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First Church of the Nazarene11811 State Line RoadKansas City, MO 64114www.cecakc.org

August 5 - 6, 2015 Wednesday and Thursday

SummerConference

47th Annual

The Christian Early Childhood Associationof Greater Kansas City presents

Treasure Every Child

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The Christian Early Childhood Association of Greater Kansas CitySummer Conference | August 5 - 6, 2015

Table of Contents

A Special “Thank You!”/Current Board Members/Contact Information ........... 4Plan Your Day ................................................................................................................. 5Statement of Purpose/Membership/Web Info/Schedule ....................................... 6General Information ..................................................................................................... 7Keynote Speakers ......................................................................................................... 8Featured Speakers ........................................................................................................ 9Tips for Choosing Sessions ...................................................................................... 11Agenda ........................................................................................................................... 12Keynote Speaker Session Descriptions: Dr. Rebecca Isbell ................................17Keynote Speaker Session Descriptions: Ellen Booth Church ............................18Session Descriptions ................................................................................................... 19Map ................................................................................................................................. 26Current Members ........................................................................................................ 27Exhibitors ...................................................................................................................... 28Presenter Contacts ....................................................................................................... 30Notes .............................................................................................................................. 31

• Be sure to use the “Plan Your Day” outline on page 7 because you will not be pre-registered for specific sessions.

• Participants will be able to download handouts and speaker presentations prior to the conference to print and bring along with you.

• You may bring your lunch or skip a session and go off-site for lunch. There will not be any on-site lunch options.

• Sessions will fill up on a first come, first serve basis. Be sure to select three choices for each time slot in case your first choice is full.

• We have MOPD ID# tracking procedures for attendees with an MOPD ID#. See page 13 for more information.

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A Special “Thank You!”The Christian Early Childhood Association would like to thank those who have helped make our summer conference a great success:

• Our Host Church: First Church of the Nazarene• The Keynote Speakers: Dr. Rebecca Isbell and Ellen Booth Church• Megan Farver and The Professional Development Group • The Seminar Presenters and Featured Speakers• The Exhibitors for donating door prizes• The Volunteers who serve as classroom assistants, work the sales tables, support the keynote speakers,

and help with registration. We could not do this without you!

Thank you for supporting the Christian Early Childhood Association! We invite you to stop by our exhibit booth in the gym on the lower level to get more information about joining the CECA.

President

Tracey AtzeniColonial Preschool - Wornall Campus

Historian/Chaplin

Reverend Lisa HollidayChurch of the Resurrection

Treasurer

Paula BenefielPresbyterian Church of Stanley Preschool and PDO

Hospitality

Christy PurlHoly Cross Lutheran ECC

Conference Coordinators

Trina TaftCentral Early Childhood Center

Leslie ShawRed Bridge Early Childhood Center

Patty KooglerTimothy Lutheran ECC

Current Board Members

Contact InformationConference Registration

[email protected]

General Conference

Trina [email protected]

2015-2016 Membership

Tracey [email protected]

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Plan Your DayWednesday, August 5, 2015

Session Time Title Room #

#1 - Keynote/Seminar

8:15 - 9:30 am1st

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9:45 - 11:00 am1st

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#3 - Seminar 11:15 am - 12:30 pm1st

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#4 - Seminar 12:45 - 2:00 pm1st

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#5 - Seminar 2:15 - 3:30 pm1st

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Thursday, August 6, 2015Session Time Title Room #


8:15 - 9:30 am1st

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#7 - Seminar 9:45 - 11:00 am1st

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#8 - Seminar 11:15 am - 12:30 pm1st

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#9 - Seminar 12:45 - 2:00 pm1st

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#10 - Seminar 2:15 - 3:30 pm1st

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Bring this to the conference to use as a reference. Be sure to stop in the Exhibit Hall and check out the exhibits.

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Statement of PurposeThe Association was organized July 8, 1969, for the purpose of providing “spiritual and educational information, inspiration, and fellowship for Christian early childhood program staff by means of conferences and workshops.” It also seeks to stimulate the development of professional growth and high spiritual standards of member programs, promote the advancement of interest in Christian Education of children, and act as a service organization of member schools. The organization was incorporated in 2006 and is classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity.

