EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE

In partnership with CAECTI Capital Area Early Childhood Training Institute

Capital Area Association for the Education of Young Children

Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:30 a.m.3:45 p.m. Messiah College

Boyer Hall, Hostetter Chapel, and Eisenhower Campus Center Buildings
Register before Feb. 11 for the best rate!
New this year: Certi cates of participation that can apply toward annual professional development requirements can be printed online from your PD history 2 weeks after the conference. Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 credits will be awarded. CEUs are not awarded at this event. For a map of Messiah College, visit messiah.edu/visitors/map.html
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CAAEYC Welcome

CAAEYC Conference Sessions

Keynote Speaker:
SESSION 1 9 11 A.M.
HOLLY ELISSA BRUNO
1. Bounce Back Strategies
Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, author, professor, keynote speaker and radio host describes herself as a recovering attorney. She served as Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maine and Assistant Dean at the University of Maine School of Law. While working as Associate Professor and Dean of Faculty at the University of Maine-Augusta, Holly Elissa was selected as Outstanding Professor. She is an alumna of Harvard Universitys Institute for Educational Management. She teaches leadership and management courses nationwide for Wheelock College. Her ground-breaking textbook, Leading on purpose: Emotionally intelligent early childhood administration was published by McGraw-Hill. Holly Elissas keynotes have received rave reviews from audiences from Reykjavik to Phoenix, and Tulsa to Tampa. Tune in to Holly Elissas online radio program, Heart to heart conversations on leadership: Your guide to making a di erence at BAMradionetwork.com or via Hollys website: hollyelissabruno.com Presenter: Holly Elissa Bruno, Motivational Speaker, Author and Radio Host What pushes your buttons? Whining? Dishonesty? Irresponsibility? Disrespect? Thanks to new research on the adult brain, we can learn strategies to help us bounce back. Practical step-by-step moves help us keep our sense of humor and not get hooked. Dont let anyone kick you into a bad hair day again! CBK Code: K6 C2 61

9. Lesson Planning 101

The Capital Area Association for the Education of Young Children (CAAEYC) invites you and your colleagues to participate in a day of learning, networking and professional development. Returning to Messiah College, on March 10, 2012, the CAAEYC Early Childhood conference is especially designed for early childhood professionals and advocates who work with and on behalf of young children. This years conference will include a wide variety of in-depth workshops, an inspirational keynote speaker, an assortment of vendors, and additional resources for up-to-date information on early care and education. Please bring this brochure to the conference for easy reference. Conferees will be able to print online from their PD history (2 weeks after the conference) certi cates of participation that have been approved for up to six hours of DPW and PA keys professional development. Forms for Act 48 credit will be available at the registration table for teachers holding a PA professional I or II certi cation. CEUs are not o ered at this event. We look forward to seeing you on March 10, 2012!

Presenter: Annie Skamangas-Scaros, Luthercare and HACC Often times, we have a lesson plan in our head and after weve taught it, we think of something we missed. In this training, you will learn about the components of lesson plans, how they should be created and implemented. CBK Code: K2 C1 13

10. E ective Communication Key to Success in the Workplace

2. Transition Activities

Presenter: Mary Lykens, Independent Educational Consultant Experience hands-on activities to ease those transitions from one time of the day to the next. Participants will identify transition times, di culties in transitioning and ideas for easing those transitions. CBK Code: K2 C2 15

Presenter: Annarose Ingarra-Milch, ROI Training and Consulting Today, more than ever, our success depends on our ability to e ectively communicate. In fact, it has been written that 85% of what we want to accomplish in life depends on our ability to e ectively communicate. This highly interactive program will help you understand the fundamentals of communication and how miscommunication happens, build selfawareness of your communication style and how to adjust your style in order to have more productive conversations. It will also help assist you in identifying a practical and proven strategy that you can immediately apply to improve your skill set. CBK Code: K5 C2 51

