| February 4 - 6, 2010 |
| You Make The Difference in Helping your Child Learn |
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Phone: 416-921-1073 Ext 227
Web Site: http://www.hanen.org/ymtdworkshops
E-mail: [email protected] |
| About the You Make the Difference® Workshop:
This three day Hanen Licensing Workshop provides intensive, small-group training to family support professionals and speech-language pathologists who provide General Education/Prevention services to communities. The workshop addresses the integration of the latest literature in the field of child development and the Hanen approach, which empowers parents to facilitate their child’s language skills in everyday contexts.
Workshop Format:
Throughout the workshop, participants take part in experiential, hands-on activities as the Instructor guides them through the process of leading a You Make The Difference Parent-Child Program. Principles of adult learning and family-centered practice are incorporated throughout. IMPORTANT: Full attendance and participation in all three days of the workshop is mandatory.
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| February 5 - 6, 2010 |
| MnAEYC-MnSACA Annual Conference |
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Saint Paul, MN, United States |
Phone: 651.646.8689
Web Site: http://www.mnaeyc-mnsaca.org/
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The theme of this year’s Annual Conference is “2010: Working with Today’s Generation.”
We are excited to announce a jam-packed conference and to combine the efforts of two organizations to focus on the importance of providing quality care for children, from birth to youth, in Minnesota! With over 90 workshops to choose from, this conference is sure to meet your professional development needs.
On Friday, we will have the option of four great plenary sessions to choose from — make sure to read over the options to best serve you and your program.
On Saturday, we will be joined by Jason Kotecki, “The Champion of Childhood.” His keynote it titled Escape Adulthood: Living and working with less stress and more fun. |
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| February 6, 2010 |
| Dialogues for Quality in Education: Inspiring Change through Collaboration and Community Building |
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Weston, MA, United States |
Phone: 508-473-8001
Web Site: http://www.reggioalliance.org/narea/whats_new.php
E-mail: [email protected] |
| A NAREA initiative in partnership with New England NAREA members,
hosted by The Children's Garden at The Cambridge School of Weston |
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| February 19 - 20, 2010 |
| Insights Conference and Trade Show 28th Annual |
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Itasca, IL, United States |
Phone: 877-912-4222
Web Site: http://www.pso-icca.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This conference is designed for privately owned child care centers with emphasis on keeping schools finanacially sound, online credentialing, Gateways and Professional Development, Nutrition, music etc. |
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| February 25 - 26, 2010 |
| Early Childhood Professional Development Conference |
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Phone: 514-637-4493
Web Site: http://www.qappd.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| A conference with a broad array of topics geared to the earlychildhhod professional; educators, home care providers, center directors and assistant directors |
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| February 26 - 27, 2010 |
| Southern California Kindergarten Conference |
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Pasadena, CA, United States |
Phone: (661)297-6900
Web Site: http://www.socalkindergartenconference.com/
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The 24th Annual Southern California Kindergarten Conference promises to bring "tons of fun and motivation" to teachers, administrators, childcare providers, parents, and others interested in the education of young children!
Join us for over 80 educational sessions that promise to send you back to the classroom with a pocket full of new ideas and a renewed sense of enthusiasm!
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| February 27 - March 13, 2010 |
| NEW ZEALAND TOUR |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Phone: 1 416 224 4006
Web Site: http://www.ecectours.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| NEW ZEALAND TOUR
February 27 to March 13, 2010
cost: NZ $3300
approximately US$2260 CAN$2450 AUD$2700 £1380 €1580
You can join Global Village ECEC Tours for an exciting comprehensive and professional tour of New Zealand in late Feb/March, 2010. The tour is oriented to early childhood education professionals and academics but also offers some great sightseeing opportunities and a chance to discover New Zealand's majestic countryside. The tour operator is Sue Colley who has been involved in ECEC for over 30 years and can connect you with the major players in ECEC around the world.
For more information, visit www.ecectours.com
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| February 27, 2010 |
| Annual Early Care and Education Conference |
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Oakland, CA, United States |
Phone: (510) 204-0939
E-mail: [email protected] |
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| March 4 - 6, 2010 |
| Active Parenting Training of Trainers (LA) |
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New Orleans, LA, United States |
Phone: 800-825-0060 ext 120
Web Site: http://www.ActiveParenting.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Active Parenting's annual Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops are a mixture of fun and learning. Three days of vigorous training will help you expand your professional skills while learning to train new parenting educators for your organization and community.
The Training of Trainers workshop will show you how to:
-Train parenting education program leaders
-Conduct Active Parenting Leader Training Workshops
-Improve presentation skills
-Gain a deeper knowledge of the programs
-Find ways to make the programs fit the audience
-Exchange ideas with other professionals
-Receive 2.0 CEUs or 20 contact hours from NBCC |
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| March 4 - 6, 2010 |
| The Reggio Emilia Approach to Education: Experiences in dialogue |
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Singapore, Singapore, Singapore |
Phone: 62814989, 68463322
Web Site: http://www.aeces.org
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] |
| The Association for Early Childhood Educators (Singapore) - AECES, together with EtonHouse Education Centre are organising a professional development and learning opportunity for the early childhood community to participate in a Reggio conference initiative. Speakers Amelia Gambetti and Emanuela Vercalli will present the experience of the Municipal infant toddler centres and preschools to you directly from Reggio Emilia, Italy. |
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| March 6, 2010 |
| Growing With Children |
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Wichita, Kansas, United States |
Phone: 316-682-1853
Web Site: http://www.childstart.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Twenty third annual conference for family child care providers and center staff while the child care directors attend the Director's Chair conference in the same location. This is your opportunity to receive six hours of in-service, win door prizes and network with other providers. Lunch is included in the cost which remains the same as last year. |
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| March 12 - 13, 2010 |
| CCPPNS 61st Annual Convention |
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Los Angeles, California, United States |
Phone: 310.202.7173
Web Site: http://www.ccppns.org/convention/home.php
E-mail: [email protected] |
| 2 day conference focusing on parenting and teaching of young children. In it's 61st year, the CCPPNS annual convention is being held in Los Angeles and features 2 keynotes, and 24+ workshops. |
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| March 12, 2010 |
| Preschool Enrichment Team 30th Annual Early Childhood Conference |
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Springfield, Massachusetts, United States |
Phone: 413-736-3900,
Web Site: http://www.preschoolenrichmentteam,org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Koplow will present one hour keynote. Her and a dozen additional presenters will lead 14 additional two-hour Workshops on topics on Family Mental Health Issues, Farm-to-Preschool Project, Literacy, Drumming, Nature Deficit Disorder, Active Science, Autism, Environment & Challenging Behaviors. |
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| March 13, 2010 |
| Early Childhood Education Conference |
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Jackson, Michigan, United States |
Phone: 517 784-9161
Web Site: http://www.abcacademyjackson.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The conference will offer a variety of training topics for early childhood educators and child caregivers. Participants will have an opportunity to attend sessions targeted for working with infants / toddlers, special needs children, child care administration and regulations, working with the difficult child, language and literacy, preschool and school age topics will be just a few of the topics available throughout the day. .5 CEU's available pending approval. |
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| March 13, 2010 |
| In Defense of Childhood: Play and Active Learning in Urban Schools |
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New York, New York, United States |
Phone: 212-650-5182
Web Site: http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/education/earlychildhoodgrad/
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This conference will address growing concerns in the research and educational communities about drastic reductions in opportunities for active learning and play in young children's lives--both inside and outside of school--that have serious ramifications for their development. Research on this issue will be presented as well as strategies for educators about how to keep play and active learning alive to support teaching the way children learn and to ensure their optimal development.
