3526 Ninth Street W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
941.757.2900 Phone
941.757.2915 Fax
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MON - THU
7:00am - 6:00pm
FRI
by appointment only
Training Classes
All trainings have an associated fee, with the exception of DOE courses that do not have student fees. The class fee will normally be $5, $10, or $15.
Students must fill out a registration form. ELC must receive all fees and registration forms prior to 48 hours in advance of the class. PayPal, money order, checks and “no change required” cash are accepted to reserve a spot in a class. Cash is only accepted in person at the ELC office. Do not send cash in the mail.
To reserve a spot in classes that do not have an associated fee, or for general questions, please call the Early Learning Coalition at (941) 757-2900 extension 250.
For information on the 40+5 classes required to become a child care professional, please see our Credential and Transcript Information.
Current Schedule
Course: Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult and Child and CPR-Infant
Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:00am - 3:30pm
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.
Where: ELC Training Room
Course: NAEYC - Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations: Module 1
Monday, February 13, 2012 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - February 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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
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Date | Time | Course Registration # |
| ELC-Manatee Training Room | Wednesday, February 15 | 1:30 - 4:30 pm | 1448 |
Where: ELC Training Calendar
Course: Creative Curriculum Administrator Training
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:30am - 3:30am
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:
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Explore the FCCERS-R
Saturday, February 25, 2012 8:30am - 3:30pm
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)
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Explore the SACERS
Saturday, February 25, 2012 8:30am - 3:30pm
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)
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - February 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:15pm - 9:15pm
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
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Date | Time | Course Registration # |
| ELC-Manatee Training Room | Monday, February 27 | 6:15 - 9:15 pm | 1449 |
Where: ELC Training Room
Course: Community of Practice for VPK Providers (AFTERNOON)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Community of Practice for VPK Providers (EVENING)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Explore the ITERS-R
Thursday, March 1, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Explore the ITERS-R
Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.
Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012
Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall
Register by Thursday, February 28, 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)
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Explore the ECERS-R
Thursday, March 1, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Explore the ECERS-R
Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.
Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012
Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall
Register by Thursday, February 28, 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)
ELC Training Room
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult and Child and CPR-Infant
Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:00am - 3:30pm
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, March 1st with paid fee
Cost: $50.00 per person, $35.00 for QRIS participants.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Coach/Mentor Training Implementing the Creative Curriculum for Preschool
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 8:30am - 3:30pm
The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: The Powerful Role of Stories in Supporting Early Language and Literacy
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Helios Education Foundation
Family Providers Focus on Literacy
Session 1
This training will provide an overview of the importance of stories to early learning and development. There will be a discussion on how stories (oral and written) nurture and support early language and literacy. Also, the training will allow us to reflect on the power of our own stories.
Panel Discussion: What are some of our favorite stories to read to children?
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Arranging the Learning Environment
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Arranging the Learning Environment
The training will explain how classroom and play yard arrangements and the daily schedule influence children’s learning. We will discuss preventive discipline and its value in guiding young children with and without challenging behavior. We will look at creating smooth transitions to aid children with and without exceptionalities.
Trainer: AnnaMaria Carleton
Register by Monday, March 5, 2012 with paid fee
Cost: $5.00 per person per session, FREE for QRIS participants.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: NAEYC - Communication Skills and Strategies
Monday, March 19, 2012 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Communication Skills and Strategies
Identify effective and ineffective listening, non-verbal and verbal communication skills and strategies, and demonstrate a range of effective skills and strategies.
