Approved 11-18-15 Approved 11-18-15 Early Care and Education System Community Partners Meeting Page 1 of 5 Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. 6301 NW 5 th Way, Suite 3400, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Wednesday, October 21, 2015 – 10:00 am Abundant Life Christian Academy Attendees: See attached roster: Early Childhood Facilities; Early Childhood Organizations; Consultants ELC Staff Attendance: Howard Bakalar, Interim Chief Executive Officer, K. Lee Tirpak, Chief Program Officer, Leticia Strasser, Director of Performance and Quality Improvements, Felicia Walker, Operation Support, ECE Program Specialists: Gordia Ross, Brian Guerdat, Provider Services Team: Amy Ungor, Manager, Linsey Brewster, Lead, Micah Mitchell, Inez Webb, Lucia Rodriguez. TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTION NEEDED Welcome and Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by K. Lee Tirpak who welcomed all in attendance. Introductions of the new Faith Based Early Learning Coalition (ELC) Board Representative, Schmeka Lyons, Director, Christ Church Early Learning Center, located in Pompano and the Provider Representative, Magda DeMauro, Curriculum Supervisor, Jack and Jill. Both ELC Board members greeted participants and invited participants to contact them on Coalition matters. Review and Approve Agenda The Agenda was approved by consensus. Review and Approve Minutes Minutes of September 16, 2015 were approved by Ms. Donna Fong and seconded by Ms. Magda De Mauro; unanimously approved. Correction to minutes – none PRESENTATIONS
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Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
6301 NW 5th
Way, Suite 3400, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 – 10:00 am
Abundant Life Christian Academy
Attendees: See attached roster: Early Childhood Facilities; Early Childhood Organizations; Consultants
ELC Staff Attendance: Howard Bakalar, Interim Chief Executive Officer, K. Lee Tirpak, Chief Program Officer, Leticia
Strasser, Director of Performance and Quality Improvements, Felicia Walker, Operation Support, ECE Program Specialists: Gordia
The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by K. Lee Tirpak who welcomed all in attendance.
Introductions of the new Faith Based Early Learning Coalition (ELC) Board Representative,
Schmeka Lyons, Director, Christ Church Early Learning Center, located in Pompano and the
Provider Representative, Magda DeMauro, Curriculum Supervisor, Jack and Jill. Both ELC
Board members greeted participants and invited participants to contact them on Coalition
matters.
Review and
Approve Agenda The Agenda was approved by consensus.
Review and
Approve Minutes Minutes of September 16, 2015 were approved by Ms. Donna Fong and seconded by Ms.
Magda De Mauro; unanimously approved. Correction to minutes – none
PRESENTATIONS
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Using the Portal
School Readiness
Attendance Page
A demonstration was provided by Michele Rosier, Cristy Kozla, and Natasha Markman of
Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC) and ELC staff on how to use the ELC
Provider Portal to complete monthly attendance sheets, to find redetermination dates for the
children in care, and where to locate reimbursement reports.
Providers were reminded that in accordance with the Rilya Wilson Act they are required to
contact ChildNet to report any unexcused or seven consecutive excused absences for children
who are under the protection of the Department of Children and Families (BG-1).
During the demonstration, providers addressed the following concerns:
Phone calls not being answered when contacting BRPHC
Children not appearing on their attendance roster
Not receiving documentation when parents have been re-determined
Not being contacted about availability prior to authorization for child care
BRHPC staff contact information was made available so that providers could contact them
with issues related to payment and school readiness re-determination. This information is
currently available on the “Log In” page of the ELC Provider Portal.
BRHPC will review their process for notifying providers regarding re-determination statuses
and provider referrals.
ELC Staff to
distribute
ChildNet Hot
Line number
for providers
to use to
report absent
child under
the protection
of the
Department
of Children
and Families.
ELC staff to
schedule dates
for Provider
Portal
Training and
SR and VPK
Orientations
Teaching
Strategies Gold
Ms. Tirpak introduced Monica Pujol-Nassif Director, Early Care and Education for Family
Central, Inc. Ms. Pujol-Nassif presented a PowerPoint presentation on Teaching Strategies
Gold for VPK.
The topics of the presentation were:
Pre and Post Assessment Legislative Requirements
Purposes of GOLD
The Assessment Process
Objectives for Development and Learning
Progressions of Development and Learning
In-Between Levels: 1,3,5, and 7
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Support for Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
Assessing English Language Acquisition
Using Spanish Language and Literacy Objectives
Teaching Strategies GOLD Documentation App
VPK Requirements for Using the GOLD Documentation App
Entering Username and Password
Membership Dashboard
Teacher Site Home Page
Writing Objective Observation Notes
On-the-Spot Observation Recording Tool
Forms
Communication Tab: Inviting Families
Reports
Inter-rater Reliability Certification
Support for Implementation
SYSTEM PARTNERS AND LOCAL UPDATES
Ages and Stages
Questionnaire Ms. Tirpak introduced Linsey Brewster, Lead Provider Services Specialist for the ELC. Ms.
