The Launch Year Training is a support network for schools opening next year or beyond. This workshop will be the first meeting of our new cohort. We will review a variety of issues and provide a detailed to-do-list of things you need to focus on to ensure a successful opening.
Writing a charter applicant is a massive undertaking, with many moving parts. This workshop will go through each section of the Florida Charter Application and discuss common pitfalls and give tips for how to effectively work as a team to develop a high quality charter application.
The Florida Charter Institute (FCI) at Miami Dade College is dedicated to authorizing high-quality charter schools that provide excellent education and choices for families. The Institute will serve as a model for education excellence and provide opportunities for schools to thrive. The presentation will discuss the Institute's goals, policies, and practices to improve charter education […]
For most of the existence of charter schools in Florida, there has only been one primary option for authorization of charter schools, Florida's school districts. Within the last few years, two additional ones have emerged: Florida's State Colleges and the Florida Charter School Commission. Hear a discussion on these changes to Florida's charter school authorization […]
The Florida Charter Institute (FCI) at Miami Dade College founders will share its learn-from-the-exemplar approach to developing competency around the key levers of instructional coaching and data-driven instruction. Participants will have a chance to analyze footage of leaders, name key actions, and practice implementing best practices while also reflecting metacognitively on the process.
Who do you turn to when you need resources or advice? Or want answers to things you’re struggling with? Or if you just need an expert to bounce some ideas around? Florida is fortunate to have organizations dedicated to charter school success. Learn about these organizations and how to take advantage of their services to […]
Register for free at: https://charter.support/webinar/crisis_communication/When an emergency/crisis occurs in a school, communication to parents and stakeholders is paramount. School leaders are faced with delivering messages about the incident and other details that are important to stakeholders. Parents especially want information that will calm their fears. Therefore, these messages need to be consistent, accurate and timely. There […]
Register for Free at: https://charter.support/webinar/impact-awards/Join us for the upcoming webinar where we'll unravel the secrets of preparing a winning application for the '24 Building Hope Impact Awards. Applications will open on October 23rd and the 12 winners will be honored at a three-day Summit in Miami, FL to take place in April 2024. This award is […]
Register for free at: https://charter.support/webinar/e-rate_overview/ E-Rate is a federal program schools can take advantage of to help pay for Internet access network equipment and maintenance of network equipment. While this is a free resource for schools, many find the E-Rate program intimidating, time consuming and confusing. This webinar will provide you with an overview of the E-Rate […]
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The Florida Institute for Charter School Innovation [FCI] is powered by Miami Dade College. Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.o obtain more information about the College’s equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College’s Equity Officer:
Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator, (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service).11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. EquityOff@mdc.edu
