Hundreds Attend LCFS Conference

More than 400 educators from across South Carolina spent a beautiful spring Saturday learning how to further the learning and development of our community’s youngest children.

The teachers were participants in Lexington & Saluda County First Steps’ third annual Early Care & Education Conference Saturday April 16 at Batesburg-Leesville High School. More than 40 workshops covered the gamut of early childhood education from making classrooms more stimulating to helping children with special needs.

The day got off to a rousing start with Amy and Claire, a singing duo from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They led the audience through more than a dozen songs and activities that can be used in the classroom.

“We are tremendously grateful for the support of Lexington School District Three, which graciously let us use their beautiful campus for this important conference,” said Lexington County First Steps Chairwoman Gina Henderson. “Thousands of children around the state will benefit from having teachers who know the latest trends. We are grateful these dedicated educators were willing to devote their free time to improving their professional skills.”