BLAST OFF

AUGUST 10, 2019 8:00AM - 3:00PM

To a World of Opportunities

Conference

July 14, 2020 | 9 AM | Mewes Hall

Location: Grant Wood AEA

Program Schedule

8:00am - 10:00am Session 11. The Why of Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom: What Can a Teacher do to HelpChildren.

Presenter: Mary Beth Simpkin-Hichway

2. Wait - What do you mean my "new kid" doesn't speak much English?!?!Presenter: Susan Paxson

3. Social Emotional Learning: Building Healthy RelationshipsPresenter: Dr. Sara Waring Tiedeman

4. Music, Math, & Kitchen MagicPresenter: Anita Schuckert

10:15am - 12:15pm Session 2

1. Social Emotional Learning 101: All About AttachmentPresenter: Billie Jo Clausen

2. Disruptive Behaviors in Children - Why Do They Happen and What Can We Do?

Presenter: Amanda Elliott, DO

3. Social Emotional Health & Wellbeing for K-3 StudentsPresenter: Dr. Brian Kingery

4. NAMI: Guides for the Ongoing Journey for Caregivers of Children with Mental HealthSymptoms.

Presenter: Vicki Walters & Jamie Kreuger

12:15pm - 12:45pm Lunch

12:45pm - 2:45pm Keynote

Take Time for You: Self-Care Action Plan for Educators

Presenter: Dr. Sara Waring Tiedeman

2:45pm - 3:00pm Closing/Door Prizes

Session Descriptions8:00am - 10:00 Sessions

The Why of Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom: What Can a Teacher Do to HelpChildren.

Presenter: Mary Beth Simpkin-HichwaThis talk is designed to address practical applications for teachers in the classroom thatconcern disruptive behaviors. The underlying reasons for disruptive behavior will beexplored with applicable strategies to try in the classroom.

2. Wait - What Do You Mean My "New Kid" Doesn't Speak Much English?!?!

Presenter: Susan PaxsonMostly in lecture form, with anecdotes and humor sprinkled in, we will explore theprocesses necessary to create a welcoming classroom environment for English languagelearners. How do we create bridges for children to communicate with one another, howdo/can we communicate with parents, and what resources are available to help?

3. Social Emotional Learning: Building Healthy Relationships. Presenter: Dr. Sara Waring Tiedeman

Children from infancy develop attachments to signigicate others in their immediate socialenvironment. Presenters will share the research behind the importance of socialemotional learning and a free curriculum that can be used by care givers and teachers tohelp children from a very early age have the skills to be successful in life Thepresentation will focus on cooperation, empathy, and effective communication throughgames and activities. Participants will be able to leave with a free Pre-K kit andmaterials.

4. Music, Math & Kitchen MagicPresenter: Anita SchuckertIf you think silly songs at lunchtime and cooking with your kids are recipes fordisaster...think again! Music in early childhood education is so important. Letting kidshelp in the kitchen encourages them to try new foods. Make kid tested cooking andmusic to help with pre-math skills. Cooking + Music = Math (the New Math)!

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Session Descriptions10:15am - 12:15 Sessions 1. Social Emotional Learning 101: All About Attachment (with impact on learning)

Presenter: Billie Jo ClausenIn this session, the types of attachment (baby/toddler/child to parent) and bonding(parent/caregiver to child) will be addressed. Attachment is the precursor foundation toexploration and learning! Come ready to talk about impact of attachment (healthy andunhealthy) and learn with me so that we can support kids to better be able to learn.

2. Disruptive Behaviors in Children - Why Do They Happen and What Can We Do?Presenter: Amanda Elliott, DOThis lecture will be useful to teachers working in early childhood education in helping todevelop a better understanding of why children may struggle with behavior in their classroom;what their students and families may be working on to manage it at home, and suggestionsfor management in the classroom.

3. Social-Emotional Health and Wellbeing for K-3 StudentsPresenter: Dr. Brian KingeryParticipants will learn the seven components of social-emotional competence and intellectualhabits. Participants will also optimize learning by actively participating in the presentation interms of the learning progression of each social emotional competence as well as theindicators relevant to each grade level, K-3.Upon returning to their classrooms, buildings, and school districts, participants will be able toimplement their learning with individual students, small groups, and whole class settings.

4. NAMI - Guides for the Ongoing Journey for Caregivers of Children with Mental Health SymptomsPresenters: Vickie Walters & Jamie KreugerCome learn how to advocate for loved ones with mental health symptoms more confidentlyand what resources there are available. Participants will learn why education is important, thetrauma learning module and NAMI Basics Education Program.

Lunch Options

Catered by L.J.'s Catering

Sandwich and Wrap Boxed Lunches come with chips, potato salad orpasta salad, a fruit cup and a cookie

Turkey Sandwich - Turkey, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, alfalfasprouts and dill spread on the side.Club Sandwich - Turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato andmayo on the side.Santa Fe Wrap - Grilled chicken, black beans, tomato, cheddarcheese, romaine lettuce and Santa Fe spread.Vegetarian Wrap - A variety of fresh seasonal vegetables with avegetable cream cheese spread

Salad Boxed Lunches come with a dinner roll and butter, fresh fruit cupand a cookie.

Chef Salad - Mixed greens, turkey, ham, cheddar cheese, Swisscheese, tomato wedges, hard boiled egg with dressing on the side.Garden Salad - Mixed greens with a variety of seasonal gardenvegetables with dressing on the side.

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Keynote 12:45pm - 2:45pm

Take Time for You: Self-Care Action Plans for EducatorsPresenter: Dr. Sara Waring TiedemanThe key to thriving, as both a human and an educator, rests in daily self-care. The presentation will address Take Time for You strategies identified by TinaBoogren. Participants will discover a clear path to well-being by workingthrough Maslow's hierarchy of needs. You will learn how to take care ofyourself so you can take better take care of the children in your care.

Blast-Off RegistrationDetails:

Date: August 10, 2019Time: 8:00am - 3:00pmLocation: Grant Wood AEA 4401 6th Street SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 Name:________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________ Phone Number:_________________________________________ Email Address:_________________________________________ Session 1 Preference (Use the number next to session description):

1st Choice______________ 2nd Choice _____________

Session 2 Preference (Use the number next to session description):1st Choice______________ 2nd Choice______________

Lunch Option (Place an "x" next to your preference)Turkey Sandwich ____ Club Sandwich _____Santa Fe Wrap _____ Vegetarian Wrap _____Chef Salad _____ Garden Salad ______

You can also register online at: https://forms.gle/Sb5ZRRf4nu11ZEm3A Payment: $30 for NAEYC members and $35 for Non-MembersPayment must be received to secure registration. No refunds will be given.Payments can be sent to:

East Central Chapter of Iowa AEYCPO Box 10674Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52410

or payment can be paid online at Paypal.com to eastcentralchapter@gmail.com.