Networking Opportunities
Looking to meet some new people or catch up with an old pal? There are numerous opportunities for networking at the conference and we invite you to take advantage of all of them.
Welcome Reception
Find out more about the welcome reception here.
Breakfast Networking Sessions
Second Floor Meeting Rooms
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Back by popular demand, the networking breakfasts are a chance for you to connect and brainstorm with your colleagues by both peer group and topic. Complimentary breakfast and coffee will be served right outside these rooms and we invite you to grab a plate and head on in! Conversation is casual and facilitated by leaders on these subjects. Take advantage of this forum to ask whatever questions you’d like and address the topics that interest you.
Wednesday, June 20
How Do I Overcome Burnout in My Job? How Do I Help My Staff Avoid It?
Nora Flood, Colorado League of Charter Schools
206 AB
Are We Preparing Our English Language Learners for Success?
Peggie Garcia, National Charter School Resource Center
207 AB
How Can I Get the Most Out of My School Building? 
Paul Donovan and Jaclyn May, Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq
209 AB
How Do We Evaluate Teachers Well?
TBD
210 AB
Peer-to-Peer: Authorizers
Alex Medler, National Association of Charter School Authorizers
203 AB
Peer-to-Peer: New Attendees
Jane Ellis, Self-Help Credit Union & Ventures Fund
204 AB
Thursday, June 21
How Do We Define School Quality?
Beth Topoluk, Friends of Education
209 AB
What Are Some Alternative Fundraising Strategies?
Linda Moore, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School
203 AB
Where Do I Fit In to the Future of Charter Schools?
Eric Paisner, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
207 AB
Peer-to-Peer: Dropout Recovery
Ernie Silva, SIATech
204 AB
Peer-to-Peer: New and Startup Schools
Naomi DeVeaux, District of Columbia Public Charter School Board
206 AB
Peer-to-Peer: State Education Agencies
Cindy Murphy, Minnesota Department of Education
210 AB
Friday, June 22
How Do I Engage My School’s Parents More?
Myrna Castrejon, California Charter Schools Association
206 AB
Peer-to-Peer: Board Members
Wanda Best, FL Templeton Prep. Academy
203 AB
Peer-to-Peer: Charter School Organizations
Jim Griffin, Colorado League of Charter Schools
204 AB
Peer-to-Peer: Rural Schools
Dana Lucius and Brian Olson, Northwoods School District
209 AB
Happy Hour and Networking Event
Wednesday, June 20
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Halls D and E
Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres, talk with some of our hundreds of exhibitors and experience the School of the Future!
Networking Lounge
Located in Lounge A
Need a quiet place to talk? The second floor networking lounge is open all day, every day for you to relax, set up a meeting or just enjoy the views of lush, green Minneapolis. You can find the lounge in one of the all-glass rooms towards the front of the building on the second floor.
The Networking Room
For those who are looking for a room set up for more formal meetings, or for a table on which to take notes, head to the networking room in 212 AB. Grab a table and feel free to use this room to get things done.
Cyber Café
During Exhibit Hall hours computers with Internet access are available at the back end of the Exhibit Hall in our Cyber Café. Feel free to take 10 minutes to catch up on emails or check out NAPCS’s Public Charter Schools Dashboard.
State Meetings & Receptions Schedule
Thursday, June 21
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The following states will hold meetings in the convention center:
