The WSFCCA Early Learning Conferences have been a successful and invaluable educational opportunity for all those involved in the care and education of young children. This year we are excited to present internationally renown speaker and author, Daniel Hodgins and keynote speaker, educator and author, Miriam Dressler. Get ready to be inspired and energized!

Seating is limited this year so don't miss out. Register early and take advantage of our Early Bird Special. Registration information can be found below or visit our website. 6 STARS Hrs.

Featured speaker, Daniel J Hodgins is an exceptional,  internationally renowned speaker and author of two books titled Boys: Changing the Classroom, Not the Child and his new book titled, GET OVER IT, Relearning guidance practices.  Daniel has done keynotes, workshops and seminars in over 42 states and Canada.  As a consultant, Daniel works with educators, parents and other professionals, helping them to understand research based theory and how to adapt curriculum and environments that support the continued development of children and families.  Daniel has a unique grasp of children and family issues learned from over 30 plus years of experience working as a teacher, director, educator and parent in both the private and public sector.  Daniel's interactive style is both informative and entertaining.  In addition to his work as a consultant, Daniel has worked as the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education, at Mott Community College, Flint, Michigan where he developed and received recognition for one of the most outstanding training programs in the country.  

Workshop Descriptions

Keynote presenter, Miriam Dressler, has worked in the education field for over twenty years as a teacher, center director, adult educator, and ECE consultant and trainer.  She has worked in multiple states as a coach and facilitator to early childhood programs, supporting them in their pursuit of accreditation and other quality rating systems and programs.  Miriam is the co-author of Prove It!  Achieving Quality Recognition for Your Early Childhood Program (Redleaf Press) and is a lead validator for the National Accreditation Commission.  Miriam is the owner at Bloom Training &Consulting, an early childhood support services company located in Seattle, WA. 

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* Groups of 6 or more must use the mail in registration for each attendee and mail in one envelope to Joan Aarts, 561 Burnaby Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501.  Make Check payable to WSFCCA.