These are some opportunities for professional development. However, if you are wanting to use these hours for credit*, you must seek the proper approval routes. Be sure to check ECE-TRIS calendar, if approved it will be noted there. Otherwise, the conference must be submitted for approval**.
2024
April
April 15-18, 51st annual National Head Start Conference, Portland, OR
May
May 6-10, Trainer’s Institute, Virtual
May 6-10, Infant and Early Childhood Conference, Virtual
June
June 2-5, NAEYC Professional Learning Institute, New Orleans, LA
https://www.naeyc.org/events/future-dates
June 18-20, NHSA Leadership Education and Development Summit (LEADS), Virtual
July
July 24-27, 2024 NAFCC (National Association for Family Child Care) Conference, St. Louis, MO
July 31 – August 1, Zero to Three Learn Conference, Long Beach, CA
September
September 23-26, NHSA Fall Leadership Institute, Washington, D.C.
November
November 6-9, 2024 NAEYC Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA
https://www.naeyc.org/events/future-dates
December
December 16-19, NHSA Parent and Family Engagement Conference, San Diego, CA
Reminders: *Only training hours obtained at registered training events will count toward renewal hours of a license, registration or certifications, KY ALL STARS, the Commonwealth Child Care Credential, and the required training for renewal of the Kentucky Early Care and Education Trainers Credential. **Per regulation 922 KAR 2:240, all early care and education conferences, seminars and institutes using individuals not holding a current Kentucky Early Care and Education Trainer’s Credential must be submitted for approval at least 30 days in advance within ECE-TRIS.
For questions regarding the DCC approval process, please contact the DCC Professional Development Staff at (502) 564-2524.