You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: February 19, 2021 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Information Regarding Requesting Payment for Registration Fees
Click the button below to join the Zoom meeting at the designated time.
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Coming Soon!
Be on the lookout for additional information regarding future monthly Zoom sessions to discuss the new EFS Mod System features and processes. These monthly sessions will address any questions you may have as we hope to improve your experience with the new system.
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The 2021 Virtual Rotary Read Aloud (RRA) Initiative has officially kicked off! See here for Pat Sabiston's reading of Can't Never Could. Please feel free to use these videos in your classrooms and be on the lookout for more read-aloud videos in the coming months.
For those that have signed up for RRA, be sure to check your inbox. If you would like to receive the RRA videos, please email redline@elcnwf.org. |
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VPK Registration Now Open for 2021-22 School Year
Please remind parents of 4-year-olds that the VPK registration is now open for the 2021-22 School year.
You can direct parents to the VPK page at elcnwf.org for more information using the button below.
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The 26th Annual Florida’s Children’s Week is scheduled for April 4-9, 2021. This event is a special annual celebration filled with joyful singing voices of young children, the colorful “Hanging of Hands”, and the dedication of thousands of child advocates across Florida. |
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You can begin creating your hand artwork as soon as you would like. This year, we are asking that each program string together their hand art into 8- to 10-foot strands, and attach a name card including the program name, program city, class name, and class age group. We want our legislators to spot hand art from their hometown.
- Hand artwork must be strung together and secured prior to mailing. Please do not send individual hands.
- Alternatively, you may also use the hands to create small posters that should be no larger than 11x14.
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We ask that ALL strands of hand art be completed by March 5th. Due to necessary COVID precautions, we are asking all providers to mail their hand artwork directly to the ELC of Big Bend no later than March 5th to allow for the USPS shipping times. Please mail to:
The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
2639 N. Monroe Street, Building C
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Click the button below for a flyer that you can post in your center. If you have any questions or need additional information about Children's Week, please email redline@elcnwf.org.
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Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day!
We know everyone can use more kindness in their lives! Scientific evidence shows us the positive effects of doing kind acts for others as well as receiving or even witnessing kindness. Even the smallest act of kindness can change a life. We encourage our providers to Explore the Good and Make Kindness the Norm.
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Sesame Street: Celebrate Black History Month Compilation
Celebrate Black History Month on Sesame Street! Meet Elmo’s new friends and neighbors, Gabrielle and Tamir. Sing out loud to their new song, “Listen, Act, Unite,” from Sesame Street’s “Power of We” special and rediscover favorites from Erykah Badu’s song about friendship, and Will.I.Am’s “What I Am.”
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NAEYC Celebrates Educators
During this crisis, you’ve been there for each other, providing support to children, giving encouragement, and sharing resources with families.
Every day individual educators give it their all to make a monumental difference in the lives of the young children, families, and the communities you serve.
Visit the Celebrating Educators webpage to recognize a peer or colleague with a personalized NAEYC “Thank You!” Let them know how appreciative you are of what they do each day.
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Sign up for ASQ-SE On-Site Technical Assistance and Receive a FREE Social-Emotional Kit!
The Coalition is excited to bring this opportunity to our SR Providers. This on-site tool will assist our Providers in evaluating potential social-emotional concerns for children in their care. Please use this link to sign up for this on-site technical assistance. The deadline to sign up and receive your free Social-Emotional Kit has been extended to February 26, 2021.
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We are looking for parents to join the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Download a copy of the flyer by clicking the button below. Please make sure all parents in your center receive a copy of this flyer. You can print to send home with each of your children, or you can simply post the flyer on your social media page.
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Early Care and Education Webinar Series from Save the Children - February 18th & 25th
Save the Children designed a series of trainings focusing on professional development that supports and influences early care and education professionals.
These courses are FREE and are conducted live via Zoom. If you are interested in registering, please email atrent@savechildren.org.
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Sound Beginnings Early Language Development: Best Practices for Early Learning Teachers
February 25th - 3:00pm - 5:00pm CT
Learn evidence-based strategies for promoting oral language development for infants, toddlers, & preschoolers. Download the flyer below for information about how to register for the FREE Zoom Webinar.
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As OEL is reviewing VPK success rates between VPK vs. Non-VPK programs across the state, the Coalition wanted to remind you about the OEL sponsored Virtual Study Buddies (VSB) opportunities, to assist VPK teachers as they review for the end of course assessments that are required for some of the VPK trainings. These sessions are FREE and provide an opportunity for participants to ask clarifying questions and get a better understanding of the course content that they will be testing on.
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Upcoming Literacy Webinar Series from the Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign
February 19th - 10:30am ET/9:30am CT
What is Phonological Awareness Anyway? Fun Games to Improve Students’ Early Reading Development
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Training Stipends for Teachers through PAEC and OEL
Florida Early Childhood Educators are eligible for a $75 stipend upon the successful completion of the specific courses by June 30, 2021. The following funding is sponsored through OEL and Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC).
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Click below to find eligible courses and additional information. |
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Click below to access the Teacher Stipends for Teachers FAQs. |
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Florida KidCare
In a time when the health and safety of our community are most important, help keep the children in your center insured.
Encourage families in your centers to contact ELCNWF for information and assistance applying for Florida KidCare.
Call 850-747-5400 X 108 or request CCR&R via the link below!
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Cartoon Corner
Octonauts: Showing Kindness to Others!
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February Special Dates
Black History Month
National Library Lover’s Month
February 17
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 26
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27
National Strawberry Day
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We exist to grow healthy children, parents, and the relationship between them. |
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Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida
Phone: 850.747.5400 | Fax: 850.747.5450
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Sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida and the State of Florida, Office of Early Learning |
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