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Welcome to the 2026 3-Day DFSS PreService

đź“ŤPalmer House Chicago
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
 
Breakfast and Registration open at 8:00am
Conference programming from 9:00am -4:10pm
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Thursday, August 6
 

9:20am CDT

Managing Stress
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 9
This PDM training is designed to help participants understand the stress response system, reduce vulnerability to stressors, and gain skills to effectively cope with stress.
Speakers
RM
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 9
  Claridigm

9:20am CDT

On-Boarding Best Practices for CEL Programs
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 2
This PDM training will be an interactive discussion regarding onboarding best practices and program expectations for new and promoted staff. Programs will be able to enhance and/or develop onboarding plans that meet the CELs 2.0 program regulations.
Speakers
avatar for Ken McGhee

Ken McGhee

Engagement Manager, Claridgigm Inc.

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 2
  Claridigm

11:10am CDT

Does Multitasking Truly Exist
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 8
This PDM training will allow participants to reflect on the many roles they juggle each day. Through discussion and hands-on activities, participants will explore practical strategies for managing competing priorities, staying organized, and maintaining a positive and effective work environment.
Speakers
LH
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 8
  Claridigm

11:10am CDT

Facilities and Safe Environments
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 12
This PDM training will This training equips Head Start staff with the knowledge and practical skills needed to maintain safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environments across all program facilities. Participants explore the environmental health and safety requirements outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), including building safety, sanitation, hazard prevention, emergency preparedness, and ongoing monitoring systems.
Speakers
avatar for Artiya Nash

Artiya Nash

Consultant, Claridigm
With over twenty-five years of experience as an Early Childhood Administrator, Artiya has a wealth of experience in designing and managing Head Start/Early Head Start and State Pre- K Programs. She has served as a District Director of Child Lab Centers for City Colleges of Chicago... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 12
  Claridigm

11:10am CDT

From Data to Insights: Building Performance Dashboards for ECE Management using Execl
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 9
This PDM training is designed to help those who struggle with "data overload," spending hours manually compiling monthly reports on student attendance and developmental milestones. By learning to use Excel’s PivotTables, Slicers, and Charts, staff can automate the transformation of raw data into a visual dashboard. This enables the agency to instantly visualize performance trends across different age groups or classrooms. The result is a significant reduction in administrative hours and a clearer understanding of where additional resources or interventions are needed to improve child outcomes.
Speakers
RK
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 9
  Claridigm

11:10am CDT

Managing Stress
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Ballroom
This PDM training is designed to help participants understand the stress response system, reduce vulnerability to stressors, and gain skills to effectively cope with stress.
Speakers
RM
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Ballroom
  Claridigm

11:10am CDT

Optimizing Your Online Presence for Mission Impact
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 10
A strategic overview of how nonprofits can use their website and social media channels to advance organizational goals. This training helps teams strengthen community trust, improve parent engagement, highlight program successes, and support recruitment efforts by applying simple, effective digital communication practices tailored to early childhood services.
Speakers
PM

Phil Maclin

Sr. Client Delivery Manager, https://www.claridigm.com/
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 10
  Claridigm

1:20pm CDT

Active Supervision
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 2
This PDM training will This training provides Head Start staff with a comprehensive, practice based understanding of Active Supervision, the mandated approach for keeping children safe at all times across all program settings. Participants learn how to implement the six core strategies—Set Up the Environment, Position Staff, Scan and Count, Listen, Anticipate Children’s Behavior, and Engage and Redirect—to prevent injuries, reduce risk, and create a culture of safety.
Speakers
avatar for Artiya Nash

Artiya Nash

Consultant, Claridigm
With over twenty-five years of experience as an Early Childhood Administrator, Artiya has a wealth of experience in designing and managing Head Start/Early Head Start and State Pre- K Programs. She has served as a District Director of Child Lab Centers for City Colleges of Chicago... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 2
  Claridigm

1:20pm CDT

An Embedded Approach to Health and Safety
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 4
This PDM training will help staff explore simple ways to weave health and safety practices into everyday routines, activities, and interactions with children. Designed for early childhood educators and youth staff, participants will gain practical strategies to create safe, healthy, and supportive environments where children can thrive.
Speakers
LH
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 4
  Claridigm

2:30pm CDT

Building A Co Regulated Classroom - Classroom Management
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 3
This PDM training will This training helps Head Start staff understand how to create a co regulated classroom environment—a space where adults intentionally model calm, connection, and emotional stability so children can develop their own self regulation skills. Participants explore the science of co regulation, including stress responses, brain development, and the adult’s role as a regulatory partner. The session emphasizes how consistent, responsive, and attuned interactions form the foundation for children’s emotional security and positive behavior.
Speakers
avatar for Artiya Nash

Artiya Nash

Consultant, Claridigm
With over twenty-five years of experience as an Early Childhood Administrator, Artiya has a wealth of experience in designing and managing Head Start/Early Head Start and State Pre- K Programs. She has served as a District Director of Child Lab Centers for City Colleges of Chicago... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 3
  Claridigm

2:30pm CDT

Emergency Preparednes
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 6

Speakers
LH
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 6
  Claridigm

2:30pm CDT

Managing Conflict
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 7
This PDM training will equip participants with the skills to transform disputes into collaborative problem solving.
Speakers
RM
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 7
  Claridigm
 

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