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Georgia Association on Young Children
“TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN”
47th Conference
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OCTOBER 11 & 12, 2013
Gwinnett Center
A Statewide Conference for Child Care Providers,
Primary Grade Teachers, Educators, Social Workers and
Parents of Children, Birth through Age 8
GAYC
Georgia Association
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Young Children
Best Rate Registration: September 17, 2013
Pre-Registration Deadline: October 7, 2013
GAYC is the state affiliate of the
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and
The Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA)
Georgia Association on Young Children
2013 Conference Host 
The Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) was created in 1966 to address
the needs of Georgia’s children birth through age eight.
GAYC is the state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),
and The Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA).
For GAYC/SECA/NAEYC membership visit www.naeyc.org.
GAYC Opportunities Include:
Advocacy, “Month of the Young Child” outreach, GAYC “Together for Children” Conference, Scholarships,
Seminars, CDA, 40-Hour Director and Training for Trainers courses,
and the 5-day Institute “NAEYC Accreditation: Guiding Your Center to Meet High Standards.”
Accreditation Facilitation Project:
Helping centers improve their quality and achieve NAEYC Accreditation.
Funded in part by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)
using the federal Child Care Development funds.
Strengthening Families Georgia (SFG):
Funded in part by the Governor’s Office for Children and Families through the Federal Community-Based Child
Abuse Prevention Grant. GAYC is also providing Strengthening Families Georgia training in the Atlanta Promise
Neighborhood funded by United Way of Greater Atlanta and for Quality Rated funded by DECAL.
GAYC / NAEYC Resource Books:
GAYC “Book of Forms for Directors” and NAEYC books are
available for purchase at the NAEYC Publications Table.
For Information on GAYC Programs and Services:
Phone: 404-222-0014 or 1-800-865-4326 E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.gayconline.org
Facebook: Georgia Association on Young Children Twitter: GAYC_Today
For Information on the GAYC “Together for Children” Conference:
Phone: 404-222-0014 or 1-800-865-4326 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.gayconline.org (Conference) Instagram: GAYCCONFERENCE
Facebook: GAYC “Together for Children”
GAYC is celebrating 47 years of bringing exceptional trainings, keynotes and featured speakers to Georgia.
Supporters of the GAYC “Together for Children” 47th Conference
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), Bright Horizons Family Solutions,
United Way of Greater Atlanta, Georgia Department of Education Divisions for Special Education Services and
Supports, Kaplan Early Learning Company, Sheltering Arms, Georgia Head Start Association,
Quality Care for Children and GAYC Conference Committee/Board/Staff.
Let’s Join Together at the Gwinnett Center!
October 10th
Pre-Conference
October 11th & 12th
GAYC “Together for Children” 47th Conference
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Table of Contents
About GAYC
Conference Schedule
Conference Supporters
Ways to Participate
Exhibit
Advertise
Volunteer
Meetings & Awards
GAYC Members Meeting
Free Organizational Meeting Space
Awards Banquet & Complimentary “Together for Children” Mixer
GAYC Quality Service Awards Banquet
Exhibit Hall
2013 Exhibitors
Silent Auction
Bingo
Vendor Baskets
College Fair
Student Poster Sessions
Vendor Demo’s
Zoo Mobile
Multi Cultural Demonstration Classroom
Before the GAYC Conference
Pre-K Week
Pre-Conference
Rise ‘N’ Shine Kick-off
Conference Keynote
Credit Hour Options
Topic Key
Workshops
Advanced Institute
Research Symposium
Lunch ‘N’ Learns
Friday Sessions
Saturday Sessions
Hotels Accommodations
Conference Food Options
Advanced Institute
First Time Attendee Scavenger Hunt
Conference Registration
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2013 Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Pre-Conference Session
GAYC Board Meeting (Hilton Garden Inn)
9:00am-4:00pm
6:00pm-9:00pm
Friday, October 11, 2013
Registration
Conference Rise ‘N’ Shine Kick-Off and Pep Rally
Research Symposium
Session 1
Session 2
Exhibit Hall
Silent Auction Bidding
Zoo Mobile
College Fair Event!
Lunch/Exhibit Time
Student Demos/Networking Meetings
GAYC Annual Meeting, Open to All!
Session 3
Session 4
Exhibit Time/Silent Auction Pick-up/
Drawing for BINGO Prizes
GAYC “Together for Children” Mixer: Sponsored by
United Way of Greater Atlanta (Smart Start) and
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Annual Awards Banquet
Featuring: Debbie Clements
7:00am-7:50am
7:15am-7:30am
8:00am-11:30am
8:00am-9:30am
10:00am-11:30am
11:00am-5:00pm
11:00am-3:00pm
11:00am-3:00pm
11:00am-5:00pm
11:45am-1:00pm
12:15am-12:45pm
1:00pm-2:30pm
1:00pm-2:30pm
3:00pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-5:00pm
5:00pm-6:30pm
6:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Registration
Conference Rise ‘N’ Shine Orientation and Pep Rally
Exhibit Hall Hours
Session 1
Silent Auction Bidding
Session 2
Zoo Mobile
Learning Galleria (Poster Sessions)
Keynote: Becky Bailey
Bully Proofing Children, Schools and Adults
Lunch/Exhibit Time
Student Demos/Networking Meetings
Session 3
Silent Auction Pick-up/Drawing for BINGO Prizes
Session 4
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7:00am-7:50am
7:15am-7:30am
7:00am-3:00pm
8:00am-9:30am
9:00am-1:30pm
10:00am-11:30am
11:00am-3:00pm
11:00am-3:00pm
11:45am-12:45pm
12:45pm-1:45pm
1:00pm-1:30pm
1:45pm-3:15pm
2:30pm-4:00pm
3:30pm-5:00pm
2013 Conference Supporters
Thank You For Your Support 
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) leads the state's efforts in
meeting the early care and education needs of Georgia's children and their families. The department
administers the nationally recognized Georgia Pre-K Program, licenses child care learning centers and
home-based child care, administers federal nutrition programs, and administers the federal Child Care and
Development Fund (CCDF) in the state. CCDF funds are used to provide subsidized child care through the
Childcare and Parent Services program and to enhance the quality of child care. Quality initiatives include
Quality Rated, Georgia's tiered quality rating and improvement system, the Child Care Resource and
Referral agencies, the Professional Development System, the SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES programs,
and a Statewide Parent Referral system. For more information regarding programs and services offered by
DECAL, visit www.decal.ga.gov or call 404-656-5957.
Georgia Head Start Collaboration Office
The purpose of the Georgia Head Start Collaboration Office is to help develop significant multi-agency and
public/private partnerships among Head Start and other early care and education stakeholders to serve low
income children and their families. These partnerships support state policies and plans that affect
preschool children and their families with the involvement of DECAL and the Georgia Head Start Association; create significant cross-agency initiatives on behalf of children and families; build a more integrated
and comprehensive service delivery system to improve families' access to services and promote program
quality; and encourage local community collaborations between Georgia's Pre-K Program, Head Start, Early
Head Start, and other early care and education programs.
