Message from
The Professional Development Institute (PDI)
of the Early Learning Coalition of
Miami-Dade/Monroe

Online Trainings
Capacitaciones En Línea
[ ] Important Deadline
[X] Free Resource(s)      
[ ]School Readiness, EHS, VPK or other Contract Compliance
[ ]Compliance with State Requirement
[X] Professional Development Opportunity
[X] Informational
Child Development Associate CDA Coming in September
Announcing the Fall 2022 term for Child Development Associate (CDA®) classes:
 
  • Preschool (3-5 years) in English and Spanish
  • Infant and Toddler (0 to 36 months) in English and Spanish
 
Classes begin the week of September 19, 2022
 
Complete the application by going to the link below:
Anunciamos el inicio de las clases del Certificación Nacional de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA® siglas en inglés) en:
 
  • Preescolar (3-5 años) en Inglés y Español
  • Bebés y Niños Pequeños (0 a 36 meses) en Inglés y Español

Los entrenamientos se iniciarán durante la semana del 19 de Septiembre del 2022
 
Completa la aplicación presionando en este enlace:
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PDI is ready for you!
Featured training sessions
 
  • Introduction to CLASS® Pre-K
  • Introduction to CLASS® Toddler
  • Introduction to CLASS® Infant
 
For PreK Teachers:
  • Top Ten Tips – For Transition to Kindergarten
  • Reaching All Learners
 
For all Teachers/Para todas las Educadoras:
  • The Journey Starts with You
  • Implementing MyTeaching Strategies GOLD

July 2022 - MAKING THE MOST OF CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS (MMCI) – 12 weeks, two hours per week - Waitlist
 
Julio 2022 - APROVECHAR AL MAXIMO LAS INTERACCIONES EN EL AULA (MMCI) – 12 semanas, dos horas por semana - Lista de Espera
 
NEW!
August 1 -- The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old, A Training Curriculum for Early Childhood Professionals. Webinar. 
(WAITLIST)
 
17 de Setiembre -- El Cerebro en Crecimiento: Desde el Nacimiento Hasta los 5 Años, un Plan de Estudios de Capacitación Para Profesionales de la Primera Infancia. Webinar.
(WAITLIST – LISTA DE ESPERA)
 
October 3 -- Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI) PreK. Webinar.
(WAITLIST)
 
3 de Octubre -- Aprovechar al Máximo las Interacciones en el Aula (MMCI) Prekinder. Webinar.
(WAITLIST – LISTA DE ESPERA)

October 5 -- Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI) - Infant & Toddler. Webinar.
(WAITLIST)
 
10 de Octubre -- Aprovechar al Máximo las Interacciones en el Aula (MMCI) - Infantes y Niños Pequeños. Webinar.
(WAITLIST-LISTA DE ESPERA)

All offered in English and in Spanish/Presentadas en inglés y en español
 
Register Today!
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From our Partners
Museum Story Time with HistoryMiami
For Childcare Centers and Family Homes Only
History Miami summer Passport
Museum Story Time Wednesdays @ 10 a.m.
Celebrate the joy of reading and be whisked away on a literary adventure. The program is approximately 15 – 20 minutes
 
The Early Learning Coalition and HistoryMiami Museum have joined forces to bring the joy of reading into YOUR early learning classroom! These special sessions are available by reservation only. https://forms.gle/Cv4g2qA8ciHj4Tn49
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth
by Michelle Robinson, Illustrated by Kate Hindley

Things can get a bit messy when you try to wash a woolly mammoth. Follow this step-by-step guide to successfully clean up your hairy friend. Be forewarned! A mammoth's tummy is terribly tickly.
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Get started on a rewarding career working with young children and becoming an Early Education Professional!

If you are interested in working with children from birth to age five, the Early Education Internship Program is for you! Sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe and CareerSource South Florida, the Early Education Internship Program provides an opportunity to work in an early learning program, take early education classes, and train to become an early educator.
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Attention VPK teachers
All the Way with VPK: Training for VPK Teachers
 
Featuring the latest information available from our friends at the Division of Early Learning for all VPK Teachers and Directors.
 
