More than 100 juniors and seniors from GVSU-authorized charter public high schools across Michigan experienced "Life as a Laker" as they learned about how to succeed in college.

College Prep Week attendees were surveyed before arriving to campus and again at the end of the program to see how their attitudes toward college life and knowledge may have shifted.

All schools serving students in grades 8-12 are required to provide families with the Post-Graduation Opportunities Informational Packet in electronic or non-electronic form by October 1.

While a district may add the packet to its website or other existing resources, it must
be directly distributed to students in an electronic or non-electronic format. Please review the recent MDE memo on the subject for additional details.

Each year the GVSU CSO offers free workshops and webinars to help all educators find more solutions in teaching and learning.

This year's professional education slate starts with "Secrets of the Digitally Organized Educator" a 4-session series on how teachers can leverage Google tools to their benefit.

The CSO annually holds virtual training sessions for the board members governing GVSU's charter public schools to help boards enhance their oversight capacity. This year's training schedule starts on September 30.

All trainings count toward the school board continuous learning requirements associated with the GVSU CSO Academic Grant.

School building leaders are invited to GVSU this fall for an in-depth update about GVSU initiatives and opportunities the CSO provides during the school year. Below are the dates and times for this year's Fall Principals Meetings:

The Grand Rapids session will have a livestream option for any leaders who cannot attend either session in person. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs due by September 30.

The annual Michigan Charter School Symposium (MiCSS24) is an exclusive event for charter professionals built to help innovators push boundaries, learn from each other, and grow.

Want to attend? The GVSU CSO is sponsoring registration for the first 25 people who work at a GVSU-authorized charter public school. Use code GVSU24 when you register to apply the promo!

Visit GVSU during September 20-22 for a weekend filled with family-friendly activities, events, and learning opportunities. From campus tours to tie-dye, food trucks to football games, there is something for Lakers of all ages!

Students and families got their first look at the school’s new  space at a ribbon cutting on August 15.

The Michigan Department of Education recently released memos on a number of topics, including: