Exhibitors List

Educators Publishing Service

Educators Publishing Service specializes in supplemental reading materials for grades K-12. EPS offers research-based products that build essential skills in phonics, vocabulary,  reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and spelling, including products designed especially for students with learning differences and struggling readers.

www.epsbooks.com – Table #8

Rowland Reading Foundation

The Rowland Reading Program includes Happily Ever After, a motivating, literature-based reading readiness program, and The Superkids, a comprehensive core reading program designed just for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade that teaches all aspects of reading, seamlessly integrated with the language arts.

www.rowlandreading.org – Tables 25 and 26

mimio

mimio is a portable and affordable device that attaches to any whiteboard and turns it into an interactive whiteboard.

www.mimio.com – Table #10

Delta Education

Delta Education is a leader in hands-on learning, with science kits and manipulatives for grades K-8 including FOSS (Full Option Science System) and DSM (Delta Science Modules) as well as Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading and much more!

www.deltaeducation.com - Table #11

CPO Science

CPO Science provides high-quality inquiry based teaching & learning systems for science in grades 6-12.  CPO Science offers a wide range of materials and services including innovative science textbook programs that integrate with high-quality lab equipment and nationally recognized professional development programs.

www.cposcience.com -Table #12

Georgia 4-H Environmental Education

The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program serves students K-12 grade through day and residential field studies at five locations across our state. Wahsega 4-H Center is in Dahlonega, Fortson 4-H Center is in Hampton, Rock Eagle 4-H Center is in Eatonton, Burton 4-H Center is on Tybee Island, and Jekyll Island 4-H Center is on Jekyll Island. From the mountains to the sea, there is a Georgia 4-H Center for you.

www.georgia4h.org/ee -Table #9

Great American Financial Resources

Aflac and Great American Financial Resources®, two American companies, are pleased to offer you Compliance Without Complicationssm–an effective solution from names you can trust that can be customized to help you navigate today’s regulatory environment.

www.GAFRI.com -Table #21

Riverside Publishing

A wholly owned subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt since 1979, Riverside Publishing offers superior print and digital assessment tools to appropriately and accurately evaluate learning and achievement, coupled with comprehensive support for all products and services.

The Riverside product group includes DataDirector™, Assess2Know^®, The Iowa Tests^® and Cognitive Abilities Test™.

www.Riversidepublishing.com-Table # 27

Lightspeed Technologies, Inc.

Hear the New Sound of Achievement® The new all-in-one REDCAT system takes 5 minutes to set-up and covers the entire room. Classroom Audio Technology by Lightspeed improves academic performance for all students without changing curriculum or instructional methods. Free evaluations available.

www.lightspeed-tek.com- Table # 24

Sadlier

Sadlier is an educational publisher of textbooks, teacher’s guides, workbooks, tests and other materials in the curriculum area of reading, language arts, vocabulary development, and mathematics for students, teachers and families.

www.sadlier.com-Table #22

Go Technology Management

GO Technology Management is a Managed Service Provider located in Atlanta, GA.  We manage and protect all aspects of an organization’s technology.  From desktops to servers, from email to internet, we can manage it all. From designing and installing entire networks to managing or upgrading ones that are already in place, we offer a full suite of products and services.  We have extensive experience in the educational sector, providing the same enterprise level products and services used by large corporations to charter and private schools.

www.goknows.com - Table #13

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Supplemental Publishers

Gateways is an intensive intervention reading/language arts program for struggling readers grades 4-12 with specialized instruction for ELL.  iSucceed Math is a data-driven intervention solution for students who have not yet mastered the fundamentals of mathematics from early grades. Saxon products distribute instruction, practice and assessment throughout the year providing the time for every student to learn, practice, process, and go beyond mastery. Students retain learned concepts and reach proficiency.

www.steckvaughn.hmhco.com- Table #20

Buckhead Uniforms

Family run Buckhead Uniforms has been serving Georgia since 1967.  Because of our continued commitment to quality, value, proper fit, and customer service, Buckhead Uniforms is one of the largest school uniform providers in the Southeast.  We are currently partnering with many charter schools in Georgia, including: Ivy Prep, Elite Scholars, Imagine Wesley International Academy, Sandy Springs Middle School, Spalding Drive Charter, and more.

www.buckheaduniforms.com - Table #7

CDH Partners, Inc.

