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
We’ve Attained, Now Maintain- Strategies for Continued School Success
March 10, 2021Once you get your school up and running, it is important to focus on developing systems to ensure you can …
Read moreWhat is Rigor and How Do I Get It?
March 10, 2021Rigor is the most talked-about topic when discussing education and standards-based instruction and assessment. Most educators are still confused about …
Read moreThe RIGHT way to hire
March 10, 2021Now is the time to start recruiting, interviewing and offering positions to your teachers if you have not already done …
Read moreRestorative Practice: Breaking the Out-of-School Suspension Cycle through Restorative Circles
March 10, 2021Developing a comprehensive behavioral plan for a charter school is essential to ensure smooth operations. This presentation will look specifically …
Read morePlanning for Professional Development
March 10, 2021Most schools claim that they want to create life-long learners of their students. If this is your goal, professional development …
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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.