7:15-8:15 am Exhibits Open - Terry Haws Center C (first floor)
7:30-8:05 am Continental Breakfast / Conference Registration - across from Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
8:05-8:15 am Conference Welcome & Announcements - Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
8:15-9:30 am Keynote Speaker - Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
9:30-9:45 am Break and Exhibits - Terry Haws Center C (first floor)
9:45-11:15 am Workshop Session D
11:15-11:30 am Break & Exhibits - Terry Haws Center C (first floor)
11:30 am-1 pm Workshop Session E
1-2 pm Lunch & Adjourn - Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
7:30-8:05 am Continental Breakfast / Conference Registration - across from Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
8:05-8:15 am Conference Welcome & Announcements - Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
8:15-9:30 am Keynote Speaker - Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
9:30-9:45 am Break and Exhibits - Terry Haws Center C (first floor)
9:45-11:15 am Workshop Session D
11:15-11:30 am Break & Exhibits - Terry Haws Center C (first floor)
11:30 am-1 pm Workshop Session E
1-2 pm Lunch & Adjourn - Glen Carlson Room (first floor)
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An insightful and engaging keynote that explores the impact of compassion fatigue, burnout, and empathy distress on educators and school communities. Blending clinical expertise, lived experience, and practical strategies, Linnea brings humor, wisdom, and heart to the conversation—helping you navigate the emotional challenges of working with students and families. You'll gain a deeper understanding of stress in education, learn actionable tools to build resilience, and leave feeling validated, rejuvenated, and ready to foster a thriving school environment with renewed compassion for yourself and others. About the Speaker: Linnea Devine, LICSW, is a licensed therapist, consultant, fierce advocate, and former school social worker who is deeply passionate about creating space for educators to explore and deepen both mental and physical wellness mindsets. Her expertise includes mental health literacy, compassion fatigue, trauma, and empowerment of educators. |
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Workshop Session D | 9:45-11:15a.m.
D-1 Building Bridges: Connecting ECFE Programs with Pediatricians
D-2 Joys of Co-Teaching
D-3 Bridging The Gap
D-4 Understanding AI: Practical Teaching Tools for Early Childhood Educators (repeat A-4)
D-5 Nurturing Little Explorers: Bringing the Minnesota Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights to Life in Your program
D-6 Building Foundations: How the Revised Minnesota ECIPs Support Lifelong Success for Young Learners (repeat C-6)
D-7 Decoding Disruptions: Understanding and Managing Children's Challenging Behaviors
D-8 Eleyo 101: Child Care (Preschool) Module
D-9 Quality Improvement for Early Childhood Departments
D-10 Understanding the Minnesota Child Care and Early Education Wage Scale
D-11 Parent Education during Polarizing and Stressful Times
D-12 Foundations for Early Connections: A Multicultural Perspective (repeat E-12)
D-13 Empowering Generational Greatness for Parent Groups (repeat C-13)
D-2 Joys of Co-Teaching
D-3 Bridging The Gap
D-4 Understanding AI: Practical Teaching Tools for Early Childhood Educators (repeat A-4)
D-5 Nurturing Little Explorers: Bringing the Minnesota Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights to Life in Your program
D-6 Building Foundations: How the Revised Minnesota ECIPs Support Lifelong Success for Young Learners (repeat C-6)
D-7 Decoding Disruptions: Understanding and Managing Children's Challenging Behaviors
D-8 Eleyo 101: Child Care (Preschool) Module
D-9 Quality Improvement for Early Childhood Departments
D-10 Understanding the Minnesota Child Care and Early Education Wage Scale
D-11 Parent Education during Polarizing and Stressful Times
D-12 Foundations for Early Connections: A Multicultural Perspective (repeat E-12)
D-13 Empowering Generational Greatness for Parent Groups (repeat C-13)
D-1 Building Bridges: Connecting ECFE Programs with Pediatricians
Sara Chovan, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Programs, Hopkins Schools
Mischelle Squire, Marketing & Outreach Specialist, Osseo Area Schools
Discover how to create meaningful partnerships with pediatricians to strengthen referrals to your Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program. Learn strategies for building relationships, highlighting shared goals, and positioning ECFE as a vital resource for families. Explore practical examples, communication tools, and outreach ideas to help pediatricians play a key role in connecting families to your program.
Mischelle Squire, Marketing & Outreach Specialist, Osseo Area Schools
Discover how to create meaningful partnerships with pediatricians to strengthen referrals to your Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program. Learn strategies for building relationships, highlighting shared goals, and positioning ECFE as a vital resource for families. Explore practical examples, communication tools, and outreach ideas to help pediatricians play a key role in connecting families to your program.
D-2 Joys of Co-Teaching
Amber Smith, Nature-based Preschool Teacher, Monticello Schools
Heather Arbanella, Nature-based Preschool Teacher, Monticello Schools
Have you ever wondered how you can make co-teaching run smoothly? We will share the benefits of co-teaching whether you work with kids inside or outside. Plus, since we work in a nature-based setting, we will add in some nature-based teaching tips and tricks.
Heather Arbanella, Nature-based Preschool Teacher, Monticello Schools
Have you ever wondered how you can make co-teaching run smoothly? We will share the benefits of co-teaching whether you work with kids inside or outside. Plus, since we work in a nature-based setting, we will add in some nature-based teaching tips and tricks.
D-3 Bridging The Gap
Miranda Bapp, Child Care Director, Generations Child & Memory Care
Ellie Johnson, Assistant Director, Generations Child & Memory Care
Elise Ollrich, Activities Coordinator, Generations Child & Memory Care
This session will explore the benefits and strategies of facilitating intergenerational activities between children and elderly individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. We will discuss how structured, meaningful interactions can promote cognitive, emotional, and social well-being for both age groups. Attendees will learn practical activity ideas, tips for ensuring safety and engagement, and ways to foster positive connections between young children and older adults. The presentation will include case examples, hands-on activity demonstrations, and a discussion of the research supporting the power of intergenerational engagement. This session is ideal for caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers seeking to enhance quality of life through connection and shared experiences.
Ellie Johnson, Assistant Director, Generations Child & Memory Care
Elise Ollrich, Activities Coordinator, Generations Child & Memory Care
This session will explore the benefits and strategies of facilitating intergenerational activities between children and elderly individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. We will discuss how structured, meaningful interactions can promote cognitive, emotional, and social well-being for both age groups. Attendees will learn practical activity ideas, tips for ensuring safety and engagement, and ways to foster positive connections between young children and older adults. The presentation will include case examples, hands-on activity demonstrations, and a discussion of the research supporting the power of intergenerational engagement. This session is ideal for caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers seeking to enhance quality of life through connection and shared experiences.
D-4 Understanding AI: Practical Teaching Tools for Early Childhood Educators (repeat A-4)
Kyle Turck, Innovation Coach, Minnesota School District 742
Discover how AI can transform your teaching with "Magic School AI." This session will introduce early childhood educators to the basics of AI, its functionality, and practical applications in the classroom. Learn how AI can streamline planning, communication, and personalized learning, empowering you to focus more on what you love - teaching.
Discover how AI can transform your teaching with "Magic School AI." This session will introduce early childhood educators to the basics of AI, its functionality, and practical applications in the classroom. Learn how AI can streamline planning, communication, and personalized learning, empowering you to focus more on what you love - teaching.
D-5 Nurturing Little Explorers: Bringing the Minnesota Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights to Life in Your program
Anna Dutke, M.Ed Early Childhood TOSA, Minnesota School District 196 & Jeffers Foundation
Kelly Kazeck, DCYF Early Childhood Workforce Collaboration Specialist
The Minnesota Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights outlines a vision where all children and families experience the wonders of the natural world. Join us as we explore inspiring examples of how early childhood programs, including ECFE, are successfully implementing this vision. Discover practical strategies and gain access to valuable resources that will empower you to create meaningful nature-based experiences for your children and support families in connecting with the outdoors. This session will provide you with the tools and inspiration to bring the Outdoor Bill of Rights to life in your own program.
Kelly Kazeck, DCYF Early Childhood Workforce Collaboration Specialist
The Minnesota Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights outlines a vision where all children and families experience the wonders of the natural world. Join us as we explore inspiring examples of how early childhood programs, including ECFE, are successfully implementing this vision. Discover practical strategies and gain access to valuable resources that will empower you to create meaningful nature-based experiences for your children and support families in connecting with the outdoors. This session will provide you with the tools and inspiration to bring the Outdoor Bill of Rights to life in your own program.
D-6 Building Foundations: How the Revised Minnesota ECIPs Support Lifelong Success for Young Learners (repeat C-6)
Karen Satre, M.Ed., Early Childhood Standards and Assessment Coordinator, Department of Children, Youth, and Families
This presentation covers the updated Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs), highlighting key changes. It provides insights into how these revisions support child growth, ensure equitable learning experiences, and align with current research to foster lifelong success for young learners.
This presentation covers the updated Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs), highlighting key changes. It provides insights into how these revisions support child growth, ensure equitable learning experiences, and align with current research to foster lifelong success for young learners.
D-7 Decoding Disruptions: Understanding and Managing Children's Challenging Behaviors
Megan Gangl, M.Ed, Supervisor of Prek/ECFE, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
Jill Eidenschink, Early Childhood Teacher & Proactive Intervention Program (PIP) Team Lead, Anoka Hennepin District #11 Early Learning Programs
As intense and challenging behaviors increase in our ECFE programs, come engage with like minded educators to discuss and learn new ways to better understand and intentionally address these behaviors using principles and strategies from the books Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors and Unsmiling Faces. The presenter will weave in her own stories and experiences throughout her presentation to include humor in this otherwise hard topic.
Jill Eidenschink, Early Childhood Teacher & Proactive Intervention Program (PIP) Team Lead, Anoka Hennepin District #11 Early Learning Programs
As intense and challenging behaviors increase in our ECFE programs, come engage with like minded educators to discuss and learn new ways to better understand and intentionally address these behaviors using principles and strategies from the books Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors and Unsmiling Faces. The presenter will weave in her own stories and experiences throughout her presentation to include humor in this otherwise hard topic.
D-8 Eleyo 101: Child Care (Preschool) Module
Robbie Rice, Product Sales Specialist, Eleyo
Join our Eleyo experts for a comprehensive "back to basics" review of the Eleyo Child Care Module. This session will feature a dedicated Q&A segment to address all your Eleyo-related questions. Whether you're new to Eleyo or seeking a refresher, you'll leave with valuable tips and tricks to enhance your daily operations.
Join our Eleyo experts for a comprehensive "back to basics" review of the Eleyo Child Care Module. This session will feature a dedicated Q&A segment to address all your Eleyo-related questions. Whether you're new to Eleyo or seeking a refresher, you'll leave with valuable tips and tricks to enhance your daily operations.
D-9 Quality Improvement for Early Childhood Departments
Cindy Check, Creative Compass Consulting
Carmen Cook, Creative Compass Consulting
Looking to evaluate your Early Childhood department? With changes in legislation, workforce, and leadership, Early Childhood leaders face new complexities. This session presents a program evaluation model based on the Components of Exemplary Programs, identifying strengths, growth areas, and providing a framework to enhance quality, build cohesion, and maximize resources.
Carmen Cook, Creative Compass Consulting
Looking to evaluate your Early Childhood department? With changes in legislation, workforce, and leadership, Early Childhood leaders face new complexities. This session presents a program evaluation model based on the Components of Exemplary Programs, identifying strengths, growth areas, and providing a framework to enhance quality, build cohesion, and maximize resources.
D-10 Understanding the Minnesota Child Care and Early Education Wage Scale
Jessica Richards, M.Ed., Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Low compensation for early educators is a problem, and wage scales have been identified as a necessary strategy for progress. This presentation gives an overview of the development, features, and implementation possibilities of the new Minnesota wage scale, applicable to ECFE programs as well as other fields related to early care and education.
Low compensation for early educators is a problem, and wage scales have been identified as a necessary strategy for progress. This presentation gives an overview of the development, features, and implementation possibilities of the new Minnesota wage scale, applicable to ECFE programs as well as other fields related to early care and education.
D-11 Parent Education During Polarizing and Stressful Times
Shannon Rader, Ph.D., Program Director and License Program Lead, Parent and Family Education Program, University of MN
Parenting is a both a public and private endeavor that is affected by local, national, and global events. Parent educators are often faced with difficult conversations in groups that welcome all families. How are we handling these difficult conversations? Together we will share our wisdom and support each other through a guided, informal conversation.
Parenting is a both a public and private endeavor that is affected by local, national, and global events. Parent educators are often faced with difficult conversations in groups that welcome all families. How are we handling these difficult conversations? Together we will share our wisdom and support each other through a guided, informal conversation.
D-12 Foundations for Early Connections: A Multicultural Perspective (repeat E-12)
Jamesetta Diggs, Certified Parent Coach, Beyond Early Initiatives LLC
Foundations for early connections is an interactive reflective practice training workshop that highlights the importance of parent-child relationships in connections with children’s development and wellbeing from a multicultural perspective. Through storytelling the workshop engages participants to reflect on how young children can enjoy rich early experiences within their socio-cultural environments.
Foundations for early connections is an interactive reflective practice training workshop that highlights the importance of parent-child relationships in connections with children’s development and wellbeing from a multicultural perspective. Through storytelling the workshop engages participants to reflect on how young children can enjoy rich early experiences within their socio-cultural environments.
D-13 Empowering Generational Greatness for Parent Groups (repeat C-13)
Trinette Potts, EGG Project Manager, The Family Partnership
John Everett Till, Chief Strategy Officer, The Family Partnership
Christine Wing, CCC, SLP, Ph.D.
Empowering Generational Greatness is a program designed to support the development of executive functioning in parents and their young children. Come and learn the three key strategies that Empowering Generational Greatness employs to strengthen executive functioning in parents and support its development in young children.
John Everett Till, Chief Strategy Officer, The Family Partnership
Christine Wing, CCC, SLP, Ph.D.
Empowering Generational Greatness is a program designed to support the development of executive functioning in parents and their young children. Come and learn the three key strategies that Empowering Generational Greatness employs to strengthen executive functioning in parents and support its development in young children.
Workshop Session E | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
E-1 From Confusion to Clarity: Addressing Baffling Behaviors in Young Learners
E-2 Click, Connect, and Collaborate with Online Learning Strategies
E-3 Starting From Scratch: Building Small Programs With Big Ideas
E-4 Incorporating Nature-based Learning in Early Childhood Programs
E-5 Making a Difference in the Early Years… Resources and programs to help support educators interested in early childhood teacher licensure
E-6 Books: Talking the Best
E-7 Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education: In Tandem
E-8 Lessons and activities for parenting practitioners to cultivate parent, family and community well-being
E-9 Early Childhood Screening: New Initiatives, Leadership
E-10 Tackling Tough Topics with Diverse Parent Groups (repeat A-10)
E-11 From Garden to Growth: Harnessing Therapeutic Horticulture to Enhance Parent-Child Engagement in Nature-Based Family Education Program
E-12 Foundations for Early Connections: A Multicultural Perspective (repeat D-12)
E-13 Eleyo 101: ECFE Module
E-2 Click, Connect, and Collaborate with Online Learning Strategies
E-3 Starting From Scratch: Building Small Programs With Big Ideas
E-4 Incorporating Nature-based Learning in Early Childhood Programs
E-5 Making a Difference in the Early Years… Resources and programs to help support educators interested in early childhood teacher licensure
E-6 Books: Talking the Best
E-7 Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education: In Tandem
E-8 Lessons and activities for parenting practitioners to cultivate parent, family and community well-being
E-9 Early Childhood Screening: New Initiatives, Leadership
E-10 Tackling Tough Topics with Diverse Parent Groups (repeat A-10)
E-11 From Garden to Growth: Harnessing Therapeutic Horticulture to Enhance Parent-Child Engagement in Nature-Based Family Education Program
E-12 Foundations for Early Connections: A Multicultural Perspective (repeat D-12)
E-13 Eleyo 101: ECFE Module
E-1 From Confusion to Clarity: Addressing Baffling Behaviors in Young Learners
Beka Swisher, MS, LAMFT, Ellison Center
Join us for an engaging and interactive session tailored for professionals working with young children exhibiting challenging behaviors. We’ll explore effective strategies to understand and manage these baffling behaviors, based on understanding the nervous system, impact of trauma, and impact of neurodiversity. This session will draw on resources from Robyn Gobbel, Dr. Ross Greene, and Dr. Dan Siegel as well as lots of experiences and stories from the presenter. Participants will gain insights into the underlying causes of these behaviors and learn practical techniques for responding with empathy, support, and boundaries. Let’s empower each other to create nurturing spaces where every child feels understood and can thrive!
Join us for an engaging and interactive session tailored for professionals working with young children exhibiting challenging behaviors. We’ll explore effective strategies to understand and manage these baffling behaviors, based on understanding the nervous system, impact of trauma, and impact of neurodiversity. This session will draw on resources from Robyn Gobbel, Dr. Ross Greene, and Dr. Dan Siegel as well as lots of experiences and stories from the presenter. Participants will gain insights into the underlying causes of these behaviors and learn practical techniques for responding with empathy, support, and boundaries. Let’s empower each other to create nurturing spaces where every child feels understood and can thrive!
