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1 2017 ACSI Southern California Early Education Conference La Mirada, CA


“Through God’s Eyes”

Need Assistance??? Look for student helpers holding ACSI signs to ask directions or follow the ACSI feather banners and ACSI yard signs to buildings in use today. Classroom doors have session titles listed for that room.

NOTE: MAYers and Myers are not the same building.


Early Ed Bible Class Available All Sessions Today

1 Peter We Are Refugees (Sessions 1 & 2) First Peter is about acknowledging that the only grace worth having is found in Jesus. First Peter is about humbling your mind. It is about learning to rest in God’s goodness. In this letter, Peter tells us how to endure struggles, show true love to others, follow leadership, and lead others. In these two sessions, we will learn that no matter what we encounter, it is possible to find peace in who God is and what He wants to do. There is a way for us “refugees” on this earth—us Christians—to find “home” in Jesus.

2 Peter Contend for the Faith (Sessions 3 & 4) Subtle lies can creep into our lives under the guise of sincerity and truth. And while these influences might be difficult to discern, their effects can be devastating—lies can destroy families, churches, and communities. Presenting the truth in love and sincerity is a pillar of being a Christian. 2 Peter warns that we cannot be lethargic in our faith. We will be susceptible to untruth—unless we actively seek to grow.

In these two sessions, we will learn how pursuing God through prayer, understanding Him through His Word, and relying on the Holy Spirit form our best defense against false teaching. We will see God’s view of the world and our place within it. We will understand what it means to contend for the faith.

Engaging, interactive Bible class designed with EE professionals in mind!

Meets ACSI accreditation requirement of 4 Biblical hours of training each year.


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THANK YOU, EXHIBITORS!Plan to visit our exhibitors before and after the general session, during the break and lunch time, or immediately after the final seminar session. Exhibitors are located near Calvary Chapel and Metzger Lawn. We truly appreciate those who share their products and services with us at conferences. The presence of an exhibitor at the conference is not to be construed as an endorsement by ACSI of products or services.

ACSI Early Education

910 E. Birch Street, Ste 260, Brea, CA 92821 Dr. Suzie Mohler

714-256-1287 [email protected]

A Beka Book P.O. Box 19100

Pensacola, FL 32523 1-877-A Beka Book

[email protected] David Tittes www.abeka.com

Biola University School of Education 13800 Biola Ave.

La Mirada, CA 92821 Dr. June Hetzel 800-OK-BIOLA

www.biola.edu/education

CM School Supply 4155 Van Buren,

Riverside, CA 92503 951-689-6400

Jeff Rajcic [email protected] https://cmschoolsupply.com

Challenger Sports

1020 Manhattan Beach Blvd STE 206 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

913-291-5541 Chris Hinton www.challengersports.com

Creative Artworks 17693 Scottsdale Rd., Riverside, CA 92504

951-780-3398 Dene Young [email protected]

Lu La Roe Fashions 2436 E Tryon Ave. Anaheim, Ca 92806

714-595-6647 Lauren Schaner [email protected]

Mary Rice Hopkins Music

P.O. Box 362 Montrose, CA 91021

818-790-5805 Mary Rice Hopkins/Darcie Maze

www.maryricehopkins.com

Piazza Childcare Solutions 161 Fashion Lane #207

Tustin, CA 92780 714-669-2717

Bonnie Piazza [email protected]

Usborne Books & More

2922 Castle Rock Rd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765

916-704-0569 Elizabeth Fong

www.theusbornebookworm.com

Thanks to all of our exhibitors. Visit their tables throughout the day

from 7:15 – 4:15 p.m.

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.abeka.com/

http://www.biola.edu/education


https://cmschoolsupply.com/

http://www.challengersports.com/



http://www.maryricehopkins.com/


http://www.theusbornebookworm.com/



2017 ACSI Early Education Conference ____________________________________________________________________

Session 1 - 10:15-11:15 a.m. Seminar Title Seminar Description Location

Making God Real to Young Children (Part 1 of 2; Repeated in Sessions 3 & 4) Content Area: Child Growth and Development; Spiritual Development

PRESENTER: Melissa McKenzie, Educator, Speaker – Houston, TX God seeks to make Himself known to all persons, of all ages, through any means. Young children – infants through preschool – are no exception. We just need to know how a child learns about God. Toddlers and Preschoolers aren’t grown-ups, so let’s try not to teach them about God the way that we teach grown-ups. Participants will gain an understanding of how they see God and how to help them come to know and understand God more fully.

Calvary Chapel

ABC’s of Music and Puppetry

Content Area: Child Growth & Development; Spiritual Development

PRESENTER: Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze, Worship Leaders, Vocalist, Authors – Montrose, CA

Can’t carry a tune in a bucket? You don’t need to be musical to attend this session and learn how to use music and use puppets to reinforce your lessons – from songs for holidays to parable songs to teaching good character and God’s Word through music and puppetry. You will leave with new tunes and ideas in your head and your heart.