Gold Level
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Bright Horizons Family Solutions is the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored early care and
education. We have consistently been the only child care organization named to the "100 Best Companies
to Work for in America" list by Fortune Magazine. Additionally, Bright Horizons is the only child care company
to be named to Working Mother Magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers." All Bright Horizons
child care centers are designed to meet the standards of excellence set by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We are proud to help thousands of children worldwide develop the
skills they need to achieve academic excellence and success in life. Please visit us on the web at
www.brighthorizons.com.
Gold Level &
Special Event
Silver Level
United Way of Greater Atlanta (Smart Start)
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta engages all segments of our community to drive sustainable change in
education, income, health and homelessness while continuing to address urgent and basic human care. The
Smart Start/Education focus area has continued to engage individuals and community partners across the
spectrum of education to work together to address children’s needs by creating a “pipeline” of strategies
and services throughout the continuum of learning. Since May 1999, Smart Start/Education has been
addressing the pressing needs of the early childhood community by promoting positive outcomes for young
children and their families and ensuring that children have the necessary set of skills and tools to be
successful in kindergarten. With innovative state and local programs and outreach initiatives, strong commitments and partnerships with child care providers, parents, school districts, state agencies and community
partners have been developed and maintained to improve the quality of early care education for all
children. Visit United Way of Greater Atlanta at www.unitedwayatlanta.org. United Way is supporting the
GAYC Conference and the “Together for Children” Mixer on Friday honoring the ECE field.
Georgia Department of Education
Divisions for Special Education Services and Supports
The Divisions for Special Education Services and Supports, as part of the Georgia Department of
Education, assist local school systems in providing a free appropriate public education to students with
disabilities, ages 3 through 21. The Divisions for Special Education Services and Supports provide
information, training, and technical assistance to local educational agencies, teachers, related service
providers, parents, students, and others interested in the education of children and youth with disabilities.
You may contact the staff at The Divisions for Special Education Services and Supports at 404-656-3963
and on the Georgia Department of Education webpage at http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and
-Assessment/Special-Education-Services/Pages/default.aspx.
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2013 Conference Supporters
The Georgia Head Start Association
Conference Friend
The Georgia Head Start Association, Inc. (GHSA) is a statewide non-profit organization. GHSA's mission is to
provide education, leadership and advocacy that supports Head Start programs' efforts in delivering high
quality comprehensive services to Georgia's children, families and communities. GHSA represents the 31
Head Start and Early Head Start agencies in the state of Georgia that provide these services to over 25,000
low-income preschool children birth through five-years-old and their families. For more information visit the
Georgia Head Start Association at www.georgiaheadstart.org.
Conference Friend
Sheltering Arms Georgia Training Institute
Sheltering Arms' Georgia Training Institute (GTI) provides research-based training to the state's early care
and education and family development professionals. A NAEYC-accredited, family-centered early education
center at GTI's headquarters provides a laboratory where professionals can gain firsthand experience in the
implementation of nationally-acclaimed best practices. GTI training includes the Child Development
Associate Credential (CDA), Temple University's Strength-based Family Workers Credential (SFW) formally
known as Family Development Credential (FDC). Implementation training for the Center for the Study of
Social Policy's Strengthening Families approach, courses for Bright from the Start and college credit, and
many other professional development resources. For more information on Sheltering Arms Georgia Training
Institute, please call 404-523-9906 or follow the Sheltering Arms Georgia Training Institute link at
www.shelteringarmsforkids.com.
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Special Event
Kaplan Early Learning Company has been distributing quality early childhood products to Georgia for over 40
years. Starting as a small toy store in Winston Salem North Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kaplan envisioned
the use of these toys as hands on learning materials. Since those early days, Kaplan has grown with the
motto - "when we play, we learn." Please visit our website at www.kaplanco.com. Kaplan Early Learning
Company is providing support for the GAYC “Together for Children” Mixer honoring the ECE field and hosting
a Demonstration Multi-Cultural Classroom.
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Quality Care for Children (QCC)
Quality Care for Children (QCC) is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with a 30-year history of ensuring
Georgia’s infants and young children are nurtured and educated. The organization’s primary focus is on
creating excellence in child care and early learning by providing training, technical assistance, support and
resources to child care providers and helping parents access affordable, quality care for their children. QCC
offers a database for child care providers to have their program listed for referrals to parents in need of child
care. Through 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS parents find access to child care catered to their needs. Onsite technical
assistance is available for child care providers (including centers, school age care, and family child care) in
an effort to move them towards Quality Rated and accreditation thus improving the quality of their
program. QCC has offered significant staff and resource support for many GAYC Conferences.
For more information, please visit www.qualitycareforchildren.org or you can call 404-479-4200.
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Advertising
Would you like to inform 2,500 early childhood professionals about your ECE product or service?
Advertise in the GAYC Final Conference Program or provide inserts for bags distributed to all conference attendees.
COST FOR INSERTS
Attendee bag inserts only $300 for 2,500 brochures or flyers provided by you with your company’s information.
COST FOR ADVERTISING
Full page (10 ½ x 7 ¾ )
@ $400 each
Half page (5 ½x 3 ¾ )
@ $250 each
Fourth page (5 1/8 x 3 ¾ )
@ $200 each
For more information, please contact Serah Ashley, Conference Coordinator at [email protected] or at 404-222-0014.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Do you want to volunteer for the GAYC Conference?
Earn FREE Conference Registration based on the amount of time you volunteer!
Download a Volunteer Form from the GAYC website www.gayconline.org today!
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Meetings & Awards Banquet
GAYC Annual Meeting
Open to All! Session 3 on Friday from 1:00pm-2:30pm, Meeting Room 6C
Dr. Laurel Gulish Beckham, Board President, GAYC Annual Meeting Facilitator
Talk with early childhood leaders from GAYC, SECA, and NAEYC.
GAYC believes YOUR voice can make a difference for children in Georgia.
Join us for this interactive conversation!
Complimentary “Together for Children” Mixer Honoring the ECE Field
Open to All! Friday afternoon from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Salon Atrium (by the lake)
Sponsored by United Way of Greater Atlanta and Kaplan Early Learning Company
GAYC “Together for Children” Mixer is hosted by the GAYC Board to honor
those who work with young children.
Complimentary wine and cheese will be served.
Meet and network with others in the field.
Annual GAYC Quality Service Awards Banquet
Pre-registration is Required
Friday from 6:30pm-9:00pm in the Salons
Honoring new Child Development Associate (CDA) recipients, newly accredited NAEYC programs,
newly accredited family child care providers, newly accredited afterschool programs, Bright from the Start Quality Rated
recipients, the Jo Cato, Fan Brooke, and Advocate of the Year Award recipients and more.
