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The latest Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County newsletter is here, and it’s packed with exciting updates! From program highlights to an inspiring employee spotlight, we’re sharing all the ways
A Message from the CEO As we enter a new fiscal year, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the challenges our community has faced in recent months due
A recent Spectrum Bay News 9 report underscored the pressing need for more childcare options in South Hillsborough County. Kelley Minney, Manager of Donor Relations at the Early Learning Coalition
In a recent op-ed published by the Tampa Bay Times, Aakash Patel, Chair of the ELCHC Board, highlighted the significant challenges facing early childhood education in Hillsborough County. Patel also
CEO Dr. Fred Hicks joins Kurt Shriner on Tampa Bay Today’s radio show for an exclusive interview shedding light on the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County’s (ELCHC) mission. In
The English as a Second Language (ESL) certification program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Discretionary Grant, is designed to support small businesses like childcare providers in Hillsborough County. Idarme
Childcare expenses don’t just stress finances; they affect families deeply, impacting their ability to save and even influencing decisions about family size. Understanding these costs is vital, as is staying
A Message from the CEO Hello, and Happy 2024! I hope your year has already proven to be full of joy and learning! At the ELCHC, the year is off to
A Message from the CEO As we enter the second quarter of our fiscal year, I’m thrilled to share some exciting developments at the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County.
A Message from the CEO Summertime is here, and in Hillsborough County, it’s our opportunity as parents to ensure that learning continues through the summer months. Research shows that 90%
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Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County are available to all families residing within Hillsborough County. We are committed to ensuring that every family has access to resources, information, and support to find high-quality child care options that meet their specific needs.
All registrations for IECP learning events and workshops are completed online. Registrations are received on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. An account to our online platform is required for all learning event registrations regardless of cost or type of payment used.
Payment, if required, can be made online at the time of registration.
Registrants have up to 48 hours before a scheduled learning event to cancel. A refund will be made to the online account on file.
The event sponsor reserves the right to cancel a learning event due to low registration. If a session is cancelled, those registered will be contacted by email and notified of the cancellation. A credit will be applied to the online account on file.
You are encouraged to log on virtually or arrive in person 5-10 minutes prior to the start time of your learning event. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE SESSION. Partial in-service credit may be offered, if applicable. Make-up sessions WILL NOT BE OFFERED for any learning event.
The IECP and ELCHC shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability/handicap, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or age in any aspect of a learning event, training workshop or professional development. The ELCHC also reasonably accommodates individuals with disabilities, handicaps and/or religious beliefs.
Any person with a disability/handicap requiring reasonable accommodations should call 813.515.2340 no later than seven business days prior to the scheduled learning event.
The ELCHC strives to protect the privacy of learners that attend our learning events. Because each learner must register through our online learning platform, each record is restricted from public access. Learners can obtain a copy of their certifications as well as their own demographic/contact information provided. For online support, learners may call 813.515.2340 for assistance accessing their records. Learners are required to verify their Identification at all learning events by showing a state or government issued ID with photograph.
Individuals who participate in ELCHC’s learning events have the right to know about the proprietary interest a trainer/ instructor may have in a product or service prior to attending. All trainers/instructors are required to disclose proprietary interest in any produce, instrument, device, service and/or materials discussed at an event training, program, or workshop, as well as the source of any compensation related to the presentation.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be awarded for all learning events three hours or longer in duration. Learning events less than three hours will be awarded in-service hours upon completion. CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of the learning event. To successfully complete the learning event, learners must arrive on time, attend all required sessions, be an active participant and complete all related assignments and/or surveys as defined by the trainer/instructor. Online training must have an engagement score of 75% or more. For all online training – CAMERAS MUST BE ON – NO EXCEPTIONS. Participant’s names for online training must match the name provided at registration. Any required assignments or surveys will be outlined in the Training Description on our online platform. Learners are encouraged to contact trainers/ instructors with any questions and/or clarification needed regarding the successful completion of assignments or surveys. In-service hours will be awarded in place of CEUs if the learner does not meet the requirements of successful completion as defined by the instructor/trainer.
* Trainings may be recorded for educational purposes.
To earn an achievement bonus, you must be teaching in Hillsborough County and meet all the requirements of the course, including pre/post assessments, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation (if applicable). Each individual is limited to four training achievement bonuses per training cycle, and bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework. Additionally, a W9 form must be submitted, and the address on the form must match the address on your LMS account. If you have any questions, please contact Abbey Landa at alanda@elchc.org.
Upon the successful completion of a learning event/training participants will receive a Certificate of Completion that can be retrieved from their individual online LMS account.
All learning events/training sessions are designed for adult audiences. We ask that all registrants make the necessary childcare arrangements to meet the minimum requirements for participation in the learning event. Childcare is not available.
