CHARTER IS Achievement • Opportunity • Partnership • Engaging • Innovative • CHARTER IS Achievement • Opportunity • Partnership Engaging• Innovative • • Opportunity • Achievement Innovative PartnershipIS • Engaging • • CHARTER • Opportunity • Achievement IS CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS QUALITY FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS 03 About the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina • Alliance Staff The Smart Choice for Your Financial Security • Programs and Resources
We are a Proud Partner with the 04 Letter from Executive Director, Mary Carmichael Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina
and the Annual Statewide Conference! 05 Conference Schedule at a Glance
Our mission is to provide high quality, turnkey financial management and consulting 06 Navigating the Conference services to South Carolina charter schools, allowing our clients to focus on their core competencies and strategic initiatives. • Marriott Hotel Room Layout
Start Up Services • WiFi Password Instructions
Concept Review and Assessment • How to Receive Continued Education Units (CEUs) Funding Analysis Business Plan Development • Registration Times Application Defense Operational Budget Planning Unlimited & Ongoing Consultation 07 Thank You to Our Sponsors
Financial Management Services 09 Keynote Speakers
Internal Control System • Tuesday, November 17 – Amy Podurgal and Marc A. Pitman Budget Planning Budget Management Accounts Receivable • Wednesday, November 18 – Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., SC State Treasurer Accounts Payable Payroll Management 11 Breakout Sessions at a Glance Financial Reporting Audit Coordination Breakout Session Descriptions 13 In the end… we are here for the same purpose: Kelley-Moser Consulting, LLC 21 Exhibitor Listing by Name Improve Student Learning 150 Harbor Glen Drive Effective management of your finances is the key Lexington, South Carolina 29072 36 Exhibitor Listing by Category to maximizing your school’s ability to make the 803-808-0338 [email protected] most of every educational dollar.
2 www.SCCharterSchools.org (800) 691-7133 MEET THE ALLIANCE STAFF PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
The Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina’s school leaders, governing board, and staff are committed to furthering our work as a professional learning organization that advances the missions of our schools. All of our programs and services Hello Charter School Fanatics! support the ongoing development and sustainability of high quality public charter schools. We have built a network of school Wow – 15 years of charter school leaders, teachers, families, and board members coming together for conferences is some- MARY CARMICHAEL leaders and other skilled consultants to support this work. thingo t celebrate! This is the biggest annual gathering in South Carolina for all things public charter school related. It is great Executive Director to see old friends connecting and new folks joining us for the first time. Public Charter School Performance Management: [email protected] • Free board governance orientation Next year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Charter Act. It marks a time to reflect on where we have come from, but more • School leader development, mentoring, and networking importantly to DREAM BIG and PLAN STRATEGICALLY for the next 20 years of educating students in public charter schools. Mark • Advanced board development and training your calendars now - next year’s 20th Anniversary Leadership Summit is April 12th, 2016 at the Columbia Marriott. • Performance management tools for academic and operational transformation This school year we have a lot to celebrate with an estimated 30,000 students in 68 public charter schools. • Renewal and charter amendment support services This may be your 15th time at the conference or your first, but I personally guarantee each of us have something new to learn • Professional development and webinars throughout the year CAROL AUST and someone new to meet. Because of YOU the charter landscape in South Carolina continues to change to meet the needs of Director of Operations and for leaders, boards and educators South Carolina’s students.
Partnership Development New School Development Resources: Make this your best conference of the year by being engaged and going back to your school energized to advance your school’s [email protected] • Free initial planning group consultation and capacity audit mission. • Charter committee training and startup technical assistance • Free strategic site visits to high performing charter schools Let’s get to work! • Training and mentoring programs from pre-charter through the first 2 years of operation
JENNIFER GNANN Other Resources and Supports: Mary Carmichael Executive Director Director of PCSASC New Schools • Member group purchasing discounts Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina Incubator • Job posting online and on CERRA • Board election services [email protected] • Board bank with citizens interested in serving on public char- HAVE YOU SEEN ter school boards US LATELY? Communications, Policy Development, and Advocacy: Studies have been clear that the quality of a state’s charter The Alliance website is school law is a critically important factor in the success of public charter schools. High quality public charter schools cannot your one-stop resource for SHARON MASSAR flourish in a state without robust communications and advocacy all of your charter school Director of Communication and efforts focused on their unique needs as autonomous, innova- needs. It is filled with great Member Engagement tive schools. • Policy development with a focus on advancing and fostering information about facili- [email protected] the unique needs of public charter schools ties, governance, finance, • Coordinated grass roots advocacy focused on parity in funding and ensuring state laws promote high quality public charter start up charters, school schools and protect their autonomy and flexibility. leader and teacher resourc- • Ensuring there is public charter school representation on es, and more! This site has policy committees and work groups at the state level SHAUNETTE PARKER • Statewide communications about public charter schools the most current charter • Developing facilities solutions for public charter schools news, our job board, FAQs Director of Mission and through strategic partnerships Strategic Coaching and free webinars. [email protected] Come check us out! 3 4 www.SCCharterSchools.org (800) 691-7133 www.SCCharterSchools.org (800) 691-7133 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE HOTEL ROOM LAYOUT CONFERENCE INFO Monday, November 16th 4:00pm Registration Open Registration Desk 5:00 – 6:30pm Annual Meeting & Leaders Roundtable Discussion 6:30–8:00pm Welcome Reception Capital Ballroom Sponsor: Gold Sponsors
Tuesday, November 17th 8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast and Registration Open Exhibitor Atrium Sponsor: Silver Sponsors 9:00 – 9:50am Breakout Session I See Pages 13 - 14 10:00 – 11:00am Breakout Session II See Page 15 11:10am Welcome with Mary Carmichael Capital Ballroom Keynote Speaker Amy Podurgal Remarks from Elliot Smalley, Superintendent of SCPCSD 12:15pm Networking Lunch Capital Ballroom Sponsor: Gold Sponsors 12:55 – 1:30pm Dessert Reception Exhibitor Atrium Sponsor: Silver Sponsors 1:30 – 2:35pm Breakout Session III See Pages 16 2:45 – 3:50pm Breakout Session IV See Pages 17 - 18 3:50 – 4:05pm Networking Break Exhibitor Atrium Sponsor: Bronze Sponsors 4:05 – 5:00pm Keynote Speaker Marc A. Pitman Capital Ballroom 5:00 – 6:30pm Reception Palmetto Ballroom Sponsor: Kelley-Moser Consulting
Wednesday, November 18th NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE 7:45–8:35am Expo Breakfast Reception Exhibitor Atrium Sponsor: Silver Sponsors Registration 8:45 – 9:35am Breakout Session V See Page 20 HERTZ COMPLIMENTARY WiFi Pick up your registration packet and official conference bag at We are happy to offer complimentary WiFi 9:35 – 9:50am Networking Coffee Break Exhibitor Atrium Sponsor: Bronze Sponsors the registration desk located in the atrium of the conference 9:50 – 10:40am Breakout Session VI See Pages 21 - 22 wing. throughout the conference. To access it: 10:40–11:00pm Networking Break Exhibitor Atrium Sponsor: Bronze Sponsors Monday, November 16th • Select Network: Marriott_Guest Opens at 4:00pm 11:00–11:50am Breakout Session VII See Page 22 • Enter Password: charter (all lowercase) 12:00pm Lunch Capital Ballroom Sponsor: Gold Sponsors Tuesday, November 17th Charter Graduate Highlight: Mike Sinclair, Brashier Middle College High School with Opens at 8:00am Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Rebecca Moore, Brashier graduate and USC student CEU certificates reflect the number of contact hours completed Remarks from Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer of South Carolina Wednesday, November 18th by the attendee. Hours are earned for attendance in educational Opens at 7:45am Giving Thanks and Giving Out Prizes and professional advancement sessions held throughout the Closing with Shaunette Parker, Director of Mission & Strategic Coaching, PCSASC conference. CEUs, while not academic credit, act as verification of Share your photos at: participation in a professional development activity. 1:00 – 2:30pm Breakout Session VIII See Page 23 facebook.com/SCCharterSchools Certificates are FREE, and attendees can earn CEUs during Internet Sponsor: Hertz Furniture Use the hashtag #SCCharterConf when the conference. Please visit our registration table to pick up your Technology Sponsor: Goodlife Communications tweeting about the conference! certificate. Official Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: Staples Follow us at: @SCCharterSchool
