The National Charter Schools Conference – NCSC25 -- Takes Place in Orlando with Strong Involvement of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS)

Leaders from FCPCS member schools and FCPCS Preferred Partners attend NCSC25 seminars and network there. 

PHOTO CAPTION: Students from Orlando Science Schools Jazz Band perform “Cry Me a River” during a general session at NCSC25, the National Charter Schools Conference of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.  The Jazz Band’s performance was facilitated by the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS), of which Orlando Science Schools is a member. 

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 9, 2025) – Many representatives of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) participated in the recent National Charter Schools Conference – NCSC25 – presented by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and held at the Orlando World Center Marriott. 

The National Charter Schools Conference is the largest national education conference of educators, advocates and leaders of the charter school movement.  Participants are empowered by people, resources and expertise to inspire their work.  The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools states the Conference, “offers the best learning experience for those shaping K-12 education.” 

Dozens of NCSC25 sessions covered informative and diverse topics such as the Classroom of the Future, Navigating Digital Distractions, Transforming School Culture, the Age of Artificial Intelligence and STEM Excellence. 

Leaders from member schools of FCPCS attended National Charter Schools Conference general sessions and participated in professional development seminars.  They also networked with other public charter school professionals from throughout the state and the nation.  NCSC25 also attracted many participants in FCPCS’ Preferred Partners Program, including companies that provide goods and services to charter schools. 

Among the National Charter Schools Conference attendees was Sherard Parker, Director of Member Services for FCPCS.  Parker noted the significant involvement of leaders from FCPCS member schools and representatives of FCPCS Preferred Partners. 

“The Central Florida location of NCSC25, the National Charter Schools Conference, presented a great opportunity for participation by representatives of members schools of FCPCS, as well as participants in our Preferred Partners Program” said Parker.  “We heard positive comments from many of our members, who said they were learning a lot and enjoying the opportunity to network with other representatives of charter schools from around the state and the nation.” 

One highlight of FCPCS involvement in the National Conference was a general session performance of “Cry Me a River” by students from Orlando Science Schools’ Jazz Band.  Their performance was facilitated by FCPCS, of which Orlando Science Schools is a member. 

FCPCS President Robert Haag thanked its many member school representatives and Preferred Partners who participated this year. 

“The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools salutes representatives of many of our member schools who invested their time in learning and networking at NCSC25 in order to increase their knowledge and skills,” said Haag.  “We applaud their commitment to education and note the positive impact it has on their students.” 

About the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary as part of the 2024-2025 school year, the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is the leading charter school membership association in the state.  Since its inception in 1999, FCPCS has been dedicated to creating a national model of high quality, accredited public charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven. FCPCS provides a wide array of technical support, mentoring, training, networking, and purchasing services to its membership, as well as serving as an advocate for all Florida public charter schools.