Department of Children and Families Child Care Training Website

All directors of private VPK programs, who have not earned a Department of Children and Families (DCF) Director Credential as of December 31, 2006, are required to complete this course as one of the components of the DOE VPK Director Credential. Providers who were issued a DCF director credential prior to December 31, 2006, are exempt from this requirement but are encouraged to participate in the training.

Visit the English Language Learners Website
This self-paced online learning module is a resource for VPK teachers, directors, and staff to use as they develop culturally sensitive learning environments for children and build relationships with families who are English language learners. Although this module is designed with English language learners in mind, there are numerous best practices that can be used with all young children

Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors Online Course

Emergent Literacy 5-Hour-Training
This course is recommended for all VPK instructors, directors, and other interested parties. It is required for all VPK instructors with a Child Development Associate (CDA) or CDA Equivalency (CDAE), consistent with section 1002.55, (3)(c)2, Florida Statutes. The goal of the five-hour Emergent Literacy Course for VPK Instructors is to provide participants with background information on emergent literacy and demonstrate instructional practices that can be used in VPK classrooms.

Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Standards

Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Standards (PDF)
The Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Standards (Florida VPK Education Standards) describe skills that four-year-old children should know and be able to do by the end of their prekindergarten year and are designed to guide prekindergarten administrators and teachers in designing and implementing appropriate early learning environments.

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