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The 2027 SCECA-SECA Regional Conference

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Back To The Basics:

Building A Stronger Foundation

For A Brighter Future”

In the fast-paced world of education, it is easy to get caught up in the latest trends and ever-changing technologies. But just like any enduring structure, the success of our children depends entirely on the strength of their foundation. How many of us can remember singing along with The Jackson 5 as they sang “A-B-C, Easy as 1-2-3” or Aaliyah as she sings the chorus to “Back and Forth?” Both songs symbolize the overarching goal for the 2027 SCECA/SECA Conference. When we focus on the essentials—purposeful play, social-emotional roots, and fundamental literacy and numeracy—we ensure that every child has a steady floor to stand on and a clear path to climb.

It’s time to strip away the noise and return to what we know works best. It’s time to reinforce the pillars of early childhood development that support a lifetime of learning.

So, mark your calendars and join your fellow educators, advocates, and experts from February 4–6, 2027, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for SCECA/SECA Regional conference.

Together, we will:

* Rediscover the core principles of effective teaching.

* Strengthen the tools we use to support our youngest learners.

*Build a collective vision for a brighter and more stable future for all children.

Let’s get back to what matters most and let’s build it right, from the ground up!

#BackToBasics #SCECA2027 #BuildingFoundations

2027 SCECA-SECA

Regional Conference

Feb 4-6, 2027

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Myrtle Beach, SC

Conference Registration

You must register online,

even if you plan to pay by check.

2027 Conference Planning Committee

Mary Williams - 2027 Conference Chair Judy Whitesell - SCECA Meeting Planner

Dona Pitts - SCECA Executive Director

Stephanie Barton - Chief Financial Officer Ashley Riddle - SCECA President

Questions? Contact:

Dona Pitts: 803-924-1421, executivedirector@sceca.org

Stephanie Barton: 803-522-5839, cfo@sceca.org

Featured Speakers

Friday, Feb 5, 2027 @ 12:20-2:10pm

Advocacy Luncheon with Margaret Bodman

"Department of Children’s Advocacy: Growing a Community Where Children Thrive"

Must purchase a ticket ($55) to attend the Advocacy Luncheon

Credit: PD/1 hr./All

Friday, Feb. 5, 2027 @ 8:20am

Student Special Event with Samantha Black

Discount School Supply will treat SCECA/SECA Student Members to a breakfast and a fun filled experience. Come ready to learn by doing and collecting new skills and ideas you can utilize in your classrooms. We hope to give you plenty of ideas to make you a successful teacher of the future.

Must purchase a ticket ($5.00) to attend the Student Event.

Credit: / 1 hr./students

Keynote Speakers

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2027

6:30pm-7:30pm

Dr. Shawn Foster

"Knee Deep Dying to Lead"

Credit: PD/1hr./All

Friday, Feb. 5, 2027

11:00am-12:20pm

Wincey Terry-Bryant

Registration Details

Deadline to apply to attend the 2027 SCECA Conference is January 04, 2027. After, January 4th, the conference fees will increase by $25 to encompass the late fee. We will continue to take online registrations until Monday, 2/4/2027. If you receive a scholarship and you have already paid with your personal funds, our Registration staff will refund the fees you paid after the completion of the conference.

All forms should be completed on this website. Payment can be made using your credit card online, or you can mail a check in after you complete your online registration. Checks should be written to SCECA and received by January 04, 2027 to avoid the additional $25 late fee.
You will need to enter your home address, personal email and personal cell phone number to register. This must match the information you gave to SC Endeavors. Please check your personal page on SC Endeavors to be sure they match your registration information. Even if you are a part of a group membership, we need each person’s individual information. If you do not have an email address, you will need to get one from Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail or another source. We cannot have multiple members with duplicate email addresses.
You will receive an email receipt and confirmation of registration when you pay online with a credit card.
If you choose offline payment by check, you will receive a notification of Pending Registration. You are not registered until SCECA receives your payment. You will receive a receipt, and confirmation of registration once your check has been received. Checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $30.00 fee.
NO REFUNDS FOR REGISTRATION!
Purchase orders can be processed this year. If your school district needs to process purchase orders to get permission to attend, you will register for the conference and choose the "invoice me" option. Print/email the invoice to the appropriate district office employee. Email approved Purchase Order to Stephanie Barton at cfo@sceca.org. Purchase Orders must be paid by February 1, 2027, or at late fee of $25 will be assessed.