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Charter Schools and New Charter School Developers

FCPCS is an independent voice for charter schools. Our founders have started some of Florida’s most successful charter schools. We understand the unique challenges and
opportunities that charter schools face on a daily basis.

FCPCS actively supports public charter schools through legislative advocacy, technical assistance, professional development, discounted products and services and networking opportunities. Special rates are available to planning groups that have not yet opened their schools.

Through membership in FCPCS, your school or planning group will have access to a wide variety of benefits and services available only through FCPCS, including the following:

  • Advocacy for public charter schools before the Florida legislature
  • E-communication and newsletters with the latest information on critical issues
  • Discounted rates on professional development and training for your staff
  • The “My Education Marketplace,” where you can shop for all your charter school needs
  • A subscription to The Review, our printed newsletter
  • Exclusive “Members Only” access to resources on the FCPCS’ website
  • The FCPCS Legal Defense Fund, a revolving loan pool to help charter schools with legal expenses

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Vendors

The Preferred Vendors Program is your doorway to the growing charter school market.

The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is the primary statewide membership association for public charter schools throughout the state.

  • 368 public charter schools in Florida serve more than 100,000 students, the equivalent of a medium-sized school district
  • Florida is the second largest charter school state in the nation in terms of student enrollment
  • The movement continues to grow on an annual basis

As a FCPCS Preferred Partner, your company becomes part of an exclusive marketplace with access to charter schools, administrators and teachers.

FCPCS believes that by supporting, inspiring and uniting charter schools, improved public education in Florida will become a reality. FCPCS is the only independent channel providing information and resources to Florida’s charter schools on a continuous basis.

Preferred Vendors Enjoy These Benefits:

  • Name, logo and name placement on the FCPCS Website in the “My Education Marketplace,” a virtual shopping mall for FCPCS members and in on Online Directory
  • Web page space for a description of company products, services and contact information
  • Opportunities to send company materials in regular mailings and quarterly newsletters that reach charter school decision-makers, stakeholders and supporters
  • Opportunities for company representatives to meet with charter school leaders at events and activities sponsored by FCPCS
  • Discounts from other Preferred Partner Vendors

FCPCS also offers limited opportunities for Preferred Vendors to be featured in FCPCS’ printed newsletter, The Review, which is distributed statewide to charter schools and their advocates.

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Charter School Advocates

FCPCS offers membership to charter school advocates who want to be part of the state’s most dynamic charter school network. Advocate members receive all standard membership benefits, including:

  • E-communication and newsletters with the latest information on critical issues
  • Discounted rates on professional development and training for your staff
  • The “My Education Marketplace,” the charter school shopping mall
  • A subscription to The Review, our printed newsletter
  • Exclusive “Members Only” access to the FCPCS’ website

 

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