Full Conference Program - Public Charter School Alliance of South

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Full Conference Program - Public Charter School Alliance of South
CHARTER IS Achievement • Opportunity • Partnership • Engaging • Innovative • CHARTER IS Achievement • Opportunity • Partnership • Engaging • Innovative
QUALITY FINANCIAL SERVICES
FOR
CHARTER SCHOOLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Smart Choice for Your Financial Security
We are a Proud Partner with the
Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina
and the Annual Statewide Conference!
Our mission is to provide high quality, turnkey financial management and consulting
services to South Carolina charter schools, allowing our clients to focus on their core
competencies and strategic initiatives.
About the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina
• Alliance Staff
• Programs and Resources
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Letter from Executive Director, Mary Carmichael
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Navigating the Conference
Start Up Services
Conference Schedule at a Glance
• Marriott Hotel Room Layout
• WiFi Password Instructions
• How to Receive Continued Education Units (CEUs)
• Registration Times
Concept Review and Assessment
Funding Analysis
Business Plan Development
Application Defense
Operational Budget Planning
Unlimited & Ongoing Consultation
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Financial Management Services
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Keynote Speakers
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Internal Control System
Budget Planning
Budget Management
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
Audit Coordination
In the end… we are here for the same purpose:
Improve Student Learning
Effective management of your finances is the key
to maximizing your school’s ability to make the
most of every educational dollar.
Kelley-Moser Consulting, LLC
150 Harbor Glen Drive
Lexington, South Carolina 29072
803-808-0338
bill@kelley-moser.com
• Tuesday, November 17 – Amy Podurgal and Marc A. Pitman
• Wednesday, November 18 – Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., SC State Treasurer
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Breakout Sessions at a Glance
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Breakout Session Descriptions
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Exhibitor Listing by Name
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Exhibitor Listing by Category
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MEET THE ALLIANCE STAFF
MARY CARMICHAEL
Executive Director
Mary.Carmichael@SCCharterSchools.org
CAROL AUST
Director of Operations and
Partnership Development
Carol.Aust@SCCharterSchools.org
JENNIFER GNANN
Director of PCSASC New Schools
Incubator
Jennifer.Gnann@SCCharterSchools.org
SHARON MASSAR
Director of Communication and
Member Engagement
Sharon.Massar@SCCharterSchools.org
SHAUNETTE PARKER
Director of Mission and
Strategic Coaching
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
support the ongoing development and sustainability of high
quality public charter schools. We have built a network of school
leaders and other skilled consultants to support this work.
Public Charter School Performance Management:
• Free board governance orientation
• School leader development, mentoring, and networking
• Advanced board development and training
• Performance management tools for academic and operational
transformation
• Renewal and charter amendment support services
• Professional development and webinars throughout the year
for leaders, boards and educators
Hello Charter School Fanatics!
Wow – 15 years of charter school leaders, teachers, families, and board members coming together for conferences is something to celebrate! This is the biggest annual gathering in South Carolina for all things public charter school related. It is great
to see old friends connecting and new folks joining us for the first time. Next year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Charter Act. It marks a time to reflect on where we have come from, but more
importantly to DREAM BIG and PLAN STRATEGICALLY for the next 20 years of educating students in public charter schools. Mark
your calendars now - next year’s 20th Anniversary Leadership Summit is April 12th, 2016 at the Columbia Marriott.
This school year we have a lot to celebrate with an estimated 30,000 students in 68 public charter schools.
This may be your 15th time at the conference or your first, but I personally guarantee each of us have something new to learn
and someone new to meet. Because of YOU the charter landscape in South Carolina continues to change to meet the needs of
South Carolina’s students.
New School Development Resources:
• Free initial planning group consultation and capacity audit
• Charter committee training and startup technical assistance
• Free strategic site visits to high performing charter schools
• Training and mentoring programs from pre-charter through
the first 2 years of operation
Make this your best conference of the year by being engaged and going back to your school energized to advance your school’s
mission.
Other Resources and Supports:
• Member group purchasing discounts
• Job posting online and on CERRA
• Board election services
• Board bank with citizens interested in serving on public charter school boards
Mary Carmichael
Executive Director
Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina
Let’s get to work!
HAVE YOU SEEN
US LATELY?
Communications, Policy Development, and Advocacy:
Studies have been clear that the quality of a state’s charter
school law is a critically important factor in the success of public
charter schools. High quality public charter schools cannot
flourish in a state without robust communications and advocacy
efforts focused on their unique needs as autonomous, innovative schools.
• Policy development with a focus on advancing and fostering
the unique needs of public charter schools
• Coordinated grass roots advocacy focused on parity in funding
and ensuring state laws promote high quality public charter
schools and protect their autonomy and flexibility.
• Ensuring there is public charter school representation on
policy committees and work groups at the state level
• Statewide communications about public charter schools
• Developing facilities solutions for public charter schools
through strategic partnerships
The Alliance website is
your one-stop resource for
all of your charter school
needs. It is filled with great
information about facilities, governance, finance,
start up charters, school
leader and teacher resources, and more! This site has
the most current charter
news, our job board, FAQs
and free webinars.
Come check us out!
Shaunette.Parker@SCCharterSchools.org
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HOTEL ROOM LAYOUT
AT A GLANCE
CONFERENCE INFO
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Monday, November 16th
4:00pm
5:00 – 6:30pm 6:30–8:00pm Registration Open
Registration Desk
Annual Meeting & Leaders Roundtable Discussion
Welcome Reception Capital Ballroom
Sponsor: Gold Sponsors
Tuesday, November 17th
8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast and Registration Open
Exhibitor Atrium
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
Sponsor: Silver Sponsors
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
4:05 – 5:00pm Keynote Speaker Marc A. Pitman Capital Ballroom
5:00 – 6:30pm Reception
Palmetto Ballroom
Sponsor: Kelley-Moser Consulting
Sponsor: Silver Sponsors
Sponsor: Bronze Sponsors
Wednesday, November 18th
7:45–8:35am Expo Breakfast Reception
Exhibitor Atrium
8:45 – 9:35am Breakout Session V
See Page 20
9:35 – 9:50am Networking Coffee Break
Exhibitor Atrium
9:50 – 10:40am
Breakout Session VI
See Pages 21 - 22
10:40–11:00pm
Networking Break
Exhibitor Atrium
11:00–11:50am
Breakout Session VII
See Page 22
12:00pm
Lunch Capital Ballroom
Sponsor: Bronze Sponsors
Sponsor: Bronze Sponsors
Sponsor: Gold Sponsors
Charter Graduate Highlight: Mike Sinclair, Brashier Middle College High School with
Tuesday, November 17th
Opens at 8:00am
Wednesday, November 18th
Opens at 7:45am
Giving Thanks and Giving Out Prizes
Closing with Shaunette Parker, Director of Mission & Strategic Coaching, PCSASC
1:00 – 2:30pm Breakout Session VIII
See Page 23
Internet Sponsor: Hertz Furniture
Official Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: Staples
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Share your photos at:
facebook.com/SCCharterSchools
Use the hashtag #SCCharterConf when
tweeting about the conference!
Follow us at: @SCCharterSchool
Technology Sponsor: Goodlife Communications
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HERTZ COMPLIMENTARY WiFi
Registration
Pick up your registration packet and official conference bag at
the registration desk located in the atrium of the conference
wing.
Monday, November 16th
Opens at 4:00pm
Rebecca Moore, Brashier graduate and USC student
Remarks from Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer of South Carolina
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NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE
www.SCCharterSchools.org
We are happy to offer complimentary WiFi
throughout the conference. To access it:
• Select Network: Marriott_Guest
• Enter Password: charter (all lowercase)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
CEU certificates reflect the number of contact hours completed
by the attendee. Hours are earned for attendance in educational
and professional advancement sessions held throughout the
conference. CEUs, while not academic credit, act as verification of
participation in a professional development activity.
Certificates are FREE, and attendees can earn CEUs during
the conference. Please visit our registration table to pick up your
certificate.
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CONFERENCE SPONSORS
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
Thank You to Our Amazing Conference Sponsors!
Our sponsors of the 15th Annual Public Charter School Conference are nothing short of amazing! Without
them, we would not be sharing this conference with you. Not only do they reach out during conference time,
but they also get to know the specific ins-and-outs of charter schools and offer products and services to help
and to grow successful charter schools. Thank you conference sponsors!!
