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Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - Charter Stars

7 am–8 am - Breakfast in Exhibitor Area

8 am–8:30 am - Charter Stars Welcome Session

8:30 am–10:00 am - Breakout Sessions

10:30 am–Noon - Breakout Sessions

Title:	Become a Savvy Health Consumer: Choose your Medical Benefits Wisely!
Strand:	Charter Stars
Type:	Breakout
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Audiences:	Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Board Members, Business Managers, Non-Classroom Based, General Education/Community Stakeholders, Administrative Assistants/Support Staff
Levels:	ALL
Description:	How school employees can make the most of their medical and voluntary benefits by learning the buzzwords of the industry. Learn why certain plans (HMO vs. PPO) are better for some individuals. Learn how to take advantage of Cafeteria Plans, 403b/TSA Plans, life and disability insurance plans, FSA, HRA, HSA, because working for a non-profit has advantages! HR Professionals share your ideas and experiences with others in the field. Learn to control costs while keeping your benefit level high.
Presenter(s):	Malena Otero (Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC)), Yvonne Sanusi (Regional Employee Benefits Council)
Location:	Bondi Room, Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Time:	Wednesday 3/5 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Title:	Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Employees
Strand:	Charter Stars
Type:	Breakout
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Audiences:	Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Board Members, Parents, Non-Classroom Based, General Education/Community Stakeholders, Administrative Assistants/Support Staff
Levels:	ALL
Description:	How to create and understand periodic financial statements, understanding the accounting/financial reporting cycle, and basic budgeting for your school are some of the issues that will be covered in this session. We'll also review a few accounting basics, such as debits, credits, and simple accounting entries related to the daily operation of your school.
Presenter(s):	Walter Wallace (Granada Hills Charter High School)
Location:	Compagno Room, Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Time:	Wednesday 3/5 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Noon–2 pm - Lunch in Exhibitor Area

2 pm–3:30 pm - Breakout Sessions

Title:	How to Manage Lice Infestations and Other Common Children's Health Issues and Minimize Their Impact on Your Students and School.
Strand:	Charter Stars
Type:	Breakout
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Audiences:	Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Board Members, Administrative Assistants/Support Staff
Levels:	ALL
Description:	Being sick is a normal part of any child's life, but some common childhood ailments can cause enormous disruption at school-- e.g., lice, pinworms, ringworm. By educating parents and developing simple, rational policies, schools can prevent parental panic, reduce the number of lost instructional days and stay focused on teaching. Session will include sample hand-outs to use with parents and sample policy and procedures.
Presenter(s):	Kami Cotler (Cotler/Metcalf Consulting)
Location:	Bondi Room, Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Time:	Wednesday 3/5 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Title:	How to Put Your Best Foot Forward: Effective Communications at Work
Strand:	Charter Stars
Type:	Breakout
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Audiences:	Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Business Managers, Parents, Non-Classroom Based, General Education/Community Stakeholders, Administrative Assistants/Support Staff
Levels:	ALL
Description:	Effective communication produces desired reactions with parents, stakeholders, clients and the public at large, to increase support for ourselves as professionals and our charter school mission, and are founded in strong relationships. Learn how to become a more effective ambassador for your school, increase your confidence in working with conflict, and strengthening your sense of your public person.
Presenter(s):	Myrna Castrejon (California Charter Schools Association)
Location:	Beavis Room, Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Time:	Wednesday 3/5 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

3:45 pm–5:15 pm - Breakout Sessions

Title:	Fox? Owl? Ostrich? Sheep? or Shark? What's Your Style of Handling Conflict? Learn to Get Others to Do What You Want
Strand:	Charter Stars
Type:	Breakout
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Audiences:	Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Board Members, Parents, Administrative Assistants/Support Staff
Levels:	ALL
Description:	In a high energy environment, participants will learn the five styles of handling conflict. They will uncover their personal style for handling conflict as well as tips to manage the styles of others. Participants will also be taught the causes of conflict and strategies for resolving it.
Presenter(s):	Deborah Thorne (Kids First Comprehensive Conflict Resolution Services for Children)
Location:	Bondi Room, Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Time:	Wednesday 3/5 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Title:	Workers' Compensation 101
Strand:	Charter Stars
Type:	Breakout
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Audiences:	Teachers, Administrators, Teachers/Administrators, Board Members, Business Managers, Developers, Administrative Assistants/Support Staff
Levels:	ALL
Description:	Maintaining positive relations among member school employees, students, parents, guests and other involved parties is a vital aspect of successfully dealing with a claim situation. This class will help with improving relations among all parties, especially member schools and their employees. The training also covers the purpose and function of the WC benefits system and the importance of having an early return to work program and proper accomodation processes to avoid employment lawsuits under ADA and FEHA.
Presenter(s):	Teresa Sale (California Charter Schools Association JPA), Steve Snyder (Defense Litigation Manager )
Location:	Beavis Room, Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Time:	Wednesday 3/5 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

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