Community Sharing for Healthy Caring A Regional Early Childhood
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Community Sharing for Healthy Caring A Regional Early Childhood
24 nn th ua l A Community Sharing for Healthy Caring A Regional Early Childhood Conference Saturday, November 15, 2014 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Howell High School Campus 1200 W. Grand River • Howell, Michigan 48843 In Parternership with: This conference will provide information and tools to create holistic, integrated programs for children and their families. The Conference At-A-Glance 7:30 – 8:30 AM........................................................ Registration & SCECH Sign In 8:30 – 8:45 AM..............................................................................Welcome Address 8:45 – 9:45 AM............................................................................... Keynote Address Lighten Up! Humor is FUNdamental to Providing Quality Education and Care to Young Children Paul McGhee Ph.D., President of The Laughter Remedy is guaranteed to get you laughing as he shows you how keeping your sense of humor gives you the emotional resilience needed to cope with the challenges that young children sometimes offer, and still provide quality education and care everyday - even the tough days. With a PhD in Developmental Psychology, he is internationally known for his own research on children’s humor. He has published many scientific articles and fifteen books on humor (five specifically on children’s humor), including Understanding and Promoting the Development of Children’s Humor. Paul has received lifetime achievement awards from both Oakland University and the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor for both his basic research on humor and work on practical daily application of humor. He now works full time as a professional speaker. Paul has provided keynotes and workshops to many AEYC and other early childhood organizations across the USA, as well as in Canada, Germany and Singapore. For more information about Paul, his programs and articles related to children’s humor, see his website, www.LaughterRemedy.com. 9:45 – 10:00 AM............................................................................................... Break 10:00 – 11:20 AM........................................................................................ Session I 11:20 – 12:05 PM........................................................................................... Lunch I 12:05 – 12:50 PM.........................................................................................Lunch II 12:50 – 2:10 PM.........................................................................................Session II 2:10 – 2:25 PM................................................................................................. Break 2:25 – 3:45 PM......................................................................................... Session III 3:45 – 4:00 PM................................................................................................. Break 4:00 – 5:00 PM.................................................................................Closing Session Sing, Dance, Play: Fun to Make Your Day Gari Stein, Early Childhood Consultant, Music-Movement Specialist What is it about music and movement and young children? Is it that the research supports the body-brain connection impacting all developmental domains? What about us, and how good it make us feel too? Playing with music helps us to be more productive, is a natural stress buster, and a teaching tool readily available that transforms cranky to calm in an instant. You won’t want to miss one second of this toe-tapping, hand-clapping, happy feet session to end your day. Come Sing, Dance & Play and get ready for too much fun! A Word of Explanation The conference workshops have been designed to appeal to many different groups. Each workshop is coded as listed below to indicate targeted area. N=New Workshop R=Repeat Workshop from Previous Year (A)Advocacy (ADMIN) Administrative (B)Business (CC)Child Care (CD)Child Development (IT)Infant Toddler (M)Medical (PE)Parent Education (PR)Prevention (SA)School Age Conference Registration Form Registration is limited. Please register early! One person per form please. EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 24, 2014. Those received after this date may not be accepted. FINAL DEADLINE: November 7, 2014. Please Print Clearly First Name__________________________________________________________ Last Name__________________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________________________________ Name of Business____________________________________________________ Street Address_______________________________________________________ City_________________________________ Zip Code_____________________ County_____________________________________________________________ ( ) ) Daytime Phone (_____________________Evening Phone _____________________ Please cut along dotted line. E-mail Address______________________________________________________ Please fill out the workshop number for your first, second and third choice during each session. First come first served. Session I Session II Session III 1st choice #_______ #_______ #_______ I wish to apply for Continuing 2nd choice #_______ #_______ #_______ 3rd choice #_______ #_______ #_______ Education Units (SCECH) Registration Fee: (Includes continental breakfast & buffet lunch) Postmarked by Oct. 24, 2014................................................$60 Postmarked by Oct. 25, 2014 or later...................................