Association Membership

The California Charter Schools Association is the membership and professional organization serving California's 687 charter schools, and offers five types of membership: school, developer, vendor, teacher and supporter.

The Association provides state and local advocacy, leadership on quality, and a variety of operational and support services to its members.

Advocacy

• Political Action Center: Support for the charter school movement
• Legal Defense Fund: Legal support for issues substantially impacting California’s charter school movement

Quality

• Access to Members-Only Online Charter School Resources:  Research, expertise, funding information, sample documents and more
• Certified Charter Schools Program: Assessment of a school’s commitment to continuous improvement and accountability
• Professional Teachers Network: Quality resources and support uniquely tailored to California charter school teaching professionals
• ZOOM! Data Source: Online tools and customized charter school training for improved data-driven decision-making.

Finance and Insurance Resources

• California Charter Building Fund:  A facilities loan program with below market rates
• Charter School Growth Loan Program:  Cash flow loans for rapidly growing charter schools
• Joint Powers Authority: Workers' compensation and liability coverage designed specifically for charter schools

Resources to Start a Charter School

• Charter Launch:  Intensive support, from new school development through post-launch sustainability
• High Quality Charter Grant Program:  Planning and start-up grants for chater schools in urban school districts
• Pro Bono and Reduced Rate Legal Services:  Legal assistance with the corporate formation and tax exemption application processes