MO-SECA Academy

Earn up to 10 clock hours in just two days at a MO-SECA Academy!

Join us for the 2026 MO-SECA Superhero Academies: Empowering Early Childhood Administrators with Whole Leadership. Attend all five Academies to benefit from each event’s unique content for Transformational Leadership and Business Management. 

• May 15-16, 2026 in Kansas City, MO @ Stoney Creek Lodge, Independence 
• June 5-6, 2026 in Columbia, MO @ Baymont Executive Center 
• June 26-27, 2026 in St. Louis, MO @ Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
• July 24-25, 2026 in Branson, MO @ Chateau on the Lake
• August 7-8, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, MO @ Drury Plaza
• August 28-29, 2026 *Graduate Academy* in St. Louis, MO @ St. Louis Marriott West

WHAT IS NEW FOR MO-SECA ACADEMIES IN 2026?

Five Heroic Academies for Transformational Leadership and Business Management

“Together We Are the Early Childhood Superheroes”

Early childhood administrators are the unsung heroes of our communities, shaping the future with every decision they make. To support their journey, we introduce five superhero-themed academies in leadership and business management, each uniquely designed around the Whole Leadership framework. This framework recognizes that effective leaders integrate administrative leadership, pedagogical leadership, and leadership in family and community engagement. By infusing these core principles with the power and inspiration of superheroes, we create immersive academies that foster growth, collaboration and enduring impact.

MO-SECA Leadership Scaffolding

To help administrators determine which professional development training would best meet their needs, each training is organized into scaffolded emphasis areas of Emerging Leader, Developing Leader and Transformational Leader. 

Empowering Early Childhood Administrators with Whole Leadership

The Whole Leadership framework is a holistic approach that acknowledges the multifaceted responsibilities of early childhood administrators. It intertwines three domains: Administrative Leadership, Pedagogical Leadership and Family and Community Engagement Leadership.

Integration with Whole Leadership

The five superhero academies are designed to align seamlessly with the Whole Leadership framework, integrating key competencies across all domains. Administrators participate in hands-on workshops, action labs, and reflective learning circles, each themed to evoke the energy and inspiration of superheroes.

• Each academy can be offered as a stand-alone series or combined into a year-long leadership journey.
• Learning outcomes and activities are mapped to Whole Leadership competencies, ensuring practical relevance and immediate application in early childhood settings.
• Mentors and facilitators, themselves “heroic” leaders in the field, guide participants through challenges, celebrating every victory along the way.

Participants, Organizations, Children and Families Benefit from MO-SECA Academies

By participating in these academies, early childhood administrators emerge as superhero leaders – visionary, collaborative, innovative, resilient, and deeply connected to their communities. The immersive experiences foster not only professional competence, but also personal growth, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of purpose.

• Organizations benefit from improved staff morale, higher-quality programs, and stronger community partnerships.
• Children and families experience the ripple effects of empowered leadership: enriched learning, inclusive environments, and lasting positive outcomes.

Leadership in early childhood education demands courage, creativity, and compassion. By harnessing the power of superhero-themed academies, grounded in the Whole Leadership framework, we inspire administrators to realize their full potential and lead with wisdom, heart, and unwavering strength. As these leaders soar, so too do the children and communities in their care—proof that every hero’s journey begins with a single, bold step toward transformation.