REGISTRATION
FORM
EASTERN OREGON EARLY
CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION CONFERENCE
2007
“Planting Dreams…Growing
Possibilities!”
SEPTEMBER 22nd,
SATURDAY,
at LA
GRANDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
(See Map on the Last
Page for directions to La Grande Middle School.)
Optional Friday
night activity on September 21st.
(See back side of this page.)
NAME_____________________________________________PHONE_________________________
MAILING
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________
TOWN/CITY________________________________________________COUNTY_______________
EHave
you received a credential since Sept. 2006? ________ If so, what type?
___________________________.
EHow
long have you been employed (by yourself or others) in the early childhood
field since you were 18? _____
EWhat
dreams do you have for yourself and/or for children?
______________________________________
Registration Fees
-- Please mark your choice(s) and enclose the appropriate fees with your
registration.
_______$65
Registration Fee* for Saturday Conference only (lunch included)
_______$50 Early
Registration* for Saturday – MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than SEPT. 8th!
_______$20
Registration Fee for Friday night only (dinner included); $15 if Early
Registration
_______Please
check if you have applied for a Scholarship for the Conference fee.
_______$35 for motel
on Friday night, price based on double occupancy ($70 for single occupancy.)
Rooms will be reserved at Sandman
Inn. Name roommate, if known: ____________________________
·
Please call your local CCR&R consultant to find out what
scholarships may be available and how to apply.
·
Child care is not available on-site.
REMINDER: Registration fee, mileage, meals,
gasoline, and child care costs to attend the conference are tax deductible!
EARLY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th!!!!
Early Registration will receive $15.00
discount!
(Early Registration MUST be postmarked no
later than Saturday, September 8th!)
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th!!!!
(Must be POSTMARKED
no later than September 15th!)
No Refunds
given after Monday, September 17th.
However,
another person may come in your place.
SESSION CHOICES:
Please look at
enclosed class descriptions to make your choices.
Please list your first choice and a second choice,
in case your first choice fills up. Classes will be filled on a first
registered basis. Please write the class title or use the
corresponding letter beside the class title.
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is scheduled to attend Keynote sessions.
FIRST CHOICE
SECOND CHOICE
Morning SESSION:
__________________________
________________________
(9:45 – 11:45 am)
Afternoon SESSION:
__________________________
________________________
(3:00 - 4:30 pm)
Do you want
Spanish interpretation for your classes? ____yes
_____no
Please list any
dietary restrictions or preferences:
öPlease
send completed application with fee and mail to:
Child Care Resource & Referral
(Please make checks payable to CCR&R/TEC)
1916 Island Avenue
Questions? Call 541-963-7942 or
1-800-956-0324
La Grande, OR 97850
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MORNING SESSION of
CLASS Options
– 2 hour class
9:45 am – 11:45 am
A
Marketing Your Program
Merrily Haas,
OAEYC Director
Examine marketing strategies to recruit families and increase visibility in
the community.
Explore practices for making a positive first impression. Develop
strategies you can use
right away.
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B
Are We There Yet? The Home, Family, Community Connection
Sandra Leavitt –
MSW, Director of Child Abuse Intervention Center, experience with
Home visiting programs, family risk assessments and early childhood
development.
We will explore
the dynamics of families as primary care provider and educator, how
family attitudes influence a child’s ability to learn, and strategies for
supporting continuity between home and childhood learning
programs. Each participant will leave
with a “tool kit” of activities and ideas.
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ckc: Families & Community Systems
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Beyond Easel Painting:
Expanding Painting Opportunities for Young Children
Kathy Beck, BS in
Education from University of Idaho, MS in Education with ECE emphasis, Early
Childhood Education Program Coordinator for BMCC
“Art is both a
fundamental and distinctive way of knowing. A person needs to think in
terms of images as well as words” (Art: Basic for Young Children.)
Easel painting has been a staple in the early childhood setting since the
days of Maria Montessori. Painting experiences, however, can encompass
SO MUCH MORE. This workshop will provide you with a plethora of ideas
for providing creative opportunities that will support children’s ability to
think – and express themselves—in images, as well as words.
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ckc: Learning Environments & Curriculum
D
Conflict Resolution – Your Problems Are Not My Problems:
Coping with
Difficult People without Becoming One of Them
Vicki Hanna Lein,
Keynote presenter
If one really
difficult person wanders into our personal or professional lives, we can
suffer for hours, days, weeks or even years. Such experiences teach us
to avoid conflict resulting in problems that grow
and fester. In this interactive, presentation
you will learn five simple strategies to:
= Stop taking other people’s misbehavior personally.
= Turn conflicts into opportunities to deepen relationships.
= Protect yourself and your serenity from abuse.
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Managing the Monster
Lori McNeil,
Certified Anger Management Specialist
This workshop
will give a great overview of anger and anger management, not only in
helping children; but for ourselves. You will explore tools and
techniques in dealing with anger that will help you understand the
perspectives of others, as well as slow anger in yourself. This
workshop also explores verbal and nonverbal communication styles and how
important these styles are to understanding the root of anger. You
won’t leave disappointed!
