2013 YAAEYC Conference Brochure

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

7:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Penn State York Campus

York Area Association for the Education of Young Children

EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE2013


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The York Area Association for the Education of Young Children (YAAEYC) is pleased to invite you and your colleagues to a day of

learning, networking and professional growth at our 2013 Early Childhood Conference on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Penn State

York Campus.

This event is specifically designed for early childhood professionals and advocates who work with or on behalf of young children.

This years conference features three, two-hour long workshop sessions. The selection of the workshops was specifically chosen to

offer a wide variety of topics. Special care was taken to reach a variety of groups, including infant/toddlers teachers, SACC teach-

ers, master teachers (those who have been a lead teacher for 4 or more years), and administrators. Sessions have also been coded

to indicate if they meet specific Keystone Stars required training topics.

Attendees will be able to print online from their PD history (3 weeks after the conference) certificates of participation which have

been approved for six hours of DPW and PA Key professional development. ACT 48 credit can be received.

Also, we are once again using Event Brite for online registration and credit card payments. When using this system you will imme-

diately receive a registration confirmation.

We hope you will plan to join us and we look forward to seeing you on October 5, 2013!

YAAEYC Welcome

MISSION

The York Area Associationfor the Education of Young

Children is committed toproviding exceptional early

education experiences for

every child in ourcommunity.

YAAEYC GOVERNING BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

President Debbie Riek

Past President Sara Bradley

Secretary Erica Heller

Treasurer Sara Bosley

Accreditation Mindy Miller

Conference co-chairs Wendy Latshaw

Ashley ZurawskiNominations Vacant

Membership Vacant

Program Lisa Young

Public Policy Sara Bradley

Public Relations Lindsay Zeglen

Recognitions Wendy Latshaw

WOYC co-chairs Angie Sparks

Rachel Barnhart

Adams County Jennifer Hockensmith

YAAEYC Members

As a professional in child care, preschool, kindergarten,

Head Start, elementary school, or any other setting, you

know the early years are learning years. By joining YAAEYC

well help you make sure the early years count. YAAEYC is

leading efforts to build better futures for all young chil-

dren. Our most important effort is supporting you in the

work you love.

We believe that early childhood educators are professionals

who should be valued and respected. Join us to promote

high professional standards, comprehensive training oppor-

tunities, and equitable compensation and working condi-

tions so that qualified early childhood educators will stay

and grow in this important field. Together we can help to

increase understanding and support for high-quality early

childhood education among policymakers and the public

through a wide range of education, advocacy, and public

awareness activities, including our annual Week of the

Young Child celebration. To join YAAEYC visit

www.naeyc.org and click on membership.


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7-8 a.m. Registration

Main Classroom Building

Main floor

Breakfast and Vendors- Main Classroom Buildinglower level

8-10 a.m. Session A

Main Classroom Buildingvarious assigned rooms

Infant-Toddler

A.1 Intentionally Adding Math and Science to your Infant and Toddler Class-room

A.2 Application of DPW/OCDEL Regulations to Personal Care Routines for In-fants and Toddlers

School Age

A.3 Games, Games and More Games

Directors-Administrators

A.4 Can We Allow Our Teachers to be as Creative as the Children?

A.5 Building Success In Your Program: Effective Mentoring Strategies for Direc-tors

Master Teachers

A.6 Its Absolutely Nuts around Here!

A.7 Intelligent Art: Using Dance, Music and Visual Art to Enhance Literacy

General Audience

A.8 Classroom Math Activities

A.9 Setting the Mood The Right Learning Environment Makes the Difference!

A.10 Diversity Awareness and Conflict Resolution through Music

A.11 Yoga within the Classroom: Bringing Unity to the Body and Mind

A.12 Enhancing Your Personal Change Adeptness

A.13 Sensory Fear Factor: An Autism Awareness Experience

A.14 Leave it at the Door: Managing Stress

A.15 Observation and Assessment Level II

10:15-12:15 p.m. Session B


Infant-Toddler

B.1 Fun with Infants and Toddlers

B.2 Engaging Infants and Toddlers in Early Learning Experiences

School Age

B.3 Engaging School Agers Through Project Learning


B.4 Eco-Healthy Child Care

Master Teachers

B.5 What Color Am I?

B.6 Partnering with Families in a Diverse World

Session B continued

General Audience

B.7 Effective Communication Key to Success in the Workplace

B.8 Effective and Supportive Communication with Families

B.9 Wokka Wokka Wokka: Temperament and the Muppets?!

