DREAM Technical Academy

1705 16th St NE - Willmar MN - 56201
Type of autonomy arrangement: School Charter / Bylaws
Basic Profile

Opened In

2014

Grades

7-12

Environment

Rural

Type

Chartered
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure

The teachers’ are granted autonomy in their charter school contract.

About the Learning Program

“Where serious people go to broaden their minds and learn to live the rest of their lives.”

This sentence encapsulates our educational mission here at DREAM. We aim to build a community of learners who are dedicated to expanding their experiences and challenging ideas that are taken for granted. By supporting and encouraging each other in our day to day learning, we will be shaping the next generation for active participation in our democracy. Through this growth, students will learn the skills necessary to be successful individuals in a rapidly changing future!

Read a profile of DREAM from Education Reimagined.