Programs and Conference

NACSA offers solutions-focused programming to support current authorizers, develop leaders in the field, and introduce talented students to the profession.

Leaders

The NACSA Leaders Program is the nation’s only professional development opportunity for current and upcoming leaders in charter school authorizing offices. Throughout the Program, Leaders engage in a hands-on learning environment where they explore best practices with their peers for use in their own offices, and what it means to lead in a dynamic public education environment. NACSA invites current and emerging leaders in authorizing offices around the country to apply for this unique opportunity. Leaders are required to attend five in-person sessions.

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NACSA Leadership Conference

The annual NACSA Leadership Conference is the only national conference dedicated to quality charter school authorizing.

The conference’s audience consists of charter school authorizers from around the country, which includes leaders of state education agencies, local school districts, independent chartering boards, university authorizing offices, among others. In addition to authorizers, the conference hosts journalists, education reform organizations, and public officials from across the country.

NACSA seeks to create an environment conducive to learning and sharing. While more than 400 people attend annually, the conference has retained an intimate feel. NACSA does not offer a “show floor” or emphasize vendor options.

Our conference is by authorizers, for authorizers.

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Virtual Authorizer Bootcamp

Authorizer Boot Camp provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of quality authorizing practices. This course is engaging, interactive and collaborative; conveying historical context around the charter movement, discussing essential practices of authorizing, orienting all participants to core resources and tools to support their work, and offering a unique opportunity to network with industry experts, NACSA staff, and other new and novice authorizers.

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