Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
Thanks to all our great 2011 Annual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors
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| $4,000 Sponsor – Conference Dinner Presentation/Speaker |
| At Toshiba, we’re moving far beyond the box. Our people bring innovative, real-world solutions to all your print management needs, We’ll help you cut costs, secure your documents and reduce your environmental footprint. And if there’s one thing every business on our planet can use right now, it’s managing to do more with less |
Whatever your need, whatever the size of your company, Toshiba is here to help you work more efficiently and securely. We offer a wide range of products, from high-speed, high volume color MFP’s to super-efficient black and white copiers. All copiers, printers, faxes and scanners are backed by Toshiba’s quality commitment, our industry’s leading guarantee.
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.toshiba.com
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| $4,000 Sponsor – Conference Friday Lunch Presentation/Speaker |
The American Board (ABCTE) is a national, non-profit organization, funded by the US Department of Education and approved by the Missouri Department of Education. We provide an alternative teacher certification program that helps para-professionals, substitute teachers, out-of-field teachers and future educators in your school community earn a Missouri teacher certificate…fast!ABCTE is FASTER – Our program is self-paced and online. Pass the test, prove competency and go to work!ABCTE is CHEAPER – $1,995 is less expensive than a Master’s degree or any other alternative program! Payment plans at only $157 per month.ABCTE is EASIER – no additional college courses or seat time, no student teaching requirement, and no hassle.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.abcte.org
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| $3,000 Sponsor – Conference Portofolios |
| Westbrook & Co., P.C. is proud to be a part of this confernce by being a sponsor. Westbrook & Co. has served charter schools in auditing, accounting, payroll, budgeting, special projects and advisory services since the inception of charter schools in Missouri. For many other accounting and auditing firms in the state, school finance is a part-time, summer fill-in work. This is not the case with Westbrook & Co. The firm provides more services to charter schools than all other accounting firms in the state combined. The firm consists of 15 professionals of which six perform extensive charter school services. |
Members of the firm regularly speak at state and local conferences on school finance, attendance and various other topics. They believe in educating their clients and helping them better understand the environment in which they must operate. The firm has a very good relationship with DESe. Westbrook & Co., P.C. has performed special projects from DESE over the last several years. These projects have provided a unique and special insight to the firm’s staff. DESE’s selection of Westbrook & Co. to perform such projects says much about DESE’s opinion of the quality of the firm’s work.
If you are one of the firm’s many charter clients, then they thank you for allowing them to be a part of your educational process. If you are not a current client, then they encourage you to ask other schools and learn abouth the “Westbrook difference.” School finance is not what they do, it is who they are! Never underestimate their value.
$3,000 Sponsor – Conference Flash Drives
Based in Chicago, Concept Schools is a not-for-profit CMO, managing 27 successful charter schools in the Midwest, including Gateway Science Academy (GSA) in St. Louis. Following in Concept managed schools’ footsteps, GSA has become one of the highest performing charter schools in Missouri in its first year.
Located in urban areas, our schools prepare over 8500 students in math, science, and technology-focused learning environments. Data-driven instruction with formative assessments, increased student engagement, compassionate staff, community partnerships, and increased parental involvement are some components of Concept’s design.
For the past 12 years, Concept managed schools have made the U.S. News & World Report rankings, received the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award and National Distinguished Title 1 School Award, and been recognized for closing the achievement gap.
