LEAD! Regional Training Series

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About LEAD!

LEAD! is a regional training event being held in the summer, fall, and winter seasons in different areas of the country that brings two-day, high-quality, and affordable professional development to you! Featuring nationally respected trainers and sessions for both administrators and staff that are relevant and meaningful to real people in the real ECE world, LEAD! is a must on your training schedule when it comes to your neighborhood!

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About LEAD!
LEAD! is a regional training event being held in the summer, fall, and winter seasons in different areas of the country that brings two-day, high-quality, and affordable professional development to you! Featuring nationally respected trainers and sessions for both administrators and staff that are relevant and meaningful to real people in the real ECE world, LEAD! is a must on your training schedule when it comes to your neighborhood!

Which Group Do I Belong To?

Leaders: Includes owners, executive leaders, administrators, directors, assistant directors (over 3 years experience), and coordinators.
Emerging Leaders: Includes new leaders, entry-level leaders, assistant directors (under 3 years experience), and lead teachers.
Classroom Teachers: Includes teachers involved in implementing classroom programming.

Where can I contact an organizer with questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call 512-301-5557.

Can I update my registration information?
Yes, you can update your registration information at any time! Just email [email protected] for assistance.

2023 LEAD! Schedule

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TYM SMITH

Tym Smith began working in the Early Childhood Development field in 1986. After spending more than five years in the classroom, he advanced to fill various positions including Education Specialist, Director, and Regional Director. Over the past 15 years, Tym has spent thousands of hours training staff and management across the country at local and national conferences. In 2007, Tym started “Tym the Trainer”, a training company dedicated to quality and diversity for child-care programs. Tym is the owner of six early education programs in Texas and is a two-term past president of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association. Tym is a member of the Texas Trainers Registry and currently serves on the board of directors for the Association for Early Learning Leaders. Tym is also a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor.

LORI BUXTON

Lori has been part of the early care and education community since 1995. She has served on many levels, including classroom teacher, Program Director, Executive Administrator, and Training Consultant. Lori is a dynamic speaker who encourages and inspires; challenges and equips; and whose heart is deeply committed to supporting those who serve young children and their families. Lori is the Managing Director of the Association for Early Learning Leaders and speaks/trains regionally and nationally. She has served on many ECE advisory committees including the Sesame Street Communities PD Virtual Advisory and has been a featured speaker on HiMama’s Preschool Podcast.

LYNETTE GALANTE

Lynette is the Executive Director and Owner of Future Generation Early Learning Centers in New Jersey. She has supervised several early care and education programs in Texas, New York and New Jersey for the past 17 years. Lynette is also a trainer and consultant, serving as a resource for early childhood programs across the country. Along with being President of New Jersey Child Care Association, Lynette proudly serves as President for the national organization Association for Early Learning Leaders.

LEAD! Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Leader/Emerging Leader Registration Includes 10 training hours of administrative training at a reduced rate for active AELL members and lunch on Friday.	$239	$339
Leader/Emerging Leader Registration + Membership Bundle Includes 10 training hours of administrative training at a reduced AELL member rate, lunch on Friday and AELL Standard Plus membership for 12 months	$369	N/A
Teacher Registration Includes 4 training hours of child/professional development training	$45	N/A
Teacher Registration + Membership Bundle Includes 4 training hours of child/professional development training and AELL Standard membership for 12 months.	$85	N/A

CEUs

CEUs are offered for every session at no additional cost. The Association for Early Learning Leaders has partnered with Stalwart-Genesis to provide Continuing Education Units for conference attendees.

GROUP RATES

Groups of 4 or more (a combination of Leaders & Staff allowed) are eligible for a 10% group discount. Enter your discount code at checkout in the Promo Code box. The entire group must be registered at the same time to be eligible for the discount. Previous registrations or later registrations will not be eligible for the discount. Please contact Jessica Bell, Administrative Specialist, at [email protected] to confirm your group and receive the discount code.

NOW REGISTERING FOR LEAD! Poconos!

October 20-21, 2023

Split Rock Resort

428 Moseywood Rd

Lake Harmony, PA 18624

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

If you would like to book through our courtesy block, please use the group code “assearlyleaders” for reservations.

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NOW REGISTERING FOR LEAD! San Antonio!

December 8-9, 2023

Holiday Inn Downtown-Market Square

318 West César E. Chávez Boulevard

San Antonio, TX 78204

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

*Click here to make your reservations at Holiday Inn Downtown-Market Square

Room block expires November 8th

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Ron McGuckin

Board President

Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates

P.O. Box 2126, Bristol, PA 19007

Mr. McGuckin is a graduate of Duquense Law School and is the owner of Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates Law Firm, which represents child care agencies in Pennsylvania, and has consulting agreements with child care agencies across the country, including several large Head Start programs. Because of his extensive expertise in the area of law affecting the child care industry, Mr. McGuckin has gained a national reputation as "The Child Care Lawyer". Having done so for over forty years, he continues to train child care professionals on a variety of issues including personnel, administration, and other management and legal issues. In addition, he is the author of three publications designed for child care administrators, "Current Issues in Child Care,” “ Model Personnel Policies for Child Care Agencies 1 st through 6 th Editions," and “Model Parent Handbook for Child Care Agencies,” all which have proven to be valuable assets to the child care industry nationwide. Since 2007, Mr. McGuckin has served on the Board of Directors of the National Accreditation Council (NAC) of the Association for Early Learning Leaders (AELL). Most recently, Ron served a four year term as Board President of the Association of Early Learning Leader’s Board of Directors.

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