MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

 

MI Charter School Symposium

Where Michigan's charter school change makers are inspired to think bigger, connect deeply, and lead boldly.

 

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Save the Date — MiCSS26!

December 9-10, 2026!

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The Charter School Event of the Year—

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MiCSS26 Focus Areas

The Michigan Charter School Symposium is a conference built for charter professionals, by charter professionals. We believe that to push the boundaries of innovation, we have to lead in the areas that matter to students and families most. That's why our sessions and speakers are curated in these focus areas that help us grow together as a movement in shared ideas.

Beyond School Choice: Competing for Learner Choice

How to compete and thrive in a marketplace where parents have more power than ever.

Personalized Learning and Mastery

Building Schools That Adapt to Students, Not the Other Way Around.

Career-Connected Learning

Designing Pathways That Start Early and Lead Everywhere.

Reinventing the Educator Experience

Building Schools Where Educators Stay, Thrive, and Lead.

Future Ready School Leadership

Leading Through Complexity With Courage, Data & Design.

Community Ecosystems and Partnerships

Building the Village Around Every Child.
Leader in a breakout session

Do you have a passion for one of the Focus Areas?

Consider submitting a proposal for a breakout session!

The Michigan charter school movement is comprised of diverse leaders, innovators and pioneers. The Michigan Charter School Symposium provides a platform to discover and network with the brightest minds in public education reform, featuring dynamic speakers, engaging sessions and a fearless atmosphere located at the Detroit Marriott Troy in Troy, MI on December 9 & 10, 2026.

We are currently seeking proposals for breakout sessions that will motivate, inspire and empower public charter school leadership from all over Michigan. Breakout sessions are scheduled for 75 minutes in length, which includes an introduction and Q&A period at the end of the presentation. We are seeking thoughtful and engaging proposals for sessions on the topics most critical to charter schools that have clear learning outcomes, present advanced-level content (most attendees are veterans), engage the expertise in the audience, and address a theme from our six focus areas.

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MiCSS26 Pricing

Invest in yourself—Invest in your school.

Professional $999

For education partners and industry professionals, including sponsors, vendors, and non-school professionals supporting the charter community.
Gain full access to MiCSS sessions, networking with school leaders and decision-makers, plus added perks like the professional headshot station and exclusive keynote breakfast and dinner conversations.

Educator $749

For school leaders and educators who are not MAPSA members.
Join colleagues from across Michigan for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration—with access to all sessions, networking events, and exclusive Symposium experiences like keynote meals and professional headshots.

Member $549

For MAPSA member school leaders, authorizers, and management company professionals.
Enjoy our best available rate plus full access to sessions, networking, keynote events, and member-exclusive Symposium experiences designed to connect and celebrate Michigan’s charter community.

Interested in Sponsoring MiCSS26

Find all the information about our sponsorship including some new and exciting opportunities to connect with the MiCharter community.

 

Attendees are saying... 

"In working with people of other generations, we have to be willing to do the work; to build a bridge and then leverage their strength. I loved the encouragement and inspiration Tim Elmore brought to us on Thursday!"
“I was reminded that each and every one of us plays a key role in leadership despite our titles. It also takes a lot of self-awareness, patience, and collaboration to reach the goals we want to achieve.”
“I felt empowered hearing from those that are in the trenches. I left the Symposium feeling motivated.”
“The hospitality and guest speakers were on point. Loved the socializing after the workshops.”

“I really enjoyed the topics such as mental health and leadership as well as the presenters, student performances, and the interactive nature of the workshops.”