Boards

Board Retreats

If you are seeking best practices or looking for the policies your school must legally adopt, we have what you need. Our policies and procedures are being used on a daily basis in scores of charter schools. Our material is legally grounded, practically tested and user friendly.

Board Strategic Planning

If you are seeking best practices or looking for the policies your school must legally adopt, we have what you need. Our policies and procedures are being used on a daily basis in scores of charter schools. Our material is legally grounded, practically tested and user friendly.

Board Services

BOARD SERVICES Strong Boards.Strong Schools.Stronger Futures. Boards are the backbone of great schools. Our Board Services are designed to strengthen governance, build leadership capacity, and ensure every decision made advances…

Podcast

About the Podcast Bold by Choice Podcast unveils the untold stories of the charter schools movement—its origins, innovations, and ongoing evolution. Hosted by Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner of the…

Guardians of Opportunity: Dr. Jim Goenner’s Vision for Charter School Excellence at A-GAME

Jim Goenner, President and CEO of the National Charter Schools Institute, emphasized the importance of charter schools as a choice among choices, highlighting their role in disrupting traditional public education. He stressed the need for authorizers to shift from being seen as regulators to guardians of opportunity and stewards of possibility. Goenner called for a…

Heather Wendling

Excited to be in large groups of people and passionate about school systems that work.

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)

đź—“ 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…

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…

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

See how SUNY Authorized Charter Schools  and â€‹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

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.

Charter Network Platform

The Charter Network is a professional community for charter school authorizers, boards, schools, and support organizations. Engage with experts, network with peers, access specialized trainings, tools, resources and more.

National Charter Schools Founders Library

The Founders Library’s mission is to capture the history of the charter schools movement for future generations to enjoy and learn from. From the original founders to the present day leaders, history matters!

Strategic Planning in Action

Recorded April 25, 2024 | Governing for Greatness Series

Discover why strategic planning is more than just a document — it’s about actionable strategies that drive lasting change. Learn the importance of diverse voices in the process and how both governing boards and school leaders, both with a wide range of responsibilities, play crucial roles in bringing a vision to life. Don’t miss out on unlocking the true potential of strategic planning!

Arc Changer Stories: School Culture Matters!

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

Strategic Planning in Action

Recorded April 25, 2024 | Governing for Greatness Series

Discover why strategic planning is more than just a document — it’s about actionable strategies that drive lasting change. Learn the importance of diverse voices in the process and how both governing boards and school leaders, both with a wide range of responsibilities, play crucial roles in bringing a vision to life. Don’t miss out on unlocking the true potential of strategic planning!

Arc Changer Stories: Relationships Matter!

See how Grand Valley State University and ​Flint Cultural Center Academy work together to advance education. Watch the Featurette of the Flint Cultural Center Academy