Fall Education Conference
Friday, September 29, 2023
Saturday, September 30, 2023
VIRTUAL ZOOM PLATFORM
Keynote Presentation by Beth Cannon
Assess Your Quest 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Beth Cannon
Delve into the depths of your purpose by discovering your true "WOW" factor, while staying grounded in your compelling "WHY." In this keynote session, Beth Cannon will help you rekindle your unwavering passion for children, teaching, and learning, and how your connectedness to your team will create an environment where everyone can thrive. Your role is not merely a job but a profound calling—one that you were destined to embrace wholeheartedly. Prepare to be inspired, as you gain invaluable insights into the lives you touch and the legacy you leave behind. You'll discover that your job may, in fact, be a calling that you are meant to fulfill and the lives you are intended to impact.
Louisiana Department of Education Update
10:30 - NOON
Louisiana Department of Education Updates
Introductory Remarks - Karen Powell, Deputy Assistant
Superintendent, Early Childhood Strategy
Jenna Chiasson, Deputy Superintendent
- Moderator: Shelia Campbell
- EdLink Update – Daisy Grotsma
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) – Tamara Patrick
- Licensing Updates (Bulletin 137) –Andrea Burl
- Child Care Criminal Background Checks – Kayla Batiste
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
BREAK FOR LUNCH TILL 1:00 PM
Breakout Session
Recruit to Retain - Beth Cannon
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Be prepared to be inspired...then IMPLEMENT!
We will break down the components of a signature Attract-Engage-Train framework with the latest and best practices for finding the right fit for your center. Learn a variety of strategy development and training tactics on how to recruit and retain your A-Team.
Saturday Breakout Sessions
Class #1 - 2 Hours
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
An Interactive Look at the CLASS Infant Tool
Dr. Sherrel Pointer
Class #2 - 2 Hours
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Sticks and Stones: Incorporating Developmental Play During Outdoor Learning
Kamille Watson and Vanessa Baltazer
LSU Early Childhood Laboratory Preschool
Class #3 - 2 Hours
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
An Interactive Look at the CLASS Toddler Tool
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