The 18th Annual California Charter Schools Conference
CCSA: California Charter Schools Association

APCSA Legal Seminar

The Alliance of Public Charter School Attorneys (APCSA) Spring Legal Seminar
March 7th and 8th at the 18th Annual CA Charter Schools Conference

The Alliance of Public Charter School Attorneys (APCSA), in partnership with the California Charter School Association's 18th Annual Conference, is very pleased to invite you to our next Spring Legal Seminar on March 7th and 8th in gorgeous San Diego! It's time to get some sun and talk charter schools with charter school lawyers from around the country. (Sunscreen will be provided.)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The event is for lawyers representing charter schools in courthouses, statehouses and in negotiation processes. The two-day seminar will focus on the impact of federal civil rights laws on charter schools, including a detailed discussion about charter school compliance and predictions on the next-wave of charter school litigation.

We will tackle the ever-salient topic of how federal civil rights laws impact charter schools, honing our focus on four main issues:

  • Enrollment preferences in single-sex academies, religiously-affiliated schools, and cultural immersion schools;
  • Desegregation mandates from federal courts and the US DoE's Office of Civil Rights;
  • Serving English Language Learners in compliance with NLRB and OCR consent decrees; and,
  • Serving Special Education students through "shared services" models in compliance with IDEA and OCR consent decrees.

We are convening experts from across the country to lead these discussions; with the heightened scrutiny heaped upon charter schools and accusations that charter schools don't serve all students, we expect a robust and nuanced dialogue. You won't be disappointed.

Space is limited, so please don't delay. The sooner you RSVP, the better!

Here is some logistical information on the session. A detailed agenda will follow.

DATE: March 7th from 2 pm through March 8th at 1 pm.

LOCATION: San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, Coronado Room, South Tower, 4th Floor, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, California 92101. (Yes, you can see the Pacific from the windows in the Coronado Room...) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sandt-san-diego-marriott-hotel-and-marina/

CLE CREDIT: As in the past, we will assist you in obtaining CLE credit consistent with your state's requirements. We will collect information at the session.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Hilton Gas Lamp at www.sandiegogaslampquarter.hilton.com. Our group code: CCS. Phone: 1-800-hiltons. The rooms go fast, so, again, don't tarry! If all rooms get reserved, you can find other hotels in San Diego near the Convention Center: www.visitsandiego.com/attendees/hotels_downtown.cfm.

TRAVEL INFORMATION: The San Diego airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car; cabs are readily available at the airport. The beach, the Gas Lamp Quarter, and the Convention Center are all a short jaunt from the conference location and the hotel.

DINNER on the 7th: APCSA will treat the group to dinner at a local restaurant, specializing in Mexican delights, including top shelf margaritas.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at or 202-521-2831.