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Our offices are closed September 1, 2025 in observance of the federal holiday.
Our offices are closed September 1, 2025 in observance of the federal holiday.
Our offices are closed September 1, 2025 in observance of the federal holiday.
Our offices are closed September 1, 2025 in observance of the federal holiday.
Our offices are closed September 1, 2025 in observance of the federal holiday.
Our offices are closed September 1, 2025 in observance of the federal holiday.
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Introduction to ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2

Introduction to ASQ-3 & ASQ: SE-2
Aug 20, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training will review current mandated requirements for developmental screenings and an Ages and Stages refresher course with the developmental screenings we currently use to observe the children in the classroom to help for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth.

MarcoPolo General Training

MarcoPolo
Aug 20, 2025
10:00 am

This training is intended for Teachers or Admin to learn about how MarcoPolo For Educators enhances classroom quality and strengthens family engagement.

This training is a one hour session for School Districts or Head Starts that are not affiliated with an ELC (Early Learning Coalition).

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

Entrenamiento de MarcoPolo para Educators Segunda Parte

MarcoPolo
Aug 20, 2025
12:30 pm

Este entrenamiento está destinado a  maestros o directores de ELC o RCMA para aprender cómo MarcoPolo For Families mejora la participación familiar.

Este entrenamiento tiene una duración de una hora y se recomienda haber completado previamente el Entrenamiento ELC Parte 1.

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

Expand Activities in a Preschool Classroom

Expand Activities in a Pre-K Classroom
Aug 21, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Participants will develop the skills to recognize and comprehend the different elements of the instructional support domain within the Pre-K CLASS tool. They will be prepared to identify the essential indicators of the Instructional Support Domain and learn how to apply these indicators effectively in a Pre-K classroom setting.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 2

MarcoPolo
Aug 21, 2025
12:30 pm

This training is intended for ELC or RCMA Providers, Teachers, or Directors to learn about how MarcoPolo For Families enhances family engagement.

This training is a one hour session and it is recommended that you complete ELC Part 1 training beforehand.

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

CLASS Focused MarcoPolo For Educators Training

MarcoPolo
Aug 22, 2025
1:00 pm

This training is intended for Teachers or Admin to learn about how MarcoPolo For Educators enhances classroom quality and strengthens family engagement.

This training is a one hour session and open to anyone who utilizes CLASS (The Classroom Assessment Scoring System).

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 1

MarcoPolo
Aug 25, 2025
12:30 pm

This training is intended for ELC or RCMA Providers, Teachers, or Directors to learn about how MarcoPolo For Educators enhances classroom quality through our alignment with CLASS and STAR.

This training is a one and a half hour session and with a recommended next step of ELC Part 2 Training.

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

Entrenamiento de MarcoPolo para Educators Primera Parte

MarcoPolo
Aug 26, 2025
12:30 pm

Este entrenamiento está destinado a maestros o directores de ELC o RCMA para aprender cómo MarcoPolo For Educators mejora la calidad en el aula mediante nuestra alineación con CLASS y STAR.

Este entrenamiento tiene una duración de una hora y media, y se recomienda como siguiente paso participar en el Entrenamiento ELC Parte 2.

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

CLASS Focused MarcoPolo For Educators Training

MarcoPolo
Aug 27, 2025
10:00 am

This training is intended for Teachers or Admin to learn about how MarcoPolo For Educators enhances classroom quality and strengthens family engagement.

This training is a one hour session and open to anyone who utilizes CLASS (The Classroom Assessment Scoring System).

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 2

MarcoPolo
Aug 27, 2025
12:30 pm

This training is intended for ELC or RCMA Providers, Teachers, or Directors to learn about how MarcoPolo For Families enhances family engagement.

This training is a one hour session and it is recommended that you complete ELC Part 1 training beforehand.

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

Entrenamiento de MarcoPolo para Educators Segunda Parte

MarcoPolo
Aug 28, 2025
12:30 pm

Este entrenamiento está destinado a  maestros o directores de ELC o RCMA para aprender cómo MarcoPolo For Families mejora la participación familiar.

