GUEST SPEAKER
Heather Snipes
Program Support Specialist, Supporting Inclusive Practices Project; Commissioner, CA Department of Education Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE)
DATES AND TIMES
Days: 1 day(s)
Date: 4/5/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION
The Hilton Sacramento Arden West
2200 Harvard Street
Sacramento CA 95815
CONTACT
Dawn Zermani
earlylearning@scoe.net
AVAILABILITY
Open: 244 Open Seats Left
COST
Fee: $30
Early Learning: At The Heart of It All! 2025 Conference
Discover the joy of learning and connection at the Early Learning: At the Heart of It All conference! Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for an inspiring day focused on fostering inclusivity and belonging for all children — starting from the very beginning.
This year’s theme, "Belonging for All, from the Beginning," emphasizes practices that celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equitable opportunities for every child, regardless of background, abilities, or learning needs.
With over 30 breakout sessions, this conference is designed to expand your expertise in early childhood education, with a special focus on supporting infants and toddlers. Connect with more than 250 passionate early learning professionals and leave equipped with fresh ideas and practical strategies to enhance your work.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. We can’t wait to see you there!
Focus
Event will focus on inclusive practices and high quality supports that best meet the vital needs of our diverse children with a special emphasis on infants and toddlers, families, and the caring adults who support them.
Who Should Attend?
Child Care Teachers, Family Child Care Home Providers; TK, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Teachers; Family Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Providers; Expanded Learning Staff; Administrators; Higher Education Professors; college students; and others who support the learning and development of young children.
$30 In-Advance Registration ($35 Same-Day Registration) *
Registration and breakfast begin at 7:45 a.m., keynote speaker session begins at 8:45 a.m. Registration includes parking, buffet breakfast, & lunch, two children's books, and motivating speakers. Participants will have the opportunity to access resources, network with professional colleagues, and hear from experts in the field! Participants will have the opportunity to earn workforce registry hours by attending the full day AND providing a valid workforce registry number.
After completing your registration in the PLRS portal, you will receive a confirmation email. Please open the email and click on the events and materials link to complete the preconference survey. The pre-conference survey is required to officially complete your conference registration process. Please make sure to check the email you registered with regularly for this information and conference updates.
Breakout Session Preference
You will receive an additional follow-up email in March with more on the available breakout sessions. This future email will contain the presenter’s information, title, description, and the time for each breakout session.
Please note that the initial breakout sessions selection process will be used for planning and logistic purposes only. It does not guarantee your space in the selected breakout session.
At the conference, you will be able to attend any of your preferred sessions, based on availability. Please note, that all sessions' capacity will be determined by the room capacity and filled out on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot in your preferred sessions.
*There are no refunds.
For group registrations, registered participants substitutions are allowed. The designated leader is the only person permitted to requests changes, including participant substitutions. All change requests must be submitted by Monday, March 31, 2025, via email to earlylearning@scoe.net and include the original registered participant's name as well as substitute's name.
Conference fee waivers available for students actively attending an accredited college or university – limited space based on funding availability. Please contact the Early Learning Department via email at earlylearning@scoe.net for more information.
For additional questions, email earlylearning@scoe.net