Gym

1 Peter: We Are Refugees (Part 1 of 2)

Meets Clock Hour Requirements for Professional Development: 2 Bible Clock Hours

Content Areas: Professional Development

PRESENTER: Rev. Dennis Mohler, Pastor – Whittier, CA

1st Peter is about acknowledging that the only grace worth having is found in Jesus. 1st Peter is about humbling your mind. It is about learning to rest in God’s goodness. In this letter, Peter tells us how to endure struggles, show true love to others, follow leadership, and lead others. In these two sessions, we will learn that no matter what we encounter, it is possible to find peace in who God is and what He wants to do. There is a way for us “refugees” on this earth—us Christians—to find “home” in Jesus.

Talbot East

113

Let’s Create! Inspiring Creativity Through Process Art (Part 1 of 2)

Content Area: Child Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Carly Bedard, Early Childhood Specialist and Teacher Trainer – Brea, CA Creativity is an essential trait of 21st Century Learning. Come explore ways that we as teachers can inspire creativity within our preschool classrooms by providing engaging, open-ended art experiences. In Part 1, we will examine the benefits of process-oriented art and lay the foundation for integrating creative art in the classroom.

Business

103

A Preschool Teacher’s Role in Early Intervention (Session 1 or Session 2)


PRESENTER: Marisa Bajenski, “Pillars” Academic Support Specialist, The Rock Christian Academy – San Diego, CA Preschool teachers play an important role in early intervention and the future success of the children they are entrusted with teaching. This seminar gives an overview of common types of disabilities preschool teachers may come across, training on how to document behaviors in the classroom, effective ways to communicate with parents regarding concerning behaviors and simple procedures that teachers should take to make sure children receive the intervention they may need.

Business

109


In the Beginning...God

Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Child Growth & Development; Biblical Development

PRESENTER: Dr. Virginia Johnson, Professor, Biola University – La Mirada, CA

This is the first of two sessions that use the progression of Creation’s events as an organizing thread for Science curriculum This session covers the first 2 ½ days of creation and includes the topics of light/darkness, color/rainbow, day/night, forms of water, water cycle, air/wind, pollution, soil, and rocks. A great way to integrate Bible curriculum with science teaching and activities.

Talbot East

107

Strengthening Families & the Five Protective Factors (Session 1 or Session 2)

Content Areas: Child Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Jill Johnson, Coordinator, Children’s Services Unit, Riverside County Office of Education – Riverside, CA

Strengthening Families is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. Strengthening Families and the Five Protective Factors is not a program but an approach that guides your interactions with families. This interactive workshop explores how you can promote the Protective Factors in your program.

Business

203

Math and Science for Early Ed

Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Child Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Michele Smith, Director, Fremont Christian Preschool – Fremont, CA

Join us for an examination of process and inquiry-based teaching using play to facilitate learning. Key brain research will be presented, along with practical curriculum strategies, and tools to support the playful teacher in getting parents buy-in on the importance of sensory-motor, pre-operational learning.

Talbot East

P08 (downstairs)

Embrace Your Space: Creating an Environment that Supports Learning

Content Area: Child Growth and Development; Effective Classroom Management

PRESENTER: Nancy Hughes, Director, First Baptist School – Covina, CA Our preschool classroom environments play an important role in the learning that takes place each and every day. The environment not only supports the learning that takes place but it can also directly impact the behavior of the children in your care. This workshop will share best practices in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. It will also help you create an environment that allows children to learn through observation, exploration, hands-on experiences and play. We will explore the different areas that make up the preschool classroom and what characteristics will make them environments that support learning.

Business

220

Engage Your Young Chefs and Meet Standards with Fun and Simple Recipes Preregistration - On Site or Online

$10 materials fee

Content Areas: Child Growth & Development; Cognitive, Social & Emotional Development

PRESENTER: Judy Ross, Educator, Trainer – Whittier, CA Discover simple no-bake recipes that children will love! Teach young chefs how to safely use cooking tools, work together, and build reading and math skills while following a recipe. Cooking fosters math skills (sequencing, number sense, measurement), beginning reading skills (concepts of print, phonics and word recognition), and 21st century life skills (creativity, communication, and collaboration!) LIMITED TO 60 PARTICIPANTS.

Andrews Banquet

Room

Talbot East

(downstairs)


What Happened to Nature in Our Classrooms? Let’s Bring It Back!

Content Areas: Professional Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Cindy Meier, Director, The Rock Christian Preschool – San Diego , CA With an ever changing world, and technology advancing so quickly, let’s look at how important nature is in our classrooms and environments. The seminar will provide many practical ideas to implement.

