Shaping The Future Conference Registration

Celebrate family child care at this exciting 2-day conference of learning, connecting and lots of fun for providers.

About this Event

Shaping The Future professional development conference is designed especially for family child care providers and ECE educators. Spanish: Intérpretes disponibles para sesiones generales y clases de español. Somali: Turjubaano diyaar u ah fadhiyada guud iyo xiisadaha afka Soomaaliga Sabtida. Hmong: Xav tau ib tug neeg txhais lus? Thov hu rau.

When: October 17th and 18th

Where: The Park Event Center in Waite Park, MN

Price: Full conference $125 or single-day option $75

What: Exciting keynote speaker * DHS and DCYF presentations and panel discussion * Family child care specific topics taught by childcare experts * 16 hours of Develop-approved training * Multiple KCF content areas to choose * Vendors and exhibitor resource tables

• Connect with others in the profession
• Access high-quality professional development
• Celebrate the hard work of family childcare providers
• Be heard and give input on issues facing the profession
• Have some fun - You deserve it!
• Come for the training -Stay for the fun!

Meet representatives from state agencies and other programs. Provide feedback on the state's efforts to support family child care. Learn about the latest developments with the Provider Hub. Hear updates from the licensing standards modernization. Learn about the work of the Child Care Wayfinder Navigators. Celebrate all the wonders and joys of family child care.

To avoid Eventbrite credit card fees, you can pay by check to: Shaping The Future - OFCCP, P.O. Box 64835, Saint Paul, MN, 55164 (Must include a printed copy of your confirmation for proper crediting.) *Questions? Contact bGlzYSAhIHRob21wc29uIHwgc3RhdGUgISBtbiAhIHVz or 612-322-2241 for assistance.

This conference is being sponsored by a partnership of Minnesota organizations devoted to the success of high-quality child care and early learning for young children.

Come for the training. Stay for the fun!

Take advantage of the room discount for conference attendees at one of the connected hotels at The Park Event Center. Both are offering rooms to attendees for $149 per night.

Click the link to reserve your room online. Choose one of the available hotels: Hilton Garden Inn or Residence Inn by Marriot. Special rate available until Sept 16th. Refundable until 48 hours prior to checkin. Call the hotel directly with questions.

, 550 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387. 320-640-7990

or

, 450 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387. 320-640-0200

Both hotels offer:

• Free parking
• Free wifi
• Connected to The Park Event Center
• Onsite restaurant
• Indoor pool and whirlpool
• Business and fitness center
• Coffee/tea, microwave and refrigerator in each room
• Must reserve by Sept 16th for special rate.

Interested in sharing a room with another attendee to share cost? Contact TGlzYSAhIFRob21wc29uIHwgc3RhdGUgISBtbiAhIHVz

Childcare for providers' own children available with pre-registration. Space is limited.

List of 25 class choices for breakout sessions and keynote speaker will be announced August 4th. Watch for details ... coming soon.

How it works: Participants can attend any of the breakout sessions and no need to choose classes ahead of time. Over 16 hours of Develop-approved training will be offered including family child care required courses and electives.

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