E-2 Click, Connect, and Collaborate with Online Learning Strategies
Rachel Daley, MA.Ed. Early Childhood Education Faculty
This session introduces participants to strategies for designing and delivering active online training. Learn how to structure content for virtual learning, incorporate interactive tools, and promote participant engagement. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you’ll explore practices to promote engagement in the virtual space and troubleshoot common challenges. **BYOD - bring your own device!
This session introduces participants to strategies for designing and delivering active online training. Learn how to structure content for virtual learning, incorporate interactive tools, and promote participant engagement. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you’ll explore practices to promote engagement in the virtual space and troubleshoot common challenges. **BYOD - bring your own device!
E-3 Starting From Scratch: Building Small Programs With Big Ideas
Katy Smith, M.Ed Career Parent Educator, Consultant
Darcy Rodriquez, M.Ed, MPH ECFE Educational Consultant MN Department of Children, Youth and Families
We see you! Greater MN has a whole new cohort of newly licensed professionals working to build programs that have been under the radar or neglected due to Covid, staffing shortages or lack of leadership. Join us as we roll up our sleeves to help you put new life into programs that need a boost.
Darcy Rodriquez, M.Ed, MPH ECFE Educational Consultant MN Department of Children, Youth and Families
We see you! Greater MN has a whole new cohort of newly licensed professionals working to build programs that have been under the radar or neglected due to Covid, staffing shortages or lack of leadership. Join us as we roll up our sleeves to help you put new life into programs that need a boost.
E-4 Incorporating Nature-based Learning in Early Childhood Programs
Anna Dutke, M.Ed Early Childhood TOSA, Minnesota School District 196 & Jeffers Foundation
Minnesota is a leader in the Nature-based early childhood movement. This session uses a FREE resource to help you integrate nature into your program. Learn how to set goals and identify action steps for increasing how nature is incorporated in your program's philosophy & policies, community engagement, indoor/outdoor instructional practices. Applicable to all types of early childhood programs.
Minnesota is a leader in the Nature-based early childhood movement. This session uses a FREE resource to help you integrate nature into your program. Learn how to set goals and identify action steps for increasing how nature is incorporated in your program's philosophy & policies, community engagement, indoor/outdoor instructional practices. Applicable to all types of early childhood programs.
E-5 Making a Difference in the Early Years…Resources and programs to help support educators interested in early childhood teacher licensure
Kelly Kazeck, Early Childhood Workforce Collaboration Specialist, Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Erin Young, TEACH Scholarship Manager, Child Care Aware
Kelly and Erin will expand on the Making a Difference in the Early Years document and share information about programs and supports that can help support educators who are interested in pursuing early childhood teacher licensure. This will include information about grant programs, the TEACH apprenticeship program, and more. We will have complimentary copies of the Making a Difference in the Early Years document!
Erin Young, TEACH Scholarship Manager, Child Care Aware
Kelly and Erin will expand on the Making a Difference in the Early Years document and share information about programs and supports that can help support educators who are interested in pursuing early childhood teacher licensure. This will include information about grant programs, the TEACH apprenticeship program, and more. We will have complimentary copies of the Making a Difference in the Early Years document!
E-6 Books: Talking the Best
Jenny Hill, Ed. D., St. Cloud State University Deborah Wheeler, Ed. D., St. Cloud State University
Do you want to know about award-winning books are all about before you read them? Are you looking to add award-winning titles to your collection but you want to spend your money wisely? Do you love hearing and talking about books? This session is for you!
Do you want to know about award-winning books are all about before you read them? Are you looking to add award-winning titles to your collection but you want to spend your money wisely? Do you love hearing and talking about books? This session is for you!
E-7 Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education: In Tandem
Barbara Eckberg MS, IMH-E® Infant & Early Childhood Family Specialist Early Childhood Special Education Educator Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools, District 877
Kelsey Kautzman Head Start Site Supervisor | Wright County Community Action
We will explore one model of access and least restrictive environments for preschool children, enrolled in a center-based Head Start classroom. Participants will be encouraged to share their current and future experiences with collaboration, while exploring the presented model.
Kelsey Kautzman Head Start Site Supervisor | Wright County Community Action
We will explore one model of access and least restrictive environments for preschool children, enrolled in a center-based Head Start classroom. Participants will be encouraged to share their current and future experiences with collaboration, while exploring the presented model.
