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The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County exists to champion and support children, families and teachers across our local early learning community. Our goal is to help you confidently access the resources you need whether you are a parent searching for the best program for your child or an…

VPK Videos

VPK Improvement Plan Development Informational Session VPK Improvement Plans: Exploring the Target Areas…

VPK School Year Options Through December 31st 2020

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) and the Office of Early Learning are approving flexible options for early learning providers to support parents rejoining the workforce and mirror the choices parents have for K-12 students. Eligible providers can choose to apply to offer a flexible…

VPK Progress Monitoring Pilot Program

The VPK Progress Monitoring Pilot will provide the opportunity for VPK providers to implement STAR Early Literacy in their VPK programs in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.

VPK Einsteins: Learn About Scientific Inquiry

During early childhood years, science provides opportunities for rich learning and collaboration with peers, while fostering a sense of curiosity and motivation to learn. In this webinar VPK Teachers will learn about the Florida Early Learning and Development Standards within the Science Inquiry…

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Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) - Families

Welcome to ELC Broward’s VPK program page  We are happy to help you understand the registration process and complete your application with minimum worry. Here we answer the most commonly asked questions related to your child’s start in the early learning community. Have a question we didn’t answer…

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Specialized Instructional Services (VPK SIS)

What is VPK SIS? VPK SIS is an option outside the traditional VPK classroom setting for parents of 4-year-old children with special needs. If your child has a current individual educational plan (IEP) from Broward County Public Schools that calls for specialized instructional services, you can…

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program

Becoming a VPK Provider Congratulations! You’re on Your Way.    Here is a useful guide from ELC Broward to help complete your checklist: Providers interested in becoming a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Provider in Broward County should create an account on Florida’s Provider Portal at:  https://…

Virtual VPK: Tips and Tricks

Broward County will be offering Virtual VPK to its 4 and 5 year olds.  How do you provide a quality experience through technology?  In this training we will explore what this new program means for providers.  In this training we will explore what this new program means for providers.

Training and Meeting Videos

Provider Training and Meeting Videos CLASS Pre-K Learn about effective…

The Growing Brain Videos

Relationships and the Environment: An Overview of the Growing Brain  The Growing Brain 1-A:  Introduction to the Brain, It’s Parts, and Their Functions…

The Growing Brain 5-A: The Brain’s Role in Social Emotional Development in the First Five Years of Life

Social Emotional Development is greatly affected by how adults support young children’s social interactions and emotional reactions. In the first part of unit 5 of the Growing Brain series of trainings, participants will understand how social emotional development unfolds in children from 0 – 5…

The Growing Brain 4-A: Supporting the Process of Cognitive Development in Young Children

Cognition starts at Birth. Babies are born with a natural drive to explore and learn about the world around them. During the first part of unit 4 of the Growing Brain series of trainings, participants will learn about the process of Cognitive Development in your children and the important role…

The Growing Brain 5-B: Supporting Relationships and Attachment During the Early Childhood Years

Positive relationships play a big role in supporting young children’s attachment in Social Emotional Development. In the second part of unit 5 of the Growing Brain series of trainings, participants will understand the effects of stress and the development of empathy in young children.

The Growing Brain 4-B: Supporting Executive Functions and Understanding the Cognitive Processes

The Prefrontal Cortex plays a major role in decision making and planning, as well as the use of Executive Functions in young children. During the second part of unit 4 of the Growing Brain series of trainings, participants will review the timeline in which the development of Executive Functions…

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Join us to talk about juggling it all and how to take time for YOU!

StoryTime on Facebook Live

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 we have StoryTime on ELC Broward's Facebook page. On Monday, stories are in English, Wednesday in Spanish and on Friday, Haitian Creole. Gather around with your little ones to hear a new and exciting story every week!

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School Readiness Revealed

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School Readiness Provider Match (formerly known as the CCEP Program)

What is SR Provider Match? An Overview: The SR Provider Match program affords early education centers, Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) and private businesses the opportunity to provide care for a low-income employee’s child at their child care program with a 50% partial reimbursement by ELC Broward…

School Readiness (Financial Assistance Program)

What is the School Readiness program? Tell me more.  ELC Broward offers School Readiness, a financial assistance program that helps low-income eligible families obtain affordable, high-quality child care in Broward County. Priority for school readiness program participation is given to: children…

School Readiness (Financial Assistance Program)

Becoming a School Readiness Provider ELC Broward offers School Readiness, a financial assistance program that helps low-income eligible families obtain affordable, high-quality child care. The program promotes family stability and brings focused resources to children’s learning in the home and at…