CAAEYC Governing Board and Committee Chairpersons

3. The Five Love Languages of Children

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bev Goodling Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Bennett VP of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Long VP for Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ileto Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Knudsen Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Granitz Members at Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Willier, Eric Jones Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Allis Conference co-chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Long, Barb Willier Directors Roundtable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Bennett Nursery School Directors Roundtable . . . . . . . Nancy Cartright Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Bennett Newsletter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Willier Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacey Gri ths Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Bennett Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Yost WOYC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Wishard

Presenter: Lisa Murray, Independent Educational Consultant Participants will learn the 5 distinct ways children feel appreciated, cared about and respected in their childcare program. The connection between the 5 Love Languages and behavior will be discussed. This class is based on the book, The Five Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman. CBK Code: K2 C1 21

Presenter: Dr. Amy Thomason, Assistant Professor of Education, Elizabethtown College This session will focus on how to intentionally encourage childrens language development in the early childhood classroom and how early language skills are related to childrens literacy development. Speci c strategies for using picture books to encourage childrens language development will be modeled and discussed. CBK Code: K2 C2 16

11. The Language and Literacy Connection in Early Childhood: Using Picture Books to Encourage and Extend Childrens Language Development

4. Multiple Intelligence Theory for School Age Children

Thank you to our PLATINUM SPONSOR for sponsoring the keynote speaker

Presenter: Betsy Saatman, PA Key Participants will be introduced to Howard Gardners Multiple Intelligence Theory. Additionally they will analyze their own intelligences and the implications it has on di erentiating instruction and choice opportunities within their program. CBK Code: K2 C2 13

12. Race Matters Orientation

5. Leading Sta by Coaching

Presenter: Amy Zoellner, CAECTI This session is for directors. In this session we will begin discussing the importance of coaching and working e ectively with sta ! We will try new ideas and use discussion to gain a better understanding of our important role as leaders! CBK Code: L1 C2 X3

Presenter: Ruby Martin, Chief Program O cer, YWCA York In this session, participants will be introduced to the Race Matters Toolkit designed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The approach described in the toolkit deals speci cally with policies and practices that contribute to inequitable outcomes for children, families, and communities. Participants will learn how to apply speci c tools to analyze existing data, policy and practice for shortcomings and gaps. CBK Code: K8 C2 91

13. Understanding the PA Key Professional Development Online Calendar: Conquering the Fear
Presenter: Dara Reed, CAECTI Come explore the bene ts of using the PA Key Professional Development Online Calendar. This session is for practitioners or directors that are new to the website and eager to gain con dence while navigating the system. Discover how to set up a user ID, locate PD history, register for trainings, and many more exciting features. The session will take place in a computer lab so participants can practice and explore using the calendar. CBK Code: K8 C2 93

Contact us at caaeyc.pa@gmail.com

6. Young Children and the Media

CAECTI

The Capital Area Early Childhood Training Institute (CAECTI) is a community-based initiative to provide professional development and information to parents and caregivers of young children. The institute, located in Harrisburg, serves parents and child care providers in south central Pennsylvania. The purpose of the institute is to improve the quality of care for young children by coordinating a variety of professional development, mentoring, research and technical assistance opportunities.

REMINDER: Come prepared to support the Innovation Grant by participating in the early childhood ra e.

Presenter: Cele McCloskey, Early Head Start/Head Start of York County Would you invite a stranger into your home or school to teach children to be violent, encourage them to become obese, or sell products to them? Sit them in front of the TV and you may be doing just that! Many parents and professionals are unaware of the potential negative e ects of media on young children. This workshop will share information to help make educated decisions. CBK Code: K1 C1 03

14. PQAS 101

7. Playground Safety in Child Care

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SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

Presenter: Ann Schrack Beaver, Adjunct Faculty, HACC NAEYC accredited child care facilities must have the ndings of a playground inspection conducted by a Certi ed Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) documented and available on site. As a CPSI, this presenter will review playground safety hazards and provide tools to aid programs as they prepare for this requirement. CBK Code: K2 C2 15