Business

206

Recognizing Behavior Clues: School Safety (Session 1 or Session 2)

Content Areas: Effective School Management; Professional Development

PRESENTER: Ken Klopmen, Retired Police Officer and Owner/Trainer, Klopmen Safeguard – Camarillo, CA Recognition of behavioral clues is a given, right? We’ve been on this planet a long time! Not so. Learn how to recognize behavior and adapt to the situation from an experienced law enforcement professional. Learn how to communicate in such a way that fits the situation presented and de-escalate situations. Learn how to hold a situation at a peaceful level until authorities arrive.

Mayers Aud.

Boys Will Be Boys (Session 1 or Session 2)

Content Areas: Child Growth and Development

PRESENTER: Jeneane Stevens, Executive Director, Celebration Center – Brentwood, CA. “Why are boys so challenging?” Did you know God has designed boys differently! Boys brains develop differently, they have more trouble learning, they were not meant to sit still, and need lots of space, etc. God has called us to understand those wiggly, little creatures and give them the best school experience possible.

Marshburn

4

What’s in a Name? Strategies for Increasing Phonemic Awareness (Session 1 or Session 2)

Content Areas: Literacy Development;

PRESENTER: Dr. Christie Baird, Preschool GLAD™ Program Director, Orange County Department of Education – Costa Mesa, CA

What's In a Name?" A child's name is usually the first word he/she learns to read. Come and hear how to use the letters in a child's name to make the alphabet come alive!"

Talbot East

108

Involving Families


PRESENTER: Dr. Deidre Jones, Vanguard University – Costa Mesa, CA

Families who are involved in their child’s program are more likely to perceive their care provider as a partner in the rearing of their child. It is through a feeling of partnership that families gain confidence in the childcare program and the child’s teacher(s) and children feel safe and secure. Effective caregivers welcome family involvement and create ways for family members to contribute time and talents.

Talbot East

P07 (downstairs)

Simple, Inexpensive Strategies for Success (Session 1 or Session 2) Content Areas: Child Growth & Development

Presenter: Cindy Hartwig, Director, Cornerstone Christian Preschool – Wildomar, CA Growing your program amidst limitations such as over-saturation/competition, limited budgets, and/or run down facilities is a challenge. Come hear about four schools that doubled their enrollment in less than a year for under $500!

Business

202

Biblically Integrated Science: Experiments in Color and Sight Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Spiritual Development

Presenter: Dr. Dean Ortner, Wonders of Science –Whittier, CA Young children love experiments, and can understand the person of God as Creator through science. They also learn to take risks, to try and fail, and to learn more about themselves and the world around them. This session will demonstrate experiments you can do relating to Color and Sight.

Myers “Old Talbot”

102 (behind

Sycamore Lawn)


If You Can Name It, You Can Tame It: Emotional Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom Content Areas: Effective School Management; Child Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Catherine Darker, Orange County Department of Education – Costa Mesa, CA Emotional Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, and respond to emotions in oneself and others in a healthy way. Research studies show that children with a strong foundation in emotional literacy present fewer problem behaviors and attain greater academic achievement in school. Participants will gain strategies to help young children articulate how they are feeling and learn how to manage their emotions appropriately and successfully in the EE classroom.

Business

102

In the exhibitor area all day!!


Session 2 - 11:30-12:30 p.m. Seminar Title Seminar Description Location

Making God Real to Young Children (Part 2 of 2; Repeated in Sessions 3 & 4) Content Area: Child Growth and Development; Spiritual Development


Calvary Chapel

Eat It!

Content Area: Spiritual Development

PRESENTER: Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze, Worship Leaders, Vocalist, Authors – Montrose, CA

You will be given oodles of ideas for effectively using music, puppets and food to teach good character using all five senses. You will walk away FULL of practical ideas you can use in your classroom!

Gym

1 Peter: We Are Refugees (Part 2 of 2)




1st Peter is about acknowledging that the only grace worth having is found in Jesus. 1st Peter is about humbling your mind. It is about learning to rest in God’s goodness. In this letter, Peter tells us how to endure struggles, show true love to others, follow leadership, and lead others. In these two sessions, we will learn that no matter what we encounter, it is possible to find peace in who God is and what He wants to do. There is a way for us “refugees” on this earth—us Christians—to find “home” in Jesus.

Talbot East

113

Director’s Tool Box Content Areas: Professional Development


We’ll be utilizing Community Care Licensing’s requirement to develop programmatic policy and procedure. We’ll focus on illness, accident and behavior requirements and reporting to build effective documentation practices for both CCL regulations and parent communications.

Talbot East

P08 (downstairs)

Let’s Create! Inspiring Creativity Through Process Art (Part 2 of 2)


PRESENTER: Carly Bedard, Early Childhood Specialist and Teacher Trainer – Brea, CA Creativity is an essential trait of 21st Century Learning. Come explore ways that we as teachers can inspire creativity within our preschool classrooms by providing engaging, open-ended art experiences. In Part 2, we will examine the benefits of process-oriented art and lay the foundation for integrating creative art in the classroom.

