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Charter Day at the Capitol 2026
Charter Day at the Capitol is HERE!
Last year, nearly 1,700 advocates showed up - even in the rain! This year, we’re back (rain or shine) to keep the tradition going strong. This powerful day connects us directly with Lansing’s decision makers, showing off the vibrancy, passion, and diversity of Michigan’s charter school movement.
Registration is open to all educators, parents, advocates, and students ready to make their voices heard!
This form allows you to register up to nine people. If you're registering a group of 10 or more,
please fill out our large group registration form found HERE.
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*We will have 1,500 t-shirts to wear to show our unity to lawmakers so they can see how significant the MI charter school movement is. We can't guarantee sizes and it is recommended that large school groups wear their school swag.
SCHEDULE + DETAILS
10AM-11AM - Registration + Check In and Student Performances
11AM-12PM - Our Capitol Steps program will begin, and last about 45 minutes. Our guest speakers, honorees and student performances include diverse charter stakeholders from across the Mitten!
12PM-1PM - Lunch on the Capitol Lawn and Student Performances
*If you have any questions prior to the event, please contact us at mapsa@charterschools.org
***For school buses, showcase and performing schools, and large groups ONLY - MAPSA has reserved the meters along the front of the Capitol. If you have a school bus or large vehicle, or are one of our participating showcase or performing schools, you may use the bagged meters for complimentary parking.
100 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
PARKING:
Parking is available at meters located around the building and throughout downtown using the Passport Parking app. Using the app, you simply enter your “zone” code and link to a credit card. There is a 4 hour maximum at the meters. You cannot extend your parking pass time without moving to a different zone.
There are also a few parking garages you can choose as well:
- South Grand Ramp (privately owned), 201 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
- C & W lot (Ellis Parking), Corner of S Capitol & W Washtenaw, 231 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
- North Grand Ramp (City of Lansing), 219 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
- Townsend Street Parking Ramp (Ellis Parking), 221 Townsend St, Lansing, MI 48933
*While CDAC 2026 stands on its own as a highlight event, it's also the perfect lead-up to our
Charter Schools Week celebration, May 11-15.
Charter Schools Week Activities— letters to lawmakers, school social media takeovers, MiCharter Hero luncheon, and Michigan charter student art contest with cash prizes.
Even if you can't make it to Charter Day at the Capitol, we encourage you to use one of our activities, or your own, to connect with your lawmaker during Charter Schools Week to let them know all families deserve to be able to make the best educational choice for their child.
🎉 WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! 🎉
Thank you for signing up for Charter Day at the Capitol! Your voice makes a difference, and we can’t wait to unite in support of charter schools. Get ready for a day full of advocacy, meaningful connections, and real impact. 💙🏛️
If you have any questions about Charter Day at the Capitol or Charter Schools Week, feel free to reach out to us at mapsa@charterschools.org.