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Thursday, February 6
 

2:00pm EST

PRECON: Epilepsy and Seizure Complications
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Rm. 203
Join us to increase your confidence and competence in working with children who have epilepsy or a seizure disorder. In this two-hour session, participants will participate in a learning module to build knowledge about epilepsy and seizure disorders, followed by a skills session led by a Nurse Practitioner. This training was specifically designed to meet the needs of early childhood professionals in childcare settings to recognize and respond to seizures.
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 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs
 
Friday, February 7
 

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
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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

Disability, ACEs, and Protective Factors
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 203
In this session participants will learn about the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the disability population, unique needs facing children and families dealing with disabilities, and supports to help families in times of needs. Speakers will explore resources and planning tools to prepare for children with specific health needs in preschool settings, including SC-based tailored training and discuss strategies and tools that can help support staff feeling prepared and ready to respond while supporting positive preschool experiences for all children. Come learn about resources to support safe and inclusive environments for children with disabilities.
Speakers
KC

Kate Chappel, PhD

College of Nursing, USC
AS

Amy Shapley-Farrell

Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, BabyCoach and CRAwl Programs
Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

11:50am EST

Identifying and Supporting Homeless Children
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 203
Early childhood programs can lessen the impact of housing instability on child development and connect families to critical supports.  Yet only 12% of infants and toddlers experiencing homeless in South Carolina are enrolled in a program, leaving 88% of young children unserved. Federal laws like the McKinney-Vento Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provide protections and resources to ensure families of young children experiencing homelessness can access early childhood programs.  Join us for a session that will cover practical strategies, resource navigation, and inclusive practices to equip early childhood professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support families.
Speakers
MB
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Amy Hobert

CEO, Family Connection of SC
Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs

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
 
Saturday, February 8
 

7:30am EST

2025 District Officer Training
Saturday February 8, 2025 7:30am - 9:30am EST
Rm. 203
All newly elected District Officers will take part in an informational training geared toward learning their duties as an officer at the district level. The officers will participate with all district officers to begin planning activities and trainings to be held in their districts for the coming year. Officers will work with the State Leadership Team and network with the new officers to project how to effectively lead their district in the coming year.

Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Barton

Stephanie Barton

Chief Financial Officer, SCECA
avatar for Dona Pitts
avatar for Becky Wardlaw

Becky Wardlaw

Executive Director, SCECA
Welcome to South Carolina! We are glad that you are here and hope you will follow the health and safety guidelines from SC DHEC. WE appreciate that you WEAR A MASK to keep you and those around you safe and healthy. You can contact me with questions about SCECA, the conference or anything... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 7:30am - 9:30am EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

9:40am EST

Changes, Changes
Saturday February 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EST
Rm. 203
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is going through many changes - membership changes, changes to accreditation for early learning programs and a new edition of the Code of Ethical Conduct position statement. Learn about these important changes to NAEYC and be reminded of the recent new edition of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Speakers
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Dr. Sally McClellan

Executive Director, SCAEYC
Saturday February 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Professional Development

1:00pm EST

Signing with Children Birth-3 and Beyond
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Rm. 203
This is a fun, interactive introduction to sign language workshop. It covers 25+ single ASL signs and the manual alphabet. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn tips for teaching signs to young children. It also covers how sign language can encourage speech and language development, enhance overall communication and reduce frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech. Attendees will leave ready to start using and teaching early signs.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Eversmann

Jill Eversmann

Lecturer & Clinical Educator, Columbia College
Speakers
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Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Rm. 203 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Special Needs
 
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