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Table of Contents & NAFCC Board &Staff TA B L E OF CO N T E N TS Sponsor Recognition..................................... 1 President’s Message ......................................3 NAFCC Conference Tips ...........................5 Thursday, July 16th Highlights ..............8 Friday, July 17th Highlights......................9 Tribute to Family Child Care ................ 10 Saturday, July 18th Highlights.............. 11 Thursday Sessions At-a-Glance ...........12 Friday Sessions At-a-Glance...................13 Saturday Sessions At-a-Glance .............14 Plan Your Schedule Worksheet ............15 Thursday Session Descriptions ...........17 Friday Session Descriptions ..................20 Saturday Session Descriptions ............ 23
N A FCC STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Eva Daniels | 801-305-4621 CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Robert Haltom | 801-886-2322 ACCREDITATION OPERATIONS MANAGER Dawn Cramer | 801-305-4734 MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Mandi Schill | 801-305-4618 INTERIM CONFERENCE MANAGER Justin Schow | 801-305-4618 ACCOUNTING MANAGER Mark Tyler | 801-886-2322
ACCREDITATION SPECIALISTS Austin Westley | 801-305-3196 Kendra Koester | 801-305-4617 Mason McMillan | 801-305-4741 MARKETING & MEMBER SERVICES REPS Andrea Gonzales | 801-886-2322 Alejandro Vinay | 801-657-3309 Christian Hill | 801-657-3309 Diego Trailhard | 801-657-3309 Eric Von Elm | 801-657-3309
MARKETING MANAGER Zef Anderson | 801-657-3309
RECEPTION Clayton Guymon | 801-886-2322
DATA ENTRY Lovely Lokotui | 801-886-2322
Melissa Murillo | 801-886-2322
2014 Conference Exhibitors ................... 29 2014 Conference Presenters ..................30 Hotel Floor Plan ............................................ 32 Certificate of Attendance ........................ 33
20 14 -20 15 B OA R D O F D I R ECTORS & M E M BE RS H IP COU N C IL NAFCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Patricia Dischler, President Sauk City, WI 53583-9640
[email protected] Donna Fowler, Vice President Bowie, MD 20720-3201
[email protected] Debbie Strack, Secretary Lake Placid, NY 12946-1890
[email protected] Diana Webb, Treasurer Fairport, NY 14450-1001
[email protected] Arlene F. Ennis Membership Council Delegate Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-4472
[email protected] Heather Schwegler Affiliate Council Delegate Bloomington, New York
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Debbie Moore Member at Large Severna Park, MD 21146-2401
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Jennifer Johnson Region 6 - AL, FL, GA, SC Tampa, FL
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NAFCC Welcome Dear Conference Participant, On behalf of the entire NAFCC Team we would like to welcome you to the 2015 National Association for Family Child Care Annual Conference, Together We Can! Throughout the year we’ve been sharing with you all the things that we can accomplish together and we are thrilled to top it all off with a fabulous conference filled with opportunities for you to learn, grow, and network with others! We are excited that this year we have expanded conference to give you a full three days of professional development! With dozens of sessions presented by the best in the field you are sure to leave feeling “Together We Can… do anything!” There’s so much bringing us together this year: •
Keynotes by Patrick Mitchell - “The Down to Earth Dad”, Scott Lesnick “The Never Give Up Guy” & Jeanette Betancourt “Sesame Street Workshop”
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Opening Ceremony Thursday Night in the Exhibit Hall with Sharon Krull
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Membership Council Reps Meet & Greet
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Special Session Friday Morning with Linda K. Smith, respected national child care leader
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Let’s Move Child Care Challenge
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The All-Conference Luncheon
Professional development opportunities range from advocacy issues to curriculum and assessment, leadership, environment, business practices, and more. Learn and be part of the BIG conversations! And don’t forget to glam it up for our signature event, the Tribute to Family Child Care on Friday evening complete with a Mardi-Gras theme, photographers and the opportunity to shine the light on all the amazing people in our field today, including accredited FCC providers. Join us for entertainment and dessert, cash bar, prizes, music, dancing, and more! The NAFCC Board of Directors, our amazing staff, and countless volunteers are anxious to meet you, get to know you, and talk with you to discover the many ways that “Together We Can!” Enjoy the conference,
Patricia Dischler NAFCC President
Eva Daniels NAFCC Executive Director
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Conference Tips REGISTRATION
To help you plan your conference activities, page 15 includes a place for you to “Plan Your Schedule.” You may want to remove this page from the program so that it is easy for you to locate and use. In-depth training registration is open on Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 am and 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Conference Registration is open Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday 7:00 am – 9:00 am and 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 am, and Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 am.
CELL PHONES CONFERENCE HOSTS / HOSTESSES NAME BADGES CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUS) ALL CONFERENCE LUNCHEON
Cell phones MUST be turned off or set on vibrate mode during all workshops, meetings, and general sessions. Please ask hosts/hostesses, members of the NAFCC Board, or any NAFCC Staff for information or help during the conference. Wear your name tag each day. This is your admittance to all conference activities. Individuals without name badges may not be admitted to general sessions or workshops. CEU’s information is located inside the conference bags, if you have any additional questions, visit the CEU’s table located in the Exhibit Hall. Saturday’s luncheon is open to all conference attendees who were preregistered. The luncheon will be in the Grand Ballroom. Admittance to Saturday’s luncheon requires a ticket.
PRESENTERS SHOWCASE
Some presenters may be available in the exhibit hall immediately following their session where they may have materials for purchase and provide autographs.
ATTENDEES
NAFCC has made every effort to create a conference that is developmentally appropriate for the ADULTS for whom it is intended. While we are sensitive to the child care needs of attendees, our conference is not designed for children and children under 16 will not be allowed into any conference sessions, workshops, or the exhibit hall.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
NAFCC values your comments, suggestions, and opinions. They help us better meet your needs. The NAFCC Annual Conference Evaluation will be emailed to all registrants following the event.
LOST AND FOUND
Items may be turned in at the NAFCC Information Table (Grand Ballroom Foyer) All items will be secured in the office each night.
TRAINING HOURS
Your conference program contains your certificate of participation. Keep it with you – you may even want to write your name on it. After each session, you will be given stickers to attach to your program verifying attendance. You can access the program at nafcc.org NAFCC has printed enough for all conference participants to have one program. Therefore, it is impossible for NAFCC to replace lost programs.
PROGRAM CHANGES
Program changes or cancellations will be posted on the message board located at the information desk. Please refer to it often in case of any last minute changes.
NAFCC’s Annual Conference encourages the exchange of diverse opinions. Not all of these opinions and ideas reflect NAFCC’s official positions. NAFCC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the annual conference nor does acceptance of advertising, exhibits, or sponsors imply endorsements of any products or services by the association. NAFCC advises participants to contact the individual advertiser, exhibitor, sponsor or presenter about any concerns they may have. In addition, please inform NAFCC of any urgent concerns. The association also recommends that participants extend their compliments to presenters and others whom they feel provided a product or presentation of exceptional quality.
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Together WE CAN ACHIEVE ACCREDITATION Join us for These “Can’t Miss” Workshops NAFCC ACCREDITATION: WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? Thursday at 8am in Atrium 2
What does being NAFCC Accredited really mean to you, the families you serve and your community? This is an opportunity to get beyond the standard answer and hear the real meaning from providers themselves and the professionals that support providers on a local level.
Visit the NAFCC Accreditation Booth!!! Open Thursday-Saturday. Located in the hallway next to registration. •
Meet your NAFCC Accreditation Council and Specialists
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Purchase your NAFCC Accreditation swag
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Learn more about the Self-study Ambassador Program
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Get all of your accreditation questions answered
Become an NAFCC Accreditation Council Member
ACREDITACIÓN DE LA NAFCC: ¿QUÉ SIGNIFICA REALMENTE? Viernes a las 2pm en Atrium 2
Being on the NAFCC Accreditation Council is one of the most exciting and beneficial volunteer opportunities in the field of family child care. The work of the council truly influences policies and ¿Qué significa realmente estar acreditada por la procedures on a national level that shape the day NAFCC para usted, las familias a quienes usted sirve y su comunidad? Esta es una oportunidad para to day world for family child care providers and ir más allá de la respuesta común y oír el significado the families they serve. Additionally, participants real de proveedoras mismas y los profesionales que of the council experience a unique and meaningful opportunity for professional growth. apoyan a proveedoras en un nivel local.
A STRESS-FREE ACCREDITATION PROCESS! Learn more about the council and how you can get involved. Friday at 9am in Atrium 2 Accreditation can be a fun and rewarding process. Eliminate the stress as we guide you through your accreditation journey. Learn how to correctly gather and organize accreditation documentation to successfully complete your application, annual updates, and re-accreditation. Get your questions answered regarding eligibility and training requirements, criminal background check policies, NAFCC forms and much more!
¡UN PROCESO DE ACREDITACIÓN SIN ESTRÉS! Sábado a las 9am en Atrium 2
La acreditación puede ser un proceso divertido y gratificante. Elimine el estrés mientras le guiamos en su viaje de acreditación. Aprenda cómo reunir y organizar su documentación de acreditación para completar su aplicación, actualizaciones anuales, y re-acreditación con éxito. ¡Obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas con respecto a los requisitos de elegibilidad y entrenamiento, la póliza de antecedentes penales, formas de la NAFCC y mucho más!
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VISIT THE NAFCC ACCREDITATION BOOTH located in the hallway next to registration.
Become a Self-study Ambassador Are you an NAFCC Accredited Provider looking to help providers achieve this important professional development goal? So many candidates in process are stuck in self-study. The missing link between self-study and accreditation is often as simple as a personal connection. Join the self-study ambassador team! This grass roots initiative may be just what you have been looking for…don’t keep all that wisdom and compassion to yourself. Learn more. VISIT THE NAFCC ACCREDITATION BOOTH located in the hallway next to registration.
Conference Highlights - THURSDAY JULY 16TH Keynote Speaker
PATRICK MITCHELL “The Down to Earth Dad” Patrick Mitchell, known nationally as “The Down To Earth Dad,” shows family child care and preschool educators, child-and-family advocates, policy makers, and practitioners how to get good men optimally involved for the sake of children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Patrick is a columnist for Children’s Voice magazine published by the Child Welfare League of America in Washington, DC, he directs the National “Dads Matter!” Project, and he’s the founding editor of The Down To Earth Dad monthly newsletter. The Down To Earth Dad provides school readiness training, parent and family engagement events, and staff trainings across America. Patrick lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and is a husband and father of three children.
