Can't wait for the Spring 2012 issue of Provider's Focus magazine?!! It's Online NOW! Read up on The Value of Block Play, Making the most of Parent/Teacher Conferences, and a list of many of 2012's hottest professional development opportunitites. The hard copy printed version should be in your centers and family child care home mailboxes soon! Click on the image to your left to download (PDF) copy now!

ATTENTION PROVIDERS! MARKETING OPPORTUNITY! - The ELCHC is a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Tampa Children's Expo! The FREE event, which will be held Sat., March 10 at the State Fairgrounds is expected to have an attendance of approximately 5,000! Your facility can be listed in a Preschool Directory Listing that will be distributed at the Expo! You are NOT required to purchase a booth to participate and be included in the 'Featured Preschool Directory'! To participate, email Tampa@childrensExpos.com with your complete facility contact information, high-resolution logo, and the quanity of promotional flyers you need to help promote the event at your facility! Simple!! DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 10TH, 2012. To download the flyer (PDF is 8.5 x 14), click on the image to your left.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE FEBRUARY 2012 PROVIDER TALK SHOP SESSION!

There are many different levels of professional prepaation for the early educator, depending on the role, seeting and experience, but all early educators must cultivate their role as professionals. Come share your experience and gain from someone else's as providers gather to talk honestly about professionalism in early care and education programs. REGISTER NOW!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County
1002 E. Palm Avenue - Board Room
Tampa, FL 33605

The session is FREE, open to ALL and light refreshements will be served. Click HERE to register. Click on the image of the flyer to download a flyer to share!