Este entrenamiento tiene una duración de una hora y se recomienda haber completado previamente el Entrenamiento ELC Parte 1.

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

MarcoPolo General Training

MarcoPolo
Aug 29, 2025
12:30 pm

This training is intended for Teachers or Admin to learn about how MarcoPolo For Educators enhances classroom quality and strengthens family engagement.

This training is a one hour session for School Districts or Head Starts that are not affiliated with an ELC (Early Learning Coalition).

Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.

Emergency Preparedness in Early Childhood Settings

Emergency Preparedness in Early Childhood Settings
Sep 3, 2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This training equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively plan for and respond to emergencies. Participants will explore common types of emergencies, key components of an emergency plan, how to build and maintain emergency kits, and strategies for communication, drills, and emotional support for children. The session also emphasizes the importance of involving families in preparedness efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

CPR & First Aid Class

CPR & First Aid Class
Sep 6, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Classes are $50 for two classes, $25 for one class. Call to register with Marc Forman: 239-357-7970

Palms at Waters Edge Condominiums
3330 North Key Drive APT-5
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Effective Interactions with Infants and Toddlers

Effective Interactions with Infants and Toddlers
Sep 18, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
By utilizing techniques from the CLASS tool, caregivers can enhance their interactions and create supportive learning environments for infants and toddlers. This positive engagement significantly impacts their social-emotional and cognitive growth.

The learning objectives for this training session aim to equip participants with the skills to recognize and analyze effective interactions between teachers and infants/toddlers. Participants will gain the ability to categorize and articulate the different dimensions of the CLASS within the context of the Infant/Toddler Tool. Furthermore, the training will provide insights into how these dimensions contribute to fostering positive developmental outcomes for young children. By the conclusion of the session, participants will not only understand the significance of high-quality interactions but also be prepared to implement strategies that enhance engagement and learning in infant and toddler settings.

ASQ-3 in Spanish

ASQ-3 Spanish
Sep 24, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training will review current mandated requirements for developmental screenings and an Ages and Stages refresher course with the developmental screenings we currently use to observe the children in the classroom to help for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

CPR & First Aid Class

CPR & First Aid Class
Oct 4, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Classes are $50 for two classes, $25 for one class. Call to register with Marc Forman: 239-357-7970

Palms at Waters Edge Condominiums
3330 North Key Drive APT-5
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Interacciones efectivas para bebés y niños pequeños

Effective Interactions with Infants and Toddlers
Oct 16, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Al utilizar técnicas de la herramienta CLASS, los cuidadores pueden mejorar sus interacciones y crear entornos de aprendizaje que brinden apoyo a bebés y niños pequeños. Este compromiso positivo impacta significativamente en su desarrollo socioemocional y cognitivo.

Los objetivos de aprendizaje de esta sesión de capacitación están diseñados para dotar a los participantes de las habilidades necesarias para reconocer y analizar interacciones efectivas entre maestros y bebés/niños pequeños. Los participantes adquirirán la capacidad de categorizar y describir las diferentes dimensiones de la herramienta CLASS en el contexto de la versión para bebés y niños pequeños (Infant/Toddler Tool). Además, la capacitación proporcionará una comprensión clara de cómo estas dimensiones contribuyen a fomentar resultados positivos en el desarrollo de los niños pequeños.

Al finalizar la sesión, los participantes no solo comprenderán la importancia de las interacciones de alta calidad, sino que también estarán preparados para implementar estrategias que mejoren la participación y el aprendizaje en entornos con bebés y niños pequeños.

