SPECIAL EDUCATION SESSIONS Session Title Presenter Location ...
SPECIAL EDUCATION SESSIONS Session Title Deconstructing Special Education: A New Era for Students with Special Needs
Presenter
Location Time
Presenter: Ron Powell Desert Mountain SELPA
San Jose Convention Center, 212D Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Fred Balcom California Department of Education Co-Presenter: Dr. Vicki Barber El Dorado County Office of Education
Following the Rules: Discipline for Students with Disabilities
Co-Presenter: Kristin Wright California Department of Education Presenter: Heather Edwards Girard & Edwards, Attorneys at Law
San Jose Convention Center, 210D Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Having What It Takes to be an LEA for Special Education
Co-Presenter: Amy Andersen El Dorado County Office of Education - SELPA Presenter: David Toston El Dorado SELPA
San Jose Convention Center, 210H Tuesday 3/4 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Toolbelt for Teaching Students with Learning Differences
Co-Presenter: Dr. Vicki Barber El Dorado County Office of Education Presenter: Cori Coffey Coastal Academy/ Classical Academies
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21E Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Amy Afont Coastal Academy
Turning Special Education Upside Down
Presenter: Lihi Rosenthal Seneca Family of Agencies
San Jose Convention Center, 21C Wednesday 3/5 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Co-Presenter: Ken Berrick Seneca Family of Agencies Co-Presenter: enikia ford-morthel Education for Change Co-Presenter: Hae-Sin Thomas Education for Change Public Schools Special Education and the A-G Requirements
Presenter: Amy Andersen El Dorado County Office of Education – SELPA
San Jose Convention Center, 210B Thursday 3/6 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Co-Presenter: Cori Coffey Coastal Academy/ Classical Academies Co-Presenter: Heather Edwards Girard & Edwards, Attorneys at Law Co-Presenter: Sarah Notch Oakland School for the Arts
Everyone's Welcome: An Approach to Special Education
Co-Presenter: Sue Shalvey Aspire Public Schools Presenter: Genevieve Thomas Rocketship Education
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 08 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: America Aguirre Rocketship Education Co-Presenter: Trang Nguyen Rocketship Education
OTHER BREAKOUT SESSIONS Alpha: PE in 3D
Avoid the Messy Spreadsheet: How to Track Struggling Students
Presenter: Kevin Sparks Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 02 Tuesday 3/4 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Co-Presenter: Jeff Quinlan Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School Presenter: Monique Smith Envision Education
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 01 Tuesday 3/4 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Co-Presenter: Kirsten Grimm Envision Education Co-Presenter: Leilani Pedroni Illuminate Education
Crowdfunding: Success Stories and Best Practices
Co-Presenter: Ben Star Illuminate Education Presenter: Peter Laub EdTec Inc. / Urban Montessori Charter School
San Jose Convention Center, LL 20B Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Finding Your School a Home: The Who, What, Where, When and HOW!
Co-Presenter: Breanna DiGiammarino indiegogo Presenter: Richard Berliner Berliner and Associates Architecture
San Jose Convention Center, 211D Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Dawn Evenson SCVi Charterschool/iLEAD Education Corporation Co-Presenter: Amber Raskin SCVi Charter School/iLEAD Education Corporation
Leadership Track 101: One Conversation at a Time: Leading at the School Level
Co-Presenter: Benson Sainsbury InSite Charter School Services Presenter: Cameron Curry Classical Academy Charter
San Jose Convention Center, LL 20C Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Are You Getting Shorted? Get the Most Out of LCFF
Presenter: Sarkis Gharibian Charter School Management Corporation
San Jose Convention Center, LL 210E Tuesday 3/4 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Patrick Gaffney Clayton Valley Charter High School
The Future of Activate Instruction: Planning for the 2014-15 School Year
Board Governance and Accountability: Tools for Success
Co-Presenter: Esmeralda Ramirez Charter School Management Corporation Presenter: Jon Deane Summit Public Schools Co-Presenter: Lane Rankin Illuminate Education Presenter: Peter Laub EdTec Inc. / Urban Montessori Charter School
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21F Tuesday 3/4 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Marriott, Blossom Hill 1 (3rd Floor) Tuesday 3/4 2:25 PM - 3:40 PM
Co-Presenter: Carol Barkley
Finding and Forming a Strong Board of Directors
Co-Presenter: Ruth Dutton Sycamore Valley Academy Presenter: Greg Lippman ACE Charter School
Marriott, Blossom Hill 1 (3rd Floor) Tuesday 3/4 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Veronica Brooks LA Association of Public Charter Schools
How a Lender Looks at a Charter School (…And How You Can Look Your Best)
Co-Presenter: Makiyah Moody LA Association of Public Charter Schools Presenter: Adam Miller, EdTec Inc. Co-Presenter: Adrienne Barnes Capital Impact Partners Co-Presenter: Laura Kozel Rocketship Education
San Jose Convention Center, 210G Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Continuous Innovation in Blended Learning: Theory and Reality
Presenter: Stephanie Wilson Bellwether Education Partners
