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Thursday, February 6
 

9:00am EST

PRECON: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Rm. 101
Autism is a spectrum of developmental differences that impact children in many ways. In this session participants will learn about autism. 
Speakers
KC

Kate Chappel, PhD

College of Nursing, USC
AS

Amy Shapley-Farrell

Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, BabyCoach and CRAwl Programs
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

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
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 →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Growth and Development
 
Friday, February 7
 

7:00am EST

Praise, Positivity, Passion, Perseverance, Progress
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 101
The attendees will be provided with "key take-aways" to keep them motivated within their current role or steps to strategically map out a path to achieving their next personal or professional goal(s). Attendees will be encouraged to participate in singing and celebrating their current success via inspirational praise music and providing reflections of overcoming obstacles and challenges with other attendees in the session.
Speakers
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Tricia Delice

Instructional Coach, Dorchester 4 School District - Clay Hill Elementary
Friday February 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

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

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

1:10pm EST

Effective Staff Meetings w/DSS Credit
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 101
This session will include information on how directors can conduct staff meetings and on boarding for employees. We will explore how training credit hours can be given for these activities when becoming a trainer.
Speakers
LS
Friday February 7, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Program Administration

2:40pm EST

Strengthen Your Core 4, Strengthen Your Team
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 101
Participants in this session will learn about the 4 main principles they should focus on to strengthen and build their leadership and ultimately, their team of early childhood professionals.
Speakers
avatar for Kristine Jenkins

Kristine Jenkins

4K Manager, SC First Steps
Friday February 7, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Program Administration

4:00pm EST

District 3 Discussions
Friday February 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Rm. 101
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
DT

Dr. Tammy Taylor

Principal, Great Falls Elementary School
Friday February 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development
 
Saturday, February 8
 

7:00am EST

Los Mejores Procedimientos para el Lavado de Manos y Cambio de Pañales (Best Practices in Diapering and Hand Washing)
Saturday February 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 101
El contenido de esta capacitación ayudará a los cuidadores a implementar los mejores
procedimientos relacionados con el cambio de pañales y el lavado de manos; también
para crear un ambiente de aprendizaje que es saludable y seguro para los niños y los
cuidadores.

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
avatar for Joy Huyck-Oswald

Joy Huyck-Oswald

DLL Quality Coach, SC CCR&R
Joy Huyck Oswald holds a BS in Christian Education from Columbia International University and 21 hours of Graduate courses in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina.  She studied Spanish abroad in Costa Rica and Colombia.  In 2010, after eight years as an... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Health & Safety

8:20am EST

Early Literacy 101
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 101
Early literacy skills are pivotal in the development of young children, and public libraries are here to help you provide opportunities for growth. Discover how your local library can be a one-stop shop for all your early literacy needs, ranging from staff trainings to story time visits to specific library cards and collections, that are available to you for little to no charge!
Speakers
avatar for Cassie Welch

Cassie Welch

Charleston County Public Library
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

9:40am EST

Changing Your Approach to Discipline
Saturday February 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EST
Rm. 101
Attendees will take away helpful strategies on how to decrease challenging behaviors in the classroom and the key to getting to the root of the behavior.
Speakers
SK
CY
Saturday February 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Child Guidance

1:00pm EST

Using Therapy Dogs as Support for Children
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Rm. 101
This session will cover the process of getting a dog certified as a therapy animal, the logistical and legal considerations in a school or agency setting and the benefits of therapy dogs in working with children.  I will give examples of specific ways that my therapy dog and I have worked with individual students, small groups and in classroom settings.  Resources for training and connecting with therapy animal organizations will be shared with participants.
Speakers
avatar for Edie Burritt

Edie Burritt

School Counselor, Lexington School District One
I'll present on the process of certifying a therapy dog and the considerations to keep in mind while planning programs involving therapy dogs.  I'll cover the various ways that therapy dogs can be used to enhance the learning environment in schools.
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Child Guidance

2:15pm EST

Exploring Inclusion in Early Childhood
Saturday February 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Rm. 101
According to the Policy statement on inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs (DHHS/ED, 2015), inclusion in early childhood programs can set a trajectory for inclusion across the life course. Additional research suggests that high-quality inclusive early childhood programs within communities that work together to make the long-term commitment to support and make inclusive opportunities available for young children with disabilities will likely increase positive outcomes for all children and families (Cross, Traub, Hunter-Pishgahi, & Shelton, 2004; Diamond & Huang, 2005; Odom, Buysse, & Soukakou, 2011). Join us to learn more about early childhood inclusion, how you can promote inclusive practices for children birth through five, and local resources available to support you!
Speakers
avatar for Dana Bennett

Dana Bennett

Technical Assistance Coordinator, South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion at the University of South Carolina
Melissa Griffin serves as the Technical Assistance Coordinator with SCPI. In this role, she facilitates the implementation of a tiered framework of supports for early childhood specialists and coordinates service delivery for districts working with SCPI to improve early childhood... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

3:30pm EST

Resources to support Early Childhood Inclusion
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Rm. 101
Participants will learn about early childhood inclusion and why child care is a critical partner in increasing inclusive opportunities for young children with disabilities/developmental delays. Participants will learn how early care providers can be involved and support access to the general education curriculum for young children with disabilities/developmental delays. Resources will be shared to support the successful inclusion of children with
disabilities in early childhood classrooms.
Speakers
JW
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs
 
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