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platinum sponsor

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019East Chapel Hill High School

Presented byChild Care Services Association

LEARNING THREAD

with

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Dear Early Care and School Age Education Professionals,On behalf of the planning committee and Child Care Services Association, we invite you to join hundreds of early childhood professionals from across North Carolina at the 46th annual Advancing Skills and Knowledge (A.S.K.) Conference. We are excited to share the program this year!

The A.S.K. Conference has always served classroom teachers as our primary audience. Although there is something for every early childhood professional, the majority of workshops support instructional strategies. It is the planning committee’s priority to bring you a full range of professional development opportunities, from shorter workshops to in-depth CEU sessions. As is traditional at this conference you have the opportunity to choose workshop sessions when you register for the day. We say many thanks to our platinum sponsor, LAKESHORE, for financial support and expert presentations; and to our gold sponsor, DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY. These important sponsors keep the fees for the conference very low with their financial support, so don’t forget to thank them when you visit their tables in the exhibit area.

For the second year, we are glad to be working with the NC REGGIO EMILIA COLLABORATIVE. They are hosting a series of sessions that will examine how to implement the key principles of the Reggio approach to early childhood learning here in North Carolina. You may participate in the Reggio workshops all day to earn a .5 CEU credit.

We are excited to host MICHAEL BONNER, celebrated educator, as our keynote speaker and STUART STOTTS, musician and storyteller, as our featured presenter. We believe the conference will meet the professional development needs of all who attend!

See you at the Conference, The 2019 ASK Conference Planning Committee

ContentsCCSA Welcome .............................................................. 1Featured Presenters ..................................................... 2Reggio Emilia Learning Thread ............................ 3–4Chart of Workshop Subject Categories .................. 5CEU Courses ................................................................. 5Conference Schedule .................................................. 6Session 1 Workshop Descriptions ........................ 6–7Session 2 Workshop Descriptions ....................... 8–9Session 3 Workshop Descriptions ..................... 10–11Directions to East Chapel Hill High .........................12Registration Information .............................................13Registration Form .........................................................14

Our Mission

Child Care Services Association is dedicated to ensuring affordable, accessible, high quality child care for all young children and their families.

CCSA’s Triangle Area Child Care Resource and Referral Division supports early care and school age educators by conducting professional development, training and technical assistance activities all year. View our monthly training calendar on the website for additional learning opportunities.

A.S.K. Conference Committee

Dinah Arthur Betsy Barnes Deanna Bledsoe Paula Brown Linda Chappel Shawna Daniels Charlene Daye Kathy Ferguson Candice FuentesJoyce Gillespie Teresa Graves Monnie Griggs Amanda Hazen

Shaba JonesAlex Livas-DlottKarissa Livingston Diana Lloyd Nita McAdoo Christa Moore Heather NoeValerie Person Carmen Raynor Lydia Toney Robin Warfield Swanda Warren Beverly Williams

The A.S.K. Conference is made possible by your registration fees and conference sponsorship funding from Lakeshore and Discount School Supply.

The NC Reggio Emilia Collaborative was formed by a group of North Carolina educators after hosting The Wonder of Learning, the traveling exhibit from Reggio Emilia, in 2017. The title and focus of the Wonder of Learning initiative in North Carolina was, Cultivating the Strong Potential of All Children: Growing a Community Vision for Education. Through this work, many valuable connections and partnerships formed that laid the groundwork for future collaborations. Thus, our Wonder of Learning host committee established the NC Reggio Emilia Collaborative to reflect the importance of a shared vision for education as well as to create energy, conversation, and action around how we as a community wish to cultivate the strong potential of all children.

LEARNING THREAD

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Keynote

Michael Bonner, 2nd Grade Teacher and SpeakerThe planning committee is proud to welcome Michael Bonner as the keynote speaker at the 2019 ASK Conference! Mr. Bonner is an inspiring second grade teacher at North Carolina’s South Greenville Elementary, where the majority of students have strenuous familial dynamics and many are homeless. The school is 100% FRL (free and reduced lunch) and is located in an impoverished neighbor-hood in Eastern North Carolina. In early 2017, Bonner was honored by Ellen DeGeneres in recognition of his positive and innovative educational approaches for children coping with the challenges of poverty. Ellen presented Bonner and his school with technical equipment to assist in the creation of music videos serving as aids to education!

Motivation Leads to Innovation—The Audacity to Get Up—Keynote | 12:30 – 1:30 pmLet us be honest. The turnover rate within education is a serious dilemma that we have yet to find the antidote for. A study conducted at UCLA showed only 4% of college freshmen wanted to become educators. The profession of teaching is not an easy one. In schools all across the world, creating new and innovative strategies within the classroom is an exciting task but can seem daunting to the teacher who is worn down by the profession. Due to many reasons (negative student behavior, poor scores, etc), the school climate can become toxic and suffocate the life out of teachers which ultimately affects student performance. Shifting the school culture begins with individual teachers making the decision to change their classroom into an engaging learning environment. Mr. Bonner will share how he utilized the power of self-reflection to evaluate his qualities as a teacher, navigate the tumultuous waves of working within a Title 1 school (100% FRL free and reduced lunch), and to understand the value of applying creativity!

Featured Session

Stuart Stotts, Musician, Educator, AuthorStuart Stotts’ highly interactive sessions give teachers songs, activities, and strategies that they can immediately implement with children. His work includes accessible and relevant brain research which reveals why his activities are important and successful with children. Stuart is a songwriter, author, and educator from DeForest, WI. Stuart has performed for children and families throughout the United States since 1986, giving over 200 performances a year. Stuart is a frequent presenter at conferences for early childhood professionals and teachers, bringing a mix of music, participation, brain research, and a strong focus on advocacy for children and the profession itself to all of his presentations. Stuart is the author of six books, and he has also released several award winning recordings. Come prepared to sing, reflect, move, and celebrate our work with young children. Check out Stuart’s work at www.stuartstotts.com.

Storytelling: Building Engagement, Language, Confidence, and Community through Oral Expression—Workshop #29 | 10:15 – 11:45 amAlthough reading to children is very important, storytelling offers a complementary opportunity to enhance children’s learning. It’s also a powerful approach for language acquisition. In this hands-on

workshop we’ll explore basic storytelling techniques, with lots of chances to practice. We’ll discuss the advantages inherent in storytelling, and we’ll look at resources for further learning.

Everybody Started Out Small: The Power of Music for Young Learners and Teachers Workshop #39 | 1:45 – 3:15 pmMusic is a wonderful way to create strong classrooms, strong children and strong teachers. In this interactive session, we’ll look at what brain research tells us about the importance of singing together. We’ll make connections to literacy. We’ll look at how teachers can adapt songs for multiple uses, with lots of ideas to use with kids right away. We’ll move, sing, and become better acquainted as we explore ways to celebrate, connect, and learn with our children.

Keynote co-sponsored by

Chapel Hill Training and Outreach Project

Great! Very engaging

speaker. Thanks!Thank you for the fantastic

presentations. Loved it!

Wonderful speakers. I

can’t wait to share what I

learned with my students.

Great presentation. Very attention

grabbing, informative and

inspirational

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Cultivating the Strong Potential of All Children Through the Hundred Languages

(.5 CEU) The NC Reggio Emilia Collaborative was formed by a group of North Carolina educators after hosting The Wonder of Learning, the traveling exhibit from Reggio Emilia, in 2017. The title and focus of our Wonder of Learning initiative in North Carolina was Cultivating the Strong Potential of All Children: Growing a Community Vision for Education. Through this work, many valuable connections and partnerships formed that laid the groundwork for future collaborations. For this reason, the NC Reggio Emilia Collaborative was established to create energy, conversation, and action around how we as a community wish to cultivate the strong potential of all children.

If you register for the Reggio Emilia .5 CEU learning thread with a paper registration form, you will receive a workshop selection form by e-mail. The demand for the Reggio Emilia Learning Thread was very strong at A.S.K. 2018. Registration is limited and will be assigned first come, first served.

Session I (1 hour) 8:30–9:30 am Choose one of the following:

• BEGINNER—The Reggio Emilia Approach to Education: What is It? How Do I Begin? This presentation is ideal for those who are new to the Reggio Emilia approach, just beginning to implement key principles of the infant-toddler, preschool and primary schools of Reggio Emilia in their own classrooms, or participants who would like to hear more about the fundamental principles and how they can be translated into the American context.

• INTERMEDIATE—Cultivating a Reggio Mindset: What’s Next? This presentation is designed for participants who have been implementing the basic principles of the Reggio Emilia approach and are ready to consider how to move beyond the beginning steps. This presentation will show examples of current child-led, emerging projects from Lakewood Avenue Children’s School, a 5 star-licensed Reggio-inspired preschool for children ages 1–5. Participants will explore how to use the children’s every day experiences as provocations for longer-term projects. This presentation is ideal for participants who would like to delve deeper into their understanding of the key principles of the Reggio Emilia approach.

• ADVANCED—Education as an Act of Civic Participation This presentation is designed for those who have been researching the infant-toddler, preschools and primary schools of Reggio Emilia for some time. Participants have a solid foundation of the key principles of the Reggio Emilia approach and are ready to delve into an understanding of the democratic classroom through an examination of the child’s right to be viewed as a global citizen. This presentation will show examples from Carolina Friends Durham Early School, an independent Quaker school, which has been drawing inspirations from the schools in Reggio Emilia since 1996. During this presentation, participants will examine the key dispositions that foster the democratic classroom, as well as the connection between projects and civic participation.

Reggio Emilia Learning Thread

I really enjoyed the

workshops, and can share with my staff,

families, and kids in my classroom.

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Session II (2.5 hours) 9:45 am–12:30 pm Atelier Experience—Choose one of the following:

Atelier Experience and Reflecting on the Atelier Experience and Creating Action Plans“Our task is to help children communicate with the world using all their potential, strengths and languages, and to overcome any obstacle presented by our culture” (Loris Malaguzzi). There are a multitude of ways children express themselves and their thinking, known as “languages.” In Reggio Emilia these “languages” are featured both in the classroom and in the atelier (translated as a “place of study”). For this session, participants will choose one of the five ateliers that highlight a language of expression. A brief introduction to the atelier will be followed by hands-on work with the materials. During the session, participants will reflect on their experiences while thinking about their own context.

• #1: THE NATURAL MATERIALS ATELIER—Learn how to bring the natural world into your classroom, giving children the ability to express themselves with materials found out in nature.

• #2: THE RECYCLED MATERIALS ATELIER—Think flexibly, think creatively as you work with recycled materials. Learn how to provide recycled materials in your classroom to make visible the multiple ways we can use simple objects.

• #3: THE MOVEMENT ATELIER—Highlighting the ways you can move your body to express yourself. Learn about this important language of learning that children so frequently use.

• #4: THE BLACK AND WHITE ATELIER—This atelier can best be described by Ann Pelo’s quote from The Language of Art: Reggio-Inspired Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings—“Before launching into the full spectrum of color, stand at its edge with white and black, the beginning and the end. Black and white provide a frame through which we more clearly see and understand color. Side by side on paper, the contrast between black and white calls each more fully to life.”

• #5: THE GRAPHIC LANGUAGES ATELIER—Discover the importance of drawing and painting as a tool of research for children. Participants will have time to experiment with line drawings, and various painting media.

Choice of Lunchtime Seminar 1:00 – 1:30 pm or Keynote Speaker 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Session III (1 hour) 1:45–3:00 pm School Tour Off-Site—Choose one of the following:

* Space is limited in school tours. • #1 THE LITTLE SCHOOL HILLSBOROUGH—301 College Park Rd., Hillsborough. The Little School is a Reggio-inspired early learning center for 300 children age 3 months–5 years old. Located on 5 acres in Hillsborough, the school features several small cottages interconnected by playground spaces. In addition, The Little School hosts professionally trained cooks who create locally sourced, organic meals for the children, staff and families.

• #2 CAROLINA FRIENDS DURHAM EARLY SCHOOL—404-A Alexander Ave., Durham. Carolina Friends School is an independent Quaker School serving children 3 years–12th grade. The Durham Early School campus, located on Duke University’s central campus, is a Reggio-inspired preschool and kindergarten serving children age 3–6 in two classrooms.

• #3 LAKEWOOD AVENUE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL—1701 Lakewood Ave., Durham. Lakewood Avenue Children’s School is a Reggio-inspired preschool serving 32 children in 3 classrooms—one for toddlers (1 & 2 year olds), middlers (2 & 3 year olds) and preschoolers (age 3, 4, & 5). Lakewood Avenue Children’s School is a converted home in the Lakewood neighbor-hood of Durham.

