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Mother Goose Story Time

Mother Goose Story Time

by ChuckS | Oct 19, 2023 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Featured, Volunteers, VPK

ELC volunteer Sandy Dunnavant and her team of Woman’s Club members from Green Cove Springs were at the ECS Head Start and Preschool in Green Cove Springs. Sandy and her ladies will be visiting a different school each month this year with their Mother Goose Program...
Volunteer Training Sessions Offered in August

Volunteer Training Sessions Offered in August

by ChuckS | Aug 9, 2021 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

VOLUNTEER FLYER: https://elcnorthflorida.thepromall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2021/08/ELC-Volunteer-Recruitment-Flyer_July-2021_FINAL-PDF.pdf Early Learning Coalition Needs Volunteer Readers in Six North Florida Counties Training Sessions Offered in August...
Volunteer Training Sessions Offered in August

[PRESS RELEASE] Children Explore the World of the Ocean Through Palatka Daycare’s Early Literacy Program

by ChuckS | Nov 30, 2020 | Early Literacy, Press Release, Volunteers

PALATKA, Fla., November 30, 2020 – The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida’s (ELC) outreach and volunteer team led an ocean-themed literacy program at Palatka’s Children’s World preschool on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.    Their World of the Ocean...
[NEWS RELEASE] Simultaneous Reading Event Held for More Than 6250 Children in Local Counties

[NEWS RELEASE] Simultaneous Reading Event Held for More Than 6250 Children in Local Counties

by ChuckS | Nov 9, 2020 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Providers

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., November 9, 2020 – Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) joined readers across the country on Thursday, October 29 to celebrate Read for the Record, America’s largest shared reading experience. Each year schools and child...
[NEWS RELEASE] ELC of North Florida Announces Book Video Contest Winner

[NEWS RELEASE] ELC of North Florida Announces Book Video Contest Winner

by ChuckS | Aug 19, 2020 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Providers

ELC of North Florida Announces Book Video Contest Winner Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator,  Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc.  Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Image/Caption:...
ELC of North Florida Volunteers Making a Creative Impact

ELC of North Florida Volunteers Making a Creative Impact

by ChuckS | Apr 14, 2020 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

Image/Caption: Early Learning Coalition of North Florida Volunteer, Erika Bauserman St. Augustine creates videos to connect with preschool children. She is standing in front of the Lighthouse in St. Augustine, Fla. #ELCsTakeAction #Covid19UnsungHeroes...
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills

by ChuckS | Feb 6, 2020 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

For Immediate Release January 24, 2020 Contact: Governor’s Press Office (850) 717-9282 Media@eog.myflorida.com First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills First Lady also announces new pilot programs for...
PARENTS’ PAGES – January 2020

PARENTS’ PAGES – January 2020

by ChuckS | Jan 20, 2020 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting

The January issue of Parents’ Pages, a newsletter for families, is available on OEL’s website and below as an insert/attachment.   Topics in this issue: Children’s Week Celebrate Literacy Week Florida Celebrate Literacy in Your Home Vision Screening for...
PARENTS’ PAGES – Winter 2019

PARENTS’ PAGES – Winter 2019

by ChuckS | Dec 12, 2019 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting

The December issue of Parents’ Pages, a newsletter for families, is available on OEL’s website and below as an insert/attachment.  December is Family Safe Toys and Gifts Month You can learn about toy safety and find which toys are best for infants, toddlers and...
Family Engagement Month is November – Activities for Your Family

Family Engagement Month is November – Activities for Your Family

by ChuckS | Nov 7, 2019 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting

November is Family Engagement Month Join us as we celebrate families and encourage families to be engaged in their child’s learning, development and well-being. Did you know that family engagement is important because it supports children’s school readiness...
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