January 16-18, 2014The Lodge

Williamsburg, Virginia

2014 Conference Program65thAnnual Conference of the

Southern Early Childhood Association

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Hello everyone. On behalf of the SECA Staff and the Board of Directors it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Southern Early Childhood Association’s 2014 Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. We recognize that your time is precious and we are thrilled that you chose to spend some of it with us. It is our belief that the work you do each and every day to enhance the lives of young children and their families is so important that we have been working diligently to provide you with well-planned and informative presentations throughout the conference.

Take a look around. You are surrounded by early childhood professionals who, like you, are dedicated and passionate about young children. It is our mission to present you with opportunities to gather information through networking and strengthening relationships with other professionals. You are the link between SECA and young children in the South. We do appreciate you!

Please visit us at the membership table in the SECA booth so we can personally welcome you and offer you some Southern hospitality. We are here to ensure that your experience is a good one. Please let us know if we can do anything to make it more pleasant. Once again, welcome and enjoy your time in Williamsburg.

Kathy AttawaySECA President

Thank you to all of our volunteers from the Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education (VAECE)

President’s Message

Welcome to SECA

2014 SECA Board of DirectorsPresident

Kathy Attaway, KentuckyImmediate Past President

Nancy Cheshire, West Virginia

State RepresentativesAlabama: Richard Hardison

Arkansas: Geania DickeyFlorida: Sister Roberta Bailey

Georgia: Anita DaileyKentucky: Maureen O’Brien

Louisiana: Jo CarrollMississippi: Kathy Young

Oklahoma: Marti NicholsonSouth Carolina: Crystal CampbellTennessee: Lisa Maddox-Vinson

Texas: Cille D’AscenzoVirginia: Susan Barnes

West Virginia: Melissa Smith

Members-at LargeJeffrey Leffler, Mississippi

Dr. Floyd Creech, South Carolina

SECA State Affiliate PresidentsAlabama: Dee Ard

Arkansas: Jamie Morrison Ward

Florida: Barbara Backus

Georgia: Lisa Belliston

Kentucky: Jaesook Gilbert

Louisiana: Chris LeJeune

Mississippi: JoAnn Thomas

Oklahoma: Paige Whalen

South Carolina: David Winchester

Tennessee: Cheri Lindsley

Texas: Mitzi Bartlett

Virginia: Debra DeLoose

West Virginia: Connie Bowers

SECA StaffGlenda Bean, Executive Director

Maurena Farr, Executive Assistant

Rose Delorme, Administrative Assistant

The SECA Membership Commission cordially invites you to stop by the membership table for a cup of tea. If you join SECA or renew your membership at the conference, we’ll have a gift for you.

Thank you to all of our volunteers from the Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education (VAECE).

Join us for tea at the SECA membership table!

Cover photo courtesy of Starting Points Child Care, Knoxville, TN

For more information on the SECA states, go to “Our States” at www.southernearlychildhood.org

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Registration 2:00 pm-6:00 pm SECA Leadership Summit 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Outstanding Member/Leadership Reception

Thursday, January 16, 2014 7:30 am-4:00 pm Registration 8:00 am-5:00 pm Director’s Seminar with Eric Nelson/ Cultivating the Outdoor Classroom: Why, What, How? 8:00 am-4:00 pm Trainers’ Institute with Chris Kelley/ Hands-on, Heads-on, Hearts-on Learning 9:00 am-12:00 pm Session 1: Discover the Comprehensive CLASS System: Learning About, Measuring and Improving Interactions 12:00 pm-5:00 pm SECA Editorial Committee 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Session 2: CLASS Instructional Support: An Introduction to Improvement Strategies 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Presidents’ Meeting 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Interest Sessions 8:00 pm-9:00 pm Kentucky Reception in Honor of Kathy Attaway, SECA President

Friday, January 17, 2014 7:00 am-3:00 pm Registration 8:00 am-4:30 pm Exhibits 7:30 am-10:15 am Interest Sessions 8:45 am-10:15 am Faculty Advisors Networking Meeting 10:00 am-5:00 pm Silent Auction 10:30 am-11:50 am General Session with Dr. Elena Bodrova/ The Importance of Being Playful: The Science of Play & the Practice of Playful Learning 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch

12:00 pm-1:30 pm Public Policy Luncheon 2:15 pm-3:15 pm SECA Publishing: Are You Our Next Author? 1:00 pm-3:15 pm Interest Sessions 3:30 pm-4:45 pm General Session with Ellen Galinsky/ Mind in the Making 5:30 pm-6:30 pm FOSSILS Meeting 5:30 pm-7:00 pm Just for Students!

Saturday, January 18, 2014 7:00 am-10:00 am Registration 8:00 am-2:30 pm Exhibits 7:30 am-9:45 am Interest Sessions 8:45 am-9:45 am SECA Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony 10:00 am-11:30 am General Session with Dr. Anthony Debenedet/The Art of Roughhousing 11:30 am-12:15 pm Lunch 12:15 pm-1:15 pm Interest Sessions 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Closing Sessions with Lisa Maddox-Vinson and Crystal Campbell

Changes and CancellationsThis final conference schedule is subject to

change as deemed necessary. SECA will make every effort to limit changes and avoid cancellations by securing reasonable substitutions. Program changes are announced from the podium in the general session. In the event of any changes and/or cancellations, SECA cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred for registration, travel, or accommodations. Download the SECA conference app for immediate notification of changes. See page 17 for more info.

Conference Overview

Continuing Education UnitsCEUs for this conference are being provided by ProSolutions Training, an authorized provider of IACET

CEUs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. IACET is the only standard-setting organization approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for continuing

education and training; the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard is the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide.

To obtain your CEU certificate, you register before the conference with SECA and pay the $25.00 fee. If you wish to register for CEUs during the conference, please sign up at the conference registration desk. If you have questions about CEUs, please stop by the ProSolutions Training booth or visit www.prosolutionstraining.com.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You must have the original Certificate of Attendance to submit to your program for attendance credit or to ProSolutions for CEUs. If you lose your certificate, the SECA office will not be able to provide a duplicate copy.

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12:00 pm-1:30 pm Public Policy Luncheon 2:15 pm-3:15 pm SECA Publishing: Are You Our Next Author? 1:00 pm-3:15 pm Interest Sessions 3:30 pm-4:45 pm General Session with Ellen Galinsky/ Mind in the Making 5:30 pm-6:30 pm FOSSILS Meeting 5:30 pm-7:00 pm Just for Students!

Saturday, January 18, 2014 7:00 am-10:00 am Registration 8:00 am-2:30 pm Exhibits 7:30 am-9:45 am Interest Sessions 8:45 am-9:45 am SECA Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony 10:00 am-11:30 am General Session with Dr. Anthony Debenedet/The Art of Roughhousing 11:30 am-12:15 pm Lunch 12:15 pm-1:15 pm Interest Sessions 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Closing Sessions with Lisa Maddox-Vinson and Crystal Campbell

SECA Outstanding Member Award Recipients1961 Jessie Stanton (NY)1962 Dr. Opal Wolford (KY) (posthumously)1963 Dr. Ruth Conner (FL)1964 Dorothy Forsythe (SC)1966 Dr. Josephine Hoffer (OK)1968 Sallie Beth Moore (TX)1970 Dr. James L. Hymes, Jr. (MD)1972 Margaret Cone (TX)1974 Gean Morgan (TN)1976 Dr. Alma David (FL)1978 Betty H. Pagan (AR)1980 Jeannette Watson (TX)1982 Ruth Jefferson (FL)1984 Marian B. Hamilton (KY)1986 Dot Brown (AR)1988 Fan Brooke (GA)1990 D. Keith Osborn (GA)1992 Milly Cowles (GA)1993 Nancy P. Alexander (LA)1994 Kevin J. Swick (SC)1995 Rhonda Corley (SC)1996 Mildred Vance (AR)1997 Judy Franks Doebler (OK)1998 Pam Schiller (TX)1999 Ann Levy (FL)2000 Cathy Grace (MS)2001 Nancy Coghill (LA)2002 Ruth Ann Ball (OK)2003 Janie Humphries (LA)2004 JoAnn Nalley (AR)2005 Margaret Puckett (TX)2006 Jane Alexander (AR)2007 Jeanne Greene (SC)2008 Beverly Oglesby (FL)2009 Nancy Cheshire (WV)2010 Phil Acord (TN)2011 Terry Green (KY) 2012 Kathy Ennis (TN)2013 Suzanne Gellens (FL)2014 Debbie Ferguson (TN)

SECA’S PROUD HISTORY! OUR LEADERS & AWARD RECIPIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

Dr. Milly Cowles (l) of Alabama, our 1992 Outstanding SECA Member, and Suzanne Gellens (r) of Florida, our 2013 Outstanding SECA Member.

Joan Elder of Mississippi

Dr. Marilyn Izzard of South Carolina

Adrien Wright of Oklahoma, recipients of the 2013 Helen Harley Scholarship

Dr. Matt Timm of Tennessee, the 2011 recipient of the President’s Award

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Presidents of SECA1948—52 Polly McVickar (TN)

1952—53 Gean Morgan (TN)

1953—54 Dr. Ralph Witherspoon (FL)

1954—55 Susan Williams (SC)

1955—57 Virginia Chance (KY)

1957—58 Dr. Josephine Hoffer (OK)

1958—60 Dr. Opal Wofford (KY)

1960—61 Barbara Finck (FL)

1961—62 Dorothy Forsythe (SC)

1962—63 Malcolm Host (TX)

1963—64 Dr. Jacqueline V. Davis (AL)

1964—65 Elinor T. Hogg (MS)

1965—66 Sallie Beth Moore

1966—67 Ruth Lambie (NC)

1967—68 Ramone W. Emmons (TX)

1968—69 Fan Brooke (GA)

1969—70 Dr. Alma David (FL)

1970—71 Margaret Cone (TX)

1971—72 Dr. Mildred Souther (LA)

1972—73 Betty R. Young (OK)

1973—74 Betty H. Pagan (AR)

1974—75 Jeannette Watson (TX)

1975—76 Ruth Jefferson

1976—77 Dr. Peggy Emerson (MS)

1977—78 Dr. Jeanne M. Gilley (LA)

1978—79 Marian B. Hamilton (KY)

1979—80 Dr. A. Eugene Howard (TX)

1980—81 Jo Ann Braddy (AR)

1981—82 Angelina Merenda O’Bar (OK)

1982—83 Dr. Tommie Hamner (AL)

1983—84 Dr. Patricia S. Smith (FL)

1984—85 Mildred Dickerson (VA)

1985—86 Dr. Kevin J. Swick (SC)

1986—87 Dr. Margaret B. Puckett (TX)

1987—89 Jo Ann Nalley (AR)

1989—91 Rhonda Corley (SC)

1991—93 Dr. Ann Levy (FL)

1993—95 Dr. Marlene McCullough (KY)

1995—97 Dr. Pamela Schiller (OH)

1997—99 Suzanne Gellens (FL)

2000—01 Dr. Dianne Lawler-Prince (AR)

2002—03 Philip A. Acord (TN)

2004—05 Beverly Oglesby (FL)