Presenter: Kathy Stennett, CAECTI Are you ready to take the plunge? This session is for those interested in attaining PA Key approval to become a PQAS instructor. Discussion will include the PQAS eligibility requirements, basic adult learning principles, steps needed to complete the PQAS application process, along with tips on developing your professional development module. CBK Code: K6 C2 62

15. Advocacy 101

8. Understanding Child Development and Behavior of Young Children

Presenter: Anna Ileto, Adjunct Faculty, HACC In this workshop, we will review the dimensions of child development and typical behaviors of young children. We will de ne behavioral perspective, observational theory, and motivational theories in learning. We will look at di erent vignettes of childrens challenging behaviors and identify appropriate behavioral plans and practical applications for teachers and parents. CBK Code: K2 C1 21

Presenter: Tracy Weaver, Outreach Coordinator, PennAEYC You want to talk to your legislators and involve your sta in the process but you dont know where to start? This session will show you what to do and how to get momentum going at your facility and in your community. CBK Code: K6 C2 64

16. Science and Make-it Take-it Activities for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Presenter: Cynthia Ash, Executive Director, Franklin County Head Start Participants will engage in hands-on math and science activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Take home ideas and materials. Explore the correlations between math and science, while increasing knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities that relate to the PA Standards. CBK Code: K2 C3 12

17. Legal Pitfalls of Social Networking

Presenter: Todd J. Shill, Esquire Participants will discuss how social networking is a ecting both employer and employee, including rst amendment rights versus at-will discharge, union organizing, harassment and discrimination issues, wage and hour issues, right to privacy issues and others. CBK Code: K8 C1 100

to explore new and interesting ways to incorporate this beloved book across the toddler and preschool day. Learn how to turn the children into voracious readers through this story about a voracious feeder. CBK Code: K2 C2 13

34. Early Childhood Nutrition and Food Experiences

26. Eating the Alphabet: Learning To Be Healthy Through Literacy

18. Physical Science in the Classroom

Presenter: Heather Miller, M. Ed., York Jewish Community Center This presentation will help you acquire knowledge and implementation of physical science in the classroom for toddlers through school-age children. You will learn the ideas, theory and background of physical science. You will see and play with physical science activities and games during the training session. CBK Code: K2 C1 18

Presenter: Jennifer Granitz, The Goddard School Add fun hands-on activities to your classroom while enhancing literacy skills. We will take a look at several early childhood storybooks and see what healthy habits & activities we can come up with. CBK Code: K7 C2 79

Presenter: Anna Ileto, Adjunct Faculty, HACC We often hear about malnutrition but less of misnourished. Many children in the United States are considered misnourished because of poor nutrition choices, not because of what they dont eat. When young children participate in nutrition-education programs they are more inclined to eat desirable foods and have more positive attitudes about eating fruits and vegetables. CBK Code: K7 C1 79

Conference Registration Information

CAAEYC Early Childhood Conference March 10, 2012 REGISTER EARLY!!

35. Open Ended Art Setting Up an Art Studio in the ECE or SAC Classroom
Presenter: Annie Skamangas-Scaros, Luthercare and HACC Art in the ECE or SAC classroom does not mean that all students produce something that looks like the teachers sample. Learn how to set up an art studio in your classroom and allow children to engage in open-ended art activities. CBK Code: K2 C2 19

SESSION 2 1:45 3:45 p.m.

27. Predicting Center & Classroom Behavior: Strategies on Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment
Presenter: Dr. John R. Hranitz Professor Emeritus-Bloomsburg University of PA Are misbehaving children getting you down? Have you reached your wits end? Then this session will give you an understanding of how behaviors develop and how you can change them. CBK Code: K2 C2 21

Conference space is limited to 750 participants. Walk-in registrations may not be accepted. Many of the workshops will be limited to 30 registrants. Workshops will be lled as registrations are received. To be sure you receive your rst choices, register online soon or return your form today! If you require further information or have questions, please call Stacey Gri ths at 717-480-8123 or email caaeyc.pa@gmail.com.

