MONTEREY, Calif., July 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas, Texas-based Frog Street, the latest addition to the Excelligence® Learning Corporation family of companies, will be hosting the SPLASH 2017 "Be A Hero" Conference July 13-15 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. SPLASH™ is a unique professional learning experience and celebration in honor of all heroes in early childhood education. Internationally recognized keynote speakers, professional consultants, expert classroom teachers, musicians and entertainers from around the world will come together to create a truly unforgettable learning experience. Excelligence Learning Corporation is a leading provider of educational tools and solutions to early childhood and elementary school teachers and parents.
Commenting on the upcoming conference, Dipak Golechha, Excelligence's President noted, "SPLASH is a time for like-minded educators to collaborate, incubating new ideas and recharging for the upcoming school year. This year's conference is packed with sessions designed to present cutting-edge strategies and the latest research-based educational trends to enhance the classroom and improve student performance."
Keynote speakers for SPLASH 2017 include:
Jon Gordon, best-selling author and motivational speaker who has inspired readers and audiences around the world.
Dr. Becky Bailey, award-winning author, renowned teacher and internationally recognized expert in childhood education and developmental psychology.
Debbie Silver, speaker/author/humorist who brings heartfelt insight and trademark candor to audience members all over the world.
Dr. Marcia Tate, former executive director of professional development, classroom teacher, reading specialist, and language arts coordinator.
LaVonna Roth – creator & Founder of "Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®" challenges educators to find out how to ignite the S.H.I.N.E. in their students, others and self.
Ron Chase, Frog Street CEO added, "We're especially pleased to have such a distinguished panel of speakers lined up for what will be our most highly attended conference ever. In addition to these keynotes, over 40 other featured speakers will bring fresh new ideas and approaches to take back to the classroom and re-energize teaching." On this year's roster of speakers are many well-known and beloved experts in early childhood education, including Dr. Kenneth Wesson, Dr. Pam Schiller, Mary Jo Huff, Dr. Ray Reutzel, Dr. Mike Longoria, Cleo Rodriguez, Debbie Clement, Kim Adsit, Dan Romain, Jim Gill, Dr. Marianne Gibbs, and many more.
SPLASH kicks off Thursday, July 13 with a full day of Pre-Conference activities and in-depth training workshops, followed by the Opening Concert celebration. Two main General Sessions on Friday and Saturday include a host of entertainers and live performances, including MC Stephen Fite, Don Monopoli of the Learning Station, Shawn Brown of the Super Fun Show and more. A celebration dinner in the Gaylord's Grand Texas Ballroom on Friday evening features a five-star chef-inspired banquet meal, themed ballroom and table décor, the Chinatown Band, door prizes and more.
For more information on SPLASH, including the full list of presenters, session titles, content descriptions, and conference grid, visit frogstreet.com/SPLASH.
About Frog Street Press®
Founded in 1989 by five kindergarten teachers, Frog Street Press has grown to be a leading provider of comprehensive early childhood education solutions for children of ages 0 – 5 years to public schools, Head Start programs and early child care centers in more than 40 states, with a major presence in Texas, California and Florida. The Company equips early childhood educators with best-in-class curricular programs with proven learning outcomes, particularly in large urban cities and lower socioeconomic areas. Based on brain development research, Frog Street Press' curricular programs, books and educational materials provide intentional age-appropriate instruction that is aligned to both federal and state standards. The Company also develops engaging and interactive professional development programs, including product training, conferences and continuing education, and assessment tools to measure students' progress. For more information about Frog Street, please visit www.frogstreet.com.
About Excelligence Learning Corporation
Excelligence Learning Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer, distributor, and multi-channel retailer of over 20,000 innovative, high-quality and grade-appropriate educational products and teaching solutions, which are sold primarily to early childhood learning centers, elementary schools, PTAs, and consumers. The company has three core divisions: Supplies (Discount School Supply and Really Good Stuff), Equipment (Children's Factory, Angeles and Steffy Wood Products), and Services (Educational Products, Inc., ChildCare Education Institute and Frog Street). With over 30 years of experience serving children, educators and parents, Excelligence's diversified portfolio of leading brands delivers quality, innovation, service and value on a global scale. Leading proprietary brands include: Colorations®, BioColor®, Excellerations®, MyPerfectClassroom® and Environments®. For more information about Excelligence, please visit www.excelligence.com.
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