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Webinar Recording for ‘Why Early Childhood Education?’ Event
If you couldn’t join us on June 1st or June 4th for the informational webinars, view a recording here. We will be hosting another informational webinar in July. Sign up to be notified when a date has been set!
Training Opportunities for ‘Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) using Star Early Literacy’
The Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program is the statewide, standardized program known as Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) using Star Early Literacy implemented in all VPK programs as required by s. 1002.68, F.S., that is used to assess student achievement of the performance standards established in s. 1002.67(1)(a), F.S., in early literacy and mathematics. VPK Programs will begin implementation of the FAST using Star Early Literacy beginning in the 2022-2023 VPK Program Year. … Read more
VPK Handbook: What Parents Need to Know & Understand About Florida VPK
Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK), is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children who live in Florida and are 4 on or before September 1 of the school year can enroll. Parents whose children are born between February 2 and September 1 of the calendar year may postpone enrolling their 4-year-old until the following year when their child is 5. To register your child for VPK, simply … Read more
Importance of Developmental Screenings
Developmental screenings help identify any delays in your child’s social and emotional development or growth. These screenings help you get connected earlier to needed supports in your child’s life. The developmental screenings also help identify needed supports to prevent a child from falling behind because of a developmental delay and help them achieve age-appropriate milestones. If you are not sure where developmental screenings are offered, contact your local early learning coalition to learn more about … Read more