A morning plenary will feature Joan Lombardi, Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-Departmental Liaison for Early Childhood Development, Administration for Children and Families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will be followed by a.m. and p.m. workshops where participants can learn about strategies to support children's active learning.
Admission to this conference is free. The event is being held as a tribute to the late Professor Emerita Lillian Weber, whose work honored the active nature of learning and furthered the cause of equity in education. Graduate credit is available for those who attend a follow-up session on March 19 from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. |
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| March 15 - 17, 2010 |
| Strategies to Engage Children's Vocabulary Development |
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Sydney, NSW, Australia |
Phone: +6596455889
Web Site: http://www.sanguineconsulting.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Would you like to get your students engaged in the classroom and build their literacy skills in fun, creative ways? Are you looking for innovative ways to engage students and help them learn academic vocabulary? Do you often wonder how you can get your kids talking more in depth about specific and relevant subjects instead of the chaos that sometimes ensues when we suggest to our students, talk to your neighbor.” Would you like to hear your students respond, “I feel elated” instead of, “I’m tired”. In order to get students using academic vocabulary, we need to get them speaking and participating first. In this hands-on and interactive 3-day (18 hours) workshop, participants will learn proven student engagement strategies followed by methods for increasing academic vocabulary.
In this workshop, we will explore the research that supports student engagement and direct vocabulary instruction. Participants will have the opportunity to experience each strategy and plan lessons to bring back to the classroom. Before long, your students will be letting you know that they are feeling “famished” prior to lunch, and “enthralled” about coming back from recess to learn even more! |
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| March 20, 2010 |
| Who Cares?...ASK ME |
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Wilson, NC, United States |
Phone: 252 206-4235
Web Site: http://www.wilsonpfc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The conference will provide a full day of training and updated information on various childcare related issues to parents, childcare providers and community advocates at large. The scope of training will include topics including health, literacy, diversity,assessments, outldoor teaching,special needs care and tips on recession survival. |
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| March 25 - 28, 2010 |
| 2010 Annual Conference Montessori in the 21st Century |
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Boston, MA, United States |
Phone: 212-358-1250
Web Site: http://www.amshq.org/conference/2010boston/program
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Join the American Montessori Society to mark the first 50 years of AMS’s success in adapting Montessori for a new and evolving culture and to explore critical issues related to Montessori in the 21st century through over 100 workshop offerings and dynamic keynote speakers. With AMS and Montessori education now well established and continuing to grow in the United States and abroad, it is time for Montessori educators to take an in-depth look at the relationship between Montessori education and the 21st -century skills, values, and attributes required by our students, so that they may become competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and creative problem solvers. And, it is our responsibility as educators and researchers to examine, enhance, and validate our Montessori pedagogy and practice for the 21st century, just as Maria Montessori and Nancy McCormick Rambusch challenged existing educational methods and philosophies and introduced new ideas and models. In her book Learning How to Learn (1962), Dr. Rambusch challenged us to consider this question: “In an effort to find more effective solutions to learning at all levels, can Americans do less than look at Montessori again?” |
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| March 25 - 27, 2010 |
| MiAEYC Early Childhood Conference |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
Phone: 800-336-6424
Web Site: http://www.miaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The 2010 Early Childhood Conference offers over 150 workshops covering an extensive range of issues and topics in administration and staffing, advocacy and public policy, assessment, child development, curriculum, discipline and guidance, infants and toddlers, literacy, parents and families and professional development. Staff and administrators in family and group home, child care center, preschool, kindergarten and early elementary programs will hear from experts on early childhood development, attend workshops and exchange ideas to enhance the quality of their everyday work with children and families. |
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| March 25, 2010 |
| NCCA/GCCA Leadership Conference |
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Phone: 800-543-7161
Web Site: http://www.NCCAnet.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| "Legal Issues & Unionization in ECE" - Owners, directors, & managers. 6 hours PD |
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| March 26, 2010 |
| NCCA/SCCCA Leadership Seminar |
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Columbia, South Carolina, United States |
Phone: 800-543-7161
Web Site: http://www.NCCAnet.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| "Legal Issues & Unionization in ECE" - Owners, directors, & managers. 6 hours PD |
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| March 27, 2010 |
| BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, Central Florida Community College 22nd. Early Childhood Conference |
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Ocala, Fl, United States |
Phone: 352-854-2322,EX.1286
Web Site: http://www.cf.edu
E-mail: kylem@cf,edu |
| The conference is an eight hour training for early learning teachers and staff, elementary teachers, parents, and students. The 8 hr. conference consists of 40 workshop sessions with the following tracks: Preschool Readiness, Social and Emotional, Primary Grades, Parents and Families, Infants and Toddlers, Administration, and Faith Based. CEU's are given. Dr. Phelps will speak about extending readiness actvities out side of the classroom. |
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| April 10, 2010 |
| The Wonder of Childhood Film Festival |
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Asbury Park, NJ, United States |
Phone: 918-9901, X-133
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] |
| To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, Child Care Resources will present a film festival. Attendees will be provided with a schedule of film selections from which they may choose all or a few to watch throughout the day. Films will portray the world of childhood, including nature play, fantasy, and exploration. All parents, early childhood professionals and those who were once children are sure to enjoy the show! Coffee and pastry will be served in the AM. |
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| April 11 - 14, 2010 |
| "HIPPY: The Bridge to Change for Children, Families and Communities" |
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States |
Phone: 501-537-7731
Web Site: http://www.hippyusa.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The primary focus of the conference is to recognize and foster excellence in programming along with excellent support and services for children, families and communities. In harmony with our theme, workshop presentations will focus on early childhood concepts, "best practices", and ways to support local HIPPY staff to provide the best quality services to children and families. HIPPY USA's National Conference is the premiere professional development training for HIPPY staff. Held every two years, this conference attracts individuals, corporations, and early childhood education leaders dedicated to improving lives through literacy efforts. HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) programs empower parents as primary educators of their children in the home and foster parent involvement in school and community to maximaize the chances of successful early school experiences. |
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| April 15 - 17, 2010 |
| A Culture of Acceptance: A Journey Together |
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Phone: (702) 895-1322
Web Site: http://nevaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The event begins Thursday April 15 with a pre-conference session “Building Communication Skills in Young children: a Journey Together with Parents and Educators.” The pre-conference day is co-sponsored by the Nevada Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. The event continues with the two-day conference on Friday April 16 and Saturday April 17. Speakers this year include: Father Gregory Boyle, Camille Catlett, and Louise Derman-Sparks, to name a few. In addition to a great schedule of presentations on diversity and inclusive practice, Lakeshore Learning will be setting up three model classrooms (infant/toddler, preschool, and K-2). |
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| April 16 - 17, 2010 |
| Introduction to the Pikler Approach |
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tulsa, oklahoma, United States |
Phone: 918 810-0877
Web Site: http://www.pikler.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This is a once in a life-time opportunity to hear from Dr. Emmi Pikler's daughter, Anna Tardos, the director of the Pikler Institute in Budapest, Hungary and Agnes Szanto, psychologist and colleague of Anna Tardos from Paris, France. They will share their knowledge and expertise on infants and toddlers from over 60 years of research and training which has been done at the Pikler Institute.
