Two-Day Conference: 2027 Conference for Pre-K Teachers: Practical Strategies and Proven Ideas for Our Youngest Learners Presented by Kindergarten And Prek Teachers For Kindergarten And Prek Teachers

Conference for Pre-K Teachers: Practical Strategies and Proven Ideas

Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions

• Hands-On Options
• Pre-K Teacher Resources
• Hundreds of Practical Strategies
… and Much More!

Uniquely Qualified Instructors

Michon Henegar has extensive experience in pre-K and is known for her expertise in bringing early learning classrooms to life through creative art, music, puppets, and purposeful play! Beyond the classroom, she has presented nationwide on how to create joyful, engaging, and developmentally rich environments. Her seminars consistently leave educators inspired and equipped with practical, hands-on strategies that make an immediate impact. You'll appreciate her ability to connect with pre-K teachers through relatable stories, creative demonstrations, and meaningful conversations that reflect the real challenges and triumphs of teaching pre-K. Join Michon sessions for fresh ideas, artistic inspiration and powerful teaching tools you can begin using right away in your pre-kindergarten classroom.

Lisa Rogers is an acclaimed national presenter and veteran educator who specializes in working with preschool through kindergarten students who have special needs. With over 20 years of experience in special education and consulting, Lisa is known for her ability to strengthen school programs and bring collaborative teams together as they strive to meet the unique needs of young students with special needs. Lisa is a frequent presenter at local and state conferences and has developed inclusive education training modules with accompanying video. Plan to leave Lisa's engaging conference sessions with greater insight into early learning and a variety of pre-K teacher-tested ideas and resources you can use immediately!

Angela Searcy is a highly experienced pre-K teacher. She is an international presenter who is passionate about helping educators working with young students with developmental delays and challenging behaviors. Angela has been featured on WGN Channel 9 Morning News, WGN's Midday Fix and Public Radio. She holds an M.S. degree in early childhood development, a doctorate in education, and has researched interventions for improving behavior in preschool classrooms. Angela is 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 her sessions with a wealth of practical and proven strategies you can utilize to make a real difference in the lives of your pre-kindergarteners.

Conference Agenda

Who Should Attend

Pre-K Teachers

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:

• Ready-to-use Pre-K resources and materials
• Current and research-based Pre-K ideas and strategies
• Activities for and information to enhance your Pre-K classroom

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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