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SUMMARY:Call for Conference Workshop Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Call for Workshop Proposals for FFCCHA 2025  <—- Use this link to submit.   \nCall for FFCCHA Conference Workshop Proposals – Deadline March 25\, 2025 \nEnhancing Our Minds…in 2025\, June 25-29\nSheraton Sand Key Resort\, 1160 Gulf Blvd.\,  Clearwater Beach\, FL  33767 \n\nPre-Conference: June 25-26\, Conference Workshops: June 27-28\, Sunday AM Closing: June 29 \nPlease list contact information\, workshop title\, and description as you want it printed in the Conference program book. However\, FFCCHA has right to edit all submissions.\nReminder to email your resume to:  conference@familychildcare.org
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/call-for-workshop-proposal-deadline/
LOCATION:Sheraton Sand Key Resort\, 1160 Gulf Blvd.\, Clearwater Beach\, FL\, 33767\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karan Hiester":MAILTO:conference@familychildcare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
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SUMMARY:FFCCHA Virtual Training - CLASS Domains and Dimensions
DESCRIPTION:March 12\, 2025 (Wed) FFCCHA Virtual Training\, register online \nTraining Registration Fee: $40 ($30 scholarships available)  March 12 Registration Form  <—form must be submitted too! \nFFCCHA members Pay only $10 (for FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers) \nOnline Payments are available! https://familychildcare.org/product-category/virtual-in-service-training/ \nCLASS Domains and Dimensions: Enhancing Teaching Practices Through Effective Observation  \nPresenter: Twyla Hartz\, Program Quality Specialist\, with expertise in coaching & CLASS observations.   2 hours \nThis training will explore the CLASS observation tool in-depth\, focusing on the key domains for infants\, toddlers\, and pre-K classrooms. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how concept development supports teacher-child interactions and higher-order thinking skills across all age groups. Through interactive discussions and practical strategies\, learn how to enhance teacher talk by effectively engaging children in meaningful conversations\, asking open-ended questions\, and facilitating exploration to promote cognitive and language development. Discover best practices for creating learning environments that align with the CLASS indicators\, ensuring you are equipped with the tools to support optimal child outcomes through responsive and intentional interactions. \n 
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/ffccha-virtual-training-class-domains-and-dimensions/
LOCATION:Florida
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Eberhart":MAILTO:training@familychildcare.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
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SUMMARY:Outstanding Accredited Provider Nominations Deadline
DESCRIPTION:All NAFCC Accredited FCC Homes – Please tell us ALL about your family child care home program!  \nSend essay to: FFCCHA Accredited Award 2025 Outstanding Accredited Provider Award \n2050 Ryan Road\, St Augustine\, FL  32092  Postmark by March 20\, 2025  \nOR e-mail:  renieroach@yahoo.com Type ACCREDITED PROVIDER ESSAY in the subject line \nQuestions?  Call Renie Roach at 904-392-5366 \n2025 Premio por ser una Proveedora por Excelencia \nAsociación Florida Family Child Care Home \nEnvíe ensayó a: FFCCHA Premio de Acreditación \n2050 Ryan Road\, St Augustine\, FL  32092   Fecha Limite: 20 de Marzo\, 2025  \nCorreo electrónico: renieroach@yahoo.com  Escriba ensayo de Proveedora Acreditada en la línea de asunto \nPreguntas? Llamar a Sarai Marquez a 407-978-2131 o Correo electronico: latinoliaison@familychildcare.org \nNota: el premio de acreditación por excelencia es dado a un proveedor activo de FFCCHA y acreditado por la asociación national de Family Childcare (NAFCC). El ganador será reconocido en la conferencia de FFCCHA en Junio 2025 en el Sheraton Sand Key Resort\, Clearwater Beach\, Florida.  La registración para la conferencia será responsabilidad de el ganador. Nosotros los motivamos a qué aplique para la beca de registración de voluntarios/hospiciadores. \nNote: The Outstanding Accredited Provider Award is given to one FFCCHA provider chapter member currently accredited by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). The winner will be recognized at the FFCCHA conference. The winner of this award will receive one complimentary hotel night accommodation at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach\, during the 2025 FFCCHA conference in June.  \nRegistration to the FFCCHA conference is the responsibility of the winner.  We encourage you to apply separately with FFCCHA for a registration scholarship as a hostess/volunteer.
