--- title: Features — Epicenter description: "Dashboards, documents, workflows, compliance, board governance, security, learning, and mobile access in one charter school platform." image: "https://epicenternow.org/Epicenter-OGP.jpg" --- [Skip to content](#main-content) # Smarter Features. Better Decisions. Epicenter brings the work of schools, authorizers, management organizations, and private schools into one connected platform — so teams can see what matters, stay ahead of requirements, and make clearer decisions with less complexity. [See Epicenter in Action](/demo/) [Talk with Our Team](/contact/) - ![22Beacon](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/22Beacon-logo-orange-2-002-med-web2.png) - ![Archdiocese of Chicago](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/AoC_Logotype_CMYK.png) - ![California Charter Authorizing Professionals (CCAP)](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/CCAP_color_horz_transparent_bkgd-01.png) - ![Central Michigan University, The Gov. John Engler Center for Charter Schools](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/cmu_logo.png) - ![Charter Schools USA](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/Charter_Schools_USA_Color.png) - ![Choice Schools Associates, LLC](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/choice-schools-associates-llc.png) - ![Civic Builders](/trusted-logos/CB-Logo2023.svg) - ![DC Public Charter School Board](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/DC_PCSB_Logo.png) - ![Indiana Charter School Board](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/2025_ICSB_Logo_07-02-25_Transp-02-1.png) - ![Los Angeles County Office of Education](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/center-logo-color-no-tag-2in.png) - ![Miami-Dade County Public Schools](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/Miami-Dade_County_Public_Schools_Seal.svg.png) - ![Ohio Department of Education - Office of Community Schools](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/DEW-HORZ-RGB.png) - ![State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/state-charter-schools-commission-of-georgia.png) - ![SUNY Charter Schools Institute](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/SUNY.png) - ![Ypsilanti Community Schools](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/ypsilanti-community-schools.png) - ![Atlanta Public Schools Office of Charter & Partner Schools](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/APSLogo_RedBlack_Horizontal.webp) - ![Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/mississippi-charter-school-authorizer-board-new-logo.png) - ![Guahan Academy Charter School](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/guahan-academy-charter-school-round.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/22Beacon-logo-orange-2-002-med-web2.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/AoC_Logotype_CMYK.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/CCAP_color_horz_transparent_bkgd-01.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/cmu_logo.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/Charter_Schools_USA_Color.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/choice-schools-associates-llc.png) - ![](/trusted-logos/CB-Logo2023.svg) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/DC_PCSB_Logo.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/2025_ICSB_Logo_07-02-25_Transp-02-1.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/center-logo-color-no-tag-2in.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/Miami-Dade_County_Public_Schools_Seal.svg.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/DEW-HORZ-RGB.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/state-charter-schools-commission-of-georgia.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/SUNY.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/ypsilanti-community-schools.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/APSLogo_RedBlack_Horizontal.webp) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/mississippi-charter-school-authorizer-board-new-logo.png) - ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/trusted-logos/guahan-academy-charter-school-round.png) ## Dashboards & Visibility Turn Information Into Clear Direction Epicenter brings tasks, deadlines, school and board information, compliance activity, reports, and performance into clear, easy-to-understand views. Schools, authorizers, management organizations, and private schools can quickly see what’s happening, where attention may be needed, and move from an organization-wide view into the details behind a specific school, board, requirement, or performance area. Learn More ** ![Epicenter dashboards on desktop, laptop, tablet, and phone with compliance and task charts](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/dashboards-visibility.png) ## Performance & Scorecards Track performance across academic, financial, and operational areas, view trends over time, and use scorecards and reports to support more informed decisions. [Request a Demo](/demo/)[Download