1053 results

Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

AHCA/DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for Private 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

AHCA/DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for Private SchoolsPresented by Taylor Haddock, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and David Pinsky, Unit Manager, Background Screening Unit, AHCA…

Topics: Human Resources · School Operations
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Beyond the Basics: Sunshine Law and Public Records Challenges for Schools

Presented by Melissa Gross-Arnold, Shareholder, Arnold Law Firm, Kathleen Schoenberg, Of Counsel, Arnold Law Firm

Beyond the Basics: Sunshine Law and Public Records Challenges for SchoolsPresented by Melissa Gross-Arnold, Shareholder, Arnold Law Firm, and Kathleen Schoenberg, Of Counsel, Arnold Law Firm This advanced…

Topics: Boards & Governance
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Lead with Trust. Inspire with Purpose. Empower for Growth.

Presented by Mr. Steven Epstein, Head of School (Renaissance Charter at Tradition and Tradition Preparatory High School), Charter Schools USA, Ms. Tracey Saxon, Director of School Support, Charter Schools USA

This dynamic session explored the essential elements of transformational school leadership through the framework of trust, purpose, and empowerment. Steven Epstein and Tracey Saxon from Charter Schools USA…

Topics: Leadership
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Learn A New Language: What School Leaders Need to Know About Real Estate Development and Finance

Presented by Kelly De La Cruz, Founder, Director, Mi Escuela Montessori , Melissa Gross-Arnold, Shareholder, Arnold Law Firm, Richard Moreno, President, Building Hope Services, LLC

Learn a New Language: What School Leaders Need to Know About Real Estate Development and FinancePresented by Kelly De La Cruz, Founder and Director, Mi Escuela Montessori; Melissa…

Topics: Facilities Planning
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Raising the Bar: Developing School Leaders to Inspire Student Achievement

Presented by Ms. Tiani Snelling, Learning & Development Specialist , FDOE

Raising the Bar: Developing School Leaders to Inspire Student AchievementPresented by Ms. Tiani Snelling, Learning & Development Specialist, Florida Department of Education This session focused on the critical…

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

The Next Stop on Florida’s Mathematics Journey: B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coaching

Presented by Mrs. Barbie Hartsfield, Director, Math Coaches, FDOE , Mrs. Courtney Starling, Director, Office of Mathematics and Science, FDOE

The Next Stop on Florida’s Mathematics Journey: B.E.S.T. Mathematics CoachingPresented by Mrs. Courtney Starling, Director, Office of Mathematics and Science, FDOE, and Mrs. Barbie Hartsfield, Director, Math Coaches,…

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

The Use of Federal Educational Program Funding to Serve Charter and Private School Students

Presented by Mr. Matthew Wiley, Assistant Chief, Bureau of Federal Educational Programs, Florida Department of Education, Mr. Vincent Scotese, Educational Policy Consultant, Bureau of Federal Educational Programs, Florida Department of Education

The Use of Federal Educational Program Funding to Serve Charter and Private School StudentsPresented by Mr. Matthew Wiley, Assistant Chief, Bureau of Federal Educational Programs, Florida Department of…

Topics: Finance & Budget
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Third Grade Success: Florida Policy and Best Practices for Literacy Achievement

Presented by Monica Reeves, FDOE, Meghann Van Hise, Just Read, Florida!, FDOE

Third Grade Success: Florida Policy and Best Practices for Literacy AchievementPresented by Monica Reeves and Meghann Van Hise, Just Read, Florida!, Florida Department of Education This session provided…

Topics: Instructional
Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

Understanding the Importance of Why Accreditation Can Guide Institutions’ Continuous Improvement Process

Presented by Christine McGuinn, Director Education Projects & Quality Assurance , Academica , Dr. Andre' Harrison, Senior Vice President, Accreditation Services, Cognia

Presented by Dr. Andre’ Harrison, Senior Vice President of Accreditation Services at Cognia, and Christine McGuinn, Director of Education Projects & Quality Assurance at Academica This engaging session…

Conference Session Oct 14, 2025 2025 FL Charter School Conference ▶ Recording

You Are Your Only Limit! Strategies to Motivate Students Based on The Science of Learning

Presented by Mrs. Liliana Salazar, National Director for Special Education and Student Support, Academica, Ms. Bonnie May, Regional Director of Support & Services, Academica

You Are Your Only Limit! Strategies to Motivate Students Based on the Science of LearningPresented by Mrs. Liliana Salazar, National Director for Special Education and Student Support, Academica,…

Topics: Instructional
Document Oct 1, 2025

Launch Year Manual

This comprehensive manual was created as a follow up to the New School Checklist. This new resource dives much more in-depth into the various aspects of opening a…