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Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Innovation through Classical Education

Presented by Ms. Janine Swearingin, Director of Academics, OptimaEd, Dr. David Withun, Head of School, Jacksonville Classical Academy, Mrs. Erika Donalds, CEO, Executive Director, OptimaEd

Classical Education, most influential minds for centuries. As educators, we are challenged to continuously innovate our practices, but perhaps innovating can mean bringing back something tried and true,…

Topics: School Operations
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Let’s Take a Walk: Setting Impactful Look-fors for Classroom Learning Walks that Lead to School Improvement

Presented by Dustin Sims, Lead Executive Director, Bureau of School Improvement, Florida Department of Education

In this presentation the lead for the FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement’s Field Team will discuss how to maximize classroom learning walks through a tight lens of instructional…

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Leveraging Google Workspace to Support Teachers, Students, and Families

Presented by Mr. Daniel Brennick, Assistant Principal, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy

Explore how the tools provided by Google Workspace for Education can be used to support teachers, students, and families. Learn from a Google for Education Certified Trainer how…

Topics: School Operations
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Literacy Leadership and School Leader’s Literacy Walkthrough, K-5

Presented by Ms. Julie Baisden, Assistant in Research, Florida Center for Reading Research, Ms. Lindsey Brown, Executive Director of Just Read, Florida!, Florida Department of Education

Schools need leaders to implement an effective school-wide literacy model, but how do you begin? Join us as we discuss key components of an effective literacy leadership, why…

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Literacy Policy and Initiatives to Support Educators with Improving Literacy Achievement

Presented by Ms. Lindsey Brown, Executive Director of Just Read, Florida!, Florida Department of Education, Ms. Paige Micheal, Executive Director of State Regional Literacy Directors, Florida Department of Education

Join the Florida Department of Education literacy staff to discuss and learn about the essential actions that are taking place to improve literacy achievement statewide. This presentation will…

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Maximizing Your School’s CSP Grant Funding

Presented by Mrs. Vicki Pineda, Charter Schools Director, Office of Independent Education & Parental Choice, Florida Department of Education, Mr. Horace Taylor, CSP Budget Analyst, Florida Department of Education

This presentation guides Charter School Program (CSP) grant subrecipients through required actions that must be completed to maximize a CSP grant award. Subrecipients will also learn how to…

Topics: Compliance & Grant Admin · Finance & Budget
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

New Worlds Reading: Creating At-home Libraries for Eligible K-5 Students

Presented by Dr. Shaunté Duggins, Assistant Director, UF Lastinger Center for Learning, Erika Fritz-Ochs, Engagement Manager, UF Lastinger Center for Learning

During this presentation participants will learn about the New Worlds Reading Initiatives and opportunities to support eligible children and families.

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Now That We Have Them, How Do We Keep Them?

Presented by Ms. Lisa Helfrich, Retired Resource Teacher, School District of Palm Beach County, Mrs. Judi Ackerman, Retired Classroom Teacher, School District of Palm Beach County, Mrs. Karla Branch, Resource Teacher, School District of Palm Beach County

This presentation will provide participants with a program to attract, support and retain a high-quality teacher workforce. The Beginning Teacher Assistance Program (BTAP) is a formal school-site program…

Topics: Human Resources
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Put Your Oxygen Mask On First Before Assisting Others

Presented by Ms. Christina Hamlin, Deputy State Director Area 5 (Duval, Clay & Leon Counties), Charter Schools USA, Ms. Tracey Saxon, Director of School Support, Charter Schools USA, Mrs. Rachel Windler-Freitag, Deputy State Director Area 2 (Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Lee & Collier Counties), Charter Schools USA

The idea of “putting your mask on first” is a simple, but often overlooked policy as leaders sacrifice their well-being in order to take care of their team.…

Topics: School Operations
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Raising your ELA Scores through Writing: Simple and Easy

Presented by Mrs. Lisa Collum, Author/Owner, Top Score Writing, Inc., Mrs. Jennifer Jones, Director of Curriculum and Training, Top Score Writing, Inc., Mrs. Jill MacKenzie, Teacher, Coastal Middle and High School

This presentation will show teachers and administrators how to raise their school’s overall ELA scores through writing. Participants will learn that teaching writing is simple and increasing students’…

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Safety and Security Requirements for Charter Schools

Presented by Ms. Brooks Rumenik, Deputy Director, Safe Schools, Florida Department of Education

This presentation will focus on Florida’s legislative requirements addressing safety and security requirements and how those directly impact charter schools.

Topics: Facilities Planning
Conference Session Oct 21, 2022 2022 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR) for Florida Charter Schools

Presented by Ms. Julie Collins, Office of Safe Schools, Florida Department of Education

The presentation will include the basics of SESIR reporting, observations of data reporting trends, and best practices for quality data reporting.

Topics: Facilities Planning · School Operations