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Connecting with and learning from other family child care providers is vital to helping you be successful in business. After attending a training or other professional development event, you’ll come away refreshed and inspired with ideas to help take your family child care business to the next level.
Here’s what a few of our members have to say about the support they receive through events, coaching and training.
“I am so grateful for the business coaching program and I hope it continues because it's been a lifesaver for me.”
Colette
Childcare Provider
NC Region
Title: Thrive Summit
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Topic: Outdoor Play
Speaker: Rusty Keeler
CCR&R Staff: TBA
Location: Bartlesville
Time: TBA
Date: June 6, 2026
Topic: Navigating Autism
Speaker: Kellii Marshall
CCR&R Staff: TBA
Location: Ponca City, OK
Time: 10Am-2:30pm
Date: July 11, 2026
North East Region
Title: Thrive Summit
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Topic: NE Recoup and Regroup
Speaker: Dr. Erin Casey
CCR&R Staff: NE Staff
Location: Mid American Expo Center, Pryor, OK
Time: 10 to 3
Date: June 13, 2026
North West Region
Thrive Summit
Date: May 1st-2nd
Topic: Connect, Learn, Thrive
Speaker: Stephanie Vatsaas
Location: 200 Wolf Robe Circle Concho, OK
Time: 10am-2pm
Date: June 6, 2026
OKC Region
Title: Thrive Summit
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Title: TBD.
Speaker:
Staff:
Location: Catholic Charities 1232 N Classen Blvd, OKC 73106
Time: 9-1pm
Date: June 6, 2026
Title: Outdoor Classrooms
Speaker: Project Learning Tree
Staff: Anthony Pascall
Location: Catholic Charities 1232 N Classen Blvd, OKC 73106
Time: 9-1pm
Date: July 11, 2026
South Central Region
Title: Thrive Summit
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Topic: Power of IMAGINATION: Unlocking Creativity for Stronger Minds and meaningful Connections
Speaker: Erin Casey
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Chickasaw Business Center, ECU Campus
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: May 30, 2026
Topic: Social Emotional Learning and Challenging behavior: How are they connected and why should I care?
Speaker: Kim Quin
CCR&R Staff:
Location: ECU CCR&R Office
Time: 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 18, 2026
Topic: Project Learning Tree
Speaker: Anthony Pascall
CCR&R Staff:
Location: ECU CCR&R Office
Time: 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Aug 1, 2026
South East Region
Title: Thrive Summit
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Topic: Family Involvement
Speaker: Stephanie Makke
CCR&R Staff: Jamie
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: June 13, 2026
Topic: Mixed Age Group Management
Speaker: Stephanie Makke
CCR&R Staff: Jamie
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026
Topic: Trees & Me
Speaker: Anthony Pascall
CCR&R Staff: Jamie
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: August 8, 2026
Topic: Active Supervision
Speaker: Nicole Helmer
CCR&R Staff: Jamie and Nicole
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: September 12, 2026
Topic: Nurturing Touch
Speaker:Kim Quinn
CCR&R Staff: Jamie
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: October 10, 2026
Topic: Biting
Speaker:Tuesday Wesley
CCR&R Staff: Jamie and Tuesday
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: November 14, 2026
Topic:
Speaker:
CCR&R Staff: Jamie
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: December 12, 2026
South West Region
Topic: Personal Health Practices for Home Child Care Providers
Speaker: Myeisha Finley
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Lawton, Ok
Time: 8:30-12:30pm
Date: April 11, 2026
Title: Thrive Summit
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Topic: Documentation Readiness During Health Concerns
Speaker: Donna Ellsworth
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Lawton
Time: 8:30-12:30pm
Date: June 6, 2026
Topic: Child Care Warmline
Speaker: OSDH: Kim Quinn
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Lawton
Time: 8:30-12:30pm
Date: July 11, 2026
Topic: Trees & Me
Speaker: Oklahoma Forestry Service
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Lawton
Time: 8:30-12:30pm
Date: August 15, 2026
Tulsa Region
May 1-2, 2026 Thrive Statewide Summit
Topic: Tech Level 2
Speaker: Patricia Lee and Taylor Compton
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm Date: May 16, 2026
Topic: Reconnect
Speaker: Dr. Beulah Adigun
Location: OSU-Tulsa Conference Center
Time:9am-3pm
Date: June 13, 2026
Hispanic Group
Contact Keila Garcia kgarcia@okschoolreadiness.org
May 1-2, 2026 – Thrive Summit
June 6, 2026 – Hispanic Conference
UPCOMING EVENTS
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