DC Public Charter School Board’s (DCPCSB) mission is to provide quality public school options for District students, families, and communities by conducting a comprehensive application review process, providing effective oversight and meaningful support to District public charter schools, and actively engaging key stakeholders.

Summary of Services

DCPCSB carries out four key functions: (1) setting tough academic standards, (2) using a comprehensive charter application review process, (3) providing effective oversight, and (4) providing meaningful support and actively involving parents, school leaders, the community, and policy makers.