44th Annual Texas AEYC Conference

October 16 - 18, 2008 Corpus Christi, TX

American Bank Center

Welcome Message

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Greetings Early Childhood Professionals!

On behalf of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, we would like to invite you to join us for the 44th Annual Texas AEYC Conference, which will be held October 16-18, 2008 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Theme this year is “Collaborating, Finding Hope and Promise for Children”. This conference has been specifically designed to focus on educational opportunities, health and security and social emotional development. Through-out the conference the constant theme that you will encounter will be focused on those areas.

The special attraction at this year’s conference is the “Train the Trainer” Track that you can’t afford to miss. These sessions will range from the trainer who is just getting started to the seasoned trainer. Up to 12 hours of training can be earned at a cost effective price. In addition we have a star-studded line up that includes, Dr. Jean who will be our Keynote Speaker, San Antonio Silver Stars WNBA Player Helen Darling, Grammy Award Winning Trout Fishing in America and the world renowned Ella Jenkins. Texas AEYC is known for its rich and strong heritage of providing Texas Early Childhood Professionals with training that makes a difference. If you have never joined us for a conference, let 2008 be your first year. In-vest in yourself and your career by attending the 44th Annual Texas AEYC Conference.

Kris Curtis, President LaShonda Y. Brown, Executive Director

Table of Contents Welcome Message ……………………………………………….2 Conference Sessions …………………………………...7

Schedule …………………………………………………………..3 Special Events/Related Groups ……………………….8

Keynote/Featured Speakers …………………………………….4 Hotel & Transportation ………………………………….9

Train the Trainer Track ….……………………………………….5 Registration ……………………………………………..10

Pre-Conference Sessions ……………………………………….6 Membership …………………………………………….11

The American Bank Center and Omni Hotel Bayfront and Marina are fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you need any special accommodations or assistance, please check the box on the registration form and attach a letter of explanation stating your needs or contact the Texas AEYC Conference department via e-mail at conference@texasaeyc.org or by phone at 1-800-341-2392.

CEU’s will be available through Delmar

College. The cost is $10 and you must register at the CEU booth after checking in at registration. The Texas AEYC Annual Conference is managed by the staff at Texas AEYC, if you have ques-tions, comments please contact us at 1-800-341-2392 or via e-mail at conference@texasaeyc.org

Texas AEYC is pleased to announce the presence of American Sign Language Interpreters and Spanish Language Interpreters at the Keynote and selected Featured Speaker Sessions on Friday and Saturday. Please check the appropriate box on the registra-tion form if you need to access these services.

Conference At A Glance

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration (Omni Bayfront)

Thursday, October 16, 2008 (Omni Bayfront & Education Service Center, Region 2)

7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration (Omni)

8:30 am - 11:30 am Pre-Conference Seminars & Train the Trainer Track 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lunch on Your Own

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Seminars & Train the Trainer Track 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Texas AEYC Pre-Conference Board Meeting

Friday, October 17, 2008 (American Bank Center)

7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration (Exhibit Hall)

8:30 am - 10:00 am Keynote speaker: Dr. Jean

10:00 am - 5:30 pm Grand Opening for Exhibits 10:15 am - 11:45 am Interest Session 1

10:15 am - 4:00 pm Child Development Educators’ Association of Texas

12 Noon - 1:30 pm Advocacy & Leadership Luncheon & Interest Session 2 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm Interest Session 3

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Interest Session 4 & Featured Speaker Helen Darling 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm President's Reception

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Multicultural Celebration of Hope Performance 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Awards and Concert with Trout Fishing in America

Saturday, October 18, 2007 (American Bank Center)

7:00 am - 1:00 pm Registration (Exhibit Hall)

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibits Open

8:30 am - 10:00 am Musical General Session: Ella Jenkins

9:00 am - 2:15 pm Silent Auction (All items must be picked up by 4:30 pm) 10:15 am - 11:45 am Interest Session 5 & Featured Speaker John Funk

Child Care Health Consultants Meeting 10:15 am - 1:30 pm Make and Take Session with TAMUCC Students 12 Noon - 1:30 pm Accreditation Luncheon & Interest Session 6

1:45 pm - 3:15 pm Interest Session 7 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Interest Session 8

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Open Membership Meeting 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm TAEYC Post Conference Board Meeting

Keynote & Featured Speakers

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Simple Gifts! The best things in life are FREE, as you will discover in this workshop! It’s time to TURN OFF televisions and computers, and TURN ON talking, reading, and sing-ing to children. Children don’t need more video games or battery toys! In this work-shop, you will rediscover the power of “simple gifts” you can give to children. Dr. Jean will demonstrate songs, finger stories, and activities that will help chil-dren fall in love with language and books. And the real “magic” is the joy that will come back to you as you share these special moments together!

