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Message from the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe

Early Learning Coalition and

Division of Early Learning Portal Updates

[ ] Important Deadline

[ ] Free Resource(s)      

[X]School Readiness, EHS, VPK, or other Contract Compliance

[X]Compliance with State Requirement

[ ] Professional Development Opportunity

[X] Informational

Dear Early Care and Education Partners:

Recently, there have been updates to the portals used by the Early Learning Coalition and the Division of Early Learning. These changes are outlined in the message, along with flyers you can download for reference.

EFS MOD PROVIDER PORTAL CHANGES

Florida’s EFS MOD system now requires all users to re-register with a new Single Sign-On (SSO) for better security and mobile access. This is required for both the family portal and the provider portal.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

• SSO registration for families - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16DSCqped67m6SjXEZ-Iusp-Id4IK-pgI/view?usp=drive_link
• SSO registration for providers - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pTaQqhcasQgjTo9nkREvh-BvAI9K8kot/view?usp=drive_link
• Forgot username/password for any user - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E1BJBZb_4XsTZ-_VmwtL8VCZqZKKr41-/view?usp=sharing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON ELEVATED

The Professional Development Institute (PDI), in partnership with The Children’s Trust, has launched their new Learning Management System (LMS), ElevatEd. Click on this link (https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/ ) to get acquainted with the ElevatEd LMS.

Completing your ElevatED profile gives you access to:

• Training
• CEUs
• Scholarships
• Super Saturday

How to Complete the ElevatEd Profile – Required for Training Registration

1. Go to ElevatEd, https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/
2. Click on the Professional Portal
3. Select My Early Childhood Career Journey
4. Fill in My Information (this is your profile)
5. My Place of Employment (where you work, what position you hold)
6. My Education (add your degrees)
7. My Certification (add any credentials you hold here)
8. My Professional Development (any other professional development/training that you have taken outside of ElevatEd)
9. My Portfolio (your personal online document library)
10. My Resume
11. Review and submit — you’re all done!

If you need help, feel free to call the ElevatEd Help Desk at 786-735-0200.

DIRECTORS/OWNERS MUST VERIFY STAFF

Before a teacher can register for training in ElevatEd, they must have their employment verified by the program’s Director or Owner through the ‘Staff Roster’ in the ElevatEd Program Portal.

To verify your staff follow these steps:

1. Log in to your ElevatEd account (https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/).
2. Open the “Thrive by 5 Program Portal” and select “Staff Roster.”
3. Find the staff member in the list and select “Actions” then “Verify.”
4. A window will pop up—click the “Verify” button here to confirm the verification.
5. This individual will now show in the roster with a status of “Verified!”

If you see individuals listed who are no longer employed, select “Actions” then “Edit.” Add the person’s employment termination date and save.

If you see individuals listed who were never employed, select “Actions” then “Never Employed.”

If you need help, feel free to call the ElevatEd Help Desk at 786-735-0200.

RENAISSANCE EDUCATORS ACADEMY

VPK FAST Administrator training transitioned from Renaissance Training Platform to Renaissance’s Educator Academy platform on May 1, 2025.

Test administrators must complete the following requirements the 2025–26 school year:

• VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Test Administrators course (available in English and Spanish) - must be completed yearly

For enrollment guidance, please refer to: Renaissance Educator Academy Enrollment Guidance.

Training must be completed before administering PM1 at the start of the new school year.

VPK FAST TESTING LINK

School Year Programs: https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/7957988

Summer Programs: https://global-zone51.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/8670797

VPK FAST Testing Questions can be directed to vpkteam@elcmdm.org

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON ELEVATED

The Professional Development Institute (PDI), in partnership with The Children’s Trust, has launched their new Learning Management System (LMS), ElevatEd. Click on this link (https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/ ) to get acquainted with the ElevatEd LMS.

Completing your ElevatED profile gives you access to:

• Training
• CEUs
• Scholarships
• Super Saturday

How to Complete the ElevatEd Profile – Required for Training Registration

1. Go to ElevatEd, https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/
2. Click on the Professional Portal
3. Select My Early Childhood Career Journey
4. Fill in My Information (this is your profile)
5. My Place of Employment (where you work, what position you hold)
6. My Education (add your degrees)
7. My Certification (add any credentials you hold here)
8. My Professional Development (any other professional development/training that you have taken outside of ElevatEd)
9. My Portfolio (your personal online document library)
10. My Resume
11. Review and submit — you’re all done!

If you need help, feel free to call the ElevatEd Help Desk at 786-735-0200.

RENAISSANCE EDUCATORS ACADEMY

VPK FAST Administrator training transitioned from Renaissance Training Platform to Renaissance’s Educator Academy platform on May 1, 2025.

Test administrators must complete the following requirements the 2025–26 school year:

• VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Test Administrators course (available in English and Spanish) - must be completed yearly

For enrollment guidance, please refer to: Renaissance Educator Academy Enrollment Guidance.

Training must be completed before administering PM1 at the start of the new school year.

VPK FAST TESTING LINK

School Year Programs: https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/7957988

Summer Programs: https://global-zone51.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/8670797

VPK FAST Testing Questions can be directed to vpkteam@elcmdm.org

Sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe and the State of Florida.

Miami-Dade: 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 210, Coral Gables, FL 33134  305.646.7220

Monroe: 1111 12th Street, Suite 1-206, Key West, FL 33040   305.296.5557