1. Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc. School Management Presentation

2. Why Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc. (C&R)? Experts in Schooling Successful Track Record Model for language based school with strong teacher development system Understanding of Community Needs & Involvement

3. What are C&R’s Core Beliefs? We believe that ALL students CAN and WILL learn given the right system. We believe that diversity enhances our schools and communities. We believe in providing equitable opportunities for every student. We believe in nurturing schools with multiple support structures for BOTH students and families. We believe that expertise leads to excellence and success.

4. Who Is Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc. (C&R)? C&R is a Minority Owned National Education Firm Comprised of Elementary & Secondary Public and Charter School Teachers and Administrators with significant experience in the following: C&R is a Minority Owned National Education Firm Comprised of Elementary & Secondary Public and Charter School Teachers and Administrators with significant experience in the following: Central Office Administration Includes Curriculum & Instruction, Finance, and Operations Management Reading and Learning Specialists with various socio-economic populations Curriculum and Instruction State Department of Education

5. Who Is Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc. (C&R)? Special Education & Alternative Education School Administration Student Development & Support Human Resources (from recruiting to development) Finance Management (i.e. accounts payable, budgeting, grants) Special Education Compliance Professional Development/Training Pupil Accounting NCLB and School Improvement (AYP)

6. Who Is Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc. (C&R)? Our Track Record includes the following : School Design and Management (K-12) Design, development and implementation of fine arts academy in Little Rock, AR. Lead Designers and Administration of 2 Alternative Education Multi-Sited Charter School Academies in Southeast Michigan. Whole School Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Development Serviced Alternative Education Students and Mainstream Students (3-12).

7. Who Is Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc. (C&R)? Our Track Record includes the following: Alternative Education Providers GED Preparation and HS Completion Course Providers Successfully serviced over 600 students between 2004-2006. School Intervention Program Providers (K-12) Successfully helped schools achieve AYP (ex. Blanchette MS, Inkster, MI).

8. Who Is Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc. (C&R)? Our Track Record includes the following: NCLB/SES Providers of After-School Tutoring (K-12) Multi-State Providers Successfully assisted numerous public and charter schools achieve AYP (ex’s. Monnier, Parker, Rosenwald). Professional Development/Training Consultants Provided PD and Training Services to clients across US (ex’s. WCCC, Clemente ES, Palm Beach SD, MI Reading Association). Educational Materials Producers (K-12+) Design, Produce and Sell Research Based Instructional Materials to Education Institutions and Companies (ex’s. School of Online Education, Boys and Girls Club)

9. What Kind Of School Do We Propose? Collaboration with Stakeholders Highly Research Based Language Based Uniform Standards High Accountability Student Centered “Laser Like” Focus on Achievement

10. What Kind Of School Do We Propose? Individualized Responses to Student Learning Student Data Analysis and Response Inviting Atmosphere Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum High Student Expectations Comprehensive Student Support Systems Strong Parent Support Systems

11. Special Education: Programs and Services We ensure that special needs students are immediately and accurately identified and serviced. We ensure that students with a disability receive a free appropriate public education designed to meet their unique needs. We ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected.

12. Special Education: Process Special Education: Process Initial Referral for Special Education Programs & Services Individualized Evaluations from Qualified Professionals Eligibility Determination for Special Education Programs and Services Quality Individualized Education Program (IEP) Completed Customized Programs and Services Provision Annual Review & Re-evaluation

13. How Will C&R Handle Finance Issues? On-Site Business Manager Complete Oversight Services Training Records Review and Reconciliation AuditingReporting

14. How Will C&R Handle Finance Issues? Bookkeeper and CPA Services Budget Preparation Monthly Financial Statement Preparation Presentations to Board Design and Implementation of Revenue Generating Strategies (i.e. fundraising)

15. How Will C&R Handle Compliance Issues? On-Site Pupil Accounting Staff Complete Oversight of Pupil Accounting TrainingManagement Records Review and Reconciliation Reporting Auditing Preparation and Representation SIS System Oversight Special Education Accounting Oversight Compliance Coordinator for ALL Local, State and Federal Funds.

16. How Will C&R Handle Curriculum Issues? Program Design, Implementation, & Development Collaborative Effort with Stakeholders & Community Complete Program Oversight Services Special Education Oversight Data Analysis and Response Comprehensive School Curriculum Integrated Alternative Curriculums to Gifted Curriculums Urban Learner Framework Cultural Relevance

17. How Will C&R Handle Curriculum Issues? Leadership Development Staff Development Cultural Sensitivity Uniform Standards (ex. Grammar) Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Learning and Thinking Across the Curriculum Classroom Management (ex. Inviting Atmosphere) Diagnostic Prescriptive Teaching Customized Learning Materials

18. How Will C&R Handle General Admin. Issues? Ensure Comprehensive Support Services Student Support Services Academic Achievement & Personal Development Counseling and Social Work Services Parent Support Services Ensure Inviting and Nurturing School Climate

19. How Will C&R Handle General Admin. Issues? Ensure Development of a School that Reflects the Input of ALL Relevant Stakeholders: Department of Education Charter Authorizer School Board of Directors Parents & Students Relevant Community Entities

20. Summary Team of Experts+ Team of Experts+ Research Based Model+ Research Based Model+ High Accountability Model+ High Accountability Model+ Understanding of Community= Understanding of Community= High Performing School

21. Capital Area PS Academy Contact Information For More Information on Carter, Reddy & Associates Services and Products, For More Information on Carter, Reddy & Associates Services and Products, Please Contact Us At the Following: 866-903-READ (7323) ORwww.crandassociates.org