Sixth Annual

March 31 & April 1, 2017Delaware Technical Community College

Terry Campus • Dover, DE

Una Conferencia para los Profesionales de la Primera Infancia.

Building the Foundation for Success

Saturday, April 1, 2017keynote speaker

Angela Fraley Certified Prevention Specialist, LovingGuidance Associate, Master Conscious DisciplineInstructor. With an intensely responsive presentingstyle, and over 20 years in early childhood education,Angela Fraley effectively presents practical ways ofteaching and implementing the critical ConsciousDiscipline skills that both children and adults desper-ately need to be successful in their daily lives. Angela ismotivated by her passion for the early childhood yearsbecause she recognizes it as such a critical time in achild’s development. She is certified in Early ChildhoodEducation, Elementary Education, Mild to ModerateDisabilities, and completed a master’s degree inPrevention Science from the University of Oklahoma toobtain her title as a Certified Prevention Specialist.Angela believes preventing problems, especially behav-ior problems, before they occur is the key, and thatConscious Discipline provides the skills necessary toaccomplish this challenging task.

Friday, March 31, 2017keynote speaker

Keith L. Pentz

Keith L. Pentz, National Early Childhood Specialist forKaplan Early Learning Company, has been in the fieldof education for over 35 years. Keith began his careerby working in childcare with infants and toddlers.Later, he taught elementary students as well asKindergarten. Keith spent the remainder of his class-room time teaching pre-kindergarten and workingspecifically with low socio-economic and diverse fami-lies as well as inclusion students. Following his experi-ences in the classroom, Keith moved on to teach at theUniversity of Central Florida in Orlando and he alsowas an Assistant Professor of Early ChildhoodEducation at Gordon College in Massachusetts. Keithhas helped author several district-level (Orange CountyPublic Schools, Orlando, Florida) curriculum guidesincluding: social studies in the lower elementary gradesalong with math curriculum benchmarks and practicesfor preschool and Kindergarten children. Along with hisclassroom experience and writing, Keith has beeninvolved in a variety of research and hands-on pro-grams—specifically regarding play therapy and play as astrategy for the development of cognitive processes.

Friday, March 31, 2017 Conference Schedule

8:00 – 8:45am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Registration, Vendors, & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continental Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Registro, vendedores, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .y desayuno continental 8:45 – 8:50am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bienvenida 9:00 – 10:30am . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workshop Session A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taller – Sesión A10:45am – 12:15pm . . . . . . . . . .Workshop Session B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taller – Sesión B12:15 – 1:15pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lunch & Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Almuerzo y Exposiciones1:15 – 2:15pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keynote speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orador principal2:30 – 4:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workshop Session C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taller – Sesión C

Friday Conference

Angela Fraley

Keynote Address 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Keynote - Keith Pentz

Making the Body-Brain-Mind Connectionin Teaching and Learning

This informative and practical session will provide acurrent perspective on teaching and learning by examin-ing cognitive processes, exploring the interconnectednessof the physical body with the brain and mind, relatinghow play is central to the learning process, suggesting avariety of brain-compatible strategies to implementimmediately that prevent behavior issues, and offeringresources for further study.

Participants will:• Understand how young children are significantlyimpacted by experiences and how those experiencesshape the child for future learning• Attain new strategies to “jump start” children’s learning • Learn why certain techniques seem to almost alwayswork with children• Recognize why learning is more than just being “studious”

A-1 Boosting Self-Esteem (PS, K, SA, FCC) Self-esteem encourages children to appreciate every-

thing about themselves-inside and out! Educators canboost self-esteem and children’s optimal developmentby utilizing simple yet effective tools. Let’s exploreeffective techniques to keep our children on the righttrack, and help them to feel good about themselves!

Doreen S. Scott-Baker, Teacher/Instructor, Delaware StateUniversity Early Childhood Laboratory School

A-2 Bridging the Gap: Building Collaborative andSuccessful Relationships in Inclusive Settings(IF, T, PS, K, MA, FCC)

In this interactive session, presenters will share strate-gies and resources that promote collaborative, respect-ful, and supportive relationships between families andprofessionals in inclusive settings. Using the Divisionfor Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices asa foundation, presenters and participants will worktogether to identify and discuss concerns, questions,and obstacles that participants currently face.

Laura Morris, Master Teacher- Pre-K, UD Laboratory Preschool Shawn Rohe, Parent/Parent Advocate

A-3 Changing our View: Community Collaborationand Working with Families and Children Dealingwith Addiction. (IF, T, PS, K, SA, MA, D/A, FCC)

Building a trusting relationship with families and part-ners in the community is key. In this session we willdiscuss how partnerships, collaboration and communi-cation can be used to meet the needs of the highestrisk families...specifically those dealing with addiction.Learn how to work with community programs to pro-vide services to families dealing with addiction and thechallenges they may face. Discuss creative approach-es to engaging families in their child's learning whilethey are battling addiction.

Christine Hoeflich-Olley, Program Manager Home BasedPrograms, Delaware Early Childhood Center

Kristi Gamucellio, Sr. Home Visitor, Delaware Early Childhood Center

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Session A 9:00-10:30am

Sesión A 9:00-10:30am

A-4 Coaching Roundtable (MA, FCC, D/A) Participants will share and discuss resources and

strategies for implementing a coaching process intotheir program. Participants will generate topics for dis-cussion during the roundtable, such as developingplans to determine staff’s needed levels of profes-sional development building buy-in and readiness forcoaching. Plans for implementing a coaching com-munity of practice will also be discussed.

Tammy Petrowicz, Early Childhood Systems Specialist, ICF

A-5 Communication with Parents (PS, D/A, FCC) Working with families is especially important in the

preschool years. This is many families’ first exposureto a school or early learning settings. This workshopwill emphasize the importance of effective communi-cation with families and how to incorporate it intoearly childhood settings.