PDF](/Epicenter-Scorecard-handout-November-2022-Sm.pdf) ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/scorecard-video-poster.jpg) ** ** ## Epicenter performance scorecard ## Epicenter AI Add Capacity and Get to Answers Faster Epicenter AI adds optional AI-assisted tools directly into the platform to help teams understand information faster and review documents more efficiently. When enabled by your organization, AI can summarize documents, surface key takeaways, and support more consistent reviews against defined criteria. Learn More ** ![Epicenter AI summarizing documents and answering questions about financials](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/epicenter-ai.png) ## Document & Information Management Keep Important Information Within Reach Epicenter gives teams one place to collect, organize, find, and manage the documents and information they rely on every day. From school and board records to forms, contacts, policies, and shared resources, important information stays connected, easier to maintain, and ready when your team needs it. Ensure your institutional knowledge and important documentation are preserved. Learn More ** ![Shared document hub connecting team members around a central cloud archive](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/document-information-management.png) ## Workflow & Automation Simplify Recurring Processes Epicenter helps teams turn recurring responsibilities into clear, repeatable workflows. Schedule tasks and submissions, route items for review and approval, send reminders and notifications automatically, and keep a record of activity so everyone knows what needs to happen next. Learn More ** ![My Tasks workflow with review, approve, and request actions across a team](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/workflow-automation.png) ## Compliance Management Stay Ahead of Requirements Epicenter brings requirements, deadlines, submissions, reviews, records, and compliance status into one clear view. Teams can quickly see what is due, what is complete, what needs attention, and where follow-up may be needed without relying on separate spreadsheets, email chains, or manual tracking. Learn More ** ![Compliance statistics and near-term measures on phone, tablet, and mobile views](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/compliance-management.png) ## School & Portfolio Management Built for One School or an Entire Portfolio Epicenter gives teams the flexibility to manage information at the individual school level while also seeing the bigger picture across a portfolio. Move seamlessly between schools, access key contacts and records, monitor activity and performance, and keep important information connected as your organization grows. Learn More ** ![New school application evaluation on laptop and phone with portfolio review workflow](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/school-portfolio-management.png) ## Support the Charter School Lifecycle For authorizers, Epicenter can support key stages of the charter school lifecycle—from new school applications and processes to school start-ups, ongoing annual reviews, site visits, renewals, quantitative and qualitative performance, corrective action, and closures. [Request a Demo](/demo/)[Download PDF](/Epicenter-Application-Renewal-SiteVisit-handout-October-2022-Sm.pdf) ![](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/application-video-poster.jpg) ** ** ## Epicenter new school application ## Board & Governance Make Board Work Easier to Manage Epicenter brings board members, meetings, documents, policies, and governance records together in one place so teams can prepare, organize, and maintain important board information with less manual coordination. Whether you support one board or several, Epicenter helps keep governance activity clear, accessible, and easier to manage. Learn More ** ![Board compliance, seats, and meeting materials on the Epicenter mobile app](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/board-governance.png) ## Security & Permissions Your Information. Protected at Every Step Epicenter helps organizations protect sensitive information while giving the right people access to the information they need. Role-based permissions, secure data practices, authentication options, and system integrations help teams manage access with greater control and confidence. Learn More ** ![Epicenter desktop with security shield and callouts for MFA, encryption, SSO, and backups](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/security-permissions.png) ## Professional Learning & Support Support That Goes Beyond the Software Epicenter pairs the platform with ongoing learning and support so teams can get help when they need it and continue building confidence over time. From live support and webinars to office hours, training resources, and optimization reviews, partners have access to people and tools that help them use Epicenter more effectively. Learn More ** [About Our Team & Experience](/about/) ![Partner joining a live Epicenter professional learning session on