MembershipMembership is open to any church-sponsored early childhood program that accepts the deity of Jesus Christ and subscribes to the by-laws of the Association. Over 120 church-sponsored early childhood programs in the Kansas City area and nearby communities are members and are listed at the end of this brochure. Membership is renewed in the fall and no new memberships are accepted after March. Benefits include:

Director LuncheonsSue Murray Grant

Reduced Fees for SeminarsResource Lending Library

Fellowship with Christian EducatorsRoster of Member Programs

Web InformationEverything is available to you on the web. You will be able to register online, view the conference brochure, link to conference hotels to make reservations, and download registration or membership forms.

Schedule

Wednesday Thursday

7:30 - 8:15 am

RegistrationPick up packets (upper level)ExhibitsRefreshments (Gym on lower level)

RegistrationPick up packets (upper level)ExhibitsRefreshments (Gym on lower level)

8:15 - 9:30 am Session 1 Keynote - Dr. Rebecca Isbell (Sanctuary)

Session 6Keynote - Ellen Booth Church (Sanctuary)

9:45 - 11:00 am Session 2 Keynote - Dr. Rebecca Isbell (Sanctuary)

Session 7

11:15 am - 12:30 pm Session 3 Session 812:45 - 2:00 pm Session 4 Session 9 (Exhibits close at 2:30)

2:15 - 3:30 pm Session 5 Session 10

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General InformationTRAINING CREDIT

CECA will provide an Attendance Certificate for participants to attach stickers following each session to document their own professional development hours. Most sessions are approved for KS and MO, however those not approved for training credit will be marked as such in their descriptions. This certificate can be found on page 31 of this handbook.

MISSOURI PARTICIPANTS

All participants who work in a licensed program in Missouri must have a MOPD ID# issued by OPEN in order to have their training hours entered into the OPEN system. If you do not have a MOPD ID#, go to www.openinitiative.org/MOPDIDsignUp.aspx. Be sure to bring your MOPD ID # with you to the conference if you did not fill this section out on the registration form.

HOSPITALITY

Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served in the gym each morning. PLEASE, NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING!

EXHIBITS

Exhibitors have books and other materials for sale in the gym. Each exhibitor will provide prizes for daily drawings. Complete your shopping before exhibits close at 2:30pm on Thursday. Many exhibitors take cash or check only.

LUNCH

This year we will not be offering any on-site lunch options. You are welcome to bring your lunch or go offsite to a nearby restaurant. The youth will be selling snack concessions.

DIRECTIONS

First Church of the Nazarene, Kansas City, MO, is located at the corner of 119th Street and State Line Road. From I-435, take the State Line exit South to 119th. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.

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Dr. Rebecca Isbell

Dr. Rebecca Isbell’s early childhood education keynotes celebrate the positive influence that teachers have on young children during the critical early years of development. Her sessions are energetic, full of laughter, but also contain cutting edge information that can be applied in their diverse settings. For the past twelve years, Dr. Isbell has been a keynote speaker, workshop leader, and featured speaker at several different professional teacher training and development meetings. In all these settings, she has renewed her belief that early childhood educators are

working hard to create wonderful learning places for young children. Make sure you don’t miss the rest of Dr. Isbell’s exciting, diverse and energetic sessions!

Keynote Session: Building a Sense of Community: Ensuring Every Child Is Treasured Session 1, 2 Sanctuary

Small Group, Big Learning: Making Learning Centers Work Session 5, 10 Sanctuary, Fellowship HallExtreme Makeovers in Real Early Childhood Classrooms Session 4, 6 Sanctuary, Fellowship HallGetting The Core of Literacy: Speaking, Reading and Writing Session 7, 9 Fellowship Hall

Ellen Booth Church

Ellen Booth Church is currently a professor at Nova Southeastern University, an educational consultant, keynote speaker, curriculum/product developer, and writer dedicated to enriching the lives of young children and their families. At this time, Ms. Church is the Educational Consultant for Kinderpillar Preschools in India and Nepal. In addition, Ms. Church has a new book, Getting to the Heart of Learning, for Gryphon House, one of the leading Early Childhood publishers in America. Ellen has consulted for PBS, Nelvana, and Cartoon Network.