B.10 Seeing D.A.P. Through the Eyes of Children

B.11 Taking a Positive Approach to Difficult Behaviors

B.12 Health and Safety Boot Camp: Personal Care Routines and the Environ-ment Rating Scales (ERS)

B.13 Playground Safety in Child Care Facilities

B.14 Making Changes to Make a Difference: Sensory Fear Factor Follow Up

B.15 Observation and Assessment Level III

12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch and Visit with VendorsMain Classroom Buildinglower level

1:15 3:15 p.m. Session C


Infant-Toddler

C.1 Using the Project Approach with Infants and Toddlers

C.2 Strategies to Support Emotional Regulation in Infants/Toddlers

C.3 Brain Development and Early Learning

School Age

C.4 Using Recycled Materials to Encourage Science, Math and Art Exploration in

Your School Age ProgramC.5 Weaving Music, Movement, Language and Art Which Teaches the WholeChild


C.6 Building a Team Doesnt Have to be Torture

Master Teachers

C.7 Learning in Any Language: Supporting English Language Learners in theClassroom

General Audience

C.8 Large Muscle Play in Your Classroom, Is it Possible?

C.9 Kids Gotta Play...So Let the Games Begin!

C.10 What Are You Talking About Bridging the Inter-gender CommunicationGap

C.11 We Need to Talk: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Parents

C.12 Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You

C.13 Supervision of Children: A Requirement at ALL Times!

C.14 Safety & Supervision Go Hand-In-Hand

C.15 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

*3:15- Individuals requiring Act 48 credit must return to the registrationdesk to complete additional paperwork.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE


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CONFERENCE SESSIONSSESSION A (8 a.m.-10 a.m.)

A.1 Intentionally Adding Math and Science to your Infant and

Toddler ClassroomPresenter: Amy Zoellner, M. Ed, Professional Development Instructor, CAECTIIn this workshop we investigate many math and science activities that you canuse in your classroom. We will also discuss why math and science are so bene-ficial for toddlers and share our own previous successes with math and science.CBK Code: K2 C2 18Target Audience: Infant-Toddler**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

A.2 Application of DPW/OCDEL Regulations to Personal CareRoutines for Infants and ToddlersPresenter: Ann Schrack Beaver, MA, Adjunct Instructor, HACC WildwoodCampusThis session offers a review of the regulations that include personal care as itapplies to infant and toddler care giving. Topics to be discussed will include,but not limited to, proper hand washing, sanitizing of surfaces and toys, dia-pering, toileting and naptime practices.CBK Code: K7 C2 77Target Audience: Infant-Toddler**Meets STARS Curriculum and Health and Safety training requirements.

A.3 Games, Games and More GamesPresenter: Dennis E. Groomes, SACC ConsultantThis workshop will offer tricks of the trade for developing a team spirit andsense of fair play. Participants will recapture their child-like spirit throughplayful, non-competitive games designed for multi-age groups as well as largeand small groups of school-age children. Come prepared to play, learn andhave some fun!CBK Code: K2 C1 15Target Audience: School Age**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

A.4 Can We Allow Our Teachers to be as Creative as the Chil-dren?Presenter: Mary Christine Shebish, M. Ed., Director, Sonshine Child Develop-

ment CenterWe expect our teachers to address the whole child and use developmentally

appropriate practice in the classroom. As directors, are we able to allow thewhole teacher to practice her or his skills in the classroom? As directors andadministrators, we need to model these expectations by our own behaviorwith our teachers. Through discussion, role-play and reflection, we can planhow to welcome and encourage growth for our staff.CBK Code: K6 C3 62Target Audience: Directors

A.5 Building Success in Your Program: Effective MentoringStrategies for DirectorsPresenter: Megan Penson, M. Ed., Keystone STARS Technical Assistance Con-sultant, CAECTIThe success of an early childhood program depends on a foundation of strongleadership and effective communication. Research shows that a directorsinvestment in building relationships with teachers will create positive out-

comes for children and their families. In this session, we will identify chal-lenges of managing staff and create an action plan for the implementation ofpositive communication and mentoring strategies within your program.CBK Code: K6 C2 62Target Audience: Directors

A.6 Its Absolutely Nuts around Here!Presenter: Lou Warren-Groomes, M. Ed., Early Childhood Consultant, Caring

for ChildrenEver experience a day where everything in the classroom drives you crazythe activity plan flops, the children are out of control, the room is turnedupside down, the day is dragging on forever, and you are about to pull outyour last strand of hair??!! Scenarios like this can be minimized if...we antici-

pate the situation and create an action plan to avert it. Participants willactively explore a strategic planning tool and learn some tricks of the trade

for managing classroom activities and smoothing out transitions.CBK Code: K2 C3 21Target Audience: Master Teacher

