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Blueprint for Charter Authorizers Symposium
2025-10-16 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Dannis Woliver Kelley attorneys will break down Proposition 39, renewals, and oversight risks, helping authorizers anticipate issues before they become problems virtually on Thursday, October 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Learn more information and register here.

What’s in Senate Bill 414: What Authorizers Should Know and Prepare For, Whether the Bill is Enacted or Not
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Great Governing Boards for Great Charter Schools: What Schools and Authorizers Can Do
2025-10-13 | FUSD Early Learning Center Multi-Purpose Room, 1001 S. Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA, 93722
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.
Together, we will:
• Review key legal requirements
• Gain practical governance tips
• Explore alternative approaches
• Learn to spot early warning signs
• Share ideas and collaborate on solutions
Your participation will strengthen the collective effort to support high-quality charter schools.
Morning Session: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. register here.
Afternoon Session: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. register here.

2025 Charter Schools Development Center Conference
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-08 | Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
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 Authorizing Activities, Costs, and Oversight Fees – Oct. 6, 4:15 – 5:30PM

CASI Presentations:

What Authorizers Expect (or Should) of Charter School Governing Boards – Oct. 6, 2:00PM – 3:15PM

The Renewal Process from the Authorizer’s Perspective – Oct. 7, 10:45AM – 12:00PM

Beyond Compliance: Building Data Partnerships That Drive Success – Oct. 6, 11:30AM – 12:45PM

For details and registration, visit: https://www.csdcconference.org/2025/info/about.php.

2025 Small School Superintendency Retreat
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-28 | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, CA, 1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
Exclusive to Superintendents. Join small, rural, and charter school superintendents from across California for a dynamic discussion on the key characteristics and traits of an effective small school superintendent. This collaborative event will provide a space to exchange insights, share best practices, and shape a publishable framework that serves as a valuable resource for current and aspiring small school leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a meaningful dialogue that will help define and elevate the role of small school superintendents statewide. This collaborative event will provide a space to exchange insights, share best practices, and shape a publishable framework that serves as a valuable resource for current and aspiring small school leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a meaningful dialogue that will help define and elevate the role of small school superintendents statewide.
Click here to register.

California Charter Schools Authorizers Conference
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-18 | Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270
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.

California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) - San Diego Charter Summit: Connection, Compliance, and Renewal Readiness
2025-04-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
CCAP will help deliver a workshop on “Strengthening Your Renewal Process: Authorizers and Charter Schools Collaborate on Action Plans for Upcoming Renewals.”
Register here.

2025 California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) Annual Conference & California School Business Expo
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-17 | San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
April 16, 8:00 a.m.: CASI presents “Charter School Update: Budget Downturn, Renewals, Fraud Prevention, and Best Practices”
April 16, 2:30 p.m.: CCAP presents “Lessons, Legislation, and Lifelines for LEAs on Preventing Fraud in Public Schools”.
Register here.

CASI Quarterly Training - The Road to Renewal
2025-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
CASI’s spring quarterly training will once again address “The Road to Renewal,” as the sector gears up for another round of renewals and continues to learn from the experience of renewals since they have recommenced. Non-authorizer partners welcome.
Register here.

2025 SSDA Annual State Conference
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-09 | Shearton Grand Hotel, 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
This year’s theme is Empowering Educators and Inspiring Leaders in a Changing Educational Landscape. April 7, 10:30 a.m.: CCAP will provide a workshop on authorizing small school districts, and April 8, 10:15 a.m.: CASI will present a session on “What Authorizers Expect (Or Should Expect) of Charter School Governing Boards.”
Register here.

California Charter Schools Conference
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-13 | Safe Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA

CASI Quarterly Training: Charter Authorizing Oversight Best Practices
2025-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
CASI Quarterly Trainings are virtual technical assistance sessions on a topic of authorizing responsibility, with opportunities for authorizers to collaborate with colleagues across the state.
The January 2025 CASI Quarterly Training will be presented on Charter Authorizing Oversight Best Practices. California Education Code Section 47604.32 lists 5 things authorizers must do as their oversight duties. But, is that all that an authorizer should do? What are the best practices around charter authorizing oversight? What are annual visits and annual reports? Does oversight look different for different types of charter schools: non-classroom based, Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS), locally-funded, charter management organization members, etc.? What do you do if charter authorizing is only one part of your regular duties?

California School Boards' Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-07 | Anaheim Convention Center North, Anaheim, CA
CSBA’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show provides an opportunity to learn practical solutions to help governance teams from districts and county offices improve student learning and network with professionals. CASI will present on “The School Board’s Role in Decisions on Charter Schools and Renewals.”
Register here.

Charter Schools Development Center
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-20 | Safe Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA
CSDC’s conference has been an annual destination for charter school leaders and others for over 20 years. CASI will present “What Authorizers Expect of Charter School Governing Boards (or Should),” and CCAP will present “Coming Together to Tackle Fraud: Lessons and Solutions for Everyone.”
Click here to view conference details.

Education Law Association
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-09 | Hilton Orland Buena Vista Palace Disney Springs Area, 1900 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL
Professors, administrators, attorneys, and students who share an interest in education law, from early learning to higher education, gather in an intensely collegial learning experience. CCAP will co-present on “Charter School Authorizing: An Overlooked but Critical K-12 Arena.”
Find additional conference and registration details here.

NWEA Charter School Research Webinar: Navigating Academic Recovery in Charter Schools Post-COVID
2024-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
In this session, NWEA will explore key insights and strategies to support academic recovery in charter schools as we adapt to the post-pandemic landscape.
Register here.

National Association of Charter School Authorizers
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-24 | The Westin Galleria Houston, 5060 W Alabama Street, Houston, TX, 77056
With a wide variety of high-quality sessions led by a diverse group of experts and numerous networking opportunities, you’ll leave NACSACon 2024 fully equipped with the tools, resources, and connections you need to best serve your students and community. CCAP will present “Coming Together to Tackle Fraud: Lessons and Solutions for Everyone.”
View registration details here.

Charter Connection Professional Learning Series
2024-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Registration Link: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/69-254750 Password: [REDACTED]

i-Ready Webinar
2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Register below for the latest in CCAP’s free webinar series on state-approved verified data tools for measuring student academic growth. Join us on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. to learn about the i-Ready suite of assessments from Curriculum Associates. Presenters will be Nate Jansen and Kevin Whitman, Directors, Custom Analytics.
Register here.

County Board Member Services Conference
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15 | Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa, 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA, 93940
The California School Boards Association’s County Board Member Services Conference brings county board leaders together to discuss students’ futures in light of domestic policies and global trends. CASI will present “The Latest on Charters, Including Renewals and Appeals.”
See registration details here.

CCARC - County Charter Authorizing Collaborative Monthly Forum
2024-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Second Thursday of each month. Please email Dr. Jeffrey Hunt of the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools at jhunt@fcoe.org for more information.

National Network for District Authorizing Webinar - Equity-Minded Authorizing for Students with Disabilities
2024-09-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
NN4DA welcomes the Center for Learner Equity (CLE) to present the results of its two-year national study of issues related to students with disabilities in charter schools, which included a deep dive into work by authorizers.
Register here.
