CONFERENCE POSTPONED
EC3 Conference Speakers will be featured at the March, 2023 Plant a Rainbow Conference
Conference Location
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
*Participants can earn a maximum of 7 clock hours
Why Attend?
Why you should Join Us!
The Greater Houston Chapter of Texas AEYC is pleased to offer this high-quality professional development opportunity that is designed to enhance your practice with children, families and other early childhood professionals.
Networking
Our in-person conference offers a multitude of ways to meet, interact with and share with other local early childhood professionals!
High-Quality Speakers
We have assembled an incredible array of national, state and local speakers that offer presentations on a wide variety of topics!
Meaningful Professional Development Hours
By participating in our event, you will have the opportunity to earn 7 clock hours of high-quality training from qualified , knowlegeable trainers
Have Fun and Celebrate!
Our conference is filled with fun and energy and offers early childhood professionals an opportunity to celebrate and BE CELEBRATED FOR THE INCREDIBLE WORK YOU DO!
KEYNOTE & FEATURED SPEAKERS
Event Speakers
Stewart Pisecco, Ph.D.
Clinic Director
Pisecco & Associates
Lara Pauley, M.Ed.
Assistant Professor of Practice, Master Teacher
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, Priscilla Pond Flawn Child & Family Lab at The University of Texas at Austin
Michael Gonzalez
Director of Professional Development
Metropolitan Montessori Schools
Kenneth Sherman, M.Ed.
Education and Professional Development Director
HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Corey Garza
Child Care Licensing Specialist
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Sarah Ozuna Brown, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Practice, Master Teacher
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, Priscilla Pond Flawn Child & Family Lab at The University of Texas at Austin
Amy Lerman, MS, CCC-SLP
Community Outreach, Speech-Language Pathologist
The Parish School
Amy Musick, M.Ed., CCHC
Managing Director of Early Care and Education
SMART Family Literacy
John Leaphart
Senior Business Advisor
Workforce Solutions
Marina Guerra
Outreach & Education Coordinator
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Alba Bunnell, M.S.
Director of Woodway EED and Early Childhood Program
Second Baptist Church - Houston
WHAT IS EC3?
The Early Childhood Career Conference (EC3) is Designed to Bolster the Professionalism and Career Pathways for Greater Houston's Early Childhood Professionals
EC3 is an in-person early childhood conference that will take place in Houston on October 8th, 2022 at the United Way of Greater Houston. Participants have an opportunity to earn a maximum of 7 clock hours while attending sessions from an array of highly qualified early childhood experts!
We will also have Exhibit Booths from a variety of vendors that offer products, services and resources dedicated to the early childhood community.
Join us as we help build a stronger future for the profession and the amazing individuals that work in it!
SCHEDULE DETAILS
Event Schedule
- 8:30 - 10:00 AMOctober 8, 2022
- 10:15 - 11:45 AMOctober 8, 2022
- 12:15 - 1:45 PMOctober 8, 2022
- 2:00 - 3:30 PMOctober 8, 2022
Session I
- 8:30 - 10:00 AM
- Stewart Pisecco, Ph.D.
Strategies for Promoting Behavior and Managing the Most Common Types of Challenging Misbehaviors
As educators, we all know that learning simply doesn’t happen if we don’t manage student behavior effectively. Indeed, challenging behaviors interfere with learning at both the individual and classroom level. It is exactly for this reason that our approach to successfully managing student behavior must include both classroom and individual strategies. Join our speaker, Dr. Stewart Pisecco, as he discusses the 6 indicators of a well-managed classroom and research-based approach and strategies shown to improve behavior. He will also share thoughts on how to adapt those techniques when consulting with parents who are struggling with behavior at home.
- 8:30 - 10:00 AM
- Kenneth Sherman, M.Ed.
Trauma and Social Emotional Distress: How do We Support Our Children and Teachers?
In an emotionally supportive classroom, children learn to respect themselves and others, to express their thoughts and feelings, and to be actively involved in complex human relationships. Alternatively, trauma and acute stress can append healthy social emotional development in young learners. In this session, learn how to scaffold your children’s social, emotional, and mental learning, and take away strategies to counter the negative effects of children’s trauma and stress in the classroom.
