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
Applying for 501(c)(3) Status
March 10, 2021Charter Schools in Florida are required to incorporate as not-for-profit agencies. This means that when the school files their articles …
Read moreSummary of 1012.31 – Personnel Files
March 10, 2021According to Florida Statute (1012.31), the personnel files for public school employees are eligible for public inspection, and certain requirements …
Read moreTeacher Evaluation Requirements of the Student Success Act
March 10, 2021In 2011 the Florida Legislature passed a bill commonly referred to as SB736, otherwise known as the “Student Success Act.” …
Read more2018-19 New School Institute Training Binder
March 10, 2021Access the binder directly here. 2018–19 NSI Binder Table of Contents 2018–19 NSI Binder Table of Contents Training Slides Oct. …
Read moreFlorida Teacher Salary Increase Calculator 2020-21
March 9, 2021In response to 2020 HB641 the Charter Support Unit has created this calculator to assist schools with calculating the teacher …
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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.