NACSA advances and strengthens the ideas and practices of authorizing so students and communities—especially those who are historically under-resourced—thrive.
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#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…
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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…
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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!
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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.
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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…
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NACSACon is taking you to the Opry! 🎶
An exclusive experience for NACSACon registrants—keep the Nashville magic going after the conference with Opry 100: A Live Celebration at the legendary Grand Ole Opry!
After our closing reception, join us for an unforgettable night celebrating 100 years of country music’s most iconic stage. This is one NACSACon experience you won’t want to miss.
Important: You must be registered for NACSACon to attend. Visit nacsacon.com to register today.
🎟️ Only 100 tickets. Get yours before they’re gone! Link to get your tickets in the comments.
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#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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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/…
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#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
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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/…
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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
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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…
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NACSA membership means year-round access to the tools, guidance, and community that strengthen your work as an authorizer—and it comes with a bigger discount on NACSACon registration.
Explore our membership options ➡️ portal.qualitycharters.org/m…
Join us in Nashville, TN, October 27–29 ➡️ portal.qualitycharters.org/e…
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In the latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA, Shantelle Wright and Jay Whalen tell the story of how three organizations—Voorhees University, the United Negro College Fund, and NACSA—came together to launch the Voorhees University Charter Institute of Learning. Listen now ➡️ buzzsprout.com/2208122/episo…
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Good authorizing doesn't happen in isolation. It's built through shared knowledge, honest conversations, and a field that holds itself to high standards. #NACSACon brings that community together. Register by July 31 to take advantage of early bird pricing. Join us in Nashville, TN, October 27–29 ➡️ portal.qualitycharters.org/e…
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Rachel Hannah is back, and this time she will be discussing Unbound Academy—an AI-powered charter school. Join us TOMORROW (6/18) to hear how the model was considered during approval, the questions it raised for the board, and how the authorizer and school are working together in the first year to navigate challenges and support implementation. ➡️ qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…
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Don't miss the early bird registration window for #NACSACon26! Join hundreds of charter school authorizers, policymakers, and public education professionals in Nashville, TN, October 27-29, for the tools, resources, and connections you need to serve your community best. Save BIG when you register for the nation's leading charter school authorizing conference by July 31 ➡️ portal.qualitycharters.org/e…
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Register for #NACSACon26 to get the tools, resources, and connections you need to serve your community best. Take advantage of our early bird savings—register by July 31! ➡️ portal.qualitycharters.org/e…
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Don't forget—NACSA members reap even BIGGER savings to the nation's leading conference for charter school authorizers. Learn more about our membership offerings before registering to join us in Nashville, TN, October 27-29, for #NACSACon26! portal.qualitycharters.org/m…
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🔊 LAST CALL! NACSACon 2026 session proposals are due TODAY (6/1) by 11:59 p.m. CT.
The conversations that shape authorizing practice happen at NACSACon—and they start with proposals like yours. Learn more and submit your proposal ➡️ cvent.com/c/abstracts/455235…
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The conversations that shape authorizing practice happen at #NACSACon and we want YOURS in the room.
We're accepting session proposals for #NACSACon26 through Monday, June 1. If you're working on something the field needs to hear about, this is your moment to lead that conversation. Learn more and submit your proposal ➡️ cvent.com/c/abstracts/455235…
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Early bird registration for #NACSACon26 is now open!
Join us in Nashville, TN, October 27–29, for the field's premier gathering of charter school authorizers and public education professionals➡️ portal.qualitycharters.org/e…
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The conversations that shape the future of authorizing start with proposals like yours. #NACSACon brings together authorizers, policymakers, and practitioners to tackle the issues that matter most to the charter school sector—and we want YOUR voice in the room. Submit your #NACSACon26 session proposal by Monday, June 1 ➡️ cvent.com/c/abstracts/455235…
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On May 28 at 12 CT, Sara Kemper from the UMN Center for Applied Research & Educational Improvement (CAREI) will share emerging insights from a multi-year study examining the root causes of charter board governance challenges. Join us to reflect on how these findings align with your own experiences and explore what they suggest about effective authorizer support. Register now ➡️ qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…
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#NACSACon is the nation's leading conference for charter school authorizers. We're curating a diverse, dynamic lineup of speakers and facilitators ready to spark meaningful conversations, share powerful insights, and drive REAL change in public education.
Click the link to submit your session proposal ⬇️
cvent.com/c/abstracts/455235…
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During National #CharterSchoolsWeek, we're thinking about the conversations that move authorizing forward.
Those conversations happen at NACSACon—and they start with you. Submit a session proposal ➡️ cvent.com/c/abstracts/455235…
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This National #CharterSchoolsWeek, we're thinking about what strong authorizing looks like before a school ever opens.
Application review shapes the accountability of every school that follows. Our New School Application Guidance can help ➡️qualitycharters.org/new-char…
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Now accepting session proposals for #NACSACon26!
The conversations at NACSACon shape how authorizers do their jobs—and ultimately, help to ensure all students have access to a quality public education.
Make YOUR voice heard. Submit your session proposal by Monday, June 1. ➡️ cvent.com/c/abstracts/455235…
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The conversations at NACSACon shape how authorizers do their jobs—and ultimately, help to ensure all students have access to a quality public education.
