We are excited to offer two pre-conference events for Professional Development Providers this year. Please take a look at the information below and register today! Space is limited.
Stages of Change Approach
Resistance to change can be as constant as change itself. The Stage of Change Approach to Professional Development is a model that addresses personal and organizational change by offering strategies matched to the learner’s stage of “readiness to change.”
This session is for individuals who currently hold their T-TAP, are in the process of completing their T-TAP or are NYS Pyramid Model PDN. All registrants must have an active Aspire Trainer or TA Professional account.
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center
Registration Close Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Cost Structure:
NYAEYC Member – $180
Non-Member – $210
NYS Pyramid Model PDN Member – $25 (much of this registration cost is supported through the PDGB5 Grant and will be billed directly to PMC)
Eco-Healthy Child Care® Training for Trainers
Children are uniquely vulnerable to environmental hazards due to their developing bodies and exploratory behaviors, such as mouthing objects. These hazards, including harmful chemicals, lead, unsafe plastics, and poor indoor air quality, can lead to long-term health impacts like asthma, intellectual disabilities, and even childhood cancer. Moreover, child care professionals—disproportionately low-income women of color—are at increased risk from these exposures in their workplaces.
This interactive training explores how the Children’s Environmental Health Network’s Eco-Healthy Child Care® program empowers child care providers to create safer environments for children and staff. Attendees will gain actionable insights into identifying and mitigating environmental hazards using low-cost and effective strategies.
Participants will engage in problem-centered, collaborative activities designed to solidify key concepts, such as sorting through examples of common child care materials (i.e., teethers, toys, bottles and sippy cups) to identify safer alternatives. The session will address:
· Environmental hazards in child care settings and their effects on children’s health;
· The disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on Black, Brown, and low-income communities;
· Practical, Eco-Healthy practices for reducing risks in child care environments;
· Resources available to support child care professionals in improving environmental health.
Please note: The purpose is for you to imbed the content you learn in this session into trainings you already offer or develop in the future.
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center
Registration Close Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Cost Structure:
NYAEYC Member – $75
Non-Member – $90
There is an option to add a pre-purchased lunch box for an additional fee.