Breakout Session -
Option #1

Presenter: Jessica Sharp (SCPITC)

Expectations vs. Reality: Child Behavior and Developmentally Appropriate Practice

(1 hr)

This session will focus on the challenges that happen when our expectations of children's behavior clash with the realities of child development. We will discuss developmentally appropriate practice and strategies to support teachers and children in the classroom.

Breakout Session -
Option #2

Presenter: Susan Kirby (Conscious Discipline)

It Takes Two! Me Co-Regulating You!

(1 hr)

During this Conscious Discipline session we will explore the 5 Steps of Self Regulation for adults and children. Once adults have internalized and utilized the skill of self-regulation, we are prepared to teach the skill to others. Learn why the language we use with children during their upset is so delicate and how a regulated adult can choose the intention to teach children the skill of self-regulation. It is only through a regulated adult that children are able to learn this amazing life skill!

Breakout Session -
Option #3

Presenters:
Jennifer Stark & Kim Spigener (SC Department of Education)

Nurturing Responsive Relationships and Designing Supportive Environments

(1 hr)

Beginning early in life, executive function is key for helping preschool children understand and manage their emotions, feel empathy for others, establish healthy relationships, set positive goals, and make responsible decisions. Participants will connect SC-ELS and assessments to the Pyramid Model. Participants will leave an understanding how to implement their learning to curriculum design, daily routines, transitions, and anecdotal notes to support the growth and development of all children, especially children with diverse learning needs.

Breakout Session -
Option #4

Presenters:
Nichole Hudgens & Carrie Trivedi (SC Pyramid PIECES)

Pyramid Model: At the Helm of Classroom Success For All Young Students

(1 hr)

This session will introduce participants to the foundations of social and emotional development and its connection to challenging behavior, while also providing several key Pyramid Model practices educators can begin using in their classrooms to support all young students.

Breakout Session -
Option #5

Presenter:
Delores Rock (SC First Steps)

Self-Regulation: Together We Can - One Parent at a Time

(1 hr)

Coaching parents to partner with you in modeling, and teaching self-regulation skills to their children is vital to every child having success not only in the classroom but in life. To get parent buy-in you will use tools such as ASQ:SE-2, parent instructional hand-outs, and parent-teacher conferences to work towards a win-win, at home and at school. Together parents and teachers can assist every child in developing the skills needed to begin to master the art of self-regulation.

Breakout Session -
Option #6

Presenter:
Bonnie Darlene Faucette (SC CCR&R)

Strategies using the Pyramid Model -Self Regulation

(1 hr)

The training provided participants with a foundational understanding of the critical role self-management strategies play in nurturing children's emotional and social development. The training outlines five key steps, offering a structured framework for implementation and ensuring alignment with the SC Early Learning Standards. Emphasizing a holistic approach, the program addressed the interconnected nature of emotional, social, and academic development. Practical implementation tips were shared, allowing participants to apply the strategies in real educational settings, with consideration for age-specific adaptations and special needs adaptations.

Breakout Session -
Option #7

Presenter:
Emily Durham (Palmetto Shared Services Alliance)

You Can't Be My Friend!

(1 hr)

Childcare providers often here the phrase, “You can’t be my friend!” in the classroom. This is a coping mechanism for some children when they are engaged with their peers and don’t like the kind of play, or they don’t get to decide the play, or they feel threatened by a peer with more social skills than they have. Families find this hard to handle because they want their child to be liked by everyone and to do well with others. Care providers need to know how to diffuse this for the child and the family.

Breakout Session -
Option #1

Presenter:
Jessica Sharp (SCPITC)

Expectations vs. Reality: Child Behavior and Developmentally Appropriate Practice

(1 hr)

This session will focus on the challenges that happen when our expectations of children's behavior clash with the realities of child development. We will discuss developmentally appropriate practice and strategies to support teachers and children in the classroom.

Breakout Session -
Option #2

Presenter:
Susan Kirby (Conscious Discipline)

It Still Takes Two To Problem Solve!

(1 hr)

True Self-regulation offers us the ability to problem solve and go beyond simply calming down. Being able to reflect on “what triggered me to become so upset” will allow children to internalize true coping skills to support and manage their emotional upset. The goal is never to stop the behavior, it is to see what is being communicated and how we can interpret that communication. Problem solving happens in the calm, relaxed and alert brain state and Conscious Discipline identifies that as the last step of the 5 Steps of Self Regulation.

Breakout Session -
Option #3

Presenters:
Bonnie Darlene Faucette (SCCCR&R)

Nature in the Early Care and Education Environment

(1 hr)

In this session teacher will connect nature play in the Early Care and Education (ECE) environment. This refers to the intentional integration of natural elements and outdoor/indoor experiences into the learning and play experiences of young children. This approach recognizes the importance of nature in promoting holistic development, fostering a connection to the environment, and enhancing overall well-being.

Breakout Session -
Option #4

Presenter:
Nichole Hudgens & Carrie Trivedi (SC Pyramid PIECES)

Pyramid Model: At the Helm of Classroom Success For All Young Students

(1 hr)

This session will introduce participants to the foundations of social and emotional development and its connection to challenging behavior, while also providing several key Pyramid Model practices educators can begin using in their classrooms to support all young students.

Breakout Session -
Option #5

Presenter:
Delores Rock (SC First Steps)

Self-Regulation: Together We Can - One Parent at a Time

(1 hr)

Coaching parents to partner with you in modeling, and teaching self-regulation skills to their children is vital to every child having success not only in the classroom but in life. To get parent buy-in you will use tools such as ASQ:SE-2, parent instructional hand-outs, and parent-teacher conferences to work towards a win-win, at home and at school. Together parents and teachers can assist every child in developing the skills needed to begin to master the art of self-regulation.

Breakout Session -
Option #6

Presenter:
Emily Durham (Palmetto Shared Services Alliance)

You Can't Be My Friend!

(1 hr)

Childcare providers often here the phrase, “You can’t be my friend!” in the classroom. This is a coping mechanism for some children when they are engaged with their peers and don’t like the kind of play, or they don’t get to decide the play, or they feel threatened by a peer with more social skills than they have. Families find this hard to handle because they want their child to be liked by everyone and to do well with others. Care providers need to know how to diffuse this for the child and the family.