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Using Child Observations in Planning Activities & Guiding Behavior
Ruai Gregory, MA
Human Development, ECE Instructor @ BMCC, Baker Ctr, 30 yrs experience
We’re all
detectives, learning constantly about young children! The findings are
often surprising. Simple observation techniques will be described and
practiced, providing opportunities for participants to use the results to
plan developmentally appropriate activities and solve challenging behaviors.
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KEYNOTE
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Vicki Hannah Lein
is an award-winning
international speaker, counselor, teacher, author, singer/songwriter, and
humorist. Vicki has worked for over thirty years as a high school
teacher, elementary school counselor, and Distinguished Educator for the
Oregon Department of Education.
Vicki’s presentations are brain-compatible because they are interactive,
fun, and full of research-based methods. She helps teachers renew
their passion for their profession by engaging them in their own genius.
By creating a “home court” environment, she establishes the safety needed
for everyone to take risks and learn. You will leave her presentations
inspired and eager to apply her philosophy and the dozens of practical ideas
she shares.
DREAMING BIG FOR
YOUR LIFE!
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Research shows that people who are able to envision a positive future for
themselves can overcome huge obstacles in their lives. We need to
learn how to listen to our inner voice and honor what we hear. Whether
we are gifted or learning disabled, our belief in a positive, invigorating
future is important to our success! This session will show you how to
change behaviors that are interfering with your success and blocking your
talents.
ckc:
Personal, Professional, Leadership Development
TEACHING THE DIGNITY OF DIFFERENCE
1:15 – 2:45 pm
This is an interactive, experiential workshop that requires a willingness to
entertain new ideas and let go of limiting beliefs. We will have
fun, move, laugh, and learn how to practice curiosity,
instead of judgment. Participants will leave with new insights and
possibilities about themselves and others, as well as activities to use in
programs or with staff. The content is mentally and emotionally
challenging, as there is no way to get to the core of what makes us judge
our differences without an examination of the emotional components. We
will engage our heads and hearts while avoiding the intellectual flabbiness
of “touchy-feely” experiences.
We will increase our ability to respond to other people and other cultures
with a generosity of spirit. Intended side effects: more joy,
less stress, more compassion, less criticism, more energy, less weariness,
more hope, less despair.
Basic Tenets:
It’s not what happens to us that counts; it’s the story we tell ourselves
about what happens to us that makes all the difference. We are in
charge of the stories we tell ourselves and we can change our stories at
anytime. Whatever we practice we get good at and we are always
practicing something.
We are always teaching, but we are not always teaching what we think we are
teaching.
Fear-based decisions are corrupt. Judgment is based on fear and limits
possibility. Discernment and curiosity, on the other hand, invite more
creativity and compassion into our lives.
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Diversity
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AFTERNOON SESSION
of CLASS Options – 1.5
hour class
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
G
Bullying Intervention Strategies for Caregivers & Parents of Children
with Disabilities
Donna Helman –
Oregon PTI Regional Trainer
Learn what bullying behaviors look
like. Discuss the effects and outcomes of bullying behaviors.
Intervention and prevention strategies will be presented that support
children with disabilities and
their caregivers. Parents are invited to attend this session also.
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ckc: Special Needs
H
Time for Change
Faye Zepeda, Master
Trainer
Come to this fun interactive
presentation. We will talk about the Past, Present, and
Future of child care. In the last year, we have succeeded in making
changes you asked for. It is time to prepare to negotiate with state
agencies for your second contract. Your elected officers need to know
what you would like to see changed next. This is your opportunity to
give your union input. Learn how to organize and become a leader in
your profession. Join us to be part of history in the making!
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Overcoming Obstacles with Humor and Grit
Vicki Hannah
Lein, Keynote Presenter
Though legally blind, Vicki Hannah
Lein travels all over the world alone, writes books and songs, and sings and
performs with whole- hearted exuberance. Yet she spent half of her life
afraid of everything.
In a lively, interactive, humorous presentation, Vicki shares her secrets
how to change
from being an anxious people-pleaser into someone who isn’t afraid to take
the world head on.
You will learn how to:
= Tap into your inner resources, so
you can step out of your fear & into your greatness.
= Laugh yourself silly as you learn the secrets to becoming braver.
= Trust your creativity. = Persevere
instead of giving up.
= Live your biggest dreams. = Face the unknown with
confidence.
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Hurry Up Nutritious Breakfasts
Ruth Lester &
Dawn Edvalson, Director & Monitor of USDA Child Care Food Program
A hands-on-class to show you how
you can prepare nutritious, quick breakfasts that kids
will eat. If
you're tired of plopping cereal boxes in front of children every morning,
this is the class for you!
