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The Florida Council of Independent Schools sets high standards for its member schools, leading educational excellence through accreditation and evaluation.

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Strong faculty cultures start here.

Learn more about the New Teacher Institute & how it can support the work you do on campus on our website.

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Onboarding takes time and intention. The FCIS New Teacher Institute reinforces your efforts by providing structure, strategy, and a network of support for your newest faculty.

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Enrollment is more than numbers.
It’s mission, strategy, storytelling, & relationships.

Today’s admission leaders are marketers, data interpreters, & community builders. This institute supports that work with practical tools and forward-thinking strategy.

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64 sitting Heads of School.
All graduates of the FCIS Prospective Heads’ Institute.

Preparing leaders. Strengthening schools. Supporting the future of independent education in Florida.

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A year of learning, leadership, & impact.

From professional development to accreditation, these numbers represent the people, partnerships, & shared purpose that continue to strengthen independent schools across Florida.

Thank you for being part of it. #IndependentSchools #FCIS

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The strongest fundraising starts with relationships.

The Fundraising Institute is designed for leaders who want to strengthen not just fundraising outcomes but the relationships that sustain school communities over time.

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Understanding the financial model behind a school helps leaders ask stronger questions, make more informed decisions, & think more strategically about sustainability and mission.

This fall’s Demystifying Independent School Finance virtual series is designed to support that work.

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Supporting new teachers isn’t about going above and beyond—it’s about setting the conditions for success from the very beginning.

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Our mission isn’t just something we say. It’s something schools experience.

Through programs, accreditation, and community, FCIS supports the people doing the work every day.

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Leadership at the administrative level requires more than expertise—it requires perspective.

The Administrators' Institute brings experienced school leaders together to think strategically, navigate complexity, & grow with peers who understand the work.

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Aspiring Administrators' Institute at the 2026 Leadership Academy

For those beginning to explore leadership.
Build foundational skills, gain insight into administrative roles, and see what’s possible—before making the leap.

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The work of headship is complex.
Preparation should be thoughtful, too.

The Prospective Heads’ Institute is designed as a multi-year experience that allows leaders to grow over time, alongside experienced mentors and peers.

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Preparing for an accreditation self-study?

Start early. Engage your faculty. Focus on evidence—not perfection.

FCIS provides guidance every step of the way.
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At FCIS, our mission comes to life in moments like these—when educators and leaders come together to share ideas, build relationships, & strengthen their schools.

Register for Leadership Academy with your team today.

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Each year, heads leave this retreat with renewed clarity, confidence, and connection.

Sometimes the most important leadership work begins by stepping back.

Registration closes May 14.

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Some of the most meaningful moments at our events don’t happen at the front of the room—they happen right here.
In conversations, in shared challenges, and in the exchange of ideas that move schools forward.

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Registration for the FCIS Heads’ Retreat closes May 14.

If this retreat has been on your mind, consider this a gentle nudge.

We’d love to welcome you in June.

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New teachers are learning content, culture, and communication all at once. The New Teacher Institute helps them focus on what matters most—right when they need it.

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FCIS understands Florida regulations, challenges, and opportunities because we work exclusively with Florida independent schools.

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When heads of school and board chairs operate in true partnership—clear expectations, shared vision, mutual trust—everything else becomes more possible.

Leadership Partners is designed to strengthen that partnership in real, practical ways.