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 27, 2012

Mailed registrations will not be processed until payment is received and membership status is veri ed.

19. Move Baby Move

Presenter: Jan Slabaugh, Master Teacher, Messiah College Early Learning Center This is a hands-on interactive workshop for infant/toddler caregivers who want to enhance music in the classroom. Information about the e ects of music on brain development in the young child as well as ideas that may be utilized in the classroom will be provided. CBK Code: K1 C1 03

36. E ective Communication Key to Success in the Workplace

28. 2012 PA One Book, Every Young Child: Stop Snoring Bernard!

20. Building the Brain- Making Connections in Kindergarten

Presenter: Heidi Graci, M. Ed., Kindergarten Teacher, Cumberland Valley School District Explore the fascinating brain of a ve-year-old. Participants will learn how to use current brain research to develop lessons and activities that reach many di erent learning styles. This workshop will include examples of songs, exercises, and lesson activities. CBK Code: K1 C2 03

Presenter: Mary Lykens, Independent Educational Consultant This workshop provides an introduction to the 2012 PA One Book, Every Young Child, Stop Snoring, Bernard! Experience supplemental activities to correspond with the book. Make and take will be part of this session. CBK Code: K2 C1 16

Presenter: Annarose Ingarra-Milch, ROI Training and Consulting Today, more than ever, our success depends on our ability to e ectively communicate. In fact, it has been written that 85% of what we want to accomplish in life depends on our ability to e ectively communicate. This highly interactive program will help you understand the fundamentals of communication and how miscommunication happens, build self-awareness of your communication style and how to adjust your style in order to have more productive conversations. It will also help assist you in identifying a practical and proven strategy that you can immediately apply to improve your skill set. CBK Code: K5 C2 51

Conference Fee (includes continental breakfast and lunch):

NAEYC/CAAEYC Members Non-Members Student Fee (includes CDA) $55.00 $75.00 $30.00

Early bird registration rate

$65.00 $85.00 $30.00

After Feb. 11, 2012

37. Enhancing Language Development in your ClassroomInfants-K

29. Building Emotional Intelligence in Young Children

21. Sensory Fear Factor: An Autism Awareness Experience

Presenter: Wendie Mancuso, HACC This presentation is an opportunity for you to begin to understand how a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder may experience the world around them. Through an interactive presentation, participants will explore their senses through the eyes of a person with Autism. CBK Code: K1 C1 05

Presenter: Lisa Murray, Independent Educational Consultant Participants taking this training will learn what research has found to help children be successful in their child care programs and in school. IQ only accounts for 20% of lifelong success, and educators will learn how to promote the social/emotional skills in their program with fun, interactive games and activities. CBK Code: K1 C1 02 Presenter: Betsy Saatman, PA Key Participants will be introduced to stressors children face within the context of family. Additionally, participants will become familiar with warning signs and ways to support children and families going through stressors. CBK Code: K3 C2 35

Presenter: Bev Goodling, Messiah College Early Learning Center Research has documented that children who are in early environments where rich oral language is heard in meaningful, intentional ways will be more successful with literacy competencies in later years of schooling. In this session we will review brain development and will focus on enhancing childrens verbal language skills in all areas of the classroom, while meeting the PA Learning Standards for speaking and listening. Speci c strategies for enhancing language development for infants through kindergarteners will be shared. CBK Code: K2 C2 16

*No group discount for student rate *Participants registering as students must show student ID at registration table on March 10.