$65 Raffle................................................ $5 for one or $12 for three TOTAL ENCLOSED:_________________________________ Credit Card Information Credit Card (circle one): MC VISA AMEX Print name as it appears on card:_ ____________________________________________________ Credit Card #_____________________________ Exp. Date____________ 3 Digit Code_ ________ Signature________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address for receipt___________________________________________________________ Zip Code of cardholder’s billing address_______________________________________________ Total # of Registrations________________ Total Charged to Credit Card______________________ Those paying by credit card may submit registration online at www.childconnectmi.org or mail this completed form and check, money order, or credit card info payable to: Child Connect for Family Success 2710 E. Grand River, Ste. 6 Howell, MI 48843 Postmarked by October 24, 2014 conference fee: $60.00. Postmarked October 25, 2014 or later, conference fee: $65.00. Planning Committee Linda Herbert, Child Connect for Family Success, Chairperson Susan Allen, Child Care Council, Oakland County, Vendor Chairperson JoAnn Cook, Child Connect for Family Success Lisa England, Child Connect for Family Success Lori Gnegy, LESA-Early Childhood Programs Peggy Hall, Child Connect for Family Success Cathy Hengesbaugh, Howell Public Schools, Facility Chairperson Becky Price, Child Connect for Family Success Jennifer Rountree, Child Connect for Family Success Kim Schemansky, Child Care Network Celeste Zielke, Child Connect for Family Success Who Should Attend? • Administrators • Child Care Personnel • Church and Community Representatives • County Commissioners • Educators • • • • • • Employers Health Educators Home Economists Human Services Personnel Law Enforcement Personnel Legislators • • • • • • • Nurses Parents Pediatricians Program Directors Social Workers Students Unlicensed Providers Of Special Interest • Participants earn 6 clock hours of training, .6 SB-SCECH available if approved. See last page of brochure for details. • Exhibitors and Vendors ~ An area will be designated for display from vendors. • Registration is Limited ~ You will not receive further registration information prior to the conference. Unless you are notified by the committee, your registration was accepted. • Meals Included ~ A continental breakfast, lunch and beverages are included in registration fee. • Both lunch sessions have been extended by 10 minutes each. Exciting Raffle Opportunity! Prizes include: • $500 Visa Gift Card • Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet, WiFi, 64 GB • iPad 2, WiFi, 16 GB Just include $5.00 for a raffle ticket or $12.00 for 3 raffle tickets with your conference registration fee. The tickets you purchase will be given to you with your registration packet at the conference. Extra tickets can also be purchased “day of” conference. Prizes would make great holiday gifts! You can also phone Child Connect for Family Success at 517-548-9112 to purchase tickets prior to the conference and up until the drawing at 9:30A.M. on December 11, 2014. You need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by phone and posted on our website at www.childconnectmi.org Session I ~ 10:00 - 11:20 am 1 Mindfulness in the Early Childhood Classroom: What Infants and Toddlers Can Teach Early Childhood Educators N(CD/IT) As early childhood educators we often become so skilled at multi-tasking that we reduce or lose the ability to be present with the children we interact with. Explore the current research on mindfulness based on brain science, consider what infants and toddlers development shows us regarding being present and apply teaching strategies to use in our classrooms. Elizabeth Grace, Professor, Early Childhood Education, Schoolcraft College 2 Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for the Early Care and Education Workforce N(CC/CD/ADMIN) Michigan’s newly revised Core Knowledge and Core Competencies (CKCCs) provide specificity and clarity about the expectations of knowledge, skills, and dispositions early childhood educators need to effectively provide high quality care and education. Explore how the revised CKCCs can be used as a road map for high quality practice and to meet professional development goals. Robin Zeiter, Professional Development Specialist, Office of Great Start/CDC, Michigan Department of Education. 3 Games, Games and More Games R(CD/M/SA) Today’s generation is geared all around electronics. What happened to exploring and playing outside? Learn how to keep your preschoolers active and moving by playing fun, exciting and creative games, which can be played outside, inside, in a large or small space. Lisa J McCoy, Recreation Specialist, Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors 4 Laughter is Good Medicine N(M) Laughter is good medicine. Learn the physical, mental and social benefits of laughter. Experience laughing for the health of it, and ways to include laughter in your life. Holly Tiret, Extension Educator, MSU Extension, Suzanne Pish, Extension Educator, MSU Extension 5 Head Injuries and Concussions: What Every Child Care and Learning Provider Should Know N(A/CC/IT/SA/M/PR) An interactive session on common myths surrounding head injuries and concussions, discuss newer management strategies for head injuries in the ER, and demonstrate ways to prevent head injuries at child care. Andrew Hashikawa, Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, University of Michigan 6 Read it! Then Theme It! R(CC/IT) At least five plans put together for you that will engage preschoolers. Each plan