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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Social with Music and Karoke

Thursday, March 19, 2015

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Plan for the Day

Times Choices & Alternatives Locations

8:00 am - 9:15 am

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Workshops

Workshops9:30 am - 10:45 am

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Seminars

Workshops

Motivational Luncheon with Dr. John Almarode*

Notes:

*session requires pre-registration and additional fee. Inquire at Registration for available seats.

Registration/Hospitality/Information7:00 am - 8:00 pm

9:30 am - 10:45 am Tour 1 (JCC Weinstein Center) Meet at VAECE Hospitality

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Fossil Meeting President’s Suite

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Leadership Reception President’s Suite

Salon 4/5

Salon 4/5

Lower Level Reg. Desk

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Grand Opening: Gerin Martin & Sandy Slack

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Workshops

Salon 4/5

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seminars

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Exhibits Open

Workshops

Grand Ballroom

Thursday Seminars and Special Sessions

Virginia’s Early Childhood Needs Assessment: Voices of Families and ProvidersResults are analyzed at the regional level and it is time to take action. Presenters provide data to guide localities.Presenter(s): Susan Barnes, Teresa Harris, John Almarode Room: Salon D

8:00 am - 10:00 am

ChefBoyarMe! Cooking in the ClassroomIn this workshop we will get beyond runny noses and get to the business of using cooking as a way for children to develop much needed skills!Presenter(s): LuAnn CarrigRoom: Salon A

Diversity in My Classroom: Let’s Talk About What To DoThis interactive session will get you thinking and talking about research-based practices for working with diverse populations of young children and their families.Presenter(s): Karin H Spencer, Lorelie Pisha Room: Salon 8

Introducing Conscious DisciplineConscious Discipline is a comprehensive classroom management program as well as a social and emotional curriculum based on current brain research, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices. Presenter(s): Kim Hughes Room: Monroe

Ready Set Go! The Importance of Physical Activity and Active Play for Infants and ToddlersThis interactive training provides information on the importance of physical activity and ideas for creating environments that promote active play for infants and toddlers.Presenter(s): Gayanne Murphy Room: Salon 3

Spotlight on Literacy DevelopmentUsing quality literature & action-packed activities, encourage students’ literacy development...from developing phonological awareness to word recognition. Bring scissors & markers to create a literacy game.Presenter(s): Mariella Walker Room: Commonwealth

Unlucky 13: The 13 Manager Mistakes That Can Lead to LawsuitsThis workshop will raise awareness of the 13 management mistakes that can lead to employee/employer lawsuits, how to avoid them, and ultimately prevent unnecessary and costly litigation.Presenter(s): Janice Nieliwocki Room: Salon 2

10:00 am - 12:00 pmCreating a Trauma Sensitive Learning EnvironmentParticipants will learn the signs and symptoms of traumatic stress and how to structure the classroom/center environment to increase children’s sense of felt safety and maximize their learning opportunities.Presenter(s): Lynne Edwards, Marjorie Buchanan Room: Salon B

Reaching Out to Dual Language Learners: Top 10 StrategiesHow does a child acquire a second language? We’ll talk about language acquisition & you’ll learn the Top 10 strategies for assisting your Dual Language Learners.Presenter(s): Mariella Walker Room: Commonwealth

Sneaking Early Learners Through the Brain’s BACKDOOR for Easy Access to the Alphabet and BeyondHack-into the brain’s hardwired system for easy mastery of the hardest letter-sound skills- just “2-weeks to 2-months!” Transform daily reading and writing into a virtual playground for critical thinking with these brain-based “secrets” for literacy learning!Presenter(s): Katie Garner Room: Salon A

The Environment as the Third Teacher; Sensory EditionIn this session, you will find new perspectives and ideas to create a place where children do more than learn; they discover, explore, and find inspiration!Presenter(s): Corrinne Pace Room: Salon 8

Use Your Words! Engaged Conversations with ToddlersThis session will focus on practical suggestions for helping toddlers build a working vocabulary, develop the ability to “use their words,” and explore ways to extend feedback loops during one-to-one and peer conversations.Presenter(s): Jane McCarty Room: Salon 3

Who’s There to Protect the Child: Strategies for Mandated ReportersIn this highly engaging workshop, learn why staff sometimes don’t report suspected child abuse. Discuss and develop policies and procedures to ensure consistent reporting.Presenter(s): Alan Guttman Room: Salon 7

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Successful Boys: It’s Up to Us!Come learn how to create a “goodness of fit” in your classroom

by supporting the needs of young boys through active learning as well as strategies that will benefit ALL children!

Presenter(s): Gerin Martin and Sandy Slack Room: Salon 4/5

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Grand Opening

Session

“From Stop Lights to Sticky Notes: Creating Smart Thinkers”

Presenter(s): John Almarode Room: Salon 4/5

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Motivational Luncheon*

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Thursday Workshops

Atelierista101 Studio Thinking: Making Ideas VisibleUsing photographs, video, children’s artwork and words, I will show how an Atelierista works with Teachers and children. I will outline some basic steps on the road to studio thinking, discuss media and materials, and show examples of studio thinking in action.Presenter(s): Anna Golden Room: Capitol

Back to Basics; Quilting, Woodworking and Gardening in a STEM WorldDiscover how to introduce these skills and related activities to 3-6 year olds in your classroom and outdoor learning environments.Presenter(s): Carol J Clark Room: Madison

Leading the Early Childhood ProgramGetting through the day is often all early childhood directors can do. Come to a session to learn the importance of vision setting for programs caring for young children.Presenter(s): Michelle Clauberg Room: Salon 6

Managing Myself So I Can Better Manage OthersDo your co-workers drive you crazy? Learn how to respond instead of react to conflict and find solutions instead of blame.Presenter(s): Amanda Lloyd Room: Salon 3

Maximizing Instruction in Opening GroupLarge Group Instruction has never been more purposeful! Using easy-to-obtain materials, learn to teach important literacy, self-regulation, math and music concepts within your large group!Presenter(s): Kimberly Miller Room: Jefferson

Parent Issues in a Handbook and a NutshellThis workshop will address a variety of topics that staff find challenging when interacting with parents. Focus will be on the importance of good communication in addressing these issues with parents and necessary policies to include in the Parent Handbook.Presenter(s): Janice Nieliwocki Room: Salon 2

Preschool Book Themes; Promoting Children’s Literacy Through ActivitiesLearn about book themes and how to integrate early literacy into all classroom areas.Presenter(s): Tammy Foster,Robin Doggett Room: Dominion

Promoting Life Long leadership Skills in School Aged ChildrenLearn how to find the leader in every child while promoting lifelong leadership and goal setting skills for the future. Every child has a unique skill or talent that is waiting to be noticed. Find out how to unveil and use these leadership skills to make your program better for you and your students.Presenter(s): Faith Bornoff, Nicole Schaefer, Keia Shearn Room: Salon 1

8:00 am - 9:15 amUsing a Big Voice: Teaching the Skills of Assertiveness and CommunicationChildren must learn that they teach others how to treat them. Walk away from this session with a better understanding of Conscious Discipline® and its role in building new skills and resources turning classroom struggles into shared cooperation by using conflicts as an opportunity to teach missing social-emotional skills.Presenter(s): Kim Hughes Room: Monroe