SILVER SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Wednesday November 18th
Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., State Treasurer of SC
Tuesday, November 17th
Amy Podurgal
Prior to 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
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
consultant. Amy delivered management development programs and provided organization development consultation to senior management teams. She also designed and delivered employee training programs and facilitated employee involvement teams.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
After thirty years of research in two dozen industries involving 25,000 individuals, VitalSmarts observed leaders struggle with poor
performance, stalled change initiatives, low productivity, and strained relationships - confirming that leaders who avoid talking honestly with the right people about the right issues can expect poor results. Crucial Conversations will guide you through the steps to
mastering crucial conversations to achieve alignment, agreement, and execution.
Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. is the state’s “private banker,” managing and investing the state’s funds. He is the
custodian of more than $43 billion in State funds, including the state’s pension funds. He serves as
Vice Chairman of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, an executive body that provides oversight
to such statewide policy matters as property, procurement and debt. He is the Chairman of the Board
of Financial Institutions, which supervises state chartered financial institutions and supervises mortgage originators and lenders, finance companies, payday lenders, and title lenders, and is a member
of the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission, which manages the $30 billion
retirement fund’s investments.
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.
Loftis owns several businesses and is the founder and sole benefactor of the Saluda Charitable Foundation, a charity that operates in
Ukraine, Bolivia and Haiti. He is a resident of West Columbia, SC and is a 1981 graduate of the University of South Carolina.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that on the First Friday of each month, you can join Shaunette Parker for a Leaders Lunch Webinar? An hour minisession with topics that matter most to charter schools.
www.sccharterschools.org/first-friday-leaders-lunch
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Amy Podurgal is the founder of Square Peg Consulting, Inc., and has over 20 years of
experience as an organization and human resource development practitioner. Amy’s
strengths include a strong business acumen, experience in large-scale change, organization diagnosis, and training and development. Executives and teams enjoy working with
Amy because of her ability to apply organizational development theories to real business issues. Her genuine compassion for people enables her to quickly build meaningful relationships with both teams and individuals. Amy has experience facilitating and
working with companies across the globe and at all levels within an organization.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that the Alliance can help you spread the word about your
job vacancies? Send us your openings and we will post them
on our website job board and on CERRA.
www.sccharterschools.org/charter-school-job-board
Tuesday, November 17th
Marc A. Pitman
An international leadership coach and fundraising trainer, Marc A. Pitman helps nonprofit board members and staff get excited about asking for money. He is the founder of FundraisingCoach.com - recognized by the Atlantic as “1 of 5 Philanthropic blogs fundraisers
need to 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 committed 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
We are 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 remember! 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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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
PALMETTO BALLROOM
CAROLINA A
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
CAROLINA B/C
CAROLINA D
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Continental Breakfast by Silver Sponsors
8:00 - 9:00am
CAROLINA E
1.1 GreatBoards Standards for Effective
Governance, Part 1
1.2 Parent Power Advocacy Workshop,
Part 1
1.3 Getting All K-2
Students to Grade level
and Beyond: A Shared
Responsibility
1.4 What Everyone Ought
to Know About the New
SC Mathematics
Standards, Part 1
9:00 - 9:50am
BREAKOUT
SESSION I
10:00-11:00am
BREAKOUT
SESSION II
2.1 GreatBoards Standards for Effective
Governance, Part 2
2.2 Parent Power Advocacy Workshop,
Part 2
2.3 Human Resource
and Employment Law for
Charters
2.4 What Everyone Ought
to Know About the New
SC Mathematics
Standards, Part 2
10:00-11:00am
BREAKOUT
SESSION II
11:10pm
CAPITAL BALLROOM: Opening Session with Mary Carmichael and Keynote Amy Podurgal
11:10pm
1.5 Bullying, Cyber Bullying
1.6 EMO Contracts:
Negotiation and
Administration
1.7 The Importance of
Well-Trained Teachers
1.8 Financing for
Charter Schools
2.5 Bullying, Cyber Bully-
2.6 The Benefits of youth
Apprenticeships
2.7 Growing a School on
a Budget
2.8 Alternative
Retirement Plans for SC
Charter Schools
and Violence Prevention;
Emerging and Evolving Risks
for Schools, Part 1
ing and Violence Prevention; Emerging and Evolving
Risks for Schools, Part 2
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
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Dessert Reception by Silver Sponsors
12:55-1:30pm
DIPLOMAT
CAROLINA G/H
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Continental Breakfast by Silver Sponsors
8:00 - 9:00am
9:00 - 9:50am
BREAKOUT
SESSION I
CAROLINA F
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Dessert Reception by Silver Sponsors
12:55-1:30pm
3.1 Mock Board Meeting
- Effective Governance in
Action
3.2 National School Choice Week Planning Advocacy Workshop
3.3 Risk Management
101 for School Leaders,
Part 1
3.4 Integrating Creation
Apps Into Curriculum
1:30 - 2:35pm
BREAKOUT
SESSION III
3.5 Teacher/Parent
Communications
3.6 Accelerate Learning: The Power of Virtual
Courses
3.7 Facilities Development
Workshop, Part 1
3.8 Emerging
Technology to Fund
Classroom Resources
2:45 - 3:50pm
BREAKOUT
SESSION IV
4.1 Updates and Best
4.2 Parent Power Advocacy Workshop,
Part 3
4.3 Risk Management
101 for School Leaders,
Part 2
4.4 New School
Development Workshop,
Part 1
2:45 - 3:50pm
BREAKOUT
SESSION IV
4.5 School Leader/Board
Communications
4.6 Accreditation/Annual Report Updates from
SCDE
4.7 Facilities Development
Workshop, Part 2
4.8 Is it Time to
Move Away From My
Smart/Promethean
Board?
Practices Concerning the
Freedom of Information Act
& Corporate Governance
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
7:45 - 8:35am
8:35 - 9:35am
BREAKOUT
SESSION V
9:35 - 9:50am
9:50 - 10:40am
BREAKOUT
SESSION VI
10:40-11:00am
11:00-11:50am
BREAKOUT
SESSION VII
12:00pm
1:00-2:30pm
BREAKOUT
SESSION VIII
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EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Expo Breakfast Reception // Peer Breakfast Networking by Silver Sponsors
5.1 IRS Compliance
Issues: Focus on Charter
Schools
5.2 Need a Free Library?
Discus is the Solution!
5.3 Why Singapore Math?
5.4 When Leaders
Empower Teachers
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors
6.1 Understanding Your
Charter Audit
6.2 Civil Rights in Today’s
Public School
6.3 Video-on-Demand,
Webtools and FUN!
6.4 7 Ways Students Create the Culture
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors
7.1 State Charter Finance
Updates - A Quick Tune
Up
7.2 School to Home
Connections - Engaging
Communications
7.3 Leadership Life Raft Case Studies
7.4 Making the Most of
Your Formative MAP Data
Based on New Norms
CAPITAL BALLROOM: Curtis Loftis Addresses Attendees, Networking Lunch by Gold Sponsors
8.1 Charter Finance
Workshop - Come Look
Under the Hood
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8.3 iMovie on iPads Let’s Create!
8.4 New School
Development Workshop,
Part 2
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7:45 - 8:35am
8:35 - 9:35am
BREAKOUT
SESSION V
9:35 - 9:50am
9:50 - 10:40am
BREAKOUT
SESSION VI
10:40-11:00am
11:00-11:50am
BREAKOUT
SESSION VII
12:00pm
1:00-2:30pm
BREAKOUT
SESSION VIII
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th
SESSIONS AT A GLANCE
1:30 - 2:35pm
BREAKOUT
SESSION III
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Expo Breakfast Reception // Peer Breakfast Networking by Silver Sponsors
5.5 Translating Student
Achievement Data for
Boards and Stakeholders
5.6 Serving All Students SPED in Charters 101
5.7 What is new and next
in College and Career
Readiness Assessment?
5.8 Facility Planning
Mistakes Every Charter
School Makes (but you
don’t have to)
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors
6.5 Read to Succeed
Update and
Implementation
6.6 Old SAT? New ACT?
New SAT After March? How
to Navigate the Confusion
on Behalf of Your Students
6.7 Teacher Observations
Aligned to your Mission
and Culture
6.8 Bricks and Mortar:
How to Get Your School
Built On-Time and OnBudget
EXHIBITOR ATRIUM: Charter Marketplace Coffee Break by Bronze Sponsors
7.5 Student Recruitment,
Community Outreach and
School Marketing Done
Right!
