2018 Summit
The 2018 Early Childhood Summit took place on September 27 - 29 at West Shoe Community College. The 3rd annual Summit included the first pre-Summit evening reception for local leaders. This reception honored local early childhood leaders, including Kathy Gibson of Small Wonders Child Development Center, who received the 2018 Champion for Childhood Award. Friday and Saturday were filled with interactive keynote addresses, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Keynote Speaker
Daniel J. Hodgins is an renowned presenter and author of two books titled, Boys: Changing the Classroom, Not the Child and his new book titled, GET OVER IT, Relearning guidance practices. Daniel works with educators, parents and other professionals, helping them to understand the research-based theory and how to adapt curriculum and environments that support the continued development of children and families. He has done keynotes, workshops, and seminars in over 48 states, Japan, and Canada.
At the 2018 Early Childhood Summit, Daniel’s keynote presentations included The Extinction of Childhood and What Don’t You Understand? Helping Develop Emotional Secure Children.
Attendees
Participants included child care providers, preschool teachers, early interventionists, home visitors, and parents. There was an average number of 120 participants per day representing 13 Michigan counties. Scholarships covered the cost of attendance for 89 participants.
Breakout Sessions
Friday Workshops
Dan Hodgins
Developing Peacemakers
Michelle Burkhard
Stick ChickMaggie Sprattmoran
Self Regulation - Infant ToddlerKendra Curtiss-Tomaksi
7 Powers of Control & 7 Basic Skills of Discipline
Saturday Workshops
Faith Thomas-Jones
Strengthening FamiliesGuadalupe Flores
Health Eating: Tips for FamiliesKendra Curtiss-Tomaksi
I Love You RitualsDan Hodgins
What Don’t You Understand? Helping Develop Emotionally Secure Children
Sponsors
The 2018 Early Childhood Summit was made possible with support from the following sponsors.
