​​​​Early Childhood

Education Conference

Conscious Discipline is a brain-based trauma informed social emotional program.  We will dive into the core of Conscious Discipline by discussing the three brain states.  Then, we will learn about the components of connections and how we can incorporate rituals to make connections.

Melissa Atala is a pre-kindergarten teacher in Charles County Public Schools.  She has over 20 years of experience in early childhood education.  Ms. Atala practices Conscious Discipline in her classroom.  She started her journey in Conscious Discipline in 2018.  Ms. Atala has an education specialist degree in early childhood from Walden University.

     Core of Knowledge:  2 Clock Hours of Child Development


An Introduction to Conscious Discipline and the Importance of  Connection through Rituals

Workshop B

Understanding Multiple Intelligences at Childcare