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SUMMARY:FCI Webinar: Growing\, Without the Pains: A Smarter Expansion Plan for Florida Charter Schools
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBut without the right strategy in place\, it’s easy to fall behind. Designed specifically for school leaders navigating rapid growth in a state where nearly 400\,000 students are enrolled in charters\, learn what it takes to move at the pace of Florida’s charter school expansion. Develop a framework to scale your school’s communications\, marketing\, and enrollment efforts without losing focus on your mission\, so your message stays clear\, your brand stays strong\, and your growth stays on track. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nThe communication and enrollment challenges fast-growing charter schools face\n\n\nHow top-performing charters are streamlining processes for clarity and connection\n\n\nSmart strategies to elevate your brand\, build trust\, and drive enrollment\n\n\nThe role AI and technology play in growing your school\, engaging families\, and helping your team do more with less\n\nWhether you’re launching a new campus\, refining your local presence\, or managing a growing network\, help your charter’s marketing strategy match the speed and scale of Florida’s movement\, and turn that momentum into long-term success.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/growing-without-the-pains-a-smarter-expansion-plan-for-florida-charter-schools/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:E-Rate Made Simple: Funding Connectivity for Your School Community
DESCRIPTION: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 many educators and school leaders. This session will make it clear and actionable. Join Ben Sniecinski\, President of E-Rate Advantage\, for a practical overview of how your school can take advantage of this powerful funding source. \nYou’ll learn: \n– What E-Rate is and why it matters for charter schools \n– How to plan for technology upgrades using E-Rate funds \n– Step-by-step guidance for completing the application (even if you’re new) \n– Tips for budgeting and tracking Category 1 & 2 services \n– How to navigate your school’s setup in the E-Rate EPC portal \nUnderstanding E-Rate isn’t just for IT teams—it’s a must for school leaders\, administrators\, and teachers who want to ensure every student has access to the tools they need to learn and thrive.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/e-rate-made-simple-funding-connectivity-for-your-school-community/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Teacher Certification Pathways and Benefits:  Presentation by Miami Dade College School of Education
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis presentation will provide a clear overview of MDC’s diverse certification programs\, supportive services\, and professional development opportunities designed to prepare educators at every stage of their journey—from classroom entry to long-term career growth. Participants will learn how MDC equips teacher candidates with the knowledge\, training\, and support needed to succeed in today’s classrooms. \nThis session will also highlight how the School of Education is helping address the teacher workforce needs across South Florida by offering accessible\, high-quality preparation options for new and emerging educators. School principals will gain insight into how MDC’s programs can help meet their staffing needs with well-prepared\, committed candidates. \nJoin us for practical insights\, actionable resources\, and meaningful connections to support your pathway to certification and classroom success.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/teacher-certification-pathways-and-benefits-joint-presentation-with-tap-and-mdc-school-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:FCI Webinar: Principals Matter: Highly Effective Leadership Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Common sense leadership lessons for current and aspiring school principals. \nAbout 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 addition to teaching\, he has been a school counselor\, district supervisor\, assistant principal and a school principal for the past 17 years. He has served as a principal in elementary\, middle\, and high schools. He is currently the principal at a PK-12 charter school in Orlando\, Florida.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/principals-matter-highly-effective-leadership-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:FCI Webinar: Collaboration Between Educators and Registered Behavioral Technicians
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nLearn about the range of services and supports provided by CARD.\nExplore practical classroom strategies for creating inclusive learning environments.\nGain actionable tips for effective collaboration between educators and Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs).\n\nThis webinar is designed for teachers\, instructional leaders\, and support staff seeking to enhance their understanding of evidence-based approaches to working with students with Autism.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/collaboration-between-educators-and-registered-behavioral-technicians/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Beginning of Year Teacher Coaching for Instructional Excellence Webinar
DESCRIPTION:https://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/beginning-of-year-teacher-coaching-for-instructional-excellence/ \nThe 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.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/beginning-of-year-teacher-coaching-for-instructional-excellence-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Board Ready: Kickstart the School Year with Strong Governance Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 year of governance and leadership. \nhttps://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/board-ready-kickstart-the-school-year-with-strong-governance/
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/board-ready-kickstart-the-school-year-with-strong-governance-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Layers of Safety: Building Access and Surveillance That Works Together Webinar
DESCRIPTION:https://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/layers-of-safety-building-access-and-surveillance-that-works-together/ \nIn 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 campus environment. This session goes beyond buzzwords to show real-world examples of how schools are leveraging technology to deter threats\, speed up response times\, and eliminate common vulnerabilities in entry points and blind spots. Designed specifically for school leaders and operations teams\, this session will explore best practices in door hardware selection\, entry management systems\, camera placement strategies\, and how to integrate it all into a single\, manageable platform.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/layers-of-safety-building-access-and-surveillance-that-works-together-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Compliance Tool for Schools and Authorizers Webinars
DESCRIPTION:https://flcharterinstitute.org/webinar/exceptional-student-education-ese-compliance-tool-for-schools-and-authorizers/ \nThis 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 requirements\, participants will be invited to ask questions of the presenter and their colleagues.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/exceptional-student-education-ese-compliance-tool-for-schools-and-authorizers-webinars-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:FCI Webinar - Salary Increase Allocation Final Reports
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo support school leaders in completing this report\, the FCI Salary Increase Allocation Calculator (available at: https://flcharterinstitute.org/document/2425sia/) is ready for use. A recorded walkthrough of the tool is also available at the same link. \nThis live webinar will: \n\n    Provide a step-by-step review of how to complete the final report\,\n    Explain how to make adjustments for staff changes that occurred during the year\,\n    Offer time for Q&A to address any remaining questions about using the tool.\n\nJoin us for this important session to ensure your submission is complete and accurate ahead of the deadline.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/fci-webinar-salary-increase-allocation-final-reports/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Unchartered Waters: Navigating Insurance as a Charter School
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://flcharterinstitute.org/event/unchartered-waters-navigating-insurance-as-a-charter-school-2/
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