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Charter School Membership

One Voice. One Movement: Advocating for California Charter Public Schools

The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) is the leading advocate for California’s charter schools, committed to their protection, support, and unification. By joining CCSA, members gain access to exceptional resources, convenings, strategic leadership, and a powerful collective movement.

United by one voice, California’s charters meet the needs of their students and create spaces where they can thrive.

CCSA Membership

Tools & Resources

Myrna Castrejón, President and Chief Executive Officer California Charter Schools Association, stands with CCSA Chief Civic Affairs Officer Gregory McGinity, California Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Newsom.

Defend Charters at the State Level: Secure Defensive Wins

CCSA is dedicated to defending charter schools at the state level by blocking detrimental bills and regulations, and ensuring charter inclusion in the state budget. Our advocacy efforts are unmatched, wielding significant influence in the state capitol.
Photo of charter school parents, educators and supporters rallying outside of Los Angeles Unified School District Headquarters in downtown Los Angeles in Sept. 2023 ahead of a resolution which could make more than 200 LAUSD district campuses ineligible to share space with charter public schools.

Fight for Fairness in the Courts: Address Critical Issues Impacting Members

CCSA takes legal action to address critical, potentially precedent-setting issues that impact the collective, like facility and funding access, authorizer overreach, and unlawful policies. Our current priority is to secure fair, AB 1505-aligned renewal precedents, ensuring charter schools are treated justly in the renewal process for years to come.
Myrna Castrejón (center), President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Charter Schools Association, stands alongside Gregory McGinity, Chief Civic Affairs Officer; Jacqueline Luna Reynoso, Chief Member Advocacy and Engagement Officer; Carmen Loera, Managing Director of Greater Los Angeles Local Advocacy; Jonathan Slakey, Managing Director of Education Data Analytics; and several charter public school leaders.

Protect and Support Members: Provide Robust Local Advocacy and Support

As regional leaders, CCSA advocates for our members at the local level through unified action and strategic renewal support. We focus on preventing negative outcomes in local politics as charter renewals occur, ensuring that AB 1505 is favorably interpreted in authorizer decisions and policies.
Photo of Cristina de Jesus, CCSA Board Chair President and Chief Executive Officer at Green Dot Public Schools California speaking to a room full of charter school leaders at conference.

Build Unity and Strength: Deepen Member Engagement and Broaden Stakeholder Involvement

CCSA delivers exceptional value by fostering deep engagement and expanding stakeholder involvement. The strength of the collective leads to better legislation, funding, and resources. We continuously improve by engaging with our Member Council and affinity groups, addressing unique challenges.
Text on the image: CCSA's Membership Impact: More than 765 charter schools in the CCSA network, 392,000 students enrolled, and over 50 events for networking and training. The image features three icons: a school building, a student reading a book, and a human head with a gear symbolizing learning.

Member Testimonials

“CCSA continues to fight for school choice for our families. The CCSA team continues to make important moves to help our schools survive and thrive.” 

Dr. Paul Keefer, Founding Executive Director
Pacific Charter Institute

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CCSA is a membership-based organization and has sole discretion to offer, deny or rescind membership as part of CCSA's commitment to its mission and its members.