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Friday, February 7
 

7:00am EST

Social Emotional: What’s Conscious Discipline All About?
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 202-204
Have you been wondering?  This session is for you to explore this adult first, trauma informed self-regulation approach that builds resilient classrooms, families and communities. We will start with awareness of our brain state, then explore what children’s behavior communicates to us, consider teaching rather than punishing, practice changing some perceptions and practice composure techniques to help us bring our best selves into our classroom or director’s office each day.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Plum

Jane Plum

Certified Instructor, Conscious Discipline
So excited to be back at the conference! I love gathering with colleagues for conference where we can share our successes, challenges and solutions.Conscious Discipline was the answer when I searched for a program to meet the classroom management and social/emotional curriculum needs... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 202-204
  Child Guidance

7:00am EST

Are You Puzzled?
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm 106-107
Using puzzles as an intentional learning tool for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McConnell

Jennifer McConnell

Director, Brookland Academy Child Development Center
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm 106-107 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

7:00am EST

PHYSICAL: Enhancing the Outdoor Play Space
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom BC
Naturalized outdoor play and learning environments stimulate the diversity of children’s play experiences and contribute to healthy childhood development. A planned outdoor play and learning environment includes activity settings purposefully arranged to promote movement, play and learning. Activity settings add value by supporting specific play and learning activities. Discover the activity settings commonly implemented in the outdoor space and the opportunities these settings can provide children.
Speakers
MP
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom BC 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

7:00am EST

Make Your Classroom Inclusive
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 203
In this session you will learn about strategies to make your classroom an inclusive environment and why it is important to have an inclusive classroom and mindset. We will discuss what being inclusive means, I will show you items and strategies I use in my general education classroom, and show you where to find other resources that are available. After attending this session, you will have several strategies and ideas you can implement and gain knowledge on how to help students with disabilities in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for LeeAnn Pennington

LeeAnn Pennington

Pre-K Teacher, Richard Carroll Elementary School
I’m a graduate of Lander University with a degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Primary Montessori. This is my eighth year teaching Pre-K. I wouldn’t want to teach any other grade level! In my spare time I love to read, craft, go to the beach, and spend time... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

8:20am EST

Action For A Cleaner Tomorrow Environmental Curriculum
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 205
"Action" is a SC curriculum that helps students explore their environment with hands-on activities.  Participants will receive the 30th Anniversary edition correlated to the SC Science Standards.  Lessons on Recycling, Composting, Energy, Litter Prevention and Battery Recycling are presented.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Margaret Mendenhall

Mary Margaret Mendenhall

Environmental Educator, SC DES
Mary Margaret Mendenhall works with DES’s Office of Recycling as the presenter for the curriculum, Action For A Cleaner Tomorrow. Her passion and enthusiasm for recycling is evident in the way she presents pertinent information to teachers. Mary Margaret graduated from Winthrop... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 205 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

8:20am EST

Littles and Literacy
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 101
In this session engaging activities and literacy strategies will be presented that support literacy growth and appreciation in early childhood education.
Speakers
TD

Tricia Delice

Instructional Coach, Dorchester 4 School District - Clay Hill Elementary
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

8:20am EST

Social Emotional: SEL Activities for Global Citizenship
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm 106-107
Combining Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) with global learning can deepen students’ interpersonal skills while honing students’ knowledge and awareness of the world around them. In this interactive session, engage in games and role-playing that promote cooperative strategies, environmental awareness and stewardship while building students’ relationship skills and responsible decision making. The presented activities also build knowledge and skills in core subject areas – math, literacy, science and social studies, all matched to state standards.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jim Lane

Dr. Jim Lane

Professor of Education, Columbia College
Hey SCECA members!  I'm excited to be this year's SCECA Past President and look forward to being with you in person for our Annual Conference, in collaboration with SECA, Feb 3-5, 2022 in Myrtle Beach!  Currently, I am Professor of Education at Columbia College - my home for the... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm 106-107 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

8:20am EST

Be A S.T.A.R.
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 202-204
Together we will talk about the consciousness of composure and the power of perception.   This session will give you key information to help you breathe and respond instead of reacting to struggles in your classroom, because nobody can make you angry without your consent.  By composing ourselves and shifting our perception we can be the person we want others to become.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Brady

Jill Brady

Lead 4K Teacher, Conway Daycare
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 202-204
  Professional Development

8:20am EST

Setting the Mood
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 104-105
Encouraging meaningful relationships with parents and students. Creating an engaging classroom environment
Speakers
CB

