Early Childhood
VPK Providers on Probation
Approved Lastinger Learning Staff Development Courses
VPK Programs indicated as Providers on Probation are required to complete staff development activities to strengthen instructional practices.
To learn more, please visit fldoe.org or download the Guide for Providers on Probation.
Online Courses
- Available to School Readiness & VPK providers in Florida
- Earn 20 instructional hours/2.0 CEUs
- Earn a $250 completion stipend
Available Courses
- Why Ask Why – STEAM in Preschool Learning Environments
- Act 1: Getting Organized for Learning in Preschool (ACT 1
- Guiding Preschool Behavior and Building Classroom Community (PGB)
- Instructional Support in Preschool: Quality of Feedback (PQF)
- Preschool Language Development (PLD)
- The Building Blocks of Preschool Literacy (PLIT)
Enrollment Opportunities
Fall Term
Applications | August 10 – August 28, 2026
Term Duration | September 14 – November 17, 2026
Spring Term
Applications | January 18 – February 5, 2027
Term Duration | February 22 – April 27, 2027
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
Fall Term
Applications | August 10 – August 28, 2026
Term Duration | September 14 – November 17, 2026
Spring Term
Applications | January 18 – February 5, 2027
Term Duration | February 22 – April 27, 2027
Select “Online Courses” on the Program Interest Form to be notified when the next enrollment opportunity opens.
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 |
Term Duration |
Fill out the Program Interest Form to be notified when the next enrollment opportunity opens.
Available Courses
The following courses previously offered through the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential are again available for credit toward provider improvement plans, if taken after July 1, 2026.
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Preschool Language and Development (PLD) | 20 |
| The Building Block of Preschool Literacy (PLIT) | 20 |
Reach and Impact:
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EDUCATORS
70+
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
1M+
STUDENTS
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