Resources

One-page Overview

This one-page, PDF overview of the ACT advocacy network can be easily shared with families, staff and community members. Download.

Messaging Guide

This multi-page PDF reviews common myths, useful language and more to help both individuals and full communities advocate effectively. Download now.

Voter Toolkit

Engaging your school community in elections is a critical way to empower your staff, families, and community members to use collective action for the benefit of our schools and our students. By encouraging civic engagement and voter participation at your school you’ll not only be helping influence positive election outcomes for charter schools, but will also be building a greater sense of community impact throughout your school community. View now.

Charter School Basics

This two-page PDF gives a quick and easy overview of charter school facts and advocacy best practices. Get the Facts.

Customized Trainings

Deepen your knowledge and learn more about charter schools and advocacy through our customized trainings, which are available in a variety of formats and tailored to your specific audience. Topics available include charter school basics, charter storytelling and messaging, school finance and education funding, the education system in Colorado, and elections and voting for education. Email us to get started.

Policy One-pagers

Our policy one-pagers summarize newly enacted statutes impacting schools and educational policies. Tailored for school administrators, they offer a clear understanding of the changes to help navigate an informed approach to effective implementation. These files are in our Members Only section, requiring a League login. Log in and view.

Bill Tracker | Members Only

During the Colorado legislative session, we keep an updated summary of bills currently in the legislature that affect charter schools. In addition to a bill number, title, and description, we include each bill’s last dated action and a link to its fiscal note. Color codes offer easy identification of those bills that have been sent to the governor, signed into law, or postponed indefinitely. Log in to view the latest bill tracker.

Advocacy Video Showcase

Access recorded trainings on advocacy topics ranging from the basics of charter schools to legislative briefings. View the Showcase.

Additional Support

The League works year-round—with a dedicated advocacy staff as well as the support of the League’s President and all staff—to protect and advance Colorado charter schools. Have questions or concerns? We’re here to help.