includes a book to read, food, crafts, music and activities following the theme from the book. Use one each week or add some of your own ideas and stretch it out for a month. Sample crafts and book lists will be provided. Some of the books we use are Blueberries for Sal, What Grows, I Dream of an Elephant... Bonnie Berzins, Childcare Provider, Program Facilitator, Mollie Brendel, Educator, Program Facilitator 7 Knit One, Purl One: How Knitting Correlates to Learning N(CD/PE) Knitting has been around since ancient Egypt - it’s time that you pick up needles and learn! Discuss the awesome correlation between handwork and learning, you’ll be needles in hand, learning yourself! Wendy Shepherd, Executive Director, Mittens for Detroit 8 Supporting Children’s Friendship Development N(CC/CD) Together explore and discuss the development of children’s friendship skills in the early childhood setting. Gather insight based on strategies used to support all children with friendship development. Jennifer Rountree, Early Childhood Workforce Development Specialist, Child Connect for Family Success 9 Birds Fly, Fish Swim, People Feel N(CD) After a brief review of Erickson and Maslow we will discuss the four temperaments and learn ways to support young learners in the classroom. Michelle Smith, Teacher, U of M Health Systems CCC 10 Where Are the Men? And Why are They Not Here? R(A/CC) Men face many challenges in child care. Learn how we can open our profession to men as equals: recruitment, training, retention, public relations. Men are encouraged to attend and join MIKE(Men Involved with Kids in Education) Sally Adler, Child Care Instructor, WCC, Scott Stewart, Lead Preschool Teacher, WCC 11 Risking to be Risky N(CC/CD/IT/SA/PE) Is there a downfall to de-risking children? What’s the difference between risk and hazard? Does risk impact development? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Shannon Coon, Presenter, Kelly Zechmeister-Smith, Program Director 12 Mindfulness For Children; Help Kids Manage Stress N(CC/CD/IT/SA/PE) Be successful in daily interactions with children by teaching “mindfulness” awareness. Mindfulness can improve focus and concentration. Learn hands-on techniques to assist in building attention and awareness skills that can positively affect social emotional skills and academic success. Gail Innis, Extension Educator, MSU Extension 13 But They’re Just Playing….. N(CC/CD) Engage in playful activities while learning the latest in child development and brain research showing how children’s play is a critical bridge to academic learning. Kate DeKoning, Licensing Consultant, State of Michigan, Carrie Harris, Licensing Consultant, State of Michigan 14 Uke Can Make Music R(SA) Learn how to hold, tune, and play children’s songs on the ukulele. Participants with no prior experience will be playing within minutes. Ukes will be available for the workshop. Evie Boss, Edutainor, www.bossetunes.biz 15 Playing with Code - Come Learn How to Write Computer Code and Have Fun Doing It! N(SA) Learning how to code can be child’s play. Making beginning coding available to elementary school children empowers them. They get hooked on the possibilities and will be further ahead in the job market of the future. Learn the tools to making coding fun! Bring your laptop or tablet to “play” with the tools introduced and I’ll guide you in how to get the most out of them. Cynthia Weber, Content Developer and Teacher, Parent Child Education, Camp Infinity and New Morning School 16 Express Yourself: Demonstrating How Children Communicate R(PR) Children are capable of expressing needs and wants, collaborating, and working through conflicts. Early communication skills impact how children handle situations later in life and should be taught just as academics. Janelle Pauldine, Kindergarten Teacher, Kimberly Curry, Preschool Teacher, Owosso Public Schools 17 I Didn’t Mean to Ruin Your Day: Understanding What’s Driving the Behavior N(CD/CC/PE/PR/SA) Recognize that a child’s challenging behavior is rooted in biological and environmental factors and not the desire to ruin your day. With this mindset, you can use evidence based prevention strategies to help the child succeed. Gloria J Sherman, M.Ed., LPC, Independent Trainer, Coaching Parent Educator and Counselor, Parenting and Teaching with G.L.O., LLC 18 Making Learning Visible N(CC/CD) Learn hands-on about a powerful observation and photography based “Learning Story” approach to documenting student work that makes learning visible to parents on a daily basis. Emily Senese, Director, Jennifer Young, Lead Preschool Teacher, Suzanne Gabli, Executive Director/Owner, Building Blocks Preschool 19 Special Needs Special Children N(CC/CD/IT/SA/M/PE/PR) Get ready to explore free resources for those who parent, teach or care for a special needs child. From books and DVDs to therapeutic toys and interactive storybooks we will explore it all in this hands-on interactive session. Carla Sharp, Head of Youth Services, Brighton District Library 20 Terrific Transitions N(CC) Struggling with transitions? Fresh out of ideas? Learn about child development and using that knowledge to plan for successful transitions. Leave with practical ideas that can be implemented in your classrooms immediately! Michelle Mertic, Teacher Mentor, The Guidance Center 21 Early Warning Signs of a Learning Difference N(CD/IT/SA) Many children present with behavioral problems, learning differences, or social awkwardness, but how do you know if that child is showing red flags of a bigger learning issue? Learn about identification of common learning issues. Aimee Kotrba, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist, Thriving