ADE Summit 2025

Explore how early developmental instruments, collaborative discussions, and local partnerships can significantly impact student outcomes and kindergarten readiness. This session will highlight effective tools for assessing early childhood development, share strategies for fostering meaningful dialogue among educators, families, and community stakeholders, and demonstrate how building strong local partnerships can support a child's transition to kindergarten.

High-quality instructional materials play a critical role in shaping young children's learning experiences and developmental outcomes. This session will explore how evidence-based, developmentally appropriate materials support early cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. Participants will gain insights into selecting and implementing instructional materials that align with best practices in early childhood education. Through discussion and real-world examples, we will examine how these materials enhance classroom engagement, promote equitable learning opportunities, and contribute to positive child outcomes. Educators, administrators, and early childhood professionals will leave with practical strategies for integrating high-quality instructional resources into their programs to maximize learning success.

In this session, early childhood programs will share how data-driven instruction can enhance early literacy development in preschool classrooms. By leveraging assessment tools, observational data, and progress monitoring strategies, early childhood educators can identify individual student needs, tailor instruction, and create engaging literacy experiences that support language development, phonological awareness, and foundational literacy skills. Participants will learn practical approaches for collecting and analyzing data, setting developmentally appropriate goals, and using insights to guide learning experiences that foster a strong foundation for kindergarten readiness and lifelong literacy success. This session is ideal for pre-k educators, administrators, and early childhood professionals seeking to make informed decisions that support every child's literacy journey.

We will explore the process of collaboratively defining kindergarten readiness within the context of their local community. Focusing on the creation of a community of practice, this session will guide attendees through practical steps to engage educators, families, and community leaders in a shared vision of what kindergarten readiness looks like in their specific context.

Discover the power of interactive storytelling to engage young children, boost language development, and encourage meaningful interactions. Learn practical techniques to bring stories to life with props, gestures, and dialogue, enhancing communication and social skills in early childhood settings. Leave with creative strategies to foster quality connections and impactful learning experiences through arts integration of Tiny Toy Tales.