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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Services and Provisions for Students with Disabilities in Home Education, Charter Schools and Not-for-Profit Private Schools
Presented by Mrs. Patricia Bodiford, Chief, BEESS, FDOE
This comprehensive session provided critical guidance on how charter schools must fulfill their obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to identify, evaluate, and serve students…
K-12 Computer Science
Presented by Mr. Tony Hamner, Computer Science Teacher, Aventura City of Excellence School
This engaging session explored the importance of integrating computer science education throughout K-12 schools and provided practical strategies for implementation regardless of school size or resources. Tony Hamner,…
Know the Rules, Change the Game: Secondary Transition Legislation Essentials
Presented by Ms. Lisa Friedman-Chavez, Regional Transition Representative District 5, Southeast Florida, Project 10: Transition Education Network (IDEA-Funded State Project), Ms. Kimberly Thorne, Regional Transition Representative District 3, East Central Florida, Project 10: Transition Education Network (IDEA-Funded State Project), Jennifer Treadway, Regional Transition Representative Region 4, Project 10: Transition Education Network (IDEA-Funded State Project)
This comprehensive session provided charter school educators and administrators with essential knowledge about secondary transition requirements and services for students with disabilities under federal and state law. Lisa…
Lead with Confidence: Best Practices for Effective Board Meetings
Presented by Christine Mentis, Governance Program Director, Florida Charter Institute, Kathleen Schoenberg, Attorney & Governance Trainer, Charter School Training LLC & Arnold Law Firm
This practical session provided charter school board members and administrators with essential guidance on conducting effective, legally compliant board meetings that advance school missions while maintaining transparency and…
Leading with Culture: Transforming New and Struggling Schools
Presented by Ms. Lindsay Randall, Founder and Board Chair, Cornerstone Classical Academy, Mr. Nick Barker, Principal, Jacksonville Classical Academy-Riverside Campus, Mrs. Dawn Oehmann, Principal, Cornerstone Classical Academy, Mrs. Edi Wohlgemuth, Executive Director, Cornerstone Classical Academy
This inspiring session shared the remarkable turnaround story of Cornerstone Classical Academy and the successful launch of Jacksonville Classical Academy’s Riverside Campus, demonstrating how intentional culture-building can transform…
Monitor the Learning: Instructional Leadership to Drive Achievement
Presented by Kathryn Perkins, Executive Deputy Director, FCI Educate, Florida Charter Institute, Paul Powell, Executive Director, True North Classical Academy & Founding Member, FCI, Florida Charter Institute
Based on the transcript, here’s a summary for your website: This dynamic session focused on the critical role instructional leaders play in systematically monitoring classroom learning to drive…
Pathway to the Education Profession: Teacher Apprenticeship Program and Strengthening Educator Preparation
Presented by Ms. Marsha Dixon, , FDOE, Ms. Betsy Williamson, , FDOE
This informative session introduced Florida’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program and other innovative pathways designed to address the educator workforce shortage while strengthening teacher preparation across the state. Marsha Dixon…
Public School Facilities Usage Study
Presented by Mr. Thibaut Delloue, Fellow, Florida Charter Institute, Jim Griffin, President, Momentum Strategy and Research, Susie Miller Carello, Executive Director, Florida Charter Institute, Brooke Quisenberry, Senior Research Associate, Momentum Strategy and Research
This data-driven session presented findings from a groundbreaking statewide study examining public school facilities usage across Florida, with particular attention to implications for charter school access to district…
Resiliency Florida: Empowering Florida’s Students
Presented by Dr. Andria Cole, Chief, BFCO, FDOE
This impactful session introduced Resiliency Florida, a comprehensive statewide initiative designed to strengthen mental health support systems and build resilience among Florida’s students, educators, and families. Dr. Andria…
Secondary Reading: Strengthening Intervention Through Comprehension
Presented by Tessa Shuler, , Just Read, Florida!/Florida Department of Education, Meghann Van Hise, Just Read, Florida!, Florida Department of Education
Based on the transcript, here’s a summary for your website: This practical session addressed the critical challenge of improving reading comprehension for struggling secondary students, with Tessa Shuler…
Storm’s Over, Now What? A Survival Guide to Insurance and FEMA Recovery
Presented by Mr. Ron Danzey, CEO, Executive Director, Palm Bay Education Group, Inc, Ismary Cardoso, VP Public Entity Risks, Egis Insurance and Risk Advisors, Chelsea Oakes, VP Public Entity Risks, Egis Insurance and Risk Advisors
This critical session provided charter school leaders with essential guidance on navigating the complex aftermath of natural disasters, focusing on insurance claims processes and FEMA reimbursement procedures. Ron…
AHCA/DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for Charter Schools
Presented by Taylor Haddock, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Agency for Health Care Administration, Mr. David Pinsky, Unit Manager, Background Screening Unit, Agency for Health Care Administration
This session provided an in-depth overview of Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse, a centralized system that streamlines the employee screening process for charter schools and other care providers. Taylor…