FAMILY RESOURCES

Families are their child's first teachers and best advocates. 

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TRAINING & WORKSHOPS


  • 1/16 to 2/1, 2026: South Florida Fair

    Ahoy, mateys! The South Florida Fair invites guests of all ages to set sail on an exciting adventure with the 2026 theme: “Party with the Pirates.” Unleash your inner pirate with a variety of activities, entertainment, fair food, and attractions inspired by the legends of the high seas.


    Children ten and under get in free. More information can be found at https://www.southfloridafair.com/p/south-florida-fair

  • 1/26 to 1/30/26: Celebrate Literacy Week

    Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire Florida's students and families to make reading part of their daily routines.


    Learn More

  • 1/29/26, 7pm: VPK: Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber Sobre el Programa (Spanish)

    Familias, ¿tienen preguntas sobre el programa de Prekínder Voluntario (VPK)? ¡Únanse a nuestra sesión informativa virtual gratuita y resuelvan sus dudas!


    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aePEJ_kIRR-4u3hhiBrYyg

  • 2/5/26, 7pm: VPK: Sa Paran yo Bezwen Konnen (Creole)

    Fanmi yo, èske ou gen kesyon sou pwogram Volontè Prekindergarten (VPK) la? Vin patisipe nan sesyon enfòmasyon vityèl gratis nou an epi jwenn repons pou kesyon ou yo!


    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yLsWpMb1RZat8TkZ3Tko0g

  • 2/17/26, 10:30am: Ages & Stages Playtime: Fine Motor Skills

    Join a pop-up playtime for children ages birth to 5, where caregivers can meet with an Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach specialist to check their child's social-emotional development.


    More Information 

  • 2/26/26: Read for the Record Day

    Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® is the world’s largest shared reading experience, uniting millions to read the same book on the same day and raise awareness of early literacy. Now in its 20th year, this initiative connects caring volunteers with children to read aloud and distribute high-quality books, building foundational literacy skills and home libraries.


    This year's book is See Marcus Grow. 
 See Marcus Grow is a vibrant picture book that introduces young readers to the wonders of gardening while exploring themes of curiosity, discovery, nurturing and growth. In this story, the young character named Marcus learns from his grandmother in her garden. The book beautifully illustrates the parallel between plant care and human development, sharing the wisdom that both children and seedlings need “water and air and sunshine. And space to grow.”


    Learn More

ONGOING TRAINING

  • Play & Learn Groups

    Play & Learn Groups will take place every Wednesday, 2:30pm, at the Palm Springs office. During these group meetings, children will learn through play, get to practice being with their peers, and spend quality time with their caregivers. All children five years and under are welcome!



    Palm Springs: Wednesdays at 2:30pm



RESOURCES & EVENTS


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  • The New Worlds Reading Program

    While November is National Family Literacy Month, the Coalition celebrates reading all year long! This is the perfect time to encourage the joy of reading and help children build a lifelong love of books. The New Worlds Reading Program makes it easy for families to spark that love at home!


    Through this free program, eligible children recieve a new book each month, delivered right to their door. Every story is designed to inspire curiosity, imagination, and confidence in young readers.


    Join us in celebrating this month and explore how New Worlds Reading can open up a world of possibilities for your child!


    Learn More About New Worlds Reading 



  • Division of Early Learning Parent Pages

    Families, find current information and resources on the Division of Early Learning (DEL) Parent Pages monthly newsletter! The link can be found here: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/early-learning/parents/parent-pages.stml





  • Navigating the Upgraded Family Portal

    The Family Portal has been upgraded to Single Sign-On. To access your account, follow the steps below. You can also refer to the Family Portal Guide or watch the video tutorial for instructions.


    Existing Families:


    • Visit the Family Portal. Click the Sign-In  button.
    • Click Hosted / Self-Registered login.
    • Enter your username and password from the Single-Sign-On registration. 
    • You will be prompted to send a code to your selected method of multi-factor authentication. Retrieve the code and enter it. Then, click the Verify Code button.
    • Your Family Portal account home page will be displayed.

    New Families:


    • Visit the Family Portal. Click the Sign-up button
    • Enter your valid email address and click the Send Verification Button.
    • Retrieve the code and enter it on the Portal page. Click the Verify Code button.
    • Complete the relevant fields.
    • You will be prompted to send a code to your selected method of multi-factor authentication. Retrieve the code and enter it. Then, click the Verify Code button.
    • Navigate back to the Family Portal homepage to sign-in.

    If you experience any issues or have questions, please email: communications@elcpalmbeach.org


  • Resiliency Florida Reading List

    The Florida Department of Education is encouraging students to escape into a good book, where they can meet role models, find hope, witness grit and build their own personal strengths.  On the Resiliency Reading List, you’ll find a list of books that can help increase resilience among students, from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.


    https://www.buildresiliency.org/readinglist