Charter Schools Division

California passed legislation in 1992 establishing public charter schools. Public charter schools offer a variety of educational programs and approaches, such as specialized courses of study, a focus on specific curricular areas, a focus on special student populations, nontraditional school environments or schedules and various governance structures. The FCOE supports and collaborates with charter schools to provide services, programs and events that ensure a quality education for the children of Fresno County. Specific goals and operating procedures for the charter school are detailed in a legally binding agreement (or "charter") between the authorizing board and charter organizers.Typically, public charter schools are authorized by the public school district in which they are located.

We hope you find this website a valuable resource. By working together we can accomplish our mission to provide quality care and educational opportunities to our community’s most precious resource---our children.

For additional information please call Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher, Educational Services Administrator at 265-4036 or mcopher@fcoe.org.

Questions regarding fiscal issues may be directed to Donna Ellis, District Financial Services Supervisor at 265-3021, extension 3301 or dellis@fcoe.org.

Contact Information

Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher
Administrator
Phone: (559) 265-4036
mcopher@fcoe.org

MaryEllen Galvan
Administrative Assistant II
Phone: (559) 265-4036
FAX: (559) 497-3056
mgalvan@fcoe.org