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Tuesday, November 17th Wednesday November 18th Amy Podurgal Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., State Treasurer of SC Amy Podurgal is the founder of Square Peg Consulting, Inc., and has over 20 years of Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. is the state’s “private banker,” managing and investing the state’s funds. He is the experience as an organization and human resource development practitioner. Amy’s custodian of more than $43 billion in State funds, including the state’s pension funds. He serves as strengths include a strong business acumen, experience in large-scale change, organiza- Vice Chairman of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, an executive body that provides oversight tion diagnosis, and training and development. Executives and teams enjoy working with to such statewide policy matters as property, procurement and debt. He is the Chairman of the Board Amy because of her ability to apply organizational development theories to real busi- KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ness issues. Her genuine compassion for people enables her to quickly build meaning- of Financial Institutions, which supervises state chartered financial institutions and supervises mort- ful relationships with both teams and individuals. Amy has experience facilitating and gage originators and lenders, finance companies, payday lenders, and title lenders, and is a member working with companies across the globe and at all levels within an organization. of the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission, which manages the $30 billion retirement fund’s investments. Prioro t founding her own consulting company in 1999, Amy worked for Nortel Networks as a senior manager across customer value management, sales and marketing, human resources, and organizational development. Additionally, Amy led the effort to build two Mt. Loftis was elected State Treasurer in 2010 - winning all 46 counties in his first bid for public office - and was re-elected in 2014. Mr. new businesses for Nortel which involved aligning human resources and organizational systems with business goals to create a new entrepreneurial culture. Amy also spent seven years in the pharmaceutical industry as both a training and organization development Loftis owns several businesses and is the founder and sole benefactor of the Saluda Charitable Foundation, a charity that operates in consultant. Amy delivered management development programs and provided organization development consultation to senior man- Ukraine, Bolivia and Haiti. He is a resident of West Columbia, SC and is a 1981 graduate of the University of South Carolina. agement teams. She also designed and delivered employee training programs and facilitated employee involvement teams. DID YOU KNOW ... DID YOU KNOW ... KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High that on the First Friday of each month, you can join Shau- that the Alliance can help you spread the word about your After thirty years of research in two dozen industries involving 25,000 individuals, VitalSmarts observed leaders struggle with poor nette Parker for a Leaders Lunch Webinar? An hour mini- job vacancies? Send us your openings and we will post them performance, stalled change initiatives, low productivity, and strained relationships - confirming that leaders who avoid talking hon- session with topics that matter most to charter schools. on our website job board and on CERRA. estly with the right people about the right issues can expect poor results. Crucial Conversations will guide you through the steps to www.sccharterschools.org/first-friday-leaders-lunch www.sccharterschools.org/charter-school-job-board mastering crucial conversations to achieve alignment, agreement, and execution.
Tuesday, November 17th Marc A. Pitman An international leadership coach and fundraising trainer, Marc A. Pitman helps nonprof- itd boar members and staff get excited about asking for money. He is the founder of Fun- draisingCoach.com - recognized by the Atlantic as “1 of 5 Philanthropic blogs fundraisers needo t read.” He is also the author of Ask Without Fear!, the executive director of the affordable fundraising training program The Nonprofit Academy, and an Advisory Panel member of Rogare, a prestigious international fundraising think tank. His experience in nonprofit fundraising and leadership training, as well as his balanced commentary, has caused him to be featured in books and articles around the world and be sought out as a guest on TV, radio, and print as diverse as Al Jazeera, SUCCESS Magazine, and Fox News.
With a passion that’s made people call him the “Johnny Appleseed of fundraising,” Marc believes fundraising is all about leadership. Fundraising affects everything from mission and vision to board governance to HR to marketing and community relations. He is com- mitted to making it ridiculously easy for everyone - board members, volunteers, and nonprofit staff - to get fundraising training.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Mission Statements – Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story Wee ar natural born storytellers. But all too often, we in the nonprofit world aren’t good at telling our story. This session will equip you and your board members to be master nonprofit storytellers and help you cast your vision and mission in ways people will re- member! You will learn: The basic components of all compelling stories; How a trip to the supermarket can help you make your story engaging; What an “elevator pitch” is and why it can quickly become stale; and A really easy way to keep all your communications fresh and “on story”.
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9:00 - 9:50am 1.1 GreatBoards - 1.2 Parent Power - 1.3 Getting All K-2 1.4 What Everyone Ought 9:00 - 9:50am 1.5 Bullying, Cyber Bullying 1.6 EMO Contracts: 1.7 The Importance of 1.8 Financing for BREAKOUT Standards for Effective Advocacy Workshop, Students to Grade level to Know About the New BREAKOUT and Violence Prevention; Negotiation and Well-Trained Teachers Charter Schools SESSION I Governance, Part 1 Part 1 and Beyond: A Shared SC Mathematics SESSION I Emerging and Evolving Risks Administration Responsibility Standards, Part 1 for Schools, Part 1
10:00-11:00am 2.1 GreatBoards - 2.2 Parent Power - 2.3 Human Resource 2.4 What Everyone Ought 10:00-11:00am 2.5 Bullying, Cyber Bully- 2.6 The Benefits of youth 2.7 Growing a School on 2.8 Alternative BREAKOUT Standards for Effective Advocacy Workshop, and Employment Law for to Know About the New BREAKOUT ing and Violence Preven- Apprenticeships a Budget Retirement Plans for SC SESSION II Governance, Part 2 Part 2 Charters SC Mathematics SESSION II tion; Emerging and Evolving Charter Schools Standards, Part 2 Risks for Schools, Part 2
11:10pm CAPITAL BALLROOM: Opening Session with Mary Carmichael and Keynote Amy Podurgal 11:10pm CAPITAL BALLROOM: Opening Session with Mary Carmichael and Keynote Amy Podurgal CAPITAL BALLROOM: Networking Lunch by Gold Sponsors CAPITAL BALLROOM: Networking Lunch by Gold Sponsors
12:55-1:30pm EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Dessert Reception by Silver Sponsors 12:55-1:30pm EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Dessert Reception by Silver Sponsors
1:30 - 2:35pm 3.1 Mock Board Meeting 3.2 National School 3.3 Risk Management 3.4 Integrating Creation 1:30 - 2:35pm 3.5 Teacher/Parent 3.6 Accelerate Learn- 3.7 Facilities Development 3.8 Emerging BREAKOUT - Effective Governance in Choice Week Planning - 101 for School Leaders, Apps Into Curriculum BREAKOUT Communications ing: The Power of Virtual Workshop, Part 1 Technology to Fund SESSION III Action Advocacy Workshop Part 1 SESSION III Courses Classroom Resources
2:45 - 3:50pm SESSIONS AT A GLANCE 4.1 Updates and Best 4.2 Parent Power - 4.3 Risk Management 4.4 New School 2:45 - 3:50pm 4.5 School Leader/Board 4.6 Accreditation/An- 4.7 Facilities Development 4.8 Is it Time to BREAKOUT Practices Concerning the Advocacy Workshop, 101 for School Leaders, Development Workshop, BREAKOUT Communications nual Report Updates from Workshop, Part 2 Move Away From My SESSION IV Freedom of Information Act Part 3 Part 2 Part 1 SESSION IV SCDE Smart/Promethean & Corporate Governance Board?
