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!

2:00pm EST

PRECON: Getting It Right and Winning: Learning Through Play

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

Ballroom D

This session will focus on how educators can enhance children’s development and learning through play. Using equitable implementation of developmentally appropriate practices educators can observe, document and assess children's development and learning though play. Come join the fun!

Speakers

Gloria Guerrero

Bilingual District Literacy Coach, Professional Reading Specialist, Aldine Independent School District

Gloria Guerrero is a native of South Texas. She is certified in bilingual education and early childhood and was a teacher in Houston, Texas for 23 years. She then worked as a Dyslexia interventionist in Conroe, Texas. Gloria is currently a District Literacy Coach in Aldine ISD in... Read More →

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

Growth and Development

Audience All

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

Fine Motor Basics in ECE

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

Ballroom D

Cone and join an overview of fine motor development in young children ages birth to 4 years old, as well as gain hands-on ideas that can be translated immediately for classroom use!

Speakers

Nicole Weeks

4K Teacher, St John's Elementary - Darlington School District

Happy New Year! I am a 20 year Early Childhood Education veteran from Hartsville, SC. I enjoy working with children ages 4 and 5 years old and will hopefully gain new insights from peer collaborations while sharing knowledge that I've gained over my 2 decades of classroom experience... Read More →

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

Growth and Development

Audience PreK

5:00pm EST

The Infant Room: It's not just rocking babies!

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

Rm. 206-208

This presentation is to inform new and seasoned teachers and caregivers of the importance of supporting our little learners with the growth and developmental skills that will prove beneficial as they get older. The session is developed around connecting the early learning standards to the learning opportunities and activities within the classroom setting.

Speakers

Jacinta Moultrie-Barr

Specialist, SC PITC

I have approximately 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Adult Education/Training and Certified Training with SC Endeavors (formerly CCCCD). As a PITC Specialist with South Carolina Program for Infant Toddler Care, I work to provide specialized trainings and support... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Rm. 206-208 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Growth and Development

Audience Admin., Infant and Toddler

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

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

Audience IT, PreK

8:20am EST

Building brains: Every move matters!

Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST

Ballroom E

The science of learning indicates that children’s brains are changing every second of every day, but which teacher moves matter most? Research indicates that EVERY move matters! Explore how brains change moment-by-moment and what barriers can interfere. Take away neuroscience-informed strategies that welcome, engage, nurture, and challenge every little learner every day.

Speakers

Dr. Tammy Pawloski

Professor of Education Director, Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty, Francis Marion University

Tammy Pawloski is Professor of Education and Director of the Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty at Francis Marion University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina, and prior to joining the faculty of FMU, she served on the faculties... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom E 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Growth and Development

Audience All

8:20am EST

Technology and Young Children

Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST

Ballroom BC

This session will provide educators with information about screen use in the educational setting and how screens may support or diminish the development of critical skills.

Speakers

Angie Neal

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

Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom BC 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Growth and Development

Audience All

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

Danille Tadlock

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

Growth and Development

Audience IT, PreK

2:40pm EST

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL: Amplifying Child Development with Excellence

Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Ballroom E

This workshop, "Amplifying Child Development with Excellence," equips early childhood teachers with research-based strategies to foster optimal growth in young learners. Teachers will explore ways to create rich, stimulating environments that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Participants will engage with best practices for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and resilience while building strong relationships with children. The session will also focus on creating equitable learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and developmental needs. Attendees will leave with actionable techniques to elevate their teaching practices and amplify children’s potential for excellence.

Speakers

Dr. Anthony Broughton aka Mister B

Inspirational Voyages with MISTER B, LLC

Dr. Anthony “MiSTER B” Broughton is an energetic, inpsirational, teacher/learner at heart who aspires to foster learning in culturally relevant and meaningful ways!*MiSTER B is also a professor who enjoys sharing the craft of early childhood with others! He currently teachers... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Ballroom E 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Growth and Development

Audience All

8:20am EST

I’m Just 3 years old!

Saturday February 8, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST

Ballroom BC

Learners will explore 3-year-olds attending Public School Environments compared to Child Care. This session will discuss ages & stages such as toileting (potty training @ 3), language skills and cognitive skills to look for.

Speakers

Ella Sumter

PK Teacher, Richland County School District One

Greetings!My name is Ella M. Sumter. I'm a 16-year Early Childhood Educator with Richland County School District One. I currently teach PK-3 as well as own a company entitled "Pretty Poodle Educational Services," where I provide tutoring and CERDEP/DSS training across the great State... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom BC 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Growth and Development

Audience PreK

2:15pm EST

Brain Smart Starts for Success

Saturday February 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Rm. 202-204

Want a recipe for success in the classroom for your children and for you? Conscious Discipline Brain Smart Start will provide your children and you with activities to wire the brain for success. Participants will experience Brain Smart Start and be provided with specific examples of each piece of Brain Smart Start ready to implement in the classroom. The research-based brain science supporting Brain Smart Start will be shared with participants.

Speakers

Jen Skrivanek

Saturday February 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Rm. 202-204

Growth and Development

Audience All

3:30pm EST

Leading Learners To Authentic Connections

Saturday February 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm EST

Rm. 202-204

How do you connect with the children in your care? Learn how to build true, long lasting connections built upon current brain research and fun! Attendees will experience what it looks like, sounds like and feels like to be in a room of strangers and then build connections. Equipped with this experience we are then able to transfer it to the classroom so that the children in our care can feel it too! The science tells us that connections on the outside build true neural connections on the inside!

Speakers

Susan Kirby

Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, Loving Guidance,LLC

Susan Kirby is a Conscious Discipline® Certified Instructor, one of two in the state of SouthCarolina.. Previously she was a Certified Parent Educator (PAT) working with at-risk childrenand their families. Susan’s first opportunity to use Conscious Discipline® was at the Center... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Rm. 202-204

Growth and Development

Audience All