Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

ELCMC JOB FAIR
2023-08-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

Board Meeting
2023-08-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-10-26 08:30 - 09:30 | FL, United States
ATTENTION: At this time no meetings will be conducted in person until further notice. If you would like to attend please reach out to Beatriz Montalvo at hr@elc-marion.org for info.
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.

BOOKS, BALLS & BLOCKS at the READY TO READ EXPO
2023-08-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Marion County Public Library, Headquarters – Ocala, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34470, United States

Executive Committee
2023-08-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-09-14 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-10-12 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.

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
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.

CPR/First Aid
2023-09-09 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

GIVE 4 MARION 2023
2023-09-19 10:00 - 2023-09-20 19:00 | FL
Give4Marion is a day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Give4Marion is an initiative of Community Foundation of Ocala.
Anyone may donate. Donations through the Give4Marion online portal to charitable nonprofit organizations are tax-deductible and cannot be refunded. Contributions may be made via credit and debit card only. Donations will be received and receipted by GiveGab.
Our goal is 10K this year and we need YOUR help to get us there!
Please visit https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/early-learning-coalition-of-marion-county for more information on us and to make your donation.

TUESDAY TALKS: Business Advancement Series
2023-10-03 08:15 - 09:30 | CEP Boardroom, 310 SE 3rd St., Ocala, Florida, 34471
Join us on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

BOOKS, BALLS & BLOCKS
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 | marion oaks community center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL, 34473, United States
Join us for this FREE event, hosted as part of the Outreach Autism Services Network 2nd Annual Community Resource Fair.
We look forward to seeing you all there.

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.

Governance Committee
2024-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

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

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Parkside Gardens Apartments Community Room, 621 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
Scan the QR code to register or click HERE.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Parkside Gardens Apartments Community Room, 621 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

The Incredible Years - Preschool Parenting Program
2024-02-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Lillian Bryant Community Center, 2200 NW 17th Place, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
This 14-week program kicks off on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and ends on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (skipping the week of spring break; March 12, 2024)
Please see the flier attached for details and information on how to get registered. You can also click HERE to register.
For additional information, please contact Ruth Velez at (352) 369-2315, option 8 or email ParentingPrograms@elc-marion.org.

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 | 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.