Laura Donnelly, School Psychologist, Appoquinimink SchoolDistrict

A-6 Creating a Workplace that Benefits You andYour Team (D/A)

Communication is one of the biggest obstacles facedin the workplace today! Communicating effectivelywith employees is one of the toughest jobs you faceas a leader. This exciting training teaches you how togive crystal clear directions; it delivers super effectivetechniques for becoming a better communicator.

Juanita Foster, Owner, EME Consulting

A-7 First Steps to Spending, Saving, and Sharing(PS, MA, FCC)

The $tand By Me® Sesame Street Train the Trainerworkshop prepares teachers to engage preschool andschool-age children in understanding and practicingspending, saving and sharing by using easy to learnconcepts. The curriculum is designed by the SesameStreet Workshop and commissioned by PNC Bank. Itprovides caregivers and educators with strategies andresources to turn everyday experiences into learningopportunities which build basic financial skills.

LaTysee Mack, Financial Coach, New Castle County Head Start Allison Russell, Financial Coach, Food Bank of Delaware

IF - InfantilT - NiñoPS - PreescolarSA - Edad EscolarMA - Multi-Edad

FM - FamiliasP - PadresFCC - Proveedor de Cuidado

Infantile en el HogarD/A - Directores/Administradoroes

In order to make it easier for you to identify workshopsthat meet your specific needs and interests, the followingletters, designated after each workshop title, indicate theaudience for whom the workshop is most appropriate.

IF - InfantT - ToddlerPS - PreschoolSA - School AgeMA - Multi-Age

FM - FamiliesP - ParentsFCC - Family Child Care ProvidersD/A - Directors/Administrators

Con el fin de hacer más fácil para usted para identificarlos talleres que cumplan con sus necesidades e interesesespecíficos, las siguientes letras, designados después decada título del taller, indican la audiencia a la cual el taller

A-8 Language and Literacy: Infants and Toddlers,Setting the Foundation (IF, T, FCC)

This session will take a look into how language and lit-eracy skills are developed in an infant and toddler class-room. Participants will explore child development andhow to capitalize the learning by engaging all children.Explore individualization of activities for infants andtoddlers who are at varying developmental levels.Participants will examine ways of adapting teachingstrategies to support children with special needs andchildren who are dual language learners.

Patti Jo Wilson, Professional Development Specialist,Lakeshore Learning Materials

A-9 Supervision: Firm and Fair (D/A) Would you like a workshop that provides information

on the principals of supervision, mistakes supervisorscommonly make, and characteristics of top-notchsupervisors? Then come and explore these topics, aswell as, how to tailor communication styles to ensureeffectiveness, progressive discipline, and the impor-tance of documentation. Come prepared to learnand share with your peers!

Beth Inter, Program Manager, Office of Early Learning

A-10 Tell Me About Your Success! Indoor andOutdoor Gross Motor Activities That Work!!(IF, T, PS, MA, FCC)

Join this peer-to-peer supportive and responsive dis-cussion group focusing on Outdoor Play/GrossMotor Activities and Indoor Play Activities for RainyDays. Participants are encouraged to share 2 to 3ideas/activities they find successful. Leave with 50-plus new ideas to re-ignite your motivation andimplement into your program/classroom.

Patty DiCampli, ERS Assessor for Delaware Stars, Universityof Delaware

A-11 The Lorax S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology,Engineering and Math) for Universal DesignLearners (IF, T, PS, K, MA, D/A, FCC)

All children deserve the opportunity to have rich, variedlearning experiences. In this session, you will learn howto develop, implement, and have hands on experi-ences with Dr. Seuss themed STEM activities. Theseactivities not only promote STEM thinking skills in align-ment with NAEYC standards, but also incorporateUniversal Design Learning for children in early child-hood. This includes, but is not limited to personalpreferences as well children with developmentaldelays, Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Sensory ProcessingDisorder and more.

Dionne Patterson, Assistant Program Manager, Parents AsTeachers

B-1 Administrator Training- “Get your Game Faceon” (D/A)

This training is designed to help administrators andthose who would like to become administrators toovercome the challenges of leading a center, workingwith families, motivating staff, and following licensingregulations.

Kelly McDowell, Resource and Development Administrator,State of DE Office of Child Care Licensing

Elizabeth Timm, Administrator, State of DE Office of ChildCare Licensing

B-2 AT + You = Helping Children DO!So all Children are Included! (IF, T, PS, K, SA,MA, FCC, D/A)

Discover how YOU can use assistive technology (AT)to expand learning opportunities for young childrento DO. Together, families and professionals play acritical role in children’s use of AT. In this highly inter-active session, we will demystify and define AT andhighlight resources available for young children andtheir families. Real-life examples will be presented.Participants will use the Adaptation Hierarchy to brainstorm and create AT solutions for their children. AT +You = Inclusion

Lilian McCuen, Program Coordinator, University of Delaware

B-3 Building your Family Services Toolkit (IF, T, PS, MA) Let’s look at avoiding the pitfalls, supporting the suc-

cesses, and navigating the journey when workingwith families. In this workshop attendees will learnhow to build their “toolkit” to work with a variety offamilies, implement effective case management, andensure self-care in a high stress career.

Daynell Wright, Family & Community Partnership Specialist,Wilmington Head Start Inc.

While children are the focus

this conference, this event is

for adults only. To allow

everyone the opportunity to

learn without distractions,

please make arrangements

for your children while

attending this conference.

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Session B 10:45-12:15pm

Sesión B 10:45-12:15pm

B-4 Changing our View: Community Collaborationand Working with Families and ChildrenDealing with Addiction. (IF, T, PS, K, SA, MA,D/A, FCC)

Building a trusting relationship with families and part-ners in the community is key. Come discuss howpartnerships, collaboration, and communication canbe used to meet the needs of the highest risk fami-lies... specifically those dealing with addiction. Learnhow to work with community programs to provideservices to families dealing with addiction and thechallenges they may face. Discuss creative approach-es to engaging families in their child's learning whilethey are battling addiction.

