Florida Consortium of Charter Schools

Name

Florida Consortium of Charter Schools

Legal name

Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools

Website

https://floridacharterschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Charter school advocacy
• Teacher evaluation systems
• Professional development training
• Charter school membership
• Educator certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: FCPCS generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues charged to charter schools. Fee structure is based on school size and type: Planning Groups pay $750; Small Charter Schools (under 125 students) pay a flat $500; Large Charter Schools (125+ students) pay $4.00 per student; Board Member schools pay $5.50 per student. This is the core revenue stream supporting the organization's advocacy, support, and service delivery.
2. Preferred Partners Program: Companies providing services and products to Florida charter schools pay to join the FCPCS Preferred Partners Program, gaining access to an exclusive marketplace of charter school administrators and teachers. This provides a secondary revenue stream and marketplace commission structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FCPCS is a nonprofit membership association providing advocacy, technical support, training, and networking to Florida charter schools. It sells membership subscriptions to charter schools and offers state-approved teacher and administrator evaluation systems, online professional development courses through the Florida Principal & Teacher Academy, governance board training, and clinical educator training. The organization also operates a Preferred Partners marketplace connecting third-party service providers with charter school administrators.

Product overview

The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is Florida's primary membership association for public charter schools, offering a portfolio of support services rather than a traditional software product. The core offerings include the Florida Principal & Teacher Academy (FPTA) providing 171 professional development courses aligned with state-approved evaluation systems; FCPCS Evaluation Systems for teacher and administrator performance evaluation compliant with Florida Statute 1012.34; Board Governance Training courses meeting State Board of Education requirements; and the Clinical Educator Training Program for student teaching mentorship. Supporting services include a membership program with access to the Preferred Partners marketplace, the Parents for Charter Schools and Teachers for Charter Schools sub-brands, a school finder tool, and Teach in Florida teacher recruitment resources. FCPCS functions as a membership organization providing advocacy, technical support, training, and networking rather than a technology platform with integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FCPCS Membership Program Annual membership organization offering technical support, mentoring, training, networking, and purchasing services to Florida charter schools. Includes access to evaluation systems, professional development, governance training, and the Preferred Partners Program. Tiered pricing: Planning Groups $750, Small Schools (under 125 students) $500 flat, Large Schools (125+ students) $4.00/student, Board Member Schools $5.50/student.
• FCPCS Evaluation Systems State-approved evaluation system for classroom teachers, school-based administrators, and other instructional personnel that complies with Florida Statute 1012.34. Available free to FCPCS member schools in good standing.
• Florida Principal & Teacher Academy (FPTA) Online and onsite professional learning platform offering 171 courses for charter school administrators and teachers, aligned with FCPCS Teacher and Principal Evaluations Systems. Provides inservice points for recertification through the Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Educator Certification. Priced at $149 per participant for access to all 171 courses.
• Board Governance Training State-approved governance training courses for charter school governing boards, including a Four-Hour Initial Governance Board Training Course and a Two-Hour Refresher Governance Board Training Course, mandated by State Board of Education Rule 6A.6.0784. Priced at $50 per person for both initial and refresher courses.
• FCPCS Clinical Educator Training Program Comprehensive supervised learning experience for candidates in field experience or student teaching, providing certification as a Clinical Educator with 50 in-service points upon completion. Includes three required training modules. Priced at $99 per participant for one year.
• Preferred Partners Program Exclusive marketplace connecting service providers and product vendors with charter schools, administrators and teachers. Provides access to money-saving products and services for FCPCS members. Companies join the program to access 738 charter schools and 408,481 students.
• Find a Florida Charter School Online school finder tool allowing parents and families to search and locate Florida charter schools by location and other criteria.
• Parents for Charter Schools Free membership organization for parents and guardians of Florida public charter school students, providing weekly newsletters and advocacy resources.
• Teachers for Charter Schools Free membership organization for charter school teachers offering up-to-date information, continuing education access, and other resources.
• Teach in Florida Resource website helping teachers and professionals become certified to teach in Florida public charter schools, providing information on earning a Florida Professional Certificate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61% of Florida charter schools earned an A grade in 2025/2026 vs. 48% of district schools; 78% earned A or B vs. 76% of district schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, notable and core.

