Lifelong Learning

What Lifelong Learning does

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation (LLAC) is a California-based nonprofit organization founded around 2000 by Dante Simi and Jeff Brown to address the dropout epidemic. The organization provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and educational support services to charter schools and nonprofit organizations through seven integrated service divisions: Educational Services, Finance, People Services, Operations, Communications, External Affairs, and Legal & Compliance. Its flagship service is the proprietary Personalized Learning Model, which delivers one-on-one instruction, flexible scheduling, and workforce training to at-risk and opportunity youth, supplemented by the Trauma Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) program and integrated career technical education pathways.

LLAC's primary customer is the Learn4Life network of nonprofit charter schools, which operates 80+ public charter schools serving more than 47,000 students annually across California, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina, and Texas. The organization also supports Flex High Schools and other independent charter and nonprofit partners, with marketing claims of serving 200+ communities nationwide and saving partner organizations 278,000 staff hours annually. Strategic partnerships with Dalrada Career Institute, American Medical Response, the 1890 Universities Foundation, Jobs 4 California Graduates, and 10 colleges and universities for a social worker internship program extend the educational offering into healthcare certification, college access, and workforce development.

The organization's go-to-market is direct enterprise-style engagement with charter school governing boards and nonprofit leadership, with no public pricing disclosure given its nonprofit managed-services structure. Revenue derives from overhead recovery on the public funding allocated to the Learn4Life charter network, with one source noting 'hundreds of millions of dollars annually from taxpayers' flow through the broader system LLAC administers. The leadership team includes CEO Peter Faragia, President and Co-Founder Skip Hansen, CFO Guita Sharifi (recognized with a 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award), COO Chad Gray, Chief Academic Officer Chris Hodge, CHRO Nicole Perkins, Chief External Affairs Officer Bob Morales, and CIO Julie Shroyer. Headcount is reported at 251-500 employees, and the organization holds the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency along with multiple communications industry awards.

Name

Lifelong Learning

Legal name

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation

Website

https://llac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation is a California-based nonprofit that provides administrative, operational, financial, and educational support services to the Learn4Life charter school network (80+ schools, 47,000+ students) and other nonprofits across five U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Alternative & At-Risk Schools (Continuation, Credit Recovery, Juvenile) (EDAJACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Nonprofit administrative services
• Charter school support
• Educational support services
• Back-office outsourcing
• Alternative education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Educational Support Services: Lifelong Learning generates revenue by providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and educational support services to charter schools and nonprofit organizations. Services include finance, HR, operations, communications, legal compliance, and educational services. The organization operates as a nonprofit and is dedicated to empowering other nonprofits and educational organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation (LLAC) is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and educational support services to charter schools and other nonprofit organizations. Its seven service divisions—Educational, Finance, People, Operations, Communications, External Affairs, and Legal & Compliance—cover curriculum, HR, payroll, facilities, IT, marketing, and compliance functions for partner schools. The company also operates and supports the Learn4Life network of 80+ charter schools serving more than 47,000 opportunity youth annually through a proprietary personalized learning model.