~REWARD YOURSELF~
Set-aside time to reward yourself! Treat yourself by enjoying the GAYC Awards Banquet.
Join in the celebration of others like yourself who have accomplished great things for children. Be inspired!
Celebrate These Special Awardees
and Others at the GAYC Awards Banquet!
Jo Cato Award
Donna King Martin
Retired Director
Brooklet United Methodist Church Preschool
Brooklet, GA
Advocate of the Year Award
Linda Renee Davis
Just Us Kidz Family Child Care
Buford, GA
Fan Brooke Award
Michelle Cutler-Ervin
Central Georgia Technical College Child
Development Center
Banquet Entertainment by Debbie Clement
Award Winning Author/Illustrator, Musician and Storyteller
“Your Wonderful Indeed”
You’ll celebrate the reasons you’re a teacher in the first place
and remember the very important difference you make in the lives of the children in your world.
Debbie shares her story of “Changing the World, One Song at a Time.”
Free Meeting Space Available
Friday and Saturday at Lunchtime
Reserve by September 1st
[email protected]
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Exhibit Hall
Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday from 7:00am to 3:00pm
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Bring your checkbook/credit card!
Exhibitor’s Bingo: Friday and Saturday
Play Bingo while you shop! Each conference participant will receive a blank Bingo card. Complete the card by visiting exhibitors and qualify for a chance to win a door prize on either Friday or Saturday or both days! Turn your completed BINGO cards
in at the Exhibitor Check-In located in the back left corner of the Exhibit Hall.
Silent Auction: Friday from 11:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 1:30pm
Bid on your favorite items at the GAYC Conference. A Cash and Carry Table will be available. Located on the left side of the
Exhibit Hall. Have a product or service to donate? Contact GAYC at (404) 222-0014 or email [email protected].
Vendor Baskets: Friday and Saturday
Purchase a ticket for 50¢ for an opportunity to win items donated by the conference exhibitors. Tickets sold at the
Silent Auction Booth. Winners will be announced and posted by 2:30pm each day.
College Fair: Friday from 11:00am-2:00pm
Find out how you can be supported in going back to school!
Great giveaways and information from more than 15 colleges, the Georgia Student Finance
Commission, and the Bright from the Start SCHOLARSHIPS program.
Located on the right side of the Exhibit Hall.
Sponsored by Bright from the Start SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES, Care Solutions, Inc.
Zoo Mobile: Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm
Zoo Atlanta is bringing the zoo to you!
See snakes, turtles, or lizards, and small mammals, such as hedgehogs, armadillos or chinchillas.
Learning Galleria/Student Posters: Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm
Educational posters made by students in the Early Childhood Education field. Located on the right side of the Exhibit Hall.
Vendor Demos: Friday and Saturday
Vendor Demos showcase a specific product or products through interactive demonstration.
Friday and Saturday SPACE AVALIBLE! See schedule in Final Conference Program.
Multi-Cultural Demonstration Classroom: Friday and Saturday, Meeting Room 7 in the Salon Hallway
To learn how to improve your cultural competency, visit the Multi-Cultural Demonstration Classroom.
Hands on activities will be provided.
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2013 Conference Exhibitors
Alliance Theatre/Woodruff Arts Center
AlphaSkills, Inc.
Brenau University
Bright From the Start: GA Department of
Early Care & Learning
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
ChildCare Education Institute
Community Playthings
Conscious Discipline
Cornerstone Development Systems, Inc.
Dba: Rainbows Within Reach
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Early Childhood Training on Demand
Follett Early Learning
Frog Street Press, Inc.
GAYC Membership
Georgia Preschool Association
Get Set For School
Gwinnett Family Child Care Association
Julie Austin
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Lakeshore Learning Materials
NAEYC Accreditation
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NAEYC Books
ProSolutions Training
Quality Assist, Inc.
Safeplay Systems
SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES, Care Solutions, Inc.
(SECA) Southern Early Childhood Association
Smarty Pants Online Training
Tags for Kids/Sweeney Enterprises, Inc.
Thirty-one Gifts
Zoo Atlanta
Before the GAYC Conference
GAYC Members & Other Child
Advocates: Mark Your Calendar for
Georgia Pre-K Week
September 30-October 4, 2013
Team up with your local Pre-K program for the third annual Georgia Pre-K Week, September 30-October 4, 2013!
Georgia Pre-K Week is a week long celebration of Georgia's Pre-K program. This is a great time to invite your elected officials, community leaders and members of the media to experience the quality learning that happens in Georgia's
Pre-K classrooms. To learn more about Georgia Pre-K Week, visit http://gaprekweek.com.
With your help, we can educate state, community and business leaders about the importance of early education and
strengthen their commitment to Georgia's Pre-K Program.
For more information, visit www.georgiavoices.org, call 404-521-0311, or email [email protected].
Pre-Conference
Supporting Early Care and Education Providers as Critical Change Agents
A Master Class for PD Providers, College Faculty and CCR&R Staff
Sponsored by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).
5 Hours state approved Intermediate Credit. Pre-Registration Required on page 22.
Free! Only open to
Professional development providers, college faculty and CCR&R staff
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Room: 5A
10:00am to 4:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
For more information: Camille Catlett at [email protected]
Quality Rated early care and education programs support the full participation of each young child, including those who are culturally,
linguistically, and ability diverse. What can programs do to implement policies and practices that align with Quality Rated and ensure that
each child’s learning and development needs are met? How can your professional development contributions shape efforts at state,
regional, and local levels to increase program quality and participation in Quality Rated?
This session will focus on tools and strategies through which early childhood professional development leaders can support more explicit
and intentional attention to Quality Rated and the diversity of both children and families in their work.
Join us to learn about Quality Rated, the GELDS and Georgia’s Guiding Principles to Support Cultural Competency, and leave with a
generous handout of resources and lots of new ideas.
Camille Catlett is a Scientist at the University of North Carolina’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Camille is a frequent
presenter at state, national and international conferences on effective professional development, diversity,
Inter-professional collaboration, inclusion and family-professional collaboration.
Laura J. Johns, Ph.D. is the Director of Quality Initiatives for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. In this role she oversees the
Georgia Program for Infant and Toddler Care and Quality Rated, Georgia’s tiered quality rating and Improvement system. Dr. Johns focuses
on systemic initiatives that address increased quality in early care and education programs, holistic child development, cultural competency,
and intentional teaching practices. She is also committed to collaboration with the early childhood community to address systems of care
and the improvement of child outcomes.
Conference Rise ‘N’ Shine Kick Off, Orientation, and “PEP RALLY”
Friday - Salon Hallway  Saturday – Exhibit Hall B
Friday and Saturday at 7:15am – 7:30am
Activities, Networking, Door Prizes!
