Calendar of Events

October 2nd and 3rd 8:00 am- 5:00 pm For Director or Assistant Directors who would like the opportunity to become a certified PRE-K Observer. CLASS® Observation Training is designed to support observers in reliably measuring the quality of educator-child interactions. Participants in CLASS® Observation Training will: Understand how to use the PRE-K CLASS tool to …

A twelve-hour Virtual program focused on introducing participants to the mental health and behavioral philosophies needed to create responsive classrooms from day one. Content is developed based on trauma informed, behavioral focused research. PARTS 1 & 2 Designed with a focus on mindfulness and attention to that diverse, emotional and mental health needs of children, …

It’s Okay to Play in VPK (Part 1) at the Coalition Saturday, October 5, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | FREE This is the first in a two-part series based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. Learn why play is critical to the development of young children and how to intentionally teach and …

Furtherance Safety Associates CPR & First Aid /AED is a course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. This course provides a two-year certificate approved for use in childcare facilities.

The Language of CLASS® – The Pre-K CLASS® Tool Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) providers must annually participate in a program assessment of each VPK classroom per Section 1002.68, Florida Statutes. Program assessments measure the effectiveness of teacher-child interactions within the classroom. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) is the required program assessment tool. The Division of …