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The University of Montana 5th Annual ECE Summit
  • Parking for Thursday Evening: The Summit begins at 4:00. You can use the Adams Center parking lot (LOT P on the map). The Passport app system is available to pay for short-term parking. If you are arriving at 5:00 or later, parking on campus is Free.
  • 4/17 Friday Sessions: All Friday sessions will be held in the PJW College of Education, except for two held in adjacent buildings (signage will be displayed). Breakfast will begin at 8:00, and sessions will start promptly at 8:30. 
  • Parking for Friday Sessions: Parking for all Friday sessions is FREE by using the top floor of the campus parking garage. Signage will be displayed, and no permit or special tag is required. The FREE parking garage (on the top floor) is located behind the Mansfield Library. Use the link here to view the location of the R Parking Structure (just south of the University Center)
  • 4/18 Saturday Sessions: All Saturday sessions will take place in the PJW College of Education. Breakfast and registration will be available as early as 7:30 am. Sessions will begin at 8:15. Parking for Saturday Sessions: All parking is FREE. You may park anywhere on campus!
  • TravelFor those traveling from outside Missoula, book your hotel early! A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown. You can use this link to book your rooms.Please use the code ECE or call the hotel at 406-721-8550 and mention the code and ECE 4th Annual Summit. 
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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:30am MDT

Leadership Styles to Support Employee Recruitment and Retention
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:20am MDT
**ECP Credit Available**
Attendees will:
1. Understanding the true drivers of employee turnover and the costs that turnover places on programs and the entire childcare system.
2. Learn Leadership styles and strength-based coaching that supports today's childcare workforce.  
3. Learn the POWER OF THE POSITIVE -- an emotional intelligence best practice for a positive workplace culture.   
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:20am MDT
COE room 215

1:30pm MDT

Growing Leaders: Becoming Leaders in the Field
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
**ECP Credit Available**
Participants will:
1. Identify their own personal leadership styles and discover how it impacts their work with families and the community
2. Evaluate their own strengths and areas for growth as leaders in the early care and education field
3. Develop a personal action plan outlining leadership goals, next steps and strategies for professional development. 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
COE room 215
 
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