Professional Documents
Culture Documents
for the
Education of Young Children
presents:
The 2010
Annual
Early Childhood
Conference
Dear Friend,
The York Area Association for the Education of Young Children (YAAEYC) is pleased to invite you
and your colleagues to a day of learning, sharing, and professional growth at our 2010 Fall Early
Childhood Conference on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Penn State York.
This event is specifically designed for early childhood professionals and advocates who work with or
on behalf of young children. This year’s conference again features three expanded two hour workshop
sessions to allow more time for presenters to share current information, ideas, and strategies related to
issues pertinent to the early childhood field. The selection of workshops was specially chosen to offer
a wide variety of topics. All presenters are certified by the PA Keys PQAS Registry for the trainings
offered that day.
An assortment of vendors have also agreed to be on hand for part of the day, and will bring a selection
of fun and educational materials, as well as information to share. They will also be distributing door
prizes to some lucky conference attendees!
After you register, start the day early by taking time to visit our vendors in the Conference Center. A
light breakfast snack consisting of pastries and beverages will be available in the Conference Center until
8:15a.m. Our lunch this year will again be provided by Lion’s Den Catering of Penn State York. The menu
will include a selection of sandwich wraps including turkey with provolone cheese, ham with swiss cheese, tuna
salad, vegetarian, or chicken salad (with almonds). Each wrap will be accompanied by a chocolate chip cookie,
bag of chips and drink. Be sure to indicate your choice from the selections listed on the registration form.
A fun-filled day packed with learning, sharing with peers, laughter, door prizes, and great food...what
more could you ask for?
Attendees at the conference will be awarded certificates of participation for six training hours toward
the DPW annual training requirement for childcare staff.
Optional: **Total conference participation qualifies for .6 CEU's or Act 48 hours from Penn State**
(**Requires additional fee: see registration form for details).
A2. Warm and Sunny: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Creating a Positive Learning Environment
for Young Children K2C2-11
How you handle challenging and difficult behaviors can affect the climate of your center/classroom. This
session, designed for both the novice and the experienced teacher, will present opportunities to learn and share
your experiences in maintaining a healthy and positive learning environment.
This workshop will be repeated in Session B; do not schedule twice!
Presenter: Dr. John R. Hranitz, Doctorate in Education - Professor Emeritus, Bloomsburg University of PA
A4. Positive Guidance: Exploring Strategies that Prevent Potential Discipline Problems in Early
Childhood and School Age Settings K1C2-01
This professional development event focuses on the preventive strategies that are sure to work for most children
because they are based on individual development of each child and that child’s specific needs and interests.
Presenter: Ruby Martin, M.Ed. – Director of Programs and Service, YWCA of York
A6. Reflecting Upon Observations and Assessing Children’s Development, Part 1 K4C3-41
Why is reflecting on observations of young children important? Practitioners will explore how to document and
reflect on observations to appropriately assess children’s development. This is a “working session”
workshop—participants are required to bring real observations and work samples of young children from their
classroom to reflect upon in this interactive workshop. Bring a copy of your observation and assessment
documents and tools. Practitioners are encouraged to participate in “Using Observations and Learning
Standards to Plan” in Session B to continue the conversation of observing, assessing, and planning in early
childhood classrooms.
Presenter: Lisa Heintzleman, M.Ed. – Early Childhood Consultant
Session A - 8:30 – 10:30a.m. (continued)
A7. Teaching and Parenting Emotionally Healthy Children K5C1-52
There is often a major neglect of emotional health in our schools and homes. This empowering workshop offers
wonderful insights and action plans to improve our effectiveness as teachers and parents. Participants will be
inspired immediately toward meeting our children’s vital needs to feel respected, important, accepted, included
and secure.
Presenter: Peter J. Moses, BA Education – President, PJM Associates, Inc.
A11. An Introduction to Learning Disabilities: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know K1C2-05
If you work with or care for children of any age, this workshop is imperative! Participants will view Rick
LaVoie’s video “The F.A.T. City Workshop” which offers a glimpse into the Frustration, Anxiety, and Tension
experienced by individuals with learning disabilities (LD). Red flags, teacher strategies, and ways to access
support when dealing with a child with possible LD will also be shared.
Presenter: Cele McCloskey, B.S. Elementary Ed., Special Ed./Early Childhood, M.Ed. – Disabilities Manager,
Early Head Start/Head Start of York County
B21. Warm and Sunny: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Creating a Positive Learning
Environment for Young Children K2C2-11
This is a repeat of Session A2 – DO NOT SCHEDULE TWICE!
B23. School Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) 203 K8C2-96
This two-hour seminar is part of the Keystone STARS core training series and meets the needs of child care
facilities participating in the Keystone STARS child care quality initiative that are required to conduct a
ACERS self-assessment of their school-age classrooms (majority of children in grades 1 and above).
Participants will learn about the indicators of quality in school-age settings, how the scale measures quality, and
how to use the scale as an assessment tool.
Presenter: Molly Wilson, B.S. ECED – PA Key
B25. Poverty and Early Childhood: Specific Strategies for Infants through Preschoolers K3C2-31
Now that we have a better understanding of the context of poverty, we’ll discuss common characteristics of
poverty that may appear in our programs. We’ll discuss children’s unique strengths and challenges and what
teachers can do to assist the whole development of infants through preschoolers. Pre-requisite: Participants
must also take A5 in Session A.
