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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
Nature Play Spaces – What They Are and How to Make One
Nature Play Spaces: What is a Nature Play Space? The idea behind a nature play space is that, instead of the standard, cookie-cutter metal and plastic structures that make up the bulk of today’s playgrounds, people can incorporate the surrounding landscape and vegetation to bring nature to children’s daily outdoor play and learning environments. Nature Play at Home Children have a natural affinity toward nature. The National Wildlife Federation and the Natural Learning Initiative … Read more
Safe Sleep Practices for Infants
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida helps Floridians understand, among other things, “the importance of creating safe sleep environments for infants.” They’re a great resource for ordering materials to give to families, teaching your staff safe child care practices, and finding information on important initiatives like Child Abuse Prevention and Healthy Families. Babies sleep safest when they are alone, on their backs, in a crib in the parents’ room for the first year … Read more