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Splash 2018
Register now
TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE
splash EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
July 25-27, 2018 Gaylord Texan RESORT GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
Splash Educational Conference 2018
General Information What is Summer Splash?
Frog Street’s early childhood educational conference is an exceptional professional
You are invited to join early childhood learning experience for all educators of young children. Internationally recognized
educators from across the nation for our keynote speakers, professional consultants, expert classroom teachers, and
musicians create this outstanding professional development event. Splash
26th annual professional development event, conference sessions are targeted to present appropriate teaching strategies using
SUMMER SPLASH 2018. Frog Street’s Splash research-based topics and current educational trends. Numerous exhibitors and
Conference provides the perfect venue for motivational events throughout the conference promise to inspire educators and
both experienced and novice educators strengthen their passion for teaching our youngest learners.
to acquire new knowledge and build
Who should attend Splash Educational Conference?
school success for young learners. Share Early childhood educators, administrators and directors who want to renew
the information and register your entire awareness and learn new early childhood strategies will benefit from Frog Street’s
group for this educational team-building Splash Conference. The enthusiastic atmosphere provides an enjoyable team-
experience. Our Frog Street team considers building opportunity for educators to connect with others attending from their own
campus as well as with educators across the nation. Sessions are designed with a
it an honor for educators to participate in specific focus for teachers who work in the areas of Infant, Toddler, Threes, Pre-K,
this conference to enhance the learning Kindergarten, First Grade, Special Education, ESL, Bilingual, ELL, Early Head Start,
experience for our children, and this year, Head Start, Childcare, Private Preschool, or Home School settings.
we honor YOU, our heroes in early childhood
When and Where is Summer Splash?
education! Hope to see you at Splash 2018! SUMMER SPLASH CONFERENCE • July 25-27, 2018 • Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX.
Hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel at: https://aws.passkey.
Your Friends at Frog Street com/go/FSP2018 . Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail,
Grapevine, TX 76051, Phone: 877.491.5138. Gaylord Texan room rate for Frog Street
Summer Splash is $183, double occupancy. Self-parking is $14 per day.
What Is the Professional Learning Institute?
Splash Participants Receive: The Professional Learning Institute (PLI) focuses on research-based strategies and
• Conference Bag concepts proven to transform and impact the early childhood classroom. You will
• Splash T-Shirt leave these sessions refreshed and energized to enhance techniques and instruction
for young learners! Presented by national speakers who specialize in early childhood
• Ticket to Awards Dinner education, this is a full-day pre-conference symposium held on Wednesday, July
• Door Prizes 25th, prior to the Splash Conference Opening Celebration, targeting Administrators,
Curriculum Specialists, Directors and Teachers. Registered participants will select
from a variety of topics in a morning session (8:30 am – 11:30 am) and an afternoon
session (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) on a first-come, first-served basis. Complimentary
Luncheon (11:30 am – 1:00 pm) will be served, and 6 hours CPE credit will be offered
for this exclusive event. There is an additional fee of $249 for the Professional
Learning Institute.
What are the Frog Street Curriculum Training Sessions?
Frog Street Infant, Frog Street Toddler, Frog Street Threes, and FSPK curriculum
program trainings are half-day pre-conference sessions that take place
simultaneously from 8:00 am-12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 25th, prior to the Splash
Conference Opening Celebration. Each session is $79 and designed for those who
have purchased the Frog Street Infant, Frog Street Toddler, Frog Street Threes or
FSPK Curriculum. These in-depth training sessions will provide an overview of each
program and how to use it effectively in the classroom. Attendance certificate for 4
CPE credit hours will be issued.
What is the Make & Take Session?
The Make & Take Session is a half-day pre-conference session that takes place from
1:00-5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 25th, prior to the Splash Conference Opening
Celebration. Participants rotate through three exciting presentations during this
4-hour session and receive a Frog Street supply kit, product package, and materials
to design purposeful activities for immediate classroom use. Attendance certificate
for 4 credit hours will be issued for those who register and attend. There is an
additional $99 fee. Space is limited and available only for those who attend Splash.
“don’t stop believing” Dinner and Awards Event
Be our guest on Thursday evening at this year’s DON’T STOP BELIEVING Dinner
and Awards Celebration! Dinner, dancing and prizes galore make this an evening
that you won’t forget! This dinner is included in the Splash registration fee and
participants will receive a ticket to the dinner in their registration packet.
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Splash Educational Conference 2018
Frog Street Friendship Scholarship Create Your Own Schedule – 5 Strand Options
Submit an application online to apply for this Select sessions onsite from five professional strands: Infant/Toddler, 3-PK,
scholarship. The scholarship winner will receive K-1, General (Toddler through 2nd grade), Administrators.
a complimentary Splash registration.
Applications are available online at Strand type will be indicated by each session. Choose from over 90
www.frogstreet.com/splash. educational sessions to design your personal conference agenda.
Registration
Splash registration is available online at
www.frogstreet.com/splash. An administrator I-T 3-PK G K- 1 A
may attend FREE with 6 paid registrations. Call
the Frog Street office at 800.884.3764 for more
Infant/Toddler 3-PK General (T-2nd) K-1 Administrators
information!
Session Content Areas
Registration beginning April 1, 2018: A Assessment M Math
$449 Splash Conference B Bilingual/ESL/ELL MM Music & Movement
BR Brain Research S STEAM
Pre-Conference Events – July 25, 2018
$249 Professional Learning Institute C Centers SC Science
(includes lunch) CM Classroom Management SE Social Emotional
FE Family Engagement SN Special Needs/Inclusion/PPCD
$99 Make & Take Session (must attend FM Fine Motor Development T Technology
Splash to purchase)
LL Language & Literacy
$79 FSPK, Threes, Toddler or Infant Training
Payment must be made at the time of
registration using a credit card, check or purchase
order. Your registration will be complete when
payment or purchase order has been received
and confirmed by the Frog Street office and all
participant information has been entered into
the Frog Street Event Registration System.