Learn all about conference “etiquette” – how to juggle workshops, the best way to pick them, and
what to do in the “My Workshop is Full What Do I Do Now” dilemma.
Fun activities, tons of networking, door prizes, and a lot more!
Registration Opens at 7:00am. Classes start at 8:00am.
Bright from the Start Training Approval has a 15 minute rule. If you are 15 minutes late you will not receive credit.
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Keynote Speaker
Hall C
Saturday, October 12, 2013
11:45am12:45pm
Bully Proofing
Children, Schools and Adults
Bullying is a specific form or aggression
that has its seeds of development in early childhood.
Learn how to prevent the development of a bully,
how all bullies start off as victims and the essential skills.
to bully proof all children.
Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, renowned teacher and internationally recognized expert in
childhood education and developmental psychology. Her workshops touch thousands of lives each year, and
her top selling book titles have over 400,000 copies in circulation.
Dr. Bailey is the founder of Loving Guidance, Inc., a company dedicated to creating positive environments for
children, families, schools and businesses. She is also the developer of the Conscious Discipline program.
Dr. Bailey has authored 14 books related to guidance and discipline, several of which have won national
awards. Her core publication for parents, Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline is published in nine languages
and has received national acclaim.
In her passion to empower all people, especially those working with our youngest citizens, Dr. Bailey has
established the first Early Childhood Education four-year university degree program in the state of Florida.
She was also instrumental in establishing a teacher certification program for Native Americans in New Mexico.
Dr. Bailey has raised over $2 million for children's programs over her years in education. She played an
integral role in fundraising for building a preschool in tsunami-devastated Sri Lanka, and sponsored two Sri
Lankan teachers to attend the week-long Conscious Discipline Summer Institute. She established a non-profit
organization to provide free training and resources to at-risk families and teachers in memory of her mother,
Frances Canipe Bailey.
With thirty-five years of experience working with the most difficult children, Dr. Bailey deeply believes we must
transform the lives of adults first and children second.
Dealing with Daily Conflicts
Early childhood classrooms are filling with daily conflicts, an average of one per minute
during unstructured time. Learn the skills and classroom structures needed to transform
daily conflicts into healthy social skills.
Join Dr. Bailey for a Breakout Session! Saturday, 1:45pm-3:15pm in Hall C
(Dr. Becky Bailey is sponsored in part by Georgia Head Start Collaboration Office and
Georgia Department of Education Division’s of Special Education and Supports)
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Credit Hour Options & Topic Key
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Credit Hours
In accordance with licensing regulations, by attending a session, obtaining a sticker documenting session attendance and
signing your certificate (found in the GAYC Final Conference Program, distributed on October 11 and 12), participants in this
conference may earn up to six (6) credit hours of their annual training requirements. Six hours is the maximum quantity
established by BFTS licensing for all conferences.
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
We are able to offer 0.1 up to 1.3 CEUs to those participants who have attended one to thirteen hours of sessions at the
GAYC Conference over the 2-day period. If you would like to obtain CEU’s, you must pay $10 as an additional
registration fee (see registration form). You need to complete a CEU form at the On-Site Registration Booth marked for CEU’s
as soon as you have achieved your hours. If you are attending both days return your completed CEU form on Saturday and
your certificate with your sessions documented by stickers. If you are only able to attend one day, at the end of the day on
Friday or Saturday return your completed CEU form with your hours of documented sessions. GAYC must verify and make a
copy to send to the University of Georgia BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE CONFERENCE. Should you wish to obtain a copy you must
request transcripts from the University of Georgia.
Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) Professional Learning Contact Hours Certificate and PLU Information
Participants at the 2013 GAYC Conference who hold either a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate or Paraprofessional License,
or who are working towards a Paraprofessional License, can earn (10) hours of contact time towards one PLU credit. Please
refer to your local school system’s policies and procedures regarding this matter. Ability to apply the Professional Learning
Contact Hours Certificate toward PLU’s varies. All attendees must attend a minimum of (10) hours of approved GAYC
Conference sessions to receive the GA DOE Professional Learning Contact Certificate. The certificate will be available at the
On-Site Registration Booth at the close of the conference upon verification that 10 clock hours have been attended.
There is no charge for PLU’s.
Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) Continuing Education Credits
Sessions at this GAYC Conference have been pre-approved for Babies Can’t Wait SCEI’s continuing education credits. If you
wish to receive credit you must collect your session stickers and fax your completed certificate to the Project SCEI’s office at
404-413-8043. GAYC does not automatically apply these credits.
NASW Georgia Chapter Continuing Education Units
Through approval by the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Work GAYC is able to offer 6 or 12 Core clock
hours of Social Work CEUs to those participants who have completed one or two full days at the GAYC Conference. There is
no charge for Social Work CEUs. The certificate will be available at the On-Site Registration Booth at the close of the
conference upon verification of session stickers received at the end of each presentation.
TOPIC KEY
The topic key is located to the right of each session title.
Descriptions of sessions are posted on the conference page on www.gayconline.org.
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Accreditation
Administration/Leadership & Management
Advocacy
Assessment of Child Progress
Brain Development
Curriculum - Art, Literacy, Math, Music, Science
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
Disabilities/Inclusion
Diversity
Educational Approaches (Montessori,
Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum)
Families/Strengthening Families
Family Child Care
Head Start
Infant/Toddler (I/T)
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Learning & Physical Environment
Nutrition/Obesity/Fitness/Movement
Partnerships/Community
Primary Grades
Professional Development
Relationships/Guidance
Research
School Age Care
Social—Emotional
Social Work
Spanish
Students
Technology
Trainers/Technical Assistance
**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
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Friday, October 11, 2013
Session 1:
(Choose 1 of 16)
8:00am-9:30am
Featured Session
High Quality Inclusion: Evidence-Based Practices that Promotes Access, Participation,
and Supports (Disabilities/Inclusion)
Camille Catlett, Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, NC, Jennie
Couture, Inclusion Manager, Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and
Learning, Atlanta, GA
GAYC Research Symposium
30 minute research presentations during Session I:
 9:30am-10:00am
The Effects of an Intervention Integrating Mathematics within Children’s Literature
 10:00am-10:30am
The Relationship Between the Home Literacy Environment and Children’s Emergent
Literary Skills
 10:30am-11:00am
Training Headstart Parents in Dialogic Reading to Improve Outcomes for Children
Eat Healthy, Be Active Outside: Promoting Preschoolers' Active Play and Healthy Eating Through Developmentally
Appropriate Outdoor Activities
(Nutrition/Obesity/Fitness)
Responsive Planning: Individualizing Based on the Need & Interests of Infants and Toddlers
(Assessment of Child Progress/I/T)
Quality Rated: Overview of Environment Rating Scales
(Quality Rated/Admin)
Frogs, Microscopes and Children; Oh My! Integrating Science into an Early Childhood Classroom
(Curriculum - Science/Math/P/School Age)
Using Documentation To Help Support Children's Success
(Disabilities/Inclusion/I/T/P)
"Get Out!" Get Out of the Office - Discover Your Role as the Leader
(Admin/Leadership & Mgmt)
Sand Blast! Language and Literacy Activities in the Sand and Sensory Table
(Curriculum – Literacy)
Read it Again! Effective Read Alouds in a Preschool Classroom
(Curriculum – Literacy)
Classroom Management: Strategies That Work!
