T.E.A.M. Lowcountry Early Childhood Conference

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2023  T.E.A.M. Lowcountry Early Childhood Conference 

Theme: Moving Forward – New Year, New Vision                 

Who Should Attend?

Any group focused on the development of early childhood education programs; early education teachers, child care providers, parents, owners, directors, administrators and home visitation staff.  Please note for safety reasons: Children are not allowed at the conference.

Registration Information

Complete the online registration by selecting day(s) planning to attend and select a workshop for each time-frame. Payment must be done online using a credit or debit card, any other form of payment will need to be done at Beaufort County First Steps office, 703 Bladen St. Beaufort, SC. 

Registration Deadline and Fees

Registrations must be received by April 21, 2023.  Space is limited – REGISTER EARLY.  

1-Day Conference (Friday or Saturday attendance). Registration fee is $40.00 

2-Day Conference (Friday and Saturday attendance). Registration fee is $70.00  

Late Fee: additional $10.00 after April 21, 2023.

Please Note: There is an additional fee of $25.00 for First Aid and CPR training.

Please Note: If you register for a two-part workshop, you MUST take part 1 & part 2 to receive credit. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellation requests must be received by April 21, 2023 to receive a full refund.  No refunds will be given after April 21, 2023.  All cancellation requests must be made by contacting Betty Washington at Beaufort County First Steps (843) 379-7837. 

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                          TEAM Lowcountry Conference Schedule 

Session Descriptions available at https://beaufortfirststeps.com/upcoming-events/conferences/teamlowcountry/

Topic Key: CU – Curriculum  GD – Growth & Development  HS – Health & Safety              PD – Professional Development     CG – Child Guidance     NU – Nutrition      PA – Program Administration      SN – Special Needs

                                                               Friday, April 28, 2023

8:15 – 8:45 AM Conference Registration

8:45 – 12:15 PM First Aid/CPR (additional $25.00)    First Response; Kerry Hardy                                      NOTE: If taking CPR & First Aid do not sign-up for any other classes until 12:30 

8:45 – 9:45 AM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit) 

  • Moovin and Groovin with Reading (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • Dismantling Stigmas of Mental Health in the Classroom (GD) Michelle Hammack & Tawanna Jennings
  • Supporting Social Emotional Development Through Dramatic Play (CU) Ella Mack
  • Supporting Parents of Children with Ability Differences (SN) Randy Mack
  • Loving the Tough Behaviors (PD) Heather Griffin
  • Help the Latino Community Identify the Strengths and Concerns of Their Children (PD) Solimar Abbott & Karla Lozada
  • Methods for Effective Team Management (PA) Leslie Terry
  • Engaging Early Readers with Interactive Stories (PD) Chantal Gunn & Marti Stanley
  • Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations, Part 1 (PA) Stacie Turcotte & Marilyn Rice

10:00 – 11:00 AM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit) 

  • Moovin & Groovin with Reading (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • Dismantling Stigmas of Mental Health in the Classroom (GD) Michelle Hammack & Tawanna Jennings
  • 5 Tips for Teachers for Effective Teaching (PD) Beatrice W. Brown
  • Supporting Social Emotional Development Through Dramatic Play (CU) Ella Mack
  • Supporting Parents of Children with Ability Differences (SN) Randy Mack
  • Loving the Tough Behaviors (CG) Heather Griffin
  • Educational Enlaces, Part 1: Intentionally Weaving Community and Classroom (PD) Lydia Carnesale
  • Transitions: Can You Keep Them Moving Between Activities (CG) Karen Middleton
  • Teamwork in Early Childhood Settings: Working together for children and families (PD) Carol Osborn
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice for the Toddler and Preschool Classroom (GD) Vanessa Riley
  • Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations, Part 2 (PA) Stacie Turcotte & Marilyn Rice

11:15AM-12:15PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit) 

  • 5 Tips for Teachers for Effective Teaching (PD) Beatrice W. Brown
  • Educational Enlaces, Part 2: Language and Culture, Social Emotional Keys (PD) Lydia Carnesale
  • Transitions: Can You Keep Them Moving Between Activities (CG) Karen Middleton
  • Intentional Teaching Practices (CU) Stephanie Heyward, Arielle Brown, & Kimberly Kennedy
  • Viewing Behavior as Communication (CG) Anna Ghionis
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice for the Toddler and Preschool Classroom (GD) Vanessa Riley
  • Methods for Effective Team Management (PA) Leslie Terry
  • Growing Readers at the Beaufort County Library: Free Tools and Resources (PD) Chantal Gunn & Marti Stanley
  • Teamwork in Early Childhood Settings: Working together for children and families (PD) Carol Osborn

12:15 AM – 12:30          Meal pick-up OR lunch own your own

12:30 PM- 1:30 PM   KEYNOTE— Different But the Same: Moving Forward (PD) Crystal Campbell 

1:30 PM-2:00 PM Door Prizes

2:15 – 3:15 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit)

  • Celebrating Diversity Through Literature (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
  • Mandated Reporter (PD) Ashleigh Newman
  • Reading Matters (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
  • The Brain Changing Power of Relationships and Conversations (GD) Ella Mack
  • Marketing your Childcare and Education Program (PA) Randy Mack
  • Parents/Caregivers: Help or Hinderance (PD) Heather Griffin
  • Educational Enlaces, Part 1: Intentionally Weaving Community and Classroom (PD) Lydia Carnesale
  • Transitions: Can You Keep Them Moving Between Activities (CG) Karen Middleton
  • Creative Arts: Using Music, Movement & Drama (CU) Carol Osborn
  • Viewing Behavior as Communication (CG) Anna Ghionis
  • Diapering–More Than Change and Go (GD) Vanessa Riley                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

