Exhibitors

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2011 Conference Exhibitors

501(c) Agencies Trust has been the nation’s leading nonprofit unemployment program provider since 1982. The Trust is owned and governed by over 1,500 member agencies.

ALEKS Math- Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces is a Web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn’t know in a course. ALEKS then instructs the student on the topics she is most ready to learn

Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) is the national leader in high school climate science education. ACE provides a free, award-winning multimedia assembly on climate science and solutions–it’s climate science that sticks. After the assembly, ACE helps students kick off carbon-cutting projects at schools. Learn more at acespace.org.

American Virtual Academy offers a full suite of technology and curriculum to address the various demands of online education. With over 10 years of experience, AVA now offers a turn-key online solution (FlipSwitch), teacher training/professional development, and consulting services.

Blankenship Associates is a family owned NC business established in 1990.  We specialize in educational, media and lab cabinetry as well as telescopic bleachers/seating and athletic equipment. We can also assist with loose furnishings for your administrative and classroom settings.  Our 4 sales reps have over 100 years combined experience to assist you. Please visit our website at www.blankenshipassociates.com for more information.

The Book Principal – Holyoke News Company provides paperback and trade books to both private and public schools for use in Reading, English, History and Literature classes.  We offer a top discount of 40% off retail. Book Principal, a division of Holyoke News Company, 720 Main Street, Holyoke, Ma. 01040. Contact us at 800-628-8372\413-534-4537, orders@bookprincipal.com or www.bookprincipal.com.

Brailsford & Dunlavey is a program management firm with comprehensive in-house planning capabilities, dedicated to serving educational institutions, municipalities, public agencies, and non-profit clients.  Our services are designed to minimize risk associated with facility development projects while consistently maintaining a focus on our client’s mission as the overriding determinant of project priorities.

BrightArrow features its Digital Voice Dialer hosted notification system at $1/student/year ($250 minimum). BrightArrow’s powerful system delivers voice calls, e-mails and texts using a fast, simple Web interface. The culmination of ten years of development, many NC Charter Schools use BrightArrow for weather notices, attendance calls, reminders, and parent communications.

Camcor, Inc. provides instructional technology, audio visual, and photographic solutions.  Headquartered in Burlington NC since 1949, Camcor prides itself on customer service and support.  Products and solutions include SMART Boards, document cameras, video equipment, digital cameras, audio systems, printers, student response systems, TV’s and more.  Experience the Camcor, Inc. difference! Visit their website for more information.

Connections Learning helps school leaders provide K-12 online academic solutions for their communities by offering a range of programs that can be customized to fit individual students’ needs as well as limited school resources.  By combining a proven curriculum with more than 600 courses, the latest instructional tools, and certified teachers skilled in online instruction within a vibrant virtual classroom, Connections Learning helps educators and school administrators create online programs for:

•                                  Blended schools

•                                  Comprehensive virtual school programs

•                                  Hospitalized and homebound students

•                                  Credit recovery

•                                  Summer school

•                                  Online speech therapy

•                                  STEM study

•                                  21st Century skill instruction

Connections Learning, a division of Connections Education, serves more than 1,000 schools, school districts, state departments of education and other educational institutions, serving tens of thousands of students throughout the United States and beyond.  For more information, please call 888-440-2890 or visitwww.connectionslearning.com.

DGW Business Forms and Systems,  Inc. has 30+ years experience in providing its customers with reasonable, affordable solutions to their printing needs.  We understand that each new job requires specific guidelines. We take pride in offering print solutions that utilize 21st century technology to meet the needs of our clients.

DYMO/Mimio is a global leader in interactive teaching technologies, and has just introduced the MimioClassroom™ family of products, our best teaching tools ever.  MimioClassroom™ products make it easier for teachers to do what they do best – teach.   That’s what sets DYMO/Mimio apart in the world of interactive teaching. Visit DYMO/Mimio’s website for more information.

Edifice- Established in 1978 and located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Edifice, Inc. has become one of the area’s leading commercial contractors. The company is consistently ranked as one of the Southeast’s Top Contractors.  Edifice has experience in all major markets with a specialization in educational construction having completed nearly four (4) million square feet of educational space. Visit their website for more information.

Elliott Davis- Founded in 1925, Elliott Davis, PLLC is one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast. The firm’s experience with not-for-profit organizations, specifically charter schools, along with its commitment to providing a comprehensive portfolio of services suited to their needs, enables them to render outstanding support.  Visit www.elliottdavis.com.

Emergency Educational Training- Training child care professionals for 15 years. Onsite CPR, First Aid and numerous safety & specialty topics. Eligible for CME/CH. We pride ourselves on customized scenarios for your facility. Our trainers have 20+ years of experience in there specialty field. We make sure you are certified AND prepared. Visit http://eet30cpr.com/default.aspx for more information.

