Magic Valley Early Learning Conference:
Day: October 10th
Time: 9:30 am until 3:30 pm (registration begins at 9 am)
Place: Taylor Building, Room 276/277
Cost: $75 (Lunch Provided)
Keynote: Nichole Billetz, EdD
A Place Where Children Lead the Learning
Nichole Billetz, Director of the Boise State Children’s Center, draws inspiration from her visits to Reggio Emilia, Italy, the birthplace of the internationally recognized Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Through her leadership at the Boise State Children’s Center, she has thoughtfully adapted Reggio-inspired principles to create environments that support curiosity, relationship-based learning, and meaningful child-led experiences.
In this engaging keynote, Nichole will share what child-led learning can look like in practice and the intentional systems, environments, and relationships needed to support it. She will explore the role of educators as co-learners alongside children and highlight how responsive environments, collaboration, and inquiry can foster deep engagement and authentic learning. Participants will leave inspired with practical ideas, reflective questions, and innovative strategies to strengthen child-led learning within their own classrooms and programs.
Afternoon Session:
The Art and Magic of Storytelling
Step into the magic of storytelling with this highly interactive presentation designed for early childhood educators! Discover how storytelling through play, loose parts, imagination, and creativity helps young children build literacy, communication skills, confidence, and resilience. Explore engaging storytelling experiences, learn practical strategies you can take straight into the classroom, and leave inspired with new ways to spark curiosity, connection, and creativity in young learners.
IdahoSTARS: There will be a code for those using Idaho Stars Scholarships
Disclaimer: for students using IdahoSTARS, If you do not complete the Idaho Stars Registration, you will be asked to pay at the door.
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