AELL 37th Annual National Conference has ended

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AELL 37th Annual National Conference

9:00am EDT

AM PreCon: Life Is Good Playmakers Workshop ($99 Member | $139 Non-Member)FULL International Ballroom: CenterSteve Gross, M.S.W. • Life Is Good Playmakers

1:00pm EDT

PM PreCon: Life Is Good- Leading with Optimism ($99 Member | $139 Non-Member)FULL International Ballroom NorthKate Nugent

5:00pm EDT

Welcome Happy Hour with Exhibitors Grand Ballroom: Salon IV-V

6:00pm EDT

Heroes Night In! Poolside

7:00am EDT

Breakfast With the Exhibitors Grand Ballroom: Salon IV-V

8:30am EDT

Opening Keynote with Steve Gross - The Power of Optimism Palm BallroomSteve Gross, M.S.W.

10:45am EDT

101 - Director's Guide to Leading a TeamLIMITED International Ballroom: CenterMary Hornbeck 102 - How to Battle the Stresses of Social/Physical DistancingLIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 6Chris Poppendorf 103 - Risk Management Tips for Early Learning Programs That Make Your Insurance Company Happy-The Saga ContinuesLIMITED Salon 8Michael Swain 104 - Reality Based LeadershipLIMITED International Ballroom NorthDonna Roberts 105 - Understanding Sensory Disorders and the Leader's RoleLIMITED Salon 7Shannon Hendricks 106 - Employee Policy UpdatesLIMITED Grand Ballroom Salon 2-3Dawn Martini 107 - Unpacking the New Accreditation StandardsLIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 1Erin Schmidt

12:30pm EDT

Munch & Mingle with Exhibitors Grand Ballroom: Salon IV-V

2:00pm EDT

201 - How to Build Your Own Confidence and Resiliency Tool KitFILLING Grand Ballroom: Salon 1Schools of Excellence 202 - How Curriculum Impacts the Retention of Teachers and FamiliesLIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 7-8Laura Delgado • Dr. Corinne Muller 203 - How to Be a Successful Director While Following CDC COVID-19 PoliciesLIMITED Salon 8Dr. Suzette Turner 204 - Modern Influence: Marketing to a 21st Century AudienceFILLING Grand Ballroom: Salon 6Rachel Supalla 205 - Secret Sauce: Amazing Culture, But Is It Attainable?LIMITED International Ballroom NorthAnthony D'Agostino 206 - The Psychology of Change: How to Really Reset Your Thinking for the Post-Covid WorldLIMITED Grand Ballroom Salon 2-3Robin Stephenson

4:00pm EDT

Get Connected! First Time Attendee Meet & Greet International Ballroom: Center

5:00pm EDT

Executives & Owners Happy Hour John T's Bar

8:00pm EDT

Jersey Shore Dance & Karaoke Party International Ballroom: South

7:00am EDT

Breakfast With the Exhibitors Grand Ballroom: Salon IV-V

8:30am EDT

Keynote: Hot Topics with Ron McGuckin Palm BallroomRon McGuckin, J.D.

10:45am EDT

302 - Each One Team OneLIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 1Jennece Black 303 - Servant Leadership: How to Build a Collaborative Culture Through Clear DirectionLIMITED International Ballroom: CenterMegan Sweet 304 - Performance Appraisals & Performance Improvement Plans That Work!FILLING Grand Ballroom Salon 2-3Tym Smith 305 - You Had Me at Hello: Exploring Parent Communication in the New NormalLIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 6Lynette Galante 306 - Your Validation Visit: What to ExpectLIMITED Salon 8Erin Schmidt

12:30pm EDT

Networking Luncheon Palm Ballroom

2:00pm EDT

401 - Things Great Leaders Do: Rethink-Unlearn-Learn AgainLIMITED Grand Ballroom Salon 2-3Heather Torres 402 - Feeding Recovery: Why Childcare Centers Should Participate in the CACFPLIMITED Salon 8Cindy Vian 403 - Reimagining Your Business in a Time of ChangeLIMITED Salon 7Kathy Ligon 404 - Peer Pressure: Using Positive Peer Pressure to Strengthen Your Culture to the Core!LIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 6Rachel Supalla 405 - Managing the Middle ManagerLIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 1Tameenah Adams 406 - CHOOSE: Intentional Leadership = Intentional OutcomesLIMITED International Ballroom: CenterLori Buxton

4:00pm EDT

Ambassador Informational Meeting International Ballroom: Center

4:30pm EDT

Membership Informational Meeting International Ballroom North

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Networking Grand Ballroom Foyer

9:00am EDT

501 - The Magic of Zero! Achieving Zero Percent Tax Bracket in RetirementLIMITED Grand Ballroom: Salon 6Buddy Farmer 502 - Leveraging Community Resources: How to Add Value without Spending MoneyFILLING Salon 7Kathe Petchel 504 - Finding and Developing Your Future LeadersFULL Grand Ballroom: Salon 1Jennifer Romanoff 505 - Fierce ConversationsFULL Grand Ballroom Salon 2-3Tameenah Adams 506 - What's in the Doc Box?LIMITED Salon 8Erin Schmidt

11:15am EDT

Closing Keynote: Habits of Healthy Leaders- Expert Panel Forum Palm BallroomLori Buxton • Ron McGuckin, J.D.