SPCSA Charter Application Timeline
Notice of Intent to submit a charter application
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Due January 30
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Charter Application Submission
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Due Between April 15 – 30
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Board Meeting for Possible Action
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August
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2026 Call For Quality Charter Schools Cycle
The 2026 Charter Application Cycle has opened. To be eligible to submit a full proposal for the 2026 application cycle, applicants must first submit the Notice of Intent by 11 PM PT January 30, 2026. The 2026 application must be submitted between April 15 and April 30, 2026 by 11:59 pm PT.
2026 Training for Applicants
The 2026 Training Cycle dates are as follows:
- January 6, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- February 26, 2026
*All trainings will begin at 5p.m. and be held virtually. They will also be recorded and posted online.
File Your Notice of Intent
The 2026 Charter Application Notice of Intent window has opened. To be eligible to submit a 2026 Charter Application, applicants must submit a Notice of Intent no later than January 30, 2026 by 11 p.m.
2026 Charter Application
2026 Academic and Demographic Needs Assessment
Pursuant to NRS 388A.249(2), the SPCSA must consider the degree to which the proposed charter school will address the needs identified in the Academic and Demographic Needs Assessment as part of the application review. Additionally, in accordance with NRS 388A.249(3) the SPCSA may only approve an application to form a charter school if, in addition to meeting other requirements, the proposed charter school will address one or more of the needs identified in the Academic and Demographic Needs Assessment.
2026 Application Forms
The following templates and forms are required. ***Please note, Attachment 24, Financial Plan Workbook, will not be made available until mid-February. It is currently undergoing revisions. Please do not use the old Attachment 24 from previous cycles due to the significant revisions that are being worked out prior to the 2026 cycle.