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CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR ARCHIVED WEBINAR RECORDINGS. - Member Schools Only
For the passkey to the archived webinars, please contact the FCIS office at 813-287-2820.
LEGAL WEBINARS ARE ARCHIVED ON THE HEADS' PORTAL. Contact your Head of School for access.

All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). 

 
 
ROUNDTABLE | Business Officers **IN PROCESS OF BEING RESCHEDULED**
Date: October 9
Time: 9:00 AM
Presenter: Linda Nelson, Executive Director, Independent School Collaborative, & Nancy Greene, Vice President of Finance and Operations/CFO, Pine Crest School
Topic:  Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs)
WEBINAR | FCIS Evaluation Training for Schools **IN PROCESS OF BEING RESCHEDULED**
Date: October 9
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Presenter:  Melissa Alton, Director of Accreditation

LEGAL WEBINAR | Drafting and Enforcing Enrollment Contracts
Date: October 15
Time: 12:00 noon
Presenter:  FCIS & Fisher Phillips

WEBINAR | Leading Your School to a Successful FCIS Evaluation
Date: October 15
Time: 3:30 PM

Presenter: Portia Gause-Webster, Accreditation Specialist, IMG Academy; Marcia Bernatavitz, Director of College Guidance/Dean of Faculty, Montverde Academy; Jennifer Jackson, Lower School Principal, The First Academy
Description: 
Join us for an engaging webinar featuring three educational leaders who will share their experiences and strategies in preparing their schools for a successful Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Evaluation.  Whether you are a self-study coordinator or collaborator in your school's process, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help your institution thrive in the accreditation journey. Don't miss the chance to gain practical knowledge from leaders who have successfully navigated the process!
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Webinar | Navigating Macro Trends in K-12 Education: Strategic Insights for School Leaders 
Date: October 16
Time: 9:00 AM
Presenter:  Catherine Cecere, Managing Director of the Learning & Management Practice, Joffe Emergency Services
Description: In this presentation, we will delve into the macro trends shaping K-12 education and explore their profound impact on the micro-decisions made by school leaders. Attendees will gain insight into the evolving landscape of education, with a particular focus on health, safety, and security. By analyzing data-driven trends and projecting future developments, we will provide strategic guidance for making informed and proactive decisions. This session aims to equip school leaders with the foresight and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the current educational environment and to enhance the well-being and protection of their school communities.

ROUNDTABLE | Administrators

Date: October 22
Time: 10:00 AM
Presenter: Jessica Catoggio, Director of Professional Learning, World Leadership School
Topic:  Phases of Purpose-Driven Schools; Breakouts by Division

WEBINAR | The Independent School Collaborative (ISC) Multiple Employer Retirement Plan (MEP)

Date: October 29
Time: 2:00 PM
Presenter: Independent School Collaborative
Description:  Join us for a MEP informational webinar! FCIS member schools have the exclusive opportunity to join more than 50 independent schools across the Southeast already benefiting from the reduced costs, enhanced services, and outsourcing of administrative tasks and fiduciary liability the MEP offers. Utilizing TIAA as the record-keeper, Pentegra as the 3(16) Fiduciary Administrator, and Marsh McLennan as the 3(38) Financial Advisor, the ISC MEP is the fastest growing independent school MEP in the country with more than $400,000,000 in assets.
LEGAL WEBINAR | Effectively Managing Employee Performance and Discipline
Date: November 12
Time: 12:00 noon
Presenter:  FCIS & Fisher Phillips
ROUNDTABLE | New Administrators
Date: November 14
Time: 10:00 AM
Panel: Charles Beamer, Jr. Assistant Head of School & Upper School Director, Maclay School; Charles Hagy, Head of Middle School, The Benjamin School; Jessica Banks, Head of Lower School, The Out-of-Door Academy
Topic:  Topics submitted by new administrators
ROUNDTABLE | Business Officers
Date: November 21
Time: 9:00 AM
LEGAL WEBINAR | Best Practices to Handle Employee Accommodation Requests: Disability, Pregnancy, Religion and Everything in Between!
Date: December 4
Time: 12:00 noon
Presenter:  FCIS & Fisher Phillips
ROUNDTABLE | Board Chairs
Date: December 5
Time: 9:00 AM
ROUNDTABLE | Heads
Date: December 5
Time: 10:30 AM
Topic: Staff & Student Interactions
Presenter: Lori Smith, Esq.; Shareholder; Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.
ROUNDTABLE | Administrators
Date: December 10
Time: 9:00 AM
Topic: Staff & Student Interactions
Presenter: Lori Smith, Esq.; Shareholder; Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.
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ROUNDTABLE | Admission & Enrollment Professionals
Date: December 11
Time: 12:00 noon

Topic: Reviewing Admission Applications
Presenter:  Janice Crampton, Executive Director & CEO, AISAP (Association of Independent School Admission Professionals)
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WEBINAR | Look Before You Leap: Data-Driven Strategies for Enrollment Success
Date: December 12
Time: 10:00 AM

Presenter: Colin Wyenberg, Educational Sales Consultant, Finalsite; Lorrie Jackson, Independent School Website Consultant, Finalsite
Description: Whether you're new to the world of data or looking to enhance your current practices, this session provides practical insights and actionable steps to leverage data for enrollment success.  As you shape your enrollment strategies, your data can tell a valuable story that you need to be able to capture, interpret, and act upon.  Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach and lead your institute to a data-driven future! 

LEGAL WEBINAR | Considerations for Your Employment Agreements
Date: January 16
Time: 12:00 noon
Presenter:  FCIS & Fisher Phillips

ROUNDTABLE | Board Chairs
Date: January 28
Time: 9:00 AM
Topic: The Role of the Board in Fundraising
Presenter: Rex Otey, Senior Director, Campaign Services, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions
ROUNDTABLE | Heads
Date: January 28
Time: 10:30 AM
Topic: Regional Discussions
ROUNDTABLE | Admissions
Date: February 4
Time: 12:00 PM
LEGAL WEBINAR | What Every School Needs to Know About Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Date: February 6
Time: 12:00 noon
Presenter:  FCIS & Fisher Phillips
ROUNDTABLE | Business Officers
Date: February 12
Time: 9:00 AM

WEBINAR | Building Campaign Leadership
Date: February 19
Time: 10:00 AM

Presenter: Rex Otey, Senior Director, Campaign Services, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions
Description: Description Coming Soon! 
ROUNDTABLE | Board Chairs
Date: March 4
Time: 9:00 AM
Topic: Head Evaluation
Speaker: Carrie White, Past President, Board of Trustees, Tampa Preparatory School & FCIS Advisor
ROUNDTABLE | Heads
Date: March 4
Time: 10:30 AM
Topic: Legal Q&A 
Speaker: William T. Krizner, Owner & Operating Partner, The Krizner Group
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WEBINAR | Student Engagement for Spring Fever
Date: March 5
Time: 3:30 PM

Presenter: Jessica Catoggio, Director of Professional Learning, World Leadership School
Description: Description Coming Soon!