7.6 Rocking the Houses
7.7 Performance
Framework and Charter
Contracts
7.8 Finding Your Place
CAPITAL BALLROOM: Curtis Loftis Addresses Attendees, Networking Lunch by Gold Sponsors
8.5 Developing Oral
Language Skills Through
Scientific Inquiry & New
SC Physical Science Light
Standards
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8.7 Developing an Intentional Career & College
Transition Program “Future Focus Intensive”
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BREAKOUT SESSION I
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
9:00 – 9:50am
1.1 GreatBoards - Standards for Effective Governance, Part 1
PALMETTO BALLROOM
Kate Essex, Charter Board Partners, offers two back-to-back sessions
which dive deep into their 6 standards for Effective Charter School
Governance: Focus Relentlessly on Student Achievement, Ensure Exceptional School Leadership, Commit to Exemplary Governance, Act
Strategically, Raise and Use Resources Wisely, and Maintain Legal and
Regulatory Compliance. Boards will explore why it is important to review indicators of student success regularly to measure progress toward
school goals, build an effective partnership between the school leader
and board, and collaborate with the school leader each year to establish
his/her annual goals.
>>Kate Essex is the Chief Program Officer at Charter Board Partners.
1.2 Parent Power - Advocacy Workshop, Part 1
CAROLINA A
Parents and educational choice advocates will come together for a day
of training around grassroots advocacy. In the first hour we will discuss
national trends in school choice policy and big wins families have been
able to impact and benefit from.
>>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser
Strategies.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for
the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
Is “just right” text getting all of your students to grade level and beyond?
Time is too fleeting and too precious to rely on a collective hunch about
best practices in reading instruction! Learn how K-2 teachers can use
multiple text experiences during the “learning to read” years and boost
reading trajectories and share responsibility for ensuring all students
can read grade level text accurately, fluently, and with understanding.
In this session we will address what school leaders need to know to
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. >> Stacey Leitzel is the Professional Development Manager with Superkids by Zaner-Bloser.
1.4 What Everyone Ought to Know About the New South
Carolina Mathematics Standards, Part 1
CAROLINA D
Participants will gain an understanding of the expectations of the new
South Carolina College-and-Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics
and explore resources and support documents aligned to the expectations of those standards. Learn how to identify which mathematics
standards students in SC are expected to master across the K-12 spectrum, walk away with instructional tools aligned to the new mathematics standards, and access a variety of resources and support document
crucial for successful, seamless implementation of the new standards.
>> Lindsay Boozer is the Secondary Mathematics Education
Associate at the SC Department of Education.
1.5 Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Violence Prevention;
Emerging and Evolving Risks for Schools, Part 1
CAROLINA E
Bullying and cyber-bullying continue to be fast-growing forms of social
cruelty. Educators, administrators, and parents must take this form of
social cruelty serious and understand its implications toward furthering
threats of violence. This program will clearly define what bullying is and
how cyber-bullying and cyber-harassment are similar and in other ways
very different from “traditional” schoolyard bullying. The various ways
cyber-bullying occurs will be defined, and the impact on individuals, the
school community, and society will be examined.
1.7 The Importance of Well-Trained Teachers
CAROLINA G/H
There is consistent evidence showing that teachers are the most important school-based factor in determining learning outcomes, second only
to what children bring to school with them. Yet there remains a marked
deficit in both teacher numbers and teacher training worldwide, which
has an extreme impact on learning outcomes for children. Recognizing
that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-related factor
in a student’s academic success, the goal for administrators is to ensure
their educators have all the resources and opportunities they need to
be at their best in the classroom. GROWING ENROLLMENT?
We can help.
>> Kelly Haydt is an Account Executive with HMH.
1.8 Financing for Charter Schools
DIPLOMAT
SC Community Loan Fund staff will discuss its loan products available to
charter schools for facilities development and planning and implementation for new school development. The session will break down the two
loan types for charter schools: bridge loans and commercial loans. Participants will leave knowing the nuances of each and how to produce a
successful application.
Mobile Modular offers affordable,
relocatable classrooms and comfortable
learning space for your students. Our
classrooms offer a convenient, flexible
solution to better handle ever-changing
student populations.
>> Anna Hamilton Lewin and Patrick King are responsible for
creating strategic partnerships and deploying loans for SCCLF.
Call us today to find the right modular
solution for your charter school.
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>> Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica
National Insurance Group.
1.6 EMO Contracts: Negotiation and Administration
CAROLINA F
The State of SC is the hidden third party in a charter school’s contract
with an EMO. Learn practical ways to avoid problems from the start.
For charter schools that contract for educational services with an EMO,
that contract can be critical. Sponsors are integrating more substantive
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
negotiation of an EMO contract, and administration of a multi-year contract. The SCPCSD is taking a proactive approach by using the charter
school contract to require charter schools to meet certain guidelines if
an EMO contract is used.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
1.3 All K-2 Students to Grade Level and Beyond: A Shared
Responsibility
CAROLINA B/C
BREAKOUT SESSION I
>> Jay Matthews is a lawyer with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and has represented charter schools in negotiations and disputes with their EMO’s.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that you can get charter school goods and services at a discounted price through our business partners? From legal to
technology to playgrounds - we have discounts for you!
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Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:00am
2.1 GreatBoards - Standards for Effective Governance, Part 2
PALMETTO
The second session of Kate Essex, Charter Board Partners, continues
to focus on their 6 standards for Effective Charter School Governance:
Focus Relentlessly on Student Achievement, Ensure Exceptional School
Leadership, Commit to Exemplary Governance, Act Strategically, Raise
and Use Resources Wisely, and Maintain Legal and Regulatory Compliance.
>>Kate Essex is the Chief Program Officer at Charter Board Partners.
2.2 Parent Power - Advocacy Workshop, Part 2
CAROLINA A
Brendan and Shaunette continue their discussion about grassroots advocacy. Participants will walk away with strategic implementation tools
for advocacy in their own schools as well as for charter schools overall.
>>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser
Strategies.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for
the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
2.3 Human Resource and Employment Law for Charters
CAROLINA B/C
Wondering what HR policies you need to know to reduce liability while
fulfilling your mission? Join Mike Wilbur in a conversation about the
critical decisions facing your admin staff and board around HR issues.
2.4 What Everyone Ought to Know About the New South
Carolina Mathematics Standards, Part 2
CAROLINA D
In the second part of this session, participants will gain further understanding of the expectations of the new South Carolina College-andCareer-Ready Standards for Mathematics and explore resources and
support documents aligned to the expectations of those standards.
Learn how to identify which mathematics standards students in SC are
expected to master across the K-12 spectrum, walk away with instructional tools aligned to the new mathematics standards, and access a
variety of resources and support document crucial for successful, seamless implementation of the new standards.
>> Lindsay Boozer is the Secondary Mathematics Education
Associate at the SC Department of Education with the Alliance to provide new resources for member schools.
DID YOU KNOW ...
2.5 Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Violence Prevention;
Emerging and Evolving Risks for Schools, Part 2
CAROLINA E
This Part 2 session continues the discussion revolving around bullying.
Learn how to clearly identify bullying and how cyber-bullying and cyber-harassment are similar and in other ways very different from “traditional” schoolyard bullying. The various ways cyber-bullying occurs will
be defined, and the impact on individuals, the school community, and
society will be examined.
>> Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica
National Insurance Group.
2.6 The Benefits of Youth Apprenticeships
CAROLINA F
Apprenticeships are a great way for high school students and adults to
earn while they learn. Combining a relevant education with critical onthe-job training provides the makings for a successful career. In fact,
apprenticeships are the pinnacle of work-based learning opportunities.
That’s the formula that drives South Carolina’s Apprenticeship program.
Attendees will learn about Apprenticeship Carolina, and more specifically youth apprenticeships, as well as the process and/or steps for getting apprenticeship programs started and the benefits for both students
and employers.
>> Brian Rauschenback is a veteran of the US Air Force and is currently a
Youth Apprenticeship Consultant for Apprenticeship Carolina.
2.7 Growing a School on a Budget
CAROLINA G
How do you grow a great idea into a thriving school in rural South Carolina with limited funds? Join the Orangeburg 5 Charter School for Health
Professions and their partners for a deep dive into how their school has
made wise financial decisions in their initial years to ensure they can
finance a new facility they can grow into.
>> Angel Malone is the school leader of Orangeburg 5 Charter School for
Health Professions.
2.8 Alternative Retirement Plans for SC Charter Schools
DIPLOMAT
Just because your Charter School cannot afford to join the South Carolina Retirement System, does not mean your Charter School can’t have
a competitive Retirement Plan. Learn about Voluntary Retirement programs for your teachers and staff. New Charter Schools starting up in
South Carolina are faced with so many budget restraints that providing
any retirement plan for their teachers in the first few years is not possible. Learn how other new charter schools are able to offer excellent
retirement programs to their teachers from day one. Don’t lose good
teachers just because you don’t have a retirement plan in place.
>> Jon Michaels of VALIC Financial is a knowledgeable partner and
resource of the SC Charter School Alliance.
that you can get the latest charter school conference info?