Thursday Morning Workout: Gimme 5 Dance Ballroom East Presented by NAFCC’s Membership Council
Visit the Exhibit Hall
Don’t miss an exciting line-up of exhibitors.
This year, we have opened the schedule so you will have generous time to spend in the exhibit hall. Stop by between workshops and events to take the opportunity to make meaningful connections with representatives from leading national vendors and organizations who offer the latest education toys, tools, and learning technology.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, July 16th: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, July 17th:
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 18th:
7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
Resource Sharing
Come see what other local, state and regional non-profit organizations, associations, and agencies are doing around the nation. Network with old and new friends and learn about successful new trends and initiatives. Don’t forget to stop by NAFCC’s tables highlighting Accreditation, Public Policy, and our Walk the Talk for Quality Fund-raiser!
We need to send a big loud message to Congress!
FAMILY CHILD CARE KEEPS AMERICA WORKING CHILD CARE IS EARLY LEARNING | INVEST IN US Join NAFCC Executive Director Eva Daniels and the NAFCC Policy Team on Thursday at 10:30 AM and throughout the conference to send your message to Representatives and Senators! Pictures and messages from the Family Child Care Action Photo Booth will be hand-delivered to Capitol Hill and spread nationwide. Every voice counts and we need your voice for family child care!
Together we can raise awareness and make a difference!
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Conference Highlights - FRIDAY JULY 17TH
Keynote Speaker
SCOTT LESNICK “The Never Give Up Guy”
Scott’s motivational and inspirational messages center around topics including maximizing performance, managing change through great leadership, focusing on what’s important, and useful tools in overcoming adversity both professionally and personally. Against all odds, Scott rescued his two small children who were kidnapped to the Middle East. His book, “Kidjacked: A Father’s Story” has received critical acclaim. Scott will help you navigate the challenges of family child care, in your business and in the field. Join us for a powerful presentation!
Friday Morning Workout: Dancing in All Kinds of Weather - Plaza 6 Rise and Shine with Mother Goose Time. Join us for “Dancing in All Kinds of Weather”. Learn new music and movements tips to share with your children. - Daily Drawings including a set of our Dance ‘n Beats DVD-Weather/Guidebook. Sponsored by:
Exhibit Hall Activities Join the Board of Directors in the Exhibit Hall on Friday from 11:15 am to 11:45 am for Blue Light Specials & Door Prizes. Purchase your lunch at the concessions and be ready for a great general session!
Family Child Care Matters
JOIN US FRIDAY FOR A GREAT CONVERSATION ABOUT CHILD CARE PRIORITIES! Join NAFCC Executive Director Eva Daniels and Linda K. Smith, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, for a conversation about policy priorities, the real-life work of family child care, and the real-life needs of children and families. Every voice counts! LINDA K. SMITH
Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-Departmental Liaison for Early Childhood Development
FRIDAY, JULY 17 • 7:30 – 8:30 AM GRAND BALLROOM
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Conference Highlights - SATURDAY JULY 18TH Keynote Speaker
DR. JEANETTE BETANCOURT Building Children’s Resiliency the Sesame Street Way As we discover more about how young children grow and develop, research is revealing the significance of early childhood experiences and their impact on brain development. There is strong evidence that a majority of young children are facing overwhelming adverse childhood experiences (ACE) that are having a lifetime of negative effects. Such risk factors include the incarceration of a parent, divorce, food insecurity, domestic violence, and other situations that make children’s environments uncertain, changing, and/or vulnerable. Although these experiences are not within children’s control, there is increasing
evidence that there are strategies and support systems that can help build children’s resiliency and guide families to thrive. Family child care and the key relationship that providers have with children in their care can be a critical factor in fostering the well-being of families within their communities. Building on our mission to help all children become smarter, stronger, and kinder, there are multiple Sesame Street resources to help young children and the important adults in their lives confront small and big challenges. Using this foundation and ways to leverage the Sesame Street connection with families and young children, there is a strong opportunity for family child care to continue its leadership and being in the forefront of highlighting the perspectives and needs of young children while setting foundations that will last a lifetime. Let’s discover together how to help all children thrive and succeed. Dr.Jeanette Betancourt is the Senior Vice President for Community and Family Engagement at Sesame Workshop.
Exhibit Hall Activities Join the Membership Council Reps in the Exhibit Hall Saturday from 11:15-11:45am for fun activities, door prizes, raffle winners & “Let’s Move” winners. Quickly move to the Grand Ballroom for lunch & a great program!
Saturday Morning Workout Dancing with Birds - Plaza 6 The early bird gets the worm. Dance your way into the day with Mother Goose Time. Learn new music and movement tips to share with your children. - Daily Drawings including a set of our “Dancing with Birds” DVD/ Guidebook. Sponsored by:
Closing Event Mall of America Finish off the conference week with a scavenger hunt in the famous Mall of America! Saturday 6:00 to 8:00pm. Win Prizes! Enjoy a snack! Take the Shuttle to the Mall and join us in the Executive Center.
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Sessions At-A-Glance - THURSDAY JULY 16TH JULY 16TH
6:30 TO 7:30 AM
8:00 TO 10:00 AM
2:00 TO 4:00 PM
ATRIUM 1
Authentic Assessment: New Opportunities for Professional Development
A Square is a Special Kind of Rectangle: Exploring Shapes and Space With Young Children
ATRIUM 2
NAFCC Accreditation: What Does it Really Mean?
Family Child Care Environments
ATRIUM 3
What is Gee Whiz?
Reclaiming the Lost Art of Listening
ATRIUM 8
Free Bilingual STEM Curriculum + Teacher Training Modules From PEEP and the Big Wide World on Public Television
Policy and You- Let's Take Action for Family Child Care!
BLOOMINGTON
Creating Healthier Child Care Environments With USDA's Team Nutrition
Getting (and Keeping) Your Men Optimally Engaged
PLAZA 1
Your Family Child Care, A Thriving and Successful Business
How to Save Money for Your Retirement When You Don't Think You Have Any Money to Save Improving Quality One Star at a Time: Georgia's Outreach to Family Providers
PLAZA 2 PLAZA 3
Playful Explorations: Building a Foundation for Learning
Purposeful Engagements: Support Young Learners With Meaningful Interactions and Intentionality
PLAZA 4
Interactive Music: I Can Be a Leader, Too
Igbo Story Telling, Drumming, and Games
PLAZA 5
Thinking Outside the Box....Math Through Play!
Building Blocks to Child Care Success
PLAZA 7
Reading Regulations (What Every Provider Should Know)
It Takes Attention to Change: The Brain, Behavior and Self Perception
Communication is a Two Way Street: Creating and Maintaining Family Partnerships
More Than a Nurturing Heart: Looking at Quality From a Business Administration Perspective
Lesson Planning 101
Infant Mental Health Principles in Family Child Care: How Providers Can Use Research-Based Interactions to Support Young Children's Development
VISTA 2204
Professional Development: Operating a Successful Child Care
Activities to Engage Young Children's Minds
VISTA 2205
Creating and Implementing Thematic Curriculum
Building Bridges to Learning: How Quality Online Classes Create Access to Continuing Education
VISTA 2206
Behavior: Management or Mismanagement??
The Wakanheza Project… Strategies for Meltdown Management and Connection
PLAZA MALL VISTA 2202 VISTA 2203
Morning Workout: Gimme 5 Dance
Family Events and Drama Programs as a Beneficial Part of Family Child Care
VISTA 2207 VISTA 2208
How to Train and Retain Great New Family Child Care Providers
Designing Lesson Plans for the Whole Child
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Sessions At-A-Glance - FRIDAY JULY 17TH JULY 17TH
6:30 TO 7:30 AM
9:00 TO 11:00 AM
2:00 TO 4:00 PM
Healthy: Social, Emotional, and Brain Development
Teaching Yoga Fitness to Children - The Adventures of Super Stretch
ATRIUM 2
A Stress-free Accreditation Process!
Acreditación de la NAFCC: ¿Qué significa realmente?
ATRIUM 3
Using Your Inside Voice: Together We Can Promote Literacy
Making the Most of Every Minute
Successfully Navigating Change
Trends in Licensing and Regulation of Family Child Care Homes
ATRIUM 6
Multiple Children = Multiple Intelligences: Building the Perfect MI Environment
Authentic Assessment for Birth to 5: A Variety of Informal Assessments
ATRIUM 7
Empowering Children With the Gift of Control
Why? How? What? Are You Asking the Right Questions?
ATRIUM 8
Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization - How the New Law Affects Family Child Care
Promoting Healthy Practices in Early Childhood
Using ASL for Language Development in Young Children
Building Vocabulary With American Sign Language - An Effective School Readiness Collection
Introduction to Minute Menu Kids Pro
More Than "What is This" and Recall: Helping Children THINK
PLAZA 2
Simple Home-Made Learning Activities That Children Love and Exciting Circle Time Idea
Understanding Playground Safety Standards-Keeping Children Safe on The Playground
PLAZA 3
Creating a Breastfeeding Friendly Environment
Don't Just Say No: Use Positive Guidance
PLAZA 4
Giggles and Wiggles! It's Circle Time
Picasso Meets Einstein! Discover Science While Exploring Art
PLAZA 5
Let's Get Ready With Sesame Street: Planning Together for Emergencies
Who's Taking Care of Me
PLAZA 6
Peace for Providers: Bringing Care and Nurturing to the Most Important Part of the Child Care Equation....YOU!
Surviving the Initial Interview (And the Two or Three That May Follow)
Organize Schmorganize… Just Do It!
Bridging the Great Divide: Overcoming Communication Challenges With Parents
VISTA 2202
Using Pinterest to Add "Interest" to Your Learning Themes
Exploring Free Family Child Care Resources
VISTA 2203
Dramatic Play: Giving Meaning to Service Learning Projects
VISTA 2204
Implementing Curriculum That Works!
