Thank you to the following 19th Annual California Charter Schools Conference sponsors. The generous support of these sponsors is vital in helping us bring attendees the most valuable and high-quality conference experience possible.
Emerald Sponsor
TriNet
1100 San Leandro Blvd, Suite 300
San Leandro, CA 94577
Telephone: (888) 874-6388
Email: info@trinet.com
Web: http://www.trinet.com
TriNet delivers HR outsourcing services that allow growing companies to do what they do best. Small to medium-sized businesses in technology, financial services, non-profits, and professional services use TriNet's all-in-one solution for human resources, benefits, payroll, workers' compensation, and strategic human capital services.
Technology Sponsor
Chrome
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Telephone: (415) 814-0284
Web: www.google.com/education
Google provides a wide array of innovative products and tools to transform teaching and learning. Google's Chromebooks for Education offer intuitive, easy-to-manage and simple-to-scale netbook computers designed to power learning while delivering the power of the web. Google Apps for Education provides powerful online collaboration tools for teachers and students. Google supports teachers in their efforts to empower students and expand the frontiers of human knowledge.
Gold Sponsors
Charter School Capital
1010 NW Flanders Street, Suite 202
Portland, OR 97209
Telephone: (855) 972-0187
Fax: (310) 294-8101
Email: info@charterschoolcapital.org
Web: http://www.charterschoolcapital.org
Charter School Capital (CSC) provides reliable and cost-effective financing solutions so charter schools can focus on their mission - educating children.
CSC has continuing relationships with more than 200 charter schools from start-ups to long-standing programs. If you are exploring your financing options, see what CSC can do for you today.
Middleton, Young & Minney, LLP
701 University Avenue, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95825
Telephone: (916) 646-1400
Fax: (916) 646-1300
Email: pminney@mymlaw.com
Web: http://www.mymcharterlaw.com
Middleton, Young & Minney LLP is proud to be California's most experienced, knowledgeable and respected firm working in the unique area of charter school law. As a leader in charter school representation since the passage of California's Charter Schools Act of 1992, MYM offers expertise in every facet of charter school creation, expansion and operation including charter petitions and negotiations, MOUs, nonprofit incorporation, employment law, board governance, facilities, student issues, policy development and more. We pride ourselves in working hard and getting results for our clients, hiring only the most qualified, experienced legal professionals who listen carefully and provide an honest assessment of your situation. While our goal is to prevent disputes and resolve conflicts before they escalate into litigation, we have successfully litigated numerous charter school matters. We formulate legal strategies that best fit your goals and objectives and implement them aggressively at a fair, competitive price. With experience representing more than 500 charter schools, statewide organizations and public agencies of every size throughout California, we use our expertise to solve your existing challenges and prevent future challenges. Our philosophy is simple: Deliver value, ensure results. For more information, please visit us at www.mymcharterlaw.com.
Silver Sponsors
Charter School Management Corporation
43438 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590
Telephone: (951) 694-3050
Fax: (951) 694-3054
Email: slanni@csmci.com
Web: http://www.csmci.com
CSMC offers comprehensive back office, bookkeeping, HR, payroll, compliance, and operational services for Charter Schools. Beginning with the planning stages of developing a charter, to the operating plan of an established school, CSMC can offer you the service, expertise, and efficiency needed in any stage of developing a successful school.
RBC Capital Markets
2398 East Camelback Road, Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Telephone: (602) 381-5334
Fax: (602) 381-5380
Email: john.snider@rbccm.com
Web: http://www.rbccm.com/charterschools
Tuesday General Session/Keynote Sponsor
Piper Jaffray & Co.
800 Nicollet Mall - J13N01
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: (612) 303-6647
Fax: (612) 303-6966
Email: bruce.e.sorensen@pjc.com
Web: http://www.piperjaffray.com
Piper Jaffray is a national leader in charter school finance and has long been a leader in California public finance with offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange County. Piper Jaffray successfully arranged financing for more charter schools in 2011 than any other investment banking firm. We help our clients achieve their strategic objectives through our in-depth charter school industry knowledge, comprehensive investment banking, debt structuring, trading expertise and strong distribution channels. Our focus is not simply the execution of the transaction at hand, but rather the delivery of superior client service and the establishment of enduring, long-term relationships.
Wednesday General Session/Keynote Sponsor
NobleHour
PO Box 2100
Lakeland, FL 33806
Telephone: (773) 916-6253
Email: info@noblehour.com
Web: http://www.noblehour.com
NobleHour helps you connect and share with your world. It's an online community platform that lets you connect, contribute, communicate, and track and measure impact within your offline community. Tailored for education, non-profits, businesses, and municipalities, NobleHour offers powerful membership management, content management, event management, job tracking, and impact measurement solutions that help promote civic engagement. Members can create and join groups, contribute and share content, post and view volunteer and job opportunities, or check out a calendar of events in the area. Volunteers and workers can easily track hours and submit for verification with one click. Educators and managers can instantly generate reports that show involvement and impact. Online communities can also connect with each other using NobleHour's Affiliations feature, which lets online communities to join together to share member data and reporting. Join the next generation of online communities with NobleHour.com.