3:50 - 4:05pm EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Networking Break by Bronze Sponsors 3:50 - 4:05pm EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Networking Break by Bronze Sponsors
4:05 - 5:00pm CAPITAL BALLROOM: Keynote Speaker Marc A. Pitman 4:05 - 5:00pm CAPITAL BALLROOM: Keynote Speaker Marc A. Pitman
5:00 - 6:30pm PALMETTO BALLROOM: Reception Sponsored by Kelley-Moser Consulting 5:00 - 6:30pm PALMETTO ROOM: Reception Sponsored by Kelley-Moser Consulting WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th 7:45 - 8:35am EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Expo Breakfast Reception // Peer Breakfast Networking by Silver Sponsors 7:45 - 8:35am EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Expo Breakfast Reception // Peer Breakfast Networking by Silver Sponsors
8:35 - 9:35am 5.1 IRS Compliance 5.2 Need a Free Library? 5.3 Why Singapore Math? 5.4 When Leaders 8:35 - 9:35am 5.5 Translating Student 5.6 Serving All Students - 5.7 What is new and next 5.8 Facility Planning BREAKOUT Issues: Focus on Charter Discus is the Solution! Empower Teachers BREAKOUT Achievement Data for SPED in Charters 101 in College and Career Mistakes Every Charter Schools Boards and Stakeholders Readiness Assessment? School Makes (but you SESSION V SESSION V don’t have to)
9:35 - 9:50am EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors 9:35 - 9:50am EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors
9:50 - 10:40am 6.1 Understanding Your 6.2 Civil Rights in Today’s 6.3 Video-on-Demand, 6.4 7 Ways Students Cre- 9:50 - 10:40am 6.5 Read to Succeed 6.6 Old SAT? New ACT? 6.7 Teacher Observations 6.8 Bricks and Mortar: BREAKOUT Charter Audit Public School Webtools and FUN! ate the Culture BREAKOUT Update and New SAT After March? How Aligned to your Mission How to Get Your School SESSION VI Implementation to Navigate the Confusion and Culture Built On-Time and On- SESSION VI Budget on Behalf of Your Students
10:40-11:00am EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors 10:40-11:00am EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors 7.1 State Charter Finance 7.2 School to Home 7.4 Making the Most of 7.5 Student Recruitment, 7.6 Rocking the Houses 7.7 Performance 11:00-11:50am 7.3 Leadership Life Raft - 7.8 Finding Your Place Updates - A Quick Tune Connections - Engaging Your Formative MAP Data 11:00-11:50am Community Outreach and Framework and Charter BREAKOUT Case Studies Up Communications Based on New Norms BREAKOUT School Marketing Done Contracts SESSION VII SESSION VII Right!
12:00pm CAPITAL BALLROOM: Curtis Loftis Addresses Attendees, Networking Lunch by Gold Sponsors 12:00pm CAPITAL BALLROOM: Curtis Loftis Addresses Attendees, Networking Lunch by Gold Sponsors
8.3 iMovie on iPads - 8.5 Developing Oral 8.7 Developing an Inten- 1:00-2:30pm 8.1 Charter Finance 8.4 New School 1:00-2:30pm Workshop - Come Look Let’s Create! Development Workshop, Language Skills Through tional Career & College BREAKOUT BREAKOUT Under the Hood Part 2 Scientific Inquiry & New Transition Program “Fu- SESSION VIII SESSION VIII SC Physical Science Light ture Focus Intensive” 11 www.SCCharterSchools.org (800) 691-7133 www.SCCharterSchools.orgStandards (800) 691-7133 12 BREAKOUT SESSION I BREAKOUT SESSION I
1.4 What Everyone Ought to Know About the New South 1.7 The Importance of Well-Trained Teachers TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th Carolina Mathematics Standards, Part 1 CAROLINA G/H CAROLINA D There is consistent evidence showing that teachers are the most impor- Participants will gain an understanding of the expectations of the new tant school-based factor in determining learning outcomes, second only South Carolina College-and-Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics tot wha children bring to school with them. Yet there remains a marked 9:00 – 9:50am and explore resources and support documents aligned to the expec- deficit in both teacher numbers and teacher training worldwide, which tations of those standards. Learn how to identify which mathematics has an extreme impact on learning outcomes for children. Recognizing standards students in SC are expected to master across the K-12 spec- that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-related factor 1.1 GreatBoards - Standards for Effective Governance, Part 1 trum, walk away with instructional tools aligned to the new mathemat- in a student’s academic success, the goal for administrators is to ensure PALMETTO BALLROOM ics standards, and access a variety of resources and support document their educators have all the resources and opportunities they need to GROWING ENROLLMENT? Kate Essex, Charter Board Partners, offers two back-to-back sessions crucial for successful, seamless implementation of the new standards. be at their best in the classroom. We can help. whiche div deep into their 6 standards for Effective Charter School Governance: Focus Relentlessly on Student Achievement, Ensure Ex- >> Lindsay Boozer is the Secondary Mathematics Education >> Kelly Haydt is an Account Executive with HMH. ceptional School Leadership, Commit to Exemplary Governance, Act Associate at the SC Department of Education. Strategically, Raise and Use Resources Wisely, and Maintain Legal and 1.8 Financing for Charter Schools Regulatory Compliance. Boards will explore why it is important to re- DIPLOMAT view indicators of student success regularly to measure progress toward 1.5 Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Violence Prevention; SC Community Loan Fund staff will discuss its loan products available to school goals, build an effective partnership between the school leader Emerging and Evolving Risks for Schools, Part 1 charter schools for facilities development and planning and implementa- and board, and collaborate with the school leader each year to establish CAROLINA E tion w for ne school development. The session will break down the two Mobile Modular offers affordable, his/her annual goals. Bullying and cyber-bullying continue to be fast-growing forms of social loan types for charter schools: bridge loans and commercial loans. Par- relocatable classrooms and comfortable cruelty. Educators, administrators, and parents must take this form of ticipants will leave knowing the nuances of each and how to produce a learning space for your students. Our classrooms offer a convenient, flexible >>Kate Essex is the Chief Program Officer at Charter Board Partners. social cruelty serious and understand its implications toward furthering successful application. solution to better handle ever-changing threats of violence. This program will clearly define what bullying is and student populations. how cyber-bullying and cyber-harassment are similar and in other ways >> Anna Hamilton Lewin and Patrick King are responsible for Call us today to find the right modular 1.2 Parent Power - Advocacy Workshop, Part 1 very different from “traditional” schoolyard bullying. The various ways creating strategic partnerships and deploying loans for SCCLF. solution for your charter school. CAROLINA A cyber-bullying occurs will be defined, and the impact on individuals, the Parents and educational choice advocates will come together for a day school community, and society will be examined. of training around grassroots advocacy. In the first hour we will discuss © 2015 McGrath RentCorp. All rights reserved. MM-2070MA-AD-v1.0 10/15 national trends in school choice policy and big wins families have been >> Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica able to impact and benefit from. National Insurance Group.
