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Applying to MDC to Open A Charter School
Presented by Christy Noe, EDD Authorize
Miami Dade College (MDC) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural charter school authorization process. As one of Florida’s premier higher education institutions, MDC has been…
Stay Conversations That Matter: Boosting Teacher Retention in Charter Schools
Presented by Dr. Ilene E. Wilkins
Explore how stay interviews can be a powerful tool to improve teacher retention in charter schools. This presentation offers practical strategies, sample questions, and implementation tips to help…
Designing for Access: Best Practices to Support Diverse Learners
Presented by Reagan Chalmers, Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) at the Florida Charter Institute
Creating meaningful access to learning begins with intentional design. This webinar introduces practical approaches educators can use to better support students with diverse learning needs, including students with…
E-Rate Program Overview
Presented by Ben Sniecinski
E-Rate is a federal program that helps schools cover costs for internet access, network equipment, and maintenance. Although a valuable resource, many schools find the E-Rate program complex…
2024 Effect Size Analysis
The paper Using Effect Size as a Comparative Metric of Academic Achievement explains how educators can use effect size to fairly compare school performance by accounting for differences…
Charter School Program Grant: Management, Updates, and Key Practices
Presented by Ms. Chasity Ingram, CSP Grant Director, FDOE, Ms. Vicki Pineda, Charter Schools Director, FDOE
Based on the transcript, here’s a summary for your website: This informative session provided charter school leaders with essential guidance on the federal Charter School Program (CSP) grant,…
ESE Services from The Florida Charter Institute
Presented by Reagan Chalmers, Director, ESE, Florida Charter Institute Lindsey Granger, Senior Consultant, Collaborative Educational Network, Dr. Christy Noe, Deputy Director, Authorizing Team Lead (FCI) | President & CEO (CEN), Florida Charter Institute (FCI) | Collaborative Educational Network (CEN)
This comprehensive session introduced charter school leaders to the specialized exceptional student education (ESE) support services available through the Florida Charter Institute and its partner organization, Collaborative Educational…
FCSC-SCS 2025 Closing Session
The closing session celebrated the collaboration and achievements of educators, students, and leaders who make Florida’s school choice movement thrive. The event opened with a performance from the…
Follow the Money: What Charter School Financial Reports Reveal About Gaps, Oversight, and Sustainability
Presented by Thibaut Delloue, Policy Fellow, Florida Charter Institute, Curtis Fuller, Chief Operating Officer, Florida Charter Institute
This data-driven session provided charter school leaders and board members with essential insights into interpreting financial reports and using financial data strategically to ensure school sustainability and identify…
Supports for English Language Learners to Maximize Outcomes
Presented by Dr. Raydel Hernandez, Chief, Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition (SALA), FDOE, Mr. Dustin Simms, Lead State Executive Director, School Improvement, FDOE
This vital session addressed the comprehensive support systems and instructional strategies charter schools need to maximize academic outcomes for English Language Learners (ELLs), one of Florida’s fastest-growing student…
Teaching Civics with Impact: Coaching and Strategies for Success
Presented by Mrs. Lauren Kappler, Civics Director, FDOE, Mrs. Traci Mulitsa, Civics Director, FDOE
This engaging session equipped educators with effective strategies and resources for delivering high-quality, impactful civics instruction that prepares students to be informed, engaged citizens in our constitutional republic.…
Beyond the Closing Table: Post-Issuance Compliance for Tax-Exempt Bonds
Presented by Richard Moreno, President, Building Hope Services, LLC, Mr. Braxton Padgett, Shareholder, The Arnold Law Firm, Mrs. Emily Rodriguez, Associate, The Arnold Law Firm
This comprehensive session addressed the critical but often overlooked aspects of maintaining tax-exempt status for charter school bonds after the initial closing. Richard Moreno, Braxton Padgett, and Emily…