2009 Conference Wrap-up

The 16th Annual California Charter Schools Conference was a huge success. Over 2,000 people joined together to celebrate the accomplishments of California's charter school movement. The Conference featured: Rich content for charter school teachers, leaders and supporters. Conference presentations are available online. Awards honoring important contributions to California?s charter school movement. Download a fact sheet about the winners [PDF] Charter Schools of the Year (read success stories) Oakland Charter Academy, Oakland Our Community School, Los Angeles Charter School Principal of the Year Dr. Sharon Weir, New West Charter Middle School Los Angeles Charter School Teacher of the Year Christina Hoppe, Granada Hills Charter High School, Los Angeles Charter School Volunteer of the Year Lindsay Sturman, Larchmont Charter Schools Los Angeles Legacy Award Rose Gilbert, Palisades Charter High School Los Angeles Authorizer of the Year San Francisco Unified School District San Francisco Leadership Award Caprice Young Read press about the 16th Annual California Charter Schools Conference: San Francisco apparently loves charter schools Valley teacher, charter school receive honors