Business

103


A Preschool Teacher’s Role in Early Intervention (Session 1 or Session 2)


PRESENTER: Marisa Bajenski, “Pillars” Academic Support Specialist, The Rock Christian Academy – San Diego, CA Preschool teachers play an important role in early intervention and the future success of the children they are entrusted with teaching. This seminar gives and overview of common types of disabilities preschool teachers may come across, training on how to document behaviors in the classroom, effective ways to communicate with parents regarding concerning behaviors and simple procedures that teachers should take to make sure children receive the intervention they may need.

Business

109

Strengthening Families & the Five Protective Factors (Session 1 or Session 2)


PRESENTER: Jill Johnson, Coordinator, Children’s Services Unit, Riverside County Office of Education – Riverside, CA

Strengthening Families is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. Strengthening Families and the Five Protective Factors is not a program but an approach that guides your interactions with families. This interactive workshop will explore ways that you can promote the Protective Factors in the families in your program.

Business

203

Boys Will Be Boys (Session 1 or Session 2)

Content Areas: Child Growth and Development

PRESENTER: Jeneane Stevens, Executive Director, Celebration Center – Brentwood, CA “Why are boys so challenging?” Did you know God has designed boys differently! Boys brains develop differently, they have more trouble learning, they were not meant to sit still, and need lots of space, etc. God has called us to understand those wiggly, little creatures and give them the best school experience possible.

Marshburn

4

Creatures Great and Small Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Child Growth & Development; Biblical Development

PRESENTER: Dr. Virginia Johnson, Professor, Biola University – La Mirada, CA

This is the second of two sessions that use the progression of Creation’s events as an organizing thread for Science curriculum This session covers 4, 5 and 6 of creation and includes the topics of seeds, plants, seasons, fish, sea creatures and whales, birds, living/non-living things, reptiles and amphibians, insects, mammals and man. A great way to integrate Bible curriculum with science teaching and activities.

Talbot East

107

Recognizing Behavior Clues: School Safety (Session 1 or Session 2)


PRESENTER: Ken Klopmen, Retired Police Officer and Owner/Trainer, Klopmen Safeguard – Camarillo, CA Recognition of behavioral clues is a given, right? We’ve been on this planet a long time! Not so. Learn how to recognize behavior and adapt to the situation from an experienced law enforcement professional. Learn how to communicate in such a way that fits the situation presented and de-escalate situations. Learn how to hold a situation at a peaceful level until authorities arrive.

Mayers Aud.


How to Stay Afloat When You Feel Like You’re Drowning

Content Areas: Professional Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Cindy Meier, Director, The Rock Christian Preschool – San Diego , CA Whatever role you have in an EE center, there are times when you feel overwhelmed and want to give up. DON’T!! Come be blessed with practical ways you can overcome these frustrations and be affirmed!!

Business

206

The Spiritual Lives of Teachers

Content Areas: Professional Development; Spiritual Development

PRESENTER: Dr. June Hetzel, Dean of Education, Biola University – La Mirada, CA 1,509 ACSI teachers in 38 countries participated in a study entitled “The Spiritual Lives of Christian Teachers” (Hetzel & Costillo). The central question of the survey was “What does the spiritual life of a Christian teacher look like?” Come learn the answer to this important question and explore the spiritual landscape of the classroom through the eyes of these front line ACSI educators.

Business

207

What’s in a Name? Strategies for Increasing Phonemic Awareness (Session 1 or Session 2) Content Areas: Literacy Development; Child Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Dr. Christie Baird, Preschool GLAD™ Program Director, Orange County Department of Education – Costa Mesa, CA

What's In a Name?" A child's name is usually the first word he/she learns to read. Come and hear how to use the letters in a child's name to make the alphabet come alive!"

Talbot East

108

EE... Survive or Thrive? Tips, Tricks and Time to Talk: Idea Sharing

Content Area: Professional Development

PRESENTER: Nancy Hughes, Director, First Baptist School – Covina, CA This session will give you resources and time-tested practices from veteran EE leaders and programs. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and get ready to use tricks of the trade. Bring your best idea to share too!

Business

220

Children and Prejudice Content Areas: Child Growth & Development

PRESENTER: Dr. Deidre Jones, Vanguard University – Costa Mesa, CA

There is a widely-held belief that children are too young to understand bias, however, research findings, as well as children’s frequent questions and comments about gender, race and age indicate otherwise. Awareness of differences is not the same thing as prejudice. Prejudice and discrimination are the result of stereotypical thinking. Adults can play an important role in helping to prevent the development of prejudice. Strategies will be discussed.