Keynote Session: Minds and Hearts Together Session 6 SanctuaryUsing Developmentally Appropriate Manipulatives and Toys to Stimulate Brain Development Session 3, 9 Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary

Don’t Forget Your Funny Bone Session 2, 5, 8 Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary

Keynote Speakers

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Featured SpeakersDr. Carrie Cutler

Dr. Carrie S. Cutler has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary math and early childhood for over 15 years. She is a frequent presenter at state, regional and national conferences and has published numerous articles in professional journals. Dr. Cutler was honored as the Outstanding Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston-Downtown and the Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children’s Teacher Educator of the Year. Her latest book, tentatively titled “How to Help Your Child with His Math Homework without Strangling Him,” was recently accepted for publication. She enjoys consulting with preschools and childcare centers to help them create developmentally appropriate environments where children can thrive. All of these pursuits are worthwhile, but her most meaningful work takes place in her home where she is mom to eight children ages 2 months to 17 years.

Building a Preschoolers Number Sense Session 1, 4, 9 Room 123Pump Up the Volume: Hands on Minds on Measurement Tasks Session 2, 7 Room 123Movement in the Early Childhood Classroom Session 5, 6, 10 Room 123

Cathy Lancelotta

Cathy Lancelotta works as the Director of Heritage Preschool in Overland Park, Kansas and has been implementing Conscious Discipline at the preschool since 2002. She has been a Certified Instructor of Conscious Discipline since 2006.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: See How Precious Babies Are Session 3, 8 Room 107

Critical Interventions for Difficult Temperament Children Session 4, 5, 9, 10 Room 107

Kim Marxhausen

Kim Marxhausen has been an Early Childhood Teacher for more than 25 years. She is currently working on a PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Nebraska/Lincoln. She has had the joy of teaching for Concordia University Wisconsin as well as for UNL, where she received the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award. She has published two teacher resource books, “It Only Takes a Spark,” and “Paper, Paint and Print.” She has written a parenting newsletter for over ten years and maintains a parenting blog found at faithparent.marxhausen.net

Another Way of Being Smart Director’s Day Room 212AB

Nurturing the Dandelions & Orchids in Your Garden Session 1, 6 Room 214Train Up a Child: The Path to Self-Regulation Session 2, 7 Room 214

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Velda McKenzie

Velda McKenzie is a Certified Conscious Discipline Instructor with a B.S. in Education. She has taught physical education for 32 years in Missouri.

How Do We Build Self-Esteem Session 2, 7, 8 Room 140

Connect More-Building Connections Through Play Session 3, 4, 9 Room 140

Dr. Jim Meyer

Dr. Jim Meyer is a Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield.

Feeling Good About Me: Building Positive Self-Concept Session 1, 2, 8 Room 130

Taking Observation to the Next Step Session 3, 6, 7 Room 130

Laura Murphy

Laura holds a Master’s of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Michigan State University. In addition to full time ministry as the Senior Pastor at Gashland United Methodist Church, Laura is a Certified Parent Coach and owns Real Families, Inc. She feels her ministry is to help all people grow in healthy relationships, knowing this is part of the Good News Jesus wants us all to experience. As a Parent Coach, Laura works nationwide with families in the areas of communication, discipline, and relationship building. While she works with all parents in every age and stage of life, she specializes in families with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, and giftedness. Laura and her husband, Patrick, have three young-adult children. Her practical advice and knowledge intertwined with her sense of humor and storytelling makes her a sought after presenter and preacher.

Basics to Calm the Classroom Session 1, 3, 10 Room 212BUnderstanding Quirky Kids Session 4, 7, 8 Room 212B

Albert Wright

Albert Wright is a Master Level Registered Trainer with over 20 years experience in the childcare industry. He started out as a teacher working with inner city schools and began his studies in Child Development with an emphasis in Psychology in Houston, and finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development at TWU. Albert founded Wright One Training to provide training where the focus is always been doing what’s best for children by training directors and teachers on being achievement motivated.

