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Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Funding
Presented by Ms. Chasity Ingram, Grant Specialist, Florida Department of Education, Mr. Horace Taylor, CSP Budget Analyst, Florida Department of Education
The Charter School Program (CSP) team provided an overview of the CSP Grant that the Florida Department of Education oversaw.
Charter Schools and Career and Technical Education (CTE): A Winning Strategy for Students
Presented by Mr. Kevin O’Farrell, Chancellor, Division of Career and Adult Education, Florida Department of Education, Mr. Carlos Alverez, Principal, COHEA Career & Collegiate Academy, Ms. Caridad Rodriguez, Principal, SLAM Boca Raton
Participants had the opportunity to explore the impact of CTE for students, families, and communities in this presentation. They learned how several Florida charter schools leveraged quality CTE…
Charter Schools: Management and Monitoring of Federal Grant Funding for Increased Student Achievement
Presented by Dr. Dinh Nguyen, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Federal Educational Programs, Florida Department of Education, Mr. Matthew Wiley, Director of Title I, Florida Department of Education
This presentation provided an overview of the management and monitoring of federal funding for charter schools and charter school Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). Participants learned about their responsibilities…
Decoding Title IX: Rule and Compliance Implications for Charter and Private Schools
Presented by Mr. John Leombruno, Attorney/Shareholder, Arnold Law Firm, LLC, Mrs. Emily Rodriguez, Attorney, Arnold Law Firm, Ms. Marie Turchiaro, Executive Director, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary, Mrs. Lisa Wheeler, Principal, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Palm Bay
This presentation explored the rule’s requirements, methods of compliance, and optimal approaches to prevent legal disputes related to Title IX, which mandates stringent responsibilities on educational institutions for…
Developing a Powerhouse IT Strategy
Presented by Mr. James Pope, Chief Revenue Officer, Technology Lab
In this presentation, the major pitfalls schools faced as they made both short-term and long-term IT and technology decisions were discussed. With the heavy reliance schools had on…
Due Process Complaints: A Charter School’s Guide to Navigating Administrative Hearings
Presented by Andy Jiminez, Senior Vice President, Risk and Trust Operations, Egis Insurance & Risk Advisors, Onier Llopiz, Partner, Llopiz Wizel Law Firm
This presentation served as a guide for charter schools to navigate Due Process Hearings, including recent trends, advocates, do’s & don’ts, available resources, and steps schools could take…
Elevating Education Through Tutoring: Rethinking Approach
Presented by Mr. Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Business Officer, Varsity Tutors for Schools
Anthony Salcito delved into the profound impact tutoring could have on supporting individualized instruction in schools. In this presentation, Salcito explored the dynamics of tutoring, examining both its…
Empowering Education with AI: The Future of Individualized Instruction
Presented by Mr. Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer, Varsity Tutors for Schools
This presentation explored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ushering a new era of individualized instruction. The critical role of AI in crafting personalized learning experiences,…
FDOE Update
Presented by Mr. Adam Emerson, Executive Director, IEPC, Florida Department of Education
FDOE representatives provided an update on changes — legislative and otherwise — affecting Florida charter schools.
Florida Resource Round-up: Organizations Dedicated to Charter School Success
Presented by Mr. Curtis Fuller, Interim Director, Florida Charter Institute, Ms. Christine Mentis, Governance Program Director, Charter Support Unit, Ms. Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director, Florida Charter School Alliance, Ms. Sherard Parker, Director- Member Services, Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools, Ms. Dana Vignale, Charter Support Manager, Charter Support Unit, Mr. Jeffrey Wood, Legal Advisor, Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS)
Participants learned about organizations dedicated to charter school success in Florida and how to take advantage of their services to support the operations and management of their schools.…
Florida’s Harm Prevention and Threat Management Model
Presented by Angie Chesser, Statewide Threat Management Coordinator, Florida Department of Education, Office of Safe Schools
This presentation provided an overview of Florida’s Harm Prevention and Threat Management Model, including legislation, the School-Based Threat Management Teams and District Threat Management Team, and the workflow…
How did a New Authorizer Build the Best Systems and Supports?
Presented by Mr. Curtis Fuller, EDD LEA and Support, Building Hope on behalf of Florida Charter Institute, Ms. Jenna Hodgens, EDD Accountability, Florida Charter Institute, Susie Miller Carello, Executive Director, Florida Charter Institute, Mr. Adam Emerson, Executive Director, Office of Independent Education & Parental Choices at the FL DOE, Ms. Christy Noe, President, Collaborative Educational Network, Mr. Paul Powell, Executive Director, True North Classical Academies
The Florida Charter Institute (FCI) at Miami Dade College was dedicated to authorizing high-quality charter schools that provided excellent education and choices for families. The Institute served as…