Talbot East

P07 (downstairs)

Simple, Inexpensive Strategies for Success (Session 1 or Session 2) Content Areas: Child Growth & Development

Presenter: Cindy Hartwig, Director, Cornerstone Christian Preschool – Wildomar, CA Growing your program amidst limitations such as over-saturation/competition, limited budgets, and/or run down facilities is a challenge. Come hear about four schools that doubled their enrollment in less than a year for under $500!

Business

202

Biblically Integrated Science: Experiments in Motion

Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Spiritual Development

Presenter: Dr. Dean Ortner, Wonders of Science – Whittier, CA Young children love experiments, and can understand the person of God as Creator through science. They also learn to take risks, to try and fail, and to learn more about themselves and the world around them. This session will demonstrate experiments you can do relating to Motion and Movement.


102 (behind

Sycamore Lawn)


LUNCH may be picked at Metzger Lawn and seating is available at tables on Sycamore Lawn and the plaza level of Rose Library. Pick your lunch up at the colored table that corresponds to the lunch choice printed on your name badge. Sorry, no substitutions can be made.

In the event of rainy weather, classrooms may be used for lunch seating in Talbot East, Mayers and Myers Buildings.

Session 3 – 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Seminar Title Seminar Description Location

Making God Real to Young Children (Part 1 of 2; Repeated from Sessions 1 & 2) Content Area: Child Growth and Development; Spiritual Development


Calvary Chapel

Forming and Enhancing Strong Teacher-Family Partnerships (Session 3 or Session 4)

Content Area: Child Growth and Development

PRESENTER: Dr. Lorena Vidaurre, Director of Early Childhood Education, Biola University – La Mirada, CA Research shows that family engagement has many benefits, including increased student achievement, regardless of the socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic background or parents’ level of education. As believers who serve in early education, we are called to implement high-quality developmentally and culturally appropriate practices that support children and their families. Be prepared to share and leave with fresh ideas, effective strategies, and practical examples.

Business

102

2 Peter: Contend for the Faith (Part 1 of 2)




Subtle lies can creep into our lives under the guise of sincerity and truth. And while these influences might be difficult to discern, their effects can be devastating—lies can destroy families, churches, and communities. Presenting the truth in love and sincerity is a pillar of being a Christian. 2 Peter warns that we cannot be lethargic in our faith. We will be susceptible to untruth—unless we actively seek to grow. In these two sessions, we will learn how pursuing God through prayer, understanding Him through His Word, and relying on the Holy Spirit form our best defense against false teaching. We will see God’s view of the world and our place within it. We will understand what it means to contend for the faith.

Talbot East

113


Let’s Talk! Expanding Language, Learning and Critical Thinking with Children’s Literature (Session 3 or Session 4) Content Area: Language Development

PRESENTER: Carly Bedard, Early Childhood Specialist and Teacher Trainer – Brea, CA Children’s literature offers great opportunities to expand children’s language, learning, and critical thinking skills. Come and explore great children’s books and learn practical strategies to make the most of story time with your children through the use of effective question asking.

Business

103

Investigations for Little Scientists: Teaching the Scientific Process to Preschoolers


PRESENTER: Judy Ross, Educator, Trainer – Whittier, CA What are your children curious about? Encourage them to explore the wonders of God's world, using their five senses and simple tools. Teach your little scientists to observe, describe, compare, question, experiment, reflect, and cooperate- together!

Andrews Banquet

Room

Talbot East (downstairs)

Emotional Literacy (Session 3 or Session 4) Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Child Growth & Development


An overview of the importance of Social-Emotional development in the early years, and its connection to meta-cognition that leads to the child’s ability to think critically and problem solve effectively in a classroom environment. Current research and practical strategies to build emotional literacy and friendship skills in the preschool classroom will be provided.

Talbot East P08

(downstairs)

Barriers and Bridges to Spirit-led Classrooms


PRESENTER: Dr. June Hetzel, Dean of Education, Biola University – La Mirada, CA This session highlights the topic of spiritual warfare, including obstacles to Spirit-led classrooms (barriers) and strategies (bridges) for battling spiritual warfare. We’ll explore the dynamics of spiritual warfare in the life of the Christian school classroom.

Business

207

Communities of Practice: Elevating Your Professional Development

Content Area: Professional Development

PRESENTERS: Melissa Wheelahan, Orange County Department of Education – Costa Mesa, CA A Community Of Practice (COP) provides opportunities for a group of people with a shared passion, to learn from one another and improve their own skills. This workshop is an overview of the components of using COP with early education professionals. Participants will leave with strategies to create their own Community of Practice to support professional development in early learning.

Business

220

50 Tried and True Classroom Activities

Content Area: Child Growth and Development; Professional Development

PRESENTER: Cindy Meier, Director – The Rock Christian Preschool, San Diego, CA

We can try so many things, some work, some don’t!! Come hear 50+ tried and true activities to implement into you classroom.

