November 18 - November 24, 2024

Sessions presented by Teachstone

• Why Interactions Matter: Early Childhood Education and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Being Proactive to Prevent Problem Behavior

Training opportunities especially for center and home-based directors.

CLASS® Pre-K Observer/Assessor Training

This is a Two-Day Training, 8 hours each day on Zoom.

Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CLASS® Toddler Observer/Assessor Training

This is a Two-Day Training, 8 hours each day on Zoom.

Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 15, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CLASS® Infant Observer/Assessor Training

This is a Two-Day Training, 8 hours each day on Zoom.

Saturday, March 1 and Saturday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

More dates on PDI’s ElevatEd!

The Division of Early Learning Presents:

The Director Toolkit

La División del Aprendizaje Temprano Presenta:

La Caja de Herramientas para Directores

The Future Call is a virtual community call hosted every other Tuesday by The Children’s Movement of Florida, for Floridians interested in supporting our youngest learners and the adults who help them thrive. Let’s gather to share successes and best practices aligned to the recommendations in Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap, and to collaborate for continued progress.  

Register here: The Future Call | The Children's Movement of Florida (childrensmovementflorida.org)

The next Future Call is Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Open Enrollment

The following Division of Early Learning (DEL) training sessions meet the course requirement for the Early Learning and Developmental Standards and are offered online, virtually and in-person.

• Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
• Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors 
• Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
• Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers
• Dialogic Reading: Language and Vocabulary Development for Preschoolers
• Building a Strong Foundation for Emergent Literacy 
• Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction: Language and Vocabulary Development for Preschoolers
• Scaffolding and Think, Show, Tell, Talk: Language and Vocabulary

Register here for the VPK courses: https://childcaretraining.myflfamilies.com/studentsite/admin/signin

Virtual Instructor-Led Training Tips (PDF) Online Training Registration Tips (PDF)

Teachers may access more information pertaining to the Emergent Literacy and Standards Course Requirement and course registration on the website at Professional Learning.

Emergent Literacy Courses - Instructor-Led



Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers (VIPA21)

Reference Number: 11123*

Monday, December 2, 2024

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Scaffolding and Think, Show, Tell Talk: Language and Vocabulary Development for Preschoolers (STSTT)

Reference Number: 11126

Thursday, December 5, 2024

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Building a Strong Foundation for Emergent Literacy (BSFEL)

Reference Number: 11134 *

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms

Reference Number: 11129 *

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

*Spanish Support Provided

Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers (VIPA21) Virtual Reflection (VR) Component 3

Only register for the Virtual Reflection Session if you have completed Components 1 and 2 of the Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers Online Training.

Please Note: the Zoom link information will be sent to the email used to register before the event date. If a course shows as unavailable, then the class is full, and you will need to choose another date. Please check your Junk/Spam folder if you do not see the Zoom link in your inbox 2 days prior to the event.

*Spanish Support Provided



Click here for a step-by-step guide on registering for the virtual reflection.

Resources that will assist lesson planning in the VPK classroom.

Child Portfolio

The Child Portfolio is designed to help families understand what their child learned in the preschool program, as well as things they can do at home to create developmentally appropriate learning environments for their children.

English

Activity Plans for the Preschool Classroom

Ages 3 to 5 years

Developed by the Florida Department of Education (DOE), Division of Early Learning (DEL), the activity plans are appropriate for preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years. They are aligned with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards (FELDS) and include developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities to enhance learning in the preschool classroom. The activity plans are available in English and Spanish and can be accessed using the padlet link below. 

Activity Plans for the Preschool Classroom (padlet.com)

You are encouraged to add this link to your Favorites on your computer for easy retrieval. To aid in planning, the activity plans include learning objective, targeted standards, step-by-step directions for activity implementation, materials needed, how to check for understanding and tips for scaffolding and extension.

Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards

4 Years Old to Kindergarten

The standards and benchmarks mirror the expected knowledge and abilities a child should possess and demonstrate by the conclusion of a specific age-related period within their developmental progression.

