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SUMMARY:Language of CLASS Tool Kit
DESCRIPTION: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.\nParticipants will:\n\nLearn the history and implementation of the CLASS® tool in the VPK classroom.\nBecome familiar with the Domains\, Dimensions\, Indicators and Behavior Markers as they pertain to the CLASS® observation tool.\nLearn how classroom organization\, behavior management\, productivity and instructional learning formats are incorporated into the observation tool.\n\n\nHow to register:\n\n\nRegister through the DCF website and search in “Instructor Led Courses” using the reference number 11836 to ensure you receive credit.  Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry\nAfter completing your DCF registration\, please pre-register on Zoom using the link provided in your DCF registration. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not see the email from Zoom in your inbox\, please check junk and spam folders\nZoom Registration Link:  https://unf.zoom.us/meeting/register/dq7PIPifQKqh4W-nT9MOIg\n\n\n\n\n\n📩 Once you complete your Zoom registration\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your personal link to join the session. Please check your Inbox\, and if you don’t see it\, be sure to look in your Spam\, Junk\, or Clutter folders. \n\n💻 Participant Expectations \nTo make the most of this professional learning experience\, please ensure the following: \n\nCameras remain on (no views of ceilings\, floors\, or foreheads).\nParticipants can unmute and actively engage in breakout groups.\nFull participation is required (no supervising children\, multitasking\, or driving).\nThe session will be conducted in English only.\nThe Zoom session will be locked 10 minutes after the start time. Please join on time.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/language-of-class-tool-kit/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T153000
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SUMMARY:Language of CLASS Tool Kit
DESCRIPTION: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.\nParticipants will:\n\nLearn the history and implementation of the CLASS® tool in the VPK classroom.\nBecome familiar with the Domains\, Dimensions\, Indicators and Behavior Markers as they pertain to the CLASS® observation tool.\nLearn how classroom organization\, behavior management\, productivity and instructional learning formats are incorporated into the observation tool.\n\n\nHow to register:\n\n\nRegister through the DCF website and search in “Instructor Led Courses” using the reference number 11837 to ensure you receive credit.  Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry\nAfter completing your DCF registration\, please pre-register on Zoom using the link provided in your DCF registration. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not see the email from Zoom in your inbox\, please check junk and spam folders\nZoom Registration Link: https://unf.zoom.us/meeting/register/vSjvV11mQTqH-FWexq4E7A#/registration\n\n\n\n\n\n📩 Once you complete your Zoom registration\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your personal link to join the session. Please check your Inbox\, and if you don’t see it\, be sure to look in your Spam\, Junk\, or Clutter folders. \n\n💻 Participant Expectations \nTo make the most of this professional learning experience\, please ensure the following: \n\nCameras remain on (no views of ceilings\, floors\, or foreheads).\nParticipants can unmute and actively engage in breakout groups.\nFull participation is required (no supervising children\, multitasking\, or driving).\nThe session will be conducted in English only.\nThe Zoom session will be locked 10 minutes after the start time. Please join on time.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/language-of-class-tool-kit-2/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T144512Z
CREATED:20260701T143856Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Emergency Alert Response Learning System (PEARLS)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n• Providing tools and resources for training staff\, children\, and educators\n• Teaching concepts of Evacuation\, Lockdown with Barricade\, and Countering\n• Training staff to evaluate environments\, potential dangers\, foster discussions\, and encourage planning\n• Providing knowledge for more effective decision-making in dangerous situations\n• Encouraging collaboration with law enforcement to mitigate risk\, shorten episodes\, and save lives\n• Promoting communication with children and parents to establish preparation and protection as priorities \nClick here for more information on PEARLS. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/preschool-emergency-alert-response-learning-system-pearls/
LOCATION:Teacher Training Institute\, 6003 Honore Ave\, Suite 106\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160627Z
CREATED:20260824T160604Z
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SUMMARY:The Language of CLASS®: Promoting Instructional Support in the Preschool Classroom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteps to register for this training:  You must complete both steps for registration. Please do not share links. Each person attending must register. \n1. Register through the DCF website and search in “Instructor Led Courses” using the reference number 11848 to ensure you receive credit.  Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry \n\n2. After completing your DCF registration\, please pre-register on Zoom no later than 9/7/26 at noon\, using the link provided below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not see the email from Zoom in your inbox\, please check junk and spam folders. \n\n\n        Zoom Registration Link: https://unf.zoom.us/meeting/register/gvMNRCmJT_mOdQdz9gMAFg \n\n 
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/the-language-of-class-promoting-instructional-support-in-the-preschool-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Director's Connection
DESCRIPTION: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 to strengthen classroom quality and family engagement. \nSpace is limited. Click here to RSVP.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/in-person-directors-connection-2/
LOCATION:Teacher Training Institute\, 6003 Honore Ave\, Suite 106\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T175520Z
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SUMMARY:Infant & Toddler CLASS Overview