Participants will deepen their knowledge about infant and toddler care and education through learning about important pedagogical principles, relationship based care, attachment theory, motor development, play, and careful attentive physical care and respect for the young child. Participants will learn specific ways to enable a child to be self-reliant, autonomous, socially well-adapted, secure, and capable to have enriching relationships and form good attachments. |
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| April 16 - 18, 2010 |
| Yeah Baby 2010 - the infant and toddler conference |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
Phone: 64 04 461 7076
Web Site: http://www.childspace.co.nz
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] |
| Come to our 2nd annual infant and toddler specialist cionfernce in the beautiful city of Wellington, New Zealand. This will be an inspiring and awesome event for those of you as wild at heart about babies as we are! Join our superb line-up of keynote speakers Dr Nanccy Cohen, Jean Rockel, Pennie Brownlee and Natasha Kibble for this action-packed event, celebrating respect for babies. Full conference programme and registration form can be viewed and downloaded from our website www.childspace.co.nz. |
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| April 19 - 20, 2010 |
| The Nature of Play - Kidesafe Playground Conference |
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Phone: +618 9340 8509
Web Site: http://www.kidsafewa.com.au/playgroundconference
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This conference will stimulate lively discussion and debate about the range of intersecting issues impacting on playgrounds and play spaces. We will explore how the natural environment can support and extend children’s play and learning; how playgrounds that engage and inspire can benefit and add strength and vibrancy to our communities.
Our goals for the Conference are to—
* Highlight the play and recreation needs of children and young people, including children with additional needs, and discuss the role of the natural environment in meaningful play
* Promote and celebrate the role of public play spaces as a key element of inclusive communities
* Showcase innovative playground development and design from around the world, including natural play space trends in the context of environmental sustainability
* Discuss health promotion and injury prevention strategies and explore risk issues
* Build capacity and collaboration in WA between the community sector, local government and the playground industry.
If you work in the area of children, young people, public space, urban design, landscaping, playground industries or local government you should not miss the opportunity to participate.
Conference presentations will be interactive and relate to conference goals and streams—
* Child-centred playground/playspace design
* Nature-based play
* Risk issues—challenges and benefits
* Consultation—giving children a voice
* Inclusive, playable public open space |
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| April 21 - 10, 2010 |
| The Wonder of Childhood Film Festival |
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Asbury Park, NJ, United States |
Phone: 732-918-3301, X-133
Web Site: http://www.ccrnj.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| To begin the celebration of The Week of the Young Child, Child Care Resources is sponsoring a one day film festival that explores the world of young children, especially concerning wonder and play. In addition, a filmmaker will introduce her short films about children and fantasy play and then she will be available for a Q&A. We expect the films to provide fodder for good conversation and inspiration. |
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| April 26 - 30, 2010 |
| HighScope International Conference |
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Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States |
Phone: 734-485-2000 x228
Web Site: http://www.highscope.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Last year teachers, administrators, and trainers from 13 countries as well as the U.S. joined us for the 2009 conference. This year we will offer over 75 dynamic sessions to chose from, we also encourgage you to take advantage of our full day preconference workshops listed on our website.
What educators really want, What children really need. Find what you\'re looking for at the HighScope 2010 International Conference. For more information visit highscope.org |
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| April 29 - May 1, 2010 |
| Environment Design Institute - 3 day |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
Phone: 64 04 4617076
Web Site: http://www.childspace.co.nz
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Join Robin for three exciting days focusing on all aspects of early childhood centre and playscape design. |
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| April 29 - May 1, 2010 |
| NYSAEYC Annual Conference |
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Verona, New York, United States |
Phone: 518-867-3517
Web Site: http://www.nysaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This year’s Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful Turning Stone Resort & Conference Center, in Verona, New York. Featured Tracks & Workshops are: Infant/Toddler, Leadership, PreK-3, Trainers, School Age Child Care, Family Child Care, Inclusion, New & Experienced Teachers.
Conference Benefits: Choose from over 150 educational workshops, (up to 15 1/2 training hours), 90 early childhood exhibitors, free door prizes at events and exhibits, unique opportunities to meet & network with colleagues. For additional information visit www.nysaeyc.org.
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| April 30, 2010 |
| Excellence in Leadership |
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Lakewood, Colorado, United States |
Phone: 303-860-7174
Web Site: http://www.coloradoecea.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The Excellence in Leadership Conference is for early education center owners, administrators, and experienced teachers. The theme for 2010 is Tools for a Dynamic Program. |
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| May 1, 2010 |
| Teaching, Testing, Learning & Leading: A Policy Roundtable for Massachusetts Elementary School Princ |
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Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States |
Phone: 617-354-3820
Web Site: http://cayl.org/massprincipalsroundtable
E-mail: [email protected] |
| At The CAYL Principals Roundtable, you will have an opportunity to explore, along with other Principals and national experts:
* how to enhance results for your entire school by focusing on the learning and testing needs of your pre-kindergarten though grade three students;
* tools you can use to strengthen your capacity to
lead and supervise environments for young learners;
* how to use the testing information you already have more effectively to enhance opportunities for children’s development and learning;
* strategies that will enhance policies and practices related to assessment and testing of young children in your school. |
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| May 3 - 8, 2010 |
| 37th Annual Head Start Conference |
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Dallas, TX, United States |
Web Site: http://www.nhsa.org/?e=events.detail&event_id=40
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| The 37th Annual Head Start Conference and Meetings, themed Reaching Higher, is a comprehensive event designed specifically for the Head Start and early education and care community. This conference is aimed at helping those who work with and or on behalf of young children and their families gain the training and professional development. |
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| May 7, 2010 - May 8, 2014 |
| 45th Annual Rhode Island Early Childhood Conference |
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Providence, RI, United States |
Phone: 401-398-7605
Web Site: http://www.riaeyc.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The 2010 Conference promises to be a truly historic event to mark its 45th anniversary. We have an incredible line-up of local and nationally recognized presenters as well as a Friday Pre-Conference day designed specifically for directors and administrators. The Pre-Conference features Commissioner Deborah A. Gist and Elizabeth Burke Bryant speaking about their Vision of the Early Care and Education Landscape in Rhode Island. This year we are extremely pleased to have Holly Elissa Bruno as our Keynote Speaker. Her keynotes have delighted audiences from Budapest to Minneapolis, Tulsa to Tampa as have her featured presentations at NAEYC, Smart Start and regional Head Start annual conferences |
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| May 10 - 14, 2010 |
| International Institute: Power of Making Thinking Visible |
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Weston, Florida, United States |
Phone: (954)5937841
Web Site: http://www.educationfirstinc.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Course Description
This Five-day institute includes daily presentations, interactive workshops, small group sessions and visits to classrooms featuring students and teachers engaged with thinking routines and other strategies to encourage thinking in the early childhood classroom.
Participants will hear from colleagues and researchers as to the Power of Making Thinking Visible through documentation, Thinking routines, concept maps and the use of the language of thinking in early childhood settings.
Although the institute is focused on early childhood ages, the theory, routines and strategies used during the presentations and at the schools, are all used in elementary, middle schools and high schools around the world too.
Outcomes/Objective
- Learn about Visible Thinking approach and practice thinking routines designed to make students' thinking visible.