As our high schools maintain over 95% graduation rate and 100% college acceptance rate, middle and elementary schools continue to have higher proficiency rates that their counterparts in state standardized tests.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.conceptschools.org
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| $2,000 Sponsor – Conference Program Guide |
| Renaissance Learning is the world’s leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for pre-K – 12 schools. Adopted by more than 74,000 North American schools, Renaissance Learning’s software and NEO 2-laptops, provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice in reading, math, and writing. Renaissance Learning provides the on-line and in-person professional development and technical support you expect for a world-class, integrated data system designed for 21st Century schools. As a result, teachers using Renaissance Learning products accelerate learning, get more satisfaction from teaching, and achieve higher test scores on state and national tests. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.renlearn.com
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| $2,000 Sponsor – Conference Refreshments and Snacks |
| Across the nation, education leaders are discussing how to produce a greater number of high quality charter schools to meet the educational needs of public school students. NACSA members are at the center of those conversations.NACSA is unique in the charter school movement. It is devoted exclusively to improving public education by improving the policies and practices of the organizations responsible for authorizing charter schools. Quality authorizing leads to quality charter schools, and NACSA is creating the environment of expectations, relationships, practices, policy, and resources for authorizers to excel. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.qualitycharters.org
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| $1,500 Sponsor – Conference Lanyards |
| We at Pritchard Osborne, LLC understand many of the business challenges that face schools on a daily basis. We have experience working with both public and private schools. We have skilled professionals who have: Directed Board of Trustee’s training for a local charter school, hired a talented financial manager to improve the quality of a charter school’s financial reporting, sought out individuals to serve on charter school boards, and served in leadership roles on charter and public school boards. Our professionals are skilled in: Annual Financial Statement Audit, preparation of your school’s federal and state not-for-profit income tax returns, outsourced controller and chief financial officer. We believe strongly in educational institutions and are willing to work with you in making your school a world class school. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.pritchardosborne.com
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| $1,500 Sponsor – Conference Breakout Session |
| Zaner-Bloser is a premier publisher of research-based handwriting, reading, spelling, writing, and vocabulary programs for PreKindergarten through eighth grade. The company strives to create high-quality, dynamic, and appealing educational programs and services that inspire all students to become engaged, literate citizens. Ever able to adapt to the changing educational landscape, Zaner-Bloser Handwriting has been a national institution for several generations and the company continues to grow through the addition of technology products. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.zaner-bloser.com
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| $1,500 Sponsor – Conference Breakout Session |
| Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP is a national firm with more than 300 attorneys and extensive experience in government, education and charter school law. Stinson attorneys are located in eight key markets: Kansas City, St. Louis and Jefferson City, Missouri; Overland Park and Wichita, Kansas; Omaha, Nebraska; Phoenix, Arizona; and Washington D.C. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.stinson.com
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| $1,500 Sponsor – Conference Registration Booth |
| Staples is the world’s largest office products company. We’re committed to making it easy for our customers around the globe to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, and business services. With $27 billion in sales, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. |
STAPLES ADVANTAGE: Staples Advantage delivers distinct advantages to our customers that are hard to find aywhere else in the industry. It begins with Staples’ depth of experience, our focus and strategic capabilities. All of these strengths go into developing a leading-edge procurement program designed specifically for your organization – one that takes into account the needs of a diverse workforce, the changing nature of business, and the need for consistency.
ONE PROGRAM, ONE SOLUTION. To learn more about Staple Advantage, visit our deeply engaging website, www.staplesadvantage.com
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| SpedTrack is a web-based IEP software that revolutionizes the management of your Special education program. SpedTrack centralizes your information and processes into one user friendly application, easing the burden of managing Special education for both teachers and administrators. SpedTrack also offers the Medicaid billing module for direct service. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.spedtrack.com
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| Schiller’s the largest SMART reseller in the Midwest, is here to support your technology needs. We are a full-service dealership offering classroom design, equipment sales, professional installation, and certified professional development on SMART Technologies products. In addition, we offer a SMART certified consultant who can assist you with adoption and implementation of classroom technology. Schiller’s is a full service audio visual integrator with the experience and team to support your needs. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.schillersav.com
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| Budgetext Corporation is a leading supplier of quality pre-owned and new books at up to 75% off publisher prices. Budgetext has been buying, selling, and recycling books for schools worldwide since 1968. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.budgetext.com
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| MOREnet offers secure broadband Internet connection, training, technical support, electronic resources and video. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.more.net
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| Founded in 1991 by Mike Bukaty, Bukaty Companies is one of the Kansas City area’s largest and most successful employee benefit and insurance consulting firms. From its early beginnings as a three-person office, the business has grown to nearly 100 employees representing more than 2,500 clients. Bukaty Companies services include: Employee Benefits; Retirement Planning, Wealth Management; Benefits Administration; Human Resource Consulting; Payroll Administration; Property & Casualty; Bonding; and Individual Health and Life. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.bukaty.com
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| Preferred Meal Systems provides a quality, easy to implement, administer and affordable unitized meal program. It is a full service operation without a major financial investment. The “component meal system” includes entrees, side dishes, fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, condiments and utensils combined with delivery, menu planning, nutritional analysis, equipment, maintenance, training, marketing and promotions. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.preferredmealsystems.com
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| IFF is a nonprofit lender and real estate consultant dedicated to strengthening nonprofits and the communities they serve. IFF helps Missouri’s nonprofit private, independent, and charter schools through our loan and credit enhancement programs, real estate planning services, and education policy and research. |
For more information, please visit: www.iff.org
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| Common Goal Systems develops user-friendly, web-based software for schools. Our products are an ideal solution for Charter Schools. TeacherEase is a standards-based grade book, which improves performance and parent communication. SchoolInsight is an affordable, full-featured SMS complete with demographics, report cards, discipline, health, fees, paperless attendance, scheduling, lunch, and more. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.teacherease.com
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| Mobile Citizen provides a low-cost, lightning fast, 4-G mobile internet service exclusively for schools and nonprofits for $120 per year or just $10 a month. Our mission is to make a difference in how people learn and work inside and outside the classroom. |
For more information, contact Brenda Johnson 816-223-6198.
