https://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/unchartered-waters-navigating-insurance-as-a-charter-school/ Navigating insurance for charter schools can be overwhelming. Join us to explore the most common insurance roadblocks, as well as coverages required by school districts, lease or lenders. We will also share some tips and tricks to lower your costs and improve your program.
On Friday, July 25, the state released the official template required for reporting final expenditures of the Salary Increase Allocation funds for the 2025-26 school year. These reports are due to the DOE by August 1. To support school leaders in completing this report, the FCI Salary Increase Allocation Calculator (available at: https://flcharterinstitute.org/document/2425sia/) is ready for […]
https://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/exceptional-student-education-ese-compliance-tool-for-schools-and-authorizers/ This module is an introductory session related to the recently developed ESE Compliance Tool made available through the Florida Charter Institute. Participants will receive information related to the purpose, intent, and content of the tool, and how to incorporate it within their monitoring and accountability framework. After being oriented to the tool and related […]
https://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/layers-of-safety-building-access-and-surveillance-that-works-together/ In today’s climate, ensuring the physical safety of students and staff requires more than just a locked door or a wall-mounted camera—it requires a cohesive, layered strategy. Join Sam Chawkat of Dynamic Network Solutions as he breaks down how smart access control and surveillance design can work in harmony to create a truly secure […]
Start the school year off with confidence by ensuring your charter school’s governing board is fully aligned and operational. This essential webinar for charter school principals will cover the must-haves for effective board management, including meeting schedules, agenda planning, annual board calendars, and streamlined meeting operations. Learn how to set the tone for a productive […]
https://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/beginning-of-year-teacher-coaching-for-instructional-excellence/ The launch of the school year is an important moment to support teachers in establishing effective instructional practices that will lay the foundation for academic excellence. Join us for a webinar on instructional coaching, beginning-of-year observations, and systems to ensure teacher excellence that translates into student outcomes.
The Florida Charter Institute, in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD), invites you to join an informative session focused on strengthening collaboration and classroom practices that support students with Autism. During this session, participants will: Learn about the range of services and supports provided by CARD. Explore practical classroom strategies for […]
Common sense leadership lessons for current and aspiring school principals. About the Author: Mr. Jorge A. Rivas has been an educator for over 38 years in both the public and charter school networks. He began his career as a high school teacher in Miami, Florida, and has served in various roles throughout his career. In […]
The Miami Dade College (MDC) School of Education invites principals, aspiring teachers, substitutes, and current educators seeking certification to an informative session focused on the pathways and resources available to launch or advance a career in teaching. This presentation will provide a clear overview of MDC’s diverse certification programs, supportive services, and professional development opportunities […]
Every classroom deserves reliable, high-speed internet—but for many schools, the cost of staying connected can be a challenge. The E-Rate Program, a federal initiative administered by the FCC, helps schools dramatically reduce expenses for internet access, Wi-Fi networks, and related technology infrastructure. Yet despite its benefits, E-Rate can feel complicated or out of reach for […]
If Florida’s charter schools were a single district, they’d be the second-largest in the state. Growth like that isn’t slowing down, and for your charter, that means more families to reach, more stories to tell, and more expectations to meet. But without the right strategy in place, it’s easy to fall behind. Designed specifically for […]
