Hybrid School Admissions: Strategies and Best Practices

In this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley shares practical insights and advice on setting up an effective admissions process for hybrid schools. Rebecca, a grassroots founder, discusses crucial steps such as market validation, raising awareness, meeting and selecting students, collecting necessary information, and organizing enrollment processes. She emphasizes the importance of setting expectations with families, maintaining clear communication, and leveraging tools like Google forms or dedicated platforms to streamline administrative tasks. The episode offers a comprehensive guide to ensure a smooth and efficient admissions process, ultimately aiming to reshape the educational landscape one community at a time.

00:00 Welcome to the Hybrid School Builders Podcast

00:56 Understanding Admissions: Finding and Selecting Students

01:26 Market Validation and Building Awareness

03:14 Setting Up Your Admissions Process

04:03 Meeting and Selecting Families

10:38 Enrollment and Information Collection

15:25 Organizing and Communicating Information

16:53 Conclusion and Resources