VISTA 2205
Marketing Your Business Through Website Development
VISTA 2206
Shaping Your Role in the USDA, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Building a Healthy Culture
VISTA 2208
Literacy Through Oral Language
ATRIUM 1
ATRIUM 4
BLOOMINGTON PLAZA 1
PLAZA 7 PLAZA MALL
4:05 TO 4:50 PM
Listening Session: Caring for Families in Rural Communities
Morning Workout - Dancing in Every Weather
Labor Unions and Family Child Care
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Sessions At-A-Glance - SATURDAY JULY 18TH 6:30 TO 7:30 AM
JULY 17TH
7:30 TO 8:30 AM
9:00 TO 11:00 AM
ATRIUM 1
Dancing into Literacy and Math
ATRIUM 2
¡Un Proceso de Acreditación Sin Estrés!
2:00 TO 4:00 PM Curriculum & Lesson Planning with Pizzazz
ATRIUM 3
Military Caucus
Enhancing Young Minds Through Signs: Songs and Games
How to Save Time and Money on Your 2015 Taxes
ATRIUM 4
Diversity Caucus
Interactions: It Starts With YOU!
Mother Nature vs. Guitar Hero
ATRIUM 6
Joining Team NAFCC
ATRIUM 7
Together We Can Raise the Bar of Professionalism
1-2-3 Magic! Effective Discipline for Children Ages 2-12
La ética y el balance entre el profesionalismo y ser profesional
Sharing Stories, Changing Lives
“Sense”ational Infant and Toddler Environments
Get Off the Sideline, Get Into the Game!
ATRIUM 8
Presidents Caucus
BLOOMINGTON GRAND BALLROOM
Annual NAFCC Membership Meeting Putting the Home Back into Family Child Care!
PLAZA 1
Don't Facilitate, Participate!
PLAZA 2
Creating Backyard Environments
PLAZA 3
Empathy and Belonging - Key Ingredients to School Success
PLAZA 4
Music and Movement Activities that Support Early Learning and Development
PLAZA 5
Positive Discipline for Preschoolers
Minding Our Peas and Cues: The Importance of a Positive Mealtime Environment in Child Care Settings
PLAZA 6
Infants, Toddlers, and Family Child Care: New Opportunities in Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
Time's Up! It's About Time to Learn About a Variety of Visual Measurement Tools and Strategies to Improve Learning Settings for Toddlers to Primary Aged Children
PLAZA 7
Early Childhood Professional or Babysitter
PLAZA MALL
They Stick to Me Like Band-Aids
Morning Workout Dancing With Birds
VISTA 2202
Step It Up, Taking Steps to Healthy Success: A Collaboration for Change
VISTA 2204
Supervision in Family Child Care: Finding the Balance
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Plan Your Schedule TUESDAY 6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Conference Registration
WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Conference Registration
THURSDAY 6:30 am
- 7:30 am
Morning Workout
7:00 am
- 9:00 am
Conference Registration
8:00 am
- 10:00 am
Workshop: _________________________________________________________ GRAND BALLROOM
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Special Session – Send a Big Loud Message to Congress
11:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Lunch Available for Purchase
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
General Session with Patrick Mitchell “The Down to Earth Dad”
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Workshop: _________________________________________________________
5:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Conference Registration
6:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Conference Kickoff with Sharron Krull
7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Exhibits and Resource Sharing
GRAND BALLROOM
FRIDAY 6:30 am
- 7:30 am
Morning Workout
7:00 am
- 9:00 am
Conference Registration
7:30 am
- 8:30 am
Special Session - Family Child Care Matters
7:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 am
- 11:00 am
Workshop: _________________________________________________________
GRAND BALLROOM
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch Available for Purchase
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
General Session with Scott Lesnick “The Never Give Up Guy”
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Workshop: _________________________________________________________
7:00 pm
- 10:00 pm
Tribute to Family Child Care
GRAND BALLROOM
SATURDAY 6:30 am
- 7:30 am
Morning Workout
7:00 am
- 9:00 am
Conference Registration
7:00 am
- 12:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 am
- 8:30 am
Diversity Caucus, Military Caucus, Presidents Caucus
9:00 am
- 11:00 am
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch General Session with Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame Workshop Lunch provided - Ticket Required GRAND BALLROOM
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Closing Event at Mall of America
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Session Descriptions - THURSDAY JULY 16TH 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Atrium 1
Authentic assessment provides early educators with information that helps them guide children’s development towards early learning standards without the restrictions imposed by traditional standardized assessment tools. Research conducted at the UMN’s Center for Early Education and Development has guided the development of eight learning modules now available to early educators. Ann Bailey, M.A. & Amy Susman-Stillman
BEHAVIOR: MANAGEMENT OR MISMANAGEMENT?? Vista 2206
Everyone has questions and concerns such as: “I have a child who…,” Please explain…,” How could I...”, “What is…”and/or “What should I..?” Come armed with questions and looking for answers. Mary N. Wonderlick, M.Ed. LD
COMMUNICATION IS A TWO WAY STREET: CREATING AND MAINTAINING FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS Vista 2202
All family child care programs provide families with information, but some messages may be ineffective and confusing. Using the BAS as a guide, this session will highlight strategies for strengthening relationships with families, explore ways of improving communication to achieve consistency between home and program, and discover the necessary components of family orientation, policies, and procedures. Robyn Kelton, M.A.
CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING THEMATIC CURRICULUM Vista 2205
Creating developmentally appropriate, fun ways to engage young children and promote learning can be a challenge! Come explore ways to make your schedule, routines, and curriculum planning more efficient, providing you more quality time with the children you teach. Debbie Keiser, M.Ed. & Beth Ehlis , M.Ed.
CREATING HEALTHIER CHILD CARE ENVIRONMENTS WITH USDA’S TEAM NUTRITION Bloomington
Discover how USDA’s Team Nutrition and the National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) can help child care providers create healthier environments for the children in their care! This session will present findings from nationwide research conducted with CACFP providers and showcase free child care resources available from Team Nutrition, NFSMI, and other sources. Andrea Farmer, M.S. & Lutina Cochran , M.S.
FREE BILINGUAL STEM CURRICULUM + TEACHER TRAINING MODULES FROM PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD ON PUBLIC TELEVISION Atrium 8
We know it’s critical to engage young children in hands-on investigations of the natural world. But where do you find free (and translated!) STEM curriculum? Or training on the characteristics of effective science teaching? From PEEP and the Big Wide World, a new NAFCC partner. PEEP is a federally-funded initiative offering not only a public television series, but resources for families, and curriculum and professional development for family child care educators. In this in-depth session, we will present a picture of what authentic science inquiry (and its components) look like in early childhood environments; support your science teaching; model basic STEM teaching strategies; conduct a range of hands-on investigations; and introduce you to the digital assets from the fully bilingual PEEP and the Big Wide World. Gay L. Mohrbacher, B.A. & Cindy Hoisington
HOW TO TRAIN AND RETAIN GREAT NEW FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Vista 2208 Has your local Association asked how do we train & retain new providers and keep them involved? This workshop shares a model from Minnesota that starts new providers on the right path, cuts the learning curve the first two years in business, and motivates providers to stay involved. Deloris Friske, M.S. & Beth Mork
INTERACTIVE MUSIC: I CAN BE A LEADER, TOO Plaza 4
Learn strategies to encourage students to be part of a leadership group. With fun crafts, household items and music, students will be excited to be leading the group in songs and dances. This approach can apply to any type of activity to encourage student participation. Wendy Baldinger, M.A.
LESSON PLANNING 101 Vista 2203
Wonder what Lesson Planning is all about? Having trouble putting together a lesson plan?? This workshop will go through the steps of lesson planning and give some ideas for formats. Workshop will also cover why lesson planning is important for the early childhood professional and the children in their care. Karen Narlow, B.A.
NAFCC ACCREDITATION: WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? Atrium 2 What does being NAFCC Accredited really mean to you, the families you serve, and your community? This is an opportunity to get beyond the standard answer and hear the real meaning from providers themselves and the professionals that support providers on a local level. Dawn Cramer
PLAYFUL EXPLORATIONS: BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING Plaza 3
This sessions looks specifically at play as a strategy to facilitate and be used as a vehicle for learning any content area. This session contains lots of information on how to enhance brain, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in children from infancy through preschool. Keith L. Pentz, M.A.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OPERATING A SUCCESSFUL CHILD CARE Vista 2204 Kay Billings
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Session Descriptions - THURSDAY JULY 16TH READING REGULATIONS (WHAT EVERY PROVIDER SHOULD KNOW) Plaza 7
In almost every state, regulations governing family child care programs continue to expand. For many providers regulatory language can appear overwhelming. Because of this lots of providers find themselves relying on other people to interpret basic requirements. In some instances this can prove to be a dangerous practice. This workshop will provide important information to assist providers as they attempt to meet regulatory requirements in their states Sharon Woodward, B.S. & Donna Hurley , M.Ed.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX....MATH THROUGH PLAY!” Plaza 5
Math is found in child-led play…you just need to know what you are looking for. Participants in this hands-on workshop will gain loads of new outside-the-box ideas for bringing open-ended play opportunities, filled with math potential, into their programs. Time will also be spent on articulating the learning that is found in play, specific to building a foundation for future math skills. Denita Dinger, B.S.
WHAT IS GEE WHIZ? Atrium 3
What is Gee Whiz? Gee Whiz is an innovative, handson curriculum designed specifically for family child care professionals. More importantly, Gee Whiz is an approach to learning that helps providers address all developmental activities while learning about child development at the same time. Recently approved in both Minnesota and Florida, Gee Whiz is a new way at looking at early childhood education. Join us for this interactive workshop where you will experience through hands-on activities exactly how, and why, the Gee Whiz approach works. Sherry Mayberry, M.Ed.
YOUR FAMILY CHILD CARE, A THRIVING AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS Plaza 1
This Workshop will explore some systems, strategies and tools that providers can use to collaborate with their families, while turning their business into a successful professional organization. Marjorie Mallard, B.S.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM A SQUARE IS A SPECIAL KIND OF RECTANGLE: EXPLORING SHAPES AND SPACE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Atrium 1
Children’s knowledge of shapes and spatial awareness build a foundation that help young children learn Geometry as they grow older. Learn teaching strategies with 3D and 2D shapes, pattern blocks and putting shapes together. Explore the definitions of octagons, polygons, and spheres. Discover how families learn that playing with shapes can be fun. Beth Menninga, M.Ed.
ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE YOUNG CHILDREN’S MINDS Vista 2204
Learn some fun, engaging and developmentally appropriate activities to incorporate into your children’s daily routine. This workshop will provide hands on information about children’s overall development along with examples of fun, interactive and learning activities for you to take back and implement in your childcare. Kay Billings
BUILDING BLOCKS TO CHILD CARE SUCCESS Plaza 5
Learn tips and strategies for providers about the importance of play, creating a welcoming environment, organizing, lesson planning, observations/assessments, and other tidbits that experienced providers wish they had known from the beginning. Whether you’re new or experienced, with these foundations, you’ll be eager and ready to build up your childcare! Hollee Saville, M.Ed.
BUILDING BRIDGES TO LEARNING: HOW QUALITY ONLINE CLASSES CREATE ACCESS TO CONTINUING EDUCATION Vista 2205
In this workshop we will discover different styles of online learning and how to be a successful student. We will have the opportunity to review Minnesota’s internationally recognize online program, Eager-to-Learn Cory Woosley, M.A.
DESIGNING LESSON PLANS FOR THE WHOLE CHILD Vista 2208
Learn how to create lesson plans and activities that creatively incorporate movement, art and literacy or combine music, math and science. See how and why integrating multiple domains of learning within a single activity can support children of different learning styles and levels so that everyone in your home can learn and grow together. Sheila Anderson
FAMILY CHILD CARE ENVIRONMENTS Atrium 2
The home-like setting of family child care is often the main reason why families with young children choose family child care homes. During this session participants will reflect on examples of family child care environments then consider how to apply changes to their home environments using provided standards of quality. Joanna Parker
FAMILY EVENTS AND DRAMA PROGRAMS AS A BENEFICIAL PART OF FAMILY CHILD CARE Vista 2207
Learn about our program’s unique family events and drama programs. The presentation will be focused on: a Christmas program, Halloween Program, Valentine’s day program, and Graduation Program. We’ll act, sing, dance and discuss which event or play may be a good fit for your program. Svitlana Uniyat, M.A.
GETTING (AND KEEPING) YOUR MEN OPTIMALLY ENGAGED Bloomington
Patrick Mitchell picks up here where his keynote address left off, getting specific about how family childcare providers can get the men connected to the children they care for optimally engaged. Specific strategies are practiced and honed, and providers leave this workshop with an actual father/male engagement plan that’s ready to put into practice. Patrick Mitchell
HOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR YOUR RETIREMENT WHEN YOU DON’T THINK YOU HAVE ANY MONEY TO SAVE Plaza 1
Learn how to reduce your expenses, increase your savings, and set financial goals. We’ll discuss acceptable vs. unacceptable debt, and how to make better financial decisions when hiring employees or buying a car. Tom Copeland, J.D.
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Igbo STORY TELLING, DRUMMING, AND GAMES Plaza 4
African Stories does many things. It entertains, it informs, it instructs. It is essentially a communal participatory experience culminating in an interactive oral performance. Our objective is to use storytelling to help children develop their social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional faculties. The stories convey cultures, experiences, values. It is a means of transmitting knowledge, wisdom, and morals in our societies and building long lasting relationships. It BONDS. Obijuru Okezie, B.A. & Glory Okezie
IMPROVING QUALITY ONE STAR AT A TIME: GEORGIA’S OUTREACH TO FAMILY PROVIDERS Plaza 2
In the State of Georgia we are developing five critical areas beneficial to family child care providers by establishing a strong early childhood workforce, successful state systems, high quality accountable programs, research to measure progress/outcomes, and opportunities to promote early learning. Please join us to learn more about our progress! Bridgette Washington, B.S.
INFANT MENTAL HEALTH PRINCIPLES IN FAMILY CHILD CARE: HOW PROVIDERS CAN USE RESEARCH-BASED INTERACTIONS TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT Vista 2203
Infant Mental Health has emerged as a helpful framework and synthesis of research literature in how to best support the learning and growth of young children’s social and emotional development. Working from this framework will help providers understand the latest research on how to attend to a child’s attachment needs which, in turn, will better support all areas of a child’s development. Discussion of becoming “Infant Mental Health Endorsed” will be included. Mary Harrison, Ph.D. & Michelle Fallon , M.A.
IT TAKES ATTENTION TO CHANGE: THE BRAIN, BEHAVIOR AND SELF PERCEPTION Plaza 7
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! The brain learns from what we pay attention to. This workshop looks at how the brain affects behavior. With the realizations you gain through this presentation you will learn eye opening ways to have a positive impact on behavior and self perception. Deborah McNelis, M.Ed.
MORE THAN A NURTURING HEART: LOOKING AT QUALITY FROM A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PERSPECTIVE Vista 2202
A nurturing heart is an essential part of family child care, but quality care is hard to sustain without sound business and professional practices in place. Using the Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) as a guide, participants will learn how to measure and improve business and professional practices. Robyn Kelton, M.A.
POLICY AND YOU- LET’S TAKE ACTION FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE! Atrium 8
The decisions made by state and federal leaders really do impact your day-to-day work! In this fun and engaging session, we’ll discuss the basics of this process so that you can become an even stronger advocate for family child care and for young children. Get the latest news and tools for taking action together! Mary Beth Testa, B.A.
PURPOSEFUL ENGAGEMENTS: SUPPORT YOUNG LEARNERS WITH MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS AND INTENTIONALITY Plaza 3
This session addresses working with all children by using specific interactions that directly impact and relate to creating relationships. Incorporated into the session will be lots of braincompatible learning strategies to also support any curriculum goals and objectives for children birth through preschool.. Keith L. Pentz, M.A.
RECLAIMING THE LOST ART OF LISTENING Atrium 3
Reclaim the lost art of listening for the children you serve. This workshop will look at the impact of cultural changes on children’s listening skills and how these listening skills can be improved even in today’s culture. Natalie Wade, M.S.
THE WAKANHEZA PROJECT… STRATEGIES FOR MELTDOWN MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTION Vista 2206
Managing everyday meltdowns and creating genuine and caring relationships with people is the essential work of The Wakanheza Project. During this workshop participants will learn about and apply principles and strategies that have been transformational in creating welcoming environments that are responsive to needs of children, parents and providers themselves. Darleen Simmons, B.A. & Clarissa Johnston , B.A.
Friday July 17th 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM A STRESS-FREE ACCREDITATION PROCESS! Atrium 2
Accreditation can be a fun and rewarding process. Eliminate the stress as we guide you through your accreditation journey. Learn how to correctly gather and organize accreditation documentation to successfully complete your application, annual updates, and reaccreditation. Get your questions answered regarding eligibility and training requirements, criminal background check policies, NAFCC forms, and much more! Dawn Cramer
CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REAUTHORIZATION - HOW THE NEW LAW AFFECTS FAMILY CHILD CARE Atrium 8
The Child Care & Development Block Grant got federal-level attention through “reauthorization” in 2014 - for the first time in 18 years. The changes are big and matter in family child care homes across the country. Come to this session to learn the details, and discuss what’s coming next. Christine Johnson-Staub & Karen Schulman
CREATING A BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT Plaza 3 This workshop will cover skills from proper handling of breast milk to confidently initiating a conversation about breastfeeding and creating a policy that will support this. Join other providers to discuss, brainstorm and learn new exciting ways to make your child care program more breastfeeding friendly. Pa Shasky, B.S.
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Session Descriptions - FRIDAY JULY 17TH DRAMATIC PLAY: GIVING MEANING TO SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS Vista 2203
Yes! Young children can participate in Service Learning Projects. This session will explain what Service Learning is, and how Teachers can incorporate age-appropriate projects into their program through Dramatic Play. Andrea Walton & Urlene Jackson Branch
EMPOWERING CHILDREN WITH THE GIFT OF CONTROL Atrium 7
Afraid of what that “out of control” child in your program will do if you “just” let them play? Feeling like sticking to a rigid schedule is the only way for you to be able to control unacceptable behaviors? Do you think “play-based” and “child-led” means no structure? Then this is the workshop for you! We all have a desire to be in control. Children are the same, they seek control, they NEED control. Taking a toy away from another child fills that urge for control. Being trusted to solve problems, choose a task and find a new way to use materials also fills the need for control and has the bonus effect of being empowering. You will walk away from this workshop with practical ideas that will empower children with the type of control that provides opportunities to build life-long skills. Denita Dinger, B.S.
GIGGLES AND WIGGLES! IT’S CIRCLE TIME Plaza 4
Join in this hands-on, participatory workshop demonstrating a variety of techniques and props for presenting music, m movement, rhythm instruments, finger plays, stories, puppets and creative activities. Have fun, get inspired, and take home lots of new ideas to make group time more active and enjoyable for the children and you Sharron Krull, B.S.
HEALTHY: SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT Atrium 1
Healthy: Social, Emotional and Brain Development workshop, explains a concept and methodology based upon current neuroscientific research and practical application of the BioSocial Cognition Model. The model connects a child’s behavior, and environmental influences that affect a child. This is a new tool for childcare providers to enable informed decisions and communication with parents. Thomas Rector
IMPLEMENTING CURRICULUM THAT WORKS! Vista 2204
Choosing a curriculum is probably one of the most important decisions a family child care provider will make. A successful curriculum should complement a provider’s personal philosophy regarding early child care. It must also provide an inclusive and easily adaptable framework for how providers plan each day. This workshop is designed to assist in the development of curriculum that really works in family child care. Sharon Woodward, B.S. & Donna Hurley , M.Ed.
INTRODUCTION TO MINUTE MENU KIDS PRO Plaza 1
Minute Menu Kids Pro the most trusted and complete recordkeeping system for family child care providers on your home computer. Everything you need to manage your business. Keep track of child and parent information, invoice parents, print tax reports and more! Q&A with Tom Copeland Lori Johnson & Tom Copeland, J.D.
LET’S GET READY WITH SESAME STREET: PLANNING TOGETHER FOR EMERGENCIES Plaza 5
Join Sesame Street in learning how families, providers, and community members can use multi-media tools and resources to help develop everyday emergency preparedness, which can help support the emotional and physical wellbeing of children in the event of an emergency. Maria Rocio Galarza, M.A.