laptop](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/professional-learning-support.png) ## Epicenter Mobile App Take Epicenter With You Epicenter’s mobile app keeps important information accessible when you are away from your desk. View school and portfolio information, check tasks and documents, and stay aware of upcoming events and compliance items from your mobile device. Learn More ** ![Epicenter Now mobile app showing tasks, compliance progress, and entity search](/cdn-cgi/image/width=768,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=70/features/overview/epicenter-mobile-app.png) > “ > > We love Epicenter as an accountability system that our governance team uses to keep our boards compliant, to keep our board presidents and committee members on track and compliant with our authorizers’ expectations. ![Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/testimonials-logos/lifelong-learning-administration-corporation.jpg) Valerie Chase Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation > “ > > It’s taken away a lot of steps, which gives us more time to not have to worry about paperwork, but allows us to spend more time on what’s important, and that’s working with the schools. ![ESC of Lake Erie West](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/testimonials-logos/esc-of-lake-erie-west.jpg) Kurt Aey ESC of Lake Erie West > “ > > It is nice, we get an email letting us know what’s coming up, when it’s due, it’s very user friendly, whether it’s uploading board documents or insurance paperwork, and making sure that our website’s up to date. ![Flint Cultural Center Academy](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/testimonials-logos/flint-cultural-center-academy.png) Amy Tamalunas Flint Cultural Center Academy > “ > > About three years ago, we started working with Epicenter, and it has just changed our lives, because we have one platform where the schools can go to, and they can upload all their information. ![22 Beacon](/cdn-cgi/image/width=320,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=80/testimonials-logos/22-beacon.png) Rebecca Salvo 22 Beacon ## Frequently Asked Questions [View All FAQs](/faqs/) ### What kind of support does Epicenter provide? Every Epicenter partner has access to a knowledgeable support team committed to their long-term success. More About What kind of support does Epicenter provide ### Can Epicenter grow with our organization? Yes. Epicenter is designed to scale alongside your organization's needs. More About Can Epicenter grow with our organization ### Can Epicenter support multiple schools or organizations? Yes. Epicenter is built to support organizations of varying sizes, including multi-school networks. More About Can Epicenter support multiple schools or organizations ### Can schools and authorizers collaborate in Epicenter? Yes. Epicenter helps improve collaboration by giving organizations a shared platform for communication, document sharing, workflows, and compliance activities. More About Can schools and authorizers collaborate in Epicenter ### Is Epicenter secure? Yes. Security is a top priority at Epicenter. More About Is Epicenter secure ### Can different users have different permissions? Yes. Epicenter uses role-based permissions to control access throughout the platform. More About Can different users have different permissions ** ## ** - ** ### For Authorizers Monitor activity, requirements, renewals, and performance across a portfolio. - ** ### For Management Organizations See activity across multiple schools and drill into individual details. - ** ### For Schools Monitor activity, requirements, renewals, and performance across a portfolio. - ** ### For Private Schools Give leadership a clearer view of priorities, deadlines, governance activity, and performance. ### Key Features - ** Upcoming Requirements - ** School Dashboard - ** Reports - ** Scorecards - ** Compliance Dashboard - ** Performance Areas & Trends - ** Performance Reports ** - ** ### Authorizers Summarize submissions and review documents against defined criteria to help identify strengths, gaps, and areas that may need additional attention. - ** ### Schools Quickly understand lengthy documents and surface key information without reading every page first. - ** ### Management Organizations Summarize information across school documents and help teams get to important details faster. - ** ### Private Schools Use document summaries to quickly understand important information and reduce time spent reviewing lengthy materials. ** - ** ### Authorizers Keep school records, submissions, board information, contacts, policies, and public-facing documents organized and easier to access across the portfolio. - ** ### Schools Bring important school documents, board records, forms, policies, and shared resources into one place so staff can find what they need more easily. - ** ### Management Organizations Organize information across multiple schools while keeping school-specific records, contacts, and documents accessible when needed. - ** ### Private Schools Keep school records, policies, governance documents, forms, and shared resources