We’re All in This Together! Building Connections Between Preschool and FamiliesThis motto fits perfectly as teachers learn creative activities that encourage family involvement. Topics: Postcard Train, The Magic Tree...! Bring permanent markers & your creativity!Presenter(s): Mariella Walker Room: Salon 7

8:00 am - 9:15 am con’t

7 Habits for Effective LeadersDon’t stop believin’ in your leadership abilities and communications with othersPresenter(s): Joyce Oandasan Room: Salon 6

A Developing Brain and a Growing Child; Wired for Early LearningCome to see and hear how the latest research in early brain development impacts the growing child. As an educator you will learn more about how early relationships and reactions to young children will impact how they learn and what they do with learning for the rest of their lives.Presenter(s): Cathy Cook, Cheryl Henderson Room: Madison

Daily Health Observation and Blood Borne PathogensDaily Health Observation includes: health assessment technique, school exclusion / re-admittance criteria, hand washing/disinfection to control the spread of disease (OSHA), immunization requirements and more.Presenter(s): Stanley Cobbs Room: Salon B

Fine Motor Skills…Write Out of the BoxOccupational therapist and NAEYC presenter shares meaningful activities/rationale for WHAT’s, HOW’s, and WHY’s of fine motor development for children 3-6 years old and future efficient handwriting.Presenter(s): Marianne Gibbs Room: Salon 1

Getting a Grip on QualityLearn tips to develop the characteristics of high quality care.Presenter(s): Quniana D Futrell Room: Jefferson

9:30 am - 10:45 am

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Thursday Workshops

Integrating Learning from Favorite Children’s Books Across All Curriculum AreasWorkshop will give examples of ways specific books are used to enhance student learning across the preschool day in all areas of the curriculumPresenter(s): Janet Owen Room: Dominion

Narrative Icons: Story Quilt Representations of Children’s StoriesAfter observing preschool children repeatedly enfolding consistent story themes into their play and into their interactions with one another and the adults in their lives, the children were asked to self-identify the stories they were the most involved with and to then represent those stories by creating a narrative icon in fabric, which they sewed onto a collaborative story quilt using a sewing machine. The story quilt icons were used on an ongoing basis to generate more storytelling, both orally and visually, through formats of drawing and writing.Presenter(s): Laura Ramsey Room: Capitol

STEM in the Preschool and Kindergarten ClassroomExplore a STEM approach to developmentally appropriate curriculum by examining resources such as Sesame Street. Active learning experiences will be used to demonstrate STEM in early childhood.Presenter(s): Dorothy Sluss Room: Salon C

9:30 am - 10:45 am con’t

Everything is Changing: Adjusting Our Lens- It’s All About PerspectiveFrom administrators to teachers, this workshop will give a new way of looking at what we do each day. Learning new perspectives, and terminology, Early Care Providers will come away from the workshop with new strategies for their programs to show improved quality in education for children.Presenter(s): Kathy Banks Room: Salon C

Inspired! A Peek Inside a Montessori Inspired ClassroomThis session will provide participants with a peek inside a Montessori inspired classroom and a understanding of the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori.Presenter(s): Rebecca McNulty-Shaffer, Lori Marano Room: Jefferson

Introducing VA Shared Network- A New Provider Web Resource for All Your Child Care NeedsLearn about the services available to child care professionals in VA, including free technical assistance, training and marketing opportunities, and the new VA Shared Network.Presenter(s): Peggy Watkins, Jodi Roberts Room: Salon 1

Learning New Words From StoriesLet’s learn how to critique a book so that we can teach new vocabulary words, analyze story content, and encourage our children to become loquacious speakers.Presenter(s): Richelle Newlin Room: Dominion

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Positive Teacher Child Interactions…Explore, Empower and EnrichEXPLORE highly effective ways for interactions. EMPOWER meaningful communication between teachers and children. ENRICH the learning environmentPresenter(s): Navine Fortune Room: Salon B

Preparing the Beginner Teacher for the First Day of SchoolThis session will offer ideas and examples of some difficult situations, which teachers have overcome.Presenter(s): Nicole Jackson Room: Salon 6

Raising the Bar for Classroom Behavior Means Teaching to ExpectationsTeaching behavioral expectations is as important as teaching academics. When we systematically TEACH routines and procedures, we can set high expectations and get great results!Presenter(s): Cheryl Smith Turner Room: Madison

When You Are Old, Your Eyelashes Will Fall Out; Preschool Investigation of Life and DeathA multi-month investigation with 3-5 year olds that involved collecting artifacts of their personal and collaborative theories in regard to life and death and aging.Presenter(s): Laura Ramsey Room: Capitol

11:00 am - 12:15 pm con’t

A Dramatic Approach for Developing Oral Language and Literacy SkillsDrama’s kinesthetic and imaginative process engages, excites, and motivates students to speak, attend, and comprehend a text. In this session participants will learn through active engagement several developmentally appropriate strategies for integrating drama with the development of language and reading comprehension skills.Presenter(s): Lenore Blank Kelner Room: Capitol

Commitment to High Quality! NAEYC Accreditation Information SessionJoin an interactive session to commit to high quality by having a deeper understanding of the NAEYC Accreditation process and clear any misconceptions!Presenter(s): Kamna Seth Room: Jefferson

Developmental Portfolios: Believe in the MagicLearn about developmental portfolios and believe in the positive affect portfolios have on recording development, assessment, and sharing information with others to benefit the child.Presenter(s): Kae Bieber Room: Madison

Emergent Writing: From Early Scribbles to Meaningful WritingAll young children go through the same stages of emergent writing. Learn what each stage looks like and ways to support it.Presenter(s): Janet Owen Room: Dominion

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

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Empathy: the Heart of Emotional IntelligenceUse Conscious Discipline® and the skill of empathy to help children build a solid foundation for emotional development.Presenter(s): Heidi Condrey Room: Monroe

Foundational Skills: Standards Tell Us What, Reasearch Tell Us How (Common Core Standards)Learn how to implement effective, research-based strategies to accelerate the progress of your students in meeting standards laid out in the Common Core State Standards.Presenter(s): Elaine Balum Room: Salon 6

Guiding Children to Reflection and MeditationDon’t Stop Believin’ that children can experience quiet. In this workshop we will talk about how children are born contemplative; how they crave quiet and why quiet is necessary for children’s success.Presenter(s): LuAnn Carrig Room: Salon 4/5

Legal Aspects of Recruiting, Interviewing, Hiring, and TerminatingAn organization’s most important investment is its employees. This workshop will assist participants in developing a process for selecting quality employees, while avoiding hiring pitfalls.Presenter(s): Janice Nieliwocki Room: Salon 2

Watch, Explore, Play, Read with PBSPBS KIDS is always working on something new. Early learning educators will be introduced to free resources and the effective Watch, Explore, Play, Read Methodology.Presenter(s): Trish Reed,Martha Razor Room: Salon 1

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm con’t

Art Materials and the Role of the Studio Artist in Reggio Inspired CentersArt and imagination are an unspoken language, one of the many languages of children, unseen until the child begins to create and explore. Through observation of this process, we can learn so much about a child’s development and the complexity of their thought processes.Presenter(s): Melissa W. Barnes Room: Capitol

Children’s Art as a Pathway to LiteracyWhen children are given the freedom and encouragement to draw, they begin to give meaning to the marks that they put on paper. They begin to understand that their drawings are symbols of things they know about. Their drawings become a system of symbols used to communicate meaning and knowledge. This is a pathway to further work with symbols, a pathway to literacy.Presenter(s): Kathryn Brown Room: Dominion

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Developing a Nature Based Curriculum Around an Active Children’s GardenCreate an active, working sustainable garden at your center or family day care home that can become the centerpiece of your program, driving your curriculum, motivating your staff, engaging your parents, and interesting community collaborations while “Going Green” and fighting childhood obesity.Presenter(s): Rose Ann Smythe Room: Salon C

Encouraging Words That Build Strong BrainsConscious Discipline helps us to see that an encouraging environment builds a child’s self esteem. Learn the skill of noticing that will strengthen their prefrontal lobes, bring awareness to their actions and facilitate lasting change. We’ll learn how to offer encouragement through noticing vs. judging that primes their brain for academic achievement.Presenter(s): Jessica Shields Flowers Room: Monroe

Evaluating Your Employees PerformanceThis seminar will focus on the importance of conducting accurate employee performance appraisals and will outline legal issues and suits which have risen from inaccurate performance appraisals.Presenter(s): Janice Nieliwocki Room: Salon 2

Star Quality 2.0- Overview of the Virginia Star Quality Initiatives New StandardsCome and Learn about Virginia’s newly revised Quality Rating and Improvement System, Star Quality 2.0! Participants will leave this session with a better understanding of the requirements and activities that are now available for continuous program improvement.Presenter(s): Kris Meyers Room: Salon 4/5

That Child’s Humming is Driving Me Crazy! The Theory of Multiple IntelligencesDid you ever feel like you weren’t intelligent enough? Attend this workshop and discover how intelligent you are and how you can go back into your classroom and see children through a different lens.Presenter(s): LuAnn Carrig Room: Salon 1

Using Mindfulness Activities to Help Children Manage Their BehaviorChallenging behaviors in children is hard on teachers and the children. Learn some strategies to use in your classroom to help children manage their behavior.Presenter(s): Elizabeth Page, Margo Buchanan Room: Jefferson

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm con’t

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Friday, March 20, 2015


Plan for the Day

Notes:


8:00 am - 9:15 am Workshops



9:30 am - 10:45 am Tour 2 (VCU CDC) Meet at VAECE Hospitality


11:00 am - 12:15 pm Workshops

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Seminars

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive

Exhibits9:30 am - 5:00 pm

6:15 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet with Senator Creigh Deeds* Salon 4/5

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pre-Banquet Reception Salon 4/5 Foyer

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm



Workshops

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Student Workshop and Social Capitol

Salon D

Grand Ballroom

Seminars9:30 am - 11:00 am


11:45 am - 1:00 pm Public Policy Luncheon withMargaret Nimmo Crowe* Salon 4/5



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Friday Seminars and Special Sessions

Let’s Explore the Number Core: Sequencing Math Instruction to Build Number SenseIn this session, you will explore instructional practices and mathematical models that build number sense in young children.Presenter(s): Kathryn McGill Austin Room: Salon 8

9:30 am - 11:30 am

The Top Three legal Issues Effecting Early Care ProgramsThis session will look at the recent trends in legal actions facing Early Care and Education Programs, specifically Unemployment Compensation claims, Discrimination lawsuits and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.Presenter(s): Janice Nieliwocki Room: Salon 7

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The I.D.E.A. Strategy for Challenging BehaviorI.D.E.A. (Investigate, Describe, Empathize and Act), is a strategy to help parents, teachers and caregivers deal with challenging behavior (tantrums, meltdowns) from their young children.Presenter(s): Joshua Metz Room: Salon A

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Having Fun with Language and Literacy: Adapting Books to Engage ChildrenHelp children become passionate readers. Learn about adapting books to engage young children. This session will help you create, use, and evaluate both high and low tech adapted books to target specific developmental milestones. You will even get to make your own book!Presenter(s): Amanda Schwartz Room: Salon 8

Speech Pathology Collaboration:Providing Effective and Sustainable Intervention Services in KenyaWhen providing speech pathology intervention services internationally, it is imperative that outcomes be functional and sustainable as well as applicable for both school and home environment. This presentation will discuss how to prioritize and collaborate with teachers, parents and staff when one is only in a country for a very brief period of time.Presenter(s): Eliza Thompson Room: Commonwealth

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Supporting Boys in the Preschool Classroom: It’s Up to UsCome learn how to create a “goodness of fit” in your classroom by supporting the needs of young boys through active learning. You will leave with an understanding of how the biological differences you see between the genders impacts your classroom and how to implement strategies that will benefit ALL children!Presenter(s): Gerin Martin,Sandy Slack Room: Salon 8

2:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Who’s There to Protect the Child: Strategies for Mandated ReportersIn this highly engaging workshop, learn why staff sometimes don’t report suspected child abuse. Discuss and develop policies and procedures to ensure consistent reporting.Presenter(s): Alan Guttman Room: Commonwealth

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Using Your Personnel Policy Manual as an Effective Management ToolThe focus of this workshop is development and/or revision of a personnel policy manual. General personnel practices, legal aspects of employment and specific needs of child care agencies will be addressed.Presenter(s): Janice Nieliwocki Room: Salon 7

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Leadership-The Heart of the Program is YOULeadership-”The Heart of the Program is YOU” - a reflective developmental journey to awareness and understanding of the power of a teacher’s influence in the lives of children.Presenter(s): Lin Phelps Room: Salon C

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

“Early Childhood Education Policy in Virginia”*

The Luncheon will focus on policy discussions

underway in Virginia in the McAuliffe administration and in the legislature, including

an update on any action taken during the General Assembly.

Presenter(s): Margaret Nimmo CroweRoom: Salon 4/5

11:45 pm - 1:00 pm Public Policy Luncheon*

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Student Social

Free and open to all students. No pre-registration required.

Room: Capitol

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Achieving Academic Excellence Through Play: The Ideal EC ClassroomChildren can master academic standards through play. Learn how teachers facilitate a child’s learning through questioning, STEM activities and outdoor activities while children engage in play.Presenter(s): Nicole Thomas-Jackson Room: Capitol

ASSERTIVENESS: Respectfully Setting Limits for Young ChildrenLearn how to give clear, concise directions. Learn the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive statements and why giving assertive directions leads to a calmer classroom.Presenter(s): Sara E Andrew Room: Salon B

Believe It: Physical Activities and Cognitive DevelopmentLearn games, activities, and homemade toys for developing balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility in preschoolers in ways that are fun and also enhance cognitive development.Presenter(s): Kirby Worthington Room: Salon 8

Building Resilient Children Through the Use of StoriesHow can children’s stories build resiliency? A review of story titles, open-ended questions to use, and extended activities are presented.Presenter(s): Tracy Leonard Room: Dominion

Children Who Have Parents in Prison NEED Teachers Who Know About PrisonOver 3 million children in the US have an incarcerated parent. This session provides resources and valuable facts to support families with confidence.Presenter(s): Quniana D Futrell Room: Jefferson

Creating Family Connections: Complying with the NAEYC Accreditation Criteria for Families StandardThis session will examine current research, information from NAEYC Accreditation Criteria for Families Standard and encourage participants to reflect on their own experiences to stimulate discussions.Presenter(s): Kamna Seth Room: Salon 6

