Join Iowa AEYC for the 2024 Early Learning Fall Institute!
The Fall Institute brings together early childhood professionals from across the state for a unique professional development opportunity. We invite you to join us as we network, share and learn together.
Event Information
- Date: October 4-5, 2024 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Registration check-in times: 7 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Oct. 4-5
- Location: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel (1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009)
- Event Registration Deadline: September 25, 11:59 p.m.
The keynote speaker was very uplifting. His presentation flowed with positivity and how to overcome challenges. It was very motivating. He spoke to us as professionals! He always leaves me smiling and hopeful.
2023 Fall Institute Attendee
Keynote Speakers
Friday Keynote: Tabatha Rosproy
From Tiny Seeds Grow Mighty Trees
Research tells us that from the ages 0-5 is when a child learns best, and yet, this age group is underserved all around the United States. Join Tabatha Rosproy as she offers a look into a unique partnership between the public school and a local nursing home that created opportunities for her preschool students that weren’t available before, and the impact that made on the lives of both the students and the residents at the retirement community where the classroom is housed. Tabatha will highlight the life-changing power of connections and self-regulation in your time together. Tabatha’s background in theater and improv comedy come to life in the classroom and on stage, so you’ll not only learn something – you will cry, you will laugh, and you’ll play your way through your time together!
Saturday Keynote: Brocklin Qualls
Self-Care Supports Better Care for Children and Families
Educators have a lot on their shoulders right now. You’re responsible for supporting the academic, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of students through a period of historic uncertainty. It is a busy, chaotic time and it can easily feel like you have no time for yourself. Operating at a high level of unmitigated stress will, over time, lead to burnout. Self-care not only affects you but those around you. We will unpack the important self-care tools needed to support positive outcomes for children and families. Additionally, we discuss why self-care is critical right now and share realistic strategies, tips, and tricks on finding what works for you.
Session Options
This year, we’re offering over 70 sessions to choose from between Friday and Saturday! Participants will need to pre-register for their sessions, so be sure to check out the descriptions of each class here before registering!
Additional Information
Pre-Institute Sessions
Learn about our Pre-Institute Sessions on Thursday, October 3. This year, we are pleased to offer a ServSafe training, EC-PBIS training, and a Nature-Based Science training, presented by the Blank Park Zoo.
Training Credits
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Northwestern College both offer training credit hours for attending the Fall Institute.
Hotel Block
If you’re traveling and need a place to stay, we have a reserved block of hotel rooms at Prairie Meadows Hotel for Fall Institute attendees. The group code is IAEYC24 and the password is 863004916.
Registration and Pricing
Find all the information you need to know about registering for the Fall Institute, as well as member pricing. If you are registering a group of five or more people, please email jonni@iowaaeyc.org for assistance.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel, refunds can be made if cancellation notice is received via email to jonni@iowaaeyc.org by September 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm. After September 25, absolutely no refunds will be given and all registered attendees must pay registration fees.
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