SPCSA Charter Application Timeline
Notice of Intent to submit a charter application
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Due October 31
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Charter Application Submission
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Due Between January 15 – 31
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Board Meeting for Possible Action
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May
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*** Important Update - the 2027 New Charter Application Cycle due dates have changed. Please see above for the new application cycle timeline.
2027 Call For Quality Charter Schools Cycle
The 2027 Charter Application Cycle has opened. The link to the Notice of Intent form can be found below. The 2027 Charter Application and 2027 Academic and Demographic Needs Assessment will be made available during the week of October 12, 2026, after SPCSA Board approval.
2027 Training for Applicants
The 2027 Training Cycle dates were as follows:
- October 13, 2026
- October 20, 2026
- November 5, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- November 16, 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 2027 Charter Application Notice of Intent window has now opened. Please file your Notice of Intent at the link above no later than October 31, 2026. If an applicant does not file a Notice of Intent by October 31, 2026, they will not be eligible to submit a charter application during the 2027 cycle.
2027 Charter Application
2027 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.
2027 Application Forms