Business

206

Building Brain Power in Young Children (Session 3 or Session 4)


PRESENTER: Jeneane Stevens, Executive Director, Celebration Center – Brentwood, CA Update your teaching toolkit with the latest brain research, and explore ways to strengthen and stimulate brain connections. We will be discussing simple, fun ways to encourage brain development in the EE classroom.

Marshburn 4


(Mostly) Everything You Wanted to Know About Helping Parents Enroll at your Preschool: Looking from a Prospective Parent’s View

Content Areas: Child Growth & Development; Effective Classroom Management

PRESENTER: David Costillo, Recruiting & Community Relations Coordinator, Biola University – La Mirada, CA Ever wonder how what you do makes or breaks your preschool? Do you think about what other preschools are doing that helps or hinders their enrollment numbers? In this session you’ll hear from a preschool dad and his family’s two-year search for the “perfect preschool” for their first child. David will share observations his family made while exploring at a number of the region’s preschools, and help you review your school’s strengths, weaknesses, and hindrances in order to accurately portray your school to potential customers. Discover possible blind spots to address to increase enrollment.

Talbot East

107

Socialization, Guidance and Discipline: A Developmental Approach


PRESENTER: Dr. Deidre Jones, Professor, Vanguard University – Costa Mesa, CA

Participants will explore the meaning of socialization, guidance, and discipline, and the relationship between developmental capability and socialization and the role of the adult. They will also be given the opportunity to consider their own socialization goals for the children they serve and how these goals influence their practice. Key principles in socialization and guidance, including prevention, will be discussed.

Talbot East

P07 (downstairs)

Program Challenges or Headaches? The impact of recent laws and legal issues


PRESENTER: Gary Andary, Child Care Facilities Consultant –Montclair, CA Children’s programs have been challenged by a wave of new legislative and regulatory requirements the past 2 years, from a variety of agencies. This workshop will provide Administrators, Directors, and lead staff with factual information regarding new requirements, resources to assess and develop implementation strategies, and examples of measures programs have taken to comply with new requirements. Areas to be covered include: recent legal issues on care and supervision, current Licensing Issues, Integrated Pest Management, child nutrition training requirements in preventive health practices training; staff and child immunization requirement issues, upcoming mandated reporter training requirements, Incidental Medical Services Plan policies and the ADA as well as any newly proposed requirements this legislative year. Participants are encouraged to share their successes and difficulties with this myriad of issues and requirements.

Talbot East

108

Practical LIVE Safety Scenarios: School Safety (Session 3 or Session 4) Content Areas: Effective School Management; Professional Development

PRESENTER: Ken Klopmen, Retired Police Officer and Owner/Trainer, Klopmen Safeguard – Camarillo, CA Practice how you would respond to a disturbing individual on your campus. Practice how you would handle a crazy person that wanders on to your campus. The, debrief and learn from participating and watching others participate. This is a hands-on seminar session.

Mayers Aud.


Session 4 – 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Seminar Title Seminar Description Location

Making God Real to Young Children (Part 2 of 2; Repeated from Sessions 1 & 2) Content Area: Child Growth and Development; Spiritual Development


Calvary Chapel

Stress, Rest and Retreat for the Early Childhood Educator


PRESENTER: Dr. June Hetzel, Dean of Education, Biola University – La Mirada, CA Teaching is one of the most stressful professions that exists, and too much stress leads to physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual symptoms. Come to this seminar and explore the connection between these symptoms and spiritual practices to help alleviate stress. Learn about the top sources of stress in the teaching profession and how to manage these symptoms through spiritual practices.

Business

207

The Magical Mystery Tour (Session 3 or Session 4)

Content Areas: Program Development

Presenter: Cindy Hartwig, Director, Cornerstone Christian Preschool – Wildomar, CA The Magical Mystery Tour: You have accomplished the increasingly difficult feat of convincing prospective parents to visit your campus, now learn strategies for a tour experience that provides parents with a once-in-a lifetime spiritual encounter that leaves them wanting more. Whether you’re a director who is charged with meeting projections, or a teacher who wants to build rapport with your future parents, learn about the multi-faceted opportunities of the tour experience by involving your whole team. Directors: Bring at least one teacher from your team to this workshop (but the more the better!)

Business

202

Emotions Before the Explosions: The Biology of Behavior (Session 3 or Session 4) Content Areas: Effective Classroom Management

PRESENTER: Dr. Ann Corwin, The Parenting Doctor – Laguna Niguel, CA Children behave because of the way they feel and academic success is dictated by how well children can manage their reactions to their feelings that come and go all day long. Come & learn a social emotional resource that will provide practical & immediately usable solutions for better behavior in children!