Product overview

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation (LLAC) operates as a nonprofit educational services organization providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to partner schools and nonprofit organizations. The company offers a unified portfolio of seven integrated service divisions: Educational Services (curriculum, counseling, special education, career programs, TREC trauma support), Finance Services (budgeting, audits, payroll), People Services (HR, credentialing, talent management), Operations Services (technology, facilities, safety), Communications Services (marketing, PR, crisis communications), External Affairs (advocacy, community engagement), and Legal & Compliance. LLAC supports partner schools including Learn4Life network (80+ charter schools serving 47,000+ students) and Flex High schools through its proprietary personalized learning model that provides one-on-one attention, flexible scheduling, and workforce training. The organization focuses on supporting at-risk youth, opportunity youth, teen parents, and students seeking alternatives to traditional education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educational Services Comprehensive educational support including curriculum and instruction, assessment tools, school counseling, tutoring, special education support, career and experiential learning programs, HOPE (Helping Our Parenting-Students Excel), multicultural programs, Trauma Resilient Educational Communities (TREC), compliance monitoring, data and assessment analytics, and student intervention programs. Designed for partner charter schools and nonprofit organizations.
• Finance Services Financial management and planning services for educational institutions, including budgeting, audits and compliance, cash flow management, payroll management, and procurement support.
• People Services Human resources solutions including HR administration, HR systems application, credentialing, talent management, performance management, risk management, and employee relations support.
• Operations Services Operational support encompassing technology services, facilities management, safety and security, travel and logistics, training programs, growth opportunities guidance, and wellness programs.
• Communications Services Strategic communication services including marketing, branding and design, promotional materials and logistics, community outreach strategies, charter affairs management, public relations, crisis communications, SEO optimization, social media management, and call center services.
• External Affairs Services Legislative advocacy and external relations including policy advocacy, strategic partnership development, community engagement, and government support to advance organizational interests and goals.
• Legal & Compliance Services Legal advisory and compliance services including compliance audits, policy development, legal consultation, and staff training on legal requirements and best practices.
• Learn4Life Charter School Network Network of nonprofit charter schools serving opportunity youth with personalized learning models, flexible scheduling, and workforce training. Operates 80+ public charter schools serving more than 47,000 students annually in California, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina, and Texas.
• Flex High Schools Flexible high school option serving at-risk students with personalized learning approaches and alternative education pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Partners save 278,000 staff hours annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Central California Food BankminorOthers · 1 December 2025Lifelong Learning donated $30,000 to Central California Food Bank as part of their community outreach. The food bank works with a network of more than 270 member partners across Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera and Kern Counties to provide nutritious food to children, families and seniors.
• Poverello HouseminorOthers · 1 December 2025Lifelong Learning donated $30,000 to Poverello House, a Fresno-based nonprofit serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship. The organization provides daily hot meals, shelter, and comprehensive support services.
• 1890 Universities FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the 1890 Universities Foundation provides students opportunities for increased exposure and acceptance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with support services to help students succeed in college. The foundation serves a network of nineteen universities designated through the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1890.
• Dalrada Career Institute (Dalrada Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer technical education partnership providing students aged 14-24 with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification while earning their high school diploma. Students gain hands-on experience as certified healthcare providers through this dual-enrollment program.
• Jobs 4 California Graduates (JAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jobs 4 California Graduates provides job skills, hands-on experience and a year of follow-up support to students transitioning from graduation to employment, military service, and/or post-secondary education. Lifelong Learning hosts the annual California Career Development Conference.
• J. Wallin Opinion ResearchminorOthersIndependent research firm conducted an online survey of 2,000 employers nationwide plus an oversample in California (450) to reveal employer opinions about entry-level hiring and the impact of public high school education on skilled workforce.
• Community WraparoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Community Wraparound, a San Diego nonprofit focused on mentoring to keep teens out of gangs. The organization provides training for Learn4Life teachers and staff to recognize signs of youth at risk of gang involvement.
• American Medical ResponsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMT program partnership providing students with hands-on training through simulated real-life emergency scenarios with live patients. Graduates earn college and high school credits with options for paid internships to advance in healthcare.
• 10 Colleges and Universities (Social Worker Internship Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 10 colleges and universities throughout the country to create a robust social worker internship program. The accredited program supports 40 interns working at schools for a year, creating a pipeline of new social workers hired into permanent positions.
• South Carolina Public Charter SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with South Carolina Public Charter Schools district featuring Skip Hansen and Chris Neely on the Kids First Podcast to discuss charter school options and student success.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest charter school management organizations in the U.S., operating schools in multiple states and offering comprehensive support services. Direct peer in multi-state charter management and support services model.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter school management organization operating a national network of tuition-free public schools including alternative education models. Directly comparable in operating charter school networks with back-office support infrastructure across multiple states.
• Academica: Charter school services company that develops, manages, and provides back-office support to charter schools in Florida and beyond. Direct peer in providing comprehensive administrative support to charter school networks.
• EdisonLearning: Charter school management and education services provider offering comprehensive operational and academic support to partner schools. Direct peer in providing back-office and educational services to charter networks.
• Pathways in Education (Learn4Life brand-adjacent): Alternative education charter school network focused on dropout recovery, credit recovery, and at-risk youth with flexible scheduling — directly comparable to Learn4Life's mission and student population.

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: Large online public school operator (now part of Stride) serving students who need alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Comparable on alternative education mission and multi-state footprint.
• Stride (K12 Inc): Large publicly traded online learning provider operating its own schools and providing alternative/at-risk education pathways. Directly comparable on dropout recovery and non-traditional student mission, but as a much larger for-profit incumbent with a broader K-12 footprint.

Emerging players

• Laurel Springs School: Accredited online private school serving K-12 students including those needing non-traditional pathways. Comparable alternative education niche targeting flexible learning for students outside traditional classrooms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/llac_org

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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