Summit Agenda At-a-Glance
Plus, join us at 4pm on Tuesday for a networking happy hour.
1 PM ET
Opening Keynote: Leading Through Change and the State of ECE
Led by our CEO, join a conversation on how industry leaders are managing transformation and change in their programs.
- The real-time impact of shifting policies on business and instructional decisions
- Opportunities and challenges in integrating AI and technology
- How our guest partners define and sustain quality in their programs
2 PM ET
Navigating Shifting Dynamics in Early Childhood Education
Unpack recent market intelligence and explore how to position your program for success in a rapidly changing environment.
- How to navigate the structural shift in child care toward higher-quality early education models
- How cost-of-living increases are reshaping family spending and decision-making
- Competitive strategies for standing out in a market where demand no longer outpaces supply
3 PM ET
Building and Sustaining Excellence
in Early Childhood Programs
Explore what quality looks like in early childhood programs and how to build systems to support it.
- What defines a high-quality early learning program
- How to create consistent and cost-effective practices that support quality
- The benefit of accreditation tools (NAEYC, CLASS®, CDA) to help strengthen your program
1 PM ET
Investing in People and Practice to Transform Retention and Results
Hear how programs like yours boosted child outcomes and teacher retention by building a positive culture and growing leaders from within.
- How using aligned tools—curriculum, assessment, and PD—can boost teacher effectiveness and support learning
- Strategies for recognizing, motivating, and retaining teachers
- How to apply the research for long-term success
2 PM ET
The Power of Purposeful Assessment: What, Why, and How
Assessment isn’t just about collecting data. Learn how to use it to support your teachers, children, and program.
- When and why to use different types of assessment
- Strategies to make assessment a natural part of the day
- How assessment can support communication with families, staff training, program quality, and more
3 PM ET
Private Child Care Ecosystem: Solutions that Support Success
Explore how Teaching Strategies’ ecosystem of solutions drive quality, efficiency, and growth for private child care programs.
- How our curriculum and assessment tools meet the unique needs of private centers
- Strategies for building stronger family partnerships with streamlined engagement
- Ways to support teachers with built-in professional development and planning tools
Learn what’s next for private child care and discover the tools to boost quality, retention, and growth.
The Teaching Strategies Team
As a trusted partner and advocate for the early education community for 45 years, we connect educators, children, and families to inspired teaching and learning experiences, and we can’t wait to connect with you at our first annual Private Child Care Virtual Leadership Summit.
