"Focus on Charter School Achievement"

Be part of an organization that represents high standards for student achievement in public charter schools. There are many benefits to membership with the Colorado League of Charter Schools. The League offers a myriad of services to help your school and your students succeed.

• Professional Growth
• Legislative Advocacy
• Cost Savings on Purchases
• Help Desk
• Performance Management Support
• Information and Resources
• Research
• Important Connections
• Discounts on Fee-Based Professional Services
• Frequently Asked Question about League Membership
• Membership Application

For more information, please contact Kelly Grable (kgrable@coloradoleague.org) at 303-989-5356, ext. 107.

Professional Growth

The League connects its members with peers and other professionals dedicated to creating excellent educational opportunities for Colorado’s youth. League members have access to a team of talented professionals, trainings, workshops, roundtables, and networking opportunities such as the annual Colorado Charter Schools Conference, and Board Retreat. Click here to view professional growth opportunities and other events.

Legislative Advocacy

The League proactively lobbies the Colorado General Assembly on behalf of the state’s charter schools. The League’s Legislative Advocacy team also plays a role in influencing Colorado Department of Education and State Board of Education programs and rulings. In addition, the League partners with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools to help influence Federal education policies. Click here for more information.

Cost Savings on Purchases

The League offers its members supply chain savings through group purchasing contracts with product and service vendors who recognize the collective buying power of the League’s membership. The online vendor referral guide connects members with a wide variety of suppliers that are dedicated to serving the Colorado charter school market. Click here for more information.

Help Desk

League members are provided access to help desk support on a variety of charter school-related topics. Members are encouraged to contact the League with inquiries at 303-989-5356 or via email at info@coloradoleague.org.

Performance Management Support

The League assists member schools and their authorizers in setting goals, measuring results, and implementing data management and assessment strategies. The League also provides joint procurement and trainings related to data management practices and systems. Click here for more information.

Information and Resources

The League offers its members an array of written resources related to charter schools including: best practices, funding information, sample documents, and more.

Research

The League maintains an active research agenda that informs school leaders, parents, students, authorizers, and the general public about charter school performance and impact in Colorado. In addition, the League assists in conducting national level research informing best practices and analyzing new methods of assessing student performance. Click here for more information.

Important Connections

The League provides members access to important connections such as parent referrals, a job postings website, teacher employment fairs, and more. The League also works with the U.S. and Colorado Departments of Education on behalf of the charter school movement, and facilitates regional meetings where charter school leaders and educators can network with their peers.

Discounts on Fee-Based Professional Services

League members receive discounts on conferences and workshops, and other fee-based professional services.

Frequently Asked Questions about League Membership

What is the Colorado League of Charter Schools?

The Colorado League of Charter Schools is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership association that serves and supports nearly 150 charter schools, free public schools of choice, in a way that benefits public education as a whole. The League is focused on growing minds, demonstrating higher levels of performance, and forging the new frontier of student achievement.

Who can become a member of the League?

All charter schools in Colorado can become members of the League, provided that they meet eligibility requirements established by the League’s Board of Directors. Membership with the League reflects an individual charter school’s alignment with the League’s dedication to reaching high levels of student achievement.

How can my school apply for membership with the League?

In the beginning of each academic year, the League mails out notices that extend membership opportunities to new and existing charter schools. Each school is asked to complete a membership form (new or renewal) and submit it to the League along with a check for their annual dues.

How are membership dues determined for each school?

Each charter school is charged $4.50 per FTE student as determined by the Colorado Department of Education’s pupil count conducted in October of each academic year.

We are a group that would like to access League services but our school is not yet open. Does the League offer any programs for developing groups like us?

The League offers guidance and technical assistance for developing charter school groups. The League provides direction and training on topics such as charter application reviews, contract negotiations, and general start up support. All services are provided in accordance with the League’s Quality Standards for Developing Charter Schools.

Are all charter schools in Colorado members of the League?

Historically, nearly 100% of Colorado's charter schools decide to become members or renew their membership with the League.

WHAT THE LEAGUE IS NOT...

The League does not approve or regulate the activities and practices of charter schools. Charter schools are approved by their authorizer and oversight is provided by both the authorizer and the state.