• Submit a Letter of Intent

    At least six months prior to petition deadline. 

  • Submit a Charter Start-Up Petition

    To both the OCSC and your local authorizer(s).

  • Local Authorizer Reviews Star-Up Petition

    The local authorizer(s) will review the start-up petition and conduct panel interviews.

  • Local Authorizer Takes Action on Start-Up Petition

    The local authorizer(s) will decide on the start-up petition after you complete the start-up petition process. 

  • OCSC Reviews Start-Up Petition

    If approved locally, submit any additional start-up petition materials to the OCSC, highlighting changes made to the petition based on local district feedback. The OCSC will conduct a review and panel interviews. 

  • OCSC Takes Action on Start-Up Petition

    The OCSC will make a recommendation to the State Board of Education.

  • State Board Votes on OCSC Recommendation

    The State Board of Education will vote on the recommendation submitted by the OCSC.