History

The Colorado League of Charter Schools began as a study group commissioned by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) to share information and develop knowledge about the nascent charter school movement. Following passage of the Charter Schools Act it became apparent that the CDE study group was limited by their technical role; the cause needed an advocacy and support group to go beyond CDE's role.

As school organizers began meeting to share information and provide mutual support, the group coalesced into the League. Thanks to assistance and support from CDE, the Colorado Children's Campaign, and the Gates Foundation, the League reached its short-term goal of organizational and financial stability by the beginning of 1995.