Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult and Child and CPR-Infant

Priority in registration for this class is given to any person working in a Manatee County early care and education program. This training meets licensing requirements for persons working in child care facili-ties or family child care homes. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay. Registrants must notify ELC by phone by 8:00am Friday, February 10 if they cannot attend to qualify for a refund. The course has 16 spaces, and they fill quickly. Participating students take with them pediatric and adult skill cards, and a keychain with breathing barrier and gloves.

Register by Thursday, February 9th with paid fee

Cost: $50.00 per person, $35.00 for QRIS participants.

Principles of Family Centered Care

This NAEYC developed 5-session course presents strategies to im-prove partnerships with parents through exploring and practicing communication skills. It is based on the book, From Parents to Partners by Janis Keyser, published and sold by Redleaf Press and NAEYC. Explore the five base principles, identify why conversations can be challenging, and recognize parent motivation or “healthy impulses."

Trainer: Pam Parmenter

(register by Thursday, 2/9)

Notes: 

- Each session is a stand-alone session of 2.5 hours with one-hour of homework (last week is 1.5 hours of homework) that must be turned in for participation credit. Attendance alone will NOT earn a training certificate.

- Attendees will maintain a course notebook/portfolio. 

- 1.8 CEU’s will be available for an additional fee for those completing the series.  Details will be offered in the first course session.

- Cost is $5.00 per session.   

Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - 2011

The professional development “Standards for Four-Year-Olds” is based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year- Olds. This training opportunity provides an overview of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds and examples of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for four-year-old children. The training addresses the history and development of the Standards through a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities to illustrate the Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

All students must register on the DCF/DOE training website.  Click here for link

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County will be closed on Monday, February 20 for the President's Day federal holiday. We will reopen on February 21 for normal business hours.

Creative Curriculum Administrator Training
Presented by Teaching Strategies, Inc. Staff
February 22-23, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (both days)

Course Fee - $400
1.2 hours C.E.U.s FREE with registration

The full set of session books, lunch, snacks, and other course materials are provided for you. Come prepared to learn and have fun!

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

Registration Form

Creative Curriculum Administrator Training
Presented by Teaching Strategies, Inc. Staff
February 22-23, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (both days)

Course Fee - $400
1.2 hours C.E.U.s FREE with registration

The full set of session books, lunch, snacks, and other course materials are provided for you. Come prepared to learn and have fun!

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

Registration Form

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Family Child Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Tuesday, February 23, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the School Age Environment Rating Scale. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Tuesday, February 23, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

Take Stock in Children of Manatee County’s
3rd Annual 10K / 5K / Fun Run

Time:
10K Race Starts at 7:30 a.m.
5K Race Starts at 7:45 a.m.
Fun Run Starts at 8:30 a.m.

Register online at:
http://www.takestock10k.com

Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - 2011

The professional development “Standards for Four-Year-Olds” is based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year- Olds. This training opportunity provides an overview of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds and examples of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for four-year-old children. The training addresses the history and development of the Standards through a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities to illustrate the Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

All students must register on the DCF/DOE training website.  Click here for link

Community of Practice for VPK Providers

Mary Ann and Marcia provide large group sharing, training, and coaching to assist providers with increasing the skills of their students by refining their classroom practices. Special attention is paid to help-ing providers use information they glean from sources like the VPK Assessment to inform their instructional practice.

Trainers: Mary Ann Goodrich, Marcia Seibert

NOTE: ELC strongly encourages LPP’s to attend these sessions as part of their improvement strategies and plan.

Register by Monday, February 27, 2012 at NOON

Cost: FREE to VPK providers

Community of Practice for VPK Providers

Mary Ann and Marcia provide large group sharing, training, and coaching to assist providers with increasing the skills of their students by refining their classroom practices. Special attention is paid to help-ing providers use information they glean from sources like the VPK Assessment to inform their instructional practice.

Trainers: Mary Ann Goodrich, Marcia Seibert

NOTE: ELC strongly encourages LPP’s to attend these sessions as part of their improvement strategies and plan.

Register by Monday, February 27, 2012 at NOON

Cost: FREE to VPK providers