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.mobilecitizen.org
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For More Information, please visit our website at: www.albrechtco.com |
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| Apple Bus Company is a full service pupil transportation provider committed to setting the standard for quality, safety, and service. With the best equipment, a superior safety record, and local managers, we allow you to focus on their future by not worrying about their ride. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.applebuscompany.com
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| CI Select has served the Education Market with furniture and flooring care solutions for nearly 20 years. We are proud of our breadth of product lines, full-service support, and hands-on experience in Early Childhood, K-12, Preparatory and Higher Education. |
Our specialists equip new and renovated schools with furniture to create bright, interactive, technologically advance classrooms, science and computer labs, art and music studios, libraries and efficient administrative and staff offices. We devise cost-effective flooring maintenance plans to ensure that the service received produces the bet result, on an optimal schedule, and with the right products for school floors.
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.ciselect.com
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| As one of the most respected independent brokers in the Midwest since 1926, Haake Companies have build a legacy based on hard work, honesty, integrity and professionalism. We are passionate about our relationships with employees, clients and insurance companies. Our primary goal is to design and implement programs that are founded in measurable results, help control costs, and communicate the insurance programs to all stakeholders. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.haakeins.com
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| Ford Hotel Supply is a privately run National Women’s Business Owned Corporation established in 1911. This year Ford celebrated 100 years of serving the Midwest with commercial restaurant equipment, design, engineering, and development. Our current locations are in Columbia and St. Louis, Missouri. Our website is: www.fordstl.com and our toll free phone number is: 877-752-3673. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.fordstl.com
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| The Educater Team is your one-stop source for Pre-K-12 materials, including high interest books, Readers & Writers Workshop materials, professional development, reading intervention, and so much more. We offer proven resources from industry-leading publishers like Heinemann, Developmental Studies Center, The Booksource, Benchmark Education, and Heinemann-Raintree. |
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| Cooperating School Districts (CSD), is a non-profit education consortium that serves Missouri teachers, administrators, support staff and school board members. The mission of CSD is to provide school district with high-quality and cost-effective services, resources and leadership to achieve educational excellence for all students. |
For More Information, please visit our website at: www.csd.org
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The Leader in The Common Core State Standards, Collaborative Learning Inc is the leading company in productivity software enabling schools to plan, monitor, and analyze instruction and curriculum with benchmarks and standards in real time in order to refine curricula. From Curriculum Mapper®, to Instruction Planner®— we remain dedicated to outcomes-based planning of instruction.
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SuccessLink disseminates and promotes the best teaching ideas throughout Missouri. Teaching activities and exemplary programs are recognized and shared freely throughout the state.
Many other valuable programs are offered through SuccessLink. These include Proven Practices for Student Success, SuccessLink Technology Initiatives, SuccessLink Curriculum Initiatives and Missouri Teacher Mentoring Blog. SuccessLink offers many workshops including Culturally Relevant Instruction, Classroom Management, Common Core, Promethean/SMARTBoard Training, and many more customized to meet the needs of your school.
For more information, please visit our website at www.successlink.org
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America’s most experienced and trusted team of field trip planners (4th-12th grades). Our customized, boutique approach has produced the most satisfied clients for three decades. Sponsors earn free graduate credit and generous rewards while students are eligible for undergraduate credit and valuable leadership credentials for college.
For more information, please visit our website at www.schooltoursofamerica.com
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SySTEMic Innovations is a non-profit, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education program designed to create an environment of innovation, critical thinking and problem solving for Kindergarten through 8th Grade students and their teachers; enabling schools to achieve long-term, systemic change and produce an innovative 21st Century workforce.
For more information, please visit our website at www.growstem.org
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One size does not fit all in education. Increasingly, students need more options to achieve their academic goals. Flexibility. An accelerated pace. More of a challenge. A different environment. With Novel, there is a solution for every student. Novel is our library of rigorous middle and high school courses delivered by the Web-based Stars Suite® technology. Our cornerstone product provides an individualized education experience to meet the needs of a variety of learners: from students who are at risk of dropping out to those who need more of an academic challenge. Novel is a rigorous, research-based curriculum under local teacher control, available anytime, anywhere.
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Solutions for: Dropout reduction, increase graduation rates, original credit, credit recovery, summer school, traditional classrooms, alternative education, homebound learners, credit acceleration, state test prep
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