- 8:30 - 10:00 AM
- Amy Lerman, MS, CCC-SLP
Navigating Tough Talks: How to Address the Elephant in the Room
We have all been in a parent meeting that involved hard to hear news. Either we avoid the uncomfortable conversation, make mistakes in the delivery, or conduct a thoughtful and empathetic dialogue. Amy will provide participants with tools to navigate tough talks with first-hand accounts, research, and clinical experience.
- 8:30 - 10:00 AM
- Marina Guerra
A Changing Workforce: Best Practices for Preventing Failure and Promoting Stability
Join EEOC Education & Outreach Coordinator Marina Guerra in this informational seminar that will discuss trends in a post-COVID workplace, best practices related to harassment and retaliation, and how to get back to the basics in your work environment to promote stability and harmony.
- 8:30 - 10:00 AM
- Lara Pauley, M.Ed.
Positive Communication: The Key to Successful Interactions with Children, Families and Co-Workers
Come and learn about general communication skills including roadblocks to communication, principles of good communication and the connection between self-esteem and communication. Learn specific communication strategies you can use with children, families and co-workers to increase your effectiveness.
Session II
- 10:15 - 11:45 AM
- Stewart Pisecco, Ph.D.
Strategies for Promoting Behavior and Managing the Most Common Types of Challenging Misbehaviors
As educators, we all know that learning simply doesn’t happen if we don’t manage student behavior effectively. Indeed, challenging behaviors interfere with learning at both the individual and classroom level. It is exactly for this reason that our approach to successfully managing student behavior must include both classroom and individual strategies. Join our speaker, Dr. Stewart Pisecco, as he discusses the 6 indicators of a well-managed classroom and research-based approach and strategies shown to improve behavior. He will also share thoughts on how to adapt those techniques when consulting with parents who are struggling with behavior at home.
- 10:15- 11:45 AM
- Kenneth Sherman, M.Ed.
Trauma and Social Emotional Distress: How do We Support Our Children and Teachers?
In an emotionally supportive classroom, children learn to respect themselves and others, to express their thoughts and feelings, and to be actively involved in complex human relationships. Alternatively, trauma and acute stress can append healthy social emotional development in young learners. In this session, learn how to scaffold your children’s social, emotional, and mental learning, and take away strategies to counter the negative effects of children’s trauma and stress in the classroom.
- 10:15 - 11:45 AM
- Amy Lerman, MS, CCC-SLP
Reframe Your Approach: Integrate, Regulate, Communicate
Children access learning from a basis of safety and security. An infant develops interaction, as caregivers intentionally respond to a child’s regulatory needs. Regulation goes beyond emotional self-control; it also consists of biological, cognitive, and social aspects. This session discusses a whole-child therapeutic framework supporting the development of early learners.
- 10:15 - 11:45 AM
- Marina Guerra
A Changing Workforce: Best Practices for Preventing Failure and Promoting Stability
Join EEOC Education & Outreach Coordinator Marina Guerra in this informational seminar that will discuss trends in a post-COVID workplace, best practices related to harassment and retaliation, and how to get back to the basics in your work environment to promote stability and harmony.
- 10:15 - 11:45 AM
- Lara Pauley, M.Ed.
Finding Your Way Through Ethical Dilemmas
In your role as a leader, you may find yourself in the position of having to make difficult ethical decisions. Situations involving children, staff, and/or families in your program can arise that leave you wondering - what is the "right" thing to do in this situation? "Finding Your Way Through Ethical Dilemmas" will help you learn about using NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct, along with the Code Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administrators, to help you get the answers you need.
*Special Director/Administrator Training
- 10:15 - 11:45 AM
- Alba Bunnell, M.S.
Building a Strong Foundation in Early Childhood: The Importance of Your Role as an Early Childhood Educator
This session will reinforce how your role as an early childhood educator helps infants, toddlers, preschoolers establish a strong foundation. We will discuss brain development in early childhood, windows of opportunity, as well as the consequences of missing these windows. As the engineers of a child’s development, we should take pride in giving their developing brains tools to create a strong foundation. For success, all we need is a clear understanding of our role, knowledge of brain development in early childhood, and the conviction that what we do daily gives each child a strong foundation for their future.
