2024 Early Childhood Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Early Childhood Conference site! Sign-up for either or both days: click on Reserve A Seat to get your ticket(s) and complete the registration form. If you have questions or require assistance please call Kaui at (808) 305-9770 or via email at kauinohea.correa@k12.hi.us.

10:45am HST

Roots & Wings: Family Engagement for Early Childhood Success

Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST

H 204

This interactive workshop explores the crucial role of family involvement in early childhood education. Participants will examine strategies to engage families, create inclusive partnerships, and enhance children's learning experiences through collaborative efforts between educators and families.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of family involvement in early childhood education
Identify barriers to family engagement and strategies to overcome them
Implement effective communication techniques to build strong educator-family relationships
Design inclusive family engagement activities that support diverse families
Develop a plan to integrate family knowledge and experiences into the curriculum
Evaluate and improve existing family involvement practices in their educational settings

Presenters

Sally Haughey

Founder & CEO, Fairy Dust Teaching

Sally Haughey is the CEO and Founder of Fairy Dust Teaching, now known asWunderled. She started her teaching journey in 1996, and her experience nowextends over two decades. In 2010, Sally launched Fairy Dust Teaching,driven by her passion for early childhood wonder and magic.Wunderled... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
H 204

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