Conference Attendance Certificates
Each participant will receive a certificate for 12
hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
credit for completing all sessions of the two-day
Splash Conference. Participants who attend the
Curriculum Training Pre-Conference session will
receive a CPE certificate for 4 hours. Participants
who attend the Professional Learning Institute
will receive a CPE certificate for 6 hours.
Participants who attend the Make & Take
Pre-Conference session will receive a certificate
for 4 hours.
FAQs
Frequently asked Splash questions and answers
are available at www.frogstreet.com/splash.
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Pre-Conference
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INSTITUTE
wednesday, july 25, 2018 • 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Professional Learning Institute (PLI) focuses on research-based strategies and concepts proven to transform and impact
the Early Childhood classroom. You will leave these sessions refreshed and energized to enhance techniques and instruction
for young learners! Presented by national speakers who specialize in Early Childhood Education, this is a full-day pre-conference
symposium held on Wednesday, July 25th, prior to the Splash Conference Opening Celebration.
Dr. Kenneth Wesson Dr. Ray Reutzel
San Jose, California Laramie, Wyoming
Teaching Academic Language Teaching the Foundations
through Phenomenon-based Science of Reading
Contemporary surveys reveal that Dr. Reutzel will present a session describing
“boring” is the most dominant the latest research on foundational reading
single-word description that skills instruction for young children, with
students give for education. In our strategies to support teaching in the
technology-rich and highly-visual world, classroom. Research has clearly shown that
student engagement and achievement are enhanced through young students’ early reading success is highly dependent on
exciting phenomenon-based learning (PhenoBL), where they knowledgeable primary grade teachers who understand and teach
examine real-life scenarios, which are investigated through a wide reading foundational skills (Cooper & Costa, 2012; Strickland, et al.,
interdisciplinary lens. Current research tells us that the human 2002; Ushomirsky, 2011). Although these skills are very different
brain learns best when it digests information that is intriguing from reading comprehension, they are nevertheless necessary
and relevant. In PhenoBL, the student investigations, discoveries, to it. Reading comprehension must be taught in combination or
conversations, questions, and explanations build vocabulary, integrated with the teaching of reading foundational skills.
conceptual knowledge, and critical thinking. Participants in this
workshop will learn how to merge the CCSS ELA standards and Dr. Brian Mowry
the NGSS (Science) into brain-considerate phenomenon-based Austin, Texas
learning experiences. Purposeful Integration of
Mathematics within STEAM
Dr. Patricia A. Edwards This session presents strategies to
Lansing, Michigan enhance children’s engineering activity
Restructuring Sharing Time through explicit math instruction, which
for English Learners and Their can occur in both teacher-directed as well
Parents as child-initiated (e.g., play) contexts. The
Sharing time, also referred to as show presenter will focus on the mathematical content and specific
and tell, rug time, new time, and circle skills that young children encounter during developmentally
time, is used in primary-grade classrooms appropriate, meaningful and playful STEAM related projects and
as an authentic opportunity for oral language development. Oral explorations.
language development is particularly important for ELLs as they
are acquiring and practicing the English language. The structure of Vicky Hepler, Conscious Discipline®
sharing time usually involves students bringing an object to share Orlando, Florida
and describe to their classmates. In this presentation, Dr. Edwards Resistance to Relationship:
describes a modification to make sharing time a meaningful Strategies for Reaching Challenging
opportunity to elicit involvement of English language parents. Children
Transforming behavior for permanent
change is possible, even with the most
challenging children. When we create
willingness through relationship building
and teach the skills needed for interacting with others, we can be
successful at transforming their behavior.
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Pre-Conference
wednesday, july 25, 2018
Frog street curriculum trainings 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
These training sessions are available for Pre-K, Threes, Toddler, Infant, PPCD, Head Start and Early Head Start teachers of schools that have
purchased the Frog Street Comprehensive Pre-K, Threes, Toddler, or Infant Curriculum. Join the Frog Street family as we prepare for the first
week of instruction. Early Childhood Consultants will model lessons and instructional strategies, assist with lesson planning, and review the
scope and sequence of instruction. Space is limited, so register early.
FROG STREET MAKE & TAKE SESSION 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Make & Take with Steve Spangler: Make & Take with Sharron Krull & Make & Take with Dr. Mike Longoria:
STEM for Little Sprouts: Shele Laminack: ART EXTRAVAGANZA Read, Sing & Act
With all this talk of STEM, your young with Discount School Supply! Let’s all sing, move and create fun and
scientists can’t wait to jump into the Enter the imagination playground and exciting resources that will engage your
action with their own science, technology, participate in hands-on art activities. This children in meaningful learning while
engineering and math adventure. Because is your chance to experiment with “really developing literacy skills. Participants will
Steve will be presenting the workshop, cool” art materials and unique paints to leave Dr. Mike’s session with materials ready
we can’t be responsible for what might create several open-ended projects. “Don’t for use in the classroom and a renewed
happen… but we can guarantee that Stop Believing” that you can provide a excitement for the coming school year!
you’ll have a blast. Take home more than stimulating art environment that will spark
a dozen new ideas for connecting some children’s creative energy and joy for art!
of your favorite children’s literature to an
assortment of eye-catching, hands-on SPONSORED BY DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY
science activities.