CDH Partners, Inc. is a Georgia-based design firm specializing in servicing the needs of both public and private schools.  We are a diverse group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and supporting staff connected by a common sense of purpose. We invest, our time, talent and energy to help our educational clients achieve superior school campuses.

www.cdhpartners.com - Table #18

RM Education

RM is committed to helping teachers utilize technology to provide students with the 21^st century skills they need to successfully compete in the global marketplace.  For over 35 years, our mission has been to help students reach their full potential by delivering innovative products and services that make teaching more effective and learning more fun.

www.rmeducation.com – Table #16

Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum

Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum is distinguished by individual, soft cover chapters bound on 8 ½ X 11 size pages, enabling students to complete chapters as rapidly as desired or as slowly as needed.   Each lesson is built around core subject content and traditional life principles that enhance character, raise life aspirations, and prepare students for annual academic assessments.  Courses are designed for individualized learning and accelerated credit recovery.

Learn@pacworks.com- Table #19

Nisewonger Audio Visual Center

Nisewonger Audio Visual Center is a family owned and operated company dedicated to providing educators with the latest in audio visual equipment for use in classrooms across Georgia.  We have been proudly serving Georgia’s K-12 Schools and Higher Education since 1968.  We specialize in audio visual equipment, supplies, furniture, and installations in schools.  We look forward to working with you.

www.nisewongerav.com- Table #17

Budgetext Corporation

Buying, selling and recycling books for schools worldwide since 1967.  Reduce textbook costs by purchasing our quality pre-owned and new books at up to 75% off publisher prices.  Generate additional funds by selling us your surplus textbooks.  Ask us about our complete textbook solution that saves time and money for charter schools.

www.budgetext.com- Table #31

Western Governors University

Western Governors University offers online teaching degree programs for both current and aspiring teachers. Earn the knowledge and skills necessary to help students learn with an online teaching degree from the WGU Teachers College. With the assistance of over $15 million in grants from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, WGU offers challenging, NCATE-accredited programs.

www.wgu.edu- Table #28

PASCO Scientific

PASCO scientific empowers teachers to deliver authentic 21^st Century science experiences by combining standards-based content and relevant teacher professional development with innovations in modern electronic measurement. We are featuring our new data collection interface, SPARK Science Learning System, sensors and science education technology.

www.pasco.com- Table #33

camcor, inc.

Camcor, Inc. provides audio-visual, digital imaging, and interactive learning solutions for educational customers.  Products and solutions include: digital cameras, projectors, document cameras, interactive tablets, student response systems, digital video cameras, headphones, LCD TV’s, listening centers, projections screens, etc.

www.camcor.com- Table # 32

OverDrive, Inc.

AudioBook Classroom™ powered by OverDrive: Download eBooks and audiobooks for K-12!  Motivate your students to read more, with books they need in formats they want.  The 500+ curriculum-based and recreational titles cover all subjects from fiction to study guides.  Your library never closes! OverDrive also serves more than 9,000 public and special libraries worldwide.

www.overdrive.com- Table #3

Building Cleaning Solutions

Commercial Janitorial Contractor specializing in Schools and Medical  Cleaning.

www.buildingcleaningsolutions.com- Table #4

Texas Instruments

Supporting educators’ passion for teaching, TI’s research-based technology for instruction and assessment, curricular materials and professional development combine to provide essential elements for greater student achievement in math and science. See how TI-Nspire™ learning handhelds and software deepen understanding and how the TI-Navigator™ system enables real-time assessment.

www.education.ti.com- Table #23

Makamark, LLC

Supplies Top Quality Melamine and Porcelain Whiteboards, Dry Erase Markers, and Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers to Schools. We manufacture quality whiteboard markers that are quick drying, non-staining, low odor, and certified ASTM D4236 Nontoxic.  Buy Direct and SAVE!

www.makamark.net- Table #30

Preferred Meal Systems

Preferred Meal Systems Inc. is a full service food service provider for both Charter Schools and Public School Districts throughout the country offering an “All-Inclusive”, federally reimbursable, component meal system which meets all National School Lunch Program requirements. We are not a management company.  Today, Preferred Meals supplies over 1.5 million meals daily, helping schools reduce rising food, labor, and equipment costs.

The “All-Inclusive” program includes: entrees, vegetables, fresh milk, fruit, and bread. All kitchen equipment and maintenance, supplies, menu and nutritional planning are also a part of this program.

www.preferredmealsystems.com- Table #29

ICS Contract Services, LLC

ICS is an Atlanta based cleaning company dedicated to providing “green” professional custodial solutions.  Our local presence, seasoned management team, and stable workforce allows us to maintain a diverse client list in varying industries, including Class A office space, schools, colleges, airport facilities and medical facilities.

www.icscontractservices.com- Table #36

Brainchild

Brainchild Inc. offers a hand-held educational tutor for students in grades 2-9 called a study buddy.  The study buddy looks and feels like the Nintendo Gameboy and uses educational cartridges customized to the GPS in reading, writing, and math.  In addition, the study buddy also uses cartridges for ESOL, GED and basic skills applications.  The Study Buddy is unique, engaging, and a perfect fit for students needing hands-on tools to help differentiate instruction.

