Flamingo Learning is relaunching later this year as Lastinger Learning in honor of our founders, Allen and Delores Lastinger. New name, same high-quality content. Stay tuned for additional updates!
Communities of Practice Facilitator Training
Early Learning
The UF Lastinger Center for Learning is the administrator of the state of Florida’s Early Childhood Professional Learning System: Flamingo Early Learning. Created in partnership with the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning, the UF Lastinger Center for Learning’s Early Learning Communities of Practice (CoP) Facilitator Training develops early childhood professionals’ facilitation skills using adult learning principles.
Why participate?
- Learn effective practices of giving and receiving feedback
- Engage in reflective conversations
- Learn to analyze successes and challenges
- Implement collaborative tools and strategies immediately into practice
Learn more about our CoP Framework!
CoP Institutes
Who is eligible?
Professionals in Florida including:
- Those who regularly convene groups of early childhood educators
- Trainers
- Program Leaders
- Coaches
- Aspiring facilitators and program leaders
Why participate?
- Earn the UF Lastinger Center Early Learning CoP Facilitator Certification
2024-2025 Institute Dates
Participants only need to attend one institute to earn the Early Learning CoP Facilitator Certification.
- February 25-27, 2025 | Orange
Contact your ELC to enroll! Seats are limited.
If your organization needs additional seats, please reach out to Early Learning Partnerships Coordinator Ken Buchanan (kenneth.buchanan@coe.ufl.edu).
CoP Calibrations
Who is eligible?
- Lastinger Center certified Early Learning CoP Facilitators
Why participate?
- Maintain Early Learning CoP Facilitation certification
2024-2025 Calibration Dates
Participants only need to attend one CoP Calibration to maintain their CoP Facilitation Certification.
- October 22 | 9 AM-12 PM (virtual)
- November 14 | 9 AM-12 PM (in-person) | Hillsborough
- December 10 | 1 PM-4 PM (virtual)
- January 14 | 9 AM-12 PM (in-person) | Broward
- February 4 | 9 AM-12 PM (virtual)
- March 10 | 1 PM-4 PM (virtual)
- April 8 | 1 PM-4 PM (virtual)
- May 6 | 9 AM-12 PM (virtual)
- June 9 | 1 PM-4 PM (virtual)
Registration is now closed. Please fill out the Program Interest Form to receive updates about future offerings.
The UF Lastinger Center offers Community of Practice Facilitator Training for early learning and K-12 professionals.
If you want to receive direct communication about our programs, including updates or enrollment notifications, please fill out our Program Interest Form!