CAAEYC will honor a group rate Groups of 5 or more registering together before February 11, 2012 will receive a discount ($5 o the individual registration rate). In order to register as a group, all persons in the group must be registered at the same time and payment must accompany the registration. Choices: Please list three (3) choices for each workshop session, in order of preference. Every e ort will be made to satisfy your request. If three choices are not given, you may be placed randomly in a session. Two ways to register this year:
at caaeyc.org using VISA or MasterCard. Click on CAAEYC Conference and follow the links. or

30. Stressors within the School Age Childs Family

38. Opportunity Knocks/Overview of I am Moving, I am Learning

22. Leave It At the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Early Childhood Workplace

Presenter: Karen Rucker, ECE Specialist & Early Childhood Instructor, RespectingChildren.com By developing self-awareness; linking personal and professional goals; developing a healthy balanced lifestyle; and identifying and managing stressors e ectively, sta can create and maintain a positive sense of well-being that allows them to maximize their ability to build positive relationships. CBK Code: K6 C2 61

31. Not Another Bully??

23. Friendship and Feelings: The Social Emotional Connection to Positive Behaviors

Presenter: Marnie Johnson, Preschool Program Manager, PA Key This session will identify strategies for supporting the development of friendship skills, de ne emotional literacy through activities that build a feeling vocabulary, and explore the need for children to learn to control anger and handle disappointment. CBK Code: K1 C2 02

Presenter: Amy Zoellner, CAECTI In this session we will explore bullying: Can bullying really occur in early childhood classrooms? How do we handle the bully? How do we support the children whom are bullied? We will discuss many of these challenging issues and then form action plans to help address bullying in our classrooms. CBK Code: K1 C1 02

Presenter: Ruby Martin, Chief Program O cer, YWCA York I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) approach was highlighted in the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President, listed as the #1 of only three innovative early childhood programs. IMIL is a proactive approach for addressing childhood obesity. This approach seeks to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) every day, improve the quality of movement activities intentionally planned and facilitated by adults, and promote healthy food choices every day. The IMIL is a 12 hour workshop experience. This session will provide an overview to participants, allowing them to make an informed decision on whether they would like to participate in the two day session later in the spring. CBK Code: K7 C2 76

of this panel and return with payment to:

Early Learning Center Attn: Bev Goodling P.O. Box 3021 One College Avenue Grantham, PA 17027 (Please make checks payable to CAAEYC)

32. Captivating Circle Times

24. Positive Guidance Strategies

Presenter: Phuong H. Hoang, Instructor, TRAIN Educational and Community Services Participants will identify possible reasons for mistaken behavior in children and the bene ts of positive guidance. We will also explore strategies which promote positive relationships and behaviors. CBK Code: K2 C2 21 Presenter: Kayle Richardson, Employee Development Coordinator, Capital Area Head Start and Kristin Pool, Center Director, Kinder Care Wiggle your way in and join us as we dive into the world of Eric Carle and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This workshop will provide hands-on, active learning opportunities

Presenter: Cele McCloskey, Early Head Start/Head Start of York County Are your circle times captivating or capsizing your preschoolers? During this workshop, participants will explore why circle times are important, what they teach, what makes them fun, and how to e ectively manage behavior during large group activities. Bring ideas: participants will be encouraged to share what works! CBK Code: K2 C2 13

Presenter: Dara Reed, CAECTI This session is for directors who are eager to gain con dence while navigating the PA Key Professional Development Online Calendar. Directors will learn how to add and delete sta , assign sta to their facility, encourage sta to be independent in searching for and registering for PD events, and many more exciting features. The session will take place in a computer lab so participants can practice and explore using the calendar. CBK Code: K8 C2 93

39. Understanding the PA Key Professional Development Online Calendar For Directors: Conquering the Fear

Cancellation: Cancellation requests must be in writing and received on or

33. Infant & Toddler Care and DPW/OCDEL Regulations

40. Including All Children

25. Still Hungry for More?: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Presenter: Ann Schrack Beaver, Adjunct Faculty, HACC This workshop is intended to review practices for Infant and Toddler caregivers within the scope of DPW/OCDEL regulations. Please bring a copy of the DPW/OCDEL regulations with you. CBK Code: K8 C2 94

Presenter: Amy Teigland, M.S., Special Education Teacher, IU13 Preschool Services Program Do you have concerns about a childs development? Would you like suggestions on communicating with parents of children with challenging needs or behaviors? Come learn what services and resources are available for you to con dently care for ALL children. CBK Code: K1 C1 05

before Monday, March 5, 2012. A refund will be given minus a $10 handling fee. Send request to Early Learning Center, Attn: Bev Goodling, P.O. Box 3021, One College Avenue, Grantham, PA 17027. In the event that the conference is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e., natural disaster), refunds will be issued after deducting non-reimbursable conference costs.