Brewster completed a demonstration on how to enter the results of the ASQ screening in the
ELC Provider Portal. The following topics were also discussed regarding the Ages and Stages
Questionnaire:
How to enter the ASQ scores in the ELC Provider Portal
Log into Provider Portal
Click on ASQ tab
Click on Children
Find the child due for a screening
Click on “DO SCREENING” (the age of the screening form is revealed)
Click Accept
Look for Children who are due for a screening
Child’s Name in Red indicates “Past Due”
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Child’s Name in Yellow indicates “Due at the end of the Month”
Child’s Name in Black indicates “Not due for a Screening”
Ms. Brewster explained to providers that the ASQ-SE data cannot be entered in the provider
portal directly; therefore, it is not required. Ms. Brewster informed providers that she brought
ASQ Questionnaire kits to the meeting to distribute to anyone needing them at the conclusion
of the meeting or they could pick up kits at the ELC.
Child Care
Resource and
Referral Provider
Updates
Ms. Tirpak introduced Amy Ungor, Provider Services Manager for the ELC. Ms. Ungor
discussed the CCR&R Provider Update process. The following Q & A topics were discussed:
Question: What does CCR&R stand for?
Answer: Child Care Resource and Referral
Question: Who should complete a CCR&R Update form?
Answer: All legally operating providers, not just for providers offering SR or VPK
Question: Why complete a CCR&R update form?
Answer: 2 Reasons: 1) the state gathers information about child care facilities throughout
Florida from the data on these provider update forms. Broward County is unique compared to
other counties in Florida; therefore a proper representation of the county is needed at the state
level. 2) 2-1-1 Broward utilizes this database to search for appropriate child care referrals for
families that contact them for child care information. The CCR&R Update form ensures that
these families receive the most accurate information relating to Broward providers.
Question: When must a provider complete a CCR&R Update form?
Answer: At least once per year, between 5/31 and 6/1
Question: How do you complete a CCR&R update form?
Answer: The CCR&R update form appears as an agreement in the provider portal, just like the
SR and VPK agreements. Complete and submit this form the same way the SR and VPK
contracts were completed and submitted. Also, changes can be made to the CCR&R update in
Child Care
Providers to
complete and
submit the
Child Care
Resource and
Referral
(CCR&R)
forms on the
Provider
Portal by
December
2015 and
submit
updates as
needed.
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the same manner as changes are made to the contracts. Once changes are submitted, ELC staff
will be alerted that changes have been made to the form so updates can be recorded.
Read for the
Record Ms. Tirpak introduced Lori Canning, Director, Early Learning/School Readiness for The
School Board of Broward County, who briefly spoke about the Read for the Record Campaign
Event. On October 22, 2015, many individuals have partnered to participate in reading to
children throughout Broward County. Ms. Canning had books available for providers who
registered to participate in the event.
Water Smart
Broward Ms. Tirpak introduced Cassie McGovern, Senior Program Specialist, for FL Department of
Health in Broward County who distributed literature and spoke briefly on drowning
prevention.
Community
Updates Ms. Debbie Kay reminded participants of the availability of the Warm Line for assistance to
include children with special needs into the classroom program.
Ms. Josie Maymi, NSU, announced the DCF Class offerings available in class and online.
Quality and
Accountability Ms. Tirpak introduced Doreen Moskowitz, Quality and Accountability Manager for the ELC.
Ms. Moskowitz informed providers that during the next scheduled meeting, she will present a
presentation on provider monitoring. Ms. Moskowitz invited everyone to be in attendance.
Next month
Agenda
Item
Interim Chief
Executive Officer Ms. Tirpak introduced Howard Bakalar, Interim Chief Executive Officer for the ELC. Mr.
Bakalar introduced himself to the audience. Mr. Bakalar stated he will hold this position for
two months until a replacement Chief Executive Officer is appointed.
Public Comments
None
Next Meeting November 18, 2015, Abundant Life Christian Academy
Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 12:15pm These minutes contain the action items of the ECE System Community Partners Gathering. They do not contain all items discussed. Submitted by: Felicia Walker
Location Start Date
Abundant Life Christian Academy Wednesday, October 21, 2015
FACILITATORS NAME: K. Lee Tirpak
Notes:
LAST NAME FIRST NAME COMPANY
Albury Linda BUTTONS AND BOWS ACADEMY, INC.
