Join TECECN for The Consultant’s Edge: Turning Your Passion into Presence, Partnerships, and Profit, a one-day conference created specifically for
early childhood consultants.
Connect with fellow consultants, gain practical strategies to strengthen your presence and partnerships, and learn from keynote speaker Beth Cannon as you explore new opportunities to grow your impact and your business.
Space is limited to just 50 attendees, so early registration is encouraged.
Non-Member
$249
Member
$199
The Consultant’s Edge Conference 2026 Agenda
7:30–8:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Vendor Marketplace
8:00–8:15 AM
Welcome & TECECN State of the Network — Racquel and TECECN Board
8:15–9:00 AM
The Consultant’s Edge Opening Session — TECECN Board
9:00–9:15 AM
Networking & Vendor Marketplace
9:15–10:30 AM
Own Your Story: Building a Powerful Brand as an Early Childhood Consultant — Prerna Richards
10:30–10:45 AM
Networking & Vendor Marketplace
10:45 AM–12:00 PM
Your Digital Edge: Turning Expertise into Visibility, Connection & Growth — Ann McKitrick, MS
12:00–1:00 PM
Lunch & Ask Anything Consultant Panel — TECECN Board, Dr. Racquel Washington, and Conference Presenters
1:00–1:15 PM
Networking & Transition
1:15–2:15 PM
From Expert to Easy to Find: Practical Branding and Marketing for Early Childhood Consultants — Co-Presenters: Molly Rutty and Ruth Ann, Rose Marketing Solutions
2:15–2:30 PM
Networking & Vendor Marketplace
2:30–3:45 PM
Closing KeyNote- From Breakout to Keynote: Elevating Your Voice and Expanding Your Impact — Beth Cannon
3:45–4:00 PM
Closing, Evaluations, Raffle & Celebration — TECECN President Cheryl Carey
Conference Hotel Accommodations
Planning to stay overnight for The Consultant’s Edge? TECECN has secured a hotel room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-The Colony, located at 3650 Plano Parkway, The Colony, TX 75056.
Attendees can book their stay for Friday, November 13, with checkout on Saturday, November 14.
Hotel accommodations are optional and not included in the conference registration fee. Attendees are responsible for booking and paying for their own rooms.