A.7 Intelligent Art: Using Dance, Music and Visual Art to En-hance LiteracyPresenter: Tarrell Davis, M.Ed., Director, Settlement Music School andGeorge Alley, Assistant Director, Settlement Music SchoolUsing Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences to create fun indi-vidualized lesson plans to promote early literacy in an Early Childhood setting,our participants will learn how to utilize kinesthetic, musical and visual activi-ties to reach a diverse population. Come prepared to dance, draw and sing.CBK Code: K2 C3 19Target Audience: Master Teacher**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

A.8 Classroom Math ActivitiesPresenter: Phuong H. Hoang, B.S., Instructor, TRAIN Educational ServicesConsider ways to encourage the use of math across various areas of the cur-riculum. Examine key concepts and ways to foster problem solving andmathematical thinking skills.

CBK Code: K2 C2 17Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

A.9 Setting the Mood The Right Learning Environment Makesthe Difference!Presenter: Alichia Parker, B.A., President/CEO A Par Educational, LLCStudents need an effective learning environment to increase their receptive-ness to information. A learning environment rich in visual and auditory cuescan stimulate learning. This session will outline the additions that can bemade to your classroom to cultivate a learning environment that your studentswill truly benefit from.CBK Code: K2 C1 12Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

A.10 Diversity Awareness and Conflict Resolution through MusicPresenter: David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans, co-owners, Two of a KindThrough songs, games and activities, participants will learn ways to use musicto help their students celebrate diversity and resolve conflicts peacefully.CBK Code: K2 C2 19Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

A.11 Yoga within the Classroom: Bringing Unity to the Body andMind*Back by popular demandPresenter: Krista Girard, M. Ed., Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant,CAECTIIncorporating yoga within a classroom can be a beneficial way to teach aware-ness while bringing a sense of calm to your environment. Yoga helps to de-velop emotional intelligence, communication skills, trust and empathy. Itnurtures teamwork and leadership and helps provide for a calmer and moreproductive environment. Come and learn some simple yoga poses and ways tointegrate them into your daily schedule and planned activities. *Please wear

comfortable clothes and shoes to this session! We will be having fun movingand learning!CBK Code: K7 C1 76Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Health and Safety training requirements.

A.12 Enhancing Your Personal Change Adeptness*Back by popular demandPresenter: Judy D. Swierzewski, M. Ed., Performance Consultant, Swyer

Associates, Inc.This interactive workshop is designed to enable participants to assess theirindividual ability to adapt to change (i.e., their change adeptness) and toexplore the five key factors that assist individuals in becoming more change-adept. For those in leadership positions, this workshop will also help them to


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work with their staff as they navigate the many changes that are the norm intodays workplace.CBK Code: K5 C2 51Target Audience: General

A.13 Sensory Fear Factor: An Autism Awareness Experience

*Back by popular demandPresenter: Wendie Mancuso, Specialty Discipline Instructor, HACCThis presentation is an opportunity for participants to begin to know how aperson with Autism Spectrum Disorder may experience the world around them.Through an interactive presentation participants will explore their sensesthrough the eyes of someone with ASD. The effects of the diagnosis processon the parents and family will also be discussed.CBK Code: K1 C1 05Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Inclusive Practice training requirements.

A.14 Leave it at the Door: Managing StressPresenter: Karen Rucker, M.S., ECE Specialist & Early Childhood Instructor,www.RespectingChildren.comGot stress?? ECE Professionals dedicate themselves to caring for others. Oftenthey are so focused on serving others that they neglect their own needs withthe potential to impact all areas of their life, including health and the work-place. Learn ways to identify and manage stress.

CBK Code: K7 C2 84Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Health & Safety training requirements.

A.15 Observation and Assessment Level IIPresenter: Anna Skamangas-Scaros, M.A., Education Coordinator, LuthercareThis workshop will focus on intermediate forms of observation in the EarlyChildhood Classroom (frequency counts, running records, time sampling andwork samples.) Participants will practice these techniques and learn whenthey are appropriate to use in the classroom.CBK Code: K4 C2 41Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Assessment training requirements.