Register by clicking on the link below!

Don’t miss out!
Attention All VPK Instructors and VPK Directors
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VPK Direct Credental
Classes for VPK Lead Teachers
Online Virtual Reflection Opportunities:
Phonological Awareness for Miami-Dade and Monroe VPK Lead Teachers
Date: July 19, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Reference number: 10200
Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction: Language and Vocabulary Development for Preschoolers
Component 3 - Save the Date
Date: July 27, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Scaffolding and Think, Show, Tell, Talk: Language and Vocabulary Development for Preschool
Component 3 - Save the Date
Date: July 28, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
Date: July 18, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Reference number: 10198
Building a Strong Foundation for Emergent Literacy
Date: July 26, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reference number: 10201

Component 3 - Save the Date
Date: August 8, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attention VPK teachers
The Division of Early Learning will send emails with Zoom links and handouts two days prior to the session to registered participants. Check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive it.
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Expand your Professional Development

Contact the Professional Development Institute to access
Teaching Strategies GOLD® and MyTeachstone® for free and expand your knowledge through concrete examples and videos of these assessment tools connected to the evaluations for the School Readiness Program Assessment (SRPA).

Send us an email to: professionaldevelopment@elcmdm.org 
Aumente sus Conocimientos Profesionales

Escríbanos para recibir suscripciones gratis para tener acceso a Teaching Strategies GOLD y para MyTeachstone y así aumentar sus conocimientos con ejemplos concretos y videos relacionados con las evaluaciones del School Readiness Program Assessment (SRPA):

Escríbanos al:
Office hours with PDI Training and Development Specialists

Horas de oficina con las
Especialistas de Entrenamiento y Desarrollo de PDI
Extended professional development support services for PDI students. You can call or email the PDI Helpdesk or join an interactive session with one of our experts to access:
  • Training Support
  • Technical Assistance
  • Answers to all your questions
 
Contact us at: pdihelpdesk@elcmdm.org
Assistance Available in
English and Spanish
Servicios extendidos de apoyo al desarrollo profesional para estudiantes de PDI. Puedes llamar o enviar un correo electrónico al PDI InfoCentro o unirte a una sesión interactiva con una de nuestras expertas donde puedes recibir:
  • Apoyo a tu formación educativa
  • Asistencia técnica
  • Respuestas a todas tus preguntas
 
Contáctenos en: pdihelpdesk@elcmdm.org
Asistencia Disponible en
inglés y español
*For HelpDesk sessions no Certificates or In-Service Hours will be provided.
*Para las sesiones del InfoCentro no se emitirán Certificados ni Horas de Servicio.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the many exciting courses we offer next week. You can register by clicking on the links below.
Les esperamos en uno de nuestros excelentes entrenamientos que ofreceremos las semana entrante. Regístrese haciendo clic en los enlaces abajo.
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Click here to download the CEU Guide in English and Spanish

Haga clic aquí para descargar la guía de CEU en  inglés y español
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Scan me for more classes or follow the link for more trainings

Escanea el código QR o siga el enlace para más capacitaciones
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Resources and Professional Development Opportunities from the
Division of Early Learning
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information on transition to kindergarten
Transition to Kindergarten
Transition refers to the totality of experiences and opportunities a child encounters in moving from one program or setting to another.
Opportunities and experiences that familiarize children and families with new settings, expectations, and relationships can help make connections that ease adjustments.
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Download the Transition to Kindergarten Guide from Miami-Dade County Public Schools
We’re adding new training sessions and resources all the time, so check back
often for the latest updates!
We look forward to connecting with you!
Agregamos nuevos recursos y sesiones de capacitación todo el tiempo.
¡Vuelve a menudo para conocer las últimas actualizaciones!
¡Esperamos conectarnos contigo!
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 12 Street, Suite 1-206, Key West, FL 33040   305.296.5557