2026 DFSS PreService: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2026 3-Day DFSS PreService

📍Palmer House Chicago
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Breakfast and Registration open at 8:00am
Conference programming from 9:00am -4:10pm

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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9:20am CDT

Making the Most of Transitions

LIMITED

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT

Salon 7

Limited Capacity seats available

This session builds on what educators already know to make transitions
as comfortable and as smooth as possible while also finding and
nurturing learning opportunities.

Moderators

Liana has over 10 years of experience working in Early Childhood. She earned a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Liberty University and has worked in classrooms in both private and public ECE programs. She has also worked as an Instructional Coach with Head Start and... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 7

Teachstone

11:00am CDT

Using Data to Inform Professional Development

LIMITED

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Salon 7

Limited Capacity seats available

Data can identify which educators or age levels are seeing success in specific skills and where extra support
may be needed. This session will explore ways to collect and analyze data to ensure professional development
goals are grounded in current teaching practice and clearly identify a strengths-based approach to growth.

Moderators