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Thursday, February 6
 

9:00am EST

PRECON: Lesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Ballroom A
This session addresses meeting the individual needs of infants and toddlers in both centers and family childcare homes. Strategies to meet those needs and hands-on lesson planning will enable participants to apply what they are learning throughout the session.
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 →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

2:00pm EST

PRECON: Inclusive Practices for General Education Classrooms
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Ballroom A
Do you have little learners who exhibit challenging behaviors? Using hands-on, interactive techniques, we will explore tools to use in the classroom with children who need additional support. We will investigate tips, techniques, and materials to reach ALL children compassionately.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Bailey

Amanda Bailey

4K Coach, SC First Steps
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Cindy Galloway

4K Coach, SC First Steps
After years in public school kindergarten and higher education, I am currently a 4K Coach in SC. I am a long-time member and presenter for SECA and SCECA.
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

5:00pm EST

ABCQ Intentional Teaching Practices Lesson Plans and Portfolios
Thursday February 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Ballroom A
This session will focus on documenting children's learning and development using various methods and creating lesson plans reflecting the SC Early Learning Standard domains that support the developmental progress of children. Learn how to make your lesson plans demonstrate age-appropriate activities as well as modifications/adaptations for children with delays/disabilities. Tie it all together with individualized learning goals and learning experiences based on teacher observations and documentation.
Speakers
EP

Erin Perry

Program Coordinator II, ABC Quality Rating and Improvement System
Speakers
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Melissa Heston-Covert

Program Coordinator II, AABC Quality Rating and Improvement System
Thursday February 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

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
EP

Erin Perry

Program Coordinator II, ABC Quality Rating and Improvement System
avatar for Melissa Heston-Covert

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
 
Friday, February 7
 

7:00am EST

What Pushed Your Buttons?
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom A
This session will invite participants to identify social-emotional triggers in themselves which impact their own development and the development of those they teach or supervise.  A variety of interactive and hands-on activities will be used to personalize the experience for each participant and to help them realize "what pushes their buttons".
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Galloway

Cindy Galloway

4K Coach, SC First Steps
After years in public school kindergarten and higher education, I am currently a 4K Coach in SC. I am a long-time member and presenter for SECA and SCECA.
avatar for Amanda Bailey

Amanda Bailey

4K Coach, SC First Steps
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom A 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
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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

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

Sparking Imagination and Creativity Outdoors
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Ballroom A
Many providers, directors, staff and families have seen the shift to children becoming less creative and imaginative and more reliant on other things to occupy them such as iPads and other electronics. In this session we will discuss why the skills of creativity and imagination are so important and how we can provide learning opportunities and play experiences for kids to think beyond the world around them when they are outdoors.
Speakers
AW
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Ballroom A 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

4:00pm EST

District 7 Discussions
Friday February 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Ballroom A
Attendees will participate in a group discussion on the information they received in the day’s previous sessions and learn how to implement these ideas into their own centers and/or classrooms.
Speakers
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Dr. Mary Williams

Reading Coach, Brookdale Elementary - Orangeburg School District
Friday February 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development
 
Saturday, February 8
 

7:00am EST

There is Power in Numbers
Saturday February 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom A
It is never too early to start teaching number concepts. This workshop will focus on ways to build children's developing math skills and ways to incorporate math into everyday life activities and events.
Speakers
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Anita "Lynn" Singleton

Educational Consultant, Forward Learning Consulting, LLC
I am a retired educator with over 30 years of experience as an elementary school principal, teacher, and parenting coordinator. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to collaborating with teachers and administrators to achieve outstanding academic outcomes... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

8:20am EST

Turn Your Classroom Inside Out
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom A
Expand children's learning by turning your preschool classroom inside out! Find inexpensive inspiration to bring key elements of the preschool classroom environment, into your outdoor play space, PLUS bringing natural elements into the classroom!
Speakers
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Kristine Jenkins

4K Manager, SC First Steps
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

9:40am EST

Creative and Collaborative Storytelling
Saturday February 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EST
Ballroom A
Get creative with storytelling by learning how to use wordless picture books, music, puppets, story cards, and other activities in your classroom! Tired of doing the same read aloud books and want to mix things up and keep it fresh and fun for children (and YOU)? We’ll look at several wordless picture books and imagine different opportunities for sharing these books with young children. Learn how to use puppets with books to keep kids engaged. Discover some fun activities you can purchase or create to bring a collaborative storytelling experience to students.
Speakers
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Leigh Ramey

Youth Services Consultant, South Carolina State Library
Hi! I'm Leigh, the Youth Services Consultant for the South Carolina State Library and a part-time adjunct professor with the University of Denver's online MLIS program. My job is connecting our state's public library staff to resources to support them as they provide amazing services... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Curriculum

1:00pm EST

Orientation to the Regulations for Child Care Centers
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Ballroom A
Improving safety is something every child care center business is always working towards. In this session, you will learn about key child care center licensing regulations and what they mean to keep children safe in your care. You will explore the regulations and develop a playbook to maintain child care regulations. This session will support SC Early Learning Standard Goal: HPD-8: Children develop awareness of basic safety rules and begin to follow them.
Speakers
BH
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Ballroom A 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Health & Safety
 
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