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/outstanding-accredited-provider-nominations-deadline/
LOCATION:Sheraton Sand Key Resort\, 1160 Gulf Blvd.\, Clearwater Beach\, FL\, 33767\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Renie Roach":MAILTO:renieroach@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Parent Choice Awards - Parents\, please nominate your FCC provider! Deadline
DESCRIPTION:2025 Parent Choice Award Application Deadline: March 10 Extended to March 21\n2025 Premio Elegido por los Padres Fecha limite: 10 21 de Marzo\n\nThe Parent Choice Award is given to 3 outstanding FFCCHA provider members nominated by a parent. The winners will be recognized at the FFCCHA Luncheon at the FFCCHA Conference on Friday\, June 27 in Clearwater Beach\, Florida.  Each winner of this award will receive one complimentary hotel night accommodation at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort during the 2025 FFCCHA conference in June.  Registration to the FFCCHA conference is the responsibility of the winner.  We encourage the provider to apply separately with FFCCHA Conference registration scholarship as a hostess/volunteer. 2025 Volunteer Hostess Application Scholarship \nNota: El premio elegido por los padres será dado a las 3 mejores proveedoras y miembros de FFCCHA nominado por el padre de familia.  La (el) ganador será reconocido en el almuerzo de la conferencia de FFCCHA en el Viernes\, 27 de Junio en Clearwater Beach.  Cada ganador de este premio recibirá UNA noche de alojamiento gratis en el Shearaton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach\, FL durante la conferencia de FFCCHA en Junio 2025.  Registrarse para la conferencia es responsabilidad de el ganador.  Nosotros le animamos a qué aplique por separado con FFCCHA para la beca que tenemos para la registracion de voluntarios/hospiciadores. 2025 Solicitud de Voluntariado \nParents – Please submit an essay of 300 words or less titled:  Padres – por favor someta su ensayo de 300 palabras o menos con el título de:\nMy Provider is Outstanding…   Mi Proveedor es Excepcional… \nSend essay to: FFCCHA Parent Choice Award  \n2050 Ryan Road\, St Augustine\, FL  32092      \nDeadline:  Postmark by March 10 21\, 2025 \nOR e-mail: renieroach@yahoo.com \nPlease type PARENT CHOICE in the subject line
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/parent-choice-awards-deadline-march-18/
LOCATION:Sheraton Sand Key Resort\, 1160 Gulf Blvd.\, Clearwater Beach\, FL\, 33767\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Renie Roach":MAILTO:renieroach@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Reserve Hotel for April 26 Training & Meeting\, Orlando
DESCRIPTION:April 26\, 2025 FFCCHA In-person Training and Full Board Meeting in Orlando \nReserve  Hotel by March 31 – Link for FFCCHA Group Rate \n9am – 11am Training info – Arrive at 8:30 am to sign in Link to Register by April 22   \nEnglish Topic: Get Relevant\, Get Ready: Increase Strategies for Today’s Family Childcare Owners    \nPresenter: Andrea Dickerson\, AKA The Child Care Boss                                                                                                                                                        Description:  Participants will explore how wealth and financial success is created in the childcare industry\, gaining a deeper understanding of revenue streams and financial growth opportunities. They will learn strategies to increase enrollment numbers through effective marketing techniques and family engagement approaches that attract and retain clients.  Additionally\, participants will develop skills to build a high-performing team and gain the tools needed to stay competitive and financially successful in today’s evolving childcare industry. \nSpanish Topic: Estrategias para facilitar enseñanza en grupos pequeños \nPresenters: Massiel Buddenhagen and Johanna Kapelewski\nDescription: Capacitación enfocada en la importancia de los grupos pequeños y cómo facilitarlos de manera efectiva para infantes (0-18 meses)\, toddlers (15-35 meses) y niños preescolares (3-5 años)\, incluyendo estrategias prácticas y recursos útiles para cada etapa.\n\nPreguntas: ffccha.sarai@gmail.com   407-978-2131 \n\nScholarships available for Florida Registered and Licensed family child care providers and co-providers that are FFCCHA members. \nLink to Register by April 22 \nTraining & Meeting Location:\n \nThe Florida Hotel and Conference Center\, Room: Symposium Ballroom\n1500 Sand Lake Road\, Orlando\, FL 32809 \nBelow is the link for reservations:  Deadline is March 31\, 2025 for hotel \nApril 26 Hotel Link for FFCCHA Group Rate
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/deadline-to-reserve-hotel-for-april-26-training-meeting-orlando/
LOCATION:Florida
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Eberhart":MAILTO:training@familychildcare.org
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