>>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser Strategies. 1.6 EMO Contracts: Negotiation and Administration >>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for CAROLINA F the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
The State of SC is the hidden third party in a charter school’s contract SESSION DESCRIPTIONS with an EMO. Learn practical ways to avoid problems from the start. 1.3 All K-2 Students to Grade Level and Beyond: A Shared For charter schools that contract for educational services with an EMO, Responsibility that contract can be critical. Sponsors are integrating more substantive CAROLINA B/C requirements relating to EMO provisions into the charter with a strong basis in SC law to do so. These requirements can be a strength in the Ist “jus right” text getting all of your students to grade level and beyond? negotiation of an EMO contract, and administration of a multi-year con- Time is too fleeting and too precious to rely on a collective hunch about tract. The SCPCSD is taking a proactive approach by using the charter best practices in reading instruction! Learn how K-2 teachers can use school contract to require charter schools to meet certain guidelines if multiple text experiences during the “learning to read” years and boost an EMO contract is used. reading trajectories and share responsibility for ensuring all students can read grade level text accurately, fluently, and with understanding. >> Jay Matthews is a lawyer with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and has rep- In this session we will address what school leaders need to know to resented charter schools in negotiations and disputes with their EMO’s. help K-2 teachers share the responsibility for ensuring that ALL students entering grade three can read with accuracy, fluency, and understanding. Special emphasis will be on use of multiple text experiences including digital media to boost each student’s reading trajectory. DID YOU KNOW ... >> Stacey Leitzel is the Professional Development Manager with Super- that you can get charter school goods and services at a dis- kids by Zaner-Bloser. counted price through our business partners? From legal to technology to playgrounds - we have discounts for you!
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2.5 Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Violence Prevention; 3.6 Accelerate Learning: The Power of Virtual Courses Emerging and Evolving Risks for Schools, Part 2 CAROLINA F Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:00am CAROLINA E Tuesday, 1:30 – 2:35pm Findw out ho you can offer foreign language, music, technology, and This Part 2 session continues the discussion revolving around bullying. CTE courses to your students virtually at your school. Students can ex- 2.1 GreatBoards - Standards for Effective Governance, Part 2 Learnw ho to clearly identify bullying and how cyber-bullying and cy- 3.1 Mock Board Meeting - Effective Governance in Action pand their horizons, explore interests, and prepare for their future - all with the support of and interaction with virtually trained teachers. PALMETTO ber-harassment are similar and in other ways very different from “tradi- PALMETTO tional” schoolyard bullying. The various ways cyber-bullying occurs will The second session of Kate Essex, Charter Board Partners, continues Having an effective board requires holding effective board meetings. be defined, and the impact on individuals, the school community, and >>Dr. Claudette Williams is a Virtual Manager with Connections Learning by to focus on their 6 standards for Effective Charter School Governance: Join Charter Board Partners Kate Essex for a mock board meeting where society will be examined. Pearson. Focus Relentlessly on Student Achievement, Ensure Exceptional School some of the challenges boards face will be tackled with some new strat- Leadership, Commit to Exemplary Governance, Act Strategically, Raise egies. Leave with new tools for your board to implement at their next 3.7 Facilities Development Workshop, Part 1 >> Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica and Use Resources Wisely, and Maintain Legal and Regulatory Compli- meeting. CAROLINA G/H National Insurance Group. ance. Join national facilities finance experts, developers, and school leaders >>Kate Essex is the Chief Program Officer at Charter Board Partners. to plan strategically for your charter school facility. Part 1 will discuss >>Kate Essex is the Chief Program Officer at Charter Board Partners. 2.6 The Benefits of Youth Apprenticeships national trends in charter school facility development and best prac- CAROLINA F 3.2 National School Choice Week Planning - Advocacy Workshop tices in finance. 2.2 Parent Power - Advocacy Workshop, Part 2 Apprenticeships are a great way for high school students and adults to CAROLINA A CAROLINA A earn while they learn. Combining a relevant education with critical on- Are you ready to meet over 2000 school choice families, students, >>Mary Carmichael is the Executive Director of the Public Charter School Alliance of SC. Brendan and Shaunette continue their discussion about grassroots ad- the-job training provides the makings for a successful career. In fact, teachers, and community leaders on January 27th at the statehouse? apprenticeships are the pinnacle of work-based learning opportunities. Join us for a planning session for ways your school can get involved in vocacy. Participants will walk away with strategic implementation tools 3.8 Emerging Technology to Fund Classroom Resources for advocacy in their own schools as well as for charter schools overall. That’s the formula that drives South Carolina’s Apprenticeship program. theyt da a the statehouse and host events the entire week of National Attendees will learn about Apprenticeship Carolina, and more specifi- School Choice Week. DIPLOMAT Taskedo t meet AYP, educators are increasingly finding alternative ways >>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser cally youth apprenticeships, as well as the process and/or steps for get- to fund classroom resources. They are reaching out to parents, social Strategies. ting apprenticeship programs started and the benefits for both students >>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser networks and education foundations, and reaching into their own pock- >>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for and employers. Strategies. etso t the tune of several billion dollars a year. As a result, educators the Public Charter School Alliance of SC. >>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for >> Brian Rauschenback is a veteran of the US Air Force and is currently a the Public Charter School Alliance of SC. and community-based funders are becoming more important drivers of Youth Apprenticeship Consultant for Apprenticeship Carolina. procurement. 2.3 Human Resource and Employment Law for Charters 3.3 Risk Management 101 for School Leaders, Part 1 >>Jamie Rosenberg is the Founder and CEO of ClassWallet. CAROLINA B/C CAROLINA B/C 2.7 Growing a School on a Budget Wondering what HR policies you need to know to reduce liability while This session will provide participants with a comprehensive understand- fulfilling your mission? Join Mike Wilbur in a conversation about the CAROLINA G ing of the risk management process, and why now more than ever the critical decisions facing your admin staff and board around HR issues. How do you grow a great idea into a thriving school in rural South Caro- need for an effective school risk management program is greatest. Par- lina with limited funds? Join the Orangeburg 5 Charter School for Health ticipants will also gain a better understanding of the interrelationship >>Mike Wilbur is an experienced Human Resources Attorney partnering Professions and their partners for a deep dive into how their school has between the components of an effective risk management program - in with the Alliance to provide new resources for member schools. made wise financial decisions in their initial years to ensure they can which insurance is only one component. SESSION DESCRIPTIONS finance a new facility they can grow into. 2.4 What Everyone Ought to Know About the New South >>Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica >> Angel Malone is the school leader of Orangeburg 5 Charter School for National Insurance Group. Carolina Mathematics Standards, Part 2 Health Professions. CAROLINA D 3.4 Integrating Creation Apps Into Curriculum In the second part of this session, participants will gain further under- 2.8 Alternative Retirement Plans for SC Charter Schools CAROLINA D standing of the expectations of the new South Carolina College-and- DIPLOMAT Attendees will learn how to implement creation apps to enhance cur- Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics and explore resources and Just because your Charter School cannot afford to join the South Caro- rent curriculum. Effective use of apps including Book Creator, iMovie, support documents aligned to the expectations of those standards. lina Retirement System, does not mean your Charter School can’t have Poplet Light, Pic Collage, Strip Designer, and Keynote will be covered. Learnwo ho t identify which mathematics standards students in SC are a competitive Retirement Plan. Learn about Voluntary Retirement pro- Attendees will hear about the tools each app offers and how the app expectedo t master across the K-12 spectrum, walk away with instruc- grams for your teachers and staff. New Charter Schools starting up in can be used in classrooms. tional tools aligned to the new mathematics standards, and access a South Carolina are faced with so many budget restraints that providing variety of resources and support document crucial for successful, seam- any retirement plan for their teachers in the first few years is not pos- >>Billie Ann Blalock is an innovative elementary educator at Drayton Hall less implementation of the new standards. sible. Learn how other new charter schools are able to offer excellent Elementary School in Charleston. retirement programs to their teachers from day one. Don’t lose good >> Lindsay Boozer is the Secondary Mathematics Education teachers just because you don’t have a retirement plan in place. 3.5 Teacher/Parent Communications Associate at the SC Department of Education with the Alliance to pro- CAROLINA E vide new resources for member schools. >> Jon Michaels of VALIC Financial is a knowledgeable partner and Parents and teachers want what is best for students. However, some- resource of the SC Charter School Alliance. times,e ther is a communication breakdown between home and school DID YOU KNOW ... makingt tha goal difficult. This session leads parents and teachers that you can get the latest charter school conference info? through a case study, showing the way to breach that communication Join in on the tweets at: #SCCharterConf barrier.