Educational Opportunities Overlooked

Helen Darling is a mother of triplets, chil-dren’s author and plays in the WNBA for the San Antonio Silver Stars. Educa-tional opportunities are oftentimes over-looked within the classroom. Helen will share creative techniques that allow teachers to 'teach with what they have'. Helen will also incorporate and demon-strate techniques used in Yummy Tummy Tuesday that include simple learning activities that promote literacy and exercise.

Remembering Relationships: the Key to Understanding and

Effecting Early Childhood Mental Health

Kadija is Director of the Infant-Parent Program at the University of California, San Francisco.

This presentation will focus on young children’s (birth-five) relational experi-ences as their source of information about themselves and the world they live in. The contribution of these important relationships with both parents and child care providers to child’s mental health will be described.

Friday Night Concert Free for Conference Attendees and $6

for the General Public For nearly thirty years the three-time Grammy-nominated Trout Fishing in America has been delivering their witty, intelligent and original brand of music to audiences across the United States, Canada and parts of Europe. Their con-certs are sparked by exceptional per-formance skill and musicianship, engag-ing the audience from the first notes to the final encore. Their concert will show-case the songs of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet garnered from their nearly three decades of writing and performing together.

Developmentally Appropriate Sequence of Mathematic Skills in

Early Childhood

This workshop will focus on the develop-mentally appropriate mathematic skills for preschool and kindergarten. After identifying the appropriate sequence of skills, the participants will be able to en-gage in using manipulatives to explore ideas for teaching each skill. The partici-pants will also be given ideas for crating engaging and fun learning centers, with the emphasis on independence, while supporting skill development.

Musical Keynote with Ella Jenkins

"You'll sing a song and I'll sing a song, and we'll sing a song together." That's just what Ella Jenkins has done for more than 50 years in preschools, festivals, auditoriums, early childhood conferences and concerts around the world. The First Lady of Children's Music has made the world a better place by helping teachers and parents bring international folk songs and original compositions into their class-rooms, homes and hearts, and giving young children their very first exposure to the joy of music.

Dr. Jean Keynote Speaker Helen Darling

Featured Speaker

Kadija Johnston, LCSW

Featured Speaker

Trout Fishing in America

Friday Night Concert

John Funk, M. Ed Featured Speaker

Sponsored by

Ella Jenkins Musical Keynote

Sponsored by

Train the Trainer

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Beginner Track (limit 50) 6 Hours - Thursday Only

Cost $69 with conference registration or $139 Train the Trainer Only

Designed for the trainer with 0 - 4 years of experience

3 hours Early Childhood Concepts for Adult Learners

This workshop is designed for the novice early childhood trainer/ or program coordina-tor who is taking on staff development and training. Explore active learning strategies for presenting information in a fun, interactive manner that will make your workshops more interesting and relevant to your audience.

Benita is an Instructor of Child Development at Del Mar College.

3 hours Spice Up My PowerPoint!

This workshop is designed for a trainer who wants to spice up your PowerPoint presenta-tion. Each participant will have the opportu-nity to have hands on experience in the com-puter lab on creating a high quality, engaging

and effective PowerPoint Presentation. Please bring a flash disk if you wish to save your work.

This workshop will be facilitated by a Technical Trainer from ESC 2.

Benita Flores, M.Ed.

Advanced Track (limit 50) ~ 12 Hours - Thursday and Friday “Accelerated Learning for Trainers” Cost $99 with conference registration or $159 Train the Trainer Only

Designed for the trainer with 10+ years of experience

Accelerated Learning for Trainers This internationally acclaimed 2-day program offers a fresh, interactive, and high-energy experience for advanced trainers who are looking to spice up their classroom instruction with more creativity and fun, and at the same time, dramatically improve their participants’ ability to learn. The focus is on practical, proven, leading-edge techniques and strategies that experienced teachers can begin to use immediately with success. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, get physical and have fun.