Conference Registration Form

Register online at caaeyc.org

41. SharedSource PA

Check One

Registering as an individual Registering as a part of a groupGroups of 5 or more registering together will receive a group registration rate. Each person registering in the group must complete a registration form (copy as needed). Registration forms and payment must be submitted together.

Presenter: Larry Roberts, Outreach Coordinator, PennAEYC SharedSource PA is your one stop early childhood resource site. If you want to learn about costsaving and time-saving tools or would like to collaborate with other ECE professionals who share your commitment to quality improvement, then join me as we learn how to navigate SharedSource PA, the newest AEYC member bene t. Non-members are encouraged to attend this session to learn how they too can take advantage of this new on-line tool. CBK Code: K6 C2 64

ment as it relates to the promotion of early language and literacy in infants and toddlers. We will explore some current brain development research and self-re ection activities will be utilized. CBK Code: K2 C1 16

51. The Child Caregiver Interaction Scale, Revised Edition (CCIS)

50. Cultural Competence: What It Is and Why Its Important

Registration Information
Name: __________________ ________________________ _____ Last 5 digits of SS#: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Organization: __________________________________________ Is this an NAEYC accredited center? Yes No Street Address: ___________________ ________ _____________ _ _ _ City: ______ ______________________ State: ____Zip: _________ _ Daytime Phone: ( ) __ _______________________________ _______ Evening Phone: ( ) __ ______________________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________ _________________ ___

42. How Temperament A ects Relationships and Behavior in Your Classroom

Presenter: Roberta Bilous Lyter, Adjunct Instructor, HACC Your temperament and that of the children in uences behavior and interaction in your classroom. Participants will become aware of their own temperament type; describe ve key temperament traits; and identify strategies to provide an environment that supports healthy social/emotional development. CBK Code: K1 C2 02

Presenter: Phuong H. Hoang, Instructor, TRAIN Educational and Community Services This session examines the de nitions of culture, diversity, and cultural competence. We will discuss why its important to work toward culturally competent programs in our ever changing community. Examples of cultural challenges, barriers and biases are shared. We end with a Quiz Show to test knowledge of geography. CBK Code: K6 C1 61

Presenter: Barbara Carl, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University The CCIS is a tool to be used for training, technical assistance, research and evaluation. Similar in structure to the ERS, the CCIS looks at the interaction between the caregiver and the children in care, infant through school age, center and family based care. The measure encompasses the domains of emotional, cognitive/physical, and social support of children and provides speci c indicators to assist in improving the quality of care. CBK Code: D8 C2 93

52. Literacy to Lesson Plans

Presenter: Jennifer Granitz, The Goddard School Do you struggle coming up with creative and fun ideas to incorporate into lesson plans? Learn how to take your favorite childrens books and design developmentally appropriate lesson plans that will target a variety of curricular goals. CBK Code: K2 C2 13

43. Thinking about Holidays with a DAP Perspective

Presenter: Sarah Cooper, Education Coordinator, UCP Central PA/Capital Area Childrens Center What do you celebrate and why? Celebrating holidays in a child care setting is often rather di cult to do in a developmentally appropriate way. This session will allow participants to examine the holiday practices in their classrooms and link them to DAP guidelines. CBK Code: K2 C2 14

Conference Schedule
7:30 8:45 a.m.
Registration
Eisenhower Campus Center, 1st oor Pick up nametag and registration materials

11:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Messiah College Early Learning Center open

