Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc.
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Enrollment Report
The enrollment numbers below are based on the total number of children enrolled as of April 30, 2014. 
VPK
Children Served
6,054
VPK
Children Served
5,205
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Children Served
24
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MESSAGE FROM ELC BOARD CHAIR:
JULIE DANIELS

Dear Providers, 

 

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc., I am pleased to announce Lindsay Carson has been named Chief Executive Officer.

 

Ms. Carson has worked for the Coalition for nine years, serving as Deputy Director for five years and Interim CEO since October 2013. During her time as Interim CEO, she made significant changes in the organization.  Ms. Carson is striving to continue to build community relationships as well as enhance the service we give to children, families and staff.

 

The Coalition has a strong team of dedicated staff members that are committed to supporting families and ensuring children have access to early care and education services. I am sure Ms. Carson will continue to lead the Coalition with transparency, integrity and compassion.

 

Please join me and the entire Board of Directors in warmly welcoming Lindsay Carson in her new role as Chief Executive Officer at the Early Learning Coalition.

 

Sincerely,

 

Julie Daniels 

COALITION UPDATES
Provider Outreach Meetings

The Early Learning Coalition is hosting three Provider Outreach meetings in June for our School Readiness and VPK providers. During these meetings providers will learn the latest updates and reminders from the Coalition. We would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions.

 

Mid County: June 17 at 1:00 p.m.

South County: June 25 at 6:00 p.m.

North County: June 26 at 3:00 p.m.

Locations & Times

 

Space is limited and registration is required to attend.  To reserve your spot, call 727-400-4461. 
SR Child Transfers
Summer is right around the corner and many families will begin transferring their children to different providers. Our Family Services staff wants to make this process easy for both parents and providers.

In order to transfer, parents must complete the SR Child Transfer Request form for each child. Both the parent and current provider must sign this form to verify no parent fees are owed. Parents have the option to either pick up the voucher at one of our offices or receive it by mail. Vouchers are valid for 15 days.  Now is the time to begin submitting transfer requests for the summer!

The SR Child Transfer Request form is linked to this email and available online at www.elcpinellas.net under the "I am a Parent I want to..." drop down menu.  
NEW OEL RULES
School Readiness Curriculum
As previously announced, Florida Statute Section 1002.825 requires the Office of Early Learning (OEL) to adopt a list of approved curricula that meet school readiness program performance standards. A committee has reviewed all submitted curricula and OEL is currently working on finalizing the list of approved curriculum. The list of approved curriculum will be release from OEL in the next few weeks. SR providers must implement use of an approved curriculum by July 1, 2014.  We will keep you posted and let you know as soon as the list is announced.
Required VPK Instructor Trainings

Don't forget, as stated in recent legislation in F.S. 1002, VPK instructors are required to complete the Emergent Literacy as well as the Standards for Four-Year-Olds 2011 training courses by July 1, 2014. OEL will be offering the VPK Standards course online beginning July 1, 2014.  

 

Please note: VPK Instructors with a qualifying Associate's degree or higher are not required by law to have these courses, yet they are highly recommended.

 

If you have any questions regarding these training requirements, please contact your VPK Specialist
MESSAGE FROM DCF
Summer Camp Background Screenings & Marketing Opportunity

Summer Camp season is right around the corner and parents are rushing to sign their children up for camps. While you are staffing your camp, please be reminded of the state law that went into effect in 2010 requiring ALL summer camp staff of a summer day camp or summer 24-hour camp to adhere to level 2 background screening requirements.

 

Please visit www.MyFLFamilies.com/ListYourCamp for more information regarding Summer Camps and Background Screening requirements. On this website, you'll also have access to the Department's free voluntary summer camp listing.  

 

If you have any questions regarding screening, please call the Background Screening Helpdesk toll-free at: (888)352-2842 or visit the background screening website.
Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc.
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5735 Rio Vista Drive, Clearwater, FL 33760