Christine Hoeflich-Olley, Program Manager Home BasedPrograms, Delaware Early Childhood Center

Kristi Gamucellio, Sr. Home Visitor, Delaware EarlyChildhood Center

B-5 Full S.T.E.A.M ahead in the Early ChildhoodClassroom! (T, PS, K)

Get ready to get in motion for a fun filled session onpresenting S.T.E.A.M in the early childhood class-room. Participants will be engaged through interac-tive activities to promote Science, Technology,Engineering, Art, and Math in preschool classrooms.These strategies are aligned with the Early LearningFoundations, Teaching Strategies Gold, and HeadStart Performance Standards. Full S.T.E.A.M ahead foran exciting, energetic and hands-on session!

Aisha Ferrell, Program Manager, Delaware Early ChildhoodCenter

Dr. Tanya Robinson, Director, Delaware Early ChildhoodCenter

Tiffany Outlaw-Taylor, Curriculum Coordinator, DelawareEarly Childhood Center

B-6 Effective, Easy STEAM Integration (PS, FCC, P, D/A) Engage your young learners with inquiry-based les-

sons in Science and the Arts, two of the STEAM prin-ciples. Interactively explore the PNC Grow Up GreatLesson Center website, a free resource for high-qual-ity activities and experiments. Awaken your innerchild as you sample easy to implement, theme-based lessons, developed by nationally known sci-ence and arts experts.

Stacey Sangtinette, Curriculum Developer, TempleUniversity

Lois R Lamond, Educational Specialist, Delaware Museumof Natural History

B-7 Leadership Development (D/A) Are Leaders born or made? In this engaging work-

shop, you will learn personal leadership characteris-tics and skills that make performance soar. Thesecrets to developing these skills are provided in thistraining.

Juanita Foster, Owner, EME Consulting

B-8 Good Kids - Challenging Behavior: How toRespond to Challenging Behavior in SchoolAge Care (SA, D/A, FCC)

This is an introduction to preventing and responding tochallenging behaviors of school age children. We willlook at what is impacting children’s behavior in today’ssociety. Participants will explore how personal feelingscan get in the way of being effective and be giventips and tools for promoting positive behavior.

Patricia Scruggs, Director of Regulatory Compliance, Boys &Girls Club of DE

B-9 Leading Through Change: Helping PromoteInfant Toddler Policy within Programs andState Policy (IF, T, MA, FCC)

This session will integrate a systems perspective tohelp ECE program administrators and policy makersplan to implement policies that best support infants,toddlers, and their families. Participants will partici-pate in action planning, utilizing components ofimplementation science to support new policies tosupport infants and toddlers.

Kelley Perkins, Senior Infant Toddler Technical AssistanceSpecialist, IFC

B-10 Tell Me About Your Success! Indoor andOutdoor Gross Motor Activities That Work!! (IF,T, PS, MA, FCC)

Join this peer-to-peer supportive and responsive dis-cussion group focusing on Outdoor Play/Gross MotorActivities and Indoor Play Activities for Rainy Days.Participants are encouraged to share 2 to 3ideas/activities they find successful. Leave with 50-plus new ideas to re-ignite your motivation andimplement into your program/classroom.

Patty DiCampli, ERS Assessor for Delaware Stars, Universityof Delaware

B-11 Who Are Dual Language Learners and How CanWe Support Them? (IF, T, PS, K)

At this time, there are at least 91 different spokenlanguages in the State of Delaware. This presentationwill provide information regarding the characteristicsof dual language learners, the importance of homelanguage, and classroom supports.

Jamie Walko, Educational Consultant, J. Walko Education Services

C-5 Developing Provocative Thinking Skills inPreschool Children through STEAM (PS, D/A, FCC)

From coding to ultraviolet light, participates explorefun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art &math) investigations that help young children usetheir words to analyze, synthesize and evaluate theirobservations. Participants will learn how to constructSTEAM learning objectives that promote children’shigher order thinking skills (HOTS).

Akil K. Rahim, Owner & Chief Learning Officer, AC LearningDesign Studios, LLC

C-6 Learning Styles (IF, T, PS, K, MA, D/A, P, FCC) This active and engaging session introduces four pri-

mary ways in which people learn including: visual,auditory, read-write, and kinesthetic. Come discoveryour learning style and learn how to modify instruc-tion to meet all four learning styles.

Carrie Melchisky, Parent Consultant, Parent InformationCenter of Delaware

Hazel Cole, Parent Consultant, Parent Information Center ofDelaware

C-7 Measuring What Matters: Family Outcomes(IF, T, PS, D/A)

Every program collects data related to families andchildren; however, often the data is not utilized to itsfullest potential. The session begins with an overviewthat focuses on what data is and why it’s important.Presenters will then lead participants through theMeasuring What Matters four data activities from theParent, Family and Community Engagement NationalCenter and participants will learn how to apply theseactivities to their own data.

Missy Smith, Region III TTA Early Childhood SystemsSpecialist, ICF

C-8 Movement and Mathematics (T, PS, K, MA, P,FCC)

Create learning experiences that support children'semerging intellectual curiosity, problem solving,critical thinking, and decision making skills. Play withgeometrical shapes, explore the math and physics ofair resistance while learning about the stages ofthrowing, be part of a number line, and build asuccessful obstacle course for indoor or outdoor play.

Donna. J. Satterlee, EdD, Assistant Professor, University ofMD Eastern Shores

C-1 Brain Development: Influences and Impacts(IF, T, FCC)

Participants will review and discuss infant-toddlerbrain development and the factors that influence andimpact healthy brain development. Participants willexplore everyday care practices that support healthybrain development in infants and toddlers and iden-tify strategies to share this information with familiesto support positive parent-child relationships

Tammy Petrowicz, Early Childhood Systems Specialist, ICF Brie Broughman, Early Childhood Systems Specialist, ICF

C-2 Children’s Picture Books that Foster a GrowthMindset (PS, K, SA, D/A, P, FCC)

Give your children an edge by fostering a growthmindset through children's picture books. If youenjoyed The Little Engine That Could, then you willrelish the updated story theme for the 21st centurythat will inspire perseverance, critical thinking, prob-lem-solving, and a growth mindset in our children.