E-8 Lessons and Activities for Parenting Practitioners to Cultivate Parent, Family and Community Well-Being
Beth Magistad, Ph.D., CFLE, Licensed Parent Educator
Discussion of "Family Well-Being for the Greater Good: A science-based workbook for people supporting parents," a new resource from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center offering parenting practitioners practical lessons and activities to help cultivate your own social and emotional well-being and share these practices with parents and families.
Discussion of "Family Well-Being for the Greater Good: A science-based workbook for people supporting parents," a new resource from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center offering parenting practitioners practical lessons and activities to help cultivate your own social and emotional well-being and share these practices with parents and families.
E-9 Early Childhood Screening: New Initiatives, Leadership
Margo Chresand, R.N., M.A, M.S., Screening Specialist, DCYF
Please join this interactive discussion of new initiatives leaders may embrace including: creation of screening cultural companion guides for MN American Indian families; Healing Centered (trauma informed) Screening Guide; new trauma question in social emotional questionnaires; screening marketing toolkit; exploring ECLDS and MN Story Collective data for in-reach.
Please join this interactive discussion of new initiatives leaders may embrace including: creation of screening cultural companion guides for MN American Indian families; Healing Centered (trauma informed) Screening Guide; new trauma question in social emotional questionnaires; screening marketing toolkit; exploring ECLDS and MN Story Collective data for in-reach.
E-10 Tackling Tough Topics with Diverse Parent Groups (repeat A-10)
Danny O'Brien, M.Ed. Parent Educator, ISD 191
Cynthia Sampers, Early Learning Coordinator, ISD 191
Talking about sensitive topics in parenting groups is difficult no matter what. Mix in multiple languages, belief systems, and ethos and well...it gets even more difficult. Our presentation will offer some insights, strategies, and real life experience into discussing sensitive topics with a diverse group of parents.
Cynthia Sampers, Early Learning Coordinator, ISD 191
Talking about sensitive topics in parenting groups is difficult no matter what. Mix in multiple languages, belief systems, and ethos and well...it gets even more difficult. Our presentation will offer some insights, strategies, and real life experience into discussing sensitive topics with a diverse group of parents.
E-11 From Garden to Growth: Harnessing Therapeutic Horticulture to Enhance Parent-Child Engagement in Nature-Based Family Education Program
Tina Cross, Founder, GoodRoots Family Education
Susi Susanti, M.A. student in Family Social Science, University of Minnesota
Elizabeth Brinton, student in Family Social Science, University of Minnesota & Parent Educator, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
Integrating nature-based interventions into ECFE or family-centered programming enriches connections and supports child development. Gardening offers a unique way to engage families, promoting attention, mental health, and social connection. This session will explore nature-based learning, family engagement, and practical gardening strategies rooted in therapeutic horticulture.
Susi Susanti, M.A. student in Family Social Science, University of Minnesota
Elizabeth Brinton, student in Family Social Science, University of Minnesota & Parent Educator, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
Integrating nature-based interventions into ECFE or family-centered programming enriches connections and supports child development. Gardening offers a unique way to engage families, promoting attention, mental health, and social connection. This session will explore nature-based learning, family engagement, and practical gardening strategies rooted in therapeutic horticulture.
E-12 Foundations for Early Connections: A Multicultural Perspective (repeat D-12)
Jamesetta Diggs, Certified Parent Coach, Beyond Early Initiatives LLC
Foundations for early connections is an interactive reflective practice training workshop that highlights the importance of parent-child relationships in connections with children’s development and wellbeing from a multicultural perspective. Through storytelling the workshop engages participants to reflect on how young children can enjoy rich early experiences within their socio-cultural environments.
Foundations for early connections is an interactive reflective practice training workshop that highlights the importance of parent-child relationships in connections with children’s development and wellbeing from a multicultural perspective. Through storytelling the workshop engages participants to reflect on how young children can enjoy rich early experiences within their socio-cultural environments.
E-13 Eleyo 101: ECFE Module
Robbie Rice, Product Sales Specialist, Eleyo
Join our Eleyo experts for a comprehensive "back to basics" review of the Eleyo ECFE Module. This session will feature a dedicated Q&A segment to address all your Eleyo-related questions. Whether you're new to Eleyo or seeking a refresher, you'll leave with valuable tips and tricks to enhance your daily operations.
Join our Eleyo experts for a comprehensive "back to basics" review of the Eleyo ECFE Module. This session will feature a dedicated Q&A segment to address all your Eleyo-related questions. Whether you're new to Eleyo or seeking a refresher, you'll leave with valuable tips and tricks to enhance your daily operations.