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Effective Interactions for the Pre-K Classroom

Effective Interactions for the Pre-K Classroom
Jul 10, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
To enable participants to clearly identify and understand the various dimensions encompassed within the Pre-K CLASS tool, as well as recognize and interpret specific indicators of the Instructional Support Domain.

The primary learning objectives for this training session are to enable participants to clearly identify and understand the various dimensions encompassed within the instructional support domain of the Pre-K CLASS tool. Additionally, participants will develop the ability to recognize and interpret specific indicators associated with the Instructional Support Domain. By the end of the training, participants should feel confident in their ability to apply this knowledge in practical contexts. This will enhance their skills in effectively supporting early childhood education through informed instructional practices.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 1

MarcoPolo
Jul 10, 2025
6:00 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.

CPR & First Aid Class

CPR & First Aid Class
Jul 12, 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

Behavior Management

Behavior Management
Jul 16, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Participants will learn practical strategies for managing and mitigating disruptive behaviors in the classroom. Teams link will be sent after registration.

Interacciones efectivas para el aula de Pre-k

Effective Interactions for the Pre-K Classroom
Jul 24, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Parapermitir a  los participantes  identificar y comprender claramentelas diversas dimensiones que abarca la herramienta Pre-K CLASS, así comoreconocer e interpretar indicadores específicos del Dominio de ApoyoInstruccional.

Losobjetivos principales de aprendizaje de esta sesión de capacitación sonpermitir que los participantes identifiquen y comprendan claramente lasdistintas dimensiones incluidas en el dominio de apoyo instruccional de laherramienta Pre-K CLASS. Además, los participantes desarrollarán la capacidadde reconocer e interpretar indicadores específicos asociados con el Dominio deApoyo Instruccional.

Alfinalizar la capacitación, los participantes deberán sentirse seguros en suhabilidad para aplicar este conocimiento en contextos prácticos. Esto mejorarásus habilidades para apoyar de manera efectiva la educación infantil tempranamediante prácticas instruccionales informadas.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 2

MarcoPolo
Jul 24, 2025
600 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.

ASQ-3 Spanish

ASQ-3 Spanish
Jul 30, 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
Aug 2, 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

Entrenamiento de MarcoPolo para Educators Primera Parte

MarcoPolo
Aug 4, 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.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 1

MarcoPolo
Aug 5, 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.

MarcoPolo General Training

MarcoPolo
Aug 6, 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 6, 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.

Cómo Expandir las Actividades en un Aula de Pre-K

Expand Activities in a Pre-K Classroom
Aug 7, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Losparticipantes desarrollarán las habilidades necesarias para reconocer ycomprender los diferentes elementos del dominio de "ApoyoInstruccional" dentro de la herramienta CLASS para Pre-K.

Estaránpreparados para identificar los indicadores esenciales del Dominio de"Apoyo Instruccional" y aprenderán aplicar estos indicadores demanera efectiva en un entorno de aula de Pre-K.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 2

MarcoPolo
Aug 7, 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 8, 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 Part1

MarcoPolo
Aug 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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 13, 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 14, 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 15, 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.

Entrenamiento de MarcoPolo para Educators Primera Parte

MarcoPolo
Aug 18, 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.

MarcoPolo Learning ELC Training Part 1

MarcoPolo
Aug 19, 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.

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.

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

Alutilizar técnicas de la herramienta CLASS, los cuidadores pueden mejorar susinteracciones y crear entornos de aprendizaje que brinden apoyo a bebés y niñospequeños. Este compromiso positivo impacta significativamente en su desarrollosocioemocional y cognitivo.

Losobjetivos de aprendizaje de esta sesión de capacitación están diseñados paradotar a los participantes de las habilidades necesarias para reconocer yanalizar interacciones efectivas entre maestros y bebés/niños pequeños. Losparticipantes adquirirán la capacidad de categorizar y describir las diferentesdimensiones de la herramienta CLASS en el contexto de la versión para bebés yniños pequeños (Infant/Toddler Tool). Además, la capacitación proporcionará unacomprensión clara de cómo estas dimensiones contribuyen a fomentar resultadospositivos en el desarrollo de los niños pequeños.

Alfinalizar la sesión, los participantes no solo comprenderán la importancia delas interacciones de alta calidad, sino que también estarán preparados paraimplementar estrategias que mejoren la participación y el aprendizaje enentornos 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

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.

Play Through the Program Assessment Lens

Play Through the Program Assessment Lens
Nov 20, 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.

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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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