DISCOVERY SCIENCE SCHOOLS (DSS)
Discovery Science Schools (DSS), guided by a team of expert educators and professionals with deep experience in charter school management through Discovery Education Services Inc., is now providing academic support and professional services to the Orlando Science Schools System. For more details, please visit www.orlandoscience.org/dss3.
WHO IS DSS?
Discovery Science Schools (DSS) develops, operates, and provides services to successful K-12 charter schools across multiple counties in Florida. One of the founders, Dr. Akin, has been involved in the Florida Charter School movement for more than 20 years and has led the development of several charter schools in Florida. Since 2008, the founders of DSS have been at the forefront of one of Central Florida’s most successful STEM-focused charter school systems, with all schools in the system receiving “High-Performing Charter School” and “School of Excellence” designations from the Florida Department of Education.
SERVICES
DSS offers academic support, professional services, and full management solutions for both new and existing charter schools. These services are tailored to the specific needs of each project.
ACADEMIC CONSULTING
- Curriculum Selection
- Assessment & Data Analysis
- Master Schedule Creation
- STEM Program Development
- Academic Teams Development
- College & Career Readiness
- Gifted & Advanced Educaiton
- Diverse Extracurricular Development
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
- Charter Application
- Site Selection & Development
- Accreditation
- Charter Compliance
- CSP Grant Writing
- Financial Services
- Payroll & Employee Benefits
- Human Resources
- Public Relations
- Technology Planning
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Custom Trainings