CCSACon - The 24th Annual California Charter Schools Conference

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#CCSACon
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The California Charter Schools Association is committed to ensuring that the footprint of our
Annual Conference is as light as possible through the implementation of our green initiative
and our cooperation with responsible partners such as the San Jose Convention Center.
WHAT IS CCSA DOING IN 2014?
A Focus on Recycled Materials—CCSA is
• Printing all marketing pieces leading up to the
conference on recycled paper.
• Suspending the use of foam core boards for signage.
In 2014, a majority of event signs were made of
FALCONBOARD®, a sustainable and recyclable
material. All signs will be recycled following the
event.
• Partnering with BagSpeak to ensure that 2,500 conference bags are made from 100% recycled hard
plastics (rPet fabric) and that 100% of proceeds go to
environmental education for K-12 students.
• Providing containers to ensure the recycling of
printed programs at the close of the event.
Looking Forward, CCSA is
• Moving toward a paperless conference by encouraging the use of our conference app for scheduling, exhibitor/
sponsor information and session evaluations.
• Providing containers for the reuse of attendee name
badges at future events.
WHAT IS THE SAN JOSE
CONVENTION CENTER DOING?
A Focus on Recycled Materials—SJCC is
• Recycling everything from paper products to
carpeting to food waste and donating materials to
non-profit organizations, Resource Area for Teaching
(RAFT) and local schools.
A Focus on Efficiency and Sustainability—SJCC is
• Using LED marquees for advertising and
informational purposes.
• Using electric service carts around the convention
center.
• Providing efficient restroom fixtures.
• Partnering with local vendors within a 150-mile radius
for our food and beverage supplies.
• Donating excess food to local food banks and
shelters and using only Green Seal cleaning supplies.
• Partnering with PG&E’s ClimateSmart™ Program
to reduce the building’s impact on climate change
and to create a climate-neutral footprint for the
convention center.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• Download and use the conference app to submit conference evaluations, build a schedule, and
become engaged with all that conference has to offer—all while keeping your thumb green.
• Recycle your name badge and printed program at the end of conference.
• Reuse your conference bag.
• Take the momentum back to your school!
Do you have suggestions on how CCSA can decrease
the footprint of our event?
Please contact Barbara Ching, CCSA Strategic
Events Manager at [email protected]
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WELCOME TO THE 21ST ANNUAL
CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS CONFERENCE
Join us for a Welcome Reception in your honor
Monday, March 3, 5:00–7:00 PM
Network with colleagues from your region! Your region # is listed on your
name badge and corresponds with the flags setup around the reception.
Location: Concourse 1: Outside the Marriott entrance on the 2nd floor
SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER
Sponsored By: Acre Education, LLC, EdTec Inc., and Piper Jaffray & Co.
#CCSACon
About CCSA
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION (CCSA)
CCSA’s Vision
The Vision of CCSA is to empower parents and educators to unleash a new
era of innovation within public education so that highly autonomous and
accountable schools of choice provide quality learning opportunities for all
California students.
CCSA’s Mission
The Mission of CCSA is to enable our members to increase the number
of students attending quality charter schools in California as quickly
as possible by securing policy wins and providing additional supports
necessary to open and expand quality charter schools.
To accomplish our mission, CCSA focuses on several strategic priorities:
1. Growing new charter schools
2. Strengthening charter schools
3. Ensuring accountability, which includes informing the public about
charter school performance
CCSA’s Families
CCSA’s Families is a network of charter school families from across
California who are united to advocate for and hold elected leaders
accountable for ensuring that all children have access to excellent public
schools of their choosing. We do this in three ways: engaging parents,
educating them about how the system works and providing training and
support to help them to take action and influence decision-makers. California Charter Schools
Association Advocates
CCSA Advocates, the political and advocacy arm of the California charter
school movement, is dedicated to increasing the involvement of the
charter school community in the public policy arena, creating a pipeline
of charter school supporters and activists, electing public officials who
support California charter schools and growing the political influence of the
California charter school movement.
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HOW TO REACH US:
LOS ANGELES
250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213.244.1446
Fax: 213.652.1000
SACRAMENTO
1107 9th St., Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.448.0995
Fax: 916.448.0998
WWW.CALCHARTERS.ORG
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LETTER FROM THE CEO
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WELCOME TO SAN JOSE!
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Dear Friends,
Our annual conference is a testament to the power and growth of the
movement, with 104 new charter schools opening their doors at the beginning
of the 2013-14 school year, bringing the total number of charter schools in
California to 1,130 with more than 500,000 students enrolled in charters.
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We gather this week in San Jose more than 2,500 strong to connect our
schools, our collective work, and our community to strengthen the charter
school movement and put into practice this year’s theme: “Achievement
Through Innovation.”
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Welcome to the 21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference!
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JED WALLACE
President and CEO
California Charter Schools Association
Together, we have proven that the charter movement’s momentum cannot
be stopped as we continue to transform public education and usher in an
era in which parents and communities can create schools of choice for their
children and have greater flexibility and richer learning environments in
exchange for enhanced accountability. As we celebrate our successes, we
also must remember that our work is far from done, with an estimated
50,000 students on waiting lists and continued legislative, authorizing and
facility challenges, to name but a few.
By attending this conference, you have the opportunity to build your own
skills and network. You will hear about innovative programs from exciting
speakers and learn about best practices from colleagues and experts from
across the state. I encourage you, in your sessions, to continue to challenge
the status quo and, as a charter school community, work together to address
our movement’s challenges.
Whether you are a charter leader, teacher, administrator, board member,
parent or developer, the conference offers you the chance to take advantage
of more than 150 breakout sessions in six diverse programming strands;
poster sessions offered at three informative expos (teacher, blended
learning/technology, and facilities, operations and school safety); and three
deep dive programming tracks on common core, technology, and leadership.
There is truly something for everyone attending this year’s conference!
We are also honored to have two outstanding keynote speakers this year,
Reed Hastings, founder and CEO of Netflix, and Viola Davis, award-winning
actress and charter school supporter, who will share why they are committed
to ensuring children receive a quality public education.
So enjoy yourself during the next four days as you share information,
strategize on innovative ways to reform our public education system and
support one another in achieving excellence in every aspect of operating a
school for our collective charter community.
Sincerely,
Jed Wallace
President and CEO
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Table of Contents
Green Initiative............................................................................................. 4
Welcome Reception.................................................................................... 7
Share your Experience! Tell your network via
About CCSA.................................................................................................. 8
Welcome Letter............................................................................................ 9
Mobile App & Connectivity Lounges......................................................... 11
about #CCSACon.
Marriott Map................................................................................................12
Convention Center Map..............................................................................13
Conference Schedule...........................................................................14–15
Conference Overview........................................................................... 16–17
Exhibit Hall Map and Hours.................................................................18–19
2014 Programming Tracks................................................................. 20–23
Breakout Sessions List by Strand.......................................................24–27
Tuesday
Opening General Session............................................................ 30–31
Capitol Advocacy Leaders (CAL).................................................32–33
Blended Learning/Technology Expo........................................ 34–36
Board Member Governance Summit.......................................... 37–39
Morning Breakout Sessions.......................................................40–45
Blended Learning/Technology Expo........................................46–48
Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions........................................... 50–55
Late Afternoon Breakout Sessions.............................................56–61
Teacher Expo............................................................................... 62–65
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour & Booth Crawl...........................................66
San Pedro Square Walk..................................................................... 67
VISIT NEW
EXHIBITORS IN THE
NETWORKING
GAME
FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
See page 115 for more details!
Wednesday
Morning Breakout Sessions........................................................70–75
Facilities, Operations and School Safety Expo.......................... 76–77
General Session........................................................................... 78–79
Facilities, Operations and School Safety Expo..........................80–81
Raffle
DrawingS
Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions........................................... 82–86
to WIn Great Prizes!
Late Afternoon Breakout Sessions............................................ 88–92
Regional Meetings............................................................................. 93
Annual Evening Event........................................................................94
Enter the
Thursday
CCSA Hosted Networking Breakfast................................................. 97
Early Morning Breakout Sessions.............................................98–100
Late Morning Breakout Sessions............................................ 102–104
Closing General Session......................................................... 106–107
Board of Directors and Member Council................................................ 108
2014 CCSA Staff....................................................................................... 109
The 21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference Team............. 110
Exhibit Hall & Expo Pavilion
Exhibit Hall Hours, Floor Plan, and Activities..........................114–115
Exhibitor List by Company Name.............................................. 116–117
Exhibitor List by Booth #...........................................................118–119
Product Classification Guide................................................... 120–126
Thanks to our Sponsors............................................................127–145
Exhibitor Descriptions...............................................................146–173
Save the Date for 2015! See you in Sacramento!....................................174
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Download
the conference
mobile app
to stay up to date!
See Page 11 for More
Details!
#CCSACon
Mobile App & Connectivity Lounges
CCSA On the Go
Download the 2014 Mobile Conference App
Download Now
Thank you to our
app sponsors
Formerly dba, California Charter Schools Association
Employee Welfare Benefit Trust (CCSA EWBT)
•
Search “confservices” in the app store available on your device.
•
App will prompt you for an event specific code, enter: 2014
•
Once the app is downloaded to access “My Account”, use your
email and the password “2014”.
Features on the app include:
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Build Your Agenda & Calendar
•
Interactive Exhibit Hall Floor
•
Session Evaluations & Notes
•
Share: Use the conference hashtag #CCSACon to share and add
your insights to our active conference conversations online.
Connectivity Lounges
We know you need to stay connected during your time in San Jose. In 2014,
CCSA is providing three Connectivity Lounges in our Exhibit Hall. Visit the
lounges to:
• Power your device
• Access Wi-Fi
• Use one of the provided laptops
• Print a boarding pass or other small projects
Thank you to the sponsor
of Connectivity Lounge #2
about #CCSACon.
JOIN US
Follow all the latest news and information and share your conference experience with us online. Use
#CCSACon to follow and tag your posts about the conference.
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Marriott Map
MAP KEY
A
REGISTRATION &
EXHIBIT HALL entrance
Concourse 1 B
general sessions
Ballroom 220A
C
Breakout sessions upper level
Rooms 210-212
D
Breakout sessions lower level
Rooms LL 20A-LL 21F E
EXHIBIT HALL & expo pavilion
Exhibit Halls 1, 2, 3
F
WELCOME RECEPTION &
Networking Breakfast
Concourse 1
G
Bag check
220C
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for first aid needs
Contact Security at:
(408) 277-3500
located outside 220C on Mon & Thu,
and in Hall 2 on Tue & Wed
San Jose
McEnery
Convention
Center
Ballroom Name
Sq.
Ft.
San Jose
9,075
Blossom Hill
1,794
Willow Glen
1,741
Almaden
736
Guadalupe
682
San Carlos
567
Silicon Valley
460
Think Tank
238
San Jose Marriott | 301 South Market Street | San Jose, California 95113 | Phone: 408.280.1300 | Fax: 408.280.0212 | www.sanjosemarriott.com
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The Silicon Valley Board Room is available as a “Lactation Room”
for nursing mothers who are registered attendees during the hours
to the right. You will need to get a key from the CCSA Conference
Registration desk in Concourse 1 of the San Jose Convention Center.
monday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
tuesday 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
San Jose Convention Center Map
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Tue & Wed
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Mon & Thu
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PREFUN
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2014 Conference Schedule Overview
MONDAY, MARCH 3
8:00 AM–7:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
6:00–7:45 AM
BREAKFAST VOUCHER HOURS
at Host Hotels
Sponsored by Modus Systems and School Pathways, LLC
7:00–8:00 AM
Developer Networking and Strategy Breakfast
Marriott, Willow Glen
7:00 AM–6:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN
8:00–9:30 AM
OPENing GENERAL SESSION
See pages 30–31 for more info.
San Jose Convention Center, Grand Ballroom (220A)
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
CHARTER SCHOOLS FACILITIES INITIATIVE
(CSFI) SURVEY
Marriott, Salon V
9:30 AM
EXHIBIT HALL OPENS
See page 114 for more info.
San Jose Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1, 2, 3
9:45–10:45 AM
Blended Learning/Technology Expo Part 1 &
Coffee Break
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3 of the Exhibit Hall
Expo sponsored by Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by
Girard Education Foundation
11:00 AM–12:15 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
See pages 40-45 for more info.
San Jose Convention Center
12:15–1:15 PM
EXHIBIT HALL LUNCH
Sponsored by B4Schools and PresenceLearning
12:45–1:45 AM
Blended Learning/Technology Expo Part 2
Sponsored by Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard
Education Foundation
Monday–Wednesday
Marriott, Salon V
2:00–3:15 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Monday 12:00–5:00 PM
3:15–4:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sponsored by Learningtech.org
4:15–5:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
4:15–5:30 PM
Teacher EXPO
Sponsored by S&S Worldwide
5:30–6:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL HAPPY HOUR &
BOOTH CRAWL
Sponsored by Charter Impact, Inc.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
(additional registration required)
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Hands-on Tech Plan Writing and
E-Rate Planning
Presenters: Eileen Miller &
Mark L. Miller, PhD., Learningtech.org
Room: Marriott, Salon IV
Public Charter Schools Grant Program
Workshop
Presenters: Alice Miller &
Carlyn Obringer, California Charter
Schools Association
Room: Marriott, Salon III
Sponsored by Arthur J. Gallagher
12:00–5:00 PM
CHARTER SCHOOLS FACILITIES
INITIATIVE (CSFI) SURVEY
Marriott, Salon V
4:00–6:00 PM
APLUS+ Network Annual
Statewide Meeting
5:00–7:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION
San Jose Convention Center, Concourse 1
Sponsored by Acre Education, LLC, EdTec Inc., Piper Jaffray & Co.
Charter Schools
Facilities Initiative
We Need YOU to Take the Survey!
Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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6:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES
7:00 PM
San Pedro Square Walk
Check the map
on page 66 or the
map in your bag to see
the exhibitors hosting
refreshments and
snacks!
2014 Conference Schedule Overview
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS 9:15 AM–2:00 PM
6:00–7:45 AM
Breakfast Voucher Hours
at Host Hotels
Sponsored by Better 4 You Breakfast and Voyager Sopris Learning
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
8:30 AM–2:30 PM
REGISTRATION & BAG CHECK OPEN
Bag check located at room 220C
8:30–9:30 AM
CCSA HOSTED Networking BREAKFAST
Sponsored by California Charter Schools
Association
7:00–8:00 AM
CAL Networking Breakfast
7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Registration Open
9:45–11:00 AM
8:00–9:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:15 AM–12:30 PM
CHARTER SCHOOLS FACILITIES INITIATIVE
(CSFI) SURVEY
Marriott, Salon V
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
12:30–1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Opens
San Jose Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1,2,3
COFFEE & Snack BREAK
San Jose Convention Center,
Grand Ballroom Foyer
1:15–2:15 PM
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
San Jose Convention Center,
Grand Ballroom (220A)
8:00AM–5:00 PM
9:15 AM
9:30–10:30 AM
Facilities, Operations and SCHOOL Safety
Expo Part 1 & Coffee Break
Expo sponsored by Hertz Furniture Systems and Robert W. Baird & Co.
10:45 AM–NOON
General Session
San Jose Convention Center, Grand Ballroom (220A)
NOON–1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Lunch
Sponsored by Green Hasson Janks
12:30–1:30 PM
Facilities, Operations and SCHOOL Safety
Expo Part 2
Sponsored by Hertz Furniture Systems and Robert W. Baird & Co.
1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Raffle Drawings
CCSA Booth #715
2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes
2:15–3:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
3:45–5:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
5:30–6:30 PM
Regional Meetings
SJCC Rooms LL20A & LL21C-LL21F
Sponsored by Hertz Furniture Systems and Vincenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP
8:00–11:00 PM
WEDNESDAY EVENING EVENT
Marriott, San Jose Ballroom
Sponsored by CharterSAFE and Royal Dining - Healthy
School Meals!
VISIT NEW
EXHIBITORS IN THE
NETWORKING
GAME
Enter the
Raffle
DrawingS
#CCSACon
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conference overview
GENERAL SESSIONS
SOCIAL EVENTS
General sessions bring the charter school
community together to celebrate with keynote
speeches, award presentations, and student
performances—don’t miss them!
Join your colleagues for fun social events, and
network with other conference attendees!
All general sessions are hosted in Ballroom 220A
in the San Jose Convention Center.
TUESDAY | 8:00–9:30 am
#CCSACon
WELCOME RECEPTION
MONDAY | 5:00–7:00 pm
San Jose Convention Center, Concourse 1: Outside the Marriott entrance on the 2nd floor
Sponsored by Acre Education, LLC, EdTec Inc., and Piper Jaffray & Co.
WEDNESDAY | 10:45 am–Noon
THURSDAY | 1:15–2:15 Pm
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
TUESDAY | 3:15–4:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour & Crawl
San Pedro Square Walk
TUESDAY | 7:00 pm
COFFEE BREAKS
TUESDAY | 9:45–10:45 am
WEDNESDAY | 9:30–10:30 am
Thursday | 12:30–1:00 PM
Snacks will be served at Thursday’s Coffee Break.
San Jose Convention Center, Grand Ballroom Foyer
*
Wednesday Evening Event
Wednesday | 8:00–11:00 pm
Marriott, San Jose Ballroom
Sponsored by CharterSAFE and Royal Dining - Healthy School Meals!
THURSDAY NETWORKING BREAKFAST
HOSTED BY CCSA
Thursday | 8:30–9:30 Am
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Sponsored by California Charter Schools Association
conference overview
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
EXPOS
Breakout sessions are 75 minutes long and are
scheduled throughout the conference. Sessions
generally can accommodate approximately 100 attendees.
The CCSA conference is happy to host three expos
in 2014. Expos are made up of poster and breakout
sessions hosted in the Expo Pavilion in Hall 3
of the CCSA Exhibit Hall and organized around a
broad topic or audience, such as teachers or facilities.
These sessions are informal presentations that provide
additional opportunities for speakers and attendees
to interact. Be sure to attend the expo that has been
designed for you!
TUESDAY
11:00 am–12:15 PM | See pages 40–45 for more info.
2:00–3:15 pm | See pages 50–55 for more info.
WEDNESDAY
8:o0–9:15 am | See pages 70–75 for more info.
2:15–3:30 pM | See pages 82–86 for more info.
BLENDED LEARNING/TECHNOLOGY EXPO
THURSDAY
Sponsored by Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard
9:45–11:00 am | See pages 98–100 for more info.
11:15 AM–12:30 PM | See pages 102–104 for more info.
Location: San Jose Convention Center and Marriott (see program listings)
See pages 34–36 and 46–48 for more info.
PART 1: TUESDAY | 9:45–10:45 AM
PART 2: TUESDAY | 12:45–1:45 PM
TEACHER EXPO
FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & SCHOOL SAFETY
EXPO
See pages 76–77 and 80–81 for more info.
PART 1: Wednesday | 9:30–10:30 AM
PART 2: Wednesday | 12:30–1:30 PM
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Exhibit Hall & Expo Pavilion Map
THE 21ST ANNUAL CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS CONFERENCE
EXHIBIT HALL & Expo Pavilion at the SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTEr
HALL 1
HALL 2
HALL 3
SALES OFFICE
LUNCHES, COFFEE BREAKS
AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
CONNECTIVITY
LOUNGE
CONNECTIVITY
LOUNGE
1
3
PRESENTATION
AREA
3
EDTEC
MEETING
ROOM
CHARTER
SAFE’S
MEETING
ROOM
EXPO
PAVILION
SPONSOR CIRCLE
PRESENTATION
AREA
2
CONNECTIVITY
LOUNGE
2
PRESENTATION
AREA
1
ENTRANCE
Be sure to visit all of our exhibitors and thank them for their support of California charter schools!
VISIT NEW
EXHIBITORS IN THE
NETWORKING
GAME
Win Big!
Enter the
Raffle
Drawings
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about #CCSACon.
Exhibit Hall & Expo Pavilion Hours
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
HOURS 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
9:30 AM
EXHIBIT HALL OPENS
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9:45–10:45 AM
Blended Learning/Technology Expo: Part 1 &
Coffee Break
Expo sponsored by Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard Education Foundation
mobile app
#CCSACon
12:15–1:15 PM
EXHIBIT HALL LUNCH
Sponsored by B4Schools and PresenceLearning
12:45–1:45 PM
Blended Learning/Technology Expo: Part 2
Sponsored by Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard Education
Foundation
3:15–4:00 PM
4:15–5:30 PM
Teacher EXPO
5:30–6:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL HAPPY HOUR & BOOTH CRAWL
6:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
to stay up to date!
Details!
Join us for the
Happy Hour &
Booth Crawl!
Check the map on page 66
or the map in your bag to
find exhibitors providing
refreshments or fun
snacks at their
booths!
9:15 AM
Exhibit Hall OpenS
9:30–10:30 AM
Facilities, Operations and SCHOOL Safety Expo: Part 1 &
Coffee Break
NOON–1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Lunch
12:30–1:30 PM
Facilities, Operations and SCHOOL Safety Expo: Part 2
1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Raffle Drawings
CCSA Booth #715
2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes
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2014 Programming tracks
2014 PROGRAMMING TRACKS
TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO CONTENT OVER THREE DAYS!
TRACK
DESCRIPTION
COURSE 101
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
COMMON
CORE
TECHNOLOGY
With all of the components necessary to fully
implement Common Core, schools may have
difficulty ensuring that all of the pieces are
in place. These Common Core sessions have
been designed to provide schools with the
tools necessary to make sure they’re on track
for successful Common Core implementation
and focuses on five areas: finance, technology,
curriculum, professional development, and
data/assessment. Each session will provide
schools with a comprehensive overview of
different focal points to ensure successful
Common Core implementation.
101: Finance and Technology
4:15–5:30 pM | Room LL 20C
In addition to providing an introduction to the Common
Core track, this session will focus on the finance and
technology components involved with Common
Core implementation. Attendees will gain a greater
understanding of the intricacies involved with using
Common Core funds and how to adjust & create budgets
around required Common Core components. The session
will also review technology requirements for proctoring
the Smarter Balanced assessments, as well as scenarios
to think through when acquiring technology and during
student use.
Charter school leaders, teachers and
developers often struggle to understand where
technology fits into their programs. Incorrect
decisions regarding technology can be costly
when purchased without analysis of overall
requirements and compatibility, deployed
without adequate PD for staff and when paid for
in ways that do not leverage either the funding
sources or the quality, inexpensive solutions
available to schools. Attend the three sessions in
this track for an in-depth discussion about how
to make the most of technology in your school!
101: What I Wish I Had Known about
Technology Solutions BEFORE!
2:00–3:15 pM | Room LL 20C
How do you go about making smarter decisions
with regards to technology? We will cover how much
bandwidth you need for Smarter Balance, Blended
Learning, and 1:1 initiatives. What do you need to know
about specifications and compatibility for Common
Core implementation? How do you avoid propriety
lock-in? Is the future laptops, Netbooks, tablets, or
something else entirely? PRESENTERS: Tracey Katz & John Westerlund,
EdTec
PRESENTERS: Mark L. Miller, Ph.D., Learningtech.org;
Chase Davenport, The Alvo Institute; Stacy Emory, San Carlos Charter Learning Center; Brandon Herrera, Grimmway Academy; Jose Salas, Grimmway Academy
All programming track sessions list teachers as a primary audience.
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2014 programming tracks
COURSE 201
COURSE 301
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014
201: Curriculum and Professional
Development
3:45–5:00 pM | Room LL 20C
In this session, participants will explore issues
related to both curriculum and professional
development and their alignment to the new
standards. Specifically, participants will
explore the Common Core State Standards
and identify specific actions they can take to
begin integrating Common Core Standards
into their instructional programs. Learn about
implementation practices from across the
country as a way to assess your readiness and
capacity to implement the Common Core
effectively. 301: Assessment and Data
11:15 am–12:30 pM | Room LL 21C
Data and assessment are critical to effectively manage
the Common Core transition and prepare for success,
given the lack of state tests in 2013-14 and a changing
API focused on more than just test scores. This session
will direct schools toward tools needed to answer
critical questions: How do we know whether students
successfully make the transition to Common Core?
How do we determine mid-course corrections? How
will we demonstrate success at time of renewal?
Learn what assessments schools are using to
measure student learning, college readiness, student
engagement and school climate.
PRESENTERS: Dr. Michael Moody & Jason Stricker, Insight Education Group, Inc.
201: Paying Less for Great
Technology
2:15–3:30 pM | Room LL 20C
Pay less for great technology for your
school! Free tools can be higher in quality
than expensive, proprietary approaches.
Leverage discount programs (CTF, E‑Rate)
and grant opportunities (STEM initiatives,
teacher grants). Hear from Silicon Valley
experts (Google and others) about excellent,
inexpensive solutions. Try out emerging
options including tablets, Chromebooks,
amazing apps, cloud-ware, and web-based
curricular resources—at hands-on demo
stations! Share your experiences with
colleagues who are also adopting great, lowcost technology.
PRESENTERS: Matt Taylor, California Charter
Schools Association; Dr. Tamika Chambers,
Northwest Evaulation Association; Tracey Katz,
EdTec Inc.
IMPLEMENTATION
AT YOUR SCHOOL!
301: Integrating Technology: Curriculum
and Professional Development
11:45 am–12:30 pM | Room LL 21D
This panel will cover the technology-related
Curriculum Standards and discuss the role of
technology in Common Core and NextGeneration
Science (STEM, Blended Learning, and ISTE Nets for
students, teachers and administrators). PD includes
nurturing communities of practice versus in-service
events, how to keep learning student centered, and
the differences between how to operate and true
educational technology integration. Case studies
from Showcase Schools!
PRESENTERS: James Dent, Navigator Schools;
John Glover, Alpha Public Schools; Mark L. Miller, Ph.D., Learningtech.org; Bryant Wong, CTO Summit Public Schools
PRESENTERS: Russ Keene, CDWG; Kristin Kahlich, Google; Mark L. Miller, Ph.D., Learningtech.org
Session COunts toward Public Charter School Grant (PCSG) Requirements
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2014 Programming tracks
2014 PROGRAMMING TRACKS
TRACK
DESCRIPTION
COURSE 101
LEADERSHIP
How is charter school leadership defined? How
can you play a leadership role? Leaders use
their influence to guide and direct community
members. Leaders know how to communicate
and tell their story, and leaders can organize
a group of people to achieve a common goal. These three sessions will discuss leadership at
all three levels and provide practical, simple
advice on how to make you a more effective
leader.
101: One Conversation at a Time:
Leading at the School Level
11:00 AM–12:15 PM | Room LL 20C
In this session you will gain practical, proven
methods you can use that center on creating
a dynamic school culture, successfully
communicating as a leader, and empowering
the parents in your community. Steps that
you take now can create immediate changes at
your school site. Positive changes can happen,
and sometimes all you need are a few proven
methods to promote a positive and progressive
academic environment for students to excel. PRESENTER: Cameron Curry, Classical
Academy Charter
All programming track sessions list teachers as a primary audience.
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2014 programming tracks
COURSE 201
COURSE 301
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014
201: Outside Your School Walls:
Telling the Story of Your School
8:00–9:15 aM | Room LL 20C
School leaders should have a strategic plan
for proactive communication, which includes
sharing stories about your school to build
community support while being equipped to
navigate challenging times. This session will
give all participants the tools they need to create
a communications plan, set up protocol for
interfacing with and how best to approach the
news media and broader public, and navigating
the thorny messaging vulnerabilities that charter
schools often face.
301: Beyond Your School: Leadership
in the Charter Schools Movement
9:45–11:00 aM | Room LL 21C
What does it take for parents, teachers, and
school leaders to take an issue to the state or
national level? This panel presentation will
feature panelists who are using their personal
experiences to influence charter school policy
beyond their local school district and county
borders. Panelists will share their stories and
explain how they have found opportunities to
become advocates on a broader scale and how
you can do it too. Hear about their policy wins
and their lessons learned.
PRESENTER: Gary Larson, Larson
Communications
PRESENTERS: Nicole Bautista & Gary Davis,
California Charter Schools Association; Jane
Henzerling, The Mission Preparatory School;
Carlos Marquez, CCSA Advocates; Corri Ravare,
Families That Can; Katherine Woodfield, PUC
Lakeview Charter High School; Kristin Wright,
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory
Academy
IMPLEMENTATION
AT YOUR SCHOOL!
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Breakout Sessions by Strand
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY & POLITICAL POWER
sponsored by Substrand: Building Political Power
Agitate and Inspire: Using Data to Leverage Reform
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
LL 20A
Page 70
Running for Elected Office 101
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
210H
Page 82
CIVICS: California Informed Voters in Charter Schools
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
211D
Page 88
Politics and Advocacy for Teachers 101
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210G
Page 98
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
LL 21E
Page 98
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
210G
Page 102
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
211AB
Page 40
Zero Chance of Passage: The Pioneering Charter School Story
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210D
Page 50
California Department of Education (CDE) Update
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
210C
Page 70
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
210F
Page 88
Sacramento Happenings: Capitol Update
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210F
Page 98
Meet the California School Finance Authority
Thursday
11:15 a.m.—12:30 pm
210F
Page 102
The Story of Self, Us and Now
How to Create a Culture of Empowerment
Substrand: Charter School Policy Issues
Shifting State Policy to Support Blended Learning
Local Control Funding Formula: A New Mindset for Funding and Accountability
Substrand: Strategic Communication
Making Strategy Real
Tuesday
11:00—12:15 pm
210G
Page 40
Indelible Mark: Creating a Positive Image Even When Bad Things Happen
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
LL 20B
Page 50
Communication Strategies and Tools to Make Your Charter School Brand Stand Out
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
210H
Page 57
Why Good Test Scores Aren’t Enough: The Power of Branding
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
210H
Page 70
Engaging Rocketship Parents as Advocates for Their Children
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
LL 21E
Page 82
The Five Most Common Charter School Myths and How You Can Refute Them
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
LL 21E
Page 88
Social Media: How to Establish Yourself as a Leader in Your Industry
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210E
Page 98
11:00 am—12:15 pm
LL 21B
Page 41
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
211D
Page 51
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
211AB
Page 56
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
210G
Page 82
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210H
Page 41
INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Substrand: Accountability
Adaptive Assessments Promoting Student Engagement and Personalization
Understanding and Interpreting Academic Growth Over Time (AGT)
California’s Changing Assessment and Accountability Systems
A Dynamic Change Management Tool Using the Accreditation Process
Tuesday
Substrand: Performance Management
100/100: Increasing Graduation and College Enrollment Rates
Culture Before Curriculum: High Expectations for All
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
212C
Page 41
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210G
Page 51
Transforming Schools Through Purposeful Walkthroughs
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
211AB
Page 51
Raising Student Achievement Tools: Make-It and Take-It Workshop
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
212D
Page 56
Ten Strategies to Inspire Difficult Students
Eight Great Strategies to Teach Informative/Explanatory Writing (3-8)
Using Common Core to Build Culture and Student Achievement
Building an Effective Counseling Program for Underserved Students
8:00—9:15 am
LL 21E
Page 71
8:00—9:15 am
210F
Page 71
Page 82
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
210D
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
210A
Page 83
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
210C
Page 83
Jumpstarting Fully Autonomous Conversions in New Areas of the State
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
210G
Page 89
Mastery-Based Grading and Project-Based Learning: A Marriage
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
212D
Page 89
San Diego Curriculum and Instruction Charter Network: A Model for Success!
The Inner Core Approach to the Common Core
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Wednesday
Wednesday
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
sponsored by
Charter Petition Budget: Running Through an Example
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210G
Page 42
New School Budgeting Under LCFF
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
LL 21E
Page 42
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210E
Page 42
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210F
Page 50
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
LL 21F
Page 57
Parent Involvement Process
Not So Fast: “Smart Growth” for Charter Schools
Buckle-up for School Start-up: Know What You Don’t Know (Yet!)
7-0: Get Authorized Like a Pro!
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
211D
Page 71
From Vision to High Performing: The New School Track to Academic Success
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
210E
Page 83
Staff-led Conversion Cookbook
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
212A
Page 83
Bulletproof Your Charter: Navigate the Approval Process
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
210C
Page 89
ConnectED, a.k.a., E-Rate 2.0
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
212A
Page 43
Financial Planning for Long-term Sustainability
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210F
Page 43
Are You Getting Shorted? Get the Most Out of LCFF
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210E
Page 51
OPERATIONS
Substrand: Budget & Cash Flow
Internal Controls: How to Keep Your Assets Safe!
Charter School Audits: From Preparation to Resolution
What I Wish I Had Known
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
LL 21C
Page 52
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
210E
Page 57
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
211C
Page 58
Reduce Costs through Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
210E
Page 72
Annual Business Managers Meeting
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
211AB
Page 84
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
210F
Page 84
Audit Preparation Begins Long Before the Auditors Arrive
Thinking out of the Cash Box: Dealing With Public Education Funding
LCFF: Revenue and Cash Flow Implications for Your School
Connecting the Dots: Federal Accountability Made Easy(-ier)
Local Control Funding Formula and Charter Schools
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
212A
Page 90
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
LL 21F
Page 99
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
210H
Page 102
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
LL 21E
Page 103
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
211D
Page 43
Substrand: Facility Planning & Financing
Finding Your School a Home: The Who, What, Where, When and HOW!
Tax-exempt Facilities Financing: New Program Increases Options
California’s Charter School Facilities Program in a Time of Transition
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210C
Page 43
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
212C
Page 52
Financing: Speed Date Your Lender
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
LL 21D
Page 52
How a Lender Looks at a Charter School (And How You Can Look Your Best)
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
210G
Page 58
The El Sol Story: Leveraging Private Financing to Build on District Land
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
LL 20B
Page 58
How to Acquire Facilities Under Proposition 39
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
211AB
Page 72
How to Successfully Convert Commercial Spaces to Charter School Use
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
210G
Page 72
Innovation in Charter School Design and Financing
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
LL 21F
Page 84
How to Get the Best Deal: Negotiating Leases and Facilities Use Agreements
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
LL 20A
Page 90
Secrets to a Happy Marriage: Sustaining a Reciprocal Relationship with Your School District’s Facilities Program
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
210B
Page 90
We Can Do Better: Advancing Education Reform Through Innovation
in School Construction
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210D
Page 99
Co-location: Successfully Sharing Your Campus with a District School
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
210E
Page 103
Nuts and Bolts of Facility Financing: What’s Best for Your School
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
210A
Page 103
Session offers content relevant to teachers.
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Substrand: Fundraising
Crowdfunding: Success Stories and Best Practices
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
LL 20B
Page 44
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
212D
Page 53
Raise More by Doing Less
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
212C
Page 73
Top 5 Ways to Attract Corporate Sponsors for Your Student Programs
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
212D
Page 84
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
210D
Page 73
Management Training: Effective Communication and Performance Feedback
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210A
Page 44
Wage and Hour Issues: Charter Schools Cannot Follow District Policies!
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210A
Page 53
Managing Medical Issues and Disabilities in the Workplace
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
210A
Page 58
Best Employment Practices and Policies: The First Line of Defense
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
211C
Page 73
Unions and Charter Schools 101
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
210B
Page 73
In the Wake of Sandy Hook: How to Handle Threats from Students
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
LL 21B
Page 85
Succession Planning: Empowering the Next Generation of Charter Leaders
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
212C
Page 85
Beyond Candy Bars: Innovative Fundraising Strategies for Charters
Substrand: Governance
Effective Charter School Governance for Enduring Success
Substrand: Human Resources
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
210E
Page 91
Performance Management: Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
211C
Page 91
Avoiding Personnel Landmines: Hiring, Firing and Evaluation
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210H
Page 99
Defending Claims When Your Teacher is Accused of Sexual Abuse
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210B
Page 44
Keeping Up with Changes in the Law
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210C
Page 53
Tuesday
4:15 —5:30 pm
210B
Page 59
Substrand: Legal
Responding to Disruptive Parents
Student Expulsions and Dismissals: Charter Schools are Different
Preparing for a Successful Renewal and Avoiding Revocation
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
210C
Page 59
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
LL 20A
Page 85
Can You Do That with Charter School Money? School Expenses and Pupil Fees
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
210D
Page 91
The Laws Regarding Student Admissions, Lottery Preferences and Outreach
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
LL 21B
Page 100
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
LL 21F
Page 103
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
212A
Page 53
Avoiding Charter Jeopardy: This is No Game!
Substrand: School Safety
Anti-Bullying Program
Building Towers: WeTip’s School Safety Action Plan
Preventing School Shootings and Other Acts of Violence on Campus
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
210F
Page 59
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
LL 21B
Page 104
Substrand: Special Education
Deconstructing Special Education: A New Era for Students with Special Needs
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
212D
Page 44
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
210D
Page 45
Having What It Takes to be an LEA for Special Education
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210H
Page 54
Integrated TLC Approach in Action
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
210D
Page 59
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
LL 21E
Page 60
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
210A
Page 74
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
LL 21C
Page 74
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
LL 21C
Page 85
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210B
Page 100
Following the Rules: Discipline for Students with Disabilities
Toolbelt for Teaching Students with Learning Differences
Avoiding Special Education and Section 504 Pitfalls
Turning Special Education Upside Down
Embracing Flexible Options to Build Quality Programs for All Students
Special Education and the A-G Requirements
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INDIVIDUALIZED & ONLINE LEARNING
Substrand: Blended Learning
The Future of Activate Instruction: Planning for the 2014-15 School Year
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
LL 21F
Page 54
Choosing Online Curriculum: What the Vendors Don’t Want You to Know
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
211D
Page 60
Continuous Innovation in Blended Learning: Theory and Reality
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
LL 21C
Page 60
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
212C
Page 60
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
LL 21D
Page 74
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210C
Page 100
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
211C
Page 45
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
LL 20A
Page 54
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
210B
Page 55
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
211C
Page 86
3:45—5:00 pm
210H
Page 92
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
210C
Page 104
Managing Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
LL 21F
Page 45
The Spoken Word Revolution: Get Lit
Tuesday
11:00 am—12:15 pm
LL 21C
Page 45
A Strategic Approach to Instructional Planning Using the Common Core
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
LL 21B
Page 55
Accelerate the Common Core Through Fine Art and High-Level Vocabulary
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
LL 21E
Page 55
The Right Stuff: Teaching for Higher Order Thinking and Depth of Knowledge
Tuesday
2:00—3:15 pm
211C
Page 55
Keep Your Drama for Your Mama
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
LL 20A
Page 61
Literacy is Power
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
212A
Page 61
Students as Makers: A K-12 Program
Tuesday
4:15—5:30 pm
LL 21D
Page 61
Common Core State Standards: Implementation Plan and Resources
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
LL 21B
Page 75
Core Competencies: Creating a Meaningful New Teacher Mentoring Program
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
LL 21F
Page 75
Demystifying Close-reading: Tools and Tips for Looking Closely at Text
Wednesday
8:00 —9:15 am
212D
Page 75
It’s as Simple as This!
Wednesday
8:00—9:15 am
212A
Page 75
Building Teacher Leaders to Affect Change
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
211D
Page 86
Managing Long-term Cross-curricular Projects: A Case Study
Wednesday
2:15—3:30 pm
LL 21D
Page 86
Troubleshooting the Blended Classroom: Thinking Beyond Tech
How We’re Blending Learning with Activate Instruction at Our Schools
How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Blended Learning Programs
Substrand: Individualized Learning
Accelerating Competency by Critically and Creatively Developing Schema
No Degree, No Diploma, No Difference
Non-classroom Dos and Don’ts
Design Thinking: How to Unleash the Creative Confidence in Your Students
Most Everything You Need to Know About Independent Study Resource Centers
Wednesday
Substrand: Online Learning
Building Community and Engagement Online
TEACHERS
Fun Visual-Spatial-Temporal Strategies for Better Reading Comprehension K-3
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
LL 21F
Page 92
Teaching Mathematics as a Language: What Gets Lost in the Translation?
Wednesday
3:45—5:00 pm
212C
Page 92
What is the Product of Project-based Learning?
Thursday
9:45—11:00 am
210A
Page 100
College, Career and Citizenship
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
210D
Page 104
Strategies for Improving Literacy Skills for Struggling Readers
Thursday
11:15 am—12:30 pm
210B
Page 104
Session offers content relevant to teachers.
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Health Insurance Benefits & Services
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You and your staff deserve to have access to affordable quality
health insurance and benefits. Founded in 2008, CharterLIFE was
designed specifically for charter school leaders and offers the
following benefits and services:
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• Medical – HMO/PPO
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• AD & D
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• COBRA, QMCSO, FSA Administration
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• No Medical Underwriting
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Cancer and Critical Illness
Hospital Confinement
Wellness Programs
Voluntary/Worksite Benefits
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Budget Evaluation and Planning
Primary Customer Service Contact
Open Enrollment and Health Fairs
Board/Committee Meeting Attendance
OTHER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Created and operated by insurance and charter school experts
• Customized secure account management
• HR/Benefits legislative updates, compliance, and advocacy
• Free web-based HR support and resources – HR Answer Link
• Fully administered health plan – reducing your administrative burden
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Opening General Session | Tuesday | 8:00–9:30 AM
#CCSACon
Opening GENERAL SESSION BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:00 AM IN BALLROOM 220A
Laura Kerr
General Session Offstage Announcer
Managing Regional Director, Northeast and Central Valley,
The California Charter Schools Association
In additon to all of the work she does on behalf of the charter schools and students in
Northern California, Laura Kerr will be serving as your general session offstage announcer
for the duration of the conference. Thank you, Laura!
Vocal Rush
Student Performance
Oakland School for the Arts, Oakland, CA
Vocal Rush is a two-time national champion a cappella ensemble based out of Oakland
School for the Arts (OSA) and comprised of singers ages 15-18. Combining passion,
talent, and dedication, along with the vision of director/founder Lisa Forkish, Vocal
Rush has become one of the most respected high school a cappella groups in the U.S.
since its inception in March 2011. Vocal Rush was among the finalists and took third
place in the nationally televised Sing-Off, which showcases the country’s top a cappella
groups. Welcome Vocal Rush!
Ref Rodriguez
2 014 Opening General Session Emcee
Founder and CEO, Partners for Developing Futures
Dr. Ref Rodriguez is president and CEO of Partners for Developing Futures. Partners is a social
venture investment fund that primarily invests in high-potential, early-stage minority-led charter
schools and charter school networks that serve underserved students. Prior to joining Partners,
Ref was co-chief executive officer of Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC), a charter school
management organization serving communities in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and
Northeast Los Angeles.
Myrna Castrejón
CAL Network Introduction
Senior Vice President, Govenment Affairs, The California Charter Schools Association
Myrna has served with CCSA in various key leadership roles since its founding in late
2003, heading the local advocacy, quality, school development and research, and
evaluation portfolios at various times. As the senior vice president, government affairs,
Myrna leads CCSA’s advocacy, strategy and policy agenda and provides political and
strategic advice to key stakeholders.
