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Free Parent Morning at Conference
Free Half Day for Parents at the Colorado Charter Schools Conference
The Colorado League of Charter Schools is excited to offer parents a FREE, half-day admission to the 17th Annual Colorado Charter School Conference (a $100 value)! Meals not included.
Friday, February 18, 2011
9:00am-12:15pm
Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield
500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021(map)
Click Here to Register
(be sure to select Parent Half Day Session)
More Info: www.coloradoleague.org/charterconference
Free Parent Registration is limited to the following break-out sessions.
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00AM Registration
9:00 - 10:30AM - Session I: Unique Charter School Parent Involvement Tools and Resources
Charter schools understand, appreciate, and need parent involvement in their schools. Is parent volunteerism stagnant or challenging in your school? Come and learn about new ways to motivate your fellow parents to be more involved, and discover new and creative ways to serve your school community.
Confirmed Panelists:
Lindsay Neil, Stand for Children Colorado
Karin Piper, Charter school mom and author of Charter Schools: The Ultimate Handbook for Parents
Renee Anderson, Charter school mom, SkyView Academy, Highlands Ranch
Sandy Hay, Charter school mom and Parent Engagement Network organizer, Peak to Peak Charter School, Lafayette
10:45 - 12:15PM- Session II: Parent Grassroots Advocacy at the State and Local Level
Charter schools continually face political and financial challenges at both the state and local level. The degree of parents' grassroots involvement can make a significant impact in the outcome of policy, legislation, and elections. Participants will hear from elected officials about the power of grassroots advocacy in effecting positive results for charter schools and parental choice in education.
Confirmed Speakers:
Vincent Badolato, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Terrance Carroll, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives
Dr. Debora Scheffel, Colorado State Board of Education
Mary Seawell, Denver Public Schools Board of Education
Meghann Silverthorn, Douglas County School District Board of Education
Networking Luncheon (cost of lunch $35, please register and pay for lunch when registering for the free parent workshops)
Parents are invited to stay for lunch to hear from keynote speaker, Peter Groff, CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, while networking with hundreds of charter school parents, leaders, and other supporters. Cost for lunch is $35.
Visit www.coloradoleague.org/charterconference for more information about the Colorado Charter Schools Conference or email drosenberg@coloradoleague.org.