Presenter: Carolyn Greiss, B.S. Elementary Education; M.Ed. Instructional Systems; Doctoral work in
Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood – Instructor, Penn State Harrisburg
B29. Miss Tizzy vs. Miss. Tyler: Exploring Developmentally Appropriate Practices K2C1-14
Storybook characters Miss Tizzy and Miss Tyler tell us a great deal about developmentally appropriate
practices. Discover the hidden bits of programming wisdom in these two children’s books.
Presenter: Karen L Rucker, M.S. – ECE Specialist and Early Childhood Instructor
B32. The Cara’s Kit Process: Including all Children in Routines and Activities K2C2-22
Including all children in everyday classroom activities and routines often evokes concerns from teachers with
little or no special education background. This workshop will introduce participants to the “CARA’s Kit”
process, and provide easy to follow steps for identifying and developing adaptations designed to increase
children’s engagement and participation in typical center programming.
Presenter: Cele McCloskey, B.S. Elementary Education./Special Education./Early Childhood.; M.Ed. –
Disabilities Manager, Early Head Start/Head Start of York County
C43. Poverty and Early Childhood: Specific Strategies for School-Agers K3C2-31
Now that we have a better understanding of poverty, we’ll discuss common characteristics of children that may
appear in our programs. We’ll discuss children’s unique strengths and challenges and what teachers can do to
assist in school-agers’ success in social and academic settings. Pre-requisite: Participants must also take A5
in Session A.
Presenter: Carolyn Griess, B.S. Elementary Education; M.Ed. Instructional Systems; Doctoral work in
Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood – Instructor, Penn State Harrisburg
C49. The Fab Five: Proven Protective Factors to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect K3C2-34
This workshop will introduce participants to the Strengthening Families model of five research-based
“Protective Factors” proven to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect. By building relationships with
families and supporting their efforts to parent effectively, programs can learn to recognize signs of stress and
develop strategies to strengthen the five factors with the families they serve.
Presenter: Cele McCloskey, B.S. Elementary Ed., Special Ed./Early Childhood; M.Ed. – Disabilities Manager,
Early Head Start/Head Start of York County
C50. Learning Links for Little Ones: The Role of Singing and Language in Cognitive Development
K1C1-03
Recent research has examined and clarified the important role language and music has in contributing to neural
development in the brain and to cognitive growth. This workshop looks at these new findings, including the
“Mozart Effect”, and shares ideas for practical application in the classroom. Although the material is oriented
primarily toward staff of toddlers and infants, there are valuable insights for teachers of older children.
Presenter: Ken Kaplan, Educational Consultant
From the east or west via Route 30: Take Route 30 to I-83 and follow I-83 south to Exit 18. See
directions from Exit 18 below.
From Exit 18 off I-83: Proceed west on Route 124 for approximately 1 mile. Turn left on Albemarle Street.
Follow Albemarle Street to campus entrances on right. Enter at Irving Road or Springdale Ave. for conference
parking.
From City of York - Travel south on Queen Street to Rathton Road. Turn left on Rathton Road and proceed for
approximately one mile to Albemarle Street. Turn left on Albemarle and turn left at
Irving Road or Springdale Ave. for conference parking.
Please make checks payable to YAAEYC and mail the completed registrations and payment to: Katherine
Vernon, c/o YMCA Child Care Center, 90 North Newberry Street, York PA 17401
Confirmations will NOT be mailed!
WORKSHOP CHOICES: Please list three (3) choices for each workshop session, in order of preference.
Make sure to list the workshop number (Session A - #A1-#A14, Session B - #B20-#B33, and Session C - #C40-
#C53). Workshops will be filled as registrations are received. To be sure you receive your first choices, return
your form today! Note: **If you do not list three session choices and your indicated choices are not
available, you will be placed randomly in a session.**
CANCELLATION: Cancellation requests must be received on or before Friday, October 9, 2010. Refunds
will be given minus a $5.00 handling fee before this date only.
**Note: Conference participation entails walking between buildings and use of stairs;
please contact Shanda by 10/9/10 to arrange handicapped accommodations.
YAAEYC 2010 Conference Registration Form
*Complete one form per conference attendee; copies may be made if needed.*
YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS; PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY!
WORKSHOP SELECTIONS: (Include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for each session!)
Session A (#A1-#A14 only) Session B (#B20-#B33 only) Session C (#C40-#C53 only)
______/______/______ ______/______/_______ ______/______/_______
1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Choice 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Choice 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Choice
AMOUNT PAID:
______ $25.00 YAAEYC Member - Individual Registration Rate
______ $45.00 Non-Member - Individual Registration Rate
______ $40.00 Non-Member - Group Registration Rate
+______ $10.00 CEU only (Processing fee)
+______ $10.00 ACT 48 hours only (Processing fee)
+______ $5.00 Late fee (add IF postmarked after 10/12/10)
=______ Enter Total Check Amount Here (Payable to YAAEYC)
Send completed form with a check made payable to YAAEYC to the following address:
Katherine Vernon, c/o YMCA Child Care Center, 90 North Newberry Street, York PA 17401