National Association of Charter School Authorizers

Welcome to NACSA

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

Read the 4th Annual Report on NACSA’s Authorizer Survey.

Click for resources for authorizers on the ESEA Flexibility Waiver.

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

Click to Access NACSA's Cyber Series for Authorizers

Download Principles & Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing

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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See what authorizing practices lead to high-quality charters in NACSA’s f...

How can authorizers achieve high-quality charters? Find out w / NACSA’s 2011 State of Charter School Authorizing http://t.co/nZIGu84j

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