2019 Summit
Join us on September 13 & 14 for the
2019 Early Childhood Summit at
West Shore Community College.
registration
Registration is available online and at the Summit. Register today!
1-day Registration Rate: $45
2-day Registration Rate: $70
Click here to register for the 2019 Early Childhood Summit.
scholarships
FREE registration is available to the following individuals:
West Shore Community College students.
Parents or grandparents (of a child age 0-8) living in Mason, Lake, or Oceana counties.
Child care providers who work in Mason, Lake, or Oceana counties.
GSRP staff and other preschool teachers who work in Mason, Lake, or Oceana counties.
Event Schedule
The 2019 Summit will include engaging keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Click here to view the schedule of events!
keynote speaker
Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak finds solutions to complex problems such as conducting authentic assessment in an age of accountability and teaching with intention during play. Kristie spent 16 years as a professor at Kent State University. She now offers transformative professional development and learning to early educators and leaders.
locatioN & Lodging
Take time to enjoy all that Lake Michigan has to offer! Located 15 minutes from downtown Ludington and 25 minutes from Manistee and Pentwater, the Early Childhood Summit takes place at West Shore Community College.
For local lodging options - including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, and campgrounds - click here.
“What I’ve learned at the Early Childhood Summit will help me become a better teacher, mentor, and mother.”