Who We Are

The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) is a Georgia non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation and the membership organization for Georgia’s charter school operators and petitioners, established in 2001. The mission of the GCSA is to be an effective advocate and service provider for all charter public schools in Georgia by:

•  Advancing awareness of charter schools and their mission.
• Increasing awareness that charter schools are public schools.
• Communicating charter school needs to state and local officials.
• Supporting legislation to strengthen charter schools in Georgia.
• Facilitating opportunities for networking/collaboration among charter schools in Georgia and nationwide.
• Developing and implementing programs and services that advance student achievement, accountability and success in all of Georgia’s charter schools.

As a membership organization committed to serving the needs of its members it is important that representatives of Georgia’s charter schools serve a prominent role in governing the Association. It is also important for the health of all charter schools that we welcome and embrace input from other leaders in education reform.

The GCSA Board of Directors is made up of both representatives from charter schools and other leaders in the area of education reform in Georgia. The Board of Directors has broader oversight responsibility including conducting an annual review of the CEO, ensuring the Association is operating in compliance with its Mission, Goals and Objectives, and By-laws, and, approving the annual budget and membership dues.  The CEO of the Association, who is hired by the board of directors, is responsible for the day to day operation of the Association.

Information about the current GCSA Officers, Directors, and CEO can be found on the Board and Staff pages.