Conference at a Glance
Monday, March 10th
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sponsor & Exhibitor Move-in
10:00am – 2:00pm
GCSA Pre-Conference Session: Excellence in Action: A Guided Tour of the 2024 Charter School of the Year
Join fellow charter school board members and leaders for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the 2024 Charter School of the Year. This facilitated experience will provide an in-depth look at the school’s innovative programs, strong governance practices, and student-centered culture. Participants will observe classrooms, explore key operational and academic strategies, and engage in candid discussions with the school’s board members and leadership team. Whether you’re looking to strengthen board-school relationships, enhance academic oversight, or refine strategic planning, this session will offer practical insights and collaborative solutions to bring back to your own school. You will receive 2 hours of governance training for best practices and academic and school oversight.
Tour: Westside Atlanta Charter School, the 2024 Charter School of the Year, renowned for innovation and excellence.
Includes: Lunch – please note transportation is on your own.
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4:00pm – 6:00pm
Conference Registration Opens
You are welcome to collect your badge the evening before the conference commences. Registration will remain open until 6 pm.
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Tuesday, March 11th
8:30am – 9:30am
Breakfast & Registration & Exhibit Hall Opens
Exhibit Hall Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
9:30am – 10:30am
Breakout Session I
10:30am – 10:45am
Networking & Coffee Break
10:45am – 11:15am
General Session and Conference Day Kickoff
11:15am – 12:15pm
GCSA Conference Keynote Speaker: Rick Hess, Director of Education Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Lunch & General Session – Paula Smith, CEO, ValuTeachers
1:15pm – 1:30pm
Exhibitor Networking Break
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Breakout Session II
2:30pm – 2:45pm
Exhibitor Networking Dessert & Coffee Break – Enjoy dessert on us and take some time to visit with our partners in the exhibit hall
2:45pm – 3:45pm
Breakout Session III
3:45pm – 4:00pm
Exhibitor Networking Break
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakout Session IV
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Networking & Welcome Reception
7:00pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
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Wednesday, March 12th
8:30am – 9:30am
Breakfast & Registration & Exhibit Hall Opens
Exhibit Hall Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:10 PM
9:30am – 10:30am
Breakout Session V
10:30am – 11:05am
Exhibitor & Coffee Networking Break
Enjoy a cup of coffee and network with conference partners in the exhibit hall.
11:05am – 12:05pm
Breakout Session VI
12:10pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
12:10pm – 2:10pm
GCSA Awards Luncheon: Stories of Impact
Location: Grand Ballroom 1-3
2:10pm
Conference Concludes
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