Join the Public Charter School Alliance With Your School Membership

Be part of an organization that works to advance the mission of your charter school.

The Public Charter School Alliance of SC (PCSASC) would like to thank you for your dedication to education through charter schools within our state. Your membership provides your school with a network of professionals to assist in strengthening public education with resources and support. For over two decades, the PCSASC has been committed to promoting public charter schools through favorable public policy that protects charter school autonomy and flexibility while fighting against harmful legislation. Your membership enables us to be a stronger "charter voice," make a greater impact and provide our students with exceptional education.

This year, nearly 55,000 public school students will attend 97 charter schools in South Carolina. You have been instrumental to our charter school's growth. With you by our side, our voice will be louder, our power will be more significant, and our children will get the quality education they deserve.

Our Association is a hub of resources for SC charter schools, offering valuable information, connections, and discounts on products and services. Additionally, PCSASC members enjoy the following benefits:

Guidance, support, and technical assistance for new and existing schools
Advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels
Invitations to members-only events and training workshops
Alliance legal assistance - Access to PCSASC Legal Library of common charter school-specific legal webinars
Human resources, PowerSchool, marketing, and communications support
Access to required training for your school through Vector Training, such as Blood Borne Pathogens and Compliance Issues
Unlimited 30-day job postings on our interactive job board
Special member rates on professional development, advanced leader/board training and election services, annual conferences, and group purchasing benefits and discounts

School Membership Dues:

The Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina membership dues continue to be some of the lowest in the country. School dues are $6 per student for brick-and-mortar and $4.30 for virtual charter schools. Enrollment is calculated based on the 45-day count reported to the South Carolina Department of Education from the previous school year.