SPLASH OPENING CELEBRATION
DON MONOPOLI STEPHEN FITE SHAWN BROWN Debbie Silver & Jack Berckemeyer
The fun begins at 4:00 PM with the opening of the Grand Exhibit Hall. Early Deliberate Optimism: Don’t Stop Believin’
Registration continues and participants will enjoy mingling and shopping How do teachers remain optimistic while facing today’s
with unique vendors to find great educational items, clothing, jewelry and daunting challenges in education? Based on their book,
maybe even that perfect gift for a co-worker! The Exhibit Hall will remain Deliberate Optimism: Reclaiming the Joy in Education,
open until 7:00 PM and then all are invited to the ballroom as the festivities Dr. Debbie Silver and Jack Berckemeyer discuss how
continue with door prizes and our Kick-Off Opening Concert. Don educators can maintain a positive sense of self through
Monopoli (The Learning Station), Stephen Fite (Melody House), and Shawn proactive principles of working and living. Join these
Brown (Super Fun Show) will provide the all-star entertainment, followed two veteran educators for an enlightening and
by an entertaining opening keynote by Dr. Debbie Silver hilarious look at how teachers can take their
and Jack Berckemeyer. power back.
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keynote speakers
Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates. As a businessman, educator
and speaker, he presents, consults and conducts training with corporations, educational entities,
the military and veterans, nonprofits and the government. Commitment to education and
lifelong learning is central to Graham’s philosophy. As a veteran of the United States Army, he has
proudly served our active military, veterans and their families. A proud native of Whitesboro, New
Jersey, Graham has demonstrated an enduring pledge to youth and community. Graham holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University, a Master’s degree in Education
from Ball State University and an honorary doctorate in Humanities from Coker College.
Identity Leadership with Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham’s Identity Leadership Program is based on the philosophy that individuals hold
the power to their personal and professional success. It begins with the understanding that to
lead others, you must first be able to lead your SELF. Participants learn the principle of Identity
Leadership through The Nine Step Success Process®, which provides a roadmap to realizing
maximum potential and performance. With enhanced leadership abilities, participants become
skilled in improving business, communities, and fostering their own development.
“Educators today face many
challenges. It is imperative “Identity matters. It is the essence of leadership and the engine that drives it.”
that we equip educators
–Stedman Graham
with the process and skills to
improve their own lives and
potential while assisting our
youth in doing the same.”
– Stedman Graham
Valorie Burton
A bestselling author and founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP), Valorie has served
clients in over 40 states and ten countries and written twelve books on personal development. She is a
frequent guest expert for the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, NPR, Essence and many others. She
has spoken for hundreds of organizations, including GE, McDonald’s Corporation, Verizon, Coca Cola, and the
United States military. Ms. Burton has a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University
of Pennsylvania, a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Florida A&M University and a BA from Florida State
University. She is excited to help you become Resilient and Ready and to teach you How to Thrive Through
Challenge and Change!
Resilient and Ready
Today’s world requires the ability to adapt to change and thrive despite the challenges that occur. Valorie will
help you understand how to create the building blocks of resilience so you can bounce back from setbacks,
maximize opportunities, develop the thinking style research proves helps you succeed under pressure, find
your joy and maintain a positive perspective, and navigate disappointments in a way that make you better,
not bitter. In this practical, engaging conversation, Valorie will equip you with a survival tool kit to face any
challenge that comes your way!
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keynote speakers
Steve Spangler, Steve Spangler Science
Englewood, Colorado
Steve Spangler is the host of the syndicated television series DIY Sci on FOX, and he’s a regular guest on the
Ellen DeGeneres Show where the Burbank Fire Department is always on stand-by. He’s a best-selling author
and an Emmy award-winning speaker who will do just about anything it takes to get people excited about
science. Whenever we invite Steve to SPLASH, we never know just how he’ll turn the stage into his own science
playground. Don’t blame us if you walk away saying, “Best Day Ever… so far!”
BEST DAY EVER
The Science of Creating Amazing Experiences to Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists & Engineers
Teachers never forget the first day a child runs into their arms and screams, “This was the best day ever!”
Sometimes we are left scratching our heads trying to understand why, while other times we’re forced to stay
late to clean up what’s left of the shaving cream fight. Best Day Ever isn’t just a thing that happens… it’s an
expression of gratitude for creating experiences filled with wonder, emotion, surprise and meaning.
Best Day Ever is also a powerful metaphor that reminds us how to create experiences that connect people
of all ages by understanding more about the science of how young children engage and learn. Join Emmy
award-winning television host and SPLASH veteran Steve Spangler as he shares some of his latest discoveries
on how to create Best Day Ever experiences in both your personal and professional life. Learn how to use
principles of engagement and build connections to create powerful experiences that children will remember
for a lifetime.
Dr. Debbie Silver
Melissa, Texas
With 30 years spent as a teacher, staff development instructor, and university professor, Debbie Silver doesn’t
just know her way around the classroom – she is familiar with the challenges educators face at every level, from
kindergarten to college. The former Louisiana Teacher of the Year has given presentations around the world
(including 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia), helping audiences to interact with students on a deeper
level. Her mission is to remind teachers of how important they are in the lives of children, highlighting both
learning theory as well as tools for communication. She makes important points while sharing poignant stories
and lots of laughs. She firmly believes that teachers need to be having fun, and staying in touch with their
passion, to make their biggest impact in the classroom.
Hold On To That Feelin’ – Keep Moving Forward
Teachers who champion young learners are the true heroes of education. In this humorous and insightful presentation, Dr. Debbie Silver
celebrates educators who “go outside the lines” to ensure that every student keeps moving forward in their learning. Come prepared to
laugh, to think, and to be reminded of how important you are in the lives of children.
Keep Believin’ in the Power of Deliberate Optimism (BREAKOUT)
Dr. Debbie Silver and Jack Berckemeyer follow up their keynote with this session on how schools can make their cultures and climates
more positive. Learn how educators can deal with the controllable challenges and minimize the effects of uncontrollable issues. Discover
the optimism within you as you discover how to cope with the obstacles teachers face. This is a funny, heart-warming and uplifting look
at reclaiming the joy in education.
