Professional Development Opportunities

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CLASS Group Coaching

12-week Virtual Cohorts, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Infant & Toddler begins Tuesday, February 13

Pre-K begins Thursday, February 15

FREE ~ 2.4 CEUs

Learn how to make the most of classroom interactions. Through this coaching, you will “know” what effective interactions are and why they matter, “see” effective interactions needed to build self-awareness, and “do” by practicing effective strategies.

Early Childhood Educator INCENTIVE$ Now Available in Marion County

Would you like to earn $450 - $5,000 MORE each year?

The INCENTIVE$ Florida program helps early childhood educators succeed, encourages professional growth, and supports educator retention. Visit INCENTIVE$ Florida for more information. Click Here for the Marion County INCENTIVE$ Sca le.

Contact Laure Fiotte at LFiotte@thechildrensforum.com with questions. If you received education outside the USA, your documents must be translated and evaluated by an approved agency. CLICK HERE for a list of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) members who can provide these services.

35th Annual Early Childhood Conference

Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 7:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for the 35th Annual Early Childhood Conference at the College of Central Florida Ewers Century Center. The conference workshops provide information on best practices and techniques to engage and nurture children. Participants will receive 8 hours of in-service training and .8 CEU’s.

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DEL Teachstone Trainings

Florida Department of Education, Division of Early Learning has partnered with Teachstone to offer FREE trainings for early learning professionals. Click HERE for more details. Scroll to the bottom of the Teachstone webpage for a complete listing. Click HERE for February's Training Calendar.

CPR/First Aid

Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. at ELCMC

$10.00

Learn the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency. Upon successful completion, you will receive a two-year certificate approved for use in child care facilities. Click HERE to register.

Other Educational Opportunities

Note: The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County does not endorse any commercial product, service, or company.

Conscious Discipline Florida Workshops

Creating the School Family: February 20-21 in Tallahassee. Discover essential practices for shifting from power struggles to cooperation, from blaming to problem-solving, and from bullying to healthy relationships. Click HERE for more information.

From Chaos to Calm - Discipline for Your Most Difficult Moments: February 22-23 in Tallahassee. Learn how to work smarter instead of harder by creating an educational culture in which all children can thrive and achieve. Click HERE for more information.