(Relationships/Guidance/Professional Development)
Project Reconnect: Building Relationships that Foster Change for Students, Parents, Schools, and Communities
(Social Work)
Assessment in the Pre-K classroom
(Assessment of Child Progress)
Becoming A State-Approved Child Care Trainer in Georgia
(Trainers/Technical Assistance)
The World is All Around Us: Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom and School Community
(Diversity)
Overview of Georgia's System to Determine Licensing Compliance
(Admin)
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**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
Session 2:
Friday, October 11, 2013
Featured Session
(Choose 1 of 16)
10:00am-11:30am
Music, Movement, Motivation and More! (Curriculum - Music/Movement/Literacy)
Debbie Clement, Rainbows in Reach, Author/Illustrator, Columbus, OH
Featured Session
How Federal Policies and Funding Impact Georgia's Providers and Children—and How You Can Impact
Congress (Advocacy/Policy)
Adele Robinson, Deputy Executive Director, the National Association for the Education of Young Children,
Washington, DC
GAYC Research Symposium
30 minute research presentations during Session II:
9:30am-10:00am Traumatic Brain Injury and the Effects on Young Children
10:00am-10:30am & 10:30am-11:00am
To Be Determined
Mirrors, Movement, and More: Learning Centers in the Infant Classroom
(Learning Environment/I)
Quality Rated: Submitting Your Program Portfolio
(Quality Rated/Admin)
Making Chaos Work: Creating a Positive Learning Environment
(Relationships/Guidance)
Solving the Puzzle of Inclusion
(Disabilities/Inclusion)
Creating Intensely Positive Mathematical Experiences for Young Children - and You!
(Curriculum – Math)
Introduction to Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS)
(GELDS)
Come Play the Animal Way
(Curriculum - Literacy/Science)
Show Me the Money
(Admin/Leadership & Mgmt)
Strategies for Teachers and Administrators Working with Families of Multiples
(Families/Strengthening Families/Social Work)
Utilization of the CLASS Assessment Scoring System to Support Teacher Student Interactions in Georgia's Pre-K Classrooms
(Professional Development)
Taking Training to the Next Level - Developing Intermediate Level Trainings
(Trainers/Technical Assistance)
Professional Development: Everything You Need to Know About Going Back to School in Georgia
(Professional Development)
How Can Early Intervention Providers Empower Diverse Families in Natural Environments?
(Disabilities/Inclusion/Families/I/T)
Student Demos
12:15pm-12:45pm
30 Minute Student Demos as Lunch ‘N’ Learns Presentations between Session 2 & 3 in the Upstairs Classrooms!
Using Technology Resources for Teachers (Technology)
Follow the Leader! (Social Emotional Development)
Incorporating Health and Fitness into the Classroom: While Focusing on State Standards (Nutrition/Obesity/Fitness)
Kinesthetic Data Representations (Curriculum - Physical Education/Movement)
Turning STEM into STEAM (STEM/Primary)
Books Bring Us Together: Using Children's Literature to Develop Empathy in Young Children (Social Emotional Development)
**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
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Session 3:
Friday, October 11, 2013
(Choose 1 of 16)
1:00pm–2:30pm
Featured Session
Toxic Stress and Brain Development: Links to Adversity in Adulthood (Brain Development)
Dr. Jordan Greenbaum, Medical Director, Stephanie Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Featured Session
Communications and Public Awareness: Tools to Use to Promote Early Education (Advocacy/Policy)
Mindy Binnderman, Executive Director, GEEARS: The Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready
Students, Atlanta, GA
Featured Session
Annual GAYC Meeting (Advocacy/Policy)
Dr. Laurel Gulish Beckham, GAYC Board President, Atlanta, GA
Join us for an opportunity to talk with early childhood leaders from GAYC, SECA, and NAEYC.
Children Moving Are Children Learning! Active Songs for Brain Development
(Curriculum - Music/Movement/Literacy)
Observing Infants/Toddlers Using their Senses to Learn - Knowing When to Refer to Early Intervention
(Disabilities/Inclusion/I/T)
Quality Rated/GAPITC: Overview of Infant and Toddler Environment Rating Scale
(Quality Rated/I/T)
Building Healthy Habits for Life with Let's Move! Child Care: Obesity Prevention for the Early Care Education Setting
(Nutrition/Obesity/Fitness)
COMPASS Placement Test Prep Workshop
(Professional Development)
Positive Supports for Including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in General Education Preschool or Kindergarten
Classrooms
(Disabilities/Inclusion/Learning Environment)
Intentional Planning with the GELDS
(GELDS)
Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of at Risk Students and Parents
(Social Work/Partnerships)
Behavior Basics Plus Some
(DAP)
Updates from Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study: Results to Inform Instruction and Improve Quality
(Advocacy/Policy)
Introduction to the Ages and Stages-Social Emotional (ASQ-SE) Questionnaires
(Assessment of Child Progress)
Marketing Your Program: Helping Families Make the Best Decision for Their Child
(Admin/Leadership & Mgmt)
Paradox of Being Gifted: Psychosocial Development of Gifted Children
(Social Work)
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**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
Session 4:
Friday, October 11, 2013
(Choose 1 of 12)
3:00pm-4:30pm
Update: The Latest from DECAL
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, Atlanta, GA
Join key DECAL staff for updates on the Department’s current programs,
initiatives and resources.
LEADING WITH LOVE: Leadership Lessons for Childcare Pro's
(Professional Development)
7 Steps to Protecting Our Children from Child Sexual Abuse
(Health & Safety)
Individualized Interventions for Infants and Toddlers: Determining the Meaning of Behavior and Developing
Appropriate Responses
(Social Emotional Development/I/T)
How Does Your Garden Grow?