• #4 CHILDREN FIRST—1211 Carroll St., Durham. Children First serves 12 children ages 2¾ to 5 in a mixed group setting. Children First draws inspiration from several sources, including the preschools in Reggio Emilia. The school is located in a home close to Downtown Durham.

• #5 MORNINGSIDE PRESCHOOL—304 Morningside Dr., Carrboro. A play and nature based, Reggio-inspired preschool for 10–12 children age 2–5. Morningside Preschool is located in a home in Carrboro.

Presentation was

wonderful, inspiring.

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SessionsWe have designated all workshops as one of the nine subject areas required by NC licensing standards, shown at right.

All workshops impacting teacher classroom practice are aligned with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning Development Standards (NC FELD/Foundations).

Subject Area Description

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Planning a safe, healthy learning environmentSteps to advance children’s physical and intellectual developmentPositive ways to support children’s social and emotional developmentStrategies to establish productive relationships with familiesStrategies to manage an effective program operationMaintaining a commitment to professionalismObserving and recording children’s behaviorPrinciples of child growth and developmentWorking with children with special needs

CEU CoursesThese courses provide more in-depth information and meet from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm with a short break for an on-site lunch—you will not have time to attend the keynote address. You will need to bring your lunch or purchase lunch when you register to attend these courses. You will earn (.5) continuing education units (CEUs).

Subject Area Audience

A Intentional Teaching and Individualization with NC FELD and TS GOLDAfter an introduction to North Carolina Foundations Early Learning and Development and Teaching Strategies GOLD, participants will have an opportunity to use assessment information and NC FELD to plan individualized and group lesson plans and link them to NC FELD. Most of the day will be spent on hands-on planning activities followed by discussion. Participants will work in small groups and trainers will facilitate throughout the day. Leigh Zaleon, M.Ed and Christy Washburne, M.Ed, Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project, Inc.

2, 3, 7, 8

E

B

It Takes a VillageIt takes a village to raise a child. Parents often rely on family, friends, and neighbors to ensure that their children are taken care of throughout the week. In this session we’ll explore the innovative resource “Bright by Text”, which provides quality information and trusted resources to parents and caregivers. We’ll discuss ways to enhance communication between caregivers, parents, and teachers and how to leverage this resource for childrens’ success!Angela Wilson-Newsome, Mallory Mbalia, Jade Packer, UNC-TV Public Media North Carolina

3, 4 E

C Loving Literacy: Books, Writing, and Talking About BothLearn strategies that will aid young children’s lifelong literacy and encourage their communication, creativity, curiosity and questioning. Discover methods of sharing books and writing that will inspire children’s motivation to read and write while furthering their abilities to reason, understand different perspectives and make decisions. This workshop includes bibliographies and resources, hands-on small group experiences, large group sharing, and fun! Susie Wilde, Literacy Consultant

3 E

D Taming the Spirited Child Using Brain Development KnowledgeDo you wish for peace & tranquility for just a few minutes each day in the classroom? Explore why some children choose to behave in a spirited manner. If you want to grasp how to keep your spirited children calm while simultaneously protecting your “last nerve,” then this training is for you. We will discuss how to use brain development information in concert with strategies that are most effective-- positive guidance techniques and what “really works.” Obtain practical knowledge that will assist you in bringing calm and harmony to your learning environment. Romy Allen, Allenromy Consultants

2, 7, 8, 9

E

E Trauma, Toxic Stress and Resilience in Infant & Toddler CareChild care administrators and teachers confront trauma and toxic stress daily, both in their own families and communities and with the children in their care. We will watch and discuss films about the problems and the solutions. Learn how to prevent and address compassion fatigue as we practice short self-care and mindfulness strategies that can be used in classroom settings. We will learn how trauma and toxic stress affects the brain and the body and how healthy relationships and sensory strategies can help. Participants will leave with their own Resilience Action Plan.Ennis C. Baker, MSW, LCSW, Duke Center for Child & Family Policy

2, 3 I/T

F Cultivating the Strong Potential of all Children Through the Hundred LanguagesDescribed in depth on pages 3-4, the Reggio Emilia Learning Thread is designed to provide an exploration of the Reggio Emilia approach to education.Sponsored by The NC Reggio Emilia Collaborative

2, 3, 7, 8

E

E = Everyone; AD = Administration; I/T = Infant/Toddler; P = Preschool; SA = School-age; H/S = Health & Safety

I really enjoy this conference.

Looking forward to

coming back.

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Schedule for the DayREGISTRATION: 7:30 – 8:15 am

SESSION 1: 8:30 – 10:00 am

BREAK: 10:00 – 10:15 am

SESSION 2: 10:15 – 11:45 am

LUNCH: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

KEYNOTE: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

BREAK: 1:30 – 1:45 pm

SESSION 3: 1:45 – 3:15 pm

Session 1: 8:30 – 10:00 am

Subject Area Audience

1 Breaking Down the Barriers to Physical ActivityJoin Be Active Kids as we help you connect with other early childhood professionals to discuss and overcome barriers to an active classroom. Discuss common barriers and challenges to providing physical activities with young children; learn about best practices, available resources, and tools to use in your programs to overcome barriers and provide developmentally appropriate physical activities.Caroline Sweezy, Evie Houtz, Richard Rairigh, Be Active Kids

2, 8 P

2 Bringing the Farm-to-Preschool Movement into Your ClassroomWhether you are a director, teacher or staff member, you will discover the basic core principles of farm-to-preschool in this session. Learn how to adopt these in your classroom while meeting the requirements of NC Foundations; explore how to apply nutrition curriculum and how to install any size garden. Review small steps that you can take to get local food into class!Meghan Brown, Durham County Department Of Public Health

1, 2 P

3 Bugs to Love in the Indoor or Outdoor Early Childhood ClassroomUsing two or three of our most child friendly bugs, we will explore how to introduce children to the world of insects. We’ll examine butterfly wings, peek inside a cocoon, listen to Bess Beetles and make roly-poly houses. The group will discuss raising butterflies and explore some common concerns of insects and their kin encountered in outdoor or indoor learning environments. And if you are not so sure about bugs yourself, come find out if we can change your fears to fascination! Take home materials to include laminated butterfly wings, roly-poly houses, magnifying glass and more. Jan Weems, NC Museum of Natural Sciences

