Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County

Self-Care: Self-Care for Children and Families
2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
This training will review strategies for teachers to support self-care with both children and families, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Outreach Committee Meeting
2024-04-24 11:00 - 12:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85367156843?pwd=RWJzako2NUpuZkxzY2crNk5RSEhRdz09

Meeting ID: 853 6715 6843
Passcode: 063599

Family Child Care Home Supports: Networking Event
2024-04-27 09:00 - 11:00
Family Child Care directors, owners, and substitute staff are invited to this networking event to connect with other family child care staff from Alachua County, share teaching strategies, and brainstorm common challenges in the field.
Format: In-person, at the Early Learning Coalition Training Room
Registration Link: To be sent out ~ 1-month prior to training
*Registration opens Monday, April 1, 2024
**Registration limited to the first 20 participants

Finance/Audit Committee Meeting
2024-05-07 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-09-10 08:30 - 22:00

Pyramid Model: Responding to Challenging Behaviors Part 1
2024-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
This training will discuss strategies for teachers to use to respond to challenging behaviors, including behavior as a form of communication, and identifying the function of challenging behaviors.

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-05-14 08:30 - 09:30
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84227580258?pwd=U1BEbmdmNzJYQkdnWGF1bW9LbHFsQT09

Meeting ID: 842 2758 0258
Passcode: 132045

Review Hearing Committee
2024-05-14 11:00 - 12:00

Literacy & Language: Literacy Engagement
2024-05-14 13:00 - 14:00
Attendees will learn about how to engage young students, birth to five years old, in read-aloud opportunities.

Outreach Committee Meeting
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88944064418?pwd=RkREWE4yWUlQRlpDVUIrenl0OFpDQT09

Meeting ID: 889 4406 4418
Passcode: 448799

Memorial Day
2024-05-27

Literacy & Language: Language Development in Early Education
2024-05-28 13:00 - 14:00
Participants will learn the different stages of language development for students birth to five years old. The training will also cover best practices for fostering language development for all ages as well.

Director Supports: Director Renewal Presentations
2024-06-08 09:00 - 11:00
Directors who are renewing their Director’s Credential and who need time and space to present on early childhood education are invited to attend to share their presentations with colleagues.
Format: In-person, at the Early Learning Coalition Training Room
Registration Link: To be sent out ~ 1-month prior to training
*Registration opens Monday, May 6, 2024
**Registration limited to the first 20 participants

Director Supports: Positive Workplace Culture
2024-06-11 13:00 - 14:00
Directors are encouraged to attend to learn about different strategies and suggestions in creating a positive workplace environment. Participants will also be able to collaborate with one another, sharing ideas on what they currently use, what works, and what they have tried in the past that hasn’t worked.

Pyramid Model: Responding to Challenging Behaviors Part 2
2024-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
This training will continue to review best practices for responding to challenging behaviors and provide a general overview of creating individualized behavior support plans.

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-06-19 08:30 - 09:30
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82221085390?pwd=rdStm6ADxt6VugwEWSBkb3yAlIfDdv.1

Meeting ID: 822 2108 5390
Passcode: 239461

Training Room Board Retreat
2024-06-20 08:00 - 12:00

Director Supports: Unpacking Program Assessment Scores & Reports
2024-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
Directors will be led through how to review their Program Assessment CLASS Scores & Reports. Participants will be given strategies on how to view the reports and use the information to inform teacher supports and professional development.

Independence Day
2024-07-04

Board Meeting
2024-07-24 08:30 - 10:00
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82046582306?pwd=Vw7pqbiUQehAVelQd0ktkF4mDIVFEp.1
Meeting ID: 820 4658 2306
Passcode: 173058

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-19 14:00 - 15:30

Labor Day
2024-09-02

Board Orientation
2024-09-04 10:00 - 12:00
Board Orientation at the Office, from 10-12 AM.

New Teacher Training Series
2024-09-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00
This training series is strongly encouraged for new teachers (in the field or at a site for less than 6 months) who work in ELC-contracted sites in Alachua County. Training topics will cover a wide range of important information from building relationships to addressing and responding to challenging behavior.

Format: Virtual – Zoom
*Registration opens Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
**Registration is limited to the first 20 participants

Classroom Management: Behavior Expectations
2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
This training will review best practices for creating and teaching behavior expectations for different age groups.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfuuupjwuGtTqOqqjkSkXRfN0zSPwmFCw

Pyramid Model Introduction & Overview
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:00
This training will introduce attendees to the Pyramid Model for social-emotional learning for children ages birth to 5 years old.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsfu2grD0uEtA-KpaHKrxTGDvwn0jrCmSY

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-09-18 08:30 - 10:00

Classroom Management: Transitions
2024-09-24 13:00 - 14:00
In this training, teachers and directors will learn strategies for effective, quick transitions between activities for different age groups.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcuCrrDMpHdYcqeRjJT2VakXtI_xxNsV2
