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
Ensure Long-Term Success Through Succession Planning
March 10, 2021To ensure the long-term success of your school, it is critical to navigate leadership transitions effectively. Schools can proactively prepare …
Read moreBreaking Up Is Hard to Do: When and How to Fire a Teacher
March 10, 2021It is one of the hardest conversations to have as a school leader, but we cannot shy away from the …
Read moreLocal School Performance Frameworks in the Age of ESSA and Multiple Authorizers
March 10, 2021Many leaders express the need to better identify which schools are working in a city or district and which ones …
Read moreDiversity in Staffing: Doing vs. Being
March 10, 2021The public is shining a light on diversity and inclusion in the charter sector. What’s lurking in the shadows is …
Read moreCoaching for Change: Coaching Structures & Conversations
March 10, 2021Over the last decade, there has been a significant growth in instructional coaching initiatives in schools nationwide. As one of …
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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.