Hosted by our VPK Program Director, Dianne Lawrence, our monthly VPK Office Hours give providers an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and stay informed about VPK updates, requirements, and important deadlines. We encourage all providers to participate in this collaborative support session. We look forward to connecting with you and addressing any questions you […]
Each month, the ELC hosts Director’s Connection, a gathering that unites leaders from across Sarasota County’s early education community, including the school district, Head Start, child care centers, and family child care homes. These sessions foster collaboration, peer to peer support, and professional growth through ELC updates, training news, and guest speakers who share strategies […]
Facilitated by Leah Binkley, this overview of the CLASS tool and observation process provides educators with foundational knowledge of effective teacher-child interactions while introducing the enhanced CLASS 2nd Edition tool. During this virtual training, participants will explore the CLASS observation process and learn how the CLASS framework supports a holistic approach to continuous quality improvement […]
Course Description: This instructor-led training is appropriate for administrators, directors and teachers of 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children and focuses on teacher-child interactions through the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) lens. Participants will: Learn the history and implementation of the CLASS® tool in the VPK classroom. Become familiar with the Domains, Dimensions, Indicators and Behavior […]
The PEARLS team will share valuable training, providing awareness and exposure to a new way of thinking, including options for acting in threatening circumstances by: • Providing tools and resources for training staff, children, and educators • Teaching concepts of Evacuation, Lockdown with Barricade, and Countering • Training staff to evaluate environments, potential dangers, foster […]
Each month, the ELC hosts Director’s Connection, a gathering that unites leaders from across Sarasota County’s early education community, including the school district, Head Start, child care centers, and family child care homes. These sessions foster collaboration, peer to peer support, and professional growth through ELC updates, training news, and guest speakers who share strategies […]
Facilitated by Leah Binkley, this overview of the CLASS tool and observation process provides educators with foundational knowledge of effective teacher-child interactions while introducing the Infant & Toddler tools. During this virtual training, participants will explore the CLASS observation process and learn how the CLASS framework supports a holistic approach to continuous quality improvement by […]
Facilitated by The Florida Center's Mental Health Consultant, the Circle of Security eight-week course provides relationship tools to offer a new way of understanding the children in your care. You will learn how secure relationships can be supported and strengthened, pick up on cues, and be able to identify when they need encouragement to do things […]
