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
Personal Conflict of Interest Policy
March 9, 2021This is a sample policy that a school may wish to consider to address the need for governing board members …
Read moreApplicant Rejection Letter
March 9, 2021This is a sample letter a school can use to notify a candidate for a job that they were not …
Read morePolicy 6.10.2 – Bring Your Own Device Policy
March 9, 2021This policy revision provides a framework for schools who want to allow electronic device for educational purposes put enact rules …
Read morePolicy 6.10.3 – Technology Acceptable Use Policy
March 9, 2021This policy provides schools with a sample acceptable use policy for schools network and technology use. Also provides consequences for …
Read moreJob Description – Chief Academic Officer
March 9, 2021A sample job description for a Cheif Academic Officer.
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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.