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FAQ's for Splash 2024

All of Your Questions Answered

A paid registration to the Splash 2024 Conference includes the following:

  • Kickoff Concert & Keynote Celebration (Thursday evening)
  • Over 50 educational sessions and 4 keynotes during the regular conference (Friday)
  • Lunch during the regular conference (Friday)
  • Reception, Celebration Dinner and Dancing with Live Band (Friday)
  • Breakfast pastries and beverages (Saturday)
  • The famous Splash Tote Bag and T-Shirt
  • Educational insights and memories to last a lifetime!

A special room block rate is offered for Splash attendees at the conference venue, the Frog Street room block at the Gaylord is not yet open. We will follow up with all of our registered attendees once our block is open with information to secure your room. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel, using a special passkey — see the Venue and Safety tab above for complete details. Be sure and make your reservations early as rooms fill up fast!

Overflow rooms are also available at the Courtyard/TownePlace Suites just down the road from the Gaylord. Numerous other off-site venues are available in the Grapevine area. Overflow reservation information will be available soon.

Yes, here are the meals that are included in your registration fee this year:

  • The Friday night Celebration Dinner in the Texas Ballroom in the Gaylord Convention Center.
  • Lunch on Friday in the Exhibit Hall, with shopping, entertainment, door prizes and give-aways galore!
  • Breakfast pastries and beverages on Saturday morning in the Exhibit Hall.
  • Lunch will also be provided during the Pre-Conference event (this Pre-Conference event requires a separate fee)

The Gaylord also provides multiple dining options throughout the resort.

 

Curriculum Trainings are offered on the Pre-Conference day, in the morning from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm CST and/or the afternoon from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm CST. These sessions require an additional registration fee and are designed for early childhood programs and districts that have purchased the Frog Street curriculum.

Participants will receive a certificate for continuing professional education credit for completion of the training. These trainings are for educators who are new to the Frog Street curriculum or those who need a refresher. These trainings will provide content specific to the curriculum and the effective use of its materials to ensure your new, comprehensive curriculum is being used with fidelity.

Check with your district/administration for suggestions on local grants that may be available in your area. Often local businesses, organizations, or Regional Service Centers provide grants/sponsorship for professional development for educators within their community.

Frog Street also has scholarships available to cover the cost of a Full Conference Pass. Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by a panel of Frog Street personel and winners will be notified via email by May 1st. You can submit an application here. Applications must be submitted by April 15th.

Please note, this scholarship does not cover enhancement add-ons or travel.

Yes! Each year Frog Street awards 5 scholarships to early childhood educators to attend Splash! The link to the Friends of Frog Street Scholarship application form is available below. Please complete the form online and include a short essay (no more than 100 words) telling us about your early childhood program and why you would like to be the recipient of this scholarship. Videos and/or photos may also be submitted.

All applications, complete with essays, photos and/or videos, must be received on or before midnight April 1, 2024. Winners will be notified by April 30, 2024.

Please note: This scholarship is for the Splash registration fee only and does not include travel expenses or Pre-Conference Training and Make and Take sessions. 

Join us for an evening full of celebration, camaraderie and surprises! Don your favorite themed attire or come dressed casually to enjoy the evening with your friends and peers. This evening is all about you, our beloved early childhood educators, so dress up or down, or whatever makes you feel the most comfortable!

YES! Frog Street will allow someone else to take your place if you are unable to attend the conference. These changes must be made prior to June 26, 2024. Due to space commitments based on registered attendees, refunds will not be given for Splash 2023.

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Frog Street's annual Splash event is a can't-miss opportunity to connect with other early childhood educators and find inspiration for a new school year. Join us for the most exciting conference of the year!