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3.1 Mock Board Meeting - Effective Governance in Action
PALMETTO
Having an effective board requires holding effective board meetings.
Join Charter Board Partners Kate Essex for a mock board meeting where
some of the challenges boards face will be tackled with some new strategies. Leave with new tools for your board to implement at their next
meeting.
>>Kate Essex is the Chief Program Officer at Charter Board Partners.
3.2 National School Choice Week Planning - Advocacy Workshop
CAROLINA A
Are you ready to meet over 2000 school choice families, students,
teachers, and community leaders on January 27th at the statehouse?
Join us for a planning session for ways your school can get involved in
the day at the statehouse and host events the entire week of National
School Choice Week. >>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser
Strategies.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for
the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
3.3 Risk Management 101 for School Leaders, Part 1
CAROLINA B/C
Find out how you can offer foreign language, music, technology, and
CTE courses to your students virtually at your school. Students can expand their horizons, explore interests, and prepare for their future - all
with the support of and interaction with virtually trained teachers.
>>Dr. Claudette Williams is a Virtual Manager with Connections Learning by
Pearson.
3.7 Facilities Development Workshop, Part 1
CAROLINA G/H
Join national facilities finance experts, developers, and school leaders
to plan strategically for your charter school facility. Part 1 will discuss
national trends in charter school facility development and best practices in finance.
>>Mary Carmichael is the Executive Director of the Public Charter School
Alliance of SC.
3.8 Emerging Technology to Fund Classroom Resources
DIPLOMAT
Tasked to meet AYP, educators are increasingly finding alternative ways
to fund classroom resources. They are reaching out to parents, social
networks and education foundations, and reaching into their own pockets to the tune of several billion dollars a year. As a result, educators
and community-based funders are becoming more important drivers of
procurement.
>>Jamie Rosenberg is the Founder and CEO of ClassWallet.
This session will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the risk management process, and why now more than ever the
need for an effective school risk management program is greatest. Participants will also gain a better understanding of the interrelationship
between the components of an effective risk management program - in
which insurance is only one component.
>>Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica
National Insurance Group.
3.4 Integrating Creation Apps Into Curriculum
CAROLINA D
Attendees will learn how to implement creation apps to enhance current curriculum. Effective use of apps including Book Creator, iMovie,
Poplet Light, Pic Collage, Strip Designer, and Keynote will be covered.
Attendees will hear about the tools each app offers and how the app
can be used in classrooms.
>>Billie Ann Blalock is an innovative elementary educator at Drayton Hall
Elementary School in Charleston.
3.5 Teacher/Parent Communications
CAROLINA E
Parents and teachers want what is best for students. However, sometimes, there is a communication breakdown between home and school
making that goal difficult. This session leads parents and teachers
through a case study, showing the way to breach that communication
barrier.
>>Amy Podurgal is the founder of Square Peg Consulting, Inc. and is a conference keynote speaker.
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3.6 Accelerate Learning: The Power of Virtual Courses
CAROLINA F
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
>>Mike Wilbur is an experienced Human Resources Attorney partnering
with the Alliance to provide new resources for member schools.
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BREAKOUT SESSION IV
4.5 School Leader/Board Communications
CAROLINA E
Often, tough topics come up in the everyday running of a school. This
session guides school leaders and board members through a case study
of how to address those difficult topics head on.
>>Amy Podurgal is the founder of Square Peg Consulting, Inc. and is a
keynote speaker for this year’s conference.
4.6 Accreditation/Annual Report Updates from SCDE
CAROLINA F
SCDE Charter School staff will present the latest updates on SCDE Accredidation processes and Annual Report Updates. They will also provide a general Q&A segment to help schools make the right connections
within SCDE.
>>Kayla Audette is the Charter Schools Program Manager with SCDE.
Tuesday, 2:45 – 3:50pm
4.1 Updates and Best Practices Concerning the Freedom of
Information Act and Corporate Governance
PALMETTO
>>Kathleen McKinney advises non profit and governmental entities on
bylaws, FOIA and best practices in corporate governance.
>>Nick Nicholson is a shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd.
4.2 Parent Power - Advocacy Workshop, Part 3
CAROLINA A
In this final session, participants will focus on the best ways to engage
families in their geographic region. Each region represented will leave
with at least three easy to implement action steps for the upcoming
legislative session. >>Brendan Steinhauser is the co-founder and partner at Steinhauser
Strategies.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for
the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
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Part 2 will provide the opportunity for charter schools to work through
the initial planning stages to determine “how much” school they can
realisticallybuild and create a timeline with action steps.
>>Mary Carmichael is the Executive Director of the Public Charter School
Alliance of SC.
4.8 Is it Time to Move Away From My Smart/Promethean Board?
DIPLOMAT
Are you considering all of your options when determining how to best
implement the “21st Century Chalkboards?” SmartBoards, Promethean, or LCDs/LED? How can you ask the right questions at your school to
get the best outcome for students and teachers?
>>Erica Moyer is a Sales Manager with Sharp Business Systems.
>>Fred Crawford is the School Leader of Legacy Charter School.
>>David Gant is the IT Director of Legacy Charter School.
4.3 Risk Management 101 for School Leaders, Part 2
CAROLINA B/C
Part 2 continues the discussion of the risk management process, and
why now more than ever the need for an effective school risk management program is greatest. Participants will also gain a better understanding of the interrelationship between the components of an effective risk
management program - in which insurance is only one component.
>>Cassandra Ingham is a Risk Management Staff Specialist with Utica
National Insurance Group.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
There have been important developments in 2015 in the law involving
the Freedom of Information Act and corporate governance. This session will address these developments within the framework of exiting
law, how these changes affect the governing bodies of public charter
schools, and what practices governing bodies should use (or not use)
to ensure compliance with these new developments. Participants will
leave with best practices for recording minutes and proper adherence
to bylaws with the goal of avoiding litigation or unnecessary confusion
on the validity of board actions.
4.7 Facilities Development Workshop, Part 2
CAROLINA G/H
4.4 New School Development Workshop, Part 1
CAROLINA D
This New School Development Workshop will focus on start up plans. Come discuss all of the next steps required to open successfully. This
is appropriate for both schools opening in 2016 in the midst of opening and those working on new charter applications for 2017 who need
to develop the start-up plan for inclusion in their application. Charter
school leaders who have opened schools will be available for Q&A.
>>Jennifer Gnann is the Director of the New School Development Incubator with the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that the Alliance can help you with your charter school
Policy Manual? We have policy templates for: Board, Federal Manual, Financial, Human Resources and Operational.
Why struggle when we can help?
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BREAKOUT SESSION V
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th
8:45 – 9:35am
5.1 IRS Compliance Issues: Focus on Charter Schools
PALMETTO
A user friendly tutorial on understanding the IRS reporting requirements
for a charter school in SC. The session will focus on navigating Form 990
and what the form “says” to the public about your charter school. This
session will provide tips to enhance accountability and transparency using Form 990 and will review areas currently under scrutiny by the IRS.
>>Denise Hill is a Senior Tax Manager with Elliott Davis Decosimo.
5.2 Need a Free Library? Discus is the Solution!
CAROLINA A
All charter schools are eligible for free participation in Discus, which is
provided by the state at no cost to individual schools. Discus provides
extensive, credible online library resources for K-12 education, such as
Britannica encyclopedias, popular magazines and newspapers, a variety
of multimedia, primary sources for historical research, science experiments, professional education journals, and more. >>Ruth Thompson works at the State Library as a School Library and
Training Consultant.
5.3 Why Singapore Math?
CAROLINA B/C
>>Kelly Haydt is an Account Executive with HMH.
5.4 When Leaders Empower Teachers
CAROLINA D
Learn the dynamics of a school that meets their growth targets, building
a sense of community with students and parents, and creating a culture of success beyond the school environment. In this session, school
leaders will have an opportunity to explore strategies geared toward
empowering teachers and helping them further realize their leadership
capabilities.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for
the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that the Alliance can help streamline your election process?
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Explore ways student achievement data can be used by charter school
boards, school leaders, and teachers to advance the mission of the
school with standards changes and testing remains up in the air for another year.
>>Dr. Buddy Coleman is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at Coastal Carolina University.
>>Jeremy Dickerson is a Professor of Instructional Technology in the College of Education at Coastal Carolina University.
5.6 Serving All Students - SPED in Charters 101
CAROLINA F
Providing meaningful specialized programming to students with disabilities in a charter school setting can sometimes be challenging. To complicate matters, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
also mandates a standard of paperwork and procedural compliance
that all schools must meet. This solution-driven session will provide you
with specific tools to help meet the requirements of IDEA, while staying
true to the innovation of their charter.
