launch an urban, Christian, classical school.
Phase One - 8 First Steps
Leaders set the identity of the school God has called them to start & begin to make it real.
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- Visit Hope Academy to see a model for success.
Phase Two: 6 Steps to Launch
Leaders apply to SHN's Founder program & begin 14 months of coaching to launch.
- Learn about the Founder program - download a PDF.
- 8 Steps Community members are invited to apply.
- Decades of school start-up experience invested in your journey from planning to launch.

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Spreading Hope’s assistance with fundraising, communication planning & infrastructure, access to Hope’s documents and model, as well as their prayer and encouragement – all of it helped Ignite Classical start well.
“When people tell me they’re interested in Christian schooling that serves communities in need, the first thing I tell them is to check out Spreading Hope. Their generosity and wisdom were essential catalysts of our work creating Kenosha Christian Academy.”