Membership
Our Commitment to Members
From leveraging the power of our collective to influencing public opinion, CCSA is charter schools’ leading partner in protecting their ability to deliver high-quality education.
As a CCSA member, you benefit from our state and local advocacy and gain access to our unmatched expertise that guides you throughout the year. Our long-term relationships with schools, local authorizers, state agencies, elected officials, and community-based organizations enable us to effectively advocate for sound policies that strengthen the charter public school sector and improve access to quality education options for all students.
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CCSA Member Benefits
Support from Strong Coalitions
- Forge strong connections through our convening with fellow member schools who make up 3/4 of autonomous California charter schools
- Access to recurring regional meetings
- Impact local decisions by participating in CCSA Local Advocacy Councils
- Connect with local CCSA Member Council representatives
- Network with peers and experts that support your school’s needs
Successful Renewals
- Local trainings, tools, and coaching on renewal strategies, leading to a 98% renewal rate for members in 2021
- Curated updates on local authorizer policies
- Connections to local authorizers’ board members/staff
- Academic data support to improve student outcomes and build a compelling data story for your authorizer
New Charter School Development
- Access to our New Schools Growth Program
- Direct strategy support for new and replicating school leaders
- Petition reviews for new, replicating, and expanding schools
- Access to our New Charter School Developer Summit
- Reduced rates with our legal partners for charter incorporation
Amplification of Charter Successes and Stories
- Features in our social or paid media activities, including CharterNation
- Support in pitching school stories to local reporters
- Influence local opinion leaders/policymakers actions with ads
Direct Support and Resources
- Direct connection to local CCSA representatives who help fight the battles so you can focus on your day-to-day
- Curated updates on the state budget, policies, and pending legislation
- Access to our online Member Portal, which includes news, resources, recorded workshops, webinars, and our vendor directory
- Pro bono Prop 39 program for qualifying schools
- Attend the annual California Charter Schools Conference at a reduced rate