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                                                              National Louis University Wisconsin

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                                                              National Louis University Wisconsin
                                                              Milwaukee Campus: 12000 W. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53224
                                                              Beloit Campus: 501 Prospect Street, Beloit, WI 53511
                                                              (800) 443-5522  
                                                              www.nl.edu/wisconsin

                                                              National Louis University (NLU) has been delivering high-quality professionally focused education for more than 125 years. This is the place busy adults connect with other like-minded achievers to make their career and life aspirations a reality.

                                                              NLU Wisconsin offers master and doctoral level degrees for teachers and administrators leading to Wisconsin administrator, principal and superintendent licensure. Accredited nationally through NCATE and regionally through North Central, NLU supports the professional ambitions of Wisconsin educators with a convenient, highly interactive model of in-person and online instruction.

                                                              Our innovative Charter School Emphasis programs are designed to meet the practical needs of Charter School professionals.

                                                              M.Ed and Ed.S in Administration and Supervision-Charter School Emphasis
                                                              This program prepares Charter School leaders to effectively sustain their school’s promise of excellence and to be faithful stewards of the school’s vision and mission.  Practical, project-based curriculum gives participants real-world experience in a variety of core skill areas including: how to locate and secure school facilities; develop and monitor budgets, grants, and other funding sources; hire, train, and recruit staff; work closely with a governing board; and to market the school.  This program qualifies applicants for positions in Charter School Administration as well as the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Administrator’s license type 51 Principal, Associate Principal, Assistant Principal; license type 10 Director of Curriculum and Instruction; and license type 80 Director of Pupil Services, Director of Special Education.

                                                              M.Ed in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)-Charter  School Emphasis
                                                              This program offers graduate education specifically designed for the charter school teaching professional. Whether you are presently employed by a charter school or would like to transition from traditional public education to charter, this program will train you in leading edge assessment tools and differentiated instructional strategies to deliver accurate and empowering evaluations and instruction for your students. Today’s society has performance-based expectations for all teachers; the TLA-Charter Emphasis program transforms good teachers into exceptional teachers who can navigate change with confidence and responsive flexibility.

                                                              Charter schools require teacher-leaders to be personally accountable as a role model of the vision and mission of the school. In partnership with school administrators, the charter school teacher-leader often participates in school development and duties that may extend beyond the scope of the school building. Charter school teacher-leaders enjoy respect and privileges often not available within the more hierarchical traditional public school setting. Opportunities may include the chance to develop progressive school-wide curriculum; create and deliver professional development for staff; and to participate in and influence a variety of areas of school governance.

                                                              Consider joining our community of learners who are focused on Charter School instruction, planning, implementation, and sustainability.  We know that networking with others of like mind and interest will be of great value as ideas, stories, and information are exchanged. 

                                                              For more information and support, please contact a Wisconsin Enrollment Advisor from your area at: (800) 443-5522 or www.nl.edu/wisconsin


                                                              Learning Exchange

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                                                              Website: www.learningexchange.net.
                                                              Contact:
                                                              Phone: 262-641-0500
                                                              Fax: 262-641-0501
                                                              Email: mimio@lex-wi.com
                                                              Address: 16875 W Wisconsin Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005
                                                              Learning Exchange, the preferred supplier of Mimio®, offers the interactive teaching tools and training needed to create effective, efficient and engaging learning environments for teachers and students alike. We provide an affordable, portable and flexible solution for Interactive Whiteboard needs and strive to bring interactive technologies to every classroom.

                                                              Our team with over forty years of education and training experience diligently works to ensure interactive teaching technologies are accessible to and properly utilized by the masses. We do so by actively marketing the Mimio brand and establishing effective training that covers Mimio product functionality, ease of use and professional development.

                                                              Students of the 21st Century clearly have a different skill set and mind set from students of the past. Educators must think outside the box of traditional teaching to engage their students while providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to compete and win in the 21st century. Mimio® Interactive Teaching Technologies provides a thoughtful solution to this need. The MimioClassroom™ of products work seamlessly together  and creates a fully interactive learning environment—allowing educators to effectively teach their students while enabling them to actively participate in their education.

                                                              MimioStudio™ software offers an extensive library of ready-to – use lesson plans and activities for every subject and grade level. With MimioTeach™ and MimioCapture™, you will see how an ordinary whiteboard can be transformed into an interactive tool that can capture notes and drawings made with dry erase markers or with the MimioPad™, a wireless tablet. You’ll also be able to see how simple it can be to assess and grade your students with MimioVote™. MimioView™ will show you how you can incorporate document camera images and video into interactive lessons that you can create yourself.

                                                              Your teaching style is unique. With MimioClassroom products, you choose what you need, what your students require, and what your budget allows. It's that simple.



                                                              Staples Business Advantage

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                                                              Wisconsin Charter Schools Association has recently entered into a contract with Staples Business Advantage (SBA), the contract and commercial division ofStaples.  Staples Business Advantage is the new office supply vendor for WCSA members as of November 2008.  As a part of the contract, Wisconsin Charter Schools Association has negotiated discounted pricing based upon the total office supply volume and therefore hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.

                                                              To start ordering through Staples go to www.staplesadvantage.com/wcsa

                                                              WCSA Member Program:

                                                                   ●        Members receive Wisconsin Charter Schools Association corporate pricing discounts

                                                              ●        Free National Next Day Delivery on all orders over $50.

                                                              ●        24-hour fast and easy online ordering through StaplesLink.com.

                                                              ●        Returns accepted within 30 days of the purchase and no restock fee. Staples will pick-up the returned items with the next regular delivery or schedule a special pick-up.

                                                              ●        Free telephone customer care service Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm EST by calling 877-826-7755.

                                                              ●        Retail Convenience – Receive the lower of your contract or retail pricing at any of our 1400 Staples Retail stores nationwide

                                                              ●        Tom Steffy, your Dedicated Account Manager

                                                              Thank you for your time and dedication to helping us achieve a successful Wisconsin Charter Schools Association/Staples Business Advantage office supply program.


                                                              SchoolReach - Instant Parent Contact

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                                                              SchoolReach, one of the fastest-growing parent notification services used is pleased to announce a new partnership agreement with the Wisconsin Charter Schools Association (WCSA).  Through this alliance, the SchoolReach system will be made available to WCSA member schools at an exclusive discount.

                                                              As the nation's leading provider of critical communication solutions.  SchoolReach provides an instant communication system and can deliver a personal voice message, recorded by your school, to every contact at every phone number you have in your system, instantly.

                                                              Click here to learn more and to see WCSA member prices.

                                                              Join now and receive up to 6 months free service