Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County

Board of Directors Meeting
2024-09-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-11-20 08:30 - 10:00 UTC

New Teacher Training Series
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00, 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
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: 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

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

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
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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
