Event Details

Early Education (EE) Conference

  January 23, 2027 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  Turlock Christian School - Elementary/Preschool, Turlock, CA
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Registration includes a choice from TOGO's: 

  • Oven Roasted Turkey & Avocado Sub
  • Roast Beef, Turkey & Cheddar Sub
  • Santa Fe Chicken Wrap 
  • Grilled Chicken Sub

ACSI member rate: $105 (through 1/8/2027)

ACSI member rate: $120 (beginning 1/8/2027)

Non-member rate: $135

Developing the Whole Child: Brain, Behavior, Bible, and Beyond   
This full-day workshop is designed for early childhood educators, leaders, and caregivers who want practical tools that make a real difference in the classroom. Participants will explore how the brain develops, how behavior is formed, and how biblical truth can be integrated in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways.

Through four engaging sessions, participants will learn how to build stronger brains through everyday interactions, guide behavior with confidence, and create learning environments that support both academic growth and character development. Participants will also discover how to use Bible stories, art, and music to increase engagement, strengthen memory, and help children make lasting connections.   

Each session is designed to be simple, clear, and immediately applicable. Participants will walk away with strategies they can use right away to support focus, self-regulation, language development, and a love for learning. This workshop equips educators to teach with purpose, lead with confidence, and build strong foundations in every child they serve. 

 

 

Location

Turlock Christian School - Elementary/Preschool
Turlock, CA

Sessions & Schedule

Sessions & Schedule

 

8:00 – 9:45      Session 1 - Block by Block: Build Brains That Rock

9:45 – 9:55      Break

9:55 – 11:10    Session 2 - The Brain, the Bible, and Behavior

11:10 – 11:20  Break

11:20 – 12:35  Session 3 - The Bible Is for Me from A to Z

12:35 – 1:05    Lunch

1:05 – 2:50      Session 4 - Building Better Brains with Art and Music

2:50 - 3:00       Closing 

Speakers

Speakers

 

Michon Henegar brings extensive expertise in early childhood education, with experience as a classroom teacher, site director, and instructional coach. She leads educators with integrity and consistency, using observation, coaching, and collaboration to implement best practices. 


As a certified Life Coach and Brain Health Coach, Michon integrates neuroscience and early brain development into her work, helping educators create responsive environments that support the whole child. She has presented nationally on classroom management, school culture, and student engagement, and her professional development sessions are practical, research-based, and engaging. 

Known for connecting theory to real classroom experiences, Michon uses relatable stories, hands-on strategies, and authentic conversation to empower educators to foster meaningful learning, play, and social-emotional growth for children from birth to age five.