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| Title: | 21st Century Innovations in Charter Schools |
| Strand: | Instructional Leadership |
| Type: | Table Talk |
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| Audiences: | Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Board Members, Parents, General Education/Community Stakeholders |
| Levels: | 201 (Schools/Teachers) |
| Description: | How do we best teach today's "Google" generation, who can easily access and quickly acquire many of the facts which drove 20th century teaching and learning? How do ubiquitous technologies used by today's students support critical thinking, teaching practices and student achievement? What model strategies are other charter schools incorporating in the use of technology today? This session will present compelling vision, practice, examples and inspiration from technology innovators in current charter settings. |
| Presenter(s): | Michael Hoy (Apple), Cheryl Lee (Apple Education) |
| Location: | EH2, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Time: | Wednesday 3/11 1:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
| Title: | 900 API or Bust II: The Wilder Model for K-8 Children of Color |
| Strand: | Assessment Systems & Accountability |
| Type: | Breakout |
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| Audiences: | Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Veterans, Board Members, Developers, Parents, General Education/Community Stakeholders |
| Levels: | 301 (Veteran Leaders) |
| Description: | "900 API or Bust II" is a continuation from last year’s session. Wilder's Preparatory Academy’s inner city K-8 mostly African-American students have maintained Academic Performance Index scores well above 800. In 2008, WPACS presented the first of a two-part program demonstrating that African-American children can achieve. This will follow up on progress toward reaching the API goal of 900. Best practices leading to API growth that have proven to be successful will be shared with participants. |
| Presenter(s): | Dr. Brenda Manuel (112 Elementary School (Los Angeles Unified School District)), Lisa Square (Wilders Preparatory Academy Charter School), George Taylor (Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School), Dr. Carolyn Wilder (Wilders Preparatory Academy Charter School) |
| Location: | Regency E, Hyatt Regency |
| Time: | Wednesday 3/11 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Title: | Accelerate State Payments to Maintain Healthy Cash Flow |
| Strand: | Budget/Finance |
| Type: | Table Talk |
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| Audiences: | Administrators, Teachers/Administrators |
| Description: | In an already challenging financial climate exacerbated by the state’s budget crises, it is critical that schools maintain their ability to make payroll and stay current with their vendors. Come to this table talk that specifically addresses school's financing options for maintaining a stable level of working capital. Hear details about a special financing program offered at a discount for California Charter Schools Association members. |
| Presenter(s): | John Helgeson (Charter School Capital) |
| Location: | EH2, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Time: | Wednesday 3/11 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM |
| Title: | Achieving Grid Neutral Schools Today! |
| Strand: | Facilities |
| Type: | Table Talk |
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| Audiences: | Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Board Members, Developers |
| Levels: | 101 (Developers) |
| Description: | Join us to explore the opportunities and benefits of building "grid neutral." You will learn the components of a grid neutral school and hear from a pioneering company paving the way for California schools. Known as a leader in creating high-performance green buildings, Project FROG has developed the only commercially available energy neutral building system. The revolutionary concept – FROG Zero – achieves the highest standard of energy performance and aids user productivity, health and comfort. |
| Presenter(s): | Adam Tibbs (Project FROG, Inc) |
| Location: | EH3, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Time: | Wednesday 3/11 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Handout(s): |  Tibbs_GridNeutralToday031109.ppt Learn about Project FROG's FROG Zero. |
| Title: | Acting Techniques for Teaching Special Education Students |
| Strand: | Special Education |
| Type: | Breakout |
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| Audiences: | Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Parents, Non-Classroom Based, General Education/Community Stakeholders, Administrative Assistants/Support Staff |
| Levels: | 301 (Veteran Leaders) |
| Description: | Alisa Wolf, Executive Director/Founder of Actors for Autism, and Brad Koepenick, Charter School Teacher of the Year, will provide a dynamic and interactive workshop. Learn acting techniques, games and engaging activities that can be used to teach different subjects. You will also learn how to modify these games so that all levels can benefit. |
| Presenter(s): | Brad Koepenick (CHAMPS CHarter School), Adam Shawn (Vice President), Alisa Wolf (Actors for Autism) |
| Location: | 103C, Long Beach Convention Center |
| Time: | Thursday 3/12 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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