English

NEW! from Teaching Strategies

Introducción a GOLD®

Esta es una sesión de dos días.

martes y miércoles, diciembre 3 y 4, 5:30 a 8:30 p.m. 

Inspirando Interacciones: Explorando el Rol del Maestro en las Áreas

Esta es una sesión de dos días.

Lunes y martes, diciembre 9 y 10, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Introduction to GOLD®

Esta es una sesión de dos días.

Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Introduction to GOLD®

This is a two-day session.

Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Introducción al Curriculo Creativo® para bebés, niños pequeños y dos

Esta es una sesión de dos días.

lunes Y martes, enero 13 y 14, 5:30 a 8:30 p.m.

Introduction to GOLD®

This is a two-day session.

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11 and 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Introducción a Currículo Creativo Para Preescolar

Esta es una sesión de dos días.

miercoles y jueves, marzo 26 y 27, 5:30 a 8:30 p.m.

Introducción al Curriculo Creativo® para bebés, niños pequeños y dos

Esta es una sesión de dos días.

miercoles y jueves, abril 16 y 17, 5:30 a 8:30 p.m.

Introduction to GOLD®

This is a two-day session.

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29 and 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Citrus Health Network Presents

Citrus Health Network Presents: The Teacher's Journey,

Part I: An Immersion in Self‐Care - Online

Monday, December 2, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Citrus Health Presents: The Teacher's Journey,

Part II: An Immersion in Self-Reflection - Online

Tuesday, December 3, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

El Camino del Maestro, Primera Parte: Una inmersión en el autocuidado

lunes, diciembre 9, 5:30 a 7:00 p.m.

El Camino del Maestro, Segunda Parte: Una inmersión en autorreflexión

martes, diciembre 10, 5:30 a 7:00 p.m.

Wired for Connections, Part I

Monday, February 10, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Wired for Connections, Part II: Promoting Positive Childhood Experience

Tuesday, February 11, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Diseñados para las conexiones, Primera Parte: Impactos del estrés tóxico en el cerebro en Desarrollo

martes, febrero 25, 5:30 a 7:00 p.m.

Diseñados para las conexiones, Segunda Parte: Promoviendo experiencias positivas de la infancia en el aula de aprendizaje temprano

miercoles, febrero 26, 5:30 a 7:00 p.m.

Professional Development Institute

 CPR/Primeros Auxilios curso/ facilitado por Miami CPR Curso (En Persona)

Lunes, 9 de diciembre, 5:00 a 8:30 p.m.

Introducción a CLASS PreKinder - Webinar

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 17 and 18, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Introduction to the PreK CLASS 

Wednesday and Thursday, January 8 and 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Infant CLASS

Wednesday and Thursday, January 15 and 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Toddler CLASS

Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 and 23, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Supporting the Inclusive Classroom

Including You In – An Introduction to Inclusion

Saturday, December 7, 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Incluyéndote - Una Introducción a la Inclusión

Sábado, 7 de diciembre,10:00 a 12:00 p.m.

Where the Wild Things Aren’t: Using Mindfulness Techniques to Teach Self-Regulating Behaviors

Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Donde NO Habitan Los “Monstruos:” Como Utilizar Técnicas de Conciencia Activa (Mindfulness) Para Enseñar Comportamientos de Autorregulación y Conciencia en Niños

Jueves, 9 de enero, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Journey Starts with You: Understanding the Resources and Referral Process

Saturday, January 25, 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

PEARLS - Preschool Emergency Alert Response Learning System

Thursday, December 5, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

PEARLS - Capacitación sobre el sistema de aprendizaje de respuesta a alertas de emergencia para preescolares

Jueves, 12 de diciembre, 6:00 a 8:00 p.m.

PEARLS - Capacitación sobre el sistema de aprendizaje de respuesta a alertas de emergencia para preescolares

miercoles, enero 29, 6:00 a 8:00 p.m.

PEARLS - Preschool Emergency Alert Response Learning System

Saturday, February 15, 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.

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