Charter schools thrive when they have a high quality plan that addresses governance, management, and the learning and teaching model. LJA’s plan is comprehensive. It details the steps that are being taken to ensure the school’s success as it progresses from a sound concept to an exciting educational experience.

LJA's board of directors and educational design team bring proven experience in research and finance, organizational development and management, human resources, curriculum development, women’s studies, and teaching.

The State of Minnesota approved the school's charter and Audubon Center of the Northwoods became Laura Jeffrey Academy's sponsor in 2006. Laura Jeffrey Academy has a strong base of planning and operating funds from the Walton Family Foundation grant and a Federal Planning and Implementation Grant.