SLECEDFLS - Fall Early Literacy Summit

At this year’s summit, themes of joy and community take center stage. During the event, we invite early childhood educators to explore evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices that foster a sense of wonder and connection in the classroom. Choose from various breakout sessions designed to create engaging, play-based learning environments, develop a collaborative community of learners, and ensure every child feels a strong sense of belonging. Leave inspired and equipped with practical strategies to cultivate classrooms where meaningful relationships and growth flourish.

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Check-in from 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Rice University, Anderson-Clarke Center

Audience: Teachers and administrators of 2 years old to First Grade

PD Hours: 6 hours

Registration opens August 21 and ends on October 1

Course Details

Registration opens August 21 and ends on October 1

Early Bird Registration ends September 13. Cost: $139 per person, Group of 4 or more, $130 per person

Regular Registration $149 per person, Group of 4 or more, $139 per person

A group discount is available for 4 or more participants from the same school. Schools registering a group of 4 or more may have one administrator attend at no cost.

If you are a school or school district and you need to register 1 or more participants, please complete the School Registration Form.

Note: When completing the group registration form, you will be asked to upload a spreadsheet containing information for each participant. The spreadsheet should have columns for the following:
• Last Name
• First Name
• Email Address
• Grade or age of students
• Position or title
• Instructional makeup of the participant’s class (ESL, Dual Language, Bilingual, Inclusion, Regular, Special Education)

• School Name

For questions about registration, please contact Carol Hernandez at slc@rice.edu or 713-348-5333.

Tuesday, October 1 will be the last day to submit a request to substitute a different educator or administrator for the original participant. Substitution requests must be made by the deadline and in writing to slc@rice.edu.

Due to the high demand for this event, Monday, September 23 is the deadline to request a refund. No refunds will be given after this date and credits will not be given for future programs or events. Refund requests must be made by the deadline and in writing to slc@rice.edu. A 10 percent processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. We cannot issue reimbursements or credits for any health-related absences.

The summit will be held in the Anderson-Clarke Center which is building number 74 on the campus map. The campus entrance to use is number 18 which is located at the intersection of University Blvd. and Stockton Dr. Parking details will be sent by email a few days before the summit.

A complimentary lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please bring your lunch.

The temperature inside the Anderson-Clarke Center may be cool for some participants, so please bring a light sweater or jacket.

Vending machines with snacks and drinks are available.

Registration for our 2024 Fall Early Literacy Summit is now closed.