Thursday, July 30, 2026
Opening Sessions and Concert with Stephen Fite & Don Monopoli6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The SO Fun Gameshow!7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday, July 31, 2026
Exhibit Hall7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Welcome to Splash8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Keynote with Dr. Adolph Brown - Bright Beginnings: Energizing Educators for Our Youngest Learners9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Closing Announcements and Door Prizes9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote book signing and exhibits10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Message Magic: Turning Routine into Readiness10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Del Control a la Conexión: Estrategias Neuroeducativas para fomentar la Colaboración y el Éxito en el Aula10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Curriculum Implementation with Pittsburgh/Dayton Public Schools, Successful results through a Comprehensive Approach10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Flying Eggs and Sticky Fried - Cultivating Curiosity with Hands-On Science and Literacy!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
X Marks the Spot: Locating Opportunities to Integrate Numeracy Throughout the Day10:30 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 Behaviors10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Science of Reading in Early Childhood Education: Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Literacy10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Simple Songs for Student Success10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Engaging Families in Their Child’s Learning: Plans and Resources for Family Events10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Supporting Toddlers' Independent Toileting - Empowering Kids, Equipping Adults10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The HERO Framework: A Fresh Approach to Professional Growth for Educational Leaders10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Power of Repair in Classroom Management10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Why Movement Matters in Child Development10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Delays: Creating an Inclusive Environment10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
From Stormy Seas to Hidden Treasure: Navigating Behavior with Empathy10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Understanding Play Through the Lens of Infants & Toddlers10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch/Exhibit Hall/Networking/Pop Up Learning Sessions12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pirate Luncheon12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Clues to Teaching Alphabet Knowledge2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Build a Better Bookshelf: Creating an Inclusive Literary Experience for Every Child2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Biting Hurts: Building a Unified Approach to Managing Toddler Biting in Childcare Settings2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On the Right Course: Science of Reading Meets DAP2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lead With Play: Energizing Your Team Through Joy, Connection & Purpose2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Behavior Busters: Easy Strategies to Help Curb Unwanted Habits2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Charting the Course to Cognitive Treasure: Leveraging STEAM Exploration to Strengthen Executive Function in PreK Learners2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
STORY PLAY: Building Language and Literacy One Story at a Time2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mindful Mentorship: Supporting Teachers Through Adversity2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A Look Inside High-Quality Classrooms: Infant–PreK Learning Environments2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Creativity as a Learning Engine: Using Music, Movement, and Art to Build Kindergarten Readiness2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CANCELLED - Babbles to Books: The Language to Literacy Model2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Margin Mastery: Leading with Space to Breathe2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Build The Right Crew Before They Have You Walk The Plan2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Building Strong Partnerships: Effective Communication with Parents and Caregivers2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Trauma Informed or Trauma Ignored: The Story of the Overworked Educator2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Strategies for Inclusion in the Preschool Classroom2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
After the Pause: Supporting Post-Pandemic Children Through Trauma-Informed Practice3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CANCELLED - Music is the Medicine: Unlocking Early Literacy through Music and Sound Play3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Voyage to Vocabulary Island3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Curiosity Before Compliance: Supporting Neurodivergent Infants and Toddlers, Including Autistic Children, Through Sensory-Based STEM3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Math Talks for Little Minds3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
A Recipe for Dramatic Play3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Supporting and Retaining New Teachers: Strategies for Success in a Diverse Classroom3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Resilience in Practice: Professional Development Tools for Educators3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Discover the Treasures in Emergent Writing3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
From Overwhelmed to I Got This: How to Handle the Unexpected with Confidence3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Teach what you Preach with Play-based ideas3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Creating "Cruise Ship" Mentality for Your Program3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Tiny Hands, Tasty Plans: Bringing Food & Nutrition to Early Childhood Classrooms3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Talk, Sing & Play: Boosting Speech & Language Through Everyday Routines3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Little Buccaneers & Big Skills: Pre-Writing Tools for Every Preschool Pirate3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Collaborative Approaches to Family and Community Engagement3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CANCELLED - Little Ones, Big Impact: Quality Care Through Connection4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
