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The Florida Center Training Institute is a division of The Florida Center for Early Childhood, a leading provider of therapeutic and FASD services, early education, and healthy development for children in southwest Florida.
The Florida Center Training Institute was created to share educational tools and treatment expertise with practitioners, educators, and caregivers, as well as parents and families. Through regularly scheduled webinars, trainings, and courses, the Training Institute offers a robust range of education and tools to prepare individuals to evaluate, assess and treat impacted children, and their families. Custom and group courses are available, as well as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for courseware segments.
Training Calendar
RECORDING OF The Difference Between Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
This is a special opportunity to view the recording at your convenience, and available for purchase for $39.00. This service is not automated, and will be forwarded during business hours. […]
Literacy with a Purpose with Dr. John Hutton, MD MS FAAP
FREE Live Interactive Online SHORT Presentations offered on Zoom 10 session series on Mondays as follows: Feb 9th - 11-11:30am EST: Bedtime Baby, Safe and SoundMarch 2 - 11-11:30am EST: […]
From Birth to Milestones: Early Childhood Development for Professionals
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10am - 12pm EST (9-11am CT/ 8-10am MT / 7-9am PST) 2 CEs included for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers.The Florida Certification Board […]
Sleep Baby Safely
LIVE Virtual Training via Zoom Date: Friday, February 20, 2026Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm EST (10-11:30am CT/ 9-10:30am MT / 8-9:30am PST) 1.5 CEs included for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW […]
ONGOING COURSE: Life Lesson: Post-Separation Proactive Parenting (High Conflict Parenting) / Lección de Vida: Después de la Separación
The Life Lesson: Post-Separation Proactive Parenting course is ongoing and accepts new parents weekly. (Scroll down for information about the Course offered in Spanish / Continue hacia abajo para information […]
The Big 3: Lying, Stealing and Raging PLUS (+)
The Big 3: Raging, Lying, and Stealing PLUS (+) The Big 3: Raging, Lying, and Stealing (2 hour webinar) Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 […]
What Parents Should Know About Youth and Substance Use
LIVE Virtual Training via Zoom Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm EST (10-11:00am CT/ 9-10:00am MT / 8-9:00am PST) 1 CEs included for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW […]
Infant Mental Health Training: DC:0–5™ Overview (for Administrators and Allied Professionals)
The DC:0-5 Overview Training helps administrators and allied professionals gain a foundation for understanding this diagnostic System.For Early Childhood Court staff, Case managers, Attorneys, Guardians Ad Litem, DCF Staff, Judiciary, […]
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
This is a Live Virtual Zoom webinar Wednesday, March 4, 202611-12:30pm EST / 10-11:30am CST / 9-10:30am MST / 8-9:30am PST $10 - 2 CEs for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and […]
Families Moving Forward (FMF) Foundations Specialist Training
Transform Your Practice with Evidence-based FASD Intervention The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training equips master's-level professionals with the expertise to deliver a scientifically validated intervention for families affected by […]
ALC of FASD Changemakers: Communication: Anything That Can Go Wrong, Does Go Wrong – All the Time: The Word Trap
Live Interactive Online Training offered on Zoom Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST, 12-2pm Ct, 11-1pm MT, 10-12pm PSTCost: FREE Training Description: If the ALC could […]
Past Lessons, Future Impact: Reflectively Applying the Family Lens to Enhance Community Response
FREE Live Interactive Online Training offered on Zoom 2 CEs ($10) for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW offered through Florida CEBrokers.Florida Certification Board recognizes this training for mental health and […]
Circle of Security- 8 week Parenting Course
Circle of Security8-week Parenting Course Days: Wednesdays, March 25 - May 13, 2026Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm ESTCost: $99Class size is limited to 15. 12 CEs $10 for Florida LCSW, […]
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Caregiver Training (12 CEs) – 6 Sessions
TBRI® Caregiver Training - live virtual training (this training is NOT recorded) Dates: March 27 - May 8, 2026 (Fridays on 03/24, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08 - no class […]
Understanding PANS/PANDAS – What is it and What do I do?
This is a Live Virtual Zoom webinar Wednesday, April 1, 202611:00am-12:00pm EST / 10-11:00am CST / 9-10:00am MST / 8-9:00am PST $10 - 1 CEs for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and […]
DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood
Live Interactive Online Training offered on Zoom 3 sessions, 12hrsJuly 21, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ESTJuly 22, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ESTJuly 23, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm EST 12 CEs […]
THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING INSTITUTE
We provide workshops, seminars, and clinical training to help our community understand and respond to developmental and social-emotional needs of young children. We equip clinicians, teachers and caregivers with the tools to help encourage development in every child by recognizing their strengths and challenges.
Building strong communities…one child advocate at a time.
Seminars & Onsite Training
Webinars & Online Training
Early Childhood Training
Educators & Treatment Tools
Certifications & Continuing Education
Professional Development
Our mission is to educate and empower early childhood professionals and caretakers to help build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children.
The Florida Center Training Institute is a division of The Florida Center for Early Childhood,
a leading provider of therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for children for over 40 years.
Building strong families…one child at a time
Community Partners
CONTACT THE FLORIDA CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
941-371-8820 | training@thefloridacenter.org
4620 17th St. Sarasota, FL 34235