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How to Use Virtual Platforms to Reimagine Professional Development and Collaboration
Presented by William Minton Executive Director: CanopyEd
New technology and online platforms have created the opportunity to reimagine what professional development and collaboration look like in education. There is no reason why educators’ access to…
New School Safety Requirements for Charter Schools
Presented by Brooks Rumenik, FLDOE, Deputy Director
As a result of school shootings across the country, Governor Rick Scott signed SB 7026, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. This legislation outlines significant…
Diversity in Staffing: Doing vs. Being
Presented by Sonia Park
The public is shining a light on diversity and inclusion in the charter sector. What’s lurking in the shadows is something we’re just coming to grips with -…
Strategic Planning for School and CMO Success
Presented by Dr. Andrea Thomas-Reynolds, Senior Vice President of Insight Education Group
A strategic plan serves as an essential foundation and road-map for all your improvement efforts for your school or CMO. It ensures all educators are on the same…
The E-Rate Program and its New Rules
Presented by Benjamin Sniecinski
Do you know about the changes to E-Rate or are you looking to learn about the program in general? E-Rate is a federal program schools can take advantage…
If We Build It They Will Come – Or Will They?
Presented by Lyman Millard: Bloomwell Group Partner
The days of “If you build it, they will come” are long gone for charter schools across the country. Schools leaders are having to work smarter to ensure…
Local School Performance Frameworks in the Age of ESSA and Multiple Authorizers
Presented by Georgia Heyward
Many leaders express the need to better identify which schools are working in a city or district and which ones are not in a way that would allow…
The Three Levers for School Improvement
Presented by Dr. Andrea Thomas-Reynolds, Senior Vice President of Insight Education Group
Despite best efforts, most school improvement initiatives—especially in high needs, disadvantaged schools—fail or show little improvement. And with all the pressing challenges educators face each day, it is…
Suicide: Warning Signs & Crisis Intervention
Presented by Lauren Wilkins, Director of Education of LEAD (Let's Empower, Advocate and Do)
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for young people aged 15-24 in the United States, and the first leading cause of death for college-aged women (NAMI).…
Website Accessibility and Legal Issues
Presented by Kelly Childs, School Webmaster's ADA Accessibility Manager
With website accessibility lawsuits on the rise, it’s important to protect your school from unnecessary legal fees. We will discuss some of the most common accessibility barriers we…
Part II: Educating the Brain Without Embracing the Mind: Why We Can No Longer Ignore Mental Health in Schools
Presented by Tiana Woolridge
Part II: If 20% of children in a school were walking around with broken arms, every adult on campus would rush to help—and figure out why the injury…
How can charter leaders communicate and collaborate with neighboring districts?
Presented by Robin Chait, Senior Policy Advisor, WestEd, Paul Byrne, Senior Director, District Charter Partnerships, NYC Dept of Education, Shannah Varon, Executive Director, Boston Collegiate Charter School, Rachel Weinstein, Chief Collaboration Officer, Boston Compact
When traditional public schools and public charter schools communicate and collaborate effectively, students and families in both sectors benefit. This session will provide guidance about how to communicate…