Minds Behavioral Health 22 Creating a NAEYC Professional Portfolio N(CC/ADMIN) The NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards are presented as a framework for creating a Professional Portfolio to evidence the practicioner’s growth, knowledge and competence in Early Childhood over time. Alicia Williams, Early Childhood Consultant 23 Math Matters: Teaching the Foundations of Early Math Development N(CD) Learn how to teach math using hands-on and creative methods. The core concepts of early math skills will be discussed. Simple lessons and activities plus exciting new math toys and DIY ideas will be shared! Molly Diemer, Education Consultant, Molly Diemer Consulting 24 Integrating Fine Arts Into Your Pre-K Classroom N(CD/CC) Learn many ideas on how to integrate fine art into your classroom curriculum. Ideas for learning about great artists and many project ideas to share with your children, through a make and take project. Jen Pifer, Lead Teacher 25 Fine Motor Development: Birth to Age 5 N(CD) Fine motor development begins at birth and progresses with growth, opportunity and trainings. Stages of development will be highlighted as well as practical ideas and materials will be suggested to assist in the development of fine motor skills. Shelley Mercer, Teacher, Capital Area Community Services 26 Self-Regulation: Waiting for the Marshmallow R(CD/PE/PR/SA) One of parents’ most important responsibilities is helping children learn to govern themselves. New research shows that children’s self-regulation and delayed gratification in the early years often predict a child’s school achievement better than IQ scores. Jan Lober, Educator/Prevention Specialist, LACASA, Polly Mallory, Director, Family Prevention Services, LACASA 27 Montessori-A Brain Based Education N(CD/IT/SA/PE) A power point presentation that shows actual brain science behind the Montessori method. Concrete materials will be shown on how this method works. Julie Harrison, Upper Elementary and Early Childhood Directress, Maple Tree Montessori Academy 28 Creating a Lending Library in Your Preschool Classroom N(CD) Don’t have a library in your preschool building or child care center? Creating a lending library in your classroom does not have to cost a lot of money. Information to create your own library and the reasons for doing it. Denise C. Swanson, GSRP Teacher, World of Wonder - Fenton Area Public Schools 29 Building Positive Pathways R(CC/SA/PE) Prepare yourself for Conscious Discipline structures, procedures and school-wide consistencies. Gain insight into building personal relationships that allow your students, or own children, to control their personal journey. Let’s create Positive Pathways together! Diana Keefe, Reading Specialist, Heather Urbanowicz, Kindergarten Teacher, Roosevelt Primary School 30 Children at Risk: How We Can Win the Health Crisis R(PR/M) Type 2 Diabetes and obesity are increasing at alarming rates in children. “Our children will become the first generation of children whose life expectancy is shorter than their parents.” (David Katz, M.D.) Learn what can be done to alter the course to give our children a fighting chance. Roberta Bailey, Wellness Educator & Children’s Health Advocate, Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden 31 Positive Discipline N(CC/SA/PE) Helping young children learn self-control is important to their ability to be successful citzens now and in the future. Learn more about how you can help children develop these critical skills and create a successful environment in your classroom or program. Carrie Shrier, Extension Educator, MSU Extension Session II ~ 12:50 - 2:10 pm 32 Science Time R(CD/SA) You don’t have to be a scientist to do or have science in your classroom. Explore this “hands-on” workshop that contains easy and inexpensive science experiments, activities and table top props that you can do with all ages. Sherry Ann Wolfer, Early Childhood Consultant, Kaitlyn Wolfer, Assistant Consultant, “Let’s Dig In” 33 Leadership: No Matter What Your Title Is! Part I (Part II #66) N(A/B/ADMIN) Let’s break the stereotype that early childhood professionals are babysitters and start the leadership revolution! Receive the opportunity to work interactively and reflectively with other professionals in your field to discuss what leadership is, how it is not only relevant, but necessary for the early childhood field to develop your next leadership steps! Emily Paffenroth, ELC Program Manager, Starfish Family Services Julie Trout, EC Support Coordinator, Starfish Family Services 34 Movement Matters! An Introduction to Brain Gym N(CC/CD/IT/SA/PE) Brain Gym is a sensory motor education program providing a series of movements to enhance focus, organization, communication, coordination, and stress reduction. Used in over 80 countries for 30 years. It’s great for all ages. Katy Held, Educational Kinesiologist, Learning from the Heart, LLC 35 Color Me Crayon! R(CC/IT/SA/PE) Bring those crayon stubs with you and walk away with a hands-on craft. Revisit some old ways to play with your crayons along with some new ideas. From using them to craft in different ways, to making a craft with them, plus other activities. Make a dent in that bin of crayons no one wants to use once the new box of Crayola’s is open. Bonnie Berzins, Childcare Provider, Program Facilitator, Mollie Brendel, Educator, Program Facilitator 36 Effective Consequences Without Punishments or Rewards for Young Children Part I (Part II #72) N(CD) Understanding the use of natural, logical and artificial consequences. Discuss the use of consequences to enhance self-esteem, promote self-regulation, and encourage pro-social skills. Becky Stoessner, Center Director, Gretchen’s House - Early LCC 37 Reduce Costs While Maintaining Quality N(B/ADMIN) To make ends meet is cutting programs, staff or quality the only answer? Discover ways to use limited funds more efficiently. Learn how to use tools to analyze and monitor expenses, explore ways to reduce cost and discuss ways to minimize lost revenue. Monica Duncan, State Director, Rhonda Meyers, Consulting & Training Specialist, First Children’s Finance 38 Bring the Joy into Your Teaching with Song, Rhyme and Story N(CC/CD/IT/SA/PE) Learning grows from positivity! Readiness skills can be fun when adding songs that are well done! Come along and don’t be snooty….we’ll have some fun and shake our booty! Tricia Kjolhede, Musician, Early Childhood Specialist, Tunes n Tales by Tricia 39 Create Your Future N(B/CD/PE) Reflect, Explore, Develop, Execute offers the building of the foundation of a successful future. Learn to assess skills, interests, values, goals and resources that will provide a foundation for your career planning decisions for youths. Jaye Hill Jr., Speaker, Brandi Shelton, Facilitator, Jaye Hill Speaks 40 Blocks! Blocks! Blocks! N(CC) The unit block was developed over a hundred years ago and continues to be a mainstay of early childhood curriculum. There are a lot of creative ways to enhance the learning potential of your block area and increase the fun factor. Sally Adler, Child Care Instructor, WCC 41 Stewards of Children Part I (Part II #84) R(PR) Evidence-based program teaches adults critical steps to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Learn the facts about CSA, signs and symptoms, solid prevention strategies and what to do if a child is being abused. Deanna Norris, CAP Council Director, Sue Swartz, CAP Council Educator, Sue Rubin, CAP Council Educator, LACASA 42 Life in Colors - A Guide to Personality Typing R(CC/IT/SA/PE) An introduction to personality typing using 4 “color types” to promote understanding of children and family members and positive relationships. Staci Haarer, Educational Consultant, Usborne Books & More 43 The Sport of Culture - Everyone Wins! N(CC/IT/SA) Just like sports start with a foundation of movement, culturally competent caregiving starts with a foundation of awareness. We must be aware of what culture is, and how family culture influences….everything! Brooke Rains, I Am Moving, I Am Learning National Trainer 44 Trash to Treasures for Toddlers N(B/CC/CD/IT) Repurposing household and commercial objects as craft and/or learning materials for toddlers. A fun way of thinking outside the box or how to reuse and make purposeful items for learning and fun crafts. It is low cost and will teach you how to recycle items instead of just throwing them away. Teea Caples, Teachers Assistant, WCC 45 Everyday Science, Everyday Learning Part I (Part II #87) N(CD) Science is everywhere - we just have to find it! Explore how science can be used as a method of inquiry, while creating teachable scientific moments in everyday routines. Leslie Promenchenkel, Director, Teddy Bear Day Care & Learning Center 46 Sensory Integration for the Daycare Setting. N(CD) Discuss and review activities to help children regulate their energy levels while demonstrating ways to better manage those with sensory needs. Dana Gepfrey, Occupational Therapist, Jill Maxwell, Physical Therapist, Max Well Therapy, LLC 47 The Playful Brain: Development of Young Children’s Humor N(CD/IT/) Learn basic developmental changes in young children’s humor from infancy until about age seven, along with the social, emotional and cognitive developmental benefits from young children’s humor. Paul McGhee, Ph.D., President, The Laughter Remedy 48 Raising the Bar….Setting the Stage for Appropriate Business Practices Part I (Part II #89) N(B/ADMIN) Explore administrative, program management and supervision fundamentals to operate early childhood programs, centers and home care to include budget development and controls, business proposal writing, staff evaluation and supervision. Alicia Williams, Early Childhood Consultant 49 Assessment Basics: Getting the Information You Need N(CD) Assessment brings you valuable information about the children in your care. Learn the basics and valuable strategies for obtaining information about children through authentic assessment. Follow up workshop offered in session 3. Carrie Chance, Program Data Specialist, CACS Head Start 50 Keep Your Spirit Soaring When the Rain Keeps Pouring with the Creative Enchantment of Puppets N(CD) Using puppets are exciting for adults as well as children. Laugh, have fun, be inspired to learn a carefree and creative approach to learning and teaching as a variety of puppets demonstrate and motivate to think “out of the box!” Joyce Davis, Puppeteer/Consultant 51 Mandated Reporting N(PR) Retired Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse will teach everything you need to know about Mandated Reporting of child abuse and neglect: who must report; what must be reported; when reports should be made; definition of “reasonable suspicion”; protection for reporters; and consequences for failure to report. David Morse, Retired Livingston County Prosecutor 52 I Double Dare You!: The Importance of Risk Taking in Children’s Lives N(CD) To prevent child injuries and disagreements, rules are set and safety discussions are held. But can these actions be limiting children’s development? This question will be explored as well as how we can encourage children to be risk takers. Jacqueline Wood, Early Childhood Consultant 53 Jr. Philanthropists: Encouraging Compassion in Children N(SA) Children are, by nature, giving. You can help your students grow to be giving and contributing citizens. Learn fun and fresh ways to encourage philanthropy, while teaching children the value of helping others. Wendy Shepherd, Executive Director, Mittens for Detroit 54 Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care R(B/CC/ADMIN/IT/SA/M/PR) Interactive Infectious Disease course designed for ALL child care providers. Learn the latest tips from a pediatrician on how to prevent, recognize, and manage infections (e.g. pink-eye, lice, hand-foot-mouth) in child care. Andrew Hashikawa, Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, University of Michigan 55 Stress Less with Mindfulness N(M) Learn the benefits of mindfulness, pinpoint behaviors which make you vulnerable or resilient to stress, how the brain can reduce or increase stress and experience mindful movements to relax. Holly Tiret, Extension Educator, MSU Extension, Suzanne Pish, Extension Educator, MSU Extension 56 If Women are From Venus and Men are From Mars, Where are Boys From? Bridge the Connection Between Female Teachers and Male Students R(CC/CD/ADMIN/SA/PE/PR) By understanding our own personality traits, educators learn developmentally appropriate strategies in making connections with their students. Knowing your students will assist in creating a safe, nurturing, learning environment reducing everyday challenges that arise. Janelle Pauldine, Kindergarten Teacher, Kimberly Curry, Preschool Teacher, Owosso Public Schools 57 Raising Self-Reliant Children Who Can Survive, Bounce Back and Thrive in an Ever Changing World N(CD/PE/PR/SA/CC) Learn effective strategies to prepare children to handle stress while teaching them about resilience. This plan for resilience includes the 7 crucial C’s which can be the spark to assist students in their social-emotional growth. Gloria J Sherman, M.Ed., LPC, Independent Trainer, Coaching Parent Educator and Counselor, Parenting and Teaching with G.L.O., LLC 58 Music and Movement N(CC/CD/SA) Learn how to teach rhythm, rhythmic notation reading and writing, tone recognition, tone notation reading and writing, along with finger plays and movement (dancing) appropriate for 3 year olds through 12 year olds. Julie Harrison, Upper Elementary and Early Childhood Directress, Maple Tree Montessori Academy 59 Looping - The Importance of Keeping the Community Together N(CD/CC/IT) Maintaining consistent care for children can be very challenging in a child care atmosphere. Learn how the Reggio philosophy has inspired ways that children have been able to become independent, strong, caring and competent individuals through the success of staying with the same teacher for the first three years. Diana Hensley, Infant/Toddler Teacher, U of M Flint ECDC 60 I Did It and You Can Too! N(B/ADMIN) Come ask our panel of experts your questions about Great Start to Quality, Michigan’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Hear from home providers and center directors who have successfully navigated the Stars Rating System and the positive impact it has had on their programs. Kim Schemansky, Quality Improvement Specialist, CCN, Great Start to Quality Southeast Resource Center Tricia McKay, Quality Improvement Consultant, CCN, Great Start to Quality Southeast Resource Center 61 Reading and the Young Child R(CD/SA) How does a child become a reader beginning with birth? What developmental factors infuence a reader and what activities can be done with young children to help them become readers? Christine Turnbow, Center Director, Sylvan Learning Center 62 Five Financial Basics to Making Better Money Decisions R(B/ADMIN) Learn five basic principles on how to make better decisions regarding Good Debt vs Bad Debt, Mortgage Elimination vs Payment Management, and investing for a Balanced Future. Receive a complimentary Financial Needs analysis upon request. Michael Martindale, Owner 63 Teacher Talk Advantage Part I (Part II #94) N(SA) Learn verbal skills and techniques that motivate and inspire your students, reduce power struggles and learned helplessness, build relationships through the use of empathy, understanding, and mutual respect, and teach personal responsibility. Sue Fitzpatrick, Montessori Teacher, Parent Educator, Montessori Advocacy, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Heidi Gauger, Montessori Teacher, CDA Instructor, Para-Professional Trainer, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Session III ~ 2:25 - 3:45 pm 64 Becoming Fat Friendly and Sugar Savvy N(CC/IT/SA/PE) Learn the ins and outs of fat and sugar so you can navigate through the confusion and make better choices for yourself and the children you serve. Amanda Piccolo, Registered Dietitian, Association for Child Development 65 Beyond the Birds & Bees - Talking to Preteens about Love, Dating & RelationshipsN(CD/PE/PR) Talking about relationships doesn’t have to be intimidating or boring. With humor and insight, our presenters speak to thousands of teens every year. Learn their techniques that help maintain open communication about tough topics. Shari Cornell, Program Director, Pregnancy Help Clinic - First In Relationship Education Program Becky Dilworth, Program Presenter, Pregnancy Help Clinic - First In Relationship Education Program 66 Leadership: No Matter What Your Title Is! Part II (Part I #33) N(A/B/ADMIN) See full description in part I workshop #33 Emily Paffenroth, ELC Program Manager, Julie Trout, EC Support Coordinator, Starfish Family Services 67 Science Time R(CD/SA) You don’t have to be a scientist to do or have science in your classroom. Explore this “hands-on” workshop that contains easy and inexpensive science experiments, activities and