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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

Feb 2026
01 February 2026

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. […]

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$39.
09 February 2026

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:  […]

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Free
19 February 2026

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 […]

Zoom, FL United States
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$39.
20 February 2026

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 […]

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$29.
24 February 2026

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 […]

Zoom, FL United States
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$660.
24 February 2026

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 […]

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Mar 2026
03 March 2026

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 […]

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Free
04 March 2026

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, […]

Zoom, FL United States
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$39.
04 March 2026

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 […]

Zoom, FL United States
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$49.
10 March 2026

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 […]

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$2500.
17 March 2026

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 […]

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Free
24 March 2026

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 […]

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Free
25 March 2026

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, […]

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$99.00
27 March 2026

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 […]

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$159.00 – $179.00
Apr 2026
01 April 2026

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 […]

Zoom, FL United States
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$39.
Jul 2026
21 July 2026

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 […]

Zoom, FL United States
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$349.

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.

The Florida Center for Early Childhood

Building strong families…one child at a time

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CONTACT THE FLORIDA CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE

941-371-8820 | training@thefloridacenter.org

4620 17th St. Sarasota, FL 34235

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