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Applying Principles of Child Growth & Development
– A Practical Approach
Ruai Gregory, MA
Human Development, ECE Instructor @ BMCC, Baker Center
Explore the stages of physical,
social, emotional and cognitive growth, using key concepts to guide program
planning, including setting up an environment for learning that meets the
needs of children of multiple ages and stages.
What does it take to provide a
developmentally appropriate experience?
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Recognizing Cultural Diversities!
Sarah
Queener-Plourde, Northwest & East Canadian Tribal Elder
Explore ways to recognize unmet
cultural needs. Participate in
hands-on activities that will lead to discovery about your own cultural
perceptions. You can also do these activities with kids!
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What Does It Take to Become a Certified Family Child Care Home?
Heidi Johnson,
Child Care Licensing Specialist with the Child Care Division
Discover the benefits of
operating a Certified Family Child Care Home. There are many personal,
professional, and financial reasons to consider this option. Your
questions will be welcome!
What does it take to become a Certified Family Child Care Home?
*Did you know that if you have successfully operated a Registered Family
Child Care Home for over a year that you are qualified as a provider to
pursue certification?
*We’ll talk about the home environment and you will understand the
requirements needed to certify your home.
*Are you interested in offering a program that clearly meets the
developmental needs of all the children in your care? Perhaps this is
the kind of care that you already provide!
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FRIDAY
NIGHT ACTION!!!!!!
WHEN:
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21st
Dinner and
sign-in begin at 5:45 pm.
Classes begin at 6:30 pm
WHERE:
LA GRANDE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
1108 FOURTH ST
(see Map on Last
Page)
LA GRANDE, OR
FEE:
$20 for Friday
night
--includes dinner ($15 for Early Registration)
Please check below
which session you will plan to attend (check only one):
____
Hands-on
Learning Experiences
Allison
Deputy; BS in Early Childhood Education
Participants
will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on
Learning experiences
geared for young children. The activities will focus on best
practices in home child
care and in child care centers. Activities will be from a
Variety of
developmental areas, including: drama, science and sensory, movement
and
music. Time will
be given for participants to discuss how to adapt ideas to their specific
program.
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Learning
Environments & Curriculum
____ Promoting
Child Development through Art
Faye Zepeda;
early, First by Five trainer
While
participating in art activities we will have a discussion about what
children of all ages and developmental levels
are learning during art activities; how they develop physically,
cognitively and social/ emotionally through art experiences. We will talk
about adapting art activities so everyone can participate and be creative.
Come prepared
to have fun and be messy during this interactive workshop. You will leave
with lots of creative ideas to
share with the children in your programs.
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Learning
Environments & Curriculum
_____ Invite the
World Into Your Early Childhood Environment
Danielle
Phillips; early childhood diversity trainer
Discover ways to create
and plan a diverse environment. You will receive activity ideas
for all content areas.
Participate in hands-on activities you can do or make in class.
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Diversity
I will attend the
Friday Night Session checked above:
NAME_________________________________________PHONE ______________________
Please complete this
registration for Friday night, if you plan to attend, and return it to:
Child Care Resource & Referral
1916 Island Avenue
La Grande, OR 97850
If you have any
questions, please call 541-963-7942 or 1-800-956-0324
2007
EASTERN OREGON
EARLY
CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION CONFERENCE
PLANTING DREAMS…
Growing
Possibilities!
SCHEDULE
for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd
7:30 am
Registration Check-in & Refreshments
VENDORS – Educational
supplies, books, & MORE!
8:15 am
WELCOME – ANNOUNCEMENTS
Door Prizes
8:30 am
KEYNOTE – Vicki Hannah Lein
General Session – Whole Group in Commons Area
9:30 am
Morning Break
9:45 am
SESSION OPTIONS – 6 choices
11:45 am
LUNCH!!!!!!
VENDORS -- Educational supplies, books, & MORE!
12:30 pm
DOOR PRIZES!
RECOGNITIONS!
1:15 pm
KEYNOTE–
General Session – Whole Group in Commons Area
2:45 pm
Afternoon Break
3:00 pm
LAST SESSION – 7 options
4:30 pm
DEPARTURE and SAFE JOURNEY HOME!
NOTE:
FRIDAY Night’s Classes begin @ 6:30 pm
Friday dinner and registration begins at 5:45 pm
VENDORS:
BOOKS!
RESOURCES!
TOYS!
For more
information, call Child Care Resource & Referral at
541-963-7942 or 1-800-956-0324
For information on
scholarships for conference, call: The Oregon Center for Career Development
in Childhood Care and Education; Teresa Lee: 503-725-8535 or toll free
1-877-725-8535
Email: centerline @ pdx.edu OR on the web at:
www.centerline.pdx.edu Click on the Programs: OCF scholarship link
Registration forms
for
2007 Eastern Oregon
Early Childhood Care & Education Conference
EARLY REGISTRATION
DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 8th!!!!
“When we
are dreaming alone, it is only a dream.
When we
are dreaming with others, it is the beginning of reality.”
“Without
leaps of imagination or dreaming,
we lose
the excitement of possibilities.”