Going to the 9th Annual National Charter Schools Conference
June 21-24?

Look forward to seeing you at our booth #410 and special sessions:

Title: Housing a Growing Movement: Improving Access to Charter Facilities and Financing

Strand: Strand 2 -Charter School Facilities and Funding

Description: Join members of the Alliance's new Charter Facilities Task Force in a discussion on how to address the facility challenges facing many charters. A panel of charter facilities experts will share results of a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation study of CDFI charter lending activity, and give us updates on local, state, and national policy opportunities around facilities. Come share your ideas and help shape the Task Force's agenda!

Presenter(s):  Laura Benedict (Self-Help), Annie Donovan (NCB Capital Impact), Marc Johnson (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), Trinita Logue (Illinois Facilities Fund), Lisa Richter (GPS Capital Partners)

Location:  209C, Washington DC CC

Time:  Tuesday 6/23 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Title: Greening Your School: Designing, Planning and Financing a Green School Facility

Strand: Strand 2 - Charter School Facilities and Funding

Description:   Green schools don’t have to cost more! Learn about the economic, environmental and social rationale for green charter schools, whether you’re building or renovating your facility. The discussion will include case studies, holistic strategies and applied tools to create and finance cost-effective and sustainable charter schools.

Presenter(s):  Jennifer Afdahl Rice (NCB Capital Impact), Rachel Gutter (US Green Building Council), Mike Nicklas (Innovative Design, Inc.)

Location:         209B, Washington DC CC

Time:               Tuesday 6/23 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM