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The Chicago Early Education, Child Care and School-Age Conference

January 26–29, 2011 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, IL

REGISTER NOW AND SAVE! Extra day added!

OPENING MINDS IS FOR EVERYONE WHO WORKS WITH OR CARES FOR CHILDREN!

Including those who are:

• Administrators

• ChildCareProviders

• ChildWelfareWorkers

• EarlyInterventionSpecialists

• ESLTeachers

• HeadStartPersonnel

• MedicalProfessionals

• MentalHealthPractitioners

• Parents

• Principals

• SocialWorkers

• Teachers

…AndMore!

WORKSHOPS LISTED IN THIS

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PENDING

ADDITIONS AND CANCELLATIONS.

FULL DESCRIPTIONS AND

LOCATIONS WILL APPEAR IN

THE FINAL PROGRAM.

FOR UP-TO-DATE WORKSHOP LISTINGS, VISIT WWW.CHICAGOMETROAEYC.ORG

PROFESSIONAL CREDITS

AtOpeningMindsyoucanearn:

• ContinuingProfessionalDevelopmentUnits(CPDUs)

• ContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs) forLicensedSocialWorkers

• EarlyInterventionCredits

• ChildCareIn-ServiceTrainingCertificates

• ChildDevelopmentAssociate (CDA)Hours

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conference highlightsHIGHLIGHTED PRESENTERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AND THE WORLD

Cross Grade Level Collaboration to Support Learning through Inquiry and Author StudiesBrian Puerling, Pre-K Teacher and Ben Kovacs, 6th Grade Teacher, Burley SchoolParticipants will be provided with a toolbox of strategies to utilize cross grade level collaborations as a means to authentically and meaningfully carry out author studies and inquiry projects.

Including Children with Disabilities in Head Start ProgramsGail Joseph, Assistant Professor, and Lindsey Lawrence, Curriculum Specialist, University of WashingtonLearn practical strategies for increasing access, participation and learning for young children with disabilities in Head Start and other community based settings. Free classroom materials and more!

Using a Multisensory Teaching Approach in a Mixed-age ClassroomMarta Kotarba-Kanczugowska, Academy of Special Education, Warsaw, PolandThis presentation focuses on using a multisensory approach as the basis for effectively working with a mixed-age classroom

Embedding Assessment: If We Don't Know Where We're Going, How Do We Know When We're There?Antoinette Taylor, STARNETTeachers will work on integrating assessment into their daily routines and themes, units and projects. Topics include using the environment to assess, efficient use of anecdotal notes, a variety of ways to collect checklist data, and integration of assessment with teaching style. Participants who attend this session and meet the eligibility requirements may receive FREE technical assistance in their school once the conference is done.

Knowledge, Understanding and the Dispositions to Seek ThemDr. Lilian Katz, Professor Emerita of Early Childhood Education and Jean Mendoza, Information Specialist, Clearinghouse on Early Ed. and Parenting at the University of Illinois at Champaign-UrbanaThis presentation addresses dispositions -e.g., "wanting to know", "being motivated to learn", "being eager to do" - as important, appropriate, but frequently ignored, goals for education of young children.

Back to Square One - Kinesthetic Exploration of Math and Language on a 100 Square Floor GridWendy Hill, The Learning Carpet, Ontario, CanadaThis highly interactive session will introduce teachers to the innumerable and creative ways of physically exploring math and language concepts on a large 100 square floor grid.

Helping Children WANT to Become Readers and Writers: The Journey to Literacy from Infancy through PreschoolHedda Sharapan, Family Communications, Mister Rogers’ NeighborhoodHere's a great way to learn strategies for building pre-literacy skills - through video segments of a lullaby, word games and Mister Rogers' visit with Ella Jenkins and Eric Carle.

Applying the Wakanheza Project in Public Places, Schools and Programs to Create Violence-Free Environments and CommunitiesDonald Gault, St. Paul-Ramsey County of Public HealthThe Wakanheza Project has allowed individuals and organizations to rethink how and why parents treat children harshly in public places and design and implement simple strategies that are highly effective in preventing these occurrences.

You Asked For More Workshops On…WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 269:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Workshops (Seepage2)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 277:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Registration

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Workshops

12:00 noon–6:30 p.m.CommercialExhibits

Music and Make & Take Festival3:30p.m.–7:30p.m.(See page 10)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 287:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Registration

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.CommercialExhibits

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Workshops

7:00 p.m.WineTastingandReceptionSERVICETOYOUNGCHILDRENAWARDS(See page 11)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 297:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.Registration

8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. CommercialExhibits

9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Workshops

252 Workshops04 Days

25.5 Credit Hours5,300 Professionals

OPENING MINDS IS FOR EVERYONE WHO WORKS WITH OR CARES FOR CHILDREN!

Including those who are:

• Administrators

• ChildCareProviders

• ChildWelfareWorkers

• EarlyInterventionSpecialists

• ESLTeachers

• HeadStartPersonnel

• MedicalProfessionals

• MentalHealthPractitioners

• Parents

• Principals

• SocialWorkers

• Teachers

…AndMore!

WORKSHOPS LISTED IN THIS

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PENDING

ADDITIONS AND CANCELLATIONS.

FULL DESCRIPTIONS AND

LOCATIONS WILL APPEAR IN

THE FINAL PROGRAM.

FOR UP-TO-DATE WORKSHOP LISTINGS, VISIT WWW.CHICAGOMETROAEYC.ORG

PROFESSIONAL CREDITS

AtOpeningMindsyoucanearn:

• ContinuingProfessionalDevelopmentUnits(CPDUs)

• ContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs) forLicensedSocialWorkers

• EarlyInterventionCredits

• ChildCareIn-ServiceTrainingCertificates

• ChildDevelopmentAssociate (CDA)Hours

1

conference highlightsHIGHLIGHTED PRESENTERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AND THE WORLD

Cross Grade Level Collaboration to Support Learning through Inquiry and Author StudiesBrian Puerling, Pre-K Teacher and Ben Kovacs, 6th Grade Teacher, Burley SchoolParticipants will be provided with a toolbox of strategies to utilize cross grade level collaborations as a means to authentically and meaningfully carry out author studies and inquiry projects.

Including Children with Disabilities in Head Start ProgramsGail Joseph, Assistant Professor, and Lindsey Lawrence, Curriculum Specialist, University of WashingtonLearn practical strategies for increasing access, participation and learning for young children with disabilities in Head Start and other community based settings. Free classroom materials and more!

Using a Multisensory Teaching Approach in a Mixed-age ClassroomMarta Kotarba-Kanczugowska, Academy of Special Education, Warsaw, PolandThis presentation focuses on using a multisensory approach as the basis for effectively working with a mixed-age classroom

Embedding Assessment: If We Don't Know Where We're Going, How Do We Know When We're There?Antoinette Taylor, STARNETTeachers will work on integrating assessment into their daily routines and themes, units and projects. Topics include using the environment to assess, efficient use of anecdotal notes, a variety of ways to collect checklist data, and integration of assessment with teaching style. Participants who attend this session and meet the eligibility requirements may receive FREE technical assistance in their school once the conference is done.

Knowledge, Understanding and the Dispositions to Seek ThemDr. Lilian Katz, Professor Emerita of Early Childhood Education and Jean Mendoza, Information Specialist, Clearinghouse on Early Ed. and Parenting at the University of Illinois at Champaign-UrbanaThis presentation addresses dispositions -e.g., "wanting to know", "being motivated to learn", "being eager to do" - as important, appropriate, but frequently ignored, goals for education of young children.

Back to Square One - Kinesthetic Exploration of Math and Language on a 100 Square Floor GridWendy Hill, The Learning Carpet, Ontario, CanadaThis highly interactive session will introduce teachers to the innumerable and creative ways of physically exploring math and language concepts on a large 100 square floor grid.

Helping Children WANT to Become Readers and Writers: The Journey to Literacy from Infancy through PreschoolHedda Sharapan, Family Communications, Mister Rogers’ NeighborhoodHere's a great way to learn strategies for building pre-literacy skills - through video segments of a lullaby, word games and Mister Rogers' visit with Ella Jenkins and Eric Carle.

Applying the Wakanheza Project in Public Places, Schools and Programs to Create Violence-Free Environments and CommunitiesDonald Gault, St. Paul-Ramsey County of Public HealthThe Wakanheza Project has allowed individuals and organizations to rethink how and why parents treat children harshly in public places and design and implement simple strategies that are highly effective in preventing these occurrences.

You Asked For More Workshops On…WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 269:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Workshops (Seepage2)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 277:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Registration

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Workshops

12:00 noon–6:30 p.m.CommercialExhibits

Music and Make & Take Festival3:30p.m.–7:30p.m.(See page 10)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 287:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Registration

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.CommercialExhibits

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Workshops

7:00 p.m.WineTastingandReceptionSERVICETOYOUNGCHILDRENAWARDS(See page 11)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 297:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.Registration

8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. CommercialExhibits

9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Workshops

252 Workshops04 Days

25.5 Credit Hours5,300 Professionals

wednesday workshops

Highlights

32

Did you know a growing body of research shows that unstructured time spent in nature is critical to children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development?

Experts in early care and education, the environment, health and wellness are convening Illinois’ FIRST Nature World Forum to talk about the issues, share the research, teaching strategies and inspiration to connect children with nature.

Learn how you can be a part of the Clinton Global Initiative’s effort to connect two million children to nature in two years in this region.

Come share your viewpoint to establish the best practices for the implementation of environmental literacy standards in early care and education settings.

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Training Teachers in Inclusive SettingsGail Joseph, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Early Childhood and Family Studies and Lindsey Lawrence, Curriculum Specialist, at University of WashingtonGail and Lindsey will offer strategies for promoting competence, confidence and effectiveness in teaching personnel in inclusive childhood settings. Disabilities Coordinators, Educational Specialists, supervisors and coaches will be presented with 6 training modules for supporting teachers with classroom solutions. All participants will receive training modules.

Current projects include: The Head Start Center for Inclusion (HSCI) is funded by the Office of Head Start and works to increase the competence, confidence and effectiveness of Head Start staff

members to include children with special needs.

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Creating a Community of Problem Solvers Spend a day with Holly Elissa Bruno, a nationally recognized speaker and author, who will share insights, ideas and inspiration to directors in creating communities that solve their own problems and in supporting individuals to take ownership of their work including legal and ethical issues, and working with resistant staff.

9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

Parents Raising Safe Kids-ACT Adults and Children Together (ACT) Against Violence initiativeThe mission of ACT is to educate and mobilize families, professionals, and communities to prevent violence before it occurs. Margarita Hernandez, Psychologist in private practice and program director for Pillars Safe from the Start Program gives an overview of a fantastic parenting program, Parents Raising Safe Kids, and reviews some of the research behind why it works. Participants will learn what opportunities are available to become a facilitator and add this to their toolbox.

2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Grants to Help Children Connect to NatureValerie Keener, Administrator, Education Section, Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesReview a variety of grant programs that can provide funding to help you connect children with nature. Tips for completing grant applications will also be provided.

Green Leadership in the Early Care CommunityPhil BoiseGreen means safe, sustainable and functional. It saves money, protects against exposure to known

hazards, or both. Learn about the Greenest Early Care

Community in the Nation's challenge and how early childhood programs are mapping the route away from unhealthy conditions toward a better future for

children.

Life Changing Benefits of Connecting Children with NatureSusan Wirth, Nature Explore Outreach Director for Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research FoundationLearn about the creation of outdoor spaces that work for children and adults, in a variety of settings, as part of a network of early education programs and elementary schools committed to bringing nature to children. Susan has spoken and authored articles nationally on the subject, including a feature article in Head Start’s Children and Families magazine. She heads the Early Childhood and Environmental Education committee for the North American Association for Environmental Education and serves on their writing committee for EE early learning guidelines.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011

Wednesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

ILLINOIS NATURE WORLD FORUM

PANEL: 1:00 p. m. – 3:00 p.m.

Panel of experts include representatives from: CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program); ERS (Environmental Rating Scale) ; NAC Accreditation; NAEYC Accreditation; NECPA Accreditation; PAS (Center Administrative Scale); BAS (Family Childcare Administrative Scale); FCCERS (Family Childcare Rating Scale)In the State of Illinois, Quality Counts! If you are an early childhood or school-age provider who receives state child care assistance, you may be eligible for an add-on to the standard reimbursement rate. See how the pieces fit together. Get your questions answered during this informal and interactive panel session.

3:00 p.m.

Network for Quality: Providers’ Network, Inc. - ALL INVITEDLorie Stultz, members of Providers’ Network and others are invited to continue the conversation about QRS and plan your next steps on the road to quality.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY COUNTS-QUALITY RATING SYSTEM (QRS)?

SKILL BUILDING SESSIONS WITH LEADERS IN OUR FIELD

ILLINOIS NATURE WORLD FORUM CONTINUES ...

Qualtity Rating System (QRS) Plan Ahead-Get to the Next Level!

Morning Afternoon

Wednesday QRSPanel:allaspectsoftheQRSprocesswillbeexplained.

Thursday IntrototheERSEnvironmentalRatingScale)QRSOrientation

GettingReadyforthePAS(CenterAdministrativeScale)

Friday IntrototheERS

Saturday IntrototheFCCERS(FamilyChildcareRatingScale) IntrototheBAS(FamilyChildcareAdministrativeScale)EscaladeAdminstraciondeNegocios

In just 4 days, Openings Minds offers an information session and required orientations needed to apply for the QRS Star Rating Scale! Family daycare and centers that want to achieve Star Level 3 or 4, training on the BAS and PAS are also available.

HEAD START

wednesday workshops

Highlights

32

Did you know a growing body of research shows that unstructured time spent in nature is critical to children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development?

Experts in early care and education, the environment, health and wellness are convening Illinois’ FIRST Nature World Forum to talk about the issues, share the research, teaching strategies and inspiration to connect children with nature.

Learn how you can be a part of the Clinton Global Initiative’s effort to connect two million children to nature in two years in this region.

Come share your viewpoint to establish the best practices for the implementation of environmental literacy standards in early care and education settings.

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Training Teachers in Inclusive SettingsGail Joseph, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Early Childhood and Family Studies and Lindsey Lawrence, Curriculum Specialist, at University of WashingtonGail and Lindsey will offer strategies for promoting competence, confidence and effectiveness in teaching personnel in inclusive childhood settings. Disabilities Coordinators, Educational Specialists, supervisors and coaches will be presented with 6 training modules for supporting teachers with classroom solutions. All participants will receive training modules.

Current projects include: The Head Start Center for Inclusion (HSCI) is funded by the Office of Head Start and works to increase the competence, confidence and effectiveness of Head Start staff

members to include children with special needs.

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Creating a Community of Problem Solvers Spend a day with Holly Elissa Bruno, a nationally recognized speaker and author, who will share insights, ideas and inspiration to directors in creating communities that solve their own problems and in supporting individuals to take ownership of their work including legal and ethical issues, and working with resistant staff.

9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

Parents Raising Safe Kids-ACT Adults and Children Together (ACT) Against Violence initiativeThe mission of ACT is to educate and mobilize families, professionals, and communities to prevent violence before it occurs. Margarita Hernandez, Psychologist in private practice and program director for Pillars Safe from the Start Program gives an overview of a fantastic parenting program, Parents Raising Safe Kids, and reviews some of the research behind why it works. Participants will learn what opportunities are available to become a facilitator and add this to their toolbox.

2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Grants to Help Children Connect to NatureValerie Keener, Administrator, Education Section, Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesReview a variety of grant programs that can provide funding to help you connect children with nature. Tips for completing grant applications will also be provided.

Green Leadership in the Early Care CommunityPhil BoiseGreen means safe, sustainable and functional. It saves money, protects against exposure to known

hazards, or both. Learn about the Greenest Early Care

Community in the Nation's challenge and how early childhood programs are mapping the route away from unhealthy conditions toward a better future for

children.

Life Changing Benefits of Connecting Children with NatureSusan Wirth, Nature Explore Outreach Director for Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research FoundationLearn about the creation of outdoor spaces that work for children and adults, in a variety of settings, as part of a network of early education programs and elementary schools committed to bringing nature to children. Susan has spoken and authored articles nationally on the subject, including a feature article in Head Start’s Children and Families magazine. She heads the Early Childhood and Environmental Education committee for the North American Association for Environmental Education and serves on their writing committee for EE early learning guidelines.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011

Wednesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

ILLINOIS NATURE WORLD FORUM

PANEL: 1:00 p. m. – 3:00 p.m.

Panel of experts include representatives from: CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program); ERS (Environmental Rating Scale) ; NAC Accreditation; NAEYC Accreditation; NECPA Accreditation; PAS (Center Administrative Scale); BAS (Family Childcare Administrative Scale); FCCERS (Family Childcare Rating Scale)In the State of Illinois, Quality Counts! If you are an early childhood or school-age provider who receives state child care assistance, you may be eligible for an add-on to the standard reimbursement rate. See how the pieces fit together. Get your questions answered during this informal and interactive panel session.

3:00 p.m.

Network for Quality: Providers’ Network, Inc. - ALL INVITEDLorie Stultz, members of Providers’ Network and others are invited to continue the conversation about QRS and plan your next steps on the road to quality.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY COUNTS-QUALITY RATING SYSTEM (QRS)?

SKILL BUILDING SESSIONS WITH LEADERS IN OUR FIELD

ILLINOIS NATURE WORLD FORUM CONTINUES ...

Qualtity Rating System (QRS) Plan Ahead-Get to the Next Level!

Morning Afternoon

Wednesday QRSPanel:allaspectsoftheQRSprocesswillbeexplained.

Thursday IntrototheERSEnvironmentalRatingScale)QRSOrientation

GettingReadyforthePAS(CenterAdministrativeScale)

Friday IntrototheERS

Saturday IntrototheFCCERS(FamilyChildcareRatingScale) IntrototheBAS(FamilyChildcareAdministrativeScale)EscaladeAdminstraciondeNegocios

In just 4 days, Openings Minds offers an information session and required orientations needed to apply for the QRS Star Rating Scale! Family daycare and centers that want to achieve Star Level 3 or 4, training on the BAS and PAS are also available.

HEAD START

5

thursday

4

workshops

ThursdayADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM OPERATIONSSupervisionfortheGentleinSpirit:FiveStepsto

HoldingResistantEmployeesAccountableChildandAdultCareFoodProgram(CACFP)TheRELAYProjectandPromotingProgramChange!BuildingBlockstoaQualityDaycare

ADVOCACY/PUBLIC POLICYRevenueReform:WhyIt'sImportantandWhatWeCan

DotoGetItPublicBenefits101fortheChildrenandFamiliesYouServe

CAREER DEVELOPMENTTheFOCUSisonYOU!PowerupyourprogramQuality

withProfessionalDevelopmentSkills.FamilyCredential:ProfessionalDevelopmentandthe

FamilyCenteredApproachinEarlyChildhood

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSBeyondtheLanguageBarrier:AccessingandNurturing

AllChildren'sLearningPotentialUnderstandingIllinois'BilingualPreschoolRulesClosingtheAchievementGapthroughCultural

Competency

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPSBuildingaSharedFuture:NurturingCross-Generational

Relationships

PARENTS AS LEARNING PARTNERSApplyingtheWakanhezaProjectinPublicPlaces,

SchoolsandProgramstoCreateViolence-FreeEnvironmentsandCommunities

HEALTH/PHYSICAL GROWTH AND

DEVELOPMENTKID-FIT:PhysicalEducationforPreschoolersGotDirt?GrowingHealthyKids(Pre-K)GotDirt?GrowingHealthyKids(K-3rd)FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorderComestoSchoolHowtoNaturallyImmunizeKidsAgainstObesityforLifeHearingLoss-HELP!

NATURE/SCIENCEHow"Green"isYourPlaygroundPotentialofaPuddleGoingGreen:FromBabyStepstoGiantLeapsKeepingLivingThingsintheClassroom

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TEACHING PRACTICESUsingSongsandMovementtoBoostChildreninReading

andWritingMathematizingChildren'sVisualArtsExperiencesBrainBop!GetSmartandCalmDownthroughMovementMoveItorLoseIt:Storytelling,MovementandComedyfor

theClassroomNurturewithNatureNatureandBrain:MakingtheConnectionBetweenNature

ExperiencesandBrainDevelopmentLaspautasmatematicasenelartePursuingSelf-ExpressionintheArtCurriculum10StrategiesthatWorkforPreschoolTeacherstoSupport

YoungChildren'sLanguageDevelopmentHopOldSquirrel-SingingGamesandDancesfor

ChildrenofAllAgesScience:Songs,SoundsandStories-BringScience

ActivitiestoCircleTimeSingingandDancingforEnhancingPreschoolers'

LearningSongstoMakeYourFeltboardSING!FieldTrips:FunANDMeaningful

OutdoorLearningEnvironmentsinanEarlyChildhoodSettings

ReadinessSkillsforKindergartenBuildingtheChildfromtheInsideOut:MusicforSocial

andEmotionalDevelopmentEnergizeYourThematicProgrammingwithMusicandBooks!EnrichingYourClassroomThroughStorytellingMakingCircleTimeWorkforEveryChildMathExplorationsMusicalMathTeachingNumberRelationshipsforYoungChildrenMove!Play!Sing!LettingStudentsTaketheWheel:ACloserLookatthe

ProcessofChild-CenteredStudiesTheWaterTowerProject:UsingProjectWorktoMake

ChildrenVisibleintheCommunity

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTTheStateofEarlyChildhoodMentalHealthServicesinthe

StateofIllinoisTeachingfromtheInsideOut:Social-EmotionalTeaching

StrategiesMotivation,MannersandMayhem:MakingSenseof

ProsocialSkillsFindingYourInfluence:UncoveringHiddenBeliefsto

PromotePowerfulLearning

SPECIAL NEEDSIncludingChildrenwithDisabilitiesinHeadStart

ProgramsWhenIsItTooEarlytoConsiderAutism?InterventionsCanBeFunwithLittleOnes!

TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGYUsingiPadstoEnrichLearninginEarlyChildhood

ClassroomsKnowledge,UnderstandingandtheDispositionsto

SeekThemASenseofArtandNature

HighlightsTHURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011

9:00 a.m. – West Building, W193AB

Potential of a PuddleDr. Claire Warden, Mindstretchers Inc., Scotland What does quality outdoor play look like? Leaders, school administrators and practitioners will be inspired by Claire Warden to develop and use their outdoor areas to foster children’s social, emotional

and language development.Claire has developed a unique approach to experiential learning. ‘The Living Classroom’, a project approach, explores sensorial and experiential learning in outdoor spaces in Scotland. Claire set up Whistlebrae Nature Kindergarten and Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Perth and Kinross, Scotland where children spend nearly 90% of their time outdoors developing their skills. Claire is also the European Education Coordinator for the World Forum Nature Collaborative. sponsored by Grounds for Play

11:00 a.m. – West Building, W192B

Supervision for the Gentle in Spirit: Five Steps to Holding Resistant Employees Accountable

Holly Elissa Bruno, M.A., J.D.Holding resistant staff members with "attitude" accountable for their professional behavior takes courage. Are you ready to say good-bye to gossip, whining, lateness and other behavior issues? Bring butterflies in your stomach and expect to depart with a belly laugh of confidence as you learn and practice 5 proven steps to hold resistant staff accountable.Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, author, professor, keynote speaker and radio host describes herself as a "recovering attorney". She served as Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maine and Assistant Dean at the University of Maine School of Law. She is an alumna of Harvard University's

Institute for Educational Management. She teaches leadership and management

courses nationwide for Wheelock College. Her ground-breaking textbook, Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration was published by McGraw-Hill.

sponsored by National-Louis University

2:00 p.m. – CC10B

The State of Early Childhood Mental Health Services in the State of IllinoisDr. Jon Korfmacher, Associate Professor, Erikson Institute, and President of Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health What are the current trends in the provision of ECMH services in the state? The trends impact the provision on direct services, mental health consultation networks, training and the development of an Early Childhood Mental Health workforce and their relationship to other systems of care. A focus will also be on how the recent state budget crisis has influenced these services.

2:00 p.m. – West Building, W195

Going Green: From Baby Steps to Giant Leaps Phil BoiseIt is alarming how many common environmental conditions can threaten emerging immune, neurological, and endocrine systems. Some of these conditions are beyond our control, but, fortunately, many are easily managed. Phil holds degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies and the Author of the Go Green Rating Scale which addresses these issues and provides a way for you to evaluate your practices to create the healthiest environment possible. This session gets to the nuts and bolts of greening your program, from pesticides to plastics, cleaners to community, energy to organics. You will leave with a clear understanding of how to assess your site, plan for green improvements, measure your success and demonstrate your leadership to the community. sponsored by Red Leaf Press

4:00 p.m. – CC11A

Public Benefits 101 for the Children and Families You ServeDan Lesser , J.D., Senior Attorney, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty LawLearn the basic eligibility rules for the main public benefits programs, including programs that provide medical, food and cash assistance. Hear how to navigate the public benefits system, which is often a complicated and challenging process for eligible families trying to access assistance they need.

Music and Make & Take FestivalBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sing, move, dance and learn at Opening Minds’ Thursday night festival! Don’t miss your chance to experience music and art and explore your creativity!

Thursday, January 273:30–7:30 p.m.See page 10 for details!

G R O WP R O F E S S I O N A L L Y

5

thursday

4

workshops

ThursdayADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM OPERATIONSSupervisionfortheGentleinSpirit:FiveStepsto

HoldingResistantEmployeesAccountableChildandAdultCareFoodProgram(CACFP)TheRELAYProjectandPromotingProgramChange!BuildingBlockstoaQualityDaycare

ADVOCACY/PUBLIC POLICYRevenueReform:WhyIt'sImportantandWhatWeCan

DotoGetItPublicBenefits101fortheChildrenandFamiliesYouServe

CAREER DEVELOPMENTTheFOCUSisonYOU!PowerupyourprogramQuality

withProfessionalDevelopmentSkills.FamilyCredential:ProfessionalDevelopmentandthe

FamilyCenteredApproachinEarlyChildhood

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSBeyondtheLanguageBarrier:AccessingandNurturing

AllChildren'sLearningPotentialUnderstandingIllinois'BilingualPreschoolRulesClosingtheAchievementGapthroughCultural

Competency

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPSBuildingaSharedFuture:NurturingCross-Generational

Relationships

PARENTS AS LEARNING PARTNERSApplyingtheWakanhezaProjectinPublicPlaces,

SchoolsandProgramstoCreateViolence-FreeEnvironmentsandCommunities

HEALTH/PHYSICAL GROWTH AND

DEVELOPMENTKID-FIT:PhysicalEducationforPreschoolersGotDirt?GrowingHealthyKids(Pre-K)GotDirt?GrowingHealthyKids(K-3rd)FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorderComestoSchoolHowtoNaturallyImmunizeKidsAgainstObesityforLifeHearingLoss-HELP!

NATURE/SCIENCEHow"Green"isYourPlaygroundPotentialofaPuddleGoingGreen:FromBabyStepstoGiantLeapsKeepingLivingThingsintheClassroom

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TEACHING PRACTICESUsingSongsandMovementtoBoostChildreninReading

andWritingMathematizingChildren'sVisualArtsExperiencesBrainBop!GetSmartandCalmDownthroughMovementMoveItorLoseIt:Storytelling,MovementandComedyfor

theClassroomNurturewithNatureNatureandBrain:MakingtheConnectionBetweenNature

ExperiencesandBrainDevelopmentLaspautasmatematicasenelartePursuingSelf-ExpressionintheArtCurriculum10StrategiesthatWorkforPreschoolTeacherstoSupport

YoungChildren'sLanguageDevelopmentHopOldSquirrel-SingingGamesandDancesfor

ChildrenofAllAgesScience:Songs,SoundsandStories-BringScience

ActivitiestoCircleTimeSingingandDancingforEnhancingPreschoolers'

LearningSongstoMakeYourFeltboardSING!FieldTrips:FunANDMeaningful

OutdoorLearningEnvironmentsinanEarlyChildhoodSettings

ReadinessSkillsforKindergartenBuildingtheChildfromtheInsideOut:MusicforSocial

andEmotionalDevelopmentEnergizeYourThematicProgrammingwithMusicandBooks!EnrichingYourClassroomThroughStorytellingMakingCircleTimeWorkforEveryChildMathExplorationsMusicalMathTeachingNumberRelationshipsforYoungChildrenMove!Play!Sing!LettingStudentsTaketheWheel:ACloserLookatthe

ProcessofChild-CenteredStudiesTheWaterTowerProject:UsingProjectWorktoMake

ChildrenVisibleintheCommunity

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTTheStateofEarlyChildhoodMentalHealthServicesinthe

StateofIllinoisTeachingfromtheInsideOut:Social-EmotionalTeaching

StrategiesMotivation,MannersandMayhem:MakingSenseof

ProsocialSkillsFindingYourInfluence:UncoveringHiddenBeliefsto

PromotePowerfulLearning

SPECIAL NEEDSIncludingChildrenwithDisabilitiesinHeadStart

ProgramsWhenIsItTooEarlytoConsiderAutism?InterventionsCanBeFunwithLittleOnes!

TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGYUsingiPadstoEnrichLearninginEarlyChildhood

ClassroomsKnowledge,UnderstandingandtheDispositionsto

SeekThemASenseofArtandNature

HighlightsTHURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011

9:00 a.m. – West Building, W193AB

Potential of a PuddleDr. Claire Warden, Mindstretchers Inc., Scotland What does quality outdoor play look like? Leaders, school administrators and practitioners will be inspired by Claire Warden to develop and use their outdoor areas to foster children’s social, emotional

and language development.Claire has developed a unique approach to experiential learning. ‘The Living Classroom’, a project approach, explores sensorial and experiential learning in outdoor spaces in Scotland. Claire set up Whistlebrae Nature Kindergarten and Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Perth and Kinross, Scotland where children spend nearly 90% of their time outdoors developing their skills. Claire is also the European Education Coordinator for the World Forum Nature Collaborative. sponsored by Grounds for Play

11:00 a.m. – West Building, W192B

Supervision for the Gentle in Spirit: Five Steps to Holding Resistant Employees Accountable

Holly Elissa Bruno, M.A., J.D.Holding resistant staff members with "attitude" accountable for their professional behavior takes courage. Are you ready to say good-bye to gossip, whining, lateness and other behavior issues? Bring butterflies in your stomach and expect to depart with a belly laugh of confidence as you learn and practice 5 proven steps to hold resistant staff accountable.Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, author, professor, keynote speaker and radio host describes herself as a "recovering attorney". She served as Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maine and Assistant Dean at the University of Maine School of Law. She is an alumna of Harvard University's

Institute for Educational Management. She teaches leadership and management

courses nationwide for Wheelock College. Her ground-breaking textbook, Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration was published by McGraw-Hill.

sponsored by National-Louis University

2:00 p.m. – CC10B

The State of Early Childhood Mental Health Services in the State of IllinoisDr. Jon Korfmacher, Associate Professor, Erikson Institute, and President of Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health What are the current trends in the provision of ECMH services in the state? The trends impact the provision on direct services, mental health consultation networks, training and the development of an Early Childhood Mental Health workforce and their relationship to other systems of care. A focus will also be on how the recent state budget crisis has influenced these services.

2:00 p.m. – West Building, W195

Going Green: From Baby Steps to Giant Leaps Phil BoiseIt is alarming how many common environmental conditions can threaten emerging immune, neurological, and endocrine systems. Some of these conditions are beyond our control, but, fortunately, many are easily managed. Phil holds degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies and the Author of the Go Green Rating Scale which addresses these issues and provides a way for you to evaluate your practices to create the healthiest environment possible. This session gets to the nuts and bolts of greening your program, from pesticides to plastics, cleaners to community, energy to organics. You will leave with a clear understanding of how to assess your site, plan for green improvements, measure your success and demonstrate your leadership to the community. sponsored by Red Leaf Press

4:00 p.m. – CC11A

Public Benefits 101 for the Children and Families You ServeDan Lesser , J.D., Senior Attorney, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty LawLearn the basic eligibility rules for the main public benefits programs, including programs that provide medical, food and cash assistance. Hear how to navigate the public benefits system, which is often a complicated and challenging process for eligible families trying to access assistance they need.

Music and Make & Take FestivalBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sing, move, dance and learn at Opening Minds’ Thursday night festival! Don’t miss your chance to experience music and art and explore your creativity!

Thursday, January 273:30–7:30 p.m.See page 10 for details!

G R O WP R O F E S S I O N A L L Y

FridayADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM OPERATIONSCanStaffbeTaughttoPlayNiceToo?HowtoWorkwith

StaffonCivilityintheWorkPlaceTheBestSchoolEverMade:HowClassroom&School

DesignSupportChildren'sLearningDHSChildCareandDevelopmentUpdatesABC'sofAdministrationDevelopingandSustainingEffectiveTeachinginEarly

ChildhoodClassroomsUsingObservation-BasedAssessmentforChildren

BirthThroughKindergarten:ThePaletteofEarlyChildhoodDevelopmentandExperience

TakingtheStingOutofAccountabilityEarlyChildhoodProgramsWithinanElementarySchool

Setting

ADVOCACY/PUBLIC POLICYResponsetoIntervention(RTI):Impacton0-5and

ElementaryProvidersArticulatingthePowerofPlay

CAREER DEVELOPMENTWouldYouLiketoTeachataCollegeorUniversity?

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSLanguageDevelopmentDoesn'tStartwiththeSecond

OneAccelerateEnglishandSpanishOralLanguageSkills

andSupportBrainDevelopmentwithAmericanSignLanguage,SongsandLatinDances.

Songs,GamesandRhymesfortheMulticulturalClassroom/Canciones,JuegosyRimasparaelSalonMulticultural

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPSFamilyTimeBoostingParentInvolvementthroughInternet-based

CommunicationRelatingtoDifferentCultures:SensitivityisMorethan

aWord

HEALTHY/PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTWhenthatWheezeismorethana"Cold"aswellas

RecognitionofFoodAllergies

K-3RD CURRICULUM/TEACHING PRACTICESBacktoSquareOne-KinestheticExplorationofMath

andLanguageona100SquareFloorGridClassroomManagement:MakingitRealandPersonalCrossGradeLevelCollaborationtoSupportLearning

throughInquiryandAuthorStudies

CreatingFieldTripstoConnecttheClassroomCommunitytotheGreaterCommunity

CountingIsn'tAllThatCountsCounting:It'sNOTasEasyas1-2-3!ContainerGardening:TheSeedsforGrowingYour

CurriculumDifferentiatedInstructionforK-3GiftedChildrenNeurologically-IntegratedAlphabetInstructionTeaches

LetterSounds/SymbolsforEarlyLiteracyWritingthroughOurDays

NATURE/SCIENCESavetheElephants:Don'tBuyIvorySoapExperienceENTICEWorkshopswiththeIllinois

DepartmentofNaturalResources(IDNR)!ConsultingChildrenthroughTalkingThinking

FloorbooksABreathofFreshAirNature,theIllinoisLearningStandardsand

EnvironmentalLiteracyforIllinois:WhataretheConnections?

FieldTripFUNdamentalsOneSchool'sJourneytotheWoodsWorms:Nature'sBestClassroomAmbassadorsGrowingUpGreen:ActivitiesandIdeastoBring

RecyclingintotheClassroom

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TEACHING PRACTICESPlayposiumEveryChildReadytoReadUsingaMultisensoryTeachingApproachinaMixed-

ageClassroomTheBestNewBooksforChildrenExplorandoelmundo…cienciasparaninosScienceandMathwithaReggioApproachtoArt

ProcessesChoosingandUsingPictureBooksaboutNative

Americans:What'sNew,What'sGood,What'sBestPractice?

IntentionalTeachingofMathandLiteracyinEarlyChildhood

TransitionsfromPreschooltoKindergartenFUNdamentalsforMusicSuccessCreatingfromtheStory:StoryExtensionsandMoreResearchingtheLanguageofMaterialsShufflingintoMath-EarlyChildhoodMathGamesPhonologicalAwarenessthroughMusic:Developing

Pre-ReadingSkillsRhythmandRhymeLearningtoMove-MovingtoLearn:DesigningGross

MotorandPlayActivitiesforYoungChildrenShowMetheMath!HelpingYoungChildrenDraw,

Write,andTalkAboutTheirMathThinkingHavingWonderfulDiscussionswithFour-YearOlds

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTChildrenExposedtoDomesticViolenceChildreninCrisis:Children'sLiterature,aResponseSunshineCircles:BuildWarmRelationshipsand

ClassroomCommunitiesUsingInteractivePlayGroups

ThePerfectStorm:SuccessfullyNavigatingtheTurbulentWatersofChallengingBehaviors

BeyondUsingYourWords:SupportingSuccessfulSocialInteractionintheClassroom

UsingPracticalCommunicationandDeepPlayStrategiestoScaffoldEveryChild'sDevelopmentofSelf-Worth,Humanity-EsteemandSelf-Regulation

SPECIAL NEEDSImprovingMathLearningandBehaviorRegulation

SkillsinChildrenSuspectedofBeingPrenatallyExposedtoAlcohol

ServingChildrenwithMedicalandBehavioralNeedsTransitioningfromEarlyInterventiontoEarlyChildhood

SpecialEducationEmbeddingAssessment:IfWeDon'tKnowWhereWe're

Going,HowDoWeKnowWhenWe'reThere?NurturingYoungGiftedGirls:Identificationand

InterventionCreativeStrategiesforTeachingLanguageArtsto

GiftedPrimaryStudentsTrendsandTechnologyUsingTechnologywithYoungChildrenforTeachingand

Documenting

7

friday

6

workshops

A N D M A N Y M O R E !

9:00 a.m. – W192C

Talking to Parents about Sensitive Issues: Their ChildrenDr. Margarita Hernandez, Psychologist and Program Coordinator for Safe from the Start at PillarsHow do you tell a parent their child is not developing like other children? Is aggressive? Says someone at home is hurting them? Margarita draws from her years of experience in the field and private practice to share effective ways to build healthy relationships and communicate effectively with parents when there is conflict and emotions are high. sponsored by Teaching Strategies

9:00 a.m. – West Building, W192AB

Creating a Culture of Collaboration and Partnership between School Leaders and After-School Professionals

Tracey Ballas, CEO of School-Age NotesSchool leaders and after-school professionals share many common goals. Both sides know the high stakes involved in ensuring academic success, physical fitness and high social and emotional

intelligence. Yet, too often, communication issues and territorial concerns stand in the way of working together to reach these objectives. Tracey will share proven and practical ways to create positive collaborations between school leaders and after-school professionals. Tracey is the author of Targeted Leadership-Building a Team that Hits the Mark. She is an education and training associate for the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at the Wellesley Centers for Women and one of the founders and president of the National After-School Association and Ohio After-School Association. Ballas has served as an advisor to former Vice President Al Gore on the Welfare to Work Committee and has been featured in articles in Child, Working Mother, Parenting and Child Care Exchange magazines.

11:00 a.m. – West Building, W194A

The World is a Better Place Because of You Todd ParrTodd Parr grew up in a small town in Wyoming. He liked to paint, but failed art

class. He got a big break when a famous restaurant showed his work. Now, he creates books for kids and has a TV show called ToddWorld. His books talk about acceptance, differences and empowerment for kids to feel better about themselves. He is proud to know they are helping someone feel better about themselves in a silly, fun way and you can too! sponsored by The Book Vine

11:00 a.m. – CC10C

Language Development Doesn't Start with the Second OneHarriette HerreraIdentify best practices for early language and literacy development for children whose first language is not English and the role of the first or home language. What cognitive and affective practices need to be present in programs that serve young ELL children to prepare them for learning?Harriette is working as a multi-lingual, multicultural educator. Her District career covered teaching pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and serving as district coordinator for Multicultural Programs. She is an adjunct faculty member at DePaul in the areas of reading and bilingual education and currently serves as co-chair of the Joint Workforce/Language and Diversity Committee for the Illinois Early Learning Council among other leadership roles.

2:00 p.m. – West Building, W192AB

Songs, Games and Rhymes for the Multicultural Classroom/Canciones, Juegos y Rimas para el Salon Multicultural

Jose-Luis OrozcoJose uses field tested traditional Latin American songs, as well as original compositions, in Spanish and English, to show how the teaching of core elementary subjects, such as basic concepts, language

development, listening skills and movement expression can be a positive and fulfilling experience for children and the adults who care for them.

Visit www.chicagometroaeyc.org/opening-minds for the most

up-to-date workshop schedule.

Highlights FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011

Don’t wait until last minute to plan

your days at Opening Minds!

WithOpeningMinds’InteractiveConferencePlanner,youcan:

· Create and print your custom schedule.

· Search by workshop title, description, presenter, or day.

· See full descriptions of workshops.

Service to Young Children Awards CeremonyFREE to members and $15 to non-members and guests.For more information, see page 11.

7:00 p.m.

Wine Tasting and Reception

FridayADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM OPERATIONSCanStaffbeTaughttoPlayNiceToo?HowtoWorkwith

StaffonCivilityintheWorkPlaceTheBestSchoolEverMade:HowClassroom&School

DesignSupportChildren'sLearningDHSChildCareandDevelopmentUpdatesABC'sofAdministrationDevelopingandSustainingEffectiveTeachinginEarly

ChildhoodClassroomsUsingObservation-BasedAssessmentforChildren

BirthThroughKindergarten:ThePaletteofEarlyChildhoodDevelopmentandExperience

TakingtheStingOutofAccountabilityEarlyChildhoodProgramsWithinanElementarySchool

Setting

ADVOCACY/PUBLIC POLICYResponsetoIntervention(RTI):Impacton0-5and

ElementaryProvidersArticulatingthePowerofPlay

CAREER DEVELOPMENTWouldYouLiketoTeachataCollegeorUniversity?

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSLanguageDevelopmentDoesn'tStartwiththeSecond

OneAccelerateEnglishandSpanishOralLanguageSkills

andSupportBrainDevelopmentwithAmericanSignLanguage,SongsandLatinDances.

Songs,GamesandRhymesfortheMulticulturalClassroom/Canciones,JuegosyRimasparaelSalonMulticultural

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPSFamilyTimeBoostingParentInvolvementthroughInternet-based

CommunicationRelatingtoDifferentCultures:SensitivityisMorethan

aWord

HEALTHY/PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTWhenthatWheezeismorethana"Cold"aswellas

RecognitionofFoodAllergies

K-3RD CURRICULUM/TEACHING PRACTICESBacktoSquareOne-KinestheticExplorationofMath

andLanguageona100SquareFloorGridClassroomManagement:MakingitRealandPersonalCrossGradeLevelCollaborationtoSupportLearning

throughInquiryandAuthorStudies

CreatingFieldTripstoConnecttheClassroomCommunitytotheGreaterCommunity

CountingIsn'tAllThatCountsCounting:It'sNOTasEasyas1-2-3!ContainerGardening:TheSeedsforGrowingYour

CurriculumDifferentiatedInstructionforK-3GiftedChildrenNeurologically-IntegratedAlphabetInstructionTeaches

LetterSounds/SymbolsforEarlyLiteracyWritingthroughOurDays

NATURE/SCIENCESavetheElephants:Don'tBuyIvorySoapExperienceENTICEWorkshopswiththeIllinois

DepartmentofNaturalResources(IDNR)!ConsultingChildrenthroughTalkingThinking

FloorbooksABreathofFreshAirNature,theIllinoisLearningStandardsand

EnvironmentalLiteracyforIllinois:WhataretheConnections?

FieldTripFUNdamentalsOneSchool'sJourneytotheWoodsWorms:Nature'sBestClassroomAmbassadorsGrowingUpGreen:ActivitiesandIdeastoBring

RecyclingintotheClassroom

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TEACHING PRACTICESPlayposiumEveryChildReadytoReadUsingaMultisensoryTeachingApproachinaMixed-

ageClassroomTheBestNewBooksforChildrenExplorandoelmundo…cienciasparaninosScienceandMathwithaReggioApproachtoArt

ProcessesChoosingandUsingPictureBooksaboutNative

Americans:What'sNew,What'sGood,What'sBestPractice?

IntentionalTeachingofMathandLiteracyinEarlyChildhood

TransitionsfromPreschooltoKindergartenFUNdamentalsforMusicSuccessCreatingfromtheStory:StoryExtensionsandMoreResearchingtheLanguageofMaterialsShufflingintoMath-EarlyChildhoodMathGamesPhonologicalAwarenessthroughMusic:Developing

Pre-ReadingSkillsRhythmandRhymeLearningtoMove-MovingtoLearn:DesigningGross

MotorandPlayActivitiesforYoungChildrenShowMetheMath!HelpingYoungChildrenDraw,

Write,andTalkAboutTheirMathThinkingHavingWonderfulDiscussionswithFour-YearOlds

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTChildrenExposedtoDomesticViolenceChildreninCrisis:Children'sLiterature,aResponseSunshineCircles:BuildWarmRelationshipsand

ClassroomCommunitiesUsingInteractivePlayGroups

ThePerfectStorm:SuccessfullyNavigatingtheTurbulentWatersofChallengingBehaviors

BeyondUsingYourWords:SupportingSuccessfulSocialInteractionintheClassroom

UsingPracticalCommunicationandDeepPlayStrategiestoScaffoldEveryChild'sDevelopmentofSelf-Worth,Humanity-EsteemandSelf-Regulation

SPECIAL NEEDSImprovingMathLearningandBehaviorRegulation

SkillsinChildrenSuspectedofBeingPrenatallyExposedtoAlcohol

ServingChildrenwithMedicalandBehavioralNeedsTransitioningfromEarlyInterventiontoEarlyChildhood

SpecialEducationEmbeddingAssessment:IfWeDon'tKnowWhereWe're

Going,HowDoWeKnowWhenWe'reThere?NurturingYoungGiftedGirls:Identificationand

InterventionCreativeStrategiesforTeachingLanguageArtsto

GiftedPrimaryStudentsTrendsandTechnologyUsingTechnologywithYoungChildrenforTeachingand

Documenting

7

friday

6

workshops

A N D M A N Y M O R E !

9:00 a.m. – W192C

Talking to Parents about Sensitive Issues: Their ChildrenDr. Margarita Hernandez, Psychologist and Program Coordinator for Safe from the Start at PillarsHow do you tell a parent their child is not developing like other children? Is aggressive? Says someone at home is hurting them? Margarita draws from her years of experience in the field and private practice to share effective ways to build healthy relationships and communicate effectively with parents when there is conflict and emotions are high. sponsored by Teaching Strategies

9:00 a.m. – West Building, W192AB

Creating a Culture of Collaboration and Partnership between School Leaders and After-School Professionals

Tracey Ballas, CEO of School-Age NotesSchool leaders and after-school professionals share many common goals. Both sides know the high stakes involved in ensuring academic success, physical fitness and high social and emotional

intelligence. Yet, too often, communication issues and territorial concerns stand in the way of working together to reach these objectives. Tracey will share proven and practical ways to create positive collaborations between school leaders and after-school professionals. Tracey is the author of Targeted Leadership-Building a Team that Hits the Mark. She is an education and training associate for the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at the Wellesley Centers for Women and one of the founders and president of the National After-School Association and Ohio After-School Association. Ballas has served as an advisor to former Vice President Al Gore on the Welfare to Work Committee and has been featured in articles in Child, Working Mother, Parenting and Child Care Exchange magazines.

11:00 a.m. – West Building, W194A

The World is a Better Place Because of You Todd ParrTodd Parr grew up in a small town in Wyoming. He liked to paint, but failed art

class. He got a big break when a famous restaurant showed his work. Now, he creates books for kids and has a TV show called ToddWorld. His books talk about acceptance, differences and empowerment for kids to feel better about themselves. He is proud to know they are helping someone feel better about themselves in a silly, fun way and you can too! sponsored by The Book Vine

11:00 a.m. – CC10C

Language Development Doesn't Start with the Second OneHarriette HerreraIdentify best practices for early language and literacy development for children whose first language is not English and the role of the first or home language. What cognitive and affective practices need to be present in programs that serve young ELL children to prepare them for learning?Harriette is working as a multi-lingual, multicultural educator. Her District career covered teaching pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and serving as district coordinator for Multicultural Programs. She is an adjunct faculty member at DePaul in the areas of reading and bilingual education and currently serves as co-chair of the Joint Workforce/Language and Diversity Committee for the Illinois Early Learning Council among other leadership roles.

2:00 p.m. – West Building, W192AB

Songs, Games and Rhymes for the Multicultural Classroom/Canciones, Juegos y Rimas para el Salon Multicultural

Jose-Luis OrozcoJose uses field tested traditional Latin American songs, as well as original compositions, in Spanish and English, to show how the teaching of core elementary subjects, such as basic concepts, language

development, listening skills and movement expression can be a positive and fulfilling experience for children and the adults who care for them.

Visit www.chicagometroaeyc.org/opening-minds for the most

up-to-date workshop schedule.

Highlights FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011

Don’t wait until last minute to plan

your days at Opening Minds!

WithOpeningMinds’InteractiveConferencePlanner,youcan:

· Create and print your custom schedule.

· Search by workshop title, description, presenter, or day.

· See full descriptions of workshops.

Service to Young Children Awards CeremonyFREE to members and $15 to non-members and guests.For more information, see page 11.

7:00 p.m.

Wine Tasting and Reception

SaturdayADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM OPERATIONSWagMore,BarkLess-a"Bonefide"WaytoImprove

AttitudesFamilyChildCareCafé-AllByMyself:StayingStrong,

Flexible,andInformedBuildingBlockstoaQualityDayCareHomeCreandoElCambioSocialdeAbajoHaciaArriba:Su

papelcomodefensordelosninosTestimoniosProfesionalesCDA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSPequenosLectores-LittleReadersMusicalPathwaystoEarlyLiteracy:SupportingELL

LearnersandBeyond

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPSHowtoWalktoSchool:BlueprintforaNeighborhood

SchoolRenaissanceFortaleciendolazosentrefamiliesyproveedoresTurningParentsintoAdvocatesUnderstandingthe6ProtectiveFactorsThatKeep

FamiliesStrongandChildrenSafe

HEALTH/PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTLeadPoisoningPrevention,Lead

HazardsReductionandIllinoisLeadLaws

DepartmentodeSalaudPublicadeChicagoProgramadePrevencionporenvenenamientodeplomo

TummyTimeWhat'sNewinSafeSleep-A

LookattheProductsthatParentsAskAbout

RefuelAfterschoolwithFoodandFitness

K-3RD CURRICULUM/TEACHING PRACTICESWritingThroughOurDaysSuperNannyNotNeededinMyClassroom:Teaching

ClassroomExpectationstoStudents

NATURE/SCIENCEExplorewithNaturalMaterials:Wood,StonesandSeedsBio101:AnIntroductiontoIllinois'NaturalResourcesWorms:Nature'sBestAmbassadors

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TEACHING PRACTICESHelpingChildrenWANTtoBecomeReadersandWriters:

TheJourneytoLiteracyfromInfancythroughPreschool

QuestionsandConversations:LearningfromtheThreeLittlePigs

PuttingItAllTogether:HowAlgebraBeginsDelmovimientoalaprendizaje….Como?Teacher!WatchMeRazz-ma-tazz!:DevelopingCreative

ThinkinginYoungChildrenOnceUponaTime:UsingStorytellingintheDailyLifeof

theClassroomTamingMediaandTurningonYourPreschoolers'MindsTransformingTeachingThroughObservational

AssessmentMakingBooksComeAliveSingingandDancingforEnhancingPreschoolers'

LearningRhythmsoftheCaribbean

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTProblemSolvingandConflictResolutionFosteringDevelopmentofSocialEmotionalLearninginEarlyChildhoodSettingsHelpChildrenManageTheirOwnBehavior

SoYouDon'tHaveToItDoesn'tMatterIfYouTeachtheABC's

ReframingtheCycle:Abandonment,FosterCare,Stress,Trauma,ResilienceandEmotionalHealth

"IWasSpankedandITurnedOutO.K.:"ModernPerspectivesonSpankingYourChildren

SPECIAL NEEDSBonding+Relaxation=PowerfulParentingand

CaregivingEverythingYouNeedtoKnowtoHelpYourChildwith

SpecialNeedsSucceed

9

saturday

8

workshops

9:00 a.m. – CC10D

How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a Neighborhood School RenaissanceJacqueline EdelbergEvery child, in every community, deserves a great neighborhood public school. Eight moms met in a diner to make that dream come true for their children. Jacqueline Edelberg has been the driving force behind the Nettelhorst School’s dramatic turn around, a story that has been featured on Oprah and Friends, NPR, CNN, 60 Minutes, Education Weekly, and in the local Chicago media. A community organizer, writer, and nationally recognized fine artist, Jacqueline has led workshops for the Community Schools Initiative, Northside Parents Network, and Chicago Public Schools on how public schools and reformers can improve public education. Before devoting herself to art, community organizing, and cutting the crusts off bread, Jacqueline taught political science at the University of Osnabrueck in Germany on a Fulbright.

11:00 a.m. – CC10A

"I Was Spanked and I Turned Out O.K.”: Modern Perspectives on Spanking Your ChildrenDr. Michele Knox, Clinical Psychologist & Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toledo Often, we discipline our children based on our own experiences. However, today, many parents wonder whether spanking is helpful. This presentation gives new perspectives on spanking and offers alternatives. Dr. Knox is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She is the Director of Psychology Training at the medical college. She conducts research on relationships among family violence and behavioral and emotional functioning in children and adolescents as well as the impact of violence prevention efforts on children and their parents. She is the Director of the ACT Against Violence Great Lakes Regional Center, and through this position has trained more than 2000 individuals in violence prevention. She conducts psychotherapy with children, youths and families with many forms of adjustment and mental health problems. She also specializes in parent guidance and prevention/treatment of aggression and related behavior problems.

11:00 a.m. – CC10D

Taming Media and Turning on Your Preschoolers' MindsNicole Dreiske, Executive Director of the International Children’s Media CenterThis simple strategy will change the way you think about television and the media, and teach you how to control media's influence on children. You will leave with the "must have" tools to counteract this trend.Ms. Dreiske has more than three decades of experience in using media to improve learning and is one of the U.S.’s leaders in the development of media arts programs for children. For 26 years, Ms. Dreiske directed the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, the largest and longest running children’s film festival in North America. She is the only festival director worldwide to obtain recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a children’s festival to become an “Academy qualifying” festival whose winners may go on to compete for the Oscars®.

11:00 a.m. – CC12D

Putting It All Together: How Algebra BeginsChicago Metro AEYC applauds the Erikson Institute Early Mathematics Education Project

Lisa Ginet, Erikson InstituteIn order to effectively foster young children's understanding of and engagement with math, the adults who work with them must understand the Big Ideas that are the foundation of mathematical thinking. We will focus on the Big Ideas of algebraic thinking.

2:00 p.m. – CC10A

The Art and Science of Raising Young ChildrenGail Conway, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Metro AEYCPractical tips will be shared on how to reduce the challenges we all face as parents raising infants, toddlers and young children. Get your parenting questions answered. Gail Conway, a child development specialist, author, clinician and researcher, is an Erikson Institute alumna and has been an adjunct faculty member in the graduate schools of early childhood education and educational psychology at National-Louis University.Conway served as coordinator of the family support center at Children’s Memorial Hospital. There, she worked hands-on with children and families, directed staff development activities, and created programs geared to help children express their feelings and foster their development. She also assisted institutions to improve their systems of instructional supports in order to reduce the impact of exposure to violence, and help children grow into emotionally healthy adults.

Member Lounge• Relax • Free Refreshments • Plan Your Day

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Highlights SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011

Becoming a Professional – What Does This Mean? SaturdayThe field of early childhood can be overwhelming to those new to the field. A panel of early childhood professionals comprised of those who are relatively new to the field as well as experienced veterans, share insights on how they:

• connect with other ECE professionals for support and guidance

• continue to be engaged in the field

• advocate for children and families

• continue to grow professionally

SaturdayADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM OPERATIONSWagMore,BarkLess-a"Bonefide"WaytoImprove

AttitudesFamilyChildCareCafé-AllByMyself:StayingStrong,

Flexible,andInformedBuildingBlockstoaQualityDayCareHomeCreandoElCambioSocialdeAbajoHaciaArriba:Su

papelcomodefensordelosninosTestimoniosProfesionalesCDA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSPequenosLectores-LittleReadersMusicalPathwaystoEarlyLiteracy:SupportingELL

LearnersandBeyond

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPSHowtoWalktoSchool:BlueprintforaNeighborhood

SchoolRenaissanceFortaleciendolazosentrefamiliesyproveedoresTurningParentsintoAdvocatesUnderstandingthe6ProtectiveFactorsThatKeep

FamiliesStrongandChildrenSafe

HEALTH/PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTLeadPoisoningPrevention,Lead

HazardsReductionandIllinoisLeadLaws

DepartmentodeSalaudPublicadeChicagoProgramadePrevencionporenvenenamientodeplomo

TummyTimeWhat'sNewinSafeSleep-A

LookattheProductsthatParentsAskAbout

RefuelAfterschoolwithFoodandFitness

K-3RD CURRICULUM/TEACHING PRACTICESWritingThroughOurDaysSuperNannyNotNeededinMyClassroom:Teaching

ClassroomExpectationstoStudents

NATURE/SCIENCEExplorewithNaturalMaterials:Wood,StonesandSeedsBio101:AnIntroductiontoIllinois'NaturalResourcesWorms:Nature'sBestAmbassadors

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TEACHING PRACTICESHelpingChildrenWANTtoBecomeReadersandWriters:

TheJourneytoLiteracyfromInfancythroughPreschool

QuestionsandConversations:LearningfromtheThreeLittlePigs

PuttingItAllTogether:HowAlgebraBeginsDelmovimientoalaprendizaje….Como?Teacher!WatchMeRazz-ma-tazz!:DevelopingCreative

ThinkinginYoungChildrenOnceUponaTime:UsingStorytellingintheDailyLifeof

theClassroomTamingMediaandTurningonYourPreschoolers'MindsTransformingTeachingThroughObservational

AssessmentMakingBooksComeAliveSingingandDancingforEnhancingPreschoolers'

LearningRhythmsoftheCaribbean

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTProblemSolvingandConflictResolutionFosteringDevelopmentofSocialEmotionalLearninginEarlyChildhoodSettingsHelpChildrenManageTheirOwnBehavior

SoYouDon'tHaveToItDoesn'tMatterIfYouTeachtheABC's

ReframingtheCycle:Abandonment,FosterCare,Stress,Trauma,ResilienceandEmotionalHealth

"IWasSpankedandITurnedOutO.K.:"ModernPerspectivesonSpankingYourChildren

SPECIAL NEEDSBonding+Relaxation=PowerfulParentingand

CaregivingEverythingYouNeedtoKnowtoHelpYourChildwith

SpecialNeedsSucceed

9

saturday

8

workshops

9:00 a.m. – CC10D

How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a Neighborhood School RenaissanceJacqueline EdelbergEvery child, in every community, deserves a great neighborhood public school. Eight moms met in a diner to make that dream come true for their children. Jacqueline Edelberg has been the driving force behind the Nettelhorst School’s dramatic turn around, a story that has been featured on Oprah and Friends, NPR, CNN, 60 Minutes, Education Weekly, and in the local Chicago media. A community organizer, writer, and nationally recognized fine artist, Jacqueline has led workshops for the Community Schools Initiative, Northside Parents Network, and Chicago Public Schools on how public schools and reformers can improve public education. Before devoting herself to art, community organizing, and cutting the crusts off bread, Jacqueline taught political science at the University of Osnabrueck in Germany on a Fulbright.

11:00 a.m. – CC10A

"I Was Spanked and I Turned Out O.K.”: Modern Perspectives on Spanking Your ChildrenDr. Michele Knox, Clinical Psychologist & Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toledo Often, we discipline our children based on our own experiences. However, today, many parents wonder whether spanking is helpful. This presentation gives new perspectives on spanking and offers alternatives. Dr. Knox is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She is the Director of Psychology Training at the medical college. She conducts research on relationships among family violence and behavioral and emotional functioning in children and adolescents as well as the impact of violence prevention efforts on children and their parents. She is the Director of the ACT Against Violence Great Lakes Regional Center, and through this position has trained more than 2000 individuals in violence prevention. She conducts psychotherapy with children, youths and families with many forms of adjustment and mental health problems. She also specializes in parent guidance and prevention/treatment of aggression and related behavior problems.

11:00 a.m. – CC10D

Taming Media and Turning on Your Preschoolers' MindsNicole Dreiske, Executive Director of the International Children’s Media CenterThis simple strategy will change the way you think about television and the media, and teach you how to control media's influence on children. You will leave with the "must have" tools to counteract this trend.Ms. Dreiske has more than three decades of experience in using media to improve learning and is one of the U.S.’s leaders in the development of media arts programs for children. For 26 years, Ms. Dreiske directed the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, the largest and longest running children’s film festival in North America. She is the only festival director worldwide to obtain recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a children’s festival to become an “Academy qualifying” festival whose winners may go on to compete for the Oscars®.

11:00 a.m. – CC12D

Putting It All Together: How Algebra BeginsChicago Metro AEYC applauds the Erikson Institute Early Mathematics Education Project

Lisa Ginet, Erikson InstituteIn order to effectively foster young children's understanding of and engagement with math, the adults who work with them must understand the Big Ideas that are the foundation of mathematical thinking. We will focus on the Big Ideas of algebraic thinking.

2:00 p.m. – CC10A

The Art and Science of Raising Young ChildrenGail Conway, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Metro AEYCPractical tips will be shared on how to reduce the challenges we all face as parents raising infants, toddlers and young children. Get your parenting questions answered. Gail Conway, a child development specialist, author, clinician and researcher, is an Erikson Institute alumna and has been an adjunct faculty member in the graduate schools of early childhood education and educational psychology at National-Louis University.Conway served as coordinator of the family support center at Children’s Memorial Hospital. There, she worked hands-on with children and families, directed staff development activities, and created programs geared to help children express their feelings and foster their development. She also assisted institutions to improve their systems of instructional supports in order to reduce the impact of exposure to violence, and help children grow into emotionally healthy adults.

Member Lounge• Relax • Free Refreshments • Plan Your Day

StopbytheMemberLoungein thePrairieCentertovisitwithold friendsandmakenewones,too!

Sponsoredby :

Highlights SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011

Becoming a Professional – What Does This Mean? SaturdayThe field of early childhood can be overwhelming to those new to the field. A panel of early childhood professionals comprised of those who are relatively new to the field as well as experienced veterans, share insights on how they:

• connect with other ECE professionals for support and guidance

• continue to be engaged in the field

• advocate for children and families

• continue to grow professionally

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entertainment & accommodations Special Meetingsaward presentation and conference sponsors

Music and Make & Take FestivalBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sing,move,danceandlearnatOpeningMinds’Thursdaynightfestival!

Make n’ Take Workshops4:00-5:30 p.m.•SingingandDancingforEnhancing

Preschoolers’Learning•KID-Fit:PhysicalEducationfor

Preschoolers•HopOldSquirrel-SingingGamesand

DancesforChildrenofAllAges•EnergizeYourThematicProgramming

withMusicandBooks!•MusicalMath

6:00-7:30 p.m.•SongstoMakeYourFeltboardSING!•BrainBop!GetSmartandCalmDownthroughMovement•Science:Songs,SoundsandStories-BringScienceActivities

toCircleTime•From“CraftTime”toInspiredMinds•Move!Play!Sing!

Hotel Discounts & InformationEnjoy the luxury of Hyatt Regency McCormick Place at a special Opening Minds Conference discount!Rates per night are:

$137—Single/Double

$147—Triple

$157—Quad

*UpgradetoRegencyClubforonly$22perpersonpernight.

Formoreinformationandreservations,pleasevisithttps://resweb.passkey.com/go/2011aeycorcall1-888-421-1442.Besuretoaskforthe“ChicagoMetroAEYC”roomrate.

Upgrade to Regency Club!RegencyClubroomsentitlegueststouse oftheclublounge,includingcontinentalbreakfast,HorsD’Oeuvres,anddesserts.

• Thecontinentalbreakfastincludescoffee,tea,juice,wholefreshfruit,muffins,pastries,bagels,andassortedcereals.Breakfastisservedfrom6:30a.m.to9:00a.m.

•HorsD’Oeuvresareserveddailyfrom 5:00p.m.to8:00p.m.Itemsincludefingersandwiches,avegetabletray,mixednutsandchipswithsalsaandguacamole.

•Coffee,softdrinks,juicesandlightsnacksarealsoavailablefrom6:30p.m.to10:00p.m.

•Dessertisservedfrom8:30p.m.to9:30p.m.

Here'showtomakeyourRegencyClubReservations:

GuestcanmakeRegencyClubReservationson-linebyvisitinghttps://resweb.passkey.com/go/2011aeyc.Simplychoose"Regency

ClubGuests"intheguesttypedropdownboxandcontinuewiththereservationprocess.

Youcanalsocallreservationsat1-888-421-1442andaskforaroomaspartofthe“ChicagoMetroAEYC”roomblockattheHyattRegencyMcCormickPlace.PleasebesuretoinformtheReservationagentthatyouwouldliketobookRegencyClubReservationswithintheChicagoMetroAEYCblock.

Rates do not include occupancy tax. After January 11, 2011 reservations for Regency Club will no longer be available. Please reserve your Regency Club reservation early.

A One (1) Night's Room & Tax Deposit will be required to guarantee all reservations. Deposits are fully refundable if room is canceled 72 hours prior to the arrival date. Early departures after check-in are subject to a fee of one night’s rate plus tax.

Enjoyspecialeveningeventsandentertainmentatthehotel!

Service to Young Children Awards & Wine Tasting, Friday 7:00 p.m.

Special Meetings

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011IllinoisProviders’Network THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011IllinoisAssociationofEarlyChildhoodTeacherEducators,IllinoisaffiliateofNAECTE

IllinoisEarlyLearningCouncilLinguisticandCulturalDiversityCommittee

Visitwww.chicagometroaeyc.org/opening-mindsinDecemberforMeetingTime&Agenda

The Service to Children Award is given annually to a person or organization that exemplifies outstanding service and commitment to improving the lives of young children. This year's Service to Young Children Awards honor:

Lifetime Achievement AwardHarriet Meyer, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Ounce of Prevention Fund

Service to Young Children AwardsKay Henderson, Division Administrator, Illinois State Board of Education

Erwin McEwen, Director, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services

Kathy Goetz Wolf, Project Director, Strengthening Families Illinois

Bonnie Roelle, Early Childhood Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

THANKS TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

Not Familiar with Chicago?Visitwww.choosechicago.com/openingmindsfortheater,restaurant,museumandshoppinginformation.

Youcanalsodownloadmaps,checktheweatherandawholelotmore!

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entertainment & accommodations Special Meetingsaward presentation and conference sponsors

Music and Make & Take FestivalBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sing,move,danceandlearnatOpeningMinds’Thursdaynightfestival!

Make n’ Take Workshops4:00-5:30 p.m.•SingingandDancingforEnhancing

Preschoolers’Learning•KID-Fit:PhysicalEducationfor

Preschoolers•HopOldSquirrel-SingingGamesand

DancesforChildrenofAllAges•EnergizeYourThematicProgramming

withMusicandBooks!•MusicalMath

6:00-7:30 p.m.•SongstoMakeYourFeltboardSING!•BrainBop!GetSmartandCalmDownthroughMovement•Science:Songs,SoundsandStories-BringScienceActivities

toCircleTime•From“CraftTime”toInspiredMinds•Move!Play!Sing!

Hotel Discounts & InformationEnjoy the luxury of Hyatt Regency McCormick Place at a special Opening Minds Conference discount!Rates per night are:

$137—Single/Double

$147—Triple

$157—Quad

*UpgradetoRegencyClubforonly$22perpersonpernight.

Formoreinformationandreservations,pleasevisithttps://resweb.passkey.com/go/2011aeycorcall1-888-421-1442.Besuretoaskforthe“ChicagoMetroAEYC”roomrate.

Upgrade to Regency Club!RegencyClubroomsentitlegueststouse oftheclublounge,includingcontinentalbreakfast,HorsD’Oeuvres,anddesserts.

• Thecontinentalbreakfastincludescoffee,tea,juice,wholefreshfruit,muffins,pastries,bagels,andassortedcereals.Breakfastisservedfrom6:30a.m.to9:00a.m.

•HorsD’Oeuvresareserveddailyfrom 5:00p.m.to8:00p.m.Itemsincludefingersandwiches,avegetabletray,mixednutsandchipswithsalsaandguacamole.

•Coffee,softdrinks,juicesandlightsnacksarealsoavailablefrom6:30p.m.to10:00p.m.

•Dessertisservedfrom8:30p.m.to9:30p.m.

Here'showtomakeyourRegencyClubReservations:

GuestcanmakeRegencyClubReservationson-linebyvisitinghttps://resweb.passkey.com/go/2011aeyc.Simplychoose"Regency

ClubGuests"intheguesttypedropdownboxandcontinuewiththereservationprocess.

Youcanalsocallreservationsat1-888-421-1442andaskforaroomaspartofthe“ChicagoMetroAEYC”roomblockattheHyattRegencyMcCormickPlace.PleasebesuretoinformtheReservationagentthatyouwouldliketobookRegencyClubReservationswithintheChicagoMetroAEYCblock.

Rates do not include occupancy tax. After January 11, 2011 reservations for Regency Club will no longer be available. Please reserve your Regency Club reservation early.

A One (1) Night's Room & Tax Deposit will be required to guarantee all reservations. Deposits are fully refundable if room is canceled 72 hours prior to the arrival date. Early departures after check-in are subject to a fee of one night’s rate plus tax.

Enjoyspecialeveningeventsandentertainmentatthehotel!

Service to Young Children Awards & Wine Tasting, Friday 7:00 p.m.

Special Meetings

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011IllinoisProviders’Network THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011IllinoisAssociationofEarlyChildhoodTeacherEducators,IllinoisaffiliateofNAECTE

IllinoisEarlyLearningCouncilLinguisticandCulturalDiversityCommittee

Visitwww.chicagometroaeyc.org/opening-mindsinDecemberforMeetingTime&Agenda

The Service to Children Award is given annually to a person or organization that exemplifies outstanding service and commitment to improving the lives of young children. This year's Service to Young Children Awards honor:

Lifetime Achievement AwardHarriet Meyer, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Ounce of Prevention Fund

Service to Young Children AwardsKay Henderson, Division Administrator, Illinois State Board of Education

Erwin McEwen, Director, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services

Kathy Goetz Wolf, Project Director, Strengthening Families Illinois

Bonnie Roelle, Early Childhood Administrator, Chicago Public Schools

THANKS TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

Not Familiar with Chicago?Visitwww.choosechicago.com/openingmindsfortheater,restaurant,museumandshoppinginformation.

Youcanalsodownloadmaps,checktheweatherandawholelotmore!

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Register Early & SaveSendyourcompletedregistrationformand check,moneyorderorcreditcardinformationbyDecember17,2010andsave.Ifyoumisstheearlydeadline,youmaysendtheregularregistrationfee

of$130untilJanuary14,2011.Otherwise,youmayregisterattheconferencefor$150perperson.

PERMISSIONSByenteringtheeventpremises,youconsenttophotography,audiorecording,videorecordingandits/theirrelease,publication,exhibition,orreproductiontobeusedforwebcasts,promotionalpurposes,telecasts,advertising,inclusiononwebsites,oranyotherpurposebyChicagoMetroAEYC.Beenteringtheeventpremises,youwaiveallrightsyoumayhavetoanyclaimsforpaymentorroyalties.

CPS VENDOR NUMBER AND PURCHASE ORDERSOurChicagoPublicSchoolsvendornumberis47706,andthevendornameisChicagoMetropolitanAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren.Publicschooldistrictsmayusepurchaseorders,butmustattachoneregistrationformforeachpersonattending.

SOLICITING ItisChicagoMetroAEYC’sintentiontoprovideparticipantswithqualityeducationalandnetworkingexperiences.Speakersarenotpermittedto sell,promote,orotherwisegivesignificantexposuretoanycompanyororganization’smaterials,productsand/orservices.Pleasereportanyinappropriatepracticeatoneofthethreeinformationtablesthroughout theconference.

CONFERENCE SPECIAL FOR MEMBERS! (LIMITED TIME)BecomeamemberofChicagoMetroAEYCandreceiveadiscountonindividualearlyconferenceregistrationandfreeadmissiontotheWineTastingandReception.

BECOME A MEMBER!WhenyoubecomeamemberofChicagoMetroAEYC,youwillreceive:•Membershipinthreeorganizationsforthepriceofone!Your

membershipinChicagoMetroAEYCalsoincludesmembership inIllinoisAEYCandNAEYC.

•6onlineissuesofYoungChildren,NAEYC'sjournal.•TheNAEYCprintpublicationpackageofyourchoice:6issuesof

YoungChildrenor5issuesofTeachingYoungChildren-forthe PreschoolProfessional.

•Comprehensivemembersreceive5newNAEYCbookseachyear.•DiscountsandspecialprivilegesatChicagoMetroAEYC's

conferencesandevents.•SubscriptiontoChicagoMetroAEYC'snewsletter,Connections.•Networkingandleadershipopportunitieswhereyoucanconnect

withotheranddevelopyourexpertise.

CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPSProfessionalDevelopmentFunds(PDF)Mini-Grantsarenowavailable forIndividualsworkinginchildcare/afterschoolcareprograms.PDF MiniGrantsaremadepossiblewiththegeneroussupportoftheIllinoisDepartmentofHumanServices(IDHS).ApplyNOWasfundsarelimited.FormoreinformationifyouareinCOOKCOUNTY,contactJacquelineMelendezatActionforChildren773-564-8756andYvonneSpurlock773-564-8774.OutsideCookCounty?CONTACTINCCRRAat800-649-1884.

PLEASE TAKE NOTETheOpeningMindsConferenceisaboutchildren,notforchildren.Forsafetyreasons,wecannotallowchildrenorstrollersattheconference.IfyouintendtobringyourchildrentoChicago,pleasebesurethatyouhavearrangedfortheircareinadvance.Yourhotelmaybeabletodirectyoutoservicesinthearea.

registration & information

TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR TIME AT THE CONFERENCE

1.Visitwww.chicagometroaeyc.org/ opening-mindstogetanuptodatescheduleofworkshopsofferedat OpeningMinds.

2.Scheduletimetovisittheexhibithall.

3.PlantoarriveatHyattRegencyMcCormickPlaceatleastonehourbeforethefirstpresentation.

4.Gototheregistrationareatoobtainyour finalprogram.

DIRECTIONS: GETTING TO HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACEHyattRegencyMcCormick

Placeislocatedat2233 S.KingDrive.Chicago,Illinois.

Thephonenumberforthehotelis1-800-233-1234.Seepage10forhoteldiscountinformation.

DRIVING AND PARKING:ConferenceparticipantsmayparkineitherParkingLotAortheHotelParkingGarage. LotAcost:$19perday.(Thislotdoesnotincludeovernightparking).HotelParkingGaragecost:$19perdayforSelf-Park.IfyoushouldparkintheHotelParkingGarage,

besuretopick-upavalidationcouponintheHotelLobbyortheRegistrationBoothpriortodepartingtheconferencefortheday.Overnight&ValetParkingisvalidforHotelguestsattheregularrates-validatedcouponmaynotbeutilized.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: PublictransportationtotheconferencecenterincludestheMetraElectricTrainandtheCTA KingDrive#3Bus.Fromdowntown,youcan catchthisbusgoingsouthonMichiganAvenue.ForMetratraininformation,call 836-7000orvisitwww.metrarail.com,click onSchedulesandchooseMetraElectricline.Bytaxi,theconferencecenterislessthan fiveminutesfromtheLoop.

$

The Chicago Early Education, Child Care and School-Age ConferenceJanuary 26–29, 2011 Hyatt Regency, McCormick Place Chicago, IL

Visit www.chicagometroaeyc.org/opening-minds for the most up-to-date workshop schedule.

REGISTER ONLINE at www.chicagometroaeyc.org. It’s fast, easy and safe! You will receive your confirmation letter by e-mail immediately. (You may not register with a purchase order online.)

Registered Members can attend the Wine Tasting and Reception for FREE!

How did you hear about Opening Minds 2011? o DirectmailoWebsearchoFriendoE-mailoFacebookoTwitter oYouTubeoOther__________________________________________

CHICAGO METRO AEYC MEMBERSHIPoComprehensiveMembership(receiveselectionofNAEYCbooks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._________ x$120 $________oRegularMembership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._________ x$75 $________oStudentMembership(forfull-timestudents)CollegeName:____________SchoolID#:_________ _________ x$40 $________

ChooseyourNAEYCsubscription(includedinmembership)oTeaching Young Children magazine o Young Children magazineALREADYAMEMBER?EnteryourmembershipIDnumbertoreceivethediscount!ID#:______________________

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONoGROUPEARLYREGISTRATION.5ormorepeople.*Seebelowfordetails.PostmarkedbyDecember17,2010.Mustattachalistofattendees’names. _________ $110 $110 $________oINDIVIDUALEARLYREGISTRATION.PostmarkedbyDecember17,2010. _________ $105 $125 $________oINDIVIDUALREGULARREGISTRATION.PostmarkedbyJanuary14,2011. _________ $130 $130 $________oLATEREGISTRATION.AfterJanuary14,2011. _________ $150 $150 $________

WINE TASTING & RECEPTIONFriday,January28,7:00p.m.,attheOpeningMindsConference _________ FREE $15 $________

DONATION?IwouldliketoadvocateforbestpracticebysupportingChicagoMetroAEYC’s professionaldevelopmentservices.Enclosedismytaxdeductiblecontributionof: Donationamount $________ o$15o$25o$50o$100o$250o$500oOther:____________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF PAYMENT $________

N E W

NumberofMemberships Cost Total

NumberofResistrants

MemberPrice

TotalNon-MemberPrice

Pleasefilloutthefollowinginitsentirety.oCheckhereifyouhaveadisabilitythatrequiresspecialaccommodation.Attachexplanationor

call312.427.5399.