Donna is an international trainer who is accomplished, dynamic, and client-driven training professional offering 13 years of progressive experience in training, presentation skills, facilitation, and curriculum design. Donna Garnvick

Training for Trainers! Take your training to the next level! This training-of-trainers will sharpen your presentation skills and add to your tool kit of activities that help drive home your content in practical ways for your audience. The agenda will focus on how to apply adult learning principles; establish and maintain a positive learning climate; present infor-mation and answer questions effectively and lead and sustain group discussions, and conduct and debrief learn-ing exercises. This training will be challenging, supportive and fun!

Cindy is a WestEd Trainer and Executive Director for Raising Austin. Cindy Rojas-Rodriguez, M.Ed.

Intermediate Track (limit 50) ~ 6 Hours - Thursday Only “Training for Trainers” Cost $69 with conference registration or $139 Train the Trainer Only

Designed for the trainer with 5 - 9 years of experience

Pre-Conference Seminars

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8:30 am—11:30 am REAL Simple Ideas

Kelly Thompson & Kambra Bacon

R.E.A.L. Simple Ideas to RECHARGE your professional batteries, EXCITE your skilled senses, and ACTIVATE your LAUGHTER as we guide you through the essential

elements of a makeover that every Preschool Director secretly hopes for.

In the Eyes of a Child Dr. Irma Woods

This session will focus on the concept of spirituality as a dimension in children’s social and emotional development. The role of parents and teachers in recognizing

and supporting children’s spiritual experiences will be explored and discussed. Stories and children’s drawings will be used to illustrate how children perceive and

understand abstract concepts related to spirituality.

1:00 pm—4:00 pm Authentic Assessment: Using Small Group Time

Kathy Morrison, Ed.D

Participants will explore small group time activities planned around the new PreK Guidelines. Discussion will focus on the new PreK guidelines and ways that the small

group time activities can provide opportunities for authentic assessment.

Recipes for Fun! Make and Take Session with Dr. Jean Cost $ 29 with Conference Registration $49 Make and Take Only

Limited to 150 people

Recipes for Fun will be an exciting Make and Take Session with Dr. Jean. Bring your creativity to this event. We will provide all the supplies which includes, scissors,

markers, glue, 20 sheets of construction paper, 1 poster board, and 5 colored file folders. In addition you will receive a 25+ page handout, A “CD” of Dr. Jean’s

favorite songs.

We’ll sing some songs, have a story, and make some great games and materials for your classroom.

Growing, Eating, Living: A Garden Project and So Much More Laura Conley, Lakeshore Consultant

The Garden is a Great Place to Teach! Children learn Health, Nutrition, Math, Sci-ence, and Social Responsibility and Build a Positive Self Esteem. This session will offer participants and opportunity to explore community garden projects within a class, school or organization. We will explore the organization, purpose and structure of setting up a garden project; and define how this project meets state standards and Head Start Performance outcomes. Areas of Parent Involvement, Nutrition, Literacy and Math are all incorporated to create life time practices for healthy living.

Children are Children; They all Belong (Repeat) Deb Handler

Children with Special Needs and Active Learning: It Works! Come hear the journey of Active Learning being implemented with Special Education Children. We will discuss adaptations and modifications in the daily routine. Come share how you

have been successful with your students!

Creating Hope for the Angry Child: Using Children’s Literature and Journaling

Dr. Jane Fry & Dr. Marie Plemmons

Come and explore a wide variety of children’s literature, an assortment of children’s journal writing, and stimulating learning activities that will empower children with skills

and knowledge to develop positive approaches toward dealing with anger.

Children are Children; They all Belong Deb Handler

Children with Special Needs and Active Learning: It Works! Come hear the journey of Active Learning being implemented with Special Education Children. We will discuss adaptations and modifications in the daily routine. Come share how you have been successful with your students!

Room to Grow, 3rd Ed. A Professional Develop-ment tool that offers three 4 hour Certificates:

• Infant/Toddler

• Preschool

• School-age Perfect self-instructional training for your new staff or can be useful for ongoing professional development

Visit our website at www.texasaeyc.org for ordering information.

Annual Membership Meeting

Saturday, October 18th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

All Members are Encouraged to Attend

Conference Sessions

(visit www.texasaeyc.org for a full description after August 1)

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ACCREDITATION

Essential Elements for Accreditation

Observations, Files and Portfolios Oh My!

