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Tuesday March 30th
11:00am – 12:15pm The San Diego Charter Schools Accountability Project Room 103 Understand strategies for using data to respond
to accountability demands and making better decisions relevant to
improving student achievement, as well as analyzing and presenting data
to both internal and external audiences. City-aided School Reform - When Mayors Support Charter Schools Room 319 Mayors Ron Gonzales and Jerry Brown represent two of the biggest charter supporters in the United States, but they and other big city mayors (e.g. Indianapolis) have taken different approaches. Come hear education aides to these two mayors, as well as an education leader who has advised San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, talk about the successes and challenges of mayoral involvement in charter schools. Moderator: Peter Thorp, Principal of Gateway High School and President of the Board of Directors for the California Charter Schools Association; Panelists: Avo Makdessian, education advisor to Mayor Ron Gonzales; Simōn Bryce, education advisor to Mayor Jerry Brown; Bill Jackson, President, Greatschools.net, Parent Advocate Business Operations Recruiting and Retaining Quality Experienced Teachers Room 105 A school is only as good as its teachers. Are you recruiting quality teachers as effectively as possible? Are you retaining them? This session can help. Temp Keller, Resources for Indispensable Schools and Education (RISE) Facilities Introduction to Charter School Facilities Room 102 This panel of charter school leaders will explain what facilities are needed to support an effective school, what schools can afford, and how schools can afford what they need. We will discuss a brief overview of the different options, and the costs and benefits associated with each. Moderator: Carl Cade, Director of Facilities Development, California Charter Schools Association, Charlie Leo, Natomas Charter; Anita Landecker, ExEd; Charles Robitaille, Aspire Public Schools Leadership Developing Learning Communities through Collaboration Room 317 This session will introduce you to some of the processes of learning communities. Through a constructivist learning model, you will explore new perspectives that will place you and others in the place of most potential. Experiences will transfer back into your school or classroom. Learning will be challenging and fun. Kathy Tiner, Judy Jamieson, Judy Witt, Fielding Graduate Institute; Ref Rodriguez, Special Education Planning for Students with Special Needs Room 201 Understand the referral, assessment, and identification processes in serving students with special needs. Learn how to ensure compliance with state and federal law, how to identify and address student needs, when to refer students for special education evaluations, and when to write an IEP or offer a 504 Accommodation Plan. Also, what to do when special education students are not progressing. Dr. Carol Bartz, Director, North Inland SELPA Student Achievement Can We Teach for Understanding Room 314 "Teaching for Understanding" has been a commonly changed mantra for sometime in forward thinking schools. We will explore the nature of "understanding" and look at the relationship of understanding to knowledge and skills. Understand the implications of this for classroom teachers and learners. Gain a coherent view of "Teaching for Understanding". Chrissie Jahn, International School of Monterey Student Achievement Charter Schools and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) – How to Start An Official Sports Program Room --- Randy Fulcher, Athletic Director from Oakland’s University Preparatory Charter Academy, and several officials from the CIF, will discuss the logistics of sponsoring official CIF sports teams. Topics will include approval process, league enrollment and formation, Title IX issues, tournament involvement, rules, regulations insurance, and much more. Schools wishing to have their kids playing by September 2004 should make this workshop. Randy Fulcher, Athletic Director, Oakland’s University Preparatory Charter Academy Student Achievement Early College High School Initiative Room 315 This presentation will review the Early College High School Initiative grant program which supports the creation of 15 new Early College High Schools on or near California community college campuses. Robert Nolan, Foundation for California Community Colleges Student Achievement Exploring Options with Independent Study Room 101 We'll share how schools are using independent study to offer special-topic courses, courses that are no longer offered due to budgetary demands, and courses designed to meet the special interests and needs of gifted students. Allowing students to self-pace their studies, accelerate their progress, or study within their personal schedules makes independent study an option worth exploring. Ellen Wyllie and Beverly Fox, University of Missouri's Center for Distance & Independent Study Student Achievement GAVRT & the Universal Radio Round Up! Room 306 Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT)
curriculum is inquiry-based and aligned with national as well as
individual state standards. Students operate and control a 110-foot,
500-ton deep space radio telescope located at NASA's Deep
Space Communication Complex at Goldstone, California from their
classroom. They collect and analyze data and contribute to NASA
missions and a worldwide database used by professional scientists. The Six Fundamentals of LifeSkills Training Room 301 LifeSkills Training is a groundbreaking substance abuse prevention program developed by Gilbert J. Botvin, Ph. D., for elementary and middle school students based on more than 20 years of scientific research. It is comprehensive, interactive and penetrating in its dynamic approach to addressing the underlying causes of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use. Presenter: Gerry Livingston, National Health Promotion Associates, Inc Exhibitor Presentation Choose to Improve with Music Education Room 307 Developing a child’s musical interest and skills is an investment in their future. Music education provides the opportunity for self-expression, creativity and achievement. Proven studies show that music participation improves critical thinking, math skills, self-discipline, and social skills. Find out how an instrumental program can fill the gap and provide for greater self-esteem and constructive activity. Presenter: Michelle Love, Just Lovin’ Music Studios, Inc. Exhibitor Presentation EdVisions Schools: Project-Based Learning Tapping into Kids’ Full Potential Room 316 EdVisions Schools' innovative project-based learning model integrates student interests and performance assessment with systematic high standards and the latest educational technology. The session also looks at EdVisions Schools' implementation of teacher-ownership models in which educators are given a proprietor's stake in their school's success. They are owners of the instructional program and market their services to a board. Presenter: Shel Hiscock, EdVisions Schools Exhibitor Presentation Bringing Data to Life Room --- Funding, analysis reports and accountability; these all depend on accurate data and proper tools. Software Technology Inc. (STI) has been supplying schools with cost effective solutions to their data and reporting needs for 20 years. See how STI's suite of integrated school, special education and reporting solutions can bring your data to life and empower everyone to higher achievement. Presenter: Cory Travers, Software Technology Inc. |
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