SESSION B (10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)

B.1 Fun with Infants and ToddlersPresenter: Amy Zoellner, M. Ed., Professional Development Instructor,CAECTIHave you ever felt like you dont have enough time to play and have fun withthe infants and toddlers in your class? Come to this session as we head back tothe basics and rediscover why playing is so much fun! You will leave with lotsof new and different ideas for ways to enhance your toddler curriculum andhave fun with children!CBK Code: K2 C2 19Target Audience: Infant-Toddler**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

B.2 Engaging Infants and Toddlers in Early Literacy ExperiencesPresenter: Megan Penson, M. Ed., Keystone STARS Technical Assistance Con-sultant, CAECTIDid you know that learning to read and write requires much more than recitingthe A-B-Cs? In this session designed for infant and toddler teachers, we will

identify key early literacy concepts and developmentally appropriate expecta-tions for the language development and literacy skills of our youngest learn-ers. Participants will create a plan for the implementation of language/literacy-based activities and experiences in their infant and toddler class-rooms.CBK Code: K2 C2 16Target Audience: Infant-Toddler**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

B. 3 Engaging School Agers Through Project LearningPresenter: Debra J. Riek, M. Ed., Education Coordinator, WITFSometimes the way to develop curriculum for school agers can feel like justtrying to fill up a schedule. What would happen if we didnt develop curricu-lum FOR school agers but instead developed it WITH them? Come discover theProject Approach and learn about how this approach to learning can engage

the school agers in your program.CBK Code: K2 C1 11Target Audience: School Age**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

B. 4 Eco-Healthy Child Care

Presenter: Karen Rucker, M.S., ECE Specialist & Early Childhood Instructor,www.RespectingChildren.comEco-Healthy Child Care is nationally-recognized, science-based, pediatricenvironmental health program for Administrators/Owners. Learn to identifymajor environmental toxins/hazards; contributing factors to vulnerability; andavailable resources for making free to low cost choices that lead to healthierECE facilities. Material is cross-referenced to DPW regulations. Content spon-sors: OCDEL and PA Chapter AAP.CBK Code: K7 C2 84Target Audience: Directors**Meets STARS Health & Safety training requirements.

B.5 But What Color Am I?Presenter: Mary Christine Shebish, M. Ed., Director, Sonshine Child Develop-ment CenterPart of a strong self image is for children to understand that they can enjoyhow they look and appreciate their own appearance even if it is different fromothers. Based upon materials from Teaching Tolerance, this session uses

video, discussion and hands on experience to explore the necessity of teachingyoung children about the value of diversity among human beings. Participantswill try some of the suggested activities in class, gaining ideas to take back tothe classroom. Participants should bring a pair of scissors and glue sticks.CBK Code: K3 C2 31Target Audience: Master Teacher**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirement.

B.6 Partnering with Families in a Diverse World*Back by popular demandPresenter: Samantha Gray, MA Human Development, Mentor, LuthercareBeing willing to look at how our beliefs and values shape our program is thefirst step toward building genuine and viable relationships with children andfamilies. Early Childhood classrooms are the ideal places to begin conversa-tions about diversity and what it means to be a family.CBK Code: K3 C3 32Target Audience: Master Teacher

B.7 Effective Communication Key to Success in the Workplace*Back by popular demandPresenter: Annrose Ingarra-Milch, B.A., Chairman/CEO, OI Training & Con-sulting, Inc.It has been written that 85% of what you want to accomplish in life dependson your ability to effectively communicate. In order for early childhood pro-fessionals to be successful, it is vital that she/he has a heightened level ofcommunication skills for handling sensitive issues (and people) with tact anddiplomacy. This interactive program will give you practical and proven strate-gies you can immediately transfer from this workshop to your workroom. Youwill emerge a more knowledgeable and effective communicator, in both yourpersonal and professional life.CBK Code: K5 C1 51Target Audience: General

B.8 Effective Supportive Communication with FamiliesPresenter: Phuong H. Hoang, B.S., Instructor, TRAIN Educational & Commu-

nity ServicesUnderstand the factors which affect the communication process. Examinevarious communication styles. Consider various ways to demonstrate effectiveand supportive communication with families.CBK Code: K5 C2 51Target Audience: General

B.9 Wokka Wokka Wokka: Temperament and the Muppets?!Presenter: Kayle Richardson, B.S., Employee Development Coordinator, Capi-tal Area Head Start, Kristin Pool, B.S., Center Director, KinderCare LearningCenterKermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie the Bear, oh my! Whether active or serene, curiousor cautious, everyone has a personality all their own. This wont be yourtypical temperament workshop! Come discover who you are, how you got that


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way, and how to work with others who arent like you! Join us as we take agander at temperaments and relationships in terms of those marvelously,memorable Muppets.CBK Code: K1 C1 02Target Audience: General

