Supporting, Inspiring, Uniting and Improving Education

The Voice of the Florida Charter School Movement An independent voice for charter schools in Florida since 1999 An independent voice for charter schools in Florida since 1999 The largest charter school membership organization in Florida The largest charter school membership organization in Florida One of the most influential charter school associations in the nation One of the most influential charter school associations in the nation

Mission & Vision Mission: To provide a seamless system of support that promotes the establishment and operation of high quality Florida charter schools and supports the success of Florida's charter school movement at-large Mission: To provide a seamless system of support that promotes the establishment and operation of high quality Florida charter schools and supports the success of Florida's charter school movement at-large Vision: To create a national model of high quality accredited charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven Vision: To create a national model of high quality accredited charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven

Brief History Founded in 1999 as grassroots organization by five charter school operators Founded in 1999 as grassroots organization by five charter school operators Became a statewide charter school consortium offering services to all Florida charter schools Became a statewide charter school consortium offering services to all Florida charter schools In 2002 and 2006, received two multi-year Strategic Planning Grants from the Walton Family Foundation to expand programming In 2002 and 2006, received two multi-year Strategic Planning Grants from the Walton Family Foundation to expand programming Continues to actively represent the interests of charter school operators, parents and students Continues to actively represent the interests of charter school operators, parents and students

What FCPCS Does Supports the operation of high quality charter schools in Florida Supports the operation of high quality charter schools in Florida Provides technical assistance to charter schools Provides technical assistance to charter schools Supports charter schools pursuing accreditation Supports charter schools pursuing accreditation Supports improved charter school legislation Supports improved charter school legislation Represents Florida charter schools at the district, state and national level Represents Florida charter schools at the district, state and national level

Programs FCPCS Quality Standards for Florida Charter Schools FCPCS Quality Standards for Florida Charter Schools Gold Seal of Excellence Program Gold Seal of Excellence Program Advocacy Advocacy My Education Marketplace My Education Marketplace Training & Professional Development Training & Professional Development Online Board Governance Training Online Board Governance Training Raise Your Grade Raise Your Grade News and Information Network News and Information Network Parents for Charter Schools Parents for Charter Schools Technical Assistance Technical Assistance

Quality Standards for Florida Charter Schools Developed by the FCPCS Quality Committee of charter school operators Developed by the FCPCS Quality Committee of charter school operators Provides the blueprint of what makes a high quality charter school Provides the blueprint of what makes a high quality charter school Aligned with SACS-CASI standards Aligned with SACS-CASI standards

Gold Seal of Excellence Program FCPCS newest program The only award that recognizes all aspects of high quality Florida charter school operations. Based on the FCPCS Quality Standards for Florida Charter Schools

Advocacy FCPCS represents Florida charter schools and families year-round FCPCS represents Florida charter schools and families year-round Educates legislators on the status and needs of charter schools Educates legislators on the status and needs of charter schools Assists charter schools in arranging visits by their elected officials Assists charter schools in arranging visits by their elected officials

My Education Marketplace Online mall for member charter schools Online mall for member charter schools Offers special discounts & services designed just for charter schools Offers special discounts & services designed just for charter schools Savings available at the Marketplace can more than pay for the cost of FCPCS membership

Training and Professional Development Program State-Approved Board Governance Training Courses State-Approved Board Governance Training Courses Customized training for administrators and faculty program based on needs Customized training for administrators and faculty program based on needs Designed by experienced charter school trainers Designed by experienced charter school trainers

Leadership Conferences Nationally recognized educational trainers and experienced charter school personnel Nationally recognized educational trainers and experienced charter school personnel Next Conference: 2010 Next Conference: 2010 Five Leadership Conferences since 2002 Focus on effective teaching and charter school management strategies

Raise Your Grade Program A model intervention program for charter schools wishing to improve performance A model intervention program for charter schools wishing to improve performance Free initial assessment by Raise Your Grade Team Free initial assessment by Raise Your Grade Team Detailed feedback on all aspects of charter school operations Detailed feedback on all aspects of charter school operations Mentoring, training, and support for targeted areas of need provided at a reasonable cost Mentoring, training, and support for targeted areas of need provided at a reasonable cost

News & Information Weekly e-newsletters Weekly e-newsletters The Review, FCPCS’ printed newsletter The Review, FCPCS’ printed newsletter “Neighborhood News” featuring Florida charter schools in the news “Neighborhood News” featuring Florida charter schools in the news My Education Marketplace updates My Education Marketplace updates

FCPCS Website Gateway to programs and services Gateway to programs and services Information and resources on all aspects of charter school operations Information and resources on all aspects of charter school operations Gateways for teachers and parents Gateways for teachers and parents “Find a Florida Charter School” most popular page “Find a Florida Charter School” most popular page 21,000+ visitors in ,000+ visitors in 2009

Parents for Charter Schools Free membership organization for parents and guardians of charter school students Free membership organization for parents and guardians of charter school students Opportunities to learn about and advocate for the Florida charter school movement Opportunities to learn about and advocate for the Florida charter school movement

Technical Assistance Charter school law compliance Charter school law compliance Implementation of Merit Award Plan, Class-Size Reduction, NCLB Implementation of Merit Award Plan, Class-Size Reduction, NCLB Relationships with district sponsors Relationships with district sponsors Interpretation of FLDOE regulations Interpretation of FLDOE regulations Media relations Media relations New charter school development New charter school development

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