HARTINGTON — As a professional, it is important to invest in yourself by seeking professional development.
Child care licensing in Nebraska requires 12 hours of annual continuing education for early childhood professionals. Attending conferences, trainings and workshops, and pursing higher education are all acceptable ways to earn training credit.
Cedar County Communities for Kids is proud to sponsor the inaugural Cedar County Early Childhood Conference, which will be held on March 23 at Nissen Wines near Hartington.
This fast-paced, engaging conference is for early childhood professionals, classroom teachers, parents and anyone who works with young children. The conference will focus on the importance of establishing solid relationships with children, families, colleagues and community members.
Speakers include Erika Fink, Northern Region Early Learning Coordinator; Penny Gildea, independent early childhood consultant; and T. Marni Vos, national humorous speaker.
Sessions during the CECO conference will focus on brain development, the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Code of Ethics and how to incorporate humor into every aspect of people’s lives.
After the final session of the day, conference attendees are invited to stay and attend a networking social at Nissen Wines sponsored by more than 30 local businesses. These businesses recognize the important role early care and education professionals play in workforce development and how it allows their employees to come to work knowing their children are well cared for in high-quality, enriching environments.
The 2024 CECO Early Childhood Conference is scheduled from 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on March 23. Participants will leave feeling affirmed, rejuvenated and equipped to foster stronger relationships with children, families, colleagues and their community.
To register, people may go to go.unl.edu/ceco2024. Spaces are limited and registration closes on March 15.
For more information, people may reach out to Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Educator Jackie Steffen at 402254-6821 or [email protected].
