Information on California Head Start Association's
Corporate Partners Program



Andreini & Company
Corporate Partner for 2009

The andreiniADVANTAGE™ is a fusion of unparalleled technical knowledge and services, excellent relationships with every major insurance company doing business in California and the attitude that we're going to come to work everyday focused on managing our partners' business risk. Every one of our customers is a partner. To our client partners, the andreiniADVANTAGE™ means that you're getting a customized insurance program and we're helping you execute it. We have been creating innovation in the insurance marketplace and building insurance programs that fit our clients for more than 56 years.

As a partner of CHSA, Andreini & Company has been generous in their contribution to our association. We encourage you to contact Tracey A. Dela Riva, 800-944-8501 or email:tdelariva@andreini.com.

Visit the Andreini & Company website at: http://www.andreini.com/home.html


Armstrong & Associates Insurance Services
Corporate Partner for 2009

Armstrong & Associates is an organization of insurance professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience to assist our clients with their insurance needs by providing quality insurance products and excellent customer service. Armstrong & Associates employs a team approach with each client. Comprised of specialists in underwriting, customer service, safety training and claims management who assist with cost effective risk management programs for the clients. Our team will work as insurance consultants who solve problems and give solutions.

As a partner of CHSA, Armstrong & Associates have been generous in their contribution to our association. We encourage you to contact Bill Donaldson, 530-668-2777 or email:bdonaldson@aandains.com.

Visit the Armstrong & Associates website at: http://www.aandains.com



ChildPlus Software
Corporate Partner for 2009

ChildPlus Software is comprised of computer professionals with extensive experience in Head Start and Pre-kindergarten administration and management, including former positions in Health and Handicap Component Management, State Management Coordination, and local computer program management. Our goal is to serve you with software and service, so you can serve those in need. At ChildPlus Software, We're Helping Children Reach for the Stars.

As a partner of CHSA, ChildPlus Software has been generous in its contribution to our association. We encourage you to contact ChildPlus at 800.888.6674 or sales@childplus.com.

Visit the ChildPlus Software website at:http://www.childplus.com



Discount School Supply
Corporate Partner for 2009

Discount School Supply develops, manufactures, imports, and sells products in 14 categories from arts and crafts materials and school supplies to educational toys. Founded in 1985, the company employs sales consultants, many of whom are trained educators, who serve as liaisons with teachers.

As a partner of CHSA, Discount School Supply has been generous in its contribution to our association. We encourage you to contact Discount School Supply (800) 627-2829.

Visit the Discount School Supply website at: http://www.discountschoolsupply.com.



E Rate Solutions Group
Corporate Partner for 2009

E Rate Solutions Group is a Team of effective telecommunication and regulatory consultants with a particular focus on helping schools qualify for E Rate funds. E Rate Solutions Group incorporates their experience in Communication Services, Information Technology, Telecommunications Equipment and Regulatory Programs to assist Schools in the acquisitions of the most efficient and cost effective communication solutions available, bringing the financial advantages of the E Rate program to our clients.

Visit the E Rate Solutions Group website at: http://erategroup.com



InnoVisions
Corporate Partner for 2009

InnoVisions provides quality and affordable organization effectiveness, leadership, and staff development consulting, coaching, training and facilitation services. Our Mission: Helping people work better, and better together for an improved world community.

As a partner of CHSA, InnoVisions has been generous in its contribution to our association.
We encourage you to contact Dr. Sheryl Gee, Vice President, at (858) 244-8264.



Kaplan Early Learning Company
Corporate Partner for 2009

The philosophy behind Kaplan Early Learning Company is very simple… we care about children. Education builds futures and what better way to start than with young children. We specialize in providing products that lay the foundation for early learning which helps children prepare for life long success.

As a partner of CHSA, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been generous in its contribution to our association. We encourage you to contact Kaplan at (800) 334-2014.

Visit the Kaplan Early Learning Company website at: http://www.kaplanco.com/index.asp



Lakeshore Learning Materials
Premier Corporate Partner for 2009

Innovative learning materials and top-quality educational products have made Lakeshore a favorite with teachers, parents—and kids—for over 45 years! From language and literacy to science and mathematics, we’re proud to bring you the very best in school supplies, teaching materials and classroom tools for early childhood, elementary, high school and adult education.

As a partner of CHSA, Lakeshore Learning Materials has been generous in its contribution to our association. We encourage you to contact Ed Sudario or Jon Bell (800) 421-5354.

Visit the Lakeshore Learning Materials website at: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com.



Teaching Strategies
Corporate Partner for 2009


Teaching Strategies is a dynamic early childhood education publishing company that is committed to making a difference in the lives of children birth through age 5. Our mission is to enhance the quality of early childhood programs by offering practical, innovative, and developmentally appropriate curriculum materials; staff development services and materials; and parenting resources. Producing materials that are comprehensive, practical, easy-to-use, and based on the best and most current research is one way we contribute to improving the care and education of young children.

Visit the Teaching Strategies website at: http://teachingstrategies.com



Torrey Pines Bank
Corporate Partner for 2009


Our commitment to community reinvestment is expressed through attractive business banking services tailored to the needs of San Diego non-profits. We have a Charitable Contributions Program directed to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that have their depository accounts with Torrey Pines Bank. To show our appreciation for the work they do, each of these valued customers receives annual contributions from us that are indexed to their Torrey Pines Bank account balances.

Visit the Torrey Pines Bank website at: http://www.torreypinesbank.com/



VinTalk
Corporate Partner for 2009


Vinculum Communications is a leading provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), delivering reliable, cost-effective, integrated voice and data services to small and medium businesses. At its heart a telecomm company, Vinculum (Latin for “bond”) initially built an extensive private VoIP network to serve domestic and international wholesale communications carriers, through which it has terminated billions of minutes of service since 2001—then leveraged that framework with its proprietary Vintalk™ switching technology to bring a wealth of scalable features, flexible packages and low-cost long-distance calling to the retail market.

Visit the VinTalk website at: http://www.vincomm.net


MISSION
STATEMENT

The California
Head Start
Association is the
unified voice
providing
leadership and
advocacy for the
Head Start
community.


VISION
STATEMENT
The California
Head Start
Association will
be
an important
strategic partner
representing Head
Start interests in
California and the
nation.
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