ECE Mini-Conference: Building Blocks of Early Learning

Come join us for a day of learning, networking, prizes, and fun at our annual ECE Mini-conference Building Blocks of Early Learning! Several breakout sessions to choose from including two that will be taught in Spanish! Breakfast, lunch, and a swag bag of goodies will be provided to each participant plus entry in our raffle which includes gift cards, a family pass to the FlyOver Vegas experience, self-care baskets, educational materials, and more!

Dnase para un dia de aprendizaje, redes, premios y diversion en nuestra mini-conferencia anual Building Blocks of Early Learning! jVarias sesiones de trabajo para elegir, incluyendo dos que se impartiran en espafioll Desayuno, almuerzo, y se proporcionara una bolsa de regalos a cada participante, ademas de una entrada a nuestra rifa que incluye tarjetas de regalo, un pase familiar a la ,experiencia FlyOver Vegas, canastas de autocuidado, materiales educativos y mas!

Morning Breakout Sessions: Four amazing presenters to choose from!

Nurturing Hearts and Minds: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Care in ECE with Meghan McQuillan. Nurturing Hearts and Minds” prepares early childhood educators to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) and trauma-informed care into everyday practice. Participants will learn how early experiences shape development, explore strategies for creating safe, supportive environments, and discover ways to build resilience and emotional skills in young children. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, educators will leave with tools to nurture healing, connection, and growth in every child.

Creando un Sentido de Comunidad y Pertenencia con Carol Cajica. En este taller hablaremos de la importancia de crear un sentido de comunidad y pertenencia en el salon para promover una esencia de unidad y apoyar a los niños, sus familias y su cultura para que puedan sentirse conectados entre sí y con los cuidadores.

Am I ready for K? A deep dive into the Nevada PreK standards and how to use them in the Family Child Care Setting with Beth and Shannon Hart. We will explore what it truly means to be ready for kindergarten and how family childcare educators can elevate PreK standards with the children and families they serve. Educators will learn practical ways to align PreK standards with their everyday activities.

Decoding My Personality Type with Constance Tomaneng, Personality types influence the dynamics of modern workplaces. This session will empower attendees to see things from different perspectives. Differences in personality bring distinct strengths and challenges to teams, influencing how people communicate, approach projects, and engage with one another. When coworkers recognize and embrace varied working styles, collaboration and team performance improves.

Afternoon Breakout Session: Four amazing presenters to choose from!

Stacking Joy: Building Blocks for Wellness in Early Childhood Education, with Dione Gannt. Caring for young children starts with caring for yourself. In this uplifting session, we’ll explore the essential "building blocks" of wellness—self-care, emotional regulation, resilience, and giving yourself grace through the highs and lows of early childhood work. Walk away with practical strategies to nurture your own well-being and create a foundation of joy that supports both you and the children you serve.

Rutinas Familiares para Niños Pequeños con Comportamientos Desafiante con Minerva Perez. Este Taller le ayudara a las rutinas familiares puede ayudar a los padres y cuidadores a elaborar un plan para darle apoyo a niños pequeños que están adoptando comportamientos desafiantes. El comportamiento desafiante, generalmente, comunica una necesidad de escapar o evitar a una persona o actividad, o comunica un deseo de obtener a alguien o algo. Una vez que los cuidadores entiendan la finalidad o significado del comportamiento, pueden empezar a seleccionar estrategias para cambiar el comportamiento. Podemos hacer esto seleccionando estrategias de prevención, enseñando nuevas habilidades, y cambiando la manera en la que responden para eliminar o minimizar el comportamiento desafiante. Las rutinas familiares incluye estrategias para las rutinas y actividades.

Understanding and Advocating for Early Childhood Policy in Nevada with Deetra Stewart and Jamelle Nance Early childhood policy has a profound impact on daily life, yet decisions are often made without meaningful input from those most affected. This session will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the policymaking process in Nevada and empower them to engage in legislative advocacy effectively.

Leading through Challenging Times with Jennifer Butler. This sesson will provide strategies to help lead your program through challenging times, like loss of funding, turnover, low enrollments and more. Become strong change agent, advocate for ECE, and a powerful voice for young children and families.