Business

109

Biblically Integrated Science: Experiments in Solids and Liquids Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Spiritual Development

Presenter: Dr. Dean Ortner, Wonders of Science –Whittier, CA Young children love experiments, and can understand the person of God as Creator through science. They also learn to take risks, to try and fail, and to learn more about themselves and the world around them. This session will demonstrate experiments you can do relating to Solids and Liquids.


102 (behind

Sycamore Lawn)


2 Peter: Contend for the Faith (Part 2 of 2)




Subtle lies can creep into our lives under the guise of sincerity and truth. And while these influences might be difficult to discern, their effects can be devastating—lies can destroy families, churches, and communities. Presenting the truth in love and sincerity is a pillar of being a Christian. 2 Peter warns that we cannot be lethargic in our faith. We will be susceptible to untruth—unless we actively seek to grow. In these two sessions, we will learn how pursuing God through prayer, understanding Him through His Word, and relying on the Holy Spirit form our best defense against false teaching. We will see God’s view of the world and our place within it. We will understand what it means to contend for the faith.

Talbot East

113

Let’s Talk! Expanding Language, Learning and Critical Thinking with Children’s Literature (Session 3 or Session 4) Content Area: Language Development

PRESENTER: Carly Bedard, Early Childhood Specialist and Teacher Trainer – Brea, CA Children’s literature offers great opportunities to expand children’s language, learning, and critical thinking skills. Come and explore great children’s books and learn practical strategies to make the most of story time with your children through the use of effective question asking.

Business

103

Teach Beginning Reading Skills and Meet Standards Through Play! Content Areas: Child Growth & Development; Social & Emotional Development

PRESENTER: Judy Ross, Educator, Trainer – Whittier, CA Explore playful, hands-on activities for print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency. Build creativity, innovation, collaboration AND reading skills with Letter Friends and Blends, Bounce and Roll Vowels, Onset and Rime, Playdough Squishers, Word Squats and Slinky Sound-Outs; Sentence Magician, What Can YOU Do With a Piece of Paper? and more!

Andrews Banquet

Room

Talbot East (downstairs)

Forming and Enhancing Strong Teacher-Family Partnerships (Session 3 or Session 4)


PRESENTER: Dr. Lorena Vidaurre, Director of Early Childhood Education, Biola University – La Mirada, CA Research shows that family engagement has many benefits, including increased student achievement, regardless of the socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic background or parents’ level of education. As believers who serve in early education, we are called to implement high-quality developmentally and culturally appropriate practices that support children and their families. Be prepared to share and leave with fresh ideas, effective strategies, and practical examples.

Business

102

Meaningful Conversations with Children: Building Higher Order Thinking

Content Area: Cognitive Development

PRESENTERS: Melissa Wheelahan, Orange County Department of Education – Costa Mesa, CA This workshop will look at how to create meaningful conversations with children that will support deeper learning, critical thinking and language. We will explore the three ways to ask open-ended questions and how they help children learn. We’ll discuss all learning areas in the classroom and how you can build in conversations with children. Walk away with ideas and strategies you can use immediately.

Business

220


The Importance of Environments in Group Care

Content Areas: Child Growth & Development; Classroom Management

PRESENTER: Dr. Deidre Jones, Professor, Vanguard University – Costa Mesa, CA

The physical environment plays a crucial role in supporting relationships and learning, in center-based childcare settings. Participants will consider how to adapt environments for same-age and mixed-age groups and discuss the concepts of individualized environmental adaptations to meet each child’s needs in ways that promote relationships, growth and development.

Talbot East

P07 (downstairs)

Sowing Seeds of Professionalism and Excellence

Content Area: Professional Growth; Program Development

PRESENTER: Cindy Meier, Director – The Rock Christian Preschool, San Diego, CA We are all on a journey and at different stages in our careers. Come find out how to move forward in achieving professionalism and excellence with yourself, other leaders, your school, your staff & co-workers, your students, and your students families!

Business

206

Building Brain Power in Young Children (Session 3 or Session 4)


PRESENTER: Jeneane Stevens, Executive Director, Celebration Center – Brentwood, CA Update your teaching toolkit with the latest brain research, and explore ways to strengthen and stimulate brain connections. We will be discussing simple, fun ways to encourage brain development in the EE classroom.

Marshburn

4

Emotional Literacy (Session 3 or Session 4) Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Child Growth & Development


An overview of the importance of Social-Emotional development in the early years, and its connection to meta-cognition that leads to the child’s ability to think critically and problem solve effectively in a classroom environment. Current research and practical strategies to build emotional literacy and friendship skills in the preschool classroom will be provided.

