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Training Opportunities

SCSC has a list of trainings available on the 2021-22 Training Calendar. Information and materials from past training opportunities can be helpful as well to see what was taught and to view presentations from past courses.

Download this pdf file. View 2021-2022 Trainings Calendar

FY22 Trainings

See below for upcoming trainings. Download this pdf file. Click here for full FY22 trainings calendar. 

Upcoming Events

Jul
13

LEA Reporting Training

Atlanta /

Target Audience: School Leaders, Data Reporting Staff

Event details

Annual Governance Training

Please refer to the Governance Training Guide for information about 2021-22 SCSC Governance Training, or you can contact Kristen Easterbrook at [email protected].

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Past Trainings

Information and materials from past training opportunities can be helpful as well to see what was taught and to view presentations from past courses.

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CVIOG Financial Management Certification Program

Register Now!

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government Charter Schools Financial Management Certification equips participants with the unique skills and knowledge needed to financially operate a charter school in the growing charter sector. The program includes six courses offered throughout the year outlined below. The SCSC covers the cost of all six courses required for certification. Continuing Education Credit courses are also available for individuals who have already completed the program and need to renew their certification. The SCSC will also provide one continuing education credit scholarship per school in the 2020 Fiscal year to cover the cost of the Continuing Education course listed below. Find more information on the courses here.

Certification Dates

Budgeting for Charter Schools - April 19, 2022

Writing Financial Policies for Charter Schools - April 20, 2022

Internal Control for Charter Schools - June 2, 2022

Introductory Governmental Accounting for Charter Schools - June 21-23, 2022

Purchasing for Charter Schools - August 23, 2022

Payroll for Charter Schools - August 24, 2022

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GCSA Financial Management Certification Program

REGISTER NOW for GCSA's Financial Management Certification Program! 

GCSA's Financial Management Certification Program is offered virtually this spring and is comprised of six courses. Each course is split into two, four-hour sessions in the same week. Our spring training kicks off on Monday, Feb. 28.

Make-up courses are offered in the spring. Attendees may register to attend one or all courses in a given semester.  

This training is specifically designed to build the expertise and knowledge of charter school leaders and board members who oversee school financial operations. However, registration is open to all interested charter school employees. Our rigorous program is tailored to address the unique financial issues facing charter schools. 

Each course will be offered twice – once in the spring, and again in the fall.  

The courses start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. The following courses are scheduled for the remainder of the fall semester. Check back soon for our spring course schedule. 

  • Governmental Accounting 101: Thursday, Monday 2/28 & Wednesday 3/2 
  • QBE Funding & School Budget Development: Monday 3/21 & Wednesday 3/23
  • Policy Development, Implementation & Evaluation: Monday 4/25 & Wednesday 4/27 
  • Payroll, Compensation & Procurement Policies & Practices: Monday 5/2 & Wednesday 5/4
  • Internal Controls & Effective Financial Oversight: Monday 5/16 & Wednesday 5/18 
  • Audit Preparation Best Practices: Monday 6/13 & Wednesday 6/15

COST

The cost per course is $300, or $1620 for all six courses, which includes a 10% discount if paid in full upfront.  The course fee must be paid prior to the beginning of each course. 

Scholarships are available to SCSC authorized schools.

REGISTRATION

To register, please complete this registration form. If you have any questions about the course, email Leslie Gabbianelli, GCSA's Vice President of Finance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If an attendee misses a course in the fall, they will have the opportunity to complete it again in the spring.  Following each of the six required courses, attendees must take and pass an exam (with a score of 75% or higher) to earn their certification. Participants have up to three years to take and pass all exams in order to earn certification.

Staffing Toolkit for State Charter Schools

Resources

  • View the Staffing Toolkit Webinar
  • View the Staffing Toolkit Presentation

The SCSC partnered with TNTP, formerly known as The New Teacher Project, to support state charter schools with teacher staffing and onboarding support. TNTP developed an "electronic toolkit" for state charter schools to assist leaders in identifying, selecting, developing and retaining top talent at schools. These resources are grounded in best practices and have helped schools across the country effectively manage their teacher talent and positively impact student learning in their classrooms. The toolkit is organized by topic and contain guidance on various aspects of the hiring process- from creating a staffing plan to recruiting and selecting candidates, and teacher retention. In addition, recommended action steps are provided along with keys to successful implementation of these action steps and resources to support implementation that can be customized by school. View the virtual tour of the toolkit and learn about additional opportunities to receive support. 

Contact Kristen Easterbrook

Director of Charter Development

[email protected]

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