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9 SESSIONS STATEWIDE
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!

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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.
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.