Development Timeline
2026
Foundation & Planning
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Private school concept finalized
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AOI filed and updated for PODS
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Connection established with The Nurturing Group
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Initial school model developed
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Bloom Integrated Learning Model created
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Early partnerships and community conversations started
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Website, outreach, and interest-building efforts launched
Fall 2026
Community Engagement
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Build parent and student interest list
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Host informational sessions
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Strengthen volunteer and sponsor network
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Continue partnership development
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Begin fundraising campaign for school launch
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Promote Harlem Nights Gala
Winter 2026–Spring 2027
Launch Preparation
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Secure funding and sponsorships
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Identify facility options
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Develop admissions and enrollment process
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Continue curriculum planning
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Build staffing plan
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Prepare family information packets
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Expand community partnerships
Summer 2027
Final Readiness
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Confirm facility and operational systems
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Begin family onboarding
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Host parent orientation
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Prepare classrooms and learning spaces
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Finalize staff training
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Launch bridge or readiness programming if available
August 2027 — Projected Opening
PODS plans to welcome its first group of middle school students for the 2027–2028 school year.