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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8:00am EST

PRECON: Administrator’s Seminar: Leading with Joy and Intention

Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EST

Rm. 202-204

During this session participants will gain knowledge on key strategies for leading their teams and the organizations with joy and intention.
After this session, participants will have lunch and then move to either the Director's Seminar or the Principal's Seminar from 11:30-1:30 for the second portion.

Speakers

Jared Totsch

Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Rm. 202-204

Program Administration

Audience Admin.

11:30am EST

PRECON: Director’s Seminar: Embracing Your Journey-Beginning Today

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm EST

Rm. 206-208

In this session, directors will be invited to embrace their journey. The field of ECE and our own lives are filled with change at every turn. Participants will be invited to embrace new ways of thinking about their work and lives.

Speakers

Jared Totsch

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm EST
Rm. 206-208 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Program Administration

Audience Directors

11:30am EST

PRECON: Principal’s Seminar: Building A Community with the Community

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm EST

Rm. 202-204

In this session, you’ll gain insight and information on how to build relationships with community partners that will strengthen the foundation for early learning programs in your schools.

Speakers

Fedrick Cohen

ED for Elementary Schools, Georgetown School District

Fedrick Cohens is an Executive Director for Georgetown County School District. His primary areas of responsibility are early childhood education, elementary education, and direct supervision of elementary principals. He is also the district direct contact for Coastal Montessori Charter... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm EST
Rm. 202-204

Program Administration

2:00pm EST

PRECON: Let’s Huddle Up and Breakdown Teamwork!

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

Rm. 102-103

Teamwork is a key component of any childcare community because it helps create a positive environment for staff, children and their families. As the leader, you have an important role in encouraging teamwork and cultivating a strong childcare team. In this interactive workshop, we will explore the key characteristics of teamwork. We will also share several strategies that are fun, challenging and have the “side effect” of building a strong, successful childcare team!

Speakers

Vaudrien Ray

CEO and Founder, Ruby's Academy

Hello all, I am the proud founder and director of Ruby’s Academy Child Care &Preschool located in Mount Pleasant, SC. I have one husband, three young adult children, and an annoying dog. I also am humbled to serve as SECA representative. My involvement with SCECA began as a district... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Rm. 102-103 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Program Administration

Audience Admin.

6:15pm EST

ABCQ Structural Quality Portfolio Child Well-Being

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

Ballroom A

This session will focus on creating policies and procedures to support children's well-being, which are essential for healthy growth, learning, and development. Topics include mental, physical and nutritional health as well as partnering with families and professionals.

Speakers

Erin Perry

Program Coordinator II, ABC Quality Rating and Improvement System

Melissa Heston-Covert

Program Coordinator II, AABC Quality Rating and Improvement System

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

Program Administration

Audience Admin.