• EGIS Insurance & Risk AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026EGIS Insurance & Risk Advisors of Boca Raton is a Preferred Partner of FCPCS that sponsors four of the twelve 2026 Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Scholarships. As a preferred partner, EGIS is part of the exclusive marketplace providing services to charter schools, administrators, and teachers.
• Building HopenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Building Hope is a national nonprofit that supports the growth and success of innovative schools, providing facility financing, real estate development, and operational services. Building Hope partnered with Britebound to create the Future Forward Schools Prize. Building Hope has supported more than $2 billion in charter school projects over 22 years. FCPCS member Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy was named a national finalist for this prize through Building Hope's initiative.
• BriteboundnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Britebound (formerly American Student Assistance) is a national nonprofit working to change the way young people learn about careers and navigate to postsecondary education and career success. Britebound partnered with Building Hope on the Future Forward Schools Prize and Fellowship Program. FCPCS member Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy was named a national finalist for this prize through Britebound's initiative.
• American College of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican College of Education offers FCPCS member teachers a Partnership Grant with tuition reductions: $1,000 grant for Ed.D. & Ed.S. programs, $500 for M.Ed., and $250 for Certificates. This partnership helps charter school teachers access affordable advanced degrees while FCPCS gains a member benefit.
• Association of American Educators (AAE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFCPCS endorses AAE as an economical association providing liability insurance coverage and legal protection for charter school teachers at $198/year. AAE provides a $2,000,000 liability policy, access to legal counsel, professional development scholarships, and classroom grants. FCPCS recommends AAE to its member teachers.
• Florida Teachers (Teachers of Tomorrow)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlorida Teachers is a state-approved Educator Preparation Institute offering an alternative certification program for teachers seeking a Professional Certificate. FCPCS lists this resource for charter school teachers who need certification support.
• American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (The American Board)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe American Board enables proven professionals to transition into teaching careers by passing the Professional Teaching Knowledge exam and subject area exams, leading to a Florida Temporary Teaching Certificate. FCPCS lists this resource to help charter schools address teacher shortages.
• FCPCS Preferred Partners Program CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompanies providing products and services tailored for Florida's charter school market join the Preferred Partners Program, gaining access to 738 charter schools and 408,481 students through an exclusive marketplace. Preferred partners offer discounted products and services to FCPCS members, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem. Last year 723 charter schools utilized this marketplace.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: NAPCS is the national umbrella advocacy organization for the charter school movement, of which FCPCS is a state-level member. It provides national advocacy and research that complement FCPCS's state-level services.

Direct peers

• Colorado League of Charter Schools: The Colorado League is the state-level membership association for Colorado charter schools, offering advocacy and member services comparable in scope to FCPCS's Florida offerings.
• New York Charter Schools Association: NYCSA is a state-level charter school membership association serving New York charter schools with advocacy, training, and resources. It is a direct state-level peer to FCPCS in mission and structure.
• California Charter Schools Association: CCSA is the largest state-level charter school membership and advocacy association in the U.S., providing advocacy, professional development, and resources to California's charter schools. It is the most directly comparable state-level peer to FCPCS in mission and operating model.
• Texas Charter Schools Association: TCSA is the state-level membership association for Texas charter schools, providing advocacy and operational support. It is a peer in the same state-association category as FCPCS.

Others

• Association of American Educators: AAE is a national non-union professional association for educators offering liability insurance and PD resources. FCPCS endorses AAE to its teacher members, making it an adjacent professional-association peer.
• Charter Schools USA: Charter Schools USA is a large charter school management organization that operates schools and provides back-office services. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant whose operator-scale business overlaps with FCPCS's member base.

Emerging players

• National Association of Charter School Authorizers: NACSA supports the agencies that authorize and oversee charter schools, providing standards and training for authorizers. It is a thematic peer in the charter school ecosystem but operates on the oversight side rather than the school-operator side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/charterschoolFL
• Facebookfacebook.com/FLcharterschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-consortium-of-public-charter-schools-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

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