Florida Charter Institute

Your Charter School Has a Partner In FCI

Free resources. Expert support. Four divisions dedicated to helping charter operators across the state run well, grow stronger, and deliver results for students.

Who We Are

Florida Charter Institute (FCI) was established in 2022 to advance the success of Florida’s charter school movement and help families access quality education choices. We serve as Florida’s hub for charter innovation, with a team of experts who have run schools, managed budgets, and worked in classrooms. We know what it takes and we are here to help your school succeed.

Here Is What We Offer

FCI’s four divisions were each built around a specific need we kept hearing from charter operators across the state.

Support

Your school runs on operations, compliance, and governance. We help you manage all of it at no cost.
What we can help with: budget planning, board training, facilities guidance, compliance support, policy manuals, and one-on-one consultations.

Jessica Chapman

Team Lead

(786) 462-9206

Educate

Strong schools are built on strong teachers and leaders. We provide research-backed, clinically-proven professional learning designed to strengthen instruction and leadership at every level.

What we can help with: instructional coaching, leadership fellowships, workshops, and teaching practices in literacy and math.

Kathryn Perkins

Executive Deputy Director

(786) 462-9210

Research

We study what works across the state and share our findings. Our research turns data into guidance that schools and policymakers can act on.
What we can help with: published reports, policy analysis, best practice guidance, and academic performance data.

Thibaut Delloue

Policy Fellow

(786) 462-9208

Authorize

We conduct rigorous reviews of charter applications and provide ongoing oversight that keeps schools accountable and families protected throughout the life of the school.
What we can help with: application guidance, capacity interviews, performance monitoring, and oversight support.

Christy Noe

Executive Deputy Director

(850) 591-6071

Free Resources

Resource Library

Templates, guides, and handbooks covering
every aspect of running a charter school.

Webinars & Trainings

Live and recorded sessions on governance,
finance, instruction, and compliance.

Events & Meetings

FCI cohort meetings, regional sessions,
and statewide conferences.

Professional Learning

Hands-on workshops in teaching practice
and instructional leadership.

Educator Workshops

Upcoming Events

FCI’s team includes former principals, finance directors, curriculum specialists, and compliance professionals. We have done this work. Reach out and tell us what your school needs.

Your school should not have to figure this out alone.

Florida Charter Institute

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