Curriculum Implementation, Successful results through a Comprehensive Approach
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Power of Repair in Classroom Management
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
From Stormy Seas to Hidden Treasure: Navigating Behavior with Empathy
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
If There Is a Problem/Yo, I’ll Solve it/Let’s Create A Plan Based on The Meaning That Revolves It! Using The Push Past It Framework to Plan for Intense Challenging Behaviors
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The HERO Framework: A Fresh Approach to Professional Growth for Educational Leaders
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Del Control a la Conexión: Estrategias Neuroeducativas para fomentar la Colaboración y el Éxito en el Aula
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Science of Reading in Early Childhood Education: Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Literacy
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Message Magic: Turning Routine into Readiness
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Engaging Families in Their Child’s Learning: Plans and Resources for Family Events
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Understanding Play Through the Lens of Infants & Toddlers
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Delays: Creating an Inclusive Environment
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
X Marks the Spot: Locating Opportunities to Integrate Numeracy Throughout the Day
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Inspiring Terrific Toddlers: Evidence-Based Strategies to Set Effective Limits and Get Toddlers to Follow Them!
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Why Movement Matters in Child Development
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Flying Eggs and Sticky Fried - Cultivating Curiosity with Hands-On Science and Literacy!
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch/Exhibit Hall/Networking/Pop Up Learning Sessions
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pirate Luncheon
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Mindful Mentorship: Supporting Teachers Through Adversity
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Margin Mastery: Leading with Space to Breathe
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A Look Inside High-Quality Classrooms: Infant–PreK Learning Environments
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
STORY PLAY: Building Language and Literacy One Story at a Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Behavior Busters: Easy Strategies to Help Curb Unwanted Habits
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Build The Right Crew Before They Have You Walk The Plan
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Biting Hurts: Building a Unified Approach to Managing Toddler Biting in Childcare Settings
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Trauma Informed or Trauma Ignored: The Story of the Overworked Educator
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Strategies for Inclusion in the Preschool Classroom
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Building Strong Partnerships: Effective Communication with Parents and Caregivers
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lead With Play: Energizing Your Team Through Joy, Connection & Purpose
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Creativity as a Learning Engine: Using Music, Movement, and Art to Build Kindergarten Readiness
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Build a Better Bookshelf: Creating an Inclusive Literary Experience for Every Child
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Charting the Course to Cognitive Treasure: Leveraging STEAM Exploration to Strengthen Executive Function in PreK Learners
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On the Right Course: Science of Reading Meets DAP
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
DAP Meets UDL: Designing Learning That Works for Every Child Without Overcomplication
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Clues to Teaching Alphabet Knowledge
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tiny Hands, Tasty Plans: Bringing Food & Nutrition to Early Childhood Classrooms
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Voyage to Vocabulary Island
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Collaborative Approaches to Family and Community Engagement
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Discover the Treasures in Emergent Writing
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Talk, Sing & Play: Boosting Speech & Language Through Everyday Routines
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
After the Pause: Supporting Post-Pandemic Children Through Trauma-Informed Practice
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Teach what you Preach with Play-based ideas
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Little Buccaneers & Big Skills: Pre-Writing Tools for Every Preschool Pirate
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Music is the Medicine: Unlocking Early Literacy through Music and Sound Play
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Resilience in Practice: Professional Development Tools for Educators
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Math Talks for Little Minds
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Creating "Cruise Ship" Mentality for Your Program
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Curiosity Before Compliance: Supporting Neurodivergent Infants and Toddlers, Including Autistic Children, Through Sensory-Based STEM
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
A Recipe for Dramatic Play
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Supporting and Retaining New Teachers: Strategies for Success in a Diverse Classroom
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
From Overwhelmed to I Got This: How to Handle the Unexpected with Confidence
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviors
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Aprender jugando: actividades fáciles que si hacen despegar el aprendizaje
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Little Ones, Big Impact: Quality Care Through Connection
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mixing Math, Language & Love: Cooking with Kids
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Partners in Learning: Building Strong Home-School Connection
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Children Feel What We Don’t Say: Leading with Self-Awareness and Heart
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Talk to Me Like I Matter: Building Infant-Toddler Language Through Attachment-Based Conversations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
From Chalkboards to ChatGPT: Navigating the Changing Seas of Education
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Compassionate Coaching: Unlocking the Hidden Treasure in Teachers
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Lead With Play: Energizing Your Team Through Joy, Connection & Purpose
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
It's a Method to My Madness? : Creating a Work Environment You Want to Have
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Change Without Chaos: Supporting Teachers Through Transitions
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sensory Magic: Where Little Hands build Big Brains
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Treasure is Your Purpose
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Unlocking Potential: From Hola to Hello: Creating Joyful Dual Language Learning with Frog Street
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Discover Your Hidden Treasure
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Gold Within Every Teacher
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Pre-Dinner Reception
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Buccaneer's Banquet - Celebration Dinner
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Saturday Morning Movement & Music with Don Monopoli
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Saturday Morning Welcome
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM
Keynote with Bari Koral of Yogapalooza
8:50 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote with Dr. Edith Trevino - The Power of Early Voices: Inspiring and Equipping Educators for the Next Generation
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Conscious Discipline Fundamentals: A Guide for the Classroom Teacher