A Professional Development: Director Training, "Captain of Your Own Ship" - Ron Shuali
2022-03-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Directors laugh and learn through a keynote designed to provide real solutions to challenges like teacher retention, bullying, behavior management, challenging parents, low energy staff meetings and closing tours. AND they learn the secret on how to keep the most qualified teachers in the harsh world of preschool turnover while dramatically increasing your student referral rate. All while laughing through the experience.
Visit https://www.ronspeak.com/early-childhood-keynote-speakers.php

2022 Good Beginnings for Children Breakfast
2022-03-02 07:30 - 09:30 | Harvey R. Klein Conference Center at College of Central Florida Campus, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
If you love green eggs & ham, you’ll love COLORS OF THE ELC, our Crayola & Seuss-inspired breakfast, benefitting families served by the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County!

Virtual Parents As Teachers Educational Workshop 6
2022-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | FL
Join us at the Parents as Teachers Virtual Workshops, happening THURSDAYS, Jan. 27 – March 3, 2022 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, fun activities that promote early learning for your children AND be eligible to receive GIFTS CARDS AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS!
All families who attend ALL SIX virtual workshops will receive a $250 Gift Card!
For more information, contact Success by 6 Coordinator Chrissy Vickers at (352) 369-2315, Ext. 213 or cvickers@elc-marion.org.

Executive Committee - CANCELLED
2022-03-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2022-05-12 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.

Contemporary Professional Development: CPR/First Aid - March Class
2022-03-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
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.

A Professional Development: FSU 10 Components of Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers Series - Environments for Learning, with Safe & Healthy Program Practices
2022-03-19 09:00 - 12:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Research defines ten essential components that produce meaningful outcomes for the young children they serve. Through this series, teachers will gain insightful supports that encourage developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom and beyond.
Focused Topic for this session:
Health & Safety & Environment for Learning with Safe & Healthy Program Practices

33rd Annual Early Childhood Conference (Virtual)
2022-03-26 09:00 - 15:00 | FL
The College of Central Florida / CF Teacher Education, in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, presents the 33rd Annual Early Childhood Conference! This year’s theme is BOUNCING BACK!
This is a virtual event | March 26, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The conference workshops provide information on best practices and techniques to engage and nurture children. Hear from keynote presenter Ron Shuali and closing speaker Debbie Bowe!
Child care personnel can receive 6 hours of in-service credit.
Reimbursement for the Early Bird Registration Fee is available through the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County if funding is available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Registration is $40. Payment and registration must be received no later than March 10, 2022. Transcript will be provided via email.
There will be raffles for attendees. Attendance will be taken for each session.
All conference sessions will be delivered through the Zoom platform. Login details will be sent to you by March 21, 2022.
For a full list of meetings, click HERE. Participants can only attend ONE meeting per session so please review meetings and choose accordingly.
For more information contact Bebe Rahaman at rahamanb@cf.edu, or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1405.

NONPROFIT JOB & VOLUNTEER FAIR
2022-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
It’s never too late or too early to start a career or volunteer!
If you are looking for a career in the nonprofit sector OR looking for ways to give of your time through volunteer efforts, THIS is the fair for YOU!
Come meet a host of nonprofit organizations who might be looking to hire you or use you to help them serve the community!
See you there!

Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Directors (TICD) Course
2022-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
Goal
To assist programs in implementing trauma-informed care
for families they serve by:
1. Recognizing the signs of trauma impacting children.
2. Examining the importance of self-care.
3. Applying tools to help children regulate emotions and
behaviors.
4. Evaluating the physical learning environment for
5. trauma-sensitive support.
6. Developing a plan for creating a trauma-sensitive
program.
Why would you take this specific course?
1. Components of this course will meet the Professional Contribution requirement to renew.
2. T.E.A.C.H. will pay for the course. (This scholarship does not require your employer to sponsor you.) There is a “Commitment Requirement” of 6 month to the field.
3. Be part of a community of practice endorsing this initiative nationwide.
Course Structure:
This is a 40-hour multi-session course that requires the completion of outside assignment and readings. Students must…
>>> Attend Virtual Zoom Classes,
1. Attend five (5) virtual Zoo instructor-Led sessions. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions. Student’s computers screen MUST be on at all times for the attendance requirements to be met
2. Actively participate in class discussions and activities.
>>> In between virtual zoom class sessions,
1. Read assigned chapters of the textbook and complete homework prior to attending the virtual class sessions.
2. Complete 20 hours of observation in a the workplace.
3. Implement strategies and information into the workplace.
4. Successfully complete the 5- hour online course of “Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals
(TICC).
Director Credential Renewal
Participants can use this course towards meeting the renewal requirements for the Director Credential. With successful completion of the CEU assessment, 4.0 CEUs are available. Additionally, successful completion of the course will meet the professional contribution required. The online course has 0.5 CEUs available for participants , which if combined with the 4.0 CEUs from this course, will fulfill renewal training requirement of 4.5. CEUs.
Course Details
When: Mondays: April 4, 2022—May 30, 2022
1. April 4, 2022
2. April 18, 2022
3. May 2, 2022
4. May 16, 2022
5. May 30, 2022
Time
6:00 P.M.—9:00 P.M.
Where:
Virtual (ZOOM) —The ZOOM ID Code will be sent to all registered paid students by April 3, 2022 to start the course April 4, 2022.
Format:
Virtual Zoom Instructor-Led Course and Homework Assignments
Cost
This course has a tuition cost of $375.00
(T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships available—pleas e apply , if desired)
>>> Tuition includes:
1. Course text book: Sorrels, B. (2015). Reaching and Teaching Children Exposed to Trauma. Lewisville, NC: Gyphon House.
2. Online course, 5-Hour “Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals (TICC)”
3. Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Directors (TICD) Participant Guide.
Tuition must be paid no later than April 1, 2022 at 5:00pm EST, so that books can be shipped timely.
Registration:
To register for this course, go to https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/training.shtml and select Training and Registry Login to
access your Child Care Training Information Menu and register for this Instructor Led Couse using Course Reference: M-40hr-TICD-04/22
For more information contact: Training Coordinating Agency (TCA):
Childhood Development Services, Inc.
Luzonia Waters, (352) 433-2481.

Phonological Awareness Component 3 (for Marion County Practitioners Only)
2022-04-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-04-27 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
THIS EVENT IS FOR MARION COUNTY PRACTITIONERS ONLY.
To qualify for the code for Phonological Awareness Component 3, Practitioners please email Quality@elc-marion.org (Attention: Professional development Phonological Awareness
Component 3) with the following information:
• Full name and the name of the site you are employed with
• Copy of transcript or certificate of completion of Component 1
• Date that they completed Component 2 and Brief description of which activity they did.
Once it is confirmed Practioner is working in Marion County, the code
to sign up thru DCF will be sent.
a. Participants must have completed Component One (3 hours) online via DCF
b. Participants must have submitted their Certificate of Completion
c. Participants must have completed Component 2 PPR independently
d. Participants need to use the name and email as it is reflected on their DCF profile
e. participants should have downloaded a packet. The packet contains the four activity plans corresponding to PA course.
They are to choose only ONE activity plan to implement in their classroom. They should refer to the Reflection Questionnaire when completing the activity as this offers guiding questions that will support their participation during Component Three breakout room sessions.
When registering, the pre-registration zoom link is posted on the “Notes” section of the course description. Participants will need to pre-register using that link.
Once pre-registration is confirmed, should receive a second email with the zoom link that will give them entrance to the VR session.

A Professional Development: Body and Mind (Health and Wellness) VIRTUAL with Ron Shuali
2022-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | FL
A Professional Development: Body and Mind (Health and Wellness) Virtual with Ron Shuali
Provider Professional Development

In this Virtual training. You will learn how to strengthen your body and relieve pain that could affect your teaching. Gain skills to allow you to walk into your classroom with a calm mind leaving negativity behind. Learn to avoid reacting to various high stress situations and meditate to improve alertness and effectiveness throughout the day.
Visit www.ronspeak.com for more information or see the video here: https://youtu.be/s50Sgplss7Y

Body and Mind (Health and Wellness) VIRTUAL EVENT with Ron Shuali
2022-04-07 18:30 - 20:30 | FL
Learn how to strengthen your body; relieve pain that could affect your teaching. Gain skills to allow you to walk into your classroom with a calm mind leaving negativity behind. Learn how to handle high stress situations and meditate to improve alertness and effectiveness throughout the day.
This is a virtual event.
Register at www.elc-marion.org/provider/professional-development

CPR/FIRST AID
2022-04-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
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.

