JS.JOEY SMITHCONSULTING850-445-5953
FLORIDA CIE CONSULTING

A clear path to
Florida CIE
licensure.

Licensure and compliance guidance for Florida's private schools, colleges, and universities—from an experienced former CIE Operations & Program Manager.

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Based in the Tallahassee area. Serving institutions statewide.

Joey Smith, Florida CIE consultant
Joey SmithYour consultant. Your direct point of contact.
23years

with the Florida Commission
for Independent Education

EXPERIENCE. PERSPECTIVE. PRACTICAL GUIDANCE.
EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS

Former CIE Operations & Program Manager

25 years with the Florida Department of Education

HOW I CAN HELP

Wherever you are,
there's a next step.

From your first application to the next phase of growth, get support tailored to your institution.

01

New school licensure

Start with a clear plan. Get practical help preparing your provisional license application and organizing the documents behind it.

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02

License renewals

Keep your institution moving forward with organized annual license and License by Means of Accreditation renewal support.

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03

Compliance & changes

Address CIE correspondence, review institutional documents, and prepare for program changes or an on-site visit.

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A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Experience inside CIE.
Guidance on your side.

An application is more than a collection of forms. It is the story of how your institution will operate.

I help you bring the pieces together—program information, institutional policies, personnel documentation, and student disclosures—so your materials are organized and consistent.

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WORKING TOGETHER

Clear priorities.
Practical support.

Work directly with me throughout your project.

  1. 01

    Start with a conversation

    We discuss your institution, the work ahead, and where you need help.

  2. 02

    Get the pieces in place

    We organize the materials, clarify responsibilities, and work through the documentation.

  3. 03

    Move through the review

    I assist with the agreed submission work and follow-up items as your project progresses.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Let's talk about
your school's next chapter.

Tell me where you are in the process.
We'll identify the help you need.

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