Mónica García
Hart Vision Elected Official of the Year
Board of Education Member, Board District 2
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Since June 2006, Mónica García represents Board District 2 in the Los Angeles Unified School
District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the nation. As only the third Latina to serve
on the board in its 155-year history, Ms. Garcia served as board president for an unprecedented six
years. Ms. García’s bold leadership has driven the growth of school reform models that offer students smaller and more personalized settings. Pushing hard against an institution that has prioritized the status quo, Ms. García has supported the rapid expansion of quality charter schools across
the district. Her efforts, always prioritizing the needs of the most disadvantaged communities and
students, have galvanized the community toward action and a vision of Diplomas for All, working
tirelessly to ensure that programs that increase college access for all are celebrated and replicated.
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Opening General Session | Tuesday | 8:00–9:30 AM
Marco Petruzzi
Hart Vision School Leader of the Year
CEO, Green Dot Public Schools
Marco is one of only a few leaders across the state, and country, to take on multiple turnaround
opportunities for high-need students. Under his leadership, the turnaround and growth of
Locke High School has flourished. Under his helm, Green Dot has taken on the transformation of
Jordan HIgh School and Clay Middle School, both former low-performing Los Angeles Unified
School District schools, that are showing impressive gains in student retention, graduation and
proficiency rates. Green Dot has been a leader in merit-based performance for teachers and is
also unionized, demonstrating that it is possible for organized teachers to lead and support bold
teacher reform initiatives. Finally, Marco has grown the network, which is among the largest in
the state while increasing the long-term stability of the organization.
Diane Tavenner
CCSA Board Recognition
Board President, The California Charter Schools Association
Diane Tavenner is the Founder and CEO of Summit Public Schools (SPS), a non-profit charter
management organization focused on Silicon Valley. SPS opens and operates high-performing
public charter high schools and works with communities and parents to ensure that every child
has access to a rigorous, college-preparatory public school education. Today, Summit Prep is
ranked by Newsweek as one of 10 miracle high schools in the nation that are transforming student
lives. Diane is the chair of the CCSA Board of Directors.
Reed Hastings
Keynote Speaker
Founder and CEO, Netflix
Reed Hastings co-founded Netflix as a DVD rental-by-mail company in 1997. Reed is a member
of the Board of Directors of Facebook, as well as several educational non-profits, including the
California Charter Schools Association. Reed is an active educational philanthropist and served as
president of the California State Board of Education from 2000 to 2004. Mr. Hastings was awarded
a Hart Vision Award in 2001 for his leadership role in the California charter school movement.
Brittany Barnes
Hart Vision Teacher of the Year
Math Teacher, Math and Science College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Barnes is recognized as one of the leading math teachers in California for her work with a traditionally
underperforming student population (100% minority, 95% free and reduced lunch, 24% EL). In 2013, 91%
of her students scored as advanced/proficient in geometry on the CST. Ms. Barnes’s achievements are the
results of her relentless approach to teaching. For many high school students, math is their least favorite
subject. This is not the case for Ms. Barnes’s students. Whether it is in her Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry
class, the consensus on campus is that math with Ms. Barnes is the best!
Five Keys Charter School
Hart Vision Charter School of the Year
Five Keys Charter School, San Francisco Bay Area
In 2003, Five Keys Charter School opened its doors to more than 200 inmates in the San Francisco City/County
jail system, a first nationwide. Since that time, Five Keys has been educating inmates and ex-offenders in a prosocial environment by providing high school classes and access to community-based programs that provide
recovery, parenting and work skills. By implementing the principles of restorative justice and encouraging
full participation in education, counseling, community and work programs, Five Keys contributes to reducing
recidivism rates, improving public safety and economic activity and facilitating safe and cost-reduced jail
operations. CCSA is proud to honor Five Keys’ impact with the 2014 Hart Vision School of the Year Award.
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Capital Advocacy Leaders
CAPITOL ADVOCACY LEADERS
CCSA is honored to introduce the Capitol Advocacy Leaders (CAL) network, which seeks to
connect charter school leaders and legislators. Below is the freshman class of charter school
leaders serving as CAL liaisons and paving the way for future leaders.
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Kiumars Arzani,
Iv y Bound Academy,
Assembly District 46
Kate Bean,
Aveson Global Leadership Academy,
Senate District 25
John Besta,
El Rancho Charter
School, Senate District 37
Tisha Blackwood-Freitas,
Guy Bryant,
Green Valley Charter
100 Black Men of the Bay
School, Area Community School,
Benjamin Claassen,
Shasta Secondar y Home School,
Senate District 1
Cameron Curry,
Classical Academies,
Eduardo de León,
Language Academy of Sacramento,
Assembly District 7
James Dent,
Gilroy Prep School (GPS),
Senate District 17
Victor Diaz,
REALM Charter School,
Senate District 9
Ruth Dutton,
Sycamore Valley Academy,
Sylvia Fajardo,
Pacoima Charter School,
Sarah Figueroa,
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Assembly District 53
Mary Galvin,
Ventura Charter School of
Arts and Global Education,
Arjun Ghosh,
Summit Public Schools,
Senate District 13
Dr. Steve Gocke,
Learn4Life Charter Concept Schools,
Steve Good,
Five Keys Charter School,
Senate District 11
Jody Graf,
Visions in Education
Charter School,
Jane Henzerling,
The Mission Preparator y School,
Dr. Jason Jimenez,
Inland Leaders Charter School,
Senate District 23
Capital Advocacy Leaders
Paul Keefer,
Pacific Charter Institute,
Assembly District 9
David Linzey,
Clayton Valley Charter High School,
Senate District 7
Cesar Lopez,
APEX Academy,
Kathleen Mallamo,
Kid Street Learning Center Charter School,
Neil McChesney,
Clayton Valley Charter High School,
Senate District 7
Christine Montanez,
Kepler Neighborhood
School,
Germaine Nesbitt,
School of Arts and Enterprise,
Senate District 32
Terri Novacek,
Dehesa Charter School,
Senate District 38
Lauren O’Neil,
Odyssey Charter School,
Senate District 25
Jenny Parsons,
Gompers Preparator y
Academy,
Alfonso Paz,
APEX Academy,
Brenda Priske,
Meadows Arts & Technology
Elementar y School (MATES),
Ian Pumpian,
Health Sciences
High School,
Senate District 40
Dr. Wendy Ranck-Buhr,
San Diego Cooperative
Charter School,
Alfredo Rubalcava,
Magnolia Science Academy #8-Bell,
Senate District 33
Jose Salas,
The Grimmway Academy,
Dr. Franci Sassin,
California Connections
Academy Schools and
Journey Charter School,
Sunny Schwartz,
Five Keys Charter School,
Senate District 11
David Sciarretta,
Albert Einstein Academy
Charter Middle School,
Senate District 39
Martine Singer,
Para Los Niños Charter School,
Senate District 22
Joette Spencer-Campbell,
Hardy Brown College Prep,
Alison Suffet Diaz,
Environmental Charter Schools,
Diane Tavenner,
Summit Public Schools,
Senate District 13
Join CAL liaisons for
CCSA Advocacy Day
May 7, 2014, Sacramento
Register today at
www.calcharters.org/
advocacyday
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BLENDED LEARNING/TECHNOLOGY EXPO | TUESDAY | 9:45–10:45 AM
Sponsored by
YOU HAVE
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TO ATTEND THIS
EXPO!
SEE PAGEs
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BLENDED LEARNING/TECHNOLOGY EXPO Expo Pavilion in hall 3
Featured Expo Sessions
CEFPI School of the Future Design Competition
PRESENTATION AREA 01
The Council of Educational Facility Planners International’s School of the Future Design Competition challenges
students from across the globe to think creatively as they plan and design tomorrow’s 21st-century learning
environments. In addition to discussing 21st-century innovations in education, the California team from Sutter Middle
School in Folsom, California will present the concepts they submitted to this cutting-edge competition and describe
in detail their process and design ideas.
Presenters: Julie Barrett, The Facility Group; Bill Gould, Artik Art & Architecture; Ariel Hasse &
Zachary Neubauer, Council of Educational Facility Planners; Debra Krikourian & Middle School
Students, Sutter Middle School
Rapid Iteration on Blended Learning Models
We continually ask ourselves how we can create a more personalized learning experience for each student.
USC Hybrid High School has iterated continuously on its blended learning model in order to provide students
with a more personalized learning experience, and teachers with a more rewarding and sustainable career. We
will be sharing best practices and key lessons from our experience iterating on blended learning models for
other operators and vendors to leverage.
Presenter: Reid Phillips, USC Hybrid High; Oliver Sicat, Ednovate
Using Video to Observe, Coach and Even Evaluate
Teachers | PRESENTATION AREA 03
It is clear from research that teacher quality is perhaps the single greatest determinant of student
success that schools can control. Accordingly, schools are revamping the way they support teachers.
Teachers want to make sure that those observing/coaching them are experts in their grade/content
areas (especially with Common Core). How can video support school leaders’ efforts to provide their
teachers the feedback they need and also be time and cost efficient?
Presenter: Dr. Michael Moody, Insight Education Group, Inc.
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#CCSACon
POSTER NO. 1
POSTER NO. 3
Avoid the Messy
Spreadsheet: How to Track
Struggling Students
Ever notice how little is written
about how secondary schools
implement response to
intervention? Want to learn more
about how Envision Education
and other charters implement
response to intervention (RTI) in
their schools? This year, Envision
Education has revamped its RTI
system with the help of Illuminate
including developing an online
system to identify struggling
students. This session will focus on
how Envision Education identifies
struggling students for RTI and
allows charters to share and
discuss best practices.
Back to the Future: Digital
Media in the 21st Century
This presentation introduces digital
media skills as teacher tools to
be integrated into the classroom
through innovative, interactive
lesson plans that challenge
students creatively and encourage
both creative and critical thinking.
This session explores digital
media as the 21st-century frontier
of communication. It focuses on
educating creators not merely
consumers of technology.
Presenters: Kirsten Grimm
& Monique Smith, Envision
Education; Leilani Pedroni & Ben Star, Illuminate Education
POSTER NO. 5
Creating Maker Spaces for
STEM Learning
Science, technology, engineering
and math boasts three times the
job growth of the overall economy.
STEM education is essential,
because the U.S. has fallen behind
in producing STEM graduates;
high-tech firms can no longer
recruit enough qualified U.S. talent
to meet their hiring needs. The
Maker movement is a hands-on
approach that fosters creativity
while encouraging students to
pursue STEM majors and careers.
Presenter: Dr. Suzanne Shoemaker, Presenters will lead a brainstorming
Freshi Media
session on how to establish Maker
Spaces at charter schools.
POSTER NO. 4
Project Lead the Way: A
Perfect Fit for a STEM
Program
The curricular and programmatic
freedom that charter schools
have make Project Lead the Way a
perfect fit for a school looking to
implement a STEM curriculum.
Presenters: Len Erickson, Ph.D., & Mark L. Miller, Ph.D.,
Learningtech.org
POSTER NO. 6
Alpha: PE in 3D
Presenter: Steve Wallis, Da Vinci
Data, Discipline, and Character
Science High School
Development: These are the
foundations of physical education
at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle
School. By focusing on the 3 Ds
and integrating fitness into our
academic and advisory programs,
Alpha has developed a physical
education program that goes far
beyond getting kids in shape. Learn
how you can yield better learning
outcomes by making your PE
program an essential part of your
school culture.
Technology Requirements
for Common Core and
Online Testing
As California begins to implement
Common Core State Standards,
Next Generation Science
standards and Smarter Balanced
online testing, schools will
need significant upgrades in
both end-user technology and
infrastructure in order to succeed.
It is not merely a matter of buying
additional laptops or directing
your Internet service provider to
increase your bandwidth. In many
cases, schools face bottlenecks in
the form of obsolete cabling and
active network elements requiring
modernization.
Presenters: Jeff Quinlan & Kevin Sparks, Alpha: Blanca
Alvarado Middle School
Presenters: Eileen Miller & Mark L. Miller, Ph.D.,
Learningtech.org
POSTER NO. 2
Session lists teachers as a primary audience.
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POSTER NO. 7
POSTER NO. 09
POSTER NO. 10
iPads and Struggling
Readers: LANGUAGE! Live
Comes Alive in Classrooms
Understand that it is not too
late to address serious reading
deficiencies after students reach
middle school. Even though it
is more difficult to find the time
for remedial instruction, older
students can be taught and
will make significant progress
with sustained, intensive, and
individualized intervention.
Computer-assisted instruction that
incorporates these instructional
approaches with struggling
adolescent readers can yield
promising results.
World Languages Online:
Transforming Local
Students into Global
Leaners
In a globalized era, world
languages are critical to give
students a head start in their
academic career and better prepare
them for college and careers.
Learn how elementary, middle and
high schools across the country
are implementing different online
learning programs to provide their
students wtih an immersive online
experience, without having to worry
about low enrollment for specific
languages, like Mandarin Chinese
or the availability of qualified
teachers.
The Nexus: Next Practices
for Student Achievement
and Succession Planning
Best practices becomes next
practices, driving the charter school’s
culture perpetual search for process
improvement. Next practices not
only increases school operational
efficiency but academic achievement
as well. This is the finding from
the GRASP Project described in a
recently published book The Nexus.
Other important benefits emerged
from the research, such as succession
planning presented by the CORE
School’s leadership describing their
experiences before and after the
retirement of their executive director.
Presenter: Shauna Williams,
Cambium Learning Group
POSTER NO. 8
Robotics Curriculum +
Competition = Winning
Students
The VEX Robotics family of
programs, from the New IQ
robots for elementary and middle
school students, to the VRC
robotics program geared toward
high school students, providing
curricula and competitions in which
students take what they learn in
the classroom and apply it to the
design and programming of robots
that they can take to competitions
globally.
Presenter: Nancy McIntyre,
Robotics Education & Competition
Foundation
Presenter: Mary Cox & Jonelle
Pena, CORE Butte Charter
Presenter: Chad Schaedler, K12 Inc. School; Dr. David E. Guthrie,
Education Synergy Consulting;
Chris Mahurin, CORE @ The
Camptonville Academy
POSTER NO. 11
Web-Based Speech Therapy
Services: An Independent
Perspective
With a number of companies
providing online speech therapy
services, schools must decide
if they should provide services
traditionally or utilize a web
-based platform. There are some
advantages, and this presentation
would provide clarity on some
critical questions, such as whether
students meet their IEP goals
and demonstrate academic
progress. Compliance issues? Cost
effectiveness? How would student
records be maintained? What are
the pitfalls? Join us if you are
undecided on which way to go.
Presenter: Arjun Kushwaha, LACOE
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Board member Governance Summit | TuesDay | 10:45 am–5:30 pM
BOARD MEMBER Governance SUMMIT
ALL SESSIONS HELD AT THE MARRIOTT SAN JOSE, SEE MAP ON PG 12
SPECIAL
EVENT
OPEN TO ALL
REGISTERED
ATTENDEES
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MORNING SESSION 10:45 AM–NOON
The Worst Board Meeting Ever: Learning From Outrageous Mistakes
Marriott, Salon III
Catch up with the zany board members of the We Love the Children Charter School. At their last
meeting, they bought a schooner for their maritime curriculum and bought contaminated land from
a board member. What will they do at this meeting? Watch the trouble unfold through some common
and some outrageous dilemmas. Identify their mistakes, and learn from a panel of experts to help
avoid similar behavior with your board.
Presenters: Gregory Moser, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP; Ref Rodriguez,
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC); Jerry Simmons, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP;
Julie Umansky, California Charter Schools Association
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Afternoon SESSIONs 1:00–2:15 pm
Board Member: Your Fiscal Responsibility
Marriott, Blossom Hill 1
Don’t be surprised. Know what questions to ask when reviewing your school’s financial position.
You are ultimately responsible if your school is financially mismanaged. This interactive, hands-on
session will provide you with unique facts about school finance and the skills needed to identify
potential problems. This workshop will also include a group discussion and a review of sample
school financial statements.
Presenter: Tammy Stanton, ExED
Corporate and Tax-Exempt Fundamentals: Find the Best Corporate Structure
for Your School and Make It Happen
Marriott, Salon I
This session promotes achievement through innovation by reviewing the legal requirements for
designing a governance structure to operate your charter school and by exploring the benefits
of establishing a supporting organization. The session will review best practices for applying for
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status from the IRS and maintaining tax-exempt status once approved. This
session will also explore how a separate foundation operated, supervised, or controlled by or in
connection with your charter school nonprofit can benefit your school. The nuts and bolts of forming
a foundation will be discussed, including the benefits and drawbacks and examples of successful
foundations and their activities. This session is appropriate for all levels of expertise.
Presenter: Andrea Sexton, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
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SPECIAL
EVENT
OPEN TO ALL
REGISTERED
ATTENDEES
Fix Your Board Meetings, Strengthen Your Board
Marriott, Salon IV
Board meetings should be focused, strategic, efficient, and engaging. However, very few charter
school board meetings can be described in these terms. If you want to learn how to dramatically
improve the effectiveness of your overall governance by improving your board meetings, come to
this lively, interactive session. You’ll get lots of helpful tips you can put to use right away.
Presenter: Marci Cornell-Feist, The High Bar
The Best Board Meeting Ever: Demonstrating Best Practices
Marriott, Salon III
Participate in our charter board meeting as we show the best and legally correct way to manage
public participation, Brown Act compliance, parliamentary rules, etc. Antidote to “The Worst Board
Meeting Ever.”
Presenters: Tara Kelly, consultant; John Lemmo, Gregory Moser, & Aiko Yamakawa, Procopio,
Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
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Mid-Afternoon SESSIONs 2:25–3:40 pm
Board Governance and Accountability: Tools for Success
A well-functioning board is critical to the success of charter schools. This interactive session
is for board members, school leaders and others interested in evaluating and improving board
effectiveness. The session provides a practical understanding of board responsibilities, processes,
and accountability metrics. Throughout the session, participants will work through problem-solving
cases, leveraging frameworks, tools, and the experiences of their peers. Participants will learn how
to create relevant and data-driven agenda items, and leave with a brand-new toolkit to boost board
performance and success.
Presenters: Carol Barkley, consultant; Ruth Dutton, Sycamore Valley Academy;
Peter Laub, EdTec Inc., Urban Montessori Charter School
Comprehensive Brown Act Training for Boards and Staff
Marriott, Salon I
This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to run a charter school in compliance
with California’s open meetings law, the Ralph M. Brown Act. Learn the ins and outs of areas that
are cited by district attorneys and school districts as the most common violations of the law. Learn
strategies for avoiding common mistakes that can lead to revocation or nonrenewal of your charter.
We will simulate a board meeting to see how it works in practice.
Presenters: Andrea Sexton & Jerry Simmons, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
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SPECIAL
EVENT
OPEN TO ALL
REGISTERED
ATTENDEES
Lessons Learned from Charter School Fraud and Mismanagement
Marriott, Salon III
Fraud is prevalent, especially during these tough economic times. Are you a steward of policies
and procedures designed to limit fraud? Does your school promote and maintain systems of
accountability? Participants will hear real-life examples of fraud and financial mismanagement
found in California charter schools. Participants will also learn how to set up proper segregation of
duties and to do their part to prevent fraud in their organization.
Presenters: Neal Millard, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP; Matt Miller, Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co.; Luis Viramontes, ExED
The Board-CEO Partnership: Evaluating Your Charter School Leader
Marriott, Salon IV
Evaluating your school leader is one of your top three responsibilities as a charter school board
member, but very few boards actually manage to complete an effective annual evaluation of their
leader. Participants will leave the session with concrete tools they can use right away to launch or
enhance their school leader evaluation process.
Presenter: Marci Cornell-Feist, The High Bar
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Late Afternoon SESSIONs 4:00–5:15 pm
Complying with California Conflict of Interest Laws
Marriott, Salon I
This workshop will review conflict of interest laws applicable to charter schools and discuss how
to comply with these laws. We will review enforcement actions by the Fair Political Practices
Commission and compliance with the Form 700 obligations. We will also review concerns raised by
granting agencies and FCMAT that are leading to revocation and non-renewal of charter schools.
Presenter: Jerry Simmons, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
Finding and Forming a Strong Board of Directors
This presentation will lay out the key strategies and step-by-step process for developing and
sustaining a high-impact board of directors, with an emphasis on a community-based board.
The presentation will address the assumption that, as long as the founding board is made up of
passionate individuals, the board will succeed. However, boards flounder when there is a lack
of clarity regarding roles, responsibilities and requisite competencies. Board members must
understand the laws that will govern their school, how to raise start-up dollars and the best ways
to engage the community. This session reveals winning strategies to recruit and retain a board of
champions. The presentation will be given by lead staff and board members from ACE Charter
Schools, an East San Jose CMO with deep roots in the community and strong grassroots, grasstops,
and family involvement; and staff from the LA Association of Public Charter Schools.
Presenters: Veronica Brooks & Makiyah Moody, LA Association of Public Charter Schools;
Greg Lippman, ACE Charter School
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morning breakout sessions | tuesday | 11:00 AM–12:15 PM
leadership, Advocacy & Political Power
sponsored by Making Strategy ReaL
Room 210G
This session pushes charter leaders to think beyond a mission statement and towards a vision for
creating impact. Explore a comprehensive approach and actionable tools to setting a clear direction
for your organization, and creating a practical guide to translating your vision into reality. We will ask
you to assess if your organization is ready, willing and able to undertake this process, and we will
share a case on how Camino Nuevo Charter Academy put strategic business planning into practice.
CE N T E R P IE CE SE S SION
Presenters: Jennifer Li Shen, Blue Garnet; Atyani Howard & Ana Ponce, Camino Nuevo Charter
Academy
Shifting State Policy to Support Blended Learning
Charter School Policy Issues Room 211AB
Innovative schools are integrating effective on-site instructional strategies with technology
inside and outside traditional classrooms in a model called blended learning. While early
results are showing that a blended learning environment can improve student achievement,
these innovations are not well supported by the existing policy and regulatory environment.
Existing rules for independent study, seat time and line of sight simply do not align well in
a blended model. This session will engage school leaders and policymakers in discussing
these barriers and specific proposals to ensure effective expansion and innovation in
blended programs.
Presenters: Dr. Michael Kirst & Trish Boyd Williams, California State Board of Education
Dr. Michael
Kirst
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trish
boyd williams
morning breakout sessions
Section Title
| tuesday
| Day | |9:45A.M.–10:45A.M.
11:00 AM–12:15 PM
100/100: Increasing Graduation and College Enrollment Rates
Room 210H
In this session, the presenters will share the graduation and college enrollment data of Gompers
Preparatory Academy and the belief system of 100/100 that all students can be graduated from high
school and enroll in college. In addition, audiences will learn powerful strategies that are necessary
to achieve 100/100.
Presenter: Peter Chodzko, Jane Firpo, Jeremy Hurlbert, & Anne Robinson, Gompers Preparatory Academy
Culture Before Curriculum: High Expectations for All
Room 212C
Culture differentiates a great school from a good school. How do you build a strong culture where
students respect their teachers, where high expectations for all are the norm, and where everyone—
students, staff, families, and the community—works together to achieve a common goal? At ACE
Charter Schools, we take pride in our culture and in our values of respect, pride and ganas, and we
build those values as intentionally as we do our academic curriculum. Join us for a conversation on
how that happens.
Presenters: Elena Luna, ACE Charter Schools; Angelina Ramos, ACE Charter High School/ACE Charter Schools
Adaptive Assessments Promoting Student Engagement & Personalization
ACCOUNTABILIT Y
Room LL 21B
Learn how the Northwest Evaluation Association’s computer adaptive assessments support
reflective teacher practice, student engagement and personalized learning. This presentation
will demonstrate through videos, tools and models a process for teachers and students
to improve student learning by utilizing NWEA assessment data for student goal setting,
academic planning, personalized instruction and student self-assessment. Models for
students to monitor goal-area growth and develop academic learning plans based on learning
statements from the NWEA will also be shared.
Presenters: Dr. Tamika Chambers & Kristin Smith, Northwest Evaluation Association
DR. TAMIKA
CHAMBERS
Kristin
Smith
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school development
sponsored by
Charter Petition Budget: Running Through an Example
Room 210G
Substrand: School Development
The budget and cash flow projections in the charter petition are critical elements that will undergo
much scrutiny from your authorizer. If charter school finance, budgeting and MicroSoft Excel are not
your forte, this session will be invaluable, as the presenters will walk you through creating a charter
petition budget from scratch, using a hypothetical petition. During the budget creation, topics
will include understanding CA charter school revenue, estimating expenses, managing cash flow
challenges and explaining the budget to your authorizer.
Presenters: Sam Gelinas & Neil Shah, Charter Impact
New School Budgeting Under the LCFF
Room LL 21E
Starting a new school? Don’t yet know how the new Local Control Funding Formula is going to affect
your funding? Learn how to properly project your maximum revenues and necessary expenses for
new schools throughout the state. We’ll provide examples of common salary amounts, facility and
technology projections, pre-opening costs and much more.
Presenter: Steven Holguin & Eileen Logue, Charter School Management Corporation;
Dr. Sonali Tucker, CSAM
Parent Involvement Process
Room 210E
The California Board of Education Policy states that “the extent of parent involvement in a child’s
education is more important to student success than family income or education’’ and that family
involvement is especially important for low-income students, during elementary, middle, and high
school. At Discovery Charter Schools, parent participation is central to our mission and philosophy.
Learn how DCS manages a school-wide system for involving every parent and the keys to making
parental involvement work.
Presenters: Barbara Eagle & Dale Jones, Discovery Charter School
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OPERATIONS
ConnectED, a.k.a., E-Rate 2.0
Room 212A
E-Rate is a $2.5 billon federal discount program providing significant funding to schools for eligible
technology services. Charter schools are underrepresented in obtaining E-Rate dollars. Program
basics will be briefly summarized for newbies, with a focus on important program updates for
experienced participants. President Barack Obama has called for significant reforms in an initiative
variously called ConnectED and E-Rate 2.0. Understanding what is likely to change is crucial for
schools budgeting for technology and telecommunications.
Presenter: Eileen Miller, Learningtech.org; Mark L. Miller, Ph.D., Learningtech.org
Financial Planning for Long-Term Sustainability
Room 210F
Planning for the long-term fiscal sustainability of your charter school begins much sooner than you
think. Critical financial decisions that have lasting effects need to be made very early in the charter’s
life cycle, not once the doors open. Presenters will outline key drivers to sustainability, focusing on
start-up budgets, cost containment, position control and how avoiding debt directly correlates to
long-term financial success.
Presenters: Cory Cavanah & Kim Glade, EdHive Inc.; Steve Van Zant, Sausalito Marin City School District
Finding Your School a Home: the Who, What, Where, When, and HOW!
Room 211D
The process of finding a home for a charter school is complex and can be overwhelming. Using
the development of iLEAD as a case study, we will explore how it is done and best practices. This
presentation will help you identify your school’s functional and cultural needs and explore how
to identify sites and buildings that can accommodate those needs and the process of designing a
facility that meets your needs today and tomorrow.
Presenters: Richard Berliner, Berliner & Associates Architecture; Dawn Evenson & Amber Raskin,
SCVi Charterschool/iLEAD Education Corporation; Benson Sainsbury, InSite Charter School Services
Tax-exempt Facilities Financing: New Program Increases Options
Room 210C
Tax-exempt bonds have been used for over 10 years to finance California charter school facilities on a
long-term, low-cost basis. One requirement has been that only 501(c)(3) charter school organizations
could borrow and had to own the facilities. Panelists will explain a new state program that creates
an alternative option using tax-exempt bonds designed to increase the supply of high quality charter
school facilities. New laws makes this program a unique option for California charter schools.
Presenters: Eugene Clark-Herrera, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Katrina Johantgen,
California School Finance Authority; Bill Wildman, RBC Capital Markets
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Crowdfunding: Success Stories and Best Practices
Room LL 20B
Is your school using crowdfunding effectively (or at all)? Did you know that many crowdfunding
campaigns bring in a majority of their funds from outside the immediate school community? This
session will examine different types of crowdfunding campaigns (classroom/project-based, schoolwide annual fund, etc.) and platforms (DonorsChoose, Fundly, Kickstarter, etc.) to help participants
understand how best to use crowdfunding with their schools. Crowdfunding success stories, statistics
and best practices for implementation will be shared.
Presenters: Breanna DiGiammarino, indiegogo; Peter Laub, EdTec Inc., Urban Montessori Charter
School
Management Training: Effective Communication and Performance Feedback
Room 210A
This presentation provides practical advice to managers about how to communicate effectively with
others in order to obtain desired results. Wendy Tucker has spent many years as an employment
attorney, primarily counseling employers, including charter schools. Her four fundamental principles
of management provide concrete ways to communicate with others. Armed with these tools, Wendy
takes the audience through counseling, performance reviews, discipline, and termination. This is a
rare presentation that provides the audience with many things they can do, as opposed to the usual
litany of all the things they cannot.
Presenter: Wendy Tucker, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Defending Claims When Your Teacher is Accused of Sexual Abuse
Room 210B
Substrand: Legal
Under certain circumstances, a school district can face high damage exposure and be found liable
for its employees failure to prevent sexual abuse. The panel will discuss the current legal standards
that apply in such cases and provide a general overview of the challenges in defending this type of
claim. The panel will also discuss preventive measures and others steps that could be utilized early
on to assist defense positions.
Presenters: David Ernst, Backus & Ernst, LLP; Dr. Karla Rhay, So. California Schools Joint Powers
Authorities; Sharon K. Stull, J.D., SPHR-CA, CharterSAFE (CCS-JPA)
Deconstructing Special Education: A New Era for Students with Special Needs
Room 212D
The charter school movement began as a way to create a new option, one with more autonomy over
instruction in exchange for higher levels of accountability. Special education in the charter sector
has struggled to keep up but is beginning to significantly change the way services are delivered to
students with special needs. This panel will bring key leaders from the charter and traditional public
sector to discuss this evolution, and to share their hopes for the next era of special education.
Presenters: Fred Balcom & Kristin Wright, California Department of Education; Dr. Vicki Barber, El Dorado County Office of Education; Ron Powell, Desert Mountain SELPA
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Following the Rules: Discipline for Students with Disabilities
Room 210D
Why are there special rules for discipline of students with disabilities? When is a proposed
disciplinary action considered a change in placement? Do you have to conduct a manifestation
determination meeting for students with 504 plans? When would a school be deemed to have
knowledge that a student was a child with a disability? What steps can schools take to prevent
disciplinary issues with students with disabilities? These questions and more will be answered.
Presenters: Amy Andersen, El Dorado County Office of Education - SELPA; Heather Edwards,
Girard & Edwards, Attorneys at Law
Accelerating Competency by Critically and Creatively Developing Schema
Room 211C
Tomorrow’s skill sets require today’s classroom to foster critical thinking, creativity and self-directed
learning while simultaneously addressing standards, students individual needs, and technological
proficiency. In this session, we will share our story, as well as some of the tools we developed to raise a
12% passing rate to 70%, increase student scores as much as 40% on the Hawaii State Assessment and
create a fully self-directed classroom that teaches students how to teach themselves.
Presenters: Sean Hookano-Briel & Daniel Nash, Developing Critical Thinkers LLC
TEACHERS
Managing Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom
Room LL 21F
Substrand: Teachers
Our breakout session will address the most crucial components in a classroom environment, which
is managing behaviors. Students cannot learn or access the curriculum when teachers are managing
behaviors. We will focus on meeting students where they are, not engaging in power struggles, and
developing awareness that stress effects emotions which impacts behavior. We will walk through
a variety of strategies that focus on positive interventions, collaborative problem-solving and
understanding the functions of behavior.
Presenters: Minjon LeNoir-Irwin, Conyes@Lincoln Child Center; Kristin Wong, Lincoln Child Center
Spoken Word Revolution: Get Lit
Room LL 21C
Substrand: Teachers
Brad Koepenick (Hart Vision Winner/Producer-Shakespeare High) and Kelly Grace Thomas (awardwinning coach from Triumph Charter High School and Pushcart Prize nominee) will introduce teachers
to the Get Lit Experience. Get Lit reaches 15,000 teens throughout Los Angeles with performance
poetry and a standards-based, spoken-word curriculum that transforms schools and communities. This
is an ON YOUR FEET, hands-on workshop with takeaway lesson plans, activities and curricula designed
to empower and enlighten.
Presenters: Brad Koepenick, CHAMPS Charter High School of the Arts & Media; Kelly Grace Thomas,
Triumph Charter High School
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blended learning/technology expo | tuesday | 12:45–1:45 pM
Sponsored by
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BLENDED LEARNING/TECHNOLOGY EXPO Expo Pavilion in hall 3
CEFPI School of the Future Design Competition
The Council of Educational Facility Planners International’s School of the Future Design Competition challenges
students from across the globe to think creatively as they plan and design tomorrow’s 21st-century learning
environments. In addition to discussing 21st-century innovations in education, the California team from Sutter Middle
School in Folsom, California will present the concepts they submitted to this cutting-edge competition and describe
in detail their process and design ideas.
Presenters: Julie Barrett, The Facility Group; Bill Gould, Artik Art & Architecture; Ariel Hasse &
Zachary Neubauer, Council of Educational Facility Planners; Debra Krikourian & Middle School
Students, Sutter Middle School
Rapid Iteration on Blended Learning Models
We continually ask ourselves how we can create a more personalized learning experience for each student.
USC Hybrid High School has iterated continuously on its blended learning model in order to provide students
with a more personalized learning experience, and teachers with a more rewarding and sustainable career. We
will be sharing best practices and key lessons from our experience iterating on blended learning models for
other operators and vendors to leverage.
Presenter: Reid Phillips, USC Hybrid High; Oliver Sicat, Ednovate
Using Video to Observe, Coach and Even Evaluate
Teachers | PRESENTATION AREA 03
It is clear from research that teacher quality is perhaps the single greatest determinant of student
success that schools can control. Accordingly, schools are revamping the way they support teachers.
Teachers want to make sure that those observing/coaching them are experts in their grade/content
areas (especially with Common Core). How can video support school leaders’ efforts to provide their
teachers the feedback they need and also be time and cost efficient?
Presenter: Dr. Michael Moody, Insight Education Group, Inc.
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blended learning/technology expo | TuesDay | 12:45–1:45 PM
POSTER NO. 01
POSTER NO. 03
POSTER NO. 5
Avoid the Messy
Spreadsheet: How to Track
Struggling Students
Ever noticed how little is
written about how secondary
schools implement response to
intervention? Want to learn more
about how Envision Education and
other charters implement RTI in
their schools? This year, Envision
Education has revamped its RTI
system including developing an
online system with the help of
Illuminate to identify struggling
students. This session will focus on
how Envision Education identifies
struggling students for RTI and
allows charters to share and
discuss best practices.
Back to the Future: Digital
Media in the 21st Century
This presentation introduces digital
media skills as teacher tools to
be integrated into the classroom
through innovative, interactive
lesson plans that challenge
students creatively and encourage
both creative and critical thinking.
This session explores digital
media as the 21st-century frontier
of communication. It focuses on
educating creators not merely
consumers of technology.
Creating Maker Spaces for
STEM Learning
Science, technology, engineering
and math boasts three times the
job growth of the overall economy.
STEM education is essential,
because the U.S. has fallen behind
in producing STEM graduates;
high-tech firms can no longer
recruit enough qualified U.S. talent
to meet their hiring needs. The
Maker movement is a hands-on
approach that fosters creativity
while encouraging students to
pursue STEM majors and careers.
Presenters will lead a brainstorming
session on how to establish Maker
Spaces at charter schools.
Presenters: Kirsten Grimm
& Monique Smith, Envision
Education; Leilani Pedroni & Ben Star, Illuminate Education
POSTER NO. 02
Presenter: Dr. Suzanne Shoemaker,
Freshi Media
POSTER NO. 4
Project Lead the Way: A
Perfect Fit for a STEM
Program
The curricular and programmatic
freedom that charter schools
have make Project Lead the Way a
perfect fit for a school looking to
implement a STEM curriculum.
Alpha: PE in 3D
Data, Discipline, and Character
Presenter: Steve Wallis, Da Vinci
Development: These are the
Science High School
foundations of physical education
at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle
School. By focusing on the 3 D’s
and integrating fitness into our
academic and advisory programs,
Alpha has developed a physical
education program that goes far
beyond getting kids in shape. Learn
how you can yield better learning
outcomes by making your PE
program an essential part of your
school culture.
Presenters: Jeff Quinlan & Kevin Sparks, Alpha: Blanca
Alvarado Middle School
Presenters: Len Erickson, Ph.D., & Mark L. Miller, Ph.D.,
Learningtech.org
POSTER NO. 6
Technology Requirements
for Common Core and
Online Testing
As California begins to implement
Common Core State Standards,
Next Generation Science
standards and Smarter Balanced
online testing, schools will
need significant upgrades in
both end-user technology and
infrastructure in order to succeed.
It is not merely a matter of buying
additional laptops or directing
your Internet service provider to
increase your bandwidth. In many
cases, schools face bottlenecks in
the form of obsolete cabling and
active network elements requiring
modernization.
Presenters: Eileen Miller & Mark L. Miller, Ph.D.,
Learningtech.org
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POSTER NO. 7
POSTER NO. 09
POSTER NO. 10
iPads and Struggling
Readers: LANGUAGE! Live
Comes Alive in Classrooms
Understand that it is not too
late to address serious reading
deficiencies after students reach
middle school. Even though it
is more difficult to find the time
for remedial instruction, older
students can be taught and
will make significant progress
with sustained, intensive, and
individualized intervention.
Computer-assisted instruction that
incorporates these instructional
approaches with struggling
adolescent readers can yield
promising results.
World Languages Online:
Transforming Local
Students into Global
Leaners
In a globalized era, world
languages are critical to give
students a head start in their
academic career and better prepare
them for college and careers.
Learn how elementary, middle and
high schools across the country
are implementing different online
learning programs to provide their
students wtih an immersive online
experience, without having to worry
about low enrollment for specific
languages, like Mandarin Chinese
or the availability of qualified
teachers.
The Nexus: Next Practices
for Student Achievement
and Succession Planning
Best practices becomes next
practices, driving the charter school’s
culture perpetual search for process
improvement. Next practices not
only increases school operational
efficiency but academic achievement
as well. This is the finding from
the GRASP Project described in a
recently published book The Nexus.
Other important benefits emerged
from the research, such as succession
planning presented by the CORE
School’s leadership describing their
experiences before and after the
retirement of their executive director.
Presenter: Shauna Williams,
Cambium Learning Group
POSTER NO. 8
Robotics Curriculum +
Competition = Winning
Students
The VEX Robotics family of
programs, from the New IQ
robots for elementary and middle
school students, to the VRC
robotics program geared toward
high school students, providing
curricula and competitions in which
students take what they learn in
the classroom and apply it to the
design and programming of robots
that they can take to competitions
globally.
Presenter: Nancy McIntyre,
Robotics Education & Competition
Foundation
Presenter: Chad Schaedler, K12 Inc.
Presenter: Mary Cox & Jonelle
Pena, CORE Butte Charter
School; Dr. David E. Guthrie,
Education Synergy Consulting;
Chris Mahurin, CORE @ The
Camptonville Academy
POSTER NO. 11
Web-Based Speech Therapy
Services: An Independent
Perspective
With a number of companies
providing online speech therapy
services, schools must decide
if they should provide services
traditionally or utilize a web
-based platform. There are some
advantages, and this presentation
would provide clarity on some
critical questions, such as whether
students meet their IEP goals
and demonstrate academic
progress. Compliance issues? Cost
effectiveness? How would student
records be maintained? What are
the pitfalls? Join us if you are
undecided on which way to go.
Presenter: Arjun Kushwaha, LACOE
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Early afternoon breakout sessions | tuesday | 2:00–3:15 PM
sponsored by Zero Chance of Passage: The Pioneering Charter School Story
Room 210D
Reclaim the origins of chartering! Join the Minnesota lawmaker who authored the first charter school
law over 20 years ago as she sets the historical record straight and dispels the myths about chartering.
She candidly shares her challenging journey of pioneering chartering from idea to national movement
and provides tools, messages and inspiration for the California chartering pioneers of today.
Presenter: Ember Reichgott Junge, Charter Schools Development Corporation
INDELIBLE MARK: Creating a Positive Image Even When Bad Things happen
Room LL 20B
How is your school perceived? How can you help keep a positive image for your school when
negative things happen? Understanding how each indelible mark forms how people perceive
your school is important. How to spin, learn and grow from each event builds the climate and the
impression that stakeholders will have of your school. The art of dealing with the indelible mark
builds successful leaders.
Presenters: Stephen Dekany & John Griffin, Encore Jr./Sr. High School; Denise Griffin, Encore
High School for Performing & Visual Arts
School Development
Not So Fast: Smart Growth for Charter Schools
Room 210F
School leaders are often urged to add new sites by their parent community, funders or real
estate professionals. Many charter schools learned the hard way that opening a second or third
campus too quickly creates stress for the whole organization. This workshop is focused on the
lessons learned from rapid growth and how to take advantage of growth opportunities in a way
that strengthens the overall organization. Please bring your laptop to this event and plan
on sharing with a colleague. Thank you!
Presenter: Jim Kennedy, Extera Public Schools; Anita Landecker, ExED; Ana Ponce,
Camino Nuevo Charter Schools; Irene Sumida, Fenton Charter Public Schools
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Understanding and Interpreting Academic Growth over Time
Room 211D
The goal of this session is to help participants interpret and understand value-added data using
Academic Growth over Time Reports. Participants will gain a conceptual understanding of the AGT
measures, learn how to read an AGT report and the information provided and practice some basic
scenarios for interpreting AGT to identify problems, recognize successes and highlight opportunities
for improving student achievement.
Presenters: Dr. Andrew Rice, Education Analytics; Dr. Elizabeth Robitaille, California Charter
Schools Association; Nicole Wagner, Los Angeles Unified School District
Ten Strategies to Inspire Difficult Students
Room 210G
Learn 10 strategies to narrow the achievement gap and reach struggling youth. Using these 10
strategies, researchers have seen positive changes in the areas of academic success, school climate,
dropout prevention, classroom management, and bullying prevention. These strategies have helped
more than 1.5 million youth in 16,000 K-12 schools learn social and emotional life skills. Be engaged
through visual metaphors, videos, music, and physical activities. Participants will receive a handout
outlining the 10 strategies.
Presenter: Christian Moore, WhyTry
Transforming Schools through Purposeful Walkthroughs
Room 211AB
A Milken National Award-winning principal will lead you through a powerful walkthrough structure
that connects research and practice. You’ll be amazed at the quantity and quality of evidence-based
information gathered with this three-minute protocol. Learn to use focused feedback to create
effective classroom environments, implement rigorous standards-based curriculum, facilitate quality
instruction and promote assessment that drives instruction. Through dynamic video clips, leadership
anecdotes and handouts, you’ll leave with a repertoire of skills to use immediately.
Presenter: Linda Fisher, Learning Headquarters
OPERATIONS
Are You Getting Shorted? Get the Most Out of LCFF
Room 210E
The new Local Control Funding Formula is here. Are you ready? There are three CALPADS elements
that make up the LCFF. We will be going into detail on not only what the process is but also how to
ensure that you maximize your allocation. Join our presenters as they explain how to get your data
ready! Knowing these best methods and practices will not only help you get the most out of LCFF
but also prepare for audits!
