Bridges to the Future 2025: Grid

Welcome to Polk County’s 6th Annual Early Childhood and Early Elementary Educators Conference, Bridges to the Future: Connecting Early Learning To Kindergarten. The goal of our time together is to support early elementary school teachers and early learning professionals by providing an opportunity to learn and advance the educational and transition opportunities for the children in our communities.

Over the next two days, early childhood educators, early elementary school teachers, and school staff will hear from a great keynote speaker, participate in self selected workshops including topics such as social emotional learning, supporting children with special needs, mindfulness, and more. These days are about exploration, integration, and connection.
This conference is was brought to you by the collaborative efforts of a partnership between Polk County Family & Community Outreach, The Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Child Care Resource and Referral.

Special thanks to Western Oregon University for providing a space for us all to come together and learn from each other.
For more information about how to stay connected after the conference, contact Stephanie Gilbert at gilbert.stephanie@co.polk.or.us

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Calapooia Room, Werner University Center	Columbia Room A, Werner University Center	Columbia Room B, Werner University Center	Ochoco Room, Werner University Center	Pacific Room, Werner University Center	Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 202	Santiam Room, Werner University Center

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Empowerment Series Part 1: Express Yourself Through Gratitude 10:00am - 12:00pm

Empowerment Series Part 2: Express Yourself Through Gratitude 1:00pm - 4:00pm

What type of observation is best for my program: overview and comparison of ERS and CLASS tools 10:00am - 12:00pm

Family Engagement Beyond the Meeting: Getting Involved in the Classroom Participant Agenda 10:00am - 12:00pm

Responsive Guidance 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Libros Infantiles, Herramientas Emocionales 10:00am - 12:00pm

Desbloqueando el Éxito en los negocios de Cuidado Infantil: soluciones, estrategias y apoyo 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Keynote Address: Readiness is Risk: Building Foundations for Lifelong Learning P... 8:30am - 9:45am

Developing Early Childhood Education Settings to Support Students with Autism and Other Developmental Delays 10:00am - 4:00pm

Storytime with Cindy 10:00am - 12:00pm

Building Foundations of Engagement in the Infant Toddler Classroom: Designing Physical and Emotional Environments that Support L... 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Calapooia Room, Werner University Center	Columbia Room A, Werner University Center	Columbia Room B, Werner University Center	Ochoco Room, Werner University Center	Pacific Room, Werner University Center	Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 202	Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 203	Santiam Room, Werner University Center

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La Importancia del Autocuidado Para los Educadores de la Primera Infancia 9:00am - 12:00pm

Higiene Mental y Emocional 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Children on the Spectrum: The Prepared Environment and Prepared Adult 9:00am - 12:00pm

Storytime with Cindy 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Unlocking Business Success in Child Care: Solutions, Strategies, and Support 9:00am - 12:00pm

You Get a High Five 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Communicating With Authenticity and Integrity- Enterprise Talk 9:00am - 12:00pm

Exploring Gender Identity 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Keynote Address: Readiness is Risk: Building Fou... 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Practical Tools for Nurturing Kind and Clear Connections 9:00am - 3:00pm

Integrar una nutrición saludable, culturalmente sensible y consciente de los alérgenos en su entorno preescolar 9:00am - 12:00pm

La Biología del Estrés y Trauma 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creating Systems That Work for You, Instead of You Working for the System 9:00am - 12:00pm

Communication That Builds Community 1:00pm - 3:00pm