September 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College Anderson Campus 815 E. 60th Street

Anderson, IN 46013

MAKING CONNECTIONS 2016

EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS INFANT THROUGH 3RD GRADE

Welcome to Making Connections 2016 sponsored by United Way of Madison County, Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus and East Central Chapter of Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children. We are fortunate to have with us local experts in the field of Early Childhood Education who will share strategies and practices for working with young children in Madison and surrounding counties.

You will have several opportunities to choose topics that address the needs of the children that you serve in your child care homes, centers, ministries, preschools and schools. We strive to bring child care providers and teachers together to share ideas and information and to provide you with a professional development experience.

On behalf of the Planning Committee, we hope that you enjoy your sessions and find great value in all of the information that will be shared today.

Making Connections 2016 Planning Committee

Day at a Glance 8:30 Doors Open for Registration Visit Vendors 9:00 - 9:45 Session 1 10:00 - 10:45 Session 2 11:00 - 11:45 Session 3 11:45 - 1:00 Lunch on Your Own Visit Vendors 1:00 - 1:45 Session 4 2:00 - 2:45 Session 5 2:45 Evaluations and CEUs

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Session 1 9:00—9:45 Using Music and Movement to Help Children Learn Self Regulation Presenter: Kresha Warnock, Ball State University Room #124 Children learn in every domain through participation in quality musical experiences. The presenter will specifically help you use strategies to encourage children to develop self-regulation through this use of enjoyable and well-planned musical activities. Be ready to move yourselves!

Improving Children’s Social-Emotional Competence Through Child-Lead Program Solving—Part 1 Presenter: Jennifer Young & Janette Stanley, Ball State University Room #128 Extended Workshop Does it sometimes feel like you are constantly solving children’s interpersonal problems? “Who played with the toy last? Who gets to sit in the chair first?” Teachers who implement child-lead problem solving teach children how to problem solve and spend less time deciding the outcome of peer disputes. Child-lead problem solving empowers children to think, plan and respond to everyday challenges.

Session 1 9:00—9:45 What We Focus on Grows Presenter: Tierney Boggs, Parent Coaching Institute Room #129 Through this inspiring and energizing workshop, we will look at an appreciate approach to teaching and parenting by learning and focusing on our and our children’s strengths. We will explore the power our words possess in creating our perspective—our sense of what is true, good and possible as well as the idea of how the questions we ask ourselves generally determine what we find. By affirming our kiddo’s strengths, they will effortlessly and freely grow in a positive way. BY5 Caring Community—Helping Teachers/Parents and the Community Understand WHY the Infant and Toddler Time Frame is So Important Presenter: Carrie Bale, BY5 Room #134 A training developed by a BY5 task force that helps caregivers, community members and families understand why the infant and toddler time of development is so important to a child's life long development. Parents and families gain knowledge and skills from those who they trust and come into contact with. This training will help early childhood teachers be able to explain to families why connecting with, observing and responding to infant cues actually builds strong social emotional skills for life. The training also helps examine some widely held "myths " about infant and toddlers and how those myths might influence the way we interact with infants and toddlers. Starting Off on the Right Foot: Classroom Management for the Preschool Teacher Presenter: Elizabeth Strong, Westview Elementary Room #138 We will discuss developmentally appropriate behavior and how to manage those behaviors without calling on the principal or director. We will also talk about how to avoid behavior charts and set up your classroom to promote positive interactions.

As you are selecting workshops to attend today; please remember: All workshops will be limited to 30 attendees. We are offering Extended Workshops this year. These workshops will cover 2 sessions. You must attend Part 1 to attend Part 2. There is to be NO Food or Drinks (even water) in any area of the Campus other than the Commons. Please do not take anything back into the classrooms. Lunch is on your own. You are more than welcome to pick up lunch and bring it back to the Campus. This would be a great way to Network during the lunch hour. Vendors will be available before our day begins, during lunch and in between sessions. Evaluations will be handed out during the final session. When you complete the evaluation, please turn it in as your are leaving and receive your Certificate for the day. The back of your Certificate will serve as documentation of the workshops you attended. Please mark these workshops and keep the certificate as your proof of attendance.

