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

Advancing in ECE - Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship (CELWS)

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

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Learn about the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship, a citywide initiative supporting aspiring and current early childhood education professionals. This program covers full tuition and book costs at partner institutions, helping Chicagoans grow their careers and strengthen the early learning workforce.

Speakers

Darrell Brown

Manager - Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship, CELWS

Moe Azaan

Manager, Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 3

CELWS

1:20pm CDT

Case and Time Management

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

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"Develop effective skills in time management that provide ways on how to deal with the conflicting priorities faced every day.

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Speakers

Jade Jackson

Professional Learning Specialist (UIC Center for Literacy's Family Engagement and Professional Learning Program (FEPLN)), UIC

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 3

CFL

2:30pm CDT

Building A Co Regulated Classroom - Classroom Management

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

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This PDM training will This training helps Head Start staff understand how to create a co regulated classroom environmentâ€”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 adultâ€™s role as a regulatory partner. The session emphasizes how consistent, responsive, and attuned interactions form the foundation for childrenâ€™s emotional security and positive behavior.

Speakers

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
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Claridigm

2026 DFSS PreService

9:20am CDT

Darrell Brown

Moe Azaan

1:20pm CDT

Jade Jackson

2:30pm CDT

Artiya Nash

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