Thank you to our teachers, administrators, and board members who take time out of their summer to attend our conference!  You’re the reason why we organize and host this conference!


The North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools proudly presents the 2019 North Carolina Charter Schools Conference Reaching New Heights in Cherokee, NC!   This theme is inspired by the beautiful Smoky Mountains that lie across the western part of our state.   Throughout the conference we will encourage teachers, administrators, board members, and businesses to reach new heights in their roles.  As each of us reach new heights, our state charter school sector ultimately reaches new heights!


The conference will take place at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort & Convention Center July 21 – 23.  Owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians located just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, this resort contains over 1,100 hotel rooms and suites making it the largest hotel in the state.  Resort amenities include a fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, lounge, spa, family bowling alley & arcade, food court, Las Vegas style casino, and upscale restaurants including Ruth’s Chris Steak House!  As in previous years, we are expecting over 400 educators, administrators, board members, company representatives, and legislators to continue to make this the largest and most exciting charter event in our state!   Continue to check this page for updates as we get closer to the conference.

 
 

View these short clips to listen to feedback from our 2018 conference!



Mary Majors
Anderson Creek Academy
Spring Lake

Jerome Lindo
Alpha Academy
Fayetville

 

Take advantage of this year’s special offers!

Membership Discount
Attendees representing schools that are Association members save $100 on conference registration.  Attendees from businesses that are Association members save $50 on conference registration.

Early Bird Registration
Attendees who register prior to April 30, 2019 save $60 per attendee on conference registration.

Planning-Year / First-Year School Discount
Attendees from planning-year and first-year schools are eligible to receive a 50% discount.  This discount code will be emailed to planning-year and first-year schools.

Credit Card Payment Discount
Take an additional 5% off for paying by credit card.

Biltmore House Special Rate
Conference attendees receive a special rate for daytime admission to the Biltmore House.  Details provided after registration.


Pre/Post Conference Adventures!

The Association is offering attendees with opportunities to experience the beauty and fun of Western North Carolina!  If you plan to arrive early or stay after the conference, click here to see a list of special pricing for adventures you can enjoy while you’re there.


 


Conference Game & Door Prizes!

  • Staple’s Two Ergonomic Mice (Valued at $200)
  • TapApp Crisis Communication system and Threat Assessment – Insurance People of NC
  • Grand Prize: Leaders Building Leaders “Creating an Inspiring Classroom”: In this free half-day training, author, coach, and grant writer, Katy Ridnouer will lead your team in an exploration of the Active Learner Ladder and five student potentials teachers can increase in their students to encourage increased active learning and higher academic achievement. This workshop is based on the book Inspiring Active Learning by Merrill Harmin and Katy Ridnouer’s experience as an educator for the past 25 years . (Valued at $2,000)

 
 


Registration Fee Schedule (Schools)

(Registration closes Saturday, July 20, 2019 – no on-site registration available)

 

1 attendee

2 – 5 attendees

6 – 9 attendees

10+ attendees

Member

$230

$190

$160

$140

Non-Member

$330

$290

$260

$240
(Rates are per attendee and do not include hotel.  50% cancellation refund up to 72 hours prior to conference.  No refunds issued for cancellations less than 72 hours prior to conference.  More details found in the attendee FAQs.)

Room block on site is full.  Rooms under our expanded room block at the Fairfield Inn Cherokee are $119/night.  Reservation details provided in email confirmation after registration.

 


Registration Fee Schedule (Non-School)

(Registration closes Saturday, July 20, 2019 – no on-site registration available)

Member

$310

Non-member

$360
(Rates are per attendee and do not include hotel.  50% cancellation refund up to 72 hours prior to conference.  No refunds issued for cancellations less than 72 hours prior to conference.  Details found in the attendee FAQs.)

Room block on site is full.  Rooms under our expanded room block at the Fairfield Inn Cherokee are $119/night.  Reservation details provided in email confirmation after registration.

 
 

Click the applicable button below to register!

(Registration closes Saturday, July 20, 2019 – no on-site registration available)



(Includes applicant schools)

 

 

Trouble registering?  Email josh@ncpubliccharters.org

 
 

 

Harrah’s Cherokee Resort & Convention Center
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC, 28719