Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County

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

New Teacher Training Series
2024-09-04 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

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

Labor Day
2024-09-02

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-17 08:30 - 09:30

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

Independence Day
2024-07-04

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.

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

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-06-19 08:30 - 09:30
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82221085390?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 822 2108 5390
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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.

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.

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

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.

Memorial Day
2024-05-27

Outreach Committee Meeting
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00
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Meeting ID: 889 4406 4418
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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.

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

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

Meeting ID: 842 2758 0258
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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.

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

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

Meeting ID: 853 6715 6843
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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

Pyramid Model: Individualizing Social-Emotional Skills
2024-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
This training will review how to use the social-emotional skills utilized in the Pyramid Model Practices and how to individualize them for students who need more one-on-one support.

Self-Care: Self-Care for Teachers
2024-04-09 13:00 - 14:00
This training will review strategies for teachers to practice self-care, both inside and outside of the classroom.

STEAM: Art in Early Education
2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:00
This training will review different strategies to teach art through play. Participants will learn best practices and different activities to support different age groups.

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-03-20 08:30 - 09:30

STEAM: Math & Science in Early Education
2024-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
This training will review different strategies to teach math and science skills through play opportunities. Participants will learn different activities for different age groups.
