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Florida Teacher Salary Increase Calculator 2022-23
Since 2020 Florida has included the “Teacher Salary Increase Allocation” in the Florida Educational Finance Program. Originally the state allocated $500-million to raise teacher salaries to a target…
Succession Planning Communication
Presented by Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director, Florida Charter School Alliance
Would change in leadership make your staff uneasy? Well, change happens! Knowing there is an active and healthy succession plan helps motivate employees to be a part of…
Innovation Through Classical Education
Presented by Janine Swearingin, Principal of Treasure Coast Classical Academy , David Withun, Head of School for Jacksonville Classical Academy
Classical Education, often described as ‘traditional’ or ‘back-to-basics’, has succeeded in developing the world’s most influential minds for centuries. As educators, we are challenged to continuously innovate our…
Federal Child Nutrition Programs: How They Work and How You Can Access Them to Feed Your Students
Presented by Jaren Vass, Eligibility Program Director, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Nutrition and Wellness, Sky Beard, Florida Director, No Kid Hungry
With 1 in 5 of Florida’s children living in homes that are food insecure, providing access to nutritious meals to students is more important than ever. The Florida…
B.E.S.T. Math: What to Expect and How to Prepare Now
Presented by Ashley Doty, Founder and CEO of Uncomplicate ED: Proven, Powerful, PD
Finally, help is here for the B.E.S.T. Math standards that officially roll out next year. But what can we do now to prepare our teachers and students? What…
Improving Access for Students with Disabilities: How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference
Presented by Melissa Brady, Executive Director, Florida Association of Charter School Authorizers (FACSA), Alex Medler, Executive Director, Colorado Association of Charter School Authorizers (CACSA)
Every family deserves choice, including families of students with disabilities. Charter schools can make small changes in their regular practices that provide greater access for students with disabilities.…
Conflicts of Interests
Presented by Jeff Wood, Thomas Sternberg
This session will cover all relevant conflict of interest rules and laws applicable to charter public school governing boards and its employees. Topics include anti-nepotism, voting conflicts, financial…
Money Matters: What Board Members Should Know About Charter School Accounting
In this session we will review: How the “Florida Educational Finance Program” works How to estimate revenue based on your enrollment What changes will look like for the…
Strategic Planning
Presented by Gail Birks
NEWS Flash!!!!!! IT TAKES 20 MINUTES TO HAVE A DISCUSSION ON REVISITING THE MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS. I can assure you that if this was the agenda for…
Governance in the Sunshine
Presented by Kathleen Schoenberg
Did you know that if a charter school board member violates Florida’s Sunshine Law, the board member may be subject to criminal liability? Charter school boards are subject…
Onboarding New Board Members – What Do They Need to Know?
Presented by Jill Shahen
The most common feedback we receive from new board members is they haven’t been fully informed on items ranging from accountability expectations, to what’s in the charter, to…