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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.
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Provider Update Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, June 9th at 1:00 pm for an opportunity to connect with our CEI Team and learn about helpful resources for you and families like New Worlds Reading, Soar in 4, and Devereux, and stay informed on important updates that support your work with children and families.
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Family Fun for Father's Day
Quality time with dad that supports children's learning and development, family activities to help celebrate Children's Day, tips to growing curious minds at home through creative play, summer learning and safe fun, and MORE in the June issue of DEL's Parents' Pages!
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My Florida Schools
Have you claimed your program listing on My Florida Schools yet? As more families use this resource to explore early learning options, keeping your profile current helps them make informed decisions and select the best quality early learning experience for their child.
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Updates to Program Assessment
Teachstone has released the CLASS 2nd Edition, and DEL has announced Phase One of our transition to using the updated tool. Beginning in the 2026 contract year, we will move to the 2nd Edition for pre-K.
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Build Your Bounce Back Kit
Needing support as you care for others? We encourage you to explore your Devereux Build Your Bounce Back Kit. Start with the self-paced course, and use the tools to help you build resilience, manage stress, and bounce back from challenges. For additional kits contact rspivey@elc-manatee.org.
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Putting Families & Children First
Register today and join us for the 2026 One Goal Summer Conference, July 8th-10th in Tampa! Select from 78 informative sessions providing tips, tools, and activities you can use daily. Shop the latest in early childhood materials, and network with other leaders of state agencies and organizations.
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SOAR Lab & Family Nights
Did you know that families in Manatee County have wonderful opportunities for early learning? Soar in 4 Family Nights and the new SOAR Lab offer a variety of engaging activities each week. Please share the link details below with the families you serve.
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Consultation On the Go
The Florida Center now has Early Childhood Consultants available for on-site visits to provide targeted, short-term support services, including classroom management strategies, behavior guidance, staff support, advocacy, mentoring, training, and more!
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BIG Savings for Bright Futures!
Big dreams start early. Give your child a strong start with Florida’s VPK program and take the first step toward saving for their future! When you apply for VPK, you could receive a $100 bonus and be entered to win a $1,000 college scholarship!
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LENA Webinar: Help From Day One
Redesigning Support for New Teachers 1:00 pm ET
The first months of a teacher’s career are a pivotal window — not just for retention, but for informing quality, confidence, and long-term growth. Examine what structured onboarding, apprenticeship models, and real-time coaching tools can do for the educators we can't afford to lose. Register
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Tandem Substitute Pool Provider Training
Session 2: Building a Talent Magnet 7:00 pm
Through ELC Manatee's partnership with Tandem, providers have access to 4 quarterly virtual training sessions focused on staffing best practices. Save the date and join us for Session 2 with Rachel Giannini! Rachel will bring her industry expertise and candid perspective on what today's educators are really looking for in a workplace. Register
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NEW: Sleep Baby Safely Training
Sharpen the tools in your teacher, caregiver, or parent toolbox while learning how to help prevent infant deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments. Participants will earn 2.5 in-service hours and receive a stipend for completing the training. Learn More
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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).
Register
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MarcoPolo June Training
MarcoPolo offers training in English and Spanish throughout June 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
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