3:30 – 4:30 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit)

  • Celebrating Diversity Through Literature (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
  • Mandated Reporter (PD) Ashleigh Newman
  • Reading Matters (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
  • The Brain Changing Power of Relationships and Conversations (GD) Ella Mack
  • Marketing your Childcare and Education Program (PA) Randy Mack
  • Parents/Caregivers: Help or Hinderance (PD) Heather Griffin
  • Educational Enlaces, Part 2: Language and Culture, Social Emotional Keys (PD) Lydia Carnesale
  • Transitions: Can You Keep Them Moving Between Activities (CG) Karen Middleton
  • Creative Arts: Using Music, Movement & Drama (CU) Carol Osborn
  • Viewing Behavior as Communication (CG)Anna Ghionis
  • Diapering–More Than Change and Go (CG) Vanessa Riley

                                                             Saturday, April 29, 2023

8:15 – 8:45 AM Conference Registration

8:45 – 12:15 PM First Aid/CPR (additional $25.00) First Response; Kerry Hardy                                         NOTE: If taking CPR & First Aid do not sign-up for any other class until 12:30

8:45 – 9:45 AM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit) 

  • Celebrating Diversity Through Literature (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • The Brain Changing Power of Relationships and Conversations (GD) Ella Mack
  • Marketing your Childcare and Education Program (PA) Randy Mack
  • Intentional Teaching Practices (CU) Stephanie Heyward, Arielle Brown, & Kimberly Kennedy
  • Help the Latino Community Identify the Strengths and Concerns 0f Their Children with Early Intervention (PD) Solimar Abbott & Karla Lozada
  • Methods for Effective Team Management (PA) Leslie Terry
  • Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations, Part 1 (PA) Stacie Turcotte & Marilyn Rice
  • Engaging Early Readers with Interactive Stories (CU) Marti Stanley & Chantal Gunn
  • Diapering–More Than Change and Go (GD) Vanessa Riley

10:00 – 11:00 AM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit) 

  • Celebrating Diversity Through Literature (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • Reading Matters (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
  • The Brain Changing Power of Relationships and Conversations (GD) Ella Mack
  • Marketing your Childcare and Education Program (PA) Randy Mack
  • Parents/Caregivers: Help or Hinderance (PD) Heather Griffin
  • Educational Enlaces: Intentionally Weaving Community and Classroom, Part 1(GD) Lydia Carnesale
  • Pre-Writing (CU) Cassandra Menning
  • Creative Arts: Using Music, Movement & Drama (CU) Carol Osborn
  • Diapering–More Than Change and Go (GD) Vanessa Riley
  • Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations, Part 2 (PA) Stacie Turcotte & Marilyn Rice

11:15AM-12:15 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit) 

  • Reading Matters (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
  • Parents/Caregivers: Help or Hinderance (PD) Heather Griffin
  • Pre-Writing (CU) Cassandra Menning
  • Viewing Behavior as Communication (CG) Anna Ghionis
  • Methods for Effective Team Management (PA) Leslie Terry
  • Growing Readers at the Beaufort County Library: Free Tools and Resources (PD) Chantal Gunn & Marti Stanley
  • Educational Enlaces, Part 2: Language and Culture, Social Emotional Keys (PD) Lydia Carnesale
  • Creative Arts: Using Music, Movement & Drama (CU) Carol Osborn

12:15-12:30 PM            Meal pick-up Or Lunch own your own

12:30 – 1:30 PM      KEYNOTE—Open to EVERYONE   

“Something Happened in Our Town: Moving Forward” (PD) Crystal Campbell                                                                                 

1:30-2:00 PM Door Prizes

2:15 – 3:15 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit) 

  • Moovin & Groovin with Reading (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
  • 5 Tips for Teachers for Effective Teaching (GD) Beatrice W. Brown
  • Supporting Social Emotional Development Through Dramatic Play (CU) Ella Mack
  • Supporting Parents of Children with Ability Differences (SN) Randy Mack
  • Loving the Tough Behaviors (CG) Heather Griffin
  • Educational Enlaces, Part 1: Intentionally Weaving Community and Classroom (GD) Lydia Carnesale
  • Purposeful Learning Centers (CU) Cassandra Menning
  • Teamwork in Early Childhood Settings: Working together for children and families (PD) Carol Osborn
  • Viewing Behavior as Communication (CG) Anna Ghionis
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice for the Toddler and Preschool Classroom (CG) Vanessa Riley

3:30-4:30 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit)

  • Moovin & Groovin with Reading (CU) Crystal Campbell
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
  • 5 Tips for Teachers for Effective Teaching (PD) Beatrice W. Brown
  • Supporting Social Emotional Development Through Dramatic Play (CU) Ella Mack
  • Supporting Parents of Children with Ability Differences (SN) Randy Mack
  • Loving the Tough Behaviors (CG) Heather Griffin
  • Educational Enlaces, Part 2: Language and Culture, Social Emotional Keys (CU) Lydia Carnesale
  • Purposeful Learning Centers (CU) Cassandra Menning
  • Teamwork in Early Childhood Settings: Working together for children and families (PD) Carol Osborn
  • Viewing Behavior as Communication (CG) Anna Ghionis
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice for the Toddler and Preschool Classroom (CG) Vanessa Riley

4:30-5:00 PM —-End of Conference

All Session Descriptions available at https://beaufortfirststeps.com/upcoming-events/conferences/teamlowcountry/