LITERACY THROUGH ORAL LANGUAGE Vista 2208
Becoming a reader is a huge milestone for every child. Alternative methods of early childhood, such as Montessori, know the value of oral language as a stepping stool to reading. This workshop will explore activities that develop one’s auditory and visual attention, build vocabulary, and invite movement. The function and mechanics of writing will be broached from developmental appropriate and brain based perspectives. Learning to read/write is not synonymous with learning to sit! Cindy Goldade, M.Ed.
MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT Vista 2205
Participants will be guided and introduced to the world of technology as they create and practice using a website. Specifically featured will be the utilization of Weebly to create and share a website. Google drive & photo sharing websites included. Bring your laptop! Rachel Friske, B.A.
MULTIPLE CHILDREN = MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES: BUILDING THE PERFECT MI ENVIRONMENT Atrium 6
As early childhood educators, we strive to provide a wide variety of engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. Join us as we learn about Howard Gardner’s MIs, brainstorm materials that would support learning through the MIs, and work to incorporate these materials into activities that will stimulate the nine intelligences in children. Debbie Keiser, M.Ed. & Beth Ehlis , M.Ed.
ORGANIZE SCHMORGANIZE… JUST DO IT! Plaza 7
Are you in control of your space? If not, your space will be in control of you. We’ll share some tips and ideas for affordable, workable organization of your child care or classroom, including principles of organization, record keeping, books, themes, and those mountains of toys. Noreen Kimberly Gachnang, A.A.
PEACE FOR PROVIDERS: BRINGING CARE AND NURTURING TO THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE CHILD CARE EQUATION....YOU! Plaza 6
At the end of a long day, self-care is the last thing on the mind of a busy provider. Avoiding burnout and learning how to handle stress should be priorities with providers, many who “live at work” and try to do it ALL! Strategies from a 37 year veteran accredited provider will help you nurture your body, mind and spirit to be the best YOU that you were meant to be! Deborah (Debbie) Grace, A.S.
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SHAPING YOUR ROLE IN THE USDA, CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), BUILDING A HEALTHY CULTURE Vista 2206
We are passionate about CACFP and the children it serves. We’re advocates for good nutrition and healthy activities in family child care homes participating in CACFP and for that matter other child nutrition programs. Join us for an engaged discussion about the real CACFP, where its been and where its going. Come discover what your role is or could be in building a healthy culture in the child care settings participating in CACFP. Chris Clark & Samantha Marshall
SIMPLE HOME-MADE LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT CHILDREN LOVE AND EXCITING CIRCLE TIME IDEA Plaza 2
Come get several ideas for simple “home-made” learning activities’ that will enhance learning in your classroom. Activities the children will want to repeat over and over again. Most of these activities are made with items you may already have around your house Plus learn how to make circle time inviting to children by using of different props and puppets to familiar songs. Michelle Walker, B.A.
SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING CHANGE Atrium 4
Dealing with change can be challenging for anyone. Our field needs your talent and input in order to grow. New regulations, paperwork, stress, rules and accountability are difficult to keep up with. Combining successful practices with practical information on how to “move effortlessly with your industries new directives,” Scott will demonstrate the best ways to navigate change and revitalize your home child care business. Highly requested brain writing activity included- interactive. Scott Lesnick, B.A.
USING ASL FOR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN Bloomington
Participants learn how and why to integrate American Sign Language (ASL) to support language development in young children. Effective strategies and activities to strengthen language development for school readiness will be integrated throughout the workshop. ASL incorporates well into literacy and daily routines while capitalizing on teachable moments. Jenning Prevatte, M.Ed. & Jennifer Matthews , M.Ed.
USING PINTEREST TO ADD “INTEREST” TO YOUR LEARNING THEMES Vista 2202
Using Pinterest to enhance your learning themes is easier than ever. Join in an active learning experience where novice and experienced Pinterest users can find new ways to network with other educators to identify fun learning activities to keep the children in their care excited about the world around them. Amber Stevenson - Donnelly, Ed.S. & Rochelle Andre , B.A.
USING YOUR INSIDE VOICE: TOGETHER WE CAN PROMOTE LITERACY Atrium 3
Creating a literacy-based curriculum in your family child care home can be easier than you think. Participants will identify ways to help children develop the ability to use words, and build their oral language skills during their preschool years. Helen Barnes, M.S.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ACREDITACIÓN DE LA NAFCC: ¿QUÉ SIGNIFICA REALMENTE? Atrium 2
¿Qué significa realmente estar acreditada por la NAFCC para usted, las familias a quienes usted sirve y su comunidad? Esta es una oportunidad para ir más allá de la respuesta común y oír el significado real de proveedoras mismas y los profesionales que apoyan a proveedoras en un nivel local. Mason McMillan
AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT FOR BIRTH TO 5: A VARIETY OF INFORMAL ASSESSMENTS Atrium 6
This session will provide tips and tricks to using authentic assessments to capture growth and development of children in your care. We will share formats for weekly, monthly, and beginning/middle/end of the year checklists, and discuss how to use these assessments to inform lesson planning in your learning environment. Debbie Keiser, M.Ed. & Beth Ehlis , M.Ed.
BRIDGING THE GREAT DIVIDE: OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES WITH PARENTS Plaza 7
Bridging the Great Divide: Overcoming Communication Challenges with Parents- The session will support providers in communicating with parents from daily sharing to conferences to communicating difficult messages. Learn how to start strong relationship, cultivate on-going two-way communication and stand strong when the going gets rough. Leave the session with a renewed understanding, confidence and many new strategies for growing strong parent partnerships Mary Muhs, M.Ed.
BUILDING VOCABULARY WITH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE - AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL READINESS COLLECTION Bloomington
Participants will increase their understanding of the connection between vocabulary development and reading while incorporating American Sign Language (ASL) as an effective strategy to support school readiness. Participants will be engaged through an interactive format utilizing strategies such as ASL, music, exploration, and stories to support all children in their program. Jenning Prevatte, M.Ed. & Jennifer Matthews , M.Ed.
DON’T JUST SAY NO: USE POSITIVE GUIDANCE Plaza 3
This workshop takes a look at children’s behavior, our reactions to it, and explores positive guidance techniques to use with the children in your care as well as touching on challenging behavior. Karen Narlow, B.A.
EXPLORING FREE FAMILY CHILD CARE RESOURCES Vista 2202
Come see the wonderful free family child care resources the Early Head Start National Resource Center has to offer you! Think about the many ways you can use these free resources in your work whether you are a family child care provider, mentor, trainer, coach, or association leader! Joanna Parker
LABOR UNIONS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE Vista 2204
Increasing public investment in child care is one of several labor movement initiatives to support working families and family child care providers. Participants will learn about the actions union leaders and members across the country are taking to support family child care. Denise Dowell, Ph.D.
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Session Descriptions - FRIDAY JULY 17TH MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY MINUTE Atrium 3
Learn new strategies for integrating fun, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate activities with the children in your care. Teachers and caregivers will have the opportunity to examine their own routines and transitions in order to find learning and relationship building opportunities that are often times missed throughout the day. Participants will engage in lively discussions and collaborate with each other to take away ideas that they can put into practice immediately. Donna Fowler, M.Ed.
MORE THAN “WHAT IS THIS” AND RECALL: HELPING CHILDREN THINK Plaza 1
Homes are places for children to feel comfortable, have fun, and learn. This session will focus on how adults support children’s thinking by connecting new ideas to the old, asking thinking questions, and using everyday activities to problem-solve and wonder. Vicki Hawley, M.S.
PICASSO MEETS EINSTEIN! DISCOVER SCIENCE WHILE EXPLORING ART Plaza 4 You don’t have to be Einstein to teach science or Picasso to get children excited about art. Capitalize on those wonder-filled teachable since moments every day! Learn about materials and activities that support children’s discoveries through visual, hands-on, sensory art experiences. Sharron Krull, B.S.
PROMOTING HEALTHY PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Atrium 8
The National Black Child Development Institute has developed an initiative to promote healthy nutrition practices among Black families with young children. Join us as we share culturallyrelevant activities to engage children three to five years old in healthy eating and physical activity, by incorporating a diverse range of fruits and vegetables, hands-on activities and active play. Angele’ Doyne
SURVIVING THE INITIAL INTERVIEW (AND THE TWO OR THREE THAT MAY FOLLOW) Plaza 6
Whether you are an experienced provider or new to the profession, there will be times in your career when you “need” to enroll new families. The market can be competitive and professional providers need to assess their business practices and be willing to make changes or enhancements to their child care to set themselves apart from other providers. During this training we will discuss the initial interview, follow up techniques, means of communication and MORE to ensure that your professional business practices sets you apart from your competition! Carolyn Speikers
TEACHING YOGA FITNESS TO CHILDREN - THE ADVENTURES OF SUPER STRETCH Atrium 1
Do you want to bring the benefits of fitness to your classroom? In this workshop you will learn ways to offer children creative opportunities through yoga to develop and strengthen muscles, increase body-awareness, self-esteem, self-expression, social skills, positive thinking and environmental awareness while stretching their developing bodies and minds. The workshop is packed-full with practical yoga play tools [animated yoga poses, breathing exercises, music, art, games, storytelling and relaxation techniques] for you to create an infinite number of engaging classes to capture kid’s imaginations and stimulate their senses. - At the end of your time you will come out with an abundance of knowledge, tips and tools, and creative ideas to teach with. - No experience teaching yoga necessary. - Don’t forget to check out the FREE kid’s ‘Super Stretch Yoga’ app on iTunes Jessica Rosenberg
TRENDS IN LICENSING AND REGULATION OF FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES Atrium 4
This session will focus on recent trends about how states regulate family child care providers. States have policies and mechanisms to monitor home-based providers and support them in meeting regulatory requirements. This session will be highly interactive and feature a presentation of national trend data and discussion with the audience. Sheri Azer - Fischer, M.A.
UNDERSTANDING PLAYGROUND SAFETY STANDARDSKEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ON THE PLAYGROUND Plaza 2
Having a safe playground is essential for children to play, explore and develop. Because playground accidents are probably the most frequent occurring accident at child care settings; caregivers have a responsibility to provide safe play opportunities. This Workshop will help you identify playground hazards and maintain a safe play environment. Michael Swain, B.S.
