Revised 2013/2014 School Readiness Agreement

2013/2014 VPK Application

Provider Bulletin Board

SR Provider Town Halls
Have questions about School Readiness? We are holding SR informational meetings in June and July. Click here for more information.

DELDN Directors Conference
The Lunch with the Experts Conference will be on Thursday, July 18 at 11 a.m.

Legislation
Find the latest early learning legislation here.

Professional Development
Visit the Northeast Florida Master Training Calendar for professional development classes.

Child Care Job Postings Page
Now accessible using the Providers drop down menu in the yellow menu bar above.

CLASS-CLassroom Assessment and Scoring System Information
Guide to implementing CLASS interaction assessment tool.

Character Development Curriculum Information
School Readiness Providers must provide Character Development Education. Click to find out more info!

Gold Seal Quality Care Info
Click Here for information on Florida DCF's Gold Seal program.

Nemours' Let's Move Child Care
Let's Move Child Care, is designed to specifically work with the challeneges of child care directors and teachers.
Check out our other Community Health Info!

Training and
Professional Development

Professional development and training are essential parts of providing quality child care. The Early Learning Coalition encourages child care providers, directors and staff to continue to pursue professional development opportunities.

Professional Development Coordinator & Trainer:

Janice Niemann at 904-208-2040 ext. 227
or Email.

Professional Development Trainer/ Inclusion:

Monique Clarke at 904-208-2040 ext. 245
or Email.

Professional Development Trainer/ Inclusion:

Ron Viafore at 904-208-2040 ext. 252
or Email.

Professional Development Career Advisor & Trainer:

Colleen Isgette at 904-208-2040 ext. 239
or Email.

Staff Credential Scholarships & Degree Reimbursements

Scholarships and reimburesements are no longer available for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.

Please check back after August 1, 2013 for information for the 2013/2014 fiscal year.

Professional Development Incentive Program

Outcomes Driven Trainings are no longer available for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.

Northeast Florida Early Learning Training Calendar

Visit the Northeast Florida Training Calendar starting July 15 for ELC training and professional development opportunities.

For training registration questions, contact:

Janice Niemann at 904-208-2040 ext. 227
or Email.

Department of Children & Families

To view general information for the Department of Children & Families, you may visit their website. On their website you may also view child care rules and regulations, or find information regarding their child care trainings.

Drop-Off Laminating

Starting October 1, ELC of Duval will provide FREE laminating for partner child care providers who drop-off their materials at the office. Click Here for more information.

You must fill out a Laminating Request Form and attach it to the materials you would like laminated.

 

Provider Resource Room

The provider resource room will allow partnering child care providers use of the following materials at no cost:

The resource room will be open on the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for provider use.

Reservation are required.Please email Colleen Isgette at cisgette@elcofduval.org to make your reservation. No phone calls please. The reservation email must include: Participant’s Name, Name of the center/FCCH and reservation date.

Space is limited to 10 participants (2 per center/FCCH).

 

Do you have your CDA?

If you received a scholarship provided by ELC of Duval for your CDA in 2010 or later,we would like to celebrate your achievement!

Fill out and fax a copy of the CDA Achievement Form and a copy of your CDA to 904-394-1245, so you can join our list of CDA achievers.

 

Photos

View professional development photos by visiting the ELC of Duval photostream on Flickr.