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New Updated Sample Policy Manual & How it Impacts Your SchoolJune 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 morePayroll Math and Salary Schedules
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Finance & Budget, OldPosts, Planning & Launching
As we prepare to make plans for next school year, it is time to start considering salaries. Florida statute requires charter schools to have a performance-based salary schedule. What does this mean? How do we calculate salaries for employees next year, …
Read moreCharter School as Employer. HR Dos and Don’ts
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, OldPosts, Planning & Launching
Charter School Administrators are not just educational leaders, but also human resource leaders. What exactly does that mean? Join us for this informative webinar presented by Attorney Jeffrey Wood, a Director with Tripp Scott as he reviews the key “do …
Read moreProfessional Learning Communities are Key to Raising Student Academic Achievement
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, OldPosts, Planning & Launching
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) provide schools with a cohesive structure to analyze data and sure continuous growth among staff. This webinar will focus on the role of PLCs as they relate to data-driven instruction and the implementation of R …
Read moreFLDOE Disciplinary Action Search and Mandatory Hiring Practices
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, OldPosts, Planning & Launching
Hiring employees is a critical task for school administrators. Not only do you need to focus on hiring the best and brightest candidates, but you also need to be focused on statutory requirements regarding vetting of new hires. In addition to the crimi …
Read moreAnti-Bullying Programs in Charter Schools
March 10, 2021 | OldPosts, Planning & Launching
Florida Statutes expressly prohibit bullying and harassment of any student or employee in public schools in Florida. The statutes lay out specific steps which schools must take in order to ensure that bullying is addressed. How can these statutes be im …
Read moreAssistive Technology
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, OldPosts, Planning & Launching, School Operations
One of the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Act is ensuring students have the services and equipment that they need in order to be provided a free and appropriate public education. Charter Schools may be required to provide an implemen …
Read moreBehavioral Data To Support MTSS
March 10, 2021 | OldPosts, Planning & Launching, School Operations
Charter Schools are always concerned about supporting students and ensuring they are learning effectively. One of the important concepts of Florida Education is the idea of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) to help students succeed. In order for …
Read moreBuilding A School Culture of Leadership
March 10, 2021 | OldPosts, Planning & Launching, School Operations
Building a school culture with a mindful purpose is imperative. Whether you like it or not, a culture will be established at your school. It may be a positive culture or a negative school culture. But establishing a positive school culture is only the …
Read moreBuilding on a Foundation of Engagement through Stay Interviews
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, OldPosts, Planning & Launching
Are you looking for ways to more effectively engage and build on the culture of your charter school? After all, engagement and culture are proven key drivers of performance and retention. Engagement is that magical thing that happens when employees con …
Read moreDue Process for Exceptional Student Education
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, OldPosts, Planning & Launching, School Operations
One of the most common legal areas charter schools run into is with regards to special education services. Schools must fully understand the the due process rights of the students and families receiving ESE services. This presentation, presented by an …
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