Click the workshops below for a full description of each workshop, instructor name and brief biography, and MSDE credit information.

KEYNOTE WELCOME:
Reverend Dr. Jenny Smith
Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church in Sykesville, MD

A.  The ROI of Risky Play

B.  An Introduction to Conscious Discipline and the Importance of Connection through Rituals

C.  The Joy of Teaching Science, Language and So Much More!

D.  Developing and Understanding Math Sets in Early Childhood Education

E.  Create a Calmer Classroom with American Sign Language

F.   Community Matters:  Building Supportive Networks for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Session 2 & 3 ONLY

G.  Using Reflection to Gain a Deeper Understanding of Classroom Observations

H.  Maryland EXCELS, Your Programs Path to Continuous Quality Improvement

I.   Enhancing Your Professionalism:  Communication

J.    Pick 3! Uplifting Ourselves by Developing Effective Solutions to our Most Impactful Challenges

K.  Supervision:  The Key to High Quality Care and Education

L.  Puppets:  Early Childhood Educators’ Secret Superheroes 

M. DIRECTORS ONLY WORKSHOPS - Session 1 ONLY
​        Session 1: Networking:  Q & A

2024 Workshop Descriptions

​​​​Early Childhood

Education Conference