Challenging Behaviors

Challenging Behaviors
Oct 22, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

To help preschool providers develop strategies on how to prevent, address, and respond to challenging behaviors that may interfere within their learning environment.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

CPR & First Aid Class

CPR & First Aid Class
Nov 1, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Classes are $50 for two classes, $25 for one class. Call to register with Marc Forman: 239-357-7970

Palms at Waters Edge Condominiums
3330 North Key Drive APT-5
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Trauma Informed Classroom

Trauma Informed Classroom
Nov 6, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training aims to equip participants with the skills to recognize signs of trauma, respond effectively, and foster an inclusive atmosphere that supports healing and resilience in young learners, enabling them to cope and flourish after experiencing trauma.

A TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

Play Through the Program Assessment Lens

Play Through the Program Assessment Lens
Nov 13, 2025
6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Participants will demonstrate the ability to design and implement age-appropriate activities that align with the Program Assessment framework, analyze and reflect on how children's play behaviors enhance their engagement and facilitate the learning process.

Participants will demonstrate the ability to design and implement age-appropriate activities that align with the Program Assessment framework, enhancing the overall learning environment for children.  Participants will analyze and reflect on children's play behaviors to identify specific ways in which play enhances their engagement and facilitates the learning process, leading to improved educational outcomes.

ASQ-3 in Spanish

ASQ-3 Spanish
Nov 19, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training will review current mandated requirements for developmental screenings and an Ages and Stages refresher course with the developmental screenings we currently use to observe the children in the classroom to help for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration

Introduction to ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2

Introduction to ASQ-3 & ASQ: SE-2
Nov 19, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training will review current mandated requirements for developmental screenings and an Ages and Stages refresher course with the developmental screenings we currently use to observe the children in the classroom to help for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

CPR & First Aid Class

CPR & First Aid Class
Dec 6, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Classes are $50 for two classes, $25 for one class. Call to register with Marc Forman: 239-357-7970

Palms at Waters Edge Condominiums
3330 North Key Drive APT-5
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Challenging Behaviors

Challenging Behaviors
Jan 21, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

To help preschool providers develop strategies on how to prevent, address, and respond to challenging behaviors that may interfere within their learning environment.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration

ASQ-3 in Spanish

ASQ-3 Spanish
Jan 28, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training will review current mandated requirements for developmental screenings and an Ages and Stages refresher course with the developmental screenings we currently use to observe the children in the classroom to help for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration

Introduction to ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2

Introduction to ASQ-3 & ASQ: SE-2
Mar 11, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training will review current mandated requirements for developmental screenings and an Ages and Stages refresher course with the developmental screenings we currently use to observe the children in the classroom to help for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration

Challenging Behaviors

Challenging Behaviors
Apr 15, 2026
6:30pm - 8:30 pm

To help preschool providers develop strategies on how to prevent, address, and respond to challenging behaviors that may interfere within their learning environment.

Teams link will be sent after registration.

Introduction to ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2

Introduction to ASQ-3 & ASQ: SE-2
Jun 24, 2026

This training will review current mandated requirements for developmental screenings and an Ages and Stages refresher course with the developmental screenings we currently use to observe the children in the classroom to help for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

Connect With Your Class in English

Connect With Your Class in English
Jun 12, 2119
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

This training occurs the 2nd Wednesday of every month on TEAMS.

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Meeting ID: 270 467 700 135 6

Passcode: rv3zp2Vi

The first session will be an open forum for all teachers to connect with the ELC about any topics of interest. Weeks follow will be based on the needs of the teachers. Topics will include: CLASS, Behavior mgmt., Classroom mgmt., Q&A, Lesson plans, Health and Safety and ETC. English training

Connect with your Class in Spanish

Connect With Your Class in Spanish
Jul 26, 2119
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

This training occurs on the 4th Wednesday of every month on TEAMS.

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Meeting ID: 282 143 350 425 1

Passcode: V6XT3Jo3

The first session will be an open forum for all teachers to connect with the ELC about any topics of interest. Weeks follow will be based on the needs of the teachers. Topics will include: CLASS, Behavior mgmt., Classroom mgmt., Q&A, Lesson plans, Health and Safety and ETC. Spanish training