WHO’S TAKING CARE OF ME Plaza 5
Caring for children is stressful. By learning to recognize stress builders and stress busters a provider can learn to remove potential road blocks to a stress free work life. When those roadblocks are removed, providers are equipped to practice selfcare which enables them to provide great care for children Elizabeth Wolff
WHY? HOW? WHAT? ARE YOU ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS? Atrium 7
Questioning is a powerful way to not only help children to think but also for you to build vocabulary, model language and so much more. Join us for this interactive workshop where you will learn first-hand how to increase ad enhance your interactions with children by building questioning techniques into your curriculum and daily activities. Sherry Mayberry, M.Ed.
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Session Descriptions - SATURDAY JULY 18TH 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
“SENSE”ATIONAL INFANT AND TODDLER ENVIRONMENTS Bloomington
Description: Infants and toddlers explore their environment using all of their senses. Participants will learn new and creative ways to engage infants and toddlers through creating environments and experiences that stimulate all senses. Sherron French, A.A.
¡UN PROCESO DE ACREDITACIÓN SIN ESTRÉS! Atrium 2
La acreditación puede ser un proceso divertido y gratificante. Elimine el estrés mientras le guiamos en su viaje de acreditación. Aprenda cómo reunir y organizar su documentación de acreditación para completar su aplicación, actualizaciones anuales, y re-acreditación con éxito. ¡Obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas con respecto a los requisitos de elegibilidad y entrenamiento, la póliza de antecedentes penales, formas de la NAFCC y mucho más! Mason McMillan
CREATING BACKYARD ENVIRONMENTS Plaza 2
Adding fun, natural materials to your backyard quickly increases the fun and creativity for both children and their caregivers. Bring home creative ideas for changing up your backyard spave the very week following this conference. Pamela Stefanich, CDA & Alinda Wiarda
DANCING INTO LITERACY AND MATH Atrium 1
Learn how to incorporate 21 core movements into your curriculum that help children build attention span, balance and muscle coordination while also developing key math and literacy skills. Experience how dance can support greater social skills and encourage confidence and compassion amongst your children. Sheila Anderson
DON’T FACILITATE, PARTICIPATE! Plaza 1 Ruth Breslin & Elizabeth Karlson , A.S.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL OR BABYSITTER Plaza 7
What does it mean to be a professional? Let’s look at the definition of a professional and how family child care providers fit in the field of early childhood. We will explore how our own values, morals, and beliefs can impact our view of ethical conduct and professional integrity. Diana Webb, B.S.
EMPATHY AND BELONGING - KEY INGREDIENTS TO SCHOOL SUCCESS Plaza 3
When children feel safe and valued, they are better able to learn. Babies come to us with an innate sense of empathy, but they need our help to build skills for using that empathy to get along with others, value differences and stand up to teasing and bullying. Join us as we share practical, fun ideas for building healthy identities, respectful relationships and social emotional learning for children and adults. Nancy Michaels, B.A.
ENHANCING YOUNG MINDS THROUGH SIGNS: SONGS AND GAMES Atrium 3
Participants will learn early childhood songs and games using American Sign Language. Incorporate sign language songs and games into your daily schedule and use them as transitions or full activities. Ignite the child’s mind and body with this hands-on, high energy session. Dawn Braa, M.A.
INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILY CHILD CARE: NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN EARLY HEAD START-CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIPS Plaza 6
NAFCC members play a crucial role for infants and toddlers every day and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships are an exciting new opportunity. NAFCC applauds this commitment to increasing investments in high-quality early learning experiences for infants, toddlers and their families. Come to this session to hear how family child care is getting involved and discuss opportunities and challenges ahead for our field! Emmalie Dropkin, Clydie Howard, Corrinne Carr & Shirley Reynolds
INTERACTIONS: IT STARTS WITH YOU! Atrium 4
Family Child care providers wear many hats in their programs. Don’t miss important moments while under these hats! Don you plan for intentional interactions? Are you capitalizing on spontaneous learning moments through meaningful interactions? It’s time to slow down, reignite, and begin again with what matters most…interactions! Jolene Martin
JOINING TEAM NAFCC Atrium 6
Is there a leader in you? NAFCC is not just an organization that needs leaders, it is one that grows leaders! Come and learn about the many opportunities to get involved on the national level and build your leadership skills. Learn what positions we have and what skills are needed. We’ll share how NAFCC operates through different departments and committees, the purpose of each Council and how the board gets things done through Policy Governance. Patricia Dischler & Donna Fowler , M.Ed.
LA ETICA Y EL BALANCE ENTRE EL PROFESIONALISMO Y SER PROFESIONAL Atrium 8 En este taller aprenderemos la diferencia entre el profesionalismo y el ser profesional. La importancia de respetar la cultura y las diversidad mientras manteniendo el nivel de confianza que se requiere para mantener el balance con nuestros clientes y con los ninos a nivel profesional. Como lo hariamos? Sibieanne Martinez, B.A.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Plaza 4
Providers will be introduced to enjoyable, developmentally appropriate music and movement activities that support the development of the whole child and enrich the family child care learning environment. Participants, regardless of music ability, will experience new ways to use music throughout the day to support children’s development and learning. Michelle Jamail
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR PRESCHOOLERS Plaza 5
We hug them, laugh with them, brag about them and celebrate them. And yet, when it comes time to give them guidance they need, many are uncertain. Positive Discipline for Preschoolers offers practical solutions for parents and teachers of young children. Joyce Flynn, B.A.
STEP IT UP, TAKING STEPS TO HEALTHY SUCCESS: A COLLABORATION FOR CHANGE Vista 2202
Step It Up: Taking Steps to Healthy Success, is an early childhood obesity prevention modeled after the National Early Care and Education Collaborative project. Learn how powerful a collaborative approach is to promote positive changes in healthy nutrition, physical activity, and screen time practices in FCC settings. Christine Smith
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Session Descriptions - SATURDAY JULY 18TH SUPERVISION IN FAMILY CHILD CARE: FINDING THE BALANCE Vista 2204
Providing appropriate supervision for children in child care is an essential part of every early educator’s job. Quality supervision assures the safety of all children and supports early learning. In family child care providers are often the only adult with the children. Balancing children’s needs, program tasks, and dealing with unexpected events can make supervision stressful. In this session participants will analyze their present supervision practices, daily schedule, and program tasks to learn ways to enhance their supervision practices. Roxie Nestlerode
TOGETHER WE CAN RAISE THE BAR OF PROFESSIONALISM Atrium 7
Explore professionalism through research; using personal situations to develop strategies for professional and personal growth. Debate the need for professionalism in family child care and what it really means in action. Create action plans, increase outreach, advocacy, and teamwork, to keep your career and business moving forward in the early education field. Kristen Walley, M.Ed.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 1-2-3 MAGIC! EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-12 Atrium 7
Kids are just kids! In addition to being delightful, charming and affectionate, children can present us with a steady diet of difficult behaviors. The 1-2-3 Magic! program has practical, easy-to-use, down-to-earth, kid-friendly discipline techniques for families and educators that can quickly make a dramatic impact in your setting. Lori Hameister, A.A.
CURRICULUM & LESSON PLANNING WITH PIZZAZZ Atrium 1
Learn how to plan your day, week or month using curriculums & themes to create your lesson plans. We will discuss how to plan your activities so that you can promote young children’s development. We will be creating a lesson plan together using different areas of children’s development. Kay Billings
GET OFF THE SIDELINE, GET INTO THE GAME! Bloomington
It’s time to get in the game! If your day only allows for the required routines and paperwork, then this is for YOU! Participants will explore the importance of making time for playing with children as a means to supervision, as well as the barriers that prevent teachers and caregivers from getting into the game. Participants will leave with a “game plan” that includes developmentally appropriate practice and a carefully planned schedule. Sherron French, A.A.
HOW TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY ON YOUR 2015 TAXES Atrium 3
Participants will learn how to take advantage of the latest changes in tax laws and claim the highest possible business deductions on their tax return. Tom Copeland, J.D.
MINDING OUR PEAS AND CUES: THE IMPORTANCE OF A POSITIVE MEALTIME ENVIRONMENT IN CHILD CARE SETTINGS Plaza 5
Helping children develop positive lifelong eating habits requires attention to both peas (the menu) and cues (the mealtime environment). Experts agree that children’s early food experiences affect their health and nutrition in the short-term and their lifelong eating habits. You will learn how to cultivate positive eating behaviors and understand the feeding style most likely to create positive long term eating behaviors. You will also learn that some food waste is worthwhile, and be able to include your mealtime environment practices in your wellness policy. Paulette Pellitier , M.S.
MOTHER NATURE VS. GUITAR HERO Atrium 4
Increasing evidence indicates children exhibit higher self-esteem, less stress, better concentration, and more creativity when they spend time outside. We’ll review research and actively preview nature-based activities from Project Learning Tree (PLT), an international award-winning environmental education program. Let’s get kids off the couch and away from TV and video games! Deborah Colling, M.N.M.
PUTTING THE HOME BACK INTO FAMILY CHILD CARE! Plaza 1
Does your family child care home business look and feel more like a home or a center facility? Centers are now being encouraged to make their environment more “home-like.” We will re-visit the unique attributes of the homes that benefit children. Remembering, “There’s No Place Like Home!” and that there are “Many Right Ways” for quality care. Tammy Tener, B.S.
SHARING STORIES, CHANGING LIVES | Atrium 8
In this workshop we will teach you how to harness the power of stories to help you teach children to value themselves, accept others and stand up to teasing, bullying and bias. Have fun and get closer to your children and families while meeting crucial diversity standards Meg Thomas, M.A.
THEY STICK TO ME LIKE BAND-AIDS | Plaza 3
We know bonding and attachment is important in young children. This workshop will focus on techniques and implementation to better meet the needs of children in Early Care Programs Judy Davis, B.A.