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speakers
Jack Berckemeyer Dr. Kenneth Wesson
Denver, Colorado San Jose, California
A nationally-recognized presenter, author, and humorist, Kenneth Wesson is a former higher education faculty member and
Jack began his career as a middle school teacher in Denver, administrator. He delivers keynote addresses on the neuroscience
Colorado. Jack brings his energy, humor, and expertise to all staff of learning for educational organizations and institutions
development as he helps teachers and administrators remember throughout the United States and overseas. His audiences range
why this job makes a difference. He is known for his motivating, from early childhood specialists to university-level educators.
practical ideas and for communicating a message of hope, laughter, Wesson’s international audiences have included educators and
and insight to the nature of the young adolescent. He works with administrative officers from six of the world’s seven continents.
schools all over the world and is the owner and coordinator of the His research is frequently published and referenced in Parents
Nuts and Bolts Symposiums. He lives in Denver and has no pets and Magazine, HealthNet, and the journal Brain World. Wesson regularly
no plants. addresses educational organizations, counseling associations,
school districts and parenting organizations on the subject of
Managing the Madness “brain-considerate” learning environments. In addition to his
Based on his book, Managing the Madness, A Practical Guide speeches on the neuroscience of learning, Wesson speaks on the
of Middle Grades Classrooms, Jack Berckemeyer provides real-life subjects of early brain development, design and engineering, STEM
examples and solutions that help with classroom disruptions and and STREAM, contextual learning, and curriculum development.
management issues. This funny, informative, and entertaining Wesson also serves on the advisory boards for the Korean Institute
session is designed to explain just why students interrupt our of Brain Science, Kids at Science, and the International Association
classrooms and cause havoc within the school. See how you of STEM Leaders. He is an active member of Scientists without
can develop useable action plans for students and come discover Borders and he can be seen on PBS specials on human learning and
not-so-typical ideas to manage a classroom. the teenage brain.
Content Area: CM Content Strand: G
Developing 21st Century Learners
In 2005, the 21st century skills initiative began. It was widely
Dr. Patricia A. Edwards recognized that our “flat, interconnected, and technology-driven”
Lansing, Michigan world had changed dramatically, but our approach to education
Dr. Patricia A. Edwards, a member of the Reading Hall of Fame, is had not. During the last two centuries, American education
a Professor of Language & Literacy at Michigan State University was grounded in the “3 R’s” in order to prepare students for an
and the 2017-2018 Jeanne S. Chall Visiting Researcher at Harvard agrarian or a manufacturing economy. Today, leaders in education
Graduate School of Education. She is the past President of the and industry are unanimous that the “Four C’s” (critical thinking,
International Literacy Association and the Literacy Research communication, collaboration, and creativity) should supersede
Association. She has published articles in highly referenced journals the “3 R’s”. A century ago, most jobs were “routine” and education
and has authored two nationally acclaimed family literacy programs taught students the “one right answer” and the one way to arrive
and seven books. Her most recent book New Ways to Engage Parents at it. Today’s dynamic occupations are nonroutine, analytic, and
is the winner of the 2017 Delta Kappa Gamma Educators Book require interactive communication skills to define and solve
Award. problems. We now look at the possibility of multiple answers,
multiple approaches, and more ways than one to look at a problem.
In the Beginning: Building the Foundations Our educational focus last century was to see that students did
for Literacy Learning well in school. Our new goal is to make certain that they do well in
A supportive and positive learning environment (both at home a more complicated and complex life. What are you doing in your
and at school) will allow children to explore and test their abilities, classroom to prepare your students in the 4 C’s for 21st century
improve their skill level and enhance their social behavior. The goal success?
of this presentation is to highlight ways in which to bridge the Content Area: BR, T Content Strand: G
gap between the home and school. In particular, Edwards shares
strategies, photos, videos, and books that highlight these literacy
beginnings.
Content Area: FE Content Strand: G
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speakers
Dr. Blanca Enriquez Dr. Ray Reutzel
Arlington, Virginia Laramie, Wyoming
As Vice President of Early Education Initiatives for Urban Strategies, Dr. Ray Reutzel is the Dean of the College of Education at the
Dr. Enriquez leads the organization’s efforts in Early Head Start, University of Wyoming. He is the author of more than 230 published
Head Start, and preschool. She is the former Director of the Office research articles and books. He has received more than $17 million
of Head Start in Washington D.C. and has 30 years of experience in in research grant funding. Dr. Reutzel serves as President of the
creating and administering Head Start Programs. She has earned international Reading Hall of Fame 2017-2019.
many honors for her outstanding work.
EARLY LITERACY RESEARCH: Findings
Home/School Connection: A Collaborative Affair Teacher Need to Know
A collaborative relationship is one of the keys to establishing Early literacy development is among the most fleeting yet
a partnership with parents of young children. This session will important phases of literacy development. All teachers intuitively
explore ideas for creating purposeful and fun parent engagement know that if young children get off to a good start, they will rarely
opportunities that will support school readiness and result in stumble along the path of academic progression. If they do not,
benefits for children, parents, and teachers. these young learners often struggle throughout their school careers
Content Area: FE Content Strand: G (Snow, Burns, & Griffin, 1998).
Content Area: LL Content Strand: K-1, A
Dr. Brian Mowry
Austin, Texas Dr. Michael Shoulders
In addition to his authorship within the Frog Street Curriculum Clarksville, Tennessee
Continuum and new Frog Street Assessment, Dr. Mowry has Mike is a retired educator and administrator from Tennessee. He
co-authored various scholarly articles as well as an upcoming text spoke at SPLASH 2015 & 2016. He is the author of 21 books for
called Rigorous DAP in the Early Years: From Theory to Practice. He is children. Mike visits nearly 80 schools and conferences across
a well-known speaker at national and regional conferences as he America and Europe each year spreading the message that
shares his knowledge and expertise in the field of Early Childhood “Reading IS Magic!”
