Name: Strengthen the Foundation of Early Learning through PLAY.
Start: 2026-06-27T10:45:00-0500
End: 2026-06-27T11:45:00-0500

Registration is now open in Connect20 for the 2026 In Person ONE Conference! (Connect20 Session #110463) You must register in order to receive login information to create a personalized schedule. Invitations to join the Sched conference platform will be distributed beginning in May to registered attendees.

Registration fee is $125. Free to the Special Education Cooperative or the Pre-K and Early Childhood Education Cooperative (PEEC).

Location for event: 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

Strengthen the Foundation of Early Learning through PLAY.

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Zavala

So many standards, so little time! This session will delve into the
latest research on play-based learning and its benefits for student
engagement, creativity and cognitive development. Join me to learn how
to use play as a learning tool to plan and facilitate student’s
interactive learning and to equip you with the knowledge and skills to
harness the POWER of PLAY in your educational practice.

Speakers

MaríaMercedes Champion

Pre-K Teacher, ChampionPrekPlay

¡Hola! Soy MaríaMercedes Champion, y mi pasión es crear entornos alegres y llenos de lenguaje donde los niños pequeños puedan explorar y aprender. Estoy convencida del poder del juego y del bilingüismo para preparar a los niños para toda una vida de aprendizaje. Como consultora... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Zavala

2: 10:45AM Play

ESC-20 ONE Conference 2026

MaríaMercedes Champion

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ESC-20 ONE Conference 2026

MaríaMercedes Champion

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