Follow us at: @SCCharterSchool >>Amy Podurgal is the founder of Square Peg Consulting, Inc. and is a confer- ence keynote speaker.
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4.5 School Leader/Board Communications 4.7 Facilities Development Workshop, Part 2 CAROLINA E CAROLINA G/H Often, tough topics come up in the everyday running of a school. This Part 2 will provide the opportunity for charter schools to work through session guides school leaders and board members through a case study the initial planning stages to determine “how much” school they can of how to address those difficult topics head on. realisticallybuild and create a timeline with action steps. >>Mary Carmichael is the Executive Director of the Public Charter School >>Amy Podurgal is the founder of Square Peg Consulting, Inc. and is a Alliance of SC. keynote speaker for this year’s conference. 4.8 Is it Time to Move Away From My Smart/Promethean Board? 4.6 Accreditation/Annual Report Updates from SCDE DIPLOMAT CAROLINA F Are you considering all of your options when determining how to best SCDE Charter School staff will present the latest updates on SCDE Ac- implement the “21st Century Chalkboards?” SmartBoards, Promethe- credidation processes and Annual Report Updates. They will also pro- an, or LCDs/LED? How can you ask the right questions at your school to vide a general Q&A segment to help schools make the right connections get the best outcome for students and teachers? within SCDE. >>Erica Moyer is a Sales Manager with Sharp Business Systems. >>Fred Crawford is the School Leader of Legacy Charter School. >>Kayla Audette is the Charter Schools Program Manager with SCDE. >>David Gant is the IT Director of Legacy Charter School.
4.3 Risk Management 101 for School Leaders, Part 2 CAROLINA B/C Tuesday, 2:45 – 3:50pm Part 2 continues the discussion of the risk management process, and whyw no more than ever the need for an effective school risk manage- 4.1 Updates and Best Practices Concerning the Freedom of ment program is greatest. Participants will also gain a better understand- Information Act and Corporate Governance ing of the interrelationship between the components of an effective risk PALMETTO management program - in which insurance is only one component.
There have been important developments in 2015 in the law involving SESSION DESCRIPTIONS the Freedom of Information Act and corporate governance. This ses- >>Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica sion will address these developments within the framework of exiting National Insurance Group. law,w ho these changes affect the governing bodies of public charter schools, and what practices governing bodies should use (or not use) 4.4 New School Development Workshop, Part 1 toe ensur compliance with these new developments. Participants will CAROLINA D leave with best practices for recording minutes and proper adherence Thisw Ne School Development Workshop will focus on start up plans. to bylaws with the goal of avoiding litigation or unnecessary confusion Come discuss all of the next steps required to open successfully. This on the validity of board actions. is appropriate for both schools opening in 2016 in the midst of open- ing and those working on new charter applications for 2017 who need >>Kathleen McKinney advises non profit and governmental entities on to develop the start-up plan for inclusion in their application. Charter bylaws, FOIA and best practices in corporate governance. school leaders who have opened schools will be available for Q&A. >>Nick Nicholson is a shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. >>Jennifer Gnann is the Director of the New School Development Incu- 4.2 Parent Power - Advocacy Workshop, Part 3 bator with the Public Charter School Alliance of SC. CAROLINA A In this final session, participants will focus on the best ways to engage DID YOU KNOW ... families in their geographic region. Each region represented will leave that the Alliance can help you with your charter school witht a leas three easy to implement action steps for the upcoming Policy Manual? We have policy templates for: Board, Fed- legislative session. eral Manual, Financial, Human Resources and Operational. Why struggle when we can help? >>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser Strategies. >>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for www.sccharterschools.org/policy-manuals the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
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5.5 Translating Student Achievement Data for Boards and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th Stakeholders CAROLINA E Explore ways student achievement data can be used by charter school 8:45 – 9:35am boards, school leaders, and teachers to advance the mission of the school with standards changes and testing remains up in the air for an- other year. 5.1 IRS Compliance Issues: Focus on Charter Schools PALMETTO >>Dr. Buddy Coleman is an Associate Professor of Educational Leader- A user friendly tutorial on understanding the IRS reporting requirements ship in the College of Education at Coastal Carolina University. for a charter school in SC. The session will focus on navigating Form 990 >>Jeremy Dickerson is a Professor of Instructional Technology in the Col- andt wha the form “says” to the public about your charter school. This lege of Education at Coastal Carolina University. session will provide tips to enhance accountability and transparency us- ing Form 990 and will review areas currently under scrutiny by the IRS. 5.6 Serving All Students - SPED in Charters 101 CAROLINA F >>Denise Hill is a Senior Tax Manager with Elliott Davis Decosimo. Providing meaningful specialized programming to students with disabil- ities in a charter school setting can sometimes be challenging. To com- 5.2 Need a Free Library? Discus is the Solution! plicate matters, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) CAROLINA A also mandates a standard of paperwork and procedural compliance All charter schools are eligible for free participation in Discus, which is that all schools must meet. This solution-driven session will provide you providedy b the state at no cost to individual schools. Discus provides with specific tools to help meet the requirements of IDEA, while staying extensive, credible online library resources for K-12 education, such as true to the innovation of their charter. Britannica encyclopedias, popular magazines and newspapers, a variety of multimedia, primary sources for historical research, science experi- >>South Carolina Department of Education staff. ments, professional education journals, and more. 5.7 What is New and Next in College and Career Readiness >>Ruth Thompson works at the State Library as a School Library and Assessment? Training Consultant. CAROLINA G/H In this session you will learn about the most recent and planned up- 5.3 Why Singapore Math? dates for the ACT, ACT Aspire, and ACT WorkKeys. You will also learn CAROLINA B/C about ACT’s newest resources for educators, students, and parents. You The Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore (CDIS) was set up will learn about new types of scores for ELA, Progress toward Career to develop textbooks for the New Education System. This initiative pro- Readiness, and the new ACT Writing test, as well as the new enhanced ducedw ne developments in learning that propelled Singapore’s math reports for the ACT and ACT Aspire. You will also learn about ACT’s new-
studentso t the top of the international community. In this session, you est resources for educators, students, and parents. And, best of all, SESSION DESCRIPTIONS will learn what makes Singapore Math different, why it is so effective, most of the resources are FREE! and how to determine if it would be a good fit for your school. >>Mike DiNicola is the Senior Account Manager for ACT, Inc. in SC. >>Kelly Haydt is an Account Executive with HMH. 5.8 Facility Planning Mistakes Every Charter School Makes 5.4 When Leaders Empower Teachers DIPLOMAT CAROLINA D This session addresses the 12 most common mistakes school found- Learn the dynamics of a school that meets their growth targets, building ers and boards make when planning a facility acquisition, funding, and a sense of community with students and parents, and creating a cul- construction--and shows you how to avoid them. This interactive ses- ture of success beyond the school environment. In this session, school sion with small group breakouts will open your eyes to the 12 most leaders will have an opportunity to explore strategies geared toward common--and sometimes unbelievable--mistakes other charter schools empowering teachers and helping them further realize their leadership have made in facility planning and development. capabilities. >>Patrick Beausoleil is a former university English instructor and an eight- Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for >> year veteran in charter school construction and facility development. the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
