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NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS

Welcome

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About the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

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• What We Do • Welcome to Washington, D.C. • Board of Directors & CEO

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Schedule At-A-Glance

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS

Navigating the Conference

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Mother’s Room We appreciate all the new mothers who have traveled here to be with us at the conference. To assist those nursing and pumping moms, we have reserved Room 303 (near the general sessions) for your use during convention hours.

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The U Street corridor, running from U Street, NW, between 9th and 14th Streets, offers music, food, boutique shopping, and great nightlife. Take a cab or the Metro’s Green Line to explore this unique part of town, perhaps even grab a bite at Ben’s Chili Bowl. See a play or ballet at the Kennedy Center. Catch a ballgame at National’s Park or stroll through Georgetown for shopping and people watching. Visit the Georgetown waterfront for kayaking or paddle boating. Go on an adventure at nearby Teddy Roosevelt Island.

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Metro The Metro is a great and easy way to get around the city. The system is the second busiest in the United States. Washington Reagan National Airport and most conference hotels are all accessible on the Yellow Line. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is accessible by both the Yellow and Green Lines. Look for tall brown columns with a large “M” identifying the station entrances. Colored stripes around the column show which lines serve the station. For fare information, visit www.wmata.com.

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Taxis, Uber, and Lyft Taxicabs are available outside the Convention Center and most likely at your hotel. Uber and Lyft are also available throughout the D.C. area. Download their apps on your phone to hail a ride. For all first-time Uber riders, we can offer you $15 off your first ride with the code EventPromo.

Parking Please check with your hotel on its daily parking rates. The Convention Center has a paid parking lot. Rates vary.

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NETWORKING

Network With Your Peers!

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES | How to Make the Most of Your Time

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME AT NCSC Maximize Your Time at the Conference • Participate in the Unconference Attendee-Led Content and the Meet Up Sessions to solve problems with your colleagues, direct your own learning, and build strong networks. • Check out our Featured Sessions and plan to attend at least one of these special sessions.

We know you are here to make connections. We want to help you build your community and share ideas. We’ve added more networking opportunities for you to meet with your peers, share your insights, get your questions answered, and make lasting connections.

• Visit the Exhibit Hall. Our exhibitors offer incredible information, services, and giveaways. Give yourself plenty of time to explore the hall and meet with our friendly and insightful exhibitors.

We recommend joining as many of these networking opportunities as possible to make the most of your conference experience!

• Hang out at the Playground Lounge. The Playground will feature the opportunity for attendees to explore and discover their inner child. Swing by during lunch to play, relax, and just be a kid again!

Networking Lounges

• Engage with the coolest new products and services on the market at the Show & Tell Pavilion, hosted by our Exhibitors. Get your hands on new literacy tools, art and theatre curricula, recess activities, and much more! See program book addendum for full schedule.

Our strand networking lounges are a great place to connect with conferencegoers who share your interests. Each networking lounge is color coded to match its corresponding strand and is placed near that strand’s session rooms: Governance Near room 145 A

Operations Near room 143 C

Instruction Near room 147 B

Policy Near room 103 A

Leadership Near room 151 A

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• Attend a Charter Talk. These new talks are brief, compelling presentations, hosted in the Exhibit Hall during lunch breaks. Learn something new or hear about a cool innovation! See the addendum for full schedule.

• Plan your schedule in advance! Use our conference app (search “NCSC17” in the App Store and Google Play) to select your favorite must attend sessions. Pro tip: be flexible! Have alternate sessions picked out for each block in case the room hits capacity, which happens.

Utilize Networking Opportunities • Don’t be a fly on the wall! Push yourself to interact with other participants and our presenters throughout the day. • Collect and pass out business cards! It’s a great way to keep track of all the interesting people you meet. Pro tip: Stay in touch after the conference by connecting on LinkedIn and sending a follow-up email. • Go to networking events and connect with others even when the time isn’t carved out. If you’re sitting in a session room 15 minutes before a session starts, introduce yourself to the people around you. Consider them potential friends and problem solvers!

Organize Your Thoughts and Notes • Take great notes and stay organized. • Document the session title, presenter contact information, notes, and ideas gathered from the session that would benefit you and your colleagues. This will help you retain information for reflection and prevent you from becoming overwhelmed by the new concepts you’re introduced to at the conference. • Attendees can volunteer as content curators in sessions by volunteering to complete an online form with important highlights that can inform those who could not attend the session

Schedule Reflection Time • Schedule time each day to process your thoughts. Review your notes on the most important things you learned or encountered. Determine the key takeaways and contacts. Plan immediate action items, put other ideas in a someday file, and then let the enthusiasm gained at the conference drive you toward your goals!

Get Social Connect with the National Alliance and other attendees online! Tag us in your posts and tweets about your favorite speakers, sessions, and moments from NCSC17! Twitter and Instagram - @charteralliance #NCSC17 • Facebook - facebook.com/CharterSchools

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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES | Unconference

CHARTER TALKS, MEET UPS, & UNCONFERENCE Our Charter Talks, Meet Ups, and Unconference sessions are unique opportunities to learn about new ideas, share what you’re doing, and make lasting connections. These sessions are designed to break away from traditional presentation models to enhance your learning and shake up your day.

Charter Talks Similar to a TED-talk, a Charter Talk is a compelling presentation with a story arc to share a big idea, a tech demo, delve into an issue, or share a small idea with an impact. These brief, compelling presentations are only about 18 minutes long and are held in the exhibit hall during lunch. See conference program addendum for the Charter Talk schedule. Sponsored by:

Unconference

Meet Ups

Find your tribe through various informal meet ups. Pick a topic of interest and connect with peers!

Monday, June 12 TOPIC 11:15am – 12:30pm

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Calling All Teachers Lines of Communication: Board and Authorizer Interaction

153 141

2:30pm – 3:45pm

School Board Members SPED

141 Salon I Prefunction

4:00pm – 5:00pm

ELL Innovative New Schools Regional Meet Up: West

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Tuesday, June 13 TOPIC 9:30am – 10:45am

ROOM

Adaptive Leadership Communications, Marketing, and Graphic Design

153 148

11:00am – 12:00pm

Pro Public Education Regional Meet Up: Northeast Rural Schools

153 148 141

148 153

TOPIC 9:30am – 10:45am

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Policy and Advocacy: Two Sides of the Same Coin Regional Meet Up: Midwest Teachers of Color

Salon I Prefunction 141 148

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NCSC is a great place to solve the problems you face with your peers. To have a successful unconference experience, keep these tips in mind: COMMIT What questions, ideas, and/or problems will you bring to the table? Be brave and decide to start a conversation. COLLIDE Introduce yourself to people you don’t know. Expand your network even with individuals outside your scope. CONTRIBUTE Suggest a topic for discussion. You don’t have to be an expert to lead the discussion. Put your ideas and resources out there. You are valuable and have insights and questions, contribute to the dialogue. Bring a device and get your social media tools ready. Learn out loud! Tweet, the conversation. Use #unconfNCSC to share. CONNECT You can view all of the notes and resources that will be shared through our google docs (http://bit.ly/unconfNCSC) to help you connect! Bring your business cards to D.C. and get ready for another level of networking and professional development.

Participate Join us at 8:00am on Monday and 8:15am Tuesday in room 151 A to get started!

• Law of Two Feet: If the topic isn’t right for you, find another. • It’s a Dialogue: No presentations, no PowerPoint, no vendors. • Clean the Room: Please refresh the room before ending and leave it in the condition it was when you entered it.

Wednesday, June 14

There will be no pre-determined agenda, no sales pitches, and no experts in the front of the room with a slideshow. Unconferences are all about your interests and your learning, not presentations! Follow along and share what you’re discussing using the hashtag #unconfNCSC.

Unconference Rules

2:00pm – 3:15pm

Innovation in the Classroom Regional Meet Up: South

We are giving YOU the power to set the agenda every morning with unconference sessions. Unconference, also known in the education community as EdCamp, is a participant determined and facilitated experience.

• Participate: Feel at ease to speak up, but also refrain from dominating. • Notes: Please take and share notes.

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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES | Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

J O I N U S AT T H E

NETFLIX & NETWORKING Third Floor Atrium Sunday, June 11 6:00pm – 8:00pm You’ve heard of Netflix and chill, but this is your opportunity to Netflix and network! Join us Sunday night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center’s Third Floor Atrium for a Netflixthemed bash! While Netflix Co-Founder and CEO Reed Hastings won’t take to the general session stage until Tuesday, we’re celebrating some of his company’s hit shows in style. We can’t guarantee an appearance from Frank and Claire Underwood, but we can guarantee fun and games related to your favorite Netflix Originals, hors d’oeuvres, and a few surprises! Don’t miss your opportunity for photo ops and networking on our red carpet!

Morning Meditations

Monday Morning Coffee Break

Wake Up Your Body, Calm Your Mind

Exhibit Hall B, Concourse Level C Monday, June 12 10:15am – 11:00am

Room 149 AB Monday, June 12 8:30am – 9:00am

Overwhelmed by new information? Already forgetting new acquaintances’ names? Join Move This World’s Caitlin Daly for an experiential, creative movement-based morning session to get centered and set intentions for the day ahead. Drawing on theories from expressive arts therapy, Theatre of Oppressed, this active session will wake up your body and calm your mind, preparing you for a productive, connected and peaceful conference day.

Relax Your Mind with Guided Meditation Room 149 AB Tuesday, June 13 8:30am – 9:00am

Join us this morning for a 30-minute, guided mindfulness meditation to help start your day with more ease, calm, and focus.

Need a Monday morning pick-me-up? Join us in the Exhibit Hall for coffee and conversation immediately following the general session. Sponsored by:

Lunch Exhibit Hall B, Concourse Level C Monday, June 12 12:30pm – 2:30pm Tuesday, June 13 12:00pm – 2:00pm Head to the Exhibit Hall on Monday and Tuesday during the lunch hour to eat and mingle with exhibitors and other attendees. Sponsored by:

Networking Happy Hour Exhibit Hall B, Concourse Level C Monday, June 12 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres to talk with some of our hundreds of exhibitors and meet colleagues from across the country. Sponsored by:

State Meetings Sponsored by:

State associations and organizations are hosting state meetings from 5:00pm – 6:00pm on Tuesday, June 13. Check our website, ncsc.publiccharters.org/StateMeetings, to see if your state is hosting a meeting. This is your opportunity to connect with attendees from your state and maybe even with your state’s federal legislator.

State Meeting Room Arizona Charter Schools Association

146 B

Charter School Association of Nevada

149 AB

Colorado League of Charter Schools

144 C

DC Association of Chartered Public Schools

140 B

Florida Charter School Alliance

159 AB

Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network

154 AB

Illinois Network of Charter Schools

145 B

Indiana/Network for Quality Education

145 A

Minnesota/Dougherty & Company LLC

141

Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools 144 A

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SPEAKERS

Monday, June 12

SPEAKERS | Monday, June 12

Keep up with the conference on social media KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Steve Perry, Ph.D.

Nina Rees

Founder, Head of Capital Preparatory Schools

President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Dr. Steve Perry is one of the most sought-after educators in America. Widely respected by grassroots community members and internationally renowned leaders, his charismatic and compelling voice is an inspiration. He is the educator Oprah Winfrey, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, Bishop TD Jakes, and Steve Harvey call on to offer insight to parents and children. A diverse array of politicians and groups, from the Urban League to ALEC, even President Donald Trump, have reached out to Dr. Perry to better understand what matters to parents. Perry opened his third school, helped Steve Harvey write his new book Jump, has spoken in over 79 communities and completed his sixth book Transparanting within the past 12 months. His impact is profound and varied and showing no signs of slowing down. Perry’s unique and powerful voice is respected and has been featured on MSNBC, Fox, CNN, Al Jazeera, TV One, BET, NBC, and on multiple shows on the Oprah Winfrey Network. His courage and piercing insights provides a fascinating perspective that is not often found in public discourse. Too often race, class, gender, and political affiliations mute other’s voices. Perry fearlessly speaks from the heart, which births unpredictability.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

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Nina Rees is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the leading national non-profit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement.

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Rees has over 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C., most recently as Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives for Knowledge Universe (KU), a leading global education company with investments in early childhood education, before- and after-school programs, and online instruction. Prior to her tenure at KU, she served as the first Deputy Under Secretary for Innovation and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education. Before moving to the Education Department, Rees served as Deputy Assistant for Domestic Policy to the Vice President at the White House. Rees has appeared on various news outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, C-SPAN, and PBS’s NewsHour. Her articles and opinions have been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

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SPEAKERS | Monday, June 12

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

Tom Torkelson Founder & CEO, IDEA Public Schools Upon graduating from Georgetown University in 1997, Torkelson joined Teach for America and taught in Donna, Texas for three years, after which he successfully launched the IDEA Academy in 2000, serving as the first board president and founding principal. IDEA educates nearly 30,000 students across 51 schools in the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Austin, Texas, the majority of whom are Latino and from low-income communities. IDEA will launch schools in South Louisiana and El Paso, Texas in the 2018-19 school year. The mission of IDEA Public Schools is to prepare students from underserved communities for success in college and citizenship. For 11 consecutive years, 100% of IDEA’s seniors have been accepted to college. In 2016, IDEA won the coveted Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools. In 2017, five of IDEA’s high schools were ranked in the top 10 on the Washington Post’s Most Challenging High Schools list, and all six eligible schools were in the top 100. An avid runner and frequent Ironman competitor, Torkelson and his wife, Dr. Nina Lee Torkelson, live in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas with their three children.

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Winner of the $250,000 2017 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools to be announced! The finalists for this prestigious award are: • DSST Public Schools in Colorado • Harmony Public Schools in Texas • Success Academy Charter Schools in New York The winner will receive $250,000 from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to support collegereadiness programs for its students. The Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools honors the public charter management organization (CMO) that has demonstrated the best academic outcomes, particularly for low-income students and students of color.

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SPEAKERS

Tuesday, June 13

SPEAKERS | Tuesday, June 13

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

Reed Hastings

Marco Clark, Ph.D.

Margaret Fortune

CEO, Netflix

Founder & CEO, Richard Wright Public Charter School

President & CEO, Fortune School

Reed Hastings co-founded Netflix in 1997. Currently, Netflix is the world’s leading internet television network with over 100 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of T.V. shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries, and feature films. In 1991, Reed founded Pure Software, which made tools for software developers. After a 1995 IPO, and several acquisitions, Pure was acquired by Rational Software in 1997. Hastings is an active educational philanthropist and served on the California State Board of Education from 2000 to 2004. He is currently on the board of several educational organizations including CCSA, DreamBox Learning, KIPP, Pahara, and the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. Hastings is also a board member of Facebook, and was on the board of Microsoft from 2007 to 2012. Hastings received a B.A. from Bowdoin College in 1983 and an M.S.C.S. in Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University in 1988. Between Bowdoin and Stanford, Hastings served in the Peace Corps as a high school math teacher in Swaziland.

Dr. Marco Clark is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Richard Wright Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. He is a well-respected educator, innovator, author, public speaker, and veteran in the world of urban education. Clark is also chairman of the “Man the Block Safe Passage Program,” an organization focused on providing a safe passage for students to and from school. Clark strongly believes that illiteracy is the civil rights issue of today–and the catastrophe of tomorrow–if not addressed. Clark has been featured in JET Magazine, Huffington Post, The New York Times, and other publications. Clark is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Margaret Fortune is President & CEO of Fortune School, which includes K-12 charter schools and a graduate school of education dedicated to help fill the “pipeline” of educators needed in today’s schools. Under Margaret Fortune’s leadership, the Fortune School of Education has expanded to include a system of tuition-free, college preparatory, public charter schools in San Bernardino and Sacramento, California. These schools are focused on closing the African American achievement gap and preparing scholars for college–starting in Kindergarten. Fortune has founded seven schools (two K-8 campuses, three K-5 campuses, one 6-8 middle school and one Early College High School opening fall, 2017) with combined enrollment of 1,745 students. Fortune has approval to open three more schools. Fortune also operates a graduate school of education, credentialing teachers and principals with a focus on charter school leadership. The graduate school works to bring more diverse teaching candidates into public schools, especially in the shortage areas of science and mathematics instruction. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Fortune served as an education advisor to two California Governors. Fortune is a Trustee Emerita of the California State University and a Board Member of the California Charter Schools Association.

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SPEAKERS | Tuesday, June 13

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

NATIONAL HERITAGE ACADEMIES proudly partners with charter school boards across the country to serve more than 56,000 students in 83 schools. Our belief is simple: set high standards, make expectations clear, provide meaningful instruction and watch children excel. With a commitment to hard work, good citizenship, and personal responsibility, students experience a safe learning environment where achievement thrives.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

Luis A. Miranda, Jr.

Marc Sternberg

Managing Partner, MirRam Group

K-12 Education Program Director, Walton Family Foundation

Luis Miranda is Managing Partner of The MirRam Group, a government affairs, lobbying, and political consulting firm in New York City. He has previously served in three New York City mayoral administrations. Miranda is also the Founding President of the Hispanic Federation and past chairman of the NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation. In 2000, he founded the Amber Charter School in East Harlem, one of the few charter schools in New York at the time to welcome unionized faculty. He is vice-chair of the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, Board Chair of West End Day School, and board member of The Public Theater, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and the Amber Charter School Foundation. Miranda chairs the advisory boards to Broadway League’s Viva Broadway, and the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Department at the CUNY Graduate Center. Miranda also leads the Hamilton Education Program, bringing thousands of students to the stage musical Hamilton every year, as part of their high school curriculum.

Marc Sternberg leads the foundation’s initiatives to improve K-12 education for all of our nation’s children by empowering parents with quality options. Before joining the foundation, Marc served as the Senior Deputy Chancellor at the New York City Department of Education, where he directed the citywide portfolio planning efforts including new school development and placement, school improvement and accountability planning, and the PreK-12 enrollment team. Marc also served as senior advisor to the chancellor and the mayor’s office on education policy and strategy. Prior to his service as deputy chancellor, Marc was founder and principal of the Bronx Lab School, an unscreened high school on the Evander Childs High School campus. After earning a B.A. from Princeton University in 1995, Marc served as a Teach For America corps member in the South Bronx. He then earned a joint MBA and Masters in Education from Harvard University. Marc was selected as a 2009-2010 White House Fellow.

He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Puerto Rico and pursued graduate work in psychology at New York University. He and his wife Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda have been married for 39 years and have two adult children, Luz MirandaCrespo and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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SPEAKERS

Wednesday, June 14

SPEAKERS | Wednesday, June 14

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The Honorable Mary Landrieu Former U.S. Senator, Louisiana Senior Policy Advisor, Van Ness Feldman, LLP Mary Landrieu started her career in public service in 1979, when she was elected to serve as a member of the Louisiana State Legislature. For eight years, she championed causes related to women and children and education reform. In 1987, she was elected State Treasurer, and served with distinction for two terms. Strong fiscal management, pension reform, and the creation of the first ever municipal investment fund, now valued at over $2 billion, are some of her many accomplishments. After a vigorous but unsuccessful race for Governor of Louisiana, she was elected to the United States Senate in the fall of 1996, and became the first women from Louisiana elected to serve a full term in the United States Senate. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, the Appropriations Committee, and Chairman of the Small Business Committee, and as Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, she made her mark in several important areas. Most notable of her legislative accomplishments were the passage of the landmark Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, the Israel American Energy Alliance, the RESTORE Act, the single largest one term environmental investment in the Gulf Coast in the history of the nation, and the Small Business Job Act of 2010.

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The Honorable Michael Bennet U.S. Senator, Colorado Michael Bennet was elected United States Senator for Colorado in November 2010. A newcomer to politics with experience in business and public service, he is widely-recognized as a pragmatic, innovative, and independent thinker driven by a deep-seated obligation to create more opportunity for the next generation. Before serving in the Senate, Bennet served as Superintendent of Denver Public Schools where he led a bold and inclusive reform effort that improved student achievement, helped turn around failing schools, and brought a halt to a seemingly endless cycle of annual budget cuts. Prior to his time at the Denver Public Schools, Bennet was widely credited with balancing a historic budget deficit and implementing innovative reforms as Chief of Staff to then-Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. In that role, he also implemented innovative reforms that made city government more responsive to the needs and concerns of the greater Denver community. Bennet’s experience saving jobs and turning around failing companies has also served him well in the U.S. Senate. As Managing Director at the Anschutz Investment Company, he managed the successful restructuring of more than $3 billion in corporate debt. Bennet earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from Wesleyan University and his law degree from Yale Law School, where he was Editor-in-Chief of The Yale Law Journal.

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DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

Amy Wilkins Senior Vice President of Advocacy, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Amy Wilkins is the senior vice president of advocacy at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. She began her career as an organizer for Fair Share Action in the early 1980s. Prior to that, she spent nearly a decade at the Children’s Defense Fund where, among other accomplishments, Wilkins helped pass a key child care and development block grant, and pushed candidates to address children’s issues in the 1992 election. Wilkins served in a series of political positions, working on health care legislation for the Democratic National Committee, leading public forums on child care for the U.S. Department of Labor, and serving as Acting Director for the White House Office of Media Affairs. In 1995, Wilkins joined The Education Trust, where she led the student advocacy organization for sixteen years through key milestones including efforts to safeguard Title II of the Higher Education Act so that teachers have funding for preparation and training, shape aspects of No Child Left Behind to protect the most vulnerable students, and increase the visibility of pre-K as a priority issue. Wilkins was named Senior Fellow for Social Justice at The College Board in 2013, where she led efforts to increase AP enrollment among high achieving African American students, and addressed the achievement and attainment gaps separating middle class African American students from their white peers.

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HALL OF FAME Past Hall of Fame Inductees

2016 Bill Kurtz

Roderick R. Paige Kim Smith

2015

2017 INDUCTEES

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is proud to honor the following distinguished inductees into the Charter Schools Hall of Fame, which was established to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions in the following areas: • Pioneering efforts in the development and growth of charter schools • Commitment and contributions to charter schools and education • Innovative ideas and successful implementation of those ideas • Inspiration to others in the charter school movement Sponsored by:

Mary Landrieu Deborah McGriff Nelson Smith

2014

Chester “Checker” Finn, Jr. Eva Moskowitz

2013

Lisa Graham Keegan Linda Moore Walton Family Foundation

City Academy High School Jim Griffin Eric Mahmoud Jon Schroeder

2011

Donald Hense Joel Klein Jim Peyser

2010

Norman Atkins James Goenner John B. King, Jr.

2009

Josephine Baker KIPP Charter Schools Don Shalvey

2008 Linda Brown

Yvonne Chan Ember Reichgott Junge

Greg Richmond

Caprice Young

President & CEO, National Association of Charter School Authorizers

CEO & Superintendent, Magnolia Public Schools

Greg Richmond is President and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), an independent voice for effective charter school policy and thoughtful charter authorizing practices that lead to more great public schools. NACSA works directly with school districts, state departments of education agencies, and other agencies to improve quality outcomes among charter schools. Before joining NACSA, Richmond spent 11 years at the Chicago Public Schools in a variety of roles, including Chief Officer for New School Development.

Doris & Donald Fisher Fund

2012

HALL OF FAME | 2017 Inductees

Malcolm Peabody Chairman Emeritus, FOCUS Malcolm Peabody pioneered Washington, D.C.’s public charter school program by funding and serving as chief advocate of Friends of Choice in Urban Schools (FOCUS). In 1995-96 FOCUS supported and advocated for Congressional legislation, the School Reform Act of 1995, that established charter schools across the District of Columbia. Since then, the District’s public charter schools have grown to 118 schools serving 42,000 children, 46% of Washington, D.C.’s public school population. In the last 10 years, student proficiency in Washington, D.C. charter schools has improved from 33% to over 53%. As charters grew to serve more and more of D.C.’s students, Peabody became concerned about the system’s ability to serve children from the poorest neighborhoods, so he developed the D.C. Promise Neighborhood Initiative (DCPNI) to help children from the city’s poorest neighborhoods to succeed academically.

He has served as the Chair of the Illinois State Charter School Commission and as member of the Aspen Institute’s Commission on No Child Left Behind. Richmond has also consulted with the governments of the United Kingdom, Chile, and Abu Dhabi on the development of charter-like schools in those countries.

Dr. Caprice Young’s leadership in education reform has transformed the movement in Los Angeles and the nation. Elected to lead the L.A. Unified school board in 1999, she helped increase the number of independent charter schools from seven to over 40 by the time she left office, with dozens more approved to open. Many of those early schools have grown to positively change Los Angeles. In 2003, she founded the California Charter Schools Association, charting the movement’s course and providing a national model for successful state charter organizations. In her fiveyear tenure as CEO, she helped educators create more than 300 new charters and championed movement quality standards, while continuing work at the national level serving on the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools board. Young has since focused her work at the school level, successfully transforming two prominent, high-performing CMOs. She’s now CEO of Magnolia Public Schools, operating 10 highperforming charters in Southern California. Young has also led philanthropic and national organizations engaged in transformational work. She earned her doctorate in education from UCLA, her M.P.A. from USC and her B.A. from Yale University.

Peabody has had a long career in civil rights and public service, serving as Executive Secretary of the New York State Commission Against Discrimination in 1959-60, and in 1962-64 by serving as civil rights coordinator for his brother Endicott Peabody, then Governor of Massachusetts. In 1968, Peabody was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There, he pioneered a study of housing allowances in Kansas City, MO which has since developed into the National Housing Allowance program, HUD’s largest program, currently serving 4.5 million families.

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SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE

MONDAY | Sessions At-A-Glance

MONDAY, JUNE 12

STRAND KEY Governance

Rooms are strand-specific! Look for the color that matches your strand.

Policy

11:15am – 12:30pm

2:30pm – 3:45pm

4:00pm – 5:00pm

11:15am – 12:30pm

Room 103 A

The School Choice “Movement:” Where Do You Stand? Where Should We Stand?

Charter Closure and Restart: The Experience of Stakeholders

Parent Voices and How We Effectively Organize and Lift Them

Room 146 B

25 Years of Charters: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

Salon G

Great Schools by Us, for Us: African-American Institutions and Charter Schools

Virtual Schools, Real Challenges: Encouraging Quality Via Policy and Advocacy

Chartering Early: Partnering with Head Start and Others in the Community

Room 146 C

How Evidence-Based Preschool Boosts Charter School Students’ Outcomes

Salon H

Turning Special Ed on Its Head

The Trump Administration, Congress, and Charter Schools

Federal Civil Rights Enforcement: Finding the Balance

Room 147 A

How Can Alternative Discipline Practices Change Student Outcomes?

Room 143 AB

Regret That Bad Hire? Select Talented Teachers Using Predictive Interview

Room 147 B

From Student Compliance to Engagement

Room 143 C

I Need a Better Facility for My School: Now What?

Room 144 AB

A Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation in New and Growing Schools

Room 144 C

Be Prepared! How to Manage Your Finances in Uncertain Times

Room 145 A

Am I an Effective Board Chair? Responsibilities and Reflections

Room 145 B

Board Governance: The Art of Asking the Right Questions

Room 146 A

The Care and Feeding of Your Charter School Board Policies

Leadership

Operations

2:30pm – 3:45pm

Instruction

4:00pm – 5:00pm

How Progressive Pedagogy Can Transform Your Classroom and Your School

INTENSIVE 2:30pm – 5:00pm Response to Intervention: Ensuring Success for All Students

Student Discipline: The Data to Watch

Flipping in Primary!

INTENSIVE 2:30pm – 5:00pm

INTENSIVE 2:30pm – 5:00pm Info At-A-Glance: Dashboard for Operations and Finance

How Does Student Engagement Look, Sound, and Feel in Classrooms?

INTENSIVE 2:30pm – 5:00pm

Do It Yourself Teacher Residency: A How-to Guide

Fully Enrolled Schools on Day One: It’s Not Just a Dream

Room 154 AB

Goodbye to “Sit and Get!”: A Guide to Effective PD

Room 149 AB

A Match Made in Heaven: Career and Technical Education Charter Schools

Room 150 AB

Tackling Teacher Evaluation: What’s New and What Works

Trust Thinking Closest to Kids: When to Limit Decisions

Room 151 A

Telling Your Story In Leadership: Renewing Staff Commitment to Mission

Merger to Avoid Closure?

Room 151 B

The Right Mix: The Recipe for Sustained Success in District-Charter Partnerships

On Second Thought: Ensuring Students Make Informed Postsecondary Education Choices

Room 152 AB

Realizing MLK’s Dream: Best Practices in Achieving Integration

Exploiting the Brain’s Backdoor for EASY Access to HARD Literacy Skills!

