Join us for this exclusive Enrollmania Masterclass designed for school leaders navigating the competitive K-12 landscape. Led by Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director of the Florida Charter School Alliance, this session will delve into actionable marketing strategies to help schools attract prospective students, increase enrollment, and achieve sustainable growth.

As traditional financial safety nets fade, individuals now bear greater responsibility for their financial futures. Challenges like student loan debt, rising housing costs, and a shifting labor market make it harder for young people to achieve traditional milestones and financial freedom. Offering financial education in high schools is a scalable, cost-effective way to prepare students for these realities. Early education helps prevent common pitfalls such as debt, credit misuse, and poor financial planning. For over 50 years, the Florida Council on Economic Education has equipped teachers with best practices, resources, and programs to provide students with real-world financial skills. This session highlights services and tools that school leaders can leverage to empower educators and prepare students for a secure financial future.

Presented by: Brett Burkey, Director of Education at the Florida Council on Economic Education.

Research confirms that teacher quality is the most significant factor in improving student outcomes, and effective instructional coaching plays a critical role in enhancing teacher performance. Join the Florida Charter Institute for a webinar designed to unpack the essentials of effective teacher observation, including how to ensure student learning remains at the forefront of all teacher development. This session is a must-attend for school leaders and instructional coaches aiming to drive student growth and achievement.

Presented by: Kathryn Perkins, EDD Teaching, Learning and Leadership, Carlos Capellan, District Director of Leadership Operations from the Florida Charter Institute

This webinar will address pertinent concepts a charter school’s administration should consider in preparation for the FEFP Surveys in October and February of each year. Additionally, the session will address what documentation should be maintained to address a potential FEFP audit. Topics to be addressed are: attendance requirements, Special Program (ESE, ELL) documentation, Class size, Student scheduling, & Out of Field instructional personnel. The participant will take away specific steps to follow to insure adequate documentation is available and maintained.

Are you considering submitting a charter application?  The Florida Charter Institute has many resources available in our library to help!  One of the newest resources we’ve released is a manual that reviews each section of the charter application based on hundreds of applications submitted in Florida.  In addition, the FCI supports the Charter School Review Commission, an alternative to applying directly to your school district.  This webinar will review how to submit a charter application to the commission, essential things to consider as you write or finalize a charter application, and some of the logistical items that reviewers look for in charter applications in Florida. We will also cover specific timelines and processes if you submit an application to the Charter School Review Commission. 

Proactively monitoring your charter school’s health is key to long-term success. The Florida Charter Institute (FCI) offers an online survey tool based on the National Charter School Resource Center’s Indicators of Distress to help you stay ahead of potential challenges. This webinar will guide you through the process of setting up and using the survey tool, interpreting results, and leveraging resources to address issues before they escalate.

Presented by: Christine Mentis, Governance Director at Florida Charter Institute (FCI), Curtis Fuller, Chief Operating Officer at Florida Charter Institute (FCI), Aimee Evan, PhD, Senior Research Associate & School Improvement Specialist at WestEd.

Join us for a critical webinar that explores the application of Florida’s Sunshine Law to public comment rules at charter school board meetings. A pivotal court ruling in Brevard County has provided new insights into what is deemed “reasonable” for public comments. This session will delve into the details of the case and its potential impact on your board meetings.

This session will be presented by Kathleen W. Schoenberg, Esq., from Arnold Law Firm.

As a recognized authority in charter school strategic leadership, I’ll reveal how critical evaluation can transform potential pitfalls into opportunities for growth. With over 40% of charter schools closing after their 10th birthday, this session exposes the risks of inadequate oversight, planning, and performance tracking. Leveraging insights from my research and proven strategic frameworks—including key indicators from my recently published book—you’ll learn how to build a resilient, thriving institution that continues to serve its community with excellence.

Research demonstrates that a vast and varied knowledge base helps us learn more quickly and adeptly because knowledge acts as velcro to other knowledge. In today’s webinar, we’ll overview the evidence in favor of a knowledge-rich instructional program for students, and share concrete methods for implementation in the classroom. We recommend this session for all school leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers who are interested in catapulting student learning with research-backed instructional practice!

Unlock the power of truly personalized learning with Scholar Education! In this webinar, you’ll learn how to create standards-based lesson plans with built-in formative assessments—then watch as students access tailored support through their AI-powered tutor. With customized academic levels, 179 native language options, and a built-in 504 & IEP accommodation toolbox, every student gets exactly what they need to succeed. Join us to see how Scholar Education makes differentiation effortless, saving you time while transforming student outcomes!
Brief Bio: Marlee Strawn, a seasoned educator and edtech leader, began her career as a high school teacher and later became the founding principal of the top-performing charter high school in the nation’s seventh-largest district. Now Co-Founder and Head of Education at Scholar Education, she develops AI-powered tools that streamline lesson planning and personalize learning, with a focus on Special Education and ELL students. A 2024 EDSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow and 2025 ASU-GSV Women Leading AI honoree, she is a recognized thought leader in AI ethics, safety, and policy. A sought-after speaker, she delivered the 2024 TEDx talk Redefining Learning for the Next Generation.