2006—07 Terry Green (KY)

2008—09 Georgia Lamirand (OK)

2010—11 Dr. Janie Humphries (LA)

2012—13 Nancy Jane Cheshire (WV)

2013—14 Kathy Attaway (KY)

President’s Award2001 Peg Spangenthal (VA)

2002 Norma Gray (WV)

2003 Kathi Bush (AL)

2004 JoAnn Nalley (AR)

2005 David Lawrence, Jr. (FL)

2006 Robert Lawrence (GA)

2007 Nicki Patton Rowe (KY)

2008 Dr. Cecil Picard (LA) (posthumously)

2009 Kaye Sowell (MS)

2010 The Honorable Dan Boren (OK)

2011 Dr. Matt Timm (TN)

2012 Beverly Hunter (SC)

2013 Ana De Hoyos O’Connor (TX)

2014 Toni Cacace-Beshears (VA)

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SECA Friend of Children Award Recipients1988 Governor Richard Riley1989 Helen Bank1990 The Honorable Mickey Leland1991 Richard C. Owen1992 First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton1993 First Lady Rosalynn Carter & Betty Bumpers1994 Dr. Joan Lombardi1995 Jack Levine1996 Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan1997 Helen Blank1998 David Richart1999 The Honorable William Purcell2000 Karen Hughes2001 Rob Reiner

2002 First Lady Laura Bush2003 Dolly Parton 2004 Fred Rogers2005 T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.2006 Marlo Thomas2007 Robin Roberts2008 Dr. Sue Bredekamp 2009 The Honorable Jim Hunt2010 Steven Gross 2011 Blake Mycoskie2012 Dr. Bettye Caldwell

2013 Alonzo Mourning

2014 Ellen Galinsky

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Each year SECA presents awards that are designed to recognize exemplary efforts on behalf of SECA and the children and families of the South.

• Outstanding Member - is presented each year by the SECA Board of Directors to recognize a SECA member who has contributed significantly to the organization. Nominations from the state affiliates are considered by the SECA Board of Directors and the recipient is selected by the Board. Nominees for Outstanding SECA member should meet the following criteria: 1) a record of service to the organization, 2) a commitment to the mission of SECA, 3) a record of service at the state affiliate level and 4) recognition by his/her colleagues as a leader in the field.

• President’s Award - is presented at the annual conference to a state advocate. (In 2014, Virginia selected the recipient.) Recipients should meet the following criteria: 1) have made contribution at the state level in the field of advocacy and 2) have made a contribution in fostering the professional growth and development of early childhood professionals.

• Friend of Children - is given at the annual conference to an individual who is a nationally recognized children’s advocate. Recipients are selected by vote of the SECA Board at the summer Board meeting. Nominees should meet the following criteria: 1) have made a contribution nationally in the field of advocacy and 2) have made a contribution in fostering the professional growth and development of early childhood professionals.

2013 SECA Award Recipients

Debbie is known in the state of Tennessee as “the quintessential volunteer”. Debbie has served as the President of both the Nashville AEYC and the Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC), the SECA affiliate and as the Tennessee representative on the SECA Board of Directors. During her time on the SECA Board, she served as the Fiscal Officer.

2014 SECA Outstanding Member Debbie Ferguson of Tennessee

SECA President’s Award Toni Cacace-Beshears of VirginiaFrom Toni: My name is Toni Cacace-Beshears and I come with a variety of experiences, includ-

ing: a Masters in Child Care Administration and as a public schoolteacher, family home provider, cook in a child care center, “floater,” teacher of toddlers and two-year- olds, director of a school age program, assistant director and director of a for profit corporate center. My experience also includes working in the not-for-profit world as an Educational Coordinator and currently as the CEO of Children’s Harbor, a United Way agency that is celebrating its 103rd year.

2014 Friend of Children Ellen GalinskyEllen, President and Co-Founder of the Families and Work Institute, helped to establish the

field of work and family life during her 25 years as a member of the faculty of Bank Street Col-lege of Education. She is the author of more than forty-five books, including Mind in the Mak-ing: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs.

She served as President of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and holds a Master of Science degree in Child Development/Education from Bank Street College of Education.

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Recognizing Excellence in the SECA StatesThe Southern Early Childhood Association supports leadership development in our state affiliates and the devel-opment of exemplary early childhood projects throughout the South by providing financial support each year to selected persons and projects.

2013 Marian B. Hamilton Award RecipientsThis award was created in honor of Marian B. Hamilton, a past president of the Southern Association on Children Un-

der Six (SACUS). Three grants of $250 are awarded each year by designated states to strengthen local affiliates/chapters or to recognize outstanding leadership. (In 2014, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma are the designated states.) The criteria used by the state to make the selection are the following: Leadership, Initiative and Dedication.

Celebration of Children--LAECA District 3In 1998, several members of LAECA District 3 decided to have a Celebration of Chil-

dren activity in Kees Park in Pineville, Louisiana. Mary Lou Maples and Cindy Rushing were some of the original organizers and worked to highlight developmentally appropriate activities that families could enjoy and, hopefully, replicate at home. In the first year, there were more teachers than families but such a good time was had by all that it was decided to make it an annual event.

This year, the event attracted over 400 families and included participation by the city of Pineville, Title I Family Involvement and the Rapides Parish School Board, the Rapides

Parish Library, the Special Education Division of the parish, the Pineville High School cheerleaders and Walmart.

Louisiana

Dr. Lynn DarlingLynn D. Darling, Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education and

Coordinator of Early Childhood Initiatives in the department of Teacher Education at University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). She received her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2000. Dr. Darling began her career in education as a preschool teacher at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, located in the American History Museum at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Before joining the faculty at the University of Mississippi, she was the director of the Early Childhood Institute at Mississippi State University. Dr. Darling is the author of three cur-ricula for prekindergarten classrooms, and facilitated the development of the 2013 Mississippi Early Learning Standards for Classrooms Serving Three- and Four- year-old Children.

Mississippi

The 2013 ECAO Conference Planning CommitteeECAO, the Oklahoma SECA affiliate, has chosen to recognize the work of Linda

Sutherlin, Heather Johnson and the 2013 Conference Planning Committee for their hard work and commitment to providing a successful ECAO Early Childhood Con-ference in February of 2013. It was felt that this group reflected the essence of the award—Leadership and Initiative.

Oklahoma

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2013 Helen Harley Scholarship RecipientsThe Helen B. Harley Memorial Scholarships were created in honor of Helen B. Harley, SACUS business manager

from 1971 to 1974. Mrs. Harley was from South Carolina and served as the first “official” business manager of the Association. Three scholarships are presented each year to individuals from designated states to assist him/her in attending the SECA conference for the first time. (in 2014, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia are designated to select the recipient.) The scholarship consists of a stipend (set by the SECA Board of Directors) and complimentary confer-ence registration.

TexasKenya Wolff

Kenya Wolff was named after the country in East Africa where she was raised. Kenya has been involved in edu-cation for over twenty years in various capacities from public teacher, preschool teacher, director, grant writer, commu-nity activist. She is currently working full-time as an Early Childhood Studies PhD candidate and teaching undergrad-uate teacher preparation classes at the University of North Texas.

VirginiaMorgan Janke

Morgan Janke has worked on develop-ing and implementing a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) in Virginia since 2005. Prior to 2005, she focused on quality assurance, project management, and human resource management in both the non-profit and for profit sectors. She began her career as a preschool teacher. She serves on the boards of the Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children and the Richmond Early Childhood Association, and works for the Virginia Early Child-hood Foundation as the Director of Quality Improvement.

TennesseeKelly Tivey

Kelly Tivey works for Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) overseeing the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) site as coordinator. Kelly began her career as a family child care provider, moved to a group home, then expanded to a center. Kelly is cur-rently working on her Doctorate at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has served on the Tennessee AEYC board. She is also currently serving as the President of WTAEYC, her local affiliate.

Carolyn Hudman of Kentucky Carolyn Hudman serves as the director of the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA). KYOSA

is a non-profit organization which serves as the infrastructure to support the continued growth, devel-opment and accessibility of quality out-of-school time programs to promote the success of Kentucky’s children and youth. A zealous advocate for school-age programs, Carolyn has been part of KYOSA since its inception in 2007 and worked with hundreds of program providers to build Kentucky’s School-Age Quality Framework.

2013 Rich Scofield Memorial AwardThis scholarship was created in 2005 by the SECA Board of Directors in memory of Rich Scofield, a SECA

member from Tennessee, who contributed significantly to the Association during his life. Rich was the creator of School-Age Notes and focused his attention on the school-age population, particularly before and after school programs. The Southern Early Childhood Association supports those who work with children birth through age eight. The individual who is chosen to receive the Rich Scofield Memorial Award should: 1) be known for their exemplary work in supporting and/or improving the quality of experiences provided to primary age children (kindergarten through grade three) within the state, 2) be identified for their work with primary age children within the state, with a priority given for work in out-of-school-time programs and 3) have made a contribution in fostering the professional growth and development of early childhood professionals.

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Creating a Nature-Inspired Outdoor Learning Environment on a Shoestring BudgetFor the second year of the SECA Exemplary Outdoor Classroom Contest, we have chosen to recognize those programs that

created innovative and developmentally appropriate outdoor spaces on a “shoestring budget”. We know that early childhood programs struggle with resources but also that good things can happen for children when funds are limited but innovation and imagination are utilized.

The 2014 SECA Exemplary Outdoor

Classroom Developed on a Shoestring Budget

Agapeland Youth Enrichment Program (Playspace)Marion, South Carolina

Join us at the Friday general sessions to recognize the achievement of these wonderful programs! We’ll also highlight their accomplishments in an article that will be published in the first 2014 issue of Dimensions of Early Childhood, available at the end of February 2014.

Runner-UpThe Child Development and

Family Studies CenterMississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippi

Honorable MentionGardens & Pond

St. Martins Episcopal SchoolAtlanta, Georgia

Music Area & StageLifespan Montessori of Athens, Inc.

Athens, Georgia

Music Area & Weaving BoardUniversity of Louisiana at

Monroe Child Development CenterMonroe, Louisiana

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Our Thanks to Community Playthings! Community Playthings has generously donated a set of their new Outlast Outdoor equipment as a

“grand prize” to the winner of the contest. The prize will include an Outlast Crate, Outlast Blocks and Outlast Wheelbarrow.

Be sure to stop by the Community Playthings booths 31 & 32 to say “thanks” for supporting quality outdoor experiences for young children.