It's a Method to My Madness? : Creating a Work Environment You Want to Have4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Change Without Chaos: Supporting Teachers Through Transitions4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
From Chalkboards to ChatGPT: Navigating the Changing Seas of Education4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Compassionate Coaching: Unlocking the Hidden Treasure in Teachers4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Unlocking Potential: From Hola to Hello: Creating Joyful Dual Language Learning with Frog Street4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Treasure is Your Purpose4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviors4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Gold Within Every Teacher4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Children Feel What We Don’t Say: Leading with Self-Awareness and Heart4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
New Toddler Joyful Discoveries Preview4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Partners in Learning: Building Strong Home-School Connection4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CANCELLED - Discover Your Hidden Treasure4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mixing Math, Language & Love: Cooking with Kids4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Lead With Play: Energizing Your Team Through Joy, Connection & Purpose4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Aprender jugando: actividades fáciles que si hacen despegar el aprendizaje4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Talk to Me Like I Matter: Building Infant-Toddler Language Through Attachment-Based Conversations4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sensory Magic: Where Little Hands build Big Brains4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Pre-Dinner Reception6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Buccaneer's Banquet - Celebration Dinner7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Saturday Morning Movement & Music with Don Monopoli8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Saturday Morning Welcome8:45 AM - 8:50 AM
Keynote with Bari Koral of Yogapalooza8:50 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote with Dr. Edith Trevino - The Power of Early Voices: Inspiring and Equipping Educators for the Next Generation9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Finding Joy! Reduce Stress, Break through Barriers, and Make a Plan to Increase Your Joy Factor, TODAY10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
CANCELLED - Adult-Child Interactions: Mindful Communication10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Supporting Preschoolers' Independent Toileting - Empowering Kids, Equipping Adults10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Behavior Busters: Easy Strategies to Help Curb Unwanted Habits10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Conscious Discipline Fundamentals: A Guide for the Classroom Teacher10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Lil' Pirates In The Galley: Food & Fun At The Table10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Passion, Pain, Poetry: Unlocking the Treasure of Art for Leaders10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Self-Regulation & Co-Regulation: Impacts in the Early Childhood Classroom10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Splashing into Family Engagement10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Stronger Together: Equipping the Village to Raise Amazing Humans10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Hard Hats & Soft Hearts: Building Emotional Safety with Toddlers10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Burned Out, Underpaid, and Still Expected to Care: Why Educator Self-Care is an Ethical Imperative10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Creating Calm and Engaged Classrooms: Effective Management Strategies for Early Childhood Educators10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
When "Play-Based" Isn't Playing: Aligning Philosophy with Daily Practice10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Wiggles, Giggles & Growth: Why Play Matters in the Infant and Toddler Years10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Navigating Challenges: The Power of Adaptive Leadership10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Little Voices, Big Growth-Supporting Early Language and Communication in Infants & Toddlers10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Frog-E: The Bonus Experience (Co-presenting)12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DAP Meets UDL: Designing Learning That Works for Every Child Without Overcomplication12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Gold Within Every Teacher12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Centros de trabajo - Práctica Intencional Guiada12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Creating a School Family as an Administrator12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Your Magic Wand for Calming12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Smart in My Heart® Babies: The Treasure of Emotional Fitness in Infant–Toddler Classrooms12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Rooted in Joy: Creative Practices for Belonging in Early Learning12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Pave the Way for Scientific Literacy12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Finding the Hidden Treasure in Every Child: Understanding Temperaments, Brain States, and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Engaging Families in Their Child’s Learning: Plans and Resources for Family Events12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ditch the Paper! Engaging Alternatives to Worksheets in Early Childhood Education12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CANCELLED - Make a Splash with Writing: Engaging PreK Learners in Early Literacy12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tiny Tunes, Big Impact12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mighty Moments in Rhyme-Time12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Connecting the Dots Between Sensory and Behavior12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The STEM Through the Seasons: A Year of Discovery!12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Closing Session1:15 PM - 1:45 PM