Judith V.T. Wilson, Staff Developer, Montgomery CountyPublic Schools

C-3 Collaboration between ECE Providers andElementary Schools (PS, K, SA, FCC)

We will identify strategies to open communicationand build bridges with our elementary schools toensure a smooth transition for our children.

Linda Chantler, Instructor, DIEEC

C-4 Degreed ECE Staff Do Make a Difference….Utilizing T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood® DelawareScholarships (MA, FCC, D/A)

We will discuss the importance of obtaining an EarlyChildhood Education degree for early learning pro-fessionals and their employers, provide an overviewof how of the TEACH scholarship can pay for themajority of school expenses, the supports availableto have a positive and successful college experiencesand how to how to advocate for the profession.

Michelle Spencer, TEACH Coordinator, DAEYC Lynn Jezyk, TEACH Counselor, DAEYC

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Session C 2:30-4:00pm

Sesión C 2:30-4:00pm

C-9 Playful Explorations: Building a Foundation forLearning (IF, T, FCC)

Play can be used as a strategy to facilitate learningand development across domains and can be usedas a vehicle to encourage and promote building a"community of learners."

Keith Pentz, Keynote Speaker, Kaplan Early LearningCompany

C-10 Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment(IF, T, PS, K, D/A, FCC)

Every day you work with a diverse group of childrenwith differing abilities. Are you confident you aremeeting all of your children's needs? We can help!Discover the policies, practices research, state rec-ommendations and five easy ways to improve inclu-sive practices in your classroom.

Jamie Walko, Educational Consultant, J. Walko EducationServices

Kim Bracato, Principal, Appoquinimink School District

C-11 You Wanna Play With Me? Enhancing Learningthrough Dramatic Play (IF, T, PS, K, FCC)

Dramatic play is much more than a few props in"housekeeping". When thought about intentionally,dramatic play can enhance learning and develop-ment in many key areas. Join us as we play with pup-pets and dress up materials to understand the skillschildren refine while engaging in role play and makebelieve/pretend. In this interactive session, we willexplore the four areas of development; social/emo-tional development, physical, cognitive and lan-guage. Come ready to play.

Lillian McCuen, Program Coordinator, University ofDelaware

Mientras que los niños son

el foco de esta conferencia,

este evento es sólo para

adultos. Para permitir a

todos la oportunidad de

aprender sin distracciones,

por favor haga arreglos para

sus hijos mientras asisten a

esta conferencia.

Saturday Conference

Saturday, April 1, 2017 Conference Schedule

8:00 – 8:45am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Registration, Vendors, & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continental Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Registro, vendedores, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .y desayuno continental 8:45 – 8:50am . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bienvenida 9:00 – 10:30am . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workshop Session A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taller – Sesión A10:45am – 12:15pm . . . . . . . . . .Workshop Session B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taller – Sesión B12:15 – 1:15pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lunch & Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Almuerzo y Exposiciones1:15 – 2:15pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keynote speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orador principal2:30 – 4:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workshop Session C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taller – Sesión C

Keynote Address 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Keynote - Angela Fraley

Becoming the Change You Want to Seewith Conscious Discipline!

Conscious Discipline leads parents, teachers, admin-istrators, staff, and employees through a process thatpromotes permanent behavior changes in both adultsand children. The paradigm of change is from a tradi-tional compliance model of discipline, relying onlower brain center approaches of threat and force, toa relationship-based community model that relies onhigher-order thinking skills. Experience how thisextraordinary model educates adults by establishingan understanding of brain development. Once a basicknowledge is established, Conscious Discipline thendraws out the relationship between brain develop-ment, learning and behavior. Ultimately, ConsciousDiscipline uses this information to deliver specificways to “be the change” and create safer, more car-ing, and more responsive environments for schools,centers, homes, and workplaces.

In order to make it easier for you to identify workshopsthat meet your specific needs and interests, the followingletters, designated after each workshop title, indicate theaudience for whom the workshop is most appropriate.

IF - InfantT - ToddlerPS - PreschoolSA - School AgeMA - Multi-Age

FM - FamiliesP - ParentsFCC - Family Child Care ProvidersD/A - Directors/Administrators

IF - InfantilT - NiñoPS - PreescolarSA - Edad EscolarMA - Multi-Edad

FM - FamiliasP - PadresFCC - Proveedor de Cuidado

Infantile en el HogarD/A - Directores/Administradoroes

Con el fin de hacer más fácil para usted para identificarlos talleres que cumplan con sus necesidades e interesesespecíficos, las siguientes letras, designados después decada título del taller, indican la audiencia a la cual el taller

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Session A 9:00-10:30am

Sesión A 9:00-10:30am

While children are the focus

this conference, this event is

for adults only. To allow

everyone the opportunity to

learn without distractions,

please make arrangements

for your children while

attending this conference.

A-1 Bridging the Gap: Building Collaborative andSuccessful Relationships in Inclusive Settings(IF, T, PS, K, MA, FCC)

In this interactive session, presenters will sharestrategies and resources that promote collaborative,respectful, and supportive relationships betweenfamilies and professionals in inclusive settings. Usingthe Division for Early Childhood (DEC)Recommended Practices as a foundation, presentersand participants will work together to identify anddiscuss concerns, questions and obstacles that par-ticipants currently face.

Laura Morris, Master Teacher- Pre-K, UD LaboratoryPreschool

Shawn Rohe, Parent/Parent Advocate

A-2 Degreed ECE Staff Do Make A Difference….Utilizing T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood ® DelawareScholarships (MA, FCC, D/A)

We will explain the importance of obtaining an ECEdegree for early learning professionals and theiremployers, provide an overview of how of theT.E.A.C.H. scholarship can pay for the majority ofschool expenses, the supports available to have apositive and successful college experiences and howto how to advocate for the profession.

