FCI Rewind

This Florida Charter Institute webinar dives into essential school safety practices and compliance requirements for charter schools. It covers critical tools, reporting protocols, and strategies for ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

This webinar highlights why charter and private schools need to develop strong, ongoing relationships with school board members to influence policy and protect their interests. Panelists share practical examples showing how such connections can prevent crises, improve funding outcomes, and open doors despite political and bureaucratic challenges.

This webinar provides a detailed overview of the federal E-Rate program, explaining eligibility, funding categories, and recent updates for 2026. Attendees gain insights on how schools can leverage E-Rate discounts for internet and network services while navigating new program rules.

This webinar guides school staff through legal challenges related to custody, subpoenas, injunctions, and court demands. It provides practical tips for managing these issues while ensuring student safety and legal compliance in schools.

Lyman Millard from Bloomwell Group guides charter leaders through effective media relations and crisis communication strategies, emphasizing preparation and genuine media engagement. The session covers proactive communication, managing crises transparently, and practical tools like a crisis management planning template tailored for charter schools.

This webinar showcases how VR technology can transform student engagement in new and struggling schools by enabling immersive, hands-on learning experiences. It highlights research-backed benefits, real applications, and accessibility for diverse learners, affirming VR as a powerful tool for educational transformation.

This webinar reviews Florida's literacy policies and initiatives focused on early learning, legislative supports, and funding to improve student literacy outcomes. It highlights key programs like teacher reading endorsements, a unified screening system, and increased regional support to accelerate literacy progress, particularly in the early grades.

This webinar offers charter schools a survival guide for managing insurance claims and FEMA recovery after a major storm, featuring expert advice and real-life experience. It focuses on proactive preparation, effective recovery strategies, and navigating the complexities of post-disaster processes.

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...