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2026 DFSS PreService
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
 
Ballroom Exhibit Hall Salon 1 Salon 10 Salon 12 Salon 2 Salon 3 Salon 4 Salon 5 Salon 6 Salon 7 Salon 8 Salon 9
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LUNCH 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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EXHIBIT HALL 10:30am - 11:00am

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EXHIBIT HALL 2:30pm - 3:00pm

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Getting to Know Born to Learn: Tools for Home Visiting Success 9:20am - 11:00am

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From Data to Insights: Building Performance Dashboards for ECE M... 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Conociendo Born to Learn: Herramientas para el Ă©xito en las visitas al hogar 1:20pm - 3:00pm

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Enhancing the Election Process for Policy Committee Members 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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“Back to Basics: Home Visiting Safety & Boundaries Refresher” 9:20am - 11:00am

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Understanding and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Supporting Interactions to Enhance Literacy Development 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Supporting Interactions to Enhance Math Development 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Reconnecting with your WHY 9:20am - 11:00am

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Classroom Data and Continuous Improvement 11:10am - 12:10pm

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DFSS CSD FY 26-27 Data Training 1:20pm - 3:00pm

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No Everyday Healing: Trauma-Informed Practices in Early Childhoo... 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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For Federal Funding Agencies. ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, S... 9:20am - 10:20am

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For State Funded Agencies. PI/HB (Private Initiative Home Base P... 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Strategies for Supporting Educators Well Being 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Mental Health Awareness 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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The Magic of Monthly Books: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Libra... 9:20am - 10:20am

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Family Fun: Enhancing Play with Your Involvement 11:10am - 12:10pm

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The Magic of Monthly Books: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Libra... 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Family Fun: Following your Child's Lead During Play 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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GOLD, 0-3, Part 1 9:20am - 10:20am

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Begining of Year, 0-3,Part 1 11:10am - 12:10pm

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What's New in SmartTeach, 0-3, Part 1 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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What's New in SmartTeach, 0-3, Part 2 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Advancing in ECE - Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship... 9:20am - 10:20am

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Annual Nutrition Training for Head Start and Child Care Staff 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Peer to Peer Networking Session: Home visiting 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Gateways Credentials Overview 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Getting Started with CLASS (Sp) 9:20am - 10:20am

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Making the Most of Transitions 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Differentiating Language for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Tiny tweaks to create meaningful interac... 1:20pm - 3:00pm

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Safety Manager 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Getting Started with CLASS (Eng) 9:20am - 10:20am

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The Magic of Monthly Books: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Libra... 11:10am - 12:10pm

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What's New in SmartTeach, 3-5, Part 1 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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What's New in SmartTeach, 3-5, Part 2 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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GOLD, 3-5, Part 1 9:20am - 10:20am

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Begining of Year, 3-5,Part 1 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Classroom Management: Create a learning environment that support... 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Data Integrity 101 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Individualization through an Observation Lens 9:20am - 10:20am

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Etapas del desarrollo y estrategias para apoyar el crecimiento (... 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Etapas del desarrollo y estrategias para apoyar el crecimiento (... 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Ballroom Exhibit Hall Salon 1 Salon 10 Salon 12 Salon 2 Salon 3 Salon 4 Salon 5 Salon 6 Salon 7 Salon 8 Salon 9
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Keynote Speaker 12:10pm - 1:00pm

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LUNCH 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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EXHIBIT HALL 10:30am - 11:00am

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GOLD, 0-3, Part 2 9:20am - 10:20am

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Begining of Year, 0-3,Part 2 11:00am - 12:00pm

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DFSS CSD FY 26-27 Data Training 2:10pm - 3:45pm

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Interactions that Support Students with Learning Differences 9:20am - 10:20am

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Focusing on the Purpose During Center Time 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Differentiating Language for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Tiny tweaks to create meaningful in... 2:10pm - 3:45pm

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Juvenile Diabetes 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Redirecting and Reframing Misbehavior 2:10pm - 3:10pm

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Non-Federal Match- What Counts 3:20pm - 4:20pm

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Planning with Purpose: The Importance of Effective Lesson Planni... 9:20am - 10:20am

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Quality Support Service Coordinator 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Why Interactions Matter (Eng) 2:10pm - 3:10pm

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Strategies to Support Dual Language Learners (Eng) 3:20pm - 4:20pm

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Budget Ready 9:20am - 11:00am

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Gateways Credentials Overview 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Federal Review, Part 1 2:10pm - 3:10pm

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Federal Review, Part 2 3:20pm - 4:20pm

