Events

Kick off the school year with strategies that help create a positive, connected classroom from day one. Led by Becky Atluru, the ELC’s new Social & Behavioral Consultant, this interactive […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]