Recently, there have been updates to the portals used by the Early Learning Coalition and the Division of Early Learning. These changes are outlined in the message, along with flyers you can download for reference.
Download the Early Learning Coalition and Division of Early Learning updates
Updates for Owners/Directors
EFS MOD PROVIDER PORTAL CHANGES
Florida’s EFS MOD system now requires all users to re-register with a new Single Sign-On (SSO) for better security and mobile access. This is required for both the family portal and the provider portal.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
SSO registration for families - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16DSCqped67m6SjXEZ-Iusp-Id4IK-pgI/view?usp=drive_link
SSO registration for providers - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pTaQqhcasQgjTo9nkREvh-BvAI9K8kot/view?usp=drive_link
Forgot username/password for any user - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E1BJBZb_4XsTZ-_VmwtL8VCZqZKKr41-/view?usp=sharing
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON ELEVATED
The Professional Development Institute (PDI), in partnership with The Children’s Trust, has launched their new Learning Management System (LMS), ElevatEd. Click on this link (https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/ ) to get acquainted with the ElevatEd LMS.
Completing your ElevatED profile gives you access to:
Training
CEUs
Scholarships
Super Saturday
How to Complete the ElevatEd Profile – Required for Training Registration
Go to ElevatEd, https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/
Click on the Professional Portal
Select My Early Childhood Career Journey
Fill in My Information (this is your profile)
My Place of Employment (where you work, what position you hold)
My Education (add your degrees)
My Certification (add any credentials you hold here)
My Professional Development (any other professional development/training that you have taken outside of ElevatEd)
My Portfolio (your personal online document library)
My Resume
Review and submit — you’re all done!
If you need help, feel free to call the ElevatEd Help Desk at 786-735-0200.
DIRECTORS/OWNERS MUST VERIFY STAFF
Before a teacher can register for training in ElevatEd, they must have their employment verified by the program’s Director or Owner through the ‘Staff Roster’ in the ElevatEd Program Portal.
To verify your staff follow these steps:
1. Log in to your ElevatEd account (https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/).
2. Open the “Thrive by 5 Program Portal” and select “Staff Roster.”
3. Find the staff member in the list and select “Actions” then “Verify.”
4. A window will pop up—click the “Verify” button here to confirm the verification.
5. This individual will now show in the roster with a status of “Verified!”
If you see individuals listed who are no longer employed, select “Actions” then “Edit.” Add the person’s employment termination date and save.
If you see individuals listed who were never employed, select “Actions” then “Never Employed.”
If you need help, feel free to call the ElevatEd Help Desk at 786-735-0200.
RENAISSANCE EDUCATORS ACADEMY
VPK FAST Administrator training transitioned from Renaissance Training Platform to Renaissance’s Educator Academy platform on May 1, 2025.
Test administrators must complete the following requirements the 2025–26 school year:
VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Test Administrators course (available in English and Spanish) - must be completed yearly
For enrollment guidance, please refer to: Renaissance Educator Academy Enrollment Guidance.
Training must be completed before administering PM1 at the start of the new school year.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
After completing the course, teachers must submit the following:
Certificate of Completion or DCF Training Transcript
Signed Test Administration and Security Agreement
Signed Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement
These documents should be uploaded to the 2025–26 FAST training folder, located in the Document Library of the Early Learning Coalition Provider Portal: https://providers.elcmdm.org/Account/LogOn
VPK FAST TESTING LINK
School Year Programs: https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/7957988
Summer Programs: https://global-zone51.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/8670797
VPK FAST Testing Questions can be directed to vpkteam@elcmdm.org
Updates for Teachers
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON ELEVATED
The Professional Development Institute (PDI), in partnership with The Children’s Trust, has launched their new Learning Management System (LMS), ElevatEd. Click on this link (https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/ ) to get acquainted with the ElevatEd LMS.
Completing your ElevatED profile gives you access to:
Training
CEUs
Scholarships
Super Saturday
How to Complete the ElevatEd Profile – Required for Training Registration
1. Go to ElevatEd, https://portal.elevat-ed.miami/
2. Click on the Professional Portal
3. Select My Early Childhood Career Journey
4. Fill in My Information (this is your profile)
5. My Place of Employment (where you work, what position you hold)
6. My Education (add your degrees)
7. My Certification (add any credentials you hold here)
8. My Professional Development (any other professional development/training that you have taken outside of ElevatEd)
9. My Portfolio (your personal online document library)
10. My Resume
11. Review and submit — you’re all done!
If you need help, feel free to call the ElevatEd Help Desk at 786-735-0200.
RENAISSANCE EDUCATORS ACADEMY
VPK FAST Administrator training transitioned from Renaissance Training Platform to Renaissance’s Educator Academy platform on May 1, 2025.
Test administrators must complete the following requirements the 2025–26 school year:
VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Test Administrators course (available in English and Spanish) - must be completed yearly
For enrollment guidance, please refer to: Renaissance Educator Academy Enrollment Guidance.
Training must be completed before administering PM1 at the start of the new school year.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
After completing the course, teachers must submit the following:
Certificate of Completion or DCF Training Transcript
Signed Test Administration and Security Agreement
Signed Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement
These documents should be uploaded to the 2025–26 FAST training folder, located in the Document Library of the Early Learning Coalition Provider Portal: https://providers.elcmdm.org/Account/LogOn
VPK FAST TESTING LINK
School Year Programs: https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/7957988
Summer Programs: https://global-zone51.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/8670797
VPK FAST Testing Questions can be directed to vpkteam@elcmdm.org