DID YOU KNOW ... DID YOU KNOW ... that the Alliance can help streamline your election process? that the Alliance can work with your charter school person- www.sccharterschools.org/board-training-and-elections nel to assist and develop college counselor training? www.sccharterschools.org/college-counseling-training
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7.4 Making the Most of Your Formative MAP Data Based on 6.3 Video-On-Demand, Webtools and FUN! 6.8 Bricks and Mortar: How to Get Your School Built On-Time New Norms CAROLINA B/C and On-Budget Wednesday, 9:50 – 10:40am CAROLINA D Free classroom on-demand resources for all subject areas. Webtools to DIPLOMAT Are you doing all you can do with your MAP data with the new 2015 RIT engage, create, and quickly assess. All while having FUN learning! We Join us for this session to discuss cost saving solutions developed 6.1 Understanding Your Charter Audit Scale Norms? We will show you how to develop plans to better utilize will take a look at the vast library of online resources at StreamlineSC. through years of first-hand experience on hundreds of school facilities your formative data based on recent report changes with our Achieve- PALMETTO org/Learn360.com, PBSLearningMedia.org, Knowitall.org, media.know- statewide. Explore two tracks of building your school- new construc- During this session we will discuss areas of concern auditors are see- ment Status and Growth report, which now includes student growth itall.org, PBSKids.org. Also we will take a look at a few favorite webtools tion or renovating existing facilities. Participants will leave with a better ing and simple steps to ensure compliance with generally accepted ac- percentiles. Participants will also leave with a better understanding of to engage the students, collaborate in small groups, do quick assess- understanding of site requirements to permitting, your technology and counting principals. There will be ample time for questions and answers ourl schoo status and growth norms vs. student status and growth norm ments, and create. building code requirements. from board members and charter school finance staff or contractors. and when to use each as a comparison tool.
>>Donna Thompson is an Education Technology Instructor with SCETV. >>Dan Dennis is the owner and president of Dennis Corporation. >>Tim Grow is a Partner with Elliott Davis Decosimo, LLC. >>Shalanda Lobban is a trainer with NWEA.
6.2 Civil Rights in Today’s Public School 6.4 Seven Ways Students Create the Culture 7.5 Student Recruitment, Community Outreach and School CAROLINA A CAROLINA D Marketing Done Right! Your students have the ability to either positively or negatively impact Wednesday, 11:00 – 11:50am This session will provide information and facilitate discussion on top- CAROLINA E your schools’ culture. In this session you will leave with a deeper under- ics such as race, sex, sexual orientation, and transgender students, and Student recruitment, community outreach and good marketing are crit- standing of 7 ways students create school culture and effective tech- how to ensure every one is treated fairly in your real world classroom. 7.1 State Charter Finance Updates - A Quick Tune Up ical aspects of any successful charter school. We will cover what we’ve niques used to ensure students are making a positive impact. learned from our experience working with top charter associations The session will provide summaries of major educational civil rights PALMETTO like, KIPP Summit, Rocketship, Aspire, Uncommon Schools, Democracy laws including Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, Title II of the ADA, and oth- This session is geared for those who have been in the charter school >>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for Prep, and many more. This session will be especially helpful for newer ers. Additionally, the session will facilitate discussion on how to accom- finance world as leaders, board members, CPAs, or financial manage- the Public Charter School Alliance of SC. schools, growing organizations, and those wanting to up their game in modate the rights and needs of transgender students. The session will ment consultants for a few years and are ready to discuss the recent student recruitment. include,o t the extent possible, an update on any relevant case law or changes in funding formulas, transition funds, and categorical funds.
administrative decisions. 6.5 Read to Succeed Update and Implementation You will learn how to best rectify situations where you feel you are >>Luz Gonzalez is Head of Partnerships and Business Development at CAROLINA E not getting the local, state, or federal funding your students or school SchoolMint. >>Shawn D. Eubanks is an Attorney at Eubanks Law Firm, LLC JoinE SCD staff for specific information for charter schools on imple- should be triggering. menting the literacy laws passed in 2014. Leave with a better under- 7.6 Rocking the Houses standing of what we are exempt from, what you can opt into, what >>Mellanie Jinnette is the Chief Financial Officer of the SCDOE. funding comes with opting in, what the staffing expectations really are, CAROLINA F andto wha t tell your teachers about all of the teacher licensure con- Join us as we share our journey developing a school-wide social skills 7.2 School to Home Connections - Engaging Communications program that places all students, staff, and parents on a common page tinuing education requirements? CAROLINA A and utilizing a common language through songs, skits, dances, etc. Our Join Alliance staff in a round table discussion on great ways to engage >>Cathy Jones Stork is leading the Read 2 Succeed initiative at the SCDE. new HOUSE system will show how we have stepped our program up a your families and improve communications. Look at email, texting, so- notch! cial networking, Wednesday folders, carpool line, PowerSchool, etc...
6.6 Old SAT? New ACT? New SAT After March? How to >>Virginia Burrows, Principal of Legacy Charter Elementary School. SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Navigate the Confusion on Behalf of Your Students >>Sharon Massar is the Director of Communications and member En- >>Christopher Gist, Asst. Principal of Legacy Charter Elementary School. CAROLINA F gagement for the Public Charter School Alliance of SC. Should students take the SAT or the ACT and why? What is the differ- >>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for 7.7 Performance Framework and Charter Contracts ence between the tests, what do schools have to know, and how can the Public Charter School Alliance of SC. CAROLINA G/H theyt bes meet the needs of their students amid changing exams and Joino us t review the Performance Framework adopted by the SCPC- regulatory burdens? We have the answers. 7.3 Leadership Life Raft - Case Studies SD board. This is an important session for board members and future CAROLINA B/C schools looking for sponsorship to gain a greater understanding of the >>Tom Ihrke is the owner of College Edge. This session will present a case study on charter school leadership. metrics and expectations within the framework and contracts. Participants will understand how new charter school leaders at exist- 6.7 Teacher Observations Aligned to Your Mission and Culture ing charter schools can achieve success by gaining followership from >>Dana Cooper-Reed is the Assistant Superintendent for Performance CAROLINA G/H all stakeholders. Participants will explore and discuss missteps that Standards with SCPCSD. Classroom observations, follow up, and feedback can be an excellent cano lead t distrust and among board members which may decrease wayo t model interactions you want to see between teachers and stu- support for a school leader. Participants will also learn how to develop dents.w Ho are you communicating expectations prior to the observa- SMART goals and objectives for a leader’s first year that can be built into 7.8 Finding Your Place tion?w Ho promptly is your follow up? Does the feedback you give a leader’s evaluation. DIPLOMAT align with and help the teacher better understand the culture, vision, In the search for adequate facilities, charter schools often face a conun- and mission of the school? The intent and value of SLOs will be dis- >>Dr. Buddy Coleman is an Associate Professor of Educational Leader- drum of marketing themselves before they even have space identified. cussed. ship in the College of Education at Coastal Carolina University. The search for a facility often entails reuse of existing buildings. We will provide you with the right questions to ask when they are looking for >>Mike Sinclair is the founding school leader at Brashier Middle College DID YOU KNOW ... space. Charter High School. that the Alliance has a start-up incubator if you are thinking >>Donald Baus is a Principal of SGA Architecture about starting a charter school? Step-by-step assistance! >>Johannah Ward is an Interior Designer and Marketing Coordinator at www.sccharterschools.org/start-up-incubator SGA Architecture.