INTENSIVE 2:30pm – 5:00pm The [Intentional] Culture Club

INTENSIVE 2:30pm – 5:00pm Operational Excellence: Building Systems to Support Instruction

Is Fraud Preventable? Safeguard Your Charter School’s Fiscal Operations

INTENSIVE 2:30pm – 5:00pm

Finance 101 for Charter School Board Oversight

Boards with Goals Achieve More: Harnessing the Power of Board Committees

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Considering the Relationship Between the National Organization and Local Boards

Student Perspectives: Lessons Learned in Climbing the Mountain to College Graduation

CMO Expansion 2.0: Lessons Learned from the First 10+ Years

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

MONDAY, JUNE 12

Governance •••

25 Years of Charters: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward Policy •••

Room 146 B

There has been much discussion about the 25th anniversary of the first charter school law. This panel will lead a conversation about the next 25 years of school choice: What’s working, what’s not working, and identifying issues that must be addressed moving forward. Chester Finn, Thomas B. Fordham Institute; Howard Fuller, Marquette University Institute for the Transformation of Learning; Eric Lerum, America Succeeds; Caroline Roemer Shirley, Louisiana Association of Public Charter School A Match Made in Heaven: Career and Technical Education Charter Schools Leadership

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Room 149 AB

Once one of the most disparaged forms of education in the U.S., career and technical education has emerged in recent years as one of the most promising approaches to preparing students for the future. Charter schools are uniquely well-positioned to deliver on the promise – less rule-bound and more flexible, they often find it easier to engage employers, hire industry-trained teachers and schedule work-based learning. An educator, an employer, and a student will share their experience. Tamar Jacoby, Opportunity America; Kristin KearnsJordan, Urban Assembly; Mike Petrilli, Fordham Institute; Tori Stephens-Shauger, Ace Leadership High School A Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation in New and Growing Schools Operations

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Room 144 AB

When opening a new charter school or expanding an existing network of schools, having a well-defined IT roadmap is critical, both to encourage strategic technology steering and to ensure that all impacted parties are aligned concerning budget and operations planning, IT security, reliability, scalability, and much more. Presenters from Uncommon Schools and mindSHIFT Technologies will explore best practices and proven strategies for developing a technology roadmap that will help your organization meet the demands of today’s students and their futures. Heather Evans, Uncommon Schools; Adam Rosso, Uncommon Schools; John Stewart, mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company) 46

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Am I an Effective Board Chair? Responsibilities and Reflections

11:15am - 12:30pm

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Room 145 A

You’re a charter school board chair–how’s it going? Come meet other board chairs and compare your experiences. We’ll walk through some big picture best practices, engage in a quick self-assessment, and make plans to streamline your oversight systems. Karen Drezner, Lynch Leadership Academy, Boston College; Sonia Park, Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Be Prepared! How to Manage Your Finances in Uncertain Times Operations

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Room 144 C

Over the last few years charter schools have seen an increase in funding levels, but what comes next? Given the uncertainty around future funding rates, one-time funding, and rising costs, schools will face tough decisions around building sustainable budgets. Participants will hear from a panel of charter finance experts from different parts of the country and leave with practical strategies for maximizing revenues, evaluating expenses, and strategically managing reserves. Bryce Fleming, EdTec Inc.; Sam Todd, Peak to Peak Charter School; Lisa Tovar, PUC Schools Board Governance: The Art of Asking the Right Questions Governance

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Room 145 B

In these “data-driven” times, Board members can be inundated with mounds of data that, if not presented clearly, can lead to confusion or obfuscation. Volunteer board members are responsible to track academics, budgets, and school climate so effective tools are essential. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate numerous key performance indicators to identify the ones that enlighten their work of oversight. They will discuss best practices and share effective dashboards. Candace Sorensen, CS3 Law, PLLC

MONDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE Beginner

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Intermediate

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Advanced

From Student Compliance to Engagement Instruction

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Room 147 B

The 21st century requires people who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and pursue continual learning independently. To cultivate these skills and dispositions, schools must demand students’ engagement–not merely their compliance. Learn how to shift your practice to emphasize engagement. Inspired Teaching’s transformative professional development is backed by best practices, based in improvisational theatre, and proven to shift mindsets and practices to increase student engagement. Come ready to be 100% engaged: intellectually, emotionally, and physically.

How Evidence-Based Preschool Boosts Charter School Students’ Outcomes Instruction •••

Room 146 C

One of the best educational starts we can give young learners is access to an evidenced-based preschool model. In Washington, D.C., AppleTree’s award winning Every Child Ready program has seen remarkable results. In addition to running 14 PreK charters, AppleTree is also providing PreK programming to several existing K-12 schools. Come explore this proven instructional model and hear school leaders discuss the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from building and running an evidence-based PreK program. Anne Malone, AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School; Jack McCarthy, AppleTree Early Learning PCS/ AppleTree Institute

Caitlin Wolf, Center for Inspired Teaching; David Yarmchuk, Center for Inspired Teaching Great Schools by Us, for Us: African-American Institutions and Charter Schools

I Need a Better Facility for My School: Now What?

Policy •••

Operations

Room Salon G

Pier Blake, Jack & Jill of America, Inc.; Shirley Franklin, Former Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia; The Honorable Al Lawson, U.S. Representative, Florida; Ronald Rice, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; Dr. Paulette Walker, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Stuart Ellis, Charter School Capital; Mike Morley, American Charter Development, LLC and M-13 Construction, Inc. Realizing MLK’s Dream: Best Practices in Achieving Integration

How Can Alternative Discipline Practices Change Student Outcomes?

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Leadership

Room 147 A

Charter school leaders from three different regions will share their before and after stories of implementing alternative discipline practices that focus on keeping students in the classroom and repairing harm instead of punishing misbehavior. Panelists will then facilitate audience groups in a role-playing activity that looks at the impact of different discipline approaches on student outcomes. Groups will share the lessons learned from the activity and have Q&A time with the panelists. Amanda Aiken, A. Leigh Solutions; Randell Erving, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy; Nora Kern, National Charter School Resource Center

Room 143 C

Access to adequate facilities is one of the biggest challenges facing charter schools nationwide. Learn about the financing options and best practices to get the facility that meets your needs today and accommodates your growth for tomorrow. Hear from experts about options available to your school for financing, balancing all the options, budgeting appropriately, planning for your facility’s needs, and thinking about the future.

In lieu of the calls for a charter school moratorium by the national NAACP and Black Lives Matter movement, many have asked: what is the role of Black institutions in the charter school movement? Come hear leaders of Black institutions talk about the creation of schools and how they can be the Black community’s best 21st century way to close the achievement gap in America.

Instruction

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Room 152 AB

Join leading education entrepreneurs and thinkers in a lively presentation and discussion on best practices and challenges in the implementation of racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically integrated schools. How do schools successfully deliver, sustain, and refine the “diverse by design” model over time? What are the common challenges and considerations? We will discuss curriculum and pedagogy, student recruitment, school culture, family engagement, and other key components to successful integrated schools. Emilie Linick, Capital Impact Partners; Sahba Rohani, Community Roots Charter School; Jonathan Rosenberg, Hebrew Charter School Center; Priscilla Wohlstetter, Teachers College, Columbia University

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MONDAY, JUNE 12

11:15am - 12:30pm Continued Regret That Bad Hire? Select Talented Teachers Using Predictive Interviews Operations

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Room 143 AB

Mistakes in hiring are largely due to the subjective nature of processes and the lack of measurable objective criteria. Learn the value of a Predictive Behavior-Based Structured Interview, which provides an objective, measurable process for selecting the best talent. Hear from a predictive interview expert and a charter leader about how to use research-based interviews as an effective and efficient tool to create a healthy culture focused on student growth. Laurie Kimbrel, Brookhaven Innovation Academy; Peter Pilsbury, Target Success Tackling Teacher Evaluation: What’s New and What Works Leadership

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Room 150 AB

Teacher evaluation is challenging in the best of circumstances. Yet, when done well, it has the power to significantly transform schools and impact student achievement. This session will explore the latest research in best practices, key components of effective systems, and tools needed to implement or refine evaluation in your school. We will share model structures, examine the relationship of evaluation to strategic and professional development planning, and discuss ways to overcome obstacles to success. Megan Freeman, Peak to Peak Charter School; Kelly Reeser, Peak to Peak Charter School Telling Your Story in Leadership: Renewing Staff Commitment to Mission Leadership

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Room 151 A

Great schools are a manifestation of great leaders, and great leaders can authentically connect with the hearts and minds of their school community in order to call people to action around student success. Begin to master what stories do best – connect the head to the heart and inspire people to meet the challenge of being part of a team, building a great school, and helping drive change that matters for our nation’s children. Belle Halpern, Inspiring Educators

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The Care and Feeding of Your Charter School Board Policies Governance

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Room 146 A

Carrie Gee, SUNY Charter Schools Institute; Patricia Hennessy, Conrad O’Brien PC The Right Mix: The Recipe for Sustained Success in District-Charter Partnerships

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Room 151 B

The SKY Partnership is a collaboration between Spring Branch ISD, KIPP Houston Public Schools, and YES Prep Public Schools designed to create more quality choice for families of Spring Branch ISD. In its fifth year, the partnership has expanded to include a high school and boasts improved academic outcomes when across the country, similar attempts fail. Participants will learn about the ingredients necessary for a successful partnership, critical preparation activities, and replicable best practices. Mark DiBella, YES Prep Public Schools; Eric Schmidt, KIPP Courage College Prep; Elliott Witney, Spring Branch ISD The School Choice “Movement:” Where Do You Stand? Where Should We Stand? Policy

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Beginner

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Intermediate

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Advanced

2:30pm - 3:45pm

Turning Special Ed on Its Head

Policies are not just pieces of paper in a dusty binder on the school leader’s shelf, rarely reviewed and hastily passed. Policy work, including development and implementation, is often seen as routine and in most cases, an agenda item at the monthly board meeting to get through as quickly as possible. However, charter school policies should be included in the charter school family, fed data, and “cared for” so that policy complements culture and compliance. Policies are the organization’s touchstone for operations and legal compliance – globally and with the school’s authorizer. Participants will learn that active board involvement is necessary to shape policy and how policy development can engage not only an administration but also stakeholders, including parents, employees, and authorizers.

Leadership

MONDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE

Room 103 A

Should charter school and private school advocates partner to make political progress? Have charter authorizing practices killed the movement’s pluralism and kept potential leaders of color and independent charters out? Can we fix these problems? Join choice and charter advocates to discuss these and other important issues about the future of charters and chartering in America.

Policy

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Room Salon H

Engage with findings from a year-long statewide qualitative study of ten successful California charter schools to see what really works in special education. The session will combine a presentation of research findings with a panel discussion with school leaders who challenged the status quo and expanded the boundaries of special education program design to meet the needs of all learners. Gain exposure to tools, innovative approaches, and policy contexts that made these programs possible. Kate Dove, California Charter Schools Association; Gayle Nadler, Multicultural Learning Center; Gina Plate, California Charter Schools Association; Erin Studer, CHIME Institute

Boards with Goals Achieve More: Harnessing the Power of Board Committees Governance

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Room 146 A

Does your board start the year with a set of wellwritten, inspirational committee goals, only to find that by March not much has been achieved? How can you develop structures and processes to help your committees really soar? We’ll equip you with tools and practices to help you develop a culture of achievement with your board including: (1) How to prioritize objectives using objectives and key results; (2) Engagement strategies that get results–empowering individuals and committees; and (3) Effective progress monitoring. Marci Cornell-Feist, BoardOnTrack Charter Closure and Restart: The Experience of Stakeholders Policy

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Room 103 A

Closures of low-performing schools are to be expected when strong authorizers hold charter schools accountable. But, when charter schools close, families and children are often left scrambling to find seats in other, high-quality schools. Charter restarts represent an emerging policy alternative that aims to mitigate some of the negative effects of outright closure. Participants will learn about the stakeholder experience of restarts in Washington, D.C. from the stakeholders themselves. Jessica Sutter, EdPro Consulting Do It Yourself Teacher Residency: A How-to Guide Operations

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Room 144 AB

Don’t get caught off guard when your flow of promising teachers thins! Learn proactive strategies for starting your own teacher residency program and ensure your teacher recruits are aligned with your school’s culture and mission. Nick Driver, Education for Change; Jane Henzerling, Mission Preparatory School; Ben Sanders, Reach Institute

Derrell Bradford, NYCAN; Peter Cunningham, Education Post; Colleen Dippel, Families Empowered; Kevin Jenkins, City Strategy Group; Susan Miller Carello, SUNY Charter Schools Institute

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MONDAY, JUNE 12

2:30pm - 3:45pm Continued

Leadership

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Room 151 A

A lively debate among experts on each side of this question–should single-site charter schools that are struggling with enrollment, finances, or academics seek to merge with an existing CMO or with another single-site school to avoid closure? Niloy Gangopadhyay, Success Preparatory Academy; Josh Kern, TenSquare; Kathleen Padian, TenSquare; Shawn Toranto, Einstein Charter Schools

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Trust Thinking Closest to Kids: When to Limit Decisions

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Leadership

Merger to Avoid Closure?

Room 150 AB

As charter networks grow, many of us have sought efficiency by centralizing and standardizing. While this can be necessary, at Noble, we generally believe our teachers collectively will make better decisions than a small team or individual from “the network.” This session illustrates this general idea across a range of functions (e.g. curriculum, instructional leadership, budget, schedule, student discipline) and then finishes with more detailed examples (with free tools) from college access Matt Niksch, Noble Network of Charter Schools

On Second Thought: Ensuring Students Make Informed Postsecondary Education Choices Leadership

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Room 151 B

Be among the first to explore findings from the Education Consumer Pulse – a groundbreaking research platform listening to education consumers. Join Strada Education Network and Gallup to discuss what nearly 100,000 U.S. adults think about their educational paths. Share your thoughts through our live poll and hear from Roadtrip Nation and Peak to Peak K-12 Charter School discuss how school leaders and policymakers use these insights to support students discovering their own paths in life. Brandon Busteed, Gallup; Alison Griffin, Strada Education; Annie Mais, Road Trip Nation; Kelly Reeser, Peak to Peak Charter School

Student Discipline: The Data to Watch Instruction

Policy

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Room Salon H

This panel of political insiders will discuss the new Administration’s and Congressional priorities for education. Jason Botel, U.S. Department of Education; Vic Klatt, Penn Hill Group; Mandy Schaumberg, House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Room 147 A

What are the school-wide and network-wide data points that are the best indicators of effective and equitable discipline, and what can you do to keep those indicators healthy? Learn how to use data to assess your school’s discipline actions. Naomi DeVeaux, D.C. Public Charter School Board; Paul O’Neill, Tugboat Education; Lauren Morando Rhim, National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools; Rachelle Roberts, Friendship Schools Virtual Schools, Real Challenges: Encouraging Quality Via Policy and Advocacy Policy

The Trump Administration, Congress, and Charter Schools

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MONDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE

Room Salon G

Virtual schools hold great promise as engines of reform, access, and innovation. But the reality has been far grimmer—several reports have shown that students in online schools learn less than peers in brick-and-mortar charters or traditional public schools. This session, designed for advocates and policymakers, will dive into the research evidence on virtual-school performance and discuss what sort of policies incentivize quality and access while ensuring accountability and student learning. Chad Aldis, Thomas B. Fordham Institute; Jonathan Cetel, PennCAN

Beginner

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Intermediate

Advanced

I N T EN S I V E

Info At-A-Glance: Dashboard for Operations and Finance

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Operations •••

Exploiting the Brain’s Backdoor for EASY Access to HARD Literacy Skills! Instruction

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Room 154 AB

Experience what it’s like to learn how to read and write from a child’s perspective and take away “brainchanging” teaching strategies, tricks, and tools for meeting the needs of ALL students—high, medium, and low! Discover how to increase early learner momentum in reading and writing far beyond just simple decoding by taking advantage of learning loopholes rooted in the brain’s affective “feeling” domain, and leave armed and ready to transform literacy learning in your classroom on Monday morning!

Operational Excellence: Building Systems to Support Instruction Operations •••

Room 145 B

Board members should attend this session to learn not only what to expect of their finance committees and business managers, but also to understand how to read and interpret finance reports submitted to board on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Board members will also learn what they should know about how revenues are allocated to schools and what questions they should ask in regards to financial statements, cash flow, and internal controls.

Instruction

How Does Student Engagement Look, Sound, and Feel in Classrooms? Room 147 B

We know the number one key to success in school is quality instruction, and the number one key to quality instruction is actively engaging students. In this session, participants experience teacher-friendly instructional structures that engage students in classroom settings. After engaging in the structures, participants process how positive interdependence, individual accountability, equal participation, and simultaneous interaction actively boost engagement and learning for all students.

Sarah Logrieco, NSA West Side Park Middle School; Andrew Stephenson, NSA Alexander Elementary School Response to Intervention: Ensuring Success for All Students

Rhonda Cordova, Nuestros Valores Charter School

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Room 144 C

Participants will engage in a deep dive to build a school system using a framework that they can apply to any system or event at their own school.

Finance 101 for Charter School Board Oversight

Instruction

Dashboards are invaluable tools for busy operations and finance professionals who are inundated with tasks, projects, and requests. They are tools to manage and communicate progress to a broad audience. Participants will learn what strong metrics to use, what they mean, and how to manage them. Kahlmus Eatman, Memphis Aspire Public Schools; Tanya Lewis, Ops360; Jill Shahen, Northeast Charter Schools Network; Kathleen Sullivan, Jefferson RISE Charter School

Katie Garner, Learning & the Brain Research Consortium/ Marenem

Governance •••

Room 143 AB

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Room 146 C

This session is designed for teachers and school leaders who want to enhance their current response to intervention (RTI) program. The presenters will walk participants through the elements of a successful RTI program, including implementing benchmark assessments, interventions, progress monitoring, and scheduling to ensure grade-level teams can participate collaboratively. Participants will have opportunities to reflect on their own practices and develop strategies for creating an effective and efficient data-driven, culturally relevant RTI program in their schools. Emily Banta, Lawrence Family Development Charter School; Hali Castleman, Lawrence Family Development Charter School; Jennifer Fanning, Lawrence Family Development Charter School

Rick DuVall, Kagan Professional Development

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

MONDAY, JUNE 12

2:30pm - 5:00pm Continued The [Intentional] Culture Club Leadership

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Room 149 AB

Your culture, if not defined, can be defined by ignored behaviors, which become accepted behaviors. And to make it worse, once the culture has been set, it is a significant factor in whether your school or organization succeeds or fails. This session will dive deep into how one CMO took culture head-on with replication schools and how yours can too. Katy Allamong, Pathways In Education; Lisa Diaz, Insignia Partners; Greg Marrero, Pathways In Education

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Chartering Early: Partnering with Head Start and Others in the Community

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Room Salon G

What opportunities do charter schools have to provide high-quality early learning to young children? What success stories can we draw from? Charter schools effectively running Pre-K programs and partnering with Head Start are prevalent in Washington, D.C. This session will explore the elements that have made this movement so successful and how charter schools can leverage Head Start programs in other parts of the country. Juana Brown, Redlands Christian Migrant Association; Gail Govoni, DC Head Start Association; Scott Groginsky, National Head Start Association; Jack McCarthy, AppleTree Institute; Ashley LiBetti Mitchel, Bellwether Education Partners CMO Expansion 2.0: Lessons Learned from the First 10+ Years Leadership

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Beginner

Room 152 AB

Join leaders from large and mid-sized CMOs to reflect on lessons learned from multi-region and multi-state expansion. What did these leaders do to prepare for expansion into a new region or state? And what do they wish they had known at the time? CMO leaders express a desire to help the next generation of charter leaders avoid their mistakes, and this panel will enable them to share their lessons learned. Darryl Cobb, Charter School Growth Fund; Dolores Gonzalez, IDEA Public Schools; Vanessa Rodriguez, Citizens of the World Charter Schools; Mary Wells, Bellwether Education Partners; James Wilcox, Strategic Growth Partners

Policy

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Considering the Relationship Between the National Organization and Local Boards

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Room 146 A

The KIPP Foundation shares their board governance framework and discusses the successes and challenges of supporting local boards at scale. Mariah Schroeder, KIPP Foundation

Intermediate

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Advanced

Goodbye to “Sit and Get!”: A Guide to Effective PD

Room Salon H

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the US Department of Education traditionally works to ensure equal access to education by resolving complaints of discrimination and offering schools and districts guidance on the interpretation of federal civil rights laws. But OCR has interpreted its role differently depending on the president in office. In this new environment— with a new federal K-12 education law and a new administration—what is the role of the Office for Civil Rights? It has already rolled back Obama-era guidance on serving transgender students. Will it roll back Obama-era guidance on discipline disparities? Other guidance specifically addressed to charter schools? Join us as we explore and examine different viewpoints on the best balance for federal civil rights enforcement. Emma Brown, The Washington Post; Sunil Mansukhani, The Raben Group; Mike Petrilli, Fordham Institute Flipping in Primary! Instruction •••

Room 147 A

Flipping is not just for the older grades! Learn how Crossroads Academy-Quality Hill teachers are using a flipped model in their kindergarten through third grade classrooms. Through the power of flipping, students watch content prior to coming to class, teachers duplicate themselves throughout the day, and individualization is simplified. Leave inspired to start flipping your own instruction.

Operations

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Room 144 AB

We no longer expect our students to learn from sitting and listening to lectures all day, so why do we still try to train our teachers this way? This session will explore the components of truly engaging and effective professional development. Attendees gain a plethora of ideas to take home and resources to turn their teachers into learners! Jessica Barr, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada; Carrie Buck, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada; Kristin Crawford, Pinecrest Academy Cadence; Gema Liberty, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada How Progressive Pedagogy Can Transform Your Classroom and Your School Instruction

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Room 150 AB

Are you looking to take your instruction and your school to the next level? Learn from Dr. Deborah Kenny, founder and CEO of Harlem Village Academies, about the philosophy, challenges, and practical applications of progressive education, including: what is a progressive approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment–and why does it matter? How to teach students to become respectfully independent rather than respectfully obedient. How can schools design a discipline system that is instructive rather than punitive? Why is progressive pedagogy closely aligned with college readiness? Deborah Kenny, Harlem Village Academies

Kara Schumacher, Crossroads Academy-Quality Hill Is Fraud Preventable? Safeguard Your Charter School’s Fiscal Operations

Fully Enrolled Schools on Day One: It’s Not Just a Dream Operations

Governance

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Federal Civil Rights Enforcement: Finding the Balance

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Policy

MONDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE

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Governance

Room 143 C

Effective recruitment and enrollment begins with solid strategy and tactics built around core recruitment tenants. The tenants of recruitment and enrollment, data visibility, adult culture and accountability are easily replicable. Using a three-pronged approach to effective recruitment and enrollment will lead to 100% enrollment on the first day of school. Javier Dimas, IDEA Public Schools; Christina Fier, IDEA Public Schools

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Room 145 A

The primary responsibility for prevention and detection of fraud rests with a charter school’s governing body and management. In this session, we will focus on key fraud prevention fundamentals and guide charter schools in developing and institutionalizing a size and resource-appropriate Fraud Risk Management Program. We will examine detective techniques for identifying fraud, as well as preventative and monitoring techniques. This session will include real life examples and practical implementation considerations from a leading CMO. John Buckley, AAFCPAs; Diane Flynn, Uncommon Schools

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

MONDAY, JUNE 12

4:00pm - 5:00pm Continued Parent Voices and How We Effectively Organize and Lift Them Policy •••

Leadership Room 103 A

Parent voices are critical to any discussion about education and serving the needs of students. Across the country, we’ve seen battles for charter school growth, funding equity, and even existence intensify at the school board and statehouse level. Learn from community organizers who are galvanizing parents and the village that supports our students to turn out at meetings, speak up in the media, and contact their elected officials. Shirley Ford, Parent Revolution; Alma Marquez, Del Sol Group and La Comadre; Maya Martin, Parents Amplifying Voices in Education; Mary Najera, Parent Revolution

Student Perspectives: Lessons Learned in Climbing the Mountain to College Graduation

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Room 150 AB

While charter alumni are matriculating to college in record numbers, college graduation remains elusive for far too many. Through student voices learn practical tips, hear the hard realities, and reflect on what it will take to get all students to and through college. Moderated by veteran reporter and author Richard Whitmire, this panel will give you a first-hand look into the life of first-generation college students and how you can fuel their success. Kamilah Holder, KIPP DC; Tevera Stith, KIPP DC; Richard Whitmire, Author

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GENERAL SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

Ballroom ABC, South Building, 3rd Floor 3:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:45pm

SPEAKERS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Reed Hastings CEO, Netflix

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Marco Clark, Ph.D. Founder & CEO, Richard Wright Public Charter School

Margaret Fortune President & CEO, Fortune School

Luis A. Miranda, Jr. Managing Partner, MirRam Group

Marc Sternberg K-12 Education Program Director, Walton Family Foundation

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SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE

TUESDAY | Sessions At-A-Glance

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

STRAND KEY Governance

Rooms are strand-specific! Look for the color that matches your strand.

9:30am – 10:45am

11:00am – 12:00pm

2:00pm – 3:15pm

Room 103 A

Trends in State Legislation for Charter Schools

Rethinking Charter Market Growth: Lessons from Innovative Governance Reform

Don’t Tip Too Much! (Or Should You?)

Room 103 B

Organizing the Charter Community for Advocacy Success

Does Participating in a CMO Have an Impact on Academic Growth?

Salon G

Common Ground: Why Federal Support for Charter Schools is Bipartisan

Charter Schools and the Every Student Succeeds Act: Ask the Experts

Salon H

Taking Teacher Prep In-house: Opportunities for Growth and Innovation

Room 143 AB

In or Out of the State Teacher Pension Plan: What We Now Know

Room 143 C

Telling the Story of Your School

Policy

9:30am – 10:45am

Leadership

Operations

11:00am – 12:00pm

Instruction

2:00pm – 3:15pm

Room 146 B

Lessons Learned from Award-Winning Charter School Leaders

2017 Charter Schools Hall of Fame Awards Panel

Room 146 C

Innovation in K-12: Skate Where the Puck is Going

Partnering for College Completion and Career Success

Teachers as Charter School Advocates

Room 147 A

Rigor Ceiling: Intrinsic Investment

Forming School Action Plans to Protect Undocumented Students

Room 147 B

Lessons Learned: Why Smart Purchasing Matters for Your School

When the Lemonade Stand Just Ain’t Cutting It

Room 154 AB

Facilities Financing: Selecting the Best Option for Your Charter School

Digital Marketing 101 for Charter Schools - What You Need To Be Successful

Room 149 AB

Fight Club: The Quest for Victory in Staff Retention

Room 150 AB

Innovation in Compensation: Rewarding Commitment and Contribution

Room 151 A

Different Is Better: Why Diverse and Inclusive Boards Are a Must Have, Not a Nice To Have, for Public Charter Schools

Room 151 B

Rigor Ceiling: Thinking Beyond the Classroom

Rigor Ceiling: Seeing It in Action

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm Cultivating Curiosity: Engagement and Critical Thinking in the Classroom

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm Safecracking the Brain: Exploiting a Backdoor for Literacy Learning!

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm Mindfulness and Heartfulness Skills for Educators and Students

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm Room 144 AB

Improving Your School’s Performance Management Systems

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm Room 144 C

School Daze: Navigating the Facility Financing Maze

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm Room 145 A

Show Me the Data! What Every Board Needs to Know

Room 146 A

Room 152 AB

Unpacking Complex Community Issues: The Roles of Authorizers and Schools

The Seven Deadly Sins of Charter School Boards

Accountability in Practice: The Authorizer/Board Connection

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The Power of Social Emotional Learning

Leadership Teams: Making Strong Instruction the Centerpiece of Schools

Growing Leader Practice: Observing Principal-led Data Discussions

The Path to Reimagining School

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm

INTENSIVE 9:30pm – 12:00pm Room 145 B

From Value to Action: Infusing Diversity within Your Organization

Solutions Workshop for Black and Latino Single-Site Charter Leaders

Risk-free Hiring: Leveraging Residencies to “Try Out” Candidates

Developing a Systemic and Systematic Culture of Giving

Why Does the Charter School Movement Even Need AlternativeEd Programs?

