Free Parent Day at the Colorado Charter Schools Conference
The Colorado League of Charter Schools is excited to offer parents a FREE, full-day admission to the 16th Annual Colorado Charter School Conference! Cost of Lunch Not Included.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 Sheraton Denver Hotel, Downtown Denver 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202 More Info: www.coloradoleague.org/charterconference
Thursday, February 25, 2010 Sheraton Denver Hotel, Downtown Denver 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202 More Info: www.coloradoleague.org/charterconference
Confirmed Speakers include: Senator Josh Penry John Carson, President, Douglas County School District Board of Education Mary Seawell, At-Large Member/Treasurer, Denver Public Schools Board of Education Karin Piper, Author of Charter Schools: The Ultimate Handbook for Parents
Join Us for the Full Day -- or for a portion of the day. Whatever is most convenient for you!
Join Us for the Full Day -- or for a portion of the day. Whatever is most convenient for you!
Agenda:
8:00-9:00AM - Registration and Breakfast (no cost)- featuring Senator Josh Penry
8:00-9:00AM - Registration and Breakfast (no cost)- featuring Senator Josh Penry
9:00-11:30AM - Visit to the State Capitol (no cost) Meet your school's elected officials and educate them about the importance of charter schools and school choice (we will set up the meeting and provide all the talking points).
12:00-1:45PM - Networking Luncheon (cost of lunch $35) Hear from education policy and movement leaders while networking with hundreds of charter school parents, leaders, and other supporters.
2:00-5:30PM - Breakout Sessions Designed for Parents (no cost) Confirmed Speakers: Karin Piper, Author of Charter Schools:The Ultimate Handbook for Parents, John Carson, President of the Douglas County School District Board of Education, and Mary Seawell, At-Large Member/Treasurer, Denver Public Schools Board of Education Hear from other charter school parents and elected officials about important topics such as: -Finding your unique path to getting more involved in your child's education. -How parental involvement can shape quality public school options. -Clearing up public misperceptions about charter schools. -Making your voice heard with elected officials about charter schools and school choice.
5:30-7:00PM - Special Legislative Reception (no cost / cash bar available) Network with hundreds of charter school supporters from across the state at a special legislative reception. Colorado Gubernatorial Candidates have been invited to speak. The event's honorary co-chairs are Senators Chris Romer and Nancy Spence, and Representatives Karen Middleton and Amy Stephens. The reception's hosts are Merlin Holmes and Van Schoales of the League's Board of Directors and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102963471571&s=0&e=001NPfB8jgkzmJ2xB4FOZcZS0GeHG2pnadlqXqk3wPtG2HmzqZb12BXOmC68iAgum1UNVH1r79um_RqWPDpEfiwndcepKYOzgMUx5N1n8WLH2HLdV9B6WP6yXUvHjSKsxSrYeODi3z4b_k= for more information about the Colorado Charter Schools Conference or email conference@coloradoleague.org.
