Join us September 18-19, 2026, in Anchorage for AASB's Statewide Charter School Academy – Alaska's only statewide conference dedicated to charter school leadership.

AASB is partnering with the Anchorage School District to bring together charter school principals and Academic Policy Committee (APC) members from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and networking.

Designed specifically for Alaska charter school leaders, this academy will strengthen your knowledge, build your leadership skills, and provide practical tools to support effective governance and student success.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Strengthen your understanding of APC roles and responsibilities.
• Learn strategies for effective governance and productive meetings.
• Improve communication with your school community and district.
• Connect with charter school leaders from across Alaska to share ideas and best practices.

Session Topics Include:

• Roles and Responsibilities of APC Members
• Understanding Charter Contracts and Bylaws
• Conducting Effective Meetings
• Communication with School Communities
• Goal Setting and Continuous Improvement
• And more!

Fees

There are two ways to register for AASB's Charter School Academy:

1. Individual Registration: Register each attendee individually. Fees vary based on role (Principal or APC Member) and district membership status (Regular AASB Member, Affiliate Member, or Anchorage School District).
2. Group Registration: Register your school as a team. Your team must include your principal and APC members. After you submit this registration, AASB will follow up with you to collect the names of everyone on your team.

Please select the registration option that best fits your needs. If you select the Group Registration rate, AASB will reach out to you for additional details.

Individual Registration

Group Registration

*A 5% service fee will be charged to all credit card transactions.

AASB Cancellation Policy

If an attendee is unable to make an event or make a substitution, the following applies:

Up to five (5) business days prior to the event, with written notice, registrants may cancel for a full refund. Please send cancellation requests via email to cottoson@aasb.org. Telephone requests will not be honored.

• Cancellations received within five (5) business days of the event will incur a cancellation fee of $115 as food and materials have been ordered on your behalf.
• There are no refunds for no-shows. No-shows will incur a fee of $115 as food and materials have been ordered on your behalf.
• Exceptions may be made to this policy on a case-by-case basis by AASB. This request must be made in writing by email to cottoson@aasb.org.