organized without relying on scattered folders or disconnected systems. ### Key Features - ** Document Requests - ** Collections - ** Forms - ** Uploads - ** School Center - ** Board Center - ** Document Center - ** Quick Search - ** Tags - ** Notes - ** Expiration Dates - ** Resource Center - ** Website Publishing - ** Exports ** - ** ### Authorizers Create consistent review and approval processes for submissions, requirements, and other recurring oversight activities. - ** ### Schools Keep recurring responsibilities, reporting tasks, approvals, and deadlines clear so staff know what needs to happen next. - ** ### Management Organizations Create consistent processes across multiple schools while keeping responsibilities, approvals, and follow-up visible. - ** ### Private Schools Turn recurring administrative responsibilities into clear routines with assigned tasks, reminders, and approval steps. ### Key Features - ** Scheduling - ** Copy Forward - ** Reuse Past Submissions - ** Reviewer & Approver Roles - ** Task Routing - ** Notifications - ** Paper Trail - ** Connecting Accounts ** - ** ### Authorizers Set expectations across a portfolio, monitor submissions and deadlines, and quickly identify where follow-up or additional attention may be needed. - ** ### Schools Keep reporting requirements, due dates, submissions, and supporting records organized so staff can stay ahead of responsibilities. - ** ### Management Organizations Monitor requirements across multiple schools while keeping school-level status, deadlines, and submissions visible. - ** ### Private Schools Keep recurring requirements, deadlines, records, and internal responsibilities organized in one place. ** - ** ### Authorizers See activity across the portfolio, move into individual school details, and manage school information throughout ongoing oversight. - ** ### Schools Keep school information, contacts, records, submissions, and key activity organized in one place. - ** ### Management Organizations Manage information across multiple schools while preserving a clear view into what is happening at each individual school. - ** ### Private Schools Use one connected place to manage important school information, people, records, and activity as needs grow. ** - ** ### Authorizers Keep board information, meeting records, member details, and governance documents organized across the schools or boards you support. - ** ### Schools Manage meetings, minutes, board members, policies, and related responsibilities in one connected place. - ** ### Management Organizations Support governance across multiple schools or boards while keeping records, member information, and meeting materials organized. - ** ### Private Schools Keep board meetings, policies, records, and member information organized so governance responsibilities are easier to manage. ### Key Features - ** Board Meetings - ** Packets - ** Meeting Documents - ** Minutes - ** Policies - ** Archives - ** Member Management - ** Board Profiles - ** Transparency - ** Multiple Boards ** - ** ### Authorizers Control access across internal staff, schools, reviewers, and other users while protecting sensitive portfolio information. - ** ### Schools Give staff and board members access to the information they need while keeping permissions clear and controlled. - ** ### Management Organizations Manage access across multiple schools and teams without giving every user the same level of visibility. - ** ### Private Schools Protect important school, governance, and operational information while maintaining appropriate access for staff and leadership. ### Key Features - ** Role-Based Permissions - ** Data Protection - ** Encryption - ** U.S. Data Storage - ** Backups - ** SSO - ** MFA - ** API - ** Approved Security - ** Accessibility Credentials ** - ** ### Authorizers Get support for implementation, ongoing use, staff questions, and evolving portfolio needs. - ** ### Schools Give staff access to training, webinars, and support so they can use Epicenter confidently in day-to-day responsibilities. - ** ### Management Organizations Support teams across multiple schools with shared learning resources, live training opportunities, and ongoing guidance. - ** ### Private Schools Use webinars, training resources, and live support to help staff get comfortable with the platform and make the most of its capabilities. ### Key Features - ** Dedicated Support Team - ** Webinars - ** Office Hours - ** Training Videos - ** Support Center - ** Optimization Reviews ** - ** ### Authorizers Stay connected to portfolio and school information while traveling, visiting schools, or working away from the office. - ** ### Schools Check important tasks, documents, events, and school information from a mobile device. - ** ### Management Organizations Keep visibility into multiple schools while moving between campuses, meetings, and other responsibilities. - ** ### Private Schools Give leaders and staff another way to access important school information when they are away from their desks. ### Ready for a Better Way to Work? 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