Colorado Charter Schools Institute Epicenter Recommendation

Epicenter is the National Charter Schools Institute’s web-based platform that streamlines school operations, board governance, and school compliance activities. It comes highly recommended by charter school authorizers, boards, schools, and management organizations, as well as private and traditional schools. The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) highly recommends the Epicenter platform for its ability to streamline…

Guest Spotlight – Part 2: Navigating Difficult Meetings

Governing for Greatness Series For BoardsJoin our special guests, Cheryl Edwards-Cannon, M.M., School Consultant, and Matt Cawood, Ph.D., School Consultant, from Grand Valley State University Charter Schools Office. In part…

Guest Spotlight – Part 1: Upping Your Game with More Effective Meetings

Governing for Greatness Series For BoardsJoin our special guests, Cheryl Edwards-Cannon, M.M., School Consultant, and Matt Cawood, Ph.D., School Consultant, from Grand Valley State University Charter Schools Office. We will…

Lunch & Learn: Charter Network Communities

Charter Network Series: Lunch & Learn For Educational LeadersCome together and share knowledge, foster collaboration, and amplify impact across our charter school ecosystem. Hear directly from community leaders who are…

Policies in Practice (E4: Immunization)

Charter Network Series: In The Loop Policies In Practice (3rd Tuesdays)  October’s In The Loop, with Mark Weinberg and Vashaunta Harris of the National Charter Schools Institute, will cover school policy on immunization. Designed…

Policies in Practice (E3: School Safety and Security)

Charter Network Series: In The Loop Policies In Practice (3rd Tuesdays)  October’s In The Loop, with Mark Weinberg and Vashaunta Harris of the National Charter Schools Institute, will cover school safety and security. Designed…

National Charter Schools Conference (Alliance)

WHERE THE MOVEMENT MEETS The National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC) by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is where the movement meets as the largest national education conference of educators, advocates, and leaders…

May A-GAME Convening 2025 (In-Person)

🗓 Dates: May 12-14, 2025📍 Location: GA Tech Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta, GA🍽 Included: Inspiring sessions, dynamic workshops, networking opportunities, and delicious food. Discover innovative strategies to empower charter…

A-GAME Virtual Convening | Part 2

The 2025 A-GAME Convenings promise to be a hub of connection, learning and innovation. Join us for these 2 virtual and 1 in-person workshop-style convenings, showcasing Responsive Goals and Asset…

A-GAME Virtual Convening | Part 1

Supporting Struggling Charter Schools Building a Stronger Ecosystem Through Asset Mapping and Collaborative Dialogue This 60-minute virtual session is designed to bring together charter school authorizers, school leaders, and governing…

Shatter Barriers – Jim Goenner NACSACon 2024

This presentation highlights some of our partners who are authorizers Changing the Arc of Education through personalizing education. Speakers emphasize the need for flexibility in curriculum to address students’ diverse needs and the necessity of eliminating bureaucratic hurdles to better serve students. Jim Goenner, Ph.D., discusses the transformative power of education and the challenges of…

Shatter Barriers – Jim Goenner NACSACon 2024

This presentation highlights some of our partners who are authorizers Changing the Arc of Education through personalizing education. Speakers emphasize the need for flexibility in curriculum to address students’ diverse needs and the necessity of eliminating bureaucratic hurdles to better serve students. Jim Goenner, Ph.D., discusses the transformative power of education and the challenges of…

Robert Bellafiore

Experienced in asking thought-provoking questions, all things politics, and helping everyone communicate efficiently.

Charter Chat: Beyond the Classroom: Creating Community-Centered Space in Your School

Charter Network Series: Charter Chat Join us for the next episode of Charter Chat with Institute host Bob Bellafiore, where we explore using school facilities in a more expansive way with the team…

Policies in Practice (E2: Cell Phone Use by Students)

Charter Network Series: In The Loop Policies In Practice (3rd Tuesdays)  October’s In The Loop, with Mark Weinberg and Vashaunta Harris of the National Charter Schools Institute, will cover student’s cell phone usage during…

Arc Changer Stories: School Culture Matters! Forte Preparatory Academy and SUNY Authorized Charter Schools

See how SUNY Authorized Charter Schools  and ​Forte Preparatory Academy have enhanced school culture and made a significant difference in the lives of the students they serve. Arc Changers series featurette of Forte Preparatory Academy

Charter Chat: From Belief to Achievement

Charter Network Series: Charter Chat Hear from experts about how they cultivate an atmosphere and community-wide believe system that all students can succeed. Join Institute host, Bob Bellafiore, and our…

Follow the Money!

Governing for Greatness Series Join Institute board experts, Jim Goenner, Ph.D. and Dr. Brian Carpenter, for an engaging conversation around financial oversight and protecting your school’s financial assets.

Vashaunta Harris

Loves education, the sciences, and organizing projects and events.

Arc Changer Stories: Educating the Whole Child

Transforming Educational Journeys at Every Level See how the Colorado Charter School Institute and New Legacy Charter School are changing students’ lives with wraparound support. Watch this webinar and be inspired by arc changers and their stories! Catch a glimpse of a dynamic authorizer and school partnership in action in an all new #SchoolBrag video, followed by a…

Revving Up for Renewal

Recorded August 31, 2023 | Governing for Greatness Series

Proactively Planning a Productive Meeting:
Building strong habits helps board chairs ensure highly effective board practice. Join Institute Partner Mark Weinberg as he shares the first of seven habits that boards can strive to implement to ensure productive meetings.

Colorado Charter Schools Institute Epicenter Recommendation

Colorado Charter Schools Institute Epicenter Recommendation

Epicenter is the National Charter Schools Institute’s web-based platform that streamlines school operations, board governance, and school compliance activities. It comes highly recommended by charter school authorizers, boards, schools, and management organizations, as well as private and traditional schools. The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) highly recommends the Epicenter platform for its ability to streamline…

Shatter Barriers – Jim Goenner NACSACon 2024

Shatter Barriers – Jim Goenner NACSACon 2024

This presentation highlights some of our partners who are authorizers Changing the Arc of Education through personalizing education. Speakers emphasize the need for flexibility in curriculum to address students’ diverse needs and the necessity of eliminating bureaucratic hurdles to better serve students. Jim Goenner, Ph.D., discusses the transformative power of education and the challenges of…

Shatter Barriers – Jim Goenner NACSACon 2024
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Shatter Barriers – Jim Goenner NACSACon 2024

This presentation highlights some of our partners who are authorizers Changing the Arc of Education through personalizing education. Speakers emphasize the need for flexibility in curriculum to address students’ diverse needs and the necessity of eliminating bureaucratic hurdles to better serve students. Jim Goenner, Ph.D., discusses the transformative power of education and the challenges of…

Revving Up for Renewal

Revving Up for Renewal

Recorded August 31, 2023 | Governing for Greatness Series

Proactively Planning a Productive Meeting:
Building strong habits helps board chairs ensure highly effective board practice. Join Institute Partner Mark Weinberg as he shares the first of seven habits that boards can strive to implement to ensure productive meetings.