Learn, Connect, and Grow in a Day Designed for Early Childhood Educators!
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, Orange Park, FL
Highlights:
• Keynote Speaker: Pamela Phelps, Ph.D. – “Let the Sunshine In”
• Breakout sessions on leadership, creativity, and social-emotional development.
• Lunch and door prizes included.
• Earn 4.5 CEUs for professional development.
Featured Sessions Include:
• Keynote Speaker: Pamela Phelps, Ph.D. – “Let the Sunshine In”
• Director’s Training: Brianna DeOsca, Kelley Warner, Susan Murphy, Katrina Willis – “Leaders vs. Managers”
• Nurturing Social-Emotional Development: Robert Kozak, Jhordan Speed-Johnson, Alisha Dexter – “You’re a
Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
• The Power of Sensory Play: Santanna Walker, Alexis Williams – “Enhancing Learning and Language for Infants”
• Creating a Dream Classroom: Jazmine Jackson, Tatum Good, April Bradford – “Using Best Practices to Plan for
the Future Year”
• Toddlers Throughout the Day: Joan Whitson, Sherry Tindall
• DIY Strategies for Transitions: Krystal Berry, Christina McDonald – “Celebrating the Heart in Teaching”
• Misbehavior vs. Developmental Delays: Pamela Phelps, Ph.D.
• Creating Purposeful Centers: Danesha Davis – “Scream the Theme”
• Facilitating Language Development: Bethany Walker – “Using Signs and Gestures”
• Inspiring Creativity in Preschool Classrooms: Alisha Rotella – “Process Over Product”
• Reimagine Read-Alouds: Hillary Hocking, M.Ed. – “With Marco Polo Learning”
• Having Hard Conversations: Dr. Teri DeLucca – “Say What You Need to Say”
Registration Details:
• Registration opens December 30, 2024.
• Breakout session selection required at registration.
• Visit elcnorthflorida.org to register.
• FREE to attend! Space is limited, so register early.
For questions, contact Quin Callis at 904.726.1500 ext. 2218.