Michelle Spencer, T.E.A.C.H. Coordinator, DAEYC Lynn Jezyk, T.E.A.C.H. Counselor, DAEYC

A-3 Engaging Single Parents: Breaking Barriers &Building Bridges (MA, FCC D/A)

In this interactive workshop, participants will explorediverse innovative strategies to engage single par-ents. Evidence-based research and program modelswill be presented to enhance parent engagement tomeet the needs of single parent households,strengthen the family structure, and help single par-ents overcome and navigate through challenges toreach positive outcomes and improve parent child,and teacher relationships.

Judy Hutt, Community Connector, Children and FamiliesFirst

Jasmine White, Assistant Director, The Goddard School

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A-8 Successful Science: Activities for theClassroom and Home (PS, P, FCC)

This workshop will focus on science in the naturalenvironment, whether in a classroom or home set-ting. Participants will learn how to utilize materialsalready in their environments to create new oneswithout spending a lot of money and will create theirown props to take back to their programs.

Jackie McDonough, Early Childhood Educator, Easter Seals Lea Attarian, Technical Assistant for Delaware Stars,

Children and Families First

A-9 Writing Objective Observations (PS, FCC) Teachers will learn the basics of writing high-quality

observation notes using objective, factual language.Through large and small group activities, teacherswill learn why observation is so important in an earlychildhood classroom, learn the qualities present inan informative observation, and practice conductingobservations using their new skills.

Susan Lewis, Program Coordinator, University ofDelaware/DIEEC

A-10 You’re Not Coming to My Birthday Party!Supporting Conflict Resolution in the Classroomand Beyond (T, PS, K, MA, FCC, P, D/A)

Become familiar with some of the skills and powersassociated with Conscious Discipline that empowerchildren to resolve conflicts and solve other challeng-ing dilemmas within and beyond the classroom.Participants will learn how to effectively deal withconflict and tattling.

Angela Fraley, Keynote Speaker, Loving Guidance Associate

A-11 El cerebro, los traumas y como ayudar a losniños pequeños (Brain, Trauma and How toHelp Young children) (IF, T, PS, K, MA, D/A,FCC)

Cristina Machin, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant,Department of Prevention and Behavior Health Services

Kier Berkel LPCMH, Licensed Professional Counselor,Owner, Affordable Psychotherapy Inc.

Este taller discutirá la definición de trauma, como eltrauma afecta al cerebro de los niños pequeños y suimpacto en su comportamiento. Se proveerá infor-mación de cómo bregar con los comportamientosdifíciles y la importancia de cuidar al cuidador.

(This workshop will discuss what is trauma and itsimpact on young children’s brain and their behavior.Also information will be provided on resources andstrategies to deal with challenging behaviors possi-ble due to trauma. Also addressed will be theimportance of taking care of the caretaker.)

A-4 Family Child Care Providers: Professionals notBabysitters (FCC)

As a family child care provider, you aredirector/owner/operator, the facilities manager, the cook,the business manager, the boo-boo fixer, parent outreachcoordinator, the bookkeeper, and educator … just toname a few. But, one thing you are not is a babysitter.In this session, we will explore what every family childcare professional can do to embody the personal, edu-cational, professional practice and public dimensions ofthe field. Leave the session with a personal action planand a new network of professionals to help elevate theperception of this important educational role that familychild care providers perform.

Lillian McCuen, Program Coordinator, University ofDelaware

A-5 From Sidekick to Supervisor - Navigating YourNew Role in the Same Environment! (D/A)

You worked hard and received a promotion! OnFriday you leave work as a colleague and on Mondayyou are the new supervisor. What do you do now? Inthis session, you will explore how your old and newrole has changed and what is the best direction foryou to be successful. Topics such as boundaries, lim-itations and confidentiality will be discussed in thishigh energy, collaborative workshop.

Beth Inter, Program Manager, Office of Early Learning Kimberly Krzanowski, Instructional Director, Education

Department, Delaware Technical Community College

A-6 Sensory Play in the Classroom (IF, T, PS, MA) -Double Session must choose B-7

Come join us for a fun filled learning experience. We willbe identifying the different sensory needs of children andhow to plan for them in the classroom and at homethrough literacy based activities. Participants will discoverthe connection between sensory needs and behaviorsand discuss planning sensory based learning activities.

Melissa Yankwitt, Special Education Preschool Teacher,Appoquinimink Preschool Center

Nicole Cardinale, Special Education Preschool Teacher,Appoquinimink Preschool Center

A-7 Sharing the Asset Message (SA, FCC) With its basis in youth development, resiliency, and

prevention research and its proven effectiveness, theDevelopmental Assets framework has become oneof the most widely used approach to positive youthdevelopment in the United States. Come learn aboutthis exciting way you can help support school agekids as they grow and develop.

Tina Rydgren, Associate Executive Director, Brandywine YMCA Ivy Sheehan, Sr. Child Development Director, Brandywine YMCA

B-4 Good Kids - Challenging Behavior: How toRespond to Challenging Behavior in SchoolAge Care (SA, D/A, FCC)

This is an introduction to preventing and responding tochallenging behaviors of school age children. We willlook at what is impacting children’s behavior in today’ssociety. Participants will explore how personal feelingscan get in the way of being effective and be giventips and tools for promoting positive behavior.

Patricia Scruggs, Director of Regulatory Compliance, Boys &Girls Club of DE

B-5 Introducing the New Family and Large FamilyLicensing Regulations (FCC)

In case you haven’t heard, the family and large familylicensing regulations have changed. If you would liketo know how these changes affect you, here’s achance to have the changes explained by Office ofChild Care Licensing staff.

Kelly McDowell, Resource and Development Administrator,State of DE Office of Child Care Licensing

Elizabeth Timm, Administrator, State of DE Office of ChildCare Licensing

B-6 Leadership Development (D/A) Are Leaders born or made? In this engaging work-

shop, you will learn personal leadership characteris-tics and skills that make performance soar. Thesecrets to developing these skills are provided in thistraining.

