Ball State University, Office of Charter Schools (OCS) welcomes any organization wanting to start a charter school to apply by following the Charter School Proposal Process for Schools Opening in Fall of 2027.
Written submissions should be clear, concise, and provide compelling reasons for Ball State to authorize the proposed charter school. Meeting deadlines does not guarantee approval.
Proposal Dates for Schools Opening in Fall 2027 – FIRST Cycle
| Tasks |
Date(s) |
| Submission of Statement of Interest | June 14-July 12, 2027 |
| Submission of Charter Proposal | August 23, 2027 |
| Interviews | September 13-17, 2027 |
| Public Hearing | October 1, 2027 |
| Final Decision | November 12, 2027 |
Proposal Dates for Schools Opening in Fall 2027 - SECOND Cycle
| Tasks |
Date(s) |
| Submission of Statement of Interest | November 8-November 22, 2027 |
| Submission of Charter Proposal | January 29, 2028 |
| Interviews | February 9-13, 2028 |
| Public Hearing | March 9-13, 2028 |
| Final Decision | April 15, 2028 |
Evaluation Process
The evaluation process for the charter proposals includes:
- A review by OCS staff and external evaluators;
- Based on the completeness and quality of the Charter Proposal, an interview with Organizer and other representatives;
- Based on a Charter Proposal's quality and interview session, a public hearing in the community where the proposed charter school will be located;
Although OCS makes recommendations as to which proposal(s) to approve, the final decision for charter approval is made at a public hearing before Ball State University’s Charter School Review Committee.
Submission Requirements
Statements of Interest and Charter Proposals shall be submitted both electronically and by regular mail to Ball State University’s Office of Charter Schools, TC-845, Muncie, IN 47306.
Electronic submissions shall be via email to no later than the specified date for the electronic submission.
One copy of the Statement of Interest must be sent by regular mail to Office of Charter Schools postmarked on the specified date for the electronic submission. Ten copies of the Charter Proposals must be sent by regular mail to Office of Charter Schools postmarked on the specified date for the electronic submission.