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A+ Sunshine: A Clearer View of Florida’s Accountability System
Presented by Dr. Gillian Stewart Gregory, Florida State University
As charter school leaders, we are responsible for navigating Florida’s accountability system while ensuring our students and schools are set up for success. A+ Sunshine brings clarity to…
The Connected Classroom
Presented by Patricia Pagozalski
Strategies to improve engagement and promote student success.
What to Look for in AI EdTech Tools: A Practical Guide for School Leaders
Presented by Marlee Strawn, Co-Founder & Head of Education, Scholar Education
With so many AI tools flooding the market, school leaders need a clear framework for evaluating what’s worth their time and budget. This session gives leaders practical criteria…
Redefining High School: The Collegiate Charter Model with Dr. Karen Peck
Presented by Dr. Karen Peck, State College of Florida Collegiate Schools
Join Dr. Karen Peck from State College of Florida Collegiate Schools for a closer look at the collegiate charter school model and how it is reshaping the high…
McKinney-Vento Overview: Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Presented by Bryce Trafford, MSW and Delaney Kapusta, from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Charter Institute is proud to partner with the Florida Department of Education to host a McKinney-Vento Overview session. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal…
Staffing Schedule
This staffing calculator is designed to help school leaders estimate the appropriate number of teachers needed based on projected enrollment and school scheduling decisions. Originally included in the…
What to Expect at FCI’s Governance Conference 2026
Presented by Christine Mentis, Governance Director at FCI
On September 19 2026, the Florida Charter Institute will host the sixth annual Florida Charter School Governance Conference on the campus of Cornerstone Charter Academy in Belle Isle. This conference…
Beyond the Budget: Strategic Revenue Planning for Charter School Sustainability.
Presented by Dana Vignale, Charter Impact, and Dr. Tom Miller
As spring approaches, charter schools should begin planning next year’s budget. A strong budgeting process helps school leaders allocate resources wisely, manage risk, and build financial stability. In…
Medicaid School-Based Services for Charter Schools: A Guided Walkthrough with the Florida Department of Education
Presented by Nanci English, MPA, Medicaid in Schools Project Consultant
The Florida Charter Institute is pleased to host the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for a webinar on Medicaid School-Based Services (SBS) and how charter schools can participate…
One Lesson, Many Learners: What Does “Differentiation” Truly Mean?
Presented by Reagan Chalmers, ESE Director, Florida Charter Institute and Aleksandra Krawczyk, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, EdTool
Differentiation doesn’t have to mean rewriting the same lesson over and over. In fact, effective differentiation starts with how students access, process, and communicate while learning. When communication…
Recommendations to Improve Charter School Financial Audit Reporting in Florida
This paper analyzes 4,681 financial audits from 835 Florida charter schools across 50 districts between 2017 and 2023 to evaluate how financial information is currently reported and identify…
Growing Enrollment, Without the Pains: A Smarter Expansion Plan for Florida Charter Schools
Presented by Philip Goulet, Director of Charter Scools at Finalsite
If Florida’s charter schools were a single district, they’d be the second-largest in the state. Growth like that isn’t slowing down, and for your charter, that means more…