Session 2 10:00—10:45 Relationship Based Guidance for Infants and Toddlers—Part 1 Presenters: Kresha Warnock & Rachel Murray, Ball State University Room #124 Extended Workshop How do we help infants and toddlers in our care to develop strong social and emotional skills? How do busy caregviers learn to help our youngest children develop these skills? This interactive presentation, based on the work of the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Model, will help strengthen our skills in this area. This workshop will also provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the Infant-Toddler Specialization Certificate now available through Ball State's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Improving Children’s Social-Emotional Competence Through Child-Lead Program Solving—Part 2 Presenter: Jennifer Young & Janette Stanley, Ball State University Room #128 Extended Workshop Must have attended Part 1 during Session 1 to attend this workshop.

Does it sometimes feel like you are constantly solving children’s interpersonal problems? “Who played with the toy last? Who gets to sit in the chair first?” Teachers who implement child-lead problem solving teach children how to problem solve and spend less time deciding the outcome of peer disputes. Child-lead problem solving empowers children to think, plan and respond to everyday challenges .

Session 2 10:00—10:45

Play: The Who, What, Where and Why Presenter: Sharon Post, Indiana AEYC Room #129 Time to bring out your inner child. Get ready to play while we explore the natural instincts of children. You will learn the who, what, where, and why play IS learning. This workshop is designed to take you back to the good ol'days when play was valued and progress through today with the research that supports that theory. This workshop is designed for all adults who work with young children. Roundtable Q & A—Updates, Changes and Overviews—Oh My! Presenters: Rhonda Clark, Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning; Carrie Bale, BY5 and Sara Krumme, Gateway Association Room #134 Join us for an informal conversation around updates and changes that will affect our childcare centers and programs. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn how to effectively and efficiently implement these updates. Dramatic Play Beyond the Kitchen: Welcome to the Prop Box Presenter: Dr. Amber Reed, Anderson University Room #140 (This workshop will be repeated during Session 4.)

Dramatic Play is an essential part of the early learning experience and environment. How do educators expand their creativity and tap into intentional learning experiences beyond the housekeeping/kitchen center? Come learn about how Prop Boxes can infuse excitement and inspire learning in your classroom settings. Session will primarily focus on the preschool/kindergarten setting. Childcare centers/kindergarten classrooms represented in the session will qualify for a drawing to win a Prop Box!

Session 3 11:00—11:45 Relationship Based Guidance for Infants and Toddlers—Part 2 Presenters: Kresha Warnock & Rachel Murray, Ball State University Room #124 Extended Workshop Must have attended Part 1 during Session 2 to attend this session.

How do we help infants and toddlers in our care to develop strong social and emotional skills? How do busy caregviers learn to help our youngest children develop these skills? This interactive presentation, based on the work of the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Model, will help strengthen our skills in this area. This workshop will also provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the Infant-Toddler Specialization Certificate now available through Ball State's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. What The!!!!: Interpreting Behaviors in Kids with Special Needs Presenters: Deceil Moore & Nate Lingo, Meridian Health Services Room #128 Behaviors are a form of communication and indicate needs. This session will sensitize the audience to ways that children with special needs adaptively learn to communicate their needs. Participants will be encouraged to understand needs being presented and be creative in responding in creative and positive ways that encourage the child to move toward healthy and long lasting positive communication.

Session 3 11:00—11:45 Dialogic Reading: Using Different Methods to Make Story Time Fun and Engaging for All Presenters: Lynn Silvey & Penny Henderson, Born Learning Connection Room #129 Story time with songs, finger plays, crafts and more. Join the Born Learning Coordinators as they show the different ways they are reaching out to families and child care providers around the county. Participate in Make-and-Take activities that are sure to engage children and support their developing love of reading. Encouraging Creativity in Your School-Agers Presenter: Maggie Spear, Huffer Child Care Resource & Referral Room #134 Ready to get those creative juices flowing for your school-agers? Join us as we discuss ways that you can encourage, promote and ways you may be killing creativity in your school-age room! You will leave this session with creative ideas to take back to your program! Exploring and Learning through Light Presenter: Jessica Johnson, Ball State University Room #138 Learn how to create and use your own light table! We will use hands-on exploration and engage all senses to see how you can bring a new experience to your classroom by using light tables, black lights, and glow in the dark objects. Come see how easy it is to make a cross-curricular activity that will benefit every child in your classroom!

