--- title: MAPSA Home description: Michigan's Charter School Association believes in better education opportunities for every child. A better tomorrow depends on it. image: https://www.charterschools.org/hubfs/MAPSA%20website/About%20MAPSA/Untitled%20design-45.png --- [![2-107](https://www.charterschools.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2-107.png?width=250&height=93&name=2-107.png "2-107")](https://www.charterschools.org) [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/ee3c0a65-355a-479c-8ad0-da7d00c56c83.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/ee3c0a65-355a-479c-8ad0-da7d00c56c83) ** ** ** [![mi charters_flat_blue](https://www.charterschools.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mi%20charters_flat_blue.png?width=250&height=93&name=mi%20charters_flat_blue.png "mi charters_flat_blue")](http://charterschools.org) [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/ee3c0a65-355a-479c-8ad0-da7d00c56c83.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/ee3c0a65-355a-479c-8ad0-da7d00c56c83) ** ** ** Search **Menu** ** ** [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/ee3c0a65-355a-479c-8ad0-da7d00c56c83.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/ee3c0a65-355a-479c-8ad0-da7d00c56c83) # MI Charter Schools Michigan's charter schools are cultivating K-12 public education that innovates, inspires & supports modern students, educators & families.  [![our stories](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/eb905b4c-6d56-4e78-901d-c5a7ce6f2e19.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/eb905b4c-6d56-4e78-901d-c5a7ce6f2e19) [![get the facts](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/4f571337-5152-43f9-af92-d43b5b9900e5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/4f571337-5152-43f9-af92-d43b5b9900e5) # Why Alternative Certification Matters In today’s fast-changing educational landscape, schools face a critical challenge: an ongoing teacher shortage. That’s where alternative teacher certification programs offer a fresh, flexible, and effective solution to bring talented professionals into education. [![About MAPSA's Program](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/75db9dc0-ab4b-4f34-b8bc-a7951feac93d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/75db9dc0-ab4b-4f34-b8bc-a7951feac93d) [![Read More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/9048f882-ff7c-4250-b94b-14006f6dc23e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/9048f882-ff7c-4250-b94b-14006f6dc23e) # What Every Lawmaker Should Know About Charter Schools ALL MI charter schools are free, public, and open to all. All charter public schools are transparent and accountable to the public. [![READ MORE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/7a3006f4-e26d-4ebd-bc73-0500ca026aaa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/7a3006f4-e26d-4ebd-bc73-0500ca026aaa) # Charter Schools Week Kicks Off a Week Early This year, Charter Day at the Capitol, MAPSA's annual rally on the Capitol lawn, is on May 6, kicking off Charter Schools Week (May 12-16) early! [![Register today!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/4826687a-baec-4198-b1e2-99f0809f1dc2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/4826687a-baec-4198-b1e2-99f0809f1dc2) [![Learn more](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/6fc87cd7-7c36-44b0-97cc-9e3808a33eea.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/6fc87cd7-7c36-44b0-97cc-9e3808a33eea)  ![Rep Joe Tate engaging with charter school student](https://www.charterschools.org/hubfs/IMG_0338%20(1).jpg) ** #### Find Your Lawmakers Every day, our elected officials are making key decisions on everything from education funding, to accountability, to autonomy for educators, and MORE. [Learn More →](https://www.charterschools.org/find-your-mi-lawmakers) ![Kindergarten students sitting on rug](https://www.charterschools.org/hubfs/DSC_8382.jpg) ** #### About Charter Schools Learn more about charter schools across the mitten and how they impact communities, families, and students every day. [Learn More →](https://www.charterschools.org/about-charters) ![Two Arab American female students on a podcast](https://www.charterschools.org/hubfs/DSC_8460.jpg) ** #### Charter News Get the latest charter school success stories, best practices, data and happenings from the movement. [Learn More →](https://www.charterschools.org/blog) ### Locate a charter school near you Are you looking for school choices in your area? Consider a charter! [![Find a charter school](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2539819/9d9d2049-f5f6-47c5-8ed0-12cdf9d0aae1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2539819/9d9d2049-f5f6-47c5-8ed0-12cdf9d0aae1) ** #### MI Charter Heroes Discover the outstanding people who work and help our students in Michigan's Charter Schools! [Learn More →](https://www.charterschools.org/charter-school-heroes) ** #### Get the Charter School Facts Charter schools are driving success, innovation and progress. Find out why. [Learn More →](https://www.charterschools.org/charter-school-facts-faqs) ** #### MI Teacher Certification Discover your alternative path to Michigan teacher certification and additional endorsement. [Learn More →](https://www.charterschools.org/professional-innovators-in-teaching-home) ** #### MAPSA Membership Join MAPSA today to support the advocacy and communications efforts for all Michigan's charter schools. [Learn More →](https://www.charterschools.org/mapsa-membership) ### MAPSA **Michigan's Charter School Association** [123 W Allegan, Ste 750](https://www.google.com/maps/place/217+S+Grand+Ave,+Lansing,+MI+48933/@42.7317675,-84.5525404,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8822c1d91cd0a839:0x54ea1c4b2f17a703!8m2!3d42.7317636!4d-84.5503517) [Lansing, MI 48933](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Michigan+Association+of+Public+School+Academies/@42.7326562,-84.5540364,17.61z/data=!3m1!5s0x8822c1d836bad13d:0xf8209fa70e7e519f!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x39290e2ffbbdbb45!2sMichigan+Association+of+Public+School+Academies!8m2!3d42.7322831!4d-84.5535173!3m4!1s0x0:0x39290e2ffbbdbb45!8m2!3d42.7322831!4d-84.5535173) Ph: (517) 374-9167 [mapsa@charterschools.org](mailto:mapsa@charterschools.org)  ### Quick Links Copyright © 2025 MAPSA.  All Rights Reserved.