Midwest Summit for Early Childhood Coaches and Trainers
Conference for Early Childhood Coaches and Trainers
Join Us for the Midwest Summit for Early Childhood Coaches and Trainers!
January 29 and 30, 2025
The Family Conservancy is excited to host the first Midwest Summit for Early Childhood Coaches and Trainers on January 29-30, 2025. This two-day event offers a unique opportunity for early care and education trainers and coaches to connect with peers from across the region and gain practical strategies from industry leaders.
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January 29: Keynote Session
January 30: Specialized Sessions
January 30: Keynote Session
Meet the Keynote Speaker
Nicki Patton Rowe is passionate about using brain science to transform instruction and enhance learning, believing that understanding how the brain learns and what motivates adult learners is essential for effective teaching. With over 40 years of experience, her work has centered on designing and facilitating training for ECCE staff—including child care, Head Start, public preschool, and kindergarten educators—developing professional development materials for organizations, and leading train-the-trainer programs
Frequently Asked Questions about the Midwest Summit for Early Childhood Coaches and Trainers
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- Who is the conference for? The Midwest Summit is for all professionals that provide professional development. Some of the sessions, including the opening and closing keynotes, are geared toward the idea of quality adult-learning, which is essential for trainers, coaches, parent educators, and more.
- What sessions are best for parent educators? As a parent educator, any session with an “Adult Learning” focus area would be appropriate. These sessions include, “Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You,” “Build a Better Future with ECE Resources,” “Brain-Based Strategies that Make Learning Sticky,” and “Bridging the Gap: From Knowledge to Action.” Check out this list of session descriptions for more information.
- What if I’m a trainer and a coach? How do I decide what classes? Coaches should attend any session with a focus area of “Adult Learning” or “Coaches”; Trainers should attend any session with a focus area of “Adult Learning” or “Trainers.” Check out this list of session descriptions for more information.
- What if I want to be a trainer or a coach? If you are someone who is just stepping into this next phase of your early childhood education profession, this event will help you heighten your knowledge of training delivery, adult-learning techniques, and coaching skills.
- Are CEUs or clock hours available? Yes, these all sessions are approved in both Kansas and Missouri.
- Are there any scholarships available? KCCTO currently has conference scholarships available for Kansas providers who currently work in a licensed, non-Head Start, child care facility. See this page for more information.
- Are meals included? Lunch will be included each day, as well as late-afternoon appetizers on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2. Some GF offerings will be available at each meal.
- Where can I find lodging? There are several hotels located near the JCCC campus. See this list for just a few of the options.
- What parking is available? Parking is free for this event, with both covered and non-covered lots.
- What is the dress code? Dress code for this event is business casual.