Early Childhood Fall Symposium

Child Care and Education Education Professional Development Conference

Child Care and Early Education Conference in Kansas City

October 11, 2025

The Family Conservancy’s Annual Early Childhood Fall Symposium is Kansas City’s premier conference for child care providers, early educators, and professionals dedicated to early childhood development.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of elevating early educators and shaping the future of early learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow alongside fellow professionals committed to empowering young minds.

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Morning Sessions (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

X Marks the Spot: Finding Gold and Goodness in Every Learner
Ask Yourself: Using Questions to Guide Your Reaction
Becoming a Bold Leader: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
Every Child Belongs: Building Inclusive Early Learning Communities
Little Minds, Big Impact: How Screen Time is Affecting Learning and Behavior
Promoting Engagement Amongst Families and Communities Served
Connect, Play, and Transform: Creating Safe Spaces for Learning (Spanish)

Afternoon Sessions (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

From Questions to Connections: Accessing Resources for Success
Embedded Professional Development: Centering Teacher Voice and Perspective
Creating a Joyful Toddler Classroom by Turning Chaos Into Calm
Taking the Mystery Out of Math
Talk It Out: Leading Tough Conversations with Confidence and Care
The HeART of You: The Courage to Grow the Inspiration to Create
Reading Connects and Grows: Strategies for Building Language During Reading Aloud

Meet 2025 Keynote Speaker, Dayonne Richardson

Dayonne is a passionate educator with over 13 years of experience, a proud children’s book author of 3 books, and the founder of Mirror Mirror Books—a brand dedicated to ensuring Black and Brown families see themselves reflected in powerful and affirming stories. With a deep love for literacy, representation, and youth empowerment, Dayonne creates books and delivers messages that pour life into the next generation. Whether in the classroom or on stage, she reminds every child: You are seen.