2026 Charter Advocacy Summit

2026 Coalition Charter Advocacy Summit — March 24-25, 2026

“From Policy to Possibility: Navigating the New Charter Landscape”

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Charter schools face a new policy landscape in North Carolina, and we’re here to help you navigate it! Join other charter heads of school, board members, senior administrators, industry experts, vendors, and state legislative leaders for the Coalition’s fourth annual Charter Advocacy Summit. We’ll bring the experts directly to you, helping you position your school for continued success!

Evening Welcome Reception 

5:30 to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2026

2026 Charter Advocacy Summit

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Event Venue

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel – Raleigh, North Carolina 

What can YOU expect at this year’s Summit? 

  • Understand major regulatory changes, including new laws empowering the Charter Schools Review Board (CSRB).
  • Hear from state legislative leaders on the state’s charter movement. Get the inside track on the 2026 legislative session and the latest polling data.
  • Learn what’s on the horizon for charter schools and funding, including the Charter Schools Program (CSP) grant, local funding, and ways to optimize your appropriated fund balance.
  • Hear from CSRB leaders about what you can expect for approvals, renewals, expansions, remote academies, and more.
  • Network with charter leaders from all across the state!

Hotel Information and Contact Information

Unfortunately, our discounted hotel group rate has expired. We suggest contacting these or other area hotels for reservations:

For more information about the 2026 Summit, please contact:

Dave Machado

Executive Director, North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools

Phone: 704.472.7338

Email: dmachado@nc.chartercoalition.org

Praise for Last Year's Summit

Praise for last year’s Summit:

“Great speakers; good information.”

-Stephen Gay, Executive Director, Bradford Preparatory School

 

“The Summit really flowed, and the topics were pertinent and timely.”

-Sheila Reddick, Founding Executive Director, Unity Classical Charter School

 

“Great agenda of speakers!”

-Jennifer Fogleman, Regional SIS Professional Learning Consultant,

N.C. Department of Public Instruction

 

“Great information!”

-Brian Mathis, Executive Director, Vance Charter School

 

“The speakers were great!”

-Michele Harris, Principal, Revolution Academy

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