Program Support Network Events

Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Program Description

We will explore how young children develop early engineering concepts through tinkering, making and hands-on problem-solving to create engaging, inclusive experiences that foster creativity, persistence and critical thinking.

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

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Kids in Christ Academy
3827 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Training Description

This session focuses on daily execution: planning, prepping, observing and communicating with families—all grounded in the idea that intentional play drives learning.

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

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

Talented Tots
155 South Platte Clay Way
Kearney, MO 64060

Training Description

This session focuses on daily execution: planning, prepping, observing and communicating with families—all grounded in the idea that intentional play drives learning.

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

Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Program Description

We will define Instructional Support, practice open-ended questioning, explore common classroom materials, and develop wonder based, flexible, curriculum aligned activity to use in their setting. Attendees will leave with strategies that support curiosity, deepen language development and strengthen classroom relationships.