B.10 Seeing D.A.P. Through the Eyes of ChildrenPresenter: Lou Warren-Groomes, M.Ed., Early Childhood Counsultant, Caring

for ChildrenSo often we make assumptions, expect certain behaviors, and/or plan activi-ties that are far beyond the capabilities of the children. This workshop isdesigned to put participants in the shoes of young children in order to helpthem make a personal connection between developmental principles and theapplication of appropriate care-giving/teaching practices.CBK Code: K2 C2 14Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

B.11 Taking a Positive Approach to Difficult Behaviors*Back by popular demandPresenter: Krista Girard, M. Ed., Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant,CAECTILets learn how to prevent those challenging behaviors before they start! Bylooking at your room arrangement and daily routine we can get an insight ofways to support positive behavior with children. Example of activities andstrategies will be given to help support challenging behaviors when they oc-cur. Fun and inspiring activities will be provided in order to prevent challeng-ing behaviors and to teach self-regulation. As a teacher you take a key role inproviding support to childrens social-emotional development. Learn conflictresolutions strategies with props in order to help children better develop prob-lem solving skills and create a peaceful and understanding classroom atmos-phere.CBK Code: K1 C2 02Target Audience: General

B.12 Health and Safety Boot Camp: Personal Care Routines andthe Environment Rating Scales (ERS)Presenter: Zachary Cohen, M. Ed., Certified Instructor/ConsultantParticipants will learn the proper procedures for diaper changing, hand wash-ing, and gloving according to Caring for Our Children: National Health andSafety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Pro-

grams 3rd Edition (CFOC3) and how consistent personal care routines supportpositive child outcomes.CBK Code: K2 C2 77Target Audience: General*Meets STARS Health & Safety training requirements.

B.13 Playground Safety in Child Care FacilitiesPresenter: Ann Schrack Beaver, MA, Adjunct Instructor, HACC-WildwoodCampusNAEYC has required the findings of a playground inspection/assessment con-ducted by a CPSI (Certified Playground Inspector) as an emerging criterion forNAEYC Accreditation. Those findings need to be documented and available onsite at the child care center. Playground equipment safety, ground coversafety, and a remediation plan to correct unsafe conditions must be docu-mented. Playgrounds in use must be developmentally appropriate. A self-inspection program must be established and documented. As a former CPSI, Iwill provide tools to aid programs in documenting this information.CBK Code: K7 C2 84Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Health & Safety training requirements.

B.14 Making Changes to Make a Difference: Sensory Fear FactorFollow UpPresenter: Wendie Mancuso, Specialty Discipline Instructor, HACCThis class is a chance for participants to begin to develop ways to help chil-dren with Autism Spectrum Disorder adjust and positively function in an inclu-sive setting. There will be discussion on creative solutions, modification tech-niques and interactive materials that can be used to connect and interact witha child with ASD.CBK Code: K1 C1 05Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Inclusive Practice training requirements.

B.15 Observation and Assessment Level III*Back by popular demandPresenter: Anna Skamangas-Scaros, M.A., Science Education, Education Coor-dinator, LuthercareThis workshop will focus on advanced forms of observation in the Early Child-hood Classroom (transcripts, photography, videotaping, and portfolio.) Par-

ticipants will also learn how to self-evaluate, create data collection tools, andengage in peer evaluations in order to improve and enhance their own teach-ing.CBK Code: K4 C3 41Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Assessment training requirements.

SESSION C (1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.)

C.1 Using the Project Approach with Infants and Toddlers*Back by popular demandPresenter: Samantha Gray, MA, Mentor, LuthercareThe Project Approach is often associated with preschool children, but eveninfant and toddler teachers can use this method. If you are looking for mean-ingful ways to engage children, document learning and partner with families,then the project approach is for you.CBK Code: K2 C2 15Target Audience: Infant-Toddler**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

C.2 Strategies to Support Emotional Regulation in Infant/ToddlersPresenter: Tyler Hoffman, BS, Behavior Specialist, Early Intervention Special-ist, Inc. and Kris Woody, M. Ed., Behavior Specialist, Early Interventions Spe-cialist, Inc.Through a guided and interactive process, participants will : define co-regulation and self-regulation as it relates to social-emotional development inyoung children, be guided in identifying casual factors contributing to deregu-lation, and learn ways to enhance infants and toddlers competencies in regu-lating emotions.CBK Code: K1 C1 02Target Audience: Infant-Toddler

C.3 Brain Development and Early LearningPresenter: Phuong H. Hoang, B.S., Instructor, TRAIN Educational & Commu-nity ServicesEarly interventions directly affect the way the brain develops, setting thestage for lifelong learning. This session briefly explains brain development inchildren without specific jargon. Well also identify the optional periods forspecific types of learning so we can best plan activities which promote healthycognitive, emotional, and social development.CBK Code: K1 C2 01Target Audience: Infant-Toddler

