2025 SCECA Conference: Full Schedule

We’re excited to see that you’re planning to attend the 2025 SCECA Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC on February 6-8, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel and Myrtle Beach Convention Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

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9:00am EST

PRECON: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL: From Shoelaces to Leadership

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Rm. 102-103

This workshop empowers teachers and administrators to see how a task as simple as “putting on shoes” can cultivate leadership in children. Participants will: * Understand the connection between putting your shoes on and leadership development in children; * Equip teachers with practical strategies to foster leadership in children; and * Explore ways to build children’s confidence, decision-making, and responsibility in a classroom setting.

Speakers

Yolanda McCray

Licensed Master Social Worker

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Rm. 102-103 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Child Guidance

Audience PreK, 5K, Primary

2:00pm EST

PRECON: Preparing Young Children for School

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Rm. 101

This session will focus on the recommendations of The Institute of Education Sciences Practice Guide, “Preparing Young Children for School” with overlaps to the SC Early Learning Standards and EC LETRS with a focus on the recommendations related to supporting language rich environments, language rich experiences, and the development of executive function skills that are critical for learning readiness.

Speakers

Angie Neal

Policy Advisor for Speech-Language Pathology and Early Literacy, SC Dept of Education

Angie Neal is the SLP Contact and Program Analyst for Academics at the South Carolina State Department of Education and the Education Associate for Early Language and Literacy. She stays busy as a LETRS Facilitator, a board member of the State Education Agency Communication Disability... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Growth and Development

Audience PreK, 5K

5:00pm EST

Social Emotional: Taming Tattling: Teaching Conflict Resolution

Thursday February 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Ballroom E

Educators will delve into effective approaches for handling tattling in the classroom. Through interactive discussions and practical demonstrations, participants will learn gain insights into the underlying reasons for tattling behavior and explore strategies to empower children to resolve conflicts independently. Join us to cultivate a culture of communication and cooperation in your early care and education setting.

Speakers

Thomas Compton

Regional Director, Miss Tammy’s Little Learning Center

Speakers

Audrey Selby

Regional Coordinator, Miss Tammy's Little Learning Center

Thursday February 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Ballroom E 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Child Guidance

Audience PreK, 5K

6:15pm EST

PHYSICAL: Groove and Grow: Music for Learning

Thursday February 6, 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm EST

Ballroom E

Get ready to Groove and Grow! Explore innovative ways to incorporate music into movement-based activities, promoting physical fitness, coordination, and cognitive development in young learners.

Speakers

Audrey Selby

Regional Coordinator, Miss Tammy's Little Learning Center

Speakers

Thomas Compton

Regional Director, Miss Tammy’s Little Learning Center

Thursday February 6, 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm EST
Ballroom E 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Curriculum

Audience Infant and Toddler, PreK, 5K, Admin.