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E-Rate Program Overview
Presented by Ben Sniecinski, President, E-Rate Advantage
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…
New Worlds Reading: Creating At-home Libraries for Eligible VPK-5th Grade Students
Presented by Dr. Shaunté Duggins, Associate Director, New Worlds Reading Initiative, University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
During this session participants will learn about the New Worlds Reading Initiatives, a FREE state-wide program for eligible VPK-5th grade students in Florida who are not yet reading…
Crafting a Winning IMPACT Awards Submission: Tips and Best Practices
Presented by Sherilyn Moore - Chief Impact Officer & Trisha Leitem - Director of Services, Building Hope
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…
Mastering Crisis Communication: Crafting Calm, Consistent, and Timely Messages for Parents and Stakeholders in School Emergencies
Presented by Mark E. Zaher, Founder, One Stop School Safety, Security and Emergency Management
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…
Closing Session
Presented by Anita Whitby-Davis, the Executive Director of Blautism Education, Jim Horne a Partner with Strategos Group and Florida’s first Commissioner of Education
The closing session featured numerous presenters including Anita Whitby-Davis, the Executive Director of Blautism Education who introduced Jim Horne a Partner with Strategos Group and Florida’s first Commissioner of Education.
3 Schools: 3 Financing Options
Presented by Mr. Richard Moreno, President, Building Hope Services, Mrs. Constance Ortiz, Founder, Odyssey Charter School, Mr. Will Staros, Regional VP, FORZA Education, Mr. Scott Sznitken, Executive Director, Franklin Academy Charter Schools
Different schools had different facility needs, and that meant no funding option was the perfect match for all schools. Participants learned about the different funding options for school…
Amplify Your Advocacy: Training for Parent and Principal Advocates in Charter Schools
Presented by Ms. Kirianne Suriano, Leadership Liaison for External Affairs, Charter Schools USA, Ms. Julia Kiewit, Director of External Affairs, Charter Schools USA
“Amplify Your Advocacy” was an empowering presentation for parent and principal advocates in charter schools. Participants learned effective advocacy strategies, policy engagement, community building, and communication techniques to…
An Introduction to the Science of Reading
Presented by Ms. Sarah Hall, State Regional Literacy Director, Florida Department of Education, Ms. Kaira Kelly-Howard, State Regional Literacy Director, Florida Department of Education
The presentation provided a definition of the Science of Reading and a brief overview of some of the fundamental research behind the Science of Reading. Both the Simple…
Authorizer Options for Florida Charter Schools
Presented by Mr. Shawn Arnold, Shareholder and CEO , Arnold Law Firm, Mr. Adam Emerson, FLDOE Independent Education and Parental Choice Executive Director , Florida Department of Education, Mrs. Susie Miller Callero, Executive Director , Charter School Review Commission, Mr. Fermin Vazquez, President , Miami-Dade College North Campus
For most of the existence of charter schools in Florida, there had only been one primary option for authorization of charter schools, Florida’s school districts. Within the last…
Best Practices for Strong Board Governance
Presented by Ms. Christine Mentis, Services Manager, Building Hope, Ms. Kathleen Schoenberg, Attorney & School Governance Trainer, Florida Charter School Governance Training
Have you ever questioned how high-performing charter schools consistently advanced their mission? Well, it was almost always due to a high-performing governing board working effectively in collaboration with…
Building a Virtuous Mindset: Florida Civics and Debate
Presented by Director of Social Studies and The Arts, Florida Department of Education, Mr. David Fechtel, Program Manager, Florida Civics and Debate Initiativ
This presentation highlighted what was new in Florida civics education and debate. Participants learned how to access resources and direct support in the implementation of the revised civics…
Charter School Funding Through the Florida Education Finance Program
Presented by Ms. Li Liu, Bureau Chief, School Business Services, Florida Department of Education
This presentation provided an introductory overview of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), which was the primary source of operating funds for all K–12 public schools in Florida.…