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General and Featured Sessions

Friday Morning General Session January 17, 2014 | 10:30 - 11:50 a.m. | Virginia Ballroom (DEF)• State Flag Ceremony Presented by the SECA State Affiliate Presidents

The United States flag to be presented by Debbie Ferguson, 2014 SECA Outstanding Member

Friday Afternoon General SessionJanuary 17, 2014 | 3:30-4:45 p.m. | Virginia Ballroom (DEF)

• Presentation of the 2014 Friend of Children Award

Keynote with Dr. Elena Bodrova The Importance of Being Playful: The Science of Play and the Practice of Playful Learning

Elena Bodrova, Ph.D. is currently the Director for Research and Development at Tools of the Mind and a Research Fellow at the National Institute for Early Education Research. Dr. Bodrova, jointly with Dr. Deborah Leong of MSUD, developed Tools of the Mind curriculum and related professional development program for early childhood educators. Dr. Bodrova is the author of multiple articles and book chapters on early literacy, assessment, play, and self-regulation. She is a co-author of Tools of the Mind: The Vygotskian Approach to Early Childhood Education, Basics of Assessment: A Primer for Early Childhood Educators, and For The Love of Words: Vocabulary Instruction that Works. Dr. Bodrova holds a Ph.D. in Child Development

and Educational psychology from the Russian Academy of Pedagogical Sciences and a M.A. in Child Development and Educational psychology from Moscow State University, Russia.

Keynote with Ellen GalinskyMind in the Making

Ellen, President and Co-Founder of the Families and Work Institute, helped to establish the field of work and family life during her 25 years as a member of the faculty of Bank Street College of Education. She is the author of more than forty-five books, including Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs.

Ellen was a presenter at the 1997 White House Conference on Child Care and was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources in 2005. She served as President of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and holds a Master of Science degree in Child Development/Education from Bank Street College of Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Study from Vassar College.

These sessions are open to all conference participants

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Crystal Campbell of South Carolina Physical Games for Young Children

We’ll highlight games that address the following domains and concepts: Social-Emotional, Approaches to Learning, Problem Solving and Physical Development. Participants will actively participate in games and variations on games and activities based on the work of Rae Pica and CSEFEL training modules and philosophy. Come ready to play!

The Owner and Operator of CYC Educational Consulting LLC, Crystal Y. Campbell is currently a Kindergarten Teacher who also serves as an Early Childhood Consultant for the State of South Carolina and an Adjunct Professor at Trident Technical College. She retired as the Early Childhood Coordinator for School District 5 of Lexington/Richland Counties in Irmo SC.

Saturday Morning General SessionJanuary 18, 2014 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Virginia Ballroom (DEF)

Keynote with Dr. Anthony Debenedet The Art of Roughhousing

Anthony T. Debenedet M.D. is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and an incredibly active and adventurous father. An impassioned advocate of good old-fashioned horseplay to bring parents and children closer together, improve a child’s cognitive and emotional intelligence and promote physical health, strength and flexibility, he has appeared on radio and television, including the Today Show. Dr. Debenedet graduated from Duke University and earned his M.D. from the University of Virginia. He resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife and three young daughters.

Saturday Afternoon Featured Session January 18, 2014 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | We’re pleased to introduce you to two of the SECA Board of Directors who will provide you with a great send-off from SECA 2014! Both are trainers in their states (and beyond) and provide energetic and fun sessions with ideas and strategies that can be used on Monday morning. Join Lisa and Crystal for a fun finale to your SECA conference.

Where is the

Virginia ballroom??Interested in the great sessions listed above, but you aren’t sure where the Virginia

Ballroom (DEF) is located? You can easily find the location of the ballroom and other important conference locations by using the Getting Around section on page 12!

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Virginia Ballroom ABLisa Maddox-Vinson of Tennessee Get Excited about Literacy and Language!

Through books, songs, and props, teachers will take home ideas they can use Monday morning. Teachers will see hands on activities that make children want to get involved and make learning what it should be. Explore new books that can spark a fire in children! Get connected and make learning an adventure that children won’t forget!

For 18 years Lisa was the Children’s Library Director for the LaVergne Public Library, which is ranked 5th in the nation for its children’s programs. She currently teaches Early Childhood Education at Austin Peay State University with the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance.

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Special EventsThursday, January 16, 2014 Unless specifically noted in the event description, Thursday events are open to all participants who have registered for the conference.

Session 1: Discover the Comprehensive Class System: Learning About, Measuring and Improving Interactions with Sedra Spano Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Tidewater A

Sedra Spano of Touchstone Teaching, Inc. will introduce you to the CLASS system and you’ll dis-cover how organizations like yours are using the CLASS system to learn about, measure and improve the effectiveness of teacher-child interactions. Sedra will use videos, discussions and activities to explore ways you can put the CLASS system to use in your work improving teaching and learning. Participants will receive a copy of the Dimensions Guide.

Session 2: CLASS Instructional Support: An Introduction to Improvement Strategies with Mary-Margaret Gardiner Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Tidewater A

Is your organization focused on elevating interactions within the CLASS Instructional Support do-main? If so, Mary-Margaret will share concrete strategies to use with teachers as they work to improve the interactions that support children’s cognitive and language development. This session is recommend-ed for those with intermediate to advanced CLASS content knowledge.

The above sessions require additional registration. Check at the registration desk to determine if on-site registrations will be accepted.

Discovering the CLASS System

SECA Editorial Committee Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Jefferson Boardroom

Open to all members of the SECA Editorial Committee.

State President’s Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. | SECA President’s Suite, 4102

A networking meeting for all state affiliate presidents (current and elect) and former SECA Presidents. The meeting is hosted by Kathy Attaway, SECA President, and SECA Immediate Past-President, Nancy Cheshire.

SECA Nominating Committee & Nominee Interviews Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Liberty Room

Open to Committee members and President-Elect Nominees.

Reception Honoring Kathy Attaway/ SECA President Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | SECA President’s Suite, 4102

The Kentucky Association for Early Childhood Educa-tion (KAECE) invites all conference participants to join them in the President’s Suite to honor one of their own, Kathy Attaway, SECA President 2014-2015.

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Special Events

2014 Director’s Seminar with Eric Nelson Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Tidewater CD 8:00-8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking 8:30-8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction of Eric Nelson

8:45-10:15 a.m. Introduction to the Outdoor Classroom: Why, What and How

10:15-10:30 a.m. Break

10:30-12:00 p.m. Designing and Implementing Outdoor Classroom Activities in Outdoor Space: Part 1

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch and Networking

1:00-2:30 p.m. Designing and Implementing Outdoor Classroom Activities in Outdoor Spaces: Part 2

2:30-2:45 p.m. Break

2:45-3:45 p.m. Teacher Engagement: The Single Most Critical Element

3:45-4:45 p.m. Selling the Concept

• To staff • To parents

4:45-5:00 p.m. Wrap-up

These sessions require pre-registration and additional registration fees. Check with the registration desk to determine if spots are still available

if you’re not already registered.

2014 Trainer Institute with Chris Kelley Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Piedmont BC

Hands-on, Heads-on, Hearts-on: Capitalizing on the Past, Present and Future Play of Adult Learners 8:00-8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:30 a.m. How We Begin: The Importance of Using Play with Adult Learners to Build a Learning Community

9:30-10:15 a.m. Brain-based Learning to Build IRA (Interest, Retention, Attention)

10:15-10:30 a.m. Break

10:30-11:00 a.m. Brain-based Learning: Part 2

11:00-11:30 a.m. Application Activity: “Playing with Our Training Plans” (adapting a training plan to maximize IRA)

11:30-12:30 p.m. Lunch

12:30-2:00 p.m. Playing with Story to Engage Adult Learners/Case Study

2:15-3:00 p.m. Playing with Technology

3:00-4:00 p.m. All Types of Games for All Types of Purposes

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Special Events2014 Public Policy Luncheon with Dr. William T. GormleyPresentation of the 2014 President’s Award Friday, January 17, 2014 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Virginia AB

Early Childhood Education Policy: The Implications of the President’s ProposalPresident Obama has proposed an ambitious new early childhood education program,

funded jointly by the federal government and the states. What exactly would this proposal do? How does it differ from the status quo? What are the arguments for and against the proposal? What does the scientific evidence say about the effectiveness of early childhood education programs generally and the types of programs recommended by President Obama in particular?

William T. Gormley is a professor at Georgetown University and co-director of the Center for Research on Children in the U.S. (CROCUS). He has also done extensive consulting work in Oklahoma in support of their early childhood initiatives.

This luncheon requires pre-registration and additional registration fees. Check with the registration desk to determine if tickets to the luncheon are still available.

SECA FOSSILS MeetingFriday, January 17, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | President’s Suite 4102

Welcoming a new group of Fossils in Mobile!

Networking Session for Faculty Advisors of Student Groups/ChaptersFriday, January 17, 2014 | 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Jefferson Boardroom

If you lead a student group or chapter, or if you’re interested in starting one on your cam-pus, join fellow faculty advisors to share your ideas and experiences. Find out about the new SECA fund, the Janie Humphries Student Leadership Development Fund that is designed to support these student groups or chapters.

Silent AuctionFriday, January 17, 2014 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Colony Foyer

This annual event is one of the most popular features of our conference and will support our students groups and chapters in the future. The SECA Board has voted to place the proceeds of the annual Silent Auction into the new Janie Humphries Student Leadership Development Fund to be distributed to our state affiliates to support our students and emerging leaders.

Stop by throughout the day to bid on a variety of items from each of the SECA states. The auction closes at 5:00 pm (after sessions are concluded) so stop by at that time to see if you have any items to claim. Remember, those last minute bids can make the difference between getting the item or watching someone else take it home!

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Special EventsAre You an Author? How About Becoming a Reviewer for Dimensions of Early Childhood? Friday, January 17, 2014 | 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Jefferson Boardroom

Are you interested in submitting a manuscript for publication in Dimensions of Early Childhood or joining the group of early childhood professionals who review manuscripts for the journal? Join Dr. Mari Cortez (Dimensions editor), Dr. Joanna Grymes (Chair of the SECA Editorial Committee) and Dr. Susan Barnes (Liaison from the Committee to the SECA Board of Directors) to get all the information that you’ll need to take that first step. We hope that you’ll join the ranks of SECA authors and reviewers!

A New Presentation Option-- The SECA 3C’s: Coffee, Conversation & Content Friday, January 17, 2014 | 1:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Heritage

For 2014, we’ve offered a new presentation option to presenters---develop a Power Point presentation that will last about 20 minutes on a topic of interest to early childhood educators. We have three speakers who will offer these 20 minute sessions during Friday afternoon and conference attendees can join the presenters for one or all of the presentations. Join us for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to informally interact with these speakers.

An Art Gallery for Young Children: Honoring Young Artists Presenter: Carrie Lewis | 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. |

Each participant will find instructions for planning age-appropriate, educationally useful, and emotionally satisfying art experiences for young children.

Insistence & Acceptance: African American Boys’ Language, Literacy and Social Emotional Development Presenter: John Holland | 1:40 - 2:10 p.m. |

This primary research examines the role of culturally relevant teaching in successful emergent literacy development of Afri-can American boys living in poverty. Explore the situational nature of four Head Start teachers’ interactions with students and the application of the principles of insistence or acceptance in developing language and literacy.

Conflict: Everybody Has It….Now What Do You Do With It? Presenter: Dawn Miller | 2:20 - 2:50 p.m. |

Teachers are surrounded by conflict everyday – whether it is guiding their students through conflict in the classroom or dealing with their own conflict at home with their families or in the office with their colleagues. When there is conflict, there is opportunity to resolve, to change, and to grow. Developing skills to transform that conflict is critical to creating positive change in any environment.

