Schedule of Events

AYCE 2025 Workshop Sessions

10:00 - 10:50

• Suite 1: Social-Emotional Development – Strategies to support young children's emotional growth.

• Suite 2: Room Arrangement Strategies – Designing spaces that enhance learning & engagement.

• Suite 3: Music & Youth Engagement – Integrating music into youth programs for motivation & learning.

• Suite 4: CLOVER by 4-H – Using interactive resources to enhance hybrid learning experiences.

• Daedalian Room: Meaningful Interactions – Building positive relationships in infant & toddler classrooms.

11:00 - 11:50

• Suite 1: SNL: Support. Nurture. Laugh. – Teaching social skills through improv to boost confidence & communication.

• Suite 2: Best New Books – Top children’s literature picks & read-aloud techniques.

• Suite 3: Music in SAC Settings – Hands-on techniques to incorporate music into child development.

• Suite 4: Team Dynamics – Strategies for bonding, building, and developing effective teams.

• Daedalian Room: Behavior Management – Techniques to de-escalate challenging behaviors in children.

13:00 - 13:50

• Suite 1: BGCA Programs – Enhancing SAC environments with Boys & Girls Club initiatives.

• Suite 2: GOLD for Administrators – Maximizing assessment tools for program improvement.

• Suite 3: Facilitating Communication – Creating language-rich interactions in early childhood settings.

• Suite 4: Music & Movement – Using music to enhance engagement and learning in early childhood.

• Daedalian Room: CYP Group Collaboration – Effective de-escalation strategies for child/youth programs.

14:00 - 14:50

• Suite 1: Tween/Teen Engagement – Strategic planning to retain and recruit youth members.

• Suite 2: Math in Preschool – Effective ways to introduce and document early math learning.

• Suite 3: Motor Development – Strategies to support children's physical growth through play.

• Suite 4: Kinder Music for Infants/Toddlers – Interactive musical experiences for young learners.

• Daedalian Room: CYS/CYP Career Growth – Panel discussion on career pathways in youth services.

15:00 - 15:50

• Suite 1: Pyramid Model for Leaders – Implementing leadership strategies in early learning settings.

• Suite 2: Encouraging Positive Behavior – Using social stories to support behavior development.

• Suite 3: Effective Communication – Strengthening interactions with children & youth in programs.

• Suite 4: Pound Fitness – Engaging youth through movement, rhythm, and exercise.

• Daedalian Room: Parent-Teacher Conferences – Best practices for effective parent communication.