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8.1 Charter Finance Workshop - Come Look Under the Hood PALMETTO During this session, those new to charter school finance will have the opportunity to see where and when all of the different funding streams availableo t public charter schools flow. We will look at federal, state, and local funding. This session is for those new to existing schools, those Andrew Silver inw ne schools, and those who need a deeper dive into charter school funding. PIEDMONT COMPANIES INC. Post Office Box 1732 >>Mellanie Jinnette is the Chief Financial Officer at the SCDOE. Lincolnton, NC 28093 8.3 iMovie on iPads - Let’s Create! Cell: 803 682 3475 CAROLINA B/C Let’s bring creativity back into the classroom with simple videos. iMovie on the iPad is a simple tool for the teacher and the student. Create les- Main: (Lincolnton) 704 736 4330 sons and student projects. Students love teaching students. Share the Main: (Orangeburg) 803 536 3333 outcome and show off the classroom activities. Come with iMovie on your iPad. (A few will be provided.) Email: [email protected]
>>Donna Thompson is the Education Technology Instructor with SCETV.
8.4 New School Development Workshop, Part 2 CAROLINA D During this wrap-up session reflect on how you are going to use the knowledge and new contacts made at the conference to improve your charter.w Ho has your vision changed? Do you have a better under- standing of how to implement your educational program or develop a facility? Create action plans that Jennifer will follow up on with you dur- ing the coming weeks.
>>Jennifer Gnann is the Director of the New School Development Incu- SESSION DESCRIPTIONS bator with the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
8.5 Argumentation: Developing Oral Language Skills Through Scientific Inquiry and the New SC Physical Science Light Standards CAROLINA E Usingw the ne FOSS Sound and Light module, join us as we explore strat- egies/resources your students can use to form logical arguments based on substantive claims, reasoning, and relevant evidence. Go home with ideas and samples of how to implement the new SC Academic Stan- dards and Performance Indicators in your classroom.
>>Marilyn Enoch is with Education/FOSS.
8.7 Developing an Intentional Career & College Transition Program “Future Focus Intensive” CAROLINA G/H In this session participants will dig deep into career and college transitional services. Participants will receive a resource guide that contains the nuts and bolts for implementing a future focus program within their school. Par- ticipants will learn that career & college preparation is more than just a few college visits, taking the SAT and attending a few college fairs.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching with the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
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ACT is a nonprofit organization providing a continuum of ATD-CAPITOL CO has been providing furniture and equipment College Edge is a forward thinking SAT and ACT Preparation Com- We understand the operations, key accounting issues and unique integrated assessment solutions that align with our mission of to the Education Market for 85 years. As one of the largest pany which relies on the face to face contact of its highly spe- needs and opportunities of charter schools. Our team has expe- helping people achieve education and workplace success. national distributors of Educational furniture, our buying power cialized tutors. College Edge uses a proprietary “Exam Analysis rience in all areas of attest, tax and business advisory services to translates into real savings for our customers! We represent Engine”o t pinpoint, categorize, and discern what types of ques- generate and help implement your operational strategies. Advantaged Capital more than 200 furniture and equipment manufacturers, includ- tionsh eac individual student is missing in order to customize our www.advantagedcapital.org ing all major brands of furniture, so we can provide products teachingo t that particular student. We share this information Goodlife Communications *Technology Sponsor Howard Sowell [email protected] that meet your unique needs. with our partner schools through customized data reports. www.goodlifecommunications.com Tom Bonavita [email protected] Advantaged Capital for Education (ACE) works with schools to Atlantic Coast Playgrounds Connections Learning by Pearson help them identify, design, construct, and finance facilities to www.atlanticcoastplaygrounds.com enable them to fulfill their educational mission. We can help www.connectionseducation.com GoodLife Communications specializes in helping schools leverage Mark Hurt [email protected] schools renovate existing structures if most cost-effective, or Claudia Williams [email protected] technology to exceed their academic and management goals. build new structures that provide maximum flexibility in design Our networking, video conferencing, and interactive whiteboard and cost. Play: bringing learning to life. We believe that the right play Connections Learning brings quality online education directly expertise has helped hundreds of education providers through- environment leads to better learning. Exercise, motor skills, to your classroom door, affordably and seamlessly, with solu- out the Southeast innovate their schools and positively impact problem solving experienced on the playground complement tions customized to fit your students’ needs and your school’s their students. Aflac your classroom. Through the playgrounds, fitness equipment, resources. Developed by educators and curriculum experts and www.aflac.com and shade structures we provide, play truly brings learning to life. public-school tested by more than 70,000 Connections Learning Grey Mountain Charter Financing *Silver Sponsor Scott Hayes [email protected] students to-date, the online courses help students master the Charter Asset Management skillsy the need to succeed – in today’s classroom and tomor- Russ Caldwell [email protected] Aflac Incorporated, through its subsidiary, American Family Life www.charterassetmanagement.com row’s workplace. Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC), provides supplemen- Karen Cox [email protected] Bringing facility financing solutions to quality charter schools. tal health and life insurance. It also provides loss-of-income CPR Cell Phone Repair products, such as life and short term disability plans: and prod- At Charter Asset Management, we believe all charter schools de- www.cpr-sc.com Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd *Silver Sponsor ucts designed to protect individuals from depletion of assets, serve reliable and low-cost funding provided in a way that is hon- Stephen Baxley [email protected] which comprise hospital indemnity, fixed-benefit dental, vision www.hsblawfirm.com est and transparent. Charter schools have created a paradigm Nick Nicholson [email protected] care, accident, cancer, critical illness/critical care, and hospital shift in the US education system. Our mission is to support the CPR Cell Phone Repair is a national franchise network of nearly intensive care plans. growth and innovation of charter schools with efficient and reli- 300 authorized repair centers internationally, focused on iPad, Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd lawyers have wide-range experience able working capital. iPhone, computer and projector repairs. We have locations in all American Charter Development *Bronze Sponsor major cities in SC as of Summer 2015. in the area of education, assisting public school districts for years with their public finance needs, advising colleges and universi- www.amercd.com Charter Schools USA *Gold Sponsor Packer Morley [email protected] ties with respect to finance and private foundations, and provid- www.charterschoolsusa.com D.A. Davidson *Silver Sponsor ing a broad range of services to charter schools. Sandy Castro [email protected] www.dadco.com American Charter Development is a charter school developer Eric Duran [email protected] that o seeks t facilitate the development of modern, efficient, Hertz Furniture *Silver Sponsor and functional charter school facilities across the nation on be- Charter Schools USA is one of the oldest, largest and fastest- www.hertzfurniture.com D.. A Davidson helps charter schools gain financial access to per- half of individual charter schools that are looking to expand their growing education management companies in the United States. Adam Gouge [email protected] manent facilities. Our experience includes 125 facilities in 13 current facility or construct an entirely new building. Our service Wet assis corporations, government entities, developers and states with transactions totaling $1.3 billion. offering can help your school whether you are a new start-up nonprofit agencies with all phases of school design, planning, Hertz Furniture is a fourth-generation, family-owned