ELC Roast of 1-800-ASK-GARY

Join us May 18th for an evening of laughter and camaraderie as friends take the stage to roast the one and only Dr. Gary Kompothecras. Roasters include Charlie Crist, Bubba the Love Sponge, Henry Rodriguez, Roz Leaphart, Tom Bronson, and Sheriff Tom Knight.

Click here for more information or to order tickets. This event will benefit the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.

School Readiness Contract Renewals

Information for providers wishing to renew School Readiness contracts for 2012-13 has been mailed to existing providers. Orientations for renewing School Readiness contracts will not be held this year. Please be on the lookout for this information and complete the referenced application by May 31^st.  

No School Readiness Funds for USDA National Disqualified List

Effective with the 2012-2013 agreement year (starting July 1), School Readiness funds cannot be paid to providers on the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Disqualified List for the Food Program. This affects the status of current school readiness providers statewide who may be on this list. School Readiness agreements cannot be signed until the program is no longer on the list.

VPK Registration Open!

To register for VPK for the 2012-2013 school year, visit the Early Learning Coalition on or after February 6, 2012 to complete a short interview and receive a certificate used to enroll at any VPK provider in Manatee County.

You may download and complete our application beforehand to bring to registration in order to save time at our office. More information here.

Read-Burke Reappointed by Governor

Wanda Read-Burke, community relations representative for Florida Blood Services, has been reappointed by Governor Rick Scott to the board of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County. See the article in the Bradenton Herald.

ELC Roast of 1-800-ASK-GARY

05/18/2012
Join us for a casual evening of laughter and camaraderie as “frenemies” and ... 
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Implementing the Standards: Phonological Awareness - 11/8

11/08/2012
This training is appropriate for teachers, assistants, and directors, and it is open ... 
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