Juanita Foster, Owner, EME Consulting

B-7 Sensory Play in the Classroom (IF, T, PS, MA) -Double Session must choose A-6

Come join us for a fun filled learning experience. Wewill be identifying the different sensory needs of chil-dren and how to plan for them in the classroom andat home through literacy based activities. Participantswill discover the connection between sensory needsand behaviors and discuss planning sensory basedlearning activities.

Melissa Yankwitt, Special Education Preschool Teacher,Appoquinimink Preschool Center

Nicole Cardinale, Special Education Preschool Teacher,Appoquinimink Preschool Center

B-8 Tackling Transitions (PS, FCC) Tackle transitions in your preschool classrooms and

child care before they tackle you! In this workshop,participants will explore how transitions can be partof the seamless flow of the schedule, by keepingchildren engaged during transitions.

Joy Rowe, Instructor, University of Delaware/DIEEC Danielle Riser, Instructor, University of Delaware/DIEEC

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Session B 10:45-12:15pm

Sesión B 10:45-12:15pm

B-1 AT + You = Helping Children DO! So AllChildren are Included! (IF, T, PS, K, SA, MA,FCC, P, D/A)

Discover how YOU can use assistive technology (AT)to expand learning opportunities for young childrento DO. Together, families and professionals play acritical role in children’s use of AT. In this highly inter-active session, we will demystify and define AT andhighlight resources available for young children andtheir families. Real-life examples will be presented.Participants will use the Adaptation Hierarchy tobrain storm and create AT solutions for their children.AT + You = Inclusion

Lilian McCuen, Program Coordinator, University ofDelaware

B-2 Emotional Geography: What State Are You In?(IF, T, PS, K, SA, MA, FCC, P, D/A)

Emotional states are contagious. Often the way wethink dictates how we feel, which dictates how weact. This session, focusing on the framework ofConscious Discipline and its Brain State Model, willinspire participants as we learn how to respondrather than react to behavior problems. We willexplore evidence-based strategies that create anemotionally/physically safe school environment aswell as techniques to remain calm in the momentsof chaos. Come learn how to reclaim your power ofperception and stay in control of your emotionalstate.

Angela Fraley, keynote speaker, Loving Guidance Associate

B-3 Games that Everybody Wins! (PS, K, SA, P, FCC) Join us to learn and experience the fun of coopera-

tive games! Participants will learn about the differenttypes of cooperative games, how the gamesprogress and suggestions on how to lead the activi-ties. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. We willtry a few games during our time together.

Ivy Sheehan, Sr. Child Development Director, BrandywineYMCA

Tina Rydgren, Associate Executive Director, BrandywineYMCA

B-9 Temperament, What is it and How Does itAffect the Care Provided to Children EveryDay? Double Session must choose C-10 (IF, T, FCC)

This training will introduce the Program forInfant/Toddler Care (PITC) resources and informa-tion to providers focusing on recognizing and under-standing temperament traits. Participants will be ableto implement a variety of strategies to assist withmeeting the needs of children with various tempera-ments and recognize goodness of fit between them-selves and individual children.

Michelle Spencer, T.E.A.C.H. Coordinator, DAEYC

B-10 Transition Tools and Tips (IF, T, PS, FCC) Transitioning between activities in an early childhood

classroom can be difficult and stressful time of theday for both teachers and children. In this workshop,various strategies, techniques, and routines thatmake transitions more efficient and enjoyable foreveryone involved will be explored. Participants willleave with practical ideas on how to turn transitionsinto valuable teachable moments.

Christine Skrobot, Program Coordinator, University ofDelaware/DIEEC)

B-11 A DIARIO: Fortaleciendo la Relación con losEstudiantes para Evitar Problemas deConducta, (PRIDE: StrengtheningRelationships with students to preventbehavior problems) (PS. K, D/A, FCC)

Este taller presentará estrategias que fortalecen lasrelaciones con niños y que promocionan una atmos-fera positiva en la clase. Su uso consistente fomentala capacidad de atención, una auto-estima positiva ymejoran las interacciones sociales. A DIARIO ayuda adisminuir la frecuencia de malos comportamientoscomo las rabietas o los desafíos.

(This workshop will discuss strategies to strengthenthe relationship with children and promote a positiveenvironment in the classroom. Their consistent usewill result in increased attention span, higher self-esteem and better social interactions. PRIDE helpsdecrease small misbehaviors)

Cristina Machin, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant,Department of Prevention and Behavior Health Services

Kier Berkel LPCMH, Licensed Professional Counselor,Owner, Affordable Psychotherapy Inc.

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Sesión C 2:30-4:00pm

C-1 Children’s Picture Books that Foster a GrowthMindset (PS, K, SA, D/A, P, FCC)

Give your children an edge by fostering a growthmindset through children's picture books. If youenjoyed The Little Engine That Could, then you willrelish the updated story theme for the 21st centurythat will inspire perseverance, critical thinking, prob-lem-solving, and a growth mindset in our children.

Judith V.T. Wilson, Staff Developer, Montgomery CountyPublic Schools

C-2 Create an Optimal Learning Environment forToday’s Children with Brain Smart Starts,Routines and Rituals (IF, T, PS, K, SA, MA, FCC,P, D/A)

Creating a safe, connected learning environmentwhere learning can thrive, is critical in supporting thedevelopment of higher learning states for ALL stu-dents. Come discover the wonder of how ConsciousDiscipline builds routines, rituals, and Brain SmartStarts into the school day. Participants will learn thatthe creation of routines provide structure, while ritu-als provide nurturance; and both are critical forschool success. In addition, transitions from activelearning to group-based teaching can seem unman-ageable. Come learn about Brain Smart strategiesthat change our internal state from conflicted topeaceful so both teacher and student can experi-ence deeper learning and cooperative classrooms.

