Saturday March 14, 2015
The 15th Annual Regional Training Conference for
Child Care and Early Childhood Professionals
Sponsored by
The Childcare Network
Germanna Community College
Early Childhood Development Program and
Center for Workforce & Community Education
Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area
Funded in part by:
Spotsylvania & Stafford Departments of Social Services
Child Care Quality Initiative Programs
Register Online at: www.TheChildcareNetwork.org 540-373-3275
Location: Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg Campus
Directions to Germanna CC, 10000 Germanna Point Dr, Fredericksburg 22408 540-710-2000
From Interstate 95 take exit 126. Turn south onto Rt. 1 toward Richmond. Turn left onto Mills Dr / US 17 past
the Massaponax Shopping Center. . Cross over Interstate 95 and take second left onto Germanna Point Drive.
Go straight to GCC at end of road. Registration will be in the Workforce and Technology Building.
Making Connections - Let’s Stick Together!
7:15-8:15 Sign in, pick up materials, resource sharing, refreshments
8:15-8:30 Announcements
8:30–10:00 First Session Speakers
Workshop codes (Suggestions only - anyone is welcome to attend any workshop)
I - Appropriate for those who work with infants/toddlers (0-3)
P - Appropriate for those who work with preschoolers (2-5)
K – Appropriate for those who work with pre-k and kindergarteners (4-6)
S - Appropriate for those who work with schoolage children (5-12)
A- Appropriate for director/administrators / management
1st Session – 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
1. Music and Movement - Gail Multop I P K S
We will explore the connections that music makes within a child, and among children. Music and movement are more than
time fillers. They are integral to learning in all domains. What you do with them in the classroom, and even outdoors, will
make a huge difference in your teaching practice. We will learn about different types of music, how music affects behavior,
how it, along with movement, connects children to each other and to the learning community. We will discuss how we can
include music and movement in all parts of the day, and practice making music together.
2 . Including All Children Marilyn Rice I P K S A
Children come to us with a range of abilities and background experiences. How can we plan intentionally to include all
children - including those with disabilities? This session will focus on ways to engage all children for successful learning
opportunities.
2nd Session – 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
3. Sharing Developmental Concerns With Families – Marilyn Rice P
Sharing information with families about their child's growth and development can cause anxiety for teachers and families!
This workshop will include some strategies, suggestions, information and reflections for teachers of children ages 2-5.
4. Keeping Kids in School: Guidance for Challenging Children - Gail Multop A
This workshop is designed for teachers and directors who want to know how their program can use a team approach to
work with a challenging child and that child’s family. It explains how setting a child up for success is possible with children
who are out-of-bounds in their behavior.
5. Sensory Processing Disorder – What Does it Look Like in Young Children? Sharon Jones, M.Ed
IPKS
Each child has unique reactions to sensory information (sights, sounds, taste, smells, touch, and movement). It’s very normal
for young children to be picky about their likes and dislikes and their reactions to sensory information. Some children
experience a sensory processing disorder that interferes with their everyday activities. Learn more about the young child’s
sensory system and how sensory processing disorder may impact a child’s daily experiences.
6. Every Child Ready to Read – Joann Lawson I P K
It’s never too early or too late to help children develop language and other early literacy skills. Children who enter
Kindergarten with pre-reading skills have an advantage and greater success throughout their school career. We’ll review
literacy skills and give practical activities to enforce each.
7. Toddlers, TV and Technology - Paula Belville I
There is technology all around us! Is it good or bad for children? Come explore research focused on screen time for very
young children. Being informed will help you be a better care giver!
8. Promoting positive Behavior in Children with Disabilities- Padia Grant I P K S
Positive behavior support is critical for all children, but particularly for children with disabilities. This workshop will focus on
identifying particular behavior challenges and developing strategies for supporting children with various disabilities.
Specific attention will be given to ADHD, intellectual disabilities, hearing challenges, learning disabilities, and sensory
disorders.
9. Child & Adult HIV Education and Awareness Dan Czajka, Kemisha Denny and Ellen Greer A
What do you do if a child who is HIV positive enrolls in your child care home or center or preschool? Will you even know if
a child is infected? What information can you share with parents or other staff? How do you protect yourself and the other
children? Bring your questions and learn about HIV privacy, risks, and prevention focusing on pediatrics.