Creiana Bailey

First Grade Teacher
I come from a family of educators, so education is truly in my blood! I graduated from Winthrop University in 2018 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and in 2022, I completed my Master's in Executive Leadership Studies from Gardner-Webb University. This blend of teaching... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 104-105 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

8:20am EST

Recognizing Autism and Getting Services
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom A
This session is geared toward parents or school staff to help recognize the early signs of autism and what steps they need to take to receive help and/or resources.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Powell

Jill Powell

I am a Parent Mentor with the Autism Society of South Carolina working with the Parent School Partnership Program. We work with families and schools to make sure kiddos diagnosed with Autism get adequate services and support. I am also mama to Drake. Drake is 13 years old and amazingly... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

11:50am EST

Language is Everything!
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Ballroom BC
SC’s Act 284 (Read to Succeed) includes oral language instruction as one of the core components of comprehensive literacy instruction. However, what does oral language instruction include, what should it look like in the classroom, and how does it align with the 2024 SC CCR ELA Standards and the SC Early Learning Standards? This session will provide answers to those questions and ideas for practical application.
Speakers
avatar for Angie Neal

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 →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Ballroom BC 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

11:50am EST

Above and Beyond the status quo
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 101
ABOVE and BEYOND, is a Growth Mindset which INSPIRES Innovative, Progressive and Educational Leaders to provide More than Exposure but Access to Multiple Opportunities and Experiences for ALL. When we are ALL EQUIPPED with necessary Tools and Experiences, EVERYONE is EMPOWERED to SUCCEED; IT IS THEN, when we ALL have Voice, Visibility & are Valued - that Student Performance will be Enhanced, Student Achievement will be Increased & failure will Never be ... a final option!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Maria Paradiso-Tetsta

Dr. Maria Paradiso-Tetsta

Doctor of Educational Leadership, Monmouth University
Maria is a Doctor of Educational Leadership and an Adjunct Professor with Superintendent/CSA and Principal certifications. Having more than 25 years of educational experience, Maria is a Conference Host, a Grant Writer and a National & International Guest Speaker/Presenter. While... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

11:50am EST

Autism and School, Oh my!
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Ballroom A
The focus of my presentation would be to show a broad overview of autism and how it may affect students in the classroom.  I personally have an autistic child, therefore I like to bring both professional and personal experiences to the table.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Powell

Jill Powell

I am a Parent Mentor with the Autism Society of South Carolina working with the Parent School Partnership Program. We work with families and schools to make sure kiddos diagnosed with Autism get adequate services and support. I am also mama to Drake. Drake is 13 years old and amazingly... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

1:10pm EST

Reading and Writing with Montessori
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 203
Understand what Montessori is and how it is implemented, engage in Montessori pre-writing lessons, and understand how guide students to read and write at an early age within a Montessori classroom setting.
Speakers
BD
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

2:40pm EST

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL: The Art of Making Choices: A Little Learners Guide
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 202-204
In this session, educators will explore effective strategies for reducing power struggles and guiding young learners toward improved decision-making skills. The focus will be on leveraging the concept of free will to empower students, encourage autonomy, and foster a positive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Tabbi Price

Tabbi Price

Lead 4K Teacher, South Carolina First Steps 4K: Belvedere ELC
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 202-204
  Child Guidance

2:40pm EST

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL: It’s Creative Dramatics, Jack!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 102-103
Creative dramatics in the classroom is a way for children to apply what they have learned and a way for teachers to see what the children have learned. It is also a fun way for children to learn literacy skills as well as develop social/emotional skills. Participants will learn how to set the stage for creative dramatics as well as how to help children adapt stories for creative dramatics.
Speakers
avatar for Dick Latham

Dick Latham

Trident Technical College
I have been involved in early childhood education since 1988. I've taught three-year-olds and four-year-olds as well as adults. I am passionate about early childhood educators doing the right thing for children and teaching in a developmentally appropriate, child-centered way.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 102-103 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

2:40pm EST

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL: Storytelling, Music, and Movement for Young Leaders
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Ballroom A
Participants will leave this session with strategies that can be used in the classroom to address Cultural, Cognitive, Emotional and Social development. Presenter will share how Music, Movement and Storytelling activities can excite and engage young children as they learn new skills in a developmentally appropriate manner. Participates should be ready to Rock and Roll!!!
Speakers
DM
VM
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum
 
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