Charter School Facility Incubators: A Case Study of Washington, D.C.'s Innovative Approach to Charter School Facilities

Facilities access is arguably the largest and most persistent challenge facing new and expanding charter schools. Creating a charter facility "incubator" can help solve this challenge. This case study provides an in-depth look at the design and operations of one such incubator, "Building Pathways," a nonprofit that serves as the primary facility pipeline for Washington, D.C., charter schools, and provides insights and guidance to help other cities implement a similar program.