Angela Fraley, keynote speaker, Loving Guidance Associate

C-3 Developing Provocative Thinking Skills inPreschool Children through STEAM (PS, D/A, P,FCC)

From coding to ultraviolet light, participates explorefun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art &math) investigations that help young children usetheir words to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate theirobservations. Participants will learn how to constructSTEAM learning objectives that promote children’shigher order thinking skills (HOTS).

Akil K. Rahim, Owner & Chief Learning Officer, AC LearningDesign Studios, LLC

C-4 FabricATe ~ A Maker Movement in DELAWARECreating Assistive Tools for Children’s ActiveParticipation (IF, T, PS, K, MA, D/A, FCC)

All children should be able to actively participate ineveryday activities and routines. However, somechildren, they may need a modification or adapta-tion. FabricATe was formed to mobilize volunteers todesign, adapt, modify, create, and donate no-tech/low-tech assistive tools and materials to any-one that makes a request. Join this interactivehands-on session to learn more about how you canmake a request or become a fabricator. We willexamine common classroom issues, and easy solu-tions that enable children to participate fully.

Lilian McCuen, Program Coordinator, University ofDelaware

C-5 From Sidekick to Supervisor-Navigating YourNew Role in the Same Environment! (D/A)

You worked hard and received a promotion! OnFriday you leave work as a colleague and on Mondayyou are the new supervisor. What do you do now?In this session, you will explore how your old andnew role has changed and what is the best directionfor you to be successful. Topics such as boundaries,limitations and confidentiality will discussed in thishigh energy, collaborative workshop

Beth Inter, Program Manager, Office of Early Learning Kimberly Krzanowski, Instructional Director, Education

Department, Delaware Technical Community College

C-6 Learning Styles (IF, T, PS, K, MA, D/A, P, FCC) This active and engaging session introduces four pri-

mary ways in which people learn including: visual,auditory, read-write, and kinesthetic. Come discoveryour learning style and learn how to modify instruc-tion to meet all four learning styles.

Carrie Melchisky, Parent Consultant, Parent InformationCenter of Delaware

Hazel Cole, Parent Consultant, Parent Information Center ofDelaware

C-7 Puppets and Literacy (PS, K, FCC) Grab and KEEP their attention! Puppets and Literacy

is designed to teach you how to incorporate puppetsinto your character building and problem solving cur-riculum while reading big books to your children.Attendees will practice with puppets and have theopportunity to create their own puppets.

Monica Shire, Master Teacher Early Childhood, University ofDelaware

C-8 School Age Curriculum: Linking skills withExperiential Learning (SA, FCC)

School Age providers will learn the importance ofplanning afterschool curriculum activities that link toacademic and social skills. Participate in sampleactivities in healthy nutrition, fitness, and STEM(science, technology, engineering & math) thatillustrate how to plan a series of activities using theexperiential process.

Carol Scott, Extension Educator II, University of Delaware Karen Johnston, Extension Educator III, University of

Delaware

C-9 Successful Science: Activities for theClassroom and Home (PS, P, FCC)

This workshop will focus on science in the naturalenvironment, whether in a classroom or home set-ting. Participants will learn how to utilize materialsalready in their environments to create new oneswithout spending a lot of money and will create theirown props to take back to their programs.

Jackie McDonough, Early Childhood Educator, Easter Seals Lea Attarian, Technical Assistant for Delaware Stars,

Children and Families First

C-10 Temperament, What is it and How Does itAffect the Care Provided to Children EveryDay? (MA, D/A, FCC)

Double Session Must Choose B-9 This training will introduce the Program for

Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) resources and informa-tion to providers focusing on recognizing and under-standing temperament traits. Participants will be ableto implement a variety of strategies to assist withmeeting the needs of children with various tempera-ments and recognize goodness of fit between them-selves and individual children.

Michelle Spencer, T.E.A.C.H. Coordinator, DAEYC

C-11 Learning Style / Estilo de Aprendizaje (IF, T, PS,MA, D/A, P, FCC)

This workshop will help parents Identify how yourchild can learn and how that learning style influencestheir behavior and academic achievement.

Este taller ayudará a los padres a Identificar la formaen que su hijo puede aprender y como ese estilo deaprendizaje influencia en su comportamiento yaprovechamiento académico

Loyda Santiago, Parent Consultant, Parent InformationCenter

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Professional Development Attendance

The Making A Difference Conference offers 5.5 DIEECQuality Assured training hours per day. In order to earnthe 5.5 hours, registrants are required to attend theKeynote Address and two workshop sessions per day. Allprofessional development attendance will appear onDIEEC transcripts, which can be downloaded at any time.Please allow two weeks after the conference for the hoursto appear on transcripts. The Office of Child CareLicensing and Delaware Stars for Early Success will acceptthe DIEEC transcript as documentation of professionaldevelopment attendance.

Asistencia de Desarrollo Profesional

La Conferencia Haciendo la Diferencia ofrece 5,5 DIEEChoras de calida garantizada de entrenamiento por día.Con el fin de ganar las 5,5 horas , se requiere que lossolicitantes de registro para asistir a la ConferenciaMagistral y las dos sesiones del taller por día. Toda laasistencia de desarrollo profesional aparecerá en elexpediente DIEEC, que se puede descargar encualquier momento. Por favor, permitan dos semanasdespués de aparezcan en las transcripciones. La la con-ferencia para que las horas Oficina de Licencias deCuido de Niños y Delaware Stars for Early Success acep-tarán la transcripción DIEEC como documentación deasistencia de desarrollo profesional.

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From points NorthVIA Route 1 – Toll RoadTake I-95 South to exit 4A toward DE-1 South,Dover/Beaches. Take Exit 104 toward US-13/DE-8/DoverDowns/N Dover. Keep straight onto Scarborough Road.Turn right onto South Delaware Tech Drive. SouthDelaware Tech Drive becomes West Campus Drive. Keepon West Campus Drive past, Toddlers Way and TechnologyDrive. Park in the very next parking lot and you’ll see theEducation and Technology Building.

