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The Idaho Charter School Association (ICSA) is committed to ensuring every child in Idaho has access to a high-quality, tuition-free public charter school

As a nonprofit and membership organization, ICSA advances and supports the sustainability of Idaho’s public charter schools through advocacy, partnership, and innovation.

Who We Are

Public Charter Schools Are:

Publicly funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars based on enrollment, like other traditional public schools

Tuition-free and open to all students

Held accountable for meeting state and federal academic standards.

Our Executive Director

Nanette Merrill – Executive Director of ICSA

Nanette Merrill is a lifelong educator with a deep commitment to student success and instructional excellence. She was the Founding Principal of Gem Prep Meridian in 2018 and served most recently as the Founding Principal of Gem Prep Meridian North.