Arizona Charter Schools Association

10/12/2026

Happy Monday everyone and a special shout-out to HilltopSecurities, one of our signature sponsors whose support helps make our annual conference possible.
If you haven’t registered yet, now’s a good time to get it on the calendar. It's the event of the year for Arizona's public charter school community!
November 18 | Arizona Biltmore
Register here https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964
Questions? We're happy to help. Email us at [email protected]

10/08/2026

Session Sneak Peek 👀

Who Leads Next? A Real-World Playbook for Charter School Leadership Succession ... every charter school eventually faces a transition in leadership. The question is whether the school will be ready when it happens. Melissa Holdaway of FUSE School Advisory Network shares a practical look at succession planning, drawing on a real-life 5-year leadership transition. Think ahead about future leadership needs, how to protect institutional knowledge, assess internal talent, and prepare before change becomes a scramble.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

10/08/2026

A special shout-out to Osborn Maledon - longtime supporter and Signature Sponsor of .

They’re also part of this year’s program, with Lynne Adams presenting an important session on the Top Ten Compliance Issues for 2026, a practical professional learning opportunity on the legal and compliance issues school leaders need to keep on their radar.

We’re grateful to Osborn Maledon for their continued support, the expertise they bring to the conference year after year.

Members, join us November 18 at the Arizona Biltmore https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

10/07/2026

The Arizona Charter Conference comes together each year because of a lot of hard work - and some great partners who continue to show up for Arizona’s public charter school community.

Today, we’re especially pleased to recognize Spectrum Business, formerly Cox Business, as a Title Sponsor of the 2026 Arizona Charter Conference.

Spectrum has been a longtime champion, and their continued support helps make it possible to bring Arizona’s public charter school community together for a day of learning, conversation, and connection.

Thank you, Spectrum, for being part of it again this year.

Members, we look forward to seeing you all on November 18 at the Arizona Biltmore.

Register here → https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

10/07/2026

A special good morning to our members. Be sure to check your email 📩 We've sent out the full 2026 Arizona Charter Conference program with the complete agenda, breakout sessions, presenters and session details.

Take a look at what we've planned for November 18 at the Arizona Biltmore and start planning your conference day!

To register, click here: https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

10/06/2026

One more thing before you head home for the day 👀

Register for Arizona Charter Conference 2026 - a full day of sessions designed with your needs in mind.

"Top Ten Compliance Issues for 2026" presented by Lynne Adams of Osborn Maledon takes a practical look at the compliance issues Arizona's public charter schools need to have on their radar - including common pitfalls, emerging concerns, and key requirements to keep in mind.

📍 November 18 | Arizona Biltmore

Registration is now open to Arizona Charter Schools Association members: https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

10/06/2026

Lunchtime sneak peek 👀

While you’re grabbing lunch, here’s a first look at another session coming to our annual conference next month!

In his session, "Three Problems, Three Systems: How a Non-Programmer Used Google Workspace and AI to Build Better School Systems," Andrew Doumakes of Arizona School for the Arts will share how he has used familiar Google Workspace tools and AI to solve real school problems - plus a look at what’s worth automating and what probably isn’t.

Practical, useful, and built around challenges schools are actually dealing with.

📍 November 18 | Arizona Biltmore

Registration is now open to Association members. Here's the link: https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

10/06/2026

Session Sneak Peek 👀

Arizona’s emergency operations plan requirements have changed. What does that mean for your school - and what do you need to have in place now?

In her session at this year’s Arizona Charter Conference, Wendy Davison of Rocky Mountain Consulting presents: 'The New Rules of Readiness: Navigating Arizona’s 2026 Emergency Operations Plan Requirements,' a deep dive into what's changed, what is now required at the school level, and how schools can move beyond simply checking the compliance box to developing plans their teams can actually use.

And that’s just ONE of the sessions on this year’s agenda!

📍 November 18 | Arizona Biltmore | Phoenix Ariz.
Registration is open NOW to Association members https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

10/06/2026

Our Annual Conference is coming up next month — the largest statewide gathering of Arizona’s public charter school community.

It’s a full day to connect with colleagues, partners, state agencies, and others from across the state, hear from people working on the issues that matter most, and come away with practical ideas, information, and resources.

Registration is open exclusively to Arizona Charter Schools Association members, so if you’ve been meaning to register, consider this your reminder :-)

And if you’re not a member, this is one of those times when membership matters. The Annual Conference is one of the many ways we bring Arizona’s public charter school community together. Reach out to us for more information at [email protected]

Members: click on the link to register today! https://form.jotform.com/261534770229964

09/24/2026