EPS/School Specialty Literacy and Intervention provides K-12 blended-media solutions that engage students and help them progress to grade level and beyond. Our powerful instructional tools deliver high-quality curricula in the most effective modality for each struggling student. Visit eps.schoolspecialty.com or call 1-800-225-5750.

Futures Education is a school partner in special education effectiveness and accountability. Futures provides special education management and clinical services to 30,000 students and individuals in 6 states, including North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Futures partners with more than 150 organizations and in more than 1,000 sites.

Hertz carries the furniture NC Charter Schools need for classroom, cafeteria, office, music room, library, locker room, science lab, auditorium, stage, storage & more, from 125+ vendors, with complimentary 25-year warranty.  Ask us about buying on contract. Free custom furniture design.  Free layout, design and planning services on all projects. Visit http://www.hertzfurniture.com/ for more information.

Innovative Modular Solutions is a leading provider of temporary and permanent educational space. From high quality single classroom solutions, all the way to fully designed and built campus projects, we create modern, effective environments for nurturing, learning and development. IMS has a great deal of experience with charter schools. We also provide a wide range of finance, leasing, rental and buy back options to meet short and long-term requirements.

Insight Architects specializes in educational facility design. We help design 21st century schools- vibrant, energetic learning environments that emphasize personalization, multiple modes of learning, personal responsibility and achievement, while avoiding the atmosphere of mass produced education that accompanies so many other institutions.  Like a well designed tool, innovative schools can be a catalyst for stimulating student development and fostering a lifelong love of learning. For more information, visit: http://www.insightarch.com/

Insurance People is the largest writer of Charter School insurance in NC. We offer the best protection for your school at a very reasonable cost.  Our Safety Group Dividend Program- with a potential annual dividends of up to 15%- is available to all NC Alliance Members. Visit Insurance People’s website for more information.

The John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy is a nonprofit institute dedicated to improving higher education in North Carolina and the nation. The center aims to increase the diversity of ideas taught, debated, and discussed on campuses. More information about the Pope Center can be found at popecenter.org.

Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of the premier manufacturers of educational materials and interactive software for early childhood and elementary programs nationwide.  A multi-channel distributor with catalogs, websites, stores, and more, Lakeshore has been meeting the needs of schools since 1954. Visit their website for more information.

LEGO- Learning is at the very core of the LEGO® Group’s values. We created LEGO Education to deliver teacher-tested, classroom –ready solutions for engaging and inspiring young learners. LEGO® Education combines the unique, inspiring qualities of LEGO® bricks with subject-specific tools and curricula so classroom teachers can meet key learning objectives.

Lex-is Services offers legal counsel, training, and policies for charter schools.  In addition to project-based services, Lex-is offers tailored retainer plans that allow school leaders to obtain prompt and practical legal counsel whenever legal needs arise. Our policy and update services facilitate safe, orderly, and strategic school operations and decision-making.  Contact info: www.Lex-is.com /919-442-8593 / Services@Lex-is.com.

Lincoln- The National Network of Digital Schools is the exclusive provider of Lincoln Interactive, a leading K-12 online curriculum used in traditional classrooms and online schools across the country. Lincoln Interactive is a series of standards-based, engaging courses for elementary, middle and high school students designed to maximize academic success. Visit http://www.lincolninteractive.com/ for more information.

M Space, a full-service provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings, leases, sells and finances custom-designed facilities to a variety industries.  M Space creates ideal modular space solutions by listening carefully to their customers and using their resourcefulness, experience and financial strength to deliver a quality project on time and within budget. Visit http://www.mspaceholdings.com/ for more information.

MBAJ Architecture has exceptional expertise in the planning, design and delivery of school facilities.  With offices in Raleigh, Charlotte and Shelby, they have successfully completed projects throughout North Carolina.  Their portfolio contains schools of every type and seeks holistic achievement driven results. Additionally, MBAJ has a wealth of experience with prefunding planning.

Northwest Evaluation Association- Come learn about NWEA’s computerized adaptive assessments and resources help educators measure and easily understand individual student achievement, needs and growth.  These highly formative assessments are aligned to each state’s standards, connect to instructional content and provide immediate results that include national norms and proficiency probabilities for state assessments.

Presentation Systems South, Inc is the provider of the VariColor Full Color Poster Printer with the exclusive Learn OnDemand educational poster package. We also sell Varitronics products including the Cutout Maker 1800, Awards Maker 400 as well as the Cool Lam 25” Cold Laminator.

Qudeso is a North Carolina based online and offline marketing Services Company that can partner with Charter Schools of any size . We offer custom solutions designed to provide your school with the ability to increase enrollment, raise additional funding and communicate your story to any  stakeholder and  your community

R.L. Dresser, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned company and since 1928 we have furnished and installed floor systems for athletics, fitness, and fine arts facilities in North and South Carolina, and Virginia.  We specialize in wood, synthetic, and rubber sports and recreational surfaces from maintenance coatings to complete refinishing to new installs. Visit R.L. Dresser’s website for more information.