2 P

4 Using Prop Boxes with PreschoolersTeachers will learn the benefits of using prop boxes in the classroom to encourage language development through dramatic play activities. We will work together to generate ideas for the formation of activity boxes full of props related to many different themes. You will receive ideas for fun creative ways to use the props to encourage children to use new vocabulary and develop pre-reading literacy skills such as writing, critical thinking and working together.Betsy Barnes, Child Care Services Association

2 P

5 Creative Movement for the Mind & Body Learn how creative movement is a vital part of a preschool child’s development! Explore techniques to quickly engage children for optimum participation such as skits, songs, and presentations. Participants will use various props that enhance the creative movement experience and learn how to use them during special occasions and holidays. These techniques and ideas can immediately be used in the classroom. Kim Black, Miss Kim Productions

2 E

Subject Area Audience

6 Culturally Responsive Family Engagement: What is it and Why Should it be Incorporated in all Early Childhood Program Settings? This session will define Culturally Responsive Family Engagement and identify essential components needed to successfully implement in the early childhood program. We will explore a Pre-Kindergarten program in Durham, NC as it showcases elements of high quality, developmentally appropriate practices, and culturally responsive family engagement strategies. Participants will gain skills, strategies, techniques, and an opportunity to view real time Culturally Responsive Family Engagement through a local level lens.Danielle Johnson, Durham’s Partnership for Children

4 P

7 Every Child Ready to ReadThis workshop will equip participants with ideas and fun activities to help develop early literacy skills in children. Participants will gain an understanding of the basic stages of brain development and learn about the five basic early literacy skills. Come learn to use books and related activities to support literacy!Karlene Fyffe Phillips, DMin., Durham County Library

2 E

8 Meeting the Child Care Needs of Families Experiencing HomelessnessHomeless children, among the most vulnerable children, deserve a safe place to learn and grow while their parents search for a job and return to stable housing. Join the discussion about classroom strategies to support the social and emotional health of children in your programs that may not have access to stable housing. Learn about resources available for families and ways to mediate the stress your children may express in their classroom interactions with peers. Early educators can make a big difference for children by creating safe spaces.

3, 4 E

9 How to Help Parents Cope with StressResearch states that many Americans deal with excess stress daily. Learn practical strategies to help parents manage stressful situations and review eight techniques that will empower you and your team to be sensitive to parents who are struggling with stress related symptoms. Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas, First Chronicles Day Care Center

4 E

E = Everyone; AD = Administration; I/T = Infant/Toddler; P = Preschool; SA = School-age; H/S = Health & Safety

Great love and

connection!

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Subject Area Audience

10 Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$Are you a full-time infant-toddler teacher? Then come learn about the exciting new opportunity to earn $2,000 to $4,000 more per year! Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$ (AWARD$) provides education-based salary supplements to low paid teachers working full-time in infant-toddler classrooms in NC. The program is designed to better compensate and retain well-educated teachers working with our youngest children. AWARD$ is funded by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. Erin Belford, Child Care Services Association

5, 6 I/T

11 Make Your Own Individualized MaterialsAre you wondering how to help your children be more independent? Maybe you just can’t find that perfect activity at the store. You don’t need to know a RAM from a ROM; if you can use a mouse, you can make your own materials. Learn how to create visual schedules, predictable books, grid games, task cards and we will make a hands-on reminder to help children calm down.Amy Latta, Child Care Network

1, 2 P

12 Making Them Visible: Recognizing, Supporting, and Advocating for Children of Incarcerated and Returning ParentsThere are an estimated 2.7 million children in the US with at least one incarcerated parent, with more than 28,000 in NC. This workshop will focus on what we know and do not know about these children, the impact of parental incarceration, and how to create a supportive environment. We will discuss the need to gather information and insight from these children and families to ensure that their voices are heard. Take what you learn back to your professional setting to continue the conversation and determine appropriate next steps. Melissa Radcliff, Our Children’s Place of Coastal Horizons Center

3, 4 E

13 Social Emotional Milestones-Birth to 36 Months: Building Blocks for Future LearningInfants and toddlers (IT) develop a sense of self, a sense of self with others, and learn about feelings through responsive relation-ships with others. Examine ITs’ social/emotional competence as a vital component of later school readiness. Participants will learn how responsive caregiving can help young children form secure attachments, learn to navigate feelings and emotions, and begin to develop self-regulation and social skills, the building blocks for future learning. Julie Clinkscale, Child Care Services Association

3 I/T

14 Stretching Your Dollars: Budget BasicsThis work shop will provide tips and strategies on how to maximize your income. We will discuss ways to change your spending to achieve goals and boost your income.Ronald G. Smith, SmithGroup

5 AD

15 The Peace Table: Conflict Resolution in the Preschool ClassroomPeaceful conflict resolution in the classroom is working through a problem or conflict in a way that does not physically, emotionally, or socially hurt anyone involved. It provides children with opportunities to feel competent in handling situations and relationships and fosters feelings of respect for the self and others, as well as respect for new ideas. Participants will learn strategies to facilitate conflict resolution in their own classroom setting. Carrie Becker, Transforming Early Childhood Education

3 P

Subject Area Audience

16 The Power of Choice: Everyday Classroom Activities to Help Young Children Practice Making ChoicesLearn fun ways to help preschool children make choices! Practice everyday classroom activities, games and songs that allow children to make choices with confidence. Learn how the empowering activity of making choices can help your classroom run more smoothly. Jennifer Fisher, Brown’s Early Learning School

2, 3 P

17 What You Permit, You PromoteLeaders give permission for behaviors and actions that either undermine or contribute to the mission. This session will guide you in developing new approaches to challenging situations emphasizing clarity, alignment and accountability between what you say and what you do. Katharine J. Smith, S.I.E.R.R.A.

