As charter school leaders, we are responsible for navigating Florida’s accountability system while ensuring our students and schools are set up for success. A+ Sunshine brings clarity to one of the most complex aspects of our work: state assessments and school grades. This session offers a straightforward look at Florida’s assessment and accountability landscape, including […]
The Florida Charter Institute is excited to host its fourth annual instructional leadership workshop, Leading for Learning: The Power of Studying Student Work (formerly Monitor the Learning). This three-day workshop, designed for principals, deans of instruction/curriculum, and instructional coaches, will immerse participants in a coaching model that ensures student learning lives at the forefront of instructional coaching and decision making. […]
This session focuses on how AI can help teachers identify struggling students earlier, adjust instruction in real time, and support student readiness without adding to their workload. Join Marlee Strawn, Co-Founder & Head of Education of Scholar Education, for insights and best practices. Register Here
Preparing for the upcoming school year while balancing compliance, operational tasks, instructional fidelity, and accountability requirements. 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Join Here
This webinar is designed to help Florida charter school leaders and board members understand the potential impacts of HB 797, a significant overhaul of the state’s not-for-profit corporation law. The changes affect the required number of board members, standards of conduct for board directors, officers and board committees, board member liability, and other topics. Register […]
Learn about ESE best practices and tools for the upcoming school year. 1:00 .m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Virtual Join Here
As schools prepare to open and launch the new school year in August, this webinar is designed to provide practical support, shared learning, and space for collaboration. Rather than focusing on completing a perfect checklist, our goal is to help participants assess where they are in the process, identify immediate priorities, and leave with greater […]
July 28, 2026 | Foundations of Classroom Management and Engagement with Teach Like a Champion Workshop The Florida Charter Institute is excited to welcome back Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team for professional learning in summer 2026. Teach Like a Champion will offer two sessions across three workshop days running from Tuesday, July 28-Thursday, […]
July 29 – July 30, 2026 | Science of Deeper Learning: Checking for Understanding with Teach Like A Champion Workshop The Florida Charter Institute is excited to welcome back Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team professional learning opportunities in the summer of 2026. Teach Like a Champion will offer two sessions across […]
On September 19, the Florida Charter Institute will host the sixth annual Florida Charter School Governance Conference on the campus of Cornerstone Charter Academy in Belle Isle. This conference event will focus on serving the needs of Charter School Governing Board Members throughout the state of Florida Saturday, September 19, 2026 Location: Cornerstone Charter […]
Presented by Paul Powell - FCI Founding Director and Math Content & Pedagogy Expert. This session explores the latest in the Cognitive Science of Learning, how students learn math, and what effective instruction should include, with strategies for developing fluency and flexible mastery, using explicit direct instruction and worked examples, facilitating effective practice, and studying […]
More information to come. Location: Caribe Royale Orlando, FL