table top props that you can do with all ages. Sherry Ann Wolfer, Early Childhood Consultant, Kaitlyn Wolfer, Assistant Consultant, “Let’s Dig In” 68 Bal-A-Vis-X: Balance, Brains & Rhythm N(SA) Come experience a brain/body intergration program using balance, sandbags, racquetballs and rhythm that is good for preschool through senior citizens! Helps develop eye tracking, focus, balance, and anxiety. Katy Held, Sanctioned Bal-A-Vis-X Instructor, Learning from the Heart, LLC 69 Bring the Joy into Your Teaching with Song, Rhyme and Story N(CC/CD/IT/SA/PE) Learning grows from positivity! Readiness skills can be fun when adding songs that are well done! Come along and don’t be snooty….we’ll have some fun and shake our booty! Tricia Kjolhede, Musician, Early Childhood Specialist, Tunes n Tales by Tricia 70 “She’s SO Annoying!” Managing to Work with Difficult Co-Workers R(ADMIN/B/CC) Some people are more difficult to work with than others - even in childcare! Learn interesting, fun approaches to encourage peaceful co-existence on the job. This lively workshop will shift your perspective. Wendy Shepherd, Executive Director, Mittens for Detroit 71 Color Me Crayon! R(CC/IT/SA/PE) Bring those crayon stubs with you and walk away with a hands-on craft. Revisit some old ways to play with your crayons along with some new ideas. From using them to craft in different ways, to making a craft with them, plus other activities. Make a dent in that bin of crayons no one wants to use once the new box of Crayola’s is open. Bonnie Berzins, Childcare Provider, Program Facilitator, Mollie Brendel, Educator, Program Facilitator 72 Effective Consequences Without Punishments or Rewards for Young Children Part II (Part I #36) N(CD) See full description in part I workshop #36. Becky Stoessner, Center Director, Gretchen’s House - Early LCC 73 Partnership Building: Set Yourself Up for Success N(ADMIN) Building community partnerships is paramount to the viability of child care businesses. The process of developing partnerships can be both extremely rewarding and exceptionally challenging. Learn about successful partnershipbuilding practices, discuss your experiences with others, and move forward with a new outlook on the power of partnering in your community. Monica Duncan, State Director, Rhonda Meyers, Consulting & Training Specialist, First Children’s Finance 74 Smart but Sensitive—How old IS that child talking like that? N(A/CD/IT/PE/PR/SA) A preschooler talking like an adult—mature thoughts, big words? But also an emotional rollercoas- ter! He questions everything or can be VERY quiet. What to do to keep him/her engaged. Specific ways to handle intensities, understand emotions. Help for parents too. Marie Brucker, M.Ed.,Gifted Consultant, Lynn Pomerleau, M.Ed.,Educational Consultant,MI Assoc for Gifted Children 75 Let’s Move - Child Care N(A/CC/CD/ADMIN/IT/M/PR) Learn the basics of obesity prevention in child care settings. Physician-led interactive discussion focuses on the important role of child care providers in improving physical activity, optimizing nutrition, and decreasing screen time in early learning environments. Andrew Hashikawa, Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, University of Michigan 76 Stess Less with Mindfulness! Mindful Eating N(CC/PR) The National Institute of Health is currently finding more than 300 studies investigating the effectiveness of mindfulness based on stress reduction on ADHD, diabetes, etc. Learn the practice of mindful eating. Holly Tiret, Extension Educator, MSU Extension, Suzanne Pish, Extension Educator, MSU Extension 77 Ahhhhh! This Child is Driving Me Nuts! R(CD/PR) Communicate and negotiate with children to create an appropriate learning environment. Make connections with children that have disruptive behaviors. Understand different strategies for helping children that have difficult behaviors Janelle Pauldine, Kindergarten Teacher, Kimberly Curry, Preschool Teacher, Owosso Public Schools 78 Concrete Math Concepts N(CC/CD/SA) Learn about concrete math materials that teach concepts of numerical notation and quantity, linear math concepts and mathmatical operations. Sample of Montessori materials will be available that are used everyday in classrooms for 2 1/2 year olds through 12 year olds. Julie Harrison, Upper Elementary and Early Childhood Directress, Maple Tree Montessori Academy 79 Celebrating Movement through…..Assessment? N(CD) Often times, preschool assessment requires a yes/no response. But there’s more to the story! Learn how you can honor preschool-age children and their movement foundation by telling the WHOLE story. Brooke Rains, I Am Moving, I Am Learning National Trainer 80 Developing Life Skills through Science for Young Children N(CC) Science experiences help children develop important life skills including problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking. Share lots of hands-on science activities to use with young children. Theresa Silm, Extension Educator, MSU Extension 81 Keep Your Spirit Soaring When the Rain Keeps Pouring with the Creative Enchantment of Puppets N(CD) Using puppets are exciting for adults as well as children. Laugh, have fun, be inspired to learn a carefree and creative approach to learning and teaching as a variety of puppets demonstrate and motivate to think “out of the box!” Joyce Davis, Puppeteer/Consultant 82 Create Your Future N(B/CD/PE) Reflect, Explore, Develop, Execute offers the building of the foundation of a successful future. Learn to assess skills, interests, values, goals and resources that will provide a foundation for your career planning decisions for youths. Jaye Hill Jr., Speaker, Jaye Hill Speaks, Brandi