Training & Events

We hope to see you at this month's Early Childhood Leadership Network hosted by Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and facilitated by Starting Early

The purpose of this meeting is to convene diverse stakeholders in early childhood education—including parents, providers, community leaders, schools, health departments, and civic partners—to share resources, discuss key themes, highlight successes, and address challenges. The goal is to strengthen the early childhood system and create tangible benefits for children and families across the region.

The Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue Committee, commonly known as MARCER, promotes regional coordination and cooperation in emergency pre-hospital care for metropolitan Kansas City.

To request meeting summaries or agendas, please call MARC's Emergency Services staff at (816)474-4240.

Your are invited to attend our upcoming quarterly provider meeting on Jan. 6, 2026, at our new meal nutrition facility. Your partnership and collaboration are invaluable to us, and we look forward to connecting with you during these sessions.

Location: MARC meal nutrition facility, 1218 Swift Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri (map). The meeting will be held on the second floor. Refreshments provided. Convenient parking is available in front of the building and on the north side.

An agenda may also be obtained by calling 816-474-4240 no more than seven days prior to a meeting date.

Representatives from local governments and environmental organizations come together quarterly to develop a cooperative approach to water quality public education and to meet federal NPDES Phase I/II regulatory requirements.

In-person attendance is encouraged, and a catered lunch will be served.

This is a virtual meeting offered through Zoom. There is no cost for this event, but your registration is requested to attend. Login information will be provided following registration. 

The Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue Committee, commonly known as MARCER, promotes regional coordination and cooperation in emergency pre-hospital care for metropolitan Kansas City.

To request meeting summaries or agendas, please call MARC's Emergency Services staff at (816)474-4240.

The Seeds of Change: Early Education Initiative presents

Planting Seeds: Reimagining Early Care and Education Summit

The Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning course is designed to develop capabilities for multi-agency collaboration pertaining to sport and special event safety and security. Through activity-based training modules, participants will enhance their ability for planning, risk assessment, training, and exercising practices specific to conducting sport and special events. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective organizations and coordinate the development of a sport and/or special event risk management and planning process. 

The Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning course is designed to develop capabilities for multi-agency collaboration pertaining to sport and special event safety and security. Through activity-based training modules, participants will enhance their ability for planning, risk assessment, training, and exercising practices specific to conducting sport and special events. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective organizations and coordinate the development of a sport and/or special event risk management and planning process.