About OCCS
The Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) sponsors 48 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
- Foster Cohesive Remote Leadership
- Increase Regional Representation Efficiency and Efficacy
- Leverage Technology to Augment Organizational Performance
- Improve Compliance Efficiency and Accuracy
- Amplify Internal and External Communications
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:
Three OCCS sponsored schools are in the top 10% of community schools: Columbus Preparatory Academy, Toledo Preparatory & Fitness Academy and Arts and College Preparatory Academy