Trainer: Pam Parmenter
(register by Thursday, 3/15)
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.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - March 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6:15pm - 9:15pm
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
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Date | Time | Course Registration # |
| ELC-Manatee Training Room | Tuesday, March 20 | 6:15 - 9:15 pm | 1450 |
Where: ELC Training Room
Course: K-5 Afterschool Activities That Educate and Motivate
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:00am - 12:00pm
SCHOOL-AGE TRAINING
Presented by Jenn Faber - Florida Office of Early Learning
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Come learn four steps to effective lesson planning; learn strategies for learning to play while playing to learn; and take away numerous activities that motivate and educate our children through the ways they learn best.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: K-5 Afterschool Activities that Educate and Motivate
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 3:00pm - 6:00pm
SCHOOL-AGE TRAINING
Presented by Jenn Faber - Florida Office of Early Learning
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn four steps to effective lesson planning; learn strategies for learning to play while playing to learn; and take away numerous activities that motivate and educate our children through the ways they learn best.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Implementing the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:30am - 3:30pm
Course Fee - $325
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:
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Implementing the Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care
Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:30am - 3:30pm
Course Fee - $300
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:
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Cultural Influences on Language and Literacy Teaching Practices
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Helios Education Foundation
Family Providers Focus on Literacy
Session 2
This training will define culture and discuss the importance of understanding your own cultural lens and the influence it has on teaching practices. There will be a reflection on how your own culture and experiences affect how you teach and support early language and literacy. Also, the training will allow us to explore using reflection to examine current teaching attitudes, beliefs, values, and practices.
Panel Discussion: How do you bring culture into your family child care home?
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: NAEYC - Setting Limits
Monday, April 16, 2012 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Setting Limits
Describe different types of challenging conversations with families, describe a range of problems requiring limits, and describe and demonstrate effective strategies to use when setting limits.
Trainer: Pam Parmenter
(register by Thursday, 4/12)
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.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - April 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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Date | Time | Course Registration # |
| ELC-Manatee Training Room | Wednesday, April 25 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | 1451 |
Where: ELC Training Room
Course: Early Language and Literacy Development
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Helios Education Foundation
Family Providers Focus on Literacy
Session 3
This training will provide an overview of early language and literacy development. There will be a discussion on how young children acquire early language and literacy. Also, the training will allow us to reflect on ways to nurture and support the developmental process of early language and literacy.
Panel Discussion: How do you support early language and literacy in your family child care home?
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - May 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:15pm - 9:15pm
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
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Date | Time | Course Registration # |
| ELC-Manatee Training Room | Tuesday, May 8 | 6:15 - 9:15 pm | 1452 |
Where: ELC Training Room
Course: NAEYC - When a Teacher Has a Concern
Monday, May 14, 2012 6:30pm - 9:00pm
When A Teacher Has a Concern
Describe challenging conversations that are teacher initiated, describe and demonstrate effective communication strategies to use when a teacher has a concern, and recognize the five different outcomes that are possible when there is a difference of opinion.
Trainer: Pam Parmenter
(register by Thursday, 5/10)
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.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: NAEYC - When a Parent Has a Concern
Monday, June 4, 2012 6:30pm - 9:00pm
When a Parent Has a Concern
Describe challenging conversations that are parent initiated, describe and demonstrate effective communication strategies to use with parents, assess and acknowledge change as a result of the training, and articulate ways to use this new knowledge in working with families and other adults.
Trainer: Pam Parmenter
(register by Thursday, 5/31)
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.
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Early Language and Literacy Development
Monday, June 4, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Helios Education Foundation
Family Providers Focus on Literacy
Session 4
This training will reflect on the importance of purposeful interactions to early learning. There will be a discussion on how teachers can provide purposeful early language and literacy interactions and experiences. Also, the training will allow us to explore strategies for supporting early language and literacy in purposeful ways.
Panel Discussion: What are some strategies you use to support early language and literacy?
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
Course: Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - June 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012 9:00am - 12:00pm
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
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Date | Time | Course Registration # |
| ELC-Manatee Training Room | Saturday, May 9 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 1453 |
Where: ELC Training Room
Course: Using Language and Literacy in Guiding Children’s Behavior
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Helios Education Foundation
Family Providers Focus on Literacy
Session 5
This training will reflect on our attitudes and feelings about challenging behaviors. There be a discussion on the WARM (Wonder, Acknowledge, Respond, and Move On) approach to understanding challenging behaviors. Also, we will discuss how early language and literacy can be used to guide children’s behaviors.
Panel Discussion: What are some strategies you use to help guide children’s behavior?
Where: ELC Training Room
Register Now!
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*Refunds will only be issued to those cancelling registration prior to 48 hours before the start of class.
*Enrollees who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the class will not be admitted and will forfeit their fees.
