2010 Sponsors/Exhibitors for the Wisconsin Charter Schools Conference
Visit our sponsors and exhibits at the 10th Annual Wisconsin Charter Schools Conference.
Diamond Sponsor
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Charter Schools in Wisconsin
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/csindex.html
Contact: For technical assistance contact:
Margaret McMurray, Charter Schools Consultant (CESAs 1, 7, 8, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside, and the City of Milwaukee), 1-888-245-2732, ext.5 (toll-free) or 608-266-5728, Barry Golden,, Charter Schools Consultant (CESAs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12), 608-267-9111
Bronze Sponsor
Great Lakes Constructivist Consortium
Susan Ballje and Anne Nordholm
2217 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-294-3939
susan@greatlakescc.org and anne@greatleakescc.org
www.greatlakescc.org
We are a group of schools, educators, and community organizations that believe in constructivist learning, the idea that people learn best through customized learning experiences. GLCC's mission is to create a movement to influence and fully integrate education in our communities.
Bronze Sponsor
alinea, LLC
Deborah Lukovich
703 E. Lexington Blvd.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
414-803-3229
Deborah@alineaconnect.com
www.alineaconnect.com
Since 2006, alinea, LLC has been teaching schools how to secure community resources to meet the education needs of their students. We empower schools to tell their story to inspire others to support them, recruit the right people to their boards and committees and use relationship fundraising to develop life-long friends and donors.
2010 Wisconsin Charter Schools Exhibits
Visit the following exhibits in the Expo Hall at the Monona Terrace on March 22 and 23.
BYU Independent Study
April Stern
801-422-4787
120 Morc
Provo, Utah 84602
isconference@byu.edu
elearn@byu.edu
BYU Independent Study offers over 500 high school and university distance learning courses that can help students make up credit, graduate on time, enhance their curriculum, or earn university credit. Students can sign up anytime and work at their own pace. We can help all students receive a high-quality, affordable education.
Discovery World
Stacy Mills
414-765-8622
500 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
smills@discoveryworld.org
EdVisions School
Aaron Grimm
Doug Thomas
612-217-2548
501 Main Street
PO Box 601
Henderson, MN 56044
aaron@edvisionsschools.org
http://edvisionsschools.org/
The EdVisions Schools model offers a fundamentally different approach designed to address the needs of 21st century learners, preparing all students for college, careers and global citizenship. Since 2000, we have helped create over 40 schools nationwide – serving diverse students in urban, suburban and rural settings.
EF Education First
Pam Hennings
Adrian Thomas
617-785-6027
1755 Blake Street, Suite 301
Denver, CO 80202
pam.hennings@ef.com
www.eftours.com
EF Education First is the world leader in international education. With 45 years experience EF continues to break down barriers of language, culture, and geography. As the only fully accredited international travel organization; EF is dedicated to safe, educational, and affordable travel opportunities for students and educators.
Equal Exchange
Lucas Fowler
774-776-7372
50 United Drive
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fielding Graduate University
Stephanie Buske
805-898-2942
2020 De La Vina Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Great American Financial Resources
Kareim Cade
Doug Trombower
800-438-3398
525 Vine Street, 7th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
kcade@gafri.com
www.GAFRI.com
Great American Financial Resources® and Aflac two American companies, are pleased to offer you Compliance Without Complications – an effective solution from names you can trust that can be customized to help you navigate today’s regulatory environment.
Green & Healthy Schools Program
Elisabeth Olson
Tessa Jilot
101 S. Webster Street WA/5
Madison, WI 53707
608-264-9258
DNRG&Hschools@wisconsin.gov
www.dnr.wi.gov/greenandhealthyschools
Join schools across Wisconsin in demonstrating a commitment to a sustainable Earth, stronger communities and healthier learning environments!By participating in the voluntary program, students learn about the environmental, health and safety challenges facing our schools and are given skills to address these challenges throughout their lives.
Growing Communities for Peace
Rebecca Janke
651-214-8282
16031 2nd Street N
Lakeland, MN 55043
peace@tc.umn.edu
K-12 state-of-the-art resources for effective teaching, improving conditions for humanity, and building a culture of peace.
Hunter Systems, an STI Company
Larry Batts
800-844-0884
200 Cahaba Park Circle East, Suite 260
Birmingham, AL 35243
lbatts@sti-k12.com
www.sti-k12.com
STI is an innovative education data management company that has been devoted to helping educators, administrators and policymakers manage their data for over 25 years. Whether it is student information, assessment or professional coaching services, our exclusive focus on the K-12 market has made STI a national leader in the industry.
KeepnTrack
Lee Van Deventer
Scott Kimberling
1831 Fort Union Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
lvandeventer@companioncorp.com
www.keepntrack.com
School safety is serious business. Learn how KeepnTrack ensures school safety while at the same time provides tracking for student late arrivals / early dismissals, visitors, volunteers, vendors and staff.
Learning Exchange-Mimio
TJ Larkin
262-641-0500
16875 W Wisconsin Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53005
tjlarkin@learningexchange.net
www.learningexchange.net
Learning Exchange/ Mimio offers interactive technology to schools. Mimio takes interactive whiteboard technology and makes it portable and cost effective.
Lightspeed Technologies, Inc.
Ken Engstrom
800-732-8999
11509 SW Herman Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
ken.engstrom@lightspeed-tek.com
www.lightspeed-tek.com
Hear the New Sound of Achievement®
The new all-in-one REDCAT system takes 5 minutes to set-up and covers the entire room. Classroom Audio Technology by Lightspeed improves academic performance for all students without changing curriculum or instructional methods. Free evaluations available.
MacNeil Environmental, Inc.