DESCRIPTION: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 strengthening positive teacher-child interactions. \nGreat for teachers\, directors\, and coaches who are new to CLASS or would like to learn more about the tool and process. Appropriate for those working with children ages birth to 2 years old. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/infant-toddler-class-overview/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260807T170402Z
CREATED:20260807T170234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T170402Z
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SUMMARY:Circle of Security
DESCRIPTION: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 on their own or emotional support. \nTAKEAWAYS: \n\nUnderstand and respond to children’s emotional needs\nHelp children manage feelings and behaviors\nHonor your inner wisdom and desire for children to be secure\nHelp children build a healthy foundation for a lifetime of success\nUnderstand the importance of attachment in healthy growth and\ndevelopment\n\nStarting on Tuesday\, September 29th and continuing for 8 consecutive Tuesdays. This class is held via Zoom from 6:00-7:30PM. You must attend all sessions to receive credit for the course. \n  \nRegistration required. Click here to register.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/circle-of-security/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260824T161204Z
CREATED:20260824T161204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T161204Z
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SUMMARY:The Language of CLASS®: Promoting Instructional Support in the Preschool Classroom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteps to register for this training:  You must complete both steps for registration. Please do not share links. Each person attending must register. \n1. Register through the DCF website and search in “Instructor Led Courses” using the reference number 11846 to ensure you receive credit.  Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry \n\n2. After completing your DCF registration\, please pre-register on Zoom no later than 9/7/26 at noon\, using the link provided below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not see the email from Zoom in your inbox\, please check junk and spam folders. \n\n\n        Zoom Registration Link: https://unf.zoom.us/meeting/register/o0JtNTpuSmqsgBb7-MRfPA
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/the-language-of-class-promoting-instructional-support-in-the-preschool-classroom-2/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T090000
DTSTAMP:20260714T183651Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors - Board Strategy & Execution Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Board of Directors will hold a Board Strategy & Execution Workshop. The purpose of this workshop is to engage the Board of Directors in strategic planning and discussion regarding the Coalition’s mission\, priorities\, and future direction. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/board-of-directors-board-strategy-execution-workshop/
LOCATION:Gulf Coast Community Foundation Philanthropy Center\, 1549 State St\, Sarasota\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T083000
DTSTAMP:20260714T130321Z
CREATED:20260714T130321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T130321Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Finance Committee are held at 8:30 am\, until the conclusion of business\, virtually\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T184318Z
CREATED:20260622T184318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T184318Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Board of Directors are held at 3:00 pm\, until the conclusion of business\, at 6003 Honore Ave\, Suite 106\, Sarasota\, FL 34238\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota – Honore Office\, 6003 Honore Ave Suite 106\, Sarasota\, 34238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T083000
DTSTAMP:20260714T130416Z
CREATED:20260714T130416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T130416Z
UID:10000106-1799742600-1799742600@elcsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Finance Committee are held at 8:30 am\, until the conclusion of business\, virtually\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T184430Z
CREATED:20260622T184430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T184430Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Board of Directors are held at 3:00 pm\, until the conclusion of business\, at 6003 Honore Ave\, Suite 106\, Sarasota\, FL 34238\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota – Honore Office\, 6003 Honore Ave Suite 106\, Sarasota\, 34238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T083000
DTSTAMP:20260714T130510Z
CREATED:20260714T130510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T130510Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Finance Committee are held at 8:30 am\, until the conclusion of business\, virtually\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T184528Z
CREATED:20260622T184528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T184528Z
UID:10000100-1804604400-1804604400@elcsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Board of Directors are held at 3:00 pm\, until the conclusion of business\, at 6003 Honore Ave\, Suite 106\, Sarasota\, FL 34238\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota – Honore Office\, 6003 Honore Ave Suite 106\, Sarasota\, 34238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270601T083000
DTSTAMP:20260714T130549Z
CREATED:20260714T130549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T130549Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Finance Committee are held at 8:30 am\, until the conclusion of business\, virtually\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T184748Z
CREATED:20260622T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T184748Z
UID:10000101-1812466800-1812466800@elcsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Board of Directors are held at 3:00 pm\, until the conclusion of business\, unless otherwise publicly noticed. For the meeting agenda or call-in information\, please contact kscott@elcsarasota.org.
URL:https://elcsarasota.org/event/board-of-directors-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Caring Collective\, 1750 17th Street\, Building J\, Sarasota\, 34234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance Meetings
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