State Resources
Child Care Credentials & Training Portal
Staff can access information regarding state mandated training, credential information and requirements, applications for Florida Child Care Professional Certification and Director’s Credentials, Staff Credential Verification Request forms, Competency Exams and VPK resources. In addition on this site they can access the Child Care Training Portal to review training transcripts, schedule trainings and competency exams and renew credentials as necessary.
http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/training
Florida Head Start State Collaboration Office
The Florida Head Start State Collaboration Office (FHSSCO) is a federally funded office with the specific purpose of supporting and improving collaboration between Head Start and other providers of educational, medical, and social services in Florida. The Florida Head Start State Collaboration Office (FHSSCO) is a federally funded office with the specific purpose of supporting and improving collaboration between Head Start and other providers of educational, medical, and social services in Florida. http://floridaheadstart.org/
Federal Resources
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC)
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) is a on-stop site for all information concerning Head Start. Visitors can access everything from Head Start Performance Standards to training videos for early childhood educators and parents.
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslchttp://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc
National Head Start Association
The National Head Start Association is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in the United States. Since 1974, NHSA has worked diligently for policy changes that ensure all at-risk children have access to the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community.
http://www.nhsa.org/
2020 Head Start Re-Open Planning – This ZOOM video conference call captures the proposed plan for the coming school year and new pandemic policies. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO.
2020 COVID-19 Status Update Staff Briefing
Wednesday – 9/16 Meeting – 2:15 PM – All Centers
Thursday – 9/17 Meeting – 12:15 PM – All Centers