Bully Busters Session 1, 7, 10 Room 222Lifelong Child Interactions: Why Teachers Matter Session 3, 4, 9 Room 222

How to Be The Type Of Leader You Want to Follow Session 5, 6 Room 222

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Tips for Choosing SessionsTo find topics easily, the following symbols are used:

* Infant/Toddler † Christian Preschool ◊ Administrative

If session has no symbol then training is appropriate for all.

• Carefully examine the choices at each session time. Decide the exact seminars you wish to attend ahead of time and record these on the “Plan Your Day” sheet (page 7).

• Sessions are considered full once all seats are taken. Volunteers may assist you in finding another session if your original choice is full. For safety reasons, rooms cannot go beyond capacity. However, participants can always find room in the Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall to hear the Keynote speakers.

• A variety of featured speakers will be offered each day. These speakers are nationally recognized and many have traveled from other states to participate. Be sure to consider attending their sessions.

• Seminars with Christian content are not approved by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) or the Missouri Professional Development System.

• All participants who work in a licensed program in Missouri must have a MOPD ID# issued by OPEN in order to have their training hours recorded into the system. If you have not registered for this number yet, go to www.openinitiative.org/MOPDIDsignUp.aspx. If you did not include your MOPD ID# on your conference registration, please bring it with you to the conference. Each class session will have a MOPD ID# sign-in sheet. You will receive stickers at registration with your name and MOPD ID# on them. After each session, you will need to put your MOPD ID# sticker on the sign in sheet so that you receive training credit for that session.

• The Attendance Certificate is on page 31 of this handbook. Use this to keep track of your professional development training hours. You must collect a sticker at the end of each seminar to document your training hours. Be sure to collect the sticker before you leave the session because no replacement stickers will be available later.

• All seminars have been identified with their Core Competency areas:

I Child Growth and Development

II Learning Environment and Curriculum

III Child Observation and Assessment

IV Families and Communities

V Health, Safety, and Nutrition

VI Interactions with Children

VII Program Planning and Development

VIII Professional Development and Leadership

• Room temperatures vary, so be sure to dress in layers!

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Agenda

Wednesday, August 5th

Session 18:15 - 9:30 am

Keynote | Building a Sense of Community: Ensuring Every Child Is TreasuredDr. Rebecca Isbell Sanctuary

Nurturing the Dandelions and the Orchids in Your Garden | Kim Marxhausen Room 214

Building a Preschooler’s Number Sense | Dr. Carrie Cutler Room 123

Feeling Good About Me: Building Positive Self-Concept | Dr. Jim Meyer Room 130

Basics to Calm the Classroom | Laura Murphy Room 212B

Bully Busters | Albert Wright Room 222

6 by 6 Ready to Read: Six Skills by Six Years | Bradley Debrick Room 206

Challenge Accepted: Guiding Difficult Behaviors In Young ChildrenJennifer McCroddan & Bill Stinson Room 207

The Power Of Words | Janet Rinehart & Debbie Wood Room 205

Waterworks: Science Fun With Water | Dr. Robert Rockwell & Janet Kniepkamp Room 154

The Intentional Teacher: Helping Young Children Learn to Think | Juanita Springate Room 158

Why Won’t They Change | Joy Humbarger Room 202

Session 29:45 - 11:00 am

Keynote | Building a Sense of Community: Ensuring Every Child Is TreasuredDr. Rebecca Isbell Sanctuary

Train Up A Child: The Path to Self-Regulation | Kim Marxhausen Room 214

Don’t Forget Your Funny Bone | Ellen Booth Church Fellowship Hall

Pump Up the Volume: Hands On Minds on Measurement Tasks | Dr. Carrie Cutler Room 123

How Do We Build Self-Esteem | Velda McKenzie Rooms 103-105


Creating Capable, Confident, Competent Children | Anna Bannister Room 221

Pint Sized Science | Tiger Gordon Room 156

Why Won’t They Change? | Joy Humbarger Room 202

Kid-Tested/Teacher-Approved | Cindy Link & Michelle Hayward Room 212A


Understanding Two-Year Olds | Angela Oesterly Room 152




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Session 311:15 am -12