Session III
- 12:15 -1:45 PM
- Corey Garza
The Latest Trends, Surprises and More at Child Care Licensing!
Join seasoned Child Care Licensing specialist and trainer Corey Garza to get the latest news, information and need-to-know things from Child Care Licensing! Corey will discuss the most common violations in licensed facilities, as well as share an array of other important topics related to child care and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Corey will also take questions at the end of his session. This is a training you DON’T WANT TO MISS!
- 12:15 - 1:45 PM
- Amy Musick, M.Ed.
The Web We Weave: Ethics and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
Have you ever had conflicting emotions about decisions in your classroom or child care center? You are not alone. We will discuss case scenarios in which there is no clear cut correct answer and establish best practices in communicating with co-workers, families, and community partners.
- 12:15 - 1:45 PM
- Alba Bunnell. M.S.
Guiding My Attitude in My Class and in My Center
Attitude is Everything! Learn the benefits by knowing and understanding your role as an individual, an early childhood teacher, a professional, and someone that understands the impact you have on the development of a child's brain.
- 12:15 - 1:45 PM
- John Leaphart
Financial and Employer Resources to Help Support Child Care Businesses in the Greater Houston Area
Did you know that Workforce Solutions offers employers FREE funding and resources to help your child care center hire, retain and train staff? Join John in learning ALL of the resources and support Workforce Solutions offers child care providers! If you work in child care, this is a must-attend presentation!
- 12:15 - 1:45 PM
- Sarah Ozuna Brown, M.S.
Make the Impossible Possible: Utilizing Adult Motivation Strategies to Maximize Personal Potential
Everyone experiences burnout, career frustrations, and ups and down in accomplishing personal and professional aspirations. This session will help early childhood professionals tap into what motivates them individually and utilize that self-knowledge to accomplish personal and professional goals. Through engaging self-reflection activities, participants will learn more about their motivation style and how they can use adult motivation strategies to actualize their ambitions.
Session IV
- 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Corey Garza
The Latest Trends, Surprises and More at Child Care Licensing!
Join seasoned Child Care Licensing specialist and trainer Corey Garza to get the latest news, information and need-to-know things from Child Care Licensing! Corey will discuss the most common violations in licensed facilities, as well as share an array of other important topics related to child care and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Corey will also take questions at the end of his session. This is a training you DON’T WANT TO MISS!
- 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Amy Musick, M.Ed.
The Web We Weave: Ethics and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
Have you ever had conflicting emotions about decisions in your classroom or child care center? You are not alone. We will discuss case scenarios in which there is no clear cut correct answer and establish best practices in communicating with co-workers, families, and community partners.
- 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Alba Bunnell. M.S.
Guiding My Attitude in My Class and in My Center
Attitude is Everything! Learn the benefits by knowing and understanding your role as an individual, an early childhood teacher, a professional, and someone that understands the impact you have on the development of a child's brain.
- 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Michael Gonzalez
Differences: Go Ahead and Talk About My Generation!
As generations learn to work together, the realization has set-in that the Boomers are slim and Zoomers are in. This session will share strategies on how we can better understand ourselves in the ever-changing workforce.
- 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Sarah Ozuna Brown, M.S.
Make the Impossible Possible: Utilizing Adult Motivation Strategies to Maximize Personal Potential
Everyone experiences burnout, career frustrations, and ups and down in accomplishing personal and professional aspirations. This session will help early childhood professionals tap into what motivates them individually and utilize that self-knowledge to accomplish personal and professional goals. Through engaging self-reflection activities, participants will learn more about their motivation style and how they can use adult motivation strategies to actualize their ambitions.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
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Early Bird Individual Registration
$55
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- This price will increase on September 24th **Includes Lunch**
Non-Profit Exhibitor Booth
$125
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- This price will increase on September 24th **Includes Lunch**
Commercial Exhibitor Booth
$250
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- This price will increase on September 24th **Includes Lunch**