FCI Connect Newsletter

Florida Charter Institute
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FCI Connect is the monthly newsletter of the Florida Charter Institute. We aim to provide stories and resources helpful to charter school leaders throughout Florida.

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  1. December 2024 FCI Connect

    What’s Inside:

    • Main Article: Celebrate! A Year in Review
    • Event Spotlight: FCI Classical Schools Leadership Forum
    • Educational Blog: Practice Makes Progress
    • Team Member Highlight: Meet Dr. Christy Noe
    • Governance Resource Highlight: 2024 Governance Conference Recap
    • Exceptional Student Education Corner: Spring 2025 Special Education Leaders Meeting
    • Warm Finishes: The FCI Team Celebrates the Holidays
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  2. November 2024 FCI Connect

    What’s Inside:

    • Conference Highlights: Key FCI sessions at the Florida Charter School Conference, covering ESE best practices, governance, and school launch training.
    • Opportunities to Connect: Info on visiting the FCI booth and entering to win “Teach Like A Champion” training tickets.
    • New Tools: Introduction of the Indicators of Distress Survey Tool to help schools monitor performance.
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  3. October 2024 FCI Connect

    What’s Inside:

    • Steps for school leaders to take after assessments
    • Tips on using data in beginning-of-year observations
    • Guidance on data accountability with school boards
    • Info about upcoming webinars on using enrollment data for decision-making
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  4. September FCI Connect

    What’s Inside

    • Announcement of the Charter Support Unit (CSU) merging with the Florida Charter Institute (FCI), expanding resources and support for Florida charter schools.
    • Overview of FCI’s expanded services, including technical assistance, professional learning, policy development, and board training.
    • Emphasis on FCI’s roles: supporting schools, providing educational resources, authorizing charter schools, and conducting research to promote best practices.
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  5. August, 2024 FCI Connect

    What’s Inside

    • Highlights and photos from first day of school celebrations across charter schools, capturing excitement and community spirit
    • Emphasis on welcoming environments, supportive staff, and students reconnecting with friends
    • Focus on the charter mission: personalized learning, academic excellence, and character development as the new year begins
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