Just for Students! with Lisa Maddox-Vinson Friday, January 17, 2014 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Virginia AB

Literacy and Language... need some ideas? As you begin this journey with Lisa she’ll share props and books that stimulate a child’s interest and you’ll learn easy and quick ways to make these props to use with children of all ages. You’ll be introduced to new book titles that you can incorporate into the environment for children to enjoy and you’ll go home with some “make and take” items.

Not only will you get great info, we’ll also provide pizza and soft drinks! You’ll need your student ribbon on your name badge to participate, so make sure you get one when you pick up your registration packet.

Jump aboard and let’s get children excited about literacy!

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Special EventsCelebrate Leadership Breakfast and Annual Business MeetingSaturday, January 18, 2014 | 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Virginia AB

(A light continental breakfast will be available to attendees at 8:30 am)

Welcome and Call to Order, Kathy Attaway, SECA President

SECA Business Meeting

Acknowledgement of SECA Awards

2014 SECA Outstanding Member/Debbie Ferguson 2014 Friend of Children/ Ellen Galinsky 2014 President’s Award/Toni Cacace-Beshears

Presentation of the 2014 Marian B. Hamilton Awards

Louisiana: Celebration of Children/LAECA District 3 Mississippi: Dr. Lynn Darling Oklahoma: The 2013 ECAO Conference Committee

Presentation of the 2014 Helen Harley Awards

Tennessee: Kelly Tivey Texas: Kenya Wolff Virginia: Morgan Janke

Presentation of the 2014 Rich Scofield Award

Kentucky: Carolyn Hudman

Leadership Speaker, Mary Landis

Mary Landis

SECA 2014 Goes Green: Using Technology to Make Your Conference Experience Great!

SECA is going high tech for our 65th Annual Conference! Download the new SECA 2014 conference app to:

• create your professional profile• network with your fellow colleagues attending the SECA conference• connect your Twitter account and follow the SECA hashtags and tweets• view sessions and add them to your schedule• set reminders for the sessions you wish to attend• post your conference photos and much more!

The SECA app is available for iPhone and Android devices. Visit your app store to download the SECA 2014 conference app today!

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2014 Conference Exhibits

BoothsBooth 1 & 2Kaplan Early Learning Company

Booth 3 Cookie Lee Jewelry

Booth 4Get Set for School

Booth 5Walden University

Booths 6 & 7Pro Solutions

Booth 8Constructive Playthings

Booth 9Abrams Learning Trends

Booth 11Branagh Information Group

Booth 13Rainbows Within Reach

Booth 14Follett Early Learning

Booths 15 &16Lakeshore Learning Materials

Booth 17The Graduation Place

Booth 18Fundanoodle

Booth 19Frog Street Press

Booth 20SchoolChapters Inc.

Booth 21Zula International

Booth 22VAECE

Booth 23SECA

Booths 24 & 25Children’s Factory

Booth 26Frog Street Press

Booth 27Music with Mar/GEO

Booth 28M.A.T. Industries, Inc.

Booth 29EZ-CARE2/SofterWare, Inc.

Booth 30The SoyNut Butter Company

Booths 31 & 32Community Playthings

Booth 33Discovery Toys

Booth 34Smart Horizons

Booths 37Time to Sign

TablesTable 3Feingold Association of the United States

Colony Ballroom/Main Conference Level

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2014 Conference ExhibitorsAbrams Learning TrendsZena Carterzenac@abramslearningtrends.com

Branagh Information GroupTricia Siffordtricia.sifford@ersdata.com

Children’s FactoryVirginia WilliamsVirginia.williams@childrensfactory.com

Community PlaythingsVeronica Weeksexhibits@communityplaythings.com

Constructive PlaythingsTari Johnsontjohnson@constructiveplaythings.com

Cookie Lee JewelryCindy Stemplecindy_stemple@hotmail.com

Discovery ToysMolly Woodsmollysdiscoverytoys@gmail.com

Ez-Care 2/ SofterWare, Inc.Sandra Blackwellsblackwell@softerware.com

Fiengold Association of the United States Jane Hersey janefaus@aol.com

Follett Lindsey Parson lpearson@follett.com

Frog Street Press, Inc.Shannon Baxtershannon@frogstreet.com

FundanoodleApril Whitlockabwhitlock@me.com

Get Set For SchoolAli Bentolilaali.bentolila@hwtears.com

Kaplan Early Learning Company Michelle Stewart mstewart@kaplanco.com

Lakeshore Learning MaterialsCynthia Mayorgaevents@lakeshorelearning.com

M.A.T. Industries, Inc.Renae Pilkingtonrpilkington@cableone.net

Music with Mar/GEOMaryann Harmanmar@musicwithmar.com

ProSolutions TrainingLauren Allenlaurenallen@prosolutionstraining.com

Rainbows Within ReachAllen Clementallen@rainbowswithinreach.com

SchoolChapters Inc.Abby Brinnabby@schoolchapters.com

Smart HorizonsDanette ChristiansenDanette.christiansen@smarthorizons.org

The Graduation PlaceDebbie Colwilldebbie@graduationplace.com

The SoyNut Butter CompanyLinda Grubblgrubb@soynutbutter.com

Time to Sign, Inc.Lillian Hublerlhubler@timetosign.com

Walden UniversityKim Martinkimberly.martin@waldenu.edu

Zula InternationalLaurie Michnallaurie@zula.com

In the week following the SECA conference, you’ll receive an e-mail from SECA that asks you to complete a survey about the conference. It’s a quick survey and all you have to do is “click” on the link that’s in the e-mail. We hope you’ll take a little time to let us know what you liked and what improvements we can make.

It’s YOUR conference and we want to make sure it meets your needs.

The SECA Board of Directors

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Sessions at a GlanceThursday, January 16, 2014

Room 8:00-12:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 2:15-3:15 pm 3:30-4:30 pmAllegheny A PBS KIDS Play is Nothing New! Using ECERS in

Teaching Training Programs

Allegheny B Intentional Play Planning

American Sign Language

Incorporating Nature

Allegheny C Increasing Physical Activity

Let’s Play Together Hold My Hand

Piedmont BC Trainer Institute Trainer Institute Trainer Institute Trainer InstituteTidewater A CLASS: Session 1

(9:00-12:00)CLASS: Session 2 (1:00-2:30)

Collaborating for Preschool Inclusion

Tidewater CD Director’s Seminar Director’s Seminar Director’s Seminar Director’s Seminar

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Friday, January 17, 2014 Room 7:30-8:30 am 8:45-10:15 am 10:30-12:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 2:15-3:15 pm 3:30-4:45 pm 5:30-7:00 pm

Allegheny A Lessons on Administration

Playing in Puddles

Higher Education Collaboration

Buttons

Allegheny B Implementing Reggio

Scribble, Color, Draw

Help! Under the SEE

Allegheny C Play Autism & Play

Movies, Music and Math

Service Learning

Jefferson Boardroom

Faculty Advisors Meeting

SECA Publishing

Constitution Growing Healthy in SC

ABC’s & 1,2,3’s

Ethical Issues Georgia’s QRIS

Heritage Developing Creativity

Boy Friendly Classrooms

SECA 3 C’s SECA 3 C’s

Liberty I/T: Outdoor Art & Play

Pumping up Resilience

Constructivism Fostering Healthy Play

Patriot Move, Laugh, Learn

CLASS & Teaching Strategies

Be a S.T.A.R! Engaging Parents

Piedmont A Transforming Ordinary Playgrounds

Scaffolding for Learning

Lyrics to Lit-eracy

Busy Bodies & Tasting Tomatoes

Piedmont B Play: Adaptations for Special Needs

Inclusive Preschool Environments & Play

PIES STEM in Preschool

Piedmont C Mathematics 3-5

Supporting Boys

Training Performance Assessment

Tidewater A Social & Emotional Development

Healthier and Smarter Children

Toddlers, Teachers & Tiaras

Winter Wonders

Tidewater B Play & Perspective: Children’s Literature

Making Outdoor Play Relevant

Beyond Bulletin Boards

Non-Competitive Games

Tidewater C Ramping up the Rigor

Using Children’s Literature

Interactive Activities & Instruction

Play as Pedagogy

Tidewater D Let’s Play Mission STEM

Planning for Play

Dual Language Learners

Virginia AB Public Policy Luncheon

Just for Students!

Virginia DEF

General Session with Elena Bodrova

General Session with Ellen Galinsky

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Sessions at a GlanceRoom 7:30-8:30 am 8:45-9:45am 10:00-11:30 am 12:15-1:15 pm 1:30-2:30 pm

Allegheny A Apps for Young Children

Preschool Inclusion

A Director’s Journey

Allegheny B Naturalized Playground

Got Mud? Toddling the Day Away

Allegheny C Blocks Inside Outside Gardens & Children

Constitution Heart of Development

Nature, Nurture & Play!

Don’t Praise Me

Heritage South Carolina’s QRIS

Writing About Playful Events

Educators, CPS & the Law

Liberty Small Group Instruction

Toddler Play Activities

Brain-Based Learning

Patriot Learning Garden Assessing Learning During Play

Healthy Habits

Piedmont A Music Key to Good Teaching

Move, Learn, Grow

Piedmont B Everyday Museums

Global Citizenship American Sign Language

Piedmont C Toddlers/Twos Word

Exploring Science & Nature

DAP Outdoor Games

Tidewater A Children Tell Their Stories

Cooperation Foundations for School Success

Tidewater B Talking to Parents Sing a Song of Stories

Learning through Play

Tidewater C Play Does not Equal Chaos

Full STEAM Ahead!

Design for Play

Tidewater D Traditional Play Culture

STEM & Gardening

E-Portfolios

Virginia AB Celebrating Leadership Breakfast & Annual Business Meeting

Get Excited About Literacy & Language! with Lisa Maddox-Vinson

Virginia DEF General Session with Anthony Debenedet

Physical Games for Young Children with Crystal Campbell

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PBS KIDS is Raising Readers and Scientists too!Presenter: Trish Reed Room: Allegheny A

PBS KIDS has developed research-based multimedia programs and resources to support children’s learning. These include lesson plans, video clips, interactive games and more.

Intentional Play Planning = Learning OutcomesPresenter: Carol Coleman MontealegreRoom: Allegheny B

Benefits of “play planning” are many: development of ex-ecutive function, self-regulation, and engagement in complex play that involves acquisition and application of concepts and skills.

Increasing Physical Activity: From Pre-service Training to Program ImplementationPresenter: Karin H. Spencer, Laura J. Porter, Jared Androzzi, and Lorelie Pisha Room: Allegheny C

This panel discusses physical activity by sharing: research on teacher education, the identified beliefs and practices of experienced teachers, and examples of professional development.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.Don’t Know Much About History? Play is Nothing New!Presenter: Jeny SearcyRoom: Allegheny A

Don’t know much about history? You should! Explore the history of play in early childhood education and think about how you can influence the future.

Using American Sign Language (ASL) to Enhance Early Reading & CommunicationPresenter: Lillian HublerRoom: Allegheny B

Sign language creates a language-rich communication sys-tem including letter recognition, phonics, and early literacy which promotes a positive expectation about school.

