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CCAP will help deliver a workshop on "Strengthening Your Renewal Process: Authorizers and Charter Schools Collaborate on Action Plans for Upcoming Renewals." Register here.
It's never too soon to start filling your conference dance card! By popular demand, CCAP is heading back to the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Palm Springs for our 2025 conference! Conference registration and hotel booking are live now! See CCAP's Conference Page.
Registration for the CSDC Conference in Palm Spring, CA is now open! The conference will be held October 6-8. CSDC's conference has been an annual destination for charter school leaders and others for over 20 years. We hope to see you there, and we welcome you to attend one of our presentations: CCAP Presentation: Core […]
The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and Fresno Unified School District have combined efforts to provide a professional learning opportunity for charter leaders and governing board members. We invite charter administrators, governing board members, authorizing staff, and district school board members to join us for a focused session on best practices in charter school governance. […]
Join CCAP and your fellow authorizers and non-authorizer partners to discuss your questions about the legislation, how to plan for implementation if it is passed, and actions you may want to consider even if it is vetoed. Registration required. Link is below.
The October Quarterly Training will be held virtually via Zoom on the topic of "Managing Charter Closure and Non-Renewal Responsibly." This training will present information on the legal framework for closures, communication strategies, and transition protocols that will assist authorizers in navigating one of their most challenging responsibilities. Register here.
October 21, 3:15 p.m.: CCAP will co-present on "District Authorizing Amid Declining Enrollment" and "The Power of State Authorizer Associations: How to Start, Grow, and Build Influence in Your State, and NN4DA partners will present on "Charter School Startup: Authorizing for Success in Year Zero," and "Practical Applications for AI in Authorizing: Stuff You Can Do Now!" […]
CCAP will present on "Core Authorizing Activities, Costs, and Oversight Fees." Register here.
This E3 Forum will explore the evolving landscape of charter education in California, featuring insightful discussions on policy changes, accountability, and opportunities for collaboration with small and rural districts. Free for SSDA, CCAP, CSDC, and CCSA Members! Focus areas: Beyond the Moratorium: The Legal and Legislative Landscape for Charter School Authorizing in California Trends in […]
Session specifically designed to inform and prepare county board members about charter school renewals of schools they directly authorize, as well as charter school appeals from district denials. Presenters are CCAP President of Placer County Office of Education Trustee Dave Patterson, CCAP Executive Director Tom Hutton, and Sutter County Office of Education Deputy Superintendent and […]
This SSDA E3 Forum will focus on The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader. This forum will highlight how superintendents can lead with an instructional lens, support effective teaching and learning, and build a culture of continuous improvement—even in small and rural districts with unique challenges. Connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and take away practical […]
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 […]