- Hear from experienced colleagues that have been working with the Visible Thinking approach from Harvard University in early childhood settings
- Visit classrooms to see thinking in action
- Explore the cultural forces as leverage points for creating a culture of thinking
- View students' thinking through gallery walks
- Develop skills in collaborating with colleagues
- Build lasting relationships with colleagues across the world
- Leave with an action plan to implement back home
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| May 13 - 15, 2010 |
| Leadership Connections |
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Wheeling, IL, United States |
Phone: 847-947-5058
Web Site: http://cecl.nl.edu
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Join us at Leadership Connections as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Center and our 10th conference! This is a conference especially designed for early childhood administrators, lead teachers and supervisors, trainers and consultants, technical assistance specialists, and family child care providers. It includes three energizing days of professional development that focuses on YOU, the early childhood leader. You are the key to creating exemplary early care and education programs. Leadership Connections will validate what you know and are already doing while challenging you to think about your work in new and innovative ways. Preconference activities on May 12, 2010. Go to http://cecl.nl.edu for more information or [email protected]. |
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| May 15, 2010 |
| Building on Behalf of Children Conference |
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Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States |
Phone: 1-800-777-2861
Web Site: http://www.childcarenetwork.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Our keynote speaker, Lisa Murphy, The Ooey Gooey Lady ® and author of the Ooey Gooey ® Handbook, will start our day off by educating, entertaining and motivating participants with her experiences and philosophies. Break out sessions will follow. |
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| May 17 - 19, 2010 |
| National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute |
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Chapel Hill, NC, United States |
Phone: 919-966-0867
Web Site: http://www.nectac.org/~meetings/inclusionmtg2010/splash.html
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute is the premier event for people that care for young children to come together to learn, share and problem-solve. This is a promising time for those who work with young children, thanks to unprecedented support at the federal, state, and community levels. The 2010 Inclusion Institute will highlight the many new opportunities available to support early childhood inclusion, and will cover topics such as:
• Family partnerships
• Challenging behaviors
• Evidence-based practice
• Building collaborative systems
• Transition
• RTI in preschool
• Social-emotional development
• Language and literacy
• Program quality and inclusion, and more! |
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| May 21 - 22, 2010 |
| Western Regional Early Childhood Conference |
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Asheville, North Carolina, United States |
Phone: 828-250-6700
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The 2010 Western Regional Early Childhood Conference marks the 30th year that it has been held. Participants are early educators from a wide variety of jobs including administrators, board members, teachers and therapists. Approximately 150 workshops are offered during the two day period. Participants are required to preregister and select their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for each time session. The specific workshops you are registered in appear on your name tag that is picked up at registration. Asheville, North Carolina is a beautiful place to be in late spring and the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (AB Tech), where the conference is held, is a georgeous location. Fees are very reasonable - $55 for both days, $45 for Friday only and $35 for Saturday only. Please contact us for more information. |
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| May 25 - 28, 2010 |
| The 2nd World Conference on Arts Education |
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SEOUL, SEOUL, Korea, Republic of |
Phone: +82 2 2075 6309
Web Site: http://www.artsedu2010.kr
E-mail: [email protected] |
| UNESCO and the Republic of Korea would like to invite you to participate in the 2nd World Conference on Arts Education in Seoul from the 25th to the 28th of May 2010.
Following the ongoing preparation through numerous initiatives across the world, this conference in Seoul aims to promote and to reinforce the value of quality arts education for all, in developing a capacity for creativity in the 21st century for youth and all generation.
The significance and value of arts education has already been underlined and expressed in the \"Road Map for Arts Education\", resulting from the First World Conference on Arts Education held in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2006. It is now the time to focus on encouraging the implementation of the \"Road Map\". Furthermore, this new global encounter in Seoul of art education actors will target to highlight the socio-cultural dimensions of arts education and reinforce research and knowledge of practices, ensuing from new conceptual and methodological tools. |
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| May 27 - 29, 2010 |
| Opening the Door to Adventure in Early Childhood Education |
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Phone: 204-586-8587 ext. 24
Web Site: http://www.mccahouse.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The Manitoba Child Care Association is hosting its 33rd annual Early Childhood Education Conference May 27 - 29, 2010. Conference delegates are early childhood educators who work in child programs and family child care homes, directors and administrators who manage child care centres, academics from the colleges and universities who train early childhood educators, students, government policy makers, and licensing authorities. Our conference offers, 3 keynote speakers, over 65 workshops, program tours, our annual general meeting, and MCCA's Awards Banquet. Our conference brochure will be online Feb. 1st, 2010.
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| May 27 - 29, 2010 |
| Building on our Roots: Celebrating our Success and Expanding our Possibilities |
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Richmond, BC, Canada |
Phone: (604) 709-6063
Web Site: http://www.ecebc.ca
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC) is pleased to present the 39th annual ECEBC Conference. We chose this year’s theme to recognize, honour, and celebrate the whole community of dedicated people who nurture, guide, and care for young children throughout BC.
At ECEBC we are committed to advancing early childhood education and educators, and we believe that knowledge of the history of early childhood education and care combined with current research informs our future direction and will influence positive change in our field. In keeping with that vision, we have chosen a diverse range of workshop topics that will offer you many learning opportunities and provide you with new inspiration, knowledge, and skills.
The ECEBC 2010 Conference Planning Committee, with the support of the ECEBC Board and staff, has created an event that incorporates the best elements of a celebration—favourite presenters, shopping fun, sit-down lunch buffets, and a gala dinner that is sure to be filled with much fun, laughter, and sharing with friends old and new!
Please join us at Conference 2010, where we will be welcoming many new presenters as well as favourites from past years.
We look forward to seeing you May 27 to 29 in Richmond, BC!
To download the registration brochure, and to register online please visit our website and follow the links to our conference information: www.ecebc.ca |
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| June 6, 2010 |
| RIE and Attachment Theory: Why Earliest Relationships Matter |
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Los Angeles, CA, United States |
Phone: 323-663-5330
Web Site: http://rie.org/conference
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The 21st Annual RIE Infant/Toddler Conference for Parents and Professionals will be devoted to Attachment Theory with keynote speaker Sir Richard Bowlby. RIE Associates will present how Magda Gerber's Educaring Approach supports healthy attachment.
Presentations will include:
Becoming Attached (Sir Richard Bowlby)
Primary Attachment Figure or Secondary Attachment Figure: Who Cares (Sir Richard Bowlby)
RIE and Healthy Attachment: Putting Theory Into Practice (Johanna Herwitz)
RIE and Self-Regulation (Ruth Anne Hammond)
Fostering Healthy Secondary Attachments in Group Care (Polly Elam)
Educaring and the Family: Two Parents' Perspectives (Nina Hachigian and Antonio Rangel) |
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| June 7 - 9, 2010 |
| Inspiring Primary Learners: Nurturing the Whole Child in the Differentiated Classroom |
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia |
Phone: +6596455889
Web Site: http://www.sanguineconsulting.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Take the complexity out of differentiating and inspire your learners! This three-day session offers a step-by-step plan for creating an inspiring classroom through differentiated instructional practices. Learn how to honor all learners, build community and design engaging and meaningful lessons that meet standards and benchmarks while keeping the learning in your classroom rigorous and relevant. Kathleen has a multitude of dynamic, practical strategies and lessons examples for differentiating in the primary grades and creating 21st century learners. Be prepared to learn deeply, and HAVE FUN! |
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| June 8 - 9, 2010 |
| The Right to be Heard; Weaving children’s voices into planning |
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Crieff, Perthshire, United Kingdom |
Phone: 01764 664409
Web Site: http://www.mindstretchers.co.uk
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Children have a right to have their opinions’ and ideas heard. It is very evident that they want to be outside. This conference will share a variety of established and emerging consultative strategies and documentation from around the world with a focus on Children’s connection and understanding of Nature.
The first day will promote networking and will share research and thinking about children’s right to learn in an outdoor environment which in turn encourages healthy harmonious children.
Day two will focus on research and includes poster session designed to share Children’s voices and their ideas connected to Nature around the world. |
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| June 11, 2010 - June 12, 2014 |
| Nurturing Nature/La nature: un jeu d'enfant |
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Phone: 902 423-8199
Web Site: http://www.cccns.org/conf10/conf10.htm
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Our Featured Presenter is Rusty Keeler,” an artist / designer with a unique sensitivity to the sights, sounds and experiences of childhood. He will present an all day administrator professional development session, a keynote and a workshop. Other activities are Awards and Recognition Gala, Trade show, and 12 workshops with a nurturing nature theme. Three workshops will be provided in French.
