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📢Protect educators’ access to CALSTRS! ⌛️Take action before April 22 hearing! Some charter school educators are at risk of losing access to CalSTRS—and we need your help to stop it. AB 2519 fixes this. Take action NOW: 🔗chartercenter.quorum.us/camp…
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Just a heads up! CSDC’s webinar, “Preparing the Renewal Data Narrative,” has been rescheduled from April 22 to Thursday, May 14 at 10:00AM PDT. chartercenter.org/trainings/…
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Today (April 8) is the last day of early registration access for the 2026 Leadership Intensive set for June 15-18 in Rancho Murieta, CA! Early registration access is exclusively available to CSDC Members. chartercenter.org/li
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CSDC is excited to announce the launch of early registration for the 2026 Leadership Intensive set for June 15-18 in Rancho Murieta, CA! chartercenter.org/li
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CBOs. IRL. Welcome to Sacramento, participants of the 2026 CBO Training Program! 🎉 After progressing through the first half of the program virtually, we’re excited to share two days with you all in-person.
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Charter school board members: Have questions regarding your annual Form 700 disclosure? On Feb 11, join CSDC’s Caitlin O’Halloran Hellar who will help board members complete this important disclosure and address some common questions. chartercenter.org/form700
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Tonight is the deadline to register for the 2026 CBO Training Program! Save with new group rates (2 and 4 attendees) and CSDC Membership. chartercenter.org/cbo
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18 Dec 2025
Did you know? Small and mid-sized charter schools actually have the most to gain from skilled business leadership. Learn more about common CBO Training misconceptions here: chartercenter.org/news/3-mis…
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10 Dec 2025
“We already work with a back-office agency, so we don’t need training.” It’s one of the common misconceptions about CSDC’s CBO Training Program. Read more here: chartercenter.org/news/3-mis…
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9 Dec 2025
Join CSDC's Laura Kerr and gain five actionable frameworks for advocacy success. Learn more and register now! chartercenter.org/trainings/…
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11 Nov 2025
⭐ THIS WEEK! ⭐Explore the future of flex-based schools with CSDC, SSDA, CCAP, and CCSA. The moratorium on new flex-based charter schools ends January 1. Now is the time to get aligned on how to serve families looking for flexible options. ssda.wildapricot.org/event-6…
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10 Nov 2025
Tag your board! The January 1 ethics training deadline is quickly approaching. But board members can meet the requirement with CSDC's webinar this week: CSDC’s AB 2158 Ethics Training November 12, 2025 3:00-5:30PM PST chartercenter.org/trainings/…
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20 Oct 2025
Early registration for the 2026 CBO Training Program closes soon! Learn more and register here! chartercenter.org/events/cbo…
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14 Oct 2025
BREAKING: Governor Newsom has vetoed SB 414, a comprehensive reform package that would have strengthened oversight and accountability across the charter school sector while preserving the flexibility and innovation that make charter schools effective. chartercenter.org/news/gover…
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17 Sep 2025
Looking to level up your CALPADS game and ensure full funding and accurate data? CSDC's CALPADS webinar series starts tomorrow, Thursday, September 18! Learn more and register here: chartercenter.org/trainings/…
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15 Sep 2025
Volunteers wanted at #25CSDC in Palm Springs Oct 6–8! Make connections, support the conference, and have fun along the way. 👉 Sign up by September 15: forms.office.com/r/NWvFGWK4F…

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13 Sep 2025
The votes are in. How did AB 84, SB 414, and SB 494 fare? Here's what we know: ❌ AB 84 – Stopped in the Senate (inactive file) ❌ AB 494 – Stopped in the Senate (inactive file) ✅ SB 414 – PASSED both houses 🎉 CSDC Members: Learn more here: chartercenter.org/news/sb-41…
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20 Aug 2025
Legislative advocacy is *always* important for #charterschools, explains Dr. Jose Diaz of Albert Einstein Academies. Learn about steps you can take to become an *always* advocate of charter schools—including efforts to #StopAB84: chartercenter.org/ab84action.
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19 Aug 2025
Only 2 days until registration closes for CSDC's 2025 HR Academy! The 2-day in-person program offers both guidance on key compliance areas and insights into strategic opportunities uniquely available to #charterschools. Learn more and register by Aug 21! chartercenter.org/conference
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12 Aug 2025
CSDC Member Schools and Authorizers: Here’s a final reminder to join us for tomorrow’s live-only webinar, “Equipping School Leaders to Respond to Immigration Enforcement.” Learn more and register here: chartercenter.org/news/join-…
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