Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend

Finance Committee Meeting
2022-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar

Program, Policy, and Strategy Committee Meeting
2022-09-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar

Executive Committee Meeting
2022-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar

Executive Committee Meeting
2022-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York), 2022-05-26 09:00 - 10:00 UTC, 2022-03-17 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

ELC 21229: Setting up Engaging Learning Spaces
2022-08-17 - 2022-09-12 | Zoom Webinar
Young children learn best through hands-on experiences. Creative hands-on play experiences are important and essential to the development of the whole child. In this course teachers become increasingly aware of the importance of creating play spaces that support best practices. Teachers will learn how to set up large group, small group and individual play spaces that keep children eager to learn and develop specific skills. You will also be provided with observational tools that help you determine what play spaces fit each child’s developmental needs. Over twenty-five different play spaces will be visually presented in the course.

Course Dates – August 17- September 12, 2022
15 hours In-Service, no fee
Target Audience Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers
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ELC 37228: Best Practices in Language, Literacy, and Communication!
2022-08-16 - 2022-09-16 | Zoom Webinar
Young children need a sturdy foundation for kindergarten success. Language, Literacy and Communication, is a course based on developmentally appropriate practice and the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. This course supports learning language and literacy through small group activities, circle time and learning centers. Also, included in this course are vocabulary builders through storytelling and tips on creating an emergent literacy environment. Target Audience – Prekindergarten Teachers

Course Dates – August 16 – September 16, 2022
10 hours In-Service, no fee
Target Audience: Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers
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ELC 34221: Supporting the Needs of Families - Communicating, Celebrating & Partnering
2022-08-15 - 2022-09-16 | Zoom Webinar
The course supports strengthening relationships with families. Relationships are meant to support families built on a set of core guiding principles and are an essential factor in successful early childhood programs. This course will provide you with a wealth of ideas, resources, and strategies to help enhance your partnerships with families and create a truly family-centered program.

Course Dates – August 15- September 16, 2022
10 hours In-Service, no fee
Target Audience Target Audience Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers
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First Aid | CPR | AED Class
2022-07-23 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This in-person classes will be held on Saturdays from 8:30am – 12:30pm at our Leon County Service Center, 2639 N Monroe Street, Building C-300, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Masks and social distancing will be enforced as COVID precautions. Participants must register prior to attending.

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ELC 3999: Chicka, Chicka 1-2-3: Meet Me at the Top of the Apple Tree!
2022-07-16 - 2022-08-01 | Zoom Webinar
Course Dates: July 16 – August 1, 2022
5 Hours In-Service, no fee
Target Audience: Pre-K & VPK Teachers
Registration open from June 21 – July 16, 2022

Catch up with 1, 2, and 3 racing to the top of the apple tree. This course supports early math skills through art, cooking, science, music, dramatic play, and literacy. Through this engaging course teachers will expand their skills and knowledge of emergent math and observational practice, while setting each child up for successful learning outcomes. Be prepared to see children’s eagerness and curiosity grow as you join us at the top of the apple tree to see what’s in store for you and the children.
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ELC 3015: Guiding Young Children - Establishing Predictable Routines & Setting Clear Rules with Children
2022-07-07 - 2022-08-05 | Zoom Webinar
Course Dates – July 7 – August 5, 2022
10 Hours In-Service, no fee
Target Audience Target Audience Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers
Registration open from June 21 – July 7, 2022

Guiding children’s behavior is very important and teachers guide children throughout the day, not just when a child acts in a way that is unsafe or unacceptable. It is important that you guide behavior by establishing predictable developmentally appropriate rituals, routines and set clear positively stated rules with children. It is also your responsibility to teach and model kindness, respect, caring and responsibility. Children can do this with support of an attentive and aware teacher, who has “with-it-ness.” Together, these actions help children feel noticed, confident, and secure. Children look to you to set limits, keep them safe and know you’re on their team. This course provides you with a developmental approach to guiding young children, while keeping them safe and engaged in learning.
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ELC 2788: Getting to Know You: The First Thirty Days!
2022-07-07 - 2022-08-05 | Zoom Webinar
Course Dates: July 7 – August 5, 2022
10 Hours In-Service, no fee
Target Audience: Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers
Registration open from June 21 – July 7, 2022