Let’s play together! How Imaginative Play Impacts Social CompetencePresenter: Meilana A. CharlesRoom: Allegheny C

Young children learn through play. Because of this early childhood educators should have both a theoretical and functional understanding of its purpose.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Equipping Teachers: Using Environment Rating Scales in Teacher Training ProgramsPresenter: Richard Latham and Cody Carlton Room: Allegheny A

Learn how colleges across the country are using the Envi-ronment Rating Scales in teacher training programs.

Incorporating Nature into the Daily Consciousness of ChildrenPresenter: Julia Musella Room: Allegheny B

This workshop will explore Incorporating nature into the daily consciousness of children in a tangible way. One example is allowing the children to create an outdoor gar-den space. There is an impact of overall importance when children are given the ability for leadership in creating and caring for their outdoor classroom enivronment.

Hold My Hand and Show Me the WorldPresenter: Beth Parr Room: Allegheny C

Young children are naturally curious about this wonder-ful world in which we live. Helping them to learn about their own community and the people who live there is the beginning of learning about social studies. Learn ways to make social studies exciting and inviting for you and your class.

Collaborating for Preschool Inclusion: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way Presenter: Christine Duay, Cynthia “Cindy” Ramagos, Leslie Jaubert and Virginia “Ginger” Walker Room: Tidewater A

This session will highlight Louisiana’s efforts to reach their ambitious statewide target for preschool inclusion (97% of preschoolers in inclusive settings by 2015). Intensive sup-port to a large, diverse school district to increase inclusion was provided, including external facilitation, and coaching, using SpecialQuest support. The community cross-system team planned, implemented, and evaluated inclusive early childhood services, family support, professional develop-ment, and coordinated services. Data on change in practices over time, documented using the Community Perceptions of Inclusive Practices tool, will be reported.

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Interest SessionsFriday, January 17, 2014

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Center Impossible: Lessons on Administration from Reality TVPresenter: Nancy P. Alexander Room: Allegheny A

What can we learn from reality television? With limited time and resources, early care and education programs can benefit from the solutions provided for other businesses in a variety of television series. Come learn how you can improve your program or help others improve using those principles.

How Do We Begin? One Program’s Experience of Implementing Reggio Approach Presenter: Susan Griebling, Carol Crouch, and Jaesook GilbertRoom: Allegheny B

This session will describe how one early childhood center began to implement the Reggio Approach and discuss how other centers can use these steps in their own practice.

Play: It’s Not Just for ChildrenPresenter: Billi L. Bromer Room: Allegheny C

This presentation demonstrates how creative expression is consistent with curriculum planning for national standards and how adult creative self-expression can enhance an educa-tor’s professional practice.

Growing Healthy in South Carolina – Making It Happen!Presenter: Beverly B. Hunter, and Misty Pearson Room: Constitution

Learn how to help children “Grow Healthy” through best practices in nutrition and physical activity. Join us as we share our real-life challenges and strategies!

Developing Creativity in Yourself and in Your StudentsPresenter: Mary Lou Maples Room: Heritage

Do you consider yourself to be creative? Everyone has a creative nature; it is just a matter of getting in touch with it! We will work on activities and questioning strategies that will help teachers and children develop and tap into their creativity based upon research and experiences.

Outdoor Nature Art and Play Activities for Infants and ToddlersPresenter: Norma D. Zunker Room: Liberty

The presentation will identify the importance of outdoor activities and use of nature for the infants and toddlers in a developmentally appropriate atmosphere. The importance of outdoor play will be discussed as well as the importance of nature appreciation.

Move, Laugh and LearnPresenter: Dolly WatsonRoom: Patriot

This presentation revolves around the idea of preparing rising kindergarteners to learn through play.

Transforming Ordinary Playgrounds into Extraordinary Outdoor EnvironmentsPresenter: Esther M. Howard, Melina Vaughn, and Carol Jones Room: Piedmont A

The playground, regardless of how it looks, is rich with resources for early childhood programs. From the dirt to the sand, the grass and the weeds, the playground provides spaces that can be transformed on a skeleton budget into an extension of the classroom and provide continuous engage-ment for young children at play. This session will offer encouragement and an array of strategies that will guide teachers in taking action to improve outdoor play areas.

Supporting Play by Making Adaptations for Children with Special NeedsPresenter: Heather S. GoogeRoom: Piedmont B

Presenters will share a description of adaptations suitable for routines and activities in early childhood settings to sup-port the play of children with special needs.

Concepts in Mathematics for Children from Three to Five Years of AgePresenter: Sue Martin Room: Piedmont C

Concepts for mathematics will be presented using hands-on activities with real objects, as well as avenues for play through mathematics.

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Interest SessionsThe Importance of Building Positive Relationships and Supportive Learning Environments for Young Children’s Social and Emotional Development Presenter: LaTasha L. BrownRoom: Tidewater A

This session provides an overview showing how social and emotional development effects the importantce of building relationships and having asupportive learning environment with children, families, and colleagues.

Viewing Children’s Play and Perspective Taking through Children’s LiteraturePresenter: Lina Owens, Dianne Lawler, Diana Williams, and Joanna Grymes Room: Tidewater B

Perspective-taking is an important skill for young chil-dren to develop and supports their play with other children. Discover children’s literature and activities to facilitate perspective-taking.

Ramping Up the Rigor in a Riveting and Rousing WayPresenter: Linda Prichard and Jamie Hubbard Room: Tidewater C

Creative activities will be shared that encourage children to stretch their thinking and learn using an inquiry approach. We demonstrate learning more during play!

Let’s PlayPresenter: Michelle Swain-Clauberg and Betsy Darling Room: Tidewater D

We will discuss early childhood theories of Piaget and Reg-gio Emilia as we play and learn together.

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.Playing in Puddles: Creating Play‐Based Meaningful Outdoor ExperiencesPresenter: Wendy Dixon and Suzanne Hendrix Room: Allegheny A

Explore ways to create meaningful, play based, whole child experiences in the outdoor setting thereby helping children develop a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature.

Scribble, Color, Draw: Key Readiness Skills Essential for Handwriting SuccessPresenter: Meghan Fisher Room: Allegheny B

Learn engaging teaching strategies that address key foun-dation handwriting skills including fine motor skills, pencil grip, coloring, drawing, alphabet knowledge, letter forma-tion, and name-writing.

Teaching Children with Autism through PlayPresenter: Mansur Choudry Room: Allegheny C

Strategies will be shared that are designed to engage chil-dren who are on the spectrum through play in meaningful activities that will teach them language and social skills with the notion that every moment is a teachable moment.

Learning the A, B, C’s and 1,2,3’s Through Fun Physical ActivitiesPresenter: Dr. Joanne Hynes-Hunter Room: Constitution

Education should be, and can be, exciting and meaningful during the early childhood years. Integrating academic sub-jects with physical activity makes sense. Learn how to create a dynamic, engaging classroom where all children grow and learn through movement.

Building “Boy Friendly” ClassroomsPresenter: C. Miki HendersonRoom: Heritage

The six aspects of developing the “boy friendly” class-room will be examined: physicality, teacher dispositions, environment, materials, literacy needs and conflict manage-ment.

Pumping Up Resilience Through Physical ActivityPresenter: Karin H. Spencer, Laura J. Porter, and Jared Androzzi Room: Liberty

Learn movement experiences with built-in opportuni-ties to strengthen children’s protective factors (attachment, self-control and initiative). Be energized and get new activity ideas and resources.

Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and Teaching Strategies GOLD Alignment.Presenter: Monica Pujol-Nassif Room: Patriot

This alignment helps the early learning workforce un-derstand how teacher-child interactions impact children’s outcomes in a seamless and congruent way using CLASS and TSG.

The Fundamentals of Play: Scaffolding for LearningPresenter: Carol Coleman Montealegre Room: Piedmont A

Play is a powerful vehicle for children to acquire and apply concepts and skills. Increase your insight and discover scaf-folding strategies for types of play.

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Interest SessionsCreating Inclusive Preschool Environments for Developmentally Appropriate PlayPresenter: Kim Moherek Sopko Room: Piedmont B

This workshop enables participants to examine compo-nents of developmentally appropriate inclusive learning environments and discuss how they support play as well as cognitive, language, and positive behavior development.

Supporting Boys Through Active Learning: Addressing the “Boy Crisis”Presenter: Sandy Slack Room: Piedmont C

BOYS! Learn about their physiological differences/needs and how to effectively use active participatory learning, conflict resolution and intentional adult support strategies to make a difference.

A Healthier Environment for Healthier and Smarter Children: Here’s HowPresenter: Carol Stroebel Room: Tidewater A

Learn how simple choices can protect children from com-mon chemicals that can harm their health and learning, and about free resources to help you.

Making Outdoor Play RelevantPresenter: Keith L. Pentz Room: Tidewater B

The outdoor environment provides opportunities to en-hance learning for the young child. Curricular goals can be readily achieved when incorporating the outdoors into any program.

Using Children’s Literature to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for FamiliesPresenter: Dianne Lawler, Zelda McMurtry, Lina Owens and Pam Towery Room: Tidewater C

Innovative techniques, research-based practices and quality children’s literature will be presented to encourage healthy eating and active living in families with young children.

Mission STEM: Incorporating Science Inquiry & Experimentation into Early Childhood Classrooms. Presenter: Laurie Michnal-Peck Room: Tidewater D

Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you engage children through open-ended, inquiry-based tech-niques. The session will include hands-on STEM activities for the classroom.

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.The Birth Through Five World: Encouraging the Profession and Empowering Families through Higher Education CollaborationPresenter: Hollie H. Queen and Raynice Jean-Sigur Room: Allegheny A

The presenters of this workshop will discuss how, through collaboration among technical colleges and four year institu-tions, child care workers are able to learn more about pursu-ing their education in the field of early childhood education. The presenters will also focus on activities that providers do to promote articulation, recruitment and empowerment of students and families in the world of early care and learning.

Help, My Class Is Driving Me Crazy!Presenter: Gina Carr Room: Allegheny B

Participants will be introduced to Dr. Becky Bailey and Conscious Discipline. Participates will also gain an under-standing of the importance of connections with others to build a safe environment that fosters social emotional regula-tion.

Movies, Music and Math: Creating Memorable Math ExperiencesPresenter: Michele Valeri Room: Allegheny C

Discover how intentional, creative performing-arts experi-ences enhance math knowledge for our youngest learners and the critical skills needed to prepare the 21st century workforce.

Doing What’s Right: Examining Ethical Issues in the ProfessionPresenter: Holly McCartney Room: Constitution

In this hands on presentation, participants will learn about NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct and how to use it to analyze and work through typical ethical dilemmas.

The SECA 3 C’sPresenter: Carrie Lewis, John Holland and Dawn Sander Room: Heritage

Go to page 16 of the program to find the agenda for this special session!

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Interest SessionsFostering Play Through ConstructivismPresenter: Jaesook Gilbert Room: Liberty

This session will delve into the equation: Constructivism = play + learning for all. Come and find out how!

Be a S.T.A.R.! Calming and Connecting with Infants and ToddlersPresenter: Amanda LloydRoom: Patriot

Learn effective ways to calm and connect with infants and toddlers so that they develop a secure sense of attachment and trust.