Education. Dr. Mowry served 25 years in the Austin Independent
School District as a bilingual preschool and kindergarten teacher as Male Call - Bringing Boys to Books
well as a district level instructional specialist in mathematics. Males receive 78% of D’s & F’s and are 87% of the identified special
education population. Discover why “gross engrosses” boys, the
The ABCs of Early Childhood Assessment importance of guy humor, and books boys will love. This workshop
Assessing young children’s progress and development poses a focuses on strategies to support instruction in reading (literature &
variety of challenges. This session reviews a developmentally informational text), writing, and speaking & listening.
appropriate framework for assessing young children and presents Content Area: LL Content Strand: K-1, A
ways to accomplish this arduous task through manageable,
on-going and authentic forms of documentation, including parent Positive Discipline - Don’t Stop Believing
interviews and collaboration, work sampling, anecdotal records, How can 90% of all discipline problems be eliminated without
digital artifacts, and clinical one-on-one interviews with the child. saying a word? Effective discipline occurs before students show up
Content Area: A Content Strand: I-T, 3-PK, A for the first day. Lets think about floor plans, rules, and procedures
and work together to compile a list of easy/medium/hard rewards
Promoting Children’s Mathematical to offer students for good behavior.
Inquiry through Play Content Area: CC Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1
As children play, they are meeting academic standards that
address counting and numerical fluency while also developing
skills such as problem solving, communication, collaboration,
imagination, and creativity. Participants will make practical
connections to theory by learning ways to scaffold and
guide children in productive self-selected exploratory and
pretend-play scenarios that integrate knowledge and skills related
to mathematics.
Content Area: LL, BR, C, MM, SE, S Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
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speakers
Dr. Pam Schiller Dan St. Romain
Cypress, Texas Universal City, Texas
Pam Schiller is a curriculum specialist and freelance author and Dan is a national educational consultant who provides staff
speaker. Dr. Schiller has worked as a childcare administrator and development and consultative services to K-12 educators.
has also taught in the public schools. She is the author of nine early Currently, Dan works as a behavior consultant for a school district,
childhood curriculums, including the internationally recognized working directly with students, while also providing support to
Frog Street Infant, Toddler and Pre-K curriculums. the staff at large. Dan’s overwhelming strength is his skill as a
presenter. Although his sessions are exceedingly interactive, his
Nurturing Critical and Creative Thinking greatest asset lies in his ability to offer participants rich insight into
This presentation uses several research platforms as a springboard the connectedness between educational practices and student
for helping children develop critical and creative thinking skills. behavior.
Problem solving is the brain’s favorite activity. With opportunity
and support, children can become masterful problem solvers and Literature, Language and Life-Skills: Oh My!
creative thinkers. This session focuses on ways to nurture these Although our inclination is to teach the way we were once taught,
important skills and disposition. as times change, so must our strategies. In this fast-paced session,
Content Area: BR, MM Content Strand: G participants will have fun examining how social, emotional, ethical
and cognitive skills can be taught through the use of literature
and interactive reading strategies.
Amy Speidel, Conscious Discipline® Content Area: LL, BR, CM, SE Content Strand: G
Willoughby, Ohio
Amy is a Master Conscious Discipline® Instructor, and has taught I Can Make Good Choices – Session Back By Popular Demand!
the principles of Conscious Discipline® in seminars and workshops “You’re not my friend!” “That’s not fair!” “I don’t want to do that!”
nationally to both educators and parents. Her passion is to support Each year it seems like we are dealing with more behavior problems
adults in the incredible and sometimes exhausting journey of in the primary classroom. Come to this fun session and get some
raising up our next generation. Amy Speidel has been working with quick and easy ideas for teaching behavior and social skills using
families and children for over 30 years as teacher, director, parent visuals, literature and simple chants and activities.
educator, and is currently a parent coach for a pediatric practice. Content Area: SE, CM, LL, MM Content Strand: G
Want Cooperative Children? Change Perspectives Systems Failure: Avoiding the One-Size-Fits-All
If a child has trouble identifying colors, we provide more Approach to Behavior Management
opportunities to learn. If a child has trouble behaving…that’s often Join Dan to learn about the downfall of behavior systems which
a different story. Learn how applying positive intent and using rely on punishments and rewards as the primary means of
assertiveness create long-lasting changes in a way that time outs changing behavior. Learn why time out, clip systems and stickers
never will. By shifting to a teaching perspective toward negative often create more problems than solutions, as well as how to
behaviors, we will be able to support children in learning what to better create long-term positive behavior change with the
do in difficult situations and thus equip them with lifelong skills. children you serve.
Content Area: BR, CM, SE Content Strand: G Content Area: BR, CM, SE Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
The Slow and Steady Road to Resiliency
What does it take for children to learn how to weather
frustration? Resilience! The ability to bounce back in the wake of
disappointment comes through the steady support of adults. By
consciously choosing strategies to strengthen impulse control
and encourage emotional maturity, adults can guide children
toward an acceptance of the daily frustrations, paving the way for
problem solving.
Content Area: SE Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
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Cleo Rodriguez, Jr. Brocklin Qualls
Washington, D.C. Gaithersburg, Maryland
Cleofas “Cleo” Rodriguez, Jr. is the former Executive Director of the Brocklin Qualls is the Principal Consultant for the BQ Definitive.
National Migrant Seasonal Head Start Association. Cleo is proud He has served as a nationally recognized motivational speaker,
to have worked on behalf of migrant and seasonal farm workers as professional development trainer, management consultant and
his parents were both migrant farmers who worked tirelessly across strategic planner for Head Start and non-profit agencies. He has
the state of Texas and other Southern states. Cleo currently serves a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Master’s Degree in
as the President & CEO of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Education (Instruction and Curriculum).
Commerce and continues to actively serve as a consultant in the
Early Childhood arena. He received his Bachelor of Science from Receiving. Believing. Achieving Outcomes
Texas State University and received their prestigious Distinguished for Special Needs Families
Alumni Award. Are you ready to reflect on family engagement best practices and
reconnect to enrolled families raising children with special needs?
