About this Event
Welcome to the 2024 Nashville Early Childhood Education Conference! "Ignite! Purpose and Intention" occurs July 23 - 26, 2024. All sessions are free and open to all.
Join us via Zoom for the following great conference webinar presented by Hannah Duiven and Mariah Horton of the TN Dept. of Health Office of Strategic Initiatives.
The future prosperity of Tennessee depends on its ability to foster the health and wellbeing of the next generation. Early Relational Health describes the ability to cultivate and sustain safe, stable, and nurturing relationships during the early childhood years, which contribute to Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Tennessee is one of few states who have started to collect data on Positive Childhood Experiences; data from our state reveal the important effect of PCEs to promote health and wellbeing across the lifespan. This presentation will review the science of Early Relational Health and the importance of PCEs. We will highlight Tennessee's most recent data on ACEs and PCEs, and suggest strategies for cross-sector collaboration to promote Early Relational Health.
1.5-hours of TN DHS credit is available upon completion of a reflection form. All Ignite! conference sessions fall under the umbrella of the United Way of Greater Nashville for TN DHS credit. United Way of Greater Nashville is a Pre-Approved Institution with TrainTN. Documentation of attendance and participation should be entered by your TNPAL-verified director in their TrainTN Director Portal.
All webinars are recorded and can be found at https://www.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/rts-training/. All recordings are eligible for TDHS hours.
About the Presenters
Hannah Duiven is a passionate advocate for understanding how our childhood experiences shape our opportunities for health across the lifespan. As the Special Projects Manager for the Office of Strategic Initiatives with the Tennessee Department of Health, Hannah coordinates high-priority initiatives to improve health and well-being for Tennesseans. Primarily, Hannah serves on projects that address Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma-Informed Care, and the Social Drivers of Health.
Mariah Horton has a passion for advancing health equity and educating about Positive Childhood Experiences. She works as the Public Health Executive Fellow at the Office of Strategic Initiatives, creating resources to aid County Health Councils across the state in their Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan process. Mariah received her master’s in public health from UT Knoxville and her bachelor’s from George Washington University.
About TDH Office of Strategic Initiatives
The Office of Strategic Initiatives serves to bridge TDH resources with local knowledge, priorities, and leadership. We achieve this in 3 ways:
- We lead the Department of Health’s strategic planning process
- We provide support to Tennessee’s County Health Councils
- We foster collaborations to put strategic initiatives into action
About the CORE Network
Core Network Nashville is Nashville’s community of connected resources for early childhood educators. We are the place to find educational and operational resources in the area, access coaching and mentorship opportunities, and get connected to the strong community of early childhood educators of all different backgrounds. At Core Network Nashville, we believe that no matter your role in education, you deserve to have the resources and community support you need to thrive in your work.
If you would like more information about CORE Network and/or would like to join the work, please contact Elandriel Lewis.
Event Venue
Online
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