The Messiah College Early Learning Center will be open during both lunch sessions for tours. Please follow the signs posted on the rst oor in Boyer Hall. Hostetter Chapel and Parmer Cinema

44. Hiring Quality: Solutions to Legal Issues and Risk Management

please enter the individual workshop numbers

First / Second / Third Choices First / Second / Third Choices __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ / __ __

Workshop Selections

SESSION 1 #1 26 SESSION 2 #27 52

Presenter: Heather Miller, M. Ed., York Jewish Community Center The focus of this training is on making sound hiring and sta ng decisions, including supervision. Topics will include: covering personnel policies, e ective job descriptions, and using performance appraisals as e ective tools for enhancing employee performance. CBK Code: K8 C1 94

Breakfast and Exhibitor time

Lottie Nelson Dining Hall, Eisenhower Campus Center Breakfast, exhibitor time and announcements/brief greeting from the CAAEYC President

12:30 1:30 p.m.**

911 a.m.
Session 1
Boyer Hallvarious assigned classrooms

45. Diversify Your Classroom with Music

Amount Paid

Registered/Postmarked by Feb. 11, 2012 $55 NAEYC/CAAEYC Member Individual Rate $50 NAEYC/CAAEYC Member Group Registration Rate until Feb. 11 only $75 Non-MemberIndividual Registration Rate $70 Non-member Group Registration Rate until Feb. 11 only $30 Student Fee Registered/Postmarked after Feb. 11, 2012 $65 NAEYC /CAAEYC MemberIndividual Registration Rate $85 Non-MemberIndividual Registration Rate $30 Student Fee

Presenter: Jan Slabaugh, Master Teacher, Messiah College Early Learning Center This workshop will o er a variety of international and cultural music. Participants will see, hear, touch and play cultural instruments. In addition, participants will move to sounds from various countries in the world. Instruments from around the world will be shown and demonstrated. CBK Code: K2 C1 19

Workshops

Group B: Keynote address Fired up or burned out: Your power to make a di erence CBK Code: K6 C2 61 Hostetter Chapel and Parmer Cinema Group A: Lunch and Exhibitors Time Lottie Nelson Dining Hall

46. Growing UP WILD

Presenter: Theresa Alberici, Pennsylvania Game Commission Explore wildlife through Growing UP WILD, a hands-on, early childhood education program about wildlife, people and their environment. All activities are correlated to NAEYC Standards, Head Start Domains and PA Education Standards. Participants will receive the Growing UP WILD guide. CBK Code: K2 C2 18

Individual
NAEYC Membership Number # ________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________________ ___________ *Required: con rm your membership status, ID number, and expiration date at naeyc. org. If you are joining NAEYC, be sure to check the CAAEYC a liate, #132.

47. The Parent Perspective: From Suspicion to Services

Presenter: Wendie Mancuso, HACC Participants will develop an understanding about what parents and children experience when seeking services for special needs. Due to the timeline involved for services, the emotional toll and family dynamics often change. The class will get a di erent perspective about what is really involved with Autism disability diagnosis. CBK Code: K2 C1 22

Credit Card registration by mail

VISA / MasterCard # _____________________________ __ _______ Expiration Date: ________________________________ __________ 3-digit security code: ___________________________ _ ___________ _ Name on the card: ____________________________ __________ ___ Signature: _________________________________________ ____ Please send a receipt to ___________________________ _____ _____ (e-mail address)

48. Protecting the Safety of All Children: The Important Role of Supervision

Presenter: Karen Rucker, ECE Specialist & Early Childhood Instructor, RespectingChildren.com Paramount to protecting the safety of children is proper supervision; and, paramount to proper supervision is attention to childrens safety. Upon enrollment, we ensure families that their children will be appropriately supervised in a safe environment. Topics include the use of cell phones, supervision policies, legal implications, and supervision strategies. CBK Code: K7 C2 84