www.brainchild.com- Table #15

TeacherLine Southeast

TeacherLine Southeast provides online solutions for teacher professional development in the southeast (SC, NC and GA), offering PBS TeacherLine Courses, the premier research and standards-based resource for PreK-12 teachers, and PBS Peer Connection, a new, innovative tool offering customized, targeted support for instructional coaches.  TeacherLine courses were recently endorsed by GA State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox.

www.scetv.org- Table #6

Astaro

Astaro combines best-of-breed applications, proven quality of Linux and enterprise-level performance to provide unparalleled Network, Web and Email security. Software, hardware and virtual appliances give flexibility for many deployment scenarios. With by over 3,000 resellers, Astaro protects over 100,000 networks in 60 countries.

Download products free: www.astaro.com – Table #39

Therapy Solutions Unlimited

Therapy Solutions Unlimited currently services Charter Schools and multiple other sites throughout the United States.  We cover all disciplines, including Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology and Social Work through our extraordinary network of therapists.  We cover full-time, part-time and per diem assignments as well as maternity leaves and other vacancies.

www.DSS-TSU.com – Table #2

Lego Education

LEGO® Education provides complete learning solutions with material, curriculum, and professional learning opportunities that educate and stimulate creativity, problem-solving and team-working skills. With more than 25 years of experience and research our educational solutions are based on a hands-on learning approach that actively involves students in the learning process. LEGO® Education school solutions enable educators to cover a wide range of curriculum targets within science, technology, engineering, literacy, character education and mathematics in a fun and engaging way.

www.legoeducation.us- Table #37

ASCD

Founded in 1943 ASCD an international nonprofit association is one of the largest Professional Development organizations for educator leaders. It provides education information services, offers cutting edge professional development for effective teaching and learning and supports activities to provide education equity for all students.

www.ascd.org – Table #41

Hertz Furniture

HERTZ carries the furniture GA Charter Schools need for classroom, cafeteria, office, music room, library, locker room, stage & more, from 125+ vendors and our own Academia brand, all with added 15-year warranty.  Exclusive Furniture Vendor for Keystone Purchasing Network: ask us how you can save big with KPN. Offering free layout, design, custom furniture & planning services on all projects from concept to completion with The Hertz Design Center.

www.hertzfurniture.com- Table #35

Thomco Insurance

Thomco’s Charter School Pro program consists of a comprehensive package of insurance coverages that both addresses and supports the coverage issues of charter schools.  It is designed to entertain small to medium size schools grades K-12.  Coverages include Property, General Liability, Auto Liability, Sexual Abuse Liability, Student Accident and Umbrella.

www.thomcoins.com – Table #5

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 and has built a national reputation through its maintenance of a classical core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept any federal or state taxpayer subsidies. It also conducts a large outreach effort that promotes civil and religious liberty, including a monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a current circulation of 1.8 million.

www.hillsdale.edu- Table #40

VideoText Interactive

VideoText Interactive is an educational materials company, specializing in multi-sensory programs, for middle and high school mathematics (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry/Trigonometry).  The focus is on the “why” of math, not just the “how”.  Mathematical concepts are taught, not shortcuts and tricks. The instructional strategy is in 5/10-minute video lessons, using computer graphics, supported by course notes, student worktexts, solutions manuals, progress tests, and instructor’s guides.  And now it’s available online!

www.videotext.com

School Uniforms R’ Us

School Uniforms R’ Us was established in 2002 to provide quality school uniforms at a fraction of the price. We believe it’s important to remain an active member in the community by impacting our customers’ lives. We are the 1^st in Georgia to offer  “Buy Now-Pay Later Purchase Program” for parents and schools interested in fundraising opportunities

Table #1

CharterSafe

Charter schools deserve the best insurance rates. CharterSafe is more than an insurance program-it helps to keep your charter school safe. Somewhere in the country at a charter school, an accident that injures a person or damages property, a lawsuit, or a theft happens every day. Incidents like these can take a huge disruptive and emotional toll on your school. CharterSafe provides you risk management services and consultations as part of the program to help you prevent losses from occurring and if a loss does occur, to handle it effectively with the least disruption to your school.

www.chartersafe.com- Table #14

Goodheart-Wilcox

High quality presentation, authoritative content, sound topic sequence, an abundance of illustrations, involving pedagogy, real-world examples, and appropriate readability are hallmarks of Goodheart-Willcox products.

www.g-w.com- Table #34