Charter Schools: Breaking Ranks and Beating the Odds

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

9:30am - 10:45am Common Ground: Why Federal Support for Charter Schools is Bipartisan Policy

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Room Salon G

Members of Congress will discuss how Democrats and Republicans can work together to strengthen support for charter schools. Romy Drucker, The 74 Million; The Honorable Luke Messer, U.S. Representative, Indiana; The Honorable Jared Polis, U.S. Representative, Colorado From Value to Action: Infusing Diversity within Your Organization Leadership

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Room 150 AB

At YES Prep Public Schools, we believe that embracing and protecting diversity in our work is fundamental to all students receiving an equitable education. During this session, participants will learn the steps we took and that others can implement to begin the work of unpacking the inequities our students face. Learn how to develop systems that allow staff to address these tough issues inclusively. Engage in how a charter system can work towards advancing social justice. Alexandra Arroyo, YES Prep Public Schools; Nella Urban, YES Prep Public Schools In or Out of the State Teacher Pension Plan: What We Now Know Operations

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David Crutcher, David F. Crutcher Attorney at Law; Kevin Hesla, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; Christopher Hines, Crescent City Schools; Becki Krueger, LEAD Charter Schools; Susan Pendergrass, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; Brigid Perakis, Rocklin Academy Family of Schools; Michael Podgursky, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Beginner

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Intermediate

Innovation in K-12: Skate Where the Puck is Going

Rigor Ceiling: Intrinsic Investment

Instruction •••

Instruction

Room 146 C

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Advanced

Telling the Story of Your School Room 147 A

Seth Andrew led President Obama’s work on educational innovation and founded some of the nation’s most successful charter schools including Democracy Prep and Washington Leadership Academy, winner of the $10m XQ SuperSchool Prize. He will discuss k-12 innovations with students, faculty, and leaders from cutting-edge schools including their work to implement computer science for all, thoughtful personalization, a hybrid approach to project based learning, the use of virtual reality in the classroom, and more.

Most teachers value student investment. It’s crucial for higher order rigor and learning. Yet, many educators struggle to invest in students intrinsically. Students have to be intrinsically motivated before they’ll persevere through challenges and help each other. How does one motivate people to the point that their desire to achieve comes from internal as opposed to external factors?

Seth Andrew, Democracy Builders

Risk-free Hiring: Leveraging Residencies to “Try Out” Candidates

Lessons Learned from Award-Winning Charter School Leaders Leadership

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Room 146 B

Since 2012, the Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools honors the public charter management organization (CMO) that has demonstrated the best academic outcomes, particularly for low-income students and students of color. Hear from the CEOs of Broad Prize-winning CMOs about how their networks achieve results for their students. Mark DiBella, YES Prep; Mike Feinberg, KIPP; Julie Jackson, Uncommon Schools; Michael Milkie, Noble Network; Tom Torkelson, IDEA Public Schools; Moderator: Margaret Fortune, Fortune School

Room 143 AB

Many charter schools are struggling with creating a teacher retirement benefit package that is affordable and helps them recruit highly qualified teachers. We have been collecting data and surveying schools in states where participation in the state pension plan is optional. We are bringing several of the survey respondents to this networking session to discuss what they have learned.

TUESDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE

Organizing the Charter Community for Advocacy Success Policy

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Room 103 B

The charter school movement will gain power when political leaders see a groundswell of support for charter schools. We are encouraging that support through grassroots organizing in the charter community. Specifically, we will speak about our strategies in developing local political action committees, organizing parents through an innovative model, and engaging teachers and board members in advocacy. Participants will be able to write their own advocacy and organizing plans after this session.

Natalie Laukitis, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; Massie Ritsch, 5e

Room 152 AB

Over the past five years, IDEA has increased the success and retention of our principals through our Principal-in-Residence program. We’re now bringing the same approach to our teacher hiring with our Founding Teacher Fellowship. Join us to learn more about how we recruit and hire for these programs, and why we see them as critical to our success as a rapidly growing organization.

Makiyah Moody, La Piana Consulting; Sarah Vandergriff, Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools Trends in State Legislation for Charter Schools

Room Salon H

CMOs are finding new teachers aren’t prepared to enter their classrooms on day one. Rather, they require intensive training beyond what a traditional school of education offers. In-house teacher preparation not only strengthens the school model and outcomes, but prepares a pipeline of leaders for growth and expansion. Hear from charter leaders about how Congress is currently considering a proposal that will allow charters to create their own degree granting teacher preparation programs and the benefits.

Room 146 A

Pride. Envy. Gluttony. Lust. Wrath. Greed. Sloth. At times, we’ve all been guilty. The same goes for charter school boards. In this session, we’ll review real examples of charter boards succumbing to temptation, the resulting impact on the school, and best practices to avoid even the slightest invitation to sin.

Taking Teacher Prep In-house: Opportunities for Growth and Innovation

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Charter School Boards Governance •••

Bonnie Dilber, IDEA Public Schools; Karly Gelardi, IDEA Public Schools; Judy Touzin, IDEA Public Schools

Policy

Room 143 C

How you choose to tell your school’s story influences whether—and which—families choose your school (and which philanthropists, policymakers, and elected officials support you). This workshop, led by senior communications pros from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Teach For America, and the U.S. Department of Education will help you distill the essence of your school into a compelling narrative that resonates with the heart and not just the head. We’ll also discuss a variety of ways to share that story.

Tyson Kane, Noble Network

Leadership •••

Operations •••

Policy

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Room 103 A

Charter school advocates across the country continue to fight in state capitols on behalf of charter school students. Come to this session and find out where advocates are making positive state legislative gains, where they are defeating anti-charter school state legislative efforts, and where they are suffering state legislative setbacks. Todd Ziebarth, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Christina Culver, EdNexus Advisors, LLC; Emily Kim, Success Academies

Shawn Brown, California Charter Schools Association; Gary Davis, California Charter Schools Association; Tyler Whitmire, California Charter Schools Association

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

I NT E N S I V E

Cultivating Curiosity: Engagement and Critical Thinking in the Classroom Instruction

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Safecracking the Brain: Exploiting a Backdoor for Literacy Learning!

9:30am - 12:00pm

Room 147 B

Are you looking for ways to engage your students more deeply in their own learning? Do you want to challenge your students to become better critical thinkers and get more out of your content? This hands-on workshop will provide you with tools to authentically engage student curiosity in higher levels of critical thinking while staying true to your course scope and sequence.

Instruction

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Room 154 AB

Uncover invaluable loopholes for learning rooted in our brain’s plasticity while experiencing what it’s like to learn to read and write from a child’s perspective! Increase learner-momentum in reading AND writing far beyond just simple decoding by targeting instruction to the affective (social emotive) learning domain for accelerated phonics skill mastery. Meet the needs of all students—high, medium and low—with brainchanging tools that will leave you armed and ready for Monday morning!

Megan Freeman, Peak to Peak Charter School

Katie Garner, Learning & the Brain Research Consortium/ Marenem

Improving Your School’s Performance Management Systems

School Daze: Navigating the Facility Financing Maze

Operations •••

Operations

Room 144 AB

Many school systems have performance management systems or evaluation processes that are managed in a tactical or impersonal manner. Managers and employees often view the process as a hassle or time waster, rather than a tool to improve team performance. That’s because we often get stuck in the PROCESS and lose sight of the PEOPLE when implementing these big systems for our organizations. Bring a hard or soft copy of your organization’s performance management system so that you can improve upon it during this hands-on workshop. Ernesto Cantu, IDEA El Paso Mindfulness and Heartfulness Skills for Educators and Students Leadership •••

Room 149 AB

Mindfulness offers students and educators a way to increase creativity and resilience and reduce stress. It is an evidence-based practice that can enhance concentration and emotional regulation and promote positive emotions. With regular practice, mindfulness can have dramatic results and is being embraced more widely as a crucial adjunct to traditional learning. This workshop will introduce basic mindfulness practices that have the potential to promote altruistic behaviors, decrease bullying, and increase happiness. Erin Sharaf, Mindfulness + Magic

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Room 144 C

Is your school planning a facilities expansion or renovation? Join us to learn the key factors in planning a facilities project. A panel of experts will introduce the critical elements of project planning and creditworthiness. Then lenders and facilities financing experts will guide you through a practical exercise to estimate project costs, calculate what your school can afford, and compare financing options. You will leave with the building blocks for planning a successful facilities project. Dru Damico, Building Hope; Anand Kesavan, Charter School Growth Fund; Molly Melloh, Reinvestment Fund; Sara Sorbello, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Show Me the Data! What Every Board Needs to Know Governance

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TUESDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE

Room 145 B

During the life of a charter, boards must do a better job of collecting data to drive decision making. Learn from school leaders, operations managers, and board members how they began collecting data based on the mission and vision of their schools and how that data directly impacted the schools’ academic programs.

Beginner

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Intermediate

Advanced

11:00am - 12:00pm

Solutions Workshop for Black and Latino Single-Site Charter Leaders Leadership

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Room 151 B

Single-site charters led by Black and Latino leaders face shared human capital and school support services challenges that can impact their ability to create sustainable high-performing schools. The National Charter Collaborative is hosting a Consultancy Workshop–a unique opportunity for diverse school leaders to connect with peers and engage in consultations with high-quality service providers to design solutions to address shared challenges. The session will include roundtables on finance and operations, human capital and talent pipeline, student behavior, school design and innovation, board development, and marketing with experts addressing your key questions.

Governance

Charter Schools and the Every Student Succeeds Act: Ask the Experts Policy

Room 145 B

Schools are responsible for protecting their brand and messaging their stories and school specific concerns, but authorizers have a responsibility to focus on the demand happening in the community, aligning themselves to schools, and listening to community feedback. Learn from schools and an authorizer who have thoughtfully engaged in community issues and hear about the challenges they have faced and lessons learned. Tamika Joyner, Rocketship Rise Academy Public Charter School; Nicole Newman, D.C. Public Charter School Board; Mary Shaffner, D.C. International School

Room 145 A

Naomi DeVeaux, DC Public Charter School Board; Kate Essex, Charter Board Partners; Melissa Kim, DC International PCS; Patricia Talbert Smith, Creative Minds International PCS; Jevon Walton, Yu Ying PCS

Unpacking Complex Community Issues: The Roles of Authorizers and Schools

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Charter Board Partners (CBP), the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB), and charter board members will discuss how authorizers and board members can be proactive partners. We will share examples of how DC PCSB and CBP work with charter board members to problem solve, promote strong governance, and connect board members with helpful resources.

Darryl Cobb, Charter School Growth Fund; Trish Dziko, National Charter Collaborative; David Hardy, Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School; Tanya Lewis, Ops360; Deborah McGriff, NewSchools Venture Fund; Aylon Samouha, Transcend; Kimberly Smith, Charter Collaborative; Lennie Smith, Dramatic Solutions; Carmen White, Dramait Solutions; Shereen Williams, Charter Board Partners

Governance

Accountability in Practice: The Authorizer/Board Connection

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Room Salon G

What should you be looking for as your state implements the Every Student Succeeds Acts? What are the new opportunities for charter schools in the new Charter Schools Program? Don’t miss out on opportunities for innovation and strengthening the charter sector in your state. Attendees will be better informed to monitor potential deregulation and understand opportunities for innovation and flexibility in federal law. They will understand the changes made to the Charter Schools Program and its role in strengthening charter school quality in their state. Attendees will be better informed to monitor potential deregulation and also understand opportunities for innovation and flexibility in federal law and influence their state’s implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Jason Botel, U.S. Department of Education; Lindsay Fryer, Penn Hill Group; Mike Magee, Chiefs for Change; Christine Wolfe, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Taishya Adams, American Institutes for Research; Donna Marie Cozine, Rochester Charter School of the Arts; Barbara Hasler, Young Women’s Preparatory Charter School (Rochester); John Reilly, KIPP Tech Valley Charter School; Ronelle Swagerty, New Beginnings Family Academy

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

11:00am - 12:00pm Continued Developing a Systemic and Systematic Culture of Giving Leadership

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Room 152 AB

Charter schools across most of the country are significantly underfunded. Developing a culture of giving is both an art and a science. The results of a systematic plan will jumpstart important initiatives and produce a loyal community that understands the importance of their efforts in the development of their school. This session will focus on a three pronged approach to fundraising that has been successful in generating more than $3 million in funding at Pine Lake Prep in the past four years.

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Growing Leader Practice: Observing Principal-led Data Discussions Leadership

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Room 151 A

Schools are swimming in data. But these data are only as good as the discussions we have about them. How strong are you and your staff in leading data discussions? In this interactive session, you will use the Leading Data Discussions Observation process, a tool used for school leadership coaching and formative feedback. The Leading Data Discussions process provides evidence-based feedback for school leaders on a critical leadership task: Facilitating conversations about performance data. Matt Clifford, American Institutes for Research; Tammie Knights, American Institutes for Research

Chris Terrill, Pine Lake Prep

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Room 103 B

Does participation in a network of schools, either a charter management organization (CMO) or an education management organization (EMO), have an impact on academic growth for charter students? Do specific network organizations have differing levels of impact on student academic growth? Do charter network organizations have practices that are beneficial to student academic growth which could be adopted by other schools, networks, and districts, both charter and traditional? Attend this informative session to learn the answers to these questions and more. Meg Cotter-Mazzola, CREDO, at Stanford University; Macke Raymond, CREDO at Stanford University; James Woodworth, CREDO at Stanford University Facilities Financing: Selecting the Best Option for Your Charter School Operations •••

Beginner

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Intermediate

Advanced

Rigor Ceiling: Thinking Beyond the Classroom Instruction

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Room 143 C

Learn the different methods to finance or refinance land acquisition, new construction, renovation costs, and equipment purchases. Panelists will discuss the basics of various bond options like Tax-Exempt Bonds, New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs), Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABs), and bank loans. Attendees will also learn about the experiences and perspectives through several case studies of both charter networks (CMOs) and stand-alone schools.

Lessons Learned: Why Smart Purchasing Matters for Your School

2017 Charter Schools Hall of Fame Awards Panel

If one half of rigor is investment, the other is thinking and problem-solving. Time is the enemy of the rigorous classroom. How does one balance the opposing forces of getting through all the material AND ensuring deep, masterful understanding? How do we solve the time vs. mastery problem? Building on our work with intrinsic investment, the solution lies in empowering students to learn without us. We’ll introduce key tenets of a classroom model that ensures rigor as the norm and learning quality that transcends normal class time.

Leadership •••

Operations

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Room 143 AB

A strategic approach to purchasing can greatly reduce expenses and unlock hidden funds for missioncritical programs, yet many charter schools overlook this important function. In this interactive session, a panel of experienced charter school purchasers will provide answers to the most-often asked questions on this topic, including price vs. quality, when to RFP, and using cooperative purchasing programs. Come prepared to ask questions and leave with ideas to create significant savings for your school. Katrina Conley, Green Dot Public Schools; Marco Rafanelli, BuyQ Rethinking Charter Market Growth: Lessons from Innovative Governance Reform Policy

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Room 103 A

In many cities and states, traditional pathways to charter sector growth have been stymied by politics and arbitrary caps. However, a handful of places are rethinking system governance to craft creative ways to continue the growth of the autonomous, accountable schools of choice that we know work for students in urban environments. This session will explore examples of these innovative governance reforms and discuss how local education “quarterbacks” are helping to ensure their success. Chris Gabrieli, Empower Schools; Ethan Gray, Education Cities; David Harris, The Mind Trust

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Room 146 B

The 2017 inductees into the Charter Schools Hall of Fame will share their stories. Hear about their pioneering work in the charter school movement and the impact they’ve had in the charter school community. Brian Jones, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Board Chair; Malcolm Peabody, Chairman Emeritus, FOCUS; Greg Richmond, National Association of Charter School Authorizers; Caprice Young, Magnolia Public Schools

Tyson Kane, Noble Network

Leadership

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Room 147 A

The Power of Social Emotional Learning

Does Participating in a CMO Have an Impact on Academic Growth? Policy

TUESDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE

Room 150 AB

How can a coordinated approach to social emotional learning (SEL) and academic learning accelerate student success? In this session, Earl Martin Phalen, CEO of Phalen Leadership Academies in Indiana and Ohio and Kyle Smitley, CEO and co-founder of Detroit Achievement Academy, will share their approaches to SEL in a turnaround and diverse by design expeditionary learning setting, respectively. Leave with the tools you need to accelerate your students’ success.

Charter Schools: Breaking Ranks and Beating the Odds Leadership

Earl Phalen, Phalen Leadership Academies and Summer Advantage USA; Arielle Rittvo Kinder, NewSchools Venture Fund; Kyle Smitley, Detroit Achievement Academy

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Room 152 AB

Charter schools are beating the odds by producing exceptional results while serving low-income/minority students. Academica, an education service provider, services eight National Blue Ribbon Schools with an additional two being nominated in 2017: Doral Academy of Technology and Pinecrest Prep High. Academica President, Fernando Zulueta, and principals and alumni from these nationally acclaimed charter schools discuss how the integration of administrators, teachers, and students, coupled with parental buy-in, is the recipe to producing successful, college-bound students. Bernie Montero, Somerset Academy; Judith Marty, Mater Academy; Fernando Zulueta, Academica Connecting the Dots: Board Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships Governance

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Room 146 A

The role of a charter school board is simple: ensure successful implementation of vision and mission, support school leadership, and ensure fiduciary viability. Successful board members can clearly articulate how their roles appropriately align with every action they take and every relationship they develop. This session will explore how governance best practices build and protect the long-term sustainability of the institution. Jennifer Dauzvardis, Peak to Peak Charter School

Dane Anderson, KIPP DC; John Buck, Buck Financial Advisors, LLC; Brian Colon, Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

2:00pm - 3:15pm Continued Different Is Better: Why Diverse and Inclusive Boards Are a Must Have, Not a Nice to Have, for Public Charter Schools Governance •••

Room 145 A

Eighty percent of non-profit board members in this country are white, yet research and experience tell us that boards that include people who are different from one another in race, gender, and perspective make better decisions. Diverse and inclusive charter school boards are a unique and powerful opportunity for people from different backgrounds to work together on behalf of all kids, to connect with one another in meaningful ways, and to engage communities in the leadership of public education. This session will include both the reasons why diverse and inclusive boards are essential in public education as well as practical tips for building a diverse and inclusive board; you’ll also hear from a panel of board members sharing their experiences. Shereen Williams, Charter Board Partners Digital Marketing 101 for Charter Schools: What You Need To Be Successful Operations •••

Michael Barber, Barber & Hewitt; Kim Brater, Charter School Capital; Scott Kaufmann, Lucid Agency Don’t Tip Too Much! (Or Should You?) Room 103 A

Researchers point to the tension between traditional public schools and charter schools in cities where school choice is abundant. However, the question should be whether school districts should “tip” toward all traditional public schools or charter schools and whether school choice is beneficial to students. Learn from a leading expert, a charter authorizer, and a founder of a network of high-performing charter schools as they share thoughts on what an ideal school system looks like. Sean Gill, Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE); Emily Lawson, D.C. Prep; Scott Pearson, D.C. Public Charter School Board 66

Room 144 AB

Often we get so busy with the day-to-day that we forget what really matters: our people. This interactive session will walk participants through one school’s quest to align their people, build their team, and ultimately win the fight on staff retention. Shannon Hodge, Kingsman Academy Public Charter School; Marisol Rodriguez, Insignia Partners

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Beginner

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Intermediate

Forming School Action Plans to Protect Undocumented Students Policy •••

Room Salon H

Join KIPP ‘s Mike Feinberg for a discussion around how to ensure that schools and families have immigration resources (know your rights training for staff and parents, legal resources, child custody, asset protection plans, etc.). We will also discuss strategies for telling the stories of DACA recipients and connecting with elected officials to share these stories and urge their support in protecting DREAMers. Viridiana Carrizales, Teach for America; Mike Feinberg, KIPP; Laura Vazquez, National Council of La Raza

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Advanced

Connections will be made to intentional planning prior to the meeting and the critical role of school leaders in this process. Danijela Duvnjak, Hmong College Prep Academy; Patrice Pujol, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching; Krista Skoglund, Hmong College Prep Academy Partnering for College Completion and Career Success Instruction •••

Room 146 C

When it comes to selecting the right college, getting a degree, and finding a strong first job, charter schools and their graduates don’t have to go it alone. A variety of organizations exist to partner with schools to support their first-generation students to and through college, with work experiences and valuable connections and mentoring along the way. Hear what supports and strategies can help vault your students from high school to college to the workplace.

Innovation in Compensation: Rewarding Commitment and Contribution Operations •••

Room 144 C

Is your school’s compensation model motivating the behavior and results you want to see from your staff? Are you struggling with issues of internal equity or teacher retention? Come learn about the latest research on compensation models that work—and don’t work—and why. Explore cutting-edge tool and research-based best practices, and leave with action steps you can take in your own school to strategically leverage compensation to improve staff performance and student achievement. Kelly Reeser, Peak to Peak Charter School; Sam Todd, Peak to Peak Charter School Leadership Teams: Making Strong Instruction the Centerpiece of Schools Leadership •••

Room 150 AB

Building effective school leadership teams requires building the capacity of team members to support and coach classroom teachers, and designing and implementing leadership team meetings to support increased student achievement and teacher proficiency. This session will identify and analyze components of strong leadership teams, and demonstrate tools to support highly effective leadership team meetings.

Leadership •••

Room 151 A

This session will dive into the work of two charter schools, Citizens of the World and Gestalt, which are on the path to reimagining what learning looks like. They will outline the biggest questions they are exploring as part of the New Schools + Transcend Collaborative, a program in which educators are building new school models. We unpack a central question: what will the future demand of our students? Tonya Randall, Gestalt Community Schools - Nexus STEM School; Arielle Rittvo Kinder, NewSchools Venture Fund; Vanessa Rodriguez, Citizens of the World Charter Schools; Aylon Samouha, Transcend

Operations •••

Aimée Eubanks Davis, Braven; Kwame Griffith, OneGoal; Virgil J. Jones, Bottom Line, Inc.; Massie Ritsch, 5e; Eric Waldo, Reach Higher/Better Make Room

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The Path to Reimagining School

When the Lemonade Stand Just Ain’t Cutting It

Rigor Ceiling: Seeing It in Action

Room 143 C

Charter school growth requires solid student enrollment and retention programs that position the school and engage the right audiences. Attendees will dive into digital marketing strategies with an overview of the digital landscape and learn what digital tools are relevant and how best to implement programs for maximum ROI. Best practices will also be highlighted for school leaders. Actionable items to implement at your school are key takeaways.

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Fight Club: The Quest for Victory in Staff Retention Operations •••

TUESDAY | Breakout Sessions

LEVEL GUIDE

Room 147 A

Room 143 AB

Tired of the bake sale? Have enough magazine subscriptions? Done beating your head against the wall filling out another grant application? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you are primed for this session. Come learn the hacks and tips of fundraising from a few experts in the field. We can’t promise that you’ll leave with money in your pocket, but we do promise you’ll never have to buy another glass of watered-down lemonade.

In this session, we’ll put together our previous rigor foundations of intrinsic investment and teaching how to think via video examples of rigorous classrooms. We’ll see the tenets of our discussion-based model in action along with commentary and reflection across multiple subject areas.

Lisa Diaz, Insignia Partners; Kyle Smitley, Detroit Achievement Academy

Tyson Kane, Noble Network

Leadership •••

Why Does the Charter School Movement Even Need Alternative-Ed Programs?

Teachers as Charter School Advocates Policy •••

Room Salon G

While we hear from parents and students when advocating for charters, the teacher voice is often missing from the conversation. We must work together to close that gap with teacher advocates uniquely positioned to support the cause. Learn how the Association of American Educators is leveraging teachers’ perspectives to help champion charters. Examine how to deepen teacher understanding of the movement, build a network of teacher advocates, and raise the profile of teacher voices.

Room 151 B

This vulnerable and interactive panel discussion featuring three very different alternative-ed charter school graduates. From a student who utilized self-paced acceleration to land a job at the White House, to a teen mother who had no other options, to a special needs son, and finally, a young man who never felt seen, each graduate will share their different story and inform us why having alternative-ed as a school choice option made all the difference in their lives. Eunice Garcia, Learn4Life; Cristina Gulacy-Worrel, Learn4Life; Anna-Stasha Mazeika, Graduate; Donte Woods-Spikes, Focus Learning Academy

Andrew Lewis, Georgia Charter Schools Association; Rhonda Lochiatto, Reading Edge Academy; Brenda Miller, Northwest Professional Educators; Alisha Morgan, Georgia House of Representatives; Jomayra Torres, BelovED Community Charter School; Rena Youngblood, Association of American Educators 2017 National Charter Schools Conference | ncsc.publiccharters.org

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SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE

WEDNESDAY | Breakout Sessions

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Rooms are strand-specific! Look for the color that matches your strand. develop metacognitive skills, and connect deeply to content. Leave with a complete set of handouts for inspiring and nurturing genius in your own classroom.

9:30am - 10:45am Governance

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Leadership

Operations

Instruction

Believe It or Not? Teaching Media Literacy Should Include Wikipedia 9:30am – 10:45am Salon G

SPEAK UP! Advocate for Your School and Charters Like a Pro!

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Mission-Driven Metrics for Reengaging Opportunity Youth

Room 143 AB

It’s Not Just a Facebook Page, It’s a Communications Plan

Room 144 AB

Socioeconomic Status and Its Impact on Parent/Teacher Involvement

Build a Winning Business Plan

Room 146 A

Beyond the Bake Sale: Building Your Integrated Fundraising Strategy

Strategy, Results, and Lessons from KIPPs College Completion Program

Room 147 A

In a today’s world, everyone can be a publisher – but not all authors are equally credible. This hands-on session introduces tools for teachers to build their students’ media literacy skills and learn to authenticate, analyze and evaluate content from a variety of sources and platforms. Then, guided by a Wiki expert, participants will get a deep dive into decoding crowd-sourced websites and behind-the-scenes investigative tips for using Wikipedia for classwork and research. BYOD recommended.

It’s Not Just a Facebook Page, It’s a Communications Plan Operations •••

Shaina Cook, Collaborative Communications Group; Nicole Wilkins, Collaborative Communications Group

Beyond the Bake Sale: Building Your Integrated Fundraising Strategy Room 146 A

Room 147 B

Believe It or Not? Teaching Media Literacy Should Include Wikipedia

Genius Hour: Not Just for Google Anymore

Room 150 AB

When Culturally Responsive Is Not Enough (Creating a True Village)

Room 151 A

Ready, Set, EXPAND: Determine Whether Your School Is Ready to Grow

Room 151 B

Room 152 AB

Room 145 A

How do you build and present a winning business plan that addresses your authorizer’s concerns and attracts the resources necessary for expansion? Strong replication requires a solid plan and knowing how your business will grow. A back-office provider, facility financer, and leader of a charter management organization join together to convey the key elements of a successful business plan.

Policy •••

Genius Hour: Not Just for Google Anymore

Using Design Thinking Processes to Rethink Schools

Making Teacher Leadership a Success

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Room 147 B

Could you imagine life without Post-It® notes or Gmail? Both represent innovations created by employees during their 20% time, an inquiry-based learning method also referred to as Genius Hour. Meet J.S. Clark Leadership Academy students and their teacher who successfully implemented this tool to increase personalization,

Grant Newman, Hendy Avenue Consulting; Sarah Coon Rosskamm, Hendy Avenue Consulting Mission-Driven Metrics for Reengaging Opportunity Youth

Jennifer Afdahl Rice, Charter School Management Corporation; Nick Driver, Education for Change; Jane Ellis, CO Charter Facility Solutions

Instruction •••

Room 152 AB

Based on best practices from leading CMOs, this interactive session will prepare schools/networks to launch (or refine) a teacher leadership program through analysis of successful teacher leadership models, review of tools and resources, and facilitation of a strategic planning process. This session is designed for leadership teams or individuals who: have in-place methods for identifying effective teachers, want to leverage the impact of those teachers, and will invest in teacher leadership as a top priority.

Kimberly Lane, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; Lyman Millard, Bloomwell Group

Governance •••

Making Teacher Leadership a Success Leadership •••

Even the most successful public charter schools could use additional resources to meet student needs. Learn how a single, high-performing public charter school successfully built an integrated fundraising program from the ground up. Participants will work with seasoned professionals to develop their board, approach foundations, and establish individual giving programs.

Build a Winning Business Plan Room 147 A

Room 143 AB

Join us for an engaging social media boot camp to learn how to make your school’s internal and external communications efforts more thoughtful, strategic, and deliberate. Discover how to create a core statement about your school, develop a social media policy and process, and implement a communications plan that builds your school’s online presence.