Samet Corporation, founded in 1961, is celebrating 50 years! Based in Greensboro, NC with an office in Charlotte, NC, Samet is licensed in Tennessee, Virginia, and both North & South Carolina. Samet offers development, preconstruction, and construction services to a variety of sectors including industrial/commercial, education, medical, housing, and technology. Visit Samet Corporation’s website for more information.

Saxon Publishers publishes the nation’s best-selling and most thoroughly researched skills-based mathematics program for grades K-12 as well as classroom-tested phonics and spelling programs. Visit Saxon’s website for more information.

Self-Help provides facilities loans and technical assistance to high performing charter schools in low-wealth communities across the nation. We have the financial capacity to handle multi-million dollar loan requests and offer a range of loan products and credit enhancement programs to meet the needs of our charter school borrowers. Visit Self-Help’s website for more information.

Smile Programs…the mobile dentists are innovative, on-site, school based, dental outreach providers.  We accept most forms of insurance, including Medicaid, and offer grants to those with financial need. Our mission is to bring state of the art, dental care to those students in need in the most comfortable and effective way possible.  Visit http://www.mobiledentists.com/ for more information.

Solution Tree- For more than 20 years, Solution Tree has been a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. With in-demand events, innovative publishing, and inspired professional development, Solution Tree offers educators a variety of opportunities to connect with leading experts. Visit http://www.solution-tree.com/Public/Main.aspx for more information.

Speechcenter is a private speech-language pathology practice serving unique needs of NC Charter Schools since 1982.   We hire & empower only the most qualified & talented clinical staff to exceed expectations.  Stop by the Speechcenter booth to receive important information about services to your school and students! www.speechcenter.com

S&S Worldwide provides Classroom Supplies, Furniture, Sports & PE Equipment, and Arts & Craft Supplies to educators and learning institutions nationwide.  It is our hope to become your school’s strategic partner in the effort to close the funding gap between Charter Schools and Traditional Schools.  Contact us at http://www.ssww.com/ today!

Staples Advantage- You provide students and faculty with the best learning environment possible.  Staples Advantage provides a program that puts affordable school supplies, technology, furniture and cleaning products within reach of even the most challenging budgets.  Staples Advantage makes it easy by customizing a program specifically for your school and providing dedicated local account management.

Thinking Maps (Pre-K-12) — Write…from the Beginning and Beyond (K-8 — Write …for the Future (6-12) –Thinking Maps: A Language for Leadership–Thinking Maps: Path for Proficiency for ELL’s (K-12)– Thinking Maps: Critical Reading and Writing for PSAT/SAT/ACT– Thinking Maps Software (K-12)– Cooperative Desk Maps Sets– Thinking Maps: Comprehension Strategies for Constructing Meaning — Draw your Thinking (Prek-1)–Show Your Thinking (1-3)– Map Your Thinking (3-6). Visit http://www.thinkingmaps.com/ for more information.

Thomas, Judy & Tucker, PA, established in 1990, is a Triangle-based accounting firm of more than 70 employees. The firm has been successful in providing audit, tax, outsourced accounting, business valuation/litigation support, and consulting services to our clients.  Our goal is to build and maintain successful client relations by “Building Partnerships that Deliver…”

ValuTeachers teaches educators the importance of retirement savings by conducting brief, informative workshops.  We simplify the planning process so a financial novice can understand saving money.  The company we represent, Life of the Southwest, does not charge administrative fees. Schedule a Retire 101 Workshop today – your staff will thank you.

Venture Rehab Group is an experienced multi-service vendor.  Venture has decades of experience providing contract speech and occupational therapy services, Fee-For-Service Medicaid management and staff development programs.  Venture has provided services in more than 40 Charter Schools and LEAs in NC.  For more information please contact us at 252-916-1029 or tracy@venturerehabgroup.com.  www.venturerehabgroup.com

Vibrant Living Health Coaching- Sue Kemple, founder of Vibrant Living Health Coaching in Raleigh, is a former charter school principal working toward achieving vibrant health in our school communities.  She works in depth with teachers and families to make gradual lifestyle changes that lead to lifelong wellness.  Contact her through the company’s website: www.VibrantLiving-Coach.com.

Woomer Insurance and Financial Services is “Independent for You since 1932”.  Located in Historic Downtown Apex, Woomer Insurance takes pride in delivering the most Comprehensive and Competitive Insurance and Benefit packages to individuals, families, businesses and educational institutions while providing you with the customer service you deserve.

Zaner-Bloser, with 120 years of experience in education, is one of the premier publishers of research-based reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting programs. The Zaner-Bloser mission is to create dynamic, appealing and effective educational programs and services. Zaner-Bloser focuses on distinctive programs that inspire all students to become engaged, literate participants in the global society. Visit Zaner-Bloser’s website for more information.