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oRLANDO, NOVEMBER 4-6, 2026
Join us in Orlando for the FCIS Annual Convention - Beyond Boundaries! Participation in the Convention is an outstanding opportunity for FCIS administrators, faculty, and staff to volunteer to share their expertise and passion for education. Please take advantage of this opportunity to showcase innovative ideas and to network with other FCIS educators. We are looking forward to a program filled with diverse, dynamic, and innovative sessions about teaching and learning.
FCIS and the Convention Steering Committee are seeking innovative and inspiring workshop proposals for the
Administrators and Trustees Day Sessions on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Administrators from all levels and all areas of school life are invited to submit proposals for a 55-minute presentation. Deadline for proposals: March 6, 2026.
Content Requested
In alignment with the theme, the committee is specifically looking for sessions in the areas of...
Leadership
Governance
Strategic Planning
Community Relations
Finance & Business
Fundraising
Enrollment Management
Marketing & Communication
Sports Management
Technology
Student Support Services
Safety & Security
What You Need To Know
To submit your proposal, click on the link below and complete the form by March 6, 2026. Upon receipt of your proposal, presenters will receive an automatic email confirmation. If this confirmation is not received, then the form was not successfully submitted. Decisions will be emailed to each person submitting a proposal in May. Please note that space is limited, and only a small number of proposals will be selected.
If selected, presenters are expected to:
Obtain financial support from their organization/school for Convention registration, travel, and expenses to attend the Convention.
Register and, if interested in attending the luncheon, purchase a ticket.
Book hotel reservations, if needed.
Make travel arrangements.
Provide their own laptops and/or tablets and an HDMI adaptor, if needed. Wifi access and other AV equipment must be requested on the proposal form.
Attendees are not asked to pre-register for individual sessions, so presenters will be notified of the seating capacity but will not know the number of participants. Break out rooms will be set up with ‘theater’ seating to maximize audience. Each break out room will have a screen and LCD projector.
Questions? Please contact Nicole Robison at FCIS at nrobison@fcis.orgor 813-287-2820.
FCIS and the Convention Steering Committee are seeking innovative and inspiring workshop proposals for the
Faculty and Staff Day Sessions on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Participation in the Convention is an outstanding opportunity for faculty and staff to share their expertise and passion for teaching. Sessions for faculty should emphasize the best practices of FCIS teachers who provide engaging experiences for students through reflective, relevant, and personalized learning. Sessions for school staff members should encourage the expansion of skills needed to successfully work in an office environment with various school constituents.
Educators and staff from all levels and all areas of school life are invited to submit proposals for a 50-minute presentation. Deadline for proposals: March 27, 2026.
What You Need To Know
To submit a proposal, click on the link below and complete the form by March 27, 2026. Upon receipt of your proposal, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. If you do not receive confirmation, your form was not successfully submitted. Decisions will be emailed to each person submitting a proposal in June. Cell phone numbers are requested to facilitate communication, if needed, during the summer months.
If selected, presenters are expected to:
Obtain financial support from their school for Convention registration, travel, and expenses to attend the Convention.
Register and, if interested in attending the luncheon, purchase a ticket.
Book hotel reservations, if needed.
Make travel arrangements.
Provide their own laptops and/or tablets and an HDMI adaptor, if needed. Wifi access and other AV equipment must be requested on the proposal form.
Attendees are not asked to pre-register for individual sessions, so presenters will be notified of the seating capacity but will not know the number of participants. Break out rooms will be set up with ‘theater’ seating to maximize audience. Each break out room will have a screen, LCD projector, and cart.
Topics of Interest
The committee is open to all current trends in faculty and staff life in alignment with the theme. Specific areas of interest include:
Finding joy in the art of teaching
Play-based learning and purposeful play
Outdoor education
Parent Communication
Subject-area specific presentations
Interdisciplinary connections, projects, etc.
School-wide educational initiatives
Inquiry-based STEM instruction
Innovative study skills
Assessment
Leveraging alumni
Community partnerships
Social emotional development
Classroom culture
Digital citizenship
Artificial intelligence
Best uses with students in the classroom
Best uses for teacher efficiency
Music programs
Visual art programs
Performing arts programs
Physical education, health, & wellness
World language programs
College counseling
Questions? Please contact Nicole Robison at FCIS at nrobison@fcis.orgor 813-287-2820.