C.4 Using Recycled Materials to Encourage Science, Math andArt Exploration in Your School Age ProgramPresenter: Debra J. Riek, M. Ed., Education Coordinator, WITFHow do we create engaging open-ended explorations for school agers on alimited budget? We use recycled materials! Come explore this hands-onworkshop to create interesting materials for your classrooms and get ideas

about things you can make with your school agers.CBK Code: K2 C2 11Target Audience: School Age**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

C.5 Weaving Music, Movement, Language and Art WhichTeaches the Whole ChildPresenter: Theresa Cocci, B.S, Albright Learning CenterHow can a book inspire a creative movement, a rhyming chant, a song, uniqueart work or vice versa? Well explore the process and wealth of resourceswhich interdisciplinary teaching provides in the form of demonstrations andhands-on participation.CBK Code: K2 C1 19Target Audience: School Age**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.


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C.6 Building a Team Doesnt Have to be TorturePresenter: Kayle Richardson, B.S., Employee Development Coordinator, Capi-tal Area Head Start, Kristen Pool, B.S., Center Director, KinderCare LearningCenterDo you think team building is mandatory fun? Awkward? Frustrating? Has atrust fall gone bad and left you and your ego bruised? Have you had a newspa-

per shelter collapse on you? Were you once trapped on a blanket with co-workers while trying to flip it over with only your feet? If you answered yes,then this training is for you! Come join us for a team building workshop forpeople who hate team building workshops!CBK Code: K6 C1 61Target Audience: Directors Administrators

C.7 Learning in Any Language: Supporting English LanguageLearners in the ClassroomPresenter: Megan Penson, M. Ed., Keystone STARS Technical Assistance Con-sultant, CAECTIMany early childhood education programs welcome a diverse group of childrenand families, some of whom do not speak English as a primary language. Inthis session, teachers will examine components of culture and linguistic varia-tion as it applies to their work with young children. Teachers will evaluatetheir teaching practices and implement new strategies to assist children inlearning not only English, but their home languages as well.

CBK Code: K3 C3 31Target Audience: Master Teacher

C.8 Large Muscle Play in Your Classroom, Is it Possible?Presenter: Mary Christine Shebish, M. Ed., Director, Sonshine Child Develop-ment CenterWe will define large muscle play for infants up to early school age childrenand explore both the risks and advantages. We will explore how to safelyincorporate active, large muscle play into daily activities. The participantsexplore their knowledge of large muscle play and find their comfort zone.This session has been approved for CEU if participant completes and sends inthe proper paper work.CBK Code: K2 C2 15Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

C.9 Kids Gotta Play, So Let the Games Begin!Presenter: Lou Warren-Groomes, M. Ed., Early Childhood Consultant, Caring

for ChildrenParticipants will experience a variety of playful activities and games that willenhance the physical, social, and cognitive development of children of allages. Come prepared to shake, rattle, and roll!CBK Code: K2 C2 15Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Curriculum training requirements.

C.10 What Are You Talking About Bridging the Inter-genderCommunication GapPresenter: Annarose Ingarra-Milch, B.A., Chairman/CEO, ROI Training & Con-sulting, Inc.What Are You Talking About Bridging the Inter-gender Communication Gapis a highly interactive workshop designed to help you break down barriersbetween genders and enable you to be a more effective communicator. Dur-ing this interactive workshop you will: 1.) Increase awareness and understand-ing of the communication gap between different gender cultures, and 2.)

Explore strategies to bridge the gap to make you a more effective communica-tor. Whether you are a male or female, this workshop is a must attend.Each participant is asked to come prepared with their sense of humor.CBK Code: K5 C1 51Target Audience: General

C.11 We Need to Talk: How to Have Difficult Conversationswith ParentsPresenter: Krista Girard, M. Ed., Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant,CAECTITalking to parents about sensitive issues can be difficult, overwhelming andscary. We will discuss strategies and techniques to build relationships withparents before trouble arises. We will also discuss ways to develop parent-teacher relationships and strategies to best communicate our concerns. Comeand learn how to create a better working relationship with parents and ease

communication problems in order to improve the quality of your classroomenvironment!CBK Code: K5 C2 51Target Audience: General

C.12 Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You

Presenter: Helen Lehman, BS, Health Educator & Coordinator for Safe KidsYork CountyUsing the Cat in the Hat theme, participants will learn about the sevenfactors that promote good health and wellness. Story telling tips and hands-on activities will be used to highlight the health topics of germs, healthyeating, physical activity, sleep and safety. A resource CD will be provided.CBK Code: K7 C2 84Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Health & Safety training requirements.

