Early Childhood
VPK Providers on Probation
Approved Lastinger Learning Staff Development Courses
To learn more, please visit fldoe.org or download the Guide for Providers on Probation.
Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential
- Available to birth through pre-kindergarten early child care personnel (public or private)
- Earn 60 inservice hours/6.0 CEUs
- Earn a $1,000 completion stipend*
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications are closed.
Term Duration | February 2 to April 7, 2026
Fill out the Program Interest Form to be notified when the next enrollment opportunity opens.
Online Course: Strategies to Support Young Dual Language Leaders in Preschool
- Available to School Readiness & VPK providers in Florida
- Earn 20 instructional hours/2.0 CEUs
- Earn a $250 completion stipend*
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications are closed.
Term Duration | February 16 to April 21, 2026
Select “Online Courses” on the Program Interest Form to be notified when the next enrollment opportunity opens.
Supporting Learning in Preschool Classrooms Course
- Available to School Readiness & VPK providers in Florida
- Earn 10 instructional hours/1.0 CEUs
- Earn a $125 completion stipend*
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications are closed.
Term Duration | February 16 to April 21, 2026
Select “Online Courses” on the Program Interest Form to be notified when the next enrollment opportunity opens.
Online Course: Why Ask Why- STEAM in Preschool Learning Environments
- Available to School Readiness & VPK providers in Florida
- Earn 20 instructional hours/2.0 CEUs
- Earn a $250 completion stipend*
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications are closed.
Term Duration | February 16 to April 21, 2026
Select “Online Courses” on the Program Interest Form to be notified when the next enrollment opportunity opens.
Available Courses
The following courses taken through the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential are available for credit toward provider improvement plans.
| Course | Part | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Knowledge and Print | 2 | 5 |
| Emergent Reading and Writing | 2 | 5 |
| Oral Language and Shared Storybook Reading | 2 | 5 |
| Preschool Language and Development (PLD)* | 2 | 20 |
| The Building Block of Preschool Literacy (PLIT) | 2 | 20 |
| Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential Job-Embedded Practicum | 3 | 20 |
Unavailable Courses
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Preschool Trauma-Informed Care (PTIC)* | 20 |
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STUDENTS
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