Enhancing Resiliency Through Play; A Case Study PerspectiveLearn to reframe resilience for children navigating toxic stress in order to improve developmental outcomes. Connect theory and practice through examples from presenters’ professional practicePresenter(s): Heather Walter, Asia Chalin, Angela Royster, William White Room: Madison

Fun on the Farm; A Hands On Approach to LearningHarvest a basket full of ideas for your class to create hand-on activities from the barn and garden. Excite young minds through tactile experiences.Presenter(s): Tammy Maxey Room: Salon A

8:00 am - 9:15 amGiggles and Wiggles! It’s Circle TimeLearn new techniques and how to incorporate interactive props for presenting music, movement, stories, and creative activities.Presenter(s): Sharron Krull Room: Salon C

Lions, Tigers, Toddlers, Oh My!Looking for better ways to improve discipline techniques for toddlers? Ease on down the road to learn how to promote self-control and a positive atmosphere.Presenter(s): Kristal Knowles Room: Salon 3

Locally Sourced CultureMuseums have much to offer but where to start? Attendees will engage in discussions empowering their students to learn in their communities and beyond.Presenter(s): Sara Erdman,Stacia Jackson Room: Salon 5

Partnering in Play the High Scope WayChildren bring curiosity, discovery, and delight to play. Learn supporting strategies by reconnecting with your inner child and TRUST: Time, Respect, Unfold, Shield, Translate.Presenter(s): LaToya Carter, Karen Alexander, Bethany Hill, Jessica Nettles Room: Commonwealth

Playing: The Brain BuilderDuring play children are actively building both the mass and connectivity of their neural systems. The very foundations for logic concepts used to learn language, literacy, math, and science skills are intertwined with this simple activity. Presenter(s): Patty Stine Room: Salon 2

Sensory Solutions for Infants and ToddlersCome along on this informative journey to understand how sensory integration/sensory processing is key to infant/toddler development and beyond!Presenter(s): Cecilia Cruse Room: Salon 1

The Fair Labor Standards Act: Child Care Related to the FLSAParticipants will be lead through the often confusing FLSA, including the new FairPay Update, employee classification, paying for training hours and overtime.Presenter(s): Janice Nieliwocki Room: Salon 7

The Truth About ConsequencesMistakes are an opportunity to teach! Learn the difference between punishment and consequences and how to effectively use consequences in your classroom.Presenter(s): Amanda Lloyd Room: Monroe

What INCLUSION Looks Like in a Quality ProgramThe Star Quality Standards and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) will be explored as a framework for building quality.Presenter(s): Marilyn Rice Room: Salon 4

8:00 am - 9:15 am

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100 Billion Neurons: Fostering Language Development in Young ChildrenInfants are born with 100 billion neurons. New research reveals young children’s language development is fostered through face-to-face interactions and positive experiences.Presenter(s): Rebecca L. Akers Room: Dominion

Creating an Inclusive Successful Environment for All StudentsThis workshop will address any roadblocks and questions teachers have about an inclusive environment. It will also demonstrate addressing the needs of your students collaboratively.Presenter(s): William L White Room: Salon B

Discover the CLASS System: Learning about, Measuring and Improving InteractionsJoin Teachstone® experts to explore ways the CLASS System integrates measurement and improvement efforts to boost teaching and learning. Ideal for those new to the CLASS system.Presenter(s): Sedra Spano Room: Salon 3

Empathy: The Heart of Emotional IntelligenceUse Conscious Discipline® and the skill of empathy to help children build a solid foundation for emotional development.Presenter(s): Heidi Condrey Room: Monroe

Everything is Changing: Adjusting Our Lens- It’s All About PerspectiveFrom administrators to teachers, this workshop will give a new way of looking at what we do each day. Learning new perspectives, and terminology, Early Care Providers will come away from the workshop with new strategies for their programs to show improved quality in education for children.Presenter(s): Kathy Banks Room: Salon A

Flipped Professional Development: Self Directed Learning to Improve QualityImprove program quality by Flipping PD! Put teachers in charge of their professional development. Learn strategies and resources to make teacher training meaningful.Presenter(s): Shelley Keith Room: Salon 6

Getting Projects StartedOverwhelmed by the prospect of a Reggio-style project? Dawn Kowal, Atelierista and Master Teacher at the Weinstein JCC Preschool in Richmond will lead this collaborative session exploring project work in an emergent curriculum. Drawing on your own classroom experiences, Dawn will help you develop a practical approach to project work from how to identify a “big idea”, to how to sustain interest, and how to know when a project has run its course.Presenter(s): Dawn Kowal Room: Capitol

9:30 am - 10:45 amImplementing a Developmentally Appropriate Preschool Leadership ProgramCome learn more about this empowering preschool Leadership initiative that helps children embrace their innate talents, make great decisions, and increase their ability to self-manage.Presenter(s): Susan K Bishop Room: Jefferson

Laying a Firm Preschool Foundation with Foundation BlocksCome get your hands on the revised Foundation Blocks and learn how to use it effectively to ensure your preschoolers are ready for Kindergarten. See how easy it is to add quality activities to each day!Presenter(s): Krista Dawson, Cybil Faulks Brown Room: Madison

Partnering with Home Visiting Programs to Impact Children Beyond the ClassroomLearn how child care and preschool providers can improve children’s experiences at home by engaging parents and collaborating with community resources.Presenter(s): Ashley Graham, Brittany Tracy Smith Room: Salon C

Rock, Paper, Scissors - Helping Children Develop Fine Motor AbilityThe development of a child’s fine motor ability is an important skill that will support a child’s later school success. In this workshop we will look at children with varying abilities and participants will come away with 30+ fine motor activities to take back to their setting.Presenter(s): LuAnn Carrig Room: Salon 1

Stop Look Touch! Science for Young ChildrenDo you look forward to engaging young children in science experiences? Join us as we explore and investigate a hands-on, minds-on approach to science.Presenter(s): Donald Reece Wilson, Dorothy Sluss Room: Salon 2

Sneaking Early Learners Through the Brain’s BACKDOOR for Easy Access to the Alphabet and BeyondHack-into the brain’s hardwired system for easy mastery of the hardest letter-sound skills- just “2-weeks to 2-months!” Transform daily reading and writing into a virtual playground for critical thinking with these brain-based “secrets” for literacy learning!Presenter(s): Katie Garner Room: Commonwealth

9:30 am - 10:45 am con’t

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what

life is all about.

