Just launched! CSDC is excited to announce the launch of the full program for the 2024 CSDC Conference set for November 18-20 in Sacramento, CA! Before you explore, a quick reminder that:
Today is your last chance to register early! Save on your registration—and reserve your seat in ticketed sessions—when you register by 11:59PM PT tonight (August 9)!
Searchable Program Launched!
A huge "Thanks!” to the California charter schools sector—you submitted a record number of session proposals this year! The 2024 program is now live and features:
Explore the full program and start building your event itinerary here:
Browse by Strand
Browsing by strand is a great way to identify the content most relevant to your role. Here's where to start:
- Strand 1: Accountability and Renewal
- Strand 2: Education Approaches
- Strand 3: Student Support Systems
- Strand 4: Governance
- Strand 5: Human Resources
- Strand 6: Leadership and Equity
- Strand 7: Policy and Advocacy
- Strand 8: School Operations
- Strand 9: Strategic Fiscal Management
Ticketed Sessions
Your conference registration includes the opportunity to reserve tickets for special, long-format sessions, including full-day summits and 3-hour workshops.
If you're already registered, reserve your tickets now!
Summits
- Annie Crangle McCauley, Annie Mac & Co.
- Jennifer McQuarrie, Law Office of Jennifer McQuarrie
- Caitlin O'Halloran Hellar, Charter Schools Development Center
- Greta Proctor, Procopio
How to Create Work-life Balance for Yourself and for Your Team
- Irene Salter, Inquiring Minds
Strategies from Seasoned Fiscal Leaders for Uncertain Times
- Bonnie Bensen, Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education
- Ed Lee, Summit Public Schools
- Susan Lefkowitz, CSMC
- Joyce Montgomery, Charter Schools Development Center
- Markus Mullarkey, Caliber: Beta Academy
Thriving Leadership Teams = Thriving Schools
- Jenna Stauffer, Hawk Circle Consulting
Workshops
Charter Teacher Credentialing in 2024-25
- Julia Choi, Procopio
- Greta Proctor, Procopio
- Jennifer McQuarrie, Law Office of Jennifer McQuarrie
- Wendy Tucker, Procopio
Managing Challenging or Resistant Staff
- Shannon Wheatley, Lane 9
Title IX Workshop: Get Trained, Test Your Knowledge, and Ask an Expert
- Casey Fee, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
- Rikesha Lane, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP
More Workshops
View the full list of workshops here.
About
Widely regarded as California’s leading experts on charter school policy and practice matters, the Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) has hosted the CSDC Conference annually for over 20 years.
The CSDC Conference offers California charter school leaders in-depth, critical content and professional development and is home to the Leadership Update Presentation, an extensive, multi-part keynote led by CSDC Founder and Executive Director, Eric Premack, and CSDC’s team of charter school experts.
Learn more and register at www.chartercenter.org/conference.