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2013 Early Childhood ConferenceApril 12 &13

Pennsylvania Convention CenterPhiladelphia, PA

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Rekindling Our Passion for Early Childhood Education

PRESENTED BY

Conference Brochure

PNC Grow Up Great

A multi-year, $350 million extension of PNC’s early childhood education initiative.

PNC Grow Up Great and PNC Crezca con Éxito form a comprehensive, bilingual program designed to help prepare children particularly underserved children from birth to age five for success in school and life. Through Grow Up Great, PNC supports families, educators and community partners to provide innovative opportunities that enhance learning and develop-

educational resources because we believe an investment in our children, the workforce of tomorrow, makes economic sense today.

The PNC Grow Up Great Financial Education Initiative is another recent commitment from the PNC Foundation that seeds programs through non profit organizations that provide financial education resources to children, their families and teachers. PNC is thrilled to have DVAEYC as a cornerstone partner, along with the Please Touch Museum, in this comprehen-sive financial education initiative. Based on lessons in a multimedia bilingual activity kit Sesame Workshop created for PNC, the program encourages children to learn basic financial concepts through activities and tips that highlight the importance of saving, spending and sharing, making choices and the value of people, things, and money. The 2013 DVAEYC conference theme, “The Joy of Teaching: Rekindling Our Passion for Early Childhood Education” is a perfect forum to share best practices and tools with early childhood educators.

For more information, visit www.pncgrowupgreat.com.

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Who Should Attend ?

Preschool EducatorsK-3rd Grade EducatorsInfant Toddler EducatorsFamily/Group/Center Child Care PractitionersDirectors and Administrators Early Childhood Education Faculty MembersEarly Intervention Specialists

and insurance limitations, children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend.

Health Care ProfessionalsTherapistsFamily Services CoordinatorsChild AdvocatesParents of Young Children

Friday’s Keynote Address You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me

(Plenary Session: 8:30-10:00am)

Michael FowlinDr. Michael Fowlin, better known as Mykee, is no stranger to the stage. He has been formally

acting since age 11. In addition to his talents on stage, he has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and a doctorate degree in clinical

psychology from Rutgers University. His programs combine both his professional acting talents and his psychological training. His mission is to create an atmosphere of worldwide inclusion,

not just tolerance, towards all people. He has worked extensively with all age groups in the United States and in other countries.

Dr. Fowlin hopes that all audience members will leave his performance You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me with that wonderful, awakening feeling of beauty: the beauty within one’s

shared experiences.

Logistics

Registration and Exhibitors will be located in the Broad Street Atrium, best accessed through the main entrance on Broad Street.

Public TransportationThe Pennsylvania Convention Center is easily accessible by bus or train. Visit www.septa.org to plan your route. The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located at the Race Street exit of the subway. For travel from New Jersey, visit www.ridepatco.org

Hotel AccommodationsThe Hampton Inn, conveniently located at 1301 Race Street one block from the Broad Street

tax), single or double occupancy. You must reserve before March 21, 2013 to receive this rate. Reservations can be reached by calling 1-800-Hampton or by calling the hotel directly

special rate.

ParkingParking is available at many garages and lots located near the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Visit the convention center website at www.paconvention.com to see a complete listing.

Special NeedsIf you have special needs that we can address, please contact DVAEYC at 215-893-0130.

Endorsement

The ideas presented and items sold do not necessarily reflect the views of DVAEYC, or its sponsors. NO responsibility is assumed for any statement of fact presented at the conference; nor does advertising or exhibits imply endorsement of any product or services by DVAEYC.

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How to Register

Online - Registration is fast and easy via our secure website (www.dvaeyc.org)Mail (includes a $5 processing fee; download registration form online)Fax (includes a $5 processing fee; download registration form online)

Mail and faxed registrations must be received by April 5, 2013. Registration changes or corrections not done online will incur a $5 processing fee.

Early Bird until March 8, 2013. All online transactions must be complete by midnight March 8, 2013 in order to secure the lower rate.

Avoid the lines! Attendees registering before March 15, 2013 will receive their Conference Badge in the mail. Attendees registering after March 15, 2013 will need to pick up their conference materials upon arrival at the Conference Registration Booth. Registration will be located in the Broad Street Atrium of the Convention Center, best accessed through the main entrance on Broad Street.

Remember... Registrants who have their conference name badge do not need to visit the Conference Registration Booth upon arrival. Wear your badge, pick up a conference program, and you are ready to go!