Those first few weeks of preschool set the stage for the entire year! The children come into the new classroom prepared for play and learning, but they must first get to know their NEW teacher, rules, learning centers, transitions, friends, and more! Learn some fresh activities and get organizational tips in this course.
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Board Meeting
2022-06-23 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom Webinar

Executive Committee Meeting - Canceled
2022-06-09 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

Finance Committee Meeting
2022-06-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-03-08 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

Program Policy Committee Meeting
2022-06-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-03-03 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

Early Education Conference
2022-05-21 08:00 - 16:30 UTC
The ELC of the Big Bend Region is thrilled to announce their Early Childhood conference is returning! Please join us and your fellow early childhood professionals for a day of fun, laughter, and relaxation. This year we will offer three keynote speakers and a variety of goodies for you and your classrooms. The event will be on May 21st, 2022, and the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Sign-up today before seats sell out.

Rescheduled - Executive Committee Monthly Meeting
2022-05-12 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

Virtual Workshop: Ten Keys to Summer Curriculum to Engage Young Children
2022-05-11 - 2022-06-15
Summertime is near and all the children are ready for a BIG curriculum change! Are you ready to jump into summer learning activities? This course will provide you with the 10 keys to a summer curriculum that allows you to set the stage for learning, observing and enrichment activities that are made for summer fun.

Course Dates May 11, 2022 – June 15, 2022
10 In-service hours
Target Audience Pre-K and VPK Teachers

Virtual Workshop: ELC 5222 Best Practices in Leadership
2022-05-11 - 2022-06-10
Effective leadership is vital to the success of early care and education programs. With skilled and committed leaders to help shape teaching and learning we could create and sustain high-quality learning environments that have a lasting impact on teachers, children, and families. The core focus of this course is on developmentally appropriate practices!

Course Dates May 11, 2022 – June 10, 2022
15 In-service hours, or 1.5 CEU’s
Target Audience Director Credential Renewal Course
*Accelerated course

IT RFP Proposer Presentation
2022-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Zoom Webinar
ELC HR is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: IT – RFP Proposer Presentation
Time: May 10, 2022, 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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RFP #2021.2022-0001 Open Meeting
2022-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
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RUN ELC: Track to the Future
2022-05-01 16:00 - 19:00 UTC
Run ELC is a charity Race for Readiness in which registrants can participate in either a 5K and/or a 1 Mile Kid fun run or warm up run. This family-friendly community run is hosted by the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region and is open to all runners, joggers, and walkers to enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting Early Childhood Education and Early Literacy as our mission is to “Provide leadership and advocacy that builds a community where all children are prepared for success in school.
*Strollers are permitted on the course. Pets are not permitted.
REASONABLE ACCOMDATIONS NOTICE: If a person with a disability requires an accommodation to participate, requests should be made to the event coordinator seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event.
COURSE: This is a certified 5K course that has many flat sections with a few slopes and a roundabout. The run will start at Railroad Marketplace and run through the St. Marks trail and back.
TIME LIMIT: The 5K= 1 hour and 15 minutes and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Warm Up= 25 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will be asked to vacate the course.
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given and participation medals will be given to all other runners
REFUND POLICY: All registrations are final

Provider Webinar: Car Safety Alarm Reimbursements
2022-04-21 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Zoom Webinar
Join us to understand the process and requirements to receive reimbursements for your child care vehicle safety alarm.
When: Apr 21, 2022 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfuyupzMvHdZNE5sjIF-1EOkuF8IFO-7i

Canceled - Executive Committee Monthly Meeting
2022-04-14 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

Board Meeting
2022-03-24 11:30 - 13:00 UTC

Executive Committee Monthly Meeting
2022-02-10 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
