Since 2013, the Tennessee Charter School Center has led critical work in advocacy, school support, and policy on behalf of public charter schools across the state. Now our work, and Tennessee’s public charter school sector, is being strengthened by true partnership with Tennessee’s public charter schools through membership. Beyond supporting our vital advocacy efforts, members gain exclusive access to:
About The TCSC Membership
- Meetings with elected officials and legislators
- Weekly legislative calls to stay informed on key developments
- Input on TCSC's legislative agenda, ensuring your voice is heard
- Governing board training and data/research support
- Communication support, including crisis management
Designed to support
Our Existing School Services are designed to support current charter administrators and educators in achieving and sustaining achievement and success for their respective schools.
Quality School Support
Board Training
Quality School Support
- Meetings with elected officials and legislators: Engage directly with policymakers through events that we host at the Capitol including our Day On the Hill.
- Weekly legislative calls to stay informed on key developments: Stay informed in real-time about state laws and initiatives that will affect your schools.
- Input on TCSC's legislative agenda, ensuring your voice is heard: Help shape our agenda and make sure your interests are translated into real change.
- Governing board training and data/research support: Meet your board’s legal requirements. We also help you answer critical questions for your school through data analysis and original research.
- Communication support, including crisis management: Receive support from our experienced communication’s and advocacy staff should the unexpected happen.
Board Training
Board Training Open NOW
Board certification ensures that all members involved in making influential decisions are knowledgeable and qualified. Additionally, it’s required by law for all new and returning board members.
TCSC makes board members’ mandatory annual training available to all member schools. (Note: Per TN law, TCSC is required to certify that boards have completed board training requirements annually.)
If you are interested in non-member TCSC Governing Board Training at a cost of $1250, please sign up for just our board trainings, please reach out to kim@tnchartercenter.org. If you would like to become a TCSC Member, reach out to robert@tnchartercenter.org.
What Our Schools Are Saying
We are enthusiastic members because our children, who have been disenfranchised from educational opportunities in the past, need effective and unified advocacy to ensure equity. TCSC builds a bridge between our needs as school leaders and the strategies needed to push for change.
Bob Nardo
Executive Director at Libertas School Memphis
I choose to be a TCSC member for several reasons: Advocacy, Connection, and Information. TCSC ensures that I have the support and resources I need whether it's navigating policy change or tackling school challenges.
Elaine Swafford
CEO at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
TCSC has been an invaluable support since the inception of STRIVE. The Center advocates on our behalf, allowing us to focus on what we love: educating children, while knowing there's a team working for our best interests.
Lakendra Butler
Founder and Executive Director at STRIVE Collegiate Academy Nashville
TCSC has been a trusted advocate since our opening in 2014. The teamis knowledgeable, available, and offers strategic advice when needed most. Their support was pivotal in our school's recent 10-year renewal.
Tom Benton
Founder and School Director at Vision Prep Memphis
As a charter leader, I rely on TCSC for expert guidance on policy and legislative matters. Being a member gives us access to the support we need to overcome barriers and ensure we can provide high-quality education.
Yetta Lewis
CEO and Co-Founder at Gestalt Community Schools Memphis
Frequently Asked Questions
We are raising the bar of excellence and ensuring all children in Tennessee have access to high-quality education.
If you would like more information and or have questions about the TCSC membership, you reach out to robert@tnchartercenter.org.
You can sign up for training without a TCSC Membership! The cost of training is $1,250 per year. Reach out to robert@tnchartercenter.org
Once you sign up for your TCSC membership, you will log in with the username and password created during sign-up. You can log in to your member portal here.
Board chairs can send the links to set up a portal account to their board members. Please reach out to kim@tnchartercenter.org if you need or have lost the link.
You will receive an invoice each year to renew your invoice.
Please let us know when you've mailed your check by emailing robert@tnchartercenter.org. We will reach out with a link to set up your account once your check is received. After you set up your account, you will have immediate access to your portal.
Once you preview videos and pass quizzes, you will be able to download and print your certificate of completion.
You will log in to your portal here using the username and password that you signed up with. To reset your password, you can do so by clicking "Lost Password."
Live trainings will be posted yearly in your account under the 'Live Trainings' tab. This tab will have links for you to register for the live trainings required for certification.
All schools must complete training through training providers listed by the State Board of Education.
Ready to Join?
Please reach out to robert@tnchartercenter.org to sign up!
About the Membership
Download our membership PDF to learn more about the TCSC Membership.
Learn MoreMembership Inquiries
For general questions or comments, please contact kim@tnchartercenter.org