Important Message from the
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County

Extended Early Learning Opportunities

Dear Early Learning Providers, Educators, Teachers, and Heroes,

Check out our final YouTube video of Week Three 's Extended Learning Opportunities for Child Care Providers... Our Mr. Forgetful Small Group Activity to help boost children's cognitive development through building compound words!

Don't forget to share your experience on some of these social media channels; tag us & use the hashtag: #ELCatHome.



Extended Early Learning Opportunities
Week Three | For Child Care Providers
"Compound Words: Mr. Forgetful"
Virtual Curriculum Webinar | Friday, April 17

Announcing a Virtual Curriculum Fair for Child Care Providers on Friday, April 17 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM . See below to register now .

Presenting vendors will share information at the following times:
  • 12:00 PM | Kaplan Early Learning
  • 1:00 PM | Teaching Strategies
  • 2:00 PM | Frog Street
  • 3:00 PM | COR Advantage

Please see below for each vendor's specific curriculum & website for your review.

Curriculum Name:
Connect 4 Learning

Curriculum Name:
Creative Curriculum

Curriculum Name:
Frog Street

Curriculum Name:
HIGHSCOPE
Webinar Registration Link & Instructions
If you have never used GoToWebinar before, you will need to click on the attendee link (below) to download the free software. Please register for the webinar and make sure the software is working prior to the webinar on Friday, April 17 at 12:00pm. We won't be able to assist once the webinar has started.

We created a helpful "How To Guide" to access the webinar.

We kindly ask that you submit your questions via email so we can arrange the questions so that topics are combined and there is order to the conversation.
 

How To Submit Your Questions in Advance
 
In preparation for the meeting, please submit your questions to  [email protected]  no later than  10:00 AM on Friday, April 17.  ELC staff will follow-up with providers who submit questions after this deadline.


How to Log in to GoToWebinar
 
1. Click to start and join at the specified time and date:

2. Choose one of the following audio options:

TO USE YOUR COMPUTER'S AUDIO:
When the Webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.

-- OR --

TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE:
If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers below.

United States: +1 (213) 929-4221
  •     Access Code: 440-864-077#
  •     Audio PIN: Shown after joining the webinar
 

How to Ask Questions During the Webinar

1.  Click the Chat icon in the top toolbar.
2.  Use the "Send to" drop-down menu to select the recipients of the message.
  • Everyone – All participants will see the message in their Chat pane.
  • Organizer(s) only – All organizers will see the message in their Chat pane.
  • Individual attendee – Only the selected organizer or attendee will receive the private message.
3.Type your message in the text field, then click  Send.
 

What If I Am Unable to Attend?

We understand this is a very busy time for many of our providers. If you are unable to attend the virtual meeting, a recording of the webiner will be made available on our website:  https://www.elcpalmbeach.org/provider-coronavirus
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Thank you, Providers!

We appreciate all the hard work and continued sacrifices that our child care facilities have made during the COVID-19 health crisis to serve Palm Beach County's families. Thank you for providing this vital care and service. If we can assist you, please reach out by emailing: [email protected]

Sincerely,
ELCPBC
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