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The Role of the BoardJuly 21, 2021 |
A strong Board is an integral part of any high quality charter school, but too often well-meaning board members are not clear on their role in the organization. Focusing your board on the right topics — strategy, finance, leadership, and governance — …
Read moreThe New Work of Boards and School Leadership
July 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 …
Read moreFinding the “Right Fit” in Board Members
July 21, 2021 |
Boards need to understand who should actually be at the table when governing for sustainable success. This webinar highlights some practical strategies at determining the needed resources, the right diversity that represents and reflects the student po …
Read moreEmergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) / E-Rate – What to Know
June 10, 2021 |
Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan which included $7.1 Billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). ECF will provide schools and libraries with the opportunity for funding to purchase (or perhaps be reimbursed for) laptops, tablets …
Read moreNew Updated Sample Policy Manual & How it Impacts Your School
June 8, 2021 |
The Charter Support Unit has had a sample policy manual available for schools to use since 2013. A new version of the manual was just completed and released. The update includes many policies related to statutory requirements (such as the Marjorie Ston …
Read moreMaking Your Vision a Reality: Best Practices in Designing your Own Charter School
May 4, 2021 |
Opening a school is a monumental task and often requires the expertise of many individuals, working as a team. Often webinars are focused on the busincess operations of a startup, but in this session we will discuss best practices in designing your own …
Read morePublic Meeting Notice of Virtual Meeting
April 12, 2021 |
Florida statute 1002.33(8)(p) specifically permits governing board members to “attend in person or by means of communications media technology used in accordance with rules adopted by the Administration Commission under s. 120.54(5).” The rules that …
Read moreImproving the Climate for Rural Charter Schools
April 9, 2021 |
Charter schools – whether urban, suburban, or rural – tend to share many of the same, broad needs. The challenges in addressing these needs, however, can be greater for rural charter schools. This session will address challenges related to transportati …
Read moreGetting the Most Out of Strategic Planning
April 7, 2021 |
This session will show school leaders how to establish or refine their annual process of determining goals and strategies for the upcoming year. Participants will learn 1) how to identify a planning team, 2) how to collect and analyze school-specific d …
Read moreFinding Freedom In Your Own Facility
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Facilities Planning, Finance & Budget
Having your own facility is a crucial step in every charter’s journey! Options abound for the facility itself and the financing can leave you feeling like you are chained to your circumstances. We will help you to wade through options and their pro’s …
Read moreEffective Committee Use
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
Active engaged committees doing strategic work in between board meetings is vital for your board to function effectively. But, most charter school boards have committees in name only. Come to this lively interactive session where you will learn: Which …
Read moreHow a Board Can Successfully Review An Administrator
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
The presentation will provide an overview of a principal’s effect on student achievement and the characteristics of an effective school leader. Participants will be introduced to practices and leadership behaviors that produce positive outcomes for stu …
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