WORK Institute (Where Opportunities Require Knowledge)

1017 North 12th Street - Milwaukee WI - 53233

Type of autonomy arrangement: Instrumentality charter contract

Basic Profile

Opened In

2007

Grades

9-10

Environment

Urban

Type

District - Instrumentality Charter

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 and De Facto

De jure teachers’ authority is granted via charter contract with district and waivers from union. De facto teachers select their colleagues, although the district retains the right to fill unfilled positions.

About the Learning Program

WORK Institute works to prepare students for career and/or college bound success by combining academics with career curriculum. Students engage in project-based and community service activities within one of three career paths to prepare for senior year employability.