Workshops & Training

CHARTER SYSTEM FOUNDATION CUSTOMIZED TRAINING The Charter System Foundation Governance & Flexibility Team is pleased to announce our customized training services for Charter System School Districts.   We understand the unique needs of each district, which is why we offer tailored training programs for SGTs, Board of Education, College and Career Academy Boards, Principals, School-based and District Leadership, and anyone else in need of training in areas of Governance and Flexibility. Our team is ready to assist you in fulfilling your annual SGT training requirement and ensuring that your district is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.   Contact us today to learn more about our training services and how we can help your district thrive.  MEET THE TEAM Ms. Susan Avant (susan.avant@yahoo.com  912.222.5863) Former Chief Academic Officer, Liberty County Schools Focus areas: Flexibility and governance training and CCA board training, support to superintendents and CCA certification  Flexibility and governance training, for SGTs, administrators, and local board members (who earn credit) customized to your district’s needs: ·       Understanding the charter system model ·       Effective school level governance ·       Shared governance model  ·       The meaning of flexibility and how to use it ·       Best practices and successes from other charter systems ·       Using flexibility and innovative practices designed to increase student success ·       Other topics that are of particular interest to districts and communities  ·       Roles and Responsibilities of School Governance Teams, Principals, Superintendent, Board of Education and District Level Leadership. ·       Renewal of your charter system contract and requesting contract amendments ·       Orientation of new charter system superintendents *Other topics that are of particular interest to districts and communities  Ms. Irene Munn (irene@themunnfirm.com  404.561.5940) Former Policy Advisor to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle; Consultant to Georgia Council on Literacy Focus areas: Career pathways, CCAs, monthly webinars, advocacy with state policymakers.   Mr. Eric Waters (ericwaters499@yahoo.com  678.986.5571) Former CEO Floyd County CCA Focus areas: Career Pathway Development, CCA certification, CCA Board of Directors Training, CTAE Technical Support ·        Building Robust Career Pathways including Accelerated Career pathways ·        Technical support for CCAs, including CCA certification and application for CCA grant ·        Conducting required training for CCA boards and administrators ·        Flexibility and innovation practice development for both school systems and CCAs ·        DOE Economic Development Partnership (EDP) applications ·        CCA Bylaw development and revisions ·        CCA marketing strategies ·        Development of Business & Industry Partnerships ·        Peach State Tax Credit Promotion ·        DOE End of Pathway (EOPA) support

Board of Education & LSGT Governance Training Video Modules

We partnered with the Carl Vinson Institute at UGA to produce 7 excellent video modules that can be used to provide training to new and current members of school governance teams, as well as for administrators.  We hope you will find these useful in developing a training program for your district.