Session 4 1:00—1:45 Invitations to Learn: Exploring Nature—Part 1 Presenters: Erin Donovan & Kristine Withem, Ivy Tech Community College Room #122 Extended Workshop We will discuss the concept of Reggio Emilia inspired invitations to learn and how to set up an aesthetically appealing investigation area for children to explore concepts and deepen their understanding of the natural world around them. Participants will gain hands on experience with the set up of these areas, practice with being in a facilitator role, and documenting the learning process. Take Block Play to a whole New Level Presenter: Jennifer Young, Ball State University Room #124 Interested in bringing renewed interest to your block area? It’s time to get creative and see what adding some interesting pieces to your block area can mean to the children in your classroom . Dyslexia: A Glimpse—Part 1 Presenter: Penny Henderson, Born Learning Connection Room #129 Extended Workshop Participants will explore what it is like to have Dyslexia. Learn how to identify possible signs of a person with Dyslexia and learn strategies to help the struggling reader. Come join us for this interactive learning session.

Session 4 1:00—1:45

Keeping Your Sanity when Your Class is Insane Presenter: Sharon Dunlevy, IN AEYC—TEACH Room #134 This workshop will focus on the mental health of the teacher. When you have THAT student or co-worker that just pushes your buttons, these are strategies you can use to keep your cool and keep your job. The goal of this workshop is for teachers to come away with concrete ways to cope with daily classroom chaos and, maybe, even love their job even more. Dramatic Play Beyond the Kitchen: Welcome to Prop Boxes Presenter: Dr. Amber Reed, Anderson University Room #140 (Repeated Workshop) Dramatic Play is an essential part of the early learning experience and environment. How do educators expand their creativity and tap into intentional learning experiences beyond the housekeeping/kitchen center? Come learn about how Prop Boxes can infuse excitement and inspire learning in your classroom settings. Session will primarily focus on the preschool/kindergarten setting. Childcare centers/kindergarten classrooms represented in the session will qualify for a drawing to win a Prop Box!

Just a reminder that you will be receiving the Making Connections 2016 evaluation at the end of Session 5. There will be volunteers at the main entrance to collect them as you are leaving. The volunteers will also have your Certificate of Attendance. Please remember to mark the back of the certificate as to which work-shops you attended. This will be needed to receive credit for at-tending today.

Session 5 2:00—2:45 Invitations to Learn: Exploring Nature—Part 2 Presenters: Erin Donovan & Kristine Withem, Ivy Tech Community College Room #122 Extended Workshop Must have attended Part 1 during Session 4 to attend this workshop.

We will discuss the concept of Reggio Emilia inspired invitations to learn and how to set up an aesthetically appealing investigation area for children to explore concepts and deepen their understanding of the natural world around them. Participants will gain hands on experience with the set up of these areas, practice with being in a facilitator role, and documenting the learning process. Dyslexia: A Glimpse—Part 2 Presenter: Penny Henderson, Born Learning Connection Room #129 Extended Workshop Must have attended Part 1 during Session 4 to attend this workshop.

Participants will explore what it is like to have Dyslexia. Learn how to identify possible signs of a person with Dyslexia and learn strategies to help the struggling reader. Come join us for this interactive learning session. Science, Math and Reading — Let’s Go!! Presenter: Lynn Silvey, Born Learning Connection Room #133 Learning to love math and science is important for so many reasons as our world becomes more dependent on technology. You can spark imagination, promote problem solving, introduce logical thinking, and so much more with strong math and science activities. Doing this through books is a great place to start. Join us for an interactive walk through some great stories that will help introduce science and math to our young children.

Session 5 2:00—2:45 De-escalation Techniques for Preschool Providers Presenter: Heidi Monroe, Meridian Health Services Room #134 Often times our smallest clients have difficulty with change, transition, and using the appropriate words to express their needs, just like adults do. In this workshop we will discuss how our own presence, interaction, and body language can help a child move past fear, change, and difficult transitions to a place of positive interaction and self control. Additional Workshop to Be Added Presenter: TBD Room #128

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2016 Making Connections 2016 including speakers, attendees, exhibitors, and other activities to use in marketing materials. Attendees waive any rights and any claims regarding the tak-

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Special Thanks to

Ivy Tech Community College Anderson Campus

United Way of Madison County

Born Learning Connection

East Central Indiana AEYC

Anderson University School of Education

Presenters and Vendors