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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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!
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 D2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
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!
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 D2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
Participants will explore the bloodborne pathogens jungle and identify how and when to care for yourself to avoid engagement with a potentially dangerous pathogen!!
Handle with Care, a notification system that connects law enforcement, schools, and mental health providers, is now in South Carolina. Through this presentation, participants will understand the goals and objectives of the P4 project that brought HWC to SC, and learn how Handle With Care can be the model to help mitigate the effects of trauma on our littlest learners. The presentation will be provided through a lecture that will include interactive conversation and question and answer opportunities for participants.
Hoping to supercharge your program’s meals with nutrient-dense foods? Adding superfoods may be the answer. Come learn how adding them to children's diets can benefit their health and nutrition. Explore how to add these foods into your program’s menus. Support nutrition education and early literacy development by incorporating superfood-theme children’s books into your program.
Health Educator III - ABCQ, Division of Early Care & Education -SC DSS
I lead efforts to strengthen nutrition and physical activity policies and practices in child care centers and family daycare homes in the Upstate Region by providing technical assistance, training, and support to childcare providers. I am passionate about healthy eating, active... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom D2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
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.
Teachers provide experiences for exploration, build on children's interest and encourage curiosity of the world around them. Join, this interactive session on indoor design as we explore and develop strategies that will help you utilize the indoor environment to effectively support learning.
Participants will explore steps for dealing with trauma and negative events that happen in life. We will also explore ways to create a classroom environment to help children with silence as well. We will also discuss the Social Emotional Standards and how to support children and themselves in building social competencies.
Executive Director - Dorchester County, SC First Steps
Dr. Crystal Campbell is a retired educator from the State of South Carolina School System. She has held numerous teaching and supervisory positions within school districts all over the State, to include being a Teacher Specialist with the State Department of Education, Early Childhood... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Ballroom D2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
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.
Are you passionate about working with young children and shaping their early years of development? If so, "Early Care and Education Environments that Can Work for You" is the perfect training program for you! This comprehensive course equates aspiring child care professionals with the knowledge and skills to create nurturing and effective early care and education environments.
My name is Manija Torian and I have worked and served South Carolina Children and families for over twenty years. I have my Associate Degree in Early Childhood and my Bachelors in Social Welfare. I have worked as a preschool infant teacher all the way up to after schoolers. I have... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom D2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
Participants will be able to: 1. Explain the difference between behavior expectations and rules. 2. Develop classroom rules and describe effective ways to teach rules to children. 3. List three ways to positively acknowledge children’s behavior.
Inclusion Specialist, South Carolina Inclusion Collaborative
Phines J. Black is a native of Florence, South Carolina. She joined the SC Inclusion Collaborative in January 2018 as an Inclusion Specialist. Prior to joining the Inclusion Collaborative, she worked as a 4K Preschool Lead Teacher for three years with South Carolina First Steps. In... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom D2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
FLIP IT® training offers a simple four-step approach to managing children's challenging behaviors: Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, and Prompts. Attendees will learn to help children identify emotions, set clear expectations, and build problem-solving skills. This research-backed method fosters emotional resilience and better behavior outcomes. It’s perfect for educators, parents, and professionals looking to create supportive environments.
Executive Director - Dorchester County, SC First Steps
Dr. Crystal Campbell is a retired educator from the State of South Carolina School System. She has held numerous teaching and supervisory positions within school districts all over the State, to include being a Teacher Specialist with the State Department of Education, Early Childhood... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom D2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
