Training & Events

The Planners Roundtable is a quarterly gathering of the Kansas City area’s urban planners and those interested in urban planning topics. Each meeting covers topics of interest to planners, and participants can share planning news and activities that are taking place in their localities.

After the roundtable, plan to join us for additional networking at River Bluff Brewing at River Market (201 Main St, Kansas City, MO). 

Presentations will include: 

We invite you to MARC’s Family Fun Resource Fair, where Kansas City families, business owners, executives and decision-makers will celebrate 60 years of the national Head Start program!

The Family Fun Resource Fair will include helpful resources that support area families by preventing abuse, providing school support and promote food justice. This event aims to unite families in a fun way by providing activities and giveaways throughout the event!

Activities: 

What If Puppets Presents The Little Half Chicken 

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
May 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Join us in this training to support preschool children in reaching their full potential! A “Whole Child” approach focuses on supporting growth and development of the child – brain (how we learn – build knowledge), body (physical growth), social (making friends) and academic (what we learn) in integrated ways. Come gain ideas to create environments and opportunities where preschoolers learn and thrive.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
May 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Come learn how to prioritize working together with parents.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network 
May 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Come join us as we prioritize ways to reduce stress in home-based programs.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
May 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

In this training we will discuss the importance of creating connections and the brain science behind it. We will also discuss how this connection improves relationships between providers and children, families, and adults. We will discuss how this connection is important in the provider's relationship in professional as well as personal interactions.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
May 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

This training will focus on working together to create a safe emotional climate in infant and toddler classrooms.

1.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network 
May 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Block play is an important aspect of any early childhood program. Children engaged in block are actively learning across all developmental domains. This training will outline the different skills children are learning through block play, the seven stages of block play and how you can set up an optimal block play area in your home-based program.

Note: This is an external event. MARC is sharing community bike events in celebration of Bike Month 2025.

To celebrate National Bike to Work Week, the City of Overland Park, Kansas is hosting daily stops at various locations. Stop by on your bike ride to enjoy complimentary breakfast items.