New Teacher Training Series
2024-10-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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

Inclusion: CARD: Strategies for Including Children with Neurodiverse Conditions
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) offers this training to review strategies for including children with neurodiverse conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuqoqz4rE91fMEkM2cORC4cLlWtNMR0l

Pyramid Model: Nurturing & Responsive Relationships
2024-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
This training will review how to create nurturing and responsive relationships with students, families, and co-workers within an early education classroom.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcOGhqj0qHNyAc9VryqB56HdsBYOZnzfd

Inclusion: CARD: Strategies for Facilitating Communication
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00
The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) offers this training to review communication strategies with neurodivergent disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Registration Link: To be sent out ~ 1-month prior to training
*Registration opens Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
**Registration limited to the first 20 participants

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-10-16 08:30 - 09:30
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83253397084?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 832 5339 7084
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UF Homecoming
2024-10-18
Holiday

Inclusion: Preventing Expulsion in Early Education
2024-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
The ELCAC Child Development & Inclusion Coordinator offers this training to review best practices to prevent expulsions in early childhood programs.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOGorjguG9fbwQsPsuGq79Lujrace8cF

Pyramid Model: High Quality Supportive Environments Part 1
2024-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
Participants will review best practices for creating a high-quality preschool environment, including schedules, routines, and transitions.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpd-iorzsqH9Q4vp8Qka0LrkaZ7xZVkrwG

Veteran's Day
2024-11-11

Finance/Audit Committee Meeting
2024-11-12 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-07 08:30 - 10:00

Family Involvement: Family Communication
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:00
Teachers, administrators, and other early childcare staff will learn about best practices and strategies when engaging in communication with families.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO6gpzIuGNLwZqf1zarwPeMuNhN6jKuu

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-11-20 08:30 - 10:00

Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29

Child Development: Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)
2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00
The ELCAC Child Development & Inclusion Coordinator offers this training to providers around administering and reviewing the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQs).

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtc-ihrDMvG9NxKUbTRv5x_urQQjPhE-rk

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-12-11 08:30 - 10:00

Pyramid Model: High Quality Supportive Environments Part 2
2024-12-13 12:00 - 13:00
Participants will review best practices in creating a high-quality, supportive classroom by creating engaging activities, rules and behavior expectations.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocu2qrz8vE9bPVjYrX2vhdnYTU97ct5oG

Director Supports: Director Renewal Presentations
2024-12-21 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, September 9th, 2024
**Registration limited to the first 20 participants

Winter Holiday
2024-12-25

Pyramid Model: Social-Emotional Skills Part 1
2025-01-10 12:00 - 13:00
Participants will learn strategies about teaching social-emotional skills by discussing culturally responsive practices, including families in social-emotional learning, and understanding the stages of learning new skills.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-uhqDMqGtfs_Ah9MD-9lwEZNsbbBgR4

Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Prevent, Teach, Reinforce Part 1
2025-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
Teachers, administrators, and other early childcare staff will learn about the Prevent, Teach, Reinforce framework to support addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce2gqzgsG9QVR2sri7AgdVwy7zKmaS3r

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-01-15 08:30 - 10:00
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86058841465?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 860 5884 1465
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Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Prevent, Teach, Reinforce: Behavior Support Plan Workshop
2025-01-25 09:00 - 11:00
This workshop will review the Prevent, Teach, Reinforce structure for addressing challenging behaviors and walk educators through creating individualized behavior support plans.

Format: In-person, at the Early Learning Coalition Training Room
Registration Link: To be sent out ~ 1-month prior to training
*Registration opens Monday, December 2nd, 2024
**Registration limited to the first 20 participants

Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Prevent, Teach, Reinforce Part 2
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Teachers, administrators, and other early childcare staff will learn about the Prevent, Teach, Reinforce framework to support addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfu2hrzIsH90hUr0ZUOTPr1V6tLrVMebF

Family Child Care Home Supports: Lesson Planning
2025-02-11 13:00 - 14:00
Participants will train on best practices for inclusive lesson planning to support children ages birth to 5 years old.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkd-6tpz8oHta4_u2fIdILeY6TviEAJK7G

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-02-12 08:30 - 10:00
Kelli Williams is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86476859562?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 864 7685 9562
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Pyramid Model: Social-Emotional Skills Part 2
2025-02-14 12:00 - 13:00
Participants will learn about friendship skills (taking turns, sharing, etc.) and emotional literacy skills (how to identify an emotion) that young preschool students need in order to be successful in their social-emotional development. Participants will also learn how to teach these skills to a wide range of students.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-CtqzMvGtKvqScpqc8r_NGwIE24wCSP
