State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia

06/05/2026

The SCSC June Newsletter is now available! This month features highlights from Georgia Cyber Academy, SAIL - School for Arts Infused Learning, Cherokee Classical Academy, and more.

Read the latest newsletter and subscribe for future updates:
https://conta.cc/4o7AdFV

06/04/2026

The SCSC is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Internship Program! This opportunity is available to students currently enrolled in senior-year undergraduate or graduate programs in education policy, law, public administration, economics, or related fields.

Interns will be paid $18 per hour and are expected to work a minimum of 18 hours per week, with a maximum of 28 hours per week. Apply by Monday, June 22, to be considered. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Visit the SCSC website for application details:

The State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) of Georgia is a state agency located in Atlanta, Georgia that operates as an independent authorizer for charter schools.

05/11/2026

National is underway, and we’re proud to celebrate the millions of students, families, and educators who make public charter schools strong!

05/11/2026

Thanks to charter schools, families across the country have more options that meet their students’ unique educational needs.

This week, we celebrate charter schools across the United States and the opportunities they create!

04/21/2026

The Office of Charter School Compliance (OCSC) has released the inaugural academic accountability report for locally-authorized charter schools.

The 2024-25 school year report is based on the Local Comprehensive Performance Framework (LCPF) adopted by the OCSC and the State Board of Education in November 2025. The LCPF establishes clear, quantifiable, rigorous, and attainable goals across academic achievement, financial viability, and organizational compliance.

The academic report is designed to answer the fundamental question: Is the educational program offering students a better educational opportunity than they would otherwise receive in traditional district schools?

View the complete 2024-25 report: https://scsc.georgia.gov/office-charter-school-compliance

04/02/2026

The SCSC April Newsletter is now available! This month features highlights from Ethos Classical, Ivy Prep Academy For Girls, Odyssey Charter School - Newnan, GA, DELTA STEAM Academy, and more.

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https://conta.cc/4m2ISIB

03/13/2026

Important Update: The SCSC FY26 Start-Up Charter School Petition Application deadline has been extended to Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EST).

Visit the SCSC website for more details: scsc.ga.gov/fy26-startup-application

03/05/2026

The SCSC March Newsletter is now available! This month features highlights from Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence - YHALE, The Meliora School, Odyssey Charter School - Newnan, GA, and Scintilla Charter Academy (SCA).

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02/26/2026

The SCSC Board elected its 2026 officers at yesterday's meeting. Please join us in welcoming Commissioner Cayanna Good, Ph.D., as Chair and Commissioner Buzz Brockway as Vice-Chair, and in thanking outgoing Chair, Commissioner Mike Dudgeon, for his leadership and dedicated service.

Read the full announcement: https://scsc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-02-26/2026-board-officer-elections

02/25/2026

The SCSC Board of Commissioners voted today to renew charter contracts for four state charter schools!

Atlanta SMART Academy, Liberty Tech, and Northwest Classical Academy each earned five-year renewals by demonstrating strong academic outcomes alongside steady, sustainable financial and operational practices.

SLAM Atlanta earned a three-year renewal term based on stable financial and operational performance and improved academic growth.

Read more about each school and the SCSC renewal process: https://scsc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-02-25/georgias-state-charter-school-authorizer-renews-four-schools