Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN
2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Adams Bay Apartments, 621 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

VPK Orientation
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 09:30 - 11:30 | FL
VPK Orientation will provide a review of the Statewide VPK 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.

Executive Committee - CANCELLED
2024-04-11 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.

The Language of CLASS® (Virtual)
2024-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | FL
Gain introductory general knowledge of the PRE-K CLASS® tool. Examine teacher-child interactions through the Pre-K CLASS® lens. These trainings will be facilitated by Louis Marinkovich, FLDOE DEL VPK Regional Facilitator (Southwest Region).
For additional information, email Training@ELC-Marion.org.

35th Annual Early Childhood Conference
2024-04-06 07:15 - 16:00 | College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Get registered for the 35th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center on April 6, 2024, from 7:15 A.M. (doors open) to 4 P.M.
The conference workshops provide information and best practices and techniques to engage and nurture children.
Participants will receive 8 hours of in-service training and .8 CEUs.
To register and pay by card, CLICK HERE.
To register and pay with a check, CLICK HERE.
The a link to the conference event page can be found HERE.
For any questions or additional details, as well as to register a group, please contact Bebe Rahaman at rahamanb@cf.edu.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN
2024-03-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Parkside Gardens Apartments Community Room, 621 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING - VIRTUAL
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-31 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
2024-03-16 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

School Readiness Orientation 2024
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-07 18:00 - 20:00, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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