Two-Day Conference: Summer 2026 - KINDERGARTEN Conference: Teaching a New Era of Kindergarten Students Presented by Kindergarten And Prek Teachers For Kindergarten And Prek Teachers

Kindergarten Strategies to Take Back to Your Classroom!

Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions

• Expert Instructors
• Kindergarten Teacher Resources
• Hundreds of Practical Strategies
… and Much More!

Uniquely Qualified Instructors

Matt Halpern is an experienced Kindergarten educator, author, nationally recognized presenter and consultant with a passion for learning and teaching. Matt draws on almost two decades of experience as an early education classroom teacher and literacy coach. He is passionate about making classrooms child-centered and putting the effort and work of students at the forefront. His love for teaching social-emotional skills and literacy often combines as he is always looking for new ways to help others become the best versions of themselves. Matt leverages the power of literacy and community to empower and boost the success of Kindergarten students. Matt's sessions will leave you inspired and prepared to try new ideas tomorrow!

Anissa Moore is an experienced Kindergarten educator, author, and national presenter. She has extensive experience teaching and coaching early childhood teachers with a "been there, done that" empathy, humor, and research-based principles to support all students. She specializes in supporting educators working with young students and offers outstanding and highly practical strategies that work in early childhood classrooms. Anissa is a sought-after consultant for school districts and educational agencies across the nation and presents at local, state, and national conferences, promoting early learning teaching strategies that support all students and stimulate a love of learning. She is the author of The Self-Determined Teacher: Using the Behavior Principles of Self-Determination to Re-Inspire Your Educational Fire (2025).

Angela Searcy brings over three decades of practical experience as a teacher, therapist, internationally recognized speaker and consultant. Angela has an expertise specializing in early intervention strategies you can use in your Kindergarten classroom immediately. Angela is the author of Push Past-It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors (Gryphon House Publishing, 2019) and Elevating Equity Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs (2023). You will leave Angela's sessions with a wealth of practical and proven strategies you can utilize to make a real difference in your Kindergarten classroom environment and in the success of your students!

Conference Agenda

Who Should Attend

Kindergarten Teachers

About BER Live Online Events

With the current health challenges, all BER in-person PD events are currently being presented in a Live Online format:

• Outstanding Instructors
  All programs are led by outstanding BER national trainers
• Extensive Resource Handbooks
  You'll have access to an extensive digital Resource Handbook before, during and after your seminar
• Highly Interactive
  You'll be able to ask questions in real time and interact with the instructor and other participants
• Program Guarantee
  As we have for 49 years, we guarantee the high quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied, we'll give you a 100% refund.

Special Benefits of Attending

Comprehensive Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook, specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don't attend. These materials include:

• Model lessons and activities
• Math, literacy, writing, and STEAM
• Ready-to-use Kindergarten resources and materials
• The best, most current Kindergarten ideas and strategies

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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