Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

CPR/First Aid
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Class Description: 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 2-year certificate approved for use in childcare facilities. Registration starts at 8:45 am & class starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. No refunds for any cancellations. Credit available with notice-see confirmation details.
Location: ELCMC – 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
Instructor: Nelson Greene
Cost: $20.00
CEU’s: .4 CEU’s

Provider Meeting
2026-04-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 and 6 more dates | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
All meetings are in person and are recorded for those who are unable to attend.
Recorded meetings are saved to the ELCMC YouTube Channel here: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County – YouTube
2 Hours of In-Service Training will be awarded to in-person attendees only.
Attendance is counted for those who arrive within 15 minutes of the start time and who remain until the end of the meeting. Certificates are given as attendees exit.
Both meetings contain the same information and are repeated to allow providers to attend at their convenience.

VPK Orientation
2026-04-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Please limit attendance to Directors/Owners or contract designees only.
VPK Orientation will offer an overview of the functions required to perform within the contract requirements of the VPK program. Childcare providers wishing to contract with ELCMC will learn the basic functions of attendance tracking and submission, working within numerous online systems, and general requirements outlined in the VPK contact. Participants will receive two in-service training hours for attendance.
Attendance is mandatory in order for the VPK contract to be initiated.

Visual Supports for Teachers
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Visual Support for Teachers
Date and Time: Tuesday & Thursday April 28 & April 30 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: ELCMC – 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
Description: This professional learning opportunity explores how visual tools can enhance student learning. Using images, charts, symbols, & objects, visuals clarify information, engage learners, & support diverse needs. Integrating visuals into teaching helps students make connections, stay focused, and retain information more effectively.
CEU’s: 4 in-service hours
Cost: FREE

ASQ Screening for Preschool Success
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
ASQ® – 3 & ASQ®: SE-2
Course: ASQ Screening for Preschool Success
Description: Learn how to use ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE-2 screeners to identify children’s cognitive and social-emotional needs. Explore how ASQ screenings can inform your lesson planning to support children’s growth and development.
Presenters: Cianna McFarlane & Marilyn Gonzalez
Cost: FREE
CEU’s: TBD
For more information, contact Ciana McFarlane at (352) 369-2315 Ext. 235

New CLASS Tool - Intro 2nd Edition PreK
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00
Class Description: Explore the interactions that increase learning Learn the basics of the CLASS instrument, domains and dimensions. This presentation is designed to help participants learn about effective teacher-child interactions, as defined by the 2nd Ed, Pre-K CLASS tool, and the ways these interactions help children learn. Participants will: See how teacher-child interactions impact children’s learning. Understand how the CLASS tool organizes these interactions.
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Lilianna Howard
Cost: Free
CEU’s: 2 In-Service Hours

New CLASS Tool - Intro 2nd Edition Infant/Toddler
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00
Class Description: Explore the interactions that increase learning Learn the basics of the CLASS instrument, domains and dimensions. This presentation is designed to help participants learn about effective teacher-child interactions, as defined by the 2nd Ed, Infant/Toddler CLASS tool, and the ways.
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Lilianna Howard
Cost: Free
CEU’s: 2 In-Service Hours

CPR/First Aid
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Class Description: 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 2-year certificate approved for use in childcare facilities. Registration starts at 8:45 am & class starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. No refunds for any cancellations. Credit available with notice-see confirmation details.
Location: ELCMC – 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
Instructor: Nelson Green
Cost: $20.00
CEU’s: .4 CEU’s

Visual Supports for Teachers
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Class Description: This professional learning opportunity explores how visual tools can enhance student learning. Using images, charts, symbols, & objects, visuals clarify information, engage learners, & support diverse needs. Integrating visuals into teaching helps students make connections, stay focused, and retain information more effectively.
Training Date: April 28 and April 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: FDLRS
Cost: Free
CEU’s: 3 In-Service Hours
*You must attend both sessions to receive credit.

Signing & Thriving: Communication, Social-Emotional Growth, and Positive Behavior Support for Young Children with Autism
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
“Signing & Thriving™” is an onsite professional development training designed to strengthen functional communication, reduce challenging behaviors, and support social-emotional development in early childhood classrooms through the practical use of American Sign Language (ASL).
This training emphasizes the principle of “communication before behavior.” When children have reliable ways to express needs, feelings, and choices, frustration decreased and engagement increases.
Educators will learn hands-on, immediately usable strategies for integrating ASL into daily classroom routines, transitions, songs, stories, and play—allowing implementation to begin immediately after the training.
What to expect: “Signing & Thriving” book, handouts and online resources. Free lamination of materials from the training will be made accessible.

Opportunity to participate in collaborations after the training will be made available as well for those who attend. These collaborations will dive deeper into the use of sign language and implementation of the newly found practices from the training.
