Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

Virtual CLASS® Feedback Strategies for Coaches & Directors
2023-06-06 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-06-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-06-21 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | FL
This is part of the Child Success Grant, “Segment Two” AND Upskill Director’s Package “A” requirements.
This is a one-day training conducted virtually by Teachstone. This training is specifically designed to look at strategies that coaches and specialists can use to give feedback to the teachers they work with.
This training is open to coaches, support staff, specialists, etc. who are interested in increasing their knowledge of strategies that support teachers in the Instructional Support domain.
The training is being provided by DEL and is free to participants.
Teachstone has set up an Event page just for this training. The Summary page provides information about the training and what’s included. If you want to view the training opportunities available, click ‘TRAININGS’ at the top of the page and it will list all the dates for you and how many spots are left.
When you are ready you can click the blue ‘Register‘ button at the top of either the Summary or Training page to then complete your registration. All trainings will close 7 days prior to the training date so Teachstone has enough time to send materials to participants.
We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for the training. Click the below link to find the Zoom Video Conferencing set-up and directions.
Zoom Directions and Set-up
Teachstone prides itself on participant success. Success in our virtual training is dependent on your attendance and active engagement throughout the training. As such, participants are asked to be on-time each day of the training, and engage in whole group and small group discussions and activities.
CLASS Feedback Strategies participants will receive:

Pre-K CLASS Feedback Strategies Participant Guide
Pre-K CLASS Dimensions Guide
Certificate of Completion
2-month access to online content via the myTeachstone platform for participants

Pre-K CLASS® Observation Training : Age Level Pre-K (IN PERSON)
2023-06-06 08:30 - 17:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
This is a TWO DAY course, June 6 & 7, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Participants in CLASS® Observation Training will:

Understand how to use the CLASS tool to effectively measure interactions
Practice observing and scoring classroom interactions
Receive exclusive access to resources and supports to help earn and maintain certification

Become a Certified Observer
Certified CLASS® Observers play a critical role in supporting organizations’ continuous quality improvements. Without the data insights collected from the observations, organizations would be unable to create data-driven improvement initiatives that focus on the quality of interactions.
To be a Certified CLASS® Observer, observers need to:

Complete a CLASS® Observation Training
Pass a reliability exam following the training

Maintain certification through a yearly recertification process- LINK HERE
For directors participating in Observer Director Training Grant – Elevate Workforce ONLY.

Virtual Instructional Support Strategies for Coaches & Directors
2023-06-07 08:30 - 17:00, 2023-06-22 08:30 - 17:00, 2023-06-27 08:30 - 17:00 | FL
This is part of the Child Success Grant, “Segment Two” AND Upskill Director’s Package “A” requirements.
This is a one-day training is conducted virtually by Teachstone. This training is specifically designed to look at strategies that teachers can use to increase the effectiveness of their interactions related to the Instructional Support domain.
This training is open to coaches, support staff, specialists, etc. who are interested in increasing their knowledge of strategies that support teachers in the Instructional Support domain.
The training is being provided by DEL and is free to participants.
Teachstone has set up an Event page just for this training. The Summary page provides information about the training and what’s included. If you want to view the training opportunities available, click ‘TRAININGS’ at the top of the page and it will list all the dates for you and show how many spots are left.
When you are ready you can click the blue ‘Register‘ button at the top of either the Summary or Training page to then complete your registration. All trainings will close 7 days prior to the training date so Teachstone has enough time to send materials to participants.
We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for the training. Click the below link to find the Zoom Video Conferencing set-up and directions.
Zoom Directions and Set-up
Teachstone prides itself on participant success. Success in our virtual training is dependent on your attendance and active engagement throughout the training. As such, participants are asked to be on-time each day of the training, and engage in whole group and small group discussions and activities.
Instructional Support Strategies participants will receive:

A list of strategies and activities for use with teachers
Templates focused on supporting professional development planning, teacher conferences, and lesson planning
Pre-K CLASS Instructional Support Strategies Participant Guide
CLASS Strategy Cards
CLASS Dictionary
Certificate of Completion
2-month access to online content via the myTeachstone platform for participants

* REGISTRATION CLOSED * INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT ESSENTIALS TRAINING (SPANISH SPLIT HALF DAY - VIRTUAL)
2023-06-08 08:30 - 12:00 | FL, United States
THIS IS A TWO DAY COURSE; JUNE 8 AND 9; 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
One of the best ways to learn, is to do. With Instructional Support Essentials, educators will have the opportunity to practice identifying, defining, and planning for interactions that drive children’s thinking and development.
Lead by a Teachstone CLASS expert, educators in this focused training will:

