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FLKRS (Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener)
In 2006–2007, the Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) was administered to assess the readiness of each child for kindergarten. The FLKRS includes a subset of the Early Childhood Observation System™ (ECHOS™) and the first two measures of the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills™ (DIBELS™) for kindergarten (Letter Naming Fluency and Initial Sound Fluency) to gather information on a child’s development in emergent literacy.

Click here for more information on the FLKRS:http://www.fldoe.org/earlylearning/sruss.asp

VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate

For 2006 - 2007 VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate, click here.

Trainings

• Department of Education (DOE) Emergent Literacy is required and recommended for all staff in the VPK classroom as of November 2005. Approved Five-Hour Emergent Literacy Courses completed before November 2005 are accepted. However, the DOE training is mandatory if taken after November 2005.
  • It is recommended that all VPK staff acquire the DOE Emergent Literacy training. The course is offered on-line www.myflorida.com/childcare, select Training Requirements and then Online Training Courses), on DVD with accompanying manual (available at the ELCFV office), and a facilitated classroom training is being developed.
     
  • The DOE Emergent Literacy training provides .5 CEU’s, which is helpful in the process of renewing CDA credentials.
    
  • Having all VPK staff trained in DOE Emergent Literacy makes for a more qualified and diverse staff if you encounter the need to rearrange staffing patterns in your program.
  • This course can be taken by anyone, even if they are not a VPK Provider.
    
• Florida Standards Training should be taken by all VPK staff in your VPK program. It is the responsibility of the Provider to acquire this training for VPK staff. Scheduled trainings will be advertised in the Child Care Resource Network Monthly Training Calendar, the Childcare Resource Network web-site, and in the ELCFV Monthly Newsletter, which will begin distribution in January 2007 and on the ELCFV website. A Provider may request Standard training at their facility. The facility must be able to accommodate 20 participants, and have adult size tables and chairs available.
  
  Training can be scheduled by calling the ELCFV office on (386) 323-2400.
  • Standards Training Level I is a 3-hour module. It provides an overview of the entire Standards Manual and covers the content, layout, and instruction on how to best navigate the information in the Standards. Participants receive a copy of the Standards Manual. A 3-hour in-service certificate is given upon completion of this training.
  • Standards Training Level II: Integrating the Standards, focuses on Emergent Literacy. This module is 3 hours of classroom instruction, and provides guidance on developing lesson plans around the Standard domain of Emergent Literacy. Participants will develop a lesson plan during the training and implement it at their facility to extend the training. A “Reflection” form is completed and returned to the ELCFV office with pictures of the children participating in the lesson plan activity. Release forms for photos are provided and must be signed by the parents of the children you photograph. When the “Reflection” form and back up material are reviewed at the ELCFV office, you will receive a 3-hour in-service certificate and .3 CEU’s.
  • Additional Standards Levels will be developed over time that will address other domains of the Standards. These will follow the same format for the receipt of certificate and CEU.

  Training Dates

  VPK Standards Level I Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ELCFV 2nd Floor Conference Room 230 N. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL. 32114 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   VPK Integrating the Standards Level II Monday, May 12, 2008 ELCFV 2nd Floor Conference Room 230 N. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL. 32114 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Please note that completion of VPK standards Level I is a prerequisite for VPK Integrating the Standards Level II.   Register Early to secure a seat! Call Bethany Rivera, (386) 323-2400 ext. 132

  Commonly Used Forms For Providers

  DCF mandated classes or exams	https://training01-dcf.myflorida.gov/dcf/cct/inf0001.html
  Provider VPK Handbook	The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties has formulated this easy to read VPK Provider Guide to assist potential and current VPK providers. Click Here to download this document
  AWI-VPK 10 & 11 Forms	To download VPK application forms please click on the following link:  https://floridajobs.org/vpk/VPKForm10.pdf         VPK Form 11
  Coalition Notification of Changes to Provider’s VPK Program	Use this form to notify the Coalition of substitutes, permanent teacher/assistant changes, changes to your calendar, etc. Click Here to download this document
  VPK Classroom Enrollees Form	Use this form to officially enroll a child into one of your VPK classes. This form will be used to verify reimbursement. Click Here to download this document
  VPK Classroom Disenrollment Form	Use this form to officially disenroll a child into one of your VPK classes. This form will be used to verify reimbursement. Click Here to download this document
  VPK Classroom Transfers Form	Use this form to transfer a child into one of your VPK classes from another Provider. Click Here to download this document
  W-9	This form must be completed to process your payments. Click Here to download this document
  Payment Selection Form	Use this form to notify the Coalition if you want REIMBURSEMENT or PRE-PAYMENT. Click Here to download this document
  Department of Children and Families	Local licensing and provider information is ready to view at: www.myflorida.com/childcare
  Child Development Associate Equivalency Renewal	Information on renewing your CDAE may be viewed at: https://training01-dcf.myflorida.gov/dcf/cct/cdaecred.html
  Director Credential Information	Information on obtaining your Director Credential, which is required for all private VPK providers. Click Here to download this document