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About the Conference

The Director’s Technology Summit is a full-day Summit that will provide 6.5 hours of training credit. Training topics are designed to help administrators as they interact with eLicensure, the NOW App, TNPAL, TrainTN, and other administrative needs. The Summit will include technology workshops, giveaways, and more! Upon Summit completion, participants will receive a complimentary tech bundle, including a high-performance laptop (with software included), scanner, and more. All TN DHS licensed child care administrators (owners, directors, and assistant directors) are invited!

Click Region for Registration Links and More Info:

For directors in Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry, and Wayne counties.

Summit Date: August 12th

Summit Location:

UAW Local 1853

125 Stephen P. Yokich Pkwy

Spring Hill, TN 37174

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, and Sumner counties.

Summit Date: August 19th

Summit Location:

Town Place by Marriott

120 Fair Brooke Place

Clarksville, TN 37040

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, Dekalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Roane, Scott, Smith, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, and White counties.

Summit Date: August 19th

Summit Location:

Brotherton Missionary Baptist Church

4000 Buck Mountain Rd

Cookeville, TN 38506

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Shelby County.

Pilot Summit Date: August 26th*

*The Shelby Pilot Summit is an abbreviated version of the full summit. Therefore, the training is 4 hours long and worth 4 hours of training credit. Participants will receive full tech bundle.

Summit Location:

Le Bonheur Community Outreach

600 Jefferson Ave

Memphis, TN 38105

Summit Schedule:

9:00-10:00 a.m. Session 1 – Managing Your Elicensing Portal​

10:00-11:00 a.m. Session 2​ – Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:00-12:00 p.m. Session 3​ – Associating Your Team with TNPAL​

​12:00-1:00 p.m. Session 4 – Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Sevier, and Union counties.

Summit Date: August 26th

Summit Location:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

507 South Gay St

Knoxville, TN 37902

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Tipton, and Weakley counties.

Summit Date: September 16th

Summit Location:

Jackson, TN

Location TBA

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties.

Summit Date: September 23rd

Summit Location:

Chattanooga State Community College

4501 Amnicola Hwy

Chattanooga, TN 37406

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Carter, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.

Summit Date: September 23rd

Summit Location:

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

1901 MeadowView Pkwy

Kingsport, TN 37660

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, and Wilson counties.

Summit Date: September 30th

Summit Location:

The Inn at Opryland

2401 Music Valley Dr

Nashville, TN 37214

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For directors in Shelby County.

Summit Date: September 30th

Summit Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis

5069 Sanderlin Ave

Memphis, TN 38117

Summit Schedule:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Check-in, Registration, and Welcome (8:45 am)

9:00-10:00 a.m. – Session 1: Managing Your Elicensing Portal

10:00-10:30 a.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Session 2: Capturing Attendance in the Now App

11:30-12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Session 3: Associating Your Team with TNPAL

1:30-2:00 p.m. – Networking Break/ Workshop (Group A)

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Uploading Your In-House Training into TrainTN

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Afternoon Break

3:15-4:00 p.m. – Review of Tech Equipment, Resources, and Q&A

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Device Distribution and Next Steps

*The approval process:
After completing this form, your request will be sent for approval. After review, you may receive a link to register for the training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email which completes the registration process and you are welcome to join the Summit.

Summit disclaimer:
We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

FAQ

No. Once your form is received and reviewed, you will receive an email with your official registration link. Once you complete the link, you will be fully registered.

Yes, each session is worth 6.5 hours of training credit. The Shelby County Pilot Summit is worth 4 hours of training credit.

The Tech Bundle includes a high-performance laptop (with software included), scanner, and more.

Yes, an agency is welcome to attend summits in other regions. Please note an agency can only attend one Summit, and the disclaimer for the Summit remains valid.
“We invite owners, directors, and assistant directors from TN DHS Licensed (including provisional license) child care agencies to register for our upcoming technology summit. We will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist. All approved registrants will receive a tech bundle. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.”

Short answer, yes! However, we will verify and confirm only one administrator from each agency for attendance. All additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist following verification. In case of extra availability or last-minute cancellations, we will extend the opportunity to those on the waitlist.

All approved registrants who have completed the training will leave with their individual tech bundle. (Even if they are from the same agency!)

Have questions about the Director’s Technology Summit?

Contact Keosha Perry at keosha_perry@signalcenters.org for all of your questions and concerns.