February 27, 2020

Important Meetings

PLAN Meeting with Shan Goff, Executive Director for the Office of Early Learning on March 18 Shan Goff, Executive Director of the Office of Early Learning will be joining us via phone during the next PLAN meeting from 10:15 am - 11:45 am to answer your questions! Learn more RSVP FOR THE PLAN MEETING

Provider Legislative Advocacy Update Breakfast on March 12 As we near the end of the 2020 Florida Legislative Session, there are a number of early learning related bills that are moving through the House and the Senate. House Bill 1013 on Early Learning and Early Grade Success by State Representative Erin Grall and co-sponsored by Representative Pat Williams, is a comprehensive bill which makes several changes to the Office of Early Learning, the VPK assessment method and the Gold Seal accreditation process. The bill has had strong support in both chambers and is likely to pass and be signed into law. We want to share what these changes are and how they will affect you and the children you serve. Click here for a summary of the bill changes and a list of other proposed bills affecting early learning . We encourage you to attend the Legislative Update Breakfast to learn about all of the legislative changes and how they may impact our work in the early learning world.

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Events & Programs

This workshop will provide information on the VPK Provider Improvement Plan process that is required for VPK providers not meeting the minimum readiness rate of 60. In person assistance will be given to create an Improvement Plan that best fits your school’s needs. VPK Provider Improvement Process and Improvement Plan Development Workshop Date : Wed., March 11, 2020 at 6 pm Register   Date: Thurs., March 12, 2020 at 10 am Register

Broward Tax Pro/VITA Free Tax Services The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program/Broward Tax Pro is offering free tax assistance from now until April 15, 2020 for low to moderate income residents at various locations throughout Broward County.  Please share this information with your families! For more information: Call 2-1-1 or 954-537-0211 www.vitataxesfree.org

STEMFest: Free Family Event on March 7 The Early Learning Coalition in partnership with the Flying Classroom & Experience Aviation will be hosting STEMFest on Saturday, March 7 from 10 am - 1 pm. This is a free family-event that promotes STEM with hands-on activities, bounce house, airplane display, science show and more! Register Now

Wear Blue on April 3 to Support Child Abuse Prevention Month Wear blue on April 3 to support #GreatChildhoods during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Post your #WearBlueDay pics and tag Prevent Child Abuse Florida. Learn more

Education & Inclusion Trainings

Aprende y Descubre: Ciencia para Preescolares (Learn and Discover: Science for Preschoolers) Time & Location: Monday, March 16, 2020 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at Gulfstream Early Learning Center (in Spanish)  Register

Let's Talk: Simple Strategies for Improving Classroom Conversations Time & Location Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County main office Register

Using Our Imaginations: Creative Expression in VPK Time & Location Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the Early Learning Coalition main office Register

Tratando conductas precolares inapropiadas usando tecnicas positivas Time & Location: Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:30 am-12 pm at ELC Broward main office Register

This is the Way We Manage Our Day! Transitions are difficult for children. Learn what you can add to your toolbox to minimize challenging behavior. Time & Location: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at the ELC Broward main office Register

If you have any questions about Inclusion Trainings, please contact Debbie Kay

Provider Spotlight: How to Make Writing Fun with Michelle's International Learning House

Roses are RED , violets are BLUE ! Writing assignments can get boring for some early learners, but not for the 3 year-olds and VPK students at Michelle's Int'l Learning House! In this activity, they practiced letter recognition, sight words, kindness and so much more! Watch the video to learn how writing Valentine's Day cards can be fun and create lasting memories.

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Learn more about the Coronavirus disease, and how you can protect you and your family. English | Spanish

Florida Prepaid Enrollment Now Open Through April 30

Open Enrollment for the Florida Prepaid Program is happening now through April 30, 2020 and the Early Learning Coalitions are working to share the message with as many parents and families throughout Florida as possible. Click 'Learn More' for informational fliers for parents about Florida Prepaid, and specifically, about open enrollment. Please share this information with your parents and families and help them get a head start on saving for their child(ren)’s future!  LEARN MORE

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County www.elcbroward.org

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