5 AD

18 PRESENTED IN SPANISH: El Desarrollo social-emocional dentro del contexto de las relacionesUn taller sobre la importancia de las relaciones para el desarrollo social-emocional de niños entre el nacimiento y el tercer cumpleaños. Vamos a definir lo que es desarrollo social-emo-cional, identificar elementos claves del bienestar social-emo-cional e identificar tipos de temperamento. Candice Fuentes, Child Care Services Association

3 I/T

19 Yoga Beyond an Exercise: How to Use Yoga Theory to Improve Wellness from the Class to HomeJoin Yoga 4 Us in an interactive workshop to delve into real life tools and techniques that promote physical, emotional, and mental well being for students, teachers, and parents alike. Learn methods of self examination, self regulation, mindfulness, and stress relief to incorporate within the classroom and transfer to the home. Malikia I. Robertson, Yoga 4 Us, LLC

2 E

20 What’s the Difference? An Introduction to Conscious DisciplineWhen it comes to discipline and classroom management, have you ever thought, “There has to be a better way?” Well there is! Learn how to create safe, connected classrooms where problems can be solved with Conscious Discipline. Participants will discover the key ways that Conscious Discipline is a transforma-tional shift from traditional discipline techniques.Ashley Cooper, Connected At Last, LLC

3 P

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estasconferencias me llevo muchas

herramientas para mi clase

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Session 2: 10:15 – 11:45 AM

Subject Area Audience

21 Children with Disabilities from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse FamiliesWorkshop focuses upon family-centered principles for working with children with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Come discuss recommended guidelines for: (1) understanding the family’s point of view related to their child’s care and education; (2) making decisions with the family about the child’s care and education; and (3) engaging in conversations with the family about the child’s continued progress. Dr. Jessica Kinard, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities

3, 4, 8, 9

E

22 Creative Movement for the Mind & BodyLearn how creative movement is a vital part of a preschool child’s development! Explore techniques to quickly engage children for optimum participation such as skits, songs, and presentations. Participants will use various props that enhance the creative movement experience and learn how to use them during special occasions and holidays. These techniques and ideas can immediately be used in the classroom. Kim Black, Miss Kim Productions

2 E

23 Culturally Responsive Family Engagement: What is it and Why Should it be Incorporated in all Early Childhood Program Settings? This session will define Culturally Responsive Family Engagement and identify essential components needed to successfully implement in the early childhood program. We will explore a Pre-Kindergarten program in Durham, NC as it showcases elements of high quality, developmentally appropriate practices, and culturally responsive family engagement strategies. Participants will gain skills, strategies, techniques, and an opportunity to view real time Culturally Responsive Family Engagement through a local level lens. Danielle Johnson, Durham’s Partnership for Children

4 P

24 Every Child Ready to ReadThis workshop will equip participants with ideas and fun activities to help develop early literacy skills in children. Participants will gain an understanding of the basic stages of brain development and learn about the five basic early literacy skills. Come learn to use books and related activities to support literacy! Karlene Fyffe Phillips, DMin., Durham County Library

2 E

25 Follow the Leader! Let’s Develop a Pathway to COACHING and MENTORINGEnhance your skills, knowledge and commitment to professional development for your team through increased leadership on evidence-based coaching and mentoring methodology. Session will provide administrators with hands-on opportunities to explore coaching and mentoring techniques and share meaningful dialogue and program reflection.Dr. Brenda K. Williamson, NC Division of Child Development and Early Education, Rashad Rodus, Guilford Child Development, Kenneth Robinson, Durham Head Start

5 AD

Subject Area Audience

26 How to Help Parents Cope with StressResearch states that many Americans deal with excess stress daily. Learn practical strategies to help parents manage stressful situations and review eight techniques that will empower you and your team to be sensitive to parents who are struggling with stress related symptoms. Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas, First Chronicles Daycare Center

4 E

27 Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Taking Care of YOUMost of us provide services to families with multiple stressors, many of whom have experienced trauma. This can be demanding, emotionally exhausting work. It is critical to understand and prevent compassion fatigue that can lead to feelings of hopelessness and frustration, resulting in job dissatis-faction and possible staff turnover. This training is a mixture of lecture, discussion, stress-lowering activities, individualized compassion fatigue screening, and self-care planning. Jan Williams, Healthy Families Durham/Center for Child & Family Health

6 E

28 Prevention and Control of Infectious DiseasesBe prepared for those germs! Come learn about infectious diseases and how they are spread and understand how to prevent and control their spread. Review the importance of immunizations, proper hygiene and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill children, and when to exclude children from care. Rhonda Rambeaut RNCCHC, NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center

1 E

29 Storytelling: Building Engagement, Language, Confidence, and Community through Oral ExpressionAlthough reading to children is very important, storytelling offers a complementary opportunity to enhance children’s learning. It’s also a powerful approach for language acquisition. In this hands-on workshop we’ll explore basic storytelling techniques, with lots of chances to practice. We’ll discuss the advantages inherent in storytelling, and we’ll look at resources for further learning. Stuart Stotts, Musician, Educator, Author

2 E

30 Sensory Integration and the “Out of Sync” ChildA review of the sensory systems and the alert mechanism will provide a background for understanding and recognizing sensory processing issues in the “out of sync” child. Strategies to help the child with self-regulation will be discussed along with hands-on experiences. Swetal Thaker, Developmental Therapy Associates

2, 9 E

31 Stretching Your Dollars: Budget BasicsThis work shop will provide tips and strategies on how to maximize your income. We will discuss ways to change your spending to achieve goals and boost your income. Ronald G. Smith, SmithGroup

5 AD

E = Everyone; AD = Administration; I/T = Infant/Toddler; P = Preschool; SA = School-age; H/S = Health & Safety

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Keynote: 12:30 – 1:30 pmMotivation Leads to Innovation—The Audacity to Get UpLet us be honest. The turnover rate within education is a serious dilemma that we have yet to find the antidote for. A study conducted at UCLA showed only 4% of college freshmen wanted to become educators. The profession of teaching is not an easy one.

In schools all across the world, creating new and innovative strategies within the classroom is an exciting task but can seem daunting to the teacher who is worn down by the profession. Due to many reasons (negative student behavior, poor scores, etc), the school climate can become toxic and suffocate the life out of teachers, which ultimately affects student performance.

Shifting the school culture begins with individual teachers making the decision to change their classroom into an engaging learning environment. Mr. Bonner will share how he utilized the power of self-reflection to evaluate his qualities as a teacher, navigate the tumultuous waves of working within a Title 1 school (100% FRL-free and reduced lunch), and to understand the value of applying creativity!

