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 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.

 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 […]

 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.

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 […]

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 […]