About OCCS
The Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) sponsors 49 charter schools across Ohio, ensuring they are legally, financially, and academically sound.
MISSION
As a sponsor of community schools, OCCS is a student-centered organization advocating excellence in education through strategic partnerships.
VISION
Advancing educational choice and achieving excellence through leadership and innovation.
CORE STRATEGIES
- Expand the OCCS brand by providing strategic leadership for growth for the school, staff, partners, and vendors.
- Refine External Oversight Processes to Strengthen Support to Stakeholders
- Identify and Integrate Innovative Technology Tools
- Enhance External Advocacy through Internal Communications
- Identify, Develop, and Provide Technical Assistance Avenues to Enhance School and Staff Performance.
Core Values:
We strongly believe in advancing educational choice and achieving excellence through leadership and innovation. At the heart of our organization are our five core values:
School Choice
Student-Centered
Integrity
Quality
Team-Based
As A Matter of Fact:
Charter schools introduce an unprecedented level of accountability into public education. If a charter school is not improving student achievement as laid out in its charter contract, it can be closed down.