Due June 21: Presentation Proposals for the 2024 CSDC Conference. View the Strands. See What Past Presenters Have to Say.

Less than two weeks remain until the June 21 deadline to submit a presentation proposal for the 2024 CSDC Conference set for November 18-20 in Sacramento!

Presenting at the CSDC Conference is a great way to build capacity in the California charter school sector and to have a huge impact on the lives of students, faculty, and communities across the state.

When you present at the CSDC Conference, you will:

• Network and connect with school leaders from across California
• Impart timely, actionable information to the leaders who can activate these ideas at their school sites
• Build your reputation as a trusted thought-leader in the sector
• Save on registration! Gain access to a special discounted rate made available exclusively to presenters at this year’s conference

Need Help Brainstorming?

This year the conference programming team is seeking proposals aligned with 9 strands:

Strand 1: Accountability and Renewal

Strand 2: Educational Approaches

Strand 3: Student Support Systems

Strand 4: Governance

Strand 6: Leadership and Equity

Strand 7: Policy and Advocacy

Strand 8: School Operations

Strand 9: Strategic Fiscal Management

Across these strands are 70+ suggested topics of that will be of high importance to California charter school leaders this fall.

If you have knowledge or experience in these areas, we would encourage you to support your peers and submit a proposal by June 21.

Why Present at the CSDC Conference?

Don't just hear it from us—here's what other California charter school leaders are saying about presenting at the CSDC Conference:

? Bring like-minded leaders together:

Presenting at the CSDC Conference gives you a unique opportunity to bring like-minded leaders together from across the state around a topic you have been working on. Not only do you get to share your experience, but you also get the perspective of your colleagues around your topic. — Casey Taylor Superintendent/Executive Director, Achieve Charter Schools

? Feel energized, validated, and inspired:

Presenting at the CSDC Conference was an honor, a challenge, and a career highlight. It provided an opportunity to solidify our best practices, make meaningful connections, and build new partnerships. The experience left me feeling energized, validated, and inspired.?— Andrew Crowe , Deputy Director, Scholarship Prep Public Schools

? Connect with the decision-makers:

What I value most about presenting at the CSDC Conference is the opportunity to connect with charter school decision-makers and thought leaders in a deep and meaningful way. — Jerry Simmons , Partner, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP

? Track the emerging issues:

It’s been a privilege to present at the CSDC Conference alongside Eric Premack and his team. In my experience, presenting provides a unique forum for us as legal counsel to interact together with schools in small groups on tough issues. CSDC Conference content is well-tailored to the emerging issues for California charter schools, and the conference seems to be growing.? — Greta Proctor, Partner, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

? Highlight your school’s successful programs:

Presenting at the CSDC Conference provided an excellent forum to highlight one of our student programs and learn from other panelists and attendees about their best practices. — Lisa Lamb, Ed.D. , President/CEO, Lewis Center for Educational Research

? Attendees really want to learn from you:

The CSDC Conference is a wonderful place to learn from and connect with charter school leaders. The topics are always timely and informative. The networking opportunities are fantastic. As a presenter, I have always noticed that sessions are well advertised and well attended. The work you put into preparing as a presenter is not wasted at this event. Attendees really want to learn about what you are presenting.? — Cynthia Rachel, Director of Communications and Development, Innovative Education Management and South Sutter Charter School

? Foster connections amongst old-timers and newcomers alike:

The CSDC Conference is a vital annual event for the California charter school movement. I love presenting to peers and fostering connections with charter folks from across the state. The CSDC team has always delivered conferences that are well represented with content and speakers of interest. The conference has been an invaluable venue for my own continuous learning and one should not miss Eric Premack’s sessions – these are a must for old-timers and newcomers.?— Tammy Stanton, Chief Financial Officer, Granada Hills Charter

? Return to your teaching roots:

Presenting at the CSDC Conference is always one of the highlights of my year every year for many years now. I love to teach, and as a school administrator, rarely got the opportunity to do so. CSDC offers a pressure-free, inviting venue for charter leaders to share what’s working at our sites and share best practices and research. I’ve learned so much from CSDC conferences over the years. It feels so rewarding to be able to give a little back to the community. Plus, the benefits I’ve received in return as a presenter — tech training, amazing support from the CSDC team, graphics to use on social media, publicity for my school and brand, and most important of all, connections with others in the charter world — are invaluable.?— Irene Salter , PhD, MA; Leadership Coach, Writer, Trainer; Inquiring Minds

? Walk away with something new from the audience:

I have presented two different times at the CSDC Conference, sharing my practice around building and sustaining organizational culture to a packed room of amazing school leaders. While I think carefully about what I can share to help others, I always walk away having learned something new from my audience! I love the connections I have made, and the follow-up emails and conversations after the conference. I love the feedback on my own leadership and the feeling that maybe I encouraged one more charter leader to succeed.?— Gayle Nadler , Executive Director, Multicultural Learning Center

Presenting at the CSDC Conference has always been a positive experience for us. We have engaging conversations, share a little about our expertise, and, more importantly, we always learn something new of our own.? — Emily Chatelain , CEO & Founder, School Food and Wellness Group

? Share in the camaraderie:

The CSDC Conference is a great opportunity to connect with the schools we support and interact face-to-face with so many charter leaders. We get to hear their collective struggles and successes, trade ideas, and brainstorm ways to continue to advocate for charters. We also have the opportunity to share experiences with other organizations providing support to charters. CSDC has developed a wonderful camaraderie between the schools, support organizations, and themselves in supporting the mission of charters. — Annice (Chen) Weinstein , Senior Manager, Assessment Data & Analysis, EdTec Inc.

? Get energized by new ideas and relationships:

I have had the privilege of presenting at the CSDC Conference for the past several years and have always found it to be a very rewarding experience. Not only does it provide the opportunity to meet and network with new members of the charter industry, but also collaborate with seasoned veterans on current issues and best practices in our ever-changing environment. The conference format and typical attendee group allows presenters to offer both introductory material to those just getting started as well as take a deeper dive in targeted areas for more experienced participants. I have yet to attend a CSDC Conference without coming away energized with new ideas and relationships. — Spencer Styles , President & CEO, Charter Impact

Submit Your Proposal

June 21 is the deadline to submit your presentation proposal for the 2024 CSDC Conference in Sacramento.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions regarding the CFP process. We look forward to reviewing your proposal!