Training Calendar

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Participants will: 1. Gain knowledge of resources and helpful strategies that align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards (FELDS) and encourage teacher-child interactions. 2. Be able to identify ways to improve your instructional practices. This virtual, instructor-led training is appropriate for administrators, directors and teachers of 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children. Steps to […]

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 […]

Young children are still learning how to process sensory input, communicate their needs, and manage big emotions. When a child becomes overwhelmed, their behavior may be signaling sensory discomfort, frustration, stress, or a need for connection—not simply defiance. Presented virtually by Becky Atluru, this compassionate and engaging professional development helps early-learning educators recognize sensory differences […]

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 […]