>>South Carolina Department of Education staff.
5.7 What is New and Next in College and Career Readiness
Assessment?
CAROLINA G/H
In this session you will learn about the most recent and planned updates for the ACT, ACT Aspire, and ACT WorkKeys. You will also learn
about ACT’s newest resources for educators, students, and parents. You
will learn about new types of scores for ELA, Progress toward Career
Readiness, and the new ACT Writing test, as well as the new enhanced
reports for the ACT and ACT Aspire. You will also learn about ACT’s newest resources for educators, students, and parents. And, best of all,
most of the resources are FREE!
>>Mike DiNicola is the Senior Account Manager for ACT, Inc. in SC.
5.8 Facility Planning Mistakes Every Charter School Makes
DIPLOMAT
This session addresses the 12 most common mistakes school founders and boards make when planning a facility acquisition, funding, and
construction--and shows you how to avoid them. This interactive session with small group breakouts will open your eyes to the 12 most
common--and sometimes unbelievable--mistakes other charter schools
have made in facility planning and development.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
The Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore (CDIS) was set up
to develop textbooks for the New Education System. This initiative produced new developments in learning that propelled Singapore’s math
students to the top of the international community. In this session, you
will learn what makes Singapore Math different, why it is so effective,
and how to determine if it would be a good fit for your school.
5.5 Translating Student Achievement Data for Boards and
Stakeholders
CAROLINA E
>>Patrick Beausoleil is a former university English instructor and an eightyear veteran in charter school construction and facility development.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that the Alliance can work with your charter school personnel to assist and develop college counselor training?
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BREAKOUT SESSION VI
Wednesday, 9:50 – 10:40am
6.1 Understanding Your Charter Audit
PALMETTO
During this session we will discuss areas of concern auditors are seeing and simple steps to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principals. There will be ample time for questions and answers
from board members and charter school finance staff or contractors.
>>Tim Grow is a Partner with Elliott Davis Decosimo, LLC.
6.2 Civil Rights in Today’s Public School
CAROLINA A
This session will provide information and facilitate discussion on topics such as race, sex, sexual orientation, and transgender students, and
how to ensure every one is treated fairly in your real world classroom.
The session will provide summaries of major educational civil rights
laws including Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, Title II of the ADA, and others. Additionally, the session will facilitate discussion on how to accommodate the rights and needs of transgender students. The session will
include, to the extent possible, an update on any relevant case law or
administrative decisions.
>>Shawn D. Eubanks is an Attorney at Eubanks Law Firm, LLC
6.3 Video-On-Demand, Webtools and FUN!
CAROLINA B/C
Free classroom on-demand resources for all subject areas. Webtools to
engage, create, and quickly assess. All while having FUN learning! We
will take a look at the vast library of online resources at StreamlineSC.
org/Learn360.com, PBSLearningMedia.org, Knowitall.org, media.knowitall.org, PBSKids.org. Also we will take a look at a few favorite webtools
to engage the students, collaborate in small groups, do quick assessments, and create.
>>Donna Thompson is an Education Technology Instructor with SCETV.
6.4 Seven Ways Students Create the Culture
CAROLINA D
Your students have the ability to either positively or negatively impact
your schools’ culture. In this session you will leave with a deeper understanding of 7 ways students create school culture and effective techniques used to ensure students are making a positive impact.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for
the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
6.5 Read to Succeed Update and Implementation
CAROLINA E
Join SCDE staff for specific information for charter schools on implementing the literacy laws passed in 2014. Leave with a better understanding of what we are exempt from, what you can opt into, what
funding comes with opting in, what the staffing expectations really are,
and what to tell your teachers about all of the teacher licensure continuing education requirements?
>>Cathy Jones Stork is leading the Read 2 Succeed initiative at the SCDE.
Should students take the SAT or the ACT and why? What is the difference between the tests, what do schools have to know, and how can
they best meet the needs of their students amid changing exams and
regulatory burdens? We have the answers.
>>Tom Ihrke is the owner of College Edge.
6.7 Teacher Observations Aligned to Your Mission and Culture
CAROLINA G/H
Classroom observations, follow up, and feedback can be an excellent
way to model interactions you want to see between teachers and students. How are you communicating expectations prior to the observation? How promptly is your follow up? Does the feedback you give
align with and help the teacher better understand the culture, vision,
and mission of the school? The intent and value of SLOs will be discussed.
>>Mike Sinclair is the founding school leader at Brashier Middle College
Charter High School.
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6.8 Bricks and Mortar: How to Get Your School Built On-Time
and On-Budget
DIPLOMAT
Join us for this session to discuss cost saving solutions developed
through years of first-hand experience on hundreds of school facilities
statewide. Explore two tracks of building your school- new construction or renovating existing facilities. Participants will leave with a better
understanding of site requirements to permitting, your technology and
building code requirements.
>>Dan Dennis is the owner and president of Dennis Corporation.
Wednesday, 11:00 – 11:50am
7.1 State Charter Finance Updates - A Quick Tune Up
PALMETTO
This session is geared for those who have been in the charter school
finance world as leaders, board members, CPAs, or financial management consultants for a few years and are ready to discuss the recent
changes in funding formulas, transition funds, and categorical funds.
You will learn how to best rectify situations where you feel you are
not getting the local, state, or federal funding your students or school
should be triggering.
>>Mellanie Jinnette is the Chief Financial Officer of the SCDOE.
7.2 School to Home Connections - Engaging Communications
CAROLINA A
Join Alliance staff in a round table discussion on great ways to engage
your families and improve communications. Look at email, texting, social networking, Wednesday folders, carpool line, PowerSchool, etc...
>>Sharon Massar is the Director of Communications and member Engagement for the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
>>Shaunette Parker is the Director of Mission and Strategic Coaching for
the Public Charter School Alliance of SC.
7.3 Leadership Life Raft - Case Studies
CAROLINA B/C
This session will present a case study on charter school leadership.
Participants will understand how new charter school leaders at existing charter schools can achieve success by gaining followership from
all stakeholders. Participants will explore and discuss missteps that
can lead to distrust and among board members which may decrease
support for a school leader. Participants will also learn how to develop
SMART goals and objectives for a leader’s first year that can be built into
a leader’s evaluation.
7.4 Making the Most of Your Formative MAP Data Based on
New Norms
CAROLINA D
Are you doing all you can do with your MAP data with the new 2015 RIT
Scale Norms? We will show you how to develop plans to better utilize
your formative data based on recent report changes with our Achievement Status and Growth report, which now includes student growth
percentiles. Participants will also leave with a better understanding of
our school status and growth norms vs. student status and growth norm
and when to use each as a comparison tool.
>>Shalanda Lobban is a trainer with NWEA.
7.5 Student Recruitment, Community Outreach and School
Marketing Done Right!
CAROLINA E
Student recruitment, community outreach and good marketing are critical aspects of any successful charter school. We will cover what we’ve
learned from our experience working with top charter associations
like KIPP, Summit, Rocketship, Aspire, Uncommon Schools, Democracy
Prep, and many more. This session will be especially helpful for newer
schools, growing organizations, and those wanting to up their game in
student recruitment.
>>Luz Gonzalez is Head of Partnerships and Business Development at
SchoolMint.
7.6 Rocking the Houses
CAROLINA F
Join us as we share our journey developing a school-wide social skills
program that places all students, staff, and parents on a common page
and utilizing a common language through songs, skits, dances, etc. Our
new HOUSE system will show how we have stepped our program up a
notch!
>>Virginia Burrows, Principal of Legacy Charter Elementary School.
>>Christopher Gist, Asst. Principal of Legacy Charter Elementary School.
7.7 Performance Framework and Charter Contracts
CAROLINA G/H
Join us to review the Performance Framework adopted by the SCPCSD board. This is an important session for board members and future
schools looking for sponsorship to gain a greater understanding of the
metrics and expectations within the framework and contracts.
>>Dana Cooper-Reed is the Assistant Superintendent for Performance
Standards with SCPCSD.
7.8 Finding Your Place
DIPLOMAT
DID YOU KNOW ...
In the search for adequate facilities, charter schools often face a conundrum of marketing themselves before they even have space identified.
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
space.
www.sccharterschools.org/start-up-incubator
>>Donald Baus is a Principal of SGA Architecture
>>Johannah Ward is an Interior Designer and Marketing Coordinator at
SGA Architecture.
>>Dr. Buddy Coleman is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at Coastal Carolina University.
that the Alliance has a start-up incubator if you are thinking
about starting a charter school? Step-by-step assistance!