Connecting the Dots-Making it “ALL” work for the Let’s chat about how we can believe and achieve our classroom
success of our Children & Families or agency goals for children diagnosed with special educational
As providers of Early Childhood Education, we want to make all or medical needs. This powerful interactive session will keep you
our efforts worthwhile. How do we connect our assessment data engaged.
(children data and programmatic) with our staff development, Content Area: FE, SN Content Strand: G
our parent engagement and our curriculum? Each component is
critical to best outcomes and there is a strong relationship between Building and Believing in Inclusion Model Classrooms
all these powerful connections. Join me to find how connecting the Often times, we give our teachers the “why” without the “how” to
dots provides you a complete picture for success. support children with identified special or medical needs. Let’s
Content Area: A, FE Content Strand: G chat about different ways to integrate the IFSP (Individualized
Family Service Plans)/IEP (Individualized Education Plans) into
Early Childhood: Policy Update your lesson plans and classroom environment. This interactive
As providers of Early Childhood Programming, we are faced with session will be engaging and intentional.
changes of policy, laws and regulations. Come learn the latest Content Area: A, SN, C, FM Content Strand: I-T, 3-PK
updates on what is currently happening in Washington, DC and
across the nation. The decisions being made will have a definite
impact on your program and your families – now and in the future.
Content Strand: A, G
Damon Carson
San Diego, California
Damon serves as the Executive Vice President of Education,
Instruction and Operations at the Neighborhood House Association.
Damon is active on the advocacy fronts at the regional and national
level, serving as the Chair of the National Head Start Association,
Region IX Head Start Association Board member, and as a founding
member/Treasurer of the National Head Start Alumni Network.
Conscious Leadership through my Head Start Journey
Conscious leadership is about more than being seen as a leader
by others, but rather how you see yourself as a leader. As a Head
Start Alumni, Damon is motivated to improve the level of service
to children and families in Head Start. Mr. Carson discusses how
he began and continued his commitment to the Head Start
community.
Content Area: FE, SE Content Strand: K-1, A, G
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Sharron Krull, Discount School Supply Mike Longoria, Dr. Mike!
Capitola, California Wimberley, Texas
Sharron Krull is a passionate, enthusiastic and inspiring Early Mike Longoria, a.k.a. Dr. Mike!, has a Ph.D. in Early Childhood
Childhood Educator. She has a B.S. in Education from Miami Education and has 25 years of early childhood experience in the
University of Ohio and a California Community College Lifetime capacity as a pre-k, kindergarten, and special education teacher,
Teaching Credential. Her teaching experience spans over 45 years, Head Start administrator, university professor, independent
encompassing nearly all areas of Early Childhood Education. She is consultant, curriculum developer, and recording artist. Dr. Mike has
currently an Early Childhood Consultant and Trainer through keynoted state and national early childhood conferences and has
her company Play Power at www.sharronkrull.com and Discount also conducted professional development for childcare providers,
School Supply. Head Start, pre-k and kindergarten teachers across the country. Dr.
Mike’s passion, knowledge, and innovative approach to early
Get Your Motor Running! Fun Physical Activities for childhood education makes learning what it should be—fun and
Toddlers & Preschoolers exciting—but most importantly, it meets the needs of ALL children.
Join in cooperative group games and use simple equipment to
promote motor skill development and increase physical activity. Sing and Sign / Cantar y hacer Señas
Learn how to make inexpensive play props for inside and outdoor Singing songs while integrating (ASL) signing are perfect tools
play. Discover how to integrate movement and physical activity that bridge languages in a meaningful approach to develop dual
across the curriculum. Active play enhances brain function and language learners. Songs have an emotional value that makes
learning! learning joyful. Signing is a form of movement that promotes
Content Area: BR, MM Content Strand: I-T, 3-PK focus and concentration. Together, singing and signing are the
perfect companions to develop dual language in a fun and exciting
GIGGLES & WIGGLES with a BAG OF TRICKS! approach. Furthermore, research states that integrating signing
Join in this hands-on, participatory workshop demonstrating a develops higher IQ’s in children.
variety of techniques and strategies for inclusion at circle time Content Area: LL, FE, BR, B, CM, MM, SE, FM Content Strand: G
and transitioning children from one activity to the next. Have fun,
get inspired, and take home lots of new ideas to make your group Music, Movement and Learning: Bringing
time and transitions more active and fun! Joy to Education!
Content Area: LL, MM, SE Content Strand: 3-PK Music and movement provide students with powerful experiences
that increase their memory and accelerate learning while
developing various school readiness and academic skills while
improving their social skills (Johnson & Edelsen, 2003 p.1). Music
and movement also plays an important role in student’s learning,
as it influences brains in a positive way, keeps students alert and
ready to learn and keeps students actively engaged. “When we keep
students active, we keep their energy levels up and provide their
brains with the oxygen-rich blood needed for highest performance”
(Jensen, 2005 p.66). Most importantly, music and movement meet
the needs of ALL children!
Content Area: LL, FE, BR, C, B, MM, SE, S, FM Content Strand: G
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Mary Jo Huff Stephen Fite
Newburgh, Indiana Edmond, Oklahoma
Mary Jo is an author, storyteller, recording artist and puppeteer who Stephen has always loved music. He has realized his dream of
creates books, CDs and DVDs filled with original stories, songs, and playing before crowds of screaming fans (of the very young variety)!
finger plays. Her information and experiences are presented in a Stephen is an award-winning musician whose albums have received
humorous, enthusiastic style with practical ideas that create new 18 nationally recognized honors. A vocalist on various Frog Street
early literacy activities that can be implemented immediately. CDs, he has played a special role at Splash for over 20 years as our
Mary Jo shares passionately in an interactive, hands-on, marvelous Master of Ceremonies and is a contributing author for
participatory atmosphere. She has worked with thousands of the Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum.
adults and children across the country and is a beloved presenter.
