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 […]
Engaging students in the learning process not only boosts attention and critical thinking but also creates more meaningful learning experiences. At the same time, student agency – often reduced to voice and choice – goes much further: it empowers learning to take ownership, recognize their needs, and advocate for their success in and out of […]
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 […]
Presented by: Dr. Teandria Callins and Latisha Knighten, Language & Literacy Academy for Learning, Inc. Medicaid can be an invaluable—yet often underutilized—funding source for charter schools serving students with disabilities. This session demystifies the Medicaid billing process and equips school leaders with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate eligibility, documentation, and reimbursement. Participants will […]
On January 5, Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC), in partnership with the Florida Charter Schools Institute, will host an informational webinar to provide an overview of and answer questions about its Request for Proposals (RFP) for opening and operating a charter school on a PHSC campus. The webinar will summarize PHSC’s role as a higher education […]
Navigating a crisis can be extremely intimidating for many educators. This session is designed to prepare school personnel on any level for the inevitable crash out that may occur within schools, this training reflects the 3 most common phases of a crisis: pre-crash out planning, crash out response and post-crash out activities. It’s important that […]
At Cognia, we believe that every institution, regardless of current performance, has the potential to grow and improve. This session will explore how Cognia’s accreditation is more than a status; it’s a dynamic, continuous improvement journey. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how the process, spanning the Self-Assessment, Accreditation Engagement Review, and Progress Report, […]
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 […]
The Florida Charter Institute is excited to invite you to a statewide convening of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) leaders centered on collaboration, shared learning, and practical problem-solving to strengthen support for students with disabilities across Florida charter schools. Save the Date: Location: Language & Literacy Academy for Learning Address: 50 2nd St SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880 Date: March 26, […]
Differentiation doesn’t have to mean rewriting the same lesson over and over. In fact, effective differentiation starts with how students access, process, and communicate while learning. When communication is supported, participation follows. In this 45-minute webinar, led by Reagan Chalmers, Director of Exceptional Student Education at FCI, and Aleksandra Krawczyk, speech-language pathologist and CEO of […]
