How to Start a Charter School

Starting a charter school is one of the most rewarding and most challenging things you can do.  The California Charter Schools Association is there to help you launch a successful charter school by providing local and statewide advocacy and extensive resources.  From workshops to petition review, the Association is a rock-solid resource you can rely on.
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Become a Developer Member

With expert guidance from charter veterans and extensive membership resources, emerging schools have more support than ever before. The Developer Membership provides resources to help you navigate the charter petitioning process with help from our Technical Assistance Center and local advocacy from our General Managers. Also with discounts on workshops and our annual conference, membership in the Association is your ticket into the larger charter school community.
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Get Even More Support with Charter Launch

If you’re looking for even more support, the Association offers the Charter Launch program providing over 120 hours of direct support. This includes step-by-step guidance, one-on-one sessions with a charter facilitator, workshops, presentations by experts, and on-site visits.
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