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CREATED:20250422T191730Z
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UID:10000646-1746525600-1746532800@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:School Readiness Provider Orientation
DESCRIPTION:A director\, owner\, or contract designee from each School Readiness contracted provider must attend an annual School Readiness Orientation. The Orientation provides a review of the Florida School Readiness contract requirements. Child care providers wishing to contract with the Coalition will learn the basic functions of attendance tracking and submission\, working within numerous online systems\, and general requirements.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/school-readiness-provider-orientation-5/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Marion County\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Providers
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Provider Relations":MAILTO:Quality@ELC-Marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250516T193009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T193009Z
UID:10000649-1746612000-1746617400@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
DESCRIPTION:Come to the free weekly playgroup for children birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Play\, sing\, create art\, and tell stories. Snacks are provided.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/kaleidoscope-play-learn-play-group-8/
LOCATION:Residences at Adams Bay Community Room\, 621 NW 2nd St\, Ocala\, FL\, 34475\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Help Me Grow":MAILTO:HMG@elc-marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T093000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20240708T164632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T164632Z
UID:10000304-1746693000-1746696600@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee
DESCRIPTION:PURPOSE: Coalition Business\nIn 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. \nIf 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. \nNotice has been made of these meetings to cover the Government in the Sunshine Law through publication and distributions of same.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/executive-committee-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Marion County\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250411T203722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T220132Z
UID:10000640-1747051200-1747058400@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:VPK Provider Performance Metric and Designations
DESCRIPTION:Beginning with the 2024-25 VPK program year\, each VPK provider will receive a performance metric and performance designation based on three components: Program Quality\, Student achievement and Student learning gains. This Metric will determine the program’s ability to contract for VPK. \nThis overview session with Ana Gonzalez will provide a description of the procedures that will be used to determine the VPK provider performance metric and designation for VPK providers as set forth in Rule 6M-8.622\, F.A.C. \nRegister at https://www.elc-marion.org/professional-development/
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/vpk-provider-performance-metric-and-designations/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Providers
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Provider Professional Development":MAILTO:Training@elc-marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T233000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250516T193129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T193129Z
UID:10000650-1747216800-1747265400@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
DESCRIPTION:Come to the free weekly playgroup for children birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Play\, sing\, create art\, and tell stories. Snacks are provided.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/kaleidoscope-play-learn-play-group-9/
LOCATION:Residences at Adams Bay Community Room\, 621 NW 2nd St\, Ocala\, FL\, 34475\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Help Me Grow":MAILTO:HMG@elc-marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20240723T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T220249Z
UID:10000324-1747472400-1747488600@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Early Childhood Educators
DESCRIPTION:In-Person course for early childhood educators\nAmerican Heart Savers CPR & First Aid \nAED is a course that teaches early childhood educators 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. \nThis course provides a two-year certificate approved for use in childcare facilities.\nCore Knowledge Area (CKA) 1: Health\, Safety & Nutrition \n4 hours\, No CEUs
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/cpr-first-aide-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Marion County\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Providers
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Provider Professional Development":MAILTO:Training@elc-marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250516T193258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T193258Z
UID:10000651-1747821600-1747827000@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
DESCRIPTION:Come to the free weekly playgroup for children birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Play\, sing\, create art\, and tell stories. Snacks are provided.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/kaleidoscope-play-learn-play-group-10/
LOCATION:Residences at Adams Bay Community Room\, 621 NW 2nd St\, Ocala\, FL\, 34475\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Help Me Grow":MAILTO:HMG@elc-marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20240709T152754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T220341Z
UID:10000595-1747832400-1747836000@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:The agenda and meeting link will be emailed to our providers prior to all monthly meetings. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/monthly-provider-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Providers
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Provider Relations":MAILTO:Quality@ELC-Marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250522T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184020Z
UID:10000653-1747897200-1747936800@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:Diaper Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Diapers and wipes are available to eligible families\, while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome. \nBring the following documents to confirm eligibility: \n\nMarion County residency: Provide valid driver’s license/ID\, current lease\, or utility bill from within the past 60 days\nChild from birth to age five: Provide Medicaid card or birth certificate\nFinancial 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
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/diaper-assistance/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Marion County\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Diapers":MAILTO:Diapers@ELC-Marion.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20240702T170453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T170453Z
UID:10000575-1748217600-1748303999@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSURE - MEMORIAL DAY
DESCRIPTION:Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/office-closure-memorial-day/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250414T174954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174954Z
UID:10000645-1748419200-1748451600@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:CLASS® Infant Observer Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for child care directors and assistant directors interested in becoming certified CLASS® Infant Observers. Participants will: \n\nunderstand how to use the infant CLASS® tool to effectively measure interactions\npractice observing and scoring classroom interactions\nreceive exclusive access to resources and supports to help earn and maintain certification.\n\nThis is the first of a three-day training. A commitment to attend May 28 – May 30 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. is required to earn all CEUs and receive a certificate of completion. There will be a one-hour break for lunch (not provided). Vending machines are available. \nSeating is limited. Register at https://www.elc-marion.org/professional-development/
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/class-infant-observer-training/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Marion County\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Providers
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Provider Professional Development":MAILTO:Training@elc-marion.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250527T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T125342Z
UID:10000658-1748426400-1748431800@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
DESCRIPTION:Come to the free weekly playgroup for children birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Play\, sing\, create art\, and tell stories. Snacks are provided.
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/kaleidoscope-play-learn-play-group-11/
LOCATION:Residences at Adams Bay Community Room\, 621 NW 2nd St\, Ocala\, FL\, 34475\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Help Me Grow":MAILTO:HMG@elc-marion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T220345
CREATED:20250522T184330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184330Z
UID:10000654-1748502000-1748541600@www.elc-marion.org
SUMMARY:Diaper Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Diapers and wipes are available to eligible families\, while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome. \nBring the following documents to confirm eligibility: \n\nMarion County residency: Provide valid driver’s license/ID\, current lease\, or utility bill from within the past 60 days\nChild from birth to age five: Provide Medicaid card or birth certificate\nFinancial 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
URL:https://www.elc-marion.org/event/diaper-assistance-2/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Marion County\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Coalition of Marion County - Diapers":MAILTO:Diapers@ELC-Marion.org
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