- Angela Schwindt

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Cooking in the Classroom: How-to for Toddler TeachersIn this workshop toddler teachers will gain the confidence and the know-how to bring cooking into their classrooms while incorporating literacy, math, and science. By sharing recipes and material lists, story stretcher ideas, and allergy alternatives, you will never stop believin’ that you, too, can cook with your toddler classes!Presenter(s): Ashley Taylor, Penny Johnson Room: Salon 3

Facilitating Dramatic Play in the Preschool EnvironmentThis workshop will help you understand children’s need for dramatic play, the role of dramatic play in the developmental domains and so much more!Presenter(s): Joan Rowe Room: Salon 1

How to Build Beginning Literacy Skills That Last a LifetimeBringing literacy to life in the classroom makes learning fun! Experience firsthand multisensory and child-friendly instructional strategies that actively engage students and enhances literacy instruction.Presenter(s): Vicki Norris Room: Dominion

Pass the Carrots Please-Evaluating, Supporting and Rewarding StaffIn this workshop administrators and directors will explore ways to evaluate staff (checklist/portfolio); learn about appropriate methods to mentor staff and finally, talk about what REALLY motivates the individuals and how inexpensive and creative ideas can meet those needs.Presenter(s): LuAnn Carrig Room: Salon 6

Putting Preschoolers in Charge of Learning Through Student Lead ConferencesIt’s never too early to put students in charge of their learning, or to get parents more involved in their preschooler’s education. Come explore how you can showcase what you teach through student lead conferences. Rainbow Station at Wyndham’s preschool students will join the session to demonstrate student lead conferences first hand.Presenter(s): Faith Bornoff, Tiffany Linick, Shannon Foster, Katie Strange Room: Madison

Raising the Bar for Classroom Behavior Means Teaching to ExpectationsTeaching behavioral expectations is as important as teaching academics. When we systematically TEACH routines and procedures, we can set high expectations and get great results!Presenter(s): Cheryl Smith Turner Room: Salon A

The I.D.E.A. Strategy for Challenging BehaviorI.D.E.A. (which stands for Investigate, Describe, Empathize and Act), is a strategy to help parents, teachers and caregivers deal with challenging behavior (tantrums, meltdowns) from their young children.Presenter(s): Joshua Metz Room: Jefferson

11:00 am - 12:15 pmThe Joy of Art- Process Focused Art for Toddlers and TwosParticipants will discover how to facilitate art experiences for toddlers and twos that are filled with fun, laughter, learning, and discovery!Presenter(s): Rebecca Danis Room: Capitol

The Power of Effective Feedback: Using CLASS Observations as a Catalyst for Teacher Professional GrowthJoin Teachstone® CLASS experts to explore effective approaches for providing CLASS observation feedback to teachers and care providers.Presenter(s): Joe Pierce Room: Salon B

Using Encouragement: Knowing What to Say the High Scope WayWhy saying “Good Job!” is not “Good Practice.” Learn how to encourage rather than praise children and foster their self esteem by building their confidence.Presenter(s): Karen Alexander, LaToya Carter, Bethany Hill, Jessica Nettles Room: Salon C

Using Tools of the Mind in the ClassroomJoin us as we investigate and explore Tools of the Mind curriculum.Presenter(s): Dakota Gagliardi, Dorothy Sluss Room: Salon 2

What You See is What You GetPositive Intent positions adults to teach and children to learn. Adults who learn Conscious Discipline’s® skill of Positive Intent can powerfully transform opposition into cooperation.Presenter(s): Anne Moriarity Room: Monroe

11:00 am - 12:15 pm con’t

Daily Health Observation & Blood Borne PathogensDaily Health Observation includes: health assessment technique, school exclusion / re-admittance criteria, hand washing/disinfection to control the spread of disease (OSHA), immunization requirements and more.Presenter(s): Stanley Cobbs Room: Capitol

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Advocacy 101Learn about local, state, and national initiatives and opportunities for involvement in the ECE field.Presenter(s): Quniana D Futrell Room: Salon 7

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

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Friday Workshops

“Welcome/Bienvenidos/Bienvenue” Preschool Acclimation Strategies for Non Native SpeakersThis session will highlight multiple methods (routines, music, literature) for optimizing preschool adjustment for non-native speakers of the classroom language and their families.Presenter(s): Karen O’Connor-Floman, Jessica Morales, Hamid Kachmar Room: Dominion

Art through the Ages-Instilling Art Appreciation in the Youngest GenerationLearn ways to apply art expression techniques that include ALL subject areas to keep children engaged and encourage a love for learning to last forever!Presenter(s): Erin Rice Room: Madison

ASSERTIVENESS: Respectfully Setting Limits for Young ChildrenLearn how to give clear, concise directions which young children will understand and have them most likely comply. Learn the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive statements and why giving assertive directions leads to a calmer classroom.Presenter(s): Sara E Andrew Room: Monroe

Best Practices for Working with Dual Language LearnersParticipants will review the current research on second language acquisition. The stages of second language acquisition will be presented, and the implications for practice discussed. For each stage, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies will be examined.Presenter(s): Carol Coleman Montealegre, SECA Pres-elect Room: Salon 5

Building Parent Involvement that Stays, the High Scope WayParents can add dynamic dimensions to programs but sometimes hesitate to get involved. This workshop focuses on strategies for engaging families into your program.Presenter(s): Bethany Hill, LaToya Carter, Jessica Nettles, Karen Alexander Room: Salon 4

CLASS Instructional Support: An Introduction to Improvement StrategiesDiscover concrete strategies for use with teachers as they work to improve interactions within the CLASS Instructional Support domain. Recommended for educators with intermediate to advanced knowledge of CLASS content knowledge who work supporting teachers and children.Presenter(s): Mary Margret Gardiner Room: Jefferson

Creating A Learning Space for Infants and ToddlersThis workshop will examine appropriate learning environments for children Birth to Three- years during a time of rapid brain development that form the basis for how children learn to learn. Participants will explore furnishings, materials and classroom set up structured to support both physical and cognitive development.Presenter(s): Ginny Streckewald Room: Salon 3

2:00 pm - 3:15 pmLet’s Make a Deal - Methods to Support Making Your Program The BIG DEAL OF THE DAYHas your program ALWAYS been full with a waiting list BUT now you are seeing a decline in enrollment? You are not alone. We will talk about how we can change that. Don’t be the ZONK and Don’t Stop Believin’ that you can be the Big Deal of the Day!Presenter(s): LuAnn Carrig Room: Salon 6

Splashing in Puddles: Creating Play Based Meaningful Outdoor ExperiencesExplore ways to create meaningful, play based, whole child experiences in the outdoor setting, helping children develop a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature.Presenter(s): Wendy Dixon, Suzanne Hendrix Room: Salon C

Tools for TantrumsChildren’s control of their behavior is often conditional – what happened last night, this morning or two seconds ago. As we work with children to inspire self-control there are techniques and skills we can use along the way to help children. These are easily mastered practices you can implement the day following the workshop.Presenter(s): Patty Stine Room: Salon 2

Top 5 Preschool Developmental QuestionsPopular caregiver and parent preschool questions are now accessible to you! A physical therapist’s evidence based outlook will empower you to provide developmentally supportive education.Presenter(s): Mary Lynn Hafner Room: Salon 1

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm con’t

Catch the Reading Wave: Building Reading and Writing into Your Summer ProgramsCome “Catch the Reading Wave” and see how childcare centers can take some of these summer reading strategies and improve their summer learning outcomes.Presenter(s): Krista Dawson, Beth Morris Room: Dominion

Empathy: The Heart of Emotional IntelligenceUse Conscious Discipline® and the skill of empathy to help children build a solid foundation for emotional development.Presenter(s): Heidi Condrey Room: Salon 3

Finding Drama Everywhere; Bringing Nonfiction to LifeEvery non-fiction curriculum topic is an exciting story waiting to happen! Children are gathering research every day through books, media, and sensory observations. Discover strategies for collecting, sharing, and celebrating this research as a classroom community. Telling and acting out stories encourages teamwork, fosters creative thinking, reinforces vocabulary, and helps children make connections in their learning.Presenter(s): Melissa Richardson Room: Salon B

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

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Making Friendships the High Scope Way!A great deal of learning takes place through social interactions. Come learn strategies in how to build a classroom community and support lasting friendships.Presenter(s): Jessica Nettles, LaToya Carter, Bethany Hill, Karen Alexander Room: Salon A