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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
6.6 Old SAT? New ACT? New SAT After March? How to
Navigate the Confusion on Behalf of Your Students
CAROLINA F
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BREAKOUT SESSION VIII
Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:30pm
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
available to public charter schools flow. We will look at federal, state,
and local funding. This session is for those new to existing schools, those
in new schools, and those who need a deeper dive into charter school
funding.
>>Mellanie Jinnette is the Chief Financial Officer at the SCDOE.
8.3 iMovie on iPads - Let’s Create!
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 lessons and student projects. Students love teaching students. Share the
outcome and show off the classroom activities. Come with iMovie on
your iPad. (A few will be provided.)
Andrew Silver
PIEDMONT COMPANIES INC.
Post Office Box 1732
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Cell: 803 682 3475
Main: (Lincolnton) 704 736 4330
Main: (Orangeburg) 803 536 3333
Email: andrews@piedcorp.com
>>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. How has your vision changed? Do you have a better understanding of how to implement your educational program or develop a
facility? Create action plans that Jennifer will follow up on with you during the coming weeks.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
>>Jennifer Gnann is the Director of the New School Development Incubator 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
Using the new FOSS Sound and Light module, join us as we explore strategies/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 Standards 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. Participants 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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EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY ALPHABETICAL
ACT, Inc.
www.act.org
Mike DiNicola
ATD Capitol *Bronze Sponsor
mike.dinicola@act.org
ACT is a nonprofit organization providing a continuum of
integrated assessment solutions that align with our mission of
helping people achieve education and workplace success.
Advantaged Capital
www.advantagedcapital.org
Howard Sowell hsowell@advantagedcapital.org
Advantaged Capital for Education (ACE) works with schools to
help them identify, design, construct, and finance facilities to
enable them to fulfill their educational mission. We can help
schools renovate existing structures if most cost-effective, or
build new structures that provide maximum flexibility in design
and cost.
Aflac
www.aflac.com
Scott Hayes
scott_hayes@us.aflac.com
Aflac Incorporated, through its subsidiary, American Family Life
Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC), provides supplemental health and life insurance. It also provides loss-of-income
products, such as life and short term disability plans: and products designed to protect individuals from depletion of assets,
which comprise hospital indemnity, fixed-benefit dental, vision
care, accident, cancer, critical illness/critical care, and hospital
intensive care plans.
American Charter Development *Bronze Sponsor
www.amercd.com
Packer Morley packer@amercd.com
American Charter Development is a charter school developer
that seeks to facilitate the development of modern, efficient,
and functional charter school facilities across the nation on behalf of individual charter schools that are looking to expand their
current facility or construct an entirely new building. Our service
offering can help your school whether you are a new start-up
or an established school looking to expand your current facility.
emilyz@ancgroup.com
www.SCCharterSchools.org
Elliott Davis Decosimo *Gold Sponsor
www.collegeedgeonline.com
tom Ihrke
tom.ihrke@gmail.com
www.elliottdavis.com
Tim Grow
ATD-CAPITOL CO has been providing furniture and equipment
to the Education Market for 85 years. As one of the largest
national distributors of Educational furniture, our buying power
translates into real savings for our customers! We represent
more than 200 furniture and equipment manufacturers, including all major brands of furniture, so we can provide products
that meet your unique needs.
College Edge is a forward thinking SAT and ACT Preparation Company which relies on the face to face contact of its highly specialized tutors. College Edge uses a proprietary “Exam Analysis
Engine” to pinpoint, categorize, and discern what types of questions each individual student is missing in order to customize our
teaching to that particular student. We share this information
with our partner schools through customized data reports.
We understand the operations, key accounting issues and unique
needs and opportunities of charter schools. Our team has experience in all areas of attest, tax and business advisory services to
generate and help implement your operational strategies.
Atlantic Coast Playgrounds
Connections Learning by Pearson
broche@atd.com
www.atlanticcoastplaygrounds.com
Mark Hurt
mhurt@atlanticcoastplaygrounds.com
Play: bringing learning to life. We believe that the right play
environment leads to better learning. Exercise, motor skills,
problem solving experienced on the playground complement
your classroom. Through the playgrounds, fitness equipment,
and shade structures we provide, play truly brings learning to life.
Charter Asset Management
www.charterassetmanagement.com
Karen Cox
karen.cox@charterassetmanagement.com
At Charter Asset Management, we believe all charter schools deserve reliable and low-cost funding provided in a way that is honest and transparent. Charter schools have created a paradigm
shift in the US education system. Our mission is to support the
growth and innovation of charter schools with efficient and reliable working capital.
Charter Schools USA *Gold Sponsor
www.charterschoolsusa.com
Sandy Castro
scastro@charterschoolsusa.com
Charter Schools USA is one of the oldest, largest and fastestgrowing education management companies in the United States.
We assist corporations, government entities, developers and
nonprofit agencies with all phases of school design, planning,
development, financing, construction, operations and curricula.
www.classroomsmart.com
Joy Bush
joy@classroomsmart.com
Through SkyWire Technologies and Consulting’s smart school division, ClassroomSmart helps your school utilize the latest technology to improve the learning environment for your student.
Our mission is to assist new and existing educational organizations create, define and implement the newest technologies.
Our Goal is to aid and enhance the learning environment of students by giving them the tools and resources to excel.
(800) 691-7133
www.connectionseducation.com
Claudia Williams crwilliams@connectionseducation.com
Connections Learning brings quality online education directly
to your classroom door, affordably and seamlessly, with solutions customized to fit your students’ needs and your school’s
resources. Developed by educators and curriculum experts and
public-school tested by more than 70,000 Connections Learning
students to-date, the online courses help students master the
skills they need to succeed – in today’s classroom and tomorrow’s workplace.
sbaxley@cpr-sc.com
CPR Cell Phone Repair is a national franchise network of nearly
300 authorized repair centers internationally, focused on iPad,
iPhone, computer and projector repairs. We have locations in all
major cities in SC as of Summer 2015.
D.A. Davidson *Silver Sponsor
www.dadco.com
Eric Duran
Goodlife Communications *Technology Sponsor
www.goodlifecommunications.com
Tom Bonavita tom@goodlifecommunications.com
GoodLife Communications specializes in helping schools leverage
technology to exceed their academic and management goals. Our networking, video conferencing, and interactive whiteboard
expertise has helped hundreds of education providers throughout the Southeast innovate their schools and positively impact
their students.
Grey Mountain Charter Financing *Silver Sponsor
Russ Caldwell
caldwell1@me.com
Bringing facility financing solutions to quality charter schools.
CPR Cell Phone Repair
www.cpr-sc.com
Stephen Baxley tgrow@elliottdavis.com
eduran@dadco.com
D. A. Davidson helps charter schools gain financial access to permanent facilities. Our experience includes 125 facilities in 13
states with transactions totaling $1.3 billion.
Delta Education/FOSS
www.schoolspecialty.com
Marilyn Enoch marilyn.enoch10@gmail.com
With over 30 years of experience, Delta has been providing the
best tools for helping students learn, including our inquiry-based
kits, and hands-on classroom resources. Offering FOSS Next Generation Edition.
Complimentary WiFi Sponsor: Hertz Furniture
Internet Sponsor: Hertz Furniture
Technology Sponsor: Goodlife Communications
Official Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: Staples
www.SCCharterSchools.org
Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd *Silver Sponsor
www.hsblawfirm.com
Nick Nicholson nnicholson@hsblawfirm.com
Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd lawyers have wide-range experience
in the area of education, assisting public school districts for years
with their public finance needs, advising colleges and universities with respect to finance and private foundations, and providing a broad range of services to charter schools.
Hertz Furniture *Silver Sponsor
www.hertzfurniture.com
Adam Gouge
adam@hertzfurniture.com
Hertz Furniture is a fourth-generation, family-owned business
specializing in educational furniture solutions. Through this
competitively bid contract with the Alliance and partner charter
school associations across the country, Hertz is proud to offer
your school significant value and service. We offer everything
charter schools need for classroom, cafeteria, office, music
room, library, locker room, science lab, auditorium, stage, storage and more, from 125+ vendors, with complimentary 25-year
warranty.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that you can get the latest charter school conference info?
Join in on the tweets at: #SCCharterConf
Follow us at: @SCCharterSchool
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For over 15 years, ANCGroup has been providing network and
infrastructure needs to the K-12 market. These services are designed to proactively manage an organization’s IT assets - from
infrastructure to data security and beyond. Our passion and
commitment to the customer experience is the foundation of
our team.
