FCI Rewind

This webinar offers a deep dive into Florida's Sunshine Law and Public Records Act as they apply to charter schools, focusing on practical compliance and recent legal challenges. It highlights key issues like public meeting requirements, managing public comment, record retention, and the growing complexity of electronic communications.

This webinar explores effective leadership strategies for principals, highlighting the importance of relationship-building, vision alignment, data-driven instruction, and community engagement. It also underscores cultivating a positive school culture through staff recognition and safety as key factors in school success.

Charter school leaders Ruby Zikafus and T.C. Matthews share key lessons learned about systems, budgeting, hiring, and district relationships when opening new schools. They highlight the importance of preparation, flexibility, and strong community ties to navigate the challenges of a school startup successfully.

This webinar explores how charter schools can effectively use social media platforms to market themselves, engage their communities, and boost enrollment. Dr. Steven Blender shares strategies from his successful experience opening Avant-Garde Academy, highlighting the importance of clear branding, consistent content, and metric monitoring.

This webinar introduces the innovative Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a new pathway enabling paraprofessionals to become certified teachers through hands-on training and college coursework at no cost. It covers eligibility, mentor requirements, program partnerships, and provides practical guidance for charter schools interested in adopting the program.

This webinar from the Florida Charter Institute explores how schools can build, nurture, and expand their brand to create meaningful connections with their community. It underscores the importance of foundational branding before marketing to effectively address challenges like recruitment and differentiation in a competitive educational environment.

In this brief introductory trailer, Curtis Fuller and Jessica Chapman from the Florida Charter Institute Support division share exactly what you can expect from FCI Rewind. We know that charter school leaders, board members, and educators are busier than ever, which is why we are transforming our massive library of expert-led webinars, conference sessions, and trainings into an on-the-go podcast format.Discover how FCI Rewind will help you listen, learn, and lead wherever you are.Hit subscribe so you don't miss our first official episode. Let's Rewind.