Are you Ready to Elevate your Teaching Career and Transform Lives?

The Project Launch Early Childhood Conference is a FREE One-Day Seminar taking place Saturday, September 20 at Wayne State University. This program is designed to empower and elevate early learning teachers and administrators in understanding and implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) in early childhood education.

Centers for Family Development, Inc. (CFDI) has partnered with the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute (MPSI) at Wayne State University to present this timely and insightful Project Launch conference.

Educator quality drives children’s outcomes and professional development is key. Join us for a free, interactive seminar designed to help early childhood educators build skills, meet required training hours, and strengthen their ability to support children’s social-emotional growth.

You’ll gain:

• Expert guidance from keynote speaker Chyleetzia “Chy” Johnson, MA, LPC, IMH-E®, with 30+ years of experience in child development.
• Practical strategies for the classroom, grounded in the latest research.
• Networking opportunities with fellow educators, program leaders, and mental health professionals.
• Training credit hours toward your annual requirements.

This is your chance to transform your approach to education and create lasting change for the children you support.

Register Now!

Seize this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a real difference. We can't wait to welcome you!

• You’ll discover how the intersection of SEL and policy can empower mental health and well-being from birth through community.
• Free lunch for all participants.
• Raffle prizes.

• Certificate of Completion.

• Lead & assistant teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Child-care providers
• Program directors & coordinators
• Early childhood education students
• Mental-health consultants

Free to attend – space is limited!

Reserve your spot today.

Location: https://maps.wayne.edu/view/structure1

The parking structure has several entry gates, please enter gate #3. An attendant will be present at gate #3 only. Let the attendant know that you are here for the Project Launch Conference hosted by the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute.

To walk to the Student Center: When you exit the structure, cross Palmer Ave. Make a right turn, then turn left onto Gullen Mall. Proceed straight until you see the Student Center building on your right. When you enter the building, take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor. You will see signs directing you to the registration check-in table in front of the Ballroom.

Location: https://maps.wayne.edu/view/student-center 

Host or Publisher Centers for Family Development