1. Bounce Back Strategies 2. Transition Activities 3. The Five Love Languages of Children 4. Multiple Intelligence Theory for School Age Children 5. Leading Sta by Coaching 6. Young Children and the Media 7. Playground Safety in Child Care 8. Understanding Child Development and Behavior of Young Children 9. Lesson Planning 101 10. E ective Communication Key to Success in the Workplace 11. The Language and Literacy Connection in Early Childhood: Using Picture Books to Encourage and Extend Childrens Language Development 12. Race Matters Orientation 13. Understanding the PA Key Professional Development Online Calendar: Conquering the Fear 14. PQAS 101 15. Advocacy 101 16. Science and Make-it Take-it Activities for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers 17. Legal Pitfalls of Social Networking 18. Physical Science in the Classroom 19. Move Baby Move 20. Building the Brain- Making Connections in Kindergarten 21. Sensory Fear Factor: An Autism Awareness Experience 22. Leave It At the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Early Childhood Workplace 23. Friendship and Feelings: The Social Emotional Connection to Positive Behaviors 24. Positive Guidance Strategies 25. Still Hungry for More?: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 26. Eating the Alphabet: Learning To Be Healthy Through Literacy

1:45 3:45 p.m.

Session 2
Boyer Hallvarious assigned classrooms

Workshops

11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. **

49. Understanding and Supporting Early Language and Literacy in Infants and Toddlers

Presenter: Lindsay Bitler, Independent Educational Consultant Through this training, participants will understand language development as a process and will be able to apply that process to their everyday work with children. Participants will also develop an understanding of the importance of emotional development and secure attach-

Group A: Keynote address Fired up or burned out: Your power to make a di erence When we look out for others, how can we nd time to take care of ourselves? Burn out from care givers syndrome can creep up on us. If we burn out, we cant do the work we want to do. Rediscover your calling. Learn how to nurture yourself. Rekindle your unique power to make a di erence. CBK Code: K6 C2 61 Hostetter Chapel and Parmer Cinema Group B: Lunch and Exhibitors Time Lottie Nelson Dining Hall

27. Predicting Center & Classroom Behavior: Strategies on Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment 28. 2012 PA One Book, Every Young Child: Stop Snoring, Bernard! 29. Building Emotional Intelligence in Young Children 30. Stressors within the School Age Childs Family 31. Not Another Bully?? 32. Captivating Circle Times 33. Infant & Toddler Care and DPW/OCDEL Regulations 34. Early Childhood Nutrition and Food Experiences 35. Open Ended Art Setting Up an Art Studio in the ECE or SAC Classroom 36. E ective Communication Key to Success in the Workplace 37. Enhancing Language Development in your ClassroomInfants-K 38. Opportunity Knocks/Overview of I am Moving, I am Learning 39. Understanding the PA Key Professional Development Online Calendar For Directors: Conquering the Fear 40. Including All Children 41. SharedSource PA 42. How Temperament A ects Relationships and Behavior in Your Classroom 43. Thinking about Holidays with a DAP Perspective 44. Hiring Quality: Solutions to Legal Issues and Risk Management 45. Diversify Your Classroom with Music 46. Growing UP WILD 47. The Parent Perspective: From Suspicion to Services 48. Protecting the Safety of All Children: The Important Role of Supervision 49. Understanding and Supporting Early Language and Literacy in Infants and Toddlers 50. Cultural Competence: What It Is and Why Its Important 51. The Child Caregiver Interaction Scale, Revised Edition (CCIS) 52. Literacy to Lesson Plans

**In order to accommodate a larger number of conference participants, attendees will be assigned to either Group A or Group B. Groups of participants that register together will be assigned to the same group.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE

In partnership with CAECTI Capital Area Early Childhood Training Institute

Capital Area Association for the Education of Young Children

Boyer Hall, Hostetter Chapel and Eisenhower Campus Center Buildings

Register before Feb. 11 for the best rate!
For a map of Messiah College visit messiah.edu/visitors/map.html

Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:30 a.m.3:45 p.m. Messiah College