(Curriculum - Science/Math)
Illustrating Georgia's Early Childhood Data via Dynamic Web-based Software
(Advocacy/Policy)
Views From The Field: NAEYC Accreditation in Action
(Accreditation)
Understanding Behavior as Communication
(Disabilities/Inclusion/Social Work)
Designing Supportive Environments, Routines, and Schedules for the Head Start Classroom
(Head Start)
Using Technology to Tell Family Stories and Build Classroom Community
(Technology/Family)
Family Engagement: A 2-Generation Approach
(Families/Strengthening Families/Social Work)
**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
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Session 1:
Saturday, October 12, 2013 (Choose 1 of 16)
8:00am-9:30am
Featured Session
Best Practices for Dual Language Learners (Diversity)
Dr. Carol Montealegre, representing the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA),
Consultant, Coral Gables, FL
Learn Every Day: Incorporating Math, Science, Social Studies, Literacy, Creativity & Social Development into
Multi-Sensory Learning for All Children
(DAP)
Using the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards to Support Intentionality in Infant and Toddler Classrooms
(GELDS/I/T)
Using the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards to Support Intentionality in Infant and Toddler Classrooms
(In Spanish) (GELDS/I/T/Spanish)
Weaving Wolf Trap Drama and Early Learning Through the Arts into Your Daily Curriculum and Routine
(Curriculum – Art)
Bringing Story Time to Life: Incorporating Puppets into Story Time
(Curriculum - Literacy/Social Emotional Development)
Let's All Play Nice and Have A Good Time: Social/Emotional Strategies to Avoid Negative Behavior
(Social Emotional Development/Preschool/School Age)
Critters are NOT Creepy
(Curriculum-Science/Preschool/School Age)
Integrating Math and Science within Interactive Storybook Readings for Young Children
(Curriculum - Science/Math)
F is for Frumpalump: How to Help Make Classroom Transitions Smooth and Effective
(DAP)
Working with Pediatric Hospice Patients: Discussing Ethics and End of Life Care
(Social Work)
Lean and Green and Light on White - Basics of Nutrition and Meal Planning
(Nutrition/Obesity/Fitness)
Developing Future Non-Profit Leaders
(Admin & Leadership & Mgmt /Social Work)
Ready, Set, Go! Strategies for Pre-K Readiness, Literacy, and Math
(Curriculum – Literacy)
Introduction to the Ages and Stages (ASQ-3) Questionnaires
(Assessment of Child Progress)
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**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
Session 2:
Saturday, October 12, 2013 (Choose 1 of 16)
10:00am-11:30am
Featured Session
Substance Abuse Affects Families and Children: What Helps and What Doesn't (Social Work)
Jan Ligon, Associate Professor, Georgia State University, School of Social Work, Atlanta, GA
Featured Session
Forming Healthy Connections: Cultivating Brain Development from Birth-Three (Brain Development/I/T)
Holly H. Wilcher, Senior Information Specialist, National Center on Child Care Professional Development
Systems and Workforce Initiatives, ZERO TO THREE, Washington, DC
Keep Them Singing and Talking! Songs for Dual Language Learners
(Diversity/Spanish)
Teaching Children to Think: GELDS and Cognitive Processes
(GELDS)
Quality Rated: Overview of Family Child Care Home Environment Rating Scale
(Quality Rated/Family Child Care)
Gardening with Children to Develop a Real World Link to Science and Healthy Living
(School Age)
The Artist in Me: Meet Famous Artists and Learn New Art Activities that You Can Bring into Your Classrooms
(Curriculum - Art/All Ages)
Injury Prevention (Meets BFTS Training Requirement for First Year Teachers)
(Health & Safety)
NAEYC Accreditation: Preparing for the Site Visit-Program & Classroom Portfolio's
(Accreditation)
What to Do When You Have Concerns About a Child's Development
(Disabilities/Inclusions/I/T)
21st Century Leadership: Providing A Pathway For Broadening And Deepening Teachers' Professional Development In
Order To Foster Children's 21st Century Skills
(Admin/Leadership & Mgmt/Professional Development)
Total Training Revolution: Best Practices for Online Learning
(Trainers)
Building Priority for Young Children: From the Gold Dome to Capitol Hill
(Advocacy/Policy)
Get Ready to Read! Preparing Young Children for a Lifetime of Literacy
(Assessment of Child Progress)
Going Beyond “We Are All Friends”: Creating Cooperative Democratic Communities
(Curriculum – Literacy)
Problem Solving through Classroom Meetings
(Relationships/Guidance)
Student Demos
1:00pm-1:30pm
Student Demos as Lunch ‘N’ Learns for 30 minute Presentations Between Session 2 & 3 in the Upstairs Classrooms!
Sad, Happy, Angry…Are There More? Exploring Expression and Learning New Feelings Galore!
(Social Emotional Development)
Benefits of Movement in the Everyday Elementary Classroom (Curriculum - Physical Education/Movement)
Oh the Gifts That You Will Give! Gift Giving in Early Childhood (Social Emotional Development)
Teaching the Standards through the Arts (Curriculum – Art)
Importance of Play (Learning Environment)
Keynote
11:45am-12:45pm
Bully Proofing Children, Schools and Adults (Social Emotional Development)
Founder of Loving Guidance, Inc., Conscious Discipline, Oviedo, FL
(Sponsored in part by Georgia Head Start Collaboration Office and Georgia Department of Education Division’s of
Special Education and Supports)
**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
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Session 3:
Saturday, October 12, 2013 (Choose 1 of 16)
1:45pm-3:15pm
Featured Session
Dealing with Daily Conflicts (Relationships/Guidance)
Dr. Becky Bailey, Founder of Loving Guidance, Inc., Conscious Discipline, Oviedo, FL
(Sponsored in part by Georgia Head Start Collaboration Office and Georgia Department of Education Division’s of
Special Education and Supports)
Quality Rated: Cultural Competency in Early Care and Education
(Quality Rated/Diversity)
Implementing Best Practices: Primary and Continuity of Care in Infant and Toddler Classrooms
(Social Emotional/I/T)
"More! More!": What the Chicken Dance Has Taught Us
(Brain Development/I/T)
Get a Grip! Handwriting Set to Music
(Curriculum - Literacy/Music)
Germaphobics: Understanding Illnesses, Illness Control, and Prevention
(Health & Safety) Meets BFTS Training Requirement for First Year Teachers
Developing Centers and Activities for Afterschoolers
(School Age)
Behavior Management: Managing Behavior with a Creative Mind
(Relationships/Guidance)
Implementing Best Practices: GA/SC PITC Teacher – Mentor Program
(Partnerships/Community/Professional Development/I/T)
Child Care and Emergency Preparedness
(Health & Safety)