She is also a contributing author to Frog Street curriculum. Music Makes the Classroom World Go Round
Plan to snap, clap, wiggle and giggle as you learn new ways to Looking for some new and exciting ideas for your classroom? This
connect with children and parents. Stephen Fite workshop will offer fun activities that will help you
incorporate music into different areas of your curriculum. Stephen
Puppet Play: Easy to Make and Easy to Use will share music and movement tips that will help you Rock Your
Learn how to create a magical connection to language and literacy Classroom Day Away! Come ready to move and have fun!
using a simple little puppet. Enjoy the excitement of engaging Content Area: LL, M, BR, B, MM, FM
with children in a new and passionate way. Puppets are a natural Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
motivator. They foster language development while stimulating
curiosity and imagination. Mary Jo will send you home with tips;
tricks; and the who, what, when, where and why to use a puppet Don Monopoli
for children of all ages. Melbourne, Florida
Content Area: MM, LL, SE, CM Content Strand: G YouTube star, lead performer, songwriter and presenter for
children’s music company, The Learning Station, Don has personally
Book Mania published over 400 children’s songs and has produced and
See the creation of a book nook as a special place for children to recorded children’s music releases for numerous international
explore picture books, both fiction and non-fiction. Get introduced publishing companies. He’s presented for over 500 motivational
to picture books that extend the curriculum and connect with art, keynotes, features, workshop presentations, and thousands of
music & movement, stem, social & emotional and just plain great concerts for millions of children and teachers in North America
reads. Mary Jo will share easy extensions, vocabulary boosts and and beyond.
favorites that can be read over and over.
Content Area: LL, MM, S, SE Content Strand: G Brain Breaks
Get up and move! Brain breaks will spice up your planning
and add zing to your entire program. Everyone will gain an
Shawn Brown understanding of how movement activities can support optimal
Cumming, Georgia brain development and integration. Children naturally love music
Shawn has been working in the Early Childhood arena for over and movement so why not offer interactive music that is designed
15 years. It all began with providing enrichment programs for to boost learning, improve attention span, disengage the stress
children at individual childcare centers in the Atlanta area. Role response and enhance impulse control.
Model Productions has now grown to one of the leading providers Content Area: LL, MM, SE, FM Content Strand: G
of interactive content for teachers and children. Shawn travels the
country as a keynote speaker and entertainer. Music and Movement
Jazz up your entire educational world with refreshing, new music
Believe in Music and movement approaches including creative songs, activities,
In this session you will learn why music is so important and how and circle and thinking games that can be modified to meet the
to use music as a catalyst to learning. You will also learn how to individual needs of children’s developmental levels and learning
use lyrics for social emotional outcomes as well as content to styles. Everyone will experience how teaching and learning
support your Frog Street Curriculum. This session will inspire you through music and movement offers a whole new exciting
to keep on believing in music and learn how to make music your dimension in education.
barometer and guide for behavior management and smooth Content Area: CM, SE, LL, MM Content Strand: G
transitions. If you’re a familiar fan, come and check out the new
music we have for you.
Content Area: LL, CM, MM, SE Content Strand: G
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Jim Gill Bari Koral
Oak Park, Illinois Saugerties, New York
Jim Gill is an award-winning musician and author. He has received Bari Koral is a beloved children’s recording artist and kid’s yoga
five awards from the American Library Association for his educator. She has performed countless concerts for children
work. Most importantly, Jim is a child development specialist and at venues including the White House. She has trained 10,000+
educator. He spent 20 years directing programs in music play for teachers to teach elements of yoga and mindfulness based on
children with special needs and completed his graduate studies in her award-winning songs and activities. Bari’s influence has been
child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago. worldwide, from the Middle East to Australia, Europe and across
America.
Inspiring Music Play!
Ready to sing and move? Jim Gill’s unique creations in music play Essential Oils 101 in Childcare & at Home
inspire young children not only to move, but to regulate their In this interactive workshop, discover why over 5 million
movements...not only to sing, but to make connections between people use therapeutic grade essential oils. Discover citrus and
the words they sing and the printed word. peppermint for energy and focus, lavender and serenity for a
Content Area: LL, FE, SN, MM, SE, FM calming corner in a classroom or home and which oils reduce
Content Strand: I-T, 3-PK, K-1 anxious feelings, improve sleep, support the immune system and
reduce airborne illnesses.
Music Play for ALL Young Children! Content Area: SC, FE, SN, BR, C, CM, SE Content Strand: G
In this energizing session, Jim will share a number of his creations
in music play and discuss the opportunities that such play Yogapalooza with Bari Koral: Yoga & Mindfulness
provides for children of ALL abilities to participate. Everyone is Go deeper into the world of yoga and mindfulness! Discover
sure to leave with a renewed excitement about play as an inclusive beloved songs to fly like butterflies, grow from seeds into trees,
context for teaching and learning. sleep like a pony in the barn, and more. Learn 12 new mindfulness
Content Area: LL, FE, SN, MM, SE Content Strand: I-T, 3-PK, K-1 moments that help kids feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere.
Tools like essential oils and the connection between mindfulness
and the brain will also be shared.
Dr. Marianne Gibbs Content Area: SN, BR, CM, MM, SE, FM Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
Edmond, Oklahoma
Marianne Gibbs is an occupational therapist and has been a
dynamic, national early childhood educational speaker for 14
years. Dr. Gibbs received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1985 from
Claremont McKenna College, Master of Occupational Therapy
Degree in 2000 from Texas Woman’s University, and Doctorate in
Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Curriculum and
Instruction in 2010. She is a contributing author to the Frog Street
Pre-K Curriculum and is always a favorite at the Splash Conference!