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ClassroomSmart
ANCGroup
www.ancgroup.com
Emily Zheng
www.atd.com
Bob Roche
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HighMark School Development *Gold Sponsor
www.highmarkschools.com
Patrick Beausoleil
patrick@highmarkschools.com
Howell Linkous & Nettles *Silver Sponsor
www.bond-law.com
Allison King
allisonking@bond-law.com
HighMark School Development serves charter schools exclusively by providing 100% financing and turnkey development of
permanent, high-quality school facilities. Since 2005, HighMark
has developed nearly 30 properties nationwide. And unlike
commercial or bond financing, the HighMark model—with its
dedicated capital—suits start-ups, operational schools, and
multi-school operators.
Howell Linkous & Nettles has served as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, and issuer’s counsel with the financing of academic
buildings, administrative facilities, dormitories, dining facilities,
research facilities, and athletic facilities. Some of our more intricate deals have included public/private partnerships in which
the private sector brings its strengths to a project for the benefit
of charter schools.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt *Gold Sponsor
Hubrich Contracting Inc. *Silver Sponsor
www.hmhco.com
Kelly Haydt
kelly.haydt@hmhco.com
Your charter school’s complete educational program starts with
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. It’s not just our mission; it’s our passion. As one of the world’s longest-established publishing houses
and largest providers of pre-K–12 education solutions, we specialize in dynamic learning content for students, teachers, kids
and parents. We share your vision for creating new generations
of curious, successful learners.
www.hubrichcontracting.com
Steve Hubrich steve@hubrichcontracting.com
Hubrich Contracting is a revolutionary real estate development
and construction company that specializes in full service facility
development. Our development company is an innovator in the
construction industry, who has streamlined the design and construction of projects into a timely, cost-effective and high quality
system. We begin with the infrastructure and follow through to
the final completion and occupancy of your project with amazing results.
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Insurance People
Mobile Modular
Insurance People is one of the largest writers of Charter School
insurance in the Southeast. We offer the best protection for your
school at a very reasonable cost. Our Safety Group Dividend Program- with potential annual dividends of up to 15%- is available
to all members of the Public Charter School Alliance of South
Carolina.
Mobile Modular is one of the largest providers of modular buildings in the US. Mobile Modular provides portable, prefabricated
customizable modular buildings, mobile office trailers, ground
level storage and office containers for sale, lease and rent.
www.insurancepeopleofnc.com
Stephen Griffin steve@inspeople.com
Joni Richardson and Associates
Joni Richardson jonimurrellrichardson@gmail.com
Joni Richardson and Associates represents a number of educational publishers in South Carolina. Our focus includes, but is
not limited to: professional development materials, intervention
materials, and classroom libraries.
Kelley-Moser Consulting *Diamond Sponsor
www.kelley-moser.com
Bill Moser
bill@kelley-moser.com
Kelley–Moser Consulting offers comprehensive financial management and consulting services exclusively to South Carolina
charter schools. We are your turnkey back-office for bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial
operational services with 25 years of combined experience and a
notable history of providing superior customer service.
McCay, Kiddy & Associates, LLC *Gold Sponsor
50 Years of Classroom Innovation
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Testimonial
I have been doing business with Hertz Furniture since 1999.
Hertz’s price can’t be beat and the quality is excellent.
PCSASC
Business Partner
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
Contact:Bob Hakakian•800-526-4677 x1119•bobh@hertzfurniture.com
(800) 691-7133
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is studio-based, clientfocused and community-oriented. The firm represents a
collaborative group of dedicated and enthusiastic design professionals who believe function, beauty, constructability and
cost-effectiveness are integral attributes of good environmental
design. Our core purpose is to help our clients create environments which embody their personalities, enrich their lives and
enhance the quality of their community.
www.SCCharterSchools.org
Piedmont Companies, Inc. *Bronze Sponsor
www.piedcorp.com
Andrew Silver andrews@piedcorp.com
The Piedmont Companies, Inc., a real estate development firm
with clients in both North and South Carolina.
www.developwithpc.com
Preferred Meals
www.preferredmeals.com
Lynn McPhee
lynn.mcphee@preferredmeals.com
Preferred Meals offers a total support solution for your foodservice operation. There is no equipment investment or guesswork.
We provide a full service, quality component meal system or a
cafeteria style service program. The meals are complemented by
locally provided fresh breads and produce for wholesome, nutritional balance. Our system reduces nonessential costs, waste
and provides staff training and menu planning that fulfills USDA
guidelines.
S&S Worldwide
http://sccharters.ssww.com
Doug Hall
dhall@ssww.com
S&S Worldwide is the Alliance’s Group Purchasing Partner for
classroom supplies and furnishings. S&S Worldwide is dedicated
to the charter school market and has provided classroom supplies, furniture, sports & P.E. equipment, as well as arts and crafts
supplies to educators and learning institutions for over 100 years
nationwide. Easy online ordering system for Alliance members.
SC ETV
www.scetv.org
Donna Thompson
dthompso@scetv.org
South Carolina ETV is the state’s public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and
a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools,
colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television,
radio and the web, SCETV’s mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our
culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that on there are four months of webinars geared toward
CharterStarters? Topics you need to now as you are setting
up your new charter school.
www.sccharterschools.org/charter-starter-webinars
(800) 691-7133
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We Turn Your Vision Into Reality
www.SCCharterSchools.org
McCay Kiddy is a CPA firm providing two accounting and finance
solution areas to SC Charter Schools. The first is back office accounting and finance solutions, where we take the headache and
paperwork of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll,
and human resources off your plate. The second solution area
is serving as a School’s independent audit firm. We harness and
deliver the power of knowledge, experience, and efficiency for
our clients, so that you may do what you do best.
www.mcmillanpazdansmith.com
Paul Mussman pmussman@mcmillanpazdansmith.com
John von Rohr, Principal - SpartanburgCharterSchool,Spartanburg,SC
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melissa@mkaacpa.com
www.mobilemodular.com
clinton Buchanan
clinton.buchanan@mobilemodular.com
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School Messenger
www.schoolmessenger.com
Ryan Brinton
rbrinton@schoolmessenger.com
Encourage Communication. Inspire Achievement. SchoolMessenger Instant Parent Contact is a premier automated parent
notification provider dedicated to the charter school market.
Charter schools in South Carolina and across the country rely on
SchoolMessenger every single day.
luz@schoolmint.com
SchoolMint is a mobile and online enrollment platform for K-12
schools that is revolutionizing schools’ admissions processes.
SchoolMint allows schools to manage student recruitment and
interest tracking, applications and registration, lottery and wait
lists, communications (text, voice, email, and letters), and provides direct SIS integration.
Self Help *Bronze Sponsor
www.self-help.org
Jane Ellis
jane.ellis@self-help.com
Self-Help believes in creating ownership and economic opportunity through supporting high-performing charter schools in
low-wealth communities. We provide facilities loans to charter schools and have loaned over $126 million to 48 charter
schools in 13 states. We offer a range of loan products to meet
the needs of our borrowers, and have the financial capacity to
handle multi-million dollar loan requests, as well as the ability to
tap into a variety of credit enhancement programs.
SGA Architecture *Bronze Sponsor
www.sgaarchitecture.com
Don Baus
don@sgaarchitecture.com
SGA is a multi-disciplined architecture firm with more than 30
years of experience in educational facility design and planning,
combining the disciplines of planning, architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. SGA is familiar with Charter
and Montessori schools, as well as working with many public
school districts throughout South Carolina.
Sharp USA
randall.bidwell@sharpusa.com
Sharp Business Systems is the choice of those looking to maximize their budget with the expertise and experience to be comfortable with educators. We offer total control in the area of
copiers, printers, and managed print services and software to
automate almost all processes. This high level of automation
frees up our service and support staff to handle you personally
with the atten your require and deserve.
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Vanguard
rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov
Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library is the “information place”
for all South Carolinians. Discus is a service of the South Carolina
State Library and is funded by an appropriation from the South
Carolina General Assembly through the K-12 School Technology
Initiative, and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
www.SCCharterSchools.org
www.staplesadvantage.com
Brent Hovis
brent.hovis@staples.com
As a member of PCSASC, make certain you take advantage of the
tremendous savings negotiated on behalf of many state’s charter schools through the associations. There are over 100 core
items such as copy paper priced with unbelievable savings to you
as well as more than 3000 items with exceptional cost savings.
www.vanguardmodular.com
Steve Earnheart searnheart@vanguardmodular.com
Vanguard Modular Building Systems is the leading provider of
relocatable and permanent classrooms in South Carolina. We
lease, sell or finance new and previously leased commercial
modular buildings to private and public schools. We have a large
selection of OSF approved classrooms to chose from for immediate delivery.