Planning Around the Preschool CORThe participants will investigate how to take the Preschool COR assessment to the next level for planning around their day and how to scaffold students to the next level of development.Presenter(s): Richelle Newlin Room: Salon 4

Policy and You: News and Action from Richmond and More!Come to this session to get information and tools to be a stronger advocate for early care and education. Get the latest policy news – and why it matters to YOU! Let’s take action together!Presenter(s): Emily Griffey, Mary Beth Testa Room: Madison

STEM in the Preschool and Kindergarten ClassroomExplore a STEM approach to developmentally appropriate curriculum by examining resources such as Sesame Street. Active learning experiences will be used to demonstrate STEM in early childhood.Presenter(s): Dorothy Sluss Room: Salon 2

The CLASS Measure: Infants, Toddlers, and Effective InteractionsExplore Infant and Toddler CLASS measures, how they align with children’s developmental stages, and practical suggestions for using the measures in classrooms serving infants and toddlers.Presenter(s): Mary Margaret Gardiner Room: Jefferson

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm con’tThe Virginia Cross-Sector Professional Development System: What’s New?The VCPD works to ensure that Virginia’s early childhood workforce has the knowledge and skill to provide quality services. Come learn about our newest initiatives!Presenter(s): Jaye Harvey Room: Salon 6

Transitions for the Special Needs ChildParticipants will discover why transitions are diffi cult for children, and how they can help smooth out rough spots to ensure a smooth transition.Presenter(s): Courtney Bevan Room: Salon 5

Using a Big Voice: Teaching the Skills of Assertiveness and CommunicationChildren must learn that they teach others how to treat them. Conferees will understand how to use confl icts as an opportunity to teach students life skills and focus on assertive solutions by teaching both victims to use a self-assured voice and bullies to use effective verbal communication. Walk away from this session with a better understanding of Conscious Discipline® and its role in building new skills and resources turning classroom struggles into shared cooperation by using confl icts as an opportunity to teach missing social-emotional skills.Presenter(s): Kim Hughes Room: Monroe

You Say Trash, I Say Collection!Young children are natural collectors! Creating and exploring a classroom collection helps children use their prior knowledge while being introduced to new knowledge.Presenter(s): LuAnn Carrig Room: Salon 1

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm con’t

“When you become a parent, or a teacher, you

turn into a manager of this whole system. You become the person controlling the bubble of innocence around

a child.”

- Kazuo Ishiguro

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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Plan for the Day


Notes:




3:30 pm - 4:45 pm


Workshops

11:00 am - 12:15 pm Workshops

Seminars

8:00 am - 9:15 am Workshops


8:00 am - 9:15 am VAECE Annual Meeting & BreakfastMembers and Guests Welcome

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tour 3: Open House (VCU Health Systems CDC)9:00 am - 11:00 am

9:30 am - 11:00 am VAECE Local Group Presidents Meeting

10:30 am - 2:00 pm Exhibits


Directions available at Hospitality

Salon 4/5

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Seminars7:30 am - 9:30 am

Grand Ballroom


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Saturday Seminars and Special Sessions

Documenting Milestones Through PortfoliosThis session will present the theories of child development through written documentation and/or pictures. The Professional Development would allow teachers to receive training on the ideas of documenting a child’s milestones and developmental stages. The quality standards would include accurate dates and be shared with parents and teachers to accommodate children. Best Practices and state licensing regulations will be met by presenting, sharing and displaying in the classrooms during Parent/Teacher Conferences, which are required to be scheduled with Teachers and Parents.Presenter(s): Nicole Jackson Room: Salon D

Fostering Resiliency and Building Relationships in PreschoolersAre children born with a resilient exterior and mind? Despite DNA children need guidance and support to develop emotionally to cope with many situations. With all the abuse, neglect and traumatic events children experience daily we are a constant source of peace, predictability and hope.Presenter(s): Cybil Faulks-Brown, Sadie Johnson Room: Salon 8

Something New Under the Sun; You Have the Power to Make a DifferenceDo you always wonder what would happen if …? The natural cycle of inquiry for both children and adults leads the way to reflective practice in action research. Experienced action researchers (in capes) will help you begin your own research process. Presenter(s): Rebecca Mauck, Marilyn Rice, Susanne Croasdaile, Patsy Moon, Laura Ramsey, Celeste Schmidt, Mary Thornton Room: Salon 7

7:30 am - 9:30 amHelp Me to Play: Scaffolding Play for Children on the Autism SpectrumThis session is an accessible overview of what current research tells us about why children on the autism spectrum have trouble playing and how developing or strengthening play skills can provide benefits to the child. Explore techniques and activities that you can begin to use immediately to scaffold play development in children with ASD, learn how to plan the environment to match the needs of the child with ASD, and how to create and use play mediators to encourage role taking and how to actively teach play scripts in a way that is developmentally appropriate and engaging to all children.Presenter(s): Amy Hornbeck, Angela Alvis Room: Salon 7

Managing Staff with Difficult PersonalitiesYour leadership style and recruitment methods characterize the type of cast you have. Knowing your cast of characters’ strengths and weakness will help you appropriately match staff with defining “roles”. Managing Difficult Staff is something we all have done before. This workshop will give you practical strategies to identify and see the good in every staff despite obstacles.Presenter(s): Cybil Faulks-Brown,Kim Tuppince Room: Salon 8

Strengthening the Parent Teacher PartnershipEarly childhood teachers and childcare providers have a unique opportunity to strengthen families and educate the parents with which they work. Parents want what is in their child’s best interest but are often confused as to what that means. This workshop will provide skills in communicating effectively with parents to include the importance of building trust, how to have a successful parent/teacher conference and how to manage conflict with a parent.Presenter(s): Susan M Brown Room: Salon D

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Everyone is invited as we recognize the achievements of 2015 CDA recipients and those programs that have achieved

NAEYC Accreditation and VSQI ratings in 2015. All attendees will

be entered to win door prizes and enjoy a light breakfast.

Room: Salon 4/5

8:00 am - 9:15 am VAECE Annual Meeting Developing Effective Board of Directors; Fulfill Your Program

Mission and Ensure Quality ImprovementWorking with a Board can be overwhelming! This hands-on session will provide practical information and opportunities for networking and developing successful strategies for working with a governing board.Presenter(s): Barbara McCreedy Room: Salon 7

Listen Up! Successfully Engaging All Families in the Classroom and BeyondThis interactive workshop will explore the important role developing a trusting and respectful relationship with each student’s parent(s)/family members plays in helping to build a bridge between home and school. Strategies will be provided that will help cultivate this type of relationship for ALL families.Presenter(s): Bweikia Steen, Niamah A. Dolly Room: Salon 8

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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Saturday Workshops

Catching at Risk K’s Before They Fail in 20 Mins/DayJoin us to learn quick, yet effective, ways to intervene and provide additional support for struggling kindergartners, during the regular school day, using 10-minute, mini-lessons, focused on language, reading, and word work and tied directly to the Virginia Standards of Learning.Presenter(s): Alison Schmerler Room: Dominion

Creating STEMtastic Kids Using Art and LiteratureHave you read “Hiding Phil” by Eric Barclay? Did you know it is filled with STEM ideas? Even preschoolers can become “STEM-tastic”. Let’s discover how.Presenter(s): Constance L Goode Room: Commonwealth

