Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential

Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential

Enrollment Application
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This application should only be completed by those who need to re-enroll into Part 3 of the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential at this time. There are currently no seats available for Parts 1 and 2. Those who wish to apply to begin the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential in Parts 1 and 2 should visit the website and apply during the next program application window.

Due to anticipated course restructuring for the 2026–2027 school year, learners enrolled in the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential during the Spring 2026 term must complete and earn mastery in all three parts by the end of that term, 5/26/2026.

Learners who do not achieve mastery in all three parts by the end of Spring 2026 may be required to restart the course from the beginning if they choose to re-enroll in Fall 2026 or later.

Created in partnership with the Florida Department of Education and the Division of Early Learning, the UF Lastinger Center for Learning’s Emergent Literacy Micro-Credentials are available at no cost to Florida childcare personnel in an effort to create accessible and on-demand reading professional development. They give childcare personnel an opportunity to work at their own pace while implementing new instructional strategies in real-time and receiving individualized feedback and one-on-one support from an assessor.

A $1,000 stipend is available for eligible early child care personnel and eligible early learning staff upon completion of the Emergent Micro-Credential. Including prekindergarten instructors and directors of facilities and providers holding a VPK and/or SR contract and child care personnel who work at DCF licensed, registered, or exempt from licensure providers. For more information please visit our website.

Please note: As of July 2024, learners are only eligible to complete one Literacy Micro-Credential—Emergent, Elementary, or Secondary—and receive one stipend. Learners who have previously completed and received a stipend for any of these Literacy Micro-Credentials will not be eligible to complete another or receive an additional stipend. For more information, please visit our website.
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Personal Phone*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Personal E-mail*
Please double check to make sure the email address is written correctly.
Your Work Email
Please note: This is the email address you use for work-related communication, not the general workplace email address. Please double check to make sure the email address is written correctly.
Lastinger Learning/Flamingo Username*

Confirmation EmailEnter your email address. This will be used as your Lastinger Learning username. Double check to make sure it is written correctly. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT, USE THE EMAIL ASSOCIATED WITH IT.
Workplace Zip Code*
Personal emailWork email

Which Early Learning Coalition are you associated with?*
Are you also affiliated with a provider association?*
Is your workplace contracted for School Readiness (SR) and/or VPK?*
For the next question, you will need to select your workplace county.

Once you select your workplace county in the first box, all of the eligible workplace names will then appear in the second box. Please search and select your workplace from that list.

NOTE: You may type into the empty field to search for your workplace.

If you do not see your workplace listed, then select MY WORKPLACE IS NOT LISTED as your workplace county. You will then be prompted to select your workplace county and then write in your workplace name.
Workplace County*
Workplace Name*
Please enter your full child care center, family child care home, or school name.
Position or Role*
Please describe your position or role.*
It appears you may not meet the eligibility requirement needed to enroll in the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential. In order to enroll in the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential, you must be Birth-PreK (public or private) childcare personnel.
What is your DCF student ID number?*
Your DCF student ID number, referred to as your DCF ID, is located in the upper-right corner of the first page of your child care training transcript. We've included an example in the attached image for you to review. If you need more help finding your ID, please visit the DCF student portal at DCF Training Site or contact DCF support at 1-888-352-2842.

Yes, I've successfully completed Part 1 and Part 2
The only course available in Spanish is Desarrollo del Lenguaje en Niños Preescolares.

Before you choose your Part 1 course, please check out each course description here!
Infant and Toddler Language Development (English)Preschool Language Development (English)The Building Blocks of Preschool Literacy (English)Desarrollo del Lenguaje en Niños Preescolares (Spanish)
IMPORTANT: This application is for Part 3 of the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential. Parts 1 and 2 are full, and any applications submitted for those parts will be denied. Please check our website for the next application window.

Part 3 is a five-week online practicum that gives you the opportunity to apply what you learned in Parts 1 and 2 by creating and implementing classroom strategies. You’ll receive instructor feedback as you put your strategies into practice. This course is only offered in English and follows a set schedule, so all work must be submitted by the posted deadlines. Please refer to your course materials for the exact dates and expectations once you’re enrolled.

Important Participation Notice:

All Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential courses include administrative drop policies for inactivity. Once enrolled, please log in to your Part 3 course right away to review the instructions, announcements, and requirements carefully. Staying active and engaged throughout the term is essential to remain enrolled and successfully complete the program.

Due to anticipated course restructuring for the 2026–2027 school year, learners enrolled in the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential during the Spring 2026 term must complete and earn mastery in all three parts by the end of that term, 5/26/2026.

Learners who do not achieve mastery in all three parts by the end of Spring 2026 may be required to restart the course from the beginning if they choose to re-enroll in Fall 2026 or later.
IMPORTANT STIPEND INFORMATION:

Emergent Micro-Credential coursework must be completed by May 26, 2026 in order to be eligible for the current $1,000 stipend. For more information about stipend eligibility, please visit our website.
I have read and understand the important stipend information.
2/2/26 - 4/7/26
2/2/26 - 4/7/26
4/20/26 - 5/26/26
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