2024 Early Childhood Conference

The Kimochis Early Childhood Curriculum is designed to give children the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to recognize and manage their emotions, demonstrate caring and concern for others, establish positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and handle challenging situations constructively. These skills have been identified by leading researchers in the field of social and emotional learning as necessary for school success, academic achievement, positive social relationships, and the development of emotional competence.

You will be provided a Kimochis kit in this all day session.  

Conference attendees will use session handouts to practice applying  completed assessment results of a 3 year old child in planning and choosing appropriate tier level support in selected AEPS3 activities and routines that are focused on child's goals/objectives for skills improvement and mastery.

Babies and toddlers are disproportionately affected by homelessness, making assistance for expectant parents and families with young children a crucial priority. Early childhood development programs offer essential support for these families, helping to mitigate the traumatic effects of homelessness on young children. Unfortunately, less than 5% of homeless young children have access to these programs. School district homeless education liaisons must actively identify and connect families with young children to early childhood development programs.”

Outcomes:
1. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of the McKinney-Vento Act and its implications for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
2. Participants will be familiar with the available resources and supports to assist young children and youth experiencing homelessness, including educational services.
3. Through interactive activities, attendees will develop a deeper empathy for the challenges faced by children and youth experiencing homelessness, as well as a better understanding of the long-term impacts of homelessness on their development.