ADMINISTRATION

Building Plans of Action: Tools for Directors

Working the Numbers: Analyzing Cost

Personnel Issues and Answers

10 Keys to Success for Directors

REAL Simple Ideas

ASSESSMENT

Authentic Assessment: Using Small Group Time

BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

Brain Breaks for Preschool

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Teaching Play Skills

Understanding Spirituality in Children’s Development

CURRICULUM

Through the Looking Glass

Know Brainers

Pocket Folders, File Folders and Games

Imagine. Innovate. Inspire

Make & Take with Dr. Jean

Make & Take with TAMUCC Students

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE/

BEST PRACTICE

It’s a Matter of Quality

Time for Play and Learn

EARLY LITERACY

Early Literacy with Dr. Grace

Creating Hope for the Angry Child

Enhancing Writing

FAMILIES

Building the Parent Partnership Bridge

GUIDANCE

It’s Mine! You Can’t Have It!

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Transforming a Playground into an Outdoor Classroom

Little Bites, Big Steps

Let’s Go Outside

Fire Proofing Children

Nutrition Workshop with Lakeshore

Educational Opportunities Overlooked

Growing, Eating, Living: A Garden Project and So Much More

INFANT/TODDLER

Remembering Relationships

Look! They are Talking to You

Infant Toddler/Social Emotional Development

LICENSING

Licensed Centers & Family Homes

LEADERSHIP

Raising Texas: A Comprehensive Systems Grant

Research Panel

Closing the Gap with Partnerships

Creating a Winning Team

Help! I’m surrounded by difficult people.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Sensory Motor Creations

Papa was a Rollin’ Stone

The Texas Forum on Outdoor Environments for Young Children

Bilingual Strategies

Building with Blocks: A Foundation of Learning

MATH/SCIENCE

Sequence of Math Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms

Inquiry Based Science Learning

Exploring a Child’s World Through Science

MUSIC

Songs, Games and Rhymes for Multicultural Classroom

Songwriters Workshop with Trout Fishing in America

PROFESSIONALISM

Writing for Early Years

Teacher Temperaments

PreKindergarten Guidelines

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

School-Age Teachers: Getting them to Get it!

Help! What are we going to do with the “schoolers” this year?

SPECIAL NEEDS & INCLUSION

Children are Children, They All Belong

Teaching Play Skills

Look What I Can Do!

Is this child shy?

Music and More: All are Welcome

Special Events & Related Groups

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Texas State Aquarium

Admission Price: Adult (13 and up) $11.75, Child (3-12) $7.75

Tickets are valid for any 1 day during the conference, transportation not included.

Every visit to the Texas State Aquarium, lo-cated on Corpus Christi Beach, is a new and exciting discovery that takes you on an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. Observe dive shows, feeding dem-onstrations, and have a “hands on” experience with sharks, stingrays, hermit crabs, and much more!

Accredited Center Tour Thursday, October 16th

7:45 am - 12 Noon Transportation will be provided - Buses will depart

from Omni Bayfront Hotel only Limit of 40 participants

Cost $15 Come see why Corpus Christi is really the “Sparking City by the Sea” as you see the “sparkle” in our NAEYC Accredited facilities. You will tour four centers: First Presbyterian School, Del Mar College Center for Early Learning, First Christian Church Day School and Driscoll’s Children’s Learning Center. Each participant will receive a CD compiled with facility information, photos, sample forms and more. Feel free to bring your cameras (no photos of children) and note pads.

Advocacy and Leadership Luncheon

Friday, October 17th 12 Noon - 1:30 pm

Cost $35 per person Free seating available to those not eating.

Connecting the Dots: TACCRRA’s Essential Role of Texas Early Childhood System

Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (TACCRRA) and it’s member agencies have been supporting families, early care and education professionals and their communities for over 20 years. You may be surprised to learn how you are already benefit-ing from TACCRRA’s efforts. Join us as we announce the Legislator and Advocate of the Year Awards.

Sandy Lamm

Luncheon Speaker

President’s Reception

Friday, October 17th 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm There is no charge for this event, however you must pre-register see page 10.

Join Kris for this reception honoring early childhood professionals. We will honor Past Presidents of Texas AEYC, SECA and NAEYC guests. Celebrate with us over look-ing the beautiful bay of Corpus Christi.