Zaner-Bloser
www.zaner-bloser.com
Shannon Parker-Hardee shannon.phardee@zaner-bloser.com
Zaner-Bloser’s mission is to create dynamic, appealing, and
effective educational programs and services. Our focus is on distinctive programs that inspire all students to become engaged,
literate participants in the global society.
Fast Track Financing Options:
buy now, with up to 6 month
deferred billing
Furniture Budget Preparation
Our Buying Power Saves
You Money
InStock and Quick Ship Programs
Professional Project
Management
Hassle-free Installation - using local
installers
Products Available on BuyBoard
Free Space Planning & Design
Steelcase Education
www.steelcase.com
Karl Kinscherf Attention Charter Schools!
Let ATD’s Charter Power Team Help you develop
a comprehensive plan to furnish your facility
kkinsche@steelcase.com
Steelcase Education is focused on helping schools, colleges and
universities create the most effective, rewarding and inspiring
active learning environments to meet the evolving needs of students and educators.
DID YOU KNOW ...
that we support Charter Leaders by offering Charter CEO
Leaders Training and Coaching? For new and experienced
Charter Leaders!
www.sccharterschools.org/charter-leaders-training
Fast, Accurate Product
Specification
Contact Bob Roche to Discuss your Furniture Needs
• 866.523.2300 ext. 2214 or 1-215-206-9945 •
a Capitol Supply Company
Superkids by Zaner-Bloser
www.zaner-bloser.com
Marissa Noguez marissa.noguez@zaner-bloser.com
Superkids is a research-proven, research-based K-2 language
arts program. Superkids teaches the Common Core skills and
provides the firm foundation children need to be fluent, confident readers by the end of second grade.
Valic
www.valic.com
Jon Michaels
jon.michaels@valic.com
VALIC is an industry leader with more than 50 years experience
providing real retirement solutions. Nearly 2 million people
depend on our services. We provide In-depth, personalized
retirement and financial planning for you and your family and
we specialize in helping Americans plan for and enjoy a secure
retirement since 1955.
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
www.sharpusa.com
Randy Bidwell www.statelibrary.sc.gov
Ruth Thompson Staples Advantage *Conference Bag Sponsor
SchoolMint
www.schoolmint.com
Luz Gonzales
South Carolina State Library
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Complimentary WiFi Sponsor: Hertz Furniture
Internet Sponsor: Hertz Furniture
Technology Sponsor: Goodlife Communications
Official Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: Staples
(800) 691-7133
www.SCCharterSchools.org
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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Quest Zone
ASSESSMENT/SIS
CTB McGraw Hill
Edmentum
• ACT/SAT Services
College Edge
BOARD DEVELOPMENT &
TRAINING
CharterBoard Partners
CURRICULUM & TEXTBOOKS
BrassMEDIA
College Edge
Connections Learning by Pearson
CTB/McGraw-Hill
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Teacher Created Materials
ENROLLMENT & LOTTERY
SchoolMint
EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS
ATD-Capitol
Hertz Furniture
S&S Worldwide
Staples
FACILITIES & DESIGN
• Architects
Insight Architects
SGA Architecture
• Full Service Design & Build
Highmark School Development
Hubrich Contracting, Inc.
Piedmont Companies
• Modular Classroom
Solutions
Vanguard Modular Building Systems
• Playgrounds
FACILITIES FINANCING AND
ACQUISITIONS
• Bond & Facility Acquisition
Advisors
LEASING
CSC Leasing Company
Charter School Facilities Assistance Corporation
• Bond and Facility Legal
Services
Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd
Howell, Linkous & Nettles
Advantaged Capital for Education
American Charter Development
EPR Properties
Grey Mountain Charter Financing
Highmark School Development
Piedmont Companies
• Facility Financing-Bonds &
Non-Profit Leader
D.A. Davidson & Co.
Self-Help
Ziegler
• Facility Financing and
Acquisitions
American Charter Development
Highmark School Development
Piedmont Companies
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Auditing Services
Elliott Davis Decosimo
McCay, Kiddy & Associates, LLC
• School Financial Services
Kelley-Moser Consulting
McCay, Kiddy & Associates, LLC
FOOD SERVICES
Preferred Meals
FUNDRAISING
Fundraise.com
INSURANCE
• Supplementary Employee
Benefits
Aflac
• D&O Insurance and Full
Coverage Services
Choice Educational Services
Insurance People
Foster Employment Law
Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd
• Bond/Facility Law
Howell, Linkous & Nettles
• Facility Financing
LEGAL
• HR & Employment Law
MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Charter School USA
Connections Learning by Pearson
www.SCCharterSchools.org
TECHNOLOGY
• Communication
SchoolMessenger
• E-Rate
New Hope Technology Foundation
• Hardward
CDW-G
ClassroomSmart
Converged Networks
GoodLife Communications
• Installation
CaseNEX, LLC
CDW-G
EPS Literacy and Intervention
Scenario Learning LLC
St. Thomas University
Teacher Created Materials
Texas Instruments
RETIREMENT SERVICES
Valic
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
S&S Worldwide
Staples
Texas Instruments
TECHNOLOGY
CDW-G
Goodlife Communications
Lightspeed Technologies
Quatro Solutions Consulting Group, LLC
DID YOU KNOW ...
that you can get charter school goods and
services at a discounted price through our
business partners? From legal to technology to
playgrounds - we have discounts for you!
(800) 691-7133
• Leasing and Finance
CSC Leasing Company
• Software
CDW-G
ClassroomSmart
Connections Learning by Pearson
EPS
TRANSPORTATION
Integirty Student Transportation
Services
BUSINESS PARTNERS
Cunningham Recreation
Hertz Furniture
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND
DEVELOPMENT
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
DID YOU KNOW ...
that the Alliance loves to be social? Take
some pictures of your group and share
them with us on Facebook!
facebook.com/SCCharterSchools
CDW-G
GoodLife Communications
PLAYGROUNDS
www.sccharterschools.org/chartermarketplace
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A
Advantaged Capital for Education
Aflac
American Charter Development
ATD Capitol
B
BrassMEDIA
C
CaseNex, LLC
CDW-G
CharterBoard Partners
Charter Schools USA
Choice Educational Services
ClassroomSmart
College Edge
Connections Learning by Pearson
Converged Networks
CSC Leasing
CTB McGraw-Hill
Cunningham Recreation
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D.A. Davidson
E
Elliott Davis Decosimo
EPR Properties
EPS Literacy and Intervention
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Foster Employment Law
Fundraise.com
www.SCCharterSchools.org
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Goodlife Communications
Grey Mountain Charter Financing
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Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd
Hertz Furniture
Highmark School Development
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Howell, Linkous & Nettles
Hubrich Contracting
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Isight Architects
Insurance People
Integrity Comprehensive
Transportation Services
K
Kelley-Moser Consulting
ALPHABETICAL
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Quest Zone
S
S&S Worldwide
Scenario Learning
SchoolMessenger
SchoolMint
Self-Help
SGA Architecture
St. Thomas University HotChalk
Staples
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Teacher Created Materials
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Valic
Vanguard
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Ziegler
M
McCay, Kiddy & Associates, LLC
P
Piedmont Companies, Inc.
Preferred Meals
Presence Learning
Complimentary WiFi Sponsor: Hertz Furniture
Internet Sponsor: Hertz Furniture
Technology Sponsor: Goodlife Communications
Official Conference Tote Bag Sponsor: Staples
(800) 691-7133
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Cunningham Recreation
Hertz Furniture
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
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Facilities and Capital Funding
Resource for
Charter Schools
advantaged capital for education
atlanta charlotte raleigh washington, d.c.
• Broad Experience
• Design and Construction of Facilities
• Custom-Tailored Financing
www.AdvantagedCapital.org
919.747.3723
Find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/AdvantagedCapitalforEducation
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www.SCCharterSchools.org
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20th Anniversary
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
S AV E T H E DAT E
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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modular buildings
Modular buildings are well suited for school use because they have
flexible layout options and can quickly be installed.
Modular Buildings | Education
Schools worldwide continue to
increase their use of modular
buildings on their campuses
because modular provides
benefits that no other building
solution can offer.
Relocatable buildings supply
quick space that can be
removed as quickly as it was
installed when a project is
completed or space just is
no longer needed. Permanent
modular construction provides
high quality long-term space
with less expense and installed
in a shorter timeframe than
conventional construction.
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The fluctuating economy often
forces changes in demographic
factors requiring school systems
to make space adjustments
quickly when space is needed.
Modular construction is a
nimble method for educational
institutions to secure the space
they need.
Whether it’s helping companies grow and
prosper or helping a community do the same,
we are committed to making a powerful,
positive impact. Elliott Davis Decosimo is proud
to support Public Charter School Alliance of
South Carolina.
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