_______________________________________________________________________FirstName LastName

_______________________________________________________________________JobTitle

_______________________________________________________________________NameofCenter/School/Agency ContactNameatCenter/School/Agency(ifapplicable)

_______________________________________________________________________MailingAddress City State Zip

_______________________________________________________________________DaytimePhoneNumber E-mailAddress

PaymentMethod:oCheck/MoneyOrderoPO#:________________oVisaoMasterCardoAmexoDiscover

_______________________________________________________________________CardNumber ExpirationDate(MM/YY) CCVCode

_______________________________________________________________________PrintedNameofCardholder SignatureofCardholder

OFFICEUSEONLYCheck/PO#_________________________Date______________________________

Make checks payable to Chicago Metro AEYC.Fax registration forms to: 312.427.5028Mail registration forms to:Chicago Metro AEYC30 E. Adams St., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60603Questions? Call 312.427.5399

*GROUP REGISTRANTS mustpaywithaschooloragency check,purchaseorderorcreditcard.Thenamesofall

participatingattendeesmustaccompanyregistrationform.

CPSvendor#is47706.

NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE

PERMISSIONS: Byenteringtheeventpremises,youconsenttophotography,audiorecording,videorecordingandits/theirrelease,publication,exhibition,orreproductiontobeusedforwebcasts,promotionalpurposes,telecasts,advertising,inclusiononwebsites,oranyotherpurposebyChicagoMetroAEYC.Byenteringtheeventpremises,youwaiveallrightsyoumayhavetoanyclaimsforpaymentorroyalties.inclusiononwebsites,oranyotherpurposebyChicagoMetroAEYC.Byenteringtheeventpremises,youwaiveallrightsyoumayhavetoanyclaimsforpaymentorroyalties.

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Register Early & SaveSendyourcompletedregistrationformand check,moneyorderorcreditcardinformationbyDecember17,2010andsave.Ifyoumisstheearlydeadline,youmaysendtheregularregistrationfee

of$130untilJanuary14,2011.Otherwise,youmayregisterattheconferencefor$150perperson.

PERMISSIONSByenteringtheeventpremises,youconsenttophotography,audiorecording,videorecordingandits/theirrelease,publication,exhibition,orreproductiontobeusedforwebcasts,promotionalpurposes,telecasts,advertising,inclusiononwebsites,oranyotherpurposebyChicagoMetroAEYC.Beenteringtheeventpremises,youwaiveallrightsyoumayhavetoanyclaimsforpaymentorroyalties.

CPS VENDOR NUMBER AND PURCHASE ORDERSOurChicagoPublicSchoolsvendornumberis47706,andthevendornameisChicagoMetropolitanAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren.Publicschooldistrictsmayusepurchaseorders,butmustattachoneregistrationformforeachpersonattending.

SOLICITING ItisChicagoMetroAEYC’sintentiontoprovideparticipantswithqualityeducationalandnetworkingexperiences.Speakersarenotpermittedto sell,promote,orotherwisegivesignificantexposuretoanycompanyororganization’smaterials,productsand/orservices.Pleasereportanyinappropriatepracticeatoneofthethreeinformationtablesthroughout theconference.

CONFERENCE SPECIAL FOR MEMBERS! (LIMITED TIME)BecomeamemberofChicagoMetroAEYCandreceiveadiscountonindividualearlyconferenceregistrationandfreeadmissiontotheWineTastingandReception.

BECOME A MEMBER!WhenyoubecomeamemberofChicagoMetroAEYC,youwillreceive:•Membershipinthreeorganizationsforthepriceofone!Your

membershipinChicagoMetroAEYCalsoincludesmembership inIllinoisAEYCandNAEYC.

•6onlineissuesofYoungChildren,NAEYC'sjournal.•TheNAEYCprintpublicationpackageofyourchoice:6issuesof

YoungChildrenor5issuesofTeachingYoungChildren-forthe PreschoolProfessional.

•Comprehensivemembersreceive5newNAEYCbookseachyear.•DiscountsandspecialprivilegesatChicagoMetroAEYC's

conferencesandevents.•SubscriptiontoChicagoMetroAEYC'snewsletter,Connections.•Networkingandleadershipopportunitieswhereyoucanconnect

withotheranddevelopyourexpertise.

CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPSProfessionalDevelopmentFunds(PDF)Mini-Grantsarenowavailable forIndividualsworkinginchildcare/afterschoolcareprograms.PDF MiniGrantsaremadepossiblewiththegeneroussupportoftheIllinoisDepartmentofHumanServices(IDHS).ApplyNOWasfundsarelimited.FormoreinformationifyouareinCOOKCOUNTY,contactJacquelineMelendezatActionforChildren773-564-8756andYvonneSpurlock773-564-8774.OutsideCookCounty?CONTACTINCCRRAat800-649-1884.

PLEASE TAKE NOTETheOpeningMindsConferenceisaboutchildren,notforchildren.Forsafetyreasons,wecannotallowchildrenorstrollersattheconference.IfyouintendtobringyourchildrentoChicago,pleasebesurethatyouhavearrangedfortheircareinadvance.Yourhotelmaybeabletodirectyoutoservicesinthearea.

registration & information

TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR TIME AT THE CONFERENCE

1.Visitwww.chicagometroaeyc.org/ opening-mindstogetanuptodatescheduleofworkshopsofferedat OpeningMinds.

2.Scheduletimetovisittheexhibithall.

3.PlantoarriveatHyattRegencyMcCormickPlaceatleastonehourbeforethefirstpresentation.

4.Gototheregistrationareatoobtainyour finalprogram.

DIRECTIONS: GETTING TO HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACEHyattRegencyMcCormick

Placeislocatedat2233 S.KingDrive.Chicago,Illinois.

Thephonenumberforthehotelis1-800-233-1234.Seepage10forhoteldiscountinformation.

DRIVING AND PARKING:ConferenceparticipantsmayparkineitherParkingLotAortheHotelParkingGarage. LotAcost:$19perday.(Thislotdoesnotincludeovernightparking).HotelParkingGaragecost:$19perdayforSelf-Park.IfyoushouldparkintheHotelParkingGarage,

besuretopick-upavalidationcouponintheHotelLobbyortheRegistrationBoothpriortodepartingtheconferencefortheday.Overnight&ValetParkingisvalidforHotelguestsattheregularrates-validatedcouponmaynotbeutilized.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: PublictransportationtotheconferencecenterincludestheMetraElectricTrainandtheCTA KingDrive#3Bus.Fromdowntown,youcan catchthisbusgoingsouthonMichiganAvenue.ForMetratraininformation,call 836-7000orvisitwww.metrarail.com,click onSchedulesandchooseMetraElectricline.Bytaxi,theconferencecenterislessthan fiveminutesfromtheLoop.

$

The Chicago Early Education, Child Care and School-Age ConferenceJanuary 26–29, 2011 Hyatt Regency, McCormick Place Chicago, IL

Visit www.chicagometroaeyc.org/opening-minds for the most up-to-date workshop schedule.

REGISTER ONLINE at www.chicagometroaeyc.org. It’s fast, easy and safe! You will receive your confirmation letter by e-mail immediately. (You may not register with a purchase order online.)

Registered Members can attend the Wine Tasting and Reception for FREE!

How did you hear about Opening Minds 2011? o DirectmailoWebsearchoFriendoE-mailoFacebookoTwitter oYouTubeoOther__________________________________________

CHICAGO METRO AEYC MEMBERSHIPoComprehensiveMembership(receiveselectionofNAEYCbooks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._________ x$120 $________oRegularMembership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._________ x$75 $________oStudentMembership(forfull-timestudents)CollegeName:____________SchoolID#:_________ _________ x$40 $________

ChooseyourNAEYCsubscription(includedinmembership)oTeaching Young Children magazine o Young Children magazineALREADYAMEMBER?EnteryourmembershipIDnumbertoreceivethediscount!ID#:______________________

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONoGROUPEARLYREGISTRATION.5ormorepeople.*Seebelowfordetails.PostmarkedbyDecember17,2010.Mustattachalistofattendees’names. _________ $110 $110 $________oINDIVIDUALEARLYREGISTRATION.PostmarkedbyDecember17,2010. _________ $105 $125 $________oINDIVIDUALREGULARREGISTRATION.PostmarkedbyJanuary14,2011. _________ $130 $130 $________oLATEREGISTRATION.AfterJanuary14,2011. _________ $150 $150 $________

WINE TASTING & RECEPTIONFriday,January28,7:00p.m.,attheOpeningMindsConference _________ FREE $15 $________

DONATION?IwouldliketoadvocateforbestpracticebysupportingChicagoMetroAEYC’s professionaldevelopmentservices.Enclosedismytaxdeductiblecontributionof: Donationamount $________ o$15o$25o$50o$100o$250o$500oOther:____________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF PAYMENT $________

N E W

NumberofMemberships Cost Total

NumberofResistrants

MemberPrice

TotalNon-MemberPrice

Pleasefilloutthefollowinginitsentirety.oCheckhereifyouhaveadisabilitythatrequiresspecialaccommodation.Attachexplanationor

call312.427.5399.

_______________________________________________________________________FirstName LastName

_______________________________________________________________________JobTitle

_______________________________________________________________________NameofCenter/School/Agency ContactNameatCenter/School/Agency(ifapplicable)

_______________________________________________________________________MailingAddress City State Zip

_______________________________________________________________________DaytimePhoneNumber E-mailAddress

PaymentMethod:oCheck/MoneyOrderoPO#:________________oVisaoMasterCardoAmexoDiscover

_______________________________________________________________________CardNumber ExpirationDate(MM/YY) CCVCode

_______________________________________________________________________PrintedNameofCardholder SignatureofCardholder

OFFICEUSEONLYCheck/PO#_________________________Date______________________________

Make checks payable to Chicago Metro AEYC.Fax registration forms to: 312.427.5028Mail registration forms to:Chicago Metro AEYC30 E. Adams St., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60603Questions? Call 312.427.5399

*GROUP REGISTRANTS mustpaywithaschooloragency check,purchaseorderorcreditcard.Thenamesofall

participatingattendeesmustaccompanyregistrationform.

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Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children30 East Adams, Suite 1000Chicago, IL 60603

January 26–29, 2011

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage PAID

Chicago, ILPermit No. 1302

Opening Minds Conference January 26-29, 2011

Opening Minds is the region’s largest early childhood conference. With real-world advice from early childhood experts, you will LEARN HOW TO:

• Plan activities and set up a learning environment that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond

• Move beyond classroom management and integrate social-emotional approaches in your everyday practices

• Implement ideas you can use immediately in your homes, schools and centers

AND MUCH MORE!

NEW THIS YEAR!

YOU JUST GOT AN EXTRA DAY. Opening Minds is now 4 days instead of 3.

Illinois Nature World Forum on Wednesday.

Expanded Programming Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.

Up to 25.5 credit hours available for CPDUs, CEUs for Social Workers, Early Intervention and In-Service training hours.

www.chicagometroaeyc.org

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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Call 312.427.5399 Fax 312.427.5028