Presenters: Patrick Gaffney, Clayton Valley Charter High School; Sarkis Gharibian, Charter School
Management Corporation; Esmeralda Ramirez, Charter School Management Corporation
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Internal Controls: How to Keep Your Assets Safe!
Room LL 21C
Learn from the experts! FCMAT will review needed Internal Control Policies for charter schools and
provide guidance on how to run a better back office. Be prepared, don’t be sorry.
Presenter: Michelle Plumbtree, Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team
Financing: Speed Date Your Lender
Room LL 21D
Which lender is right for your school’s financing needs? Back by popular demand, this session lets
you discuss your charter school financing questions and projects with lenders and bond financers, all
in the same room. This interactive session will provide a brief summary of organizations, including
NCB Capital Impact, LISC, LIIF, NFF and Self-Help, among others. Then, you’ll have an opportunity
to speed date your potential lenders and ask them questions regarding your cash flow and facility
financing needs.
Presenters: Liz Tracey, Low Income Investment Fund; Jennifer Kawar, Nonprofit Finance Fund;
Claudia Lima, Local Initiatives Support Corporation; Louise Manuel, ExED; Angela Stephenson,
Raza Development Fund, Inc.; Abigail Suarez, Capital Impact Partners
California’s Charter School Facilities Program in a Time of Transition
OPERATIONS : Facility Planning & Financing
Room 212C
In Sacramento, discussions are underway about a new state school facilities program,
including how to best meet the needs of the growing charter community. State agency
representatives and charter advocates will review charter facilities program elements and
areas of consensus which are emerging about the shape of a new program. We will share data
about charter facilities, look at the areas of greatest need and provide a forum to hear your
input on new directions.
Presenters: Michelle Low, California Charter Schools Association; Juan Mireles, Office of
Public School Construction; Bill Savidge, State Allocation Board
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Beyond Candy Bars: Innovative Fundraising Strategies for Charters
Room 212D
Although charter schools often do a much better job at fundraising than their district counterparts,
far too often, many charters fail at identifying creative and effective fundraising strategies that
successful non-profits use. This workshop focuses on utilizing easy, on-line donor management
systems, creating new and exciting fundraising events, using crowdfunding to raise quick money and
giving proper donor recognition.
Presenter: Steven Holguin, CSMC
Wage and Hour Issues: Charter Schools Cannot Follow District Policies!
Room 210A
Wage and hour laws made easy! California wage and hour requirements can be overwhelming and
confusing. This informative seminar breaks down the requirements so they are easily understood and
provides critical information for all charter schools.
Keeping Up with Changes in the Law
Room 210C
Substrand: Legal
2013 was a banner year for changes to the laws applicable to charter schools! Learn about how
these new requirements will impact operations and charter documents. We will address everything
from Senate Bill 1290 to the Local Control Funding Formula to new case law, including how charter
schools allocate resources, plus everything in between. We will also provide practical,
on-the-ground tips for implementing the new requirements on your campus or in your charter.
Presenters: Michelle Lopez & Janelle Ruley, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
Anti-Bullying Program
Room 212A
The impact of bullying on children is extremely damaging in the short and long term. Learn how a
California independent charter school has implemented a school-wide program to address bullying.
Our success is built on parent education, positive classroom discipline, and Solution Teams. It relies
on a community-wide understanding of what bullying is and how to respond, an emphasis on social/
emotional learning, a reporting and monitoring system and predictable, consistent procedures
relating to bullying.
Presenters: Dale Jones & Marina Shepherd, Discovery Charter School
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Having What It Takes to be an LEA for Special Education
Room 210H
This session will highlight the essential beliefs, knowledge and practices required to successfully
function as an LEA for special education purposes. Participants will learn the requirements of
special education programs development, special education funding and data reporting. Developing
capacity in these areas is necessary to create effective, quality special-education programs. The
session will also outline the process to become an LEA for special education purposes.
Presenter: Dr. Vicki Barber & David Toston, El Dorado County Office of Education - SELPA
The Future of Activate Instruction: Planning for the 2014-15 School Year
Room LL 21F
Looking for a free tool to help teachers find and organize Common Core-aligned resources? Join
us to find out how your school or district could benefit from Activate Instruction, a free online
tool. Summit Public Schools will share how it organized its content in Activate and how doing so is
helping students find the resources they need at the right time. We’ll also preview the new Activate
features you can plan to see next school year.
Presenters: Jon Deane, Summit Public Schools; Lane Rankin, Illuminate Education
No Degree, No Diploma, No Difference
Individualized Learning
Room LL 20A
No longer is high school about getting into college; it’s about
creating a support system for every post-secondary pathway so
that ALL students leave feeling prepared for the reality they will
face, whether that reality includes college or not. In this highly
entertaining session, Ryan Porter will introduce new ideas and new
technology that will change the way educators approach the career
portion of career and ollege readiness and prepare students for
post-secondary pathways.
Presenter: Ryan Porter, Raise Your Flag
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Non-classroom Dos and Don’ts
Room 210B
Are you ready to test your knowledge of non-classroom legal compliance? Each year, nonclassroom-based programs lose millions of dollars in funding as a result of audit exceptions due to
technical violations. Others lose significant funding in the Senate Bill 740 determination process.
Did you know that violations of the laws related to independent study could lead to revocation or
nonrenewal? We will actively review non-classroom-based legal compliance to avoid revocation and
protect your charter school from future audit exceptions and lost funding.
Presenter: Lisa Corr, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
TEACHERS
A Strategic Approach to Instructional Planning Using the Common Core
Room LL 21B
Substrand: Teachers
How can schools ensure high expectations and academic rigor using Common Core or state
standards without stifling the innovative nature of the teaching profession? In this highly engaging
and interactive workshop, participants will learn about a process that empowers teachers and
administrators to address this critical question. Participants will learn to use research-based
strategies and resources, Bloom’s Taxonomy, a standards analysis process and the Common Core
standards for developing authentic learning experiences in a standards-based system.
Presenter: Ashley Novack & Jason Stricker, Insight Education Group, Inc.
Accelerate the Common Core through Fine Art and High-Level Vocabulary
Room LL 21E
Substrand: Teachers
Learn strategies for reinforcing the Common Core State Standards through discussions of fine art
images. Research-proven strategies will be demonstrated for increasing academic vocabulary,
promoting evidence-based discussions, developing speaking and listening skills and building
language skills to support the acquisition of academic English. Participants will view a video of the
strategies in action and try out sample lessons in small groups. Each participant will receive a CD of
fine art images and real-world photos.
Presenter: Barbara Place, Davis Curriculum & Research
The Right Stuff: Teaching for Higher-Order Thinking and Depth of Knowledge
Room 211C
Substrand: Teachers
Learn how to develop rigorous and relevant lessons aligned to the Common Core State Standards
that challenge and engage students to demonstrate higher-order thinking and communicate depth
of knowledge through problem-based, inquiry-based, project-based and service learning.
Presenter: Erik Francis, Maverik Education LLC
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Late Afternoon breakout sessions | tuesday | 4:15–5:30 PM
Increasing Student Achievement
California’s Changing Assessment and Accountability
Systems
Accountabilit y
Room 211AB
This session will provide an update on the dramatic changes
in our state’s assessment and accountability systems over the
next two years. Assembly Bill 484 moves California education
forward in the implementation of the computer-adaptive
Smarter Balanced assessments. How will the field test work,
and how will my school and district be held accountable during
this transition? This session will also solicit input from
participants on possible indicators for our state’s
accountability system.
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Presenters: Keric Ashley & Diane Hernandez,
California Department of Education CE N T E R P IE CE SE S SION
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hernandez
Raising Student Achievement Tools: Make-It And Take- It Workshop
Performance Management
Room 212D
School leaders will have access to an exciting school improvement self-assessment tool.
In this make-it and take-it workshop, participants will complete an online self-assessment
associated with best school practices that provides instant and useful data reports and
resources about your school. The Achievement and Performance Management Team will
assist schools in accessing all the qualitative and quantitative data available to charter
schools through CCSA and leaving the conference armed with diagnostic information to
inform your educational direction toward raising student achievement.
Please bring a laptop or tablet to this session and plan on sharing!
Presenters: Ignacio Gonzalez, eStream; Leilani Cannon, Allison Kenda, Matt Taylor &
Dominic Zarecki, California Charter Schools Association
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sponsored by Communication Strategies and Tools to Make Your Charter School Brand
Stand Out
Room 210H
Create buzz about your charter school, and learn the ins and outs of communications planning! This
breakout session will include specific tips to help you become communications savvy and learn how
to: build an integrated communications strategy, get the media to cover your school, spread the word
about your school in the community, create effective email communications, improve your website
and leverage social media to engage diverse audiences such as parents and supporters.
Presenters: Meagan Fox, Emily Galbreth, Sierra Jenkins, Steven Levin & Dannie Tillman,
school development
sponsored by
Buckle-Up for School Start-Up: Know What You Don’t Know (Yet!)
Room LL 21F
New school leaders and founding boards can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume and range of
tasks required for school start-up. Often, these challenges are due to a lack of resource capacity but
can be exacerbated when teams don’t know what they don’t know. Participants will learn strategies
for navigating funding, cash management, facilities, governance, personnel, student recruiting and
enrollment that allow your team to not only survive—but thrive—in year one.
Presenters: Laurie Inman, Apple Academy Charter Public School; Dorothy Lee, EdTec Inc.;
Alison Suffet Diaz, Environment Charter Schools
OPERATIONS
Charter School Audits From Preparation to Resolution
Room 210E
Audit season can be a stressful time. Learn tips to avoid pitfalls, proactively prepare before the
auditors arrive and respond to and resolve any audit exceptions or deficiencies. Does your school
promote and maintain systems of accountability? Participants will learn about the revised IRS Form
990 requirements now in effect. If you follow our guidelines properly, you can be sure to have happy
auditors and stress-free field work.
Presenters: Sarah Kollman, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP; Wade McMullen, Vicenti, Lloyd &
Stutzman, LLP; Tammy Stanton, ExED
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What I Wish I Had Known
Room 211C
A panel of experts and business managers discusses key problems and issues facing new school
leaders. What are the key problem areas? What do new schools need to know that they don’t? What
are the chief business management hurdles facing the leaders and board members of newly opened
schools? What are the key misconceptions and most common mistakes?
Presenters: Steven Holguin, CSMC; Alice Miller, California Charter Schools Association; Neil Shah, Charter Impact
How a Lender Looks at a Charter School (And How You Can Look Your Best)
Room 210G
Parents trust their children’s education to you, and now to build your dream facility, you need a
lender to entrust millions of dollars to your school. We’ll review actual charter school budgets from
a lender’s perspective, so you know what will catch a lender’s eye. We’ll then discuss how you can
address (or avoid) any weaknesses. Finally, we’ll hear from Rocketship Schools on how they choose a
financing solution to best meet each school’s needs.
Presenters: Adrienne Barnes, NCB Capital Impact; Laura Kozel, Rocketship Education;
Adam Miller, EdTec Inc.
The El Sol Story: Leveraging Private Financing to Build on District Land
Room LL 20B
El Sol Science and Arts Academy leases land from Santa Ana Unified School District but was
operating out of dilapidated portables with no room for expansion. Pacific Charter School
Development created a master plan to transform the site into a permanent facility. ExED, in
partnership with NCBCI, LISC and US Bank, secured New Market Tax Credit financing to fund the
first phase of construction. PCSD delivered the first classroom building in November 2013.
Presenters: Monique Daviss, El Sol Santa Ana Science & Arts Academy; James Heugas &
John Sun, Pacific Charter School Development; Louise Manuel, ExED
Managing Medical Issues and Disabilities in the Workplace
Room 210A
In this interactive session, Ms. Tucker will guide you through an employer’s legal obligations in
dealing with an employee’s medical issues or disabilities, as well as practical suggestions for
handling these difficult workplace issues.
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Responding to Disruptive Parents
Room 210B
Substrand: Legal
In this workshop, you will learn how to respond effectively to parents and learn your legal options
when a parent becomes disruptive. Learn the steps you can take to manage and respond to parents
before situations get out of hand and to avoid common pitfalls that result in escalating situations
and legal expense. Empower your staff to identify potential problems, report those problems to the
proper person and work with other staff and administrators to resolve problems when they arise on
school grounds or at school-related events.
Presenter: Megan Moore, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
Student Expulsions and Dismissals: Charter Schools are Different
Room 210C
Substrand: Legal
Charter schools are exempt from the statutory procedures for student suspensions and expulsions
that districts follow. Charters have the flexibility to streamline and tailor their own policies and
procedures, thereby avoiding unnecessary and cumbersome administrative challenges. This session
will discuss practical and creative options for charters, including the new court case recognizing
non-expulsion dismissals, and will help participants develop policies and procedures tailored to
each school’s circumstances.
Presenter: John Lemmo, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Building Towers: WeTip’s School Safety Action Plan
Room 210F
Substrand: School Saftey
Students have lost hope in their ability to make their school safe and secure. The WeTip School
Safety Program is a proactive and interactive solution. This Towers Challenge exercise gets students
actively involved in school safety and safely reporting risky and violent behavior. Students turn their
anger into action. Attendees learn how to empower student involvement. This interactive course
demonstrates two exercises that help create a sense of team empowerment to create safer school
solutions.
Presenters: Susan Aguilar & Sue Mandell, WeTip Inc.
Integrated TLC Approach in Action
Room 210D
The Learning Center model for delivering special education services involves an integrated, team
approach to meet the unique needs of students with individual education plans. TLC staff coordinate
with homeroom teachers to reach the whole child, building on strengths while addressing students’
social, emotional and academic issues. Learn how K-8 Discovery Charter Schools built in-house
special education teams based on their schools’ philosophy of individualized, meaningful learning
opportunities and crafted an inclusive campus culture.
Presenters: Tricia Bagnas & Dale Jones, Discovery Charter School
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Toolbelt for Teaching Students with Learning Differences
Room LL 21E
In this interactive workshop, you will be gaining practical tips and tools for effectively teaching
children with learning differences: self-awareness, flexibility, scheduling, resources, documenting,
observing, removing the unnecessary, and celebrating successes. During the session, you will
engage in hands-on learning and experience techniques that will benefit your students greatly. You
will walk away with tools you can immediately implement to change the learning environment and
outcomes for students with whom you are working.
Presenters: Amy Afont, Coastal Academy; Cori Coffey, Coastal Academy/Classical Academies
Choosing Online Curriculum: What the Vendors Don’t Want You to KnoW
Room 211D
Adopting online curriculum for blended learning programs can commandeer precious time and
money. In this session, participants will learn how to survey the ever-changing landscape of
content providers, create a clear list of functional requirements and evaluate each potential vendor.
Facilitated by Alvo and the Founding Leaders from Grimmway Academy, this candid session will give
you the tools and information you need to ensure you choose the right online content provider for
your school’s blended program.
Presenters: Chase Davenport, The Alvo Institute; Jose Salas, Grimmway Academy
Continuous Innovation in Blended Learning: Theory and Reality
Room LL 21C
Many schools and organizations have incorporated blended learning into their models. But once you
begin, how do you ensure that you continue to innovate and improve? Bellwether Education Partners,
Rocketship Education and Summit Public Schools will share with you the Rocketship and Summit
innovation processes embedded within a framework for innovation and continuous improvement.
Attendees will gain tools to assess their own organization through a lens of continuous improvement
and improve their own cycle of innovation.
Presenters: Lizzie Choi, Summit Public Schools; Andrew Elliott-Chandler, Rocketship Si Se Puede
Academy; Lynn Liao, Rocketship Education; Stephanie Wilson, Bellwether Education Partners
Troubleshooting the Blended Classroom: Thinking Beyond Tech
Room 212C
Now that your students have laptops or iPads, how will you really begin implementing blended
instruction in your school or in your classroom? Alpha staff will share lessons learned through tackling
common problems that arise through incorporating technology into instruction. This is not a survey
of online content providers. Rather, this session will focus on the human side of blended instruction:
planning, classroom management, non-cognitive skills development and professional development.
Presenters: Hope Evans, Charity Eyre & Kevin Sparks, Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
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Keep Your Drama for Your Mama
Room LL 20A
Substrand: Teachers
Keep student drama on the stage and out of your classroom! This session will present strategies
and tools to help the classroom teacher reduce disruptive behavior by 70%-90%, keep students
on task, build positive relationships with students and parents and allow administrators more time
for leading education. By setting high expectations and teaching appropriate behaviors, you can
turn those critical moments wasted on non-educational conflicts in the classroom into invaluable
teaching time.
Presenters: Henrietta Fortson, Watts Learning Center Charter Schools; Gayle Windom, Watts
Learning Center Charter Middle
Literacy is Power
Room 212A
Substrand: Teachers
Presenters will demonstrate the need for culturally relevant literature, intentional grouping, and
school-wide reading strategies to aid in understanding complex literary skills. Lessons designed
ask students to read, write, speak, and listen through multiple modalities. Presenters will highlight
literacy strategies such as active reading, Say Mean Matter charts and differentiated literature
circles. Participants will view a model lesson, receive student feedback, participate in a simulated
lesson and discuss how to immediately apply skills in their classrooms.
Presenters: Jessica Horowitz & Jane Wyche, Environmental Charter High School
Students as Makers: A K-12 Program
Room LL 21D
Substrand: Teachers
Making offers students the opportunity to be true innovators, develop passions based on their own
choice, and become persistent learners. Making is the integration of design, craft, art, engineering
and technology. Learn how Lighthouse Community Charter School is integrating Making into its K-12
program based on their successful three-year high school program, which culminates in students
displaying independent projects at the Maker Faire. This session will include information about how
to start Making in your school.
Presenters: Ed Crandall, Jessica Gray Schipp & Aaron Vanderwerff, Lighthouse Community
Charter School
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Teacher Expo | TuesDay | 4:15–5:30 PM
TEACHER EXPO | Expo Pavilion in hall 3
Sponsored by
This expo is designed primarily for teachers.
Is Your School’s Instructional Program Ready for the
Common Core? | PRESENTATION AREA 01
In light of the move to the Common Core standards, how will curriculua, assessments and other
aspects of program coherence at schools be affected? What are the considerations for school leaders?
What will the changes mean for teachers who were prepared to teach a different set of standards, with
a different emphasis? How might this change the work of professional communities of practice?
Presenters: Dr. Jessica Evans & Hope Tollefsrud, Reach Institute for School Leadership
Personalized Learning Paths | PRESENTATION AREA 02
How do you give students voice and choice while ensuring that standards are taught? How can you personalize
learning for each student in your K-12 classroom without losing your mind? This session will showcase various
models of personalizing content, process and product for students to increase engagement and teach lifelong
learning skills. Our school’s Personalized Learning Plan template and results will also be shared. The session
will end with round-table best-practice sharing. Handouts provided.
Presenters: Dr. Kathleen Hermsmeyer & Vivian Price, River Springs Charter School
Guaranteeing Student Growth: Blending Face-to-Face
and Online Learning | PRESENTATION AREA 03
Last year, I piloted a blended learning instructional approach in my second-grade classroom. Using the station
rotation model allowed me to have differentiated instruction, personalized learning, collaborative group work,
and rapid student growth. The pilot proved successful, with 100% of my class proficient or advanced in math
and 88% in English language arts. Come and learn how I implemented this approach, and how you can in your
class as well.
Presenter: Aziza Pavageau, ICEF Vista Academy
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POSTER NO. 5
Using a Data-Driven
Response-to-Intervention
Plan to Increase Reading
Level
The goal of this session is to
explore how incorporating a datadriven response-to-intervention
plan with holistic Waldorf-inspired
teaching methods can affect the
reading levels of diverse, lowincome children in elementary
grades. Our case is the Community
School for Creative Education,
the first public charter school to
bring Waldorf-inspired education
to a multicultural, multilingual
low-income student population
in Oakland. Reports from our
Professional Learning Community’s
Inquiry will be the spring board for
this spirited session.
Collaborative Feedback
Cycles: Walkthroughs,
Coaching, and Videotape
Analysis
Environmental Charter High School
has developed a collaborative
feedback system which includes:
themed team walkthroughs,
goal-setting, observations, and
videotape analysis. Each step of
the coaching cycle encourages
growth and learning for both
coaches and teachers and inspires
deeper collaboration across
grades, subjects, and school-wide.
Join us today to take home specific
tools for developing informal and
formal collaboration and feedback
structures at your schools.
Da Vinci School’s Freshman
Overnighter Experience
The Da Vinci Schools are fanatical
about creating a positive school
culture, and it all starts with the
freshman overnighter experience.
Graduating seniors still describe
those 24 hours as one of the best
experiences of their lives—come
and learn what we have learned
about leveraging this time to
promote a positive school culture!
Presenters: Nathan Barrymore,
Kate Parsons & Steve Wallis, Da
Vinci Science High School
POSTER NO. 6
Design Thinking for
Presenter: Dr. Jenni Taylor,
Student Entrepreneurship
Environmental Charter High School and Community Activism
Presenter: Dr. Ida Oberman,
The Innovative Visionary Youth
Community School for Creative
Cirriculum, created by Cynthia
Education
POSTER NO. 4
Cuprill, empowers students to
Cross-Curricular
use design thinking principles
POSTER NO. 2
Learning: The Genocide
to create innovative solutions
Awareness Project
to resolve challenges in their
Actively Building SocialThe Genocide Awareness Project
community. With advisory teachers
Emotional and Creative
is a cross-curricular 10th grade
as facilitators, students in grades
Problem-Solving Skills
project that uses English, history,
8-11 reflect, design, and implement
How do we actively teach students
and
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concepts
to
solutions for community issues
the social and problem-solving
of their choosing. The yearanswer a driving question: Can
skills they need to be successful
long project is chronicled in
genocide
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prevented?
The
beyond academic assessments?
an IV Y Portfolio presented by
presentation demonstrates how
This poster session introduces
students at the school’s annual
project-based
learning
supports
you to the Alpha Advisory
Entrepreneurial Convention in May.
students’ academic and emotional
experience—hands-on activities
development.
and discussions about our
Presenter: Cynthia Cuprill, Iv y
sequenced and iteratively designed Presenter: Katy Perkins, High
Academia
curriculum that actively builds and
Tech Los Angeles
assesses these skills with students.
Participants will learn about
facilitating keystone experiences
for your own students, along with
the foundations necessary for
building your own social-emotional
curriculum.
Presenter: Greg Callaham, Alpha:
Blanca Alvarado Middle School
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POSTER NO. 7
POSTER NO. 9
POSTER NO. 11
The 123s of A through G:
College Ready High School
Courses
For high school classes to be
college ready, they must first
have approval from the CSU/
UC system. Having A through G
approved courses is crucial to have
graduating seniors eligible for
college admission. This session
will teach new developers how to
submit A through G paperwork to
the college board and explain the
patience required to get A through
G approved courses.
Truly Flexible Classrooms:
Meeting Every Child’s Needs
Personalizing education sounds
like a great goal, but how does a
teacher do that? And what does
it look like? Through a variety
of resources, from formative
assessments to laptops to small
tutoring groups, Rocketship
teachers are supported in the
challenge of meeting each child’s
individual needs. Learn how your
classroom could be transformed
through collaboration, planning,
technology and flexibility.
Presenters: Janena Ciancio, Nada Nasserdeen & Phillip
Wallace, Encore Jr./Sr. High
School
Presenter: Caryn Voskuil,
Rocketship Education
Flexibility and
Empowerment: The Key
Ingredients to Long-term
Survival
San Carlos Charter Learning Center,
California’s first charter, shares
lessons learned about keeping
your vision through internal and
external challenges. The school
has encountered many difficulties
over 20 years that could have been
disastrous to the organization.
Veteran staff will discuss how
their focus on the school’s vision
and embracing flexibility allowed
them to grow and innovate through
these challenges. How our staff is
empowered to creatively problem
solve and come up with solutions
that meet the needs of the learners
and our school will be discussed.
POSTER NO. 8
Everyone’s Welcome:
An Approach to Special
Education
Both the benefits and the
challenges of including students
with unique learning needs in
the general program are well
documented. Meaningful inclusion
of students with moderate to
severe learning needs poses its
own set of unique challenges.
Rocketship’s blended learning
model includes a Sspecialized
inclusion program for students
with more significant learning and
behavioral needs, which ensures
that they receive both targeted
instruction and interaction with
their peers, resulting in successful
learning outcomes for all students.
Presenters: America Aguirre,
Trang Nguyen & Genevieve Thomas,
Rocketship Education
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POSTER NO. 10
Exploring Teachers’ Legal
Rights in the Face of
Compulsory Unionism
Compulsory unionism abuse
within the charter school system
can greatly affect teachers and
employees. The U.S. Constitution’s
First Amendment guaranteeing
freedom of speech and association,
along with federal law, provide
teachers and employees in the
charter school system with specific
rights and protections against
such possible union abuse.
Come explore and engage with
others in this session on how to
exercise those rights in the face of
compulsory unionism!
Presenter: Sarah Hartsfield,
National Right to Work Legal
Defense & Educ. Fndn
Presenters: Inga Davis, Carol
Drace & Stacy Emory, San Carlos
Charter Learning Center
POSTER NO. 12
Highly Motivating Writing
Instruction for ALL
Students (K-6)
Is your school or classroom
structured to successfully
implement Common Core Writing
Standards? Imagine every student
actively engaged in dynamic,
at- or above-standard writing.
Experience a scope and sequence
of K-6 writing rigor, building across
grade levels, while explicitly
addressing grade-level specifics
in all three text types: argument
(opinion), informative/explanatory
and narrative. Through pairand-share and other interactive
elements, you will learn techniques
to craft powerful sentences, rich
paragraphs, and compelling,
multiple-paragraph essays.
Presenter: Linda Fisher, Learning
Headquarters
POSTER NO. 13
How Do I Handle That!
Conflict Communication
Skills for Educators
While conflict is inevitable for
educators, relational combat is
optional and preventable. Whether
encountering conflict with parents,
fellow teachers or administrators,
you can learn techniques for
skillfully transforming anger,
arguments and hurt feelings into
respectful dialogue. Prevent
escalating disagreements,
ineffectively reacting and avoiding
difficult situations by equipping
yourself with strategies for
effectively talking, listening and
responding in situations where
opinions differ, emotions run strong
and relationships are at risk.
Presenter: Lorie Reichel-Howe,
Teach2Excel
POSTER NO. 14
Individual Learning Plans:
Developing the Whole Child
To become successful in today’s
world, it takes risk-taking, selfexpression and the ability to work
well with others. It is beneficial to
prepare our learners with these
real-world skills. At iLEAD schools,
each learner sets annual academic
and social/emotional goals.
Ownership of one’s learning sets a
tone of accountability and deeper
personal growth. The focus of this
talk will be on the positive results
we have seen using these goal
setting strategies.
Presenters: Nana Kanzaveli &
Allison Sander, Santa Clarita
Valley International Charter School
POSTER NO. 15
School Supply Savings
using Charter Advantage
Join us to learn about the Charter
Advantage exclusive discounted
pricing through S&S Worldwide
on school supplies (art supplies,
manipulatives, Common
Core integration, classroom/
instructional materials, Physical
education and playground
equipment, novelties and more),
and how we can simplify the
purchasing processes for your
school.
Presenter: Andrew Kimball, S&S
Worldwide
POSTER NO. 16
The Resiliency Effect: 22
Moves Your School Can
Make to Foster Hope
This interactive workshop will
present 22 powerful strategies
for nurturing resiliency in both
students and adults. A systemic
commitment to resiliency—
to becoming an organization
that rises above all adversity—
inspires children to manage and
overcome risk factors in their lives,
stimulates workplace optimism,
and engenders extraordinary
academic results. Dr. Riley and his
team will share concrete examples
of how Mueller Charter School has
become one of California’s most
innovative, successful and resilient
charters.
POSTER NO. 17
Video Storytelling:
Sharing the Classroom
Experience Quickly and
Easily Through Video with
Ignite/Fuel 451
In today’s video economy, sharing
your school or classroom stories
through video has never been
more important to stay relevant
and connected with the education
community. The makers of Ignite
Video/Fuel 451 are pleased to
share their app-based video service
with educators for free, allowing
any teacher to easily film, edit, and
distribute a professional looking
video quickly and easily using only
their smartphone. Sign up during
the session and start making your
first video within minutes!
Presenters: Doug Mahoney &
Quinn Regan, Ignite Video/Fuel 451
Presenters: Dr. Kevin Riley,
Marisol Robledo & Ryan Santos,
Mueller Charter School
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Exhibit Hall Happy Hour & Booth Crawl | TuesDay | 5:30–6:30 pM
CCSA’S EXHIBIT HALL HAPPY HOUR
& BOOTH CRAWL—DON’T MISS IT!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 | 5:30–6:30PM
CCSA Exhibit Hall, San Jose Convention Center
What’s a Booth Crawl?
Think of it as a twist on the traditional exhibit hall happy hour! Held in the CCSA Exhibit Hall,
participating exhibitors will host refreshments and/or snacks right at their booths. Use the map to find
which exhibitors are offering refreshments and navigate the show floor to find refreshments and the
latest solutions and products for your school!
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Activate Instruction, a free tool funded
by Girard Education Foundation......... 629
Booksource, Inc......................................1512
Capital Impact Partners......................... 1408
CDW-G..................................................... 417
Charter Impact, Inc.................................. 821
CharterSAFE............................................ 615
Eagle Software.. .......................................335
Entisys Solutions, Inc... ........................... 909
ExED.......................................................1216
Hertz Furniture Systems.......................... 815
Illuminate Education.. ............................. 630
Ironbox Education................................... 1115
Mentoring Minds.................................... 1207
Northwest Evaluation-NWEA................. 1432
One Call Now.......................................... 236
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PresenceLearning.................................... 732
S&S Worldwide........................................720
Shade Structures................................... 1229
Singapore Math, Inc................................1126
SkoolLive Inc.......................................... 1631
Southwest School & Office Supply.. ........ 1319
WorldStrides DiscoverNow! Programs.. ... 442
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Charter Schools Conference and its mission to
inspire academic excellence, operational integrity
and unity among charter schools throughout
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Enhancing Education
FU NDING THAT SU PPORTS CALIFORNIA PU B LIC SCHOOL S
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$1.28 billion in supplemental funding
to public schools. That distribution
includes K-12 schools, community
colleges, the California State
University, the University
of California, and other
school jurisdictions.
For more information on how much your
county, school or district received, please visit
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school, we give a nourishing meal, clean water,
education, or medical support to children
worldwide. There’s no additional cost to you.
Morning Breakout Sessions | WedNesday | 8:00–9:15 am
sponsored by Agitate and Inspire: Using Data to Leverage Reform
Room LL 20A
Substrand: Building Political Power
Innovate Public Schools’ recent reports, “Broken Promises: The Children Left Behind In Silicon
Valley Schools,” had a significant impact on local school reform. This session will focus on how to
use data to drive urgent reform for low-income children. Learn how the simple bar graph has ignited
school reform movements in Oakland, San Jose, Redwood City, and elsewhere in Silicon Valley.
Keep it simple. Bright is best. Show one thing.
Presenters: Jose Arenas, Silicon Valley Parent Action Network, Innovate Public Schools; Matt Hammer, Maritza Leal & Linda Murray, Innovate Public Schools; Tom Zazueta, Coakley
Heagerty
California Department of Education Update
Room 210C
The California Department of Education Charter Schools Division Director Julie Russell will be on
hand to discuss issues of importance to charter schools. Learn the latest news on the Public Charter
Schools Grant Program, and other policy and regulatory issues being led by the CDE. Come to learn
more about the critical work CDE does to support charter schools.
Presenter: Julie Russell, California Department of Education
Why Good Test Scores Aren’t Enough: The Power of BrandinG
Room 210H
With more than a thousand charter schools in California, standing out has never been more important.
An effective brand makes everything from renewal to fundraising to recruitment easier. Differentiating
yourself requires more than great test results; it requires a sharp and appealing message. Using reallife examples, we will evaluate what makes a brand compelling. Then, participants will begin to create
their own brand and message to learn how to define and differentiate their school from the rest.
Presenter: Glenn Gritzner, Mercury Public Affairs
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Morning Breakout Sessions
Section| Title
Wednesday
| Day | |9:45–10:45
8:00–9:15 am
AM
Eight Great Strategies to Teach Informative/Explanatory Writing (3-8)
Room LL 21E
This exciting session features a standards-aligned writing system designed to help all students
master the Common Core’s informative/explanatory writing type. Learn interactive techniques to
differentiate instruction and motivate students to integrate strong sentences, smooth transitions,
rigorous content and genre-based text structure into their multiple-paragraph essays. Leave with
research-based tools for engaging students in critical thinking, collaborative conversations and
writing powerful, text-dependent pieces. Use these effective demonstration strategies immediately
to catapult your students into life-long writing!
Presenter: Carolyn Hood, Learning Headquarters
Using Common Core to Build Culture and Student Achievement
Room 210F
With an emphasis on school culture and teamwork, presenters will share strategies to raise
awareness and understanding of Common Core standards among teachers and parents. Common
Core standards are only as good as the implementation, buy-in and perception of needs met. These
are the keys that will lead to a successful transition to Common Core. By raising their situational
awareness, participants will gain clarity in moving their school community toward a transition with
the greatest impact on student achievement.
Presenters: Dr. Nancy Beeman & Lesley Clifton, The Classical Academies, Inc.
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
sponsored by
7-0: Get Authorized Like a Pro!
Room 211D
CCSA experts and the founders of recently approved charter schools will discuss the key to getting
authorized successfully: “The Authorization Playbook.” We’ll cover strategies for getting to know
your authorizer, building community support, and preparing for public hearings. You’ll hear how
two teams garnered the trust of their authorizer under difficult circumstances, and you’ll practice
responding to the challenging questions you are likely to get from your authorizer. Get ready to earn
those votes!
Presenters: Kathryn Hopkins, Connect Community Charter School; Laura Kerr & Kristen McCaw,
California Charter Schools Association; Jennifer Moses, Caliber Schools
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Morning Breakout Sessions | WedNesday | 8:00–9:15 Am
OPERATIONS
Reduce Costs through Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Room 210E
Is your school spending money wisely on essential products and services? Learn how to significantly
reduce costs through strategic sourcing and vendor management. Hear lessons learned that can apply
to your school, large or small. The presentation will feature a panel with a CMO and single-site charter
school. Come prepared to ask questions and to leave with tools you can use in the next two weeks.
Presenters: Joe Harrington, California Charter Schools Association; Roozbeh Khoshniyat, The Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools; Brandon Paige, Lighthouse Community Charter
School; Marco Rafanelli, Momentum Ventures
How to Acquire Facilities Under Proposition 39
Room 211AB
Understand your charter school’s rights to reasonably equivalent facilities from your district under
Proposition 39 and State Board of Education regulations. Charter school developers and operators
can benefit from this session, whether conversion or start-up, whether already in a district facility or
not. We will also assist schools in negotiating the best deal possible by addressing common terms
from form-use agreements and strategies for reducing use charges. Get up-to-date information on
the latest district strategies and updates from recent court cases.
Presenters: Phillipa Altmann & Nicolas Watson, California Charter Schools Association; John Lemmo, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP; Paul Minney, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP How to Successfully Convert Commercial Spaces to Charter School Use
Room 210G
Among the opportunities that separate charter schools from traditional public schools is the
ability to adapt existing commercial buildings that are not necessarily field-act compliant. Today, a
tremendous amount of commercial space is available for conversion to educational use given very
attractive offers. This workshop presents important information from the architect, broker and legal
team alike, including the structural, life/safety and accessibility issues, lease/ ownership options
and legal ramifications.
Presenters: Chris Lemmon, Cornish & Carey Commercial; Jerry Simmons, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP; Brian Whitmore, AIA, LEED® AP, BCA Architects
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Section| Title
Wednesday
| Day | |9:45–10:45
8:00–9:15 Am
AM
Raise More by Doing Less
Room 212C
Valley Charter implemented a groundbreaking fundraising approach that challenges traditional
habits and beliefs. We limited the number of asks and doubled our fundraising outcomes by utilizing
a sustainable innovative development strategy. It starts with a different approach to annual giving:
setting aspirational goals, and using non-traditional strategies and metrics to achieve them. Details
of this process will be shared. Learn how we do with less but do it better.
Presenters: Robert Burke, Nat Damon & Leslie Lainer, Valley Charter Schools; Candice Koral,
Koral & Company
Effective Charter School Governance for Enduring Success
Room 210D
Substrand: Governance
A common characteristic of quality charter schools is an effective governing board. Ask yourself:
Is our board as effective as it could be to support the mission of our public school into the future?
Are we positioned for enduring success for students in the communities we serve? How is our
relationship with our authorizer? In this session, hear valuable experiences and lessons learned from
the perspectives of a successful charter school organization and charter school authorizer to support
your efforts to engage in high-quality governance of your school(s).
Presenters: José Cole-Gutiérrez, LAUSD Charter Schools Division; Joe Lucente, Lucente Educational Consulting & Lucente Educational Consulting; Irene Sumida, Fenton Charter Public
Schools
Best Employment Practices and Policies: The First Line of Defense
Room 211C
Too many employers develop their employment policies only after an issue arises, and then it is
often too late. This session will provide you with an understanding of what practices and policies your
school needs in place to maximize employee efficiency and to protect your school, students, and staff
members. Attendees will be provided with sample policies and have their individual questions answered.
Presenters: Hollis Peterson, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP; Wendy Tucker, Procopio,
Unions and Charter Schools 101
Room 210B
Union organizing in California charter schools is a growing trend. This workshop explores the rights
and obligations of charter schools in responding to union campaigns and effectively managing a
relationship when employee groups are represented. Leading experts in this field with extensive
charter school collective bargaining experience, will share tips and helpful examples to assist
charter schools in avoiding common mistakes and maintaining positive labor relations.
Presenters: Chastin Pierman & James Young, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
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Morning Breakout Sessions | WedNesday | 8:00–9:15 Am
Avoiding Special Education and Section 504 Pitfalls
Room 210A
Half the battle is avoiding the punch! We will identify the most common pitfalls for charter schools
with regards to compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In each situation, we will discuss tips for prevention and
options for resolution. This session is appropriate for all levels of expertise.
Presenters: Lisa Corr & Megan Moore, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
Turning Special Education Upside Down
Room LL 21C
Education for Change Public Schools, in partnership with Seneca Family of Agencies, has created
a systematic approach to addressing the needs of historically underachieving students. Utilizing
the response to intervention framework, EFC schools have leveraged existing resources to focus
on school-wide practices for maximizing achievement. Join us to discuss how blending extensive
professional learning communities and a rigorous study of data with intensive special education and
mental health services has changed teacher and leader practice across campuses.
Presenters: Ken Berrick & Lihi Rosenthal, Seneca Family of Agencies; Enikia Ford-Morthel & Lihi Rosenthal, Education for Change Public Schools
How We’re Blending Learning with Activate Instruction at Our Schools
Room LL 21D
Join this interactive conversation to learn how teams from four different schools are implementing
blended learning by taking advantage of a free online tool, Activate Instruction. With a panel of
innovative educators and parents, we will discuss how you can find and organize high-quality,
Common Core-aligned resources with curriculum playlists, share content, create personalized
learning experiences, and more. Leave with ideas about how Activate could help inspire learning and
instruction at your school for free.
Presenters: Joseph Acker, e3 Civic High; Dr. Amy Alamar, Girard Education Foundation; Lisa Mathis Allen, Korey Hlaudy & Michelle Rainey, Da Vinci Innovation Academy; Jessica Breed,
Summit Tahoma, Summit Public Schools; Joelle Carr, Leuzinger High School; Tyler Sussman, Summit Shasta, Summit Public Schools
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Section| Title
Wednesday
| Day | |9:45–10:45
8:00–9:15 Am
AM
TEACHERS
Common Core State Standards: Implementation Plan and Resources
Room LL 21B
Substrand: Teachers
Workshop participants will learn the most current details regarding California’s implementation
of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts, literacy and mathematics and
consider strategies to integrate this information into school plans. Strategies from the California
implementation plan will be shared, along with recommended instructional and assessment
resources and professional learning options from the California Department of Education.
Presenter: Nancy Brownell, California Department of Education
Core Competencies: Creating a Meaningful New Teacher Mentoring Program
Room LL 21F
Substrand: Teachers
This session will outline a meaningful professional development program that was created by Bright
Star Schools for our new teachers. The session will focus on how the program structure provides
scaffolded support that builds teachers’ foundational teaching skills through strategic on-the-job
coaching. Participants will get the opportunity to discuss and review the Core Competency program
materials, as well as to analyze the impact of the mentoring program through video interviews
teachers who have completed the program.
Presenters: Melissa Kaplan & Nicole Wellman, Bright Star Schools
Demystifying Close Reading: Tools and Tips for Looking Closely at Text
Room 212D
Substrand: Teachers
Master teachers Debbie Lera and Kim Sorenson will guide K-8 teachers through the art and practice
of close reading, a fundamental component of the Common Core Standards. Debbie and Kim will
bring close reading to life and inspire teachers and students to analyze literary and informational
texts deeply and with courage and skill. Attendees will practice close reading of real texts with a
clever strategy that can be used in classrooms right away.
Presenters: Debbie Lera & Kim Sorenson, Charter School of Morgan Hill
It’s As Simple As This!
Room 212A
Substrand: Teachers
This session is a hands-on workshop that allows teachers to learn dozens of kinesthetic teaching
strategies for maximizing student engagement. Participants will walk away with effective, low-cost,
easy-to-create tools they can use in their classrooms the next day. It is as simple as this!
Presenters: Tara Aderman, Livermore Valley Charter School; Stephanie Pavlenko, Tri Valley
Learning Corporation
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Facilities, Operations and School Safety Expo | WedNesday | 9:30–10:30 Am
Facilities, Operations and
School Safety Expo
Expo Pavilion in hall 3
YOU HAVE
Two CHANCES
TO ATTEND THIS
EXPO!
SEE PAGes
80–81
Are You Compliant? Mandatory
Employee Training Obligations |
This poster session provides visitors with a list of training
topics that California charter schools must periodically
present to employees. Presenters will discuss each of
approximately ten training topics in sufficient detail to explain
why, when and how the training is to be offered to school staff.
We will provide regulatory citations and a list of free resources
to assist schools in achieving compliance.
Presenter: Timothy Karcz, CSP, ARM-P, CPSI, Poms &
Associates
Student Transportation: Best
Practices for Staff and Parent
Drivers | PRESENTATION AREA 02
Many charter schools have limited options for transporting
students to events and field trips and must utilize staff or
parent drivers. This presentation covers best practices for
parents, volunteers, and staff members to transport students
in personal or school-owned vehicles (other than school
buses). Information will include recommended waiver forms,
policy templates and guidelines.
Presenter: Sue Bedard, CharterSafe JPA
Training Made Easy: Online Training
Resources | PRESENTATION AREA 03
Are you aware that as an employer you have a legal obligation
to train your employees annually? Are you aware that not
training can lead to adverse consequences such as litigation,
fines, judgments and increased insurance costs? This
presentation will outline your training requirements, and
give a demonstration of the online training resources that are
available.