Antonello Debra PLANTATION UNITED METHODIST
Bain Amy NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Barker Teri NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Bear Jackie JCC OF FORT LAUDERDALE
Beaumont Cathy PLANTATION UNITED METHODIST
Benitez Monica MONTESSORI ACADEMY EAST
Blaine Sadie ALAZHAR SCHOOL
Brant-Pomare Marleni MIRAMAR UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
Carusi Yonela UNITY 4 KIDS
Canning Lori SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.
D'Attile Maria SETON RIDGE CHILDREN'S CENTER
De La Cruz Munoz Kelly EDUCATION STATION PRESCHOOL
Delgado Sonia LIL' RASCALS ACADEMY - MARGATE
DeMauro Magda JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
Dixon Latoya GREATER HORIZONS ACADEMY
Dragone Betty KIDS OF PROMISE PRESCHOOL
Eutsey Sonia ACHIEVERS' PRESCHOOL, LLC
Farina Ellen HEBREW ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Fong Donna ANDOVER ACADEMY
Foster Nefertiti FAMILY CENTRAL, INC.
Gress Paul SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.
Gonzalez Elizabeth A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE PRSCH AND LNG CTR
Gordon Joy NEW MIRAWOOD ACADEMY, INC.
Hoskins Tammy FOR HIM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Isaza Francisco 211 BROWARD
James Claudette NEW LIFE CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION CTR.
Attendance Roster
ECE SYSTEM COMMUNITY PARTNERS MEETING 10/21/2015
EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM COMMUNITY PARTNERS MEETING
LAST NAME FIRST NAME COMPANY
ECE SYSTEM COMMUNITY PARTNERS MEETING 10/21/2015
Jones Bloneva MIMI'S LEARNING CENTER
Joy-Rolle Dana WWJD TECHNOLOGY LAB AFTER CARE PROGRAM
Katz Stacey TEMPLE KOL AMI EMANU-EL EARLY CHILDHD
Kay Debbie FAMILY CENTRAL, INC.
King Delvin KING'S SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, INC.
Kissel Judy JCC/FEDERATION ACT. PRES./ALVIN S. GROSS
Laing Sharon UNIQUE KIDS CHILDCARE, INC.
Lyons Schmeka CHRIST CHURCH EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Magnuson Helen FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DAY SCHOOL
Marti Adlihayerin OXFORD ACADEMY AT SUNRISE
Maymi Josie NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
McAndrews Leona BROWARD COUNTY CPD
Mcbride Tamika HEALTHY MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES
McGovern Cassie FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Mendez Mary PEPPERMINT UNIVERSITY DAYCARE(JOHNSON ST
Michanie Valeria TEMPLE SOLEL
Mitchell Jennifer CLS KINDER ACADEMY
Mondragon Jessica NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Mowatt Fiona WINFIELD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Nazim Bibi TEMPLE SOLEL
Palmisano Debi GREATER HORIZONS ACADEMY
Polakoff Layne KIDS PRESCHOOL PLUS/KIDS IN DISTRESS INC
Prendergast Kenickay EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Pujol-Nassif Monica FAMILY CENTRAL, INC.
Ramon Rhalina FAMILY CENTRAL, INC.
Rodriquez Andrea PRECIOUS PROMISE ACADEMY
Rubin Bonnie FOOTPRINTS PRESCHOOL, INC.
Rubin Ruth EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL CONSULANT
Sheppard Cynthia PRECIOUS KIDZ, INC.
Shweky Kathleen FOREVER KIDS ACADEMY
Skurowitz Andrews EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
Smith Cherish PLANTATION CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Swanson Levorn JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
Shaw Nakesha BOATWRIGHT FAMILY DAY CARE CENTER, INC.
LAST NAME FIRST NAME COMPANY
ECE SYSTEM COMMUNITY PARTNERS MEETING 10/21/2015
Tatis Nereida LEARNING SCOPE ACADEMY
Thompson Franchon RANDAZZO SCHOOL
Thomson Gloria L. PARKWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.
Trujillo Janeth LEARNING SCOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Voeller Michelle CREATIVE CHILD LRNG CTR III AT NOB HILL
Walker Karla FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRSCH-8650
Watts Cindi ROYAL PALM CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Weitzner Kathi JCC OF FORT LAUDERDALE
Werner Paula ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Witherspoon Emma IRMA H. WESLEY FT. LAUD. CHILD DEV.