Lyrics to Literacy: Playful Connections Between Singing & Early LiteracyPresenter: Debbie Clement Room: Piedmont A

Upbeat romp through picture books based on song! Learn sign language! See costumes, props, puppets and novelty in action! Plus slides of children’s art response!

PIES: Pre-service Teachers Explore Preschoolers’ Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, & Social DevelopmentPresenter: Lisa Colvin Room: Piedmont B

Time for play and PIES! Come learn about Tarleton State University’s Early Childhood Project and how to build part-nerships between schools and higher education institutions.

Training – Instructor Led or Technology Based? Implementing a Successful Professional Development Program for Early Childhood StaffPresenter: Carla S. Rogg Room: Piedmont C

This workshop compares the components of quality online training and instructor led training. Participants will receive tools for implementing professional learning plans for pro-gram and staff.

Toddlers, Teachers and Tiaras: DAP Makes Teachers Crown Worthy!Presenter: Jeny Searcy Room: Tidewater A

Want to earn a crown? Come discuss how play, explora-tion and an understanding of development can make both teachers and children “tiara-worthy.”

Beyond Bulletin Boards: Making Learning Visible With Classroom DocumentationPresenter: Cindy Lea Ligon Room: Tidewater B

Discover the difference between traditional display, and meaningful documentation of children’s work. Learn ways to use children’s drawings, photos, teacher narratives, and children’s perspectives to share and lend credibility to play-based experiences in your programs.

Using Children’s Literature to Design Interactive Activities and InstructionPresenter: Tammy Foster and Michelle Swain-Clauberg Room: Tidewater C

Using quality early childhood literature learn how to develop and implement a book theme. This presentation will include developmentally appropriate literature activities that you can incorporate throughout your day and your class-room environment.

Planning for PlayPresenter: Cheryl Evans Room: Tidewater D

Presenter shares strategies designed to engage pre-service teachers in meaningful activities and provides evidence that they have involved families in young children’s learning and development.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.Buttons All Around UsPresenter: Win Maxey-Shumate Room: Allegheny A

A teacher friendly interactive workshop designed to ex-plore age, developmentally, and individually appropriate kinesthetic activities that support kindergarten readiness skills.

Under the SEE: Misrepresented and Misconstrued Realities in Children’s LiteracyPresenter: Janie H. Humphries, Catheryn J. Weitman and Laura F. Chestnut Room: Allegheny B

Sensitivity to accurate content in children’s books is examined. Because misrepresentations sashay into children’s literature, fallacies often shape the minds of young readers.

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Interest SessionsService Learning as a Teaching Strategy for Early LearnersPresenter: Rene’ Crow and Jamie DallasRoom: Allegheny C

Participants will be introduced to the use of service learning as a teaching strategy to assist young children in developing empathy, compassion, and service to others. Through inquiry and play-based service learning projects, teachers can assist children in learning to be service-minded in developmentally appropriate ways. Key elements of service learning as well as numerous service learning projects appropriate to the partici-pation of young children will be explored.

How Georgia’s Quality Rated Program Affects the Way Children PlayPresenter: Nancy Webb Room: Constitution

Under its 2012 Quality Rated System implementation, Georgia has rated two hundred centers. This presentation conveys how one center obtained top ratings by improv-ing play.

The SECA 3 C’sPresenter: Carrie Lewis, John Holland and Dawn Sander Room: Heritage

Go to page 16 of the program to find the agenda for this special session!

Are You an Author? Presenter: Mari Cortez, Joanna Grymes Room: Jefferson Boardroom

Join the editor of Dimensions of Early Childhood and the Chair of the SECA Editorial Committee to get all the information you’ll need to submit for publication or become a reviewer for SECA.

From Superhero to Real-Life Hero: Fostering Healthy PlayPresenter: Melanie Kennon Room: Liberty

This interactive session explores the developmental ben-efits of superhero/hero play in preschool classrooms and addresses the natural concerns teachers may have.

Engaging Parents in the Growth and Development of Their ChildrenPresenter: Willie J. Greer Kimmons Room: Patriot

This presentation will explore play strategies related to effective and consistent understandings by parents of home conditions that support children’s development and behavior.

Busy Bodies and Tasting Tomatoes: Using Hands-on Play Activities to Teach Nutrition and Physical Activity to PreschoolersPresenter: Diane Bales and Charlotte Wallinga Room: Piedmont A

This workshop will introduce developmentally appro-priate, child-directed activities that premote preschoolers’ learning about nutrition & physical activity through play. Participants will preview hands-on activities that teach key concepts for preventing childhood obesity.

How? Why? Tell Me About That.... STEM in PreschoolPresenter: Kelly B. Kelly and Kelly Moras Room: Piedmont B

In a 21st Century world, innovation, inquiry, and critical thinking are crucial to future success. We as early childhood educators need to be intentional about teach-ing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills. We’ll discuss how we transformed our curriculum from a traditional, theme-based education to an engaging, experiential learning community.

Understanding and Implementing Performance Assessment in Language ArtsPresenter: Susan K. Barnes Room: Piedmont C

Participants will explore how teachers can collect valuable information to document their impact on student learning in language arts using many types of information.

Winter Wonders: Connecting Infants and Toddlers with Nature Through Exploration and ExperiencePresenter: Lin Venable and Cheri Lindsley Room: Tidewater A

Nature experiences support domains of development. However, getting young ones outside presents unique challenges. Explore the significance of outdoor experiences through routines, discoveries, and play.

Non-Competitive Games: How to Engage in Fun Problem SolvingPresenter: Toni Cacace-Beshears Room: Tidewater B

Active session with challenging games encouraging problem solving, group success and fun.

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Interest SessionsPlay as Pedagogy: Implementing a Play Based CurriculumPresenter: Dorothy Justus Sluss Room: Tidewater C

Take a look at the basis for the use of play as pedagogy. Opportunities to examine, critique, and analyze play in the classroom will be provided.

Supporting Dual Language Learners in a Multilingual EnvironmentPresenter: Jayanti Tambe Room: Tidewater D

Participants will explore the process young children go through when learning a second language and understand effective instructional strategies to support dual language learners.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Can we play? Finding and Using Apps for Young ChildrenPresenter: Diana Williams, Joan Henley and Joanna Grymes Room: Allegheny A

Learn about a rubric for choosing tablet applications to use with young children and discuss how applications can support the play of young children.

Creating a Naturalized Playground to Enhance Children’s PlayPresenter: Laura Monsalvatge and Kris LongRoom: Allegheny B

“Green” your playground so that children today can enjoy the benefits of outdoor play that were a natural part of child-hood just one generation ago.

The Wonderful World of Blocks –Promoting Social and Cognitive LearningPresenter: Kerri Wade Room: Allegheny C

Blocks are a classic to promote learning. The stages and how to enhance math and language development will be ad-dressed using real blocks.

Play: The Heart of DevelopmentPresenter: Anne Stewart, Camille Catlett and Janet Stewart Room: Constitution

Play is essential to the growth, learning, and well-being of young children. Participants will explore how play is central to supporting the development of each child.

Applying Lessons Learned: The Development and Implementation of SC’s QRISPresenter: Bridget Hinson and Debbie Akos Room: Heritage

Learn about the design, development, and progress of SC’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Join us as we highlight our journey through the research and validation phases of our program assessment tool.

Getting Rid of Circle Time: Using Small Group Instruction in the Preschool ClassroomPresenter: Georgia Graham Room: Liberty

By meeting primarily in small groups when working with young children, we give them a chance for more individual-ized education. Small groups illiminate a great deal of the waiting involved in a large group setting and allows more opportunity for the children to be engaged.

An Experiential Learning Garden: A Collaborative Approach to Child Well-BeingPresenter: Lori Elmore-Staton, Elizabeth Payne Tofte, Melissa Lewis-Tenhet, and Julie C. Parker Room: Patriot

This presentation will provide a step-by-step manual to creative and engaging learning activities that promote young children’s well-being on a shoe string budget!

Play with Me, I’ll Learn with YouPresenter: Maryann “Mar.” Harman Room: Piedmont A

Teach how children learn best – through play. Engage children in brain-based songs, play acting, books and movement. Anything learned through this medium will be remembered for a long time!

Everyday Museums: Re-imagining Classroom and Community SpacesPresenter: Sarah Erdman Room: Piedmont B

Learn how museum educators create lesson plans and see your classroom and community in a new light. Then, prac-tice the skills with a collaborative planning blitz!

It’s A Toddlers/Twos World, Come Play with UsPresenter: Joan S. Smith and Maria Taylor Room: Piedmont C

Toddler/Twos work is play. We will look at the break down of a day to discover potential learning moments and to provide play experiences to optimize learning for toddlers/twos.

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Interest SessionsI’ll Tell You My Story, You Tell Me Yours: Encouraging Young Children to Tell Their Own StoriesPresenter: Debora H. Strevy and Lynn KirklandRoom: Tidewater A

Participants will gain storytelling techniques for telling personal narratives in the early childhood classroom and strategies to support young children as they tell their stories.

Talking to Parents about Difficult IssuesPresenter: Elizabeth Page and Margo Buchanan Room: Tidewater B

Hearing “bad “news from educators about their children sets off a reaction much like the one experienced by someone who is grieving. The dream of the perfect child to which they had looked forward to is shattered. The major difference between this news and grieving is that there may be no end to this trauma, no funeral, no sympathy cards from friends. Instead, parents may feel judged by family and friends (and teachers!) while having to learn about their child’s learning disability or behavior problem.

Play ≠ Chaos: Changing Classroom Culture by Rethinking DisciplinePresenter: Cheryl S. TurnerRoom: Tidewater C

This session will focus on providing practical classroom management strategies with underlying principles that create a positive classroom climate and support play-based learning.

Children’s Traditional Play Culture in a Technology-Oriented SocietyPresenter:Wilma Robles Melendez, and Dana FredebaughRoom: Tidewater D

This session examines the influence of technology in children’s play experiences and behaviors. Integration of technology to support play, suggestions for developmentally-based experiences, and examples of activities and materials are shared.

8:45 - 9:45 a.m.Understanding Systemic Change and Leadership for Preschool InclusionPresenter: Kim Moherek SopkoRoom: Allegheny A

This workshop enables early childhood administrators to gain knowledge about and discuss systems thinking, and reflects upon their individual as well as program readiness for change in order to implement or improve an inclusive program.

Got Mud? The Magnificent World of Mud KitchensPresenter: Janie Richardson Room: Allegheny B

This workshop will give you practical and inexpensive ideas for creating and implementing a mud kitchen in your outdoor learning environment. We will discuss how early learning performance standards for school readiness can be met through mud kitchen play and how to help families ac-cept, understand and value the importance and value of mud play. You will see beautiful photographic examples and hear about experiences of mud kitchens in action. You will leave with excitement and a working knowledge in order to imple-ment a mud kitchen in your outdoor learning environment. Mud…it is a marvelous thing!

Inside OutsidePresenter: Emily WilliamsonRoom: Allegheny C

Participants will look at how you can take inside play outside by creating a stimulating outdoor classroom that engages children to learn through play.

