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At the heart of the Charter Network is the conviction that the life-changing work you’re doing in schools, authorizing offices, policy shops, and elsewhere in the charter world can be made better by collective wisdom. We want to create more intimate professional communities for you to share experiences, challenges, ideas and inspirations with those on the same or a similar journey. Our goal is to create spaces for deep engagement, meaningful collaboration, and mutual support.
Spring 2025 Communities
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Spring 2025 (January – June) Charter Network communities:
- A-GAME: A group focused on advancing equity and excellence for alternative education campuses.
- Advancing Great Authorizing (formerly Authorizing for All): Exploring holistic authorizing practices to support all schools and students.
- Higher Education Institution (HEI) Authorizers: Tailored for those navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of higher education-based authorizing.
- Charter Finance Professionals: Bringing together experts to share insights, strategies, and best practices in charter school finance.
- School Leaders: Bringing together school leaders from across the nation to inspire bold ideas, collective problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration.
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A-GAME Community
Free Community for Charter Authorizers, Boards and Schools: Network, share experiences, seek advice, and learn from peers and experts in chartering. This unique community comes together virtually and in person several times a year to create next-practices and customized performance standards to measure what really matters for schools. Access the A-GAME Community and fill-out the form to join this impactful community for free!
Board Network
Board Training & Credentials: Whether you’re a board member or someone who works with a board, this national community is for you. By joining, you’ll have access to specialized tools, resources and trainings, along with opportunities to engage and exchange ideas with experts and peers from around the country.
Epicenter Community
Community for Epicenter Users: Epicenter is a proven online management & operations system for charter school authorizers, boards, schools, management organizations, support organizations, private schools and more. From processing charter applications and managing compliance to automating workflow and evaluating performance, Epicenter has everything you need to get results. The Epicenter Community, on the Charter Network, provides a great place for Epicenter users to communicate, connect and learn. (Open and free to Epicenter users.)
#LEAD: Charter School Leaders Program
Michigan-Only Training & Certification Program: #LEAD is an 18-month training program that provides a broad overview of the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead a charter school in Michigan, as well as on-going certification. Get the guidance, resources, connections and certification you need to grow.
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From those who brought you Governing for Greatness and Charter Board University, the National Charter Schools Institute's core purpose is to inspire and democratize excellence in education. We want all students to discover their gifts and experience the joy of learning. That's why we are so passionate about our mission.
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Charter Network - General Interest - July 2024
Sally Perz
Buckeye Charter School Boards, President, Cardinal Learning, LLC., former Ohio State Representative
“Engaging the Institute to facilitate our Board’s strategic planning process was a great decision. They helped us confront issues, gave us honest and candid feedback, and helped us unify as a team.”
