Join us at the 2025 Florida Charter School Conference + School Choice Summit — October 14-16, 2025 — at the Caribe Royale Conference Center in Orlando, Florida.
Discover innovative ideas, connect with education leaders, and explore the future of school choice at this year’s FCSC+SCS. Whether you’re a school administrator, teacher, board member, or advocate, this event offers valuable insights into policy, best practices, and the latest tools transforming K-12 education.
Below is a list of our recommended breakout sessions, exhibit hall booths, and events:
Tuesday, Oct 14
- 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Enrollmania Masterclass 2.0: A Practical Path to Lasting Enrollment Growth – Antigua 1 – presented by Lynn Norman-Teck, FCSA; and Travis Hostetter, atlearning.org The presentation deck is available here: Enrollmania 2.0_FCSC+SCS 2025Â
- 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  You Are Your Only Limit! Strategies to Motivate Students Based on The Science of Learning – Bonaire 1 – presented by Liliana Salazar, National Director for Special Education and Student Support, Academica; and Bonnie May, Regional Director of Support & Services, Academica
- 5:30 pm – 7:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception hosted by ESS Reception, Exhibit Hall – Click here to get the FCSA Exhibit Hall Guide
Wednesday, Oct 15
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Opening Session sponsored by FCSA with guest speakers: Shereen Reid, 2025 Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year; and Dr. Tony Arza, FCSA
- 9;00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Visit the Exhibit Hall  — Get FCSA’s essential exhibit hall map here: Your Adventure Starts Here
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Engagement Elevated: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Student Learning – Bonaire 3 – Presented by James Pope, Technology Lab
- 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Powering Up the Playbook: The Coaching Blitz – Antigua 2 – presented by  Tracey Saxon, Director of School Support, Charter Schools USA; Steven Epstein, Head of School (Renaissance Charter School at Tradition and Tradition Preparatory High School), Charter Schools USA
- 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. –Â Storm’s Over, Now What? A Survival Guide to Insurance and FEMA Recovery – Bonaire 1 –Â Presented by Ismary Cardoso and Chelsea Oakes, Egis Insurance and Risk Advisors
- 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Lead with Confidence: Best Practices for Effective Board Meetings – Bonaire 1 – presented by Florida Charter Institute
- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Can’t-Miss Celebration: 2nd Annual Charter School Teacher of the Year Reception – Honoring Excellence. Inspiring the Future. – Caribbean Ballroom 1 & 2 (FCSA members-only event)
Thursday, Oct 16
- 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. –Â Follow the Money: What Charter School Financial Reports Reveal About Gaps, Oversight, and Sustainability –Â Curacao 3 – Presented by Florida Charter Institute
- 11:00 a.m. – General Closing Session – Palms Ballroom – FDOE Update: Changes — legislative and otherwise — affecting Florida charter and private schools.
