Making Connections 2024 | Annual Conference with Brightside Up

Dive into an experience that's brimming with inspiration, learning, and the chance to connect and exchange ideas with fellow early childhood professionals. Let's gather for a day, jam-packed with dynamic workshops geared toward understanding the world of children. Our lineup features experts in child development, nutrition, movement, and play – an event you won't want to miss.

Check in | 7:30 am

Morning Sessions | 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Mid-Morning Sessions | 10:15 am - 12:15 pm

Lunch | 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Afternoon Sessions | 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm

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Full Day FLIP IT | 8:00-10:00 break 10:15-12:15 lunch 1:15-3:15

6 hours of training | 0.6 CEUs

Buffet Lunch

Flu shots are available from 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm with an insurance card & while supplies last

Vendors

Family/Group Family Child Care owners and Legally Exempt Providers ATTEND FREE with VOICE/CSEA by visiting VOICE/CSEA, then call Brightside Up to register. Assistants are not covered by VOICE/CSEA and are encouraged to apply for EIP.

Funding may be available for Family/Group, Center and School-age providers through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) by visiting ECETP.

Eligible Quality Stars NY programs will receive a code to register using QSNY funding.

Credit card payment will be required at checkout.

F amily and Group Family Child Care owners can call 518-426-7181 to register using VOICE/CSEA

Host or Publisher Brightside Up