Welcome Reception Sponsors
California Charter Schools Association Employee Welfare Benefit Trust (CCSA EWBT)
1107 9th Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: (209) 204-9212
Fax: (916) 290-0252
Email: ewbt@calcharters.org
Web: http://www.charterhealthtrust.org
The California Charter Schools Association Employee Welfare Benefit Trust (CCSA EWBT), offers charter schools exclusive access to quality affordable health insurance and benefits. Our program allows charter schools the freedom to design employee benefits packages that will attract and retain quality staff, reduce the administrative burden, and address the financial barriers to premier health insurance.
California Charter Schools Association Joint Powers Authority (CCSA JPA)
250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (805) 234-2991
Fax: (530) 236-9569
Email: insurance@calcharters.org
Web: http://www.insurance.calcharters.org
The CCSA JPA is an insurance packaged program designed specifically for California charter schools that offers broader coverage, higher limits, and rate stability over time. The JPA provides coverage for workers' compensation, general liability, school board, crime, business auto, property, employment practice liability, and student accident insurance. Our mission is to support members in operating safe high-quality charter schools. Charter school members receive free risk management consultations and human resources services to help them prevent hazards, reduce student and employee injuries, and assist charter schools in cultivating a safety culture.
EdTec Inc.
1410A 62nd Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Telephone: (510) 663-3500 x320
Fax: (510) 663-3503
Email: mark@edtec.com
Web: http://www.edtec.com
EdTec is a social venture founded in 2001 to develop, support and advance quality charter schools. We have provided unparalleled expertise and support to over 250 charter schools across a comprehensive range of services including:
- Charter Petition and Budget Development
- Back-Office Business Services
- Board Governance & Strategic Planning Consulting
- PowerSchool and DataDirector Support
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Sponsor
DriversEd.com
1956 Webster Street, Suite 475
Oakland, CA 94612
Telephone: (888) 651-2886
Fax: (510) 433-0230
Email: info@driversed.com
Web: http://www.driversed.com
DriversEd.com is the 30 hour required drivers ed course for teens seeking their learner permit - All Online! Provide our interactive course to your students at a special charter school rate! Charter schools enjoy a 25% discount off our original $99.00 course, making our effective, high-quality course only $74.25 per student. Enjoy a deeper 40% discount when you purchase in bulk of 100 courses, which never expire for only $60.00 per student. Monitoring and administrative tools, along with 24/7 customer support is included. Help make California roads a safer place and let your teens learn with the best- DriversEd.com. Contact charterschools@driversed.com or 1-888-651 AUTO x 733 to for a free trial today!
Wednesday Evening Event Sponsor
Revolution K12
710 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 501
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone: (301) 210-4547
Fax: (949) 349-9971
Email: Ranie.Lambe@revolutionk12.com
Web: http://www.revolutionk12.com
Revolution K12 is a leading education technology company with a proven track record of producing rapid and dramatic improvement in students' academic performance through our web-based adaptive learning software. We significantly impact students' lives by partnering with thousands of secondary schools to create a pathway to college and provide career readiness for all students, thereby boosting proficiency rates and closing the achievement gap.
We offer a platform that integrates assessment and instruction for Algebra Readiness, Algebra I, Geometry, ELA, and CAHSEE prep. Our programs lead to building capacity within school staff by giving teachers prescriptive and diagnostic tools which identify skill gaps by scaffolding back to fundamental concepts. Real-time standards-based reports empower teachers to utilize instructional tools to drive differentiated instruction, while optimizing teacher resources. We collaborate with leading teachers and districts to fine-tune our programs, ensuring we remain cutting edge and meet the needs of all students and communities.
Tuesday Exhibit Hall Coffee Cart Sponsors
Arthur J. Gallagher
15 Enterprise
Aliso Virjo, CA 92618
Telephone: (949) 349-9871
Fax: (949) 349-9971
Email: tom_boobar@ajg.com
Web: http://www.ajg.com
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is the world's 4th largest insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. We provide a full range of property/casualty and employee benefits services to public entity clients of all sizes.