EXHIBITORS

DVAEYC appreciates the support of the Conference Exhibitors

services. This year exhibit tables will be located in the concourse

for participants to network.

Exhibitors at time of printing:

Becker’s School SuppliesCommunity PlaythingsCooperative KidsDiscount School Supply

Kaplan Early Learning CompanyLakeshore Early Learning Materials

The Music Experience

PA Act 48 credits for certified teachers: Credits will be issued in a letter sent by DVAEYC after the Conference. PA Keys

: Credits will be electronically transferred to your PD history after the Conference. Continuing Education Unit (CEU): one credit for attending two full days. Rider University will mail your CEU certificate after the Conference. PA Social Work credit hours: DVAEYC will mail you a certificate after the Conference. New Jersey Professional Development: the certificate of attendance will be accepted as maintenance hours by the state of New Jersey for all New Jersey teachers. A Certificate of Attendance: will be included in the Final Conference Program.

Workshop credit will be recorded by scanning the bar code on your name badge at the end of each workshop session. Be sure to indicate the type of credit you need when you register!

Professional Development Options: Registration includes your credit processing. All Conference credits must be selected at the time of registration. Any credit requests made after 6/1/13 will incur a $10 processing fee per person.

2013 Conference Fees

Early Bird Member $185 (Before March 8, 2013)

Member $215 Non-Member $265 Saturday Only $175

Group DiscountsThe group discount will automatically be applied when you reach the qualifying number of registrants. Group discounts are NOT available on Saturday Only registrations.

Onsite FeesOnsite registrations and exchanges will incur a $5.00 processing fee. Registrations and exchanges can be done online at no charge, until Thursday, April 11th at midnight.

Professional CreditRegistration includes your Professional Credit processing. All credits must be selected at the time of registration. Any credit requests made after 6/1/13 will incur a $10 processing fee per person.

Refunds* and CancellationsFees are non-refundable after March 15, 2013. Cancellation prior to March 15, 2013 will incur a $30 processing charge. Cancellations must be in writing and include the name of each registrant, organization/person receiving the refund, and mailing address. Refund requests will be processed after the Conference.*There are no refunds for group registrations: substitutions are permissible.

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Friday’s IngredientsChoose one workshop from each Session (B-D)

All Audiences: Ingredients for Success

B-1 Helping Children and Families Deal With Grief and Loss – Bob BrinkerB-2 Successful Outdoor Classrooms in Both Urban & Rural Environments – Kevin Carnes and Susie WirthB-3 All Means All: Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Each Young Learner – Camille CatlettB-4 Authentic Assessment Through Observation and Portfolios – Gaye GronlundB-5 Playing To Learn! Connections Between the Body and the Brain – Sharron KrullB-6 Learn Every Day: Creating Multi-Sensory Learning Environments – Clarissa WillisC-1 Impact of Incarceration on Children and Families – Bob Brinker C-2 Full Participation: Strategies for Supporting Authentic Family Engagement – Camille CatlettC-3 May I Have Your Attention Please? Complexities and Connections About A ttention Giving or Withholding –Tamar JacobsonC-4 The Circle of Life and Loss: Talking to Children About Death – Jean SchreiberC-5 The Impact of Trauma on Children, Families and Schools – Diane Wagenhals and Pamela NicholsonD-1 Power of Documentation: Beyond Panels and Posters – Jarrod GreenD-2 Food Allergies – Susan GreskoD-3 Tying Literacy-Based Play Curricula to Learning Standards – Claudia Setubal and Jill Jacobs

– Steve Pullara

Infant & Toddler: Recipes for a Good Start

B-7 Sitting, Stacking, Walking, Talking: Red Flags for Developmental Delays - Britta Schasberger B-8 Reflective Supervision in Infant and Toddler Programs

- Kimrenee Coaxum and Izetta MontgomeryC-6 Taming Tantrums and Managing Meltdowns - Bill CorbettC-7 Providing Responsive Personal Care Routine for Infants and Toddlers

– Jennifer Bradshaw and Teresa HayesD-5 ABC’s of Safe Sleep Practices /Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome

– Roxana Leon and Anastasia Nikolopolous

Preschool: A Perfect Potpourri

B-9 “I’m so mad!” Helping Children Master Angry Feelings – Jean SchreiberB-10 Tools for Creating Cooperative Kids - Bill CorbettB-11 Ten Ways to Use Music & Movement in the Classroom – Beth and Scott BierkoC-8 Best New Books for Preschool Children – Isabel BakerC-9 Fruits and Veggies are Powerful Teaching Tools – Leslie EslingerC-10 Planning for Play, Observation, and Learning: How on Earth Do You Do It All? - Gaye GronlundC-11 Picasso Meets Einstein! Discovering Math & Science Through Art – Sharron KrullD-6 Elwyn Parent Partnership Program: Successfully Engaging Preschool Early I ntervention Families – Melissa Modesti, Cathy Roccia-Meier, D aphin Baker-Jackson and Rejean WilsonD-7 Building a Caring Learning Community: Engaging Teachers, Children, and Parents – Laura Erhard Fiorenza and Sara Lamb Kistler

– PBIDA: Eugenie Flaherty, Susan Chaplick and Cynthia SolotD-9 Everything I Know, I Learned in the Block Corner – Alexandra Patterson

School Age: Sizzling Selections

B-12 What’s the Big Idea? Teaching Kids in Grades 1-3 How to Identify the Main Idea – Catherine McGeehan

C-12 Songs and Stories Together With Classical Music – Sally GuerreroD-10 “Oh Wow” Books: Latest and Best Nonfiction/Fiction 2012-13

– Barbara Gross

Administration/Policy: A Dash of Ideas

B-13 Public Policy Seminar: Building a Powerful Movement for Public Investments in E CE – Donna Cooper and Sharon EasterlingC-13 Distributed Leadership: Building Leadership and Learning Capacity in Schools – John DeFlaminisD-11 Using SharedSourcePA to Navigate Through Keystone STARS – Peg Szczurek and Tyrone ScottD-12 PA Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit P rograms – Alia Burton and Bill Thomas

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All Audiences: Ingredients for Success

E-1 Engaging Fathers in Your Program – Bob BrinkerE-2 Authentic Assessment Through Observation and Portfolios – Gaye GronlundE-3 Bag of Tricks! Transition Tools & Tips – Sharron KrullF-1 Raising the Emotional Intelligence of the Child (While Also Raising Your Own) – Bill CorbettF-2 No Child Left Inside! Extend Your Classroom Outdoors – Sharron KrullF-3 Language of Joy: Making the Home Language Connection – Karen NemethF-4 Could Autism, OCD, Eating Disorders & Other Disorders be Infection T riggered? – Trudy PosnerF-5 Communication Skills for Advocates - Joanna LaCorte and C . Jacqueline ChaneyG-1 ACT: Raising Safe Kids – Bob BrinkerG-2 Building Your Bounce: Caregiver and Teacher Resilience – Karen CaironeG-3 The Impact of Trauma on Children, Families, and Schools – Diane Wagenhals and Pamela NicholsonG-4 What Can Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Do for ECE? – Adriana González-López and Anna Russo

Infant & Toddler: Recipes for a Good Start

E-4 Including Infants/Toddlers With Disabilities in Learning Settings – Kimrenee Coaxum and Izetta MontgomeryF-6 The Little Engine That Could: Teaching Persistence to Infants and Toddlers – Britta Schasberger G-5 Teaching With Special Moments for Infants and Toddlers – Christine Haley-Brinen

Preschool: A Perfect Potpourri

E-5 Natural Joys of Singing, Moving & Reading With Kids – Peter MosesE-6 Putting the Joy in Enjoyment: Using Informational Picture Books With Kids – Christine Caputo and Joel NicholsE-7 Frameworks and Practices for Early Literacy Development – Nancy LevittE-8 From STEM to STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math – What We Can Learn From Fred Rogers’ Approach – Hedda SharapanF-7 Creating Inclusive Learning Centers in Preschool Settings – Kathy TrainorF-8 Help Children Manage Their Own Behavior So You Don’t Have To – Mary Lynn WhiteF-9 Makin’ Music Presents Singin’ Safari – Kim Fink and Sandi EckbergF-10 Moving Beyond Themes: Facilitating Studies in the Preschool Classroom – Donna FowlerG-6 Play Along, Sing Along! Energize With Fun Exercise and Music – Yvonne Kusters and Lolly HopwoodG-7 No I Won’t and You Can’t Make Me! – Bill CorbettG-8 Planning for Play, Observation, and Learning: How on Earth Do You Do it All? – Gaye GronlundG-9 Empowering Your Drama Kings and Queens: The Value of Dramatic Play – Donna Sanderson

