Quality: Academics
From Insights to Impact: Applying Science to Enhance Tier 1 Practices, Meagan Gillcrist, AlignED
Rethinking Student Behavior: Therapeutic Reconciliation as a Framework for Healing, Melissa Mouton, High 2.0
Collaborate, Create, Conquer: Harnessing OERColorado for Innovative Learning, Mallorie Klemm, Colorado Department of Education
How Innovative Schools Are Addressing Social Media, Tech, and Current Events, Alli Lipsher, The Social Institute
Quality: Career Readiness
Credit-Less Diploma: How Competencies Bring Equity and Access for All Students, Sara Kahn, New Legacy Charter School
How Every Student Could Graduate With In-Demand Career Credentials!, Stephen Dalla Betta, YaizY
Quality: Math and Reading
Solving Our Math Achievement Problem = Access To Grade Level Content Even When Students Struggle, Juliana Tapper, CollaboratEd Consulting LLC
Transforming Literacy Outcomes Through the Science of Reading and Systemic Change, Carey Sweet, Lexia Learning
Quality: Special Education
Enough is Never Too Much: Designing Effective Student Supports through MTSS, Morgan E Ray, KIPP Colorado
Hiding in Plain Sight: Culturally Linguistically Diverse Gifted and Twice Exceptional Learners, Robin Greene, Stargate School
Workforce Development and Partnerships in Charter Schools, Kyle Sanders, CrewConcept
Boards and Governance
Unlocking Leadership Potential: A Comprehensive Evaluation Tool for Board Members to Support School Leaders, Meryl Faulkner, Stargate School
Sustainable Charter Schools: Charter Board Responsibilities, Kia Murray, Propel: School Quality Consulting/Excel Academy
How To Pass the Baton Without Dropping It, Mollie R Mitchell, THE K12 SEARCH GROUP, LP
Enrollment, Community, Communications
Video Content Made Easy!, Lauren Ferrara, Mountain Song Community School
Attracting Latino Families to Charter Schools, Malka Borrego, Latino Educators Advancing Leadership (LEAL)
Human Resources & Staff
Recruitment Supports and Strategies, Heather Grantham, Colorado Department of Education
The New Why of DEI, Alesha Arscott, Unleashed
Utilizing PD to Build Staff Capacity and Student Achievement, Rebecca Feilmann, Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Empowering Talent: Reducing Turnover and Enhancing Employee Performance, Michelle Olson, SHRM-CP, Minga Education Group
Operations, Funding, Facilities
What is the State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant and How Can It Benefit My School?, Bill Kottenstette, Colorado Department of Education
From Eligibility to Application: Colorado BEST Grant, Brandon LaChance, Colorado Department of Education
The Threat of Rising Benefit Cost to School Budgets, Gary Clark, HUB International
Roadmap to Rating: Strategies for Climbing the Credit Ladder, Eric Duran, D.A. Davidson & Co.
From Dreams to Occupancy: Planning, Financing and Building a School, Chris Ferris, Highline Academy
From Death Grip to Freedom: Shifting the Paradigm of the Traditional Insurance Model, SarahGennie Colazio, Windsor Charter Academy
School Leadership
Middle School Matters: Are You the Next School to Watch?, Katie Gustafson, Colorado Association of Middle Level Education
The Power of Small: Teacher-Led, Community-Embedded Montessori Micro-Schools, Kelly Gomes, Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado
Defining Your Voice, Values, and Vision as an Authentic Leader, Nella Garcia Urban, DSST
Advocacy & Policy
Every Voice: Charter School Board Members and Leaders on the Importance of Advocacy, TBD, CLCS Action
The 2025 Legislative Session: What's Ahead for Colorado's Public Charter Schools, Prateek Dutta, CLCS Action
Teacher Leadership in Action: Driving Policy Solutions for Equity and Student Success, Karen Amidon, Teach Plus
Authorizing
The Power of a Positive District Partnership, Erin Kane, Douglas County School District
Fostering Innovation: Flexible Authorizing for Unique Schools and Measures, Janet Dinnen
Hot Topics
Executive Function: The Foundation of it All, Neil Peterson, Edge Foundation
Innovative Practices for Whole School Wellness - School Leader Panel, Betsy Basch, Charter School Institute
Transforming Your Procurement Operations in Four Phases, Daniel Casselli, BuyQ
AI's Impact on Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward, Robert Newman, New America High School Aurora