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| June 15, 2010 |
| 5th Young Children Without Homes National Conference |
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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
Phone: 617-445-1480
Web Site: http://www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org/Programs-National-Conference-2010.asp
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Horizons for Homeless Children is hosting its 5th Young Children Without Homes National Conference this year to provide an opportunity for shelter programs, early education and care providers, public pre-school programs and other social service agencies to come together to learn and share information. The conference, which will focus on the needs of young homeless children and their families, is a unique opportunity to raise national awareness and share local and national strategies for serving young children and families experiencing homelessness |
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| June 18 - 19, 2010 |
| 1st Annual LAEYC State Conference |
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Phone: 504-914-6549
Web Site: http://www.laeyc.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Theme: Play to Learn! |
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| June 23 - 25, 2010 |
| The Sixth NAREA Summer Conference |
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Chicago, IL, United States |
Phone: 770-552-0179
Web Site: http://reggioalliance.org/narea_professional_development/annual_conference/current.php
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| Dialogues for Quality in Education: Our Image of Children, Our Image of Teachers, Our Image of Learning, Our Responsibility.
In collaboration with Reggio Children and Crossroads in Chicago (City of Chicago Department of Family Support Services, Chicago Commons, Columbia College Chicago and Chicago Children’s Museum)
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| June 24 - 26, 2010 |
| From Administrator to Innovator |
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London, Ontario, Canada |
Phone: 519 423 5606
E-mail: [email protected] |
| From Administrator to Innovator will explore specific principles and strategies that address challenges facing early childhood program administrators, mentors, trainers, and quality enhancement coordinators. |
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| June 26, 2010 |
| ECTA Annual Conference |
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Phone: 61+418157280
Web Site: http://www.ecta.org.au
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The annual ECTA State Conference was held at John Paul College, Daisy Hill, Brisbane on Saturday 26th June, 2010.
The conference will bring together early childhood professionals from all sectors - long daycare, family daycare, outside schools hours care, kindergarten, preschool, preprep, prep and lower primary.
There will be a keynote by Tony Attwood and a wide selection of workshops along with two masterclasses presented by Louis Bradfield and Pam Linke. This conference known for its practical presentations will stimulate and inspire those who attend |
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| July 4 - 9, 2010 |
| Northwest Teachers Conference |
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Seattle, WA, United States |
Phone: 414-353-5422
Web Site: http://nwteachersconference.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| A five day residential conference that offers educators of all kinds a chance to engage in deep discussions of the issues that matter most in education. Unique in it's format with reflection time built in and focus groups initiated by the participants with art and music woven throughout~founded 15 years ago by Tom Hunter and Richard Scholtz. |
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| July 9 - 11, 2010 |
| New leaders, new learners - Leadership in ECE |
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Blenheim, Able-Tasman, New Zealand |
Phone: +64 3 379 0390
Web Site: http://www.conference.co.nz/index.cfm/NZCA10
E-mail: [email protected] |
| New leaders, New Learners draws together participants from many branches of early childhood education and from across the world to discuss the development of leadership practices in early childhood.
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| July 11 - 14, 2010 |
| READY SCHOOLS: Your leadership in systems that help young learners to thrive! |
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Columbus, OH, United States |
Phone: 617-354-3820
Web Site: http://www.cayl.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
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Is Your School Ready for America’s Youngest Learners?
The 2010 CAYL Principals Conference presents the opportunity for you to invigorate your vision and replenish your commitment to leading a school that is truly ready for each and every child in your community. You can expect to learn more about the systems that must be calibrated to support every young child in school. National experts Sue Bredekamp, Carol Brunson Day, Luiz Hernandex. Larry Schweinhart, Marice Sykes, Valora Washington and Jane Weichel will provide you with state-of-the-art knowledge on how you can succeed in this endeavor.
You will increase your understanding of the complexities of leading a community that is equipped and ready to receive each and every child who enters your school door. You will take away new knowledge on the power and importance of alignment from children’s prior learning, into school and up through the third grade.
The 2010 CAYL Principals Conference will provide interactive, dialogic and collaborative experiences with fellow Principals, national experts and local Ohio Ready School practitioners. You will have the opportunity to visit different genres of early education and care programs and synthesize your experiences together. Be an Architect of Change. Find out more and register today www.cayl.org
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| July 11 - 14, 2010 |
| International Conference on Inclusive Approaches, serving as 2010 ISSA Conference |
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Riga, Latvia |
Phone: +36 1 354 3924
Web Site: http://www.cec.sped.org/riga
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The Riga 2010 Conference will bring together practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and NGOs from around the globe to discuss the current state of educating children and youth with special educational needs.
Topics include:
Accountability and large-scale assessment
Advocacy
Behavior supports
Inclusive schools
Instructional design and strategies
Life transitions
Policy
And more
Visit the CEC Web site for more information and to submit your proposal online.
Deadline for submitting proposals: 30 January 2010
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| July 14 - 16, 2010 |
| Starfish Educational Congress II (II Congesso de Educacao do Instututo Estrela do Mar). |
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Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil |
Phone: 303, 692-9008
Web Site: http://www.starfisheducationalinstitute.org/
E-mail: David Leiner [[email protected]] |
| The conference will focus on the early childhood years (2 to 8 years old), and cover the arts, art integration, brain-based learning, child-directed learning, multicultural approaches, and inquiry methods for the professional development of staff. There will be an opportunity to tour and observe the school, Escola Estela do Mar. Possibly there also will be a hands-on opportunity to help build a playground for the school. |
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| July 14 - 16, 2010 |
| Leadership and Management Institute |
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Seattle, WA, United States |
Web Site: http://www.naccrra.org/conferences/
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| NACCRRA is pleased to announce its first Leadership and Management Institute, designed specifically for CCR&R Executive Directors and managerial staff. The Institute will feature high-level training on finance, accounting, management, marketing, and leadership. We hope you will join us for this Institute, an exciting new approach to developing our field's leaders. |
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| July 15 - 17, 2010 |
| NAFCC's 20th Annual Conference |
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Nashville, TN, United States |
Phone: 1-801-886-2322 x 222
Web Site: http://www.nafcc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Creating Harmony: Tuning in to Children through Partnerships and Professionalism
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is excitedly anticipating this year's conference on July 15 – 17, 2010 at The Renaissance Nashville Hotel and Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
Join us in Nashville to aspire to your future success. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there with enthusiasm and excitement at what promises to be the best NAFCC conference ever. Even though we have said that before - it is true - they just keep getting better every year!
To make your reservations at the Hotel call: 1-800-266-9432
Visit the website at www.nafcc.org to register online and for additional information.
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| July 22 - 24, 2010 |
| Active Parenting Training of Trainers |
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Atlanta, GA, United States |
Phone: 800-825-0060 ext 120
Web Site: http://www.ActiveParenting.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Active Parenting's annual Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops are a mixture of fun and learning. Three days of vigorous training will help you expand your professional skills while learning to train new parenting educators for your organization and community.
The Training of Trainers workshop will show you how to:
-Train parenting education program leaders
-Conduct Active Parenting Leader Training Workshops
-Improve presentation skills
-Gain a deeper knowledge of the programs
-Find ways to make the programs fit the audience
-Exchange ideas with other professionals
-Receive 2.0 CEUs or 20 contact hours from NBCC |
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| July 22 - 25, 2010 |
| FroebelUSA 2010 National Conference |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
Phone: 888-573-3436
Web Site: http://www.froebelusa.com/index.php
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Entitled Froebel's Method for Today's Child, will provide a 4-day hands-on immersion into the original early childhood methods of Friedrich Froebel, inventor of Kindergarten. Presenters include Norman Brosterman, Cathy Weisman Topal, Dr. Regina Rosier, Finella Scholtz, Tiffeni Goesel and others. While the rich history of the Kindergarten will be discussed (and experienced through exhibits of historic materials) the the conference emphasizes work with children and how Froebel's method fits in a modern curriculum (in both classroom or homeschool environments).
