The 18th Annual Early Years Conference focus is on understanding the approach to a Multi Tiered System of Support. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a framework that promotes equity and access by engaging “ALL” through a tiered approach that uses differentiation of services and supports. “All means ALL”.

TO VIEW YOUR SCHEDULE:
Access and view your schedule by clicking the "Schedule" pull down menu located to the right of your profile picture (or head icon) and clicking "Simple".

TO ACCESS ZOOM LINKS FOR YOUR SESSIONS:
On Friday and/or Saturday you will need to log in to your Sched profile and pull up your schedule to see your workshop titles. Click on the workshop to view description, presenter information, view documents and access the Zoom link. Zoom links for each workshop will appear below each workshop title 10 minutes before that workshop is scheduled to begin on each day of the conference. Simply click on the link below the title to enter the virtual workshop. (No links will be emailed to you, you must log into your Sched account to access all Zoom links.)

HANDOUTS AND POWERPOINTS:
Some workshops will have documents affiliated with the training you are attending. These documents are available immediately for you if they are on your schedule. It is suggested that prior to the conference, you download to your computer and/or print any documents you are interested in so that you can easily access them during the conference.

EARLY YEARS PROGRAM:
Click here to access our Early Years 2021 Program.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS:
Participants will receive 6 PD hours per day. Their hours will be added into the Workforce Registry between 1 to 4 weeks after the conference. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion – but will not be asked to upload this certificate to the Workforce Registry.

VIRTUAL HELP DESK:
Please contact Kelly Slocum at kelly.slocum@sdcoe.net for conference support. Also, visit our Early Years webpage at Early Years > Home (sdcoe.net).

Terri Bercasio

Rising Star Preschool
Executive Director
Rising Star Preschool

mailto:risisingstarpreschoolsd@gmail.com

Hello, my name is Terri Bercasio and I am the Rising Star Preschool Executive Director. I have a Bachelor of Human Services from the University of Southern California. I have been able to work in early childhood education for the last 10 years as a Teacher, Mentor, Director, Executive Director and Children’s Ministry leader, and volunteer. Our school believes in the development of the whole child, socially, emotionally, cognitively, . I believe that children thrive when they are loved and valued as individuals; by working together with parents, children, and staff we are able to foster these supportive environments. I am driven to create inclusive learning environments where each child’s uniqueness is celebrated and accepted. I continue striving to make a difference in other’s lives, including my families', friends', and my career. With this practice, my life is full of joy, adventure, and happiness.