Reminder: Nominations Open Until October 24.

The ELCHC is now accepting nominations to join our Board

of Directors.

Nominations for private for-profit and faith-based childcare provider representatives to serve on the ELCHC Board of Directors are now open. Your expertise and commitment can play a pivotal role in shaping early childhood education in Hillsborough County.

Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 3:00 pm EST. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on the community.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Nancy Will by email to [email protected]

Curriculum Expansion and Implementation Study Application Launch

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Curriculum Expansion and Implementation Study Application! This grant opportunity is designed to support your efforts in providing high-quality early education by offering reimbursement to School Readiness (SR) and/or Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) contracted providers within our service area for Curriculum, Curriculum Components, and/or Curriculum Training. If you have any questions or would like to request a Spanish version of the documents provided, please reach out to our Initiative Lead, Ruth Deras, at [email protected].

Transcript and Diploma Translation & Evaluation Services

Early Childhood Educator with International Qualifications.

Are your high school or degree certificates in a language other than English? Don't let language be a barrier to your career growth! We've Got You Covered, reimbursement of up to $500 for Translation and/or Evaluation Services

Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

Applications will open on Friday, October 20, 2023. For more information email Nichole at [email protected]

Coalition Connection

October 25, 2023

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Coalition Connection event on October 25 at 12:00 p.m. We are excited to have you join us for updates within the coalition, including any changes in School Readiness and the VPK school year. This event is also an opportunity to ask questions! 

For more information email Kari at [email protected]

How to Terminate a School Readiness Enrollment

Questions on how to terminate a School Readiness enrollment when a child is no longer attending or never attended? Please see the detailed "Step by Step" below for instructions. If you have questions about terminating a School Readiness enrollment, please contact your assigned Quality Assurance Specialist. 

Important ARPA Round 2 Expenditure Survey

ARPA round two expenditure survey is currently active on the Provider dashboard.

The expenditure survey has the same look/feel that is familiar if you completed round one.

To complete the expenditure survey please log in to your provider portal. 

For more information please email [email protected]

When would you contact your Eligibility Counselor?

Eligibility Counselors review School Readiness applications for approval. When you apply for services on our website the information is then sent to these counselors where they review all documentation and either approve or deny your application based on what is uploaded. They also assist with various updates in your parent portal.

• Initial Eligibility Questions
• Redeterminations
• Provider Transfers
• Ending enrollments
• Help with signing payment certificates
• CCRR Listings
• Assistance with documentation

Upcoming Trainings

We will be providing the upcoming trainings through provider notes for the next couple of months. Questions? Email: [email protected]

Please go onto the TalentLMS website to search for the upcoming trainings we will be hosting: Institute for EC Professionals (talentlms.com)

Spanish Training: Saturday 10/14/23 9-2 - Entrenamiento de RCP, Primeros  Auxilios y 

Extintor de Fuegos at the ELC office (6302 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33619) with Nelson DeJesus

Toddler CLASS & Supporting: Wednesday 10/18 6:30-9:00 on ZOOM with Twyla Hartz 

Teacher Self Care CoP: Saturday 10/21 from 9-11 - @ELC office (6302 E. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33619) 

MMCI Pre-k ENGLISH: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 on ZOOM 

Facilitator: Twyla Hartz -12 sessions total. If all sessions are attended participants are eligible for $300 Achievement Bonus (formally called MMCI Stipend) 

MMCI Pre-k 1 of 12 ENGLISH: Saturdays 9:00-1:30 on ZOOM 

Facilitator: Bobbie Huard -12 sessions total. If all sessions are attended participants are eligible for $300 Achievement Bonus (formally called MMCI Stipend) 

Upcoming ELCHC Board of Directors Meetings

All meetings of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Board of Directors are held from 3:00 PM until the conclusion of business at 6302 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33619. For access to the meetings via telephone, please visit our website at www.elchc.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

Monday, October 23, 2023

Monday, February 19, 2024

Monday, April 15, 2024

Monday, June 24, 2024

Board of Directors Budget Workshop

Monday, June 3, 2024

Individuals wishing to address the ELCHC Board of Directors may fill out a Public Comment Request card. If you would like an opportunity to provide public comment, please click here to submit a public comment prior to the meeting you’d like to attend.

Said comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per individual on a first-come,

first-served basis, and only at such time as is identified on the official meeting agenda

for public comment.