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Important Provider Information, Training & Resources
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Private Provider Board Seat - Upcoming Election
Voting for the Private Board Seat opens Monday, February 18th via SurveyMonkey. A link will be emailed on Monday.
The
Private Provider Board Seat candidates (click name for video) are:
To vote, providers will have to enter their Name, Provider Name and Vendor ID
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Redetermination Backlog
The 2018 backlog of parent redeterminations has been cleared. Please adhere to all parent eligibility end dates. Please contact ELC if you have any questions.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED...
All SR Providers are required to register for CLASS observations. If you haven't registered, you are
PAST DUE
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Click here
to register.
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SR Provider Rate Increase (Pending)
ELC Broward's Board of Directors approved a Provider Rate Increase of $2 per day/per child (for non-school age children).
The increase must be reviewed/approved by OEL before going into effect.
The Board also decided to review Provider Rates increases annually to keep a balance between budget, rates and number of SR children served.
Stay tuned for more info...
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Children's Week - Hanging of the Hands
Tens of thousands of paper cut outs of children's hands are hung in the Capitol Rotunda during Children's Week. Providers are asked to send in their children's artwork by February 28.
Click here for more info.
Local drop offs:
ELC Broward
Guardian ad Litem Program
Manners Early Learning Center
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FREE SUBSCRIPTION: myTeachstone©
The ELC, partnering with OEL, is working to bring resources on the CLASS® Assessment to our SR Providers through a myTeachstone subscription.
You must be a School Readiness Provider to receive the subscription.
The myTeachstone subscription includes:
- Overview of CLASS® Assessment tool in Infant, Toddler and Pre-K
- Best Practices and Teacher Strategies via Video
- Tips/Info for teachers to understand the assessment process
Interested? Send your Name, Email and Provider Name to:
Allison Metsch
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Upcoming Education & Quality Trainings
2/27/19 -Mental Health Red Flags for your staff and students - 6pm at the ELC
Too Tired? Stressed? Over-worked? This training will help you create a healthy and safe work environment for everyone. Early Childhood Education is a field that is often associated with all these negative questions and emotions. It is in your organization's best interest to build a positive and supportive environment. In regards to teacher burn out and turnover, it is crucial to keep staff and families happy. You can make the difference. Join us and learn some ways you can do this for yourself, at home, and/or at school.
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2/28/19 -Stop Wasting Time: Make Every Minute Count in the Classroom
With all of the daily managerial tasks, and unexpected interruptions, how can teachers make every minute count? Teachers in productive classrooms efficiently manage routines so that children have as much time as possible to be involved in learning activities. Well thought-out transitions and routines minimize disruptions and keeps the students engaged and focused. In this training, early childhood educators will learn the developmental importance and benefits of routine and transitions, as well as, strategies to incorporate in their classroom.
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3/6/19 -"Do you like the story?" Tell me why using effective feedback
With all of the daily managerial tasks, and unexpected interruptions, how can teachers make every minute count? Teachers in productive classrooms efficiently manage routines so that children have as much time as possible to be involved in learning activities. Well thought-out transitions and routines minimize disruptions and keeps the students engaged and focused. In this training, early childhood educators will learn the developmental importance and benefits of routine and transitions, as well as, strategies to incorporate in their classroom.
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Upcoming Inclusion Trainings
2/20/19 - Understanding Social Emotional Development - SOLD OUT
Come and learn how mental health impacts social emotional development!
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Upcoming Inclusion Trainings in Spanish
2/20/19 - How Do I Get to Know My Preschool Children: ASQ as a Guide
How does administering the ASQ help me get to know my children? How do I use the results? What will I learn about challenging behavior? Come and find out...YOU make the difference in the lives of your children!
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3/20/19 - Mental Health Red Flags
A shocking statistic is that nearly one in five children has a mental illness. This training will help us become aware of mental health red flags. The session will give participants ideas about what to look out for and what resources are available in the community.
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*ENGLISH* Trainings to be held at ELC Broward
6301 Nw 5th Way, Suite 3400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Trainings in *SPANISH* held at Gulfstream Early Learning Center
120 Sw 4th Ave.
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
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Health Dept: Shigella Warning
According to the Dept. of Health, there has been an increase in the number of Shigella cases reported.
Click here for more info.
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SAVE THE DATE
Next PLAN Meeting is March 20th 10a-12:30p at Soref JCC
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Provider Orientation - Available on YouTube!
If you missed one of ELC's Provider Orientations, don't worry! It's available on ELC's YouTube page.
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Provider Portal Training Videos
Videos on the New Provider Portal are available 24/7 via ELC's Youtube Channel
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Upcoming OEL Workshops/Hearings
Click button below for schedule. Or
Sign Up for email notifications
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Provider Board Representatives
Private Board Seat - Vacant
Schmeka Lyons (Faith Based Provider Board Seat)
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