Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Residences at Adams Bay Community Room, 621 NW 2nd St, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
Come to the free weekly playgroup for children birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Play, sing, create art, and tell stories. Snacks are provided.

CPR/First Aid for Early Childhood Educators
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
In-Person course for early childhood educators
American Heart Savers CPR & First Aid
AED is a course that teaches early childhood educators 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

VPK Provider Performance Metric and Designations
2025-05-12 12:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Beginning with the 2024-25 VPK program year, each VPK provider will receive a performance metric and performance designation based on three components: Program Quality, Student achievement and Student learning gains. This Metric will determine the program’s ability to contract for VPK.
This overview session with Ana Gonzalez will provide a description of the procedures that will be used to determine the VPK provider performance metric and designation for VPK providers as set forth in Rule 6M-8.622, F.A.C.
Register at https://www.elc-marion.org/professional-development/

Executive Committee
2025-05-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
PURPOSE: Coalition Business
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in these meetings should contact us at (352) 369-2315 ext 211 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Florida Relay Service at least 48 hours proper to the meeting.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by any of the Committees or Board noticed above with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Notice has been made of these meetings to cover the Government in the Sunshine Law through publication and distributions of same.

School Readiness Provider Orientation
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
A director, owner, or contract designee from each School Readiness contracted provider must attend an annual School Readiness Orientation. The Orientation provides a review of the Florida School Readiness contract requirements. Child care providers wishing to contract with the Coalition will learn the basic functions of attendance tracking and submission, working within numerous online systems, and general requirements.

2nd Annual Early Childhood Forum
2025-04-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
All are welcome to attend this free luncheon event, celebrating the Coalition’s 25th year and highlighting the importance of early childhood education in Marion County.
Hear keynote speaker Derek Clark’s journey, a testament to resilience and redemption. Derek is a survivor of child abuse, abandonment, and emotional turmoil. With the support of compassionate foster parents and a dedicated social worker, Derek defied the odds. Today, he is an international speaker, author of seven books, guest on global television programs, and viral sensation known for his “Rapping Dad” videos.
Click Here to reserve your free ticket today.

HELP ME GROW LEADERSHIP TEAM
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in these meetings should contact Beatriz Montalvo at (352) 369-2315 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Florida Relay Service at least 48 hours proper to the meeting.
Public comment will be solicited prior to the Board taking action on its consent agenda and any other matter which requires board approval.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by any of the Committees or Board noticed above with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Notice has been made of these meetings to cover the Government in the Sunshine Law through publication and distributions of same

Board Meeting
2025-04-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING - VIRTUAL
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | FL
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.

OFFICE CLOSURE - GOOD FRIDAY
2025-04-18 | FL
Our office will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

Governance Committee - CANCELLED
2025-04-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
PURPOSE: Coalition Business
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in these meetings should contact us at (352) 369-2315 ext. 211 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Florida Relay Service at least 48 hours proper to the meeting.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by any of the Committees or Board noticed above with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Notice has been made of these meetings to cover the Government in the Sunshine Law through publication and distributions of same.

CPR/First Aid for Early Childhood Educators
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
In-Person course for early childhood educators.
American Heart Savers CPR & First Aid
AED is a course that teaches early childhood educators 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

VPK Provider Orientation
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 09:30 - 23:30, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
A director, owner, or contract designee from each VPK contracted provider must attend an annual VPK Orientation. The Orientation provides a review of the Florida VPK contract requirements. Child care providers wishing to contract with the Coalition will learn the basic functions of VPK applications, attendance tracking and submission, working within numerous online systems, and general requirements.

Executive Committee CANCELLED
2025-04-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Residences at Adams Bay Community Room, 621 NW 2nd St, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

COME SEE US! Marion County Day 2025
2025-03-29 10:00 - 15:00 | McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
The ELCMC will be among participating vendors at this year’s Marion County Day. Visit www.marionfl.org for more information.

COME SEE US! Community Celebration
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | howard academy community center, 306 NW 7th Ave. Bldg. 3, Ocala, Florida, 34475
Join us for a day of unity, community and fun!
Brought to you by the Marion County Hospital District.
Enjoy:

community exhibitors
free health screenings
music
food
giveaways
games
group exercise sessions
first responders expo

The ELCMC will be participating so make sure you stop by and meet our team!

36th Annual Early Childhood Conference
2025-03-29 07:00 - 16:00 | College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for the 36th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center on March 29, from 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. The conference workshops provide information on best practices and techniques to engage and nurture children.
Participants will receive 8 hours of in-service training and .8 CEU’s.

Attendee Registration
Vendor Invitation
Call for Proposals
Sponsorship Form

For group registration, contact Bebe Rahaman at rahamanb@cf.edu.
