Our Developer Membership provides a full spectrum of support to help you do the really important work: create a high-quality charter school.

Highlights include:

Help every step of the way

Every member will have a regional general manager. He/she will:

Assist you with every step of the development process
Help you solve problems and address facilities needs
Work with your authorizer
Find the finest teachers and staff

You will also have access to the Association’s Help Desk Member Support Team who can:

Provide expert technical assistance
Answer questions on finances, labor relations, curriculum and more
Offer a Charter Check (review and feedback of your charter petition before submission to your authorizer)

Perks for your wallet

Substantial discounts on office supplies, technology products
Reduced prices for Association workshops and annual conference

Handy tools

Free, online Job Posting Service
Networking Directory and Resource Guide to help you locate and work with similar schools
Peer Mentor Support Network that offers peer-to-peer advice from seasoned charter operators

News, updates and other good stuff

Both online and in print, Charter Journal provides:

Updates on funding opportunities, upcoming events and important deadlines
Up to the minute legislative news affecting charter schools
Innovative charter school best practices