Writing About Playful Events – Over the weekend…Presenter: Diane G. Goldman Room: Heritage

For children to love writing, it must be presented in a play-ful manner. Strategies for preschool and kindergarten will be explored interactively.

Nature, Nurture and PLAY!Presenter: Janet Stewart, Anne Stewart and Camille Catlett Room: Constitution

Engage in nurturing play with nature! Build relationships and practice activities to encourage children to interact with, and in, nature – both in the classroom and outdoors.

Using Early Learning Guidelines to Plan Toddler Play ActivitiesPresenter: Joanna GrymesRoom: Liberty

Explore infant/toddler early learning guidelines from the SECA states and learn how to use these guidelines to plan toddler play activities.

Watch What I Can Do: Assessing Development Learning During PlayPresenter: Lydia Bethay and Chad AllgoodRoom: PatriotInstruction and demonstration of observing and document-

ing early learning developmental benchmarks without inter-rupting children’s play experiences will be discussed.

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Interest SessionsTeacher/Child Interaction: One Key to Good TeachingPresenter: Suzanne Gellens Room: Piedmont A

Children’s attitude, motivation, and memory are influenced by your interaction. Explore environments, intentional teach-ing, and task talking as children play inside and outside.

Hands-on Activities for Global Citizenship in the Primary ClassroomPresenter: Wendy Scott Room: Piedmont B

Engage in innovative, hands-on activities to help students appreciate the interconnectedness of people and the environ-ment, while also building skills in literacy, math and critical thinking.

Exploring Science and Nature Through Play, Inquiry, and Children’s LiteraturePresenter: Alison CritchfieldRoom: Piedmont C

Books and engaging activities for exploring science will be discussed. Participants will receive booklists, assessment criteria, and a bibliography of research on the topic.

Connect Your Way to CooperationPresenter: Amy Zolessi and Polly BeebeRoom: Tidewater A

Explore and experience purposeful play activities to promote unity and help even your hard-to-handle students move from willful to willing.

Sing A Song of StoriesPresenter: Valerie Bayne CarrollRoom: Tidewater B

Arts-infused experiences that combine music, movement and story experiences fosters healthy physical, emotional, social and cognitive development for very young children.

Full STEAM Ahead! Learning in the NeighborhoodPresenter: Robbie Roberts, Jenny Sendral and Melissa TaylorRoom: Tidewater C

Learning begins with a sense of wonder. See how the natural curiosity of children is met with exploration inside, outside and within the school neighborhood.

Integrating STEM into Your Curriculum Through a Gardening ProjectPresenter: Corinne H. GreenbergRoom: Tidewater D

Discover how integrating STEM activities into your cur-riculum, such as dramatic play, cooking, and outside play can make learning very exciting for the early year’s children.

12:15 - 1:15 p.m.Learning to Play and Playing to Learn: A Director’s Journey of Guiding and Empowering Teachers on the Implementation of Intentional Play-Based LearningPresenter: Susan Rawls and Wendy Dixon Room: Allegheny A

Presenters will share the journey of a director and a staff as they implement a change of curriculum from a traditional theme-based approach to a more progressive play-based emergent curriculum approach.

Toddling the Day AwayPresenter: Doris Kirsch Room: Allegheny B

Explore methods of teaching toddlers and two year olds on a day to day basis by integrating songs, finger plays, sensory activities, and motions into their curriculum.

Growing Gardens and Sowing ChildrenPresenter: Dina M. Costa and Elaine PittmanRoom: Allegheny C

Learn how a center garden was created and utilized with preschoolers to provide additional environments for outdoor exploration focusing on pre-math and prescience concepts.

Don’t Praise MePresenter: Jennifer McDonald Room: Constitution

Why we should not praise children? Learn how to improve the language you use with children using specific encourag-ing language to help children learn about learning and build-ing intrinsic motivation.

Educators, Child Protective Services (CPS) and the LawPresenter: Elizabeth Page and Margo Buchanan Room: Heritage

When a teacher or director suspects that one of their students is being neglected or abused, the law requires that they call CPS. Many educators are afraid to get involved and are concerned about what will happened to them if they are wrong. Directors can support their staff by helping them realize that CPS workers can assist and advise educators and families in warranted circumstances. Understanding cultural differences can be an important point of information when relating to parents and how they discipline their children. Educating parents about the distinction between punish-ment and discipline can make a long-term difference for children.

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Interest SessionsPlay is the Way to Brain-Based LearningPresenter: Mushira Shamsi Room: Liberty

The session will provide research-based information about brain development as well as brain-smart classroom strategies that early childhood professionals can use right away!

Mighty Muscles & Healthy Hearts: Engaging Ways to Teach Healthy HabitsPresenter: Mary Lynn White Room: Patriot

Children’s play has become more sedentary. Learn fun, effective strategies to teach children the importance of active play and help address the obesity epidemic.

Move, Learn, Grow: Structuring Social-Emotional Play Experiences for PreschoolersPresenter: Bill Stinson and Jennifer McCroddan Room: Piedmont A

This presentation provides hands-on strategies in helping create an active, engaging learning environment to enhance a personal sense of belonging and success among preschoolers.

American Sign Language (ASL): Signing FUN-damentals for Infants to Pre-KPresenter: Lillian HublerRoom: Piedmont B

Learn how to use sign language to enhance language and literacy the fun way through the use of mnemonics, play, songs, games, and stories. Sign language is effective in promoting smooth classroom transitions and management. Learn approximately 50 signs in this workshop as well as the benefits of sign language.

Go Play Outside! Developmentally Appropriate Outdoor GamesPresenter: Joanne Hynes-Hunter Room: Piedmont C

Increase physical activity by playing outdoors which com-bats childhood obesity. Learn appropriate teaching practices through hands-on participation including movement activi-ties AND fun assessments.

You Thought They Were Just Playing? Foundations for School SuccessPresenter: Jo Robertson and Jeanetta G. RileyRoom: Tidewater A

Join us as we explore high quality play and project based learning in relation to 21st Century Learning Skills and school readiness for young children.

Learning Through Play the Parent WayPresenter: Debra Jo Hailey, Jan Birkner Cook, Pat Alexander and Michelle Fazio-Brunson Room: Tidewater B

Build positive home-school connections by teaching parents how to play with their child in a fun and educational way. Participants will leave with many ideas that they can easily and inexpensively use in their classrooms to facilitate home learning that in turn supports school learning and Common Core objectives.

Thoughtful Design for Play: Ideas to Use in Any SettingPresenter: Jennifer Henk, Mardi Crandall and Vernoice BaldwinRoom: Tidewater C

What should you think about in designing play spaces for children? This session will give you principles that you can apply to your challenges.

Using E-Portfolios to Assess Student LearningPresenter: Linda NovakRoom: Tidewater D

This session will demonstrate the use of electronic portfo-lios to assess student learning based on NAEYC Standards for Associate Degree Programs. Participants will be able to see the process from initial student actions to the final assess-ment of success by meeting NAEYC standards.

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Index of PresentersDebbie Akos, M.Ed.South Carolina Department of Social ServicesDeborah.akos@dss.sc.gov

Nancy P. Alexander, M.Ed.Northwestern State University Child and Family NetworkNancyA@nsula.edu

Pat Alexander, M.Ed.Northwestern State University Head Start Centeralexadep@bellsouth.net

Chad Allgood, M.B.AMississippi Child Care Resource and Referral Networkcallgood@humansci.msstate.edu

Jared Androzzi, Ph.D.Shepherd Universityjandrozz@shepherd.edu

Vernoice Baldwin, M.S.University of ArkansasBaldwin@uark.edu

Diane Bales, Ph.D.University of Georgiadbales@uga.edu

Susan K. Barnes, Ph.D.James Madison Universitybarnessk@jmu.edu

Valerie Bayne Carroll, B.FAWolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Though the Artsmaryh@wolftrap.org

Polly Beebe, M.S.Orange County Public Schoolspolly.beebe@ocps.net

Lydia Bethay, M.Ed.Mississippi Child Care Resource and Referral Networklbethay@humansci.msstate.edu

Jan Birkner Cook, M.S.Klein ISDmcook2@kleinisd.net

Dr. Elena BodrovaTools of the Mindelena@theasis.net

Billi Bromer, Ed.D.Brenau Universitybbromer@brenau.edu

LaTasha L. Brown, M.S.Ed.Alcorn State Universitylholmes@alcorn.edu

Margo Buchanan, M.S.buchananmp@gmail.com

Toni Cacace-Beshears, M.S.Children’s Harborcacaceb@verizon.net

Cody Carlton, M.A.T.Branagh Information Groupcody.carlton@branaghgroup.com

Gina Carr, B.S.University of Southern Mississippiregina.carr@usm.edu

Camille Catlett, M.A.Frank Porter Graham, University of North Carolinacamille.catlett@unc.edu

Meilana CharlesPrairie View A & M Universitymeilanacharles@gmail.com

Laura F. Chestnut, M.S.Louisiana Tech Universitychestnut@latech.edu

Mansur Choudry, M.S.Ed.Special Caremansurchoudry@hotmail.com

Debbie Clement, B.F.ARainbows Within ReachDebbie@RainbowsWithinReach.com

Lisa Colvin Ed.D.Tarleton State Universitycolvin@tarleton.edu

Mari CortezUniversity of Texas at San AntonioMari.cortez@utsa.edu

Dina M. Costa, ECEUniversity of Georgiadmcosta@uga.edu

Mardi Crandall, M.S.University of Arkansasmcranda@uark.edu

Alison Critchfield, M.S.Midway Collegeacritchfield@midway.edu

Carol Crouch, M.Ed.Northern Kentucky University Early Childhood Center crouchca@nku.edu

Rene’ Crow, Ed.D.University of Central Arkansasrcrow@uca.edu

Jamie Dallas, M.S.E.University of Central Arkansas Child Study Centerjdallas@uca.edu

Betsy Darling, B.A.King of Glory Preschoolb.darling@kogva.org

Dr. Anthony DebenedetUniversity of Michigan Health Systemanthonydeben@yahoo.com

Wendy Dixon, B.S.St. Mary’s Episcopal Preschoolwhdixon@verizon.net

Christine DuayLafayette Parish School System, LAcmduay@lpssonline.com

Lori Elmore-Staton, Ph.D.Mississippi State Universitylstaton@humansci.msstate.edu

Sarah Erdman, M.A.Cabinet of CuriositiesSCERDMAN@gmail.com

Cheryl Evans M.Ed.Forty Carrots Family Centercheryl.evans@cox.net

Dr. Michelle Fazio-BrunsonNorthwestern State UniversityFaziom@nsula.edu

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Index of PresentersMeghan Fisher, M.S., OTR/LValley Health Home Healthkdsotr@yahoo.com

Tammy Foster, B.F.A.King of Glory Schoolt.foster@kogva.org

Dana Fredebaugh, Ph.D.Nova Southeastern Universitydanaf@nova.edu

Ellen GalinskyFamilies and Work InstituteEGalinsky@familiesandwork.org

Mary-Margaret GardinerTeachstonemary.gardiner@teachstone.org

Suzanne Gellens, M.S.FLAEYCsgellens@flaeyc.org

Jaesook Gilbert, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky Universitygilbertj2@nku.edu

