Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-06-11 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

Diaper Assistance
2026-06-18 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-25 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-02 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-09 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-16 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-23 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-30 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-06 07:00 - 18:00 and 7 more dates | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Diapers and wipes are available to eligible families, while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring the following documents to confirm eligibility:

Marion County residency: Provide valid driver’s license/ID, current lease, or utility bill from within the past 60 days
Child from birth to age five: Provide Medicaid card or birth certificate
Financial need (provide any one of the following): Referral from certified homeless shelter, Medicaid card, Foster placement letter, School Readiness child care subsidy eligibility (verified by Coalition staff), or SNAP letter

Provider Meeting
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, 2026-09-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Kaleidoscope is a free weekly playgroup for children birth to age five and their parent or caregiver. Play, sing, create art, tell stories, while enjoying a snack.

Board Meeting
2026-06-25 08:30 - 09:30 | FL
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.

OFFICE CLOSURE
2026-07-03 | FL
The Coalition is closed for the observance of Independence Day.

OFFICE CLOSURE
2026-09-07 | FL
The Coalition is closed for the observance of Labor Day.
