Brought to you by FLAEYC, this FREE 2-day training will help you understand brain growth, social-emotional development, self-regulation, and responsive strategies for challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers. Starting on Wednesday, June 2nd and continuing on June 9th, this class is held via Zoom from 6:30-8:00PM. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for […]
Join us for an 8-week virtual training series presented by Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Katie Gerardi. This course provides practical, relationship-based tools to help you better understand the children in your care. Participants will learn how to strengthen secure relationships, recognize children’s cues, and identify when children need encouragement toward independence or additional emotional […]
The Appeals Committee will hold a public hearing on June 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. For the meeting agenda or call-in information, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
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 […]
Join us for an 8-week virtual training series presented by Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Katie Gerardi. This course provides practical, relationship-based tools to help you better understand the children in your care. Participants will learn how to strengthen secure relationships, recognize children’s cues, and identify when children need encouragement toward independence or additional emotional […]
The UF Lastinger Center for Learning is offering a free, one-day professional learning opportunity for VPK lead teachers and aides. And you'll receive a $300 stipend upon completion. Rooted in the science of reading, this training connects the New Worlds Reading home book delivery program with your classroom instruction. Note: Travel and hotel are not […]
Join us for an 8-week virtual training series presented by Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Katie Gerardi. This course provides practical, relationship-based tools to help you better understand the children in your care. Participants will learn how to strengthen secure relationships, recognize children’s cues, and identify when children need encouragement toward independence or additional emotional […]
The UF Lastinger Center for Learning is offering a free, one-day professional learning opportunity for VPK lead teachers and aides. And you'll receive a $300 stipend upon completion. Rooted in the science of reading, this training connects the New Worlds Reading home book delivery program with your classroom instruction. Note: Travel and hotel are not […]
Join us for an 8-week virtual training series presented by Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Katie Gerardi. This course provides practical, relationship-based tools to help you better understand the children in your care. Participants will learn how to strengthen secure relationships, recognize children’s cues, and identify when children need encouragement toward independence or additional emotional […]
Join us for an 8-week virtual training series presented by Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Katie Gerardi. This course provides practical, relationship-based tools to help you better understand the children in your care. Participants will learn how to strengthen secure relationships, recognize children’s cues, and identify when children need encouragement toward independence or additional emotional […]