Presenter: Sharon K. Stull, J.D., SPHR-CA, CharterSAFE
(CCS-JPA)
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Sponsored by
POSTER NO. 01
Charter Advantage: Saving
You, Our Members, Time and
Money. Get Started Today!
CCSA members have exclusive
access to Charter Advantage, a
group purchasing program that
offers charter-relevant products and
services at significant discounts.
Our strategic partnerships allow
our members to maximize their
academic and operational success by
saving time and money; participating
CCSA members have saved more
than $2 million since 2009! Join
us to meet our current Charter
Advantage partners and learn how
you can get started. Current products
and services include IT hardware
and software, classroom/library
books, school furniture, classroom
and physical education supplies and
parent alert systems.
Presenter: Del Nakhi, California
Charter Schools Association
Risk Services Presentation Area 1
POSTER NO. 02
California Charter Building
Fund: Helping Charters Own/
Improve Facilities
If you are looking to build a charter
school from the ground up or make
renovations to an owned or leased
facility, come hear how the California
Charter Building Fund can help
your project. The CCBF was created
to help finance difficult projects,
including those that involve bond
money, Proposition 39 sites, and/or
leased property.
Presenter: Jennifer Afdahl Rice,
NCB Capital Impact; Joe Harrington,
Facilities, Operations and School SafetySection
Expo | Wednesday
Title | Day | 9:45–10:45
9:30–10:30 Am
AM
POSTER NO. 03
POSTER NO. 05
Choosing Your School’s
Data Systems
For a new charter school operator,
choosing the data systems
that best fits the needs of the
organization can have a profound
effect on how smoothly the
school runs. With so many data
management options available, it
can be confusing for schools to find
the best fit. We will review criteria
for schools to consider when
evaluating options and will explain
the importance of starting Day 1
with the right data systems already
firmly in place.
Is Your School ‘Power and
Punishment’ OR ‘Authority
and Discipline’?
In this informative, interactive poster
session, charter school attendees
will learn the distinction between
authority and discipline based
schools vs. power and punishmentbased schools. We will discuss the
outcomes of both scenarios and five
steps needed to create a school of
authority and discipline.
Presenters: Tristan Clerihew &
Chris Lim, EdTec Inc.
Presenter: Genevieve Peters,
Peters Procedures: A Protocol of
Conduct
POSTER NO. 06
Sex, Lies, and Social Media
Experienced legal practitioners
will provide you with up-to-date
legal information and practical
POSTER NO. 04
tips specifically designed for
charter schools with their unique
Customization of
challenges. This presentation will
provide you with a sample policy
Sustainable Charter
and guidelines as to when and
School Prototype Design
how you can limit both staff and
The Net-Zero-Energy High
Performance School Prototype won students’ speech on the Internet. A
must-attend presentation!
a design competition held by the
Los Angeles Unified School District Presenter: Wendy Tucker, Procopio,
and is intended specifically for
charter school users. The National
School Boards Association called
POSTER NO. 07
the NZE Prototype “a highly
Successful School
cost effective, delivery effective,
Management: Leadership
sustainable effective and quality
Essentials for Effective
effective system to...address the
School-Wide Discipline
growing needs of the Charter
Effective school-wide discipline
School movement in the Los
requires a combination of
Angeles basin...this concept will be school-level and classroomviewed and reviewed as a model by level management. Successfully
urban systems across the country
addressing five areas of school-wide
in the coming years.
discipline will establish responsibility
and accountability, promote
Presenters: Gloria Lee & school safety, and increase student
Nathan Swift, Swift Lee Office, Inc.
achievement and teacher success.
Teach2Excel
POSTER NO. 08
The Architect Is In
Bill Gould, one of the leading
architects for charter school
facilities in the South Bay, is
available to share his experience
with over a dozen sites. He has
been involved with charters
throughout the entire facility
evolution, from incubation site
to transition sites to permanent
facilities. You have facility
questions; he has expertise
and case studies to share. Take
advantage of his knowledge and
see if he can assist with your
approach to facility challenges.
Presenter: Bill Gould, Artik Art &
Architecture
POSTER NO. 09
The Power of Piloting and
Prototyping for School
Design
Caliber Schools is opening its
first school K-8 in the fall of 2014.
This summer, we conducted a
pilot program, a year in advance
of opening. Themes explored in
this session include innovative
approaches to testing new
elements of a school before
opening, how to prototype using
summer school, maximizing
political impact to support charter
approval and family engagement
opportunities.
Presenter: Natalie Walchuk,
Caliber Schools
#CCSACon
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General Session | Wednesday | 10:45 am–noon
#CCSACon
Wednesday GENERAL SESSION
THE GENERAL SESSION BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 10:45 Am IN Grand BALLROOM 220A
Ballet Folklorico de Voices
Student Performance
Voices Language Academy, San Jose, CA
Voices College-Bound Language Academy in San Jose, CA prepares all students
for the challenges of higher education with an academically rigorous duallanguage program. Voices ensures that students demonstrate high academic
achievement and apply critical thinking skills while making sense of their role
within their own culture and the greater society. To that end, in 2013, Voices
started their K-7 Ballet Folklorico classes, training students in cultural dances
from Mexico. Students practice once a week after school and learn about their
culture through dance.
Senator, diane feinstein
Recorded Address
United States Senator for California
As California’s senior Senator, Dianne Feinstein has built a reputation as an
independent voice, working with both parties to find common-sense solutions to the
problems facing California and the Nation. Senator Feinstein’s career has been one of
firsts. She was the first woman President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors,
the first woman Mayor of San Francisco, the first woman elected Senator of California,
and the first woman member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. We are honored to
have her address the California charter school community today.
Corri Tate Ravare
General Session Emcee
Director, Parent Engagement, The California Charter Schools Association
Corri serves as the lead parent voice for CCSA/FTC on all internal and external
actions including parent summits, parent trainings, regional parent meetings, rallies,
major board actions, legislative testimony, media engagement, and on panels. Corri
promotes the visibility of charter parents’ voice in advocacy work. Corri also identifies
other parent leaders whose voice should be captured and shared on a broad level with
teams in the Bay Area, Capitol Region, Los Angeles and Southern California.
Gary Borden
Political Candidate Introduction
Executive Director, CCSA Advocates
Gary Borden is the Executive Director of CCSA Advocates, the political and policy
sister organization to CCSA. Gary’s current work is focused on creating a healthy
policy and political climate for California’s charter schools. Gary’s work stems
from the belief that quality public education options are a basic human right and
that a strong public education system is the foundation for a well-functioning
civilization.
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General Session | Wednesday | 10:45 am–noon
Prophet Walker
Welcome Address
Democrat for Assembly
CCSA Advocates is proud to welcome Prophet Walker, a candidate for the 64th
California Assembly District. The district includes Watts, Compton, Carson, North
Long Beach, Wilmington and parts of South Los Angeles. CCSA Advocates has been
impressed by Walker’s steadfast commitment to quality, accountable public schools of
choice. His commitment to uplift his community through transformative educational
options makes him one to watch in 2014. Want to learn more about the work of CCSA
Advocates and about the races in your community? Please visit the CCSA Advocates
Booth in the exhibit hall, or sign up online at www.cccsaadvocates.org/join, and follow
us on Twitter at @ccsaadvocates or Facebook at www.facebook.com/CCSAAdvocates.
Joanne Ahola
Hart Vision Volunteer of the Year
Golden Valley Charter School of Sacramento
Joanne Ahola is the parent of four children, including two who attend Golden Valley
Charter School of Sacramento and a member of the school’s board of directors. Her firm
belief in charter schools, coupled with her belief that charters can and should partner
with the traditional system to ensure that all children receive a high-quality education,
make Joanne an outstanding example of the power of charter school parents. Joanne is
an outstanding advocate and an example of what one engaged and passionate parent
can do for the charter schools movement.
Jed Wallace
State of the Movement Speech
President and CEO, The California Charter Schools Association
Jed Wallace serves as president and CEO of the California Charter Schools
Association, the membership organization supporting the state’s 1,130 charter
schools serving more than 500,000 students. Each year at the CCSA Annual
Conference, Jed presents his State of the Movement Speech to celebrate the
accomplishments of the past year and to outline CCSA’s vision and work for the
coming year.
Lisa Smiley Photography, Sacramento, CA
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy
Hart Vision Charter School of the Year
Santa Ana, CA
El Sol Science & Arts Academy is an outstanding dual-immersion charter
school in Santa Ana, California. Founded in 2001 with 110 students in kindergarten
and 1st grade, El Sol now has over 850 students enrolled in preschool through eighth
grade. El Sol values accountability and expects everyone – including students, teachers,
administrators, parents, and the community – to support the success of the school. As
a result, in it’s short history, El Sol has dramatically raised its test scores with a highneeds population to become one of the top-two performing schools in Santa Ana. El Sol
has a long tradition of working to serve the whole student. They have partnered with the
entire community to provide a community medical clinic onsite, partner with a restaurant
to assist them in meeting their student meal needs and partner with the district and
community to a no-cost 40 year lease district facilities that allowed them to obtain
private bonds to provide a high quality facility is under construction now. CCSA is proud
to honor El Sol’s accomplishments with the 2014 Hart Vision School of the Year Award.
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Facilities, Operations and School Safety Expo | WedNesday | 12:30–1:30 pm
Facilities, Operations and
School Safety Expo
Expo Pavilion in hall 3
YOU HAVE
Two CHANCES
TO ATTEND THIS
EXPO!
SEE PAGes
76–77
Are You Compliant? Mandatory
Employee Training Obligations |
This poster session provides visitors with a list of training
topics that California charter schools must periodically
present to employees. Presenters will discuss each of
approximately ten training topics in sufficient detail to explain
why, when and how the training is to be offered to school staff.
We will provide regulatory citations and a list of free resources
to assist schools in achieving compliance.
Presenter: Timothy Karcz, CSP, ARM-P, CPSI, Poms &
Associates
Student Transportation: Best
Practices for Staff and Parent
Drivers | PRESENTATION AREA 02
Many charter schools have limited options for transporting
students to events and field trips and must utilize staff or
parent drivers. This presentation covers best practices for
parents, volunteers, and staff members to transport students
in personal or school-owned vehicles (other than school
buses). Information will include recommended waiver forms,
policy templates and guidelines.
Presenter: Sue Bedard, CharterSafe JPA
Training Made Easy: Online Training
Resources | PRESENTATION AREA 03
Are you aware that as an employer you have a legal obligation
to train your employees annually? Are you aware that not
training can lead to adverse consequences such as litigation,
fines, judgments and increased insurance costs? This
presentation will outline your training requirements, and
give a demonstration of the online training resources that are
available.
Presenter: Sharon K. Stull, J.D., SPHR-CA, CharterSAFE
(CCS-JPA)
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Sponsored by
POSTER NO. 01
Charter Advantage: Saving
You, Our Members, Time and
Money. Get Started Today!
CCSA members have exclusive
access to Charter Advantage, a
group purchasing program that
offers charter-relevant products and
services at significant discounts.
Our strategic partnerships allow
our members to maximize their
academic and operational success by
saving time and money; participating
CCSA members have saved more
than $2 million since 2009! Join
us to meet our current Charter
Advantage partners and learn how
you can get started. Current products
and services include IT hardware
and software, classroom/library
books, school furniture, classroom
and physical education supplies and
parent alert systems.
Presenter: Del Nakhi, California
Charter Schools Association
Risk Services Presentation Area 1
POSTER NO. 02
California Charter Building
Fund: Helping Charters Own/
Improve Facilities
If you are looking to build a charter
school from the ground up or make
renovations to an owned or leased
facility, come hear how the California
Charter Building Fund can help
your project. The CCBF was created
to help finance difficult projects,
including those that involve bond
money, Proposition 39 sites, and/or
leased property.
Presenter: Jennifer Afdahl Rice,
NCB Capital Impact; Joe Harrington,
Facilities, Operations and School SafetySection
Expo | Wednesday
Title | Day || 9:45–10:45
12:30–1:30 pm
AM
POSTER NO. 03
Choosing Your School’s
Data Systems
For a new charter school operator,
choosing the data systems
that best fits the needs of the
organization can have a profound
effect on how smoothly the
school runs. With so many data
management options available, it
can be confusing for schools to find
the best fit. We will review criteria
for schools to consider when
evaluating options and will explain
the importance of starting Day 1
with the right data systems already
firmly in place.
Presenters: Tristan Clerihew &
Chris Lim, EdTec Inc.
POSTER NO. 05
Is Your School ‘Power and
Punishment’ OR ‘Authority
and Discipline’?
In this informative, interactive poster
session, charter school attendees
will learn the distinction between
authority and discipline based
schools vs. power and punishmentbased schools. We will discuss the
outcomes of both scenarios and five
steps needed to create a school of
authority and discipline.
Presenter: Genevieve Peters,
Peters Procedures: A Protocol of
Conduct
POSTER NO. 06
Sex, Lies, and Social Media
Experienced legal practitioners
will provide you with up-to-date
legal information and practical
POSTER NO. 04
tips specifically designed for
charter schools with their unique
Customization of
challenges. This presentation will
Sustainable Charter
provide you with a sample policy
School Prototype Design
and guidelines as to when and
The Net-Zero-Energy High
how you can limit both staff and
Performance School Prototype won students’ speech on the Internet. A
a design competition held by the
must-attend presentation!
Los Angeles Unified School District Presenter: Wendy Tucker, Procopio,
and is intended specifically for
charter school users. The National
School Boards Association called
POSTER NO. 07
the NZE Prototype “a highly
Successful School
cost effective, delivery effective,
Management: Leadership
sustainable effective and quality
Essentials
for Effective
effective system to...address the
School-Wide
Discipline
growing needs of the Charter
Effective school-wide discipline
School movement in the Los
Angeles basin...this concept will be requires a combination of
school-level and classroomviewed and reviewed as a model by
level management. Successfully
urban systems across the country
addressing five areas of school-wide
in the coming years.
discipline will establish responsibility
and accountability, promote
Presenters: Gloria Lee & Nathan Swift, Swift Lee Office, Inc. school safety, and increase student
achievement and teacher success.
POSTER NO. 08
The Architect Is In
Bill Gould, one of the leading
architects for charter school
facilities in the South Bay, is
available to share his experience
with over a dozen sites. He has
been involved with charters
throughout the entire facility
evolution, from incubation site
to transition sites to permanent
facilities. You have facility
questions; he has expertise
and case studies to share. Take
advantage of his knowledge and
see if he can assist with your
approach to facility challenges.
Presenter: Bill Gould, Artik Art &
Architecture
POSTER NO. 09
The Power of Piloting and
Prototyping for School
Design
Caliber Schools is opening its
first school K-8 in the fall of 2014.
This summer, we conducted a
pilot program, a year in advance
of opening. Themes explored in
this session include innovative
approaches to testing new
elements of a school before
opening, how to prototype using
summer school, maximizing
political impact to support charter
approval and family engagement
opportunities.
Presenter: Natalie Walchuk,
Caliber Schools
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Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions | WednesDay | 2:15–3:30 Pm
sponsored by Running for Elected Office 101
Room 210H
Have you ever considered running for school board? Want to find out what it takes to become a viable
candidate? Join us as we provide an overview and break down into small steps the path to running for
elected office. Fundraising, message development, voter targeting and much more!
Presenter: Gary Davis, California Charter Schools Association
Engaging Rocketship Parents as Advocates for Their Children
Room LL 21E
Parents are schools’ biggest asset, but far too often, school leaders can do a better job engaging
parents in meaningful ways. Learn about Rocketship’s best practices for building relationships with
parents that establish a core group of supporters. Once involved, parents will not only advocate
for their own children but also become leaders who support school and work to improve education
options in the community.
Presenters: Jessica Garcia-Kohl, Rocketship Education; Karen Martinez, Alum Rock School District
A Dynamic Change Management Tool Using the Accreditation Process
Room 210G
Accreditation by a regional accrediting agency is an important step in building trust in the learning
community. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has developed a school improvement
model of accreditation that is being used as a dynamic-change management system in more than
4,500 schools. This presentation will highlight the benefits of this model, along with a complete
description of the WASC accreditation process. This unique accreditation model is being used all
over the world and is expanding each year.
Presenter: Dr. Ginger Hovenic, Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Building an Effective Counseling Program for Underserved Students
Room 210D
Learn how Bright Star Schools has gone above and beyond traditional school counseling to meet the
individual needs of every student. The Connections Program is a comprehensive program created
to meet the varied and sensitive needs of our underserved students. The program is staffed so that
all students have an ally whose sole purpose is to help them graduate from high school prepared to
succeed academically, socially and emotionally in a college or university.
Presenters: Marni Parsons & Cecilia Sandoval, Bright Star Schools
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Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions | WednesDay | 2:15–3:30 Pm
San Diego Curriculum and Instruction Charter Network: A Model for Success!
Room 210A
Join us as members of the Curriculum and Instruction Network for Public Charter Schools describes
the collaboration between the San Diego County Office of Education, CCSA and local charter school
leaders to provide professional learning, networking and resources to the charter community. Leave
with strategies to facilitate similar collaboration in your own backyard.
Presenters: Miles Durfee & Paige Metz, San Diego County Office of Education; Anjanette Urdanivia, A Plus Charter Consulting
The Inner Core Approach to the Common Core
Room 210C
The Common Core assessments require more rigor and deeper analysis from students. This is less
about a better delivery of content and much more about increasing students’ desire to think and
synthesize information. This session addresses questions teachers can ask themselves as they adjust
their classroom approach for these new assessments: Am I focusing more on student gaps than
potential? Am I teaching rather than coaching? Am I giving more instead of asking for more?
Presenter: Peter McIntosh, Oakland Unity High School
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
sponsored by
From Vision to High Performing: The New School Track to Academic Success
Room 210E
Leaders from high-performing charter schools will share how they executed founding vision and
achieved high academic performance within a few years, while serving high concentrations of
free-and-reduced lunch and English language learners. Learn how to manage operational startup hurdles while positioning your school for academic success. Participants will engage in a
chronological discussion of steps to take in key areas of staffing, facilities, finance, governance,
special education, authorizer relations, and compliance.
Presenters: James Dent, Navigator Schools; Bryce Fleming, EdTec Inc.; Shara Hegde, Cornerstone
Academy Preparatory School
Staff-led Conversion Cookbook
Room 212A
This workshop will present two schools defying the odds, getting the community behind them,
and creating a culture of high achievement. It will also present a new template for district school
stakeholders thinking about conversion.
Presenters: Nick Driver, Charter School Management Corporation; David Linzey & Neil McChesney,
Clayton Valley Charter High School; Hae-Sin Thomas, Education for Change Public Schools
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Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions | WednesDay | 2:15–3:30 PM
OPERATIONS
Annual Business Managers Meeting
Room 211AB
Do you have questions about the new budget proposal and how the state’s financial situation will
impact your school? Look no further than the Business Managers meeting! We will cover the current
funding rates, updates on proposed changes, details on new deferrals and the budget trigger and
information on state and federal categorical programs, plus legislative and regulatory updates.
Presenter: Alice Miller, California Charter Schools Association
Audit Preparation Begins Long Before the Auditors Arrive
Room 210F
Have you ever wondered what auditors are really looking for? Presenters will reveal that the key to a
successful audit is planning long before the auditors arrive. Topics of discussion include preparation
tips in the areas of internal controls and establishing the correct policies and procedures. The keys
to avoiding common auditor findings related to attendance, internal controls, and independent study
will conclude the presentation.
Presenters: Cory Cavanah & Kim Glade, EdHive Inc.; Steve Van Zant, Sausalito Marin City School
District
Innovation in Charter School Design and Financing
Room LL 21F
Our charter school is all about innovation, but what about our facilities? How can our school
design be innovative and reflect our school’s mission and curriculum? Hear from school experts on
designing school buildings, even leased facilities, that are environmentally sustainable, offer health
care access, and provide language programs, among others. How can we finance these designs?
This session will also provide information about obtaining loan and grant support to finance your
projects.
Presenters: Jennifer Afdahl Rice, NCB Capital Impact; Malka Borrego, Equitas Academy Charter
School; Monique Daviss, El Sol Santa Ana Science & Arts Academy; Alison Suffet, Environmental
Charter Schools
Top 5 Ways to Attract Corporate Sponsors for Your Student Programs
Room 212D
Annually, corporate sponsors invest more than $19 billion to fund businesses, schools and
organizations. Ever wondered how you could get sponsors to fund new programs at your school?
Administrators and their supporters will discover how to qualify and get sponsor funding for new
programs. Together, you’ll brainstorm what you have to offer sponsors and the most common
mistakes. Finally, you’ll create a list of potential sponsors to approach. Come build your school and
programs by leveraging the awesome power of corporate sponsors.
Presenters: Felicia Gopaul, College Funding Resource; Linda Hollander, Wealthy Bag Lady
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In The Wake of Sandy Hook: How to Handle Threats from Students
Room LL 21B
Student threats are becoming all too common. Learn how to legally respond to these threats, as well
as how to strengthen your organization’s ability to respond to these threats before they happen.
Presenters: John Lemmo & Wendy Tucker, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Succession Planning: Empowering the Next Generation of Charter Leaders
Room 212C
Many of the original charter school founders and leaders are starting to retire or move on to other
ventures. So how do we sustain our charter schools after the original founders and leaders leave?
And how do we ensure that the next generation of charter school leaders is just as passionate and
committed? Come join us in this heart-to-heart discussion.
Presenters: Yvette King-Berg, Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools; Dr. Meg Palisoc, Synergy
Academies; Irene Sumida, Fenton Charter Public Schools
Embracing Flexible Options to Build Quality Programs for All Students
Room LL 21C
This panel discussion will offer numerous models for approaching service sharing in an innovative
way, as well as provide examples of creative ways existing charters schools are leveraging their
flexible options to build high-quality programs that are prepared to serve any and all children.
Presenters: Brian Bauer, Granada Hills Charter High School; Parker Hudnut, ICEF Public Schools;
Gina Plate, California Charter Schools Association; Sydney Quon, LAUSD SELPA
Preparing for a Successful Renewal and Avoiding Revocation
Room LL 20A
Substrand: Legal
Got a good thing going that you want to protect? This presentation will discuss the legal steps for
renewal of the charter and critical tips for submitting a renewal petition. The session will outline
the top 15 reasons charter schools are not renewed and discuss real-life examples. The session will
address recent changes to the renewal and revocation processes including Senate Bill 1290 and
the Local Control Funding Formula, and what they mean for your school. Find out whether you can
challenge a revocation or non-renewal decision through litigation, and how some schools such as
American Indian Model Schools have done so.
Presenters: Lisa Corr, Paul Minney & Janelle Ruley, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP; Branche Jones,
Sacramento-based lobbyist/consultant; Aiko Yamakawa, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
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Design Thinking: How to Unleash the Creative Confidence in Your Students
Room 211C
Design thinking has been used in the business world as a process to define and solve problems
creatively. In the past decade, leading practitioners of design thinking, including David Kelley of
IDEO, have helped codify design thinking principles and processes for K-12 students. This session
will explain the design thinking process and how it can be used effectively in K-12 schools to help
students design and prototype, solve problems, and increase their creative confidence.
Presenters: Peter Laub, EdTec Inc., Urban Montessori Charter School; Susie Wise, Stanford K-12
Lab at the d.school/Urban Montessori
TEACHERS
Building Teacher Leaders to Affect Change
Room 211D
Substrand: Teachers
This presentation will outline one school’s efforts to build capacity in teachers to become authentic
leaders of adult and student learning. We will share best practices related to structures for
professional development, key lessons from our process, and research-based evidence on the
necessity of teacher leadership and a focus on continuous growth. Participants will leave invested
in the importance of teacher leadership and with the tools to create similar structures in their own
school.
Presenters: Nicole Brown & Heather McManus, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
Managing Long-Term Cross-Curricular Projects: A Case Study
Room LL 21D
Substrand: Teachers
“Shark Tank,” a six-week English and economics project for high school seniors will be presented
as a case study for creating and managing a high-stakes cross-curricular project, with emphasis on
project management and assessment, application of Common Core standards and integration of
technology.
Presenters: Katherine Goodman & Mat McClenahan, High Tech Los Angeles
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Discover The DMS Difference!
Late Afternoon Breakout Sessions | WednesDay | 3:45–5:00 pM
sponsored by CIVICS: California Informed Voters in Charter Schools
Room 211D
Public schools are the cornerstone of our democracy. This election year is critical to raise awareness
about issues impacting your school and community. Learn what charters school leaders can—and
can’t—do to encourage civic engagement. We will ask: What’s at stake? What is non-partisan?
What can we do to increase participation? Walk away with concrete ideas for activating your school
community without getting into trouble as a non-profit or a public school.
Presenter: Laura Kerr, California Charter Schools Association
The Five Most Common Charter School Myths and How You Can Refute Them
Room LL 21E
Even 20 years after the first charter school opened, the charter school movement still has its
critics, and misperceptions exist. Whether you’re communicating with parents, a neighbor or even a
skeptical reporter, you can arm yourself with good messaging to help you set the record straight.
Presenter: Gary Larson, Larson Communications
Local Control Funding Formula: A New Mindset for Funding and
Accountability
Charter School Policy Issues
Room 210F
The Local Control Funding Formula represents a historic reform to California’s educational
finance system. By removing the financial strings around categorical programs, LCFF
presents an opportunity for charter schools to demonstrate success by designing programs
and budgets around needs and priorities as specified in the charter petition. Hear from state
leaders about the status of state-level implementation activities, including the adoption
of spending regulations and Local Control and Accountability Plan templates by the State
Board of Education.
Presenters: Sue Burr, California State Board of Education; Jannelle Kubinec, WestEd;
Christine Swenson, California Department of Education
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Burr
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Jannelle
Kubinec
Christine
Swenson
Jumpstarting Fully Autonomous Conversions in New Areas of the State
Room 210G
Clayton Valley Charter High School is the largest conversion charter in Northern California. In year
one of operation, the school had the highest growth API for large comprehensive high schools in the
entire state of California. Learn how to replicate this institutional success as the school leadership
shares key strategies and tactics.
Presenters: David Linzey & Neil McChesney, Clayton Valley Charter High School
Mastery-Based Grading and Project-Based Learning: A Marriage
Room 212D
Da Vinci Science High School, now in its fifth year, is a project-based learning program. In our third
year, we made a school-wide transition from a traditional grading system to a mastery-based grading
system. We are now in version 3.0 and our students, teachers, and parents love MBG—I’ll share the
lessons we have learned in making the transition and the work we have yet to do!
Presenters: Erin D’Souza & Steve Wallis, Da Vinci Science High School
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
sponsored by
Bulletproof Your Charter: Navigate the Approval Process
Room 210C
Ensure that you put your best foot forward for charter approval. We have more than 19 years of
experience assisting charter school developers to obtain approval at every level: school districts,
county offices of education, and the state board of education. Attendees will learn valuable drafting
tips and how to aggressively manage the authorization process and will receive a recommended list
of supplemental materials for a complete charter school petition.
Presenters: Lisa Corr, Michelle Lopez & Janelle Ruley, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
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OPERATIONS
Thinking out of the Cash Box: Dealing With Public Education Funding
Room 212A
For the past two decades, charter operators have dealt with the ever-changing California financial
climate. Leaders have been challenged to find strategies to reduce costs, generate revenue and
manage cash flow. Participants will hear from a panel of experienced leaders and leave with
practical strategies such as back office services, maximizing food programming, financing options
and creative fundraising to immediately apply at their sites for financial solvency.
Presenters: Kristin Dietz, CharterWorks, Inc.; Roger Lowenstein, Los Angeles Leadership Academy;
Joe Lucente, Lucente Educational Consulting & Lucente Educational Consulting; Irene Sumida,
Fenton Charter Public Schools
How to Get the Best Deal: Negotiating Leases and Facilities Use Agreements
Room LL 20A
Finding a facility is hard; many charter schools have ended up stuck in a lease/facilities use
agreement that they can’t afford or that contains burdensome, unfair terms. This session will discuss
strategies for identifying lease/FUA provisions that should be avoided, understanding basic legal
requirements, and negotiating strategies to ensure better results. This session will also discuss
negotiating legally compliant FUAs with districts (including those under Proposition 39). This
session is appropriate for all levels of expertise.
Presenters: Sarah Kollman & Jerry Simmons, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
Secrets to a Happy Marriage: Sustaining a Reciprocal Relationship with Your
School District’s Facilities Program
Room 210B
Amidst many unanswered questions surrounding recent state legislation and financing eligibility,
operating a charter school on or around district-owned property can be challenging. Despite these
difficulties, several charter school leaders have figured out how to see their district as an ally rather
than an adversary and, as a result, have successfully built the facilities they desperately need on
district-owned land. In this candid discussion, you’ll learn about the road-blocks and out-of-thebox solutions four visionaries devised to build new facilities for the Vaughn Next Century Learning
Center in Los Angeles Unified School District and the El Sol Science and Arts Academy in the Santa
Ana USD. You’ll walk away with the tools required for working collaboratively with your district,
while ensuring that your school’s broader mission is not compromised. Just like any good marriage,
a strong partnership with your district begins with open communication and well-defined goals, as
well as a healthy dose of patience, creativity and persistence.
Presenters: Dr. Yvonne Chan, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center; Monique Daviss, El Sol Santa
Ana Science & Arts Academy; John Sun, Pacific Charter School Development
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Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Room 210E
When faced with a complaint of inappropriate behavior, whether that complaint involves staff,
students, or both, an organization must be prepared to conduct an objective and thorough
investigation. Too often, organizations are concerned that they lack the ability to accomplish
this task internally and spend unnecessary resources on outside personnel. This session offers
participants hands-on insight and practice in completing a fair investigation with the confidence to
replicate it in their own environment.
Presenters: Derek Austin, Austin, Musgrove & Plate Law Group; Steve Nelson, The Classical
Academies; Todd Plate, EdTec Inc.
Performance Management: Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em
Room 211C
Do you feel that your organization’s performance management process is not as strong as it should
be? Have you ever wondered how long you should work with a poorly performing employee before
throwing in the towel? This session is designed to help you find answers to those questions and
give you ideas about how to strengthen your performance management process, so you can more
efficiently handle your most important asset: your employees.
Presenter: Sharon K. Stull, J.D., SPHR-CA, CharterSAFE (CCS-JPA)
Can You Do That with Charter School Money? School Expenses and Pupil Fees
Room 210D
Substrand: Legal
Endlessly creative charter schools run field trips and dance, sports, music, art and community
programs from pre-school to yoga while creating spinoffs, purchasing uniforms, recruiting and
fundraising. Yet AB 1575 restricts pupil fees, and recent criminal prosecutions and FCMAT reports
alleging misuse of public funds create uncertainty, practical dilemmas and obstacles to innovation. In this workshop, we invite you to share your approaches to the thorny issues as we share the legal
principles to help guide decision-making.
Presenters: John Lemmo, Gregory Moser & Greta Proctor, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
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Most Everything You Need to Know about Independent Study Resource Centers
Room 210H
Establishing and operating independent-study resource centers is a whole different ballgame. There
are clear statutory differences between what constitutes a classroom-based school site versus a nonclassroom-based resource center. There is also a lot of confusion and misinformation about how and
where these independent-study facilities can be operated. Join us for a thorough discussion centered
on the facts about independent-study resource centers and find out what you really need to know
about them.
Presenter: Jeff Rice, APLUS+
TEACHERS
Teaching Mathematics as a Language: What Gets Lost in the Translation?
Room 212C
Substrand: Teachers
In reality, language is the key to education, across all subjects. In this workshop designed for K-12
educators, we will clearly demonstrate the syntax and structure of mathematical language. First,
we will define the five parts of mathematical speech. Then, we will demonstrate how to build the
four types of mathematical expressions. Finally, we will discover how easy it is to translate between
mathematics and English, improving our understanding and the teaching of story problems.
Presenter: Thomas Clark, VideoText Interactive
Fun Visual-Spatial-Temporal Strategies for Better Reading
Comprehension K-3
Teachers
Room LL 21F
Linking creativity to the acquisition of reading skills is critical
to building a strong reading comprehension from the start, as
demonstrated by TED speaker, teacher coach, leading right brain
learning authority, and educational psychologist Melanie West. The
rationales for visual-spatial-temporal (right brain) engagement will
become deeply understood as the workshop participants try out
strategies and mini-lessons, create their own visual definitions for
abstract-high-frequency words and engage in physical and artMelanie
based activities.
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Presenter: Melanie West, The Right Side Literacy Project (non-profit)
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REGIONAL MEETINGS | WednesDay | 5:30–6:30 pM
REGIONAL MEETINGS
San Jose
Convention Center
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
5:30-6:30 PM
Each year, the CCSA Member
Council representatives and
staff host regional meetings for
conference attendees. These
sessions provide you with the
opportunity to discuss critical
issues specific to your region,
and to network with other charter
school leaders from your area.
Additionally, this year’s session,
will include a focus on building
relationships and activating your
base at the legislative level.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Charter school leaders
Charter school management
organizations
Business managers
Board members
Community partners
Sponsored by
Hertz Furniture Systems and
Vincenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP
Wine and
cheese will be
served.
Meeting Locations
BAY AREA MEETING | ROOM ll 20a
Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Lake,
Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa
Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Trinity
Presenter: Hilary Harmssen & David Castillo, California
Charter Schools Association; Shara Hegde, Region 4
Member Council Representative; Tom Brown, Region 5
Member Council Representative
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEETING | ROOM ll 21C
Counties: Inyo, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and
San Bernardino
Presenter: Miles Durfee & Fatima Cristerna-Adame,
California Charter Schools Association; David Sciarretta,
Region 9 Member Council Representative; Rick Piercy,
Region 10 Member Council Representative
Northeast & Central Valley MEETING |
ROOM ll 21D
Counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa,
El Dorado, Fresno, Glen, Kern, Kings, Lassen, Madera,
Mariposa, Merced, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas,
Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou,
Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Tuolomne, Yolo, Yuba
Presenter: Laura Kerr & Jeff Sands, California Charter
Schools Association; Casey Taylor, Region 2 Member
Council Representative; Jim Scheible, Region 3 Member
Council Representative; James Bushman, Region 7
LAUSD MEETING | ROOM ll 21E
Counties: Los Angeles Unified School District
Presenter: Sarah Angel & Roy Cervantes, California
Charter Schools Association; Malka Borrego, Region 11
GREATER LOS ANGELES MEETING | ROOM ll 21F
Counties: Los Angeles (Outside the Los Angeles Unified
School District), San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
Presenter: Davion Lewis, CCSA; Ruben Diaz, Region 8
Evening Event | Wednesday | 8:00–11:00 PM
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kind of party there is— Silent Disco! We’ll provide the headphones, the glow in
the dark lighting and the music-you come ready for a great time!
Arrive as you are (we’ll provide plenty of wearable party favors) or
feel free to don your coolest neon attire or your brightest velour suit…
don’t miss this exciting event! The party will feature music, drinks,
snacks and fun activities in a funky atmosphere.
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Networking Breakfast
| Thursday
| 8:30–9:30 AM
Section Title
| Day | 9:45AM–10:45AM
CCSA HOSTED NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Spend the last morning of conference 2014 enjoying a warm meal while
networking with colleagues.
Want to meet colleagues who are engaged in similar work or have similar roles?
Look for the signs on the tables that are organized by audience—choose the one
that’s best for you!
• Charter School Developers
• Charter School Support Staff/Administrators
• Elementary Teachers
• Middle School Teachers (all subjects)
• High School Teachers (all subjects)
• Charter School Board Members
• Independent Study Teachers/Staff
• CMO Teachers/Staff
• Conversion Charter Teachers/Staff
• Principals/CEO’s/Executive Directors
• Blended Learning/Hybrid School Staff
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 8:30-9:30 AM
CONCOURSE 1: OUTSIDE OF THE MARRIOTT ENTRANCE ON THE 2ND FLOOR,
SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER
#CCSACon
early morning breakout sessions | thursday | 9:45–11:00 aM
leadership, advocacy & political power
sponsored by Politics and Advocacy for Teachers 101
Room 210G
From No Child Left Behind to Common Core to the state education budget, elected officials make
major decisions that impact our work in the classroom. Do you ever wonder exactly how those
decisions are made? Teachers have the first-hand experience and insight, but unfortunately, they
don’t always have a seat at the table. Many are trying to change that. Hear from a panel of teachers
and teacher organizations that are actively working to influence policy around teaching and learning,
and find out how you can be involved.
Presenter: Keith Dell’Aquila, California Charter Schools Association
The Story of Self, Us and Now
Room LL 21E
In this interactive break-out session, participants will explore one of the most powerful tools to build
the charter school movement. Story-telling is a practice of leadership that translates values into
action. Working in small groups, participants will develop their personal stories along with the story
of us and now to create a sense of community among charter school advocates who are inspired to
move into action.
Presenters: Luis Avila, 270 Strategies; Bennie Tinson, California Charter Schools Association
Sacramento Happenings: Capitol Update
Room 210F
Every day, legislators and policymakers make decisions on things that change the way your school
operates, from bills proposing new red tape for charter schools to regulations impacting your
cash flow options. CCSA’s Government Affairs team will give an up-to-date briefing on the 2014
Legislative session, the regulatory landscape, the budget status and other Sacramento happenings
of interest to charter schools. Join us for a Capitol Update.
Presenter: Myrna Castrejon, Carson Eades, Mercedes Flores, Michelle Low & Colin Miller,
Social media: How to establish yourself as a leader in your industry
Room 210E
Social media is no longer just a trend. Social networking platforms have become imperative tools
for effective communication and marketing. Learn how to use social media to find and connect with
key figures, reach your target audience and establish yourself as a leader in your field. Join us as we
discuss the different channels, their functions, and how to best use each one to achieve your goals.
Presenters: Leidhra Johnson & Tina Reynolds, Uptown Studios
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OPERATIONS
LCFF: Revenue and Cash Flow Implications for Your School
Room LL 21F
In light of the newly implemented Local Control Funding Formula, combined with continuing state
deferrals, this session will provide a thorough and accessible analysis of what charter schools can
expect regarding the timing of school funding. Participants will also receive a breakdown of the
P1 certification and learn how to interpret the state-funding exhibits in order to ensure that their
schools are accurately projecting revenue and cash flow.
Presenters: Karla Branch, R.A.A.M.P. Charter Academy; Bryce Fleming, EdTec Inc.
We Can Do Better: Advancing Education Reform through Innovation in School
Construction
Room 210D
For years, charter schools have bravely challenged status-quo thinking around education, beginning
with a simple question: Why can’t every kid have access to a high-quality education? Recently, a
small but growing subset of the architecture and construction community has adopted a similar
mindset, refuting the notion that high-performing school facilities take too much time and too much
money to build. These reformers are united by a shared mission to provide cutting-edge, high-end,
and healthy schools that promote wellness and excite curiosity among students without breaking
the bank. Join us for a dynamic conversation examining how three reform-minded companies are
advancing the charter school movement by disrupting their own industries. You’ll hear from three
different innovators: Eli Kennedy on Pacific Charter School Development’s unique approach to
financing new facilities, Silas Nigam on XL Construction’s strategy for capturing innovation in a lowcost environment, and Ash Notaney on Project Frog’s quest to democratize healthy school buildings
through smart design and a cutting-edge, componentized building system designed specifically with
charter schools in mind.
Presenter: Eli Kennedy, Pacific Charter School Development; Silas Nigam, XL Construction
Avoiding Personnel Landmines: Hiring, Firing, and Evaluation
Room 210H
Unfortunately, employment liabilities (many of which are preventable) end up costing charter
schools invaluable time and require enormous resources to defend. Take charge of your personnel
system, and prevent problems before they occur or escalate. Learn from expert legal practitioners
how to best evaluate, hire and fire charter school staff to minimize exposure to legal liability for
preventable mistakes. Start-ups to seasoned charter schools will benefit from this presentation.
Presenter: Chastin Pierman & James Young, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
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The Laws Regarding Student Admissions, Lottery Preferences, and Outreach
Room LL 21B
Substrand: Legal
Charter law in the area of student admissions and outreach is filled with complex and confusing statutory
inconsistencies. Further, mistakes in the admissions process, especially regarding the application of
preferences and the administration of public random drawings, can lead to threats of revocation and/or
nonrenewal. This session will outline the admissions and outreach requirements, discuss common mistakes
and offer viable solutions for meeting your charter school’s goals while maintaining a lawful process.
Presenter: Lisa Corr & Paul Minney, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
Special Education and the A-G Requirements
Room 210B
This session will explore the practical, and legal challenges secondary charter schools face to guide
informed decision-making about meeting high school graduation requirements, understanding
the consequences of graduating with different types of diplomas or completion certificates, and
the need for youth, families, and Individual Education Program teams to consider these issues
early. Learn how charter organizations are addressing the diploma challenge and working to ensure
college, career and technology readiness.
Presenter: Amy Andersen, El Dorado County Office of Education; Cori Coffey, Coastal Academy/
Classical Academies; Heather Edwards, Girard & Edwards, Attorneys at Law; Sarah Notch, Oakland
School for the Arts; Sue Shalvey, Aspire Public Schools SELPA
How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Blended Learning Programs
Room 210C
Adam Aberman, CEO of The Learning Collective (which works with schools to evaluate their blended
learning programs), will lead a lively discussion on how to figure out whether your individual
blended-learning programs are effective. This discussion will be especially helpful for schools
that have several blended learning programs contracted through various vendors. Adam has been
working, and evaluating initiatives in the blended learning space for 13 years.
Presenter: Adam Aberman, The Learning Collective
TEACHERS
What is the PRODUCT of Project Based learning?
Room 210A
Substrand: Teachers
Project based learning is a transformational process that empowers student learning and allows teachers
to learn along with their students. PBL is more than a method of teaching; it is a philosophy that drives
the culture and learning environment. Are you ready to explore the possibilities of PBL PRODUCTS?
Presenters: David Cross, Kathy Funke, & Mary Williams, Charter School of Morgan Hill
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Late morning breakout sessions | thursday | 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
Leadership, advocacy & political power
sponsored by How to Create a Culture of Empowerment
Room 210G
A strong community of empowered parents is developed utilizing culture-building family events,
parent council meetings, and an open-door environment of volunteering. Parents must have an
understanding of high-quality education and establish trusting relationships with teachers and
administrators. This session will cover ways to develop a meaningful culture of empowered parents
by highlighting the Families That Can “Snowflake” organizing model, which uses one-on-one
relationship building and focuses on developing teams of volunteers at the school.
Presenter: Corri Ravare, Families That Can
Meet the California School Finance Authority
Room 210F
Facilities funding opportunities do exist through a number of government programs in the form of
grants, rent reimbursements, and loans. Gain an overview of specific programs, including the State
Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program, Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement
Grant Program, Charter School Facility Grant Program, Charter School Revolving Fund Loan and
Charter School Facility Program.
