The Charter School Lottery Timeline: What Parents Need to Know From Application to Enrollment

Choosing a charter school shouldn’t feel confusing—but for most parents, it does. Between December and early spring, families are asked to make big decisions with limited information, unclear timelines, and a lot of waiting. If your child is entering kindergarten, changing schools, or applying to a charter school for the first time, the lottery process can feel overwhelming. The Charter School Lottery Timeline was created by a former Charter School Admissions Specialist to simplify the process—step by step—so you always know what to expect and what to do next. Get your FREE guide now & know what to expect! You will get a PDF file.