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Additionally, support was provided through the development of a virtual classroom that is featured on our website at www.elcirmo.org. The virtual classroom platform features story books with developmentally appropriate learning activities for this age group, including language and literacy components. The site provides the activities in a PDF version, as well. Activities are appropriate for teachers and families with three- to five- year old children. Please note that there were no reported activities after May, as the agency's Literacy Coach resigned on 5/29/20. Program Outcomes: Pre -assessments (CLASS) and pre-tests (Teacher Knowledge Test) were administered at the beginning of the program. However, the suspension of CLASS assessments and discontinuation of onsite visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March resulted in no post -assessment data. Because proposed grant outcomes were based on gains between data sets, results cannot be determined. Pre -Kindergarten Virtual Classroom Provided to the Community by the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties The Covid-19 pandemic changed our world, particularly the lives of the families and childcare providers whom we serve in each of our communities. Many of our contracted Providers reached out to us as they were closing due to the pandemic, concerned for the families that would now be home with their young children. Parents were at a loss as to how to continue providing educational content to their children as they were sequestered at home and working remotely. They had little time to research developmentally appropriate practices for their 4- and 5 -year old children. From this need, the ELCIRMO virtual classroom platform was born. Several weeks of content have been provided through this platform, with multiple developmental domains included in each lesson plan. Included is a read - aloud of a featured book and extension activities for Language, Music, STEAM, Social/Emotional and Outdoor Play. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. One of our valued community partners is the Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative. Dr. Nivea Torres, Executive Director, shared the following: The ELCIRMO Virtual Classroom has proven to be a valuable resource to our families who are implementing at home learning. With colorful and engaging content, each lesson delivers a read aloud thatsupports early literacy and vocabulary development. At KRC, we are posting the lessons on our social media page and creating awareness in the community about how this online resource can enrich children's learning. We are extremely grateful to the ELC team for leading the way in creating virtual content for families in our county during these challenging times. Please feel free to visit our website and see the Virtual Classroom lesson plans firsthand: www.elcirmo.org. 113