Metrics & Charter Renewal: Data Strategies and Maximizing Impact
Rigorous accountability metrics directly impact renewal outcomes. In this workshop, hear from leaders at Alpha Public Schools, a TK-12 network of schools in East San Jose as they take a deep dive into their CAASPP data to examine patterns & trends of performance indicators, achievement & equity. This guided root-cause discussion & action plan included maximizing partner program impact, to better position the network for renewal. Join to hear this case study & discuss leveraging a robust data strategy to maximize staff reach & partner support for continuous improvement and success.
Presented by
Principal
Alpha Public Schools
Julianna Parra, principal of Alpha José Hernández in East San Jose, is driven by her experience as the child of Colombian immigrants to create an equitable education system. She advocates for multilingualism and believes informed choices are key to student success. Parra's background includes developmental psychology studies at Boston University, bilingual elementary teaching, and a Master's in Education. She joined AJH as an ELD consultant, improving support for English language learners before becoming principal.
CEO
Alpha Public Schools
Shara Hegde is CEO of Alpha Public Schools, a K-12 charter network in East San José, CA. Alpha prepares first-generation students for college and careers. Hegde leads the organization's strategic direction and advocates for educational equity. She previously served as Alpha's Chief Schools Officer and founded Cornerstone Academy, a high-performing K-8 school now part of the Alpha network. Cornerstone was recognized as a California Distinguished School and a School to Watch. Hegde holds degrees from Brown, Stanford, and the Reach Institute. She was named California Charter School Leader of the Year in 2023.Ms. Hegde serves as Chief Executive Officer for Alpha Public Schools, a TK-12 network of charter schools in San Jose, CA, focused on preparing students for college and career. In this role, she provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the organization. Before assuming the role of CEO, she served as Alpha’s Chief Schools Officer, directing the academic program vision and providing coaching and management to several key senior leaders.
K12 Tutoring Solutions Director
Littera education
Tanya is a seasoned educator with 15 years of experience in Southern California, teaching math and engineering, and serving in administration. She spearheaded impactful programs like the Service Learning Program and a 3D Printing and Design STEM program, which notably included an initiative providing free prosthetic limbs globally. Currently, Tanya is the K12 Tutoring Solutions Director at Littera, focused on partnering with California schools to create effective and scalable tutoring programs. She holds Master's degrees in Math Education from Columbia University and Psychology from NYU. Tanya is passionate about collaborating with educators to enhance student learning.