Tuesday, May 6, 2025

8:30 am to 11:30 am

The 3rd Annual Blueprint for Charter Authorizers Symposium is an in-depth conversation with DWK attorneys, designed to equip you with the knowledge, resources, and tools to address the ever-changing landscape of Charter Schools in your district.

Featuring presentations on a variety of topics, the Blueprint for Charter Authorizers is designed to provide vital information to board members and district staff regardless of whether they are new to the district or veterans.

Your $150 registration fee includes attendance for up to 4 district officials or employees.

Unintended Consequences: AB 1505, Mayacamas Charter, and the Rise of Countywide Charters

Presented by Sue Ann Salmon Evans and Keith A. Yeomans

During this interactive breakout session, we will discuss the post AB 1505 rebooted charter renewal and non-renewal appeal processes, issues, and implementation challenges. Whether a renewal petition is on the near or later horizon for you, this session will provide valuable information to help authorizer teams prepare, plan, and be ready for when that first renewal petition is received.  

Charter Oversight – Recognizing and Addressing Equity of Access Issues

Presented by William F. Schuetz, Jr.

While charter schools should be a public education choice open to all students, barriers may be in place that inhibit or even deny equity of access. Through this discussion of charter school obligations regarding admissions, non-discrimination, achieving a balance reflective of its authorizer, and meeting the needs of all student populations attending the charter school, attendees will learn to recognize potential problem areas, and take away recommended practices that can be utilized as part of oversight and renewals to help ensure equal access is afforded and what can be done if it is not.