Executive Committee
2022-04-14 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

PEARLS: Preschool Emergency Alert Response Learning System (ZOOM)
2022-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | FL, United States
The mission of this training is to educate and prepare early learning providers in our community should they ever experience an active shooter situation, bomb threat or lockdown.
Anyone interested in learning more about PEARLS and public safety is welcome to attend this ZOOM class. Please be advised that due to the nature of this subject matter, children are not allowed in this session.
2.0 Hours; No CEU’s
Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcOqtrzsqGNISVIezp7fS83l2snkKTbwz

PEARLS: Preschool Emergency Alert Response Learning System (ZOOM)
2022-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | FL, United States
The mission of this training is to educate and prepare early learning providers in our community should they ever experience an active shooter situation, bomb threat or lockdown.
Anyone interested in learning more about PEARLS and public safety is welcome to attend this ZOOM class. Please be advised that due to the nature of this subject matter, children are not allowed in this session.
2.0 Hours; No CEU’s
Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscu2vrzMqHtW2Pf3YnIhyayLV5HJX4hNr

Finance Committee - CANCELED
2022-04-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 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.

Help Me Grow Leadership Team - CANCELED
2022-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

FSU 10 Components of Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers Series - Emerging Language for Infants and Toddlers
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Research defines 10 essential components that produce meaningful outcomes for young children. Through this series, teachers will gain insightful supports that encourage developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom and beyond. Focused Topic for this session: The path to language and literacy begins with interactions between adults and young children. In quality programs, teachers build language experiences within daily routines.

Board Meeting
2022-04-28 08:30 - 09:30 | FL, United States

PROVIDER APPRECIATION
2022-04-30 | Painting with a Twist, 4414 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
You’re invited to come and enjoy an appreciation for visual arts and explore your creative side. This 2-session training will allow you the opportunity to paint with your fellow providers as The Early Learning Coalition shows you how thankful we are for all you do.
THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE:

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1 – 4:30 p.m.

* Seating is limited to 2 staff per provider.
Registration is by private invite-only.
Email quality@elc-marion.org for more information.

Conscious Discipline Intro (Part 1)
2022-04-30 08:30 - 14:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
An Introduction to Dr. Becky Bailey’s Innovative Program. Conscious Discipline is a trauma-informed, brain-based self-regulation program combining discipline, SEL and school climate into one integrated practice. Nicole Mercer, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, will provide an overview of the Conscious Discipline brain state model, the perceptual shifts that empower adults to see discipline encounters as an opportunity to teach new skills and an outline for beginning implementation of Conscious.

PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION: Family Fun Drive-Thru, Park & Play
2022-04-30 10:00 - 13:00 | College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Please see the attached flier for all of the fun, FREE resources and activities your family is invited to share in! We hope you will join us on Saturday, April 30th at the College of Central Florida for this educational and engaging event!

Conscious Discipline Intro (Part 2)
2022-05-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Take a deeper dive into the Conscious Discipline curriculum through part two of this engaging training the gives hands-on approaches to teachers on how to turn discipline headaches into functional and engaging children who are ready to learn!

Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers
2022-05-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers
This course is appropriate for ALL early childhood educators wishing to increase and build their knowledge of emergent literacy development in young children.
This course consist of three (3) training components totaling 5 hours.
This training meets the Emergent Literacy course requirements.

Component One – 3-hour instructor-led training course
By the end of this component, participants should be able to:

Recognize the key elements of early language and literacy development
Describe the stages of PA development and understand the connections to emergent reading and writing
Identify the phonological awareness standard and benchmarks for 4 year olds
Plan and implement phonological awareness instruction using developmentally appropriate activities

Participants must register via DCF, no walk-ins.
>>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <<< *** You will need the following CODE # to register: REF# 9669
Late arrivals will not receive credit for attending.
Component Two – Planning, Practice and Self- Reflection or PPR component During the PPR participants will independently plan a lesson, practice the lesson with a group of children and complete the self-reflection sheet. (THIS WILL BE ASSIGNED DURING COMPONENT ONE)
Component Three – Virtual Reflection Session or VR component. Participants will attend a virtual session hosted by a facilitator and reflect on the strategies learned and implemented during the PPR component. (REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR COMPONENT THREE WILL BE PROVIDED DURING OR FOLLOWING COMPONENT ONE)
Upon completion of all three training components, 5 hours or .5 CEUs will be posted to your DCF training transcript.

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING
2022-05-17 13:00 | FL
Our monthly provider meetings take place the 3rd Tuesday 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.

PD TALK PODCAST (for providers)
2022-05-20 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Join us the THIRD FRIDAY of each month for our PD TALK PODCAST! These podcasts will cover a variety of information as it relates to being an Early Learning Provider in our community!
LISTEN AT: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/402476909
These podcasts will happen the Friday following our monthly provider meetings, unless otherwise noted.
If you have any questions, please email LHoward@elc-marion.org.