Talbot East

P08 (downstairs)

The Magical Mystery Tour (Session 3 or Session 4)

Content Areas: Program Development

Presenter: Cindy Hartwig, Director, Cornerstone Christian Preschool – Wildomar, CA The Magical Mystery Tour: You have accomplished the increasingly difficult feat of convincing prospective parents to visit your campus, now learn strategies for a tour experience that provides parents with a once-in-a lifetime spiritual encounter that leaves them wanting more. Whether you’re a director who is charged with meeting projections, or a teacher who wants to build rapport with your future parents, learn about the multi-faceted opportunities of the tour experience by involving your whole team. Directors: Bring at least one teacher from your team to this workshop (but the more the better!)

Business

202

Practical LIVE Safety Scenarios: School Safety (Session 3 or Session 4)


PRESENTER: Ken Klopmen, Retired Police Officer and Owner/Trainer, Klopmen Safeguard – Camarillo, CA Practice how you would respond to a disturbing individual on your campus. Practice how you would handle a crazy person that wanders on to your campus. The, debrief and learn from participating and watching others participate. This is a hands-on seminar session.

Mayers

Aud.


Emotions Before the Explosions: The Biology of Behavior (Session 3 or Session 4) Content Areas: Effective Classroom Management

PRESENTER: Dr. Ann Corwin, The Parenting Doctor – Laguna Niguel, CA Children behave because of the way they feel and academic success is dictated by how well children can manage their reactions to their feelings that come and go all day long. Come & learn a social emotional resource that will provide practical & immediately usable solutions for better behavior in children!

Business

109

Biblically Integrated Science: Experiments in things that go POP! Content Areas: Cognitive Development; Spiritual Development

Presenter: Dr. Dean Ortner, Wonders of Science –Whittier, CA Young children love experiments, and can understand the person of God as Creator through science. They also learn to take risks, to try and fail, and to learn more about themselves and the world around them. This session will demonstrate experiments you can do relating to THINGS THAT GO POP!


102 (behind

Sycamore Lawn)

GENERAL SESSION NOTES

How will what I am hearing today impact my teaching/nurturing of young children? God see me as significant in the life of children. How do I see myself? Write down two practical, achievable ways you will be intentional about seeing the children in your care THROUGH GOD’S EYES.

THROUGH GOD’S EYES By Melissa McKenzie, [email protected] www.mosaicconceptions.com

SEE YOURSELF THROUGH GOD’S EYES AS YOU… REIGNITE your passion for early childhood

REDISCOVER your joy of sharing God’s love and truth with children

REFUEL your heart and soul as we fill up with God’s good stuff!!

REIGNITE Why Early Childhood? It’s all about your passion.

Check your attitude – Good or bad, attitudes are contagious

Remember, you are the master of your attitude (The story of the donkey and the farmer)

Check your expectations “If you look for the good in people expecting to find it, you surely will.” (Abraham Lincoln)

REDISCOVER The joy of sharing God’s love and Truth

Even with that ONE!

The Story of the Starfish


Let your joy shine for all to see o Sharing Bible lessons o Singing “Jesus Songs” o Praying with the children o Being intentional throughout the day

REFUEL God is waiting We need to fill up with God’s good stuff so we have something to pour out onto the children. Think about it…

God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love – not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. (1 John 4:9-10)

Requires action on our part Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8)

Running on empty o When you don’t refuel, it is impossible to radiate God’s glory to those around you. o Check your source o Know yourself (Mary vs. Martha)

THREE STEPS TO REFUEL (check out: Refuel by Doug Field, 2011)

o STOP – just 5 minutes o BE QUIET (1 Kings 19:11-3; Psalm 46:10) o MAKE A CONNECTION (it’s okay if it’s messy)

SEE YOURSELF THROUGH GOD’S EYES ♥ “His calling you means that He has chosen you above anyone else to do what He is asking.” (Priscilla Shirer)

♥ God sees you as significant – an integral part of His plan. God doesn’t need us to partner with Him but He still chooses to ask.

♥ Children are borrowing our faith for a little while, make it a faith worth borrowing

© 2017—Melissa McKenzie | Mosaic Conceptions


SESSION 1 - NOTES

How might God want to transform YOU to be more like HIM as a TEACHER/LEADER?

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SESSION 2 - NOTES

What discoveries have you made today – about yourself, your calling, and your teaching?

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SESSION 3 - NOTES

What have I learned to help me grow as an early educator this year?

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SESSION 4 - NOTES

How will you respond to what you have learned today?

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Professional Growth Certificate

Association of Christian Schools International

Southern California Early Education Conference Certifies that

________________________________________________________ Participant’s Name

Has Successfully Completed the Following Courses/Clock Hours in Professional Development

March 25, 2017 La Mirada, California

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Signature of Participant Verifying Attendance in Full at the Above Sessions

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Early Education Field Director CA/HI

General Session (2 hours) Melissa McKenzie

Content Area: Professional Development Title: Through God’s Eyes

Seminar Session One (1 hour)

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Seminar Session Three (1 hour)

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Seminar Session Two (1 hour)

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Seminar Session Four (1 hour)

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