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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

PHYSICAL: Let's Get Physical!
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom E
Leave this session with at least 2 activities in the area of Growth and Development you can do in your classroom next week! You will also be able to identify three areas of gross and fine motor skills advancing physical development in Birth-Prek and list at least 2 milestones in physical development.
Speakers
avatar for Erica Rosenborough

Erica Rosenborough

Owner/Director, Love N Cherish Academy
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom E 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Growth and Development

7:00am EST

Career Ladder-Take the Next Step!
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 102-103
Take the next step – apply for your career ladder level today! The SC Endeavors Registry is ready to process applications for all! Obtaining your Career Ladder level allows you to showcase your educational level. The Career Ladder also provides you with a pathway to achieve even more. Take the Next Step - learn how to apply for Career Ladder placement, and learn all about other incentives that are tied to having a current Career Ladder placement.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Crenshaw

Rebecca Crenshaw

Department Head, Education Verification, SC Endeavors
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 102-103 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

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

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

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

11:50am EST

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL: ABCQ Intentional Teaching Practices Guidance
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:05pm EST
Rm. 104-105

This session will focus on how positive guidance promotes self-control, teaches responsibility and helps children learn to make thoughtful choices. Topics will include effective strategies that help children have a more pleasant, productive day by encouraging appropriate behavior while spending less time and effort correcting misbehavior.
Speakers
AB
Speakers
EP

Erin Perry

Program Coordinator II, ABC Quality Rating and Improvement System
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:05pm EST
Rm. 104-105 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Child Guidance

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

Let Them!
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Ballroom D
In this course, participants will gain a deep understanding of children's growth and development, recognizing that each child progresses at their own unique pace. We will explore the pivotal role of play as a primary method for fostering learning and development. Additionally, the course will emphasize the importance of celebrating every developmental milestone, acknowledging and supporting each child's individual journey.
Speakers
DT
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Ballroom D 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Growth and Development

11:50am EST

Best Practices in Diapering and Handwashing
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 205
The content of this training will help caregivers implement best practice procedures for diapering and hand washing; to create a healthy and safe learning environment for children and caregivers.
Speakers
TH
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 205 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Health & Safety

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

Building Better Compensation Strategies for Early Care Educators
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 102-103
In this session we will describe the development and implementation of the statewide SC BOO$T Wage Enhancement Program, including a review of program participation data and preliminary outcomes. Participants will also be asked to provide feedback on the program and insights for potential future program development. Come explore with us how we can build better wages for the early childhood workforce!
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Shea

Nicole Shea

Registry Manager, SC Endeavors
avatar for Melissa Starker

Melissa Starker

Director, SC Endeavors
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 102-103 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

1:10pm EST

ABCQ Intentional Teaching Practice Early Learning
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Ballroom BC
This session will highlight how early childhood educators are facilitating early learning by creating meaningful experiences that support all areas of development. These experiences build on children’s interests and encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving. The session will discuss best practices to support children’s active learning in play-based environments.
Speakers
JB

Jamie Barry-Winningham

Quality Assessor, ABC Quality
avatar for Tanvi Solanki

Tanvi Solanki

Quality Assessor, DSS- Division of Early Care & Education
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Ballroom BC 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

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

1:10pm EST

Help Me Grow SC and PEAR Network: Connecting South Carolina
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 205
This session will introduce Help Me Grow South Carolina and its pivotal role in connecting early childhood systems across the state, offering critical support to young children and families. We will explore how Help Me Grow SC collaborates with the Partners for Early Attuned Relationships (PEAR) Network to enhance the well-being of infants and young children through mental health consultation services. By providing early care and education professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to address infant and early childhood mental health concerns, this partnership strengthens the state's early childhood landscape. Attendees will learn how these programs work together to promote healthy development and support the workforce in fostering nurturing relationships during the earliest stages of life.
Speakers
avatar for Monaé Bessant

Monaé Bessant

PEAR Consultant, South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association
SC
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 205 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

1:10pm EST

T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship 101
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 102-103
Participants will learn more about the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship and how the scholarship can help pay for college coursework in Early Childhood Education.
Speakers
SB
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 102-103 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

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

ABCQ Intentional Teaching Practices Language and Communication
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Ballroom BC
Speakers
NG
Speakers
avatar for Tanvi Solanki

Tanvi Solanki

Quality Assessor, DSS- Division of Early Care & Education
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Ballroom BC 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

2:40pm EST

Incorporating Math Into the Preschool Environment
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 106-107
This session will promote learning activities and effective curriculum implementation for math through play. Topics include why we should emphasize math at such an early age, fun activities and suggestions for enrichment ideas and how to use file folders and music to support math activities.
Speakers
avatar for Karen (KT) Thompson

Karen (KT) Thompson

Professional Development Manager, Appalachian Early Childhood Network
I love my job!  I enjoy meeting early childhood professionals and learning about their roles in the field and motivating those within my realm of influence!  My strengths lie in curriculum development and most any topic covered in the CDA!  I am celebrating 40 years in the field... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 106-107 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

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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