Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Adams Bay Apartments, 621 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

OFFICE CLOSURE - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
2024-11-29, 2024-11-28 | FL
Our office will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

COME SEE US! Light Up Ocala 2024
2024-11-23 15:00 - 20:00 | FL
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Downtown Ocala | 3 – 8 PM

About Light Up Ocala

Light Up Ocala is a longstanding community tradition to kick off the holidays that attracts thousands to downtown Ocala. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the holiday merry making event!
Light Up Ocala will have over 100 vendors including crafts, art and plenty of food options to choose from! Live entertainment will fill the air with festive sounds and an interactive kids zone will keep the whole family entertained. You won’t want to miss the Junior Sunshine holiday parade with a special appearance by Santa. All of which culminates in the most exciting part of the event: lighting up downtown Ocala!

ELCMC DIAPER ASSISTANCE - Every Thursday*
2024-11-21 07:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-14 07:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-07 07:00 - 18:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
The ELCMC provides diaper assistance every Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at our office.
*Dates are subject to change in observance of holidays or other closures. Check our calendar for those changes.
Please see the criteria below or visit www.elc-marion.org/parents/success-by-6 for more information.
CRITERIA:
1. Reside in Marion County:
• provide valid FL driver’s license/id, current lease or utility bill from within the past 60 days
2. Have child between the ages of birth to five years old:
• Provide Medicaid card or birth certificate
3. Provide Evidence of financial need:
• Housing instability (PROVIDE referral from certified homeless shelter)
• Foster Placement (PROVIDE Medicaid card or placement letter)
• Receiving school readiness (provide ELC staff verification)
• receiving snap (PROVIDE snap letter)
• Medicaid recipient (PROVIDE Medicaid card)

Executive Committee - CANCELLED
2024-11-14 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
2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-30 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 - VETERAN'S DAY
2024-11-11 | FL
Our office will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.

COME SEE US! Cops & Cars Car and Truck Show
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Ocala Police Department Headquarters, 402 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
Stop by and meet the ELCMC team, grab some goodies and valuable resources! We can’t wait for this fun, family-friendly event.

The Language of CLASS® – Promoting Instructional - VIRTUAL
2024-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 | FL
The Language of CLASS® – Promoting Instructional
Support in the Preschool Classroom
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) providers must annually participate in a program assessment of each VPK classroom per Section 1002.68, Florida Statutes. Program assessments measure the effectiveness of teacher-child interactions within the classroom. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) is the required program assessment tool.
The Division of Early Learning (DEL) offers two Virtual professional learning opportunities to support VPK directors and educators in the implementation of the CLASS®
This session provides knowledge of resources and helpful strategies that align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards (FELDS), encourages teacher-child interactions and helps educators identify ways to improve their instructional practices.

COME SEE US! A Better Job Fair
2024-11-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Oakcrest Baptist Church, 1109 NE 28th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
Come see our team! We will be there to provide job-seekers with child care resources.

COME SEE US! Marion County Chili Cook-Off
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | southeastern livestock pavilion auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
We are excited to be a vendor at this year’s Chili Cook-Off event! Please stop by and see our booth while enjoying some award-winning chili with your family.
The Marion County Chili Cook-Off began in 1981 with an idea from one of the founding members of The Cornerstone School, Mike Hill. After attending a chili cook-off on Marco Island, Mr. Hill thought a chili cook-off would be a great way to raise money to help start The Cornerstone School, a new independent school, centered on teaching the whole child.
The inaugural Chili Cook-Off was held at the former Ramada Inn located at US-27 and I-75. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, the competition was governed by Society regulations, and future Cornerstone School families prepared all the chili. The event was a great success and helped The Cornerstone School open in the Fall of 1982. It was decided then that the Chili Cook-Off would become an annual fundraiser for the school.
The annual Chili Cook-Off Car Show made its debut in 2015 and continues to grow each year. In 2019 the expanded Children’s Area featured several inflatables, carnival games, face painting, and sand art. Throughout the years The Marion County Chili Cook-Off has been a staple for the community, offering businesses the opportunity to build relationships and locals the opportunity to make memories. With more than 5,000 locals visiting every year, there is something for everyone at The Marion County Chili Cook-Off.
All proceeds from the event benefit The Cornerstone School, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit school located in Ocala, FL.

In-Person CPR/First Aid
2024-11-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
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 two-year certificate approved for use in childcare facilities.

COME SEE US! Boo Bash 2024
2024-10-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks is Hosting Their Annual Boo Bash Halloween Event – and we will be there!

The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host the annual Boo Bash at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This family-friendly Halloween event is free to attend.
Boo Bash will offer games, spooky activities, and plenty of candy! Costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please visit www.ocalafl.gov/recpark, call the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at 352-368-5517, or follow @OcalaRecPark on Facebook.

It's Okay to Play in VPK (Part 2) Family Workshop - IN PERSON
2024-10-26 13:30 - 16:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
This is the second of a two-part series based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. Learn What Families Should Know About Playing with a Purpose and how to deliver the workshop to parents in your site. This training is appropriate for preschool educators, directors, and/or administrators.

CROSSROAD - POST PM 1 - IN PERSON
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Now that FAST STAR PM 1 is completed, what’s next?
Join us in joint reflection on using PM1 data to inform instruction in the VPK Classroom.
We will review reports, align focus skills to FELDS and practice designing tailored instructions to meet students’ needs.
Two hour, in-person session.
Practitioners should bring:

PM 1 STAR Screening Report
PM 1 Instructional Planning Student Report and/or
State Benchmark Mastery Class Report

Facilitated by Ana Gonzalez-Mora, FLDOE DEL VPK RF

HELP ME GROW LEADERSHIP TEAM
2024-10-24 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
2024-10-24 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.

The Language of CLASS® – The Pre-K CLASS® Tool - VIRTUAL
2024-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
The Language of CLASS® – The Pre-K CLASS® Tool
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) providers must annually participate in a program assessment of each VPK classroom per Section 1002.68, Florida Statutes. Program assessments measure the effectiveness of teacher-child interactions within the classroom. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) is the required program assessment tool.
The Division of Early Learning (DEL) offers two Virtual professional learning opportunities to support VPK directors and educators in the implementation of the CLASS®.
Available Virtual Sessions:
This session provides an introductory/general knowledge of the Pre-K CLASS® tool and highlights teacher-child interactions through the Pre-K CLASS® lens.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6 pm – 8 pm

OFFICE CLOSURE - COLUMBUS DAY
2024-10-14 | FL
Our office will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.