Diane G. Goldman, M.S.Pinecrest Academy South Charter Schooldggoldman@yahoo.com

Heather S. Googe, Ph.D.South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborativegooge@mailbox.sc.edu

Dr. William T. Gormley, Jr.Georgetown Universitygormleyw@georgetown.edu

Georgia Graham, B.S.Aiken Village Preschoolggraham@colled.msstate.edu

Dr. Corinne H. GreenbergSanta Fe Collegecodag@aol.com

Susan Griebling, Ed.D.Northern Kentucky Universitygrieblings1@nku.edu

Joanna Grymes, Ph.D.Arkansas State Universitygrymesj@astate.edu

Dr. Debra Jo HaileySoutheastern Louisiana Universitydebrajohailey@yahoo.com

Maryann “Mar.” Harman, M.A.Music with Marmar@musicwithmar.com

C. Miki Henderson, Ed.D.Texas A&M International Universitymikihenderson@hotmail.com

Suzanne Hendrix, B.A.St. Mary’s Episcopal Preschoolsuzannemhendrix@gmail.com

Jennifer Henk, Ph.D.University of Arkansasjhenk@uark.edu

Joan Henley, B.C.B.A.Arkansas State Universityjhenley@astate.edu

Bridget Hinson, M.Ed.SC Department of Social ServicesBridget.hinson@dss.sc.gov

John HollandRichmond Public Schoolsjohnmholland@gmail.com

Dr. Esther M. HowardUniversity of West Alabamaehoward@uwa.edu

Jamie Hubbard, M.S.Rock Springs Elementaryhubbardj@rcschools.net

Lillian Hubler, A.S.Time to Sign, Inc.lhubler@timetosign.com

Janie H. Humphries, Ed.D.Louisiana Tech UniversityHumphries@latech.edu

Beverly B. Hunter, M.S.South Carolina Department of Social ServicesBeverly.hunter@dss.sc.gov

Dr. Joanne Hynes-HunterDr. Joanne Hunter, LLCDr.joanne_hunter@yahoo.com

Leslie JaubertLafayette Parish School System, LAlajauber@lpssonline.com

Dr. Raynice Jean-SigurBagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State Universityrjeansig@kennesaw.edu

Carol Jones, M.Ed.Aiken Village Preschoolcjones@colled.msstate.edu

Dorothy Justus Sluss, Ph.D.James Madison Universityslussdj@jmu.edu

Chris Kelley, M.S.Children, Inc.CKelley@childreninc.org

Kelly B. Kelly, M.A.Mount Vernon Presbyterian Schoolkkelly@mountvernonschool.org

Dr. Melanie KennonPhilander Smith Collegemkennon@philander.edu

Dr. Willie J. KimmonsSave Children, Save Schools, Inc.WJKimmons@aol.com

Lynn Kirkland, Ed.D.School of Education, University of Alabama at Birminghamlkirk@uab.edu

Doris KirschKid’s Stationdoris.kirsch@mwhc.com

Richard Latham, M.A.T.Trident Technical CollegeRichard.latham@tridenttech.edu

Dianne Lawler, Ed.D.Arkansas State Universitydlawler@astate.edu

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Index of PresentersCarrie LewisQuaker Memorial Presbyterian Dayschooldayschool@qmpc.org

Melissa Lewis-Tenhet, M.S.Mississippi State Universitymtenhet@humansci.msstate.edu

Cindy Lea Ligon, B.S.McKendree United Methodist Church Day Caremckendreecindy@gmail.com

Cheri Lindsley, M.Ed.Tennessee State Universitycheri.lindsley@comcast.net

Amanda Lloyd, B.S.Loving Guidance, Inc.mandylloyd723@yahoo.com

Kris Long, M.S.Miami Country Day Schoolkrissam1@netzero.net

Mary Lou MaplesConsultantmaplesml@suddenlink.net

Sue Martin, Ph.D.University of Arkansasssmartin@cox.net

Win Maxey-Shumate, M.S.Meridian Community Collegewshumate@meridiancc.edu

Holly McCartney, PhD.James Madison Universitymccarthb@jmu.edu

Jennifer McCroddan, B.S.Preschool Ministriesjenniferm@crosschurch.com

Jennifer McDonald, B.S.Our Neighborhood Child Development Centerdirector@ourneighborhoodcdc.com

Dr. Zelda McMurtryArkansas State Universityzmcmurtry@astate.edu

Laurie Michnal-Peck, B.A.Zula Internationallaurie@zula.com

Dawn MillerConflict Transformation Associates, LLCdawn@transformationllc.com

Kim Moherek Sopko, Ed.D.The Early Childhood Advantageksopko@earlychildhoodadvantage.com

Laura Monsalvatge, M.S.Mary Help of Christians Preschoolljmonsalvatge@gmail.com

Carol Coleman Montealegre, M.S.Consultant in Early Childhood Educationcarmonte@bellsouth.net

Kelly Moras, M.A.Ed.Mount Vernon Presbyterian School, Atlanta, GAkmoras@mountvernonschool.org

Julia Musella, B.A.BB international Preschoolinfo@bbinternationalpreschool.org

Eric Nelson, M.A.Child Educational Center, Caltech/JPL Communitycec@caltech.edu

Linda NovakFayetteville Technical Community Collegelnovak@faytechcc.edu

Lina Owens, Ph.D.Arkansas State Universityllowens@astate.edu

Elizabeth Page, M.S. ECEEpage1427@gmail.com

Julie C. Parker, Ph.D., CCLSMississippi State Universityjparker@humansci.msstate.edu

Beth ParrConsultantElizaparr2@gmail.com

Elizabeth Payne Tofte, CLARMississippi State Universityep523@msstate.edu

Misty Pearson, M.Ed.South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Controlpearsomh@dhec.sc.gov

Keith L. Pentz, M.A.Kaplan Early Learning Companykpentz@kaplanco.com

Lorelie Pisha, Ed.D.George Washington Universityloreemma@gwmail.gwu.edu

Elaine Pittman, B.S.University of Georgiaelpit@uga.edu

Laura J. Porter, Ed.D.Shepherd Universitylporter@shepherd.edu

Linda Prichard, M.S.Rutherford County Schoolsprichardl@rcschools.net

Monica Pujol-Nassif, M.S.Family Central, Inc.mpujol-nassif@familycentral.org

Hollie H. Queen, M.Ed.Chattahoochee Technical Collegehollie.queen800@gmail.com

Cynthia RamagosLouisiana Department of Educationcynthia.ramagos@LA.gov

Susan Rawls, M.Ed.St. Mary’s Episcopal Schoolstmdover.school@comcast.net

Trish ReedCommonwealth Public Broadcastingpreed@ideastations.org

Janie Richardson, A.S.Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway, Inc.jrichardson@elc-fg.org

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Index of PresentersJeanetta Riley, Ph.D.Murray State Universityjriley@murraystate.edu

Dr. Robbie RobertsHarris Early Learning Centerrobbieroberts@harriselc.org

Jo Robertson, Ph.D.Murray State Universityarobertson@murraystate.edu

Wilma Robles Melendez, Ph.D.Nova Southeastern Universitymartrobw@nova.edu

Carla S. Rogg, M.S.W.ProSolutions Trainingcarlarogg@prosolutionstraining.com

Wendy Scott, M.Ed.Old Dominion Universitywscot002@odu.edu

Jeny Searcy, M.Ed.OSU-Oklahoma Cityjeny@osuokc.edu

Jenny Sendral, B.S.Harris Early Learning Centerjsendral@gmail.com

Mushira Shamsi, M.S.Wharton County Junior Collegeshamsim@wcjc.edu

Sandy Slack, M.Ed.HighScope Educational Research Foundationslackteacher@yahoo.com

Joan Smith, C.D.A.Russ Child Development Centerjoanssmith@msn.com

Sedra SpanoTeachstonesedra.spano@teachstone.org

Karin H. Spencer, Ed.D.Shepherd Universitykspencer@shepherd.edu

Anne Stewart, Ph.D.Virginia Association for Play Therapystewaral@jmu.edu

Janet Stewart, B.S.University of New Mexico College of Educationjanetatwork@comcast.net

Bill Stinson, P.E.D.The Teachers Collegewstinson@emporia.edu

Debora H. Strevy, Ph.D.University of Alabama at Birminghamdstrevy@uab.edu

Carol Stroebel, B.A.Children’s Environmental Health NetworkCarols@cehn.org

Michelle Swain-Clauberg, M.S.King of Glory Preschool & Kindergartenm.clauberg@kogva.org

Melissa Taylor, B.S.Harris Early Learning CenterMelissa@harriselc.org

Maria Taylor, C.D.A.Russ Child Development Centertaylor1@cox.net

Jayanti TambePacific Oaks Children’s Schooljtambe@pacificoaks.edu

Pam Towery, Ed.S.Arkansas State Universityptowery@astate.edu

Cheryl S. Turner, Ed.S.REACH, LLC.cherylsmithturner@gmail.com

Michele Valeri, M.A.Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Though the Artsmaryh@wolftrap.org

Dr. Melina VaughanJulia Tutwiler College of Educationmvaughan@uwa.edu

Lin Venable, M.Ed.TECTAlvenable@tnstate.edu

Kerri Wade, M.S.WVU Extension Service, Kanawha County OfficeKerri.Wade@mail.wvu.edu

Virginia WalkerLafayette Parish School System, LAglwalker@lpssonline.com

Charlotte Wallinga, Ph.D.The University of Georgiacwallinga@fcs.uga.edu

Dolly WatsonKids’ Station Early Learning Centerdolly.watson@mwhc.com

Nancy Webb, Ph.D.Georgia Regents University Child Care Centernwebb@gru.edu

Catheryn J. Weitman, PhD..Texas A&M International Universitycatheryn.weitman@tamiu.edu

Diana Williams, Ed.D.Arkansas State Universitytiggerdlw@aol.com

Mary Lynn White, B.S.Wingspan, LLCmlwhite@wingspanworks.com

Emily Williamson, M.Ed.ULM Child Development Centerewilliamson@ulm.edu

Amy Zolessi, M.A.Connecting A to Z with Conscious DisciplineAmyZolessi@ConnectingAtoZ.com

Norma D. Zunker, Ph.D.Texas A&M Universitynorma.zunker@tamucc.edu

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SECA Executive DirectorGlenda Bean

For participating in the 65th Annual SECA Conference Children’s Play: Past, Present and Future

January 16-18, 2014Williamsburg, Virginia

Southern Early Childhood AssociationPresents this Certificate of Attendance to

• Make sure you receive a session label at the end of each session to document your training hours. We won’t be able to provide you with a replacement label if you forget!

• Put your name at the top of the form when you receive your program…If it’s lost, we can return it to you.

• Hold on to this certificate to take back to your program. It will provide documentation of the training hours received at SECA 2014. We can’t replace a lost certificate.

Your Name:

Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana

for the

66th Annual Conference of the Southern Early Childhood Association!

January 15-17, 2015Astor Crowne Plaza in the French Quarter