Fine Motor Skills...Write Out of the Box!
Join Marianne for this engaging hands-on presentation of the fine
motor development of young children 3-6 years old. This session
contains essential, rarely addressed information for educators of
all young children, which supports pencil grasp and pre-writing
development across the curriculum. Activities and techniques are
ready to use in the classroom tomorrow!
Content Area: FM Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
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Debbie Clement Dr. Rebecca Palacios, ABCmouse for Schools, Inc.
Vero Beach, Florida Corpus Christi, Texas
For over twenty years, Debbie Clement has been sharing her love As a 2014 National Teacher Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Palacios
of the Arts with children across the country and around the world. has more than three decades of experience in early childhood
She has written over 100 original songs for children and has created education and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the
three traditional picture books based on her lyrics, acting as author University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of dual
and illustrator. Debbie has won numerous national awards for language learning and is co-founder and former vice-chairperson
her work. of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
(NBPTS). Dr. Palacios is engaged in strategic curriculum planning
Student Voice-Student Choice: Alternative for ABCmouse.com and in the design of age-appropriate learning
Seating & Maker Spaces activities that effectively teach essential concepts and skills to
Come take a look at the new wave of alternative and flexible young children. In addition, she is involved in the development
seating being explored in classrooms from coast to coast. of site content that supports English language. A National
Consider the many possibilities being used by your peers as Board-certified teacher, Dr. Palacios is a nationwide professional
they offer choices in both seating, maker spaces and authentic, development presenter and has written articles on teacher
open-ended art within the day. Just imagine what a difference this professional development, early childhood education, and dual
makes for differentiation and student excitement and curiosity! language programs.
Content Area: C, CM, SE Content Strand: K-1, A
Family Engagement Strategies
The ARTS Put STEAM into Young Imaginations Successful early childhood education depends on relationships
Come join an upbeat presentation of songs selected for their and collaborations with children’s families and communities. For
emphasis on adding the STEAM (Arts) into a STEM approach to the this reason, it is critical to establish positive partnerships with
early childhood classroom. We will sing. We will sign. We will dance families and to include families in the preschool setting. This
our way into an inclusive celebration of possibilities, adding joy as session will help you identify ways to establish and maintain
we explore how the beat in music can weave wonder throughout positive relationships with children’s families using innovative
the curriculum and day! technology to drive and nurture engagement.
Content Area: LL, SC, M, C, CM, MM, SE, S Content Area: FE, T Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
Academic Readiness for the Dual Language Learner
Dr. Palacios highlights the efficacy of a focused vocabulary and
Sheryl Brown oral language intervention for improving the academic readiness
Cumming, Georgia of preschool dual language learners. This session will focus on the
Sheryl is a motivational speaker and professional trainer for unique needs of DLL’s as they build vocabulary and oral language.
early-middle childhood development. She is the author of several Specific classroom strategies will be provided to teachers in this
books and wrote Nurturing and Developing Social Emotional session.
Skills with New Millennium Music, a training course offered by Content Area: LL, T, B Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
Role Model Productions, Inc. Sheryl and her husband, Shawn are
owners of Role Model Productions (a.k.a. The Super Fun Show) and
travel across the globe empowering teachers and parents. She
believes learning is an unending process and has continued this
process with a great deal of specialty training across the country.
A Positive Track Record - “Can Your Little Citizens
Depend on You for Emotional Stability?”
A positive track record with your children is not an option but a
requirement. An emotionally stable environment is the by-product
of the confidence the children have towards the educator who
looks beyond self in order to see their needs. This session reveals
the reasons why confidence fosters emotional stability.
Content Area: SE Content Strand: G
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Dawn Ulley, ABCmouse for Schools, Inc. Greg Smedley-Warren
Glendale, California Nolensville, Tennessee
Dawn came to Age of Learning with a 20-year career in education Greg has 12 years of classroom experience. He considers
that began as a high school English teacher. Dawn also served as kindergarten his calling and knows it will be his life-long
the first Director of Implementation for Lexia Learning, a Rosetta career with no plans to ever leave the classroom. He believes in
Stone Company. Prior to that role, she was the Executive Director of teaching outside the box to reach each child right where they
New York City for Voyager Sopris Learning, where her efforts helped are. He received his Bachelors from Indiana University and his ELL
to significantly improve New York City students’ literacy skills. Dawn certification from David Lipscomb University.
got her start in professional development as a Senior Literacy
Consultant for schools in New York City, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Centers Made Easy
Philadelphia. Get familiar with standards-based and differentiated math and
literacy center ideas. You will also explore ways to effectively
Powering Early Learning with Technology: manage your math and literacy centers. We will see how easy it is
A Panel Session to integrate technology into your center time. Plus, discover how
Finding digital learning activities that truly align with your center wheels and tubs help make managing and rotating centers
curriculum can be challenging. Hear different perspectives on how simple for you and your students.
incorporating technology into early education classrooms is best Content Area: C Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
achieved. This panel of educators from around the country will
discuss the importance of leveraging technology to make early Meeting Academic Requirements by Integrating
childhood education fun, engaging, and impactful. You’ll leave the Content & Art
session with tangible advice from diverse perspectives. Enjoy the many benefits of using art and creativity in your
Content Area: LL, FE, T, M, C, CM, SE classroom. See how to incorporate art that aligns with the
Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A standards and meets academic requirements for your content.
Learn many different types of art projects that can be easily done
in your classroom.
Content Area: FM Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1
A Compilation of Classroom Management Ideas & Tips
In this session, one of Mr. Greg’s goals is to bring tons of new and
fresh classroom management strategies, tips, tricks and ideas! Plan
on learning about different types of behavior systems, rewards
and consequences, the importance of routines, expectations and
procedures, and ways to bring free and low-cost incentives into
your classroom.
Content Area: CM Content Strand: 3-PK, K-1, A
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