About the Webinar:
This presentation explored advanced oversight strategies, emphasizing sustained educational excellence through robust monitoring and innovative implementation of regulatory frameworks. Presenters highlighted effective communication, collaboration, and practical solutions for common compliance challenges, aiming to enhance charter school management and student achievement.
Beyond the Checklist: Mastering Compliance and Monitoring in Charter Schools
Presenter:
- Vanessa Glenn, Project Support Specialist, Florida Association of Charter School Authorizers
- Kia Sweeney Scott, Sr. Director, Orange County Public Schools
- Marianne Blair, Executive Director, Florida Association of Charter School Authorizers (FACSA)
Date/Time: November 20, 2024
Conference: 2024 FL Charter School Conference
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Session Summary
This presentation, "Beyond the Checklist: Mastering Compliance and Monitoring in Charter Schools," by Vanessa Glenn, Kia Sweeney Scott, and Marianne Blair, provides charter school leaders with advanced oversight strategies to ensure compliance and promote educational excellence. The session begins by emphasizing the importance of training and support for both charter schools and district staff, highlighting the need for clear communication and a shared understanding of roles and responsibilities.
The presentation then explores the Florida Principals and Standards, a valuable resource for understanding authorizing best practices, including site visits, contract renewals, and balancing autonomy with accountability. The speakers stress the importance of regular monitoring to ensure compliance, educational quality, equity, and financial oversight.
The session also addresses key components of monitoring, including prioritizing academic performance, maintaining a balanced budget, and meeting enrollment targets. The presenters emphasize the importance of open communication and collaboration between charter schools and authorizers to address concerns proactively and maintain a positive working relationship.
The presentation highlights the value of site visits as opportunities for dialogue and feedback, ensuring that schools are meeting their obligations and providing a quality education for students. The speakers also discuss the renewal process, emphasizing that it should be a celebration of the school's achievements and a collaborative planning process for the future.
The session concludes by emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making, accurate record-keeping, and utilizing available resources and tools to support compliance and monitoring efforts.
Key takeaways for attendees include:
- Building strong relationships and open communication with authorizers.
- Prioritizing academic performance and financial health.
- Understanding and adhering to compliance requirements.
- Utilizing data to drive improvement and inform decision-making.
- Leveraging available resources and tools to support compliance and monitoring efforts.