The CONNECT Cohort brings together individuals who are responsible for marketing, communications and/or enrollment at Colorado charter schools. We offer an active networking and learning community with the opportunity to connect monthly with peers while gaining valuable insight into timely topics and best practices.

In addition to virtual lunch and learns, we offer the opportunity to convene in person twice yearly. Join us from 12-5 PM at the 2024 Leadership Summit for lunch, two guest speakers, happy hour and networking.

You'll also have the opportunity to attend the keynote address, featuring Dr. Kelli Harding, a leading expert in human health. 

This event is free to CONNECT members.

Schedule

12:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM: Workshop 1

Demography & Destiny: Navigating the Next Five Years
Featuring Kevin Hesla, Director of Data Strategy, Colorado League of Charter Schools

The first of two sessions at the 2024 Leadership Conference is focused on exploring current trends in school enrollment and their subsequent impact on charters. Understanding these demographics and research is critical to understanding and developing your charter school's marketing and communication strategies, including both leadership and staff initiatives. Join Kevin for an insightful, data-based presentation that spans school performance, enrollment and overarching trends and can help your charter school meet the current demands of students and families across Colorado.

2:00 PM: Workshop 2

Embracing & Updating Technology Accessibility Requirements
Featuring Christine Toulouse, Director of Marketing & Communications, Global Village Academy Collaborative

The second CONNECT session at the Leadership Summit will address HB21-110 as it relates to technology accessibility requirements. After extending the deadline for one year, all public schools must be in compliance by July 1, 2025 according to state law. We’ll be joined by Christine who will share her organization’s overall plan, wins to date and hiccups along the way.

3:15 PM: Keynote Address

Featuring Dr. Kelli Harding, a leading expert in human health. Her keynote will inspire you with insights on kindness, connection, and thriving communities.

4:00 PM: Happy Hour

Celebrating CSI's 20th Anniversary in the lobby of the beautiful Gaylord.