Announcing the...
Manatee County Charter Schools Consortium
Collaboration • Advocacy • Engagement
Educating & Inspiring 11,000+ Students
Empowering Choice to 7,000+ Families
Serving more than 20% of Manatee Co. Students
Together, Charter schools are an essential part
of public education in Manatee County.
Manatee Charter Schools: Every Child,
Every Family
How This Came Together​
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What you see here did not happen overnight.
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It was the result of sustained collaboration among charter school leaders, families, educators, and community advocates who believed that public education works best when all students are treated fairly and transparently.
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Over time, charter schools in Manatee County recognized the need for better coordination, clearer communication, and a consistent local voice—not only to address funding inequities, but to navigate policy, compliance, and shared challenges more effectively.
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Out of that work—and the relationships built through it—the Manatee County Charter Schools Consortium was established.
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This Consortium exists to ensure that collaboration does not end with one issue or one vote, but becomes a sustained framework for serving students and families across Manatee County.
Our Mission
Manatee County Charter Schools Consortium exists to strengthen and support Manatee County’s charter schools through collaboration, local advocacy, best practice and data sharing, and community engagement and outreach.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Manatee County Charter Schools Consortium is to coordinate local collaboration, support consistent implementation of charter law, and strengthen communication among schools, community partners, and district leadership for the benefit of students and families.
Local Advocacy
Ensuring that federal law, Florida statutes, and State Board of Education rules governing charter schools are consistently and lawfully implemented at the local level—while maintaining constructive, solutions-focused relationships with district leadership and community partners.
Community Engagement & Outreach
Strengthening understanding of public charter schools through coordinated outreach, community events, and clear information that supports families, educators, and local partners across Manatee County.
Data and Best Practices
Promoting continuous improvement by sharing actionable data, operational insights, and effective practices among Manatee County charter schools to support strong governance, informed leadership, and student success.
Together, these focus areas support a stronger, more coordinated charter school community that benefits all public school students in Manatee County.
The Consortium exists to strengthen the collective voice and effectiveness
of all public charter schools in Manatee County
—without limiting its advocacy to formal membership.
Serving and Advocating for
All Public Charter Schools
While the Consortium’s active membership currently includes eight schools, the Manatee County Charter Schools Consortium focuses its local advocacy and coordination efforts on issues that affect all public charter schools and students in Manatee County.​
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In total, 17 public charter schools operate within the county, serving thousands of students and families. The Consortium’s work—particularly related to local policy clarity, statutory compliance, and information sharing—is intended to support systemwide understanding and equitable practices, regardless of a school’s formal participation.