Adam Lewandowski, Newseum; Andrew Lih, American University

Governance •••

Room 145 A

Room 146 C

Instruction •••

Debi Crabtree, Village Virtual, LLC; Tiffanie Lewis, JS Clark Leadership Academy

Room Salon H

There are now 5.5 million “opportunity youth” who are disconnected from school and employment. The charter school movement has provided operational flexibility to re-engage disengaged youth. The movement now needs metric-flexibility to demonstrate school and student success. Learn from school leaders whose reengagement mission brings success to thousands of disadvantaged youth. After hearing about how these school leaders approach reengagement, join in a facilitated conversation about meaningful evidencebased metrics for recognizing success. Daniel Grego, TransCenter for Youth; Ernie Silva, SIATech; Tony Simmons, High School for Recording Arts; Jack Wuest, Alternative Schools Network of Chicago; Scott Wurdinger, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

9:30am - 10:45am Continued Ready, Set, EXPAND: Determine Whether Your School Is Ready to Grow Leadership •••

Room 151 A

Are you applying to replicate? Do you want to expand grades? Are you wondering whether launching a CMO is the best option? If so, this session is for you! During this roundtable session, expert presenters will move from group to group discussing best practices, common missteps, and mistakes. We will provide honest conversation and feedback from a variety of perspectives, including finance, academics, governance, communications, and hiring. Kevin Brennan, The Bronx Charter School for Better Learning; David Frank, New York State Education Department; Aaron Listhaus, Hebrew Public; Raj Thakkar, Charter School Business Management, Inc. Socioeconomic Status and Its Impact on Parent/Teacher Involvement Operations

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Room 144 AB

Research indicates parent involvement is essential in helping to bridge the achievement gap. This session will focus on meeting parents where they are by discussing innovative techniques to turn your school into a community school – one that opens its doors, no matter the demographics of its parents. Raymond Ankrum, Riverhead Charter School SPEAK UP! Advocate for Your School and Charters Like a Pro! Policy

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Every charter school has a unique story—a story that sometimes gets lost in the big national discussions on education reform. It’s your job as a teacher, school leader, or charter champion to make sure your school’s story is heard. Learn from experts who have been involved in some of the nation’s toughest charter battles about how to effectively build relationships with policymakers, advocate for your school, and be a champion for charters and kids. Don Cooper, National Charter Schools Institute; Adam Rogalski, INCS Action

Strategy, Results, and Lessons from KIPP’s College Completion Program Instruction •••

Room 146 C

Learn how KIPP evolved its “to college” student and alumni program into a “to and through college” approach over time. The National Director of KIPP Through College will share how they iterated on strategy through the years as student and alumni outcomes resulted in lessons learned and revealed adjustments to be made. Participants will have the opportunity to plan for how they can either initiate this to and through work in their school or network or refine and expand current programming. Craig Robinson, KIPP Using Design Thinking Processes to Rethink Schools Leadership

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Room 151 B

As technology becomes increasingly faster, stronger, and more dependable there will be major challenges to employment, the economy, and education. Three main areas in which people still excel are curiosity, compassion, and creativity. Join the director of the charter school office for the Delaware Department of Education and the founders of Design-Lab High, an XQ Super School, in a deep-dive into ways schools can help students thrive in the future by developing 21st century traits of wisdom, empathy, and innovation. Cristina Alvarez, Delaware Design-Lab High School; Martin Rayala, Design-Lab High School; Denise Stouffer, Delaware Department of Education When Culturally Responsive Is Not Enough (Creating a True Village) Leadership

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Room 150 AB

The degree to which a charter school is truly able to meet the needs of its minority students does not begin with a teacher, but with the school leader and her/his leadership team. Through team activities, group discussion, and reflection, leaders will draft actionable plans using a four-pronged approach that’s both academically and culturally empowering. No more “responding,” let’s plan with culture in mind. Together we will learn to create a true village for our students. Mike Brown, Freedom Prep Charter Schools

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EXHIBITORS | By Organization Name

EXHIBITOR LISTING By Organization Name Exhibitor Name

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2wayRadioPlus.com/MOTOROLA 1338 3 Oaks Resource Group International 802 3D Herndon 1336 3PM Design, Inc. 931 9Dot HR Solutions 1218 Abrakadoodle 814 Accelerate Institute 440 ACE Adventure Resort 1048 ACH Of America, Inc. 600 ACS Consultants, Inc. 1404 ACT, Inc. 207 AdvancED 1302 African American Expressions 1024 AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff 104 AKJ Education 1049 All Aboard Tours & Travel 1227 All American Workwear 1204 American Charter Development, LLC 117 American College of Education 526 American Paradigm Schools 109 AmTab Manufacturing Corporation 436 Anatomy In Clay Learning System 741 Apollo After School, Inc. 1104 AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation 511 Ardusat 942 Association of American Educators 801 Athlos Academies 139 Attainment Company, Inc. 1209 Audio Enhancement 1304 Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau 420 BB&T Capital Markets 610 Benchmark Education Company 1116 Blackbaud 820 Blick Art Materials 1114 Boardworks Education 538 BOK Financial 532 Book Systems, Inc. 1120 Booksource 710 BookTix: Online Ticket Solution 1331 Bright Star Touring Theatre 1019 Building Hope 309 BuyQ 410 BYU Independent Study 536 C-SPAN Networks 1141 Cambridge International Examinations 1050 Capital Impact Partners 611 Carhuff and Cueva Architects, LLC 343 Catapult Learning 408 Central Michigan University’s Global Campus 1021

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Certiport, a Pearson VUE business 642 Champions 400 Character First 929 Charter First 703 Charter School Capital, Inc. 501 Charter School Substitute Teacher Network (PA, GA, NY, OH, CA, HI, ME) 1327 Charter Uniforms 843 ClassTag 1129 Clear Touch Interactive 846 Close Up Foundation 1340 Colliers International 115 Committee for Children – Second Step 541 CompTIA 442 Computer PROS 1426 Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation 1100 Connor Sport Court Int. 842 Core Knowledge Foundation 1119 CPI 429 Creative Learning Systems 1003 D.A. Davidson 705 Davis Publications 1308 DeBourgh Manufacturing 141 Demme Learning 1328 Designed for Fun, Inc. 1228 Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. 1418 Disney Theatrical Group 1106 Disney Youth Programs 1330 Dougherty & Company, LLC 510 DreamCatcher Curriculum 119 E-Therapy 439 E&I Cooperative Services 646 e2e Exchange, LLC 1407 EAI Education 1300 Echoes & Reflections – Leaders in Holocaust Education 1316 EdChoice 529 Edlio, Inc. 325 Edmentum 719 EdTec, Inc. 310 EdTech 101 716 Education Associates 1018 Educational Outfitters 721 EduTone Corporation 540 eDynamic Learning 821 Enovative Technologies 118 EPR Properties 306 Ergotron 1221 Everlast Climbing 1146 Evolve Tours 941 Exemplars 1211

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Failure Free Reading 110 First In Math/Suntex International 1207 Flagship Carpets-Education 805 Florida Virtual School 1203 French Toast Schoolbox 1310 Funding The Gap, LLC 424 George K. Baum & Company 826 GoNoodle 1005 GradeCam 1110 GradSnapp 602 Grainger 311 Great Leaps Reading and Math 1028 Great Minds 841 Gumdrop Cases 640 Hake Publishing, Inc. 530 HDE 1017 Hekademia 1409 Hertz Furniture 224 HJ Sims 406 Horace Mann 750 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 603 HoverCam 1324 Hustle University 102 Infinite Mind/EyeQ 1001 Innovative Modular Solutions 609 Insperity 1402 Institute for Behavioral Training 1450 izzit.org 1150 Jupiter Ed 1332 Just ASK Publications & Professional Development 446 Kaeden Books 514 Kagan Publishing & Professional Development 1042 Kano Computing 1051 KELLYBRADY 1428 Keystone Purchasing Network 727 KidsFit 743 Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc. 438 Koantum 428 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 901 Lakeshore Learning Materials 1447 Lands’ End School Outfitters 739 Leaderally 919 Leaders Building Leaders 749 Learning Without Tears 1032 Let’s Work Smart, LLC 447 LifeTrack Services, Inc. 1220 Lighthouse Academies, Inc. 1200 LightSail 516 Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. 1430 Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 1202 Lintons Food Service Management 1438

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List Industries, Inc. 1237 Little Bird 205 Lotterease 137 Low Income Investment Fund 715 M&T Bank 121 Macy’s 1015 Mad Science Group 111 Maia Learning 824 MANGO Math 748 Marathon Kids 717 Maschio’s Food Services, Inc. 905 Mass Intelligent Technology 101 Math Teachers Press, Inc. 430 Matific 1101 MealTime/The CLM Group 327 Measured Progress 542 MindPlay 949 mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company) 507 Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. 546 MooreCo, Inc. 1242 Multiple Measures, LLC 347 National Beta 1326 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 127 National Charter School Resource Center at Safal Partners 811 National Institute for Direct Instruction 105 National Inventors Hall of Fame/ Camp Invention 543 National Right to Work Foundation’s Charter School Initiative 228 National Science Teachers Association 441 National Student Clearinghouse 432 Naviance by Hobsons 830 New Day Education/A2S 947 Newseum 1121 Next Step College Prep 108 NIET 505 NobleHour 1004 Nonprofit Finance Fund 840 Novel Ideas, Inc. 628 NWEA 720 Oak Hall Cap & Gown 1046 observe4success 921 Office Depot 606 Opportunity Education 238 ORIGO Education 1231 Otus 1103 Parents as Tutors 1026 Paxton/Patterson 737 PC University Distributors, Inc. 329 Pearson 617

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PeopleAdmin 704 Pepperdine University - Graduate School of Education and Psychology 331 Peterson Farms Fresh, Inc. 718 PikMyKid 107 Piper Jaffray & Co. 307 Pitsco Education 1009 Play & Park Structures 1047 Playworks 116 PNC Public Finance Group 106 Powerful Plants 1351 PowerSchool 725 Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. 525 Presentation Systems South 100 Professional Examination Service (ProExam) 1020 QBS, Inc. 1226 Quality Matters 1440 R&M Letter Graphics 527 Radio ID Equipment 649 RBC Capital Markets, LLC 315 Red Apple Financial 120 Rediker Software, Inc. 1205 Reinvestment Fund 1306 Renaissance Learning 1320 Responsibility.org 1016 Responsive Classroom 547 Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. 131 Robert W. Baird & Co. 300 Roleplay Reader, Inc. 803 Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc. 1414 S&P Global Ratings 933 S&S Worldwide, Inc. 302 San Joaquin County Office of Education - EDJOIN 1229 Scholar Craft/Kay-Twelve 1036 ScholarChip 836 School Check IN 1240 School Food Solutions L3C 1147 School Mate 1217 School Outfitters 333 School Time Uniforms 939 Schoolbuilder, LLC 708 SchooLinks 1040 SCHOOLinSITES 1127 SchoolMint 415 Schoolrunner 848 Scranton Products 1405 Search Associates USA 240 Sheldon Laboratory Systems 940 Showbie 1337 Singapore Math, Inc. 702 SOS Personnel 426

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Specialized Data Systems 1102 SpedTrack 226 Spirit Monkey 900 Squar Milner, LLP 341 Square Panda 1148 Staples Business Advantage 414 Starline Education 1349 Sterling Evaluation and Assessment 1314 Stewart School Signs 915 Strayer Education 411 Success for All Foundation 443 Summit Public Schools 425 T-Mobile US 339 Tangible Play/Osmo 1325 Tappit Technology d/b/a Your Mobile School APP 114 Teach Away USA 1007 Teachers Council, Inc. 1219 Teachers of Tomorrow 1215 TEACHERS WECARE, INC. 103 Teachers-Teachers.com 433 Teq 431 TEQlease Education Finance 838 The American Legion 236 The Art Institutes 604 The DBQ Project 1341 The Learning House, Inc. 818 The Math Party 927 The School Planner Company 910 thinkLaw 129 Touchstones Discussion Project 1105 TriNet 1403 TypingClub 1224 University of Pennsylvania /Grad Sch of Education 1002 USEED 951 USMEPCOM 427 Virco, Inc. 714 Well-Trained Mind Press 1241 West (SchoolMessenger solutions) 524 Whizz Education, Inc. 747 William Howard Taft University 917 Wilson Language Training Corp 624 World of Reading Ltd. 1301 World’s Finest Chocolate 746 Worth Ave. Group 1318 WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS 230 WriteSteps 437 Wye River Group 528 Yup 1038 Ziegler 417 Zoobean 1201

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EXHIBITORS | By Booth Number

EXHIBITOR LISTING By Booth Number

SPONSORS

BuyQ-Awarded Vendors

Booth Exhibitor Name

100 Presentation Systems South 101 Mass Intelligent Technology 102 Hustle University 103 TEACHERS WECARE, INC. 104 AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff 105 National Institute for Direct Instruction 106 PNC Public Finance Group 107 PikMyKid 108 Next Step College Prep 109 American Paradigm Schools 110 Failure Free Reading 111 Mad Science Group 114 Tappit Technology d/b/a Your Mobile School APP 115 Colliers International 116 Playworks 117 American Charter Development, LLC 118 Enovative Technologies 119 DreamCatcher Curriculum 120 Red Apple Financial 121 M&T Bank 127 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 129 thinkLaw 131 Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. 137 Lotterease 139 Athlos Academies 141 DeBourgh Manufacturing 205 Little Bird 207 ACT, Inc. 224 Hertz Furniture 226 SpedTrack 228 National Right to Work Foundation’s Charter School Initiative 230 WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS 236 The American Legion 238 Opportunity Education 240 Search Associates USA 300 Robert W. Baird & Co. 302 S&S Worldwide, Inc. 306 EPR Properties 307 Piper Jaffray & Co. 309 Building Hope 310 EdTec, Inc. 311 Grainger 315 RBC Capital Markets, LLC 325 Edlio, Inc. 327 MealTime/The CLM Group 329 PC University Distributors, Inc. 331 Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

333 School Outfitters 339 T-Mobile US 341 Squar Milner, LLP 343 Carhuff and Cueva Architects, LLC 347 Multiple Measures, LLC 400 Champions 406 HJ Sims 408 Catapult Learning 410 BuyQ 411 Strayer Education 414 Staples Business Advantage 415 SchoolMint 417 Ziegler 420 Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau 424 Funding The Gap, LLC 425 Summit Public Schools 426 SOS Personnel 427 USMEPCOM 428 Koantum 429 CPI 430 Math Teachers Press, Inc. 431 Teq 432 National Student Clearinghouse 433 Teachers-Teachers.com 436 AmTab Manufacturing Corporation 437 WriteSteps 438 Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc. 439 E-Therapy 440 Accelerate Institute 441 National Science Teachers Association 442 CompTIA 443 Success for All Foundation 446 Just ASK Publications & Professional Development 447 Let’s Work Smart, LLC 501 Charter School Capital, Inc. 505 NIET 507 mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company) 510 Dougherty & Company, LLC 511 AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation 514 Kaeden Books 516 LightSail 524 West (SchoolMessenger solutions) 525 Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. 526 American College of Education 527 R&M Letter Graphics 528 Wye River Group 529 EdChoice

530 Hake Publishing, Inc. 532 BOK Financial 536 BYU Independent Study 538 Boardworks Education 540 EduTone Corporation 541 Committee for Children – Second Step 542 Measured Progress 543 National Inventors Hall of Fame/Camp Invention 546 Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. 547 Responsive Classroom 600 ACH Of America, Inc. 602 GradSnapp 603 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 604 The Art Institutes 606 Office Depot 609 Innovative Modular Solutions 610 BB&T Capital Markets 611 Capital Impact Partners 617 Pearson 624 Wilson Language Training Corp 628 Novel Ideas, Inc. 640 Gumdrop Cases 642 Certiport, a Pearson VUE business 646 E&I Cooperative Services 649 Radio ID Equipment 702 Singapore Math, Inc. 703 Charter First 704 PeopleAdmin 705 D.A. Davidson 708 Schoolbuilder, LLC 710 Booksource 714 Virco, Inc. 715 Low Income Investment Fund 716 EdTech 101 717 Marathon Kids 718 Peterson Farms Fresh, Inc. 719 Edmentum 720 NWEA 721 Educational Outfitters 725 PowerSchool 727 Keystone Purchasing Network 737 Paxton/Patterson 739 Lands’ End School Outfitters 741 Anatomy In Clay Learning System 743 KidsFit 746 World’s Finest Chocolate 747 Whizz Education, Inc. 748 MANGO Math 749 Leaders Building Leaders 750 Horace Mann 801 Association of American Educators 802 3 Oaks Resource Group International

803 Roleplay Reader, Inc. 805 Flagship Carpets-Education 811 National Charter School Resource Center at Safal Partners 814 Abrakadoodle 818 The Learning House, Inc. 820 Blackbaud 821 eDynamic Learning 824 Maia Learning 826 George K. Baum & Company 830 Naviance by Hobsons 836 ScholarChip 838 TEQlease Education Finance 840 Nonprofit Finance Fund 841 Great Minds 842 Connor Sport Court Int. 843 Charter Uniforms 846 Clear Touch Interactive 848 Schoolrunner 900 Spirit Monkey 901 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 905 Maschio’s Food Services, Inc. 910 The School Planner Company 915 Stewart School Signs 917 William Howard Taft University 919 Leaderally 921 observe4success 927 The Math Party 929 Character First 931 3PM Design, Inc. 933 S&P Global Ratings 939 School Time Uniforms 940 Sheldon Laboratory Systems 941 Evolve Tours 942 Ardusat 947 New Day Education/A2S 949 MindPlay 951 USEED 1001 Infinite Mind/EyeQ 1002 University of Pennsylvania /Grad School of Education 1003 Creative Learning Systems 1004 NobleHour 1005 GoNoodle 1007 Teach Away USA 1009 Pitsco Education 1015 Macy’s 1016 Responsibility.org 1017 HDE 1018 Education Associates 1019 Bright Star Touring Theatre 1020 Professional Examination Service (ProExam) 1021 Central Michigan University’s Global Campus 1024 African American Expressions

1026 Parents as Tutors 1028 Great Leaps Reading and Math 1032 Learning Without Tears 1036 Scholar Craft/Kay-Twelve 1038 Yup 1040 SchooLinks 1042 Kagan Publishing & Professional Development 1046 Oak Hall Cap & Gown 1047 Play & Park Structures 1048 ACE Adventure Resort 1049 AKJ Education 1050 Cambridge International Examinations 1051 Kano Computing 1100 Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation 1101 Matific 1102 Specialized Data Systems 1103 Otus 1104 Apollo After School, Inc. 1105 Touchstones Discussion Project 1106 Disney Theatrical Group 1110 GradeCam 1114 Blick Art Materials 1116 Benchmark Education Company 1119 Core Knowledge Foundation 1120 Book Systems, Inc. 1121 Newseum 1127 SCHOOLinSITES 1129 ClassTag 1141 C-SPAN Networks 1146 Everlast Climbing 1147 School Food Solutions L3C 1148 Square Panda 1150 izzit.org 1200 Lighthouse Academies, Inc. 1201 Zoobean 1202 Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 1203 Florida Virtual School 1204 All American Workwear 1205 Rediker Software, Inc. 1207 First In Math/Suntex International 1209 Attainment Company, Inc. 1211 Exemplars 1215 Teachers of Tomorrow 1217 School Mate 1218 9Dot HR Solutions 1219 Teachers Council, Inc. 1220 LifeTrack Services, Inc. 1221 Ergotron 1224 TypingClub 1226 QBS, Inc. 1227 All Aboard Tours & Travel

1228 Designed for Fun, Inc. 1229 San Joaquin County Office of Education – EDJOIN 1231 ORIGO Education 1237 List Industries, Inc. 1240 School Check IN 1241 Well-Trained Mind Press 1242 MooreCo, Inc. 1300 EAI Education 1301 World of Reading Ltd. 1302 AdvancED 1304 Audio Enhancement 1306 Reinvestment Fund 1308 Davis Publications 1310 French Toast Schoolbox 1314 Sterling Evaluation and Assessment 1316 Echoes & Reflections – Leaders in Holocaust Education 1318 Worth Ave. Group 1320 Renaissance Learning 1324 HoverCam 1325 Tangible Play/Osmo 1326 National Beta 1327 Charter School Substitute Teacher Network (PA, GA, NY, OH, CA, HI, ME) 1328 Demme Learning 1330 Disney Youth Programs 1331 BookTix: Online Ticket Solution 1332 Jupiter Ed 1336 3D Herndon 1337 Showbie 1338 2wayRadioPlus.com/ MOTOROLA 1340 Close Up Foundation 1341 The DBQ Project 1349 Starline Education 1351 Powerful Plants 1402 Insperity 1403 TriNet 1404 ACS Consultants, Inc. 1405 Scranton Products 1407 e2e Exchange, LLC 1409 Hekademia 1414 Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc. 1418 Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. 1426 Computer PROS 1428 KELLYBRADY 1430 Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. 1438 Lintons Food Service Management 1440 Quality Matters 1447 Lakeshore Learning Materials 1450 Institute for Behavioral Training

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21st Century Skills 3D Herndon All American Workwear Bright Star Touring Theatre ClassTag Committee for Children - Second Step Creative Learning Systems Echoes & Reflections - Leaders in Holocaust Education Edmentum Exemplars First In Math/Suntex International Hekademia Kano Computing Leaderally LightSail Maia Learning MANGO Math MindPlay MooreCo, Inc. National Inventors Hall of Fame/Camp Invention Opportunity Education Parents as Tutors Paxton/Patterson Professional Examination Service (ProExam) Responsive Classroom Scholar Craft/Kay-Twelve SchooLinks Showbie Summit Public Schools Tangible Play/Osmo The DBQ Project The Math Party thinkLaw Touchstones Discussion Project Virco, Inc. WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS

SABIS Educational Systems, Inc. School Check IN Specialized Data Systems

Administrative & Business Services ACH Of America, Inc. BookTix: Online Ticket Solution Building Hope BuyQ Charter School Substitute Teacher Network (PA, GA, NY, OH, CA, HI, ME) e2e Exchange, LLC EdTec, Inc. Insperity Let’s Work Smart, LLC Lighthouse Academies, Inc. PowerSchool Red Apple Financial

Athletic/Playground Equipment 3 Oaks Resource Group International Connor Sport Court Int. DeBourgh Manufacturing Designed for Fun, Inc. Everlast Climbing Hertz Furniture Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc. List Industries, Inc. Play & Park Structures Playworks School Outfitters Stewart School Signs

Administrative Software & Products Book Systems, Inc. BookTix: Online Ticket Solution Edlio, Inc. GradeCam GradSnapp Konica Minolta Business Solutions Let’s Work Smart, LLC Lotterease Maia Learning MealTime/The CLM Group National Charter Schools Institute NobleHour observe4success PeopleAdmin PikMyKid Rediker Software, Inc. School Check IN SCHOOLinSITES SchoolMint Showbie SpedTrack Teachers-Teachers.com West (SchoolMessenger solutions) Associations & Public Service Organizations AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff Association of American Educators E&I Cooperative Services National Beta National Right to Work Foundation’s Charter School Initiative Walton Family Foundation

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At-Risk Student Services Catapult Learning Committee for Children – Second Step Education Associates Failure Free Reading Hustle University Institute for Behavioral Training Learn4Life Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes ORIGO Education Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc. ScholarChip Schoolrunner Success for All Foundation thinkLaw Audio-Visual Materials & Equipment Clear Touch Interactive Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. EdTech 101 HDE izzit.org Keystone Purchasing Network Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. Mass Intelligent Technology MooreCo, Inc. PC University Distributors, Inc. Powerful Plants School Outfitters Stewart School Signs Teq Whizz Education, Inc. World of Reading Ltd.

Novel Ideas, Inc. Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. Roleplay Reader, Inc. Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc. School Mate Starline Education The School Planner Company Well-Trained Mind Press World of Reading Ltd. Brokerage Development Colliers International Building Maintenance & Grounds Equipment AmTab Manufacturing Corporation Grainger

Career & Technical Education 3D Herndon Anatomy In Clay Learning System Ardusat Certiport, a Pearson VUE business CompTIA Creative Learning Systems Edmentum Education Associates eDynamic Learning Grainger Learn4Life Maia Learning Paxton/Patterson Pitsco Education Strayer Education Teachers of Tomorrow USMEPCOM William Howard Taft University

Colleges & Universities ACT, Inc. All Aboard Tours & Travel American College of Education BYU Independent Study Central Michigan University’s Global Campus Pepperdine University - Graduate School of Education and Psychology Quality Matters ScholarChip SchooLinks Strayer Education TEACHERS WECARE, INC. The Art Institutes The Learning House, Inc. The School Planner Company University of Pennsylvania /Grad Sch of Education William Howard Taft University Ziegler

Books, Magazines, & Printed Materials African American Expressions AKJ Education Benchmark Education Company Booksource Character First Core Knowledge Foundation DreamCatcher Curriculum Great Leaps Reading and Math Great Minds Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Just ASK Publications & Professional Development Kaeden Books Kagan Publishing & Professional Development Learning Without Tears National Science Teachers Association 2017 National Charter Schools Conference | ncsc.publiccharters.org

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EXHIBITOR LISTING By Product / Service Communications Equipment & Services 2wayRadioPlus.com/MOTOROLA Audio Enhancement ClassTag EdTech 101 Konica Minolta Business Solutions LifeTrack Services, Inc. mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company) Stewart School Signs T-Mobile US Tappit Technology d/b/a Your Mobile School APP West (SchoolMessenger solutions) Compliance & Student Information EdTec, Inc. Let’s Work Smart, LLC Multiple Measures, LLC National Student Clearinghouse PowerSchool West (SchoolMessenger solutions) Computers & Electronic Equipment 3 Oaks Resource Group International 3D Herndon Computer PROS EdTech 101 Ergotron Gumdrop Cases HDE Kano Computing Mass Intelligent Technology MealTime/The CLM Group mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company) PC University Distributors, Inc. School Check IN Staples Business Advantage T-Mobile US Worth Ave. Group Counseling & Conflict Resolution Bright Star Touring Theatre CPI Lighthouse Academies, Inc. Maia Learning Playworks Spirit Monkey

SPONSORS

Curriculum & Instructional Materials Abrakadoodle AKJ Education AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation Ardusat Athlos Academies Attainment Company, Inc. Blick Art Materials Boardworks Education Book Systems, Inc. Booksource BYU Independent Study Certiport, a Pearson VUE business Character First Clear Touch Interactive Close Up Foundation Committee for Children - Second Step Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Core Knowledge Foundation Creative Learning Systems Davis Publications Demme Learning Disney Theatrical Group DreamCatcher Curriculum EAI Education Education Associates eDynamic Learning Exemplars Failure Free Reading First In Math/Suntex International Florida Virtual School GoNoodle GradeCam Great Leaps Reading and Math Hake Publishing, Inc. Hekademia Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Hustle University izzit.org Jupiter Ed Kaeden Books Kagan Publishing & Professional Development Koantum Learning Without Tears LifeTrack Services, Inc. LightSail Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. MANGO Math Math Teachers Press, Inc.

