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Division of Early Learning Announces New Training Opportunities for ELC and Redlands Christian Migrant Association Staff

The Division of Early Learning’s School Readiness Unit is pleased to announce the fifth date for the Signs of Quality Tool Training on the FSU 10 Components of Quality Care for Infants and Toddlers system. The full schedule of Preschool Development Birth through Five Renewal Grant-funded training opportunities for ELC and RCMA staff are as follows: Signs of Quality Tool Training A 2-day training that prepares participants to use the 10 Components observation tool to … Read more

Teaching Children about Emotions: Resources & Tips

Teaching Your Child to: Identify and Express Emotions Teaching Emotions: Activity Ideas for Families Cómo enseñar a su hijo a: identificary expresar los Enseñando emociones: ideas de actividades para compartir con las familias Teaching Your Child About Feelings (from birth – age 2) Cómo enseñar a su hijo acerca de los sentimientos entre el nacimiento y los 2 años de edad How to Help Your Child Understand and Label Emotions Cómo ayudar a su niño … Read more

How to Make Your Program a Place Where Great People Want to Work

Research shows that the quality of relationships, quality of leadership and good order and discipline within early learning /child care programs directly affects whether or not teachers and staff stay. If these things are improved, retention rates of teachers have been found to improve as well. Learn more about how to make your program a place where great people want to work.

“Handle with Care” Resource for Teachers

Inspired by a recent story on Good Morning America about two Missouri teachers who sent “Handle with Care” notes home with their students for parents, ELCFV Provider Services staff have put a version together that our own local Flagler and Volusia teachers are welcome to use. The note reads, “If your family is experiencing difficulties at home, I would like to provide additional support at school. If your child is coming to school after a … Read more