Charter School Certification of Information
Information and instructions for completing the online Charter School Certification of Information.Section Menu
- Background
- Certification of Information and Instruction Guide
- Reporting Period
- Previous Year Data Results
Background
Charter schools annually certify their information that is on file with the California Department of Education (CDE) for the upcoming fiscal year through the Charter School Certification of Information (COI).
The data reported and certified by charter schools through the COI serve several purposes. The data help inform state education policy, contribute to required reporting for the U.S. Department of Education, and support charter school authorization, oversight, and accountability. Additionally, the data promote transparency across California’s public education system by ensuring that accurate, up-to-date information about charter schools is publicly available and consistently maintained.
Certification of Information and Instruction Guide
Beginning with the 2025–26 fiscal year, the Charter School Certification of Information was transitioned to a Snap Survey format for improved accessibility and ease of use. Comprehensive instructions for completing the 2025–26 COI and navigating the Snap Survey are provided below.
Charter school administrators are authorized to report and certify charter school information to the CDE via the COI. They may designate a full-time paid employee of the charter school who has direct knowledge and information of the charter school to report and certify information.
Reporting Period
The 2025–26 Charter School Certification of Information opened May 13, 2025, and closed May 27, 2025.
Updates to a charter school's information for the 2025–26 fiscal year may no longer be made via the COI.
Previous Year Data Results
The information collected in last year's COI is available at 2024–25 Charter School Certification of Information Results(XLSX; Revised 23-Jan-2025). This information is provided as it was reported by the charter schools who participated.
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