Shaping The Future Conference Registration

Shaping The Future professional development conference is designed especially for family child care providers and ECE educators.

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When: October 17th and18th (Thursday evening bonus session: First Aid/CPR)

Where: The Park Event Center in Waite Park, MN

Price: Full conference $125 or single-day option $75

What: Exciting keynote speakers * DHS and DCYF presentations and panel discussion * Family child care specific topics taught by childcare experts * up to 18 hours of Develop-approved training * Multiple KCF content areas to choose * Vendors and exhibitor resource tables * Freedom to pick your courses and enjoy the weekend * Great food * Great company * Great conversations!

• Connect with others in the profession
• Access high-quality professional development
• Celebrate the hard work of family childcare providers
• Be heard and give input on issues facing the profession
• Have some fun - You deserve it!
• Come for the training -Stay for the fun!

Meet representatives from state agencies and other programs. Provide feedback on the state's efforts to support family child care. Learn about the latest developments with the Provider Hub. Hear updates from the state licensing division. Learn about the work of the Child Care Wayfinder Navigators and Child Care Aware of Minnesota. Celebrate all the wonders and joys of family child care.

To avoid Eventbrite credit card fees, you can pay by check to: Shaping The Future - OFCCP, P.O. Box 64835, Saint Paul, MN, 55164 (Must include a printed copy of your confirmation for proper crediting.) *Questions? Contact lisa.thompson@state.mn.us or 612-322-2241 for assistance.

This conference is being sponsored by a partnership of Minnesota organizations devoted to the success of high-quality child care and early learning for young children.

Opening keynote speaker: Angela Bayer-Persico

Opening keynote address on Friday at noon is titled "You Are the Heart of Child Care: Reclaiming Joy, Power, and Purpose in Mixed-Age Learning"

Bonus breakout session on Friday after lunch: "Choosing Glimmers of Hope, Not Your Triggers: A Trauma-Informed Lens for Family Child Care"

Angela brings her experience as an educator, coach, author, and national speaker. A former child care owner, Angela specializes in trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and coaching educators to build intentional, developmentally appropriate learning environments. She advocates for equity and resilience in early childhood settings.

Closing keynote speaker: Sherry Tiegs

Closing keynote address on Saturday afternoon is titled "The Power and Purpose of Family Child Care: The stories they don't see. The impact they can't ignore."

Bonus breakout session on Friday morning: "Talking With Families About What Children Learn Through Play"

Sherry is a Minnesota native and has been a early childhood educator in both home and center-based environments. For more than a decade she has been a popular trainer and course writer known for her humor, heart and storytelling real-world experiences. She is driven by her commitment to professional pride, cultural and linguistic diversity and advocacy for the unique business of family child care.

Training available:

More than 31 class choices for breakout sessions and 2 child care expert keynote speakers. Presentations by state agencies include topics such as fire safety, licensing infomation, provider hub demostation, Child Care Assistance Program, and Great Start Compensation.

Además, 4 títulos en idioma español e intérpretes disponibles.

How it works: Participants can attend any of the individual courses offered during the 6 breakout sessions. No need to choose classes ahead of time. Over 18 hours of Develop-approved training will be offered including family child care required and optional courses.

• CPR First Aid
• Understanding NEAR Science: Building Self-Healing Communities
• Integrating culture in the classroom
• Talking With Families About What Children Learn Through Play
• AHT/SUID
• Correction Orders and Licensing Actions
• Who’s Really Ready for Kindergarten?
• Active Supervision: Provider Self-Care and Privacy
• Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Family Child Care Business
• Overview of Special Family Childcare
• Choosing Glimmers of Hope, Not Your Triggers
• Integrating Anti-bias Education into Our Thinking and Practice
• Movement Anchors Learning!
• Handling Misbehavior Without Breaking a Sweat
• Drills and Skills: Preparing Children for Unplanned Events
• Policies and Practices for Family Child Care Providers
• Provider Hub CCAP
• Love and Logic 101: Taking the Stress out of Childcare
• Navigating Conflict
• Parenting Parents
• Beyond ABCs: The Development of Speech and Language
• Fire Safety in Family Child Care
• Building Self-Awareness through Playful Interaction
• Preventing Power Struggles
• Building Executive Function Skills in Young Children
• Connecting Discipline, Communication, and Relationships
• Fire Safety in Family Child Care
• You Are the Heart of Child Care
• The Power and Purpose of Family Child Care
• (Spanish) Estudiantes de dos idiomas en entornos de educación temprana
• (Spanish) Educadores eficaces: Evaluación y calidad del programa
• (Spanish) Salud y Seguridad (Supervisión activa)
• (Spanish) Infantes y Niños Pequeños: Un Enfoque Basado en las Relaciones para las Conductas Desafiantes

Come for the training. Stay for the fun!

Take advantage of the room discount for conference attendees at one of the The Park Event Center ajoining hotels. Both are offering rooms to attendees for $149 per night.

Click the link to reserve your room online. Choose one of the available hotels: Hilton Garden Inn or Residence Inn by Marriot. Special rate available until Sept 16th. Refundable until 48 hours prior to check-in. Call the hotel directly with questions.

Hilton Garden Inn St. Cloud, 550 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387. 320-640-7990

or

Residence Inn St. Cloud, 450 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387. 320-640-0200

Both hotels offer:

• Free parking
• Free wifi
• Connected to The Park Event Center
• Onsite restaurant
• Indoor pool and whirlpool
• Business and fitness center
• Coffee/tea, microwave and refrigerator in each room
• Must reserve by Sept 16th for special rate.

Interested in sharing a room or a ride with another attendee to share cost? Follow the link to be connected with another attendee.

Childcare for providers' own children available with pre-registration. Space is limited.