business or an established school looking to expand your current facility. development, financing, construction, operations and curricula. specializing in educational furniture solutions. Through this Delta Education/FOSS competitively bid contract with the Alliance and partner charter ANCGroup ClassroomSmart www.schoolspecialty.com school associations across the country, Hertz is proud to offer www.ancgroup.com www.classroomsmart.com Marilyn Enoch [email protected] your school significant value and service. We offer everything Emily Zheng [email protected] Joy Bush [email protected] charter schools need for classroom, cafeteria, office, music EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY With over 30 years of experience, Delta has been providing the room, library, locker room, science lab, auditorium, stage, stor- For over 15 years, ANCGroup has been providing network and Through SkyWire Technologies and Consulting’s smart school di- best tools for helping students learn, including our inquiry-based age and more, from 125+ vendors, with complimentary 25-year infrastructure needs to the K-12 market. These services are de- vision, ClassroomSmart helps your school utilize the latest tech- kits, and hands-on classroom resources. Offering FOSS Next Gen- warranty. signedo t proactively manage an organization’s IT assets - from nologyo t improve the learning environment for your student. eration Edition. infrastructure to data security and beyond. Our passion and Our mission is to assist new and existing educational organiza- commitment to the customer experience is the foundation of tions create, define and implement the newest technologies. Complimentary WiFi Sponsor: Hertz Furniture DID YOU KNOW ... our team. that you can get the latest charter school conference info? Our Goal is to aid and enhance the learning environment of stu- Internet Sponsor: Hertz Furniture dents by giving them the tools and resources to excel. Join in on the tweets at: #SCCharterConf Technology Sponsor: Goodlife Communications Official Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: Staples Follow us at: @SCCharterSchool
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HighMark School Development serves charter schools exclu- Howell Linkous & Nettles has served as bond counsel, underwrit- Insurance People is one of the largest writers of Charter School Mobile Modular is one of the largest providers of modular build- sively by providing 100% financing and turnkey development of er’s counsel, and issuer’s counsel with the financing of academic insurance in the Southeast. We offer the best protection for your ings in the US. Mobile Modular provides portable, prefabricated permanent, high-quality school facilities. Since 2005, HighMark buildings, administrative facilities, dormitories, dining facilities, schoolt a a very reasonable cost. Our Safety Group Dividend Pro- customizable modular buildings, mobile office trailers, ground has developed nearly 30 properties nationwide. And unlike research facilities, and athletic facilities. Some of our more in- gram- with potential annual dividends of up to 15%- is available level storage and office containers for sale, lease and rent. commercial or bond financing, the HighMark model—with its tricate deals have included public/private partnerships in which to all members of the Public Charter School Alliance of South dedicated capital—suits start-ups, operational schools, and the private sector brings its strengths to a project for the benefit Carolina. Piedmont Companies, Inc. *Bronze Sponsor multi-school operators. of charter schools. www.piedcorp.com Joni Richardson and Associates Andrew Silver [email protected] Houghton Mifflin Harcourt *Gold Sponsor Hubrich Contracting Inc. *Silver Sponsor The Piedmont Companies, Inc., a real estate development firm www.hubrichcontracting.com Joni Richardson [email protected] www.hmhco.com with clients in both North and South Carolina. Kelly Haydt [email protected] Steve Hubrich [email protected] www.developwithpc.com Joni Richardson and Associates represents a number of educa- Your charter school’s complete educational program starts with Hubrich Contracting is a revolutionary real estate development tional publishers in South Carolina. Our focus includes, but is Preferred Meals not limited to: professional development materials, intervention Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. It’s not just our mission; it’s our pas- and construction company that specializes in full service facility www.preferredmeals.com materials, and classroom libraries. sion. As one of the world’s longest-established publishing houses development. Our development company is an innovator in the Lynn McPhee [email protected] and largest providers of pre-K–12 education solutions, we spe- construction industry, who has streamlined the design and con- cialize in dynamic learning content for students, teachers, kids struction of projects into a timely, cost-effective and high quality Kelley-Moser Consulting *Diamond Sponsor Preferred Meals offers a total support solution for your foodser- and parents. We share your vision for creating new generations system.e W begin with the infrastructure and follow through to www.kelley-moser.com vice operation. There is no equipment investment or guesswork. of curious, successful learners. the final completion and occupancy of your project with amaz- Bill Moser [email protected] We provide a full service, quality component meal system or a ing results. cafeteria style service program. The meals are complemented by Kelley–Moser Consulting offers comprehensive financial man- locally provided fresh breads and produce for wholesome, nu- agement and consulting services exclusively to South Carolina tritional balance. Our system reduces nonessential costs, waste charter schools. We are your turnkey back-office for bookkeep- and provides staff training and menu planning that fulfills USDA ing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial guidelines. operational services with 25 years of combined experience and a notable history of providing superior customer service. S&S Worldwide http://sccharters.ssww.com McCay, Kiddy & Associates, LLC *Gold Sponsor Doug Hall [email protected] 50 Years of Classroom Innovation www.mkaacpa.com S&S Worldwide is the Alliance’s Group Purchasing Partner for • Up to 68% PCSASC Discount Melissa Kiddy [email protected] classroom supplies and furnishings. S&S Worldwide is dedicated • Lifetime & 25-year Warranties to the charter school market and has provided classroom sup- McCay Kiddy is a CPA firm providing two accounting and finance • Complimentary Interior Design plies, furniture, sports & P.E. equipment, as well as arts and crafts solution areas to SC Charter Schools. The first is back office ac- • Free Shipping supplieso t educators and learning institutions for over 100 years counting and finance solutions, where we take the headache and nationwide. Easy online ordering system for Alliance members. • Up to $1,000 Instant Coupon paperwork of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, • Local Warehousing & Installation and human resources off your plate. The second solution area SC ETV • Flexible Furniture for Collaborative Learning is serving as a School’s independent audit firm. We harness and www.scetv.org deliver the power of knowledge, experience, and efficiency for Testimonial Donna Thompson [email protected] our clients, so that you may do what you do best. I have been doing business with Hertz Furniture since 1999. PCSASC Hertz’s price can’t be beat and the quality is excellent. Business Partner South Carolina ETV is the state’s public educational broadcast- McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture ing network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and John von Rohr, Principal - Spartanburg Charter School, Spartanburg, SC www.mcmillanpazdansmith.com a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Paul Mussman [email protected] We Turn Your Vision Into Reality radio and the web, SCETV’s mission is to enrich lives by educat- ing children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is studio-based, client- culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning. focused and community-oriented. The firm represents a collaborative group of dedicated and enthusiastic design profes- sionals who believe function, beauty, constructability and DID YOU KNOW ... cost-effectiveness are integral attributes of good environmental that on there are four months of webinars geared toward design. Our core purpose is to help our clients create environ- CharterStarters? 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SAVE THE DATE April 12, 2016
Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Charter Act.
Marriott Hotel, Columbia Legislative Reception, Evening of April 12th Visit with the Legislators at the State House, April 13th
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