New York | Charter Support Unit

You’ve heard of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: What do we do?

by Curtis Fuller | Mar 10, 2021 |

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. Since 1984, NCMEC has served as the national clearinghouse and...

You’re on! Using Podcasting and Livestreaming to Tell Your School’s Story and Promote Your Vision

by Christine Mentis | Nov 4, 2021 |

Podcasting and livestreaming provide schools with a fantastic opportunity to tell their story and turn their faculty, administrators, students, and parents into thought leaders. And thanks to new technology, it has never been easier (or less expensive) to get started!...

We’re Getting Sued… What Should We Do?

by Curtis Fuller | Apr 5, 2021 |

The unfortunate truth is that we live in a litigious society. As a not-for-profit corporation, charter schools are not exempt from lawsuits and should have a plan for how they respond if they are ever sued. When the school is served regarding a lawsuit, what exactly...

Voice, Choice, and PBL

by Christine Mentis | Nov 16, 2021 |

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an approach to student learning that relates to solving real-world problems. PBL enhances content learning and provides unforgettable classroom experiences. When students have a voice in the content they want to learn and how they are...

Valuing, Nurturing, & Expanding Your School’s Brand

by Christine Mentis | Jan 10, 2022 |

In this session you will learn from a former SC public charter school teacher and principal, as well as an experienced brand visionary and creative director. Together, we will discuss the critical importance of building and maintaining a competitive brand in today’s...

The Power of Shared Reading and Writing

by Christine Mentis | Nov 16, 2021 |

Are you looking for ways to differentiate with your students in an engaging way? Shared Reading and Writing are interactive experiences that boost student engagement and can be implemented in any classroom setting. During these interactive experiences, teachers model...

The New Work of Boards and School Leadership

by Trisha Leitem | Jul 21, 2021 |

It's back to business as usual after a pandemic; a new normal. Charter school boards and leaders have learned some valuable lessons - good and bad. In this session we will talk about a valuable way to collect and use data (academic and non-academic) to address the...

The Brain is More than an Organ

by Christine Mentis | Jun 22, 2022 |

Latest neuroscience research teaches us that human thought, intelligence and processing occurs in our entire body, not just the brain as previously understood. In this webinar, we share some of this research to support the idea that we learn best when we learn with...

Technology Plan for School Testing

by Christine Mentis | Sep 12, 2022 |

In this webinar we will be discussing best practices to make certain your technology is rock solid during one of the most important times of the school year...state testing. Have you ever felt so confident that you covered all your bases leading up to state testing to...

Technology of a Flipped Classroom

by Christine Mentis | Sep 5, 2022 |

Learn how to integrate technology into the classroom that will be beneficial to all students and teachers. We will teach you to integrate technology into the classroom by utilizing the Flipped Classroom model through Google Classroom and EdPuzzle. These programs can...

Succession Planning Guide

by Christine Mentis | Sep 26, 2022 |

The Succession Planning Guide has been developed by the Charter Support Unit to assist charter schools with the process of planning for employee turnover. Good succession planning represents an ongoing commitment to your school's long-term sustainability and helps...

Succession Planning Communication

by Christine Mentis | May 9, 2022 |

Would change in leadership make your staff uneasy? Well, change happens! Knowing there is an active and healthy succession plan helps motivate employees to be a part of it and sets them at ease during the process. Join us as we discuss how to successfully communicate...

School Resource Officers: Fact vs. Fiction

by Curtis Fuller | Apr 15, 2021 |

The session will address the primary role of the school resource officer through an in-depth examination of best practices as they relate to this unique assignment in the law enforcement profession. The definition of the SRO will provide the foundation for this...

School Nutrition Program

by Christine Mentis | Sep 21, 2021 |

Whether you currently are using the local district, a vendor or operating a school nutrition program in-house, this webinar will provide valuable insights into ways to improve and/or change your current meal program. From becoming your own SFA, to menu development,...

Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members

by Curtis Fuller | Apr 5, 2021 |

How is your board doing? Do the members understand roles and responsibilities? Do you have members who want to get into the operations side of your organization? Do you know the mission or vision of the organization? Do you believe your board can be more effective if...

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