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January 10, 2024

Registration Open for OCDEL’s Early Childhood Conference on Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Support Children

Registration is now open for the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Early Childhood Education Conference, Stable and Secure: Supporting Children Through Trauma Sensitive Approaches.

About the Early Education Conference

This two-day conference is scheduled for March 25-26, 2024, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA and is free for attendees.

The conference focuses on deepening the understanding of child and adult well-being through trauma-sensitive approaches. This unique gathering brings together experts, practitioners, and educators, committed to creating stable and secure environments for young children, their families, and the adults who serve them.

Attendees will have access to trauma-informed care sessions; wellbeing workshops; social and emotional supports; and networking opportunities.

Registration

All directors and teachers of Pennsylvanian licensed child care centers, group child care, family child care homes, and after school care are invited. Registration is limited to two staff per program and to 500 attendees total.

Conference details and registration are available on the PA Keys website.

Image: Early childhood professionals sit together at Trying Together's UnConference, tinkering with tools in front of them.