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NN4DA received a five-year, $2.4 million grant for the “NN4DA Model Development Task Forces” project. NN4DA is hosting a national webinar to go over the grant and to discuss opportunities this work will provide to authorizers, state partners, and charter supporters, as well as other developments in authorizing. Anyone interested in learning more about this […]
Join SSDA in Imperial, California, on January 15, where they’ll focus on The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader. This session will explore how superintendents in small and rural districts can effectively shape instructional vision, support teachers and principals, and drive student achievement—often while balancing multiple roles. Gain practical insights, share challenges and successes with your […]
CCAP will hold a free webinar on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to review and discuss the findings and recommendation of its new report, Strengthening California’s Charter School Sector: Updating California’s Charter School Authorizing Functions and Funding, released in December. Conducted in collaboration with the National Network for District Authorizing (NN4DA) and […]
The topic for CASI's first quarterly training of 2026 is "Dependent" Charter Schools. Although the schools are created and operated by school districts and county offices of education (COE), they still are charter schools and not the same as district to county schools. This training is especially useful for staff of districts or COEs with only […]
Latest information, best practices, and hot topics in charter authorizing, with breakout discussions where you can ask your questions. Non-authorizer partners welcome. Register here.
This webinar will serve as a resource to help charters understand which new laws they should be aware of and how those laws will affect their schools. Attendees will learn key takeaways about timing, next steps, and compliance. Greta Proctor of Procopio will present the 2026 Edition of this popular webinar, “New Year, New Laws” […]
The topic for this bonus CASI quarterly training is Beyond the Moratorium: Essential Nonclassroom-Based Charter School Oversight. This 90-minute training will equip you with practical strategies for rigorous petition review, effective monitoring protocols, and financial oversight best practices, along with lessons learned. With California's moratorium on new nonclassroom-based (NCB) charter schools set to expire after […]
County office authorizers convene on the second Thursday of each month. Please email Dr. Jeffrey Hunt of the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools at jhunt@coe.org, for more information.
This annual conference connects charter school experts from across the country who lead sessions on everything from balancing your budget, obtaining a new facility, and creating a safe school environment to building a productive and excellent board and advocating for your school on the local, state and federal level. Info and registration.
The SSDA annual conferences promise an exceptional experience to maximize engagement, collaboration, and inspiration. The carefully curated program features innovative sessions, dynamic speakers, and practical workshops that address the evolving challenges and opportunities for small and rural school districts. Conference Details & Registration
CASBO Con 26 is an education conference and expo for California school business officials. Only school business officials and confirmed event sponsors, presenters, and exhibitors are permitted to attend CASBO Con. Associate Members must be sponsors, presenters, or exhibitors to attend. Details and registration here.
Mark your calendar now for the annual convening of California's authorizing community and other partners, this year in San Diego. The event features introductory content, deeper dives for veterans, role-alike discussions, plenary speakers, and ample networking time. Sponsorship opportunities also are available. This year the Juneteenth holiday falls on the Friday right after the conference, and […]
