About

Families come in all shapes and sizes. That’s also true of public schools. 
Charter schools are a valuable part of both the public school family and Colorado’s K-12 education ecosystem. That’s because all Colorado children—regardless of zip code, race, ethnicity, income, or ability—deserve access to high-quality public-school options that best meet their needs. Free and open to all students, public charter schools provide families with valuable public school choice.

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the reality that a one-size-fits-all public-school system does not work for everyone. Colorado charter schools allow passionate educators to deliver the individualized education that every student deserves, preparing them for success in college, career and life.

History
1993: Colorado enacts charter school law, the first two public charter schools open in Pueblo and Castle Rock
1994: The Colorado League of Charter Schools is founded to serve and strengthen the state’s growing charter movement
Over time: The League helps establish one of the strongest charter school laws in the nation and serves as a leader in advocacy, growth, and support for charter schools statewide

 

 

 

Our purpose

As a non-profit, membership-based organization founded in 1994, the League drives charter school success in Colorado through advocacy, service, and policy work.