In 2023-24, the Alameda County Office of Education embarked on a year-long learning journey in partnership with the Superintendent of Schools, Board of Trustees and staff members to strengthen charter authorizing capacity across all levels of the organization. Staff members collaborated with a designated charter liaison board trustee to review and present data during monthly board meetings, strengthening the foundation for the upcoming year of renewals, potential appeals and material revisions. This session will focus on sharing lessons learned from this year-long process and provide an opportunity for participants to reflect on how to shift the lens of board members from charter governance to charter authorization.