Amplify YOUR voice and shape the conversations that matter most. Submit your #NACSACon26 session proposal by Monday, June 1. ➡️ cvent.com/c/abstracts/455235…
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Last season on Community Conversations with NACSA, we sat down with Rachel Hannah to discuss her journey to rethink their new school application process and prioritize people. In our latest episode, she talks with NACSA’s Jay Whalen, sharing insights into where they are now—including updates, successes, and lessons learned.
Listen now ➡️ buzzsprout.com/2208122/episo…
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Grounded in local policy, context, and the unique needs of each client, our consulting services help authorizers across the country uphold high standards, protect student and public interests, and ensure autonomy in charter school oversight.
Learn more about how we can support you in building and sustaining effective authorizing practices that drive real student outcomes ➡️ qualitycharters.org/consulti…
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Tayo Adeeko and Molly Ferrer of Jeffco Public Schools share how the charter contract functions across the full lifecycle of school oversight. Listens for lessons learned about quality contracting and to learn more about how clear, enforceable conditions can support academic, financial, and organizational accountability at each phase.
Stream it now ➡️ buzzsprout.com/2208122/episo…
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We're dedicated to creating tools and resources that reflect real challenges authorizers are navigating today.
What’s been on your mind lately? A tough renewal decision? A policy question? Stakeholder communication? Something else entirely?
Submit your question and we’ll work to feature it—along with practical guidance— in an upcoming blog, podcast episode, or resource.
Submit your question here ➡️ forms.gle/fCwkkmkXE1FHztC76
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We are committed to ensuring hashtag #NACSACon 2026 reflects the voices and needs of our attendees. To achieve this, we are forming a dedicated group to provide input throughout the planning process.
Join us in shaping the conference experience. Apply to be part of the NACSACon 2026 Advisory Committee before April 17 ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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TOMORROW (3/19) Omotayo Adeeko, PhD and Molly Ferrer of Jeffco Public Schools will share lessons learned about quality contracting and how clear, enforceable conditions can support academic, financial, and organizational accountability at each phase.
Gain insight into treating the contract as a living framework that guides expectations and decision-making over time and leave with practical ideas for strengthening your own contracting practices.
Save your spot ➡️ qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…
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We are committed to ensuring #NACSACon 2026 reflects the voices and needs of our attendees. To achieve this, we are forming a dedicated group to provide input throughout the planning process.
Join us in shaping the conference experience. Apply to be part of the NACSACon 2026 Advisory Committee before April 17 ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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How do families respond when schools close, and what messaging resonates? In our latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA, VP of Communications Courtney Hughley shares three simple messaging strategies based on recent parent focus group findings. Clarence Burton Jr., CEO of Denver Families for Public Schools, shares what this communication looks like in action.
Listen to the 15-minute episode to see how our findings compare with your approach ➡️buzzsprout.com/2208122/episo…
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Join us next week (3/19), as Omotayo Adeeko, PhD and Molly Ferrer of Jeffco Public Schools share lessons learned about quality contracting and how clear, enforceable conditions can support academic, financial, and organizational accountability at each phase. Gain insight into treating the contract as a living framework that guides expectations and decision-making over time and leave with practical ideas for strengthening your own contracting practices.
Save your spot ➡️ qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…
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NACSA’s Consulting Services combine more than 25 years of experience working alongside authorizers with customized, outcomes-focused support. Delivered by authorizing and policy experts, our consulting is rooted in national best practices, practical tools, and data-driven insights to help authorizers navigate day-to-day challenges, strengthen oversight, and elevate standards of quality in charter schooling.
Looking for support and guidance to strengthen your work? Learn more about our services and contact us to schedule a consultation ➡️ qualitycharters.org/consulti…
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NACSA is dedicated to creating resources that reflect real challenges authorizers face today.
Tell us about a challenge you're facing to help shape future resources, podcasts, and blogs ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Deciding whether a school will continue to operate is one of the most critical—and impactful—responsibilities of any authorizer.
Learn more about why strong renewal decisions matter ➡️ linkedin.com/pulse/strong-re…
Then explore our Renewal Application and Guidance ➡️ qualitycharters.box.com/s/yh…
And don't forget to join us TOMORROW (2/19) to see renewal in action at Third Thursdays ➡️ qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…
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Don't miss the opportunity to see renewal in action! This Thursday (2/19), Jamie Garwood (Ball State University, Indiana) will walk through their renewal process and timeline, highlighting the strategies and tools that lead to high-quality, transparent, and equitable renewal decisions. Save your spot➡️qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…
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Join us next Thursday (2/19) to explore how renewal decisions come together in practice with Jamie Garwood (Ball State University).
Consider renewal recommendations, talk through your thinking with peers, and reflect on your own renewal processes in this interactive session.
Save your spot ➡️ qualitycharters.zoom.us/meet…
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@SUNYCharters is hiring!
Head to our job more to learn more about this position ➡️ qualitycharters.org/authoriz…
Have an authorizing job you want to amplify? Let us know ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Veronica Brooks-Uy and Alex Medler attack some of the more difficult conversations about state policy and district authorizing head on in the latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA. Listen now ➡️ buzzsprout.com/2208122/episo…
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The latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA is LIVE!
Veronica Brooks-Uy sits down with Alex Medler of the National Network for District Authorizing (NN4DA). Together, they examine how NACSA’s state policy recommendations support effective district authorizing, including attacking some of the more difficult conversations head on. Listen now ➡️ communityconversationswithna…
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