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About Us

We are an independent DC government agency and the sole authorizer of public charter schools in our nation’s capital.  

Who We Are

DC PCSB is an independent government agency of the District of Columbia, created in 1996, led by a volunteer seven-member board. As the sole public charter school authorizer in our nation’s capital, we provide oversight to 134 public charter schools which are managed by 68 independently run nonprofit organizations called local education agencies.
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Annual Reports

Learn more about the DC Public Charter School Board and public charter school's progress and achievements.
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Annual Reports

Public Board Meetings

DC Public Charter School Board holds meetings every month that are open to the public.
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DC PCSB Audits

An independent auditor conducts, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, an audit of DC PCSB's financial statements.
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Parent Alumni Leadership Council

The Parent Alumni Leadership Council offers parents and charter school alumni the opportunity to learn about the Board’s mission and priorities.
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Testimony

We present before legislative bodies and provide critical insights on policies, school performance, and issues affecting public charter schools. Explore how we advocate for accountability, student achievement, and equitable education opportunities in Washington, DC.
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School Reform Act

In 1995, The DC School Reform Act or the SRA was passed by the United States Congress, establishing public charter schools as a public school option for families in Washington DC. This Act created the DC Public Charter School Board, also referred to as DC PCSB.
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