Get Your Motor Running! Physical Activities for Toddlers and PreschoolersJoin in cooperative group games and use simple equipment to promote motor skill development and fitness for all children. Fun physical activity boosts learning!Presenter(s): Sharron Krull Room: Salon B

Managing Myself So I Can Better Manage OthersDo your co-workers drive you crazy? Learn how to respond instead of react to conflict and find solutions instead of blame.Presenter(s): Amanda Lloyd Room: Monroe

Partnering with Home Visiting Programs to Impact Children Beyond the ClassroomLearn how child care and preschool providers can improve children’s experiences at home by engaging parents and collaborating with community resources.Presenter(s): Ashley Graham, Brittany Tracy Smith Room: Salon 1

Pumpkin Playtime...Big Pumpkin...mmm, Pumpkin Pie!Let’s learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin involving all contents of learning through a book entitled Big Pumpkin.Presenter(s): Betty N. Vaughan, Margaret F, Woyer Room: Madison

The Essentials of Human Resource DevelopmentAre you stressed by high employee turnover? Learn cutting edge strategies for developing your team. This session will introduce the essential elements of a human resource system.Presenter(s): Lauren M Small Room: Salon 6

Using Mindfulness Activities to Help Children Manage Their BehaviorChallenging behaviors in children are hard on teachers and the children. Learn some strategies to use in you classroom to help children manage their behavior.Presenter(s): Elizabeth Page, Margo Buchanan Room: Salon C

8:00 am - 9:15 amBelieving in Great Expectations; Creating Big Vocabulary for Little PeopleThe Hart and Risley study is always mentioned when we talk about preschoolers and vocabulary. Do you believe that teachers of young children can help increase vocabulary of the children in their care and really make a difference? Dare to believe that you can help reduce the vocabulary gap. Let’s discuss ways you can make a difference.Presenter(s): Cheryl P Thompson Room: Dominion

Building Your STEAM TeamWe will discuss developmentally appropriate activities for S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), while fostering the natural curiosity of a child.Presenter(s): Ron Mohl Room: Salon C

Developing Play in Young Children in Inclusion SettingsThe session will describe how Make-Believe Play can be implemented in inclusion and mixed-aged classrooms. Participants will discuss not only play themes but also scaffolds and supports for younger children and children with special needs. An overview of the Vygotskian approach to play will be given with special emphasis on an inclusion setting. Examples are from Tools of the Mind classrooms in a public school inclusion setting serving children ages 2-5 years, but the lessons learned can be applied to any classroom seeking a play based approach.Presenter(s): Angela Alvis, Sharon Sheppard Room: Salon B

Differences Enhance GreatnessThis workshop is designed to explain how your thought process effects the perceptions of how you view the students in your classroom. Participants will reflect on their biases that could be drawn from their own personal experiences.Presenter(s): Mary A. Jackson Room: Salon 4/5

Effective Bullying Prevention Must Start EarlyIntentionally building young children’s social-emotional skills limits aggression and increases pro-social behaviors, curbing bullying. Learn effective, easy-to-use strategies that create a calm, caring, respectful environment.Presenter(s): Mary Lynn White Room: Commonwealth

Encouraging Words That Build Strong BrainsConscious Discipline™ helps us to see that an encouraging environment builds a child’s self esteem. Learn the skill of noticing that will strengthen children’s prefrontal lobes, bring awareness to their actions and facilitate lasting change. We’ll learn how to offer encouragement through noticing vs. judging that primes the brain for academic achievement.Presenter(s): Jessica Shields Flowers Room: Monroe

9:30 am - 10:45 am

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Saturday Workshops

Men in the Early Childhood ClassroomThis session explores the role of men as teachers in early childhood centers. Through the stories of 4 male teachers we will explore why male teachers are drawn to the early childhood classroom and what support measures can be put in place to attract and retain excellent male teachers.Presenter(s): Amy Brereton, Aaron Rhodes, Jason Parr, Eric Schneiderhan, Chris Tietjen, Gary Kennedy Room: Jefferson

Starting a Preschool Learning CooperativeTired of attending professional development that targets K-12, with no information pertaining to early childhood? We were, too! That’s why we created RCPS Preschool Learning Cooperative. You can create your own, too – with ease. Come and hear our story, then get our assistance in starting your own path to professional development that pertains to you and your students.Presenter(s): Kimberly Miller Room: Salon 2

Strategic Planning for Quality improvementStrategic planning is a framework for leaders to envision a bright future for their programs and get there through planning, execution, and evaluation.Presenter(s): Alyson Williams Room: Salon 6

Success is a Matter of MindsTime to Teach provides proven classroom management strategies, motivational hands-on solutions, reduces discipline by 70%, returns lost instructional time, increasing test scores and school climate.Presenter(s): Gwendolyn Kinlaw Room: Salon 1

The Importance of Rituals in the Lives of ChildrenThe shared experience of rituals enhances the lives, memories and joys of children and reflects the repetition and universality of human needs in every culture.Presenter(s): Cecelia Alvarado Room: Madison

The Joy of Art- Process Focused Art for Toddlers and TwosParticipants will discover how to facilitate art experiences for toddlers and twos that are filled with fun, laughter, learning, and discovery!Presenter(s): Rebecca Danis Room: Salon 3

9:30 am - 10:45 amBoost Learning Time with Brain BreaksDiscover why and how to keep students actively learning, using Conscious Discipline® techniques and other brain breaks.Presenter(s): Anne Moriarity Room: Monroe

Create Books: Keep the WonderThis presentation is a hands-on demonstration, using recyclable materials to fabricate developmentally appropriate children’s books in unique, fun, creative ways.Presenter(s): Dottie Ports Room: Dominion

Doing What’s Right: Examining Ethical Issues in the Early Childhood ProfessionalParticipants will learn a new way to analyze ethical dilemmas as early childhood professionals. The goal of the workshop is to construct new understandings of ethics, ethical reasoning, as well as share typical ethical dilemmas in the classroom while practicing ways of analyzing and working through them. Presenter(s): Holly McCartney Room: Capitol

Dramatic Play BoxesFUN, FUN, AND MORE FUN! A dress-up box with all the props! They will never know that they are learning!Presenter(s): Jacqueline Bolt Room: Salon 1

Enhancing Teaching and Assessment by Identifying Learning Styles of Young ChildrenThis workshop focuses on how students use their learning styles to participate in a classroom . We will identify learning styles and show how differentiated instruction can be a vital tool. We will also look at assessment techniques that best track our student’s progress in a variety of ways.Presenter(s): Nicole D Lumpkin Room: Salon 4/5

It’s SIDSThis workshop is design to assist teachers with understanding what Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) is, the risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as well as ways to reduce the incidence of SIDS.Presenter(s): Marvena Haynes Room: Salon 3

My Job Title Says Director, But I Am Truly A LeaderAdministrators of programs, Directors, Assistant Directors, Managers and those aspiring to move into leadership, please join us for a discussion about the transition from a Director to a Leader. Explore the traits of strong leaders, philosophies of leadership, leading through service to others, effective results management, communication and more. Leave the session with a list of resources to help you grow as a leader in the field of Early Education.Presenter(s): Samara Musselman Room: Salon 6

11:00 am - 12:15 am

“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve

immortality.”

