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Early Childhood & Transitional Kindergarten Conference

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Early Childhood & Transitional Kindergarten Conference
Early Childhood & Transitional Kindergarten Conference
Yolo County Office of Education CONFERENCE
Sat, April 11, 2026 @ 08:00 AM — 03:00 PM (PDT)
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THIS EVENT IS 100% FREE!

The Yolo County Early Childhood and Transitional Kindergarten Conference brings together early childhood educators and professionals for a dynamic day of learning, connection, and collaboration. Designed to support the diverse early learning workforce, the conference offers practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and dedicated learning experiences for center-based programs, Family Child Care providers, and Transitional Kindergarten educators.

 

Participants will:

  • Strengthen confidence in high-quality, developmentally appropriate practice across early learning settings
  • Gain practical tools to improve instruction, classroom management, and program sustainability
  • Build professional connections that support collaboration and shared learning


Who should attend? Everyone is invited to attend this free summit. The conference is designed for early childhood educators and practitioners working in center-based early learning programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; Family Child Care providers, including licensed home-based providers; Transitional Kindergarten educators and instructional staff; early childhood program leaders and administrators; and early learning coaches, trainers, and county or community partners who support early childhood programs and educators.



Registration: Open
Event Date
APR
11
SATURDAY
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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April 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Location
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YCOE Conference Center
1280 Santa Anita Ct, Ste. 120
Woodland, CA  USA
Summary Agenda
2026 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 11
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Panel: Strengthening Our Learning Community
10:30 AM to 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Bridging Early Childhood & TK
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Honoring Family's Culture/Identity
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Infant Toddler Development
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Social Emotional Learning
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Child Care as Sustainable Business
1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Music, Movement & Play
1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Social Emotion Learning
1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Supporting Children with Behaviors
2:45 PM to 3:00 PM
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AM Workshops
Honoring Family's Culture/Identity
Honoring Family's Culture/Identity
28/35 LEFT  
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  10:45:AM  —  12:00:PM PDT

Session: Honoring Family’s Culture and Identity

This workshop supports educators in embedding family culture, home language, and inclusive identity practices into curriculum, materials, and classroom interactions.

Led by Moises Watson-Hernandez, Program Administrator, YCOE

 
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
11/35 LEFT  
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  10:45:AM  —  12:00:PM PDT

Session: Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood and TK

This session focuses on fostering emotional regulation, peer relationships, and classroom communities that promote belonging and learning readiness.

Led by: Season Turner

 
Bridging Early Childhood & TK
Bridging Early Childhood & TK
28/35 LEFT  
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  10:45:AM  —  12:00:PM PDT

Session: Bridging Developmentally Appropriate Practices Across Preschool &

Transitional Kindergarten Learning Environments

The session explores alignment in preschool & TK by highlighting the Preschool TK Learning Foundations, supporting play-based learning environments, and implementing developmentally appropriate practices that serve children and

families.

Led by: Janine Marcoux

 
Infant Toddler Development
Infant Toddler Development
28/35 LEFT  
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  10:45:AM  —  12:00:PM PDT

Session: Infant-Toddler Learning Foundations

Participants will examine intentional practices that stimulate early development.

Led by: Joyce Lee

 
 
PM Workshops
Social Emotion Learning
Social Emotion Learning
32/35 LEFT  
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  01:15:PM  —  02:30:PM PDT

Session: Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood and TK

This session focuses on fostering emotional regulation, peer relationships, and classroom communities that promote belonging and learning readiness.

Led by: Season Turner

 
Supporting Children with Behaviors
Supporting Children with Behaviors
4/35 LEFT  
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  01:15:PM  —  02:30:PM PDT

Session: Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors

Participants will explore practical strategies to understand and respond to challenging behaviors through co-regulation, predictable routines, and trauma-informed practices that support positive outcomes.

Led by: Sue Lomax / Naomi Gonzalez

 
Music, Movement & Play
Music, Movement & Play
24/35 LEFT  
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  01:15:PM  —  02:30:PM PDT

Session: Music, Movement, and Play

This interactive session explores how music and movement support self-regulation, language development, social skills, and joyful engagement across early learning settings.

Led by: Moises Watson-Hernandez

 
Child Care as Sustainable Business
Child Care as Sustainable Business
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Saturday Apr 11, 2026 @  01:15:PM  —  02:30:PM PDT

Session: Family Child Care as a Sustainable Business

Family and child care providers will gain practical tools related to licensing, documentation, time management, family communication, and long-term program sustainability.

Led by: Stacy Manuel, Marisol Morales, Adrina Garcia, Claudia Martinez, and Lorena Gonzalez


 
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