C.13 Supervision of Children: A Requirement at ALL Times!Presenter: Ann Schrack Beaver, MA, Adjunct Instructor, HACC WildwoodCampusThe single most important job of a child care worker is to ALWAYS provideadequate supervision of the children in care. Understanding the regulatorylanguage, its definition, interpretation, and application are essential to pro-vide a safe environment for young children. BRING YOUR REGULATION BOOKFOR A LIVELY DISCUSSION.CBK Code: K2 C2 21Target Audience: General

C.14 Safety & Supervision Go Hand-In-HandPresenter: Karen Rucker, M.S., ECE Specialist & Early Childhood Instructor,www.RespectingChildren.comUpon enrollment, we ensure families that their children will be appropriatelysupervised in a safe environment. This session examines the marriage ofsafety and supervision to provide quality care. Topics include cell phones,supervision policies, legal implications, and supervision strategies, throughclass discussion and small group activities.CBK Code: K7 C2 84Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Health & Safety training requirements.

C.15 Inclusion of Children with Special NeedsPresenter: Anna Skamangas-Scaros, M.A., Science Education, Education Coor-

dinator, LuthercareParticipants will learn about the various accommodations that can be madefor children with disabilities. Through this interactive workshop, they willanalyze case studies and develop a plan for including children with specialneeds in their classroom.CBK Code: K4 C2 35Target Audience: General**Meets STARS Inclusive Practice training requirements.


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Additional Information

SessionsIf any session does not meet minimum participation re-quirements the session will be canceled. Should this hap-pen, a conference representative will contact you regard-ing an alternate session choice.

Act 48Participants who would like Act 48 credit must return tothe registration table after the final session. Act 48 creditwill available at no extra cost, but requestors must pro-vide their PPID # to obtain credit. Certified teachers mayobtain their PPID number by going to https://www.perms.ed.state.pa.us/Screens/wfPublicAccess.aspxthen click on Get your Professional Personal ID. Fill inthe information on the next screen and it will generatethe number for you.

MealsA light breakfast snack will be available in the ConferenceCenter until 8 a.m. A box lunch consisting of a six-inchsub or salad, chips, fruit, dessert and a drink will be pro-vided during the lunch hour. Please indicate your sand-wich/salad choice when you register. Participants arewelcome to bring personal beverages or snacks to supple-ment the provided meals.

VendorsA variety of exhibitors/vendors will be available through-out the day and are providing door prizes. Our current listof vendors are:

Books Are FunEducare School Supply/The Learning Source

Greene Bark Press, Inc.Just LearningKeystone Stars

PS Library/PS York Human Devt & Family StudiesPennAEYCYAAEYC

Focus On Our FutureSoccer Shots

Heritage TreasuresLakeshore

DinoRhymesEarly Intervention

Conference Registration InformationYAAEYC Early Childhood ConferenceSaturday, October 5, 2013

REGISTER EARLY!!Conference space is limited to 400 participants and many of the workshops will be

limited in size. Workshops will be filled as registrations are received. To be sure you

receive your first choice, register online soon or return your form today. If you require

further information or have questions, please call Wendy Latshaw at 717-873-7067 or

email [email protected] .

Registration Deadline: September 20, 2013.

Mailed registrations will not be processed until payment is received.

YAAEYC will honor a group rate of $50 per person for 4 or more non-YAAEYC mem-

bers registering together from the same site by the early bird deadline. In order to

register as a group, all persons in the group must register at the same time and pay-

ment must accompany registration.

Workshop Choices: Please select three choices for each workshop session. Workshops

will be filled as registrations are received. Note: If you do not select three session

choices and your indicated choice is not available, you will be placed in a session ran-

domly.

Two ways to register:

Register online at yaaeyc.org using VISA or MasterCard. Click on YAAEYC Conferenceand follow the links, or type the address below into your web browser.

http://yaaeyc2013.eventbrite.com

*When registering large groups on Eventbrite, please separate them into orders

of 8 registrants or less.

or

Register by mail. Complete the registration form next to this panel and return withpayment to :

Otterbein Early Education Center

Attn: Wendy Latshaw

PO Box 386

Mount Wolf, PA 17347

(Please make checks payable to YAAEYC)

Cancellation: Cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before Septem-

ber 27, 2013. Refunds will be given minus a $10 handling fee. Send requests to Wendy

Latshaw at the address above.

