Planning & Launching
What We Offer
Charter Application Training
Opening the doors on a new charter school starts with getting approval from an authorizer. The FCI-Support team helps you navigate this step in a way that satisfies the requirements of those who are charged with upholding charter school quality while also creating a touchstone to guide the formation of your new school. The training covers basics of charter school laws in Florida and walks through each section of the charter application and issues to consider while developing a charter application.
Launch Year Training and Collaborative Sessions
Specifically for Florida schools and greared towards schools opening in the upcoming August, this comprehensive training series prepares for a successful opening once a school has an approved charter. The online course posts weekly videos about timely topics you should be considering along your journey to open your school, and hosts monthly live calls to brainstorm and discuss issues with other people also opening schools in coming months.
New Operator Training
FCI-Support will be collaborates with the Florida Department of Education and experts in the field to make the statutorily-mandated training for new operators available online in May each year.
Resources & Templates
From checklists for new schools to sample policy manuals, the FCI-Support Team’s library contains invaluable resources to get your school started on the right foot.
Planning & Launching
Maximize Your Chances: A Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting for the 2025 Building Hope Impact Awards
September 12, 2024IMPACT Awards Applications Open! We invite you to participate in an upcoming webinar dedicated to guiding you through the process …
Read moreNavigating School Technology: The Do’s and Don’ts of Opening Your School Successfully
August 30, 2024Join us for an insightful webinar on “Navigating School Technology: The Do’s and Don’ts of Opening Your School Successfully,” where …
Read moreCharter School Governance: Starting the School Year with a Strong Foundation
August 30, 2024Join us for an insightful webinar on “Charter School Governance: Starting the School Year with a Strong Foundation” of the …
Read moreNavigating School Technology – Essential Tools and Strategies for a Successful School Year
August 30, 2024Join us for an informative webinar presented by Sam Chawkat, Chief Operations Officer at Dynamic Network Solutions. This session will …
Read moreAligning our Mathematical Values and Instructional Activities to Start the Year off Right!
August 30, 2024The start of the school year is a critical time for establishing a productive classroom community. As teachers, we need …
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How can we help your school?
We’re here…because we’ve been there. The FCI-Support team of consultants is eager to share what we’ve learned from developing, leading, and growing schools. Turn to us for tested strategies and tools collected from some of the country’s most successful charter school leaders and advocates.