Collaborating with Babies Can't Wait to Support Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities/Development Delays
(Disabilities/Inclusions/I/T)
Trainer - HAZMAT Center of Disability & Leadership
(Trainers)
From Chaos to Connection: Minimizing Disruption to Maximize Learning
(Social Emotional Development/Guidance)
Training Preschool Parents and Classroom Teachers in Interactive Reading to Improve Outcomes for Children
(Families/Strengthening Families/Curriculum - Literacy)
Recipe for Success: The CDA from Scratch
(Professional Development)
Spanish
(To Be Determined)
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**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
Session 4:
Saturday, October 12, 2013 (Choose 1 of 16)
3:30pm-5:00pm
Featured Session
The Neuroscience of Social Emotional Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders in Early Childhood
(Disabilities) Dr. Emily Rubin, Educational Outreach Specialist, Marcus Autism Center, Atlanta, GA
Making Child Care Safe-Allergies, Asthma and Chemical Sensitivities: An Overview
(Health & Safety)
Parent Collaboration with the GELDS
(Families/Strengthening Families/GELDS)
Social and Emotional Development of Toddlers: Understanding Temperaments
(Social Emotional/I/T)
Messy Math! Number Nonsense in Water Play and Art
(Curriculum – Math/Art)
Hands-On Activities for Global Citizenship in the Primary Classroom
(Curriculum - Literacy/Diversity/Primary/School Age)
Dramatics for School-Age Child Care
(School Age)
Kids Count on You: Child Abuse
(Health & Safety) Meets BFTS Training Requirement for First Year Teachers
Fostering Secure Attachment: Support in Times of Distress
(Social Emotional Development/Guidance/I/T)
Strengthening Families Georgia: An Effective Approach to Supporting Families and Communities
(Strengthening Families)
3 Counselors and a Couch: Mental Health, Trauma, and Violence
(Social Work)
Embracing the 'Net: Strategies for Marketing and Branding via Technology & Social Media
(Technology)
Tattling as a Teaching Tool: Helping Children Assertively Deal with Intrusion
(Social Emotional Development/Guidance)
Take FIVE
(Professional Development/Admin)
Paradox of Being Gifted: Psychosocial Development of Gifted Children
(Social Work)
Need ECE Resources? GAYC and SECA Can Help
(Professional Development)
**For a complete list of workshop descriptions, visit www.gayconline.org
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Hotels and Food Options
Breakfast
Gwinnett Center Concessions Stand:
Hours: 7:00am-11:00am
Sample Items: Fruit/Yogurt Parfaits, Biscuits, Muffins
Price Range: $2.00-$4.00
Lunch
Proof of the Pudding’s Pre-Order Lunch
Pre-order: On GAYC Registration Form
Lunch Pick-up: Back of the Exhibit Hall
Time: 11:00am Friday and Saturday
The lunch includes:
•Turkey and Swiss, Tuna, or Veggie sandwich, or Chef Salad
•Bag of chips (different types will be available)
•Water or Soda
Cost: $10.75 each day
Please Note: This $10.75 cost is set by the Gwinnett Center’s Proof of the Pudding’s Caterer, not GAYC.
Gwinnett Center Concession Stand
Location: Exhibit Hall
Time: 11:30 am to 1:45 pm
Sample Items: Chili, Hot Dogs, Chicken Filet Sandwich
Price Range: $4.00-$6.75
Additional Dining Options within 1 mile of the Gwinnett Center
Satellite Blvd across from the Gwinnett Center:
Sugarloaf Pkwy and Meadow Church Rd:
Satellite Blvd and Duluth Highway (120):
Chick-fil-A, Firehouse Subs, Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Wendy’s, Subway, Moe’s Southwest Grill
McDonald’s
Enjoy lunch in the Exhibit Hall, Meeting Room, or during a Lunch ‘N’ Learn Student Demo.
Dinner
For Discounts: Stop by the Membership Table for details on restaurant discounts or download from the GAYC website on the
Conference page at www.gayconline.org.
Hotel Accommodations
At each hotel, when making your reservations, you will need to identify yourself as part of the
Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) Conference to obtain the rate listed.
Reserve before September 27, 2013 to receive the reduced rate.
All of the following hotels are located off I-85. The Gwinnett Center is Exit 108 (I-85N) or Exit 109 (I-85S).
Country Inn & Suites (Exit 104)
3530 Breckin Ridge Blvd.
Call 678-405-2900
$75 plus tax for King or 2 Doubles
Includes free breakfast and Wi-Fi
Courtyard Marriott (Exit 104)
3550 Venture Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096
Call 770-476-4666
$77 plus tax for King or 2 Doubles
Includes WiFi
Hampton Inn (North-Exit 108, South Exit 109)
6010 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Call 678-407-0018
$89 plus tax for King or 2 Doubles
Includes free breakfast, WiFi, & shuttle service
Holiday Inn (North-Exit 108, South Exit 109)
6310 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
Call 770–476-2022
$89 plus tax for King or 2 Doubles
Includes free breakfast, WiFi & shuttle service
Hilton Garden Inn (North-Exit 108, South-Exit 109)
2040 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, GA 30097
Call 770-495-7600
$95 plus tax for King or 2 Doubles
Includes free WiFi & shuttle service
Hyatt Place (Exit 104)
3530 Venture Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096
Call 770-623-9699
$79 plus tax for King or 2 Doubles
Includes free breakfast bar, WiFi, & shuttle service
LaQuinta Inns & Suites (North-Exit 105, South-Exit 107)
2370 Stephens Center Drive, Duluth, GA 30096
Call 678-957-0500
$69 plus tax
Includes WiFi & free breakfast
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Advanced Institute
Advantucetde
Insti
October 11th and 12th
GAYC now offers Advanced Level Training during (but separate from)
the GAYC “Together for Children” Conference
Two 3 hour BFTS Approved Sessions Offered Each Day!
For Advanced Level Directors, Teachers of Infant/Toddler and Preschoolers!
Attendee Options
 Attend Friday and Saturday at The Advanced Institute
 Attend 1 Day GAYC “Together for Children” Conference and 1 Day The Advanced Institute
 Saturday Advanced Institute attendees can also attend Becky Bailey’s Keynote
 All Advanced Institute attendees can visit the Exhibit Hall and Multicultural Demonstration Classroom
(PLEASE NOTE: Attendees can not attend both GAYC “Together for Children” Conference and Advance Institute within the same day)
Register Now! Page 22
Registration, Attendance and Certificates are Separate from the GAYC “Together for Children” Conference
Topic Information (to be posted GAYC website mid-August)
Advanced
Institute
Member Non-Member
2 Day
$100
$130
Friday Only
$65
$80
Saturday Only
$65
$80
GAYC “Together for Children” Conference
Scavenger Hunt
First Time Attendees for the GAYC “Together for Children” Conference
participate in the Scavenger Hunt!
Pick—up details at the Pep Rally or at the GAYC Membership Table
at the foot of the escalators.
