(New Educator Training Series) Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Part 1: What to Expect with Infants and Toddlers

What is Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) and how does it apply to Infants and Toddlers? This is the first training in a five-part series. The training will address the importance of knowing the typical behaviors, growth patterns and development for children birth to 36 months in order to…

(New Educator Training Series) Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Part 2: Planning your Schedule in Pre-K

Calling all new childhood educators! This training is for you. We are going to explore the joy that can come from effective classroom scheduling and implementation. Come learn how to set the pace to make the most out of your school day. By the end of this training, participants will: 1. Recall how…

(New Educator Series) Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Part 3: Circle Time and Centers with Infants and Toddlers

Do you wonder how to create an effective Circle Time with infants and toddlers? What should centers look like in infant and toddler classrooms? This training will address the process of implementing developmentally appropriate activities during circle time and learning centers for the children of…

(New Educator Series) Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Part 4: Transitions and Classroom Management in Pre-K

Do you ever find it difficult to guide your students from one activity to the next? Are there times where your classroom feels disorganized? In this training we will explore strategies to support smoother transitions and help learn to maximize instructional learning. By the end of this training,…

(New Educator Series) Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Part 4: Transitions and Classroom Management for Infants and Toddlers

This training will provide various transition and classroom management strategies that can be implemented throughout the day for the children of this age group. The purpose of this training is to address the process of implementing effective transitions and classroom management in order to enhance…

(New Educator Series) Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Part 5: Putting It All Together with Infants and Toddlers

During this training, we will discuss the importance of implementing a designated curriculum, assessing the children in your classroom, and creating activities for the children that are developmentally appropriate and enhance their academic skills. In addition, participants will learn how to…

(New Educator Series) Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Part 5: Putting It All Together in Pre-K

It’s almost the end of the school year.  How are you feeling as you are about to enter a new academic year with a new set of students? In this 5th and final installment of DAP for Preschoolers, we are going to review sessions 1-4. We will also explore the importance of following a curriculum, the…

New Educator bootcamp for Spanish speakers

ELC Broward hosts New Educator Bootcamps, a rigorous 5 day seminar for early education teachers with less than one year experience in the industry. The bootcamp provides the educators the skills and tools to further their careers in the classroom and education industry.

New Board Member Orientation

ELC Board Orientation for new Board Members

New Adventures Early Learning Center

New Adventures Early Learning Center

New Adventures Early Learning Center

Model Classroom

ELC Broward Chief Executive Officer, Renee Jaffe, reveals the new "Model Classroom" at the ELC Broward offices. The room will serve as a multi-purpose resource which will benefit local education providers, families and ELC Broward staff in training in the early education community.

Mission

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Miscellaneous Videos

Spanish Transitions in the Preschool Setting Transiciones en el Entorno Preescolar Together We Can, Together We Will! Teamwork!

Miramar United Methodist Preschool

Miramar United Methodist Preschool

Millennium Leadership Christian Academy

Michelle's International Learning House

Michelle's International Learning House

Michelle’s International Learning House

Memorial Regional Hospital Child Care

Meeting Minutes & Agendas

All Meetings, unless otherwise noted, take place in the Coalition's office located at: 1475 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 301 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Please see below for all meeting minutes and agendas…

May the CLASS Be With You

Join the Early Learning Coalition's staff for a day of learning, May the CLASS Be With You!" Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 9am to 12pm Place: Zoom Note: Cameras should be on throughout the training.    Spend your Saturday morning learning about CLASS, FAST and more.  All Broward…

Más que solo contar: matemáticas para niños pequeños y preescolare (More Than Just Counting: Math for Toddlers and Pre-K Children)

Este taller es para niños entre las edades de uno a cuatro años. El taller se enfocará en el conocimiento numérico, patrones, tamaños, reconocimiento de las figuras geométricas y la relación entre objetos y espacio. Las actividades que se llevarán a cabo durante este taller están respaldadas por…