- Dalai Lama XIV

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Saturday Workshops

Playing it Safe (Playground Safety)For children to be safe outdoors, playground safety must be given routine attention before children arrive on the playground! Explore the topics that assure a safe playground and begin the creation of a playground supervision plan.Presenter(s): Patty Stine Room: Commonwealth

Pre-K Math…What’s That?This presentation will give participants fun and innovative ways to teach math in the ECE classroom. The presentation will include a lesson demonstration, make & take activities.Presenter(s): Tausha C Sapp Room: Salon B

Teaching Children with Emotional and Behavioral DisordersAsk any teacher and they will tell you that all children deserve a quality education. Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders often challenge us to fi nd new ways to provide for every child in an inclusion environment. Here, we dig deeper into the realm of EBD, and learn new perspectives and strategies for creating a safe learning environment that welcomes children of all abilities in an inclusive classroom!Presenter(s): Corrinne Pace Room: Jefferson

Virginia’s ECE Learning Collaboratives Project; Quality Practices to Prevent Childhood ObesityLearn how Virginia’s project is helping programs make critical changes to support children’s healthy habits. Best practice recommendations, “do-able” approaches, getting staff buy-in, on-line resources will be shared.Presenter(s): Emily Keenum Room: Madison

11:00 am - 12:15 am con’t

Guess What? We Believe in You! Interactive Activities and Conversations to Help Children Expand Their IdeasAn interactive discussion which encourages teachers to plan for the success of children through the use of children’s storybooks, open ended activities, and recognition of the child’s work and feelings.Presenter(s): Dianna Forrest Room: Madison

Preventing Power Struggles: The Power of ChoiceUse Conscious Discipline® and the skill of positive choices to prevent power struggles, foster compliance and empower your students!Presenter(s): Heidi Condrey Room: Monroe

See, Hear, Do, and Learn!SEE, HEAR, DO and LEARN! This presentation provides music suggestions, books suggestions, and ideas to teach about the fi ve senses, weather, and the Earth for Preschoolers through Kindergarten ages.Presenter(s): Katherine Maddox, Elizabeth Windom Room: Salon 1

12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Stop Look Touch! Science for Young ChildrenDo you look forward to engaging young children in science experiences? Join us as we explore and investigate a hands-on, minds-on approach to science.Presenter(s): Donald Reece Wilson, Dorothy Sluss Room: Salon D

Taking the Journey Towards Quality Using the Environment Rating ScalesERS assessments give more than a score. Learn how to effectively use these instruments for program improvement, gain a deeper understanding of the scales & see before/after pictures of classroom quality improvement.Presenter(s): Tricia Sifford Room: Salon B

Talking to Parents About Diffi cult IssuesWhen parents hear “bad “news from educators about their child they can feel judged, alone and angry. How can teachers best help?Presenter(s): Elizabeth Page,Margo Buchanan Room: Salon 6

Word Walk; An Engaging Vocabulary Strategy for Young ChildrenResearch identifi es rich oral language and vocabulary experiences as foundational for children’s successful literacy development. Preschool teachers serving the youngest students need effective, practical, research-based strategies for developing children’s oral language and vocabulary. This presentation introduces teachers to a new instructional vocabulary strategy called “Word Walk.” The presenters will present the Word Walk instructional strategy, engage conferees in planning a Word Walk lesson, and will share Word Walk extension activities and child outcome data from the Word Walk study. In addition, presenters will provide conferees with materials to facilitate application of information gleaned from the presentation after the session has concluded.Presenter(s): Katherine Beauchat, Katrin Blamey Room: Dominion

12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the

world.” - Malala Yousafzai

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Saturday Workshops

Boosting Children’s Brain Potential Through Connections That CountConscious Discipline™ teaches us that all children need connections. How do we create these connections that literally wire their brains for willingness and impulse control? “I Love You Rituals” provide these daily tune-ups that will increase their attention span and cooperation improves.Presenter(s): Jessica Shields Flowers Room: Monroe

Fabulous Fun Family EventsAn engaging and practical presentation that explores ideas for fun and engaging family events that connects families with curriculum content. As the demands on family’s time increases, it becomes more challenging to plan events that will build anticipation and result in high participation. This presentation will include practical ideas for planning, implementation, documentation, and community connections.Presenter(s): Peggy McCarthy-Hughes Room: Salon 1

Interactive Learning for Little Kids: What Makes it Great?“Don’t Stop Believin” is a good match for this session because presenters will talk about how important it is for instruction to reflect what we know works so well for young children: direct, hands-on experiences. At the same time, we want educators to appreciate that the technology they are enthusiastic about using can also be exciting for young children, if designed and delivered to meet them where they are.Presenter(s): Melissa King,Ben Graff Room: Salon 4/5

Let’s ExperimentBring science to your room in a hands on way that involves children in their learning. Learn how documentation strategies show learning in your room.Presenter(s): Betsy Darling, Linda Tiernan-Johnson Room: Madison

Lions Tigers and Men: How Male Practitioners Influence the Lives of Children and the Culture of ECEJoin us in a meaningful dialog on the importance of male practitioners and discover ways to intentionally recruit and specifically support men in your centers.Presenter(s): Mary Thornton, Patricia Moon, Tracy Walters Room: Jefferson

2:15 pm - 3:30 pmThat Crazy English: Raps and Songs for Teaching English LiteracyParticipants will learn a flexible rhythmic format for modeling correct English, building on students’ preferences as well as the teacher’s vocabulary, language, and literacy objectives.Presenter(s): Kathleen Leatherwood Room: Dominion

Turn your Competitor into Your ColleagueChange your prospective from competitor to colleague with other providers to build your business, you are not alone and we can work together for success.Presenter(s): Tracey Ray Room: Salon 6 Using Tools of the Mind in the ClassroomJoin us as we investigate and explore Tools of the Mind curriculum.Presenter(s): Dakota Gagliardi, Dorothy Sluss Room: Salon D

VMFA’s Arty Infants: Arts Inclusion Years One and TwoIntroducing VMFA’s Artsy Infants curriculum. This hands-on workshop explores infant/child development, homemade/non-toxic art supplies, and, tips for implementing sensory driven art experiences in your classroom.Presenter(s): Lori Valente Coffey Room: Salon 3

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm con’t

Child Protective Services and Mandated Reporters in ECEDid you know that if you are working with young children you must, by law, report suspected child abuse? Come learn about the process.Presenter(s): Margo Buchanan,Elizabeth Page Room: Salon 6

Easy, Effective Literacy for PKJoin us for an overview and easy-to-understand explanation of the four foundational blocks of early literacy: oral language; book/print awareness; phonological awareness; and alphabet knowledge. Presenter(s): Alison Schmerler Room: Dominion

Look at our MasterpiecesLearn how to encourage individual creativity in your classroom art experiences. Also create exciting displays honoring the children’s efforts.Presenter(s): Amanda Arnn, Karen Davis Room: Madison

Preventing Power Struggles: The Power of ChoiceUse Conscious Discipline® and the skill of positive choices to prevent power struggles, foster compliance and empower your students!Presenter(s): Heidi Condrey Room: Monroe

STEAMing Ahead: Making Science and Math Fun in the ClassroomKnow what S.T.E.A.M. is? A little nervous but still excited to use it in your classroom? Come explore a hands-on approach!Presenter(s): Adria Bader Room: Capitol

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

“Only those who look with the eyes of children can lose themselves in the object of

their wonder.”

- Eberhard Arnold

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