Presenter: Katrina Johantgen, California School Finance Authority
OPERATIONS
Connecting the Dots: Federal Accountability Made Easy(-ier)
Room 210H
While a majority of charter school funding comes from state sources, federal funding is critical to
supplement teaching and learning in our schools. This funding demands a myriad of programmatic
and financial reporting requirements. There are opportunities, however, to meet these obligations
using existing roles and functions in your school. Participants will have the opportunity to better
understand federal funding requirements, connect with existing requirements and prepare for new
forms of accountability, both federal and state.
Presenters: Jonathan Chan & Tammy Stanton, ExED
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Local Control Funding Formula and Charter Schools
Room LL 21E
This session will offer an overview of the Local Control Funding Formula, including the use of
templates to estimate your LCFF funding and the unique elements of LCFF that apply to charter
schools. We will also review recent regulatory changes regarding local accountability plans that
affect charter schools.
Presenter: Alice Miller & Colin Miller, California Charter Schools Association
Co-Location: Successfully Sharing Your Campus with a District School
Room 210E
This workshop will explore the challenges encountered and lessons learned from charter schools
sharing school district campuses. Increasingly, schools are sharing their campus with another
school, but the arrangement with adults is often contentious. We will learn from schools that initially
had a difficult co-location situation that evolved into a situation that is now win-win for both schools.
The workshop will focus on lessons learned and creative problem solving for co-locations.
Presenters: Michelle Jasso, Endeavor College Preparatory Charter School; Anita Landecker, ExED;
Laura McGowan-Robinson, Crown Preparatory Academy; Gayle Windom, Watts Learning Center
Charter Middle
Nuts and Bolts of Facility Financing: What’s Best for Your School
Room 210A
Financing options to secure a permanent site are numerous but fairly complex, and figuring out
which one will work best for your school takes time and experience. The session will look at a variety
of tools from straight debt to bonds and New Market Tax Credits, focusing on the general pros and
cons of each structure, practical tips, potential issues and lessons learned. We will emphasize the
perspective of schools of various sizes and stages that have gone through the process of securing
such financing.
Presenters: Oliver Baker, Low Income Investment Fund; David Hyun, Alliance College-Ready
Public Schools; Laura Kozel, Rocketship Education
Avoiding Charter Jeopardy: This is No Game!
Room LL 21F
Substrand: Legal
Operating a charter school is no game, but through a Jeopardy game show format, this session will
explore the multitude of critical laws, regulations and agency rulings which charter school operators
must know. Guided by charter legal experts Paul Minney and Jim Young, participants will address
cutting-edge hot topics and receive effective best-practices tips.
Presenter: Paul Minney & James Young, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
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Preventing School Shootings and Other ACTS OF VIOLENCE on Campus
Room LL 21B
With school shootings and other violent acts occurring more frequently, today’s educators face
unprecedented challenges with school safety. What makes an individual engage in such horrific
behavior? How do I recognize and prevent this destructive behavior from happening on my campus?
The presenters will discuss current school violence trends, behavior patterns, legal requirements
and practical safety solutions to ensure you leave armed with crucial information to secure and
safeguard your biggest assets: your students and staff.
Presenters: Brian Heider, Oracle Investigations Group, Inc.; Jerry Simmons, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
iNDIVIDUALIZED & ONLINE LEARNING
Building Community and Engagement Online
Room 210C
Substrand: Online Learning
This interactive presentation will discuss the importance of building community in the online world.
Research, tools, and teacher training tips will be shared, as well as ideas for keeping students
engaged in their learning. This session will require audience participation.
Presenter: Lesley Clifton, The Classical Academies, Inc.
teachers
College, Career AND Citizenship
Room 210D
Substrand: Teachers
Why do you educate? Do you teach to create excellent test-takers or to cultivate informed and
conscientious citizens? Examining the newly released College, Career, and Civic Life Framework,
participants will learn how to prepare students for democratic decision-making and civic life. Learn
literacy strategies for all content areas, receive free standards-based lessons and projects that
promote critical thinking, and leave empowered to reclaim the civic mission of schools.
Presenter: Janet Tran, Annenberg Presidential Learning Center
Strategies for Improving Literacy Skills for Struggling Readers
Room 210B
Substrand: Teachers
Teachers will learn interactive strategies to both identify deficiencies and address student needs,
including decoding, reading comprehension, and academic vocabulary, with an over-arching
emphasis on building background knowledge using multiple media. Teachers will leave with a
sample lesson plan and suggested assessments and activities to improve student performance.
Presenter: Ambre Lee & Kristi Vazquez, Granada Hills Charter High School
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Closing General Session | Thursday | 1:15–2:15 PM
Closing GENERAL SESSION
THE GENERAL SESSION BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 1:15 pM
IN Grand BALLROOM 220A
#CCSACon
Cornerstone Academy Preparatory School
Cheerleading Squad
Stdent Performance
San Jose, CA
Cornerstone Academy’s K-2 cheerleading team will provide us with an energetic,
upbeat dance and gymnastics routine to get us pumped up for closing general
session. They are a small but mighty squad—thank you Cornerstone Academy!
Jim Scheible
Closing General Session Emcee
Superintendent of St. HOPE Public Schools
Sacramento, CA
Jim Scheible is the Superintendent of St. HOPE Public Schools (SHPS).
SHPS is a public charter school system that focuses on students from lowincome and minority backgrounds, providing them with a high-quality,
rigorous college preparatory education. St. HOPE is located in the Oak Park
Neighborhood, in Sacramento, CA. St. HOPE’s 1400 students attend longer
school days, face demanding academic standards and perform 40 hours of
community service per year when they reach Sacramento High School. Jim also
serves as an active and important member of the CCSA Member Council.
Susan Steelman Bragato Scholarship Winners
CCSA annually awards five $2,000 scholarships to high school graduates of CCSA member schools. The scholarship is named in honor of Susan Steelman Bragato, the co-founder of the first charter school in California and
the founder of the California Network of Educational Charters (which was renamed the California Charter Schools
Association in 2003). Sue was one of the first people to recognize the importance of building a strong network of
support among charter school leaders statewide. Sue also organized the first California Charter Schools Conference. In honor of her unprecedented contribution to the charter school movement, the Association named this
scholarship for her. Sue died in 2005 after a battle with breast cancer. The success of these students is a testament to the work of Sue Bragato.
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Andrew
Chang
Nori
Dubon
Martin
Garcia
James
McDaniels
Ju Rang
Seo
Granada Hills Charter High School
Oakland Unity High School
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts
Camino Nuevo High School
Closing General Session | Thursday | 1:15–2:15 PM
The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Hart Vision Supporter of the Year
Since 2005, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has invested in California’s
charter school movement to help create a culture of continuous improvement,
collaboration and innovation through the systematic use of data. Their
investments have served as critical building blocks in developing performance
management expertise within the charter movement and has resulted in
improved student outcomes in the state’s highest need
communities.
Viola Davis
Closing Keynote
Award-winning Actor and Charter School Supporter
Classically trained, award-winning actor, Viola Davis has conquered every medium from stage to television to film. From her Tony Award-winning performances in King Hedley II and Fences to her Academy-Award
nominated performances in The Help and Doubt, Viola has burst through
every barrier to become one of the most accomplished and celebrated
actors today. In 2012, Viola starred in Won’t Back Down with Maggie
Gyllenhaal. They play two determined mothers, one a teacher, who will
stop at nothing to transform their children’s failing inner-city school.
Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to
make a difference in the education and future of their children. About
the film Viola said, “I am a parent. And as a parent,
I have a child, and I know that the only way she’s going to get a part of
the American Dream is through education. And so, if that great education is a public school, I’m going to send my kid to the public school. If
that great education is a charter school, I’m going to send my kid to a
charter school. If it’s a private school, I’ll send her to a private school. I
think that it’s about wanting to do what’s best for your kid.”
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Board of Directors and Member Council
MEMBER COUNCIL
CCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cameron Curry - Chair
Independent Study Schools Representative (At Large Member)
The Classical Academies
Malka Borrego - Vice Chair
Region 11: Los Angeles
Equitas Academy Charter School
Rick Piercy - Past Chair
Region 10: Inyo, Riverside and San Bernardino
Academy for Academic Excellence
Diane Tavenner, Chair
Carrie Walton Penner, Board Vice-Chair
Ana Ponce, Secretary
Christopher Nelson, Treasurer
Brian Bauer
Judy Burton
Cameron Curry
Rod Dammeyer
Margaret Fortune
Reed Hastings
Gregory McGinity
Jed Wallace
President and CEO , California Charter Schools Association
John Walton
In Memoriam
MEMBER COUNCIL REGIONS AND REPRESENTATIVES
Region 1: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa,
Sonoma and Trinity
Vacant
Region 2: Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou
and Tehama
Casey Taylor, Achieve Charter School
Region 3: Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento,
Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba
Jim Scheible, St. Hope Public Schools
Region 4: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa
Clara and Solano
Shara Hegde, Cornerstone Academy Preparatory School
Region 5: Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz
Tom Brown, Ceiba College Prep Academy - Beacon
Education Network
Region 6: Amador, Calaveras, Stanislaus, San Joaquin
and Tuolumne
Vacant
Region 7: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced,
Mono and Tulare
James Bushman, University High School
Region 8: Santa Barbara and Ventura
Ruben Diaz, Bridges Charter School
Region 9: Imperial, Orange and San Diego
David Sciarretta, Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School
Members At Large
Blended Learning and Online Schools Representative
John Glover, Alpha Middle School
Charter Management Organizations (CMOs)
Marcia Aaron, KIPP LA Schools
Charter Support Organization Representative
Jeff Rice, A-Plus+
Conversion Schools Representative
Vacant
Single, Site-Based Schools Representative
Laura McGowan-Robinson, Crown Preparatory Academy
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CCSA ADVOCATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CCSA Advocates Board of Directors
Diane Tavenner, Chair
Summit Public Schools
Dave Patterson, Secretary
Rocklin Academy Charter Schools
Jackie Elliot, Treasurer
PUC Schools
Irene Sumida, Board Member
Fenton Charter Public Schools
Barbara Grimm-Marshall, Board Member
Grimm Family Education Foundation
Carrie Walton Penner, Board Member
Walton Family Foundation
Jed Wallace, Board Member
Gary Borden, Executive Director
CCSA Advocates
2014 CCSA Staff
2014 STAFF ROSTER – CCSA
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Government Affairs
Jed Wallace, President and Chief
Executive Officer
Kerry Flanagan, Chief of Staff
Sharon Hicks, Executive Assistant
Rosaline Top, Managing Director
Amy Sandoz, Director, Special Projects
and Staff Relations
Operations
Daniel Assisi, Director of Operations and
Information Technology
Erica Castillo, Manager, Operations
Max Kennedy, Manager, Data
Membership
Brianna Swartz, Director, Membership
Services
Cassy Horton, Manager, Membership
Services
Strategic Partnerships
Joe Harrington, Director, Strategic
Partnerships
Del Nakhi, Manager, Strategic
Partnerships
Strategic Events
Candice Lamarche, Managing Director,
Strategic Events
Barbara Ching, Manager, Strategic Events
Myrna Castrejón, Senior Vice President
Colin Miller, Vice President, Policy
Mercedes Flores, Director, Legislative
Affairs
Michelle Low, Director, Regulatory Affairs
Nicole Bautista, Manager, Advocacy
Carson Eades, Coordinator, Government
Affairs
Achievement and
Performance Management
Elizabeth Robitaille, Senior Vice
President
Allison Kenda, Managing Director
Matt Taylor, Director, Research
Leilani Cannon, Research Analyst
Dominic Zarecki, Analyst
School Development and
Support
Willow Harrington, Managing Director
Norman Gonzales, Manager, Northeast
and Central Valley
Jennifer Reiter-Cook, Manager, Southern
California
Kristen McCaw, Director, Bay Area
Sam Gelinas, Manager, Los Angeles
Karla Ward, Manager, Special Projects
Civic and Political Affairs
Gary Borden, Senior Vice President
Joni Angel, Managing Director
Gary Davis, Director, Board Engagement
Keith Dell’Aquila, Director, Teacher
Engagement
Tyler Whitmire, Director, Organizing
Carlos Marquez, Political Director
Richard Driver, Manager, Research and
Operations
Communications
Peri Lynn Turnbull, Senior Vice President
Meagan Fox, Director, Interactive
Technology
Dannie Tillman, Director, Strategic
Communications
Emily Galbreth, Director, Media Relations
Steven Levin, Director, Communications
Knowledge Management
Alice Miller, Director
Carlyn Obringer, Manager
Bonnie Senteno, Research Analyst
Finance and Development
Danny Corwin, Chief Financial Officer
Sara Mattingly, Managing Director,
Finance and Development
Leigh Arino de la Rubia, Director, Grants
Liliana Uribe, Manager, Accounting and
Finance
Cindy Uribe, Coordinator, Accounting
Special Education
Gina Plate, Senior Advisor, Special Education
Kate Dove, Advisor, Special Education
Lilly Brodbeck, Coordinator, Special Projects
Facilities
Nicolas Watson, Senior Advisor, Facilities
Statewide Advocacy
Allison Bajracharya, Senior Vice President
Corri Ravare, Director, Parent Engagement
Judy Wilson, Director, Special Projects
Elyce Martinez, Manager, Data and
Operations
Laura Kerr, Managing Regional Director,
Northeast and Central Valley
Jeff Sands, Regional Director, Central Valley
Hilary Harmssen, Managing Regional
Director, Bay Area
David Castillo, Regional Director, Oakland
Sarah Angel, Managing Regional Director,
Los Angeles
Roy Cervantes, Regional Director, Los
Angeles
Miles Durfee, Managing Regional Director,
Southern California
Fatima Cristerna – Adame, Regional
Director, Inland Empire
CCSA Families
Corri Ravare, Director, Parent Engagement
Joanne Ahola, Parent Organizer, Sacramento
John Finefrock, Parent Organizer, Richmond
Tony Cuevas, Parent Organizer, Oakland
Fiorella Del Carpio, Parent Organizer, Los Angeles
Emily Fizer, Parent Organizer, Los Angeles
Bennie Tinson, Parent Organizer, Los Angeles
KW Tulloss, Parent Organizer, Los Angeles
Minerva Clayton, Parent Organizer, Inland
Empire
Valieria Koss, Parent Organizer, Southern
California
Legal Advocacy
Ricardo Soto, Senior Vice President
Julie Umansky, Vice President
Phillipa Altman, Senior Litigation Counsel
Allison Magill, Legal Counsel
Alison Schoenbeck, Director, Legal and
Facilities
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The 21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference Team
CCSA Managing Director,
Strategic Events
Candice Lamarche
Audio Visual Services
AV Concepts
CCSA Manager, Strategic Events
Barbara Ching
Conference Services
University of Oregon Academic Extension
Paul Katz, Associate Director
Elizabeth Moore, Resource Manager
Gretchen Heberling, Program Manager
Melissa Sanders, Exhibitor/Sponsor Manager
Breah Samuels, Exhibitor Manager
Catering
Team San Jose
Internet and Phone
Streamline Communications
Promotions/Design
Five Acres Creative Agency
Exhibitor Services Contractor
T3 Expo
Sarah Widenoja, Website and Printed Program
Parent Summit Project Manager
Amy Sandoz
2014 CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTIEES
The Annual Conference Programming is chosen through a democratic process driven by CCSA Staff members who are assigned a strand that
covers their area of expertise. They then assemble a committee of colleagues who review and approve or deny the 400+ proposals we receive
for approximately 170 session slots. The committees give thoughtful consideration to each proposal and work year-round to create the most
comprehensive, creative and relevant program possible.Thank you to the 2014 Conference Program Committee Members!
INCREASING STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Accountability
Allison Kenda, Chair
Chase Davenport
Alice Gualpa
Matt Taylor
Dominic Zarecki
Performance
Management
Allison Kenda, Chair
Dr. Elizabeth Robitalle
John Bartholomew
Leilani Cannon
Barbara Robinson
OPERATIONS
Budget & Cash Flow
Alice Miller, Chair
Carlyn Obringer, Chair
Del Nakhi
Charter School Policy
Issues
Colin Miller, Chair
Governance
Alice Miller, Chair
Julie Umansky, Chair
Ref Rodriguez
Jeff Sands
Human Resources
Allison Magill, Chair
Ricardo Soto, Chair
Carlyn Obringer
Sharon Stull
Legal
Julie Umansky, Chair
Allison Magill
Phillipa Altmann
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Fundraising
Leigh Arino de la Rubia, Chair
Cassy Horton
School Saftey
Sue Bedard, Chair
Jen Chu
Lee Condon
Bob Coontz
Carly Weston
LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY &
POLITICAL POWER
Building Political
Power
Joni Angel, Chair
David Castillo, Chair
Allison BaJracharya
Miles Durfee
John Finefrock
Carlos Marquez
Rachel Minnick
Charter School Policy
Issues
Colin Miller, Chair
Myrna Castrejón
Carson Eades
Rand Martin
Molra Topp
Nicole Virga Bautista
Facility Planning &
Financing
Ricardo Soto, Chair
Michelle Low
Nicolas Watson
Joe Harrington
Strategic
Commmunication
Dannie Tillman, Chair
Meagan Fox
Sierra Jenkins
Steven Levin
Perl Lynn Turnbull
HART VISION
Donicia Carlos
Keith Dell’Aqulila
John Finefrock
Suzanne Llamas
Rachel Minnick
Mary Silva
Karla Ward
INDIVIDUALIZED &
ONLINE LEARNING
Building PoliCY
Rosaline Top, Chair
Russ Altenburg
John Glover
Mark Kalpakglan
Janine Swearingin
TEACHERS
Teachers
Kate Dove, Chair
Sam Gellnas, Chair
Gary Borden
Tony Cuevas
Keith Dell’Aquila
John Huntley
DEVELOPING NEW
CHATER SCHOOLS
School Development
Willow Harrington, Chair
Jennifer Cook
Kristen McCaw
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education
Gina Plate, Chair
Lilly Brodbeck
SUSAN STEELMAN
BRAGATO SCHOLARSHIP
Sarah Angel
Leigh
Arino de la Rubia
Diana Carranza
Jennifer Cook
Sara deLeeuw
Kate Dove
Sam Gelinas
Cassy Horton
Valleria Koss
Elyce Martinez
Alice Miller
Del Nakhl
Perl Lynn Turnbull
Cindy Uribe
Liliana Uribe
Nicole Virga Bautista
Karla Ward
Nicolas Watson
Welcome to the 21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference
Exhibit Hall & Expo Pavilion!
In 2014, CCSA is proud to be joined by over 230 exhibitors and sponsors who
are focused on serving the needs of the charter school community. From
legal services to back office providers, from uniforms to financing the CCSA
exhibit hall meets all of your charter school needs under one roof, plus
exciting networking and programming opportunities!
Need to
stay connected
while you’re onsite
at the conference?
89% of 2013
CCSA Conference attendees
reported that the exhibit hall
connected the charter school
community with high quality,
relevant exhibitors.
Check out the 3 Connectivity Lounges,
one located in each hall to use a
computer, log in with your own device,
charge up, or print!
See the map on page 115.
Sponsored by
Illuminate Education
Exhibit Hall & Expo Pavilion
Thanks to our advertisers
COMPANY NAME
Page
Acre Education....................................................... 5
Activate Instruction, a free tool funded................3
by Girard Education Foundation
Assessment Technology Incorporated.............. 96
BB&T Capital Markets........................................ 101
9:30 AM
EXHIBIT HALL OPENs
9:45–10:45 AM
Blended Learning/Technology Expo: Part 1 &
Coffee Break
Expo sponsored by Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard Education Foundation
12:15–1:15 PM
EXHIBIT HALL LUNCH
Sponsored by B4 Schools and PresenceLearning
12:45–1:45 AM
Blended Learning/Technology Expo: Part 2
Sponsored by Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard Education
Foundation
3:15–4:00 PM
4:15–5:30 PM
Teacher EXPO
Better 4 You Breakfast........................................ 68
CA Lottery............................................................ 69
Capital Impact Partners..................................... 101
CCSA Advocates.....................................................2
Charter Asset Management........inside back cover
Charter Impact, Inc.............................................. 28
Charter School Capital, Inc........ inside front cover
CharterLIFE.......................................................... 28
CharterSAFE............................. outside back cover
Clearinghouse CDFI...........................................105
Delta Managed Solutions....................................87
EdTec, Inc................................................................6
ExEd..................................................................... 68
5:30–6:30 PM
Five Acres Agency . ............................................ 101
Green Hasson Janks............................................ 68
GreenRope.......................................................... 112
6:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL HAPPY HOUR &
BOOTH CRAWL
EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES
Hertz Furniture Systems..................................... 29
Illuminate Education........................................... 28
Ironbox Education............................................... 111
Learningtech.org................................................. 49
Modus Systems................................................... 49
National University............................................. 112
Piper Jaffray & Co...................................................6
Exhibit Hall Opens
9:30–10:30 AM
Facilities, Operations, and SCHOOL Safety Expo: Part 1 &
Coffee Break
NOON–1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Lunch
12:30–1:30 PM
Facilities, Operations and SCHOOL Safety Expo: Part 2
1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Raffle Drawing
CCSA Booth #715
2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes
Robert W. Baird & Co........................................... 29
S&S Worldwide.................................................... 29
ScholarShare..........................................................2
School Pathways, LLC......................................... 49
Standards Plus - Learning Plus Associates....... 95
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation...................... 112
Check the map on page 66
or the map in your bag to
find exhibitors providing
refreshments or
beverages at their
booths!
9:15 AM
PresenceLearning............................................... 49
Royal Dining.......................................................... 5
Happy Hour &
Booth Crawl!
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.............................. 96
RBC Capital Markets..............................................3
Join us for the
Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP........................... 95
Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP........................... 69
Voyager Sopris Learning..................................... 68
WriteSteps............................................................ 96
Young, Minney & Corr, LLP.................................... 1
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Win Big!
Don’t miss these
exciting opportunities to
have fun and win FANTASTIC
prizes in the Exhibit Hall!
Winners will be announced for the
Raffle and New Exhibitor Game on
Wednesday, March 5 at 1:30 PM in
the Exhibit Hall at the CCSA Booth
(#715). Be sure your entries
are submitted by the entry
deadlines.
Exhibit Hall Raffle GAME
To participate, simply fill out the coupons in the Exhibit Hall Raffle
Game Book included in your registration materials and drop them
off at the booths listed on the front of the coupons. You could win
prizes such as an iPad, Kindle, gift cards and more!
Entry Deadline: 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 5
Entry Location: Participating Exhibitors
New Exhibitor Networking Game
Help welcome our new exhibitors and play to win one of two
iPad minis! Visit 20 of the new exhibitors listed on the game card
included in your registration materials and have them mark your
card. Complete your contact information and enter your game card.
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ACTIVE Network F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 A+ Charter Management Solutions, Inc. V F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543 Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard
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Aiphone Corporation F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637 AirWatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1108
Alexandria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1322
American Modular Systems V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1225 AMG Employee Management Inc. V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1117 Art in Action F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544 Assessment Technology Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1129
BB&T Capital Markets F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
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Boost Promotions F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 643 Brokers of Expertise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1041
BYU Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 915
CA Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1509
California Learning Resource Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1209
California School Finance Authority (CSFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1541
CalSTRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1040
Capital Impact Partners V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1408 Capital Live Scan F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Career & College Clubs F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1039 CBRE Charter School Services F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1526 CCSA Advocates S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715
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Certica Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1127
Champions F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1507 Character First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1218
Charter Asset Management S V F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718 Charter Impact, Inc. S V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821 Charter School Capital, Inc. S V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625 Charter School Management Corporation V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1335 Charter School Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1125
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Competitive Edge Development V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1620 Curriculum Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910
Cyber High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920
Delta Managed Solutions V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Designed Mobile Systems Ind., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1627
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Discount School Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
DriversEd.com V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1607 Eagle Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Edlio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912
Edmentum V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1309 EdTec Inc. S V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725 EF Educational Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
EnCorps Teachers Program F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1240 Entisys Solutions, Inc. F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909 Enviroplex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1038
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ExED V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1216 E&I Cooperative Services F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Family Leadership / Parenting Partners F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1436 Feddersen & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants . . . . . . . . . . 639
Finalsite V F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526 First Investors Corporation V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Florida Virtual School F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 Frontline Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1719
Funding The Gap V F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1318 Generation Ready V F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Glatfelter Public Practice F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1538 Global Modular Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Great American Insurance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Greenfield Learning Inc. F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 GreenRope F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1139
GuidedPath V F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1529 Hake Publishing, Inc F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 Helios Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1428
Hertz Furniture Systems S V C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815 Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1717
HK School Law V F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1528 Hosaka, Rotherham & Co. V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 IDSolutions, Inc. F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130 IDville F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Illuminate Education S V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630 Innovative School Solutions, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110
Insight Education Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 822
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InSite Charter School Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1430
Inspironix, Inc. F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529 Inst for Excellence in Writing F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1629 Ironbox Education F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1115 iSchool Campus F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 IST, Inc. V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917 IXL Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212
Jamba Juice V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942 JUMP Math F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1337
K-12 Online/Jireh Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1128
K12 Inc. | Aventa Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011
KeepnTrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1320
Konica Minolta Buisness Solutions, USA Inc. V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1611 LAB-AIDS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1236
Lakeshore Learning Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1035
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Low Income Investment Fund V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 812 Mac to School F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1022 MealTime - The CLM Group V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918 Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530
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Quality Science Labs, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1017
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1007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Michigan University’s Global Campus
1009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Time Warner Cable Business Class 1011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K12 Inc. | Aventa Learning
1015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Zaner-Bloser 1016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F SOS Survival Products 1017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Science Labs, LLC
1018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ETS
1019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UCLA Extension-Department of Education
Exhibitor List by Booth
Booth
Company Name
1020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Financial Services, Inc.
1021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V NP Solutions, Inc. 1022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mac to School 1026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renaissance Learning
1030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Site Solutions, Inc.
1032 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. 1035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lakeshore Learning Materials
1036 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troxell Communications, Inc.
1037 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Lincoln Child Center 1038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enviroplex, Inc.
1039 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Career & College Clubs 1040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CalSTRS
1041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brokers of Expertise
1042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V National University 1043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V LearningAisle 1044 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F WebWise Tutors 1108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AirWatch
1110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Innovative School Solutions, Inc.
1112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F observe4success 1115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ironbox Education
1117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V AMG Employee Management Inc. 1119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Scholastic Classroom & Community Group 1121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VS America, Inc
1125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charter School Uniforms
1126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singapore Math, Inc.
1127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certica Solutions
1128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-12 Online/Jireh Information Systems
1129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessment Technology Incorporated
1130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F IDSolutions, Inc. 1131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Scout from University of California 1132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F SavantCo Inc. 1135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mimio
1137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Securly, Inc. 1139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F GreenRope
1141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V Raza Development Fund, Inc.
1207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mentoring Minds 1208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 3P Learning / Mathletics 1209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Learning Resource Network
1210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oliver Worldclass Labs
1211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Frog
1212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IXL Learning
1216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V ExED 1218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character First
1220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TPS Publishing Inc.
1222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Promotion & Beyond
1224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Pathways in Education 1225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V American Modular Systems 1227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nasco
1229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Shade Structures 1231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blended Schools Network
1236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAB-AIDS, INC.
1238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V Clearinghouse CDFI 1240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F EnCorps Teachers Program 1242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F The Wildwood Outreach Center 1244 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Pathways in Education 1307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scantron
1309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Edmentum Booth
Company Name
1311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke
1315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP 1316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qwizdom, Inc.
1317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Textbook Warehouse
1318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V Funding The Gap
1319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southwest School & Office Supply
1320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KeepnTrack
1321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rediker Software, Inc.
1322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandria
1335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Charter School Management Corporation 1337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F JUMP Math 1339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 1341 . . . . . . . National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation’s Charter School Initiative
1343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Partners in Special Education
1408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Capital Impact Partners 1410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Schoology 1412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F QuickSchools 1415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Williams Scotsman
1417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Walden University
1419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berliner and Associates Architecture 1421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Children’s Plus Inc.
1426 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accelerate Education 1428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helios Tech
1430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . InSite Charter School Services
1432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Northwest Evaluation-NWEA
1436 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Family Leadership / Parenting Partners 1438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F CollegeOnTrack 1440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V C Staples Advantage
1507 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Champions
1508 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V School Tech Supply
1509 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CA Lottery
1511 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 8x8, Inc
1512 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V C Booksource, Inc.
1525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V Verde Design, Inc. 1526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F CBRE Charter School Services 1527 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Close Up Foundation 1528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V HK School Law 1530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Glatfelter Public Practice 1529 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F V GuidedPath 1531 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Aptus Group 1535 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pali Institute
1537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V WLC Architects, Inc. 1539 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F School Specialty 1541 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California School Finance Authority (CSFA)
1607 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V DriversEd.com 1611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA Inc. 1618 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F SNAP! Learning
1620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Competitive Edge Development 1622 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP 1625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Schoolzilla 1627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Designed Mobile Systems Ind., Inc.
1629 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Inst for Excellence in Writing 1631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F SkoolLive Inc. 1715 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Student Transportation of America 1717 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd.
1719 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frontline Technologies
1721 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ziegler
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Product Classification Guide
Administrative & Business Services
Assessment & Testing
8x8, Inc
ACTIVE Network
Brokers of Expertise
Capital Live Scan
Charter Impact, Inc.
CharterLIFE
Charter School Management Corporation
CharterWorks, Inc.
EdTec Inc.
ExED
Feddersen & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants
Innovative School Solutions, Inc.
K-12 Online/Jireh Information Systems
Konica Minolta Buisness Solutions
MealTime - The CLM Group
NP Solutions, Inc.
SavantCo Inc.
School Financial Services, Inc.
School Site Solutions, Inc.
Schoolzilla
Time Warner Cable Business Class
Accelerate Center Inc
Assessment Technology Incorporated
Certica Solutions
Curriculum Associates
ETS
Inspironix, Inc.
Let’s Go Learn, Inc.
Mimio
Northwest Evaluation-NWEA
Pearson
ProctorU, Inc.
Qwizdom, Inc.
Read Naturally Inc.
Rediker Software, Inc.
Renaissance Learning
Schoology
ServiceInfinity Inc.
Standards Plus - Learning Plus Associates
Total Education Solutions
Voyager Sopris Learning
Administrative Software & Products
8x8, Inc
ACTIVE Network
AMG Employee Management Inc.
Eagle Software
EdTec Inc.
Finalsite
Frontline Technologies
GreenRope
GuidedPath
Helios Tech
IDville
Inspironix, Inc.
IST, Inc.
K-12 Online/Jireh Information Systems
observe4success
OPS (Online Purchasing Systems)
QuickSchools
Scantron
SchoolReach - Instant Parent Contact
Securly, Inc.
SkoolLive Inc.
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Associations & Public Service
Organizations
E&I Cooperative Services
Athletic/Playground Equipment
Hertz Furniture Systems
Nasco
Shade Structures
S&S Worldwide
At-Risk Student Services
Accelerate Education
Career & College Clubs
Cyber High
Greenfield Learning Inc.
Partners in Special Education
Pathways In Education
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Audio-Visual Materials & Equipment
IDSolutions, Inc.
Oliver Worldclass Labs
School Tech Supply
Troxell Communications, Inc.
Product
Exhibitor
Classification
List by Company
Guide
Books, Magazines & Printed Materials
Communications Equipment & Services
Booksource, Inc.
CA Lottery
Character First
Children’s Plus, Inc.
Hake Publishing, Inc
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Inst for Excellence in Writing
LAB-AIDS, INC.
Peoples Education
Shurley Instructional Materials, Inc.
Singapore Math, Inc.
Textbook Warehouse
The Wildwood Outreach Center
Zaner-Bloser
8x8, Inc
Aiphone Corporation
Edlio
Finalsite
Hitachi Solutions America
IDSolutions, Inc.
News and Review Publications
One Call Now
School Tech Supply
Sprint by Coast to Coast Wireless, Inc
Brokerage Development
Compliance & Student Information
Shade Structures
SOS Survival Products
Southwest School & Office Supply
Eagle Software
EdTec Inc.
ExED
Helios Tech
IST, Inc.
ProctorU, Inc.
Schoolzilla
Career & Technical Education
Computers & Electronic Equipment
CalSTRS
CBRE Charter School Services
InSite Charter School Services
Building Maintenance & Grounds
Equipment
Booksource, Inc.
CalSTRS
Edmentum
GuidedPath
Inspironix, Inc.
Melior, Inc aka Today’s Class
Nasco
Paxton/Patterson LLC
UCLA Extension-Department of Education
Entisys Solutions, Inc.
GreenRope
Hitachi Solutions
Insight Systems Exchange
Inspironix, Inc.
iSchool Campus
Mac to School
School Tech Supply
SkoolLive Inc.
Colleges & Universities
AirWatch
Alliant International University
BYU Independent Study
CA Lottery
GuidedPath
National University
Pepperdine University Graduate School of
Education and Psychology
Project Optimal
USC Rossier School of Education
Counseling & Conflict Resolution
GuidedPath
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Curriculum & Instructional Materials
3P Learning / Mathletics
Art in Action
Blended Schools Network
Boardworks Education
Booksource, Inc.
CA Lottery
Character First
Discount School Supply
DriversEd.com
Edmentum
Florida Virtual School
Insight Education Group, Inc.
Ironbox Education
IST, Inc.
IXL Learning
JUMP Math
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Mentoring Minds
Mimio
Pearson
Quality Science Labs, LLC
Qwizdom, Inc.
Read Naturally Inc.
Rowland Reading Foundation
Sadlier, Inc
Scantron
Scholastic Classroom & Community Group
School Pathways, LLC
Shurley Instructional Materials, Inc.
SNAP! Learning
Standards Plus - Learning Plus Associates
Textbook Warehouse
TPS Publishing Inc.
WebWise Tutors
WriterKey
WriteSteps
Zaner-Bloser
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Data Management, Network
Administration, & Backup Services
AirWatch
iSchool Campus
IST, Inc.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc.
School Tech Supply
Securly, Inc.
SkoolLive Inc.
Schoolzilla
Distance Education/Online Learning
Advanced Academics
California Learning Resource Network
Central Michigan University’s Global Campus
Cyber High
DriversEd.com
Edmentum
Finalsite
IDSolutions, Inc.
IXL Learning
K12 Inc. | Aventa Learning
LearningAisle
National University
PresenceLearning
ProctorU, Inc.
Project Optimal
Scout from University of California
USC Rossier School of Education
Walden University
WebWise Tutors
Product
Exhibitor
Classification
List by Company
Guide
Educational Software & Technology
Employee Benefits & Human Resources
AirWatch
Art in Action
California Learning Resource Network
Cyber High
Edlio
Edmentum
ETS
Finalsite
Helios Tech
Ironbox Education
IXL Learning
LearningAisle
Mentoring Minds
Mimio
observe4success
Pearson
Peoples Education
QuickSchools
Qwizdom, Inc.
Read Naturally Inc.
Sadlier, Inc
Schoolzilla
Securly, Inc.
SNAP! Learning
Thesys International
TPS Publishing Inc.
WriterKEY
Zaner-Bloser
CalSTRS
Capital Live Scan
CharterLIFE
CharterSAFE
Great American Insurance Group
Helios Tech
National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
National University
NP Solutions, Inc.
SavantCo Inc.
ScholarShare
Teachers on Reserve
Extracurricular & Offsite Programs
Champions
Close Up Foundation
EF Educational Tours
Pali Institute
Sonshine Educational Tours
WorldStrides DiscoverNow! Programs
Facilities Design/Construction
Competitive Edge Development
Designed Mobile Systems Ind., Inc.
Enviroplex, Inc.
Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc
Modus Systems
Project Frog
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke
Scranton Products
Shade Structures
Verde Design, Inc.
WLC Architects, Inc.
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Financing, Tax & Auditing Services
Health & Wellness Services
ACTIVE Nework
Capital Impact Partners
Charter Asset Management
Charter School Capital, Inc.
Christy White Accountancy Corporation
Clearinghouse CDFI
ExED
Feddersen & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants
First Investors Corporation
Funding The Gap
Hosaka, Rotherham & Co.
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Piper Jaffray & Co.
Raza Development Fund, Inc.
RBC Capital Markets
Robert W. Baird & Co.
SavantCo Inc.
Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP
Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP
Ziegler
CharterLIFE
Food Service Equipment, Management,
& Suppliers
Jamba Juice
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
Revolution Foods
Royal Dining - Healthy School Meals!
Unified Nutrimeals
Fundraising Programs & Services
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
NP Solutions, Inc.
Furniture & Furnishing
School Specialty
Staples Advantage
124VS America, Inc
Home School Services
LearningAisle
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
SNAP! Learning
Insurance, Retirement Benefits, & Risk
Management
Capital Live Scan
CharterLIFE
CharterSAFE
Glatfelter Public Practce
Great American Insurance Group
Schools Excess Liability Fund
Legal Services & Consulting
HK School Law
National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz APC
Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
Management & Consulting Services
ACTIVE Network
A+ Charter Management Solutions, Inc.
Character First
CharterWorks, Inc.
EdTec Inc.
ExED
GreenRope
Konica Minolta Buisness Solutions USA, Inc.
NP Solutions, Inc.
SavantCo Inc.
Product
Exhibitor
Classification
List by Company
Guide
Modular Classroom Design/
Construction
American Modular Systems
Designed Mobile Systems Ind., Inc.
Enviroplex, Inc.
Global Modular Incorporated
Mobile Modular Management Corp.
Modus Systems
Project Frog
Williams Scotsman
Music & Arts Equipment & Materials
Art in Action
Nasco
S&S Worldwide
Occupational Health & Safety
Capital Live Scan
CharterSAFE
Office Supplies & Equipment Leasing
Konica Minolta Buisness Solutions USA, Inc.
Staples Advantage
Parent Education & Resources
Family Leadership / Parenting Partners
Ironbox Education
ScholarShare
WebWise Tutors
Personal Finance
CalSTRS
ScholarShare
Reports & Public Information
Robotics
LAB-AIDS, INC.
School Security & Student Safety
Aiphone Corporation
CharterSAFE
IDville
KeepnTrack
Oracle Investigations Group, Inc.
Securly, Inc.
Special Education Services
Lincoln Child Center
PresenceLearning
School Specialty
The Aptus Group
WebWise Tutors
Staffing/Professional Development
Character First
EnCorps Teachers Program
Family Leadership / Parenting Partners
Generation Ready
GreenRope
iSchool Campus
Mentoring Minds
National University
observe4success
Pearson
Project Optimal
Schoology
Teachers on Reserve
TPS Publishing Inc.
WriterKEY
School & Band Uniforms
Charter School Uniforms
Promotion & Beyond
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STEM Instructional Equipment and
Classroom Materials
Teaching Aids/Educational Learning
Materials
LAB-AIDS, INC.
S&S Worldwide
Textbook Warehouse
Art in Action
Booksource, Inc.
CA Lottery
Close Up Foundation
Cyber High
IDSolutions, Inc.
Ironbox Education
IXL Learning
LAB-AIDS, INC.
LearningAisle
Mentoring Minds
Mimio
Nasco
Qwizdom, Inc.
Sadlier, Inc
Schoology
SNAP! Learning
S&S Worldwide
Textbook Warehouse
TPS Publishing Inc.
WriterKEY
WriteSteps
Strategic Planning
A+ Charter Management Solutions, Inc.
CharterWorks, Inc.
iSchool Campus
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Exhibitor
Principal Sponsor
Booth 615
CharterSAFE
PO Box 969
Weimar, CA 95736
www.chartersafe.net
888.901.0004 (PH)
530.236.9569 (FX)
[email protected]
CharterSAFE is privileged to be the principal sponsor of the 21st Annual California Charter Schools
Conference. The CharterSAFE mission is to protect and support its members in operating safe high-quality
schools. CharterSAFE is a self-insurance pool that was created by charter schools for the sole purpose of
providing customized, authorizer compliant, and affordable insurance.
CharterSAFE is owned and controlled by its members and the organization is a public entity belonging to
the charter school movement. Members elect the CharterSAFE board of directors who, on behalf of the
membership, establish policy and oversee CharterSAFE operations. CharterSAFE is committed to you, your
students and parents and the charter school movement.
CharterSAFE ensures that individual schools who previously obtained insurance from commercial brokers,
now have access to lines of coverage that are specific to charter schools at affordable rates. Since member
schools pool their purchasing power CharterSAFE is able to attract A.M. Best A rated carriers who offer
broader coverage, higher limits, and rate stability over time.
In addition to insurance coverage, CharterSAFE offers member schools on-site Human Resources and
safety training to help prevent losses and control insurance costs. CharterSAFE risk management services
provide online training through in2vate and SafeSchools (www.safeschools.com). Member schools are also
able to use an anonymous crime reporting service through WeTip (www.wetip.com). These services are
provided at no additional cost to member schools.
CharterSAFE lines of coverage include, but are not limited to:
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Workers’ compensation
General liability
Educators legal liability
Property
Auto liability
Crime
Employment practice liability
Fiduciary liability
Errors and omissions
Student accident
The California Charter Schools Joint Powers Authority was established in 2004 with 60 schools and has
successfully grown its membership to more than 530 school locations including startup, non-site based,
large, small, and charter management organizations.
In 2012, the CCS-JPA elected to change its name to CharterSAFE to more clearly reflect its mission. Your
coverage and access to service remain area the same.
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Thank
you to our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Booth 625
225 Southwest Broadway, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97205
www.charterschoolcapital.org
877.272.1001 (PH)
855.972.0187 (FX)
[email protected]
Investing in education starts here. Charter School Capital provides access to working capital and
facilities financing charter schools need to operate and grow. This allows charter schools to focus
on what they do best - educate students. Charter School Capital has funded more than half a billion
dollars to more than 400 charter schools in California and across the country. With our assistance,
more than 400,000 students have been able to attend their local charter school and get the
education they deserve. Visit us in the exhibit hall and ask us how we can help fund your school.
Emerald Sponsor
Booth 718
530 Lytton Avenue, 2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
www.charterassetmanagement.com
323.412.0478 (PH)
[email protected]
Charter Asset Management provides reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable funding for charter
schools across California. We work every day to ensure that our funding programs are individually
tailored to fit your school’s needs, while keeping our product and service uncompromising in both
its low cost and its high quality. We understand the challenges you face. We are here to help. Talk to
our clients about their experience with us. We look forward to building a partnership with you. CAM
is the proud emerald sponsor of the 21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference.
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Blended Learning & Technology Expo Sponsor
Booth 629
Activate Instruction, a free tool funded by Girard
2223 Avenida de la Playa, Suite 203
La Jolla, CA 92037
www.activateinstruction.org
858.551.0881 (PH)
[email protected]
Activate Instruction is a free, flexible, online platform designed to enrich K-12 learning
and aid in the transition to Common Core. Funded and managed by the non-profit Girard
Education Foundation, Activate Instruction is now available for free to teachers, students,
and parents.
In one central online community, Activate is a place where you can browse, search, rate, add,
share, and organize high-quality, standards-aligned resources. Teachers can add and share
their favorite resources with other teachers or put them together in a personalized playlist for
a student. Students can follow a prescribed set of resources or search for the ones they like
best.
In Summer 2013, more than 85 teachers from high-performing schools across the country
collectively spent nearly 10,000 hours to contribute content to Activate, which is now
available for anyone to use - for free.
