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What We Offer
Charter Application Training
Opening the doors on a new charter school starts with getting approval from an authorizer. The FCI-Support team helps you navigate this step in a way that satisfies the requirements of those who are charged with upholding charter school quality while also creating a touchstone to guide the formation of your new school. The training covers basics of charter school laws in Florida and walks through each section of the charter application and issues to consider while developing a charter application.
Launch Year Training and Collaborative Sessions
Specifically for Florida schools and greared towards schools opening in the upcoming August, this comprehensive training series prepares for a successful opening once a school has an approved charter. The online course posts weekly videos about timely topics you should be considering along your journey to open your school, and hosts monthly live calls to brainstorm and discuss issues with other people also opening schools in coming months.
New Operator Training
FCI-Support will be collaborates with the Florida Department of Education and experts in the field to make the statutorily-mandated training for new operators available online in May each year.
Resources & Templates
From checklists for new schools to sample policy manuals, the FCI-Support Team’s library contains invaluable resources to get your school started on the right foot.
Panning & Launching
How to Effectively Create a Professional Development Plan Using the Teacher Evaluation
March 10, 2021Educators often talk about building life-long learners in our students. Equally importantly for charter school leaders is facilitating a process …
Read moreHigh Expectations = Positive School Culture: Strategies for Success
March 10, 2021With the many demands on educators, setting high expectations AND maintaining a positive school culture is a challenge for any …
Read moreDyslexia, Early Literacy Intervention, and Legislative Requirements
March 10, 2021During this webinar, the Just Read, Florida! office will provide an overview of dyslexia and multisensory instruction and the statutory …
Read moreAnxiety, Trauma & Emotional Dysregulation in the Classroom
March 10, 2021Understanding the manner in which stress, anxiety, and trauma impact a student’s observable behavior and ability to learn is imperative …
Read moreAnxiety Disorders in Students
March 10, 2021Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental illness among youth, seriously affecting the way students function in school, experience life, …
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How can we help your school?
We’re here…because we’ve been there. The FCI-Support team of consultants is eager to share what we’ve learned from developing, leading, and growing schools. Turn to us for tested strategies and tools collected from some of the country’s most successful charter school leaders and advocates.