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2013 “Together for Children” Conference
Please use one (1) pre-registration form per person. You may reproduce this form. Complete and mail this form with a check payable to
Georgia Association on Young Children to: GAYC, 368 Moreland Avenue NE, Ste. 240, Atlanta, GA 30307-1927, or you may complete the
credit card information on the next page and fax to GAYC at 404-222-0107 by September 17, 2013 for the BEST RATE. All registration must
be in the office by October 7, 2013. Your canceled check or credit card charge is your confirmation. For registration information, please
contact GAYC at [email protected] or 404-222-0014. There will be on-site registration on both Friday, October 11 and
Saturday, October 12, 2013*. Additional charges apply for on-site registration. I realize by registering, I am agreeing for my photo to be used in
GAYC Publicity. Be sure to read GAYC’s Refund Policy on the next page. GAYC’s Tax ID # is 23-7036993.
Name:
NAEYC MEMBER #____________________(required for member rate)
Center/Organization/School Name:
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To receive the Student Discount You Must Be A Full-time Student. Attach a copy of your current ID card and Fall 2013 Schedule.
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Please check your primary position. (Check only ONE)
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ECE Educator/Child Care Provider (Birth to Age 5)
Family Child Care Provider
Early Intervention Professional (Birth to 3)
School Age Care Provider
Preschool Special Educator (Spec. Ed. Ages 3-5)
Lottery Funded Pre-K
Consultant/Trainer/Adult Educator/College Faculty
Primary Grade Teacher
Parent
Student
Other (identify)
___________________
Children in my class/center are served by or I work with (check all that apply):
Children with Disabilities/Inclusion, Birth to 3
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Please check all sessions/fees for which you are registering and total.
Pre-Conference Thursday, October 10, 2013 (See page 9 for details):
 Supporting GA ECE Providers as Critical Change Agents
(Open to Trainers, College Faculty, and CCR&R staff-No Cost, Registration Required)
AMOUNT
GAYC
Member
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Student
Advanced Institute Only
(limited space)
Member/Non-member
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$85 
$115 
$60 
$100/130 
Friday Only
$50 
$65
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$45 
$65/80
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Saturday Only
$50 
$65
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$45 
$65/80
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Sept. 18 — Oct. 7
GAYC
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$95 
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$60 
Friday Only
$60 
$75
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$45 
Saturday Only
$60 
$75
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$45 
Optional Lunch for Friday
Optional Lunch for Saturday
_____________
Registration
* On-site registration will
be an additional $15 for
both days or an additional
$10 for one day per person.
Lunch
Turkey Lunch
Tuna Lunch
Vegetarian
Chef Salad
$10.75
$10.75
$10.75
$10.75
$10.75
$10.75
$10.75
$10.75
GAYC Awards Banquet (Friday Night)
Number of Banquet tickets needed
Number of vegetarian entrées
Name(s) of your Banquet guest(s):
X $38 per ticket =
Number of regular entrées _________
I would like CEU Credit $10 (Must complete / submit documentation before leaving the conference.)
Donate $5 to GAYC and have your name entered into a drawing to
receive this conference registration fee for free!
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Best Rate By September 17 — GROUP RATES FOR 10 OR MORE PEOPLE
2 Day Member
Registration
1 Day Member
Registration
2 Day Non-Member
Registration
1 Day Non-Member
Registration
10 Participants
($5 Discount/ per person)
$ 80
$ 45
$ 110
$ 60
25 Participants
($10 Discount/ per person)
$ 75
$ 40
$ 105
$ 55
50 Participants
($15 Discount/ per person)
$ 70
$ 35
$ 80
($35 Discount)
$ 40
($25 Discount)
100 Participants
($20 Discount/ per person)
$ 65
$ 30
$ 75
($40 Discount)
$ 35
($30 Discount)
September 18 - October 7 — GROUP RATES FOR 10 OR MORE PEOPLE
2 Day Member
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Registration
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Registration
1 Day Non-Member
Registration
10 Participants
($5 Discount/ per person)
$ 90
$ 55
$ 120
$ 70
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($10 Discount/ per person)
$ 85
$ 50
$ 115
$ 60
50 Participants
($15 Discount/ per person)
$ 80
$ 45
$ 90
($35 Discount)
$ 50
($25 Discount)
100 Participants
($20 Discount/ per person)
$ 75
$ 40
$ 85
($40 Discount)
$ 45
($30 Discount)
Only Child Care programs are eligible for group discounts. All participants must also be from the same site.
No Group Discounts at On-Site Registration. Please complete the registration page for each participant.
GAYC Membership
GAYC encourages early care and education professionals and others to join GAYC/SECA/NAEYC.
To join all 3 Regular membership is $75 and a Comprehensive membership is $120. You can become a member and receive
registration benefits for the 2013 GAYC Conference, the 2013 NAEYC Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., on November
20-23, 2013 and the Southern Early Childhood Association Conference, January 16-18, 2013 in Williamsburg, VA.
Your membership includes benefits from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Southern
Early Childhood Association (SECA) and the Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC).
GAYC Refund Policy
Should you choose to cancel your registration, you may receive a refund minus a $10 per person handling charge. Refunds can only
be given if notice of cancellation is received in writing by GAYC at least 7 working days prior to the Conference. No refunds or credits
can be made after that date under any circumstance. If you cannot attend, you may send another participant in your place.
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GAYC “Together for Children” 47th Conference-Gwinnett Center
Georgia Association on Young Children
368 Moreland Avenue, NE, Suite 240
Atlanta, GA 30307-1927
404-222-0014 or 1-800-865-4326
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
ATLANTA, GA
PERMIT NO. 44
Keynote:
Becky Bailey
NEW!
Advanced Institute
Social Work Track
GAYC Website
www.gayconline.org
Best Rate Registration Deadline: September 17, 2013
Pre-Registration In-Office Deadline: 5:00pm Monday: October 7, 2013
October 11-12, 2013
-GAYC “Together for Children” Conference-
The GAYC “Together for Children” 47th Conference is an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and to
network with other child and family professionals in an open, supportive, and enriching atmosphere.
Mission
The Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) Conference mission is to provide the most current evidence-based
research, training and skill development for early childhood educators and others who work with children and families.
To meet this mission, GAYC hosts an annual conference -- two days of workshops, seminars, exhibits and
organizational meetings along with pre-conference sessions and an awards banquet.
The GAYC Conference offers nearly 140 sessions that can count for BFTS licensing credit, PLU’s, CEU’s, Social Work,
and Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) Continuing Education Credit.
The GAYC Conference demonstrates what “Together for Children” means. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of
Early Care and Learning and many others partner with the GAYC Conference. This collaboration helps streamline
efforts to provide all professionals with relevant resources and best practices.
The GAYC Conference targets center-based teachers, family child care providers, Pre-K professionals, Head Start
teachers, infant/toddler and preschool teachers, K-3 teachers in both public and private schools, school age care
providers, early education program administrators, social workers, legislators, advocates, consultants, early childhood
education students, and parents.
GAYC is the State Affiliate of
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA)
Supported by Bright from the Start:
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Let’s Join Together - October 11-12, 2013
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Pre-Conference - October 10th