Directions to Delaware Technical Community College – Terry CampusEducation and Technology Building

100 Campus Drive • Dover, Delaware 19904-1383

From points SouthVIA Route 1 – Toll RoadTake DE-1 North to Exit 95, DE-10 West towardDover/Camden/Rt-10. Stay straight to go onto Bay Road.Bay Road become South Dupont Highway/US-13 North.Turn left onto Scarborough Road. Turn right onto SouthDelaware Tech Drive. South Delaware Tech Drive becomesWest Campus Drive. Keep on West Campus Drive past,Toddlers Way and Technology Drive. Park in the very nextparking lot and you’ll see the Education and TechnologyBuilding.

Hotel ArrangementsFor those individuals needing hotel accommodations, arrangements havebeen made with Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites for a reduced roomrate. There are a limited number of rooms available at this discounted rate,so please contact the hotel soon and reserve early to insure availability.The cut-off date for reservations is March 17, 2017.

Mention the “Making a Difference Conference” when reserving.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites1780 North Dupont Hwy.

Dover, DE 19901302.678.0600

Important Notes - Notas Importantes

• No Refunds Allowed - Ningunos Reembolsos Permitidos

• Each day, Photo ID is required for Check-inSe Requiere que Cada Día, Identificación con Foto paraIngresar

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegistration is open Tuesday, January 31, 2017through March 13, 2017 or until all sessions

are FULL. Please sign up early. Registration is first come, first served!

REGISTRATION$50.00 One Day Fee. . . . . . . . Friday, March 31 OR

Saturday, April 1$80.00 Two Day Fee. . . . . . . . Friday, March 31 AND

Saturday, April 1Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch Choice

DIEEC WEBSITE: https://dieecpd.org/

Returning Members: New Log-in Instructions• Type in User Name: Email address• Type in Your Password 1. If unsure what your password is - Click on “Forget your

Password?” 2. As prompted, type in your email address and click send.

*If you are unsure of what email address we have onfile, you will have to contact the main office at302.831.3239 during normal business hours.

3. Check your inbox for an email from our system then clickon the link in the email to reset your password. *If you donot see an email in your inbox, please check your spamfolder for the email.

4. Continue logging in as prompted. 5. Write down user name (email address) and new password

you created for future reference.

First Time Users of DIEEC Website: Register on homepageunder New User. Click on Green REGISTER ButtonIf you do not have internet access, you may call DIEEC directlyto register via phone: 302.831.3239.• Click on the Training Calendar Tab• Click on Making a Difference Conference Registration(Top of Page)

• Select Day You’d Like to Attend• Select Workshops (Select both workshops on both days if youare attending both days)

To Register a Group of Users:After clicking on Making a Difference Conference Registration,click on register a group, add each participant one at a time(anyone with a red* next to their name might need to updatetheir information – once they have updated or re-verified theircontact information you should be able to register them). Onceyou have added each participant one at a time, you can selecttheir workshops and days one at a time, once you have chosentheir workshops you can proceed to check out. You should onlyregister 10 participants at a time.

Continental breakfast and hot lunch will beavailable for all conference registrants.

INFORMACIÓN DE REGISTROLa inscripción está abierta Martes, 31 de Enero2017 a través de 13 de Marzo 2017 o hasta que

todas las sesiones están llenas. Por favorinscribirse temprano. El registro es el primero

que llega, primero servido!

REGISTRO$ 50.00 Por Un Día. . . . . . Viernes, 31 de Marzo O Sábado, 1 de Abril$ 80.00 Por Dos Días . . . . .Viernes, 31 de Marzo Y Sábado, 1 de AbrilIncluido. . . . . . . . . . . Elección de Almuerzo Desayuno

continental y almuerzo caliente estarán disponibles para todoslos solicitantes de registro de la conferencia.

Pavo Asado o Lasaña de Espinacas - 31 de MarzoPollo Asado o Fettuccini Alfredo - 1 de Abril

NUEVO DIEEC SITIO WEB: https://dieecpd.org/

Miembros que regresan: Nuevas instrucciones paraaccede al sistema.1. Hacer clic en “Forget your Password?”2. Cuando se le indique, escriba su dirección de correo electróni-co y haga clic en enviar.

3. Si no está seguro de qué dirección de correo electrónico quetenemos registradas, usted tendrá que ponerse en contactocon la oficina principal al 302.831.3239 durante el horarionormal.*Si usted no ve un correo electrónico en su bandeja de entra-da, por favor revise su carpeta de spam para el correo elec-trónico.

4. Continuar sesión como se le indique.5. Escriba el nombre de usuario (correo electrónico) y la nuevacontraseña que creó para referencia futura.

Primera Vez que los Usuarios de DIEEC Web: • Registro en página principal en Nuevo Usuario.• Haga clic en el botón verde REGISTRO.

• Si usted no tiene acceso a Internet, puede llamar DIEEC direc-

tamente a registrarse a través del teléfono:

For additional details: https://www.facebook.com/makingadifferenceconference/

Non-Profit Organization U. S. Postage

PAIDWilmington, DEPermit No. 10242004 Foulk Road, Suite 6

Wilmington, DE 19810302.764.1500www.daeyc.org

daeyc.org/madc2015/(Making a Difference Conference)

Making A DifferenceConference

March 31 & April 1, 2017Register by March 13, 2017

(Conferencia Magistral y las tres sesiones del taller por día.)

For additional information about the 2017 Making A Difference Conference or special needs contact

Diane FrentzelMaking A Difference Conference Coordinator302-547-2984 • madccoordinator@gmail.com

Professional Development Attendance - La Asistencia de DesarrolloProfesionalThe Making A Difference Conference offers 5.5 DIEEC Quality Assured training hours per day.In order to earn the 5.5 hours, registrants would be required to attend the Keynote Address and threeworkshop sessions per day.La Conferencia Haciendo la Diferencia ofrece 5,5 DIEEC horas de calida garantizada deentrenamiento por día. Con el fin de ganar las 5,5 horas , se solicita a los solicitantes asistir a laConferencia Magistral y las tres sesiones del taller por día..