September 2026 Provider Update

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September 4, 2026

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.

September Provider Meeting

Join us at the ELC on September 8th at 1:00 pm to connect with our Provider Quality & Child Development Team and learn more about how MarcoPolo's resources align with the CLASS tool and important ELC updates that help support your work with children and families.

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Recruit Platform Webinar

Join us for a Tandem Recruit virtual demo and training as part of ELC Manatee's partnership on Tuesday, September 15th at noon. Learn how to find, screen, and hire qualified educators for your program using the Tandem platform you already use.

Show & Tell Me More

ELC's partnership with Tandem now includes free accredited professional development for your teachers! Through Show and Tell Me More, your center gets FREE access to three accredited courses, one for each age group. Click below to learn more and get started today!

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All Access Program

Use the online self-paced courses to earn hours for your participation! This month, explore "The Daily Schedule” and "The Art of Transitions" for strategies to strengthen classroom routines, reduce disruptions, and create a more predictable, engaging learning environment.

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Emergent Literacy Training

Are you looking for courses to help meet the Emergent Literacy training requirements for VPK? Click on the link below to learn more about available courses and how to earn an Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential.

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2026 FL After School Conference

Register today and join Florida After School this October during their annual conference "Building Brighter Futures" in Orlando! This professional learning experience serves as a platform for sharing innovative ideas, learn best practices, and explore research findings in afterschool, academic success, and youth development.

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TUESDAY

SEPT 22

Tuesday Tune Up Session

Process vs. Product Art 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!

THURSDAY

SEPT 24

Tandem Substitute Pool Provider Training

Session 3: Onboarding Tactics That Drive Retention 7:00pm

Through ELC Manatee's partnership with Tandem, providers have access to 4 quarterly virtual training sessions focused on staffing best practices. Register today to join us for Session 3 with Rachel Giannini! Informed by industry data and what we see across programs using ELC Manatee’s substitute pool, this session focuses on the practical tactics that keep teachers engaged beyond their first day. Register

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SEPT 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).

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SEPT 2026

DEL Virtual Instructor-Led Statewide Trainings

September will be the last month for the current DEL statewide training offerings. Beginning in October, the VPK RF Team will be offering NEW statewide and regional trainings. Please register through the DCF website for credit and re-register on Zoom using the link provided on your DCF registration for each course. Learn More

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SEPT 2026

MarcoPolo September Trainings

MarcoPolo offers training in English and Spanish throughout July 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