School Age: Sizzling Selections

E-9 PassionThrough Playful Experiences Across All Subjects – Lynn Hartle, Sharon Manco, Mary Kate Newell, Jean McKay, and Jennifer BradleyF-11 Connecting to Standards Through Project-Based Learning – Zachary CohenG-10 Dr. Water Destroys! Creating a Digital Storybook Through Emergent C urriculum – Carol Wolf and Tamara Clark

E-10 Environments and Activities to Support Teachers in Working With Challenging B ehaviors – Tamara ClarkE-11 Creating Programs of Wonder & Awe Part 1 – Debbie GreenF-12 Creating Programs of Wonder & Awe Part 2 – Debbie GreenF-13 Legal Perspective on Inclusive Early Childhood Learning – Jennifer Lowman

– Pamela Haines

All Audiences: Perfect Endings

H-1 Updates in Early Childhood Health: A Pediatrician’s Potpourri – Naline Lai and Julie KardosH-2 The Dancing Year: Incorporating Movement Throughout the Curriculum –H-3 Fun Musical Strategies for Transitions & Quiet Time – Peter MosesH-4 Play With the Zoo: Save Animals While Learning Too – Daniella Quaglia and Alicia BurksH-5 Yoga for You and Your Students: Energize Body, Mind, and Soul – Beth and Scott BierkoH-6 Cooking is Cool! Hands On Cooking Using No Heat Recipes – Marianne Dambra

Saturday’s IngredientsChoose one workshop from each Session (E-H)

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Bill Corbett Author, Television Producer/Host,

President; Cooperative Kids

Bill’s dynamic workshops, both Friday and Saturday, will focus on managing challenging behaviors in

young children.

Susie WirthOutreach Director, Nature Explore

sponsored by

Lakeshore and Nature Explore team up to show how to create a successful outdoor classroom and how it spurs outcomes in all curriculum areas and

helps develop independence and confidence.

Kevin CarnesPresident, Lakeshore Learning Materials

sponsored by

Saturday ScheduleSession E 8:30AM - 10:00AM

Break 10:00AM – 10:30AM

Session F 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Lunch 12:00PM – 1:15PM

Session G 1:15PM - 2:45PM

Break 2:45PM – 3:00PM

Session H 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Friday ScheduleSession A 8:30AM - 10:00AM

Break 10:00AM – 10:30AM

Session B 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Lunch 12:00PM – 1:15PM

Session C 1:15PM - 2:45PM

Break 2:45PM – 3:00PM

Session D 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Sharron KrullTeacher Educator, Author,

Consultant & Play Guru

As an advocate for playing, moving, and learning, Sharron will share her down-to-earth approach

and hands-on teaching methods in workshops both Friday and Saturday.

sponsored by

Featured presentation

Public Policy Seminar: Building a Powerful Movement for Public Investments in Early Childhood Education

Donna Cooper, Executive DirectorPublic Citizens for Children and Youth

Sharon Easterling, Executive Director DVAEYC

Explore what it will take to move the issue of funding early childhood education to a new level of priority and urgency in the public square.

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Gaye Gronlund Early Childhood Education

Consultant, Author

Join Gaye as she presents on the implementation of best practices in curriculum and authentic assessment on

Friday and Saturday.

Clarissa Willis Senior Vice President Education (Curriculum & Assessment), Kaplan Early Learning Company

Experienced teachers won’t want to miss Clarissa as she discusses quality environments for Preschool children,

Diane WagenhalsProgram Director,

Lakeside Educational Network/Institute for Family Professionals

Don’t miss Diane’s powerful session on how to promote health and healing from trauma on

either day of the conference.

John DeFlaminis Executive Director, Penn Center for Educational Leadership

Based on successful implementation in Philadelphia and Archdiocese schools, John will engage participants in understanding distributed leadership and how to implement it in their programs.

Britta SchasbergerDevelopmental Coordinator,

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Main Line Health System

Become better informed about Infant/Toddler persistence and identifying red flags for atypical or delayed

development with Britta on either Friday or Saturday.

Tamar Jacobson Chair, Department of Teacher Education Rider University

Join Tamar as she explores how to accept children’s need for attention, while becoming aware of how we developed ways of seeking it ourselves.

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Remember…Early Bird Member Rate ends March 8, 2013!

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