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The FCSA offers workshops and training sessions for member schools, their staff, and parents.

Empower Your School to Navigate Crises with Confidence!

The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is dedicated to providing essential support for our member schools during critical situations. Our Crisis Management and Media Relations Training Workshop equips school leaders with the tools needed to effectively communicate with stakeholders, manage media relations, and maintain trust during challenging times.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Real-Life Scenarios: Learn from actual crises and discover best practices to enhance your crisis response strategy.
  • Expert Guidance: Led by Lynn Norman-Teck, FCSA Executive Director, with over 20 years of experience in public and media relations.
  • Comprehensive Training: Participants will gain the skills to:
    • Create a Communications Crisis strategy
    • Respond effectively to media and stakeholders
    • Balance media requests while managing reputation
    • Communicate in compliance with FERPA regulations
    • Navigate interactions with first responders and the public

Workshop Details:

  • Duration: 3-hour in-person workshop or online option available.
  • Ideal Timing: Best scheduled during a teacher’s workday.

Costs For FCSA Member Schools:

  • Online Workshop: No charge
  • In-Person Workshop: Presenter travel expenses only

Continuing Education for teachers and staff

The Florida Charter School Alliance is an FDOE-approved Professional Learning System and continuing education unit (CEU) provider. In partnership with Professional Development providers with K-12 experience,  the FCSA offers our member schools a practical and hassle-free way to provide professional development to your team. After completion, continuing Education Units (CEU) and in-service points are submitted directly to the state for participants.

Courses and Costs:

 

Parent Advocacy Training

Parents are the foundation of the charter school movement. How do you engage parents who are willing to share their story – and their school’s successes — with legislators, media, elected officials, school board members, and community leaders? The FCSA Parent Advocacy Workshop will train your parents how to use their voices to become bold advocates for your school and their children’s education.  Click here for an example of parent power in Florida, and our #charterschoolmom testimonial campaign.

Workshop Details:

  • Duration: 1-hour in-person workshop or online option available.
  • Ideal Timing: Best scheduled during an ESAC or PTSA meeting

Costs For FCSA Member Schools:

  • Online Workshop: No charge
  • In-Person Workshop: Presenter travel expenses only
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