VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
CCAL Fall Education Conference
Friday, September 26, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions for Virtual Registration:
1) Will I get credit for Louisiana Pathways?
yes, the week following the CCAL Fall Education Conference, we will email each person who participated an attendance certificate.
2) Can my staff and I watch the Fall Conference together or does everyone have to be logged in individually?
Yes, you and your staff can watch the Fall Conference together. However, we do ask all participants to put their name and their center affiliation in the chat box so we can record your participation. Thanks!
For registration assistance, call Cindy Bishop at 225 933 5435 or email cindy.bishop@checkmate-strategies.com and David.roberson@checkmate-strategies.com
Below is the full agenda for the virtual participation of our Fall Education Conference:
Agenda for Virtual Participation Fall Education Conference
Agenda for Virtual Participation
Fall Education Conference
Friday September 26, 2025
Saturday September 27, 2025
Morning Breakout Session
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Say What You Need to Say: How to Have Hard Conversations with Skill - Dr. Teri DeLucca
Some conversations are uncomfortable. Others are unavoidable. And the ones we avoid? They tend to get louder—in stress, conflict, and disconnection. In this engaging workshop, you will learn the mindset and skillset needed to navigate tough conversations with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence. Whether it’s navigating conflict with a coworker, a boundary crossed with a loved one, or how to handle finding yourself in an unexpected disagreement- giving direct feedback without damaging the relationship is critical. This session is your roadmap to courageous communication. You’ll learn how to: stay grounded and clear-headed in emotionally charged moments. This isn’t just about having hard conversations.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Mid-Morning Breakout Session
10:45 – 12:15 PM
From Meltdowns to Magic:
Guiding Behavior Under the Big Top
Shannon Johns and LeeAnn Price
Step right up to the Behavior Big Top – where outbursts, tantrums and tattling aren’t signs of misbehavior, but invitations to get curious. In this informative, strategy packed session inspired by Conscious Discipline, we will take a closer look at what’s really going on beneath the big behaviors. Instead of reacting with frustration, we will learn how to shift into curiosity. By the end of this session, you will leave with practical strategies and a renewed sense of confidence – ready to turn your classroom meltdowns into magical moments of growth and connection.
Luncheon Speaker – Saturday September 27, 2025
12:45 - 1:15 PM
Patrick Moore
Enhancing Opportunities for Our Children:
A Community of Investors
For over 50 years, central Louisiana has proudly been "A Great Place to Raise a Family." Today, this vibrant community faces challenges in safety, economic development, education, and family health. The Rotary Club of Alexandria responded decisively by responding to and leading an Early Childhood Education initiative. This effort gained extraordinary momentum when a local foundation offered a $1.1 million challenge grant for professional childcare scholarships for the youngest children in our community. In partnership with the Rapides Foundation, the Rapides Parish School Board, and the Rapides Early Childhood Network, the Alexandria Rotary Club embraced leadership of this critical mission. Their Strategic Business Plan has successfully secured almost $9.6 million, creating annual professional childcare opportunities for 650 infants and toddlers. This investment strengthens families today while building a foundation for generations of community prosperity.
Saturday September 27, 2025
Afternoon Breakout Session
1:45 - 3:15 PM
Feedback without Fear: Coaching Teachers Through Challenging Behaviors and Personal Growth
Dr. Teri DeLucca
Giving feedback shouldn’t feel like walking on eggshells—and receiving it shouldn’t feel like a personal attack. In this dynamic and practical workshop, Owners/Directors/Coaches will be equipped with the tools and strategies to coach teachers through the tough stuff—without fear, guilt, or avoidance. Whether you're addressing classroom behavior challenges or helping a teacher grow through personal and professional blind spots, this session will show you how to deliver feedback with clarity, compassion, and confidence. You'll discover how to:
· Create a culture where feedback is normal, welcomed, and growth-focused
· Use specific coaching language that empowers rather than deflates
· Navigate sensitive issues—like behavior missteps, drama with co-workers, burnout, or disengagement—with emotional intelligence
· Support both the strategy and the story behind a teacher’s struggle
Because feedback done right doesn’t just improve teaching—it builds trust, strengthens teams, and fuels long-term impact. This workshop is ideal for directors, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders who want to level up their coaching conversations and lead with boldness and heart.
ACTION ITEM: IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT YOUR
ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE
We will be emailing your attendance certificate to you.
David.Roberson@checkmate-strategies.com
Cindy.bishop@checkmate-strategies.com
For registration assistance contact Cindy Bishop at 225 933 5435
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