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Matific Measured Progress MindPlay Multiple Measures, LLC National Institute for Direct Instruction National Inventors Hall of Fame/Camp Invention National Science Teachers Association Newseum NIET Novel Ideas, Inc. NWEA Office Depot Opportunity Education ORIGO Education Otus Parents as Tutors Paxton/Patterson Pearson Pitsco Education Powerful Plants PowerSchool Professional Examination Service (ProExam) Renaissance Learning Responsibility.org Responsive Classroom Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc. SABIS Educational Systems, Inc. School Mate Singapore Math, Inc. Spirit Monkey Starline Education Sterling Evaluation and Assessment Success for All Foundation Summit Public Schools The American Legion The DBQ Project The Learning House, Inc. The Math Party The School Planner Company thinkLaw Touchstones Discussion Project TypingClub Wilson Language Training Corp World of Reading Ltd. WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS WriteSteps Yup

Data Management, Network Administration, & Backup Services American Paradigm Schools Book Systems, Inc. CompTIA Computer PROS GradSnapp Jupiter Ed Let’s Work Smart, LLC mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company) PC University Distributors, Inc. PeopleAdmin Rediker Software, Inc. SCHOOLinSITES Distance Education/Online Learning BYU Independent Study Central Michigan University’s Global Campus Echoes & Reflections - Leaders in Holocaust Education eDynamic Learning Florida Virtual School Hekademia Koantum Leaders Building Leaders Mass Intelligent Technology ORIGO Education Pearson QBS, Inc. Quality Matters Showbie The Learning House, Inc. TypingClub Well-Trained Mind Press Whizz Education, Inc. William Howard Taft University Yup Educational Technology 3D Herndon AdvancED AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation Ardusat Attainment Company, Inc. Audio Enhancement Boardworks Education Book Systems, Inc. Cambridge International Examinations Central Michigan University’s Global Campus

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business ClassTag Clear Touch Interactive Computer PROS Creative Learning Systems Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. e2e Exchange, LLC Edlio, Inc. Edmentum eDynamic Learning First In Math/Suntex International Florida Virtual School GoNoodle GradeCam HDE Hekademia HoverCam Infinite Mind/EyeQ Jupiter Ed Kano Computing Koantum Konica Minolta Business Solutions Learning Without Tears LightSail Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. Mass Intelligent Technology Matific MindPlay MooreCo, Inc. Multiple Measures, LLC National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Charter Schools Institute Naviance by Hobsons NIET NWEA Office Depot ORIGO Education Otus PC University Distributors, Inc. PeopleAdmin Pepperdine University - Graduate School of Education and Psychology Powerful Plants PowerSchool Presentation Systems South Quality Matters Renaissance Learning Responsibility.org San Joaquin County Office of Education – EDJOIN SchooLinks SCHOOLinSITES

Schoolrunner Showbie Square Panda Summit Public Schools T-Mobile US Tangible Play/Osmo Teachers-Teachers.com Teq The Learning House, Inc. TypingClub Whizz Education, Inc. Worth Ave. Group WriteSteps Yup Zoobean Education Policy & Advocacy AdvancED AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff American Federation for Children Association of American Educators Cambridge International Examinations Capital Impact Partners CPI First Five Years Fund Low Income Investment Fund National Charter School Resource Center at Safal Partners National Charter Schools Institute Pepperdine University - Graduate School of Education and Psychology Quality Matters Education Recruitment Accelerate Institute ACS Consultants, Inc. Charter School Substitute Teacher Network (PA, GA, NY, OH, CA, HI, ME) Crescent City Recruitment Group KELLYBRADY NIET Pepperdine University - Graduate School of Education and Psychology San Joaquin County Office of Education - EDJOIN SchoolMint Search Associates USA SOS Personnel Teach Away USA Teachers Council, Inc. Teachers of Tomorrow

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EXHIBITOR LISTING By Product / Service Employee Benefits & Human Resources 9Dot HR Solutions AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff American Paradigm Schools Association of American Educators Charter School Substitute Teacher Network (PA, GA, NY, OH, CA, HI, ME) Insperity Little Bird National Right to Work Foundation’s Charter School Initiative observe4success Raffa, P.C. San Joaquin County Office of Education - EDJOIN TEACHERS WECARE, INC. TriNet Extracurricular & Offsite Programs Abrakadoodle ACE Adventure Resort All Aboard Tours & Travel Apollo After School, Inc. Champions Close Up Foundation Disney Theatrical Group Disney Youth Programs Evolve Tours Learn4Life Mad Science Group MANGO Math National Inventors Hall of Fame/Camp Invention Opportunity Education Playworks SOS Personnel The American Legion Zoobean

SPONSORS

Facilities Design/Construction/ Equipment 3PM Design, Inc. American Charter Development, LLC AmTab Manufacturing Corporation Building Hope Connor Sport Court Int. DeBourgh Manufacturing Ergotron Everlast Climbing Flagship Carpets-Education Funding The Gap, LLC List Industries, Inc. New Day Education/A2S Play & Park Structures Schoolbuilder, LLC Scranton Products Sheldon Laboratory Systems Staples Business Advantage Stewart School Signs Virco, Inc. Facilities Financing American Charter Development, LLC BB&T Capital Markets Building Hope Capital Impact Partners Charter School Capital, Inc. D.A. Davidson Dougherty & Company, LLC EPR Properties Funding The Gap, LLC HJ Sims Low Income Investment Fund M&T Bank Nonprofit Finance Fund Piper Jaffray & Co. PNC Public Finance Group Red Apple Financial Reinvestment Fund Robert W. Baird & Co. Schoolbuilder, LLC Wye River Group Ziegler

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Financial Services American Charter Development, LLC BB&T Capital Markets Blackbaud BOK Financial Building Hope Capital Impact Partners Charter School Capital, Inc. D.A. Davidson Dougherty & Company, LLC EdTec, Inc. EPR Properties Funding The Gap, LLC George K. Baum & Company HJ Sims Horace Mann M&T Bank Nonprofit Finance Fund Piper Jaffray & Co. PNC Public Finance Group Raffa, P.C. RBC Capital Markets, LLC Red Apple Financial Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. Robert W. Baird & Co. Schoolbuilder, LLC Squar Milner, LLP TEACHERS WECARE, INC. TEQlease Education Finance The American Legion Wye River Group Ziegler Fitness, Health & Wellness Services Athlos Academies GoNoodle KidsFit Marathon Kids Playworks Powerful Plants Responsibility.org The Math Party Food Service Equipment, Management, & Suppliers 3 Oaks Resource Group International 3PM Design, Inc. AmTab Manufacturing Corporation Lintons Food Service Management Maschio’s Food Services, Inc. MealTime/The CLM Group Peterson Farms Fresh, Inc. Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. Rediker Software, Inc. ScholarChip

Fundraising Programs & Services African American Expressions All American Workwear Blackbaud Bright Star Touring Theatre ClassTag Educational Outfitters Rediker Software, Inc. Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. School Time Uniforms USEED World’s Finest Chocolate Furniture 3 Oaks Resource Group International AmTab Manufacturing Corporation Blick Art Materials DeBourgh Manufacturing Ergotron Everlast Climbing Flagship Carpets-Education Hertz Furniture Keystone Purchasing Network KidsFit Lakeshore Learning Materials List Industries, Inc. MooreCo, Inc. New Day Education/A2S Office Depot S&S Worldwide, Inc. Scholar Craft/Kay-Twelve School Outfitters Sheldon Laboratory Systems Staples Business Advantage Virco, Inc. Insurance, Retirement Benefits, & Risk Management ACH Of America, Inc. Association of American Educators Charter First Horace Mann Insperity M&T Bank Raffa, P.C. TEACHERS WECARE, INC. TriNet

IT Services, Design & Maintenance Blackbaud BookTix: Online Ticket Solution CompTIA Computer PROS e2e Exchange, LLC Konica Minolta Business Solutions mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company) Raffa, P.C. San Joaquin County Office of Education - EDJOIN Tappit Technology d/b/a Your Mobile School APP Teq Legal Services & Consulting Cooley, LLP Kutak Rock, LLP National Right to Work Foundation’s Charter School Initiative Teachers Council, Inc. TriNet Management & Consulting Services 3PM Design, Inc. 9Dot HR Solutions ACH Of America, Inc. AdvancED Athlos Academies e2e Exchange, LLC EdTec, Inc. Hustle University Just ASK Publications & Professional Development KELLYBRADY Leaderally Leaders Building Leaders Lighthouse Academies, Inc. Lintons Food Service Management National Charter School Resource Center at Safal Partners National Charter Schools Institute QBS, Inc. Red Apple Financial Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. SABIS Educational Systems, Inc. School Food Solutions L3C SchooLinks Sterling Evaluation and Assessment TriNet Wye River Group

Modular Classroom Design/ Construction American Charter Development, LLC Innovative Modular Solutions Keystone Purchasing Network Lakeshore Learning Materials Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. Pitsco Education Music & Fine Arts Abrakadoodle Blick Art Materials BookTix: Online Ticket Solution Bright Star Touring Theatre Disney Theatrical Group Disney Youth Programs News & Media izzit.org KELLYBRADY Office Supplies & Equipment Leasing Blick Art Materials Office Depot S&S Worldwide, Inc. Staples Business Advantage TEQlease Education Finance Parent Education & Resources ACT, Inc. All Aboard Tours & Travel All American Workwear American Federation for Children Character First CPI Marathon Kids National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Parents as Tutors PikMyKid Responsibility.org SchoolMint Schoolrunner Tappit Technology d/b/a Your Mobile School APP The American Legion Zoobean

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EXHIBITOR LISTING By Product / Service Reading & Literacy AKJ Education Attainment Company, Inc. Benchmark Education Company Booksource Core Knowledge Foundation EAI Education Failure Free Reading Flagship Carpets-Education Great Leaps Reading and Math Hake Publishing, Inc. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Infinite Mind/EyeQ Kaeden Books Lakeshore Learning Materials LightSail MindPlay National Institute for Direct Instruction National Science Teachers Association Newseum Novel Ideas, Inc. Opportunity Education Parents as Tutors Renaissance Learning Roleplay Reader, Inc. Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc. S&S Worldwide, Inc. School Mate Square Panda Starline Education Success for All Foundation The DBQ Project Touchstones Discussion Project Wilson Language Training Corp World of Reading Ltd. WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS Zoobean School Security & Student Safety Educational Outfitters Grainger National Center for Missing & Exploited Children PikMyKid QBS, Inc. Radio ID Equipment ScholarChip School Check IN SchoolMint

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Special Education Services Apollo After School, Inc. AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation Attainment Company, Inc. Boardworks Education Crescent City Recruitment Group Education Associates Failure Free Reading Institute for Behavioral Training Learn4Life Learning Without Tears LifeTrack Services, Inc. Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Math Teachers Press, Inc. National Institute for Direct Instruction QBS, Inc. SpedTrack The Math Party Staffing/Professional Development 9Dot HR Solutions Abrakadoodle Accelerate Institute ACH Of America, Inc. ACS Consultants, Inc. ACT, Inc. AdvancED AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff American Paradigm Schools AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation Benchmark Education Company Catapult Learning Central Michigan University’s Global Campus Character First Charter School Substitute Teacher Network (PA, GA, NY, OH, CA, HI, ME) Close Up Foundation CPI Crescent City Recruitment Group Echoes & Reflections - Leaders in Holocaust Education Great Minds Hustle University Insperity Institute for Behavioral Training Just ASK Publications & Professional Development

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Kagan Publishing & Professional Development KidsFit Leaderally Leaders Building Leaders Lighthouse Academies, Inc. Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Institute for Direct Instruction National Inventors Hall of Fame/Camp Invention NIET observe4success Professional Examination Service (ProExam) Responsive Classroom Search Associates USA SOS Personnel Sterling Evaluation and Assessment Success for All Foundation Summit Public Schools Teachers Council, Inc. Teachers of Tomorrow Teachers-Teachers.com Teq The DBQ Project Wilson Language Training Corp WriteSteps

Kaeden Books Koantum Lakeshore Learning Materials Leaderally MANGO Math Math Teachers Press, Inc. Matific National Science Teachers Association Newseum Novel Ideas, Inc. Otus Pitsco Education Responsive Classroom Roleplay Reader, Inc. S&S Worldwide, Inc. School Mate Spirit Monkey Starline Education Tangible Play/Osmo The School Planner Company thinkLaw Touchstones Discussion Project TypingClub Well-Trained Mind Press

Whizz Education, Inc. WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS WriteSteps Yup

Transportation All Aboard Tours & Travel PikMyKid Radio ID Equipment

Testing & Assessment ACT, Inc. Certiport, a Pearson VUE business EdTech 101 Exemplars GradeCam Infinite Mind/EyeQ Jupiter Ed LifeTrack Services, Inc. Math Teachers Press, Inc. Measured Progress Multiple Measures, LLC NWEA Professional Examination Service (ProExam) Renaissance Learning Schoolrunner Sterling Evaluation and Assessment USMEPCOM

Uniforms & Clothing All American Workwear Charter Uniforms Educational Outfitters French Toast Schoolbox Lands’ End School Outfitters Macy’s School Time Uniforms U.S. Government Activities & Services Close Up Foundation National Charter School Resource Center at Safal Partners Teachers Council, Inc. USMEPCOM

Teaching Aids/Learning Materials AKJ Education Anatomy In Clay Learning System Athlos Academies Boardworks Education Booksource Clear Touch Interactive Committee for Children - Second Step Core Knowledge Foundation Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. DreamCatcher Curriculum EAI Education Echoes & Reflections – Leaders in Holocaust Education Exemplars First In Math/Suntex International Flagship Carpets-Education Florida Virtual School GoNoodle Great Leaps Reading and Math Great Minds Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Infinite Mind/EyeQ izzit.org 2017 National Charter Schools Conference | ncsc.publiccharters.org

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2wayRadioPlus.com/MOTOROLA 1338 www.2wayradioplus.com 1.412.831.7631 Chet@2WayRadioPlus.com

Abrakadoodle® 814 www.abrakadoodle.com 1.703.860.6570 rosemarie@abrakadoodle.com

ACT, Inc. 207 www.act.org 1.319.383.1859 kevin.houchin@act.org

All Aboard Tours & Travel 1227 www.allaboardtours.com 1.201.327.9110 mkopp@allaboardtours.com

Compact, light-weight business two-way radios provide instant, discreet communication among staffers at any location, at school or on a field trip. There is no fumbling with phones, dependence on cell towers, or offensive audio from nearby users. Supervisor channels allow simultaneous private conversations without disturbing operations.

Abrakadoodle is a turnkey solution for schools seeking a comprehensive art program as their primary art program. We provide standards-based curricula; lessons focused on elements of art, techniques, and styles; art history and the sequential development of skills; specially trained, qualified, and prescreened art teachers; and safe, nontoxic art materials.

ACT is an international, mission-driven, nonprofit organization with more than 50 years of experience generating data-driven assessments and research. As a trusted leader in the testing field, ACT is known for developing high-quality assessments that determine college and career readiness and provide the most advanced measures of workplace skills.

Our College Tours’ focus is to bring your collegebound students to a college campus to increase awareness and enhance your existing program. Campus visits effectively provide information from admissions offices and counselors that will help your students make one of the most important decisions of their lives.

3D Herndon www.3dherndon.com 1.571.123.9327 ext. 6

Accelerate Institute 440 www.accelerateinstitute.org 1.312.216.1713 sshear@accelerateinstitute.org

AdvancED 1302 www.advanc-ed.org 1.888.413.3669 contactus@advanc-ed.org

All American Workwear™ 1204 allamericanworkwear.co 1.818.909.6200 tdudek@jerryleigh.com

Accelerate Institute is closing the achievement gap by creating high-impact school leaders who accelerate student achievement. We identify high-performing, results-focused talent with a passion for closing the achievement gap in urban education, and provide support through two school leadership development programs: The Ryan Fellowship and The Accelerator Grant.

AdvancED is the largest community of education professionals in the world. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that conducts rigorous, onsite external reviews of pre-K–12 schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential.

All American Workwear, with 55 years of industry experience, offers a unique school uniform solution that allows schools to fundraise through uniform sales. Our goal is to create a closer community between school administrators and families, while giving students access to high-quality school uniforms at lower prices.

1336 r.farmer@3dherndon.com

3D Herndon provides 3-D printing, design, and scanning solutions for teachers, schools, libraries, and industry. We focus on helping educators successfully integrate 3-D printing into the classroom or makerspace. Visit our booth to see the latest technology from MakerBot, Ultimaker, Formlabs, and more. 3 Oaks Resource Group International 802 www.3oaksgroup.com 1.855.362.5747 mail@3oaksgroup.com

ACE Adventure Resort 1048 aceraft.com 1.800.787.3982 kregan@aceraft.com

3 Oaks Resource Group International is a leading source of educational and contract furniture and supplies for today’s school and office environments. Our team members have years of dedication, experience, and integral knowledge of the product, process, timeline, budget, and accountability. Contact us to discover what many others already know!

ACE’s passion is to create retreats featuring the New and Gauley rivers and other outdoor adventures so that you can experience the miles of biking and hiking trails, disk golf, and spectacular cliffs for rock climbing. Take advantage of ACE’s STEM programs in hydrology, geology, and ecology.

3PM Design, Inc. 931 www.3pmdesign.com 1.303.840.0883 monabba@3pmdesign.com

ACH of America, Inc. 600 www.achcorp.com 1.407.788.7112 csiegel@achcorp.com

3PM Design is a company specializing in food-service consulting and design for all facilities that have a commercial kitchen, like charter and other schools, universities, culinary institutes, restaurants, hotels, and hospitals.

ACH of America is a group of companies and service providers, operating since 1972. We provide personnel administrative services in a cost-effective way to fit the needs of charters schools. It is the leading payroll and human resources (HR) company in Florida’s charter schools. ACH offers insurance, benefits, and retirement plans.

9Dot HR Solutions 1218 www.9dothr.com 1.626.788.1060 tjagielski@9dothr.com 9 Dot HR Solutions is a full-service human resources consulting firm. Our consultants tailor their services to meet your individual needs.

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ACS Consultants, Inc. 1404 www.acsconsultantsinc.com 1.717.482.8672 sdaniels@acsconsultantsinc.com ACS Consultants, Inc., is a premier allied health staffing organization specializing in contract placement. We provide quality allied health professionals to schools and medical facilities. ACS provides unparalleled support to our allied healthcare professionals, creating a community that fosters growth and professional development.

African American Expressions 1024 www.black-gifts.com 1.916.424.5000 gperkins@black-gifts.com African American Expressions has provided one of America’s best fundraising programs targeted to people of color for over 25 years. We have many products that were created to teach black history and awareness of African American culture. AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff 104 www.aftacts.org 1.202.879.4400 elundeen@aft.org

American Charter Development (ACD) is America’s premier charter school facility funding and development company. ACD provides 100 percent financing and turnkey development of custom facilities (new, retrofit, or modular) for startup and existing charter schools. ACD can handle everything from financing and land/building acquisition to design and construction. American College of Education 526 www.ace.edu 1.214.210.4031 dj.streat@ace.edu

AFT-Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff is a community of charter school employees organized by the American Federation of Teachers. The alliance works to mobilize charter school employees around issues of common concern, such as expanding professional development, improving conditions of teaching and learning, and ensuring teachers’ voices are valued in school-level decision making.

ACE provides online advanced degrees for educators. Learn more at ace.edu.

AKJ Education 1049 akjeducation.com 1.410.242.1602 salessupport@akjeducation.com AKJ Education is a provider of books, classroom libraries, and supplemental curricula that specializes in serving the individual needs of K–12 schools, school districts, literacy programs, and education companies throughout the U.S.

American Charter Development, LLC 117 www.amercd.com 1.801.489.9535 russell@amercd.com

American Federation for Children www.federationforchildren.org 1.202.280.1990 jnikkila@federationforchildren.org The American Federation for Children is a leading educational choice advocacy organization, working to empower parents to choose the school that best meets the educational needs of their child. It accomplishes this through issue education, legislative advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and electoral engagement.

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American Paradigm Schools 109 www.ap-schools.org 1.215.735.6500 rtrzaska@ap-schools.org

Ardusat 942 www.ardusat.com 1.385.414.4779 maureen@ardusat.com

Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau 420 www.austintexas.org 1.512.583.7271 medison@austintexas.org

Blick Art Materials 1114 dickblick.com 1.800.447.8192 info@dickblick.com

American Paradigm Schools (APS) is a non-profit education management organization that develops, manages, and supports diverse K–12 school communities. Our mission is to produce academic excellence and expand opportunities for all students. APS provides various types of services including data management, staff professional development, facilities management/operations, compliance, and human resources.

Ardusat is a complete STEM program for schools looking for an interactive and effective STEM solution. Ardusat provides open curriculum resources mapped to local standards, and eHub, where students build experiments and share their findings. Activities range from using an Arduino and sensors, to running experiments on satellites in space.

The “Live Music Capital of the World” is excited to host the National Charter Schools Conference in 2018! Visit the Austin booth to learn all the great things our city has to offer and get some fun Austin swag.

Blick Art Materials is the largest provider of artist’s supplies in the United States, with an extensive offering of art materials, classroom furniture, teaching aids, studio essentials, and more. Product selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service make Blick the clear choice for art educators, schools, and students.

AmTab Manufacturing Corporation 436 www.amtab.com 1.630.301.7600 Marketing@AmTab.com AmTab manufactures mobile cafeteria tables, mobile booth systems, folding tables, classroom tables, stages, and risers. We have been serving the education market since 1958. All of our products are proudly 100 percent made in the USA, carry a 15-year warranty, and are MAS green certified. ANATOMY IN CLAY® Learning System 741 anatomyinclay.com 1.970.667.9047 stephanie@anatomyinclay.com ANATOMY IN CLAY® Learning System is an innovative, successful hands-on learning method used for anatomy education. By building body systems layer upon layer from the inside out using clay and specially designed MANIKEN® models, students gain unique understanding and knowledge retention of how these systems work, interconnectively, together. Apollo After School, Inc. 1104 www.apolloafterschool.com 1.855.543.7277 Lesia@ChessWizards.com Apollo After School is a dedicated after-school enrichment and day care program for elementary school children. Our trained staff provides a nurturing environment to students within the familiar surroundings of their own school. This is an attractive alternative to using off-site day care services or babysitters. AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation 511 www.appletreeinstitute.org 1.703.966.3626 jim.kathman@appletreeinstitute.org Founded in 1996, AppleTree is a non-profit organization consisting of a research and development institute and a charter preschool with campuses across Washington, D.C. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap before students enter kindergarten by providing them with the social, emotional, and cognitive skills needed to thrive.

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Association of American Educators 801 www.aaecharters.org 1.877.385.6264 info@aaeteachers.org The Association of American Educators (AAE) is the largest national, non-union, professional educators’ organization, providing a modern approach to teacher representation and educational advocacy. Focused on student-centered reforms and promoting the charter school movement nationwide, AAE provides critical professional benefits for just $16.50 a month. Athlos Academies 139 www.athlosacademies.org 1.208.519.4000 rdemond@athlosacademies.org Athlos Academies is a service provider operating high-performing charter schools nationwide. Built on the belief that academics alone will not prepare students for success and should be supported by strong performance, character, and health programs, we offer the most innovative portion of our model to complement your school’s academic curriculum. Attainment Company, Inc. 1209 www.attainmentcompany.com 1.800.327.4269 info@attainmentcompany.com Attainment Company produces an affordable line of products, including research-based literacy, math, and science curricular resources as well as a variety of augmentative communication devices—GoTalks— books, videos, software, and iPad apps that help students with disabilities succeed at work, at school, and in life. Audio Enhancement 1304 www.audioenhancement.com 1.800.383.9362 erin.vreeken@audioenhancement.com Founded on the idea that “learning begins with hearing,” Audio Enhancement is an industry leader providing classroom audio technology that helps student achievement and teacher self-reflection. The latest XD Classroom Audio System allows lessons to be heard in any type of classroom, such as common areas and outdoors.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch www.bofaml.com/commercialre 1.202.442.7595 derrick.n.perkins@baml.com As you work to transform lives and communities, connect with more than 30 years of community development experience, expertise and commitment at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Whether you need tax-credit investments, flexible lending solutions or other financial services, we can help you move projects from vision to completion. BB&T Capital Markets 610 bbtcapitalmarkets.com 1.614.506.1976 rharmon@bbandtcm.com BB&T Capital Markets Charter School Finance Group provides comprehensive capital structure planning and execution for charter schools. With the resources of one of the nation’s strongest financial institutions and an extensive financing platform, we help our clients navigate challenging financial markets while providing ongoing guidance and support. Benchmark Education Company 1116 www.benchmarkeducation.com 1.914.637.7200 info@benchmarkeducation.com At Benchmark Education Company, we develop high-quality, integrated curriculum materials and professional development training to support you in making every child a successful reader and writer. We also recognize the importance of developing content knowledge, so our programs emphasize nonfiction and the integration of national content standards. Blackbaud 820 k12.blackbaud.com 1.202.669.7018 amy.holland@blackbaud.com Blackbaud is the world’s leading cloud software company, powering the social good community with an integrated solution suite for charter schools including fundraising, fund accounting, and award-winning websites to drive growth, compliance, transparency, and financial sustainability.

Boardworks Education 538 www.boardworkseducation.com 1.718.412.0118 frida.o@boardworkseducation.com Boardworks Education provides K–12 curriculum software for interactive whiteboards. Our content includes ready-made animations, games, and quizzes that save your teachers hours of preparation time and increase engagement. Aligned to Common Core and state standards, Boardworks covers math, science, ELA, history, and Spanish. We offer a schoolwide, lifetime license with a one-time purchase. BOK Financial 532 www.bokfinancial.com 1.303.864.7236 kpapantonio@bokf.com BOK Financial’s Corporate Trust team has extensive experience in providing customized services for charter school debt financings, including specialized spreadsheets designed exclusively for charter school financings, guidance through the compliance reporting process, handling security filings, assistance with following state regulations, and providing smooth and integrated handling of debt obligations. Booksource 710 www.booksource.com 1.800.444.0435 service@booksource.com Booksource is a leading distributor of authentic literature for K–12 classroom libraries. Our customizable classroom library solutions make it easy and cost effective for educators to build, grow, and organize classroom libraries that support their curriculum and foster engaged reading in their schools. Book Systems, Inc. 1120 www.booksys.com 1.800.219.6571 sales@booksys.com Book Systems is an innovative leader and provider of Platinum Award-winning integrated library solutions. We develop and deliver stress-free cloud-based technology, customer-driven features, and hands down the best support in the industry.

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BookTix: Online Ticket Solution 1331 www.booktix.com 1.732.743.5849 info@booktix.com

Cambridge International Examinations 1050 www.cie.org.uk 1.917.522.2140 kim.o@cie.org.uk

BookTix is a simple, low-cost box office solution for school theater, music, and sporting events looking to sell tickets online. BookTix offers organizations the infrastructure audiences expect when purchasing tickets, without all of the expenses that prohibit schools from offering online sales.

Cambridge International Examinations provides an academically rigorous aligned curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment system backed by over 150 years of leading research and assessment practices. Cambridge emphasizes critical thinking and inquiry-based learning that engages all students in grades K–12 to develop knowledge and skills needed to be successful in college and beyond.

Bright Star Touring Theatre 1019 www.brightstartheatre.com 1.336.558.7360 tina@brightstartheatre.com America’s favorite educational theater company serving over 2.5 million students since 2002 with shows covering topics from black history to antibullying. Our online training program empowers school leaders to put character education/diversity in the spotlight. Bright Star also offers arts-integrated staff development, residencies, workshops, camps, and more! Building Hope 309 www.buildinghope.org 1.202.457.1981 info@bhope.org Building Hope, established in 2003, is a non-profit organization that supports high-quality charter school growth by providing charter school facility development, facility financing, incubator space, backoffice business support, and financial advisory services to charter schools nationwide. BuyQ 410 buyq.org 1.720.281.8175 info@buyq.org BuyQ is the only group purchasing organization devoted specifically to charter schools. We help charter schools save time and money by providing access to competitively bid group purchasing contracts with top national vendors negotiated based on the combined purchasing power of more than 5,000 charter schools. Participation is free. Register at buyq.org. BYU Independent Study 536 is.byu.edu 1.800.914.8931 indstudy@byu.edu Students from every background can succeed with our online high school and middle school courses. Designed to offer flexibility, our courses can be used by students to catch up, recover credit, or get ahead. We also offer three high school diploma-granting programs, including some with college credits.

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Capital Impact Partners 611 www.capitalimpact.org 1.703.647.2300 asuarez@capitalimpact.org A mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution, Capital Impact Partners is the largest nonprofit charter school lender in the country. We support small schools and large networks, delivering quality education to underserved communities. Through capital and commitment, Capital Impact Partners helps people build communities of opportunity that break barriers to success. Carhuff and Cueva Architects, LLC 343 www.cca-az.com 1.520.577.4560 pcarhuff@cca-az.com Carhuff and Cueva Architects, LCC (CCA) was founded in Tucson in 1995 and has been an Arizona leader in charter school facility planning, design, engineering, and construction administration since 1999. The CCA team has, in the past five years, expanded its project footprint nationally from Arizona to California, New York, Texas, and Colorado. Catapult Learning 408 www.catapultlearning.com 1.800.841.8730 dave.wood@catapultlearning.com For over 40 years, Catapult Learning has been committed to improving learning/education opportunities for all students, including those facing severe academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges and barriers. Our network of nearly 80 schools and skilled educators is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience that empowers students to achieve beyond expectations.

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Central Michigan University’s Global Campus 1021 global.cmich.edu 1.877.268.4636 cmuglobal@cmich.edu Central Michigan University, an innovator and leader in quality programs for adult learners, offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees tailored to the unique needs of working students. Founded in 1892, Central Michigan University is a major, national university with nearly 27,000 students, top-ranked online programs, and nearly 215,000 alumni worldwide.

