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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
20 Essential Points: What All School Leaders Should Know About Special Education
March 10, 2021School leaders play an important role in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. School leaders who effectively manage special …
Read moreTwo New SEL Tools to Support Every Student
March 10, 2021What new tools exist that align with PBIS and a restorative approach? In this session, educators will explore the significant …
Read moreFrom the Courtroom to the Classroom: Understanding the Intersection of Criminal and Family Law and Our Campuses
March 10, 2021Charter schools are constantly forced to deal with issues involving students that extend far beyond the classroom. Parents fighting over …
Read moreNew School Safety Requirements for Charter Schools
March 10, 2021As a result of school shootings across the country, Governor Rick Scott signed SB 7026, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High …
Read moreCharter Conversations: Jana Wilcox Lavin
March 10, 2021In her role as Executive Director of Opportunity 180, Jana spearheads the organization’s investments to provide more kids a high-quality …
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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.