Preparing "Verified Data" for Charter Renewal

For many charter schools, "verified data" will be a critical component of the next charter renewal. Per statute through 2025, authorizers must consider verified data presented by charter schools in renewal. The state has not approved a methodology for using CAASPP data to show student growth, which elevates the role of state-approved local assessments. Join CSDC and three data support providers for a look at how to present verified data for renewal, with the complexities and challenges that entails - especially across a pandemic. The presentation will include a quick review of the renewal standards. Attendees aiming for a more complete understanding of renewal may want to attend the Intro to Charter Renewal, Data, and Accountability workshop, the Charter Renewal “Basics” session, and, if applicable, the Charter Renewal “Track Sorting” Strategy session.

Presented by

Annice Weinstein

Sr. Manager, Assessment Data and Analysis
EdTec

Annice has been assisting charter schools with analyzing and presenting their achievement data for renewals, WASC and grant proposals at EdTec for over a decade. More recently, she’s guided schools in developing their Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and improving processes for monitoring progress. She also has expertise in the development and implementation of assessment systems for schools, such as Otus and Illuminate. Prior to joining EdTec, Annice managed Kaplan K12's student assessment system, and developed K-8 curriculum for LeapFrog SchoolHouse and Computer Curriculum Corporation.

Eugene Park

Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
Parsec Education

Eugene is the founder and chief innovation officer at Parsec Education, an educational technology company. He is committed to improving and transforming K-12 education and student outcomes by modernizing, evaluating, improving, and standardizing how schools view, interpret, and respond to data.

Susanne Coie

Accountability and Development Specialist
Charter Schools Development Center

Susanne Coie is the Accountability and Development Specialist at CSDC. Her expertise includes school accountability, education program and school administration. Susanne has worked in K-12 education for more years than she will publicly admit. She served as a founding charter school governing board member for nine years. Susanne was Co-Founder and Principal of the Los Angeles Leadership Academy. She started as a continuation school teacher, co-administering a small school-within-a-school. She earned a Master of Public Policy from the UC Berkeley, a teaching credential from Cal State Los Angeles, and a BA from Pomona College.

Vireak Chheng

VP of Data and Technology Solutions
Charter Impact

Vireak is the VP of Data and Technology Solutions at Charter Impact. Vireak works with Executive, Knowledge Management, and IT teams to support their use of data. He enjoys guiding and supporting schools through their data maturity journey. A key part of his work with Charter Impact is focused on supporting clients’ ability to gather, process, report and use data. Vireak has supported educators for 22 years. Prior to joining Charter Impact, he served as the VP of Technology for 28 schools that operated in high-need neighborhoods within Los Angeles. He earned his B.S. in Computer Engineering from CSUN.