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Certiport, a Pearson VUE business 642 www.certiport.com 1.801.847.3186 nate.arnell@pearson.com/empower

Charter School Growth Fund www.chartergrowthfund.org 1.303.217.8090 info@chartergrowthfund.org

Close Up Foundation 1340 www.closeup.org 1.703.706.3300 jmiteva@closeup.org

Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation 1100 www.themedalofhonor.com 1.703.469.1861 nwall@themedalofhonor.com

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading industry certification programs including the official Microsoft Office specialist certification program, Microsoft technology associate certification, Microsoft certified educator program, Adobe® certified associate program, Autodesk certified user program, Intuit QuickBooks certified user program, and IC3 digital literacy certification.

The Charter School Growth Fund identifies the country’s best charter schools, funds their expansion, and helps increase their impact. As a national nonprofit organization, we offer philanthropic funding and strategic support to help promising charter school networks expand by opening new schools in underserved communities around the country.

Established in 1971, Close Up is the nation’s leading nonprofit, civic education organization. We provide impactful, hands-on programs for students that educate and inspire them to participate in their government, become leaders in their communities, and gain a more thorough understanding of American history and government.

Inspire your students through the stories of heroes. Stop by the booth for a free copy of our full resource, including lessons and videos that will show your students examples of courage, commitment, and citizenship. All lessons are built to engage students in collaboration, critical thinking, and personal reflection.

Charter School Substitute Teacher Network 1327 (PA, GA, NY, OH, CA, HI, ME) substituteteachernetwork.com 1.267.507.6012 contact@charterschoolsubs.com

Colliers International 115 www.colliers.com 1.206.695.4200 kristin.lewis@colliers.com

Champions 400 www.discoverchampions.com 1.503.872.1300 jmcferon@kc-education.com Champions is your partner in creating year-round learning environments that inspire curiosity in schoolage children. We are partners with over 470 schools in over 18 states, impacting the lives of more than 19,000 students. Character First 929 www.characterfirsted.com 1.405.255.2890 kfahrenbruck@characterfirst.com

The Charter School Substitute Teacher Network (CSSTN) is a charter school staffing-support service that provides per diem, long-term, and permanent teachers to charter schools across the country. CSSTN teachers are trained to effectively manage a K–12 classroom in any school environment, urban or rural. Charter Uniforms 843 www.charteruniforms.com 1.713.957.1511 mmurphy@parkersu.com

Colliers International Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI; TSX: CIG) is an industry-leading global real estate services company with more than 16,000 skilled professionals operating in 66 countries. Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners, and investors worldwide. Committee for Children – Second Step 541 www.cfchildren.org 1.206.343.1223 cthomas@cfchildren.org

Character First provides lessons to help teach character qualities. Our elementary curriculum is full of stories, object lessons, discussion questions, and activities. Through real-life scenarios, our 18-unit ENGAGE bully prevention curriculum helps deal with the heart of bullying—character. Come by the table for free samples.

Charter Uniforms, a division of Parker Uniforms, offers an excellent selection of updated uniforms for grades pre-K through high school that are durable and comfortable for your kids and your pocket book! In addition, we work daily to provide the highest level of friendly and reliable customer service.

Charter First 703 www.ajg.com 1.949.349.9871 brandon_cole@ajg.com

ClassTag 1129 classtag.com 1.212.247.6123 team@classtag.com

Charter First Insurance provides comprehensive insurance coverage at the lowest price. With over 1,000 charter schools in the program, the Charter First team has the experience to help all schools from startups to the largest CMOs, including property, directors and officers, employment practices, general liability, workers’ compensation, and more.

ClassTag helps schools turn parents into partners and increases parent advocacy with a delightfully easyto-use web and mobile platform to bring the school community together, covering everything from individual communications and newsletters to volunteers, conferences, and fundraising, with unique visibility into the effectiveness of parent engagement efforts and parent satisfaction.

CompTIA’s Academy Partner Program provides valuable tools and resources to assist schools in recruiting, training, certifying, and upgrading the skills of their students in information technology (IT). CompTIA’s Academy Partner Program is designed to help schools promote certification and enhance student career opportunities.

Clear Touch Interactive 846 www.getcleartouch.com 1.864.973.7973 ah@getcleartouch.com

Computer PROS 1426 www.nashvillecomputerpros.com 1.615.784.8000 josh@nashvillecomputerpros.com

Clear Touch Interactive provides technology solutions that help educational institutions interact differently. It is through a combination of immersive audio and video technologies that Clear Touch Interactive leads in transforming the collaborative experience.

Computer PROS is committed to enhancing education through technology. We are an E-rate qualified vendor, and provide the following services: help desk for faculty and students; procurement of Chromebooks, Macs, PCs, and more; network design and deployment; and vCIO services, nationwide!

Charter School Capital, Inc. 501 charterschoolcapital.org 1.877.272.1001 GrowCharters@charterschoolcapital.org Working exclusively with charter schools, we empower charter leaders by providing access to working and growth capital and facilities financing their focus is on students. Since 2006, Charter School Capital has provided in excess of $1.5 billion to 550+ charter schools providing high-quality education to 650,000 students across the country.

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The Second Step Suite provides an integrated framework for protecting children and promoting their social, emotional, and academic success. Combining our Bullying Prevention and Child Protection Units with the foundational Second Step social-emotional learning program, endorsed by CASEL, we’ve simplified an approach to safe, supportive schools. Learn more at www.cfchildren.org. CompTIA 442 certification.comptia.org 1.630.678.8300 eristau@comptia.org

Connor Sport Court Int. 842 www.sportcourt.com 1.801.784.6442 mnordgren@sportcourt.com Sport Court has been building champions for over 40 years in more than 170 countries on all seven continents. From backyard game courts to high school gyms and facilities, Sport Court builds high-quality, safe courts designed to bring out your athletes’ potential. Cooley, LLP www.cooley.com 1.202.842.7800 rlanz@cooley.com For over 30 years, Cooley lawyers have been providing comprehensive legal services and counsel to the education industry. With the largest practice devoted exclusively to this sector, Cooley lawyers and professionals combine an exceptional depth of knowledge with extensive experience in the many substantive areas that characterize contemporary education. Core Knowledge Foundation 1119 www.coreknowledge.org 1.434.977.7750 info@coreknowledge.org The Core Knowledge Foundation creates exemplary instructional materials for preschool through grade 8. Our resources are distinguished by a carefully sequenced, coherent, cumulative approach to building knowledge and skills. Stop by our booth for a significant discount off the retail price of the new Core Knowledge History and Geography Series. CPI 429 www.crisisprevention.com 1.800.558.8976 info@crisisprevention.com CPI helps create safe and caring schools by training your staff to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Our training programs and comprehensive resources can minimize risk and help both teachers and students thrive. To date, more than 11 million individuals have participated in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training.

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Creative Learning Systems 1003 creativelearningsystems.com 1.303.772.6400 ghumphreys@creativelearningsystems.com SmartLabs is the ultimate makerspace. SmartLab students explore STEM and media arts through applied technology and project-based, hands-on learning. Our powerful, learner-based curriculum allows students to explore, problem solve, collaborate, create, and, most importantly, learn. We put educational technology where it belongs—in the hands of students. Crescent City Recruitment Group www.ccrcmt.com 1.985.778.3523 billd@ccrcmt.com Crescent City Recruitment Group specializes in direct hire, permanent placement in the education field. Contact us to see how we can assist you with all of your hiring needs. C-SPAN Networks 1141 www.c-span.org/classroom 1.800.523.7586 educate@c-span.org C-SPAN Classroom is a free membership service that works with C-SPAN’s programs on public affairs, Congress, nonfiction books, and American history to create resources for teachers and students. C-SPAN Classroom’s website provides educators with access to thousands of free resources, including current events videos, lesson plans, and bell ringers. D.A. Davidson www.davidsoncompanies.com/ficm 1.303.764.5750 mdeangelis@dadco.com

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DeBourgh Manufacturing 141 www.debourgh.com 1.719.384.8161 tstedman@debourgh.com Whether it’s K–12, higher education, military, police and fire, industrial or healthcare, lockers are just the beginning. DeBourgh’s customers know that low quality isn’t a solution. When a customer needs legacy products or custom solutions with on-time delivery, the solution is consistent: high security, low maintenance, great value. Demme Learning 1328 www.demmelearning.com 1.888.854.6284 sales@demmelearning.com Math-U-See is a complete K–12 skill-based math curriculum with distinctive manipulatives and DVD instruction. Spelling You See is a K–6 spelling curriculum that uses a developmental approach to integrate writing, reading, speaking, and listening. KinderTown is a guide to the best educational apps for children.

Facilities Financing Charter schools face unique challenges You deserve a partner with the experience and understanding to address them.

Designed for Fun, Inc. 1228 www.designedforfun.com 1.866.464.7529 design@designedforfun.com We provide design, sales, and turnkey installation service for custom play environments, including Berliner cable tension play structures; Urban Design Berlin stand-alone play events; Henderson Recreation PlaySteel and PlayVentures, Inc., PlayWood Plus play structures; ForeverLawn artificial grass, PlayGuard rubber tiles, shade structures, and site amenities. Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. 1418 digitaliseducation.com 1.360.616.8915 info@DigitalisEducation.com

D.A. Davidson invests in education by providing facility financing for charter schools. We are a full-service investment bank that provides financial advisory and underwriting services to charter schools. Since 1998 our education-focused approach has kept more money in classrooms where it belongs.

Digitarium® digital planetarium systems for portable or fixed domes make teaching astronomy and Earth science easy, effective, and engaging for students of all ages. Come explore the universe without leaving the exhibit hall!

Davis Publications 1308 www.davisart.com 1.508.754.7201 ContactUs@DavisArt.com

Disney Theatrical Group 1106 www.disneytheatricallicensing.com 1.212.282.2941 Pearl.hodiwala@Disney.com

For over 110 years, Davis Publications has created exemplary curricula for art educators. Today we have curricula and resources for pre-K through high school, including art, language arts, music, and afterschool.

Disney on Broadway has been enchanting audiences for over 20 years, and now students and teachers can produce their own Disney show. Choose from our collection of over 20 beloved titles at a length and performance level that works best for you.

Our charter school facilities financing team has assisted in more than 150 financings for charter schools and CMOs nationwide, obtaining over $2.8 billion in funding for facilities and capital projects utilizing: • Tax-exempt and taxable bond issues • New Market Tax Credits • Alternative funding sources Contact Baird to put proven facilities financing expertise to work for your charter school. Brian Colon, Manager 303-270-6335 bcolon@rwbaird.com

Jim Blandford 303-270-6331 jblandford@rwbaird.com

Will McIntyre 303-270-6352 wrmcintyre@rwbaird.com

Stacey Leigh 303-270-6340 sleigh@rwbaird.com

Yoon-Sook Moon 303-270-6338 ymoon@rwbaird.com

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Disney Youth Programs 1330 www.disneyyouth.com 1.407.566.6519 jemal.a.taylor@disney.com

EAI Education 1300 www.eaieducation.com 1.800.770.8010 btuzzeo@eaieducation.com

EdTec, Inc. www.edtec.com 1.510.663.3500 ext. 329

There is nothing more magical than inspiring children to follow their passions, fulfill their dreams, and celebrate their accomplishments. Whether you are leading an instrumental ensemble, show choir, biology class, or Scout troop, there is a Disney Youth Programs experience that will enrich your students and spark their creativity.

EAI Education is a leading educational manufacturer and distributor serving all 50 states. Our product line of manipulatives, books, games, calculators, and interactive software includes over 5,000 items for grades K–12 in mathematics and grades K–6 in literacy and science, with emphasis on innovating quality products and excellent service.

EdTec is a social venture founded in 2001 to develop, support, and advance quality charter schools. Our exceptional team provides unparalleled expertise and support to charter schools across a comprehensive range of services, including back-office/business services, charter application development, educational support, and school software solutions.

Dougherty & Company, LLC 510 www.doughertymarkets.com 1.612.376.4159 dward@doughertymarkets.com

Echoes and Reflections – Leaders in 1316 Holocaust Education www.echoesandreflections.org 1.212.885.7949 akorn@adl.org

Educational Outfitters 721 www.educationaloutfitters.com 1.423.421.6614 julie@educationaloutfitters.com

Dougherty & Company provides cost-effective financing options designed to meet the unique educational needs of our clients. We have a successful track record originating and offering charter school revenue bonds, over 18 years of professional experience, and a volume exceeding $850 million for capital raised and/or refunded for charter school facilities. DreamCatcher Curriculum™ 119 www.dreamcatchercurriculum.com 1.479.419.8080 hello@dreamcatchercurriculum.com DreamCatcher Curriculum creates and designs engaging and informative college-prep materials in a range of critically researched topics including financial aid/literacy, study skills, and college readiness. DreamCatcher products are affordable, age appropriate, and ready to present to students at middle school through college levels. E&I Cooperative Services 646 k12.eandi.org 1.507.829.6917 Speters@eandi.org Serving school districts and institutions nationwide, E&I is the only member-owned, not-for-profit sourcing cooperative focused exclusively on education. E&I delivers cost savings on products and services K–12 institutions use every day to reduce costs and optimize supply chain efficiencies. e2e Exchange, LLC 1407 www.e2eexchange.com 1.315.422.7608 tam@e2eexchange.com e2e Exchange provides education solutions to schools, school districts, and libraries, offering the guidance and tools needed to improve programs, processes, and policies. e2e provides E-rate consulting to ensure that you receive every dollar of E-rate funding you deserve for key technology purchases.

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Echoes and Reflections is a program that provides secondary educators with the professional development and resources needed to teach students about the Holocaust with confidence. EdChoice 529 www.edchoice.org 1.317.681.0745 keri@edchoice.org EdChoice is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing full and unencumbered educational choice as the best pathway to successful lives and a stronger society. The organization works at the state level to educate diverse audiences, train advocates, and engage policymakers on the benefits of high-quality school choice programs. Edlio, Inc. 325 www.edlio.com 1.310.204.7300 info@edlio.com Edlio creates custom-designed websites with an intuitive content management software. Our goal is to help increase marketing, enrollment, and communication for over 4,400 schools and districts nationwide that place their trust in Edlio as their primary website provider. Edmentum 719 www.edmentum.com 1.214.294.9965 amanda.cornell@edmentum.com Edmentum is a leading provider of online learning solutions designed to drive learner achievement for academic success, offering innovative solutions to empower 21st century learning. EdTech 101 716 www.edtech101.net 1.805.377.5857 Jeremy.hansen@edtech101.net Team up with EdTech 101 to make your IT deployment easy and seamless. It is our mission to give school administrators the opportunity to work with an all-in-one solution for their classroom technology purchasing and deployment needs.

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Educational Outfitters is the nation’s premier provider of school uniforms and dress code apparel. We have a wide selection of colors and styles to fit your school’s individual needs. We can match your existing uniform program or help you create one specifically tailored to your school. Education Associates 1018 educationassociates.com 1.502.244.6944 info@educationassociates.com

e-Pulse® Ultra is a feature-rich neuro stimulator unit that can be used for pain relief anytime, anywhere. e-Pulse® Ultra helps provide relief from back pain, headaches, shoulder and neck pain, sore hips, sciatica, knee pain, and ankle pain. EPR Properties 306 www.eprkc.com 1.816.472.1700 bridgetl@eprkc.com EPR Properties provides financing solutions for the development and acquisition of charter school facilities. Our financing is designed to meet your school’s unique needs, including land acquisition and new construction, property acquisition and renovation, acquisition of existing schools with leases in place, and more. Visit Booth 306 for more information. Ergotron 1221 www.ergotron.com 1.651.681.7600 jjuarez@ergotron.com Empowering smart learning, Ergotron offers platforms to transform classrooms into physically active and digitally connected learning spaces. Manage your school’s technology—Chromebooks, iPads, or laptops—with charging carts and cabinets; give kids opportunities for the movement they need with mobile standing desks.

Project Discovery is a dynamic, hands-on career education and skills training curriculum that improves transition outcomes, promotes school retention, and helps students with special needs of all levels succeed. Evidence-based practices embedded in the program support students with autism and other development disabilities to discover their passions and interests. EduTone Corporation 540 edutone.com 1.408.359.4646 info@edutone.com

E-Therapy 439 www.electronic-therapy.com 1.928.814.4990 diana@electronic-therapy.com E-Therapy is a leader in providing online tele-therapy speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to school districts and their students nationwide. E-Therapy is dedicated to providing the highest-quality services to our schools/clients.

EduTone offers a full-stack K–12 Digital Learning Resource Management Platform that enables educators to streamline delivery and management of web applications and analyze the impact of such recourses on student achievement. We simplify the complex world of education technology to help classrooms achieve their full potential.

Everlast Climbing 1146 www.everlastclimbing.com 1.651.665.9131 sales@everlastclimbing.com

eDynamic Learning 821 www.edynamiclearning.com 1.877.585.2029 info@edynamiclearning.com Our mission is to empower schools to offer a wide variety of online courses so that K–12 students can connect their passion to a career path. Our most popular middle and high school courses include forensic science, cosmetology, veterinary science, engineering, and culinary arts. For more information, visit edynamiclearning.com.

Enovative Technologies 118 www.epulsemassage.com 1.800.742.5129 chelsea.nichols@enovativetech.com

Everlast Climbing is committed to improving youth fitness with innovative climbing walls and other products that engage and inspire physical activity. Products include traverse climbing walls, top rope climbing walls, educational accessories, and more. Evolve Tours 941 www.evolvetours.com 1.310.765.4032 avi@evolvetours.com Evolve Tours coordinates immersive, experiential, and fully customized educational tours at home and abroad. Come find out what all the buzz is about!

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Exemplars 1211 www.exemplars.com 1.800.450.4050 bill@exemplars.com

Florida Virtual School 1203 flvsglobal.net 1.727.946.5072 cmckeever@flvs.net

GradeCam 1110 gradecam.com 1.866.472.3339 rick@gradecam.com

Gumdrop Cases 640 www.gumdropcases.com 1.925.263.4332 Jessica@gumdropcases.com

Exemplars publishes authentic performance-based materials for assessment and instruction in the areas of math, science, and writing. Our unique tasks engage students and develop their abilities to problem solve, reason, and communicate their thinking. Self- and peerassessment practices are supported by our rubrics and student anchor papers.

Founded in 1997, Florida Virtual School was the first statewide online public high school in the U.S. and now serves students in all 50 states and more than 65 countries. We use this experience to deliver rigorous digital courseware, a turnkey virtual school, and professional development.

GradeCam is web-based software that works with web and document cameras to grade tests and provide you and your students with immediate feedback. Ask about our free teachers’ version. GradeCam automates data entry into all electronic grade books and makes it easy to share assessments and results in real time.

We provide protective cases for your classroom’s devices. Make sure your MacBook, Chromebook, and tablet investments are kept safe from bumps, drops, and everyday accidents with a Gumdrop Case.

French Toast Schoolbox™ 1310 www.frenchtoastschoolbox.com 1.212.502.6037 matthew.buesing@ltapparel.com

GradSnapp 602 www.gradsnapp.com 1.512.600.5545 meredith.young@msdf.org

French Toast Schoolbox is your one-stop-shop for school uniforms and spiritwear.

GradSnapp is the only tool that lets you track and inspire your students through college graduation. Your ability to help each student is dependent on what you know. What if you knew the whole story? If you recognized risks and setbacks early? GradSnapp helps you know each one of your students.

Failure Free Reading 110 www.failurefree.com 1.888.233.7323 marshall.ward@failurefree.com Failure Free Reading (FFR) is the nation’s premiere, research-proven, blended learning, non-phonic, K–12 reading solution. FFR software is compatible with all devices. FFR is favorably listed on the National Center on Intensive Intervention and National Dropout Prevention Center/Network. Free pilot signups are available at the exhibit booth. First Five Years Fund www.ffyf.org 1.202.730.0941 srittling@ffyf.org The First Five Years Fund (FFYF) advances federal support for quality early childhood education for disadvantaged children from birth to age five. FFYF provides policymakers, advocates, business leaders, and the public with the research and information necessary to make informed investments in quality early childhood development. First In Math/Suntex International 1207 www.firstinmath.com 1.610.253.5255 nancy@24game.com For more than two decades, educators, parents, and children have embraced the 24® Game series and the online mathematics program, First In Math®, developed by Suntex International. A publisher of innovative products, our company is committed to supporting and enhancing math education. Flagship Carpets-Education 805 www.flagshipcarpets.com 1.800.848.4055 dpuckett@flagshipcarpets.com Enriching education from the floor up for over 40 years, Flagship Carpets® is a manufacturer of quality education and custom logo carpets, 100 percent made in the USA. “See the difference” and discover flooring solutions for every charter school space, at www. flagshipcarpets.com or by calling 800-848-4055.

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Funding The Gap, LLC 424 www.fundingthegap.com 1.480.442.0407 icarroll@fundingthegap.com Funding The Gap provides facility financing solutions for expansions, acquisition/construction, short- or longterm debt, and tax-exempt bonds. We are not a singlesource lender. We work directly for your school with the goal of helping it structure the best financing possible using established lending relationships throughout the U.S. George K. Baum & Company 826 www.gkbaum.com 1.303.292.1600 appelt@gkbaum.com Founded in 1928, George K. Baum & Company (GKB) is focused on the borrowing needs of educational institutions across the country. Since 2000, we have overseen more than 170 non-profit school financings throughout the nation. GKB serves educational institutions as a financial adviser, bond underwriter, remarketing agent, derivatives consultant, and swap adviser. GoNoodle 1005 www.gonoodle.com 1.800.514.1362 hello@gonoodle.com GoNoodle.com has hundreds of movement and mindfulness videos to improve student engagement and fuel learning. Research shows active students are more focused and productive, and have fewer behavioral episodes. GoNoodle’s mission supports this research by making learning a whole body experience. GoNoodle is engaging, memorable, and proven to make a measurable impact.

Grainger 311 www.grainger.com 1.775.219.9005 brian.driskell@grainger.com Grainger is North America’s leading supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations products. We help education customers save time and money. Our dedicated Government sales team understands the unique challenges facing education customers. We are committed to helping reduce costs, operate sustainably, and provide a safe workplace for students and employees.

Hake Publishing, Inc. 530 www.hakepublishing.com 1.800.965.0543 sharon.moss@hakepublishing.com Grammar and Writing, from Hake Publishing, is a comprehensive English language arts curriculum for grades 4–8. Students using the program will learn and remember the skills and concepts for them to be successful communicators. Grammar and Writing focuses on student success in English grammar, writing, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary development. HDE 1017 www.shophde.com 1.877.433.1688 sales@shophde.com HDE provides affordable protective cases for your school’s technology devices such as iPads, MacBooks, and Chromebooks. Our cases come in a variety of fun styles to suit your classrooms. We work with hundreds of schools across the country and hope that we can help with your device protection. Hekademia 1409 www.hekademia.com 1.647.874.4517 trevor.hallam@hekademia.com

Great Leaps® 1028 www.greatleaps.com 1.877.475.3277 glinfo@greatleaps.com Great Leaps reading, language, and math programs have been leading innovators in educational interventions for over 20 years. Our materials advance student growth and performance motivation dramatically. The Great Leaps Language Growth Program provides up to two years of lesson plans for phonological awareness and language development. Expect phenomenal growth!

Hekademia creates premium academic adaptive competency course content for blended and online learning environments. Whether you’re supplementing your eLearning program or just getting started, we’ll help you and your team meet your goals. Hertz Furniture 224 www.hertzfurniture.com 1.800.526.4677 dmocton@hertzfurniture.com

Great Minds 841 www.greatminds.net 1.202.223.1854 tanika.majette@greatminds.org

We are the leading charter school furniture dealer, with innovative turnkey solutions for flexible and collaborative spaces. Stay compliant and save time and money on small orders or large projects with our prenegotiated contracts. We’ve helped many charter schools design and furnish outstanding spaces. We’re looking forward to turning your vision into reality.

Great Minds brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials aligned to the new standards. Offerings include Eureka Math™, the most widely used math curriculum in America, and Wit & Wisdom, a comprehensive new ELA curriculum launched in fall 2016.

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HJ Sims 406 hjsims.com/education 1.952.683.7506 jhromatka@hjsims.com

Infinite Mind/EyeQ 1001 infinitemind.io 1.801.453.1700 clint@infinitemind.io

Jupiter Ed 1332 jupitered.com 1.888.367.6175 marketing@jupitered.com

KELLYBRADY 1428 kellybrady.com 1.509.323.9666 darren@kellybrady.com

Established in 1935, HJ Sims is a full-service investment bank with education experts specializing in structuring and underwriting charter school financings. With more than $22 billion in completed financings, HJ Sims provides capital financing solutions, including tax exempt and taxable bonds, mezzanine loans, private equity, seed money, and bank financing.

Infinite Mind is a human performance company. Our goal is to change lives by creating products that enhance and inspire human potential at home, at work, and at school.

Jupiter iO gives over 3.9 million users the ability to personalize lessons for students’ individual needs, test students online and analyze the results instantly, track student progress in real time, and keep both students and parents up to date on grades and homework. Jupiter iO is the all-in-one cloud-based gradebookLMS-SIS-learning analytics solution!

We’re KELLYBRADY—a full-service advertising agency that has specialized in producing leads, enrollments, and students for over 40 years. We would love to provide a free media audit for your school group and show you how we deliver results. Stop by our booth; we would love to meet you.

Horace Mann 750 www.horacemann.com 1.217.789.2500 Chris.Marx@horacemann.com Founded by Educators for Educators® and dedicated to helping America’s educators, Horace Mann offers auto, home, and life insurance, as well as retirement annuities. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 603 www.hmhco.com 1.800.225.5425 k12inquiries@hmhpub.com Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is a global learning company committed to changing lives by fostering passionate, curious learners. HMH creates engaging, dynamic, and effective educational content and experiences from early childhood to K–12 and beyond the classroom, serving more than 60 million students in more than 150 countries. HoverCam® 1324 www.thehovercam.com 1.858.750.3499 sales@thehovercam.com HoverCam develops and manufactures technologies that empower teachers to better engage their students and to become active participants in the classroom. With the Solo 8 and Ultra 8, 8.0 megapixel, 30-framesper-second high-definition document cameras that never lag, HoverCam is leading an education revolution powered by a USB 3.0 cord. Hustle University 102 www.makeawaynow.com 1.404.294.7165 hustleuinc@gmail.com Hustle University’s MAKE A WAY is a high-relevancy social-emotional college and career readiness consulting program that empowers the climate and culture of organizations that work with at-risk youth and traditionally underserved populations.

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Innovative Modular Solutions 609 www.innovativemodular.com 1.630.972.0500 info@innovativemodular.com From temporary classrooms to complete turnkey school buildings, Innovative Modular Solutions has extensive experience working with charter schools to provide high-quality, timely, and cost-effective educational space solutions. Insperity 1402 www.insperity.com 1.484.567.2751 whitney.harris@insperity.com Insperity is full-service HR. We are a partner that can help you gain control over rising costs year over year, reduce the liability exposure to your organization, and provide support to your HR platform to keep employees engaged. Institute for Behavioral Training 1450 www.ibehavioraltraining.com 1.858.768.2468 cecilia@ibehavioraltraining.com The Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT) is a training hub for people who teach, care for, and treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder. IBT was developed by behavior analysts with over 20 years of experience. Our online course offerings meet the needs of educators, parents, and professionals across the globe. izzit.org 1150 www.izzit.org 1.814.833.6950 Susan@izzit.org Find free educational videos and support materials here! izzit.org is a not-for-profit organization offering U.S. teachers free high-quality educational DVDs and streamable/downloadable videos designed to promote critical thinking and rich classroom discussion/debate. Teachers’ guides include lesson plans, quizzes, and more. We also provide standard alignment information and a free daily current events program.

Just ASK Publications & Professional 446 Development www.justaskpublications.com 1.703.535.5434 dave@justaskpublications.com Just ASK partners with schools across the country to provide publications and consulting services. We offer a common language and concept system that facilitates a systematic approach to teaching, learning, and leading in the 21st century. Kaeden Books 514 www.kaeden.com 1.800.890.7323 gurmston@kaeden.com Kaeden Publishing™ specializes in leveled literacy materials for grades K–4 and custom classroom libraries and collections for grades K–8. We are also the sole source vendor for the Columbia University Reading/Writing Project Teachers College Assessment collection. Kagan Publishing & Professional 1042 Development www.kaganonline.com 1.949.545.6374 Francisco@kaganonline.com Dedicated to revolutionizing education, Kagan Publishing & Professional Development’s line of products is all about engagement. Kagan works with educators to implement scientifically proven strategies that increase academic gains and create positive social relations. Research based and extensively classroom tested, let Kagan show you how to boost classroom engagement and learning. Kano Computing 1051 www.kano.me 1.781.111.2286 oliver.beach@kano.me Kano provides creative computers anyone can build and code. The journey is guided by engaging storybooks and plug-and-play pieces, before diving into an open-source OS to navigate computing basics. Gamified challenges guide the way through coding art, music, worlds in Minecraft, and much more.

Keystone Purchasing Network www.thekpn.org 1.570.523.1155 ext. 2130

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The Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) is a cooperative purchasing program operated by CSIU, serving schools, charter schools, and government. KPN establishes contracts through sealed public bid processes. Contracts include FieldTurf, Musco, GT Grandstands, Hertz Furniture, Promethean Whiteboards, playground equipment, modular classrooms, library supplies, and more. Visit us at www. theKPN.org to apply for free membership. KidsFit 743 www.kidsfit.com 1.843.336.5090 customerservice@kidsfit.com KidsFit has become the leading developer and manufacturer of youth fitness equipment and kinesthetic furniture in the United States. We are proud to be a made-in-the-USA manufacturer, which allows our team to continually develop new products and transform to meet the needs of children across the world. Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc. 438 www.kidstuffplaysystems.com 1.219.938.3331 rhagelberg@kidstuffplaysystems.com Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc. is an IPEMA- and ISOcertified manufacturer of playground equipment located in Gary, Indiana. Kidstuff specializes in turnkey projects nationwide, including installation and five choices of safety surfaces. Contact rhagelberg@ kidstuffplaysystems.com for the name of our sales representative in your area. Koantum 428 www.koantum.com 1.415.886.7577 info@koantum.com Koantum is an interactive eLearning platform and accompanied content specifically designed to teach science to K–5 students, based on Next Generation Science Standard using a 5E Instructional Model.

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Konica Minolta Business Solutions 901 www.counntonkonicaminolta.com 1.201.825.4000 skeer@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Leaders Building Leaders 749 www.leaders-building-leaders.com 1.910.431.7441 Tom@Leaders-Building-Leaders.com

Lighthouse Academies, Inc. 1200 www.lighthouse-academies.org 1.813.345.0856 cginty@lhacs.org

List Industries, Inc. 1237 www.listindustries.com 1.800.776.1342 info@listindustries.com

Konica Minolta provides innovative and cost-effective solutions and services to the education sector. This allows our education customers to concentrate on their core competency: teaching. Our comprehensive portfolio of solutions creates significant value for K–12 schools, school districts, colleges, universities, and libraries. With us, you’ll never stop learning.

Leaders Building Leaders is an organization led by charter school leaders that provides coaching, consulting, and teaching services in the areas of governance, leadership, academics, and operations. We intentionally teach school leaders how to identify the cause of the problem, develop a solution, and execute a plan toward sustainability.

Lighthouse Academies, a nonprofit network of charter schools, ensures a college education for students who would otherwise face a future with limited opportunity. Improving academic outcomes with equal attention paid to the social-emotional skills of our students, we empower our students to succeed in life.

Superior® Lockers by List Industries, Inc., has been manufacturing the world’s finest lockers for over 80 years. We offer metal, wood, phenolic, and plastic lockers designed to serve the needs of any facility, from health and sports clubs to schools, universities, professional sports arenas, and stadiums.

Kutak Rock, LLP www.kutakrock.com 1.480.429.4833 dane.fernandes@kutakrock.com

Learn4Life learnfourlife.org 1.661.272.1225 info@learn4life.org

LightSail www.lightsailed.com 1.866.876.7323

Little Bird 205 www.littlebird.hr 1.917.617.3367 jstovall@littlebird.hr

For over 20 years, Kutak Rock has delivered innovative, timely, and cost-effective financing solutions to charter schools. With more than 350 charter school financing credits, 18 offices, and a corps of dedicated tax attorneys, Kutak Rock has the experience and geographic reach to help charter schools realize their full potential.

Learn4Life is a network of nonprofit Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners. Our high school diploma program includes personalized learning, flexibility, one-on-one attention, and workforce readiness programs. Our WIOA partnerships make sure students are prepared for life after high school with job skills training courses.

Lakeshore Learning Materials 1447 www.lakeshorelearning.com 1.310.537.8600 rrizzo@lakeshorelearning.com Since 1954, Lakeshore Learning Materials has been providing schools and educational programs with innovative products, training, and customized materials that span the curriculum. Designed to meet state and national standards in early childhood and elementary education, our top-quality products reflect the latest research in teaching and child development. Lands’ End School Outfitters 739 www.landsend.com/school 1.800.741.6311 jennifer.cooley@landsend.com Lands’ End School Outfitters provides old-school value with new-school looks. From uniforms, athletic wear, backpacks, and outerwear, Lands’ End School Outfitters has you covered from first bell to first snow and beyond. Leaderally 919 leaderally.com 1.973.355.6477 liz@leaderally.com Leaderally provides simple, solution-oriented information focused on four themes: professionalism, communication, classroom and behavior management, and teaching strategy. We offer a daily email called the Warm Up. The Study Hall provides online networking opportunities with peers, and The Flight Plan offers micro learning lessons in our theme areas.

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Learning Without Tears 1032 www.lwteaars.com 1.301.263.2700 info@lwtears.com New name—fun and learning stays the same! The Handwriting Without Tears® K–5 curriculum builds solid foundations for handwriting success. We make legible and fluent handwriting easy to teach. Keyboarding Without Tears is an award-winning K–5 program that teaches touch typing, digital citizenship, and computer readiness with developmentally paced, grade-specific lessons. Let’s Work Smart, LLC 447 www.letsworksmart.com 1.417.827.0485 lwsportal@gmail.com Let’s Work Smart (LWS) is a game-changer in the charter school world. LWS provides user-friendly, costeffective, and innovative tools to collaborate effectively, manage data seamlessly, and increase productivity. Our main program, the Data Management Hub, is a secure, cloud-based system used to efficiently organize, distribute, and collect data between organizations. LifeTrack Services, Inc. 1220 www.graduate-surveys.com 1.509.758.6991 larry@lifetrack-services.com LifeTrack Services, Inc., offers graduate follow-up surveys, senior exit surveys, end-of-season athletic surveys, and more. Our customized survey approach, using all available avenues for a response, maximizes the response to your survey. Gather feedback and use data to improve your programs. Learn more and benefit your school.

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LightSail® is a digital literacy platform that personalizes the reading experience for every student through adaptive libraries with embedded assessments. Teachers get real-time access to meaningful data about student reading behavior, comprehension, and growth so they can provide the necessary guidance to enhance learning and encourage a love of reading. Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. 1430 www.lightspeed-tek.com 1.800.773.2899 ext. 9 sheri.friend@lightspeed-tek.com

Lotterease 137 www.lotterease.com 1.888.414.3777 webinfo@lotterease.com Lotterease is a lottery and parent communication system that saves charter schools time and money. Lotterease automatically manages siblings and waitlists, and parents can apply and confirm attendance online. If you are still using paper or Excel-based lotteries, save yourself the headache and get Lotterease.

In today’s dynamic classroom, it’s no longer enough to have the best speech intelligibility possible. Lightspeed’s “Access” systems provide clear communication during whole group instruction, plus two-way audio to each small group. This allows teachers to monitor small groups, redirect off-task behavior, and encourage collaboration. Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 1202 lindamoodbell.com 1.800.233.1819 support.forschools@lindamoodbell.com Lindamood-Bell teaches children and adults to read and comprehend to their full potential. We provide literacy solutions and professional development for schools worldwide. Our programs have been used successfully with diverse schools and students, significantly raising student achievement, especially for struggling readers and students with disabilities. Visit http://lindamoodbell.com/for-schools. Lintons Food Service Management© 1438 www.lintons1.com 1.610.277.9767 dhopkins@lintons1.com At Lintons Food Service Management it is our mission to present personalized programs that benefit our clients, customers, and the communities we serve. We offer an array of services for your school(s), including breakfast, lunch, and snack, after-school and summer programs, on-site management, delivered service options, and nutrition education.

For the close to 7,000 charter schools nationwide that are spending nearly $2.5 billion a year on employee benefits, there’s Little Bird. This is the first all-in-one HR software and benefits platform purpose built for charter schools. Unlike other benefits providers, we are charter school people who know schools and your pain points.

Low Income Investment Fund 715 www.liifund.org 1.415.772.9094 info@liifund.org A leading national community development financial institution, the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) invests capital in low-income people and communities. LIIF has invested more than $518 million in highperforming schools to create and enhance 82,000 spaces for students and generate over $2.8 billion in increased earning potential for youth. M&T Bank 121 www.mtb.com 1.410.244.4523 mmugge@mtb.com M&T Bank provides financial services including traditional and tax-exempt loans, lines of credit, bond underwriting, bond trustee, investment management, treasury management, purchasing cards, and insurance. M&T, a top-20 U.S. bank, has branches from Virginia to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and nationwide for investment management, insurance, and investment banking.

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Macy’s 1015 macys.com 1.877.301.6400 mariamc@izoded.com

Maschio’s Food Services, Inc. 905 www.maschiofood.com 1.973.598.0005 csarro@maschiofood.com

Measured Progress 542 measuredprogress.org 1.800.431.8901 sales@measuredprogress.org

Multiple Measures, LLC 347 www.k12multiplemeasures.com 1.530.295.1262 tech@multiplemeasures.net

Macy’s and Nautica have teamed up to supply a wide array of mix-and-match tops and bottoms, perfect for uniforms, dress codes, or any occasion that calls for a little dress up.

Maschio’s is a leader in providing healthy meals to public and private schools in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. We take a personal approach to food service management and bring the warmth and comfort of the home kitchen to the school cafeteria, because we believe “Healthy Meals Grow Healthy Kids.”

Measured Progress, a not-for-profit organization, is a pioneer in authentic, standards-based assessments. For more than 30 years, we have been connecting the K–12 educational community with innovative and flexible assessment solutions. Our goal is to provide meaningful information about student progress to improve teaching and learning.

Mass Intelligent Technology 101 www.mit4us.com 1.201.633.6524 support@mit4us.com

MindPlay 949 mindplay.com 1.520.888.1800 michael@mindplay.com

Multiple Measures provides assessment data visualization and analytics, and is the author of MMARS™: accurate, affordable web-based reporting for state, publisher benchmark, and district tests. We can provide multiyear pupil, aggregate, subgroup, and accountability, with improvement/decline measurements. We support any test, including SmarterBalanced, PARCC, English Learners, SBACICA/IAB, NWEA, StudyIsland, Renaissance, iReady, classroom grades, and more, all in one place!

Mass Intelligent Technology is an EdTech company specializing in cutting-edge teaching platforms. Our current product line includes 4K E-Boards and VR classrooms. We develop our EdTech products to promote interactive learning, memory retention, and student engagement.

MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach® is an effective K–12 online reading program that improves reading skills quickly and efficiently. It enables students with diverse skills/instructional needs to read accurately and fluently. It can serve as a core reading program for Tier 1 students and an intervention in Tiers 2 and 3.

Math Teachers Press, Inc. 430 www.movingwithmath.com 1.800.852.2435 info@movingwithmath.com

mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. 507 (a Ricoh company) www.mindshift.com 1.877.277.5054 info@mindSHIFT.com

Mad Science Group 111 www.madscience.org 1.514.344.4181 alexandras@madscience.org Mad Science® is on a mission to spark the imagination of children everywhere with exciting, live, interactive programs that instill a clear understanding of science and how it affects the world around us. Our STEM programs integrate science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Maia Learning 824 www.maialearning.com 1.855.268.2771 info@maialearning.com Maia Learning engages K–12 students in planning their futures: discovering and exploring careers that fit their profiles; building academic, college, and career plans; creating portfolios that tell their stories; and managing commitments. Counselors use Maia Learning’s seamless Parchment integration to submit student credentials securely and easily, and track results. MANGO Math 748 www.mangomath.com 1.425.260.3221 Mary@mangomath.com MANGO Math is a research-based, hands-on, gamebased math curriculum that helps build strong skills in computation and problem solving in a fun, appealing, and collaborative way. It is easy to implement, as we have done all the work for you! Students in K–8th grade love playing with MANGO Math. Marathon Kids 717 www.marathonkids.org 1.512.839.8998 kenrick@marathonkids.org Marathon Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing kids’ physical activity through running clubs. Our Marathon Kids work at their own pace to run, or walk, four marathons—104.8 miles—and we provide the training, rewards, tools, and resources to keep them moving.

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Moving with Math® offers blended learning opportunities for pre-K–12 programs to approach to problem solving. The built-in assessment helps monitor achievement and measure progress with your students. The explicit and systematic instruction and lesson plans are scientifically researched to meet the needs of the students. Online assessment, e-guides, and professional development are available. Matific 1101 www.matific.com 1.617.832.5824 cailin@matific.com Matific’s collection of mathematics games and activities provide optimal support for educators to convey math concepts in an effective and engaging manner. Matific’s game-based environment allows children to explore math stress free and hands on. Matific increases student investment and decreases math anxiety, leading to better performance on tests. MealTime/The CLM Group 327 www.mealtimeclm.com 1.800.755.0904 clmsales@mealtimeclm.com Manage your school lunch program and all state reporting with MealTime mPower. Our web-based product suite has no software to install or maintain. With a modular design schools implement just the capabilities they need. Includes point-of-sale, free/ reduced applications, reporting, online payments/ applications for parents, full training/implementation, and support.

mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. (a Ricoh company), is a certified E-rate provider, delivering reliable IT outsourcing and cloud services to charter schools nationwide for more than 15 years. Our EdTech experts can help you evaluate your IT needs, implement the technology, and then maintain it over time. Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. 546 www.mobileasemodular.com 1.888.649.6007 pete@mobileasemodular.com Mobilease Modular Space is a premier source for mobile/modular classroom buildings. If you need additional temporary or permanent space, our experienced staff can help, from design and planning to site work and installation—new or used, sale or lease. We provide turnkey services that translate into cost savings for you! MooreCo, Inc. 1242 www.moorecoeducation.com 1.254.718.0406 fmcclung@moorecoinc.com

National Beta 1326 www.betaclub.org 1.800.845.8281 ahaynes@betaclub.org National Beta is the largest independent, nonprofit, educational youth organization in America. For more than 80 years, it has prepared today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders. National Beta promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. National Center for Missing & Exploited 127 Children® www.missingkids.org 1.703.778.6467 cnmejia@ncmec.org The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. National Charter School Resource Center 811 at Safal Partners www.charterschoolcenter.org 1.713.955.2727 info@safalpartners.com The National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) is dedicated to supporting the development of charter schools, provides technical assistance to sector stakeholders, and has comprehensive online resources addressing the challenges charter schools face. NCSRC is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and led by education consulting firm Safal Partners.

MooreCo, Inc., is the leader in the educational and commercial markets for visual communication products, technology support equipment, school furniture, modular soft seating, and office furniture since the 1950s. MooreCo, Inc., is committed to improving active learning environments and developing tools to assist learning in the 21st century classroom.

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National Charter Schools Institute www.charterinstitute.org 1.989.317.3510 info@nationalcharterschools.org The National Charter Schools Institute’s mission is to transform public education and power performance, productivity, and accountability breakthroughs that help people win for kids. We believe in the transformative power of education and want all people to have the opportunity to learn and grow. The Institute team provides a range of training and support for people in the charter schools sector, from policymakers to authorizers to school operators, who are serious about helping students. National Heritage Academies www.nhaschools.com 1.616.222.1700 info@nhaschools.com National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with 83 K-8 schools in nine states serving more than 56,000 students. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond. National Institute for Direct Instruction 105 www.nifdi.org 1.541.485.1973 bwickman@nifdi.org The National Institute for Direct Instruction specializes in providing training and implementation support to charter schools implementing the comprehensive DI model. Come by and learn how we can assist you in your efforts to maximize your effectiveness with all learners. National Institute for Excellence in Teaching 505 www.niet.org 1.225.715.4588 ppujol@niet.org The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) is a national non-profit offering a range of powerful resources, training, and technical assistance to help build systems to advance educator effectiveness. NIET works with schools, districts, and states to ensure every student has an effective teacher, every year. National Inventors Hall of Fame/ 543 Camp Invention invent.org/inspire 1.330.645.8023 kseagren@invent.org Where big ideas become the next big thing™, Camp Invention is a nationally recognized, non-profit summer enrichment program that inspires kindergarteners through 6th graders to question, brainstorm, collaborate, and invent.

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National Right to Work Foundation’s 228 Charter School Initiative www.nrtw.org 1.800.336.3600 legal@nrtw.org

NewSchools Venture Fund www.newschools.org 1.415.615.6860

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The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization providing free legal aid to employees whose human or civil rights have been violated by compulsory unionism abuses.

NewSchools is a national non-profit venture philanthropy that reimagines public education through powerful ideas and passionate entrepreneurs, so that all children—especially those in underserved communities—have the opportunity to succeed.

National Science Teachers Association 441 www.nsta.org 1.703.312.9210 rbounds@nsta.org

Newseum 1121 newseumed.org 1.202.292.6650 NewseumED@newseum.org

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the publisher of four monthly science journals for grades K–12, plus numerous print and digital books to support science education. NSTA hosts five national conferences, as well as an online learning center.

Unlock a deeper understanding of free expression and First Amendment freedoms in the Newseum’s over 30 exhibits and theaters. Visit NewseumED.org for free primary sources videos and lessons on history, civics, and media literacy. Find curated resources on civil rights and woman suffrage movements, elections, and civil liberties versus public good.

National Student Clearinghouse 432 www.studentclearinghouse.org 1.703.742.4200 service@studentclearinghouse.org Do you know where your graduates are? StudentTracker®, offered by the National Student Clearinghouse, eliminates the need for surveys and self-reporting, allowing you more accurate results and greater efficiency with real-time data. Naviance by Hobsons 830 www.hobsons.com 1.513.891.5444 nicole.hornsby@hobsons.com Hobsons helps students identify their strengths, explore careers, create academic plans, match to best-fit educational opportunities, and reach their education and life goals. Naviance by Hobsons is a college and career readiness solution for students to identify strengths, explore careers, create individualized academic plans, and match to best-fit postsecondary institutions. New Day Education/A2S 947 newdayedu.com 1.757.398.0718 jeff.wood@newdayedu.com New Day Education creates world-class learning environments in K–12 schools and higher education institutions. A consultative firm, we work closely with your facility to ensure every nuance is carried out from initial design through the final installation.

Novel Ideas, Inc. 628 www.novelideas-inc.com 1.250.652.9704 terrydilit@yahoo.com Novel Ideas provides quality, research-based, explicit instruction materials, effective training, and academic coaching. Language arts materials for K–12 offer reading and written expression lessons for Common Core State Standards. A wide range of novel studies is available. Writing programs based on six traits provide lessons and rubrics. Materials offer test prep/tools for assessing progress. NWEA 720 www.nwea.org 1.503.624.1951 tamika.chambers@nwea.org

Next Step College Prep 108 www.nextstepcollegeprep.com 1.585.742.1260 David@Mammano.com

NWEA is a research-based not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that measure growth and proficiency, providing insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years, NWEA has developed assessments and professional learning offerings to help advance all students along their optimal learning path. Oak Hall Cap & Gown 1046 www.oakhalli.com 1.540.387.0047 customerservice@oakhalli.com

Next Step College Prep provides students, families, and counselors at organizations, charter schools, and high schools with the tools they need to navigate the college and career planning process. The program consists of a downloadable workbook, presentations and discussion points, homework and handouts, and videos all in one convenient place! NobleHour 1004 www.noblehour.com 1.509.710.8153 amorgan@treetopllc.com

For over 128 years, Oak Hall has been a family-owned textile manufacturer. Our regalia and accessories are manufactured in one of our four sewing facilities in Southwest Virginia. Our company has established a reputation for delivering the highest-quality regalia, along with service that far exceeds our customers’ expectations. observe4success 921 www.observe4success.com 1.877.743.3430 abby@observe4success.com

NobleHour is easy-to-use software to help you find, manage, and engage with your community of volunteers, perfect for schools, nonprofits, and businesses wanting to make a difference in their community. Nonprofit Finance Fund® 840 www.nonprofitfinancefund.org 1.212.457.4700 NY@nffusa.org Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is a leading community development financial institution with over $250 million in assets under management. NFF has invested $620 million and leveraged another $2.3 billion into projects for thousands of organizations nationwide. NFF has five offices in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

observe4success loves charter schools! With the foundational belief that no two charter schools’ needs are the same, observe4success’ easy-to-use, fully customizable, web-based classroom observation and teacher evaluation software system fits your school’s unique culture. Meet state requirements and provide meaningful, actionable, and instant feedback to improve teacher effectiveness. Office Depot 606 business.officedepot.com 1.561.438.4800 joshua.sousa@officedepot.com Office Depot’s Commitment to Learning provides charter schools with access to experts focused on mastery learning for all students, building connected communities to personalize learning. From makerspace to collaborative classrooms, early literacy to customized professional development, Office Depot provides comprehensive services for charter schools.

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Parents as Tutors 1026 www.parentsastutors.com 1.301.814.1303 ext. 301.141.04 parentsastutorsllc@gmail.com

Pepperdine University Graduate School 331 of Education and Psychology gsep.pepperdine.edu 1.310.568.2366 chris.costa@pepperdine.edu

Opportunity America is a Washington-based non-profit promoting economic mobility – work, skills, careers, ownership and entrepreneurship for poor and working Americans. The organization’s principal activities are research, policy development, dissemination of policy ideas and working to build consensus around policy proposals.

We provide families and schools with knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for engaging in student learning. In addition, we assist schools in developing parent engagement curriculum and parent academies for improving literacy. Join us as we build teachers’ and parents’ capacity in diverse school districts.

Opportunity Education 238 www.opportunityeducation.org 1.402.614.5381 bwalters@opportunityeducation.org

Paxton/Patterson 737 www.paxtonpatterson.com 1.877.243.8763 bud@paxpat.com

The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) endeavors to educate and motivate students to assume leadership roles in professions that improve and enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities. GSEP offers master’s and doctoral programs in the field of education and psychology. For more information, please visit gsep.pepperdine.edu.

Opportunity Education is a nonprofit foundation that works to break the cycle of poverty in developing countries through education. We send school supplies, curricula, and teacher training materials to schools in Africa and India. We also host a free pen pal program for teachers to communicate with the schools we support.

Blended curriculum model combining the benefits of a cloud-based LMS and project-based learning— anywhere, anytime, any device! Individualized learning with personal digital tutor using predictive analytics and real-time remediation. Achieve extraordinary results in STEM, health science, construction, and FACS.

Opportunity America www.opportunityamericaonline.org 1.202.506.4541 tjacoby@opportunityamericaonline.org

ORIGO Education 1231 www.origoeducation.com 1.314.475.3061 c_pourchot@origomath.com

PC University Distributors, Inc. 329 www.pcuniversity.com 1.516.596.1500 sandy@pcuniversity.com

ORIGO Education provides an innovative range of mathematics products with quality professional learning. ORIGO Stepping Stones 2.0 (aligned to CCSS) delivers a world-class mathematics program that seamlessly blends digital and print materials.

PC University (PCU) is the education reseller for all your technology needs. PCU specializes in computer hardware, software, AV equipment, 3-D printing, installations services, and PD training. Give us a call to find out how we can help with your tech needs.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP www.orrick.com 1.415.773.5700

Pearson 617 www.pearsonschool.com 1.480.457.6178 tricia.larson@pearson.com

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP has been providing sophisticated legal assistance through the myriad of local, state, and national laws and regulations to develop financing structures and secure necessary funds for charter schools. We have assisted a wide variety of charter schools throughout the United States, developed innovative school bond financings and participated in policy and legislative activities designed to meet unique challenges and achieve a comprehensive range of purposes. Otus 1103 www.otus.com 1.857.939.6782 colton@otus.com Otus technology gives students, teachers, school leaders, and families the tools and insight necessary to create a culture of success while maximizing learning.

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Pearson is the world’s learning company. We’re inspired by the way education transforms lives. We help K–12 educators create better learning across all disciplines with our products and services. We’re dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping learners prepare for college and careers—because where learning flourishes, so do people. PeopleAdmin 704 www.peopleadmin.com 1.512.426.5485 tommy.siragusa@peopleadmin.com PeopleAdmin is the leading provider of cloudbased talent management solutions for education. Its solutions are rapidly deployed, easy to use, and supported through a world-class customer service organization.

Since 1976, Play & Park Structures has provided highquality playground products that inspire children’s imaginations and creativity through innovation and superior product design. Their colorful and innovative products are designed to engage a child’s creativity and keep their attention while interacting with their peers in creative yet challenging environments.

Peterson Farms Fresh, Inc. 718 www.petersonfarmsinc.com 1.443.803.4262 mzablonski@petersonfarmsinc.com Sliced apples are perfect for cafeteria lunches, in salads, in cereal, in oatmeal, are great for snacking, and more! Any way you “slice it,” Peterson Farms’ apples taste great! PikMyKid 107 www.pikmykid.com 1.813.484.1305 pat@pikmykid.com PikMyKid is the first and only comprehensive student dismissal system for pre-K–8 schools, ensuring children’s safety, making teachers more efficient, and increasing parent satisfaction while reducing traffic around schools. Piper Jaffray & Co. 307 www.piperjaffray.com/charterschools 1.612.303.1776 bruce.e.sorensen@pjc.com A national leader in charter school finance, Piper Jaffray has financed acquisitions, new construction, renovations, and equipment for charter school facilities. Our goal is to help charter schools purchase a facility they can afford that meets their needs by providing the maximum amount of funds at the lowest overall cost. Pitsco Education 1009 www.pitsco.com 1.800.835.0686 aricks@pitsco.com Pitsco is your STEM resource. Every product we engineer, every activity we write, every curriculum we develop, and every solution we design is provided for the purpose of helping students around the world use their hands to engage their minds to learn and succeed—in the classroom!

Play & Park Structures 1047 www.playandpark.com 1.800.727.1907 info@playandpark.com

Playworks 116 www.playworks.org 1.510.893.4180 eugene.easter@playworks.org We are changing school culture by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. PNC Public Finance Group 106 www.pnc.com/en/corporate-and-institutional/capitalmarkets/charter-schools.html 1.215.585.4978 an.tran@pnc.com PNC Public Finance Group has extensive charter school financing experience, utilizing a dual coverage model of both bank and capital markets solutions. Our team includes both investment bankers from PNCCapitalMarkets, LLC, and corporate banking relationship managers from PNCBank, N.A. Collectively, PNC has provided over $500 million in charter school financing. Powerful Plants 1351 powerfulplants.net 1.484.213.5345 info@powerfulplants.net We live in a time when children often grow up isolated from nature. Powerful Plants stories and characters reconnect kids with plants and the world outdoors. The idea is to “edutain”—creating a bridge between useful information, technology, and the outdoors, in a fun, kid-friendly way. PowerSchool 725 www.powerschool.com 1.877.873.1550 Sales@Powerschool.com PowerSchool is the No. 1 education technology platform for K–12, serving more than 23 million students, 41 million parents, and 65 million users in over 70 countries around the world.

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Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. 525 www.preferredmeals.com 1.800.886.6325 ext. 9900 sales@preferredmeals.com

Radio ID Equipment 649 www.carriderpro.com 1.502.223.1670 info@carriderpro.com

Reinvestment Fund 1306 www.reinvestment.com 1.215.574.5892 molly.melloh@reinvestment.com

Robert W. Baird & Co. 300 www.rwbaird.com/charterschools 1.303.270.6335 bcolon@rwbaird.com

Preferred Meals has provided healthy nutritious meals to school districts for 50 years; charter schools are our fastest-growing segment. Each decision we make is aimed at creating a meal experience that students will enjoy. Our menus, training, equipment, meals, and services are designed to adapt to your facility.

Radio ID Equipment, Inc., is the developer of CarRiderPro®, the only automated car rider management system. The CarRiderPro® system integrates custom hardware and feature-rich software to help manage the task of your school’s afternoon car rider line. Developed in 2010, CarRiderPro® is now operating at schools across the country.

Reinvestment Fund is a leading lender to charter schools that has invested over $340 million in school facilities to date. Loans are structured to support the opening of new schools, organic growth of early-stage schools, and expansion or stabilization of mature operators.

Baird’s National Charter School Facilities Financing team has assisted charter schools and CMOs on more than 150 charter school financings, obtaining over $2.8 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.

