School Operations | 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!...

Workplace Fatigue: Preventing Burnout

by Curtis Fuller | Mar 10, 2021 |

In the midst of a pandemic, many of us are experiencing heightened senses of stress anxiety and trauma in both our personal and professional lives. The things that used to work may no longer be relevant. Many professionals are struggling to keep their heads above...

What is Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports?

by Trisha Leitem | Aug 4, 2021 |

What is this PBIS thing all about? How does it work for my school? Learn about the fundamentals of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the 10 critical elements for implementation. Next steps and resources will be provided.

What Every Board Member Should Know About Special Education

by Curtis Fuller | Mar 10, 2021 |

It is a fundamental responsibility of a charter board to ensure that its school is serving all of its students well, including students with disabilities. For many board members, special education oversight and all of its accompanying legal, financial, instructional,...

Website Content to Engage & Convert

by Curtis Fuller | Mar 10, 2021 |

Every year the number of families that have a choice about where their child attends school increases. Your school website influences those parent choices. What can you do to have a positive impact on conversion and engagement? Learn how the power of your school’s...

Website Accessibility and Legal Issues

by Curtis Fuller | Mar 10, 2021 |

With website accessibility lawsuits on the rise, it's important to protect your school from unnecessary legal fees. We will discuss some of the most common accessibility barriers we see and what you can do to ensure your school's website is compliant with the...

We’ve Attained, Now Maintain: Strategies for Continued Success

by Trisha Leitem | Jul 21, 2021 |

Learn how two administrators were able to turn around a toxic school culture and increase student achievement at the same time. Attendees will leave with ideas to implement quickly and easily.

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...

Volunteer Application Form

by Curtis Fuller | Sep 30, 2021 |

While schools love to have volunteers come in to help with various tasks, it is important to have processes and policies in place to ensure volunteers have proper background checks completed and best utilize the volunteers' skills and talents. This sample form will...

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...

Utilizing Tech Resources to Deliver Project-based Learning

by Curtis Fuller | Mar 10, 2021 |

Babcock Neighborhood School is deeply rooted in Project-based Learning. When COVID hit and everything changed, the team had to redesign our delivery model, fast. It seemed like an impossible hurdle to overcome. During the Spring and through the summer we continued to...

Using FAST K-2 Data to Drive Instruction

by Christine Mentis | Dec 12, 2022 |

In this session, participants will get a brief overview of Star assessments and scoring information. Then, we’ll dive deeper into key Star reports and their purposes. Participants will also learn about grouping students, viewing recommended skills, and tools to plan...

Two New SEL Tools to Support Every Student

by Curtis Fuller | Mar 10, 2021 |

What new tools exist that align with PBIS and a restorative approach? In this session, educators will explore the significant ways in which social emotional learning and restorative practices work in tandem to support the foundations for a safe, healthy, and positive...

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