14th Annual Directors' Symposium: Leaders Growing Together

February 22, 2019
9 am to 4 pm (registration at 8:30)
Missouri Western State University
Blum Union, Second Floor

This day of learning will feature Ashley Furnell, Certified Conscious Discipline Trainer, who will present the keynote on how to  how to create a school families that support all children. We will also have breakout sessions on a variety of leadership and management topics and a closing session on time management with Dr. Tim Crowley.

Breakout sessions will include:

Budgeting
Presented by Annette Weeks, Director of Entrepreneurship at the Craig School of Business, MWSU

Intruder Training/Safety
Presented by Sheldon Lyon, Executive Director, St. Joseph Safety and Health Council

Childcare and the Law
Presented by David White, Attorney, Foland, Wickens, Roper, Hofer & Crawford, P.C, ret.

Human Resources Law
Presented by Josh Emberton, Attorney, Polsinelli

Impact of Technology on the Young Brain
Presented by Dr. Teddi Deka, Professor, Missouri Western State University

Reaching Children Experiencing Trauma
Presented by Jean West, Social Work and TLC Certified Trauma Consultant and Trainer, St. Joseph School District

Coaching Your Staff
Presented by Ashley Phillips, Early Childhood Programs Director, Community Action Partnership

We will regroup and finish our day with the closing keynote, Time Management, presented by Dr. Tim Crowley.

Who should attend?
Anyone who has or aspires to a leadership role in a childcare facility in Missouri or Kansas would benefit from attending the Directors’ Symposium. Directors, assistant directors, lead teachers, trainers, coaches, and owners are the primary audience. 

What is included?
Lunch is included in your registration fee. In addition, all attendees will receive a small gift item, and there will be a drawing for door prizes.

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