Activate is more than just a free curriculum bank. When it’s integrated with the technology
schools are already using to collect student achievement data, it can recommend resources
that best meet individual student needs and goals.
Activate was created through a unique collaboration of educators from both the non-profit
and for-profit sectors. Illuminate Education, Inc. built the platform. Summit Public Schools
tested and refined Activate during a two-year pilot and has now implemented Activate across
its charter management network. The non-profit Girard Education Foundation is funding and
managing the project.
Join the growing Activate community to help this diverse group improve the educational
experience for teachers and students. Learn more at activateinstruction.org.
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you to our Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Booth 716
701 University Avenue, Suite 150
916.646.1400 (PH)
916.646.1300 (FX)
[email protected]
Young, Minney & Corr, LLP is proud to be California’s most experienced, knowledgeable and respected
firm working in the unique area of charter school law. As a leader in charter school representation since the
passage of California’s Charter Schools Act of 1992, YM&C offers expertise in every facet of charter school
creation, expansion and operation including charter petitions and negotiations, MOUs, nonprofit incorporation,
employment law, board governance, facilities, student issues, policy development and more. We pride
ourselves in working hard and getting results for our clients, hiring only the most qualified, experienced
legal professionals who listen carefully and provide an honest assessment of your situation. While our goal
is to prevent disputes and resolve conflicts before they escalate into litigation, we have successfully litigated
numerous charter school matters. We formulate legal strategies that best fit your goals and objectives and
implement them aggressively at a fair, competitive price. With experience representing more than 500 charter
schools, statewide organizations and public agencies of every size throughout California, we use our expertise
to solve your existing challenges and prevent future challenges. Our philosophy is simple: Deliver value,
ensure results. For more information, please visit us at www.mycharterlaw.com.
Silver Sponsor
Acre Education, LLC
7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
www.acreeducation.com
925.520.0091 (PH)
925.520.0067 (FX)
[email protected]
ACRE Education, LLC is the premier facilities solutions provider that focuses on acquiring existing and
potential charter school properties throughout California. ACRE understands that Charter Schools are
currently at a disadvantage in regards to securing adequate facilities and gaining access to the capital
markets. ACRE levels the playing field by acquiring, funding, and developing properties specifically for
charter schools, allowing these institutions to focus on what they do best, educating children. With over 50
years of combined comprehensive real estate and investment banking experience, ACRE utilizes a unique
investment model centered on building strong relationships with school operators that have a mutually
strategic interest in our real estate acquisitions. Our vast understanding of the charter school real estate
process, as well as our extensive capital markets knowledge and the relationships that we have established
within the market, allow us to assist charter school operators with facility acquisitions, development and
funding using a variety of methods to help optimize capital efficiency.
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Silver Sponsor
Booth 722
RBC Capital Markets
2398 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.rbccm.com/charterschools
602.381.5334 (PH)
602.381.5380 (FX)
[email protected]
RBC Capital Markets is a full-service investment banking firm with a team of dedicated charter school
specialists providing innovative and flexible financing solutions to help raise capital for school facilities
through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable debt. With over ten years of experience serving charter
schools, we understand that the charter movement has been driven by innovation and focused on efforts to
expand student options and improve educational outcomes. We serve our diverse charter school clients by
developing and employing a variety of structuring and distribution techniques. No two charter schools are
exactly alike. As such, we tailor each project to fulfill the unique capital needs of each client.
One proven method of financing facilities entails the use of tax-exempt bonds. Our Charter School Group
has provided nearly $1.4 billion of financing for over 100 charter school projects for more than 60 charter
school organizations both in California and throughout the nation. The proceeds of bond issues may be
used for a number of purposes, including; acquisition, renovation, construction, re-financing existing debt
and furniture, fixtures and equipment among other uses. Whatever the project, we invite you to contact us
to discuss your charter school facilities options.
Silver Sponsor
Booth 726
ScholarShare
560 Mission Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.scholarshare.com
415.471.6225 (PH)
[email protected]
Open a ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan account for the special child in your life. Choose from
a wide variety of investment portfolios with low fees and tax-free, qualified withdrawals for use at most
colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide. ScholarShare, it’s how Californians save for college.
Share more in your child’s future. Share everything you can, starting today.
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Thank
you to our Sponsors
Wednesday Evening Event Sponsor
Booth 615
CharterSAFE
PO Box 969
Weimar, CA 95736
www.chartersafe.net
888.901.0004 (PH)
530.236.9569 (FX)
[email protected]
CharterSAFE is privileged to be the principal sponsor of the 21st Annual California Charter Schools
Conference. The CharterSAFE mission is to protect and support its members in operating safe high-quality
schools. CharterSAFE is a self-insurance pool that was created by charter schools for the sole purpose of
providing customized, authorizer compliant, and affordable insurance.
CharterSAFE is owned and controlled by its members and the organization is a public entity belonging to
the charter school movement. Members elect the CharterSAFE board of directors who, on behalf of the
membership, establish policy and oversee CharterSAFE operations. CharterSAFE is committed to you, your
students and parents and the charter school movement.
CharterSAFE ensures that individual schools who previously obtained insurance from commercial brokers,
now have access to lines of coverage that are specific to charter schools at affordable rates. Since member
schools pool their purchasing power CharterSAFE is able to attract A.M. Best A rated carriers who offer
broader coverage, higher limits, and rate stability over time.
In addition to insurance coverage, CharterSAFE offers member schools on-site Human Resources and
safety training to help prevent losses and control insurance costs. CharterSAFE risk management services
provide online training through in2vate and SafeSchools (www.safeschools.com). Member schools are also
able to use an anonymous crime reporting service through WeTip (www.wetip.com). These services are
provided at no additional cost to member schools.
CharterSAFE lines of coverage include, but are not limited to:
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Workers’ compensation
General liability
Educators legal liability
Property
Auto liability
Crime
Employment practice liability
Fiduciary liability
Errors and omissions
Student accident
The California Charter Schools Joint Powers Authority was established in 2004 with 60 schools and has
successfully grown its membership to more than 530 school locations including startup, non-site based,
large, small, and charter management organizations.
In 2012, the CCS-JPA elected to change its name to CharterSAFE to more clearly reflect its mission. Your
coverage and access to service remain area the same.
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Wednesday Evening Event Sponsor
Booth 626
Royal Dining - Healthy School Meals!
9530 Cozycroft Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
royaldiningcatering.com
818.308.0098 (PH)
818.341.8696 (FX)
[email protected]
Royal Dining is a meal services company focusing on providing healthy, delicious meals to charter schools
in California and Arizona. We procure fresh ingredients on a daily basis that are used to prepare high quality
meals which are appetizing and “kid friendly”. Menu flexibility is also at the core of our service. Royal
Dining understands that the taste preferences of students vary from school to school. This is why we do not
offer a “cookie cutter” approach to our service. Variety is how we can increase participation at your school
and make sure your students are well fed. We believe these methods encourage participation in the meal
programs as well as healthy eating habits. A well-balanced and appetizing meal is a cornerstone to a more
fulfilling school environment.
Another added value to working with Royal Dining is meal program optimization. We can also help your
schools meal program remain under budget. There are many programs available to schools that can help
reduce the per-meal cost. Royal Dining wants to make sure you know about these programs and can help
guide you through the application process. All our meals are compliant with NSLP, SBP, ASCS, CACFP
programs. (818) 308-0098 www.RoyalDiningCatering.com
School Development Strand Sponsor
ARTHUR J. gallagher
18201 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92612
www.ajg.com
949.349.9871 (PH)
949.349.9971 (FX)
[email protected]
As one of the world’s largest brokers, Arthur J. Gallagher delivers a full range of insurance and risk
management products and services, including traditional and loss-sensitive coverages. Risk management
and insurance aren’t places for cookie-cutter solutions. We understand this at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
We have more than 80 years of crafting innovative solutions backing us up and a broad network of trusted
insurance carriers to draw from. Our expert advisors are ready to get inside your operations, thinking, past
business experiences and plans for the future. Only then can they architect solutions that truly support
your objectives. There are plenty of insurance providers with fine product portfolios. We go beyond that.
We listen to you. We know your business. We understand the industry landscape you operate in. And the
tailored risk management and insurance solutions we develop for you always reflect that.
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you to our Sponsors
Connectivity Lounge Sponsor
Booth 630
47 Discovery, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
www.illuminateed.com
909.965.2557 (PH)
[email protected]
We are passionate about making a difference in the world by creating tools educators can use to promote
student and educator success. Our products work together as a complete solution for comprehensive data
reform or can be used separately with other systems:
• Illuminate Student Information (ISI)- student demographics, attendance, scheduling, discipline, grades,
assessment history, state reporting mandates, standards-based report card, gradebook, parent and
student portal, reporting, and more
• Data & Assessment (DnA)- includes tools for common core assessment building, online testing and
scanning, early warning system, RTI tools, powerful reporting engine, performance data linked to
instructional resources
• Illuminate Special Education (ISE) - end-to-end system that includes all aspects of special education
and IEP data management, from referral to evaluation to initiation of services
Welcome Reception Sponsor
Acre Education, LLc
7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
www.acreeducation.com
925.520.0091 (PH)
925.520.0067 (FX)
[email protected]
ACRE Education, LLC is the premier facilities solutions provider that focuses on acquiring existing and
potential charter school properties throughout California. ACRE understands that Charter Schools are
currently at a disadvantage in regards to securing adequate facilities and gaining access to the capital
markets. ACRE levels the playing field by acquiring, funding, and developing properties specifically for
charter schools, allowing these institutions to focus on what they do best, educating children. With over 50
years of combined comprehensive real estate and investment banking experience, ACRE utilizes a unique
investment model centered on building strong relationships with school operators that have a mutually
strategic interest in our real estate acquisitions. Our vast understanding of the charter school real estate
process, as well as our extensive capital markets knowledge and the relationships that we have established
within the market, allow us to assist charter school operators with facility acquisitions, development and
funding using a variety of methods to help optimize capital efficiency.
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Booth 725
EdTec inc.
1410A 62nd Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
www.edtec.com
510.663.3500, ext. 329 (PH)
510.663.3503 (FX)
[email protected]
EdTec is a social venture founded in 2001 to develop, support and advance quality charter schools.
Our exceptional team delivers on EdTec’s mission by providing our partners with expertise and
support across a comprehensive range of services, including:
• Charter Petition Development
• Back-Office Business Services
• Board Governance & Strategic Planning Consulting
• EdTec School Portal (ESP) Charter Accounting, Reporting & Operations System
• Student Information System & CALPADS Reporting Support
• ZOOM! Data Source Assessment Management Solution
EdTec services go far beyond the traditional back-office provider offering in focus, depth and scope. Our expertise is in charter school-centric operations, reporting and compliance. EdTec’s service
scope features strategic and practical consultation that fully appreciates what is needed to run a
charter school, not just manage its books.
EdTec’s offerings meet the varying needs of schools, regardless of stage of development or internal
staffing levels / skill sets. We provide statewide support from offices in both Los Angeles and in the
San Francisco Bay Area.
To find out why over 300 charter schools partner with EdTec, stop by our booth to meet EdTec’s top
caliber team or contact us anytime at 510-663-3500 x329 (NorCal), 213-622-0979 (SoCal), or by
email ([email protected]).
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Thank
you to our Sponsors
Booth 621
Piper Jaffray & Co.
800 Nicollet Mall - J12NPF
Minneapolis, MN 55402
www.piperjaffray.com
612.303.1776 (PH)
612.303.6966 (FX)
[email protected]
Piper Jaffray is a national leader in charter school finance and has long been a leader in California public
finance with offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange County. Since 2010, Piper
Jaffray has successfully arranged bond financing for more charter schools than any other investment
banking firm. We help our charter school clients achieve their objective – BEING THEIR OWN LANDLORD. Integral to our approach is that our focus is not simply the execution of the transaction at hand, but
rather the delivery of continuing, superior client service and the establishment of enduring, long-term
relationships.
Exhibit Hall Happy hour Social Sponsor
Booth 821
121 West Lexington Drive, Suite 513
Glendale, CA 91203
www.charterimpact.com
888.474.0322 (PH)
888.562.9312 (FX)
[email protected]
Charter Impact is California’s leading provider of cost-efficient and client-attentive accounting, financial
and business management services for charter schools. Our mission is to offer the highest quality services
at a reasonable and affordable cost, allowing funding to be focused where it belongs, in the classroom. Charter Impact attends to 100% of school’s business needs from accounting to strategic planning and
everything in between.
Every school is different and so is our approach with each client. We begin by listening to your needs
and creating tailored solutions. Our financial management methodology strives to improve financial
process efficiency to enable cost reduction, increase internal controls, and heighten confidence in financial
information. Our belief is that by partnering with schools to do what we do best, exceptional financial
management; we empower schools to do what they do best, create tomorrow’s leaders. Contact one of our
associates and experience the Charter Impact difference today.
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Mobile Event App Sponsor
Booth 825
Charterlife
PO Box 340580
charterlife.org
888.392.3928 (PH)
855.392.3939 (FX)
[email protected]
CCSA EWBT is now dba CharterLIFE. Since 2008, we have pooled charter schools together to leverage
purchasing power and negotiate affordable quality health benefits and resources. CharterLIFE is the
only statewide health Trust created specifically by and for charter schools. We understand charter school
governance and the challenges charter schools face with budgeting; accessing affordable benefits,
attracting and retaining quality staff, conversions, start-up’s and established charters of all sizes. We are
committed to providing great benefits, to the national charter school movement and to the children of our
future! CharterLIFE members enjoy large group buying power, networking and resources. Please contact
a specialist at 1.888.392.3928, visit us at www.CharterLIFE.org or email [email protected] for more
information on how you can start benefiting!
Mobile Event App Sponsor
Booth 619
Sprint by Coast to Coast Wireless, Inc.
2183 Fairview, Suite 100
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
888.899.4735 (PH)
[email protected]
Wireless Telecommunication specialist we work exclusively with Charter Schools. We provide service
and support for all your wireless devices. Sprint is an e-rate and CTF eligible service provider. We look
forward to assisting in managing all aspects of your wireless requirements including state discounted rates,
handsets and mobile learning with one point of contact.
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you to our Sponsors
Advocacy Sponsor
Booth 715
CCSA Advocates
1017 L Street, Suite 141
ccsaadvocates.org
714.878.7621 (PH)
[email protected]
CCSA Advocates Welcomes You to the
21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference
And Invites You To Learn More About Our Work
About CCSA Advocates
CCSA Advocates, the political and advocacy arm of the California Charter Schools Association, is dedicated
to increasing the involvement of the charter school community in the political process, creating a pipeline
of charter school supporters and activists, electing public officials who support California charter schools,
and growing the political influence of the California charter school movement.
In order to further the charter public school movement, CCSA Advocates harnesses the power of our
natural supporters - charter school leaders, teachers, and parents. CCSA Advocates engages in efforts to
provide education and resources to support more charter schools to increase civic participation on their
campuses, including youth civic engagement. These efforts educate and empower local charter school
families, teachers, and leaders to organize volunteer-based civic campaigns and participate collectively in
local and state elections.
What We Do
CCSA Advocates engages in a number of activities with the goal of accomplishing the following:
• Growing the number of policy makers who are supportive of charter schools
• Including charter schools in local funding initiatives and winning those elections
• Ensuring accountability of elected officials for policy decisions regarding charter public schools
Among other things, CCSA Advocates supports candidates for state and local office who demonstrate a
commitment to the growth and sustainability of charter public schools, believe every family should have
the option of sending their child to high quality, independent and accountable public schools of their
choice, and share a passion for public education.
Get Involved
Sign up at our booth or online: www.ccsaadvocates.org/join
Follow us on social media:
http://www.ccsaadvocates.org/donate.html
http://www.facebook.com/CCSAAdvocates
https://twitter.com/CCSAAdvocates
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Facilities, Operations and School Safety Expo Sponsor
Booth 815
95 McKee Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430
www.hertzfurniture.com
800.526.4677 (PH)
800.842.9290 (FX)
[email protected]
HERTZ carries the furniture CA Charter Schools need for classroom, cafeteria, office, music room, library,
locker room, stage & more, from 125+ vendors, all with an added 25-year warranty. Ask about our Green
products. Free custom furniture design, layout, and planning services on all projects. HERTZ – The
School Furniture Experts.
Facilities, Operations and School Safety Expo Sponsor
Booth 728
Robert w. Baird & Co.
210 University Blvd., Suite 460
Denver, CO 80206
www.rwbaird.com
303.270.6338 (PH)
303.270.6339 (FX)
[email protected]
Baird is proud to partner with charter schools in California and nationwide, creating innovative solutions
and addressing challenges in facilities and capital project funding. Baird’s national Charter School
Facilities Financing team has assisted charter schools and CMO’s on over 100 charter school financings,
obtaining $1.5 billion in funding for construction, land purchase, renovations, and other capital projects. These financings have been accomplished utilizing bond issues, New Markets Tax Credits, and other
long-term financing sources. Baird celebrates charter school successes in this challenging environment,
enabling continuation and expansion for important work in educating our future generations.
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you to our Sponsors
Teacher Expo Sponsor
Booth 720
s&S Worldwide
75 Mill Street
Colchester, CT 06415
calcharters.ssww.com
800.243.9232 (PH)
800.566.6678 (FX)
[email protected]
S&S Worldwide provides Classroom Supplies, Sports & PE Equipment, Games, Arts & Crafts
Supplies, Novelties, and Furniture to educators and learning institutions nationwide. As a Charter
Advantage Partner we are making it EASY by saving you time and money. Discounts of 25-75% off
List Prices, Free Standard Ground Shipping, with no order minimum. A No Hassle Return Policy &
great customer service means you are always 100% Happy! Shop anytime at calcharters.ssww.com.
Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Social Sponsor
Booth 831
learningtech.org
751 Laurel Street, Suite 411
San Carlos, CA 94070
www.learningtech.org
650.598.0105, ext. 252 (PH)
866.801.8667 (FX)
[email protected]
Learningtech.org is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit. Our mission is to help people use technology
more effectively for learning.
Services:
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E-Rate & Technology Planning: technology plan development; E-Rate application management
services
Education Services: workshops for students (focused STEM) and Educator Professional
Development
IT Services: technology consulting; network design and implementation
Exhibitor
Tuesday Lunch Sponsor
Booth 732
Presencelearning
580 Market Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, NC 94104
www.presencelearning.com
877.410.5418 (PH)
[email protected]
PresenceLearning is the leading provider of live online speech therapy services for K-12 students
and now offers online occupational services. The company offers school districts access to a
growing, nationwide network of hundreds of highly qualified speech language pathologists (SLPs)
and occupational therapists (OTs) via live videoconferencing combined with the latest in evidencebased practices and powerful progress reporting.
Serving thousands of students in public, charter and virtual schools throughout the U.S.,
PresenceLearning has shown that online speech therapy is practical, affordable and highly effective.
PresenceLearning is an ASHA-approved continuing education provider for SLPs and a U.S.
Department of Education grant-winner.
Tuesday Lunch Sponsor
Booth 516
b4Schools
19851 Nordhoff Place, Bldg 104
b4schools.com
818.904.9128 (PH)
818.775.5900 (FX)
[email protected]
B4Schools is a new program that combines the purchasing power of all schools to greatly reduce
the costs of common consumable school supplies. Created by International Diversified Products
(IDP) and its CEO Lawrence Koh, B4Schools offers its same low pricing to all schools, whether large
multi-school districts or stand-alone schools. B4Schools does this by utilizing the same advanced
supply chain technologies and systems used by IDP for their Fortune 100 clients, reducing delivery
time, warehousing costs, and the need to order large quantities to secure best pricing. To further
benefit education, B4Schools, a for-profit entity, has created and will fund B4Giving, a non-profit
company, selling to the general public some of the same products and many others under private
label, of which 100% of after tax profits will be donated back to schools and education. Together
with schools, the B4Schools program is laying the foundation today for better education tomorrow!
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Exhibitor
Thank
you to our Sponsors
Wednesday Lunch Sponsor
Green Hasson Janks
10990 Wilshire Blvd., 16th Floor
www.greenhassonjanks.com
310.873.1600 (PH)
310.873.6699 (FX)
[email protected]
Founded in 1953, Green Hasson Janks is one of the oldest independent firms on the west side of
Los Angeles. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s
Book of Lists, the firm has 13 partners and approximately 120 staff members that serve over 3,000
clients.
Green Hasson Janks is one of the premier accounting firms serving nonprofits in Southern
California, providing services to over 100 nonprofit organizations, including charter schools. We
have over 30 years of experience serving public charities and private foundations and are wellversed on current nonprofit benchmarking and governance issues.
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Exhibitor
Tuesday Breakfast Voucher Sponsor
Booth 731
modus systems
109 Vine Hill School Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
modussystemsinc.com
831.438.2763 (PH)
831.430.0119 (FX)
[email protected]
Just as Charter Schools are redefining quality public education, Modus Systems, Inc. is redefining
modular by adding the elements of flexibility and expandability to our gymnasium designs. And
with our Living Studio Classrooms, we are opening up a dramatically new and improved platform for
learning in today’s hi-tech world.
Tuesday Breakfast Voucher Sponsor
Booth 729
School pathways, llc
181 Commercial Street
Portola, CA 96122
www.schoolpathways.com
866.200.6936 (PH)
530.831.8800 (FX)
[email protected]
Is your Charter like other schools or are you revolutionary? Are you seeking a SIS solution that
addresses your needs specifically? School Pathways invites you to experience Responsive, Adaptive,
and Integrated Education Technology.
School Pathways Personalized Learning Student Information System (PLSIS) is one cohesive
environment that brings Multiple Solutions into ONE System. Empower your school by taking
advantage of a Cloud-based, real-time system with fingertip access to: Test & Benchmark Analytics,
Student and Staff Dashboards, Grade Books, Attendance Reporting, LMS platform, third-party
Curriculum Vendors Bridging, efficient CALPADS Reporting, Classroom Management, and more. Let
School Pathways support your cutting edge program.
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Exhibitor
Thank
you to our Sponsors
Wednesday Breakfast Voucher Sponsor
Booth 628
Better 4 you breakfast
www.better4youbreakfast.com
818.341.1407 (PH)
818.341.8454 (FX)
[email protected]
It’s no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Research shows that eating a
nutritious breakfast provides children with improved concentration and energy to focus of class
work. Better 4 You Breakfast is a California based school meal vendor currently serving over 20,000
breakfasts a day to students in the greater Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Our goal
is to provide every student with a healthy, tasty, fresh and easy-to-eat breakfast. Our extensive
experience of working with charters and the School Nutrition Program enables us to help maximize
participation, reduce costs, and meet compliance standards.
Wednesday Breakfast Voucher Sponsor
Booth 817
17855 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75287
cambiumlearning.com
559.324.8101 (PH)
[email protected]
Voyager Learning and Sopris Learning, two of the most trusted providers of preK–12 professional
services and innovative, research-validated instructional supports, have combined to build
momentum behind the goal of working alongside schools and districts to help all students reach
their full academic potential.
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Regional Meetings Sponsor
Booth 815
95 McKee Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430
800.526.4677 (PH)
800.842.9290 (FX)
[email protected]
HERTZ carries the furniture CA Charter Schools need for classroom, cafeteria, office, music room,
library, locker room, stage & more, from 125+ vendors, all with an added 25-year warranty. Ask
about our Green products. Free custom furniture design, layout, and planning services on all
projects. HERTZ – The School Furniture Experts.
Regional Meetings Sponsor
Booth 829
Vicenti, lloyd & stutzman llp
2210 East Route 66, Suite 100
Glendora, CA 91740
www.vlsllp.com
626.857.7300 (PH)
626.857.7302 (FX)
[email protected]
Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman is proud to be a 2014 Annual Conference Regional Meeting Sponsor.
When you engage VLS as your financial auditor and tax preparer, you become an instant part of The
VLS Family—where every day, our professionals commit to making a positive difference for your
charter school and your community. And through our “Buy1GIVE1®” program, with each Form 990
informational tax return prepared for your charter school, we give a nourishing meal, clean water,
education, or medical support to children worldwide. There’s no additional cost to you. Together, we
join to make the world a better place.
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Exhibitor Descriptions
S Conference Sponsor V CCSA Vendor Member F First Time Exhibitor C Charter Advantage Member
Booth 1208 F
3P Learning / Mathletics
37 West 26th Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10010
www.mathletics.com
866.387.9139 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1426
PO Box 99790
Seattle, WA 98139
www.accelerate-ed.com
503.784.9961 (PH)
[email protected]
3P Learning is an online publisher of K-12
math and literacy programs. In particular
the fun, engaging Mathletics. An adaptive
K-12 math program with engaging
real-time competition against students
around the world
Accelerate Education offers UC A-G
approved online curriculum for Grades
K-12. Our offering includes full online
courses, Independent study and Credit
Recovery. Come see our new IDEAL
Learning Library. (Individualized Digital
Education Assessed Lessons) and how
it can enhance your Blended Learning
programs or how it can individualize
student learning.
Booth 1511
8x8, Inc
2125 O’Onel Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
www.8x8.com
866.879.8647 (PH)
[email protected]
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) the industry’s
leading provider of cloud-based unified
communications solutions help reduce
telecommunications and IT expenses
while enabling access from multiple
locations to powerful features that
increase productivity and flexibility.
More than 30,000 companies trust their
business to 8x8.
Booth 440 F
5201 Great American Parkway, Suite 320
Santa Clara, CA 95054
www.acceleratecenter.com
650.752.6346 (PH)
650.752.6342 (FX)
[email protected]
Accelerate provides Occupational
Therapy, Speech, Psychological/
Mental Health, Behavioral Intervention,
and Low Incidence Special Education
services. Our multilingual professionals
are experts in their specialties helping
students meet IEP goals. We train
your teachers and administrators on
compliance. For start-ups, we specialize
in program development allowing you to
cultivate general education programs.
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Booth 222 F
Active Network
10182 Telesis Court
San Diego, CA 92121
www.activeeducate.com
858.652.6198 (PH)
858.964.3978 (FX)
[email protected]
Active Network delivers premier
school administration software,
school accounting software, and class
registration software, that streamlines
and automates back-office administration
and enables educational institutions to
focus on teaching and enriching the lives
of students.
Booth 543 V F
A+ Charter Management
Solutions, Inc.
25220 Hancock Avenue, Suite 400
Murrieta, CA 92562
apluscms.com
951.600.1222 (PH)
951.699.1064 (FX)
[email protected]
The only charter school management
service provider that has the full support
of a team of CPAs and audit professionals
with decades of experience in the
California school district industry. We
provide full back office support at a
competitive price.
Booth 629 S V
Activate Instruction, a free
tool funded by Girard
2223 Avenida de la Playa, Suite 203
La Jolla, CA 92037
www.activateinstruction.org
858.551.0881 (PH)
[email protected]
Activate Instruction is a free, flexible,
online platform designed to enrich K-12
learning and aid in the transition to
Common Core. Funded and managed
by the non-profit Girard Education
Foundation, Activate Instruction is now
available for free to teachers, students,
and parents.
In one central online community, Activate
is a place where you can browse, search,
rate, add, share, and organize highquality, standards-aligned resources.
Teachers can add and share their favorite
resources with other teachers or put them
together in a personalized playlist for a
student. Students can follow a prescribed
set of resources or search for the ones
they like best.
In Summer 2013, more than 85 teachers
from high-performing schools across the
country collectively spent nearly 10,000
hours to contribute content to Activate,
which is now available for anyone to
use - for free.
Activate is more than just a free
curriculum bank. When it’s integrated
with the technology schools are already
using to collect student achievement
data, it can recommend resources that
best meet individual student needs and
goals.
Activate was created through a unique
collaboration of educators from both
the non-profit and for-profit sectors.
Illuminate Education, Inc. built the
platform. Summit Public Schools tested
and refined Activate during a twoyear pilot and has now implemented
Activate across its charter management
network. The non-profit Girard Education
Foundation is funding and managing the
project.
Join the growing Activate community
to help this diverse group improve
the educational experience for
teachers and students. Learn more at
activateinstruction.org.
Booth 343
Advanced Academics
1 East Sheridan, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
advancedacademics.com
866.235.3276 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1322
Alexandria
1831 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
www.goalexandria.com
800.347.6439 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 544 F
Art in Action
3925 Bohannon Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
www.artinaction.org
650.566.8339 (PH)
[email protected]
Advanced Academics has a proven
track record in delivering customizable
online learning solutions that include
web-based curriculum, highly qualified
teachers, a 24/7 support environment,
and a proprietary technology platform
specifically designed for middle and high
school.
Alexandria Library Automation: Check
it Out! Fully integrated, cross-platform,
web-based library automation system
used and loved by thousands of libraries
for over 20 years. Learn how Alexandria
will help increase the worth and value of
your wonderful libraries.
Art in Action is a hands-on, common
core aligned, visual arts curriculum
which ignites students’ creativity,
communication, problem solving and
critical thinking skills. The lessons are
easy-to-teach and empower educators to
teach art with confidence and enhance
their core subjects through visual arts.
The curriculum is affordable and flexible
for all types of learning environments.
Booth 637 F
Aiphone Corporation
1700 130th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98005
www.aiphone.com
800.692.0200 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1225 V
American Modular Systems
787 Spreckels Avenue
Manteca, CA 95336
www.gen7schools.com
209.825.1921 (PH)
209.825.7018 (FX)
[email protected]
Aiphone Corporation is the world’s
largest intercom manufacturer. Our
products range from simple audioonly door answering intercoms to
sophisticated video entry systems.
Aiphone is the first and only intercom
manufacturer to win the coveted Deming
Prize, as well as ISO 9001, 9002, and
14001 certification.
American Modular Systems is California’s
leading modular manufacturer.
Dedicated to delivering healthy schools,
AMS launched Gen7 to offer state-ofthe-art green schools and classrooms
that empower communities to create
sustainable, energy-efficient learning
environments that will benefit students
and educators for generations to come.
Booth 1108
AirWatch
1155 Perimeter Center West
Atlanta, GA 30338
www.air-watch.com
877.367.1855 (PH)
[email protected]
AirWatch is the leader in enterprisegrade mobility management and security
solutions designed to simplify the
mobile device lifecycle for the education
industry. Our highly scalable solution
provides a real-time view of an entire
fleet of corporate, employee and studentowned Apple iOS, Android, Windows,
BlackBerry and Symbian devices.
Booth 1117 V
3235 San Fernando Road, Suite 1 C
www.amgtime.com
323.254.7448 (PH)
323.254.7976 (FX)
[email protected]
AMG Time, based in Los Angeles,
brings time and attendance solutions
to businesses of all sizes. We offer both
Client Server and Cloud Based software
solutions. We have specialized integrated
features and modules for Charter School
Systems. Our hardware terminal options
extend from proximity card readers to
biometric HandPunch terminals.
Booth 1129
Assessment Technology
Incorporated
6700 East Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85710
www.ati-online.com
877.442.5453 (PH)
520.323.9139 (FX)
[email protected]
Galileo® K-12 Online from Assessment
Technology Incorporated is a
comprehensive, research-based
instructional improvement and
instructional effectiveness system,
providing next generation assessment
and instructional tools. State standards
are built in and ready for use, as are
Common Core State Standards. Galileo
assists in establishing instructional
goals, assessing goal attainment, and
forecasting standards mastery.
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Booth 444
F
BB&T Capital Markets
200 South College Street, Suite 750
Charlotte, NC 28202
bbtcapitalmarkets.com/education
704.954.1540 (PH)
704.954.1084 (FX)
[email protected]
Our Education Finance Group provides
capital structure planning and execution
for higher education facilities, charter
schools, private K-12 and public school
systems. With an extensive bond
distribution platform and resources from
one of the nation’s strongest financial
institutions, we serve the education
sector with focus and expert execution.
Booth 1419 V
Berliner and Associates
Architecture
5976 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
www.berliner-architects.com/
310.838.2100 (PH)
310.838.2150 (FX)
[email protected]
Berliner and Associates Architecture
(Berliner) is passionate about creating
inspiring, highly functional and positive
learning environments. We are an agile
and focused group of architects who
believe each assignment – large or small
– is an opportunity to positively impact
peoples’ lives. We capture this in our
guiding principle: Every Space Counts.
Booth 628 S
Better 4 You Breakfast
www.better4youbreakfast.com
818.341.1407 (PH)
818.341.8454 (FX)
[email protected]
It’s no secret that breakfast is the most
important meal of the day. Research
shows that eating a nutritious breakfast
provides children with improved
concentration and energy to focus of
class work. Better 4 You Breakfast is a
California based school meal vendor
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currently serving over 20,000 breakfasts
a day to students in the greater Los
Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.
Our goal is to provide every student with
a healthy, tasty, fresh and easy-to-eat
breakfast. Our extensive experience of
working with charters and the School
Nutrition Program enables us to help
maximize participation, reduce costs, and
meet compliance standards.
Booth 1231
2527 US Highway 522 South
McVeytown, PA 17051
www.blendedschools.net
814.542.2501, ext. 181 (PH)
[email protected]
Blended Schools Network is the nation’s
largest not-for-profit corporation
dedicated to helping schools adopt and
implement online and blended learning
by providing learning management
technologies, K-12 online curriculum
aligned to Common Core Standards,
professional development and a rich
community network.
Booth 430 F
174 North 11th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
www.boardworkseducation.com
855.405.7939 (PH)
877.418.7996 (FX)
[email protected]
Boardworks Education is a leading software
provider, offering readymade, editable,
interactive lessons that encourage the use
of classroom technology and save teacher
preparation time. The resources provide
comprehensive curriculum coverage of
both State and Common Core Standards,
supporting aligned and engaging learning.
Booth 1512 V C
Booksource, Inc.
1230 Macklind Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
www.booksource.com
800.444.0435 (PH)
800.647.1923 (FX)
[email protected]
Booksource provides educators with the
largest selection new and classic titles
as well as classroom collections. Our
staff has the expertise to ensure that our
customers get the right books based on
their needs. We also over customized
sorting, and labeling services to make the
receiving process simple for customers!
Booth 643 F
Boost Promotions
231 East Alessandro, Suite A348
Riverside, CA 92508
www.boostpromotions.com
909.231.5837 (PH)
909.677.4899 (FX)
[email protected]
Our unique rewards program recognizes
children for their achievements, increases
participation and promotes school spirit.
Booth 1041
1398 Sperber Road
El Centro, CA 92243
www.myboe.org
760.312.6512 (PH)
760.312.6518 (FX)
[email protected]
The California Department of Education’s
Brokers of Expertise is an online
community which hosts the Charter
Schools Best Practices initiative. This
project makes charter school resources
available to charter authorizers,
principals, and teachers, to improve
charter authorizing and classroom
practices. It also supports online
collaboration. Visit www.myboe.org.
Booth 915
120 Morris Center
Provo, UT 84602
elearn.byu.edu
800.914.8931 (PH)
801.422.0102 (FX)
[email protected]
BYU Independent Study offers over
400 high school, middle school, and
university online courses that help
students make up credit, graduate on
time, enhance their curriculum, or earn
university credit. Students can sign up
anytime and work at their own pace. We
help all students receive a high-quality,
affordable education.
Booth 1209
California Learning Resource
Network
1100 H Street
Modesto, CA 95354
www.clrn.org
209.238.1420 (PH)
209.238.4223 (FX)
[email protected]
The California Learning Resource
Network (CLRN), a statewide education
technology service project of the
California Department of Education,
reviews common core standards-aligned
electronic learning resources, online
courses, and free open educational
resources (OER) for students, teachers,
administrators, and parents.
Booth 1509
CA Lottery
700 North 10th Street
www.calottery.com
916.822.8103 (PH)
[email protected]
The California Lottery was established to
provide supplemental funding for public
education in California. In FY 2012-2013,
the Lottery generated $1.28 billion for
public schools.
Funds are distributed to K-12 schools,
community colleges, the California State
University, the University of California,
and other public education jurisdictions.
Booth 1541
California School Finance
Authority (CSFA)
304 South Broadway, Suite 550
www.treasurer.ca.gov/csfa/
213.620.4467 (PH)
213.620.6309 (FX)
[email protected]
The California School Finance Authority
(CSFA) was created in 1985 to finance
educational facilities and provide school
districts and community college districts
access to working capital. Since its
inception, the Authority has developed
a number of school facilities financing
programs and most recently is focused
on assisting charter schools to meet their
facility needs.
Booth 1040
CalSTRS
PO Box 15275 MS 44
Sacramento, CA 95851-0275
www.pension2.com
888.394.2060 (PH)
916.414.1012 (FX)
[email protected]
CalSTRS Defined Benefit Program
is a traditional defined benefit plan
that provides retirement, survivor and
disability benefits to public school
teachers. The Defined Benefit retirement
benefit is based on a formula set by
law using age, service credit and final
compensation.
Booth 1408 V
Capital Impact Partners
360 22nd Street, Suite 320
Oakland, CA 94612
www.ncbcapitalimpact.org/
510.496.2211 (PH)
510.496.0404 (FX)
[email protected]
Capital Impact Partners, a non-profit,
certified community development
financial institution, provides community
facilities financing, technical assistance,
and policy development nationally.
Capital Impact has worked with charter
schools in low- to moderate-income
communities for over 20 years providing
over $600 million in facilities financing
to create space for more than 200,000
students!
Booth 320 F
Capital Live Scan
5706 Broadway
www.capitallivescan.com
877.888.8802 (PH)
916.451.3007 (FX)
[email protected]
Capital Live Scan provides live scan
fingerprinting at both fixed locations and
(mobile) on-site services throughout the
state of California.
Booth 1039 F
6601 Center Drive West, Suite 650
www.careerandcollegeclubs.org
310.242.8870 (PH)
[email protected]
Career & College Clubs helps middle
grade students take charge of their
success in high school, college, and life.
Using a peer-to-peer learning model,
Career & College Clubs increases all
students’ college and career readiness,
leaderships skills, and personal financial
literacy. An independent evaluation by
ACT, Inc. confirms the program’s impact.
Booth 1526 F
555 Capitol Mall, Suite 100
www.cbre.com
916.769.3141 (PH)
[email protected]
CBRE, Inc. provides a full spectrum
of real estate services including site
identification, acquisition (lease and
sale), brokerage, financial consulting
(cost, budget and operations analysis,
financial feasibility modeling, property
valuation), project management,
property management, as well as
construction, design and renovation
assistance.
Booth 417 V C
CDW-G
200 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60606
www.cdwg.com
312.705.9019 (PH)
312.705.9119 (FX)
[email protected]
CDW Government (CDW-G) is a leading
provider of technology solutions for K-12
schools. The company features dedicated
account managers who help customers
choose the right technology products and
services to meet their needs.
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Booth 715 S
CCSA Advocates
1017 L Street, Suite 141
ccsaadvocates.org
714.878.7621 (PH)
[email protected]
CCSA Advocates Welcomes You to the
21st Annual California Charter Schools
Conference And Invites You To Learn
More About Our Work
About CCSA Advocates
CCSA Advocates, the political and
advocacy arm of the California Charter
Schools Association, is dedicated
to increasing the involvement of the
charter school community in the political
process, creating a pipeline of charter
school supporters and activists, electing
public officials who support California
charter schools, and growing the political
influence of the California charter school
movement.
In order to further the charter public
school movement, CCSA Advocates
harnesses the power of our natural
supporters - charter school leaders,
teachers, and parents. CCSA Advocates
engages in efforts to provide education
and resources to support more charter
schools to increase civic participation
on their campuses, including youth civic
engagement. These efforts educate and
empower local charter school families,
teachers, and leaders to organize
volunteer-based civic campaigns and
participate collectively in local and state
elections.
What We Do
CCSA Advocates engages in a number of
activities with the goal of accomplishing
the following:
• Growing the number of policy makers
who are supportive of charter schools
• Including charter schools in local
funding initiatives and winning those
elections
• Ensuring accountability of elected
officials for policy decisions regarding
charter public schools
Among other things, CCSA Advocates
supports candidates for state and local
office who demonstrate a commitment to
the growth and sustainability of charter
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public schools, believe every family
should have the option of sending their
child to high quality, independent and
accountable public schools of their
choice, and share a passion for public
education.
Booth 1007
Central Michigan University’s
Global Campus
802 Industrial Drive
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
global.cmich.edu
989.774.7135 (PH)
[email protected]
Central Michigan University’™s Global
Campus has over 50 locations across
North America offering local and online
higher education options that fit the
busy schedules of working adults. Over
70,000 graduates have learned firsthand
that CMU’s adult-friendly format and
excellent student services can make their
educational goals a reality.
Booth 1127
Certica Solutions
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 110
Wakefield, MA 01880
www.certicasolutions.com
877.255.4515 (PH)
781.245.4132 (FX)
[email protected]
Certica Solutions provides performance
management solutions to K-12 schools
and districts. TestWiz™, Certica’s
assessment solution, provides educators
with the ability to create, administer,
score, and report on a range of
assessments, including Common Corealigned assessments, enabling educators
to better target instruction and track
student progress.
Booth 1507
Champions
650 Northeast Holladay Street, Suite
1400
Portland, OR 97232
www.discoverchampions.com
800.350.5034 (PH)
[email protected]
Champions®, is the nation’s leading
provider of extended learning,
enrichment and targeted academic
intervention solutions that address
specific school and community needs.
Champions provides more than 600
before-and after-school programs,
summer school and summer camps to
primary and middle schools nationwide.
Booth 1218
Character First
105 North Hudson, Suite 650
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
www.characterfirst.com
970.776.4341 (PH)
[email protected]
Character First! Education curriculum
provides lessons that elementary and
secondary teachers can use to explain
specific character qualities to their
students. The curriculum includes
Teacher’s Guides with stories, object
lessons, reading assignments, discussion
questions and other activities. Posters,
Student Guides, Character Cards
and other support materials are also
available.
Booth 718 S V F
530 Lytton Avenue, 2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
www.charterassetmanagement.com
323.412.0478 (PH)
[email protected]
Charter Asset Management provides
reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable
funding for charter schools across
California. We work every day to
ensure that our funding programs are
individually tailored to fit your school’s
needs, while keeping our product and
service uncompromising in both its low
cost and its high quality. We understand
the challenges you face. We are here
to help. Talk to our clients about their
experience with us. We look forward to
building a partnership with you. CAM
is the proud emerald sponsor of the
21st Annual California Charter Schools
Conference.
Booth 821 S V
121 West Lexington Drive, Suite 513
Glendale, CA 91203
www.charterimpact.com
888.474.0322 (PH)
888.562.9312 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 625 S V
225 Southwest Broadway, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97205
www.charterschoolcapital.org
877.272.1001 (PH)
855.972.0187 (FX)
[email protected]
Charter Impact is California’s leading
provider of cost-efficient and clientattentive accounting, financial and
business management services for
charter schools. Our mission is to
offer the highest quality services at a
reasonable and affordable cost, allowing
funding to be focused where it belongs,
in the classroom. Charter Impact attends
to 100% of school’s business needs from
accounting to strategic planning and
everything in between.
Investing in education starts here.
