Become a Member

Strengthening Our Sector

New York’s public charter schools are stronger together. By joining fellow public charter schools as members of the New York Charter Schools Association, you will strengthen our collective voice and help ensure we can impact policies that are important to our schools and sector. Membership also gives you access to a variety of adaptive supports that our staff have designed specifically for the current needs of our schools. Let us fight for you and become a NYCSA member today!

Interested in Becoming a Member?

Complete this form to connect with a NYCSA staff member and learn about all of the exciting benefits membership has to offer. Now is the time to secure these benefits for your school for the upcoming school year.

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We keep our schools, students, staff, and leaders at the center of our work to help them impact their communities for the better.

Fatimah Barker, Executive Director

Our goal is to make sure that every student in New York State has access to a unique and innovative public charter school option because families deserve the chance to decide their child’s educational future.

Anna Hall, Chief Executive Officer

The success of New York’s public charter schools inspires us to adapt new supports, advocate passionately, and support the growth of our sector.

Katie Maron, Chief of School Support and Growth

Why you’re stronger with NYCSA

Support

We offer a wide range of school support services—from leadership coaching to operational guidance—tailored to meet each charter school’s unique needs. Our goal is to help schools strengthen performance, share best practices, and foster continuous improvement.

Advocate

We champion policies that empower charter schools to thrive. By engaging policymakers and amplifying school voices, we work to create a policy environment that supports innovation, equity, and excellence across New York’s charter sector.

Connect

We create opportunities for school leaders and educators to collaborate through targeted meetings, learning sessions, and strategic partnerships. These connections spark new ideas, strengthen networks, and drive meaningful change in our schools.

Convene

Our flagship event, the New York Charter Schools Conference, brings the sector together for inspiration, learning, and celebration. Throughout the year, we host gatherings that unite educators, advocates, and partners to share progress and chart the path forward.