Receive a participant guide that engages thinking and reflection throughout the training
Receive a subscription to the myTeachstone CLASS Learning Community (over 30,000 members!)
Earn 0.7 or 0.5 CEUs depending on the length of their training

It’s no secret that Instructional Support interactions can be challenging. This Pre-K-focused training helps educators understand and grow their knowledge of why Instructional Support interactions matter for children’s language development and thinking skills.
Educators attending this training will:

Build a lens to identify effective Instructional Support interactions
Use CLASS language to describe effective Instructional Support interactions and explain why they are important to children’s development
Watch real classroom videos illustrating effective interactions
Apply this lens to their own teaching practices

Introduction to the Infant CLASS Tool Training (English - VIRTUAL)
2023-06-09 08:30 - 13:00 | FL, United States
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 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.
Practice identifying effective teaching practices in videos from real classrooms.
Review uses of the CLASS tool.

What to Expect

1 Trainer for up to 50 participants
Training materials, including a CLASS Dimensions Guide and an Introduction to CLASS Tool Participant Guide, for each participant
2-month CLASS Video Library access for each participant

.35 CEUs; 3.5 Training Hours

CPR/First Aide
2023-06-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
In-Person
American Heart Savers 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.
Core Knowledge Area (CKA) 1: Health, Safety & Nutrition
4 hours, No CEUs

Thinking & Thriving: Interactions for Early Learning (ENGLISH) (Virtual)
2023-06-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-20 16:00 - 20:00 | FL
Participants in Thinking & Thriving: Interactions for Early Learning will:

Strengthen understanding of the cognitive and language development that occurs from birth through age 3
Explore ways to use interactions to help children develop their cognitive and language skills
Learn how to individualize supports for every child, including those with disabilities and dual language learners
Recognize and plan for interactions within the daily routines to support children’s development and learning
Understand how to increase the CLASS® defined domains of Responsive Caregiving and Engaged Support for learning
Increase intentionality of interactions to promote cognitive and language learning during daily routines
receive an Activity Guide to engage in planning, reflection, and to summarize new strategies to try.

Earn .4 CEUs

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING
2023-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | FL
Our monthly provider meetings take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. These meetings can be in-person or virtual, based on current events.
The agenda and meeting link will be emailed to our providers prior to all monthly meetings.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: Our Professional Development Podcast broadcasts the Friday following our monthly provider meetings, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., so be looking also for a link to that in your email!
Questions? Need to update your provider email Interested in becoming a provider? Please contact Quality@elc-marion.org or call 352-369-2315 Ext. 101 for the Quality Department.

* REGISTRATION CLOSED * INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT ESSENTIALS TRAINING (ENGLISH SPLIT HALF DAY - VIRTUAL)
2023-06-26 08:30 - 12:00 | FL, United States
THIS IS A TWO DAY COURSE; JUNE 26 AND 27; 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
One of the best ways to learn, is to do. With Instructional Support Essentials, educators will have the opportunity to practice identifying, defining, and planning for interactions that drive children’s thinking and development.
Lead by a Teachstone CLASS expert, educators in this focused training will:

Receive a participant guide that engages thinking and reflection throughout the training
Receive a subscription to the myTeachstone CLASS Learning Community (over 30,000 members!)
Earn 0.7 or 0.5 CEUs depending on the length of their training

It’s no secret that Instructional Support interactions can be challenging. This Pre-K-focused training helps educators understand and grow their knowledge of why Instructional Support interactions matter for children’s language development and thinking skills.
Educators attending this training will:

Build a lens to identify effective Instructional Support interactions
Use CLASS language to describe effective Instructional Support interactions and explain why they are important to children’s development
Watch real classroom videos illustrating effective interactions
Apply this lens to their own teaching practices

* REGISTRATION CLOSED * Thinking & Thriving: Interactions for Early Learning (SPANISH) (Virtual)
2023-06-26 16:00 - 20:00 | FL

* REGISTRATION CLOSED * Infant CLASS® Observation Training : Age Level Infant (VIRTUAL)
2023-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
This is a TWO DAY course, June 29: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & June 30: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3.5 hours of self-paced, online pre-work is required to join the zoom link on June 29th. You will be provided instructions, via email, on this pre-work once your registration is complete through Teach Stone.