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New Head Start Disabilities Coordinators Training 9:20am - 10:20am

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Individualization through an Observation Lens 11:00am - 12:00pm

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New Head Start Disabilities Coordinators Training 2:10pm - 3:10pm

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Strategies to Support Dual Language Learners (Sp) 3:20pm - 4:20pm

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GOLD, 3-5, Part 2 9:20am - 10:20am

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Begining of Year, 0-3,Part 2 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Educator Power: Empowering ECE staff to Lead and Advocate for Change 2:10pm - 3:45pm

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Lets Talk about the 1st 45 Days and Health Services 9:20am - 10:20am

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An Overview and Refresher of DFSS Recruitment Plan Template 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Observation-Ready: Preparing Programs for High-Quality On-Site Assessments Aligning Staff, Practices... 2:10pm - 3:45pm

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Making the Most of Transitions 9:20am - 10:20am

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Using Data to Inform Professional Development 11:00am - 12:00pm

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ReadyRosie, Part 1 2:10pm - 3:10pm

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ReadyRosie, Part 2 3:20pm - 4:20pm

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How Does it Flow... Why Chicago became a water powerhouse. 9:20am - 10:20am

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SharePoint 101: Building a Collaborative Workspace 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Classroom Management: Create a learning environment that support... 2:10pm - 3:10pm

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Facilities and Safe Environments 3:20pm - 4:20pm

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No Everyday Healing: Trauma-Informed Practices in Early Childhoo... 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Estrategias para apoyar el desarrollo socioemocional en niños de 0 a 3 años (Strategies to Support So... 2:10pm - 3:45pm

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Ballroom Exhibit Hall Salon 1 Salon 10 Salon 12 Salon 2 Salon 3 Salon 4 Salon 5 Salon 6 Salon 7 Salon 8 Salon 9
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DFSS Accident/Incidents: Creating a System of Support 9:20am - 10:20am

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LUNCH 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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EXHIBIT HALL 10:30am - 11:00am

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EXHIBIT HALL 2:30pm - 3:00pm

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Coaching to Fidelity 0-3 9:20am - 10:20am

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Coaching to Fidelity 3-5 11:10am - 12:10pm

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What's New for Admins 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Building A Co Regulated Classroom - Classroom Management 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Getting Started with CLASS (Eng) 9:20am - 10:20am

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Optimizing Your Online Presence for Mission Impact 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Sensory Play: Define and Explore 1:20pm - 3:00pm

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Reconnecting with your WHY 9:20am - 11:00am

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Reconnecting with your WHY 11:10am - 12:45pm

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Creating BLISS: In Our Childcare Interactions: A Reflective Journey of Connection and Insight 1:20pm - 3:00pm

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On-Boarding Best Practices for CEL Programs 9:20am - 10:20am

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Strategies for Supporting Educators Well Being 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Active Supervision 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Family Engagement and Connection 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Advancing in ECE - Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship... 9:20am - 10:20am

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Managing Stress 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Lakeshore Learning...

Peer to Peer Networking Session: Health, Mental Health, Hearing... 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Developmental Milestones and Strategies to Support Growth (Part... 9:20am - 10:20am

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Developmental Milestones and Strategies to Support Growth (Part... 11:10am - 12:10pm

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An Embedded Approach to Health and Safety 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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General Q & A 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Educator Power: Empowering ECE staff to Lead and Advocate for Change 9:20am - 11:00am

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Annual Nutrition Training for Head Start and Child Care Staff 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Observation-Ready: Preparing Programs for High-Quality On-Site Assessments Aligning Staff, Practices and E... 1:20pm - 3:00pm

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Emergency Preparednes 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Basics to Understanding Developmental Delays and Disorders in the EHS Classroom 9:20am - 11:00am

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Redirecting and Reframing Misbehavior 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Case and Time Management 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Managing Conflict 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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Budget Ready 9:20am - 11:00am

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Budget Ready 11:10am - 12:45pm

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Focusing on the Purpose During Center Time 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Supporting Interactions to Enhance Literacy Development 3:10pm - 4:10pm

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How Does it Flow... Why Chicago became a water powerhouse. 9:20am - 10:20am

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Does Multitasking Truly Exist 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Supporting Interactions to Enhance Math Development 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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Getting Started with CLASS (Span) 9:20am - 10:20am

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From Data to Insights: Building Performance Dashboards for ECE M... 11:10am - 12:10pm

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Peer to Peer Networking Session: Family Community Engagement 1:20pm - 2:20pm

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