Early Childhood Fall Symposium

Early Education and Child Care Professional Development Conference

Child Care and Early Education Conference in Kansas City

October 10, 2026

Futures First’s annual Early Childhood Fall Symposium is Kansas City’s premier conference for early education and child care professionals.

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2026 Morning Sessions (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

Purposeful Joy in Practice: Daily Choices That Keep the Work Fun
Cuidarnos para Cuidar: El Poder de Nuestras Elecciones
Happiness is a Good Story: Building Early Literacy Through Story and Connection
Being a Champion of Change: Why Advocacy Matters in Early Childhood Education
Big Ideas for Little Minds: Making AI Your Teaching Assistant
Beyond Attendance: Creating Joy Through Purposeful Professional Development
Joy in Motion: Movement for the Burnt out Teacher
Growing a Connected Community with Social Media

2026 Afternoon Sessions (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

Discover the Joy of Treasure Baskets
Self-care to Take Care of Others: The Power of our Choices
Finding Your Rhythm: Teaching with Flow and Confidence
Finding Calm Together
Grandes ideas para el aula pequeña: Convierte la inteligencia artificial en tu asistente de clase
Permission to Lead: Creating the Conditions for Joy in Our Programs
Find Your Connection
What are play schemas and why are they important?

Meet 2026 Keynote Speaker: Corinthia Dixie

Corinthia Dixie is an accomplished educational leader and coach with over a decade of dedicated service to improving teaching and learning. She is the founder of Education Reconsidered, an educational coaching and consulting company committed to creating a lasting impact in education. Through her business, Corinthia supports educators and school leaders with personalized coaching. Her clients range from classroom teachers to assistant principals and directors of education, focusing on improving instructional effectiveness and leadership capabilities.