National Association of Charter School Authorizers

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Quality authorizing leads to quality charter schools. NACSA is devoted to improving charter school authorizing policies and practices.

Click here to view NACSA's 2011 Index of Essential Practices.

Click to Access NACSA's Cyber Series for Authorizers

Read the 3rd Annual Report on NACSA’s Authorizer Survey.

Principles & Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing guides authorizers in improving the quality of the nation's charter schools.

Learn about emerging topics from leaders in the charter movement.

View a video series on the five pillars of NACSA's Principles & Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing

Read these indispensable guides to help improve your state's charter authorizing policies.

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Explore NACSA's interactive map to learn more about authorizing in each state.