California Charter Authorizing Professionals (CCAP)
CCAP is working to ensure quality charter schools in California’s public education sector by providing a network of support and resources to build the professional capacity of the individuals serving this vital role. We invite you to be a part of this important work by joining CCAP and supporting our mission. Together we can and will make a positive impact on the future of education in our state.
Who We Are
We seek to represent our great state well and thank you for your membership and ongoing support.
Consulting Services for Authorizers
CCAP offers affordable, flexible authorizing services alongside its free resources and statewide conference. Through a network of expert consultants, CCAP provides one-time or ongoing support from targeted tasks to transitional assistance—helping authorizers address immediate challenges while building long-term internal capacity.
Did You Know?
- 338 districts and County Offices of Education currently oversee public charter schools in California?
- 93 percent of charter school authorizing agencies oversee six or fewer schools?
- 67 percent of authorizers oversee just one or two schools?