Workshops cover all aspects for Froebel's methods, including Gift play, Occupations, Mother Songs and movement games, gardening and nature education. Attendees will observe Gift plays with children by experienced Froebel teachers and have many opportunities to play themselves.
There will be many opportunities for networking and social interaction with other Froebelians, including a tour of a local Frank Lloyd Wright home. |
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| August 10 - 12, 2010 |
| Communities Collaborative Brain Development Conference |
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Mahnomen, MN, United States |
Phone: 218-983-3285 x 1407
Web Site: http://www.whiteearthchildcare.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This conference is the best kept secret in Minnesota. As MN's largest Brain Development Conference it brings national and local experts together that provide the latest, innovative and TAKE HOME STRATEGIES for parents, foster parents, head start, child care, elementary and high school teachers, social workers, health professionals and policy makers to use as well as, information regarding children, development, teaching strategies, environments, brain development, autism, challenging behaviors, homevisiting and classrooms. We are going on our 10th Annual Conference titled "Ten Years of Making a Difference." PREVIOUS PRESENTERS AT OUR CONFERENCE included: Dr. Temple Grandin, Geoffrey Canada, Dr. Ruby Payne, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, Barbara Coloroso, Dr. Todd Risley, Gene Bedley, Dr. David Walsh, David Pelzer, Robin Karr-Morse, Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Louis Rossetti, Charlie Appelstein, Dr. Jean Clinton, Jodi Pfarr, Lesley Koplow, and Rachel Simmons. Register early to avoid waiting list. (Fargo Hector Airport, ND is the closest airport) |
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| August 11 - 13, 2010 |
| OMEP XXVI World Congress |
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Göteborg, Sweden |
Phone: +46 (0)31 786 2194
Web Site: http://www.omep2010.org/
E-mail: [email protected] |
| In August 2010, OMEP welcomes people from around the world to its 26th World Congress. Sweden is the hosting nation for the first time since 1964. Teachers, researchers and other participants will have the opportunity to learn and share experiences. The three day event offers lectures, workshops, seminars, visits to preschools and primary schools and social activities. What unites the participants is an interest in children's rights and education for sustainable development in a local and global context.
The theme of the congress is "Children - citizens in a challenged world". The foundation for the event rests on UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs aim, among other things, to give all children the right to be in school by 2015, to improve women's situation and to ensure gender equity. The congress provides all participants the unique opportunity to work together on these important issues.
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| August 11 - 14, 2010 |
| The Other Way to Listen |
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Phone: +610893875050
Web Site: http://www.boldpark.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Bold Park Community school presents the opportunity to discuss how we listen to and understand children, each other and the world around us. The conference will involve stories being told by educators and other community members which will challenge the participants to think about how they listen.
Planned Conference Highlights
Twilight opening of Bold Park classrooms and registration with supper
Key Note Presentations by Elena Giacopini, Gillian McAuliffe and Reggio Educator (TBC)
Stories from the classroom told by passionate educators.
Exhibition of children’s work
Practical workshops by artists, musicians and dancers
Research presentations
Presentations by children from Bold Park Community School
Opportunities for networking and self development
Tai chi next to Galup (Lake Monger) at dawn
Optional Conference dinner for delegates and Bold Park Community School parents at Perth Zoo. TBC
Listening to children banners around Lake Monger (TBC)
Twilight opening of Bold Park classrooms and registration with supper
Who should Attend?
Educators from all sectors
Child Care
Early Childhood
Primary Middle School
Administrators
Tertiary Sector
Home Schoolling Families
Recreation professionals
Health professionals |
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| August 17 - 19, 2010 |
| Learning Through Play Summer Seminar |
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Phone: 780 421-4930
Web Site: http://www.arcqe.ca
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This is a three day hands on exploration of play and the value of play for children ages 3-6. It includes information for For Teachers, Preschool Teachers, Early Childhood Professionals – anyone who is responsible or interested in providing learning through play experiences for preschool age children
• Room arrangement and play areas that support learning through play
• Elements of true play and the value for the whole child
• Brain development
• Observation and Recording Critical Skills
• Play and Assessment
• Family involvement in the play based classroom
• … and much more
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| August 22 - 25, 2010 |
| 9th World Indigenous Wormen and Wellness Conference |
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Northern Territory, Australia |
Phone: 61 8 8948 3733
Web Site: http://www.larrakia.com
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| August 28, 2010 |
| 2nd Annual Summer Conference |
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York, Maine, United States |
Phone: 603-494-3602
Web Site: http://www.theteacherstoolbox.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Topics include:
Dealing with Families: It's Not Always Easy!
Early Educators and Effective Conflict Management
No Time Out? Now What? |
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| September 5, 2010 - September 8, 2009 |
| European Early Childhood Education Research Association 20th Annual Conference |
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University of Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Phone: + 44 121 464 0020
Web Site: http://www.eecera2010.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| 'Knowledge and voice in early childhood: who knows, who speaks who listens?'. It explores the sharing of power and voice in the development of early childhood research, policy and practice. The marketplace for Europe thought on ECEC. |
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| September 10 - 12, 2010 |
| MNAC Nature Summit |
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Winnpeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Phone: 1-204-837-3626
Web Site: http://plannersplus.ca/mnacc/default.aspx
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Workshops to teach you how to engage children in nature.
Experience nature as you have never before with the Wilderness Awareness Group from Seattle Washington.
Conferernce site will be at Camp Manitou (just outside of Winnipeg, Maniioba, Canada) at 850 Green Oaks Lane, Headingly, Manitoba. Canada
Search the Nature Summit on Facebook -Manitoba Nacc for updates and more information |
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| September 24 - 25, 2010 |
| The Forum for Professional Development |
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San Jose, California, United States |
Phone: (916) 486-7750
Web Site: http://www.caeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Join us for a two-day educational experience with the leading experts on Leadership and Play. Featuring two wonderful and inspiring keynote speakers, you will leave The Forum reinvigorated and ready to practical and sound strategies to use in your daily work with administrators, teachers, families and children. Celebrate with us as we connect, learn and PLAY together! |
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| September 25 - October 6, 2010 |
| CENTRAL CANADA TOUR |
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Phone: 1 416 224 4006
Web Site: http://www.ecectours.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| CENTRAL CANADA TOUR
September 25 to October 6, 2010
CAN $2600
(approx US$2425 NZ$3600 AUD$2890 £1425 €1700)
You can join Global Village ECEC Tours for an exciting comprehensive and professional tour of Central Canada in the Fall of 2010. The tour is oriented to early childhood education professionals and academics but also offers some great sightseeing opportunities and a chance to see Niagara Falls and discover the hidden gems of Ontario and Quebec. The tour operator is Sue Colley who has been involved in ECEC for over 30 years and can connect you with the major players in ECEC around the world.
For more information, visit www.ecectours.com
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| September 25, 2010 |
| 2nd Annual Come Play With Me Conference |
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North Conway, NH, United States |
Phone: 603-356-2992
Web Site: http://mwvchildrensmuseum.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The MWV Children's Museum is hosting it's 2nd Annual Come Play With Me Conference on September 25, 2010 at Kennett High School!
This year's keynote, Genuine Happiness, delivered by Scott Noyes of Empowering Programs, will be thought provoking and impact directly your influence on children! Here is a brief glimpse into the discussion:
"Research is showing what qualities do and don't have an effect on our genuine happiness. Does ma...king more money, staying healthy, getting as much education as possible or living in a sunnier climate actually make us happier? Advancing to the higher range of your sustainable happiness can be achieved by feelings you conscientiously choose to associate with the past, present and future. Realizing that we are capable of changing our emotional satisfaction with life puts us in
control of making choices that will alter the way we look at being human. How could these psychological behaviors influence raising children? What can we do to help develop authentically happy children? Pleasures and gratifications are distinctly different behaviors. Where in the daily care of children can we increase gratification while stopping the emphasis society puts on pleasures?"
