Child Nutrition Summer Conference 2025

Step into a magical world of learning at the Summer 2025 Early Childhood Conference, where Prekindergarten through First Grade educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, and specials teachers come together to explore the transformative power of early education. This year’s theme, Happily Ever After, invites you to discover innovative ways to unlock early childhood potential that can only lead to great things!

Region 8 ESC believes there is No Place Like Home for learning about students with exceptionalities. This summer's Region 8 Student Exceptionalities Conference will be held on June 4 and 5. This year's theme is There's No Place Like Home: Students with Exceptionalities. This two-day event will feature a keynote speaker to kick off the morning. The morning session will last for three hours, followed by a catered lunch, and then two breakout sessions during the afternoon that will focus on specific exceptionalities that learners face. Participants will be able to earn their annual state-mandated GT six-hour update hours. To receive GT credit, participants may opt to attend one full day or two half days. The overlying objective for the conference is to provide participants with the KNOWLEDGE of effective instruction, the COURAGE to advocate for others, the HEART for inclusivity and love, and the ability to create an environment of HOME for our students with learning exceptionalities. Also, this conference will feature sessions in place of the annual Behavior Blitz with sessions that cover behavior/social/emotional.

Building Bridges: The Power of Storytelling to Connect, Learn, and Grow. Stories connect us—they bridge cultures, languages, and experiences, making learning meaningful and personal. Join us for an inspiring summer conference designed for educators serving Emergent Bilingual students across the Region 8 ESC area. Through the transformative power of storytelling, this event will explore actionable strategies, innovative tools, and collaborative opportunities to enhance biliteracy and second language acquisition in diverse classrooms.

With tailored sessions for district leaders, campus administrators, and classroom teachers, participants will discover how storytelling can ignite language development, foster deeper connections, and empower students to share their voices. Walk away with practical resources and fresh inspiration to make a lasting impact on students’ linguistic and academic success—one story at a time.