Lunch
11:45AM-12:15PM
3rd Session
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM
10. Nurturing Interactions and Respect Marilyn Rice P K S
This workshop will focus on our interactions in the classroom each day and how they impact children's ability to learn.
Strategies for improving the interactions you have one on one with children each day will be shared.
11. More Referrals…You Can Do It! – Kevin B. Handley A
All businesses need a steady stream of new referrals, but most business owners don’t know how to make this happen. In this
workshop, you will discover a simple system that consistently generates new referrals. It’s easier than you think once you
know the system!
12. Designing Early Learning Environments and Supports for ALL Children Sharon Jones, M.Ed I P K S
Each child is different and unique. Does your learning environment facilitate exploration, engagement, and learning for all
of your children? Is your classroom or home childcare space organized and structured? Do you plan for the socialemotional needs of each child? Do you implement strategies that support the needs of all children? Walk away with ideas
for creating an effective learning environment and learning supports to use with children with differing abilities.
13. How To Deal With Difficult People - Stacey King I P K S A
How often have you thought “it’s not the kids – it’s the parents that drive me crazy!” This workshop will teach effective
strategies to deal with difficult people in all settings. How to avoid road rage, deal with helicopter parents and remain calm
in all situations.
14. It’s Not Just Baby Talk - Paula Belville I
Children’s language skills are increasing by leaps and bounds during infancy. We will explore how language impacts all
areas of learning. Participants will learn how to extend opportunities for language use and how to provide a variety of play
opportunities that build strong language skills.
15. Between two homes; how to support children of separation - Padia Grant I P K S
Many children are faced with transitioning from a two parent home to a single parent family. This transition is stressful and
can show itself in your childcare setting. This workshop will look at the effects of separation on children and what it may
look like in your childcare setting
16. Beyond The ABC’s and 123’s: Understanding Social Competence - Nicole Lumpkin I P K S
As educators, we focus on academic skills and motor development. We also need to provide activities and understand how
children develop their social competence; the ability to get along with others and handle social conflicts. Social
competence is another aspect of early childhood development that is needed for future academic and social success. This
workshop offers ideas on different levels of social competence, personality traits to help identify a child’s social
competency, and ways to help children build their social skills to handle social conflicts in a productive manner.
4th Session 2:00-3:30pm
17. Get Connected! An Introduction on Using Online Tools and Other Interactive Media Effectively & Intentionally.
Kama Seth and Sheila Tan I P K S A
The presentation is on how teachers (regardless of the age range they work with) and administrators can use
technology/social media to promote their early childhood program, engage families, and develop professionally by
keeping abreast with new trends and research in the ECE field.
18. CSI – Children Should Investigate! Sara Branner and Barb Dickinson P K
Preschool curriculum is most effective when it takes advantage of children’s wonder and curiosity to help them acquire
skills and knowledge needed for success in school. This workshop will provide participants with experiences to lead
children to explore and experiment in ways that contribute to brain development while still engaging in play!!
19. See & Play: Vision & Development I P K S
Learn how and why a child’s vision is critical for development. Get some suggestions for solutions to behavior and learning
problems. Learn about activities that will promote vision development for all ages. You will also receive a checklist of signs
and symptoms of potential vision problems.
20. Diversity in 2015 Stacey King P K
As a Social Worker by profession, I’ll talk about diversity as it relates to gender, race, culture and religion. I’ll talk about our
own pre-conceived notions that while they may be relevant to us, they are not relevant when we are working with others
outside and finding the balance, removing the emotional component to look from our hearts to be more helpful people in
this world.
21. Kindergarten Transition – Bridget Roberts P K
We all want children to be successful once they enter school. What do you need to know to make sure your preschoolers
have an easy transition? Join us and get some tips to help make the transition to kindergarten a smooth, exciting process.
22. Personality preferences – Padia Grant I P K S
Interacting with other people can be both fun and challenging. We all take our personalities and communication
everywhere we go. How do these personality styles help us or challenge us when we are interacting with other people? This
workshop will look at the key points of personality preferences based on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator Assessment.
