2026 UAPCS Charter School Conference

Our annual Charter School Conference features dozens of breakout sessions, a Keynote Speaker, Circle of Excellence Awards dinner, and vendor hall full of companies that can help you and your…
Navigating New Horizons – Facing The Future Together

Join leaders, innovators, and educators at the Navigating New Horizons – Facing the Future Together Conference in the nation’s largest parent-directed education market and shape what’s possible for students and families.
The 2026 Spark Symposium

Join us on May 19th, 2026 at the North Little Rock Event Center for the Spark Symposium for Charter Schools. The Spark Symposium is an annual event designed to spark ideas, connections,…
2026 Bold By Choice Summit Sessions, Gala and School Tour Photos

2026 Bold By Choice Summit, Gala Awards, and School Tours | April 27-29, 2026 → Bold By Choice Summit Sessions → Bold By Choice Gala Awards → Bold By Choice Summit School Tours Bold By Choice Summit Sessions Watch Bold Talks Bold By Choice Gala Awards View Award Winners Bold By Choice Summit School Tours
Bold By Choice Summit 2026 Gala Awards

April 28, 2026 Awards Stewards of Possibility: Congratulations to Colorado Charter School Institute Award: Stewards of PossibilityThe Stewards of Possibility award recognizes and honors organizations that are stewarding possibility by challenging the givens, pioneering new and different approaches, and passionately pursuing excellence for all students.  Why They Were SelectedCSI stands out nationally for demonstrating that…
Student Light Show: West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Student Performance Featuring Students from West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics | April 28, 2026 Thank you, West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics, for such a great performance!
Student Panel: Featuring Students from Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Student Panel: Featuring Students from Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (Ricky Claxton, Cierra Gee, Martez Rich, Tony Crawford, Christian Brock, and Chanelle Piercefield) | April 28, 2026
Student Stories: How Flexibility Fuels Student Success | Flex High School Graduates

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Aviya Torns-Taylor and India Harris, graduates of Flex High School in Flint, MI (Introduced by Valerie Chase and brought to you by Lifelong Learning https://llac.org/) | April 28, 2026
Is A.I. the Beginning or End of Education? | Nick Sheltrown

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Nick Sheltrown (National Heritage Academies) | April 28, 2026
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Workforce Strategy Your School is Ignoring | Kofi Kinney

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Kofi Kinney (New Teachers on the Block) | April 28, 2026
Don’t Make Them Wait: Break the Playbook | Gary Larson

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Gary Larson (Larson Communications) | April 28, 2026
Bold Enough to Decide: Standing on What Matters Most in Schools and Systems | Nautrie Jones

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Nautrie Jones (Empact Work, LLC)
Using Summer Wisely: How Charter School Boards Can Prepare for a Stronger Year Ahead

Summer offers charter school boards a valuable opportunity to step back from the monthly meeting cycle and prepare for the year ahead with greater clarity and purpose. This Board Network…
The National Charter Schools Conference 2026

the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the largest national gathering of educators, advocates, and leaders in the charter community. NCSC is built for you: with nationally recognized experts, content…
Growing the Canopy: Bringing Career-Connected Charter Schools into the National Conversation

Across the country, there are extraordinarily exciting things happening inside many charter schools. Students designing aircraft components alongside engineers. High schoolers logging hours in real medical clinics or veterinary labs. Welding students fabricating parts that will actually be used by local manufacturers. Future teachers leading lessons in elementary classrooms while still in high school. Others…
Student Career & Workforce Planning Map

From Industry Need → Student Opportunity → Action  Strong student career pathways are built when workforce needs are clearly defined, student experiences are intentionally designed, and partnerships are purposefully activated. Use this simple map to begin brainstorming how workforce needs connect to student opportunities. It helps you quickly surface gaps, identify partners, and start shaping next steps—ideas…
ASU+GSV Summit 2026

GSV Summit was founded in 2010 and, in partnership with ASU, launched the ASU+GSV Summit—the premier global convening for innovative leaders transforming the $8 trillion education and skills sector. The…
2026 American Association of Community Colleges Convening

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) hosts one of the most significant professional development events for leaders in community colleges and providers engaged with the two-year college sector. This…
National Catholic Educational Association

2026 Convention & Expo NCEA 2026 is one of the largest private-education association gatherings in the nation, held in fellowship with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. NCEA invites…

Authorizing with Purpose Booklet

Authorizing Booklet FREE DOWNLOAD Explore “Authorizingwith Purpose” Download our “Authorizing with Purpose” booklet and learn how the National Charter Schools Institute team equips authorizers with proven tools, practical guidance, and…