State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia

Today, the SCSC Board approved petitions for four new charter schools! Atlantic Connections Academy, Middle Georgia Preparatory Academy, Prestige Preparatory School, and Spalding Academy for Innovation and Learning are expected to open in Fall 2027. conta.cc/3RnaSMh

NEW CSP SE Subgrant opportunities are now open! The SCSC will award funding through two new opportunities that support Georgia's charter schools: High-Impact Tutoring and Career, Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Learn more at FindAGaCharter.org/grants

The SCSC will award funding through two new opportunities that support Georgia's charter schools: High-Impact Tutoring and CTAE programs. The application periods begins July 22. Learn more & register for the required webinar at FindAGaCharter.org/grants

The SCSC is deeply saddened by the passing of Commissioner Scott Sweeney, a champion for Georgia's students and a steady, kind presence to everyone who knew & worked with him. Our hearts are with his wife, Sandy, and their family. Read the joint statement: conta.cc/4vtIxli

The SCSC July Newsletter is now available! This month features highlights from BIA Charter School, Academy for Innovation in Medicine, Scintilla Charter Academy, and more. Read the latest newsletter and subscribe for future updates: conta.cc/4gcI03j

UPDATE: The SCSC June Board Meeting has been rescheduled to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10 AM. Visit the SCSC board governance site for the agenda and meeting access details. app2.boardontrack.com/public/13adie/…

The SCSC June Board Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Visit the SCSC board governance site for the agenda and meeting access details. app2.boardontrack.com/public/13adie/…

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: conta.cc/4o7AdFV

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Internship Program! This opportunity is open to students enrolled in senior-year undergraduate or graduate programs. Interns will be paid $18 per hour. Apply by Monday, June 22, to be considered. scsc.georgia.gov/about-us/job-o…

The SCSC May Newsletter is now available! This month features highlights from REACH Public Schools, DELTA STEAM Academy, International Academy of Smyrna, Spring Creek Charter Academy, and more. Read the latest newsletter & subscribe for future updates: conta.cc/4toJ8U9

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!

The inaugural 2024-25 academic accountability report for locally-authorized charter schools is now available. The report is based on the Local Comprehensive Performance Framework adopted by the OCSC and the State Board of Education in November 2025. scsc.georgia.gov/office-charter…

The SCSC April Newsletter is now available! This month features highlights from Ethos Classical, Ivy Prep Academy, Odyssey Charter School, D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy, and more. Read the latest newsletter and subscribe for future updates: conta.cc/4m2ISIB

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-a…

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, and Scintilla Charter Academy (SCA). conta.cc/4sqn9wd

The SCSC Board of Commissioners elected its 2026 officers at yesterday's meeting. Please join us in welcoming Cayanna Good, Ph.D., as Chair & Buzz Brockway as Vice-Chair, and in thanking outgoing Chair, Mike Dudgeon, for his leadership & dedicated service. scsc.georgia.gov/press-releases…

The SCSC Board of Commissioners voted today to renew four state charter schools! Atlanta SMART Academy, Liberty Tech Charter School, and Northwest Classical Academy each earned five-year renewals. SLAM Academy of Atlanta earned a three-year renewal term. scsc.georgia.gov/press-releases…

The February 2026 SCSC Newsletter highlights exciting news from Georgia charter schools and updates from the SCSC. This month features PEACE Academy’s groundbreaking, ICSAtlanta’s Reading Bowl win, Amana Academy’s 20-year milestone, and more! conta.cc/4qXzU12

Read the latest news from GA charter schools and updates from the SCSC in the January 2026 Newsletter. Featuring The Anchor School's ribbon-cutting, The Academy for Classical Education's groundbreaking, and Scintilla Charter Academy's state title win! conta.cc/4sw9yEj

🚨 Final Reminder: The FY26 Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. 📝 Start-Up LOI: scsc.edlusion.com/application/in… 📝 Replication School LOI: scsc.edlusion.com/application/in… Learn more about the FY26 SCSC petition cycle: scsc.georgia.gov/start-charter-…