Shelton, Facilitator, Jaye Hill Speaks 83 Blocks! Blocks! Blocks! N(CC) The unit block was developed over a hundred years ago and continues to be a mainstay of early childhood curriculum. There are a lot of creative ways to enhance the learning potential of your block area and increase the fun factor. Sally Adler, Child Care Instructor, WCC 84 Stewards of Children Part II (Part I #41) R(PR) See full description in part I workshop #41. Deanna Norris, CAP Council Director, Sue Swartz, CAP Council Educator, Sue Rubin, CAP Council Educator, LACASA 85 For the Love of Literacy: Make and Take N(CC/CD/IT) Make literacy come alive! An interactive make and take session to learn how to incorporate very low cost props in your day to day literacy activities Linda Bauer, Early Childhood Specialist, Genesee ISD, Cathy Baker, Early Childhood Specialist, Genesee ISD 86 Trash to Treasures for Toddlers N(B/CC/CD/IT) Repurposing household and commercial objects as craft and/or learning materials for toddlers. A fun way of thinking outside the box of how to reuse and make purposeful items for learning and fun crafts. It is low cost and will teach you how to recycle items instead of just throwing them away. Teea Caples, Teachers Assistant, WCC 87 Everyday Science, Everyday Learning Part II (Part I #45) N(CD) Science is everywhere - we just have to find it! Explore how science can be used as a method of inquiry, while creating teachable scientific moments in everyday routines. Leslie Promenchenkel, Director, Teddy Bear Day Care & Learning Center 88 Muscle Coordination and Balance N(CD) Using physical approach to brain development, learn how motor coordination exercises can stimulate both sides of the brain to improve overall function. Dana Gepfrey, Occupational Therapist, Jill Maxwell, Physical Therapist, Max Well Therapy, LLC 89 Raising the Bar….Setting the Stage for Appropriate Business Practices Part II (Part I #48) N(B/ADMIN) See full description in part I workshop #48. Alicia Williams, Early Childhood Consultant 90 The Link Between Assessment and Individualization N(CD) A hands-on look at utilizing preschool assessments to individualize instruction. Receive information on effective assessment, and then explore how to use the information in classroom instruction and planning. Carrie Chance, Program Data Specialist, CACS Head Start 91 The Daycare Diva’s Guide to Learning with Light R(CC) Join us for a hands on workshop designed to infuse your classroom environment with the magic of LIGHT! Learn how to construct a light table and a shadow screen to use in activities during the workshop. Geraldine Ralph, Lead Teacher/Blogger, Daycare Diva, Josh Ralph, Co Teacher 92 No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behavior in the Classroom and at Home N(CD/CC/PE/PR/SA) Explore the importance of creating a strengths-based culture in school and homes. Review the origins of troubling behavior and how to respond versus react to problem behavior. Learn practical tools and strategies to use on Monday! Gloria J Sherman, M.Ed., LPC, Independent Trainer, Coaching Parent Educator and Counselor, Parenting and Teaching with G.L.O., LLC 93 Great Ideas for Greeting Time N(CD) Young children are capable of meaningful conversations. Discuss on-going documentation when self-regulation and conversation skills are incorporated into preschoolers’ morning meeting. Examples and stories will be shared. Breanna Waugh, Assistant Teacher, Shauna Phillips, Assistant Teacher, U of M Flint - ECDC 94 Teacher Talk Advantage Part II (Part I #63) N(SA) See full description in part I workshop #63. Sue Fitzpatrick, Montessori Teacher, Parent Educator, Montessori Advocacy, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Heidi Gauger, Montessori Teacher, CDA Instructor, Para-Professional Trainer, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center 95 Surviving Toddlers N(IT) Become the ultimate survivor and outlast those toddler years. Learn how to outwit toddlers as you gain knowledge of their brain development and developmental milestones. Outplay toddlers after learning what type of learning environment works best for them. Cheryl Ries, Assistant Director, Morning Star Child Care Continuing Education Units ~ To apply for the SCECH, indicate that on your registration form. You will need a valid e-mail address to keep and maintain SCECHs. At the conference you must sign in and fill out paperwork for the SCECH before the keynote session begins. You will be required to have the presenter’s initials for all sessions. If you do not have verification, arrive late, or leave the conference early, you will not receive the SCECH. No exceptions will be made. There will be a SB SCECH fee when you finish your SCECH application on-line. NO REGISTRATION TAKEN WITHOUT PAYMENT • You must enclose payment for the entire registration fee. • Make checks payable to: Child Connect for Family Success. • For credit card payment, you may register and pay online at www.childconnectmi.org or complete the credit card payment info on the registration form. • REFUND of registration fee will be made only upon receipt of written request postmarked no later than October 31, 2014 and a $5 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. W e. M-59 (Highland Rd.) Gra Exit 137 nd R I-96 iver US-23 I-96 E S on R M-59 Exit 133 N To Flint d. Michig an Av For overnight accommodations only please contact the following: • Livingston County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1-800-686-8474 www.lccvb.org Howell High School 1200 West Grand River Howell, Michigan Byr For further information contact: (517)548-9112. E-mail: [email protected] To To Detroit Ann Arbor