Charter School Capital provides access
to working capital and facilities financing
charter schools need to operate and
grow. This allows charter schools to focus
on what they do best - educate students.
Charter School Capital has funded more
than half a billion dollars to more than
400 charter schools in California and
across the country. With our assistance,
more than 400,000 students have been
able to attend their local charter school
and get the education they deserve. Visit
us in the exhibit hall and ask us how we
can help fund your school.
Every school is different and so is our
approach with each client. We begin
by listening to your needs and creating
tailored solutions. Our financial
management methodology strives to
improve financial process efficiency to
enable cost reduction, increase internal
controls, and heighten confidence in
financial information. Our belief is that by
partnering with schools to do what we do
best, exceptional financial management;
we empower schools to do what they do
best, create tomorrow’s leaders. Contact
one of our associates and experience the
Charter Impact difference today.
* General liability
* Educators legal liability
* Property
* Auto liability
* Crime
* Employment practice liability
* Fiduciary liability
* Errors and omissions
* Student accident
The California Charter Schools Joint
Powers Authority was established
in 2004 with 60 schools and has
successfully grown its membership to
more than 530 school locations including
startup, non-site based, large, small, and
charter management organizations.
Booth 1335 V
Charter School Management
Corporation
40925 County Center Drive, Suite 110
Temecula, CA 92591
www.csmci.com
951.694.3050 (PH)
[email protected]
is the nation’s largest business services
provider for Charter Schools. CSMC
offers comprehensive back-office,
bookkeeping, HR, payroll, compliance,
and operational services for Charter
Schools. Services can be purchased
individually or bundled together to
create an all-inclusive program designed
specifically to meet the needs of your
school.
Booth 1125
Charter School Uniforms
2315 Karbach Street
Houston, TX 77092
www.charteruniforms.com
713.957.1511 (PH)
[email protected]
Charter Uniforms, a division of Parker
Uniforms announces plans to service
uniforms in California for 2014-15 school
year. Established in 2011 to service
the specific uniform needs of charter
schools, Charter offers an excellent
selection of updated uniforms that are
durable and comfortable for your kids
and your pocket book!
Booth 825 S V
Charterlife
PO Box 340580
www.charterlife.org
888.392.3928 (PH)
855.392.3939 (FX)
[email protected]
CCSA EWBT is now dba CharterLIFE.
Since 2008, we have pooled charter
schools together to leverage purchasing
power and negotiate affordable
quality health benefits and resources.
CharterLIFE is the only statewide health
Trust created specifically by and for
charter schools. We understand charter
school governance and the challenges
charter schools face with budgeting;
accessing affordable benefits, attracting
and retaining quality staff, conversions,
start-up’s and established charters of
all sizes. We are committed to providing
great benefits, to the national charter
school movement and to the children
of our future! CharterLIFE members
enjoy large group buying power,
networking and resources. Please contact
a specialist at 1.888.392.3928, visit us
at www.CharterLIFE.org or email info@
charterLIFE.org for more information on
how you can start benefiting!
In 2012, the CCS-JPA elected to change
its name to CharterSAFE to more clearly
reflect its mission. Your coverage and
access to service remain area the same.
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Booth 615 S V
CharterSAFE
PO Box 969
Weimar, CA 95736
www.chartersafe.net
888.901.0004 (PH)
530.236.9569 (FX)
[email protected]
CharterSAFE is privileged to be the
principal sponsor of the 21st Annual
California Charter Schools Conference.
The CharterSAFE mission is to protect
and support its members in operating
safe high-quality schools. CharterSAFE
is a self-insurance pool that was created
by charter schools for the sole purpose
of providing customized, authorizer
compliant, and affordable insurance.
CharterSAFE is owned and controlled
by its members and the organization is
a public entity belonging to the charter
school movement. Members elect the
CharterSAFE board of directors who,
on behalf of the membership, establish
policy and oversee CharterSAFE
operations. CharterSAFE is committed to
you, your students and parents and the
charter school movement.
CharterSAFE ensures that individual
schools who previously obtained
insurance from commercial brokers, now
have access to lines of coverage that are
specific to charter schools at affordable
rates. Since member schools pool their
purchasing power CharterSAFE is able
to attract A.M. Best A rated carriers who
offer broader coverage, higher limits, and
rate stability over time.
In addition to insurance coverage,
CharterSAFE offers member schools
on-site Human Resources and safety
training to help prevent losses and
control insurance costs. CharterSAFE
risk management services provide online
training through in2vate and SafeSchools
(www.safeschools.com). Member schools
are also able to use an anonymous crime
reporting service through WeTip (www.
wetip.com). These services are provided
at no additional cost to member schools.
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CharterSAFE lines of coverage include,
but are not limited to:
• Workers’ compensation
• General liability
• Educators legal liability
• Property
• Auto liability
• Crime
• Employment practice liability
• Fiduciary liability
• Errors and omissions
• Student accident
The California Charter Schools Joint
Powers Authority was established
in 2004 with 60 schools and has
successfully grown its membership to
more than 530 school locations including
startup, non-site based, large, small, and
charter management organizations.
In 2012, the CCS-JPA elected to change
its name to CharterSAFE to more clearly
reflect its mission. Your coverage and
access to service remain area the same.
Booth 339 V
CharterWorks, Inc.
6442 Coldwater Cyn Avenue, Suite 216
North Hollywood, CA 91606
www.cacharterworks.com
818.358.3463 (PH)
818.358.3783 (FX)
[email protected]
Our mission is to provide professional
and efficient support services to help
California’s charter schools make the
most of their limited financial resources. Developed and supported by successful
charter operators, CharterWorks delivers
high-quality support including backoffice accounting, financial reporting
and budgeting, cash flows monitoring,
compliance, grant support, training and
development.
Booth 1421
Children’s Plus, Inc.
1387 Dutch American Way
Beecher, IL 60401
www.childrensplusinc.com
708.946.4100 (PH)
[email protected]
Children’s Plus, Inc - a dynamic book
buying experience. Our superior binging
arrives cataloged and shelf-ready. Common Core, STEM, Spanish/Bilingual,
Leveled Reading, Custom Collections,
we’re here to build what YOU need!
Booth 421 V
Christy White Accountancy
Corporation
2727 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 219
San Diego, CA 92108
www.christywhite.com/
619.270.8222 (PH)
[email protected]
Christy White Associates is a California
CPA firm providing local government
and nonprofit agencies with responsive,
professional client service. We have
25 audit professionals serving over 75
California public K-12 and community
college districts and 40 nonprofit entities
annually, including several California
K-12 and community college foundations.
Booth 1238 V F
Clearinghouse CDFI
23861 El Toro Road, Suite 401
Lake Forest, CA 92630
www.clearinghousecdfi.com
800.445.2142 (PH)
[email protected]
Clearinghouse CDFI provides economic
opportunities and improves the quality
of life for lower-income individuals
and communities through innovative
financing that is unavailable in the
conventional market. The company has
financed over $927 million in distressed
communities, benefiting 764,000
individuals annually. Clearinghouse
CDFI loans have created/retained 9,850
permanent and construction jobs.
Booth 1527 F
Close Up Foundation
1330 Braddock Place, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.closeup.org
800.256.7387 (PH)
[email protected]
Formed in 1971, Close Up is a nonprofit that exists to educate and inspire
students to participate in our democracy. We fulfill our mission with exciting,
hands-on programs in Washington, D.C.
that complement social studies curricula. We provide unique access to the people,
processes and places in our nation’s
capital.
Booth 1438 F
CollegeOnTrack
2225 East Bayshore Road, Suite 200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
www.collegeontrack.com
855.268.2771 (PH)
[email protected]
CollegeOnTrack™ is a collaborative
platform that improves graduation and
college acceptance rates with Lesson
Plans, Digital Portfolios, Student
Planners, and Assessments. Proactive
RTI dashboards flag problems early.
Calendars keep projects on track.
Gradebook, Transcripts, and reports
support educators’ efforts; all with single
log-in, easy to learn and to use.
Booth 1620 V
27250 Via Industria, Suite B
Temecula, CA 92590
www.compedgedev.com
951.296.1699 (PH)
951.296.1447 (FX)
[email protected]
Our mission is to provide extraordinary
learning environments for young people
from all walks of life. Our company offers the unique ability
to provide a total development service
including acquisition, entitlements,
financing, design and construction.
One company, one point of contact, one
responsible party - from beginning to
end.
Booth 910
153 Rangeway Road
North Billerica, MA 01862
www.curriculumassociates.com
800.225.0248 (PH)
800.530.2294 (FX)
[email protected]
A privately-owned, fast-growing
educational publishing company,
Curriculum Associates specializes in
affordable, research-based standards
preparation materials, online
intervention, supplemental reading and
math programs, and special education
assessment and instruction to help
students succeed.
Booth 920
Cyber High
2840 East Floradora Avenue
Fresno, CA 93703
www.capassprogram.org
559.265.4067 (PH)
559.264.8326 (FX)
[email protected]
gymnasiums, etc. DMSI’s mission work closely with our Clients and their
Design Professionals from conception to
completion.
Booth 537
2 Lower Ragsdale Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
Cyber High is interactive, engaging online www.discountschoolsupply.com
831.333.5522 (PH)
curriculum aligned with Common Core
831.333.5690 (FX)
Standards. Most of the core courses are
[email protected]
a-g approved. Cyber High also offers
electives and CAHSEE preparation,
infused with multimedia, critical thinking, With a focus on preschool and child care
programs, Discount School Supply®
and school-to-work skills. Cyber High
offers more than 5,000 early childhood
is cost effective quality education at its
education products from over 25
best!
different categories. These categories
include Arts & Crafts, Dramatic Play,
Booth 536 V
Active Play, Infant & Toddler, Furniture,
Storage & Equipment, Math, Science,
Language, and Special Needs, just to
name a few.
1451 River Park Drive, Suite 180
916.649.6461 (PH)
916.244.0307 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1607 V
DriversEd.com
283 4th Street, Suite 301
Oakland, CA 94607
www.driversed.com
888.651.2886 (PH)
510.433.0230 (FX)
[email protected]
DMS is an independent charter school
administrative services firm located
in Sacramento, California. We provide
a comprehensive set of back-office,
administrative, and financing services to
over 25 charter schools, including over
15,000 students throughout California,
assisting them in meeting the complex
operational and compliance hurdles of
successful charter school operation.
Partner with DriversEd.com to provide
DMV-licensed online drivers ed and incar training in BMW Mini Coopers! Our
high-quality courses are available on
any Internet-connected device and can
be taught as an elective for credit. Enjoy
savings of 25-40%! Contact Veronica@
DriversEd.com for a free course.
Booth 1627
Designed Mobile Systems Ind.,
Inc.
PO Box 367 (800 South Highway 33)
Patterson, CA 95363
www.dmsi-inc.com
209.892.6298 (PH)
209.892.5018 (FX)
[email protected]
Since 1973, DMSI maintains a strong,
steady presence in school buildings. On-staff architects and engineers lets
us design/build the broadest product
line in the modular industry – Single
classrooms to multi-story buildings,
Booth 335
Eagle Software
1065 North Pacificenter Drive, Suite 400
Anaheim, CA 92806
www.aeries.com
888.487.7555 (PH)
714.632.1567 (FX)
[email protected]
Eagle Software™ is the developer of
California’s premier student information
system, Aeries®. Aeries is designed to
support California K-12 environments. Aeries is CALPADS compliant and
aligned with California testing, required
attendance guidelines and reporting
criteria. Aeries is currently installed in
over 540 California school districts and
education agencies.
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Booth 912
Edlio
12910 Culver Blvd., Suite H
www.edlio.com
310.204.7300 (PH)
310.204.7303 (FX)
[email protected]
We have our own unique, web-based
CMS, that’s designed specifically for
schools and CMO’s. With absolutely no
templates, we work with you to develop
and design afully customized website
that’s a true reflection of your school’s
culture and vision. Communicate with
your community in real-time!
Booth 1309 V
Edmentum
5600 West 83rd Street, Suite 300 / 8200
Tower
Bloomington, MN 554347
www.edmentum.com
952.832.1570 (PH)
[email protected]
Edmentum is a leading provider of
online, mobile and software learning
solutions designed to drive learner
achievement for academic and career
success, and offers a wide variety
of innovative solutions spanning a
multitude of program areas to empower
21st century teaching and learning.
Booth 725 S V
EdTec Inc.
1410A 62nd Street
www.edtec.com
510.663.3500, ext. 329 (PH)
510.663.3503 (FX)
[email protected]
EdTec is a social venture founded in
2001 to develop, support and advance
quality charter schools. Our exceptional
team delivers on EdTec’s mission by
providing our partners with expertise and
support across a comprehensive range of
services, including:
• Charter Petition Development
• Back-Office Business Services
• Board Governance & Strategic
Planning Consulting
• EdTec School Portal (ESP) Charter
Accounting, Reporting & Operations
System
• Student Information System & CAL
PADS Reporting Support
• ZOOM! Data Source Assessment
Management Solution
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EdTec services go far beyond the
traditional back-office provider
offering in focus, depth and scope. Our
expertise is in charter school-centric
operations, reporting and compliance. EdTec’s service scope features strategic
and practical consultation that fully
appreciates what is needed to run a
charter school, not just manage its
books.
EdTec’s offerings meet the varying
needs of schools, regardless of stage of
development or internal staffing levels /
skill sets. We provide statewide support
from offices in both Los Angeles and in
the San Francisco Bay Area.
To find out why over 300 charter schools
partner with EdTec, stop by our booth to
meet EdTec’s top caliber team or contact
us anytime at 510-663-3500 x329
(NorCal), 213-622-0979 (SoCal), or by
email ([email protected]).
Booth 538
EF Educational Tours
1755 Blake Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
www.eftours.com
800.637.8222 (PH)
[email protected]
EF Educational Tours is a part of the EF
Education First family. EF Education
First provides global education
opportunities for students, including
educational tours, cultural and language
immersion tours, service learning
tours, language schools, cultural
exchange, International Baccalaureate
programs, graduate school degrees and
professional development study tours for
educators.
Booth 317
E&I Cooperative Services
2 Jericho Plaza, Suite 309
Jericho, NY 11753
www.k12.eandi.org
507.829.6917 (PH)
949.916.7686 (FX)
[email protected]
E&I Cooperative Services is a not-forprofit buying cooperative focused
exclusively on education. E&I delivers
cost savings on products and services
from its industry leading supply partners.
Booth 1240 F
EnCorps Teachers Program
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2020
www.encorpsteachers.org
510.619.3482 (PH)
510.722.2716 (FX)
[email protected]
The EnCorps Teachers Program is an
innovative public-private partnership
dedicated to increasing the number
of critically-needed math and science
teachers in California’s public middle and
high schools.
We help second career STEM (science,
technology, engineering and math)
professionals explore and transition to
California credentialed math and science
teachers.
Booth 909 F
1855 Gateway Blvd., Suite 730
Concord, CA 94520
www.entisyspublicsector.com
925.688.8989 (PH)
[email protected]
Entisys offers more than 80 consultants,
engineers and solution-oriented sales
professionals - each with years of
industry experience, and an impressive
list of certifications and credentials. With
over two decades of experience, our
experts can show you how to leverage
various methodologies to improve overall
productivity and cost-efficiency for years
to come.
Booth 1038
Enviroplex, Inc.
4777 East Carpenter Road
Stockton, CA 95215
enviroplex.com
619.788.4663 (PH)
[email protected]
Manufacturer of high quality, sustainable,
custom DSA approved modular building
systems for educational, governmental,
commercial and nonprofit organizations
throughout the Western United States.
Booth 1018
ETS
1600 K Street, Suite 4A
www.ets.org
916.403.2402 (PH)
916.403.2462 (FX)
[email protected]
At nonprofit ETS, we advance quality and
equity in education for people worldwide
by creating high-quality assessments
based on rigorous research. Visit us at
www.ets.org.
Booth 1216 V
ExED
11858 La Grange Avenue, 2nd Floor
www.exed.net
424.208.6033 (PH)
[email protected]
ExED is the premier, non-profit charter
school business choice for financial and
operational management, accounting,
conversion, facility financing, and
start-up consulting. With 15 years of
experience, we have provided school
development services, managed
business operations for hundreds of
charter schools, and established close
relationships with civic leaders and
school districts.
Booth 1436 F
Family Leadership / Parenting
Partners
1357 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 105
Fresno, CA 93711
www.familyleadership.org
559.222.2300 (PH)
559.448.0223 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 639
Feddersen & Company, LLP,
Certified Public Accountants
5700 Corsa Avenue, Suite 100
Westlake Village, CA 91362
www.feddersencpa.com
818.707.4111 (PH)
818.707.4110 (FX)
[email protected]
Feddersen & Co, LLP provides certified
audits for Charter Schools.
We have been in business for over fifty
years.
We strive to be proactive, responsive and
helpful during the course of your school’s
audit.
Booth 526 V F
Finalsite
809 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
www.finalsite.com
800.592.2469 (PH)
[email protected]
Finalsite provides best in class and eRate
eligible web solutions for schools. We
measure success by how much our clients
value Finalsite as trusted partner for the
future and the impact we have on our
clients’ ability to fulfill their mission.
Booth 419 V
First Investors Corporation
5473 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92123
www.firstinvestors.com
858.650.6830 (PH)
858.650.6914 (FX)
[email protected]
First Investors is committed to serving
the retirement needs of educators as a
403(b) provider. In 2011, ForestersTM,
an international life insurance company
Parent involvement solutions! Parents
dedicated to the well-being of families
become vital contributors to academic
and their communities, acquired First
success with our research-based training
Investors. Together the two companies
and curriculum. Parenting Partners is
have 200 years of experience and share a
a comprehensive, dynamic means for
building positive, engaged parent leaders mission of helping families achieve their
financial goals.
through your own permanent parent
teams. Affordable. Spanish and English.
Elementary, Middle, High Schools. Most
popular model across the U.S.
Booth 518 F
2145 Metrocenter Blvd., Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32835
www.flvsglobal.net
850.313.2740 (PH)
866.491.6971 (FX)
[email protected]
Florida Virtual School’s Global division
(FLVS Global) develops studentcentered solutions for California schools
including Global School, Course
Licensing, Learning Recovery, Virtual
Leadership Training, and Custom Course
Development.
Booth 1719 F
Frontline Technologies
397 Eagleview Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
www.frontlinek12.com
866.574.9169 (PH)
610.363.3710 (FX)
[email protected]
Aesop is the leading provider of
automated substitute placement and
absence management for school
districts. Through Software-as-a-Service,
Aesop automates sub-calling with no
hardware or software at the district.
VeriTime, the Time & Attendance product
integrated with Aesop, helps districts
accurately capture employee time via a
web clock and electronic timesheets.
Booth 1318 V F
Funding The Gap
400 Continental Blvd., 6th Floor
El Segundo, CA 90245
www.fundingthegap.com
310.427.0295 (PH)
[email protected]
Funding The Gap, LLC provides charter
and private school operators with the
lending sources and guidance needed to
obtain facilities financing and solve for
the funding shortfalls that schools can
experience during the early stages of
formation and in times of expansion.
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Booth 242 V F
Generation Ready
352 West 7th Street
New York, NY 10001
www.generationready.com
866.792.5879 (PH)
[email protected]
Generation Ready is a provider of school
leader and professional development
services that support and sustain
teacher skills and capacity to ensure a
tight connection between professional
development and raising student
achievement.
Booth 1530 F
Glatfelter Public Practice
PO Box 7277
Stockton, CA 95267
www.glatfelterpublicpractice.com
800.233.1957 (PH)
717.747.7028 (FX)
[email protected]
Glatfelter Public Practice will display its
latest products and services.
Booth 539
Global Modular Incorporated
1200 Airport Drive
Chowchilla, CA 93610
www.gdvi.net
559.665.5800 (PH)
559.665.5700 (FX)
[email protected]
Modular building manufacture
Booth 415
Great American Insurance
Group
301 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.thecharterchampion.com
800.438.3398 (PH)
513.412.5137 (FX)
[email protected]
Great American Insurance Group,
a trusted leader in the 403(b) and
457 markets for over 30 years and
a charter school champion, is a
financial services company dedicated
to providing retirement solutions to
school employees. As a financially
strong, American-owned company, Great
American provides opportunities and
value-add programs!
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Booth 240 F
PO Box 3024
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
www.greenfieldlearning.com
800.363.5547 (PH)
650.726.1156 (FX)
[email protected]
Data driven Instructional systems for
reading (Lexia Reading) and math
(Symphony Math). We are the experts at
delivery, implementation, training and
on-going support.
Booth 1139
F
GreenRope
249 South Highway 101, Suite 525
Solana Beach, CA 92075
www.greenrope.com
760.840.0021 (PH)
[email protected]
GreenRope is an all-in-one CRM
solution to consolidate, simplify and
automate your daily sales and marketing
operations. Combining sales, marketing,
and operations in to a single platform,
GreenRope inspires collaboration with
your clients, vendors, and employees to
run your business.
Booth 1529 V F
GuidedPath
1360 Walnut Street, Suite 301
Boulder, CO 80302
www.guidedpath.net
720.465.8554 (PH)
[email protected]
GuidedPath™ powered by MyCCA.
net is your single source for college
preparation, search and surveys,
application planning, and decision
support. GuidedPath empowers Charter
Schools and their students to find bestfit colleges based on academic, social
and financial fit while staying organized
and in control of the college planning
process.
Booth 542 F
Hake Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 662061
Arcadia, CA 91066
www.hakepublishing.com
800.965.0543 (PH)
[email protected]
Grammar and Writing is a comprehensive
language arts curriculum that
covers English grammar, writing,
spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
development. The program currently
spans grades 4-8. Embedded in the
examples and exercises is content from
other subject areas, so that students
learn valuable knowledge while
developing their English language skills.
Booth 1428
Helios Tech
PO Box 3011
Cerritos, CA 90703
www.heliosedu.com
562.805.9100 (PH)
800.345.1947 (FX)
[email protected]
Many California charters are taking
advantage of Helios HR solution to make
their lives easier and schools compliant
- CalPADS, credentialing, evaluations,
professional development, TB reminders,
and personnel reporting. It’s time to
switch your old system, Excel or paper to
efficient 21st century way. Ask for the free
Helios Express.
Booth 815 S V C
95 McKee Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430
800.526.4677 (PH)
800.842.9290 (FX)
[email protected]
HERTZ carries the furniture CA Charter
Schools need for classroom, cafeteria,
office, music room, library, locker room,
stage & more, from 125+ vendors, all
with an added 25-year warranty. Ask
about our Green products. Free custom
furniture design, layout, and planning
services on all projects. HERTZ – The
School Furniture Experts.
Booth 1717
Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd.
591 Camino De La Reina, Suite 215
San Diego, CA 92108
us.hitachi-solutions.com/starboard
619.362.4808 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 520 V
10801 North Mopac Expressway, Bldg. 3
Austin, TX 78759
www.hmhpub.com
800.225.5425 (PH)
800.269.5232 (FX)
Hitachi Solutions America is a leader
in interactive presentation technology
and touch software solutions. Hitachi’s
StarBoard Software is licensed across
multiple touch platforms to enable
remote collaboration, immediate access
to content, and annotation capabilities
over digital media. StarBoard Software
helps interactive collaboration happen
more often - around the world or in the
same room.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is changing
people’s lives by fostering passionate,
curious learners. We’re revolutionizing
learning with interactive features to
create a brand new dynamic educational
environment. We are the world’s largest
provider of curriculum, assessment,
data management, and professional
development resources for the preK to 12
community.
Booth 1528 V F
HK School Law
PO Box 784
Crestline, CA 92325
www.hkschoollaw.com
800.577.0663 (PH)
800.577.0663 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1130 F
IDSolutions, Inc.
14701 Cumberland Road, Suite 400
Noblesville, IN 46060
www.e-idsolutions.com
214.364.3403 (PH)
[email protected]
HK School Law offers a distinctive
difference in legal services for charter
schools in Southern California. Our
attorneys are former educators and frontline advocates supporting the growth of
charter schools in Los Angeles County,
San Diego County, Orange County and
the Inland Empire.
IDSolutions is a global visual
communications solutions provider
dedicated to delivering customers
complete solutions for video
conferencing, streaming video, digital
signage and telepresence. At IDSolutions
we are focused purely on visual
communications technologies built
around industry leading manufacturers of
video over IP products.
Booth 921 V
Hosaka, Rotherham & Co.
1011 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 410
San Diego, CA 92108
www.hrccpa.com
619.543.9702 (PH)
619.543.0116 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 316 F
IDville
5380 52nd Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
www.idville.com
616.698.0889 (PH)
616.698.6765 (FX)
[email protected]
Hosaka, Rotherham & Company is a CPA
firm specializing in financial audits of
Charter Schools, school districts, notfor-profit organizations, fire protection
and water districts, and American Indian
tribes/casinos.
IDville provides simple, professional and
secure ID card systems, ID card printers,
ID Maker, badge accessories and visitor
management solutions for the workplace
and beyond.
Booth 630 S V
5380 52nd Street Southeast
47 Discovery, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
www.illuminateed.com
909.965.2557 (PH)
[email protected]
We are passionate about making a
difference in the world by creating tools
educators can use to promote student
and educator success. Our products
work together as a complete solution for
comprehensive data reform or can be
used separately with other systems:
• Illuminate Student Information (ISI)student demographics, attendance,
scheduling, discipline, grades,
assessment history, state reporting
mandates, standards-based report card,
gradebook, parent and student portal,
reporting, and more
• Data & Assessment (DnA)- includes
tools for common core assessment
building, online testing and scanning,
early warning system, RTI tools, powerful
reporting engine, performance data
linked to instructional resources
• Illuminate Special Education (ISE)
- end-to-end system that includes all
aspects of special education and IEP data
management, from referral to evaluation
to initiation of services
Booth 1110
Innovative School Solutions,
Inc.
PO Box 1146
Roseville, CA 95678
www.innovativeschoolsolutions.com
916.967.7641 (PH)
916.740.2826 (FX)
[email protected]
Having served the data needs of
California charter schools for 15+ years,
Innovative School Solutions is the proud
provider of OASIS, a powerful web-based
CALPADS compliant student information
system. ISS takes care of the details - all
you need is Internet access!
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Booth 822
16130 Ventura Blvd., Suite 300
Encino, CA 91436
www.insighteducationgroup.com
818.382.2200 (PH)
818.385.0075 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 529 F
Inspironix, Inc.
3400 Cottage Way, Suite L
www.inspironix.com
916.488.3222 (PH)
916.488.3210 (FX)
[email protected]
Insight Education Group is a national
consulting firm that supports the growth
of teachers and school leaders to provide
students with a great education. Since
2000, Insight has partnered with schools,
districts, charters, states, and education
organizations to design and implement
initiatives that get results.
InspiroScan® is a modern, cost-effective
bubble form solution for quizzes,
exams, course evaluations, and surveys. InspiroScan uses off-the-shelf scanners
and you can print your own form copies
for free.
InspiroScan.com (916) 488-3222
Booth 810
Insight Systems Exchange
7012 Belgrave Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
www.insightk12.com
855.812.9335 (PH)
[email protected]
Refurbished off-lease brand name
computer hardware with a 3 year warranty
(no charge for parts, labor, shipping).
Microsoft Authorized Education Reseller
and Refurbisher, HP Business Partner,
Dell Registered Partner.
Booth 1430
5404 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 242
http:www.insitecss.com
323.274.2074 (PH)
775.898.5649 (FX)
[email protected]
InSiteCSS is a charter-focused real
estate firm that specialize in assisting
both new and existing charter schools
with the facility needs. Services
include temporary and permanent site
location, lease negotiations, government
approvals, project management
and assistance with facility funding. InSiteCSS currently represents many
CMOs and local charter schools.
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Booth 1629 F
8799 North 387 Road
Locust Grove, OK 74352
www.iew.com/schools
800.856.5815 (PH)
603.925.5123 (FX)
[email protected]
The Institute for Excellence in Writing
educates teachers in a structured,
sequential writing methodology, which
builds on the principles of learning by
imitation. Students develop cohesive
writing, reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
Common Core aligned!
Booth 1115
F
Ironbox Education
PO Box 78278
ironboxeducation.com
323.528.8167 (PH)
[email protected]
Ironbox is a proven learning system, in
both print and online, that quickly gives
students the strong academic foundation
they need in order to reach higher levels
of learning. Ironbox gives students
Power Over Words™ and Power Over
Numbers™, unleashing their ability to
learn even more at a higher level.
Booth 315 F
iSchool Campus
2750 Rasmussen Road, Suite 206
Park City, UT 84098
www.ischoolcampus.com
435.901.9909 (PH)
[email protected]
iSchool Campus offers whole-school
integration of one-to-one technology to
create SmartSchools. We provide whole
school deployment of the latest mobile
technology in classrooms, high density
infrastructure, televisions or projectors,
and surround sound audio. iSchool builds
and integrates customized technology
solutions that work cross-platform, and
even allow students to bring their own
devices.
Booth 917 V
IST, Inc.
145 South Grey Street, Suite 201
Orcutt, CA 93455
www.hypernet.us
800.980.0478 (PH)
805.614.9749 (FX)
[email protected]
IST, Inc will be presenting hypernet®
School as a data management portal
solution for K-12 Charter Schools.
hypernet School includes solutions for
Student Information, State Reporting,
Integration with other 3rd party
technology providers, and Learn a
comprehensive curriculum management
solution for teachers and administrators.
Booth 1212
IXL Learning
777 Mariners Island Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
www.ixl.com
855.255.8800 (PH)
650.372.4301 (FX)
[email protected]
IXL is a Common Core-aligned math
and language arts practice website.
With more than 2,500 skills spanning
Pre-K through High School, IXL offers
unlimited questions in a dynamic format
students love. Teachers can view detailed
reports on students’ progress and trouble
spots—including complete question
histories for individuals.
Booth 942 V
Jamba Juice
6475 Christie Avenue, Suite 150
www.jambajuice.com
415.265.5142 (PH)
[email protected]
Jamba Juice is a leading restaurant
retailer of better for you food and
beverage offerings. JambaGO® offers
schools across the nation All Fruit™
Smoothies that kids love!
Booth 1337 F
JUMP Math
One Yonge Street, Suite 1014
Toronto, ON M5E 1E5
Canada
jumpmath.org
510.677.0001 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1128
K-12 Online/Jireh Information
Systems
2101 Business Center Drive, Suite 230
Irvine, CA 92612
www.k12online.us
949.264.1606 (PH)
949.651.8277 (FX)
[email protected]
The only small-school, management
SaaS solution. K-12 Online streamlines
new-student application, simplifies
returning-student registration and
automates the registration workflow
process by updating student information
systems. The system includes
customized online forms, integrated
webstores and Point-of-Sales that can
be used throughout the year. Eliminates
paper-based processes that waste
valuable school resources.
JUMP Math is a non-profit organization
that helps students and teachers
achieve success through its 1st-8th
grade common core aligned curriculum.
JUMP Math has been closing the math
achievement gap in classrooms across
the US, Canada and beyond.
Booth 1320
KeepnTrack
1831 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
www.keepntrack.com
800.347.6439 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1011
K12 Inc. | Aventa Learning
2300 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 600
Herndon, VA 20171
educators.k12.com
703.728.0461 (PH)
[email protected]
KeepnTrack - School safety is serious
business. Learn how KeepnTrack
ensures school safety while at the same
time provides tracking for student late
arrivals/ early dismissals, visitors,
volunteers, vendors and staff.
K12 is the #1 provider of online learning
solutions for grades K-12, serving
students in 50 states and 70 countries. K12 products help school districts
boost graduation rates, improve student
performance, expand course offerings,
and more. K12 has partnered with
over 2,000 school districts to deliver
individualized online learning solutions.
Booth 1611 V
Konica Minolta Business
Solutions, USA Inc.
25 Metro Drive
San Jose, CA 95110
www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us
408.454.4820 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1236
LAB-AIDS, INC.
17 Colt Court
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
www.lab-aids.com
925.270.7413 (PH)
[email protected]
LAB-AIDS, INC. will display its latest
products and services.
Booth 1035
2695 East Dominguez Street
Carson, CA 90895
www.lakeshorelearning.com
800.421.5354 (PH)
[email protected]
Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of
the premier innovators of K–6 products
for the classroom—including interactive
software that gets students excited about
math, language and science. Developed
to meet the needs of students and
teachers, our materials are designed for
Common Core and promote learning
across the curriculum.
Booth 1043 V F
LearningAisle
PO Box 225085
San Francisco, CA 94122-5085
www.learningaisle.com
415.300.7107 (PH)
[email protected]
LearningAisle™ is an award-winning
cloud library for schools! Let
LearningAisle help store your textbooks
online, take advantage of our free
“Classroom-ready” content, and get
advanced analysis based on real-data and
not opinions. We strive to help schools
adopt “digital” and empower educators
with insights into students’ performance.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA,
Inc. has been helping our education
partners for over five decades. Our goal
is to help each organization leverage
exciting new KMBS Enterprise Content
Management, IT services and document
management technology to reduce
consumption, drive internal efficiencies
and reduce overall costs.
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Booth 831 S V
Learningtech.org
751 Laurel Street, Suite 411
San Carlos, CA 94070
www.learningtech.org
650.598.0105, ext. 252 (PH)
866.801.8667 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 528
Local Initiatives Support
Corporation
500 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2300
www.lisc.org/los_angeles
213.240.3118 (PH)
213.250.9889 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 918 V
11000 Southwest Stratus Street,
Suite 360
Beaverton, OR 97008
www.mealtimeclm.com
800.755.0904 (PH)
503.646.8848 (FX)
[email protected]
Learningtech.org is a 501(c)(3) California
nonprofit. Our mission is to help people
use technology more effectively for
learning. Services:
• E-Rate & Technology Planning: tech
nology plan development; E-Rate application management services
• Education Services: workshops for stu
dents (focused STEM) and Educator Professional Development
• IT Services: technology consulting;
network design and implementation
LISC is dedicated to helping community
residents transform distressed
neighborhoods into healthy, sustainable
communities of choice and opportunity
– good places to work, do business
and raise children. We mobilize
corporate, government and philanthropic
support to provide stakeholders with
investment capital; local, statewide and
national policy support; and technical/
management assistance.
Manage your Breakfast and Lunch
Programs with MealTime mPower, the comprehensive web-based software/
hardware suite. Modular design lets
schools implement just the capabilities
they need. Includes Point of Sale, Free/
Reduced Applications, Back Office
Reporting, Online Payment Processing &
Application Submission. We provide full
training/implementation & support.
Booth 541 V
705 Wellesley Avenue
Kensington, CA 94708
www.letsgolearn.com
888.618.7323 (PH)
415.367.4569 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 812 V
Low Income Investment Fund
100 Pine Street, Suite 1800
www.liifund.org
415.772.9094 (PH)
415.772.9095 (FX)
[email protected]
Let’s Go Learn supports charter schools
with online K-12 diagnostic assessments,
reports, and prescriptive courses in
math and reading. Founded in 2000, we
currently serve over 250,000 students.
According to Dr. Vietti, Director of
eScholar Academy: “With Let’s Go Learn,
each of our students has an individual
digital tutor.”
The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)
is a national nonprofit charter school
lender and has invested more than $300
million in high-performing schools. LIIF
helps schools operate stable, sustainable
learning environments by providing
educational organizations and school
developers with flexible and affordable
financing options.
Booth 1037 F
Lincoln Child Center
4368 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
lincolnchildcenter.org
510.531.3111 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1022 F
Mac to School
3034 Scott Blvd.
www.mactoschool.com
415.891.7113 (PH)
877.719.6480 (FX)
[email protected]
Lincoln’s school-based services address
the needs of Special Education Local
Plan Areas (SELPA), school districts and
charter schools to meet the individual
needs of students with special education
and behavioral health issues. These
services are provided at the students
existing school site.
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Mac to School buys and sells refurbished
Macs to education.
Booth 530
Medieval Times Dinner and
Tournament
7662 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621
www.medievaltimes.com
714.523.1100 (PH)
714.670.2721 (FX)
[email protected]
We bring history to life!! Come
experience our educational matinee!
A great field trip for all ages. Field trip
includes a 90- minute live performance
and lunch.
Booth 220 V
1303 East Lodi Avenue
Lodi, CA 95240
www.meehleis.com
209.334.4637 (PH)
209.334.4726 (FX)
[email protected]
Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc.
we specialize in custom permanent
modular slab on grade construction,
while exceeding owners expectations
for over 32 years. Two story, one
story, gymnasiums, multi-use and
specialty use buildings. Increase your
project efficiency, staying on-time
and on budget. CHPS, LEED, Green
Construction. Our success is your gain.
Booth 438
200 Cahaba Park Circle, Suite 250
Birmingham, AL 35242
www.todaysclass.com
877.224.0435 (PH)
205.970.0072 (FX)
[email protected]
Today’s Class is an online arena for
teaching terminology, theory, and
fundamentals. With our program
students engage in responsive, dynamic
simulations. By implementing Today’s
Class into curricula, teachers are able to
offer their students an exciting online
classroom where the course material
comes alive - something no textbook can
do.
Booth 1207 F
Mentoring Minds
PO Box 8843
Tyler, TX 75711
www.mentoringminds.com
800.585.5258 (PH)
800.838.8186 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 318 V
Mobile Modular Management
Corp.
11450 Mission Blvd.
Mira Loma, CA 91752
www.mobilemodularrents.com
951.360.6600 (PH)
951.360.6622 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1341
National Right to Work Legal
Defense Foundation’s Charter
School initiative
8001 Braddock Road, Suite 600
Springfield, VA 22151
www.nrtw.org
800.336.3600 (PH)
[email protected]
Mobile Modular rents and sells modular
classrooms and relocatable buildings. Our products make excellent solutions
for both temporary and permanent space
needs. Whether growing enrollment,
modernization or budgets are driving
your temporary building needs, Mobile
Modular can help your school adjust to
the demands of your student population. Your Project - Our Commitment.
The National Right to Work Legal
Defense Foundation, established in 1968,
is a nonprofit, charitable organization.
Its mission is to eliminate coercive union
power and compulsory unionism abuses
through strategic litigation, public
information, and education programs.
Booth 731 S
Modus Systems
109 Vine Hill School Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
modussystemsinc.com
831.438.2763 (PH)
831.430.0119 (FX)
[email protected]
Mentoring Minds develops affordable,
effective learning tools that give students
the skills to succeed, not just in the
classroom, but in life. Experienced
educators create K-12 print and online
resources that integrate best practices
for instruction, assessment, and learning
for students across the nation. For more
information, call 800-585-5258 or visit
mentoringminds.com.
Just as Charter Schools are redefining
quality public education, Modus
Systems, Inc. is redefining modular by
adding the elements of flexibility and
expandability to our gymnasium designs.
And with our Living Studio Classrooms,
we are opening up a dramatically new
and improved platform for learning in
today’s hi-tech world.
Booth 1135
Mimio
1 Charles Park
Cambridge, MA 02142
www.mimio.com
617.902.2040 (PH)
617.902.2041 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1227
Nasco
4825 Stoddard
Modesto, CA 95356
www.enasco.com
800.558.9595 (PH)
209.543.1244 (FX)
[email protected]
Mimio® is a global leader in interactive
teaching technologies that offer a better
way to learn and an empowering way to
teach. The Mimio product line includes
innovative and affordable educational
hardware technologies, software,
and curriculum that increase teacher
effectiveness and student engagement in
classrooms.
You work hard to motivate students
so California’s charter schools can be
the best. Nasco works to make certain
our service levels maintain the same
high standard. We are proud to offer
over 80,000 quality classroom and
instructional materials at competitive
pricing.
Booth 1042 V F
National University
3031 Tisch Way
San Jose, CA 95128
www.nu.edu
408.236.1124 (PH)
408.236.1198 (FX)
[email protected]
National University Leads California
Universities in preparing credentialed
teachers for the 12th year in a row. Our
School of Education offers programs
online, at your Center, and in hybrid
format to meet the professional needs
of students where and when needed.
National University is fully WASC and
CCTC accredited.
Booth 337 V F
1124 Del Paso Blvd.
www.newsreview.com
916.498.1234 (PH)
916.498.7910 (FX)
[email protected]
N&RP produces effective and
inexpensive education and outreach
marketing publications for charter
schools, non-profits and government
organizations. Some of our clients are
Vision in Education, Springs Charters,
Core Charters schools, Natomas Charters
school and many more. All of our
products are both print and online for
maximum results.
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Booth 540 V
Nonprofit Finance Fund
28 Second Street, Suite 600
www.nff.org
415.255.4849 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1112 F
observe4success
1911 Tyrone Blvd.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
www.observe4success.com
877.743.3430 (PH)
[email protected]
Nonprofit Finance Fund® (NFF®)
makes millions of dollars in loans to
nonprofits and pushes for fundamental
improvement in how money is given and
used in the sector. Since 1980, we’ve
worked to connect money to mission
effectively so that nonprofits can keep
doing what they do so well.
observe4success offers a practical, easyto-use, web based teacher evaluation
and observation platform. With the
foundational belief that no two schools’
needs are the same, observe4success
affords users the ability to customize
forms through a simple user-interface
and generate individualized graphic
reports to display their data in
meaningful ways.
Booth 1432 V
121 Northwest Everett
Portland, OR 97032
www.nwea.org
503.624.1951 (PH)
503.639.7873 (FX)
[email protected]
Founded nearly 40 years ago, NWEA
is a global not-for-profit educational
services organization known for our
flagship interim assessment, Measures
of Academic Progress® (MAP®).
Educators trust our assessments,
professional development offerings, and
research to help advance all students
along their learning path. Tamika
Chambers or Raymond Mitchell: [email protected]
Booth 1021 V
NP Solutions, Inc.
11651 Sterling Avenue, Suite J
Riverside, CA 92503
www.npsol.com
951.351.3113, ext. 118 (PH)
951.351.3117 (FX)
[email protected]
Charter Schools benefit from our 20+
years of delivering accurate and easyto-generate reports (cross-fiscal year,
STRS, PERS, budgeting, encumbrances,
and more), our fundraising and donor
management software, and our grant
management programs. Talk with us,
meet with us, hear what other Charters
have to say about us.
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Booth 1210
4602 East Second Street, Suite 6
Benicia, CA 94510
www.oliverlabs.com
707.747.1537 (PH)
707.747.5681 (FX)
[email protected]
Oliver Worldclass Labs is a solutions
provider for learning lab equipment,
furniture and curriculum. Audio and video
solutions include interactive classroom
technologies for 21st century learning,
customized classroom configurations
and lab planning. Hands-on STEM
Curriculum for alternative Energies,
math tools, electronics, robotics, preengineering, drafting, and systems
integration for interactive classroom
technologies.
Booth 236 V C
One Call Now
726 Grant Street
Troy, OH 45373
www.onecallnow.com
877.698.3262 (PH)
937.335.3887 (FX)
[email protected]
One Call Now is America’s largest
message notification provider. Schools
nationwide use One Call Now’s highspeed, fully redundant service to quickly
and easily send messages to thousands
of staff and parents simultaneously. One
in five Americans depend on One Call
Now - you can, too!
