Charter School Certification of Information
Information and instructions for completing the online Charter School Certification of Information.Section Menu
- Background
- Accessing the Certification of Information and Instruction Guide
- Submission Deadline
- Previous Year Data Results
Background
Charter schools annually certify the information on file with the California Department of Education (CDE) for the upcoming fiscal year through the Charter School Certification of Information (COI) process.
This year, the COI has been transitioned to a Snap Survey format for improved accessibility and ease of use. Comprehensive instructions for completing the COI and navigating the Snap Survey are available in the instruction guide linked below.
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.
Accessing the Certification of Information and Instruction Guide
Charter school administrators are authorized to report and certify charter school information to the CDE. 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.
The Charter School Certification of Information opens on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
The deadline to report, certify, and submit all information is Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5 p.m.
To access the Certification of Information, select the first link provided below. Instructions for navigating and completing the Certification of Information are provided at the second link below.
- 2025–26 Charter School Certification of Information
- 2025–26 Charter School Certification of Information Instruction Guide (DOCX)
Submission Deadline
The deadline to report, certify, and submit all information is Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5 p.m.
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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