Participants in CLASS® Observation Training will:

Understand how to use the CLASS tool to effectively measure interactions
Practice observing and scoring classroom interactions
Receive exclusive access to resources and supports to help earn and maintain certification

Become a Certified Observer
Certified CLASS® Observers play a critical role in supporting organizations’ continuous quality improvements. Without the data insights collected from the observations, organizations would be unable to create data-driven improvement initiatives that focus on the quality of interactions.
To be a Certified CLASS® Observer, observers need to:

Complete a CLASS® Observation Training
Pass a reliability exam following the training

Maintain certification through a yearly recertification process- LINK HERE
For directors participating in Observer Director Training Grant – Elevate Workforce ONLY.

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING - IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
2023-07-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
The agenda and meeting link will be emailed to our providers prior to all monthly meetings.
Questions? Need to update your provider email Interested in becoming a provider? Please contact Quality@elc-marion.org or call 352-369-2315 Ext. 101 for the Quality Department.

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING - VIRTUAL
2023-08-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | FL, United States

CPR/First Aid
2023-09-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Training
2023-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Michaela Powell our program Compliance Director, will be presenting on the School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook. It was recently updated in September 2023 Questions about the updated standards are welcome and encouraged. Please note this training will be recorded.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You can REGISTER for this training by clicking the link in the details below or CLICK HERE.
“In-Service” Hours will be given based on participation.

CPR & First Aid Class
2024-01-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Furtherance Safety Associates CPR & First Aid /AED course 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.
Core Knowledge Area (CKA) 1: Health, Safety & Nutrition
4 hours, No CEUs

CLASS GROUP COACHING: INFANT & TODDLER
2024-02-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Together we will learn how to make the most of classroom interactions. We will discuss teacher’s ability to “know” what effective interactions are; why they matter; “see” effective interactions needed to build self-awareness, and “do” by practicing effective strategies.
CEUs available.
Access to internet and camera is a requirement for this fully online course. Link will be provided for Microsoft TEAMS.
The first session is Tuesday February 13th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through TEAMS. The last session is on Tuesday May 14th 6:30 pm.
The time of each session in between will be 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM always on a Tuesday. Participants should plan to arrive by 6:20 PM to sign-in and get settled in so that the class can begin promptly at 6:30. Dates are subject to change. If changes occur, participants will be notified as soon as possible.
Please bring your CGC/MMCI manual to each session. This is a facilitated virtual course camera and participation required to get credit for attendance. Come ready to learn and have fun doing it!
Make-up Policy: If a participant misses a session, there will only be one chance to make it up. That date will be announced during the 10th session. If the opportunity for make-up is missed, then the participant may have to attend a session that is offered by other Coalitions. The contact information for the other Coalitions will be provided, and it will be up to the participant to contact that Coalition to make arrangements to attend. It is up to the other Coalition to determine if there is space available.

CLASS GROUP COACHING: PRE-K
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Together we will learn how to make the most of classroom interactions. We will discuss teacher’s ability to “know” what effective interactions are; why they matter; “see” effective interactions needed to build self-awareness, and “do” by practicing effective strategies.
CEUs available.
Access to internet and camera is a requirement for this fully online course. Link will be provided for Microsoft TEAMS
The first session is on Thursday, February 15th 6:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. through TEAMS. The last session is on Thursday, May 12th 6:30 pm and each Thursday in-between.
The time of each session in between will be 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM always on a Thursday. Participants should plan to arrive by 6:20 PM to sign-in and get settled in so that the class can begin promptly at 6:30. Dates are subject to change. If changes occur, participants will be notified as soon as possible.
Please bring your CGC/MMCI manual to each session. Camera and participation required to get credit for attendance. Come ready to learn and have fun doing it!
Make-up Policy: If a participant misses a session, there will only be one chance to make it up. That date will be announced during the 10th session. If the opportunity for make-up is missed, then the participant may have to attend a session that is offered by other Coalitions. The contact information for the other Coalitions will be provided, and it will be up to the participant to contact that Coalition to make arrangements to attend. It is up to the other Coalition to determine if there is space available.

School Readiness Orientation 2024
2024-03-05 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
It is time for directors, owners and contract designees to get registered for School Readiness Orientation. Please note, this orientation is EXCLUSIVE to those mentioned above only.
There are several dates/times to choose from.
Please visit the PROVIDERS page on our website and click the PROVIDER RESOURCES page where you can scroll down and find all of the orientation dates/times with links to register.
School Readiness Orientation will provide a review of the Statewide School Readiness contract requirements. 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.
