Excellence in Authorizing

CCAP Honors 2024 Award Winners

Congratulations to Indra Ciccarelli, Director of the Charter Schools Office of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, on being recognized at the conference with CCAP’s inaugural Authorizer Exemplar Award, for an individual authorizing staff or board member who has helped his or her organization develop and implement one or more particularly promising and/or excellent authorizing practices. We also took the opportunity at the conference to celebrate the October Local Exemplar Award that was presented to Corey Loomis, Director of the Charter Schools Office of the Riverside County Office of Education, by the National Network for District Authorizing (NN4DA). Read more here.

Indra Ciccarelli (center), Director, LACOE Charter Schools Office, with (l to r) Tom Hutton, CCAP Exec Dir; Yvonne Chan, LACOE Board Chair; Jeff Hartman, Angela Fernandez, René Cardona, & Cheli Nye, LACOE Charter Schools Office Coordinators; & Co-Director Rocio Lara
Corey Loomis (right), recognized for NN4DA’s inaugural award for innovation, forward thinking, leadership, & impact, shown with CCAP Executive Director Tom Hutton & NN4DA Executive Director Alex Medler.

CCAP Award

Authorizing Exemplar Award

This award celebrates an authorizer who has set a benchmark in developing and implementing outstanding practices that inspire peers across the state.

NN4DA AWARD

Community Contributor Award

Recognizing an authorizer who goes above and beyond to support their colleagues, fostering a collaborative and thriving professional environment.

NN4DA AWARD

State Partner Impact Award

Honoring a state partner or individual whose leadership has significantly advanced the professional community, creating a robust support network.

NN4DA Award

Local Authorizing Exemplar Award

Honoring a state partner or individual who has set a benchmark in developing and implementing outstanding practices that inspire peers across the state.