Children's Forum

Children's Forum The Children's Forum answers the call to fill needs in the early learning system by bringing expertise across programs, research, and policy.

The Children's Forum promotes policies and practices that support healthy growth and development of children in early learning and afterschool environments. The Forum accomplishes its mission in several ways including conducting research and evaluation studies and administering programs aimed at improving the education, compensation and retention of the early childhood and afterschool workforce. I

nformation found on the Forum's pages is intended to share information and inform our audience on relative issues.

Are you looking to take the next step in your early learning career? 🎓💙 TEACH Early Childhood Florida helps educators pu...
08/18/2026

Are you looking to take the next step in your early learning career? 🎓💙 TEACH Early Childhood Florida helps educators pursue their educational goals wherever they are on their journey.
Check out the different scholarship models and find the path that’s right for you!

TEACH recognizes that every educators journey looks a little different.

Whether you're working toward a credential, certificate, college credits, or a degree, there may be a TEACH scholarship model that fits your goal.

Explore our scholarship models and find the path that's right for you.

After 28 years of leadership and service to the Children's Forum, Lori Stegmeyer has officially retired. We enjoyed cele...
07/31/2026

After 28 years of leadership and service to the Children's Forum, Lori Stegmeyer has officially retired. We enjoyed celebrating her distinguished career and the lasting impact she has made on Florida's early learning community. We wish her nothing but the best in her next chapter!

Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Tax Holiday Is Underway! Now through August 20, educators and families can purchase qualif...
07/25/2026

Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Tax Holiday Is Underway! Now through August 20, educators and families can purchase qualifying school supplies tax-free. You can stock up on essentials like backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, laptops, and more. 📝🎒💻🛒

For the full list of eligible tax-free items, visit: floridarevenue.com/BacktoSchool

Another successful One Goal Summer Conference for our Florida Early Childhood Advocacy Fellowship!Our Day 2 workshops ga...
07/17/2026

Another successful One Goal Summer Conference for our Florida Early Childhood Advocacy Fellowship!

Our Day 2 workshops gave Fellows an inside look at how ideas become laws and highlighted the powerful role advocates play in shaping policy. Every session helps build the knowledge and confidence Fellows need to advocate for Florida’s youngest learners.

07/17/2026

We hope you are having a great summer! Let us know what your favorite summer classroom activity is in the comments below. ☀️📚 🌻

Are you looking for a meaningful career? 🌟At The Children’s Forum, the work you do helps strengthen early learning initi...
07/16/2026

Are you looking for a meaningful career? 🌟
At The Children’s Forum, the work you do helps strengthen early learning initiatives across Florida. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. ❤️

👉 Explore our open positions: https://jobs.appone.com/childrensforum

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We are so grateful for our Forum Forward members and the programs and services they provide for the early learning field...
07/09/2026

We are so grateful for our Forum Forward members and the programs and services they provide for the early learning field. If you’re at the One Goal Conference, be sure to check them out in the exhibit hall. StraighterLine The Garden Learning Kaplan Early Learning Company Highlights for Children Learning Beyond Paper Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood The Discovery Source

Shout out to our latest cohort of Florida Early Childhood Advocacy Fellowship participants for wrapping up an eventful a...
07/08/2026

Shout out to our latest cohort of Florida Early Childhood Advocacy Fellowship participants for wrapping up an eventful and exciting first day! Our Fellows spent time learning the history and structure of Florida’s legislature while building connections along the way.

We’re looking forward to all that this year’s cohort will continue to learn and accomplish this year. Stay tuned for more! 🌟

We’re here at One Goal and can’t wait to meet you! Stop by and see us in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about our progra...
07/08/2026

We’re here at One Goal and can’t wait to meet you! Stop by and see us in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about our programs and services.

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