Discovery Charter School
2026–2029 Strategic Plan
Grant Strategy
Academics & Teaching
This category aligns outside funding with Discovery's core academic responsibilities and its goal of making the school an exceptional place to teach. Grants should strengthen academic outcomes, support differentiated instruction, improve educator effectiveness, and give teachers the resources and professional support needed to do their best work.
Grants
7
Initiatives
2
Pipeline Value
$145K
Funds Needed
$200K
Why This Category
The goal is not to become a test-prep school with prettier scenery. It is to get better at the fundamentals while preserving a model built around curiosity, differentiation, place, and experience.
What Falls Under It
Core Academics. Reading, mathematics, science, tutoring, intervention, curriculum materials, assessment, and targeted academic support.Advanced & Differentiated Learning. High Ability programming, enrichment, individualized learning, and support for students who need additional challenge or different approaches.Professional Learning. Training in place-based learning, project-based learning, STEM, literacy, mathematics, differentiation, special education, classroom practice, and instructional leadership.Curriculum & Materials. Hands-on instructional materials, classroom resources, interdisciplinary curriculum development, and specialist support.Teacher Quality & Retention. Recruitment, retention, mentoring, fellowships, leadership opportunities, planning support, stipends, bonuses, incentives, salary supplements, and other strategies that make Discovery a stronger place to build a teaching career.