2024-2025 Conference registration

Registration NOW OPEN!!
Please register here for the 2025 FLBOLD Annual Spring Symposium hosted at: Angeline Academy of Innovation
Registration Fees $35 for members/$100 for non-members

Agenda for Conference

FLBOLD Tentative Schedule for 2025 Annual Symposium
January 30, 2025
Schedule
1:00pm - 2:00pm
President Welcome & General Meeting
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Keynote Address - Diamond Sponsor
3:15pm - 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Professional Learning Communities
4:15pm - 5:00pm
End of Day Social @Angeline Academy of Inovation
6:00 pm -8:30 pm
Social Event / Silent Disco (FREE for first 125 BOLD participants! More info coming SOON!) ​
January 31, 2025
Schedule
8:00am - 9:00am
Welcome Breakfast
9:00am - 9:45am
Breakout Session 1
9:45am - 10:00am
Break
10:00am - 10:45am
Breakout Session 2
10:45am - 11:00am
Break
11:00am - 11:45am
Breakout Session 3
11:45pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Breakout Session 4
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Break
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Breakout Session 5
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Breakout Session 6
3:45pm - 4:00pm
Break
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Closing Ceremonies and Awards

Local Hotel Information

Here are some close proximity hotels that have been recommended for our guests. 
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Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway
  • 2155 Northpointe Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
  • (813) 491-4900
 
Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway at NorthPointe Village
  • 2101 Northpointe Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
  • (813) 792-8400

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway
  • 16615 Crosspointe Run, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
  • (813) 536-1900
 
Hampton Inn & Suites Wesley Chapel - I-75, Exit 275
  • 2740 Cypress Ridge Blvd, I-75, Exit 275, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  • (813) 973-2288

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wesley Chapel - I-75, Exit 275
  • 2775 Cypress Ridge Blvd, I-75, Exit 275, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  • (813) 803-7899
 
Hyatt Place Hotel Lutz - I-75, Exit 275
  • 26000 Sierra Center Blvd, I-75, Exit 275, Lutz, FL 33559
  • (813) 803-5600
 
Hilton Garden Inn Wesley Chapel - I-75, Exit 275
  • 26640 Silver Maple Parkway, I-75, Exit 275, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  • (813) 591-6900

 Residence Inn by Marriott Wesley Chapel 
  • 2867 Lajuana Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
  • (833) 214-9098
 
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wesley Chapel
  • 2650 Lajuana Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
  • (813) 536-1818
 
Best Western Wesley Chapel Hotel - I-75, Exit 279
  • 5639 Oakley Blvd, I-75, Exit 279, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  • (813) 345-2000
 
Sleep Inn Wesley Chapel - I-75, Exit 279
  • 5703 Oakley Blvd, I-75, Exit 279, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  • ​(813) 973-1665

2025 Presentation Proposals

Call for Presentation Proposals open October 23 and closes on November 15.
Proposals will be reviewed the week of November 18 and a confirmation will be set to the presenter by December 13.

Trendsetter Nominations

This year we are simplifying going into nominating each field. Check back soon for open nomination windows for 2025. Congratulations to all our 2024 Winners!!!
Partnership Award
Innovative Partnership Award
This award will recognize virtual school programs that have partnered with another entity to push the boundaries of current practices and perceptions in virtual learning.  The work of the partnership should be creative, student centered, with a goal to increase student achievement (directly or indirectly) and the project will serve as a model for other virtual programs. 

​Nominate – Completed
​2024 Winner– Sandra Eggers - FLDOE

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Instructor Awards
Best Practice Award (Instructional)
This award will recognize the accomplishments of one virtual school teacher in the state (nominees are not required to be from the same school).  Nominees must be active participants in school, district and statewide initiatives.  They form and foster strong relationships with parents, students and peers that contribute to the success of students. teachers will take an active role in instructional leadership within their school, supporting teacher growth and student achievement.

Nominate – ​Completed​
​2024 Winner– Carolyn Cochuyt – Clay Virtual Academy​
Leadership Award (Instructional)
This award will recognize the accomplishments of one virtual school teacher in the state (nominees are not required to be from the same school).  Nominees should demonstrate a pattern of leadership within their schools and beyond.  Their efforts must have contributed significantly to the success of their students, colleagues or staff.  A history of collaboration among peers within the district and state should also be evident.  The efforts of the nominee should contribute to the advancement of their school and virtual learning.

Nominate – ​Completed
​2024 Winner– Brittany Neenan – Osceola Virtual School​
Survivor Award (Instructor)
This award will recognize the accomplishments of one new virtual school teacher in the state (nominees are not required to be from the same school).  Nominees will be within their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of experience in a virtual school program.  This award will recognize those survivors who have embraced the concept of online learning and have faced the challenges of online teaching with enthusiasm and determination.  Nominees have demonstrated that they are student-centered, innovative and driven to succeed.  They thrive in the virtual school environment and serve as a model for their peers.

Nominate – Completed
2024 Winner– Samantha Ring – Pinellas Virtual School​

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Administrator Awards
Best Practice Award (Administrator)
This award will recognize the accomplishments of one virtual school administrator/leader in the state (nominees are not required to be from the same school).  Nominees must be active participants in school, district and statewide initiatives.  They form and foster strong relationships with parents, students and peers that contribute to the success of students. Administrators/Leaders will take an active role in instructional leadership within their school, supporting teacher growth and student achievement.

Nominate – ​Completed​
​2024 Winner– Nikki Bradley – Leon Virtual School​
Leadership Award (Administrator)
This award will recognize the accomplishments of one virtual school administrator/leader in the state (nominees are not required to be from the same school).  Nominees should demonstrate a pattern of leadership within their schools and beyond.  Their efforts must have contributed significantly to the success of their students, colleagues or staff.  A history of collaboration among peers within the district and state should also be evident.  The efforts of the nominee should contribute to the advancement of their school and virtual learning.

Nominate – ​Completed​
​2024 Winner– Mandy Perry – Pinellas Virtual School​
Survivor Award (Administrator)
This award will recognize the accomplishments of one new virtual school leader in the state (nominees are not required to be from the same school).  Nominees will be within their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of experience in a virtual school program.  This award will recognize those survivors who have embraced the concept of online learning and have faced the challenges of online leading with enthusiasm and determination.  Nominees have demonstrated that they are student-centered, innovative and driven to succeed.  They thrive in the virtual school environment and serve as a model for their peers.

Nominate – ​Completed​
​2024 Winner– Joanne Glenn – Angeline Academy of Innovation​

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