February Provider Meeting Follow-ups

Clickable links to the resources shared during the February 2024 meeting are provided here for your reference:

VPK and SR Updates
Star Summary Report Instructions
Progress Monitoring Schedule
Temporary Closure Instructions
CLASS Observation Update
Health and Safety Training Requirements for School Readiness
Program updates for LENA, Coaching, Furniture Mini Grants, and Survey Winners
Curriculum Reimbursement Packet
Updated ELCMC Employee Directory and Extension list (Please note this is subject to change as new hires are made.)

Click Here for the February 2024 Provider Meeting Video

Meet Our Staff

Annie Boyd joined ELCMC four months ago as an Instructional Support Coach in our Provider Relations department.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Central Florida, Annie is married and has raised eight children - five girls and three boys. Annie has 20 plus years of experience in Early Childhood education, with more than 17 years dedicated to Marion County Public Schools and over 4 years in the Home Child Care industry. She has a passion for working with and mentoring youth and is currently pursuing her degree in education. This passion, along with her dedication to her faith and family, drive both her professional and personal endeavors. Annie’s personal quote is “Stay True.”

School Readiness Orientation

It is time for directors, owners, and contract designees to register for School Readiness Orientation. There are several dates and times to choose from. Click one of the following options to register.

Please note, this orientation is EXCLUSIVELY for directors, owners, and contract designees. If you have any questions about this orientation or how to register, please contact Quality@ELC-Marion.org or call (352) 369-2315.

Florida Prepaid College Plan Open Enrollment

A Florida Prepaid College Plan allows families to lock in college plan prices and prepay, on a monthly or lump-sum basis, the future cost of college tuition, fees and, optionally, dormitory housing.

Prices are the lowest they've been in ten years, with plans starting at just $34 per month. Open enrollment runs February 1 through April 30, 2024

Click here for FAQs on Florida's Prepaid College Plans

Coming Soon

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will soon be available in Marion County. This means parents will be able to register children aged birth to five to receive a free high-quality, age-appropriate book in the mail every month.

Watch your email for notification of when registration is open.

35th Annual Early Childhood Conference

The 35th Annual Early Childhood Conference will be at the College of Central Florida Ewers Century Center on April 6. The link to the conference event page is HERE.

Click HERE to register online.

For any questions or additional details, as well as to register a group, please contact Bebe Rahaman at rahamanb@cf.edu.

The Early Learning Coalition Presents Our Inaugural

Early Childhood Forum

Highlighting the importance of early childhood education in Marion County

Join us

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Auditorium

2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala

Keynote Speaker: Regina Calcaterra, NY Times #1 bestselling author of Etched in Sand - an inspiring and triumphant true story of resilience, perseverance, and tenacity. Hear how positive experiences, especially those in early childhood, helped five siblings rise above unspeakable childhoods.

Lunch is provided. Sponsorship opportunities are available at ELC-Marion.org/Get-Involved/ECF.

DEL Provider Education Videos

Are you looking for marketing ideas or ways to engage more with the families you serve? Do you have a colleague thinking about opening a new facility?

The Division of Early Learning has developed a series of short videos – most under three minutes long – to support you, our committed providers. These Provider Education Videos are available in English and Spanish with transcripts in both languages.

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