23. Process Art vs. Product Art: Identifying the Difference – Nicole Lumpkin I P K S
Both process and product art are seen throughout preschools and both help strengthen developmental skills. It is
important to understand which form of art is age appropriate and which form of art is needed to allow children to express
themselves in a free and open manner. This workshop provides examples of both process and product art and shows how
each form allows children to learn new art techniques and express themselves in different mediums. This is fun filled time
where you leave with new ideas to spark up your art activities!
Making Connections Saturday March 14, 2015 at Germanna CC
Registration Form – complete both sides
one form per person - please copy as needed
or register online at: www.TheChildcareNetwork.org
All attendees will receive a certificate for 7 hours of training and .7 CEU’s (continuing education units). Date of Birth must
be completed in order to receive CEU’s.
Optional: A certificate for an additional 1- 4 hours of training will be sent to you after completion of 1-4 hours of follow-up
activity based on the training workshops you attend, the submission of an “Additional Training Hour Form” and a minimal
$5 fee.
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student tracking system. Your information is strictly confidential and GCC complies fully with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Registration Fee. (Includes: all training materials; morning refreshments; box lunch; tote bag and training certificate.
___$65 Regular registration (through 3/9/15)
___$40 for those who live in or who work in a child care or preschool program in Stafford or Spotsylvania
___$90.00 Late registration, postmarked or hand-delivered after 3/9/15
Please enclose a check or money order for the appropriate amount payable to: The Childcare Network mail to:
The Childcare Network
4701 Market St. Suite D
Fredericksburg VA 22408
NO REFUNDS- Registration is transferable with notice
Returned check fee is $25
Registration will be confirmed by email or phone
Nurslings under 6 months old are welcome, but please find care for older
children as workshops are for adults only and child care is NOT available
Making Connections Saturday March 14, 2015 at Germanna CC
Registration Form – complete both sides
Please mark your first (_#1_) and second (_#2_) choice of workshops for each session
Workshops fill up very quickly. Register early to get your first choice.
Session 1: 8:30 – 10:00
Mark your first (_1_) and second (_2_) choice of workshops
____1. Music and Movement - Gail Multop I P K S
____2 . Including All Children
Session 2 10:15 – 11:45
Marilyn Rice I P K S A
Mark your first (_1_) and second (_2_) choice of workshops
____3. Sharing Developmental Concerns With Families – Marilyn Rice P A
____4. Keeping Kids in School: Guidance for Challenging Children - Gail Multop A
____5. Sensory Processing Disorder – What Does it Look Like in Young Children? Sharon Jones, M.Ed
IPKS
____6. Every Child Ready to Read – Joann Lawson I P K
____7. Toddlers, TV and Technology -
Paula Belville I
____8. Promoting positive behavior in children with disabilities- Padia Grant I P K S
_____9. Child & Adult HIV Education and Awareness Dan Czajka, Kemisha Denny and Ellen Greer A
Session 3 12:15 – 1:45
Mark your first (_1_) and second (_2_) choice of workshops
____10. Nurturing Interactions and Respect
Marilyn Rice
PKS
____11. More Referrals…You Can Do It! – Kevin Handley A
____12. Designing Early Learning Environments and Supports for ALL Children Sharon Jones, M.Ed I P K S
____13. How To Deal With Difficult People - Stacey King I P K S A
____14. It’s Not Just Baby Talk - Paula Belville I
____15. Between two homes; how to support children of separation - Padia Grant I P K S
____16. Beyond The ABC’s and 123’s: Understanding Social Competence - Nicole Lumpkin I P K S
Session 4 2:00 – 3:30
Mark your first (_1_) and second (_2_) choice of workshops
____17. Get Connected! An Introduction on Using Online Tools and Other . . . Kama Seth and Sheila Tan I P K S A
____18. CSI – Children Should Investigate!
Sara Branner and Barb Dickinson P K
____19. See & Play: Vision & Development I P K S
____20. Diversity in 2015 Stacey King P K
____21. Kindergarten Transition – Bridget Roberts P K
____22. Personality preferences – Padia Grant I P K S
____23. Process Art vs. Product Art: Identifying the Difference – Nicole Lumpkin I P K S