Subject Area Audience

32 The Power of Choice: Everyday Classroom Activities to Help Young Children Practice Making ChoicesLearn fun ways to help preschool children make choices! Practice everyday classroom activities, games and songs that allow children to make choices with confidence. Learn how the empowering activity of making choices can help your classroom run more smoothly. Jennifer Fisher, Brown’s Early Learning School

2, 3 P

33 Understanding Monitoring and Developmental ScreeningThis training explains your role as an early childhood educator in developmental monitoring and the importance of promoting developmental screening when there is cause for concern. Participants will learn the difference between developmental monitoring and developmental screening, why each is important in supporting children birth to five, how to communicate effectively with parents and how to assist them through the referral process.Priscilla Ann Hayes, Child Care Resources, Inc.

7, 9 I/T

34 Unleash The Positivity In Your ChildcareEvery childcare center has positivity within. There are many things you can do to create and sustain the feeling of positive energy: learn the fundamental concept of positive energy at work; discover the 4 BIG energy drainers at your childcare center; cultivate 7 power habits that will empower you and your team to generate positivity; and understand where negativity is coming from in your environment. Payal Nanjiani, Insightful Learning

6 E

Subject Area Audience

35 What You Permit, You PromoteLeaders give permission for behaviors and actions that either undermine or contribute to the mission. This session will guide you in developing new approaches to challenging situations emphasizing clarity, alignment and accountability between what you say and what you do. Katharine J. Smith, S.I.E.R.R.A.

6 AD

36 You Can’t Come to My Birthday Party: Navigating FriendshipsFriendship is often underrated considering the tremendous impact it has on our well-being. Early childhood friendship is something that is frequently overlooked as a positive developmental influence. We don’t always realize how attached young children are to their friends. Participants will learn about the importance of developing friendships along with exploring ways to encourage positive friendship relationships in their classroom. Carrie Becker, Transforming Early Childhood Education

3 E

37 Emotional Geography: What state are you in?Emotional states are contagious! Most of us were raised with the belief, “if you would change or act right, then I wouldn’t be so out of control.” The truth is we must maintain self-control in order for children to learn self-control. This Conscious Discipline workshop focuses on first changing the perceptions of the adults so that they can, in turn, effectively respond to children’s behavior and emotions in healthy and developmentally appropriate ways. Ashley Cooper, Connected At Last, LLC

3 E

Mr. Bonner’s book will be on sale during the conference. He will have a book signing from 1:30 – 2:30 pm.

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38 Bugs to Love in the Indoor or Outdoor Early Childhood ClassroomUsing two or three of our most child friendly bugs, we will explore how to introduce children to the world of insects. We’ll examine butterfly wings, peek inside a cocoon, listen to Bess Beetles and make roly-poly houses. The group will discuss raising butterflies and explore some common concerns of insects and their kin encountered in a outdoor or indoor learning environments. And if you are not so sure about bugs yourself, come find out if we can change your fears to fascination! Take home materials to include laminated butterfly wings, roly-poly houses, magnifying glass and more. Jan Weems, NC Museum of Natural Sciences

2 P

39 Everybody Started Out Small: The Power of Music for Young Learners and Teachers Music is a wonderful way to create strong classrooms, strong children and strong teachers. In this interactive session, we’ll look at what brain research tells us about the importance of singing together. We’ll make connections to literacy. We’ll look at how teachers can adapt songs for multiple uses, with lots of ideas to use with kids right away. We’ll move, sing, and become better acquainted as we explore ways to celebrate, connect, and learn with our children.Stuart Stotts, Musician, Educator, Author

2 E

40 Fine Motor Activities for PreschoolersA discussion of the sub-skills needed for coordinated fine motor skills will provide the knowledge needed for selecting fine motor activities for preschoolers. Numerous activities will be demonstrated as well as hands-on experiences with various tools.Swetal Thaker, Developmental Therapy Associates

8 P

41 Making Them Visible: Recognizing, Supporting, and Advocating for Children of Incarcerated and Returning ParentsThere are an estimated 2.7 million children in the US with at least one incarcerated parent, with more than 28,000 in NC. This workshop will focus on what we know and do not know about these children, the impact of parental incarceration, and how to create a supportive environment. We will discuss the need to gather information and insight from these children and families to ensure that their voices are heard. Take what you learn back to your professional setting to continue the conversation and determine appropriate next steps. Melissa Radcliff, Our Children’s Place of Coastal Horizons Center

3, 4 E

42 Prevention and Control of Infectious DiseasesBe prepared for those germs! Come learn about infectious diseases and how they are spread and understand how to prevent and control their spread. Review the importance of immunizations, proper hygiene and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill children, and when to exclude children from care. Rhonda Rambeaut RNCCHC, NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center

1 E

Subject Area Audience

43 S.M.A.R.T. Families—A Model for Family LiteracyThis workshop equips participants with a basic family literacy model that can be used in the classroom or shared for home. Developed by the presenter, this model uses the SMART acronym to provide five foundational tips to enhance family literacy. S.M.A.R.T. families: Spend time together; Make time and goals; Ask questions; Read together; Talk things out. Karlene Fyffe Phillips, DMin., Durham County Library

2, 4 P, E

44 Social and Emotional Teaching: Long-term Development and Short-term SanityLearn to address behavior challenges by increasing Social and Emotional Teaching Strategies in the classroom. We’ll focus on the explicit instruction and support of social skills, emotional regulation and problem-solving for children ages 18 months-5. We’ll use the framework of the CSEFEL Pyramid Model and how it supports the Environment Ratings Scales (ITERS-R and ECERS-R) and North Carolina Early Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Zulaykha Clemons-Dunn, MS, EChO Consultant, Exchange Family Center.

3 E

45 Stretching Your Dollars: Budget BasicsThis work shop will provide tips and strategies on how to maximize your income. We will discuss ways to change your spending to achieve goals and boost your income. Ronald G. Smith, SmithGroup

5 AD

46 Unleash the Positivity in Your ChildcareEvery childcare center has positivity within. There are many things you can do to create and sustain the feeling of positive energy: learn the fundamental concept of positive energy at work; discover the 4 BIG energy drainers at your childcare center; cultivate 7 power habits that will empower you and your team to generate positivity; and understand where negativity is coming from in your environment. Payal Nanjiani, Insightful Learning

6 E

47 What Every Baby NeedsEverything in a baby’s world happens in steps and stages. It is important to appreciate each stage as it occurs and provide the support and guidance needed to allow a successful journey through each one. This training will offer suggestions for materials to support learning at the different stages. Learn the benefits of providing babies with ample time and space to master a skill before moving on to start practicing a new one and explore some of the drawbacks of intervening unnecessarily. Cassia Simms-Smith, Child Care Services Association

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Session 3: 1:45 – 3:15 PM

Truly needed this workshop today, not only for the

relationship with my students at school

but for my own children at home.