Booth 641
OPS (Online Purchasing
Systems)
PO Box 1725
Hood River, OR 97031
www.ops-online.com
530.265.3333 (PH)
[email protected]
OPS™ and OPS Library Resources™.
A proven programs for managing
student funds, educational resources
and detailing accountability. OPS
enables school administrators to devolve
purchasing and accounting functions
down to the individual student. Emphasis
is placed on security and time efficiency.
The time saving tools and proficiency
added make this system incomparable.
Booth 531
Oracle Investigations Group,
Inc.
13089 Peyton Drive, Suite C
Chino Hills, CA 91709
www.oracleinvestigationsgroup.com
800.519.1540 (PH)
[email protected]
Oracle Investigations Group is proud
to be California’s most experienced,
professional and respected investigation
firm with a specific focus on the unique
and challenging demands that face
today’s education community. Our
firm has provided comprehensive
investigative services to traditional
public, charter and private schools as
well as colleges and universities.
Booth 1535
Pali Institute
PO Box 2237
Running Springs, CA 92382
www.paliinstitute.com
909.867.5743 (PH)
909.867.1964 (FX)
[email protected]
At Pali Outdoor Institute we offer a
customized outdoor program to suit all
your school’s requirements. Educators
can choose a three to five-day program.
Through our innovative curriculum
and professional staff, students will
experience the thrill of touching,
seeing and learning about the world
around them. At Pali Institute, we bring
textbooks to life!
Booth 1343
320 North Halstead Street, Suite 110
Pasadena, CA 91107
www.partnersped.com
626.921.8241 (PH)
[email protected]
Partners in Special Education provides
special education services to leading
schools and their students. PSE
provides targeted and cost-effective
solutions to students ages 4 to 22. PSE
provides high-quality, results-based
services to charter schools, districts,
and other educational institutions.
PSE collaborates with clients to create
customized programs for short or longterm special education solution.
Booth 1244
320 North Halstead Street Suite 100
Pasadena, CA 91107
www.pathwaysed.org
626.204.2550 (PH)
[email protected]
Pathways in Education is a non-profit
organization that partners with public
schools and other organizations to
run guided distance learning, drop out
prevention & recovery programs, college
tours, overnight trips, and leadership
camps that enhance team work,
resiliency, leadership, communication
and social emotional learning.
Booth 635
16321 Mercier Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
www.paxtonpatterson.com
714.305.0767 (PH)
708.594.1907 (FX)
[email protected]
Learning Systems for STEM,
Construction, Health Science, and
Family & Consumer Sciences which
help students discover their sweet
spot, where interests and aptitudes
converge. See how these carefully
crafted learning systems meet national
and state standards while improving
literacy, science and math skills. www.
paxtonpatterson.com
Booth 218
Pearson
10911 White Rock Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
www.pearsonk12.com
877.873.1550 (PH)
916.288.1588 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 621 S
Piper Jaffray & Co.
800 Nicollet Mall - J12NPF
Minneapolis, MN 55402
www.piperjaffray.com
612.303.1776 (PH)
612.303.6966 (FX)
[email protected]
Pearson is working to create real results
that break through the challenges
in education today. We partner with
educators to deliver new personalized
ways of learning through effective
scalable assessment, instructional tools,
services, and technologies. We help
individuals improve learning outcomes
and achieve their own definitions of
success.
Piper Jaffray is a national leader in
charter school finance and has long been
a leader in California public finance with
offices in Sacramento, San Francisco,
Los Angeles and Orange County. Since
2010, Piper Jaffray has successfully
arranged bond financing for more charter
schools than any other investment
banking firm. We help our charter school
clients achieve their objective – BEING
THEIR OWN LANDLORD. Integral to
our approach is that our focus is not
simply the execution of the transaction
at hand, but rather the delivery of
continuing, superior client service and
the establishment of enduring, long-term
relationships.
Booth 428
Peoples Education
299 Market Street, Suite 240
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
www.peopleseducation.com
201.712.0090 (PH)
201.712.0405 (FX)
[email protected]
Peoples Educational Holdings, Inc. is
a publisher and marketer of print and
digital educational materials for the
K-12 school market. Measuring Up® is a
complete approach to standards-based
(Common Core and California State
Standards) supplemental instruction;
delivering assessment, instruction, and
practice in a blended, multi-medium
format; for Reading, Mathematics, and
Science.
Booth 432
Pepperdine University
Graduate School of Education
and Psychology
6100 Center Drive, 5th Floor
gsep.pepperdine.edu
310.568.5622 (PH)
[email protected]
Pepperdine University Graduate School of
Education and Psychology is an innovative
and diverse learning community dedicated
to building knowledge, inspiring service,
and creating change. Pepperdine offers
master’s and doctoral degree programs
in education and psychology at graduate
campuses located throughout southern
California in Encino, Irvine, Malibu, West
Los Angeles, Westlake Village, and Online.
Booth 816
PreFast Buildings
181 2nd Avenue, Suite 200
San Mateo, CA 94401
www.prefast.com
650.375.5840 (PH)
650.347.3186 (FX)
[email protected]
PreFast Buildings will display its latest
Booth 1032 V
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
5240 Saint Charles Road
Berkeley, IL 60163
www.preferredmeals.com
708.617.9900 (PH)
708.493.2690 (FX)
[email protected]
Preferred Meals has spent decades
serving the needs of foodservice
operators. We are constantly developing
innovative offerings, with programs
designed to control food costs while
placing a high priority on quality and
great taste. Preferred delivers real,
nourishing meals that kids enjoyand school districts, families and the
community can trust.
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Booth 732 S V
PresenceLearning
580 Market Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, NC 94104
www.presencelearning.com
877.410.5418 (PH)
[email protected]
PresenceLearning is the leading
provider of live online speech therapy
services for K-12 students and now
offers online occupational services. The
company offers school districts access
to a growing, nationwide network of
hundreds of highly qualified speech
language pathologists (SLPs) and
occupational therapists (OTs) via live
videoconferencing combined with the
latest in evidence-based practices and
powerful progress reporting.
Serving thousands of students in public,
charter and virtual schools throughout
the U.S., PresenceLearning has shown
that online speech therapy is practical,
affordable and highly effective.
PresenceLearning is an ASHA-approved
continuing education provider for SLPs
and a U.S. Department of Education
grant-winner.
Booth 1622 V
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves &
Savitch LLP
525 B Street, Suite 2200
San Diego, CA 92101
www.procopio.com
619.238.1900 (PH)
619.235.0398 (FX)
[email protected]
Procopio’s expertise in charter school
law is unsurpassed. Since 1994, our
attorneys have supported the growth of
the movement and worked to achieve its
operational and educational objectives.
We offer the expertise of a full-service
law firm, with specialization in the
particular needs and nuances of charter
schools.
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Booth 244 F
ProctorU, Inc.
3083 Independence Drive, Suite A
Livermore, CA 94551
www.proctoru.com
855.772.8678 (PH)
205.623.5599 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1222
Promotion & Beyond
15061 Springdale Street, Suite 208
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
www.promotionandbeyond.com
310.941.4343 (PH)
310.693.9470 (FX)
[email protected]
ProctorU provides distance proctoring
services for institutions that offer
examinations online. The service
allows students to take exams from
anywhere in a secure environment.
ProctorU offers live, person-to-person,
real-time monitoring to more than 350
colleges, universities and certification
organizations including the University of
Florida and Northwestern University.
Specialized on School Uniforms,
Promotional Products, Team Apparel,
Corporate Apparel
Booth 1211
Project Frog
222 Vallejo Street, Suite 320
www.projectfrog.com
415.847.7217 (PH)
[email protected]
Project Frog provides component
buildings that assemble easily onsite,
giving architects and builders a fast and
cost effective way to create beautiful and
energy-efficient buildings. The resulting
structures are measurably greener and
significantly smarter; brighter, healthier
spaces that inspire better performance
from the people who occupy them.
Booth 908
Project Optimal
240 East Highway 246, Suite 210
Buelton, CA 93427
projectoptimal.com
805.691.9398 (PH)
[email protected]
Project Optimal™ offers CTC approved
online Added Authorization Programs,
including Autism Spectrum Disorders,
Early Childhood Special Education,
Emotional Disturbance and TBI. Project
Optimal™ provides affordable, accessible
and credible educational programs for
California Education Specialist holders
needing to add expertise in the areas of
special education that were not part of
their original credential authorization.
Booth 1017
PO Box 162
Lake George, CO 80827
www.qualitysciencelabs.com
866.700.1884 (PH)
866.746.7431 (FX)
[email protected]
Quality Science Labs offers innovative
science kits for distance education,
independent study, and classrooms. Written by seasoned instructors with
over 120 years combined experience, the
kits offer a cost effective and virtually
fail-safe method to include real hands-on
science labs, regardless of the classroom
setting. Phone: 719-302-4874 Web:
www.qualitysciencelabs.com
Booth 1412 F
QuickSchools
440 North Wolfe Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
www.quickschools.com
877.761.7097 (PH)
[email protected]
QuickSchools is a student information
and management system software
company. The QuickSchools website is a
“total” management tool that is simple
to use and understand even for users that
are not comfortable with technology. It
offers management tools of desired ondemand information, and incorporates
email and text messaging functions.
Booth 1316
Qwizdom, Inc.
12617 Meridian East
Puyallup, WA 98373
www.qwizdom.com
877.794.9366 (PH)
253.845.1909 (FX)
[email protected]
Qwizdom offers simple, easy, and
cost-effective solutions for improving
test scores including curriculum and
response solutions. The Qwizdom Virtual
Response (QVR) Solution allows you to
get the most out of Web-enabled devices,
such as iPads, laptops, and tablets, by
providing curriculum and assessment
tools proven to increase learning
outcomes.
Booth 1141 V F
Raza Development Fund, Inc.
1 East Washington Street, Suite 2250
Phoenix, AZ 85254
www.razafund.org
602.417.1405 (PH)
602.417.1425 (FX)
[email protected]
Raza Development Fund Inc. (RDF) is
a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and
a Community Development Financial
Institution with more than $150 million in
total assets under management. Since
inception, RDF has provided technical
assistance and loans in excess of $250
million. In turn, these loans leveraged
nearly $1.5 billion in private capital for
projects serving low-income Latino
communities nationwide.
Booth 722 S V
RBC Capital Markets
2398 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.rbccm.com/charterschools
602.381.5334 (PH)
602.381.5380 (FX)
[email protected]
RBC Capital Markets is a full-service
investment banking firm with a team
of dedicated charter school specialists
providing innovative and flexible
financing solutions to help raise capital
for school facilities through the issuance
of tax-exempt and taxable debt. With
over ten years of experience serving
charter schools, we understand that the
charter movement has been driven by
innovation and focused on efforts to
expand student options and improve
educational outcomes. We serve
our diverse charter school clients by
developing and employing a variety of
structuring and distribution techniques.
No two charter schools are exactly alike.
As such, we tailor each project to fulfill
the unique capital needs of each client.
One proven method of financing facilities
entails the use of tax-exempt bonds.
Our Charter School Group has provided
nearly $1.4 billion of financing for over
100 charter school projects for more than
60 charter school organizations both in
California and throughout the nation. The
proceeds of bond issues may be used
for a number of purposes, including;
acquisition, renovation, construction,
re-financing existing debt and furniture,
fixtures and equipment among other
uses. Whatever the project, we invite
you to contact us to discuss your charter
school facilities options.
Booth 922
Read Naturally Inc.
2945 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 190
St. Paul, MN 55121
www.readnaturally.com
800.788.4085 (PH)
651.452.9204 (FX)
[email protected]
Read Naturally’s innovative, researchproven reading programs provide high
quality interventions and differentiated
instruction for struggling readers. The flagship program has been
successfully improving reading fluency
and comprehension skills in students
nationwide for over 20 years. Read
Naturally also provides programs for
reading assessment, phonics, vocabulary,
and ELL students.
Booth 1321
2 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
www.rediker.com
800.213.9860 (PH)
413.566.2274 (FX)
[email protected]
Rediker Software, Inc. has been
providing school administrative software
solutions for 35 years. As a leader in
educational technology systems, our
company serves all kinds of schools in
all 50 states and 115 countries. We pride
ourselves in supplying schools with the
finest quality software and unsurpassed
technical service. (www.rediker.com)
Booth 1026
2911 Peach Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
www.renlearn.com
715.424.3636, ext. 4171 (PH)
715.424.4242 (FX)
[email protected]
Renaissance Learning™ is a leading
provider of cloud-based assessment
and teaching and learning solutions that
fit the K12 classroom, improve school
performance, and accelerate learning
for all. Renaissance Learning enables
educators to deliver highly differentiated
and timely instruction while driving
personalized student practice in reading,
writing, and math every day.
Booth 532 V
Revolution Foods
8383 Capwell Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
www.revfoods.com
510.596.9024 (PH)
510.569.2674 (FX)
[email protected]
Revolution Foods believes youth
everywhere should have access to
real foods. Foods that are whole. Foods made with carefully-considered
ingredients that promote healthy growth
and development. After all, creating
minds starts with fueling healthy bodies. We currently serve 600+ lunchrooms and
over 120,000 fresh and healthy meals
each day across the country.
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Booth 728 S V
Robert W. Baird & Co.
210 University Blvd., Suite 460
Denver, CO 80206
www.rwbaird.com
303.270.6338 (PH)
303.270.6339 (FX)
[email protected]
Baird is proud to partner with charter
schools in California and nationwide,
creating innovative solutions and
addressing challenges in facilities and
capital project funding. Baird’s national
Charter School Facilities Financing team
has assisted charter schools and CMO’s
on over 100 charter school financings,
obtaining $1.5 billion in funding for
construction, land purchase, renovations,
and other capital projects. These
financings have been accomplished
utilizing bond issues, New Markets Tax
Credits, and other long-term financing
sources. Baird celebrates charter
school successes in this challenging
environment, enabling continuation
and expansion for important work in
educating our future generations.
Booth 944 V
Rowland Reading Foundation
6120 University Avenue
Middleton, WI 53562
www.superkidsreading.org
866.370.7323 (PH)
608.204.3846 (FX)
[email protected]
Rowland Reading Foundation publishes
the Superkids Reading Program, a
core reading program designed just for
kindergarten through second grade that
teaches all aspects of reading seamlessly
integrated with the language arts.
Happily Ever After is the Foundation’s
motivating, literature-based reading
readiness program.
Booth 626
Royal Dining - Healthy School
Meals!
www.royaldiningcatering.com
818.308.0098 (PH)
818.341.8696 (FX)
[email protected]
Royal Dining is a meal services company
focusing on providing healthy, delicious
meals to charter schools in California and
Arizona. We procure fresh ingredients
on a daily basis that are used to prepare
high quality meals which are appetizing
and “kid friendly”. Menu flexibility is also
at the core of our service. Royal Dining
understands that the taste preferences of
students vary from school to school. This
is why we do not offer a “cookie cutter”
approach to our service. Variety is how we
can increase participation at your school
and make sure your students are well fed.
We believe these methods encourage
participation in the meal programs as
well as healthy eating habits. A wellbalanced and appetizing meal is a
cornerstone to a more fulfilling school
environment.
Another added value to working
with Royal Dining is meal program
optimization. We can also help your
schools meal program remain under
budget. There are many programs
available to schools that can help
reduce the per-meal cost. Royal Dining
wants to make sure you know about
these programs and can help guide you
through the application process. All our
meals are compliant with NSLP, SBP,
ASCS, CACFP programs. (818) 308-0098
www.RoyalDiningCatering.com
Booth 1311
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke
3775 Tenth Street
Riverside, CA 92501
www.rrcarch.com
951.684.4664 (PH)
951.684.6276 (FX)
[email protected]
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke is a full
service Architecture and Planning firm
specializing in education design. With
62 years of experience providing client
centered service in education planning,
funding acquisition, Architecture, and
construction administration, our team
can assist Charter School clients with
all aspects of their educational facility
projects.
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Booth 238
Sadlier, Inc
9 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
www.sadlierschool.com
646.403.7900 (PH)
[email protected]
Sadlier is an educational publisher of
textbooks, teacher’s guides, workbooks,
tests, and other materials in the
curriculum area of reading, language
arts,vocabulary development, and
mathematics for students, teachers and
families. Visit www.sadlierschool.com
Booth 1132 F
SavantCo Inc.
19031 US Highway 18, Suite 250
Apple Valley, CA 92307
www.savantco.com
760.987.4731 (PH)
[email protected]
SavantCo Education is a new charter
development firm that specializes in
financial management, administrative
consultation and charter development
for new and existing charters. SavantCo
believes in a personalized approach
for your school and prioritizes bringing
success to charter schools through
cooperative innovation without the
corporate feel.
Booth 1307
Scantron
1313 Lone Oak Road
Eagan, MI 55125
www.scantron.com
800.445.3141 (PH)
800.347.7226 (FX)
[email protected]
Are you data-rich, but informationpoor? Scantron provides intelligent
assessment and analytics solutions that
help learners, educators, and leaders.
Effective instructional decisions depend
on reliable and meaningful data.
Scantron software, scanners, and forms
turn raw data into actionable results that
maximize educational outcomes. See
what Scantron can do for you today!
Booth 726 S F
ScholarShare
560 Mission Street, 10th Floor
www.scholarshare.com
415.471.6225 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 729 S V
181 Commercial Street
Portola, CA 96122
www.schoolpathways.com
866.200.6936 (PH)
530.831.8800 (FX)
[email protected]
Open a ScholarShare 529 College
Savings Plan account for the special child
in your life. Choose from a wide variety of
investment portfolios with low fees and
tax-free, qualified withdrawals for use
at most colleges, universities and trade
schools nationwide. ScholarShare, it’s
how Californians save for college.
Is your Charter like other schools or are
you revolutionary? Are you seeking a
SIS solution that addresses your needs
specifically? School Pathways invites you
to experience Responsive, Adaptive, and
Integrated Education Technology.
Share more in your child’s future. Share
everything you can, starting today.
Booth 1119 V
Scholastic Classroom &
Community Group
7 Mariposa Lane
Novato, CA 94947
www.scholastic.com
415.858.9860 (PH)
[email protected]
Scholastic supports teachers and
classrooms, providing high-quality
paperbacks and curriculum materials for
students in grades Prek-12; supplemental
reading programs; a core writing
program, professional development
services; professional books, teaching
aids; classroom and teacher supplies;
preschool, afterschool, family literacy
and reading mentoring porgrams, and a
book distribution discount program.
Booth 1020
PO Box 250
Bonifay, FL 32425
www.schoolfin.com
850.547.4566 (PH)
866.528.1070 (FX)
[email protected]
School Financial Services has been in
business since 2001. We provide back
office accounting support to charter
schools across the nation. We currently
serve approximately 60 schools in
various stages of development and
operation. Stop by our booth to discuss
our pro-bono start-up services.
School Pathways Personalized Learning
Student Information System (PLSIS) is
one cohesive environment that brings
Multiple Solutions into ONE System.
Empower your school by taking advantage
of a Cloud-based, real-time system with
fingertip access to: Test & Benchmark
Analytics, Student and Staff Dashboards,
Grade Books, Attendance Reporting, LMS
platform, third-party Curriculum Vendors
Bridging, efficient CALPADS Reporting,
Classroom Management, and more. Let
School Pathways support your cutting
edge program.
Booth 940 V
SchoolReach - Instant Parent
Contact
9735 Landmark Parkway, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63127
www.schoolreach.com
800.420.1479 (PH)
314.748.5200 (FX)
[email protected]
SchoolReach is the leading provider of
school notification and anonymous bully
reporting solutions to charter schools in
California. Boost student achievement
and keep kids safe by using our
communications technology to increase
parent engagement, communicate during
emergencies, and address bullying and
violence. Please visit schoolreach.com/
charter and cyberbullyhotline.com for
more information.
Booth 535
Schools Excess Liability Fund
1531 I Street, Suite 300
www.selfjpa.org
916.553.3203 (PH)
916.321.5311 (FX)
[email protected]
SELF is a member owned and operated
joint powers authority for California
public education agencies offering
excess liability coverage and risk
management services to charter schools
statewide. Formed in 1986, SELF has
been serving California’s public schools
for more than a quarter century.
Booth 1030
2015 H Street
www.schoolsitesolutions.com
916.930.0736 (PH)
916.930.0788 (FX)
[email protected]
School facilities consulting firm
specializing in the identification,
approval and acquisition of charter and
K-12 school sites. Services also include
CEQA compliance, DTSC site clearance,
state facility funding, educational and
facility master planning, educational
specifications. Dedicated to serving
the needs of our clients and the State’s
school children.
Booth 1539 F
School Specialty
W6316 Design Drive
Greenville, WI 54942
www.schoolspecialty.com
916.224.8066 (PH)
[email protected]
School Specialty will display its latest
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Booth 1508 V
School Tech Supply
766 Hampshire Road, Suite B
Westlake Village, CA 91361
www.schooltechsupply.com
818.804.2545 (PH)
888.801.3381 (FX)
[email protected]
School Tech Supply has been providing
schools with more technology for
less money since 1999. Our trained
consultants can assist Charter Schools
with their Common Core Technology
requirements. We offer low-cost
computer solutions bundled with Tech
Support, Wi-Fi and CIPA-compliant
solutions for one low monthly fee.
Booth 1715
SchoolWheels Direct
885 Island Park Drive, Suite 210
Daniel Island, SC 29492
www.schoolwheels.com
855.884.2720 (PH)
[email protected]
SchoolWheels Direct is dedicated to
providing parents and school districts
across North America with safe, secure,
and reliable transportation services. We
partner with some of the most trusted
service providers in transportation,
security, and technology in order to make
your child’s travel to and from school a
one-of-a-kind, safe experience.
Booth 1410 F
Schoology
115 West 30th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10001
www.schoology.com
212.213.8333 (PH)
[email protected]
Schoology empowers educators with the
tools to convert their content, align it with
Common Core or State Standards, share
content worldwide, collaborate with other
educators, and teach it using a variety of
different methods.
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Booth 1625 F
Schoolzilla
180 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 27382
schoolzilla.com
510.239.3330 (PH)
[email protected]
Schoolzilla turns your “data-driven”
dreams into reality through a bestin-class data warehouse, analytics
and reporting platform. Developed at
Aspire Public Schools - and trusted by
Rocketship Education, Alliance and
other leading school systems throughout
California - Schoolzilla solves your
data problem, seamlessly delivering
on-demand, powerful insights to
stakeholders across your organization.
Booth 1131 F
Scout from University of
California
2505 Augustine Drive
www.ucscout.org
408.450.4942 (PH)
[email protected]
Scout from University of California© is
a full-service online learning platform
for middle and high school teachers
interested in online Advanced Placement,
Honors, college prep, and credit recovery
courses. Rich multimedia, teaching tools,
and carefully crafted lessons guide your
students through each course’s learning
objectives. Visit www.ucscout.org for
information.
Booth 321
Scranton Products
801 Corey Street
Scranton, PA 18505
www.scrantonproducts.com
949.697.8484 (PH)
[email protected]
Scranton Products manufactures a line
of premium plastic toilet partitions and
lockers. Our brands feature the most
durable, low maintenance and best
looking partitions, lockers and industrial
sheet products in the industry. They
won’t dent, rust or need painting, and
because they are color throughout,
delamination is not a factor.
Booth 1137 F
Securly, Inc.
2901 Tasman Drive, Suite 107
www.securly.com
650.430.7613 (PH)
[email protected]
Securly is a web-filter that has been built
from the ground up for schools. We are
the first and only web-filter to integrate
with Google Apps for Edu. We are proud to
serve Aspire Public schools and Summit
Public Schools in the state of California.
Booth 1229 F
Shade Structures
350 Kalmus Drive
www.shadestructures.net
714.427.6981 (PH)
817.427.6982 (FX)
[email protected]
Shade Structures is a California-based
design/build firm specializing in modular
and custom fabric shade structures.
Our structures provide UV and weather
protection for parks, playgrounds,
schools or any outdoor area. Shade
Structures Screen the Sun, Keep the Fun!
Booth 938
Shurley Instructional
Materials, Inc.
366 SIM Drive
Cabot, AR 72023
www.shurley.com
800.566.2966 (PH)
501.843.0583 (FX)
[email protected]
For over two decades, Shurley
Instructional Materials has specialized in
developing English curriculum for grades
K-8. The strength of our curriculum is
demonstrated in several areas: emphasis
on student-teacher interaction, oral
grammar classification, strong grammarwriting connection, and concrete writing
methods. Shurley English engages
students in comprehension, application,
retention, and critical-thinking skills.
Booth 1126
19535 Southwest 129th Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062
www.singaporemath.com
503.557.8100, ext. 104 (PH)
503.557.8100 (FX)
[email protected]
We are a company dedicated to high
standards of excellence in service and
quality in products. We are proud to
have brought you Singapore Math®
books since 1998. Visit us online at www.
SingaporeMath.com.
Booth 1631 F
SkoolLive Inc.
3540 Alta Vista
Fallbrook, CA 92028
www.skoollive.com
310.387.9738 (PH)
310.405.0487 (FX)
[email protected]
Skoollive is an innovative media company
that’s bridging the gap between students
and schools. Skoollive offers Schools
free interactive software designed for
Administration to communicate school
events and highlights to students on
campus via 55” digital Kiosks. Each kiosk
is also equipped with a state of the art
GunShot Detection system.
Booth 1618 F
SNAP! Learning
2490 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 200
Fresno, CA 93711
www.snaplearning.co
800.975.7086 (PH)
559.449.1125 (FX)
[email protected]
SNAP! Learning™ has over 150 engaging
books and scripted lesson plans offering
instruction and practice in phonemic
awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and
comprehension, covering K-6 content in
history, science, and language arts. All
the titles are downloadable to tablets,
laptops, computers, and projectables.
Our innovative, interactive mobile
platforms actively engage students!
Booth 322 F
5401 University Drive, Suite 201
Coral Springs, FL 33067
www.sonshinetours.com
800.247.2590 (PH)
954.346.0906 (FX)
[email protected]
to assisting in managing all aspects of
your wireless requirements including state
discounted rates, handsets and mobile
learning with one point of contact.
A leader in the First Aid, Industrial Safety
and Emergency Preparedness Industries
since 1989. We offer a multitude of
supplies for SCHOOL preparedness
including: Classroom Kits, Lockdown
Supplies, Campus First Aid Kits, Traffic
Safety Supplies, Student Emergency Kits,
Bulk Food & Water Storage. We can help
customize orders to your specific needs.
Booth 525
Standards Plus - Learning Plus
Associates
10604 Trademark Parkway North, Suite 302
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
www.commoncore.standardsplus.org
909.484.6002 (PH)
909.484.6004 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1319
Southwest School & Office
Supply
805 North Barrington Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
www.southwestschool.com
800.227.7159 (PH)
[email protected]
STANDARDS PLUS is a nonprofit
organization of educational experts
bringing instructional materials to
educators. Our new K-8 LA and Math
Common Core Daily Lessons supported
by frequent Performance Lessons
culminating in periodic Integrated
Projects provide a comprehensive yearlong approach to teaching the common
core standards.
Booth 720 S V C
S&S Worldwide
75 Mill Street
Colchester, CT 06415
Sonshine Educational Tours Student is an calcharters.ssww.com
educational travel company dedicated to
800.243.9232 (PH)
providing exceptional educational tours to 800.566.6678 (FX)
enhance curricular objectives. Each tour is [email protected]
custom desigend to meet the needs each
specific school. Tour destinations include, S&S Worldwide provides Classroom
but not limited to, Washington DC, New
Supplies, Sports & PE Equipment,
York City, Boston, Chicago, Orlando,
Games, Arts & Crafts Supplies, Novelties,
Atlanta, Philadelphia, etc.
and Furniture to educators and learning
institutions nationwide. As a Charter
Advantage Partner we are making it
Booth 1016 F
EASY by saving you time and money.
Discounts of 25-75% off List Prices, Free
15705 Strathern Street, Suite 11
Standard Ground Shipping, with no order
Van Nuys, CA 91406
minimum. A No Hassle Return Policy &
www.sosproducts.com
great customer service means you are
800.479.7998 (PH)
always 100% Happy! Shop anytime at
818.909.0360 (FX)
calcharters.ssww.com.
[email protected]
Southwest School & Office Supply opened
in 1976, and is the largest independent
school supply dealer in California, with 2
locations to service customers.
Booth 619 S V
Sprint by Coast to Coast
Wireless, Inc
2183 Fairview, Suite 100
888.899.4735 (PH)
[email protected]
Wireless Telecommunication specialist we
work exclusively with Charter Schools. We
provide service and support for all your
wireless devices. Sprint is an e-rate and CTF
eligible service provider. We look forward
Booth 1440 V C
Staples Advantage
1164 West National Drive
www.staplesadvantage.com
415.273.5032 (PH)
253.518.7001 (FX)
[email protected]
Staples Advantage, the businessto-business division of Staples, Inc.,
serves organizations of 20 or more
employees all the way up to the Fortune
1000, including global businesses,
government, healthcare organizations
and educational institutions.
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Booth 1715 V
Student Transportation of
America
6414 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117
www.ridesta.com
805.681.8355 (PH)
805.681.8374 (FX)
[email protected]
Student Transportation of America
provides parents and school districts
across North America with safe,secure
and reliable transportation services.
Student Transportation of America also
provides security and technology to make
your child`s travel a one of a kind,safe
experience. To learn more visit www.ridesta.com.
Booth 319 F
Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz
APC
2488 Historic Decatur, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
www.stutzartiano.com
619.232.3122 (PH)
619.232.3264 (FX)
[email protected]
Founded in 1982, Stutz Artiano
Shinoff & Holtz is one of the state’s
leading education-focused law firms,
representing more than 60 districts.
Attorneys are experienced in all aspects
of education law, providing general and
litigation counsel to public and private
school districts, charter schools and
community college districts. www.stutzartiano.com
Booth 820 V
Teachers on Reserve
604 Sonora Avenue
Glendale, CA 91201
www.teachersonreserve.com
800.457.1899, ext. 5 (PH)
818.502.5818 (FX)
[email protected]
Supplying skilled, credentialed
substitutes to LA Area, San Francisco
Bay, San Diego, Sacramento, Inland
Empire and Orange County Charter and
Private Schools since 1987.
• Free Registration • 98% Fill Rate
We take the headache OUT of finding
substitutes.
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Call us whenever you need longterm, “morning of” or permanent
replacements.
Booth 1317
Textbook Warehouse
936 Curie Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
www.textbookwarehouse.com
800.796.9152 (PH)
800.796.9154 (FX)
[email protected]
We inventory quality condition used
textbooks, workbooks, and TEs at huge
savings off publisher prices. We carry all
major K-12 publishers and state-specific/
AP textbooks. We sell new paperback
classics and reference materials. We
purchase books you no longer need,
provide immediate payment and take
care of shipping costs.
Booth 1531
The Aptus Group
800 South Figueroa Street, Suite 670
www.theaptusgroup.com
213.327.1148 (PH)
213.327.1009 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 341 F
1575 West Mable Street
Anaheim, CA 92802
thesysintl.com
714.234.2727 (PH)
[email protected]
Thesys™ is a proven Blended Education
Platform. We partner with each school to
customize digital curriculum to best meet
the school’s unique needs and improve
student outcomes.
Booth 1242 F
11811 West Olympic Blvd.
www.wildwood.org/outreach
310.806.4502 (PH)
[email protected]
The Wildwood Outreach Center is a
school-based professional development
center. Housed at Wildwood School
in Los Angeles, we offer a variety of
workshops, along with customized
programs at your school. We also publish
The Advisory Toolkit, a comprehensive
guide for schools seeking to develop and
strengthen their advisory programs.
The Aptus Group, Inc. provides Special
Education solutions in the greater Los
Angeles area. Our services include
Speech and Language Therapy, DIS
Counseling, Adapted P.E., Occupational
Therapy and School Nurse services. Please stop by our booth to find out how
we can meet your needs.
Booth 1009 V
Time Warner Cable Business
Class
17777 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703
www.twcbc.com
562.677.0273 (PH)
[email protected]
Booth 1339 F
44325 Woodridge Parkway
Lansdowne, VA 20176
www.jkcf.org
855.509.5253 (PH)
703.723.8030 (FX)
[email protected]
(TWCBC), the B2B arm of Time Warner
Cable, has local government teams,
dedicated to help customize the right
package for state, local and public
education institutions to municipalities
and government entities. We’ll work
with you to understand your industry
and provide the specific resources to
streamline operations.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s
mission is to advance the education of
exceptionally promising students who
have financial need. The Foundation
believes that all exceptionally talented
students who have financial need will
excel academically when given resources
to develop their talents. We support
these students through scholarships,
grants, and direct services.
Booth 916 V
625 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 200
South Pasadena, CA 91030
www.tesidea.com
323.404.1029 (PH)
323.257.3101 (FX)
[email protected]
Total Education Solutions is a leader
in special education management and
staffing solutions. We develop IEP
goals and objectives, provide in-service
training and workshops for staff, offer an
array of therapeutic services, maximize
funding, manage cases, and monitor
compliance to ensure that federal, state,
and local requirements are met.
Booth 1220
TPS Publishing Inc.
23407 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 62
Valencia, CA 91355
www.tpspublishing.com
866.417.9384 (PH)
800.578.5191 (FX)
[email protected]
K-12 Mathematics,Science and Forensic
Science programs include STEM,
Literacy and Arts; all inquiry and project
based. Partners CeMast,ISU;Action
Based Curriculum;Invicta
Education;Didax;Ellison;AVIMBA and
others have collaborated to provide
exciting,exactly aligned materials to
Common Core State Standards for
mathematics and NGSS.
Booth 948
Troops to Teachers
One Education Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
www.troopstoteachers.net
619.594.6326 (PH)
719.576.3113 (FX)
[email protected]
Troops to Teachers is a transition
assistance program that was created
to assist eligible military personnel
transition into new careers as public
school teachers. As a result, Troops to
Teachers is a source of quality teacher
candidates for schools across the Nation.
Booth 1036
4830 South 38th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
etroxell.com
602.437.7240 (PH)
[email protected]
Troxell Communications has provided
schools, businesses, and government
agencies with affordably priced,
quality AV products for over 60 years.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with
more than 70 offices nationwide, Troxell
offers a vast selection of products from
the nation’s leading AV manufacturers
like Hitachi, Califone, Lumens, Crestron,
ELMO and more.
Booth 1019
UCLA Extension-Department of
Education
10995 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 639
www.uclaextension.edu/teachers
310.825.4191 (PH)
310.206.5006 (FX)
[email protected]
Since 1917, the Education Department
at UCLA Extension has provided
staff development, in-service, and
professional outreach to practitioners
at all levels of education—preschool,
elementary, secondary, adult, and higher
education. Partnering with UCLA’s
Graduate School of Education and
Information Studies (GSE&IS) to create a
community of learning and action.
Booth 911 V
Unified Nutrimeals
4767 East 49th Street
Vernon, CA 90058
www.unifiednm.com
323.923.9335, ext. 210 (PH)
323.923.9341 (FX)
[email protected]
Unified Nutrimeals is a food service
provider specializing in delicious school
and after-school meal programs. Simply
put we: prepare meals children enjoy,
provide convenient service, follow
NSLP and CACFP regulations, and offer
competitive pricing. Please call or email
us for more information: 323-923-9335
or [email protected].
Booth 527
USC Rossier School of
Education
1150 South Olive Street, Suite 2050
rossieronline.usc.edu
888.628.1872 (PH)
[email protected]
The USC Rossier School of Education
offers a Master of Education in Advanced
Instruction delivered online. The
program blends live, online classes
with coursework applied in your own
classroom. You can choose from a
range of content areas, including STEM,
humanities and differing abilities. Learn
more at RossierOnline.usc.edu.
Booth 1315 V
Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP
8270 Aspen Street
www.vtdcpa.com
909.466.4410 (PH)
[email protected]
We recognize the unique aspects of
accounting and compliance that are
associated with charter schools. We have
spent the past 20 years practicing within
this arena and have trained our staff
to be knowledgeable as to the specific
requirements related to such areas
as Non-profit accounting, attendance
requirements, and Federal compliance.
Booth 1525 V F
Verde Design, Inc.
2455 The Alameda
verdedesigninc.com
408.985.7200 (PH)
408.985.7260 (FX)
[email protected]
Verde Design provides landscape
architecture, civil engineering, sport
planning and design, and construction
management services for our clients.
Verde Design has an extensive portfolio
of projects from campus landscape
architecture to recreation and athletic
facilities. Our projects include sports
complexes, stadiums, multi-use fields,
all-weather tracks, aquatic facilities and
tennis complexes.
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Booth 829 S V
2210 East Route 66, Suite 100
Glendora, CA 91740
www.vlsllp.com
626.857.7300 (PH)
626.857.7302 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1417 F
Walden University
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.walden.edu
909.213.8284 (PH)
[email protected]
Walden University is an accredited
institution that has been serving the
Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman is proud to
higher education needs of professionals
be a 2014 Annual Conference Regional
for more than 40 years. Offered online,
Meeting Sponsor. When you engage
areas of study range from health and
VLS as your financial auditor and tax
education to management and public
preparer, you become an instant part
administration. Walden programs help
of The VLS Family—where every day,
students achieve their goals so that, as
our professionals commit to making a
graduates, they can help advance the
positive difference for your charter school lives of others.
and your community. And through our
“Buy1GIVE1®” program, with each Form
Booth 1044 F
990 informational tax return prepared for
WebWise Tutors
your charter school, we give a nourishing
6711 Forest Lawn Drive, Suite 205
meal, clean water, education, or medical
support to children worldwide. There’s no
www.webwisetutors.com
additional cost to you. Together, we join
480.249.0909 (PH)
to make the world a better place.
[email protected]
Booth 817 S
17855 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75287
www.cambiumlearning.com
559.324.8101 (PH)
[email protected]
Voyager Learning and Sopris Learning,
two of the most trusted providers
of preK–12 professional services
and innovative, research-validated
instructional supports, have combined
to build momentum behind the goal of
working alongside schools and districts
to help all students reach their full
academic potential.
Booth 1121
VS America, Inc
2902 Rowena Avenue
www.vs-network.com
310.384.9553 (PH)
888.230.1222 (FX)
[email protected]
VS America Inc. offers a complete palette
of furnishings for classrooms, libraries,
labs, media centers, and administration.
VS was founded in Germany over a
century ago. Since then we have made
significant contributions to the design and
development of 21st century classrooms.
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WebWise Tutors is the premier online
tutoring provider in the industry.
Our singular goal is that all students
become the most they can be, while
enjoying the journey in realizing their
full potential. We serve all general and
special education needs K-12 in a virtual,
synchronous platform.
Booth 1415
Williams Scotsman
901 South Bond Street, Suite 600
Baltimore, MD 21231
www.willscot.com
800.782.1500 (PH)
[email protected]
Williams Scotsman offers modular space
solutions for the construction, education,
energy, industrial, commercial/retail,
healthcare, and government markets.
Customers are served by a network of
nearly 100 branches throughout North
America.
Booth 1537 V
WLC Architects, Inc.
8163 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100
www.wlcarchitects.com
909.987.0909 (PH)
[email protected]
As a client-focused firm of talented
professionals, WLC Architects is
passionate about creating timeless
designs that are inspiring, valuable
assets to the community. WLC embraces
every project with a commitment to
Service, Design, Integrity, Dedication,
Creativity and Excellence. WLC has the
ability to design your future.
Booth 442
WorldStrides DiscoverNow!
Programs
4570 Campus Drive, Suite 14
Newport Beach, CA 92660
www.worldstrides.org
800.999.7676 (PH)
[email protected]
WorldStrides DiscoverNow! programs
offer hands-on educational travel
programs to destinations across the
United States. With a perfect blend of
education and fun – our programs will
inspire you and your students for the rest
of your lives!
Booth 216 F
WriterKEY
9 1st Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877
writerkey.com
860.924.8524 (PH)
[email protected]
WriterKEY® is a web-based application
designed to help writing teachers
give formative feedback to students
effectively and efficiently. We help
teachers teach writers, not just writing.
Booth 436
WriteSteps
2885 Sanford Avenue Southwest, Suite
22514
Grandville, MI 49418
www.writestepswriting.com
800.689.1408 (PH)
866.764.6914 (FX)
[email protected]
WriteSteps, an evidence-based, 100%
Common Core writing and grammar
program, empowers K-5 teachers to
prepare students for Common Core
testing and a lifetime of confident
writing! Recipient of the Learning®
Magazine 2013 Teachers’ Choice™ Award,
WriteSteps meets classroom needs with
daily lesson plans, teaching videos, and
visual aids.
Booth 716 S V
701 University Avenue, Suite 150
916.646.1400 (PH)
916.646.1300 (FX)
[email protected]
Booth 1015 V
Zaner-Bloser
1201 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
www.zaner-bloser.com
800.248.2568, ext. 2537 (PH)
800.992.6087 (FX)
[email protected]
Young, Minney & Corr, LLP is proud
to be California’s most experienced,
knowledgeable and respected firm
working in the unique area of charter
school law. As a leader in charter school
representation since the passage of
California’s Charter Schools Act of 1992,
YM&C offers expertise in every facet of
charter school creation, expansion and
operation including charter petitions
and negotiations, MOUs, nonprofit
incorporation, employment law, board
governance, facilities, student issues,
policy development and more. We
pride ourselves in working hard and
getting results for our clients, hiring
only the most qualified, experienced
legal professionals who listen carefully
and provide an honest assessment
of your situation. While our goal is to
prevent disputes and resolve conflicts
before they escalate into litigation, we
have successfully litigated numerous
charter school matters. We formulate
legal strategies that best fit your goals
and objectives and implement them
aggressively at a fair, competitive price. With experience representing more
than 500 charter schools, statewide
organizations and public agencies
of every size throughout California,
we use our expertise to solve your
existing challenges and prevent future
challenges. Our philosophy is simple: Deliver value, ensure results. For more
information, please visit us at www.
mycharterlaw.com.
Zaner-Bloser is a premier publishers
of research-based reading, writing,
spelling, vocabulary and handwriting
programs. The Zaner-Bloser mission is to
create dynamic, appealing and effective
educational programs and services. Zaner-Bloser focuses on distinctive
programs that inspire all students to
become engaged, literate participants in
the global society.
Booth 1721
Ziegler
735 North Water Street, Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202
www.zieglerloan.com
414.978.6576 (PH)
414.978.6575 (FX)
[email protected]
Ziegler is a recognized leader in the
educational sector throughout the U.S.
We continue that tradition with our
dedicated services to the charter school
market nationally. Ziegler provides
creative, tailored financial solutions that
are just right for your organization.
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C O N F E R E N C E P R I N C I PA L S P O N S O R
CharterSAFE is a self-insurance pool that provides coverage for:
• Workers’ compensation
• Auto liability
• Fiduciary liability
• General liability
• Crime
• Errors and omissions
• Educator’s legal liability
• Employment practice liability
• Student accident
• Property
• Directors and Officers
NEW!
CharterSAFE is now offering employee benefits.
Find out how you can save on employee benefits.
Please visit us at Booth # 615, next to the CCSA Booth,
or email us at [email protected].
(888) 901-0004 • [email protected] • www.chartersafe.net

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