FCIS Annual Convention - 2018 Program - Reimagining Education: Education for the Next Generation

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Program for the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) 2018 Annual Convention in Jacksonville, welcoming member schools and colleagues to focus on Reimagining Education: Education for the Next Generation. The schedule outlines pre-conference workshops on November 14 for heads of schools, administrators, advancement professionals, and business officers, followed by administrator day and faculty day on November 15 and 16. Includes session topics such as admission and enrollment management, marketing communications operations, and the Composite Financial Index (CFI) for financial health, plus nationally recognized keynote speakers.

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FCIS Annual Convention Welcome Letter

2018 Convention Theme and Focus

Program Overview and Dates

Pre-Conference Workshops (Nov 14)

Nationally Recognized Keynote Speakers

FCIS Council Background and Mission

HYATT REGENCY JACKSONVILLE RIVERFRONT 225 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32202 \#FCISConv2018 Download the App! [www.facebook.com/](www.facebook.com/) FloridaCouncilofIndependentSchools Welcome Dear FCIS Member Schools and Colleagues, As your 2018 FCIS Convention Chairs, we are so looking forward to personally welcoming you to Jacksonville for the FCIS Annual Convention on November 15-16, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront. As the pace of the school year and professional demands increase, the tremendous value of taking time for professional development and collaboration with our peers cannot be underestimated. Spending these few days with Florida’s leading independent school representatives provides value to all our institutions. This year’s Convention theme challenges us all to focus on Reimagining Education: Education for the Next Generation. This is a timely topic for our various institutions as we know that the landscape is changing at a pace that requires us to consistently reimagine, reinvent, and practice being as nimble and responsive as possible. This year’s Convention Steering Committee has compiled a program that will offer a meaningful professional development experience for individuals in any role at your institution. We will be featuring Pre-Conference Workshops for heads of schools, administrators, advancement professionals and business ofﬁcers on November 14th. Administrator day is Thursday the 15th and Faculty Day is Friday the 16th. Pre-Conference ISM (Independent School Management) Workshop Session I • From Best Practices to Results: Assessing Your Admission and Enrollment Management Operations Session II • From Best Practices to Results: Assessing Your Marketing Communications Operations Pre-Conference Business Ofﬁcers' Workshop The Composite Financial Index (CFI): Core Ratios for Financial Health Presented by Mary Kay Markunas and Jennifer Hillen Osland from the National Business Ofﬁcers Association (NBOA) Nationally-Recognized Keynote Speakers For the bios and more information about each of the keynote speakers featured during the Convention, go to page 7-8. Ted Dintersmith, Ph.D. , one of America's leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education Joy Purdy, News Anchor, WJXT Max Ventilla, Founder and CEO of AltSchool Don Yaeger, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Bestsellers We are both looking forward to seeing you at the 2018 Convention and look forward to an inspiring and productive event ahead. Warmly, Kim Bednarek, Head of School, The Discovery School James Milford, Head of School, Maclay School 2018 FCIS Convention Co-Chairs The Florida Council of Independent Schools The Florida Council of Independent Schools was founded in Jacksonville in December 1954. From the small handful of schools and correspondingly low student population that comprised the original group, the Council has grown to become one of the largest independent school organizations in the United States. FCIS begins the 2018-2019 school year with 157 member schools. Member schools are located throughout the state, extending from Pensacola in the northwestern panhandle to Key Largo in the southeast. While most schools are coeducational and day, there are schools with boarding programs and others which admit only girls or only boys. Some enroll only elementary school children or only secondary school children, while others offer combinations of levels. Many of the schools are strictly college preparatory, but other member schools serve students with learning differences. Schools range in size from fewer than 50 students to over 2,500 students. Indeed, one of the Council’s strengths is the variety of schools making up its membership. In this way, not only does the Council provide an alternative to public school, but also within its me

FAQs

What theme does the 2018 FCIS Annual Convention focus on?

The theme is Reimagining Education: Education for the Next Generation, emphasizing the need to reimagine and stay nimble as educational landscapes change.

When are the pre-conference workshops and the main convention days?

Pre-Conference Workshops are on November 14, Administrator Day is on Thursday, November 15, and Faculty Day is on Friday, November 16.

What workshop topics are included in the pre-conference offerings?

Topics include assessing admission and enrollment management operations, assessing marketing communications operations, and a Pre-Conference Business Officers' Workshop on The Composite Financial Index (CFI) and core ratios for financial health.

Sep 15, 2026

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