TIME’S UP! IT’S ABOUT TIME TO LEARN ABOUT A VARIETY OF VISUAL MEASUREMENT TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE LEARNING SETTINGS FOR TODDLERS TO PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN Plaza 6
Time concept development from a child’s perspective should influence what and how we plan and teach. Visual measurement tools help in the development of executive function skills. Experience a variety of visual measurement tools and strategies. Make time concrete for children using linear calendars, timers and devices for tracking days, jobs and turns. And more … Mary N. Wonderlick, M.Ed. LD
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Special Interest Caucus Events July 18, 2015 from 7:30-8:30 Join networking sessions related to diversity, state presidents, or military. These sessions will be the perfect place to discover how to build more support, leadership & membership in a diverse way. National and local family child care leaders will be on hand to greet you and hear of your needs. DIVERSITY - Atrium 4 MILITARY - Atrium 3 PRESIDENTS - Atrium 8
Evento de Contactos de la Junta (Caucus) de Interés Especial Les invitamos que puedan participar con nosotros en uno de tres sesiones, cada una con un enfoque especial: diversidad, presidentes por estado, o militar. Cada sesión es el lugar perfecto para descubrir como crear Fortaleza y unidad para proveedoras, hacer mas fuerte las asociaciones en cada estado, y crear una programa de cuidado infantil para militares que sea fuerte y eficiente. Lideres nacionales y de cada estado estarán para hablar con ustedes y escuchar sus necesidades.
CHALLENGE: Gimme 5! Gimme5 Dance & Workout =
Gimme5 Dance
Thursday 6:30 a.m.—7:30 a.m. Practice the Gimme5 Dance & a variety of sets of 5 workout moves to get your morning off to a healthy start!
Opening Ceremony Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Join the NAFCC Team in performing the Gimme5 Dance!
Practice video:www.letsmove.gov/blog/2015/04/02/haveyou-learned-gimmefive-dance
Gimme5 Challenge = Post your Gimme5 to the NAFCC Facebook Page! Throughout conference, take pictures or videos of yourself and friends doing 5 things to be healthy (5 sit-ups, running up 5 flights of stairs, eating 5 fruits/vegetables, etc.) then post them to the NAFCC Facebook page.
PRIZES will be awarded! In the Exhibit Hall, Saturday 11:15-11:45 am, we will choose winners from the postings for great prizes to help you continue healthy activities with the children in your program!
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Frog Street Press, Inc.
Music Together
AMAZE
Funshine Express
Normandal Community College (CEU’s)
Alphabet U
Gee Whiz Education
12805 Highway 55, Ste 212 Plymouth, MN 55441 763-551-1300
[email protected]
2038 Ford Parkway #216 Saint Paul, MN 55116 612-724-4323
[email protected] 4875 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-361-7432
[email protected]
Assure Child Care
80 South 8th Street, Ste 700 Minneapolis, MN 55401 1-855-818-5437
[email protected]
Brighthwheel
44 Tehama San Francisco, CA 94105 415-236-2673
[email protected]
Day Care Insurance Services (DCI) 16601 Ventura Blvd, Ste 500 Encina, CA 91436-1921 818-905-0311
[email protected]
Dexter Educational Toys PO Box 630861 Aventura, FL 33163 305-931-7426
[email protected]
Discount School Supply
2 Lower Ragsdale Ste 125 Monterey, CA 93940 Cell 831-601-8033
[email protected]
Edvantage
5715 Brentridge Drive Shorewood, MN 55331 612-250-9599
[email protected]
Forte Payment Systems 500 W. Bethany Dr. Ste 200 Allen, TX 75013 866-290-5400
[email protected]
800 Industrial Blvd Suite 100 Grapevine, TX 76051 800-884-3764
[email protected] 926 East Industrial Drive Dickinson, ND 58601 701-483-8103 X 3020
[email protected] PO Box 11046 Charlotte, NC 28220 704-996-4249
[email protected]
Kaplan/Gryphon House PO Box 10 Lewisville, NC 27023 1-800-638-0928
[email protected]
Lakeshore Learning Materials 2695 E. Dominguez St Carson, CA 90895 800-537-8600 x2270
[email protected]
LifeCubby
6240-B Frost Rd Westerville, OH 43082 614-432-4917
[email protected]
Little Angles Academy 3909 Preston Place Court. Powder Springs GA 30127
[email protected]
Minute Menu Systems 1702 N Collins Blvd. Richardson, TX 75080 972-671-5211
[email protected]
Mother Goose Time
PO Box 225 Interlochen, MI, 49643 231-276-6302
[email protected]
Markel Insurance
PO Box 440549 Kenneshaw GA 30189 804-527-7544
[email protected]
66 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ o8542 609-945-0334
[email protected] 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
[email protected] 952-358-8343
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court St. Paul, MN 55117
[email protected]
Riverport Insurance
222 S. 9th St. Suite 2700 Minneapolis, MN 55402-3332 612-766-3357
[email protected]
Scentsy
Po box 962 Arlington Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55992 507-317-7601
[email protected]
Smart Horizons
25 East 9 1/2 Mile Rd Pensacola, FL 32534 850-475-4013
[email protected]
The Tiny Elephant
PO Box 909 Queen Creek, AZ 85242 402-657-3638
[email protected]
Teaching Strategies Bethseda, MD 301-634-0818 x1774
Tootsie’s Tidbits
851 Saratoga St Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-451-1005
[email protected]
USDA Food and Nutrition Service 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria, VA 20005 703-305-2470
[email protected]
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Conference Presenters SHEILA ANDERSON
Mother Goose Time Preschool Curriculum PO Box 225 Interlochen, MI 49643 231-276-6302
[email protected]
ROCHELLE ANDRE
ARCHS 539 North Grand Blvd. 6th Floor St. Louis, MO 63103 314-289-5647
[email protected]
SHERI AZER - FISCHER
National Center for Child Care Quality Improvement 10530 Rosehaven Street, Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-567-8056
[email protected]
ANN BAILEY
DEBORAH COLLING
Columbus Child Care 8244 - 177th Lane Columbus Township, MN 55025-8809 612-464-5725
YVONNE COLLINS
9920 Dixon Court, Frisco, TX 75033 801-349-9854
[email protected]
TOM COPELAND
1740 Hampshire Court St. Paul, MN 55116 651-222-7263
[email protected]
DAWN CRAMER
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) 3021 Collie Drive, WVC, UT 84128 801-305-4734
[email protected]
CEED 1954 Burford Ave, Suite 425 St Paul, MN 55108
[email protected]
JUDY DAVIS
WENDY BALDINGER
DENITA DINGER
Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam! 1147 Orchard Circle 651-454-6519
[email protected]
HELEN BARNES
Child Care Resource & Referral 2879 Highway 160 West #4635 Fort Mill, SC 29708 803-733-5449
[email protected]
KAY BILLINGS
674 Front Ave. St. Paul, MN 55103 651-214-2572
[email protected] FCCPSD - Family Child Care Professionals of South Dakota 6704 South Audie Drive Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-362-9065
[email protected]
PATRICIA DISCHLER South 11280 Fox Road Sauk City, WI 53583-9640 608-544-2733
[email protected]
Kay’s Umbrella of Business 413 Sunset Lane Belton, MO 64012 816-331-9106
[email protected]
DENISE DOWELL
STACY BOYSEN
ANGELE’ DOYNE
11799 105th Street Northwest Pine Island, MN 55963 507-356-4972
[email protected]
DAWN BRAA
753 E. 7th street Chaska, MN 55318 612-207-5175
[email protected]
RUTH BRESLIN
Child Care Village Inc. 11 Autumn Drive Mount Sinai, NY 11766
[email protected]
CHRIS CLARK
Child Care Food Program Roundtable 1702 North Collins Blvd. Suite 260 Richardson, TX 75080 972-671-5211
[email protected]
LUTINA COCHRAN
National Food Service Management Institute. University of Mississippi 801 Frontage Road Apt 414 Oxford, MS 38655 662-380-1374
[email protected]
69 Hunter Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 215-407-8975
[email protected] National Black Child Development Institute 1313 L Street Northwest, Suite 110 Washington, DC 20005 202-640-6555
[email protected]
BETH EHLIS
FunShine Express 926E East Industrial Drive Dickinson, ND 58601
[email protected]
MICHELLE FALLON
MN Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (MAIECMH) 9250 Inver Grove Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 612-245-7099
ANDREA FARMER
Nutrition Promotion and Technical Assistance Division 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 640 Alexandria, VA 22302 703-305-2470
[email protected]
JOYCE FLYNN
Providers Sharing Network 47 Grove Street Ayer, MA 1432
DONNA FOWLER
SHERRON FRENCH
Child Care Aware of Kansas 834 South 9th Street Salina, KS 67401 785-342-7791
[email protected]
DELORIS FRISKE
Friske Family Child Care 2905 East 199th Street Prior Lake, MN 55372-8816 952-492-3827
[email protected]
RACHEL FRISKE
Friske Family Child Care 14645 Portland Avenue South Apt 121 Burnsville, MN 55306 952-738-2948
[email protected]
NOREEN KIMBERLY GACHNANG
851 Saratoga Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-3005
[email protected]
MARIA ROCIO GALARZA
Sesame Workshop 1900 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY 10023 212-875-6480
[email protected]
CINDY GOLDADE
6824 145th Avenue Northeast Columbus, MN 55025 763-218-6301
[email protected]
DEBBIE GRACE
Happy House Discovery Playschool 2710 Kathleen Avenue Evansville, IN 47714 812-491-2357
[email protected]
LORI HAMEISTER
Little Bit of Country Day Care 2755 Brookwood Court Southeast Eyota, MN 55934 507-288-1943
[email protected]
MARY HARRISON
University of Minnesota 1954 Buford Avenue, Suite 425 St. Paul, MN 55108 612-721-8638
[email protected]
VICKI HAWLEY CEED Hudson, WI 54016
[email protected]
CINDY HOISINGTON
PEEP and the Big Wide World
DONNA HURLEY
S & D Instructional Services 528 Merrimac Street Newburyport, MA 1950 978-349-1366
[email protected]
URLENE JACKSON BRANCH ARCHS 539 North Grand Blvd., 6th Floor St. Louis, MO 63103 314-534-0022
[email protected]