The President’s Trust Fund recipients will receive awards along with the Teacher, Teacher Educator, and Trainer of the Year Award will be awarded at the beginning of the Special Friday Night Concert with Trout Fishing in America that begins at 7:00 pm.

Kris Curtis President of Texas AEYC

Child Development Educators’ Association of Texas

Friday, October 17th 10:15 am - 4:00 pm

How Standards Affect Us in the Community College

For more information contact Karan Marshall at

KaranMarshall@dcccd.edu

Song Writers Workshop with Trout Fishing in America

Friday, October 17th, 3:30—5:00 pm

Fee: No charge must pre-register (see page 10) Limited Spaces

This program is designed to introduce students to the creative process of songwriting. It stimulates imaginations, increases interest in music and the arts, encourages team work, improves language skills and builds self-esteem. Last but not least, it is just plain fun.

Accreditation Luncheon

Saturday, October 18th 12 Noon - 1:30 pm

Cost $35 per person Free seating available to those not eating.

NAEYC accreditation is the Mark of Quality, and we would like to applaud the efforts of Texas’ Early Care and Education Programs that have built a team of teachers, parents and administrators to work together to achieve the highest standard of quality. Each NAEYC accredited center personnel will receive a special ribbon at onsite registration when you pick up your badge. Let’s celebrate NAEYC Accreditation and the Administrator of the Year.

Make and Take with TAMUCC Students

Saturday, October 18, 2008 ~ 10:15 am - 1:30 pm

Fee: $10 ( limit 100- must pre-register)

Hands-on creative art activities with coordinate with children’s litera-ture. The activities will cover math, science, social studies, writing

and language arts.

Child Care Health Consultants Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 18, 2008

10:15 am—11:45 am

RSVP to lbrown@texasaeyc.org

All special events must be paid in advance and by September 10, 2008

Housing Information – Registration information available now online at www.texasaeyc.org

Omni Bayfront Hotel & Marina

Hotel & Transportation

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900 North Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 Phone: (361) 887-1600

Fax: (361) 887-6715

Special Rate: $129 Deadline to Register:September

25th

Parking at the Hotel $5 general & $10 for valet

Flying to Corpus Christi Participants are responsible for all travel

• Corpus Christ International Airport is 12 miles from the Omni Bayfront and Marina

• Taxi services are available at ground transportation

For more information visit www.cctexas.com

American Bank Center

The Sessions on Friday and Saturday will be held at the American Bank Center

Shuttles are available from the Omni Bayfront & Marina Hotel to the American Bank Center

If you choose to drive to the ABC the address and parking information is below:

1901 Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, Texas Driving to Corpus Christi

Participants are responsible for all travel

• For driving directions visit www.mapquest.com

Don’t Go Around the Block! Texas AEYC has negotiated with the Omni Bayfront and Marina for a special rate. By conference

participants lodging in the conference hotels we are able to keep the conference fees low. Support the Association as we

work for you!

Parking Availability: Parking located nearest the American Bank Center is at a premium, so come early for the best parking. The lots adjacent to the venues fill up very quickly.

Parking Fee: Prices range from $5 to $10 for

premium parking

Shuttle service will be available to/from the

Omni Bayfront & Marina to the

American Bank Center.

Registration

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Name Middle Initial Last Name NAEYC/TAEYC Member ID Number

* required with Membership Registration (Available on Young Children mailing label or call NAEYC 1-800-424-2460

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Names in Group Registration (First and Last) Please separate names with a comma.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address City State Zip Code

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Telephone Fax Email * required all confirmations will be sent via e-mail

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student ID # College Emergency Contact & Phone Number

Position: (check all that apply) Teacher Licensor Center Director Trainer Consultant School Administrator

Family Childcare Provider Retired Student Higher Education Other:_______________________

Program Involvement: (check all that apply) Infant/Toddler Pre-K: (select one) ___Head Start ___Child Care ___Public School

Kindergarten Grades 1-3 School Age Families College Student Other Adults

Special Needs: Diabetic Vegetarian Wheelchair Accessible Other:___________

CONFERENCE FEES TAEYC MEMBER NON-MEMBER STUDENT REGISTRATION DEADLINES

EARLY: Full Conference 3 days

Group (5 or more )Full Conference 3 days (All attendees must be listed on one form)

