NJPCSA Parent Ambassador Program
Elevating parent voices is one of the New Jersey Public Charter School Association’s (NJPCSA) top priorities. The NJPCSA is excited to announce the Parent Ambassador Program, which includes training to help parents advocate for their children and public charter schools.
Program Goal: To Understand What NJ Public Charter Schools Are and The Context in Which They Operate in Order to Become a Stronger Advocate for Your Children
Topics include:
- Charters 101 and overview of the political environment (April 6)
- Messaging that works (April 27)
- Telling your charter school story (May 25)
- Engaging with lawmakers (June)
- Celebrating the new school year
Learn more about the New Jersey Public Charter School Association at https://www.njcharters.org/
Check out the videos below to find out how YOU can get involved in supporting the great work that public charter schools do every day in our community!
NJPCSA Parent Ambassador Training 1:
Charter Schools 101 & Overview of the Political Environment
Welcome to the first Parent Ambassador Training, "Charter Schools 101 & Overview of the Political Environment" hosted by the New Jersey Public Charter School Association (NJPCSA). Originally aired on April 6, 2021.
- Download the slides here: https://newjerseypubliccharterschoolsa.app.box.com/s/86l8bkqbg2jx67m3fx2nx0bh6ix1gxoy
- Download the fact sheets mentioned here: https://www.njcharters.org/research-data/
- Learn more about the New Jersey Public Charter School Association at https://www.njcharters.org/
NJPCSA Parent Ambassador Training 2:
Charter School Messages: What Works to Change Hearts and Minds
Welcome to the second Parent Ambassador Training, Charter School Messages: What Works to Change Hearts and Minds" - hosted by the New Jersey Public Charter School Association (NJPCSA). Originally aired on April 27, 2021.
- Download the slides here: https://newjerseypubliccharterschoolsa.app.box.com/s/841xjiwx852ptq79aphm06tvtadb67vy
- Take the action steps mentioned in the video and sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh7G9q0Hl2MbQr-1fqElY9yLgm5gOXhVwx35ccsZbaSkJS1g/viewform
- Learn more about the New Jersey Public Charter School Association at https://www.njcharters.org