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October 2, 2026

 
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Attention VPK & SR Providers!

Please read the NEW updated information below regarding VPK and SR program providers! For general questions regarding this information, please contact our Provider Relations Department at (941) 757-2900 ext. 2300.

 

Fall Family Activities

Activities are more than just fun; they help children build important skills. Learn how to foster early language skills with storytelling, counting, measuring, and stirring while learning math, enjoy writing fun and fall crafts at home, and more in the October issue of DEL's Parents' Pages.

 

Tandem for Providers

Learning should never be affected by ratio. The ELC's partnership with Tandem makes it easy to book substitutes, hire qualified staff, and participate in professional development all in one platform! Click the link below to join Tandem and staff your program today!

 

October PD Opportunities

StraighterLine Educational Group is offering free professional development opportunities for providers throughout October. Click the link below to learn more about each course and register to join us!

 

Encourage Independence

Young children’s developing independence begins with the ability to perform self-care routines (washing hands, brushing teeth, getting dressed/undressed, etc.) with little or no assistance from an adult.

 

FREE Dry Top Tarps

The ELC of Manatee County currently has 3 40'x60' dry top tarps available for providers free of charge. If you are interested, please contact rspivey@elc-manatee.org. Requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

 
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TUESDAY

OCT 20

Tuesday Tune Up Session

Effective Classroom Setup: Setting the Stage for

Learning and Fun 6:30 pm-7:30 pm ET

Join us for an interactive Tuesday Tune-Up! Focused on open conversation, shared experiences, and collaborative learning, this session is designed to encourage meaningful discussion and connection among participants. Ask questions, share strategies, and learn from one another! Join us!

SATURDAY

OCT 24

Math 1: Sets & Numbers - VPK Provider Training

ELC Training Room 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Gain early math knowledge and practical information about how to structure the classroom environment and plan activities to integrate math concepts and skills throughout the learning day. Registration closes October 13th. Participants who are not preregistered and listed on the training roster will not be permitted to attend or receive credit. Register

TUESDAY

OCT 27

NEW: Sleep Baby Safely Training

ELC Training Room 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Sharpen the tools in your teacher, caregiver, or parent toolbox while learning how to help prevent infant deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments. Participants will earn 2.5 in-service hours and receive a stipend for completing the training. Learn More

OPEN

OCT 2026

Handle With Care Training

Handle with Care is an initiative aimed at helping children succeed in school 

by alerting school staff with a simple notice when a student experiences a traumatic event involving law enforcement or Child Protection Services (CPS).

Register

OPEN

OCT 2026

MarcoPolo October Trainings

MarcoPolo offers training in English and Spanish throughout October for ELC or RCMA Providers, Teachers, or Directors to learn more about how MarcoPolo for Families and MarcoPolo for Educators enhances family engagement and classroom quality. Learn More

 
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