Presentation Systems South 100 www.carolinaposterprinters.com 1.704.662.3711 mail@carolinaposterprinters.com We offer the Learn OnDemand® Poster Maker System, Learn OnDemand® Graphics System, and CoolLam Laminator. Professional Examination Service 1020 www.proexam.org 1.212.367.4247 fbost@proexam.org Professional Examination Service (ProExam) is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization. Our mission aligns with charter school goals and objectives. Tessera is ProExam’s newest non-cognitive assessment system. The research is unequivocal: Noncognitive skills and character strengths—also referred to as social and emotional learning factors—strongly predict academic achievement, career success, and lifelong well-being. QBS, Inc. 1226 www.qbscompanies.com 1.508.316.4223 pprudenlennox@qbscompanies.com QBS, Inc., a leading national behavioral training and consulting company, offers Safety-Care™ Behavioral Safety Training. Safety-Care is founded on principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis and positive behavioral supports and trains staff in evidence-based practices toward the prevention, minimization, and management of behavioral challenges. Quality Matters www.qualitymatters.org 1.301.358.2621, 866.851.4984

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As a B-Corp certified, national Top 100 CPA advisory firm specializing in non-profits and socially responsible businesses, Raffa provides a deep bench of expertise and comprehensive back office support to help organizations effectively manage their most critical processes around audit, accounting and tax, human resources, technology, and business strategy consulting. RBC Capital Markets, LLC 315 www.rbccm.com/charterschools 1.855.722.2663 john.snider@rbccm.com RBC Capital Markets is a full-service investment banking firm with a group that specializes in financing charter school facilities. RBC has financed over 150 charter school projects for more than 100 organizations raising over $2.2 billion. RBC finds solutions to the capital funding challenges faced by charter schools. Red Apple Financial 120 www.redapplefinance.com 1.801.391.7426 monty@redapplefinance.com Red Apple Financial provides the most personalized business services and financial analysis to charter schools that value autonomy. We manage the business of charter schools with the same passion and spirit as those who create them. Our comprehensive services include accounting, HR, compliance, budgeting, financial analysis, financing, and more.

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Quality Matters (QM) is an international nonprofit organization that provides tools and professional development for quality assurance in online and blended learning. When you see the QM Certification Mark, it means that courses have successfully met QM Rubric Standards for Course Design in an official course review.

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Rediker Software, Inc. 1205 www.rediker.com 1.800.213.9860 sales@rediker.com Rediker Software is a leading provider of cloud-based school management and enrollment software for charter schools. Our integrated solutions include student data management, web gradebooks, parent and student portals, mobile apps, online applications and enrollment, schedule building, attendance, and more. We offer experience, reliability, and great tech support.

Renaissance® is the leader in K–12 learning analytics— enabling teachers, curriculum creators, and educators to drive phenomenal student growth. Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. For more information, visit www.renaissance.com. Responsibility.org 1016 responsibility.org 1.571.243.6193 helen.gaynor@responsibility.org “Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix” is Responsibility.org’s longest-standing alcohol education program for kids ages 9–12 and their parents and educators. Check out the free program’s newest digital materials, focused on alcohol and the developing brain. Animations, lessons, classroom activities, and research-based content make the program comprehensive. Responsive Classroom 547 www.responsiveclassroom.org 1.413.863.8288 info@responsiveclassroom.org Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to elementary and middle school education that focuses on the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. The approach is associated with greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and improved school climate. We publish books for educators and provide professional development worldwide.

Roleplay Reader, Inc. 803 www.readerstheater.com 1.877.277.5285 dcleveland@readerstheater.com Roleplay Reader, Inc. debuts PASSENGERS, its new curriculum-based reader’s theater series for grades K–5. Affordably priced, PASSENGERS is a dynamic and creative role-play reading series that transports students through learning important topics in math, science, and social studies in the most fun and engaging way. Come get free samples! Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc. 1414 rfwp.com 1.845.726.4444 mail@rfwp.com Royal Fireworks is a publisher of curricula and special materials for gifted children and for students with visual difficulties. S&P Global Ratings 933 www.spratings.com/en_us/topic/-/render/topic-detail/ u-s-public-finance-higher-education-charter-schoolsnot-for-profits 1.212.438.5060 anthony.ivancich@spglobal.com S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPGI), is the world’s leading provider of credit ratings. With more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding, approximately 1,400 credit analysts, and a presence in 26 countries, we offer a unique combination of global perspective and local insight. S&S Worldwide, Inc.

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Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. 131 www.rjma.com 1.716.864.8100 rjma@rjma.com Robert J. Miller & Associates, Inc. (RJMA) is a fullservice grants development consulting firm specializing in securing grants for charter schools and other K–12 educational services. RJMA also publishes the Monthly Education Grants Alert, which provides the largest single listing of upcoming grant opportunities targeting elementary and secondary education.

S&S Worldwide™ provides classroom supplies, physical education equipment, and art supplies for all ages. For over 100 years, we have provided quality products and unparalleled customer service. S&S is the charter school industry’s group purchasing partner that makes it easy to help your students play and learn. Contact us today!

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SABIS® Educational Systems, Inc. www.sabis.net 1.952.918.1850 jafonso@sabis.net

School Check IN 1240 www.schoolcheckin.com 1.813.962.7264 info@schoolcheckin.com

SchoolMint 415 www.schoolmint.com 1.415.500.2558 jessica@schoolmint.net

Search Associates USA 240 www.searchassociatesusa.com 1.508.776.6801 eahieser@searchassociates.com

SABIS® Educational Systems, Inc. is an education management organization that manages public and private schools in North America, South America, and Europe. Using a proprietary system, SABIS® schools, including 11 U.S. public charter schools, provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to achieve success in a changing world. Visit sabis.net/educational-systems for management/ licensing options.

School Check IN is America’s favorite, fastest, and easiest way to check in/out students, faculty and staff, volunteers, visitors, and parents/guardians at your school. Always know who is on your campus. OffenderCHECK scans each visitor’s driver’s license and conducts an instant sex offender search. We are a PowerSchool partner with data integration.

SchoolMint streamlines all aspects of student enrollment—student registration management, application, lottery, school choice management, and digital forms and document uploads. Available online and on mobile devices, SchoolMint integrates with leading student information systems and transforms the end-to-end enrollment experience for school staff and parents.

Search Associates, a leading international educational recruiting firm, has recently replicated its highly successful international model here in the U.S. with the development of Search Associates USA. Our goal now is to provide these same effective and cost-efficient job placement services for candidates and recruiting opportunities for charter schools.

San Joaquin County Office of Education – 1229 EDJOIN www.edjoin.org 1.209.953.2161 edjoinsupport@sjcoe.net Our state-of-the-art application tracking system can help your agency transition to becoming completely paperless. Open your account today and gain access to unlimited job postings and search for quality candidates among the millions of applicants in our applicant bank. ScholarChip® 836 scholarchip.com 1.516.827.5081 vjurczyk@scholarchip.com ScholarChip delivers essential K–12 operational and security solutions for increased campus security and student safety. Sold and integrated by Bridgeway Solutions of ARMET Group, ScholarChip provides schools with cutting-edge technologies for automated attendance, visitor management, physical access control, bus and classroom attendance, and so much more. Scholar Craft/Kay-Twelve 1036 www.scholarcraft.com 1.205.841.1922 steve@scholarcraft.com Innovative, collaborative, ergonomic, 21st century educational furniture, Scholar Craft/Kay-Twelve offers furniture solutions for every classroom. Whether traditional or collaborative curriculum, our broad-based furniture offering is designed with an “education first” belief. Scholar Craft Products are proudly made in the USA. Schoolbuilder, LLC 708 www.theschoolbuilder.com 1.480.744.0000 jj@starwoodcustom.com Our mission is to develop premier charter school facilities. Schoolbuilder simplifies the charter school development process by providing the development expertise and 100 percent of the capital required to build and develop affordable charter school facilities.

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School Food Solutions L3C 1147 www.schoolfoodsolutions.org 1.203.940.2708 jkeeney@schoolfoodsolutions.org School Food Solutions helps you provide healthy, economical meals so your students can perform at their best and you can spend your time on what is most important—student achievement. SchooLinks 1040 www.schoolinks.com 1.310.818.1905 katie@schoolinks.com SchooLinks is an online platform simplifying college planning for 9th–11th graders. Students are engaged through fun quizzes to discover themselves, an indepth college search to develop college awareness, and a collaborative college planner. Counselors can focus on what is important now and let SchooLinks lay the foundation for students’ senior year. SCHOOLinSITES 1127 schoolinsites.com 1.251.476.3081 shanda@schoolinsites.com SCHOOLinSITES exists to be your digital education partner. We provide solutions that give your school the ability to seamlessly communicate your message and an edge in online learning. We connect all your dots. School Mate 1217 www.schoolmate.com 1.800.516.8339 planner@schoolmate.com We offer student planners, agendas, and folders for grades pre-K–12 to fit any budget. Many stock and custom options are available. Ask about our new events agenda, featuring a customizable calendar in which you can add school dates and events, and School Mate Publishing, which allows a classroom to publish its own book.

School Outfitters 333 www.schooloutfitters.com 1.800.260.2776 sales@schooloutfitters.com

Since 1898, Sheldon Laboratory Systems, Inc., has set the standard for innovation and quality in K–12, college, university, and research laboratories. Our team’s passion for service in all that we do ensures the most innovative and reliable products. Let us help with your STEM lab!

School Outfitters is your source for 21st century school furniture and equipment. Our easy-to-use website and custom sales support make it simple to create adaptable, collaborative learning spaces. You’ll find everything from classic products to the most recent classroom innovations—plus hundreds of top brands, including School Outfitters exclusives. Schoolrunner 848 schoolrunner.org 1.720.638.2270 hello@schoolrunner.org Schoolrunner empowers administrators, teachers, students, and parents to engage with academic and behavioral detail that impacts student progress. We are not a data warehouse or SIS; Schoolrunner is data on your own terms! Schoolrunner is a learning tool that keeps it simple; we support schools’ efforts in changing students’ outcomes. School Time Uniforms 939 www.schooltimeuniforms.com 1.225.752.7954 jeff@schooltimeuniforms.com For over 20 years School Time has been providing the very best in school uniforms. We can help you develop a new uniform program or take over an existing program. We believe quality, value, and exceptional service is what sets us apart. Scranton Products 1405 www.scrantonproducts.com 1.570.348.0997 mknapp@scrantonproducts.com Scranton Products manufactures a premium line of American-made, solid plastic toilet, shower, and dressing partitions; lockers; locker room benches; and vanities. These industry-leading products are resistant to mildew, odor, and graffiti, plus they never need painting. All Scranton Products are warrantied for 25 years.

Sheldon Laboratory Systems, Inc. 940 www.sheldonlabs.com 1.601.892.2731 molstad@sheldonlabs.com

Showbie 1337 showbie.com 1.866.774.4366 kelly@showbie.com Showbie is an easy-to-use classroom management platform. From assignments to collaboration, Showbie helps teachers bring their classroom together through one simple, easy-to-use app. Nearly 3 million teachers, students, and parents use Showbie in classrooms around the world. Singapore Math, Inc. ® 702 www.singaporemath.com 1.503.557.8100 school@singaporemath.com Singapore Math, Inc., was the company that brought Singapore Math programs to the U.S., beginning with Primary Mathematics in 1998. We now carry three editions of Primary Mathematics, Dimensions Math for grades 6–8, and a variety of supplementary workbooks. Stop by to see the brand-new Singapore Math Tests books! SOS Personnel 426 www.sossubs.org 1.888.266.1175 sossubs@gmail.com SOS Personnel is an educational staffing solution that you can trust to manage all your staffing needs. Our mission is to supply qualified personnel to schools, when you need them. We are fully automated and our customer service is second to none. When your school is in distress, call SOS!

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Specialized Data Systems 1102 www.schooloffice.com 1.630.955.1990 maury@schooloffice.com

Starline Education 1349 www.starlinepress.com 1.808.631.1818 information@starlinepress.com

Success for All Foundation 443 www.successforall.org 1.800.548.4998 sfainfo@successforall.org

Teachers Council, Inc. 1219 www.teacherscouncil.com 1.410.990.4412 info@teacherscouncil.com

Specialized Data Systems is the leading provider of financial/human resource software designed for charter schools. Included in the system is a full HR/payroll system with integrated time clocks and employee portals for enhanced communications. Also, electronic PO requisitions, A/P, and A/R are included!

Starline Press provides curricula for 3rd- through 12thgrade math, English, social studies, and science, as well as a variety of high school electives for homeschool and independent learning. The Starline Press Units are self-directed work textbooks to be used in homeschooling, charter schools, and classrooms.

Success for All seeks to break the cycle of failure with thoroughly researched, proven-to-work literacy programs. Partnering with pre-K—8 schools across the country, Success for All has helped millions of children read, achieve, and gain a new vision for their futures.

SpedTrack™ 226 www.spedtrack.com 1.417.823.8449 ewilliams@ionwave.net

Sterling Evaluation and Assessment 1314 sterlingevaluationandassessment.com 1.409.392.8186 sterling.evaluation.assessment@gmail.com

Teachers Council of Annapolis, Maryland, offers charter schools strategies and assistance in filling educator roles with qualified international teachers. Together with our highly motivated and energized network of educators, school officials, and legal professionals, we’ve placed over 1,000 international teachers nationwide in the most critical teaching positions since 2006.

SpedTrack is web-based software that revolutionizes the management of special education programs (IEPs, evaluations, and section 504s) by allowing school districts to centralize information and processes into one comprehensive application. Spirit Monkey 900 www.spiritmonkey.com 1.210.978.0457 lisa@spiritmonkey.com Spirit Sticks® are the latest schoolyard craze, and educators love them! They are small embroidered patches students earn, collect, and display on a backpack. Square Panda™ 1148 www.squarepanda.com 1.650.318.6622 kathryn@squarepanda.com Square Panda is the award-winning complete phonics learning system with multisensory play. Designed for kids two and older, the playset blends physical and digital learning and keeps kids entertained through learning games grounded in research-based curricula as they play their way to reading fluency with physical smart letters. Squar Milner, LLP 341 www.squarmilner.com 1.858.597.4100 jrotherham@squarmilner.com Squar Milner has significant experience serving charter schools. We are one of the largest audit and tax service providers and serve over 150 charter schools. Our reputation for providing quality professional services in an independent, objective, and ethical manner is key to our success as independent auditors. Staples Business Advantage 414 www.staplesadvantage.com 1.479.530.9973 jennifer.sachs@staples.com Our product selection goes way beyond classroom and office supplies. Visit our interactive school map and see how Staples Business Advantage can help equip your cafeteria, nurse’s office, gymnasium, and more.

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Sterling Evaluation and Assessment provides a team approach in assisting charter schools to enhance teacher capacity necessary for increased student achievement and meeting the demands of state accountability systems. Our turnaround processes have improved charter school performance, resulting in increased ratings in a short period of time. Stewart School Signs 915 www.stewartsigns.com 1.800.237.3928 sales@stewartsigns.com Since 1968, Stewart Signs has been providing quality signage to educational institutions across the country. With over 40,000 satisfied customers, our signs not only meet but exceed our customers’ high expectations. We strive to provide each customer with the highest-quality product and superior customer service at a reasonable price. Strada Education Network www.stradaeducation.org 1.317.806.1200 alison.griffin@stradaeducation.org Strada Education Network, formerly USA Funds, is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the college-to-career connection. Through a unique combination of philanthropy, research and insights, and innovative solutions, Strada Education Network advances Completion With a Purpose, building a more purposeful path for America’s students to rewarding careers and fulfilling lives. Strayer Education 411 www.strayer.edu 1.202.408.2400 washington@strayer.edu Generation Code transforms students into tomorrow’s digital leaders. The K–12 computer science initiative, co-created by educators and coders, helps kids advance technologically, creatively, and socially. Generation Code is part of Strayer Education, which also owns Strayer University, a 125-year-old institution delivering affordable degree programs and innovative learning pathways.

Summit Public Schools 425 www.summitlearning.org recruitment@summitlearning.org

Teachers of Tomorrow 1215 www.teachersoftomorrow.org 1.713.458.1660 lisa.ramer@floridateachers.org

Summit Learning empowers students to reach their full potential and gives teachers the tools to meet the needs and interests of each student. We offer a free program with online tools, resources, professional development, and ongoing support to help your school personalize learning. Tangible Play™/Osmo™ 1325 playosmo.com/en/schools/ 1.408.641.0044 schools@playosmo.com

Teachers of Tomorrow is the leading alternative certification program provider, having certified over 6,000 hired teachers in 2015 and more than 42,000 hired teachers since its inception in 2005. Teachers of Tomorrow provides the most effective preparation for educators to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their students. Teachers-Teachers.com 433 www.teachers-teachers.com 1.877.812.4071 ext. 91 ljansen@teachers-teachers.com

Tangible Play makes Osmo—a learning system that uses an iPad, physical objects, and educational tools to keep students engaged in learning and build their confidence through hands-on play. It’s a community, a resource, and a whole new way to teach. TappIT Technology d/b/a Your Mobile 114 School APP www.yourmobileschoolapp.com 1.877.264.9010 adam@tappittechnology.com

Online recruiting methods have become a necessary strategy in today’s market to effectively secure highly qualified candidates. Learn how your school can utilize Teachers-Teachers.com to help harness the power of the internet in recruiting the most qualified educators through job postings, candidate searches, and more. TEACHERS WECARE, INC. 103 teacherswecare.com 1.301.437.7827 teacherswecare@gmail.com

We design and build custom mobile apps for schools to help with parent engagement, communication, and notifications. Everyone carries a mobile phone; TappIT helps bridge the link to engage parents, teachers, and students. Hope to see you here. Teach Away USA 1007 www.teachaway.com/usa 1.713.503.2439 lafaith@teachaway.com Teach Away USA’s online hiring platform quickly connects U.S. schools and districts with highly qualified educators nationwide who are relocation ready. Through our active online community and extensive social media presence, Teach Away USA’s unique recruitment options can support you in targeting the right candidates for your vacancies.

TEACHERS WECARE, INC., was founded by a former teacher to ensure all educators retire with dignity. Our mission: to empower individuals, families, and businesses across America to build and protect their wealth. We provide a peace of mind, quality of life, lifestyle security, and college planning at its best! TenSquare www.thetensquaregroup.com 1.202.448.5030 info@thetensquaregroup.com TenSquare is a national charter school support organization that works alongside schools, districts, authorizers and state and federal agencies to produce lasting and measurable change in public education. Our practice areas include: school performance, facility development, authorizer support and talent services. We are former school founders and district leaders with academic, operational and management expertise from around the country.

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Teq 431 teq.com 1.877.455.9369 ThomasMaher@teq.com

The Learning House, Inc. 818 www.learninghouse.com 1.502.815.0590 elewis@learninghouse.com

Touchstones® Discussion Project 1105 www.touchstones.org 1.410.604.3309 st@touchstones.org

Visit Teq to learn about CloudGenix—the softwaredefined WAN that is easy for your school or district to set up and manage. With the added benefits of reduced costs, flexible capacity, and vendor independence, Teq and CloudGenix provide more uptime for your network and less stress for you.

The Learning House, Inc., offers a full suite of educational services. Custom corporate solutions deliver programs designed to develop a skilled workforce for any industry. Through Partner Plus, Learning House helps employers improve training and retention through tuition discounts to a network of regionally accredited, not-for-profit colleges and universities.

Touchstones Discussion Project was founded on the belief that all students bring skills into the classroom. Collaborative, civil discussion is one of the most powerful tools educators and students have to transform the individual and collective understanding. Student-centered learning improves skills needed for success in a 21st century world.

TEQlease Education Finance 838 www.teqlease.com 1.818.222.1006 mlockwood@teqlease.com TEQlease Education Finance is a nationwide provider of equipment lease financing solutions with a unique focus on providing solutions to educational institutions. Founded in 2000, the company is based in Calabasas, California. The American Legion 236 www.legion.org 1.317.630.1208 byoder@legion.org The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization in the country. We sponsor over $1 million in national scholarships each year, which are affiliated with our premier youth programs. The Art Institutes 604 www.artinstitutes.edu 1.412.918.2514 arsims@aii.edu At The Art Institutes system of schools, students can choose from bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in the areas of culinary, design, media, and fashion. The experience is challenging, the lessons are hands-on, and the journey leads toward one specific destination: a career in the creative arts.

The Math Party 927 www.themathparty.com 1.888.404.6284 info@TheMathParty.com Come sing, dance, exercise, and learn at our Math Party booth! Keep students motivated and moving while learning mathematics. Our engaging instructional learning systems will invigorate your existing curriculum like never before! The Math Party will amplify the interest, retention, and achievement levels of students who have struggled in mathematics. The School Planner Company 910 www.schoolplanner.com 1.888.228.1016 customize@schoolplanner.com The School Planner Company is a global, leading producer of fully customized student and teacher planners serving over 2.5 million students in 2016. For nearly two decades, we have been dedicated to working closely with schools to help evolve their school planners into a valuable learning resource. Learn more at www.schoolplanner.com. thinkLaw® 129 www.thinklaw.us 1.646.346.9258 colin@thinklaw.us

The DBQ Project 1341 www.dbqproject.com 1.847.475.4007 mollywinter@dbqproject.com

thinkLaw designs and delivers products and services to help educators teach critical thinking to all students using real-life legal cases.

The DBQ Project is a publisher of high-quality writing resources for classrooms grades 4–12. The DBQ Project offers print and online materials in history, civics, geography, economics, and literature. Our materials and national professional development help teachers implement rigorous writing and thinking activities with students of all skill levels.

T-Mobile US 339 www.t-mobile.com 1.917.379.1145 ralph.schomberg@t-mobile.com

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T-Mobile provides data connectivity for 1:1 school take-home programs. Special rates and programs are available for education.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a tool designed to help 10th, 11th, and 12th grade and postsecondary students make career decisions. This free-of-charge program includes a multiaptitude test battery and interest inventory. Students learn where and how to obtain career information that matches their interests, abilities, and preferences.

TriNet 1403 trinet.com 1.888.874.6388 info@trinet.com TriNet provides small and midsize charter schools with a full-service HR solution so they can free themselves from HR complexities and focus on their goals. TriNet assumes many of the responsibilities of being an employer and helps contain costs and relieve administrative burdens. TypingClub 1224 www.typingclub.com 1.202.609.9919 support@typingclub.com TypingClub makes teaching touch typing a breeze. The default curriculum takes students through beginner to advanced lessons, focusing on technique and accuracy, and preparing students for standardized testing such as Common Core. It’s easy to grade and monitor, and perfect for students of all ages. University of Pennsylvania/Graduate 1002 School of Education www.gse.upenn.edu/midcareer 1.215.746.6573 marthaw@gse.upenn.edu The Mid-career Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership brings together a national network of public/private, experienced educational leaders via an intensive, three-year cohort doctoral program in educational leadership. Classes meet one weekend per month and one week in July on the UPenn campus in this innovative approach to leadership development. USEED 951 useed.org 1.302.757.4107 ross@useed.org USEED empowers school leaders, board members, educators, students, and community members with digital fundraising technology and training to predictably and efficiently raise money for projects, causes, and initiatives. Visit USEED’s booth to learn how First State Military Academy raised $33,310 in 30 days, a 2,367 percent increase from its GoFundMe campaign.

USMEPCOM 427 www.asvabprogram.com 1.847.688.3680 ext. 7508 theodore.j.hagert.civ@mail.mil

Virco, Inc. 714 www.virco.com 1.310.533.0474 info@virco.com As the largest manufacturer of educational furniture in the United States, Virco offers a complete line of classroom, training, and hospitality furniture. Virco is dedicated to outstanding sales support, product training, space planning, and promotional literature. For more information, contact Virco at 800-448-4726 or visit www.virco.com. Walton Family Foundation www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org 1.479.464.1570 wffnews@wffmail.com Education has the power to expand opportunities and transform lives. The Walton Family Foundation is committed to improving K–12 outcomes for all students, especially those of limited means, by ensuring access to high-quality educational choices that prepare them for a lifetime of opportunity. Well-Trained Mind Press 1241 www.welltrainedmind.com 1.804.829.5043 executiveassistant@welltrainedmind.com The Well-Trained Mind is the guide that millions of parents trust to help them create the best possible education for their child. Here you will find practical articles, an online community, courses for you and your children, user-friendly textbooks, and much more. West (SchoolMessenger solutions) 524 www.schoolmessenger.com 1.888.527.5225 sales@schoolmessenger.com West’s Education group, part of West Corporation, is the trusted provider of SchoolMessenger solutions. Thousands of schools and other educational institutions in all 50 U.S. states and Canada depend on SchoolMessenger products and services for community engagement in multiple languages and on any device.

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Whizz Education, Inc. 747 www.whizz.com 1.206.547.0434 michael.bell@whizz.com

Worth Ave. Group 1318 www.worthavegroup.com 1.614.454.3818 olivia@worthavegroup.com

Ziegler 417 ziegler.com 1.414.978.6576 srolfs@ziegler.com

Whizz Education partners with parents, schools, and academy groups to raise achievement in math through virtual tutoring, teacher-led digital resources, and application of best practices.

Worth Ave. Group specializes in insuring laptops, iPhones, iPads, and other electronic devices, and because we have over 40 years of insurance experience, and an A rating, you can be sure your laptop and other portable electronics are protected by the best insurance policy around.

With over 100 years of raising capital for communities, Ziegler is a recognized leader in the educational sector throughout the U.S.

William Howard Taft University 917 www.taft.edu 1.303.867.1155 admissions@taft.edu Taft University offers accredited, affordable, accessible education to every person striving to further his or her knowledge and career. We offer an Ed.D. in charter school administration as well as a master’s of education, MBA degrees, and a DBA. All programs are online with no residency requirement. Check us out at www.taft.edu. WILSON Language Training Corp 624 www.wilsonlanguage.com 1.800.899.8454 info@wilsonlanguage.com The WILSON Reading System®, WILSON Just Words®, WILSON Fundations®, and WILSON Fluency® are multisensory, structured reading and spelling curricula to address prevention, intervention, and intensive instructional needs. World of Reading, Ltd. 1301 www.wor.com 1.800.729.3703 gapolyglot@gmail.com We offer the largest variety of foreign language and ESL materials—software, DVDs, audio CDs, T-shirts, games, and books (curriculum to readers)—in over 100 languages for pre-K–12, all at discounted prices. Visit us online at www.wor.com—call or email for objective recommendations for your needs. World’s Finest Chocolate® 746 fundraising.worldsfinestchocolate.com 1.888.821.8452 chocolate@wfchocolate.com For over 65 years World’s Finest Chocolate has been the best value in fundraising. Our programs help raise more money in less time with maximum profits, easily managed programs, and exceptional variety. Exceed your fundraising goals today. Stop by to find out how!

WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS 230 www.writebrainworld.com 1.323.940.1018 eduprogram@writebrainworld.com WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS are illustrated, wordless books that inspire students to write, igniting self-expression and inventive storytelling while developing vitally important 21st century skills. Students’ confidence sky rockets as their writing and collaboration skills increase exponentially. Visit our booth and find out how your students will become published authors!

Zoobean 1201 www.zoobean.com 1.202.321.6267 contact@zoobean.com Zoobean is the creator of Beanstack, a customized web service that encourages independent reading and helps your school build a culture of reading. Through Beanstack, students and parents log their free-choice readings, post “picture” reviews, earn badges, and receive personalized recommendations. Your school gains data on participation, including during the summer.

WriteSteps 437 writestepswriting.com 1.800.689.1408 info@writestepswriting.com WriteSteps is an evidence-based, award-winning, K–5 writing and grammar program that assists teachers in writing and grammar instruction with standards-based daily lessons. The comprehensive curriculum prepares students for next-generation assessment success and a lifetime of confident writing. Visit WriteStepsWriting. com for additional information. Wye River Group 528 www.wyeriver.com 1.410.267.8811 kquinn@wyeriver.com Wye River is a nationally recognized, independent financial advisory firm specializing in project debt financing and related services for non-profit organizations and other tax-exempt borrowers. We are the nation’s leading independent financial adviser to private schools and are registered with the SEC and MSRB as an Independent Registered Municipal Advisor. Yup 1038 www.yup.com 1.310.430.5074 michael@yup.com In the 1960s, Sesame Street disrupted education by making television a learning platform. Fifty years later Sesame’s first EdTech investment is Yup, America’s leading provider of homework help and test prep. Yup connects students to tutors 24/7 on demand. Yup focuses on creating growth mindsets and subsidizes access for Title 1 schools.

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