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| September 29 - October 2, 2010 |
| Fueling the Fire |
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Adelaide, Australia |
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| September 30 - October 3, 2010 |
| 55th Annual Florida Association for the Education of Young Children |
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Orlando, FL, United States |
Phone: 866-322-6335
Web Site: http://www.flaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Over 100 workshops over a 3 day period
80 Vendors
Networking with other early care and education providers
An inexpensive professional development opportunity
CEUs and college credit available |
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| October 1 - 2, 2010 |
| Preparing Young Children for a New World |
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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States |
Phone: 701-772-4141
Web Site: http://NDAEYC.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This year’s conference theme is “Preparing Children for a New World”.
The world we inhabit today is vastly different than the world when we were children. The world our current generation of children will inherit as adults will be even more different as the pace of change accelerates How can we prepare children for a world we can’t even imagine?
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| October 7 - 9, 2010 |
| Outdoor Play and Education - Early Childhood Leadership Institute |
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Tulsa, OK, United States |
Phone: 918-660-3894
Web Site: http://education.ou.edu/ecei
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Outdoor play, exploration and learning, along with playground design, nature education, and gardening with young children are all part of this exciting two-day Institute being hosted at the Tulsa Zoo. Take those kids outside and.... play, learn, explore, dream, investigate, experiment and have FUN. |
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| October 7 - 8, 2010 |
| Leading the Way to Quality: It Starts With You |
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Sharonville, OH, United States |
Phone: 513-758-1221
Web Site: http://www.4cforchildren.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| A Leadership Conference for Directors, Administrators, Emerging Leaders and Owners of Early Care and Education Programs |
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| October 7 - September 8, 2010 |
| 8th Annual Leadership Conference |
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Cincinnati, OH, United States |
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E-mail: [email protected] |
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| October 8 - 9, 2010 |
| Together for Children |
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Atlanta, GA, United States |
Phone: 404-222-0014
Web Site: http://www.gayconline.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Two full days of professional development for ECE directors, teachers, Pre-K, infant/toddler, special needs, after school care, family child care, advocates and any professional that works with young children. Over 160 sessions on topics ranging from brain development to curriculum to DAP to guidance to legal considerations. Join us for outstanding sessions based on current research and best practices. |
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| October 8 - 9, 2010 |
| The Love of Learning, Through the Eyes of a Child |
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Jacksonville, FL, United States |
Phone: 904.573.8831 or 8833
Web Site: http://www.cdealliance.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| CDEA's 17th Annual Conference will be the first of a three-year emphasis on The Love of Learning. This year we will take an in depth look Through the Eyes of a Child and be ever reminded to keep our focus on the unique way God has designed children to learn and the critical role teachers and administrators play in a child’s multi-faceted development.
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| October 11 - 12, 2010 |
| 2nd International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICE 2010) |
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Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Phone: 012-2036160
Web Site: http://www.globalresearch.com.my
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Call for paper
The International Conference on Entrepreneurship 2010 (ICE 2010) approach focuses on the entrepreneurship research from theoretical and practical perspective using
English, Arabic and Malays as the medium of presentations.
Broadly, the main areas of inquiry include the followings but not limited to:
1. Conceptual and Theoretical Aspects of Entrepreneurship,
2. Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies,
3. Entrepreneurship Environment and Support,
4. Small Business Management,
5. Socio-behavioral, Cognitive, and Cultural Analysis of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship
6. Entrepreneurial Organization
7. Entrepreneurial Management
8. Leadership
9. Any other related areas pertaining to any issue which is related to entrepreneurial aspects such as finance, accounting, human resource, legal, information
technology and religious perspectives.
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| October 14 - 15, 2010 |
| Leadership in Early Childhood Education |
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New Haven, CT, United States |
Phone: 800-369-7709 X702
Web Site: http://www.gesellinstitute.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This conference is designed to draw national attention to fact that there is a crisis in the early childhood classroom due to lack of understanding by decision makers of child development, learning needs or 3-8 year olds, and appropriate expectation. It will also provide leadership models based on research for policy and practice. |
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| October 14 - 16, 2010 |
| Early Childhood: Our Profession, Our Passion, Our Play |
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
Phone: 515-331-8000
Web Site: http://www.iowaaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The conference for early childhood professionals. |
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| October 21 - 23, 2010 |
| Excellence in Leadership Child Care Conference |
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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States |
Phone: 252-299-1063
Web Site: http://www.nclcca.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This unique annual conference is created BY and FOR owners, directors and administrators of child care programs in North Carolina. We bring in leaders from all the agencies involved licensing, NC Rated License Assessment Project, More at Four, Smart Start, Sanitation, etc. to answer questions and give updates. Other key topics we always address include personnel management, legal issues, insurance, building staff morale, and business management. The networking opportunities alone make the conference a success each year. Mark your calendar now and watch our website for updates! |
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| October 21 - 23, 2010 |
| Montana Early Childhood Conference |
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Missoula, MT, United States |
Phone: 406.370.6906
Web Site: http://www.mtaeyc.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| One, two, Buckle my Shoe...three, four, Out the Door! This statewide EC Conference will have a math/science emphasis. |
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| October 22 - 23, 2010 |
| Montana Early Childhood Conference |
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Missoula, MT, United States |
Phone: (406)370-6906
Web Site: http://www.mtaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Conference for Early Educators; Math & Science emphasis with other sessions on all developmental domains. |
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| October 22 - 23, 2010 |
| New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) |
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Atlantic City, NJ, United States |
Phone: 732-329-0033
Web Site: http://www.njaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The largest NJ conference for early childhood educators. 2 days of workshops, keynotes and networking for anyone involved in the care and education of children birth through age 8. |
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| October 22 - 23, 2010 |
| KAEYC Annual Conference 2010 |
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Manhattan, Kansas, United States |
Phone: (785) 280-0088
Web Site: http://www.kaeyc.net
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Friday Night Pre-Conference, October 22, 6:30 - 8:30
Saturday Conference with Keynote, Break Out Sessions, and Exhibits, October 23rd, 8:40 - 4:30 |
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| October 25 - 29, 2010 |
| Power of Making Thinking Visible with Young Children Int\\\'l Institute |
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Weston, Florida, United States |
Phone: 9545937841
Web Site: http://www.educationfirstinc.com
E-mail: [email protected] |
| This Five-day institute includes daily presentations, interactive workshops, small group sessions and visits to classrooms featuring students and teachers engaged with thinking routines and other strategies to encourage thinking in the classroom.
Participants will hear from colleagues and researchers as to the Power of Making Thinking Visible through documentation, Thinking routines, concept maps and the use of the language of thinking in early childhood settings.
Although the institute is focused on early childhood ages, the theory, routines and strategies used during the presentations and at the schools, are all used in elementary, middle schools and high schools around the world too.
Outcomes/Objective
Students will:
- Learn about Visible Thinking approach and practice thinking routines designed to make students\\\' thinking visible.
