News & Events - Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida

So Sexy So Soon: Protecting Children in a Sexualized Society

A Symposium for Early Childhood Professionals and Parents

Featured Speaker: Diane Levin, Ph.D, Co-Author of "So Sexy So Soon"

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Speaker 8:30-12 noon, Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Barbara B. Mann Hall at Edison State College in Fort Myers
$10 for preregistration, $20 at the door

Edison State College in partnership with The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida, is pleased to present this program for Early Education Professionals and Parents.

About the Speaker:

Diane Levin, Ph.D., co-author of So Sexy So Soon, is a professor of Education at Wheelock College in Boston as well as an internationally recognized expert who helps professionals and parents deal with the effects of violence, media and commercial culture on children.

Dr. Levin does over 25 major presentations a year and has appeared on the Today Show, Fox News Weekend Live, Good Morning America, Nightline, and Talk of the Nation. Her work has been covered in major print publications including NEA Today, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Palm Beach Post, Washington Post, and the Christian Science Monitor.

About the Panel:

Confirmed members of the panel joining Dr. Levin include Lois Thome (WINK News), Pete Cade (RCMA Charter Schools Director of Curriculum and Instruction), Dr. Erin Harrel (Chair of Bachelor of Education Programs, Edison State College and columnist for Southwest Florida Parent & Child magazine), Dr. Andrew Oakes-Lottridge (Physician) and Dr. Emily Ptaszek (Psychologist).

Dan England (Director of Quality Management, Lee Mental Health Center) will be the panel moderator.

Diane Levin's books will be on sale at the event and may be autographed by the author. CEU's available.

Download the So Sexy So Soon flyer

Movin' with Jack

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 featuring Jack Hartmann. A children's concert you don't want to miss!

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The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida is currently seeking new Board Members!

Being a Board Member requires an active and sincere interest in promoting quality early learning for young children and supporting families towards self sufficiency.

Each Board Member will be expected to regularly attend Board meetings (generally held every other month); and participation in one or more Board Committees.

We are currently accepting applications for the following Board positions:

Private Sector members - Business owners or executives of a for-profit organization. Private Sector individuals may apply either directly to the Coalition or as a Governor Appointee. (see both applications below)
Private Sector Members specific to Hendry and/or Glades counties
A Child Care Provider from Hendry or Glades County (to serve beginning January 2009.)

Please complete the application below and submit directly to the Early Learning Coalition at 5256 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Suite 201, Fort Myers, Florida 33907

Coalition Application
Governor Appointee Application
2007-08 Requirements for Early Learning Coalition Membership