Governance for Excellence™
Charter School Governance Training & Leadership Certification Program – Florida Edition
Florida’s Premier Research-Based Governance Certification Program – FLDOE Approved
About the Program
Governance for Excellence™ is the most comprehensive and outcome-driven governance certification program approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). Designed for charter school governing board members and leaders, this rigorous training equips participants to lead legally, govern ethically, and drive continuous improvement aligned to Florida Statutes §1002.33, Rule 6A-6.0784, and Form IEPC-9.
This program was created and is delivered by Dr. Terrence Narinesingh, a nationally recognized charter school expert, governance scholar, and systems strategist.
About the Trainer: Dr. Terrence Narinesingh
- Ph.D., Educational Leadership
- FLDOE-Certified: School Principal & Educational Leadership (All Levels)
- Former Charter School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Instructional Specialist
- Charter School District Administrator (Florida Department of Charter Schools)
- Adjunct Professor of Educational Leadership & Higher Education Administrator
- Harvard Law School Contract Law Participant
- Florida Notary Public
- ICPEL Presenter | Published Author | Governance Thought Leader
Author of:
Unlocking Charter School Success: The S-UDLCD™ System for Instructional Excellence, Compliance, and Achievement (2025)
His training has reached schools throughout Florida, the United States (including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands), and globally across Canada, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago, France, England, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
What Makes This Training Different?
Governance for Excellence™ stands out for its integration of legal compliance, systems thinking, and real-world application. It offers:
Five Core Modules (via a fully ADA-compliant Moodle LMS)
Video Instruction, Case Simulations, and Reflective Practice
Downloadable Legal Templates, Tools, and Walkthrough Rubrics
Reflective Reading Journal Series
Submission-Based Governance Action Plan Portfolio™ (GAP Portfolio™)
Optional Annual Refresher Modules
Personalized Feedback from National Educational Consultants
Grounded in Five Theoretical Pillars
- Systems Leadership Theory
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Policy Enactment & Implementation
- Transformational Governance Leadership
Proprietary Tools & Models Included:
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S-UDLCD™ Leadership & Effectiveness Matrix™ for Charter Schools
- Charter Governance Walkthrough Tool™
- Governance Action Plan Portfolio™ (GAP Portfolio™)
- NCIC™ – Narinesingh Coaching & Continuous Improvement Cycle™
- NSCCF™ – Narinesingh School Climate & Conduct Framework™
- Narinesingh Taxonomy™
- Narinesingh Traffic Light Model™
- S-UDLCD™ Faculty & Institutional Evaluation System™
Outcomes for Participants:
- Full compliance with FLDOE governance training requirements
- Confidence in navigating oversight, renewal, and board operations
- Legally aligned board practices grounded in ethics and accountability
- Measurable impact on school performance, equity, and sustainability
Additional Benefits:
Completion Certificate and Digital Participation Badge
Unlimited access to training modules and tools
Direct support from Dr. Narinesingh & National Educational Consultants
Eligible for annual refresher discounts and group enrollment savings
Meet Our Team:
Our leadership team represents a fusion of innovation, experience, and educational integrity. Each member brings specialized expertise from diverse sectors—including charter school leadership, professional learning, digital strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Together, we are united by one mission:
To transform governance practices and empower Florida charter schools to thrive through equity, compliance, and student-centered leadership.
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| Terrence Narinesingh, Ph.D. | Will Mendoza, MBA | Juan Buitrago | Carlos Vergara |
| Founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Member | Chief Operating and Strategy Officer (COSO) | Director of Professional Learning and Stakeholder Relations | Director of Digital Media and Marketing |
Enroll Now or Learn More
https://nationaleducationalconsultants.terrencenarinesingh.com/
Email: nationaleducationalconsultants
Phone: (561) 235-0755
Website: www.terrencenarinesingh.com
National Educational Consultants, LLC
3333 N Federal Highway, Suite #511, Oakland Park, FL 33306
All proprietary systems, frameworks, and educational publications referenced herein — including but not limited to Strategic Universal Design for Learning Course Development Framework™ (S-UDLCD™) Faculty & Institutional Evaluation System™, S-UDLCD™ Leadership & Effectiveness Matrix™ and Benchmark Table Format, S-UDLCD™ Framework, Governance for Excellence™, Charter Governance Walkthrough and Governance Action Plan™ System, Charter Governance Walkthrough Tool™, Governance Action Plan Portfolio™ (GAP Portfolio™), Narinesingh Coaching & Continuous Improvement Cycle™ (NCIC™), Narinesingh Taxonomy™, Narinesingh Schoolwide Climate & Conduct Framework™ (NSCCF™), Narinesingh Traffic Light Model™ (NTLM™), and related works such as A Study of the Marzano Focused School Leader and Teacher Evaluation Models (2020, available on Amazon), The S-UDLCD™ Educational Success System (2025, available on Amazon), and Unlocking Charter School Success™ (2025, available on Amazon) — are trademarks of Dr. Terrence Narinesingh and National Educational Consultants, LLC. All rights reserved.