Serious play training at ELCOC headquarters! 😄 VPK Teachers were challenged to design play activities that reinforce the Florida Early Learning and Development Standards. In Florida, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is free for all four-year-olds regardless of income.

Principal Leader Michelle Carralero Cadre 9, Reading to our Conway Cougars! The butterflies in the belly inspired them to read 😀!

We traded our desks for dirt and had a blast! 🌱 So grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Great Gardens project with the adorable preschoolers at Rae Sunshine's Child Care Center. Early Learning Coalition of Orange County Curriculum and Digital Learning youtube.com/shorts/ujMfq4i…

VPK teachers had many “aha” moments as they analyzed data and engaged in ways to drive instruction! So much fun learning, collaborating, and being thankful for our VPK teachers at our Fall Quarterly meeting! Pamela Clark Claire Shames Steele Curriculum and Digital Learning

An inspiring day at the VPK Para Training! Huge thanks to the OCPS Early Childhood team for leading engaging hands-on activities and collaborative discussions on literacy, math, and behavior supports to empower our youngest learners! OCPS Early Childhood Team Curriculum and Digital Learning

Investing in the growth of our VPK paraprofessionals means investing in our students' futures! 🌱 Grateful for a day of professional learning, filled with new strategies and insights to make our VPK classrooms even more impactful!

The Early Childhood team recognized 2 individuals- Tracey Walker-Hatten & Kimberly Pena-Rodriguez - for earning the Nailed It Award for November! Their innovative supply spreadsheet is a game-changer for VPK teachers, and has received lots of positive feedback! Curriculum and Digital Learning

What a wonderful day reading to Pre-K for the Celebrate Literacy Week event! Rob Bixler Pamela Clark

Digging, lifting, pushing—what a thrill! 🚜📚 Had an amazing time reading “Dig Dig Digging” to the bright Pre-K minds at Ocoee ES for #LiteracyWeek! Watching their excitement as we explored mighty machines & big adventures was the best part. Keep on reading & dreaming! 🚧📖✨

Celebrated Literacy Week and the 100th day of school by reading “Dig, Dig, Digging” to this sweet VPK class! They loved their new trucks that matched the theme of the book. I absolutely love being their Reading Pal this year! 🥰📚Rob Bixler Pamela Clark Curriculum and Digital Learning OCPS Early Childhood Team

Exciting day of professional development for our amazing VPK teachers! Continuous learning helps us create the best foundation for our little learners. #FloridaVPK #EarlyChildhoodEducation

On the exciting first day of VPK Paraprofessionals Training, participants dove into the incredible opportunity to learn how to effectively integrate My Math Academy and Hand2mind for impactful math interventions. Claire Shames Steele Pamela Clark Curriculum and Digital Learning

We had a great turnout for our 2nd day of training for VPK Paras. They went deeper exploring different tools & strategies for effective math interventions using Age of Learning (MMA)& hand2mind resources. Can’t wait to see these interventions in action. Pamela Clark Curriculum and Digital Learning

Today, we're celebrating Ms. Shannon Gray, our Lancaster Elementary #OCPSHEROTeacher! Her exceptional dedication to science and math education creates engaging and impactful learning experiences for her students. Thank you, Ms. Gray for all that you do! @LancasterES_OCPS Curriculum and Digital Learning

Today is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to our amazing OCPS teachers for your dedication & the countless ways you inspire our students. We are so grateful for all you do! #ocps #teachers #WeAreOCPS #TeacherAppreciation

Taco 'bout a FUN morning! 🌮📚 Dragon-sized giggles & good times reading "Dragons Love Tacos 2" to the awesome Ocoee Elementary Cardinals! ❤️🐉 Their listening ears were HUGE!👂✨ #ReadAloud #DragonsLoveTacos2

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is proud to recognize 2 Teachers of the Month for May! Caroline Paviani from Piaget Academy and Contradina Allen from West Lakes Early Learning Center. Be sure to check the feed for both winning moments! #ELCOCares #teacherofthemonth

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is proud to recognize 2 Teachers of the Month for May! Contradina Allen from West Lakes Early Learning Center & Caroline Paviani from Piaget Academy. Be sure to check the feed for both winning moments! #ELCOCares #teacherofthemonth

DON'T MISS OUT! Full-day VPK registration for the 2025-2026 school year closes on Friday, May 30! This is a great opportunity for your child to gain essential skills and development that support kindergarten readiness. Register at earlychildhood.ocps.net

Roaring good time reading "Dragons Love Tacos 2" to the super cool Ridgewood Park Tigers this morning! 🐅📚🌮 Their imaginations were on FIRE! 🔥 Loved sharing the taco-loving dragon chaos! 😂