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E = Everyone; AD = Administration; I/T = Infant/Toddler; P = Preschool; SA = School-age; H/S = Health & Safety

Win Free Registration to the 2019 A.S.K. Conference!Help our community by spreading messages about quality child care.

Like @ChildCareServices on Facebook or follow @CCSAchildcare on Twitter for your chance to win! One Facebook fan and one Twitter fan will be chosen at random to receive FREE Registration to the A.S.K. Conference. Follow CCSA on both

Facebook and Twitter to increase your chances of winning! Winners will be drawn and notified by December 14, 2018.

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildCareServices/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCSAchildcare

OFFICIAL RULES: No purchase is necessary to enter. Entrants must “Like” Child Care Services Association and/or follow @CCSAchildcare on Twitter by noon on December 13, 2018 to be entered in the drawing. The winner will be notified via e-mail, Facebook message, or Twitter message within 24 hours. The winner must respond within 72 hours of contact or he/she forfeits the prize. If the prize is not claimed within the time limit, an alternate prizewinner will be selected at random. No cash equivalent or prize substitution is permitted. Employees of CCSA and respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate family members of each are not eligible. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Twitter. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook & Twitter page and not to Facebook or Twitter.

Subject Area Audience

51 Consciously Connecting with Children: I Love You RitualsDuring this interactive Conscious Discipline session, participants will learn the purpose and essential components of “I Love You Rituals.” These structure connection activities are designed to wire the brain for willingness and impulse control, while authenti-cally communication unconditional acceptance and love to all children. Come willing to learn, ready to practice...and leave with activities to reach even the most disconnected children. Ashley Cooper, Connected At Last, LLC

2, 3 E

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48 What You Permit, You PromoteLeaders give permission for behaviors and actions that either undermine or contribute to the mission. This session will guide you in developing new approaches to challenging situations emphasizing clarity, alignment and accountability between what you say and what you do. Katharine J. Smith, S.I.E.R.R.A.

6 AD

49 Yoga Beyond an Exercise: How to Use Yoga Theory to Improve Wellness from the Class to HomeJoin Yoga 4 Us in an interactive workshop to delve into real life tools and techniques that promote physical, emotional, and mental well being for students, teachers, and parents alike. Learn methods of self examination, self regulation, mindfulness, and stress relief to incorporate within the classroom and transfer to the home.Malikia I. Robertson, Yoga 4 Us, LLC

2 E

50 Using Prop Boxes with PreschoolersTeachers will learn the benefits of using prop boxes in the classroom to encourage language development through dramatic play activities. We will work together to generate ideas for the formation of activity boxes full of props related to many different themes. You will receive ideas for fun creative ways to use the props to encourage children to use new vocabulary and develop pre-reading literacy skills such as writing, critical thinking and working together. Betsy Barnes, Child Care Services Association

2 P

Great advice and tips (made me cry about 5

times—LOL)!

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Directions to East Chapel Hill High SchoolRemember to bring this map with you when you come to Chapel Hill!

• FROM GREENSBORO: Coming from the West on I-40, get off on Hwy. 86 South toward Chapel Hill (exit #266). At the first 4-way intersection, take a left on Weaver Dairy Rd. East Chapel Hill High School is about 1 3/4 miles down the road on your left. Look for parking signs.

• FROM RALEIGH: Coming from the East on I-40, get off on Hwy. 86 South toward Chapel Hill (exit #266). At the first 4-way intersection, take a left on Weaver Dairy Rd. East Chapel Hill High School is about 1 3/4 miles down the road on your left. Look for parking signs.

• FROM DURHAM: Come into Chapel Hill on 15-501 Business. At Sage Road, take a right. At light, cross over Erwin Road and continue straight on Sage Road. At the traffic circle take the first exit onto Weaver Dairy Road. East Chapel Hill High School is on your right about .7 miles from the traffic circle. Look for parking signs.

• FROM PITTSBORO: Come into Chapel Hill on 15-501. It becomes Columbia Street. Do not get off on the 54/15-501 Bypass. Continue through town. Stay in the right lane and continue North. The road separates and becomes Martin Luther King Blvd. (Airport Rd.) Continue on M.L.K. Blvd (Airport Rd.) to Weaver Dairy Rd. Take a right on Weaver Dairy Rd. East Chapel Hill High School is about 1 3/4 miles down the road on your left. Look for parking signs.

LODGING:

EXCELLENT!! I learned that I am truly responsible for the mood of my classroom.

Thank you to our conference sponsors

• CAROLINA INN: 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, 919-933-2001 • DAYS INN: 1312 N. Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill, 919-929-3090 • QUALITY INN: 15-501 N, Chapel Hill, 919-968-3000

• HOLIDAY INN: US 15-501, Chapel Hill, 919-929-2171 • RED ROOF INN: I-40 & US 15-501, Durham, 919-489-9421 • RESIDENCE INN: Erwin Rd, Chapel Hill, 919-933-4848

Love the energy, thanks for doing this,

I needed it!

Thank you for the

encouragement and inspiration!

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Keynote Co-Sponsor

Chapel Hill Training and Outreach Project

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Who Should Attend?Those in attendance include teachers, directors and administrators from early education and school age programs across North Carolina representing: child care; public schools; Early Head Start; Head Start; NC Pre-K; Smart Start; half day preschools; special education; health and human service agency providers and child advocates.

Registration Registrations ($75) must be received on or before February 9, 2019. An early bird registration is available ($60) until January 3, 2019.

Group Discount (Online Group Registration) A group discount is available for groups of 10 or more registering and paying together ($48 per person) by January 26, 2019. The later you register as a group, the less likely you are to get your first choice. To receive the group rate, register the first person and click submit. At the bottom of the page click to add an additional person. Continue to add one registrant at a time. Once you have added the 10 or more, you can make payment. You cannot go back and make any changes or add more people after payment has been made. Please do not create new accounts unless the individual is new to your organization or program. Creating a new account for an individual already in the system will result in your not being able to complete the registrations for the additional individuals. You may also mail your check with a minimum of 10 registration forms. *Once your group registration is confirmed, we regret that we must charge you an additional fee for changes or substitutions.

