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Earn up to nine clock hours in just two days at a MO-SECA Academy!

MO-SECA Leadership Academies are not the average professional development opportunities. Step into a world of inspiration, connection, and transformation as you join forces with other early childhood leaders to elevate your program to new heights. Take full advantage of this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow trailblazers in the field. Elevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on the early childhood education community!

JOIN US for the 2025 MO-SECA Academies. Attend all four Academies to benefit from each event’s unique content and receive something special being a frequent MO-SECA Academy flyer!

  • June 6-7, 2025 | BRANSON, MO | Website
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    • BRANSON Event Schedule
      The extended theme for the second 2025 MO-SECA Academy, “Foundation of Successful Leadership”, focuses on Pedagogical Leadership, empowering you to create a community of learning that enhances the strengths of children, families, and staff. 
  • July 18-19, 2025 | COLUMBIA, MO Website
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    • COLUMBIA Event Schedule
      Theme: “Making Your Leadership Spark!” Get ready to ignite your administrative leadership skills and take your organization to the next level with sessions on recruitment, communications, reflective supervision, social media, data-driven decisions, tech solutions for operations and more.
  • August 15-16, 2025 | ST. LOUIS, MO | Website
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    • ST. LOUIS Event Schedule
      Theme: “Mindfulness in Leadership” Get ready to explore intrapersonal and interpersonal leadership qualities, commit to continuous quality improvement practices, and embrace culturally responsive leadership approaches. Elevate your leadership skills with sessions on joy, empathy, communication, and more.

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