California Charter Schools Association Joint Powers Authority (CCSA JPA)
250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (805) 234-2991
Fax: (530) 236-9569
Email: insurance@calcharters.org
Web: http://www.insurance.calcharters.org
The CCSA JPA is an insurance packaged program designed specifically for California charter schools that offers broader coverage, higher limits, and rate stability over time. The JPA provides coverage for workers' compensation, general liability, school board, crime, business auto, property, employment practice liability, and student accident insurance. Our mission is to support members in operating safe high-quality charter schools. Charter school members receive free risk management consultations and human resources services to help them prevent hazards, reduce student and employee injuries, and assist charter schools in cultivating a safety culture.
MAT@USC - Rossier School of Education
1150 S. Olive Street, Suite 2050
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Telephone: (240) 487-3085
Email: jessica.wang.1@usc.edu
Web: http://mat.usc.edu/
USC's Rossier School of Education, ranked #14 among graduate schools of education by U.S. News & World Report, re-imagined the Master of Arts in Teaching program. The trailblazing curriculum integrates rich, interactive online learning with intensive, school-based fieldwork experiences, no matter where students live. The MAT@USC is for aspiring teachers and current educators.
Wednesday Exhibit Hall Coffee Cart Sponsor
California Charter Schools Association Joint Powers Authority (CCSA JPA)
250 E. 1st Street, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (805) 234-2991
Fax: (530) 236-9569
Email: insurance@calcharters.org
Web: http://www.insurance.calcharters.org
The CCSA JPA is an insurance packaged program designed specifically for California charter schools that offers broader coverage, higher limits, and rate stability over time. The JPA provides coverage for workers' compensation, general liability, school board, crime, business auto, property, employment practice liability, and student accident insurance. Our mission is to support members in operating safe high-quality charter schools. Charter school members receive free risk management consultations and human resources services to help them prevent hazards, reduce student and employee injuries, and assist charter schools in cultivating a safety culture.
Cyber Cafe Sponsors
Chrome
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Telephone: (415) 814-0284
Web: www.google.com/education
Google provides a wide array of innovative products and tools to transform teaching and learning. Google's Chromebooks for Education offer intuitive, easy-to-manage and simple-to-scale netbook computers designed to power learning while delivering the power of the web. Google Apps for Education provides powerful online collaboration tools for teachers and students. Google supports teachers in their efforts to empower students and expand the frontiers of human knowledge.
The Miller Institute for Learning with Technology
751 Laurel Street, Suite 411
San Carlos, CA 94070
Telephone: (650) 598-0105 x203
Fax: (866) 801-8667
Email: info@learningtech.org
Web: http://www.learningtech.org
The Miller Institute for Learning with Technology [Learningtech.org] is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit, public benefit corporation. Our mission is to help people use technology more effectively for learning.
We have been successfully helping schools implement technology throughout California for over a decade. In recent years, we have expanded our activities to Arizona, Louisiana, and Hawaii. Since we do not sell any hardware or software, our advice on purchasing and vendor selection is completely unbiased.
Learningtech.org provides technology consulting services to schools, non-profits, and learners of all ages. Our services include: technology plan development and implementation, helping schools get funding for technology services (E-Rate, EETT, Vouchers), network design and implementation (configuring, administering, and troubleshooting networks, routers and servers), computer lab setups, PowerSchool training/support, workstation ghosting/cloning, professional development workshops, student enrichment workshops particularly focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics [STEM].
Visions in Education
4800 Manzanita Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
Telephone: (877) 971-7037
Fax: (916) 971-5590
Web: http://www.viedu.org/
Visions In Education is a premier Charter within San Juan School District school providing K-12 nonclassroom-based learning environments to students within nine counties (Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, and Yolo). Chartered in 1998, Visions In Education is fully WASC accredited.
The Visions In Education provides two learning academies and a Online Pilot program; Home School K-12, Independent Study 9-12 and our new EDGE Online High School. Our credentialed teachers work with students and their families to create Individualized Learning Plans structured to student success, with real-life learning experiences, curriculum appropriate to the California state content standards and tools to monitor student achievement. In addition, VIE provides access to technology, classes, field trips, seminars and group activities to provide additional opportunities to network and build relationships with other families in our program.
To learn more about our program, please visit our website at www.viedu.org. or contact us at 1-877-971-7037.
Tuesday Lunch Sponsors
Dickerson Employee Benefits
1918 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Telephone: (323) 662-7200
Fax: (323) 375-1414
Email: charterschools@dickerson-group.com
Web: http://www.dickersonbenefits.com
Dickerson provides employee benefits, consulting, and insurance as well as a full range of services for property and casualty customers.
PresenceLearning
480 2nd Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
Telephone: (415) 512-9000
Fax: (415) 520-5444
Email: clay@presencelearning.com
Web: http://www.presencelearning.com
PresenceLearning (www.presencelearning.com) is the leading provider of live online speech therapy services (also known as telepractice) for K-12 students. The company offers school districts web-based access to a growing, nationwide network of over 130 highly qualified speech language pathologists (SLPs) via live videoconferencing using the latest in evidence-based practices. PresenceLearning delivers large cost savings while improving student IEP outcomes. PresenceLearning is an ASHA-approved continuing education provider for SLPs and a U.S. Department of Education grant-winner, dedicated to bringing the highest clinical standards to telepractice.
