The MDE Office of Early Childhood Education, through the Preschool Development Grant, will host our second Mississippi LIFT Family Engagement and Transition Conference. This one-day conference will showcase family engagement, pre-kindergarten to kindergarten transition, Part C to Part B transition, and best practices, with learning opportunities for early educators and parents. The day will feature a keynote speaker, followed by breakout sessions led by state and community partners. This conference is designed for early educators and administrators of pre-kindergarten programs, including those from public, private, childcare, home care, Head Start, and parents of four-year-old children. While not Early Intervention specific, the conference will offer sessions and resources that benefit Early Intervention families, coordinators, and providers.
The conference will take place Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Jackson Convention Center. The conference will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Contact hours (6.25), CEUs (0.6), and SEMIs (5) will be offered.
Register Here: Family Engagement and Transition Conference | Southwest MS Education Consortium
Questions about the conference can be sent to mwimberley@mdek12.org.