Hilltop Early Learning Conference: Honoring Children's Experiences

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 08:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Hilltop Children's Center Fremont | Seattle, WA

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This full-day conference will feature film screenings, workshops, and dialogue on the importance of Anti-Bias education in early learning.
About this Event

Join us for our 2nd Annual Hilltop Early Learning Conference!

This year's conference will focus on the pivotal role that Anti-Bias Education plays in children's development and well-being.
Conference Overview

Our guides for the day are Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo, leaders in the early learning field and co-directors/co-founders of Anti-Bias Leaders ECE. John and Debbie will begin the day with a brief keynote followed by a screening of their Emmy-nominated film, Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: The Early Years.
Following the screening of the film, participants can choose to attend a 2-hour morning workshop led by local ECE professionals.

In the afternoon, we'll gather again with Debbie & John to view their second ABE film, Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values. Following this screening, participants will return to their small workshop groups from the morning for a 1-hour reflective dialogue.
To end our day, John & Debbie willl lead us in a closing keynote with some guided action-planning that participants can take back to their programs and daily work with children & families.

Conference Agenda
LOCATION:
Hilltop Outreach Institute Training Facility in Fremont - 3601 Fremont Ave N Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98103
8-8:30: Breakfast and Arrival
8:30-9:40: Opening Keynote and Film Screening of Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: The Early Years
9:45-12pm: Breakout Session Workshops (choose one):
Workshop Choice A: Using Persona Dolls to Help Young Children Identify and Resist Bias- Presented by Sheyla Rodriguez & Sonali Saraf
Workshop Choice B: Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors: Supporting Children's Representation through Intentional Play Scenarios - Presented by Lisa Kuh
12:-12:30pm: Lunch
12:30-1:30pm: Film Screening of Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values
1:30-2:30pm: Reflective Practice Discussion Groups - led by Facilitators
2:30-3pm: Closing Keynote and Action-Planning with Debbie & John
(3:30-4:30pm: Optional Tour of Hilltop Children's Center - Queen Anne: 4 Nickerson St., Seattle)
STARS Training Hours
WA State Early Learning Professionals who attend the full conference can receive 6 STARS training hours. Certificates of Participation are also available to attedees upon request.
Virtual Attendance
We are pleased to be able to offer partial and full-day virtual options for those who are unable to attend in-person. Please choose the desired virtual ticket option upon registration. STARS Training Hours will also be available to our virtual attendees!
Please stay tuned for more details (Coming SOON):
Morning Workshops: Presenter Bios and Learning Objectives
Breakfast & Lunch Options

Any Questions? Email our team at: [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

Hilltop Children's Center Fremont, 3601 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 108.55

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