Wednesday Lunch Sponsor
Ziegler
250 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1900
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Telephone: (800) 558-1776
Fax: (414) 978-6575
Email: bchesak@ziegler.com
Web: http://www.zieglerloan.com
Since our first financing in 1913, Ziegler has become a recognized leader in providing financing to religious and educational institutions throughout the U.S. Focusing on multidenominational places of worship, K-12 private schools, charter schools and small colleges, Ziegler offers long-term, fixed-rate financing, tax-exempt financing and short-term, variable rate financing.
Blended Learning and Technology Expo Sponsor
Chrome
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Telephone: (415) 814-0284
Web: www.google.com/education
Google provides a wide array of innovative products and tools to transform teaching and learning. Google's Chromebooks for Education offer intuitive, easy-to-manage and simple-to-scale netbook computers designed to power learning while delivering the power of the web. Google Apps for Education provides powerful online collaboration tools for teachers and students. Google supports teachers in their efforts to empower students and expand the frontiers of human knowledge.
Facilities and Operations Expo Sponsor
Robert W. Baird & Co.
210 University Boulevard Suite 900
Denver, CO 80206
Telephone: (303) 270-6340
Fax: (303) 270-6339
Email: sreid@rwbaird.com
Web: http://www.rwbaird.com
Baird is proud to partner with charter schools in California and nationwide, creating innovative solutions and addressing challenges in facilities and capital project funding. Baird's national Charter School Facilities Financing team has assisted charter schools and CMO's on over 70 charter school financings, obtaining $800 million in funding for construction, land purchase, renovations, and other capital projects. These financings have been accomplished utilizing bond issues, New Markets Tax Credits, and other long-term financing sources. Baird celebrates charter school successes in this challenging environment, enabling continuation and expansion for important work in educating our future generations.
Teacher Expo Sponsor
Project Optimal
1210 G Mission Drive
Solvang, CA 93463
Telephone: (818) 991-3641
Fax: (303) 270-6339
Email: info@projectoptimal.com
Web: http://www.projectoptimal.com
Project Optimal(TM) offers CTC approved online Added Authorization Programs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Traumatic Brain Injury. Project Optimal(TM) provides affordable, accessible, and credible education programs for California Education Specialist credential holders needing to add expertise in the areas of special education that were not part of their original credential authorization. The Programs are offered exclusively online, are self paced (no waiting for cohorts), and designed for successful learning outcomes.
Additional Added Authorization Programs launching Winter 2012 include ECSE, APE, and ED (pre-registration is currently available). For more information, visit projectoptimal.com.
Tuesday Breakfast Voucher Sponsors
Modus Systems
109 Vine Hill School Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Telephone: (831) 438-2763
Email: greg@modussystemsinc.com
Web: http://modussystemsinc.com
Modus Systems, Inc., is builder of gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms and classrooms for California school districts. Unique to Modus is a building strategy called, Modular Expandability(TM), meaning all of our designs are flexible and can be configured to meet the unique design needs of the schools we build for.
LIMOTTA IT
320 Alisal Road, Suite 101
Solvang, CA 93463
Telephone: (805) 697-1601
Email: info@LIMOTTAIT.com
Web: http://www.limottait.com
As a sponsor for the CA CSC, we have personally taken it upon ourselves to create several massively cost effective IT solutions for School Administrators.
Please stop by the sponsor circle and we will either lay out our cards on the spot, or even better, set up a 19 minute follow up call to show you three significant actionable methods to stretch your already stressed IT budget.
In three minutes we'll have you on your way to a much better understanding of the valuable alternatives that can save your IT budget and help increase student achievement. We also promise to add tremendous value in a brief conversation.
Wednesday Breakfast Voucher Sponsors
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
17855 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75287
Telephone: (559) 324-8101
Email: customerservice@cambiumlearning.com
Web: http://www.cambiumlearning.com
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. operates three business units: Voyager, a comprehensive intervention business; Sopris, a supplemental solutions business; and Cambium Learning Technologies, which includes ExploreLearning, IntelliTools, Kurzweil and Learning A-Z. Through its core divisions, Cambium Learning Group, Inc. provides research-based education solutions for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
CDW-G
120 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: (408) 335-3207
Email: russkee@cdwg.com
Web: http://www.cdw.com
CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education and healthcare in the US and Canada. We're a 6,000-plus-member team with dedicated solution architects who help customers choose the right technology products and services to best meet their unique needs. We offer expertise in designing customized solutions.