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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
Exit Interview Form
March 9, 2021Sample questionnaire to give to employees once they leave employment with the school to collect data about how the school …
Read moreNew Hire Checklist
March 9, 2021This sample form can be used to organize all of the paper and tasks which need to be completed when …
Read moreFinal Paycheck Calculations
March 9, 2021This form is meant to provide documentation to employees who are separating from the school with regards to the amount …
Read moreInitial Salary Placement Notice
March 9, 2021This form is meant to lay out the per-paycheck amount for a new employee so they are clear on the …
Read moreEmployee Reference Check Form
March 9, 2021This form is a way to document the employee reference checks conducted on employee applicants.
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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.