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MarcoPolo Training: ELC Part 1 Training (Spanish) 10-13-26

MarcoPolo
Oct 13, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 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.

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MarcoPolo Training: Star Aligned Training 10-14-26

MarcoPolo
Oct 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This training is intended for Teachers or Admin to learn about how MarcoPolo enhances language, literacy and early numeracy skills while preparing

students for tech-based testing.

This is a one hour session and open to anyone who utilizes the STAR Early Literacy Assessment and also includes information about Early Numeracy.

A link is sent after registration.

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MarcoPolo Training: ELC Part 2 Training (Spanish) 10-20-26

MarcoPolo
Oct 20, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 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.

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Effective Interactions with Infants and Toddlers

Other
Oct 22, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Participants will identify the dimensions of the CLASS® Infants-Toddlers tool and recognize the key indicators within each dimension to strengthen their understanding of effective teacher-child interactions and support high-quality instructional practices.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

MarcoPolo Training: Class Focused Training (English) 10-27-26

MarcoPolo
Oct 27, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 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 open to anyone who utilizes CLASS (The Classroom Assessment Scoring System).

A link is sent following registration.

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CPR & First Aid Class

CPR & First Aid Class
Nov 7, 2026
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 F-5
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Transitions in Preschool (English) 11/10/26

Other
Nov 10, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This training explores how intentional, developmentally appropriate transitions can create a more organized, engaging, and positive classroom environment. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce challenging behaviors, support children's self-regulation and independence, and turn everyday transitions into meaningful opportunities for learning and connection.

TEAMS link will be sent after registration.

Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse Training 11/17/26

Other
Nov 17, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the Children's Advocacy Center of SouthwestFlorida for the Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children® training, an evidence-informed program designed to educate adults on how to prevent,recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

This engaging training empowers participants with practical strategies to create safer environments for children and strengthen protective networks within our communities.

Attendance is required for both training sessions to receive a certificate of completion. This training will be conducted virtually on November 17 and November 19.

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CPR & First Aid Class

CPR & First Aid Class
Dec 5, 2026
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 F-5
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

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.

Microsoft Teams Need help?

Join the meeting now

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

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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.

Microsoft Teams Need help?

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 282 143 350 425 1

Passcode: V6XT3Jo3

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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. Spanish training

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MarcoPolo ON DEMAND: Social Emotional Development

MarcoPolo
Sep 11, 2119

These On-Demand courses are available anytime. They focus on best instructional practices to elevate your teaching.

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MarcoPolo ON-DEMAND: 5 Discourse Moves to Strenghthen Child-Teacher Interactions

MarcoPolo
Sep 11, 2119

These On-Demand courses are available anytime. They focus on best instructional practices to elevate your teaching.

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MarcoPolo ON-DEMAND: Literacy - Developmentally Appropriate Ways to Boost Kindergarten Readiness

MarcoPolo
Sep 11, 2119

These On-Demand courses are available anytime. They focus on best instructional practices to elevate your teaching.

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MarcoPolo ON-DEMAND: Math - Developmentally Appropriate Ways to Boost Kindergarten Readiness

MarcoPolo
Sep 11, 2119

These On-Demand courses are available anytime. They focus on best instructional practices to elevate your teaching.

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Instructor-Led Training Calendar for October, November, and December 2026

Other
Dec 11, 2119

The Instructor-Led Training Calendar for October, November, and December 2026 is available.

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The Division of Early Learning will award the designated hours to all participants who complete each session and are actively engaged. Throughout the sessions, the facilitator will provide multiple opportunities for participants to contribute via group conversations, the chat box and polling questions. Participants must be present with their camera turned on throughout the entire session.

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Use the course reference number to register for the specific session you wish to attend via the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry (myflfamilies.com)