Conference at a Glance
Monday, March 9th
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sponsor & Exhibitor Move-in
10:00am – 2:00pm
GCSA Tour: 2025 Charter School of the Year
Join GCSA for a tour of the 2025 Charter School of the Year, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School, from 10 AM–2 PM, including both campuses. This tour is complimentary for GCSA member schools and registered attendees. Register Now!
10:00am – 4:00pm
Charter School Founders Summit
A GCSA Charter Schools 101 Experience
The Charter School Founders Summit is a full-day pre-conference experience designed to provide a clear, realistic introduction to what it takes to start a charter school in Georgia. This Charter Schools 101 experience walks participants through the charter school journey—from early vision and community alignment to governance, finance, and operational readiness—grounded in best practices and real-world lessons from charter leaders. The Summit emphasizes readiness, thoughtful pacing, and responsible next steps to help aspiring founders move forward with clarity and confidence.Register Now!
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Conference Registration Opens
You are welcome to collect your badge the evening before the conference commences. Registration will remain open until 6 pm.
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Pre-Conference Session: Board Governance & Finance
Attend a pre-conference session focused on board governance and finance. This complimentary session is available to GCSA members and registered attendees. Governance credit for locally authorized charter schools and tenured SCSC board members may be earned for this session.
Tuesday, March 10th
8:30am – 9:30am
Breakfast & Registration & Exhibit Hall Opens
Exhibit Hall Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
9:30am – 10:30am
Breakout Session I
10:30am – 10:45am
Networking & Coffee Break
10:45am – 11:15am
General Session and Conference Day Kickoff
11:15am – 12:15pm
GCSA Conference Keynote Speaker
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Lunch & General Session
1:15pm – 1:30pm
Exhibitor Networking Break
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Breakout Session II
2:30pm – 2:45pm
Exhibitor Networking Dessert & Coffee Break – Enjoy dessert on us and take some time to visit with our partners in the exhibit hall
2:45pm – 3:45pm
Breakout Session III
3:45pm – 4:00pm
Exhibitor Networking Break
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakout Session IV
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Networking & Welcome Reception
7:00pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
Wednesday, March 11th
8:30am – 9:30am
Breakfast & Registration & Exhibit Hall Opens
Exhibit Hall Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:10 PM
9:30am – 10:30am
Breakout Session V
10:30am – 11:05am
Exhibitor & Coffee Networking Break
Enjoy a cup of coffee and network with conference partners in the exhibit hall.
11:05am – 12:05pm
Breakout Session VI
12:10pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
12:10pm – 2:10pm
GCSA Awards Luncheon
2:10pm
Conference Concludes