Developer-in-Residence
Strengthening real estate and finance decision-making in charter schools.
Three pathways for impact
Fellowship
Through a virtual and in-person cohort model of ~20 participants, this peer-based learning experience provides structured professional development across real estate financing strategy, facilities management, capital planning, and vendor oversight.
Our Developer-in-Residence program expands access to PSwrx’s real estate and finance expertise through structured learning, advisory support, and immersive practice.
Advisory
Strategic and applied advisory support with regular one-on-one access to the PSwrx team for real-time guidance to help school leaders navigate finance and real estate decisions—with clarity and confidence.
Residency
A 4-year training and practice program designed to build the next generation of real estate and finance leaders for the charter sector. Residents work on-the-ground with PSwrx serving school partners.
Applications opening soon
Applications for future cohorts and residency placements open annually as funding allows. Join our interest list to be notified when the next application cycle begins.
14
leaders participated
Pilot outcomes
40
school buildings supported
25k
students impacted
100%
of leaders surveyed saved time and reduced risk
Sponsored by:
$1M
in cost savings achieved in year 1
What leaders are saying
“I wasn’t trained in facilities management—I just did it because it needed to be done. Now I know the right questions to ask.”
—Rafiq Kalam Id-Din II Esq. 
“Real estate and finance are major knowledge gaps in education, even though they’re critical to a school’s success. PSwrx is closing that gap.”
—Dr. Nathaniel Bouie“Developer-in-Residence gave me dedicated time to focus on strategy and plan the next 10 years of our facilities.”
—Reyes Claudio 
“This program strengthened how I make operational decisions, especially around financial stewardship and cost management.”
—Program Participant
Invest in sector sustainability
The Developer-in-Residence program is designed to address one of the charter sector’s most persistent infrastructure gaps: experienced real estate and finance leadership.
Philanthropic partnership enables PSwrx to:
– reduce barriers to participation
– expand regional pilots
– develop a scalable model for long-term sector sustainability