REGULAR: Full Conference 3 days

ON-SITE: Full Conference 3 days

$115

$99*

$160

$215

$205

$189*

$250

$290

$ 85

N/A

$95

$110

Early Registration: must be postmarked before September 10, 2008

Regular Registration: must be postmarked by October 7, 2008

On-Site Registration: Registrations received after October 7, 2008 must register at onsite registra-tions beginning October 15th and ending October 18th

EARLY: 1 Day

REGULAR: 1 Day

ON-SITE: 1 Day

$ 70

$ 80

$ 90

$ 95

$115

$140

$ 55

$ 60

$ 70

Your TAEYC Membership will allow you to attend this conference at a discounted rate! To receive discounted conference registration, you may still join or renew NAEYC/TAEYC online at www.naeyc.org or see page 11 .

* MEMBERSHIP NUMBER IS REQUIRED

Fri or Sat

Fri or Sat

Fri or Sat

REFUND POLICY*

No refunds will be given unless requested in writing prior to September 10, 2008. A $25 charge will be deducted for processing services.

*Refunds will be issued after the conference.

HOW TO REGISTER - REGISTER ONE OF THREE WAYS

Please note that all payments will be processed through Trivia, LLC.

1. Online complete the online registration form at www.texasaeyc.org Pay with credit card or e-check only. (Available August 1st) 2. Fax this completed form with copy purchase order to 1-866-240-5175.

3. Mail this form with check, money order or purchase order to Texas AEYC, PO Box 4997, Austin, Texas 78765-4997.

Payment must be submitted with registration.

Call in registrations will not be accepted.

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Spanish Translator American Sign Language Interpreter

PRESENTER REGISTRATION

SPECIAL EVENTS, FEES & RESERVATIONS

Thursday, Beginner Train the Trainer (w/conf) Thursday, Beginner Train the Trainer Only Thursday, Intermediate Train the Trainer (w/conf) Thursday, Intermediate Train the Trainer Only Thurs. & Fri., Adv. Train the Trainer (w/conf) Thurs. & Fri., Adv.Train the Trainer Only Texas State Aquarium (Adults) Texas State Aquarium (Child 3 yrs - 12 yrs) Thursday, Make and Take with Dr. Jean (w/conf) Thursday, Make and Take only Thursday, Accreditation Tour (limit 40) Friday, Advocacy and Leadership Luncheon Friday, TFIA Songwriters’s Workshop(no charge limit 50) Friday, President’s Reception (no charge ) Friday, Community Concert (Free for conf attendees & $

General Public) Saturday, Make & Take w/TAMUCC Students (limit 100)

$ 69.00 $139.00 $ 69.00 $139.00 $ 99.00 $159.00 $ 11.75 $ 7.75

$ 29.00 $49.00 $ 15.00 $35.00 $00.00 $00.00 $ 6.00

$10.00

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_____________

All accepted presenters will receive complimentary registration. All pre-senters must register by September 10, 2008. You must pay for any tick-eted or special events at the time of registration. Check here

NOTE*: For Group Registration: The first person register either as a member or non member and the additional 4 or more can register as the dis-counted rate indicated below.

Membership Application

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Call 1-800-424-2460 Membership must be in the name of the individual.

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1. Comprehensive … $125.00

Includes membership in your local AEYC, NAEYC, TAEYC, SECA, voting privileges, reduced fees to workshops and conferences, sub-scriptions to local mailings. TAEYC newsletters, DIMENSIONS and YOUNG CHILDREN magazines, plus newly released NAEYC publi-cations.

2. Regular … $90.00

Includes membership in your local AEYC, NAEYC, TAEYC, SECA, voting privileges, reduced fees to workshops and conferences, sub-scriptions to local mailings. TAEYC newsletters, DIMENSIONS and YOUNG CHILDREN magazines.

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Same benefits as Regular; must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours.

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Membership rate will increase by $10 September 1, 2008

Note: Join/renew online at www.naeyc.org for immediate processing

All payments must be sent directly to NAEYC

Thanks to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors (As of April 15, 2008)

Platinum Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Exhibitors Action Based Learning Pearson Bright Horizons Play with a Purpose Carolyn’s Little Angels Professional Concepts Discovery Toys Robert Leslie Publishing Frog Street Press Scholastic Handwriting without Tears The Playwell Group Highlights for Children Trust Your Care High Reach Smith County Champion For Children Illumination Arts Publishing Zoo-Phonics Lakeshore

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