National Association of Charter School Authorizers

Charter school accountability ensures all students meet high academic standards by defining expectations, creating conditions for innovation, and working alongside families and communities to drive change and improvement when schools aren’t delivering on that promise. Join us as we center practices and explore our Principles & Standards for Quality Authorizing: https://qualitycharters.org/principles-and-standards/

Aylon Samouha, CEO of Transcend, will challenge you to rethink the relationship between innovation, community-centeredness, and accountability during his NACSACon 2024 keynote presentation. Don't miss this captivating and inspiring presentation—register for hashtag today: https://nacsacon.com/

NACSA partners with The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) for Third Thursdays! Join us for an overview of CLE's latest brief, “Equity-Minded Charter School Authorizing for Students with Disabilities,” and to hear firsthand from three distinguished authorizers who contributed to this critical work. https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfuqgrjoiGdIF-KYbJT0lOdtjnZFToik1 #/registration

NACSA's Principles & Standards is a foundational resource that guides authorizing practices across the country and is referenced in state statutes. Want to ensure you are setting high expectations for the schools you charter? Explore Principles & Standards today: https://qualitycharters.org/principles-and-standards/

It is with great pleasure that we introduce Aylon Samouha as our NACSACon 2024 keynote speaker! Learn more about Aylon's session, Designing and Cultivating a Thriving Education Ecosystem, and register for by visiting https://ow.ly/5xHj50ST22K

Performance evaluations often suffer from biases, with research showing that 55-71% of a performance rating is influenced by the unique rating patterns of the evaluator, known as the Idiosyncratic Rater Effect. t is challenging to eliminate this Idiosyncratic Rater Effect entirely. However, certain strategies can mitigate its impact. Learn more in our latest blog: https://qualitycharters.org/2024/07/how-to-get-ahead-invest-in-performance-evaluations-and-define-paths-to-advancement/

A lack of clear advancement opportunities is a top reason employees leave their jobs. Read our latest blog to learn how your organization can retain high-performing employees: https://qualitycharters.org/2024/07/how-to-get-ahead-invest-in-performance-evaluations-and-define-paths-to-advancement/

Mark your calendars! During August's Third Thursdays session, The Center for Leaner Equity will review their latest brief, “Equity-Minded Charter School Authorizing for Students with Disabilities,” which profiles the actions taken by authorizers to ensure charter schools effectively serve students with disabilities. Join us for an overview of the brief and to hear firsthand from three distinguished authorizers who contributed to this critical work. https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfuqgrjoiGdIF-KYbJT0lOdtjnZFToik1 #/registration

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In the latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA, Karega Rausch describes the importance of NACSA's Principles & Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing. For 20 years, Principles & Standards has helped authorizers set high expectations for the schools they charter. Stream Community Conversations now to learn more: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208122/15452781

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In the new episode of Community Conversations with NACSA, Dr. Karega Rausch, Veronica Brooks-Uy, and David Greenberg come together to explain why the time to center accountability is now. https://ow.ly/oyBw50SHtV3

Join us in Houston, TX for NACSACon! With a wide variety of high-quality sessions led by a diverse group of experts and numerous networking opportunities, you’ll leave fully equipped with the tools, resources, and connections you need to best serve your students and community. Register today: www.nacsacon.com

NACSA President and CEO, Karega Rausch, explains what we can all learn from strong authorizers and the value of in the face of educational obstacles. Learn more:

‘Gap Busters’: Lessons from Charter Authorizers in Helping All Kids Achieve More Rausch: As schools continue to struggle with lost learning, accountability can help raise standards and improve student outcomes.

Join Seth Webb this week for Third Thursdays! Explore practical guidance and key resources for authorizers interested in upholding the principles of Montessori education through intentional authorizing practices. Whether Montessori is in your portfolio or not, you’ll leave this session with an elevated understanding about this ever-growing model through an authorizing lens. Learn more and register today: https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuytpzIvHNPsQKSs0QcavrWZelx-sVTx #/registration

NACSA President and CEO, Karega Rausch, explains the value of accountability in his latest piece featured in The 74: https://www.the74million.org/article/gap-busters-lessons-from-charter-authorizers-in-helping-all-kids-achieve-more/

Join Seth Webb on July 18 for Third Thursdays! Explore practical guidance and key resources for authorizers interested in upholding the principles of Montessori education through intentional authorizing practices. Whether Montessori is in your portfolio or not, you’ll leave this session with an elevated understanding about this ever-growing model through an authorizing lens. Learn more and register today: https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuytpzIvHNPsQKSs0QcavrWZelx-sVTx #/registration

Join us Thursday, 7/11, for Ready To Open: Community Q&A! Submit your most pressing RTO questions through the registration form and come ready to engage in conversation with your peers. https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtceipqDMjE9Q5n4gZNIouiQUdGXer0wB3 #/registration

Last week, our New School Application Summit provided a space for folks to develop a deeper understanding of the power, influence, and role they have in generating more great schools for communities. Thank you to all those who attended!

When we have a full picture of school quality through the use of rigorous and robust collection of measures, then schools, authorizers, and parents make better decisions.

Join us next week for Ready To Open: Community Q&A! Submit your most pressing RTO questions through the registration form and come ready to engage in conversation with your peers. https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtceipqDMjE9Q5n4gZNIouiQUdGXer0wB3 #/registration

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Despite growing diversity in the U.S., research shows that many people’s personal and professional networks still lack diversity. That’s why it’s so important for organizations to actively seek out and cultivate diverse talent pools during the hiring process. Read our latest blog for 6 strategies to expand your talent pool and diversify the authorizing sector: https://qualitycharters.org/2024/06/it-takes-effort-inclusive-hiring-to-expand-your-talent-pool/

Read the full statement from NACSA President & CEO, M. Karega Rausch, Ph.D. on today’s Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that the decision from the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board (SVCSB) to approve an application to establish the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School as a religious charter school is unconstitutional: https://qualitycharters.org/2024/06/nacsa-statement-on-oklahoma-supreme-court/

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Explore NACSA's events page to stay up to date on our latest offerings: https://qualitycharters.org/nacsa-events/

Join us TODAY, June 20, to participate in practical Ready To Open scenarios and engage in collaborative, solutions-oriented discussion. Register now: https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOugqT0jG9acjHzQjb03Z8OrJj5r9mK2 #/registration

Early bird pricing for is available through June 30. Take advantage of our discounted rates and register today!

Join us THIS WEEK to participate in practical scenarios and collaborative, solutions-oriented discussion based on NACSA's Ready To Open Criteria. Register today: https://qualitycharters.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOugqT0jG9acjHzQjb03Z8OrJj5r9mK2 #/registration