September 2016
Governor Brown Takes Final Actions on Charter Related Legislation
This week, Governor Brown took final action on remaining charter related legislation in this legislative cycle. Here is a final update on actions taken by the Governor.
Win a MakerBot 3D Printer for Your School
Apply to win a MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer and one year of modeling plastic.
Location Announced for the Stockton/Modesto (Region 6) Meeting - REGISTER TODAY!
New time at a great place! Please join us on Thursday, October 6 for the Region 6 meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at River Island Technology Academy in Lathrop CA.
Historic Day for Charters in Butte County SELPA
Four charter schools in Butte County founded a new Charter Voting Region, ensuring that these schools have a voice in the governance of their SELPA.
Don't miss the East Bay Regional Meeting on October 6!
The East Bay Fall Regional Meeting will include a Prop 39 workshop, hosted by Sarah Kollman of Young, Minney, & Corr, a first look at the powerful Bay Area Facilities Tracker, as well as discussion and action planning around building a framework of core authorizing principles.
Prepare Your School's Request for Facilities Under Prop. 39
This school year’s Prop. 39 cycle is already underway. Find CCSA’s various resources, templates, and information to get you started.
Have you Registered for the LAUSD Fall Regional Meeting?
Don’t forget to RSVP to our LAUSD Fall Regional Meeting September 29 at Camino Nuevo- Miramar!
Improve Your School's Operations
CCSA’s 5th edition of the Annual Buyers’ Guide is now ready! The guide is a mainstay of CCSA publications, containing helpful advice and lessons learned about school operations and purchasing.
Girls Build LA: A Great Opportunity for Female Students
Do you know any girls in your school who want to make a difference in their school or community? Tell them about Girls Build LA.
CCSA Answers: AB 420: Pupil discipline: suspensions and expulsions: willful defiance and charter schools
Question: Does AB 420: Pupil discipline: suspensions and expulsions: willful defiance apply to charter schools?
Register Today For the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence's Local Control & Continuous Improvement Workshops
The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence is hosting several workshops across the state in November to share important information with schools about the new LCFF Evaluation Rubrics. The workshops will primarily focus on continuous improvement and how to help attendees interpret, understand, and use the new LCFF Evaluation Rubrics as a tool to support such improvement for all students.
Hot off the Press: Exciting News for Regional Meetings in Your Area
Regional Meetings provide a great opportunity to connect with fellow charter leaders and engage on local advocacy efforts in the charter movement. There are 12 meetings happening across the state from September 28 to October 13 in the Bay, Los Angeles, Northeast and Central Valley, and Southern California.
SELPA Informational Meetings!
Charter schools interested in applying to a new SELPA for the 2017 - 2018 school year should reach out to those SELPAs now for application packages and dates for upcoming informational meetings.
Save the Date For the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence's Local Control & Continuous Improvement Workshops
The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence will be hosting several workshops across the state in November to share important information with schools about the new LCFF Evaluation Rubrics.
Apply Today for the Music Center's Spotlight Program!
The Music Center’s Spotlight program provides high school students an opportunity to stretch themselves artistically, all in a safe and nurturing environment.
CCSA's Governance Academy Coming Soon!
Back by popular demand, the California Charter Schools Association is bringing back our Governance Academy, offered in partnership with Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP (San Diego and Los Angeles), and Young, Minney and Corr, LLP (Bay Area and Sacramento).
Regional Meetings Coming to a City Near You!
Your regional meeting is coming up soon! Regional Charter Leader Meetings provide an opportunity to discuss how we can best support your schools, talk about your unique regional needs, and network with other charter leaders across your region.