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2026 DFSS PreService
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
Venue: Salon 8 clear filter
Tuesday, August 4
 

9:20am CDT

GOLD, 3-5, Part 1
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Wilbert Owens
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 8
  Teaching Stategies

11:10am CDT

Begining of Year, 3-5,Part 1
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Wilbert Owens
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 8
  Teaching Stategies

1:20pm CDT

Classroom Management: Create a learning environment that supports student behavior and social-emotional development.
FULL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
This workshop will focus on supporting classroom
management for early childhood environments, such as team building for teacher
teams, setting up the classroom, social emotional learning, and supervision of the
environment. Lastly, focusing on strategies that will support teachers with students’
behavior and social-emotional development in an early childhood classroom
environment.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Rodriguez

Vincent Rodriguez

Christopher House Inclusion Coordinator, Christopher House
Vincent has over 30 years of experience working in the field of early childhood and with Diverse learners’ students. He is currently the Diverse Learners Coordinator for Christopher House Early Childhood school and Trainer/Consultant at Simple Solutions Educational services .He... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 8
  Christopher House

3:10pm CDT

Data Integrity 101
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
This is a practical, nonprofit‑friendly training that teaches staff how to recognize and avoid the most common cyber threats—especially email‑based attacks like phishing, spoofing, and malware. Participants learn simple, repeatable habits to protect sensitive child and family data, strengthen organizational security, and reduce risk without needing technical expertise.
Speakers
PM

Phil Maclin

Sr. Client Delivery Manager, https://www.claridigm.com/
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm CDT
Salon 8
  Claridigm
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

9:20am CDT

How Does it Flow... Why Chicago became a water powerhouse.
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
From moving the State boundary line to reversing the Chicago River to being home to the largest water purification plant in the world. Get the back story on your water system and jump ahead to the future of the department's biggest role in becoming the largest construction 'company' in the Midwest.
Speakers
JV
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 8
  City of Chicago   Department of Water Management

11:00am CDT

SharePoint 101: Building a Collaborative Workspace
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
An accessible introduction to using SharePoint as a central hub for program documents, communication, and teamwork. Staff learn how to navigate a SharePoint site, upload and organize files, manage permissions, and collaborate in real time—helping Early Childhood and Head Start teams reduce paper, streamline workflows, and stay aligned across classrooms and departments.
Speakers
PM

Phil Maclin

Sr. Client Delivery Manager, https://www.claridigm.com/
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Salon 8
  Claridigm

2:10pm CDT

Classroom Management: Create a learning environment that supports student behavior and social-emotional development.
FULL
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
This workshop will focus on supporting classroom
management for early childhood environments, such as team building for teacher
teams, setting up the classroom, social emotional learning, and supervision of the
environment. Lastly, focusing on strategies that will support teachers with students’
behavior and social-emotional development in an early childhood classroom
environment.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Rodriguez

Vincent Rodriguez

Christopher House Inclusion Coordinator, Christopher House
Vincent has over 30 years of experience working in the field of early childhood and with Diverse learners’ students. He is currently the Diverse Learners Coordinator for Christopher House Early Childhood school and Trainer/Consultant at Simple Solutions Educational services .He... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm CDT
Salon 8
  Christopher House

3:20pm CDT

Facilities and Safe Environments
FULL
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
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 →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Salon 8
  Claridigm
 
Thursday, August 6
 

9:20am CDT

How Does it Flow... Why Chicago became a water powerhouse.
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
From moving the State boundary line to reversing the Chicago River to being home to the largest water purification plant in the world. Get the back story on your water system and jump ahead to the future of the department's biggest role in becoming the largest construction 'company' in the Midwest.
Speakers
JV
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 8
  City of Chicago   Department of Water Management

11:10am CDT

Does Multitasking Truly Exist
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
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

1:20pm CDT

Supporting Interactions to Enhance Math Development
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 8
Limited Capacity seats available
It is important for educators to understand how educator-child interactions can impact the way children think
and learn about mathematics. This session focuses on supporting educators in promoting early childhood
math concepts through intentional interactions during activities, conversations, and play.
Moderators
AB

Alisha Bourque

Teachstone

BR

Bibi Rahim

Teachstone
Speakers
avatar for Monica Barrera

Monica Barrera

Teachstone
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 8
  Teachstone
 

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