Teaching Strategies, Inc. 12519 Hilltop Lane Bowie, MD 20720 301-352-3614
[email protected]
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MICHELLE JAMAIL
225 Hopewell-Pennington Rd. Hopewell, NJ 8525 609-647-9074
[email protected]
LORI JOHNSON
Little Treasures Day Care 988 Cortland Drive Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-2493
[email protected]
CHRISTINE JOHNSON-STAUB
1200 18th St. NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20036 202-906-8005
[email protected]
CLARISSA JOHNSTON
Minnesota Provider Collaborative 5108 Eastwood Road Mounds View, MN 55112 763-218-9764
[email protected]
ELIZABETH KARLSON Child Care Village Inc. 29 Long Island Avenue Yaphank, NY 11980
DEBBIE KEISER
FunShine Express 3429 Almond Lane McKinney, TX 7507
[email protected]
ROBYN KELTON
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership 6200 Capitol Drive Wheeling, IL 60090 847-947-5057
[email protected]
SHARRON KRULL
Play Power 2831 Lakeview Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95062 925-606-0909
[email protected]
SCOTT LESNICK
Never Give Up Guy Milwaukee, WI 414-507-8008
[email protected]
MARJORIE MALLARD
My Dream Day Care Business 630 Broadway Avenue Holbrook, NY 631-319-1667
[email protected]
SAMANTHA MARSHALL
Minute Menu Systems 530 Los Angeles Avenue #115-341 Moorpark, CA 93021 805-990-3351
[email protected]
JOLENE MARTIN
Rasmussen College 2363 Sequoia Drive , IL 60506 630-888-3557
[email protected]
SIBIEANNE MARTINEZ
Community Extension Program 7350 E. Toronto St. Tucson, AZ 85730 520-296-5508
[email protected]
JENNIFER MATTHEWS
Sprouting New Beginnings PO Box 71755 Phoenix, AZ 85050 623-537-4160
[email protected]
SHERRY MAYBERRY Gee Whiz Education 3851 Abingdon Road Charlotte, NC 28211 704-366-4690
[email protected]
MASON MCMILLAN NAFCC 1743 Alexander Street Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801-886-2322
[email protected]
DEBORAH MCNELIS
Brain Insights N7947 588th Street Menomonie , WI 54751
[email protected]
BETH MENNINGA
CEED 1954 Buford Ave, Suite 425 St Paul, MN 55108
[email protected]
NANCY MICHAELS
AMAZE 2038 Ford Parkway #216 St. Paul, MN 55116 612-724-4323
[email protected]
PATRICK MITCHELL
The Down to Earth Dad PO Box 1907 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 208-765-4077
[email protected]
GAY L. MOHRBACHER
One Guest Street Boston, MA 1890 617-300-5308
[email protected]
BETH MORK
Child Care and Nutrition, INC 11324 Yates Avenue North Champlin, MN 55316 763-427-3775
[email protected]
MARY MUHS
Rasmussen College 7878 Autumn Ridge Avenue Chanhassen, MN 55317 847-345-5490
[email protected]
KAREN NARLOW
JOANNA PARKER
Early Headstart National Resource Center 1255 23rd Street Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 202-857-2633
[email protected]
PAULETTE PELLITIER
Providers Choice 10901 Red Circle Drive Suite 100 Minnetonka, MI 55125 952-657-2270
[email protected]
KEITH L. PENTZ
LINDA, K. SMITH
Administration for Children and Families 370 L’Enfant Promenade Southwest Washington, DC 20447
[email protected]
CAROLYN SPEIKERS Treasured Learners LLC 1230 Lillian Street Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-3811
[email protected]
PAMELA STEFANICH
Learning to Grown Daycare & Preschool 1601 South Berkshire Boulevard Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-361-7322
[email protected]
4129 Via Piedra Circle Sarasota, FL 34233 941-320-2315
[email protected]
JENNING PREVATTE
Sprouting New Beginnings 3879 North Fairfax Road Prescott Valley, AZ 623-345-0869 jenning@sproutingnewbeginnings. com
THOMAS RECTOR
College of the Redwoods Foster Kinship Care Program 13515 Southwest Rock Creek Road Sheridan, OR 97378 707-499-2217
[email protected]
JESSICA ROSENBERG
AMBER STEVENSON DONNELLY
ARCHS 539 North Grand Boulevard, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63103 314-534-0022
[email protected]
AMY SUSMAN-STILLMAN Ceed 1954 Buford Avenue, Suite 425 Saint Paul, MN 55108 612-624-3367
[email protected]
The Adventures of Super Stretch 11472 Telluride Trail Minnetonka, MN 55305 612-889-3061 jessica@adventuresofsuperstretch. com
MICHAEL SWAIN
HOLLEE SAVILLE
Tener Family Child Care Home 280 Country Sun Cove Oviedo, FL 32765 407-366-8467
[email protected]
Happee Hollee’s Child Care 10134 44th Court Northeast St. Michael, MN 55376 763-300-9749
[email protected]
Markel Insurance Company 4600 Cox Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-639-4692
[email protected]
TAMMY TENER
MARY BETH TESTA
KAREN SCHULMAN
National Women’s Law Center 11 Dupont Circle, Northwest, #800 Washington, DC 20036 202-588-5180
[email protected]
LINDA SCHUMACHER
The Institute for Education and Professional Development 19 Cold Spring Rd. Holliston, MA 1746 508-429-2321
[email protected]
NATALIE WADE
Mrs. Natalie’s Child Care 105 Old Union Rd. Paris, TN 38242 731-641-0891
[email protected]
MICHELLE WALKER 901 Kramer Court Junction City, KS 66441 573-366-0381
KRISTEN WALLEY
Rasmussen College 2363 Sequoia Drive, IL 60506 630-888-3557
[email protected]
ANDREA WALTON
ARCHS 539 North Grand Blvd. 6th Floor St. Louis, MO 63103 314-972-1491
[email protected]
SHERYL WARNER
Loving to Learn Child Care 4342 45th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-729-9572
[email protected]
BRIDGETTE WASHINGTON Bright from the Start 1918 Round Ridge Circle Lithia Springs, GA 30122 404-463-3585
[email protected]
DIANA WEBB
Rochester Child First Network 941 South Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 585-377-2195
[email protected]
ALINDA WIARDA 47512 248th Street Dell Rapids, SD 57022 605-428-5690
[email protected]
NAFCC Federal Lobbyist 1313 L Street North West, Suite 120 Washington, DC 20005
[email protected]
DEBORAH WINANS
MEG THOMAS
ELIZABETH WOLFF
AMAZE 2038 Ford Parkway #216 St. Paul, MN 55116 612-724-0974
[email protected]
GEORGIA THOMPSON
National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) P.O. Box 1848 University, MS 38677 Bethie’s Place Child Care and Learning Center 10903 96th Street Southeast Oakes, ND 58474 701-783-4514
[email protected]
MARY N. WONDERLICK
Old McDonalds Day Care PO Box 31 Bloomington, NY 12411 845-331-2929
[email protected]
Early Learning Coalition of MiamiDade/Monroe 2555 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 5 Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-467-5250
[email protected]
Penn State Better Kid Care 341 N. Science Park Rd. Suite 208 State College, PA 16803 814-863-0339
[email protected]
PA SHASKY
CHRISTINE TWAIT
SHARON WOODWARD
GLORY OKEZIE
DARLEEN SIMMONS
SVITLANA UNIYAT
CORY WOOSLEY
2315 Kensington Drive Waukesha, WI 53188 262-549-5767
[email protected]
ROXIE NESTLERODE
Little Angels Academy, Inc. 3909 Preston Place Court Powder Springs, GA 30127 770-943-1333
[email protected]
OBIJURU OKEZIE
Little Angels Academy, Inc. 3909 Preston Place Court Powder Springs, GA 30127 770-943-1333
[email protected]
HEATHER SCHWEGLER
Providers Choice, Inc 10901 Red Circle Dr Stee 100 Minnetonka, MN 55125 952-345-8121
[email protected]
90 West Blvd, Suite 200, Saint Paul,, MN 55107 651-266-2482
[email protected] Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health 90 West Plato Blvd, Suite 200 St Paul, MN 55107 651-266-2597
[email protected]
Sunshine Family Child Care 1602 California Street Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-706-2675
[email protected]
EC/ECSE Consultant 1215M West Lexington Chicago, IL 60607 312-492-9819
[email protected] S&D Instructional Services 528 Merrimac Street Newburyport, MA 1950 978-349-1366
[email protected] Eager to Learn 1016 Bluff Pointe Drive Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-4024
[email protected]
CHRISTINE SMITH 47 Diverty Road West Trenton, NJ 8628
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SECOND FLOOR MEETING ROOMS Business Center
LCR
Plaza 3
Plaza 2
Plaza 1
W
Elevators
Plaza 6
Plaza 5
Grand Ballroom
VCR
Plaza Mall Plaza 4
Veranda Ballroom
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
East B
Plaza 7
Center
West
East A Normandale Grand Ballroom Foyer Coat Check
Elevators W
M
Plaza 5 Bloomington
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Plaza 5 Edina Banquet Office 4
W
E
3
2
1
M
Elevators
Sales & Catering Office
W
5
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2015 Attendance Record _____________________________________________________________________________
NAME
At the conclusion of each workshop and general session, hosts/hostesses will distribute stickers to document your participation.
THURSDAY MORNING WORKOUT
THURSDAY WORKSHOP
Affix attendance sticker here.
Affix attendance sticker here.
THURSDAY SPECIAL SESSION
PATRICK MITCHELL
6:30 am to 7:30 am
8:00 am to 10:00 am
SEND A BIG LOUD MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
“THE DOWN TO EARTH DAD”
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Affix attendance sticker here.
THURSDAY WORKSHOP
FRIDAY MORNING WORKOUT
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10:30 am to 11:30 am
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
6:30 am to 7:30 am
FRIDAY SPECIAL SESSION
FRIDAY WORKSHOP
FAMILY CHILD CARE MATTERS
9:00 am to 11:00 am
7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Affix attendance sticker here.
SCOTT LESNICK
FRIDAY WORKSHOP
“THE NEVER GIVE UP GUY”
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Affix attendance sticker here.
SATURDAY MORNING WORKOUT 6:30 am to 7:30 am
DIVERSITY/MILITARY/ PRESDIENT’S CAUCUS 7:30 am to 8:30 am
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SATURDAY WORKSHOP 9:00 am to 11:00 am
LUNCH GENERAL SESSION
WITH DR. JEANETTE BETANCOURT
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Affix attendance sticker here.
SATURDAY WORKSHOP 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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