Conference Fee (includes continental breakfast and lunch):

Early bird

Rate

After Sept. 6,

2013

NAEYC/YAAEYC Member $35.00 $45.00

Non-Members $55.00 $65.00
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How to get the most out of your conference experience

1. Register early: Many classes have limited space. Registering early ensures you get your first

choice. Also, there is a discount for early bird registration.

2. Register online: When you register on http://yaaeyc2013.eventbrite.com, you can see in real

time which classes are full and which still have availability. That way, if your first choice is

full, you can find the next best thing. If you mail in your registration, you are relying on

someone else to pick a session on your behalf.

3. Pay attention to the CBK code: The CBK code lets you know what topics the class will focus on

as well as the skill level. Use your PDR, your administrators assessments and self reflection to

pinpoint the topics that are the most valuable to your professional growth. Also, look for a

skill level that will be challenging but not overwhelming.

K 1: Child Growth & Development C 1: Introductory

K 2: The Environment, Curriculum & Content C 2: Developing

K 3: Families in Society C 3: Mastery

K 4: Child Assessment

K 5: Communication

K 6: Professionalism & Leadership

K 7: Health, Safety & Nutrition

K 8: Program Organization & Administration

4. Come prepared: To get the most of each session, you should be ready to listen, interact, take

notes and ask questions. Please bring any materials necessary to do so. Also, some sessions

require outside resources (standard books, regulations, manuals, etc.) Please read the de-

scriptions carefully and bring any materials the presenters requested. They will be unable to

present their topic adequately without these resources.
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Directions to Penn State York and Campus Map

Directions to Penn State York, 1031 Edgecombe Avenue, York, PA

From the PA Turnpike: Exit the Harrisburg/York interchange (Exit 242) and follow I-83 south. Exit I-83 at exit 18 and followdirections below.

From the east or west via Route 30: Take Route 30 to I-83 and follow I-83 south to exit 18 and follow directions below.

From Exit 18 off I-83: Proceed west on Route 124 for approximately 1 mile. Turn left on Albemarle Street. Follow AlbemarleStreet to campus entrances on right. Enter at Irving Road or Springdale Avenue for conference parking.

From City of York: Travel south on Queen Street to Rathton Road. Turn left on Rathton Road and proceed for approximatelyone mile to Albemarle Street. Turn left on Albemarle and turn left at Irving Road or Springdale Avenue for conference park-ing.

****Please park in areas marked D****

PARKING

PARKIN

G

PARKING

PARK- Conference

Buildings

Parking: Lots DConference:

Building #2: John J. Romano

Administration Building/Nittany

Success Center/Ralph G. and

Madeline B. Swenson;

Building #3: Main Classroom

Albemarle St. IrvingRoad

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Conference Registration FormRegister online at http://yaaeyc2013.eventbrite.com

Check One:

Registering as an individual. Registering as part of a group. Groups of 4 or more registering together will receive a group registration rate. Each person register-ing in the group must complete a registration form. Registration forms and payment must be submitted together. (Groups may registeronline.)

Registration Information

First and Last Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Last 5 digits SSN: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

DOB: _____/_____/_______

Organization: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact phone: ( ) __________________________________

E-mail Address: _________________________________________

I am a: ______Infant/Toddler Teacher ______Preschool Teacher ______School Age Teacher______Administrator ______Other

Workshop SelectionsFirst Second ThirdChoice Choice Choice

Session A: ______ ______ ______

Session B: ______ ______ ______

Session C: ______ ______ ______

Lunch Choice

Sub: _____Turkey _____Ham _____TunaORSalad: _____Garden _____Chef

Amount PaidRegistered/Postmarked by September 6, 2013 Registered/Postmarked after September 6, 2013

$35 NAEYC/YAAEYC Member Individual Rate $45 NAEYC/YAAEYC Member Individual Rate $55 Non-member Individual Rate $65 Non-member Individual Rate $50 Non-member Group registration rate until Sept. 6 All registrations must be postmarked by September 20, 2013

YAAEYC Member? _____Yes _____No If yes, Individual YAAEYC Membership Number: ________________________________

Coupon Code:______________________________________

Complete and Return with Payment to: Otterbein Early Education CenterATTN: Wendy Latshaw

PO Box 386Mount Wolf, PA 17347

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If you received a Coupon Code for a discount at the

Week of the Young Child Banquet: In order to receive

your discount when you register, you must mail yourregistration. If you choose to register online, you will

be refunded your $10 at the conference.

When registering large groups on EventBrite, please separate

them into orders of 8 registrants or less.
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YAAEYC wishes to thank all of our

sponsors for supporting our conference!

Documents

2013 YAAEYC Conference Brochure