- Hear from experienced colleagues that have been working with the Visible Thinking approach from Harvard University in early childhood settings
- Visit classrooms to see thinking in action
- Explore the cultural forces as leverage points for creating a culture of thinking
- View students\\\' thinking through gallery walks
- Develop skills in collaborating with colleagues
- Build lasting relationships with colleagues across the world
- Leave with an action plan to implement back home |
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| October 29 - 31, 2010 |
| It's all about whanau! |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
Phone: 64 04 4617076
Web Site: http://www.childspace.co.nz
E-mail: [email protected] |
| A practitioner-based focus ensures our national confernce is always hand-ons, laid back and a rocking good time! This years focus is on working with families. Keynote speakers include: Karen Stephens, Robyn Malcom, Pennie Brownlee, Sarah Te One, Vicky Ellison, and Toni and Robin Christie. make sure you book your place to be part of the evolution! |
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| November 3 - 6, 2010 |
| 2010 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo |
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Anaheim, CA, United States |
Web Site: http://www.naeyc.org
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| November 3 - 6, 2010 |
| 40th Annual NBCDI Conference |
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Anaheim, CA, United States |
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E-mail: http://www.nbcdi.org/conference/ |
| NBCDI will celebrate its 40th anniversary conference in collaboration with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This joint conference will provide a critical opportunity to share, exchange, and learn from a broad range of practitioners and advocates from across the nation. |
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| November 7 - 9, 2010 |
| Parents as Teachers Annual Conference - 2010 |
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St. Louis, MO, United States |
Phone: 314-432-4330
Web Site: http://www.ParentsAsTeachers.org/conference
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Profile of the Organization
The National Center for Parents as Teachers believes all children can succeed and are born to learn. We invest in children from the beginning by helping parents realize the important role they play in their child’s development. The National Center for Parents as Teachers is the backbone of the largest parent education program in the nation, developing curricula and training parent educators to support young families across the nation and around the world.
2010 Conference Theme
The theme of this year’s conference will be “Growing the Early Childhood Community”. The focus will be on what Parents as Teachers does well, and how we can continue to provide excellent education to parents and families so that we can continue to serve future generations. The following topics will be discussed: collaboration, fund raising, best practices, technology, maximizing staff potential, and early childhood issues.
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| November 7 - 9, 2010 |
| Parents as Teachers Conference 2010 |
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St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
Phone: 314-432-4330, x232
Web Site: http://www.ParentsAsTeachers.org/Conference
E-mail: [email protected] |
| How will we sustain ourselves and remain relevant for future generations of families and their young children? It is the question asked by every early childhood professional. It challenges us to adapt and evolve to extend impact in an ever changing world. The Parents as Teachers Conference will get you thinking about changing the way nonprofits do business and show you how to build committed communities of support. |
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| November 8 - 10, 2010 |
| Play & Literacy |
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
Phone: +6596455889
Web Site: http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/WorkshopsNew/playliteracyHK.html
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The research is only beginning to show the immense importance that the first 8 years have in determining children’s future success in many areas particularly in literacy.
Play and Literacy is a training program specifically designed for people who work with children, birth through age 8, to improve the literacy environment of and promote literacy learning for children in early childhood settings. |
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| November 11 - 13, 2010 |
| Annual WECA Conference |
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Madison, WI, United States |
Phone: (608) 729-1053
Web Site: http://www.wisconsinearlychildhood.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Annual conference for early childhood professionals and all those working with or on behalf of children and families. |
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| November 12 - October 13, 2010 |
| The Regggio Emilia Approach to Education: Experience in Dialogue |
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St Paul, MN, United States |
Phone: 651 227 1039
Web Site: http://www.macdonaldmontessori.org
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| November 12 - October 13, 2010 |
| The Regggio Emilia Approach to Education: Experience in Dialogue |
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St Paul, MN, United States |
Phone: 651 227 1039
Web Site: http://www.macdonaldmontessori.org
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| November 13, 2010 |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practice; Theory to Practice |
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Tucson, AZ, United States |
Phone: 520 206-5245
Web Site: http://sazaeyc.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| 22 workshops and keynote addressing all areas of Developmentally Appropriate Practice: creating a community of learners, teaching to enhance development and learning, meaningful curriculum, authentic assessment, reciprocal relationships with families.
Breakfast and lunch included! |
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| November 15 - 17, 2010 |
| 2010 NARA Licensing Seminar & Conference |
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Cincinnati, OH, United States |
Web Site: http://www.naralicensing.org/displayconvention.cfm
E-mail: [email protected] |
| A special focus this year will be on the provider-licensor relationship, with workshops targeted to provide insight into the roles and responsibilities of each as well as dispel some provider/licensor myths. |
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| November 19 - 21, 2010 |
| The Natural Phenomena - An ECC Conference about nature held in Nature |
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Whangarei outskirts, Northland, New Zealand |
Phone: 06494375718
Web Site: http://www.thenaturalphenomena.co.nz
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Held outdoors in nature amongst a forest of mature native trees and volcanic rocks. Check out our website to see photos that captured the atmosphere from 2009's conference. |
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| November 20, 2010 |
| Beyond Today Early Learning and Care Conference |
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Phone: 1-780-421-4930
Web Site: http://www.arcqe.ca
E-mail: [email protected] |
| ARCQE PRESENTS: Early Learning and Care Conference in honor of National Child’s Day – November 20, 2010
Celebrate The Child Within Us All
Who Should Attend…
Early Childhood Professionals, Preschool Teachers, Out of School Care Staff, Child Advocates, Administrators and any one interested in learning more about quality child care for children.
What to Expect…
Exceptional all new research based ARCQE workshops
Official certificates for each session attended as evidence for accreditation
Networking with other professionals and agencies
Opportunity to view ARCQE services available to support Child Care and Out of School Care Accreditation
Reduced room rates and free parking for all attendees |
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| December 6 - 10, 2010 |
| 21st National Biennial Conference of Fiji Early Childhood Association |
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Suva, Rewa, Fiji |
Phone: 679 339 5171
Web Site: http://Not yet available
E-mail: [email protected] |
| The theme of the Conference "A Creative Curriculum: The Way Forward" is to promote the first ever National Early Childhood Curriculum Guidelines - 'Na Noda Mataniciva', that was developed by a team of writers tasked by the Ministry of Education in 2007 and launched in December 2009.
Participants at the Conference will travel from outer islands and interior of the two main large islands of Fiji as well as from other Pacific Islands such as Vanuatu, Tonga and Marshall Islands. These will include early childhood teachers, teacher educators as well as those concerned with the health and welfare of young children.
The Conference programme will include keynote addresses as well as concurrent workshop / seminar sessions, social & cultural activities, sports and excursions to historical sites & educational institutions and other places of interest in and around Suva, Fiji's fast growing and diverse capital city. |
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| December 9 - 11, 2010 |
| 25th National Training Institute |
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
Phone: 1-877-215-1023
Web Site: http://www.zttnticonference.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| Mark your calendars to join ZERO TO THREE as we celebrate our 25th NTI, December 9-11, 2010 (Pre-Institute, December 8th) in Phoenix, Arizona. If you are a professional dedicated to promoting the health and development of infants and toddlers, this is one conference you want to attend!
ZERO TO THREE’s National Training Institute is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary conference that focuses on cutting-edge research, best practices, and policy issues for infants, toddlers, and families.
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| December 10 - 14, 2010 |
| 27th Annual Head Start Parent Conference |
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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States |
Phone: 703-739-7563
Web Site: http://www.nhsa.org
E-mail: [email protected] |
| NHSA's Annual Head Start Parent Conference is the only national parent conference that delivers high-quality training and educational opportunities to Head Start parents and those who work with or on behalf of parents. Parent engagement is critical to helping children to be ready for kindergarten and to building lifelong learning skills. Participants in this comprehensive professional development event will learn best practices, effective strategies, and cutting-edge approaches that address the many challenges they face, explore areas critical to parent engagement, and facilitate the healthy development of Head Start children. The goal of this conference is to ensure that all participants gain the information and resources needed to bridge the gap between "what to do" and "how to do it."
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