Todd Peterson
612-360-1392
P.O. Box 2278
Burnsville, MN 55337
tpeterson@mac-env.com
www.mac-env.com
MacNeil Environmental, Inc. has been providing Environmental/Occupational, Health and Safety (EOHS) programs at Charter, Public and Private K-12 schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota for over 20 years. Give us a call and let MacNeil Environmental provide solutions to your EOHS needs. Contact us at 1-800-642-6730.
Meeme Leads
Sue Elliott
Heidi Smith
920-693-8255
12121 County Highway XX
Newton, WI 53063
selliottt@kiel.k12.wi.us
www.kiel.k12.wi.us/meeme/
Meeme LEADS Elementary Charter School is an elementary charter school in the Kiel Area School District. The focus of LEADS is a customized educational program. The mission statement is "To teach students the way they learn best". LEADS is in the dissemination phase looking to partner with interested schools.
Milwaukee Teacher Education Center (MTEC)
Jo Ann Hanrahan
Patricia Colloton-Walsh
414-461-2500 x204
jhanrahan@mteconline.org
www.mteconline.org
Specializing in research-based instruction strategies, master teaching schemes, and assessment FOR learning through a dynamic coaching-into-practice model, MTEC customizes professional learning services to meet the needs of students and staff. To further support effective instruction, MTEC offers alternative teacher certification options and Master’s degree programs.
Oasys
414-529-3922
1217 W Forest Home Avenue
Franklin, WI 53132
sales@oasys-llc.com
www.oasys-llc.com
Oasys LLC is the premier software developer for Special Education, Medicaid Reimbursement, and Responce to Intervention (RtI) data Management. We have over 30 years of experience dealing with K-12 software solutions.
Project Change Recovery
Tracy Mitchell
Carrie Kulinski
262-524-8677
tmitchel@waukesha.k12.wi.us
The Association of Wisconsin Recovery Schools promotes the growth and sustainability of recovery schools statewide. Recovery schools offer therapeutic support for adolescents who have had substance abuse treatment while delivering challenging, standards based high school curriculum. Our schools provide the essential link between treatment and a sober life for teens.
Project Foundry
Shane Krukowski
Becky Pietrocatelli
414-303-3832
3643 S. 37th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
skrukowski@pblhq.com
www.projectfoundry.org
Project Foundry helps schools organize and validate more dynamic, student-centered learning environments with its web-based management tools: Project Foundry® and the Senior Project® Tracker™. Built by former practitioners, these tools facilitate an individualized learning process, promote 21st century life skills and build student showcase portfolios.
RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc.
Dr. Joan A. Cotter
701-782-2000
PO Box 468
Hazelton, ND 58544
info@Alabacus.com
www.RightStartMath.com
RightStart Mathematics uses the AL Abacus to provide a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic experience. The program lessons guide the teacher day-by-day and year-by-year, helping children understand, apply, and enjoy mathematics while surpassing state standards.
Rowland Reading Foundation
Mary Eret
608-729-2832
6120 University Avenue
Middleton, WI 53562
mary.eret@rowlandreading.org
www.rowlandreading.org
The Rowland Reading Program includes Happily Ever After, a reading readiness program for pre-kindergarten, and The Superkids, a core reading program for K-2.
Sargent Welch-Science Kit-Wards Natural Science
Bob Friedel
716-515-6012
777 East Park Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Bob_Friedel@vwreducation.com
www.sciencekit.com
Science Kit, Sargent Welch, and Wards Natural Science make education exciting for students and easier for teachers. Find creative solutions and innovative products for kindergarten through college science education.
SOCS
Mike Anderson
1300 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
800-850-8397 x6926
mikea@fes.org
www.socs.net
SOCS, a web-based content management system that helps schools maintain their website. Packed with interactive tools, SOCS allows you to: update your website without writing code; assign responsibility without giving up control; and do it all without breaking the bank. SOCS, the ease and flexibility you need to manage your website.
TEAM REIL
Brian Kneibel
Brian Roessler
815-923-4321
17421 Marengo Road
Union, IL 60180
bill@getreil.com
www.getreil.com
Team REIL Inc. specializes in recreational and park products and materials. Located in Union, Illinois, Team REIL Inc. supplies public and private shools with sports field products such as synthetic turf, bleachers, basketball systems, track and field accessories and locker room storage. Team REIL Inc. supports the parks and recreational industry with products including playground equipment, shade structures, tables, recycling receptacles and rubber safety surfacing. Team REIL has been serving the Midwest since 1991.
U.S. Army Recruiting
Andrew Biaha
414-577-2520
11100 W. Liberty Drive, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Andrew.Blaha@usarec.army.mil
goarmy.com
America's Army starts here -- as your partner in education. Contact Andy Blaha, 414-577-2524, or your local Army recruiter for current information on Army education benefits.
UW-Madison, Center on Education and Work
Amy Rivera
612-360-1392
1025 W. Johnson St, Rm 1263
Madison, WI 53706
arivera@education.wisc.edu
www.cew.wisc.edu
The Center on Education and Work has over a 30 year history of providing career development support in the state. Our mission statement: To foster lifelong career development, a meaningful work life, and a sound economic future for all Wisconsin residents. Explore the WISCareers website at www.wiscareers.wisc.edu
Youth Initiative High School
Shawn LaVoie
608-637-6445
500 E. Jefferson, #302
Viroqua, WI 54665
shawn@yihs.net
http://www.thewholeplate.yihs.net
We will be exhibiting and offering for sale The Whole Plate, A Return to Real Food. The Whole Plate is a complete curriculum for high school students and adults. It teaches students about agriculture, nutrition and cooking from a natural and organic perspective.