Registration ConfirmationAll registrations that are accepted will receive a confirmation e-mail, if an email address is provided.

Program Changes and Refunds Refunds of registration fees will not be made. CCSA reserves the right to make changes in workshops and speakers or to cancel workshops if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. In the event of inclement weather, a make-up date for the conference has been set for March 9, 2019. All registrations will transfer to the make-up date in the event of a weather cancellation.

Conference Check-inCheck-in will take place in the 2nd floor lobby of East Chapel Hill High School. Once check-in is complete you may visit the help desk located in the 2nd floor lobby for assistance. The desk will be open on Saturday from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. Folders with general information and schedules for the day may be picked up at the conference check-in table. After check-in, coffee and light refreshments will be available from 7:45 to 8:15 am.

LunchA box lunch is available at the conference by purchase in advance. It is a box lunch featuring your choice of a Roasted Turkey Wrap or a Spinach Veggie Wrap, chips and a cookie. We are sorry, but no changes or special orders are allowed with the purchased box lunches.

You may choose to leave campus to have lunch in one of the many great Chapel Hill restaurants (we’ll provide suggestions and directions). It is important to note that if you do not order a box lunch when you register, then you will have limited options—either bring

your lunch or leave campus. Although there are restaurants in the vicinity, they are not within walking distance. The school athletic booster club MAY have the concession stand open for a school event; however, it is not a part of the conference and cannot be guaranteed.The box lunches may be picked up in the 1st floor cafeteria from 11:45 – 1:30 pm. Participants may stay and eat lunch in the school or take it elsewhere to enjoy. For those interested in attending the keynote speaker session, it begins at 12:30 pm in the auditorium. Note that no food is allowed within the auditorium. *We strive to work with our food service vendors to provide safe and delicious meals for those with dietary restrictions. Despite taking every precaution, we cannot guarantee that menu items are free of trace amounts of allergens or other ingredients.

Schedule of the DayWe encourage all participants to arrive on time. Late entrances are disruptive to the presenters and other participants. As was true last year, there are several parking lots to use, and traffic monitors will be available early Saturday morning to help you.There are three 1.5 hour sessions in the conference as well as a limited seating one-hour keynote address. If you wish to attend the keynote, you must pre-register. You will have a 45-minute break before the keynote begins, so order a box lunch with your registration or bring your lunch to the conference. Please note that if you choose to skip the keynote you will have a long break between sessions.

CEU SessionsThere are in-depth CEU workshops for which you will receive .5 Continuing Education Units and a special certificate for participating.

Exhibit AreaWe will again have an exhibit area with vendors for you to visit. Everyone who attends the conference will have a chance to win a collection of children’s books and toys. You will receive a ticket in your conference packet when you arrive. To be entered in the drawing, fill out your ticket and drop it in one of the many boxes on tables in the exhibit area.

Endorsement of Presenters and VendorsWe are proud of the diversity that will be exhibited by the presenters and vendors at this conference. However, we do not assume responsibility for the information, opinions, products or services shared by the presenters and vendors. Please share your concerns directly with the presenter or vendor or take the time to complete the evaluation form provided. We also encourage participants to offer presenters and vendors compliments!

Get Comfortable!Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Workshops will be in classrooms throughout the high school, so you will have a little walking to do.

You can register and pay online at www.childcareservices.org/ps/training

Loved this. Thank you.

So important. I feel encouraged as an educator!

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A.S.K. Conference Registration FormComplete one form for each person registering. PLEASE PRINT.

First Name: Last Name:

Home Phone: Email Address:

Home Address:

City: State / Zip:

Work Phone: Work Fax:

Place of Employment:Facility/Program License Status: (please check one) q Licensed q Unlicensed

Facility Type: (please check one) q Center q Family child care home q Public school pre-K q School-age program q CCR&R q Other

What is your first language? q English q Spanish q Other

In what county do you work? Last 4 digits of your SS#(for office use only)

Ethnicity: q African-American q Asian q Caucasian q Hispanic/Latino q Multi-Racial q Native-American q Prefer not to give

Number of children in each age group you work with: (please give the number of children): ___ ages 0–3 years ___ ages 3–5 years ___ ages 5–12 years q I do not work directly with children

OPTION 1: Individual WorkshopsIndicate 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for each session.Session 1: Workshop number: 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choiceSession 2: Workshop number: 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choiceSession 3: Workshop number: 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choiceq LUNCHTIME KEYNOTE (limited to 300) Check if you wish to attend the Keynote Session. Remember to either bring your lunch or register to pay for a boxed lunch.

OPTION 2: Full-day CEU Courses (.5 CEU—no extra charge)Indicate 1st and 2nd choice (A, B, C, D, E).CEU course number: 1st choice 2nd choice

OR Reggio Emilia CEU*

* The Reggio Emilia CEU is described on pages 3–4. Once registered for this CEU you will receive a second form to make your workshop choices.

CONFERENCE FEEConference Early Bird ($60) $ (deadline January 3, 2019)

Conference Regular ($75) $ (deadline February 9, 2019)

Group Registration ($48) $ (deadline January 26, 2019)(must be 10 or more registrations paid together)

Boxed Lunch ($10) $ (optional) qTurkey qVegetarian

Total $

registration instructions:Register by mail: use this form or download and print a form from CCSA’s website (www.childcareservices.org). • If you provide an e-mail address, a registration confirmation email will be sent. • Telephone confirmations will not be available. • There will be no on-site registration the day of the conference. • NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. • A snow date for the conference has been set for March 9, 2019

Register Online: www.childcareservices.org/ps/training.html

If you have any questions, call CCSA at 919-403-6950.Group registrations options: (1) enter online for 10 or more with one payment, (2) fax in completed registration forms for each person and pay over the phone with a credit card or (3) mail in registration forms with a check. Fax to: 919-403-6959.

Print and mail your completed registration form

and payment made out to:

Child Care Services Association ATTN: A.S.K. Conference

1201 South Briggs Ave., Suite 200

Durham, NC 27703

No Registrations accepted after

February 9, 2019

Take a CEU course at no extra charge

this year thanks to our generous

sponsors!

Save Money!Be an Early Bird and register by January 3, 2019

ORRegister with a group

by January 26, 2019.

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