#NACSACon26 registrants—this one is for you! Join us TODAY (10/15) for an interactive, pre-event networking session designed to help you meet fellow attendees with shared interests and make a plan for connecting onsite. Join small-group conversations, learn about conference networking opportunities, and arrive at NACSACon with a few familiar faces and meaningful connections already underway. Register now: portal.qualitycharters.org/e…

Spotting a financial red flag at a charter school is one thing. Knowing what to do next is another. In our latest podcast episode, NACSA’s David Greenberg and Jamie Garwood (Ball State University) talk through real financial oversight challenges—and how NACSA's financial oversight community helped Jamie navigate them. Because when authorizers know the right questions to ask, schools stay strong for the students and families who depend on them. Listen here: buzzsprout.com/2208122/episo…

Charter schools are public schools. NACSA is disappointed in the recent decision by a federal judge in Oklahoma, allowing The Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to continue with plans to open a religious charter school. Read the full statement ➡️ qualitycharters.org/2026/10/…

Anyone who has been new to charter authorizing knows, it’s challenging to just “learn on the job.” That’s why year after year we offer an interactive workshop at NACSACon. Make sure you are signed up so you’re ready to help every student get access to a great school. Have new members on your team? Send this to them too! portal.qualitycharters.org/e…

Reminder: We’re offering an exclusive entertainment experience for NACSACon registrants: tickets to Opry 100: A Live Celebration at the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Get your tickets to join your friends and colleagues at the show. 🎟️portal.qualitycharters.org/e…

Anyone who has been new to charter authorizing knows, it’s challenging to just “learn on the job.” That’s why year after year we offer an interactive workshop at NACSACon. Make sure you are signed up so you’re ready to help every student get access to a great school. Have new members on your team? Send this to them too! portal.qualitycharters.org/e…

#NACSACon26 offers tailored learning for stronger authorizing. This year, we're offering a variety of content tracks that meet you exactly where you are: ➡️ New Schools ➡️ Mergers ➡️ School Oversight ➡️ New in Authorizing ➡️ Advanced Topics in Authorizing Find your track. Deepen your practice. Explore the agenda and register today at nacsacon.com

If you’re new to charter school authorizing, our interactive workshop at NACSACon is a must attend. Every year, this program helps participants make sense of complex responsibilities and how critical decisions fit together in practice. Make sure you are signed up. Have new members on your team? Send this to them too! portal.qualitycharters.org/e…

It is critical that authorizers understand how to evaluate and oversee different types of unique and innovative school models. Join us throughout September for a 3-part exploration of Montessori and the implications for authorizing these models. The first session in the series on Sept. 10 will introduce authorizers to the key design elements that make Montessori schools unique. Register for the series here: qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…

In the latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA, David Greenberg walks through NACSA's financial oversight framework in his own words—straight from a live session with NACSA's financial oversight community. Listen now ➡️buzzsprout.com/2208122/episo…

Communities are asking for more unique and innovative schools—but are authorizers ready to evaluate these applications? Jay Whalen writes about a real tension in the field: you can visit a dozen innovative schools and still feel out of your depth when it's time to assess a new school application's staffing model, budget assumptions, or quality plan for something outside the traditional mold. NACSA is building resources to close that gap—starting with a three-part Third Thursday webinar series this September focused on the Montessori model. Read Jay's full piece and register for the series➡️ qualitycharters.org/2026/08/…

#NACSACon26 offers deeper learning on every level. This year, we're offering content tracks designed to meet you exactly where you are: ➡️ New Schools ➡️ Mergers ➡️ School Oversight ➡️ New in Authorizing ➡️ Advanced Topics in Authorizing Find your track. Deepen your practice. Explore the agenda and register today at nacsacon.com

How long should a charter renewal term be? Many state laws give authorizers discretion to go shorter or longer than the five-year norm—and authorizers are increasingly using it. But the field has lacked a shared evidence base to guide those decisions. There's little research on whether shorter terms actually improve school performance, or whether longer terms create accountability gaps that monitoring alone can't fill. To help fill that gap, NACSA conducted a mixed-methods study of renewal policies and practices in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, and Michigan. Read our findings and recommendations ➡️ qualitycharters.org/2026/08/…

Early bird registration for #NACSACon26 ends TODAY (7/31)! Whether you're new to authorizing or a seasoned practitioner, #NACSACon26 meets you where you are. This year's conference features distinct content tracks to help you make the most of your time. Head to nacsacon.com to explore the full session list—and stay tuned for more details on tracks and programming. Register ➡️nacsacon.com Check out NACSACon highlights ➡️youtu.be/8XuHHNIK0-k?si=wVl1…

Join us for an opening session at #NACSACon26 unlike any other. @ShakaMitchell—host of the Come Together Music podcast—will lead an exploration of how music bridges difference and moves the work forward. You'll also hear from local and national voices: champions, advocates, and practitioners who will bring their unique experiences together in a collective composition. Each will share what drives their work, anchored by songs that capture it all. Learn more about Shaka—and explore the #NACSACon26 preliminary agenda—at nacsacon.com

Authorizing 101 is a half-day workshop for those new to the work of authorizing. Participants will build a foundational understanding of authorizing responsibilities, how those responsibilities are interconnected, and how authorizers use evidence and professional judgment to make decisions. Learn more and register ➡️ portal.qualitycharters.org/e…