Charter School Founders Summit
This Charter Schools 101 experience is designed to give you a clear, real-world understanding of what it takes to start a charter school in Georgia.
This Charter Schools 101 experience is designed to give you a clear, real-world understanding of what it takes to start a charter school in Georgia.
Participants will understand the basics of accounting, navigate the Georgia Department of Education LUA accounting manual, and learn how to avoid common accounting mistakes. Key topics include the accounting equation, basic financial statement preparation, monthly closing tips, and a review of common accounting transactions. Enroll today for sessions beginning Thursday, Aug. 27. Attendees can register for individual courses or the […]
Participants will understand the basics of accounting, navigate the Georgia Department of Education LUA accounting manual, and learn how to avoid common accounting mistakes. Key topics include the accounting equation, basic financial statement preparation, monthly closing tips, and a review of common accounting transactions. Enroll today for sessions beginning Thursday, Aug. 27. Attendees can register for individual courses or the […]
Register today for the Georgia Charter Schools Association's 2026 Maximizing Student Success Conference, taking place Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15–16. Join fellow charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, and operations teams for two days of practical strategies, fresh ideas, and valuable resources designed to improve student outcomes across Georgia. The conference begins on Tuesday, […]
Participants will gain a comprehensive, big-picture and detailed understanding of the QBE formula and all its input variables, including the funding formula calculation, program weights, FTE counts, allotment sheets, budget services reports from the Georgia Department of Education, and the 18 programs included in the QBE formula. Participants will also learn how to prepare for […]
Participants will gain a comprehensive, big-picture and detailed understanding of the QBE formula and all its input variables, including the funding formula calculation, program weights, FTE counts, allotment sheets, budget services reports from the Georgia Department of Education, and the 18 programs included in the QBE formula. Participants will also learn how to prepare for […]
Participants will receive a foundational policy framework and learn the basics of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. Policy topics include budget development, budget amendments, internal controls, spending limits and approval requirements, policy development and implementation best practices, and effective policies. Participants will also understand how to align policies with mission and school culture, how to […]
Participants will receive a foundational policy framework and learn the basics of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. Policy topics include budget development, budget amendments, internal controls, spending limits and approval requirements, policy development and implementation best practices, and effective policies. Participants will also understand how to align policies with mission and school culture, how to […]
Participants will learn best practices for the entire procurement cycle, policy and regulatory implications, the relationship between internal controls and procurement, the RFP process, and best practices. The course also reviews policies and procedures that allow for a sound bidding process. Additional topics include purchasing procedures, billing systems, contract negotiation and execution, and vendor management. […]
Participants will learn best practices for the entire procurement cycle, policy and regulatory implications, the relationship between internal controls and procurement, the RFP process, and best practices. The course also reviews policies and procedures that allow for a sound bidding process. Additional topics include purchasing procedures, billing systems, contract negotiation and execution, and vendor management. […]