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21C Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Lizzie Choi Summit Public Schools Co-Presenter: Andrew ElliottChandler Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy
Troubleshooting the Blended Classroom: Thinking Beyond Tech
Co-Presenter: Lynn Liao Rocketship Education Presenter: Kevin Sparks Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
San Jose Convention Center, 212C Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Hope Evans Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
Students as Makers: A K-12 Program
Co-Presenter: Charity Eyre Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School Presenter: Aaron Vanderwerff Lighthouse Community Charter School
San Jose Convention Center, 21D Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Anisa Bora Lighthouse Community Charter School Co-Presenter: Ed Crandall Lighthouse Community Charter
Actively Building Social-Emotional and Creative Problem-Solving Skills
Co-Presenter: Jessica Gray Schipp Lighthouse Community Charter Presenter: Greg Callaham Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 02 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Individual Learning Plans: Developing the Whole Child
Presenter: Nana Kanzaveli Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 14 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Truly Flexible Classrooms: Meeting Every Child's Needs
Co-Presenter: Allison Sander Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School Presenter: Dave Philhower Rocketship Education
Using a Data Driven Response-toIntervention Plan to Increase Reading Level
Presenter: Dr. Ida Oberman Community School for Creative Education
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 01 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Reduce Costs through Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Presenter: Joe Harrington California Charter Schools Association
San Jose Convention Center, 210E Wednesday 3/5 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 09 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Roozbeh Khoshniyat Alliance For College Ready Public Schools Co-Presenter: Brandon Paige Lighthouse Community Charter School
It's as Simple as This!
Engaging Rocketship Parents as Advocates for Their Children
Co-Presenter: Marco Rafanelli Momentum Ventures Presenter: Stephanie Pavlenko Tri Valley Learning Corporation
San Jose Convention Center, 212A Wednesday 3/5 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Co-Presenter: Tara Aderman Livermore Valley Charter School Presenter: Alicia Ross Rocketship Education
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21E Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Karen Martinez Alum Rock School District
Staff-led Conversion Cookbook
Presenter: Neil McChesney Clayton Valley Charter High School
San Jose Convention Center, 212A Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Nick Driver Charter School Management Corp. Co-Presenter: David Linzey Clayton Valley Charter High School
Succession Planning: Empowering the Next Generation of Charter Leaders
Co-Presenter: Hae-Sin Thomas Education for Change Public Schools Presenter: Dr. Meg Palisoc Synergy Academies
San Jose Convention Center, 212C Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Yvette King-Berg Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools
Design Thinking: How to Unleash the Creative Confidence in Your Students
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Co-Presenter: Irene Sumida Fenton Charter Public Schools Presenter: Peter Laub EdTec Inc. / Urban Montessori Charter School Co-Presenter: Susie Wise Stanford K-12 Lab at the d.school/Urban Montessori Presenter: Todd Plate, EdTec Inc.
San Jose Convention Center, 211C Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
San Jose Convention Center, 210E Wednesday 3/5 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Co-Presenter: Derek Austin Austin, Musgrove & Plate Law Group
Leadership Track 301: Beyond Your School: Leadership in the Charter Schools Movement
Co-Presenter: Steve Nelson The Classical Academies Presenter: Nicole Bautista California Charter Schools Association
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21C Thursday 3/6 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Co-Presenter: Gary Davis California Charter Schools Association Co-Presenter: Jane Henzerling The Mission Preparatory School
Co-Presenter: Carlos Marquez CCSA Advocates Co-Presenter: Corri Ravare Families That Can Co-Presenter: Katherine Woodfield PUC Lakeview Charter High School
Nuts and Bolts of Facility Financing: What's Best for Your School
Co-Presenter: Kristin Wright Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy Presenter: Oliver Baker Low Income Investment Fund
San Jose Convention Center, 210A Thursday 3/6 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Co-Presenter: David Hyun Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Building Community and Engagement Online Technology Track 301: Integrating Technology: Curriculum and Professional Development
Co-Presenter: Laura Kozel Rocketship Education Presenter: Lesley Clifton The Classical Academies, Inc. Presenter: Mark L. Miller, Ph.D. Learningtech.org
San Jose Convention Center, 210C Thursday 3/6 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM San Jose Convention Center, LL 21D Thursday 3/6 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Co-Presenter: James Dent Navigator Schools Co-Presenter: John Glover Alpha Public Schools Co-Presenter: Bryant Wong Summit Public Schools
Presenter
Location Time
Presenter: Ron Powell Desert Mountain SELPA
San Jose Convention Center, 212D Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Fred Balcom California Department of Education Co-Presenter: Dr. Vicki Barber El Dorado County Office of Education
Following the Rules: Discipline for Students with Disabilities
Co-Presenter: Kristin Wright California Department of Education Presenter: Heather Edwards Girard & Edwards, Attorneys at Law
San Jose Convention Center, 210D Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Having What It Takes to be an LEA for Special Education
Co-Presenter: Amy Andersen El Dorado County Office of Education - SELPA Presenter: David Toston El Dorado SELPA
San Jose Convention Center, 210H Tuesday 3/4 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Toolbelt for Teaching Students with Learning Differences
Co-Presenter: Dr. Vicki Barber El Dorado County Office of Education Presenter: Cori Coffey Coastal Academy/ Classical Academies
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21E Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Amy Afont Coastal Academy
Turning Special Education Upside Down
Presenter: Lihi Rosenthal Seneca Family of Agencies
San Jose Convention Center, 21C Wednesday 3/5 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Co-Presenter: Ken Berrick Seneca Family of Agencies Co-Presenter: enikia ford-morthel Education for Change Co-Presenter: Hae-Sin Thomas Education for Change Public Schools Special Education and the A-G Requirements
Presenter: Amy Andersen El Dorado County Office of Education – SELPA
San Jose Convention Center, 210B Thursday 3/6 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Co-Presenter: Cori Coffey Coastal Academy/ Classical Academies Co-Presenter: Heather Edwards Girard & Edwards, Attorneys at Law Co-Presenter: Sarah Notch Oakland School for the Arts
Everyone's Welcome: An Approach to Special Education
Co-Presenter: Sue Shalvey Aspire Public Schools Presenter: Genevieve Thomas Rocketship Education
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 08 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: America Aguirre Rocketship Education Co-Presenter: Trang Nguyen Rocketship Education
OTHER BREAKOUT SESSIONS Alpha: PE in 3D
Avoid the Messy Spreadsheet: How to Track Struggling Students
Presenter: Kevin Sparks Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 02 Tuesday 3/4 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Co-Presenter: Jeff Quinlan Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School Presenter: Monique Smith Envision Education
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 01 Tuesday 3/4 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Co-Presenter: Kirsten Grimm Envision Education Co-Presenter: Leilani Pedroni Illuminate Education
Crowdfunding: Success Stories and Best Practices
Co-Presenter: Ben Star Illuminate Education Presenter: Peter Laub EdTec Inc. / Urban Montessori Charter School
San Jose Convention Center, LL 20B Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Finding Your School a Home: The Who, What, Where, When and HOW!
Co-Presenter: Breanna DiGiammarino indiegogo Presenter: Richard Berliner Berliner and Associates Architecture
San Jose Convention Center, 211D Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Dawn Evenson SCVi Charterschool/iLEAD Education Corporation Co-Presenter: Amber Raskin SCVi Charter School/iLEAD Education Corporation
Leadership Track 101: One Conversation at a Time: Leading at the School Level
Co-Presenter: Benson Sainsbury InSite Charter School Services Presenter: Cameron Curry Classical Academy Charter
San Jose Convention Center, LL 20C Tuesday 3/4 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Are You Getting Shorted? Get the Most Out of LCFF
Presenter: Sarkis Gharibian Charter School Management Corporation
San Jose Convention Center, LL 210E Tuesday 3/4 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Patrick Gaffney Clayton Valley Charter High School
The Future of Activate Instruction: Planning for the 2014-15 School Year
Board Governance and Accountability: Tools for Success
Co-Presenter: Esmeralda Ramirez Charter School Management Corporation Presenter: Jon Deane Summit Public Schools Co-Presenter: Lane Rankin Illuminate Education Presenter: Peter Laub EdTec Inc. / Urban Montessori Charter School
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21F Tuesday 3/4 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Marriott, Blossom Hill 1 (3rd Floor) Tuesday 3/4 2:25 PM - 3:40 PM
Co-Presenter: Carol Barkley
Finding and Forming a Strong Board of Directors
Co-Presenter: Ruth Dutton Sycamore Valley Academy Presenter: Greg Lippman ACE Charter School
Marriott, Blossom Hill 1 (3rd Floor) Tuesday 3/4 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Co-Presenter: Veronica Brooks LA Association of Public Charter Schools
How a Lender Looks at a Charter School (…And How You Can Look Your Best)
Co-Presenter: Makiyah Moody LA Association of Public Charter Schools Presenter: Adam Miller, EdTec Inc. Co-Presenter: Adrienne Barnes Capital Impact Partners Co-Presenter: Laura Kozel Rocketship Education
San Jose Convention Center, 210G Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Continuous Innovation in Blended Learning: Theory and Reality
Presenter: Stephanie Wilson Bellwether Education Partners
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21C Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Lizzie Choi Summit Public Schools Co-Presenter: Andrew ElliottChandler Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy
Troubleshooting the Blended Classroom: Thinking Beyond Tech
Co-Presenter: Lynn Liao Rocketship Education Presenter: Kevin Sparks Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
San Jose Convention Center, 212C Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Hope Evans Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
Students as Makers: A K-12 Program
Co-Presenter: Charity Eyre Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School Presenter: Aaron Vanderwerff Lighthouse Community Charter School
San Jose Convention Center, 21D Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Anisa Bora Lighthouse Community Charter School Co-Presenter: Ed Crandall Lighthouse Community Charter
Actively Building Social-Emotional and Creative Problem-Solving Skills
Co-Presenter: Jessica Gray Schipp Lighthouse Community Charter Presenter: Greg Callaham Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 02 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Individual Learning Plans: Developing the Whole Child
Presenter: Nana Kanzaveli Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 14 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Truly Flexible Classrooms: Meeting Every Child's Needs
Co-Presenter: Allison Sander Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School Presenter: Dave Philhower Rocketship Education
Using a Data Driven Response-toIntervention Plan to Increase Reading Level
Presenter: Dr. Ida Oberman Community School for Creative Education
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 01 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Reduce Costs through Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Presenter: Joe Harrington California Charter Schools Association
San Jose Convention Center, 210E Wednesday 3/5 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Expo Pavilion in Hall 3, Poster 09 Tuesday 3/4 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Roozbeh Khoshniyat Alliance For College Ready Public Schools Co-Presenter: Brandon Paige Lighthouse Community Charter School
It's as Simple as This!
Engaging Rocketship Parents as Advocates for Their Children
Co-Presenter: Marco Rafanelli Momentum Ventures Presenter: Stephanie Pavlenko Tri Valley Learning Corporation
San Jose Convention Center, 212A Wednesday 3/5 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Co-Presenter: Tara Aderman Livermore Valley Charter School Presenter: Alicia Ross Rocketship Education
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21E Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Karen Martinez Alum Rock School District
Staff-led Conversion Cookbook
Presenter: Neil McChesney Clayton Valley Charter High School
San Jose Convention Center, 212A Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Nick Driver Charter School Management Corp. Co-Presenter: David Linzey Clayton Valley Charter High School
Succession Planning: Empowering the Next Generation of Charter Leaders
Co-Presenter: Hae-Sin Thomas Education for Change Public Schools Presenter: Dr. Meg Palisoc Synergy Academies
San Jose Convention Center, 212C Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Co-Presenter: Yvette King-Berg Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools
Design Thinking: How to Unleash the Creative Confidence in Your Students
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Co-Presenter: Irene Sumida Fenton Charter Public Schools Presenter: Peter Laub EdTec Inc. / Urban Montessori Charter School Co-Presenter: Susie Wise Stanford K-12 Lab at the d.school/Urban Montessori Presenter: Todd Plate, EdTec Inc.
San Jose Convention Center, 211C Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
San Jose Convention Center, 210E Wednesday 3/5 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Co-Presenter: Derek Austin Austin, Musgrove & Plate Law Group
Leadership Track 301: Beyond Your School: Leadership in the Charter Schools Movement
Co-Presenter: Steve Nelson The Classical Academies Presenter: Nicole Bautista California Charter Schools Association
San Jose Convention Center, LL 21C Thursday 3/6 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Co-Presenter: Gary Davis California Charter Schools Association Co-Presenter: Jane Henzerling The Mission Preparatory School
Co-Presenter: Carlos Marquez CCSA Advocates Co-Presenter: Corri Ravare Families That Can Co-Presenter: Katherine Woodfield PUC Lakeview Charter High School
Nuts and Bolts of Facility Financing: What's Best for Your School
Co-Presenter: Kristin Wright Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy Presenter: Oliver Baker Low Income Investment Fund
San Jose Convention Center, 210A Thursday 3/6 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Co-Presenter: David Hyun Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Building Community and Engagement Online Technology Track 301: Integrating Technology: Curriculum and Professional Development
Co-Presenter: Laura Kozel Rocketship Education Presenter: Lesley Clifton The Classical Academies, Inc. Presenter: Mark L. Miller, Ph.D. Learningtech.org
San Jose Convention Center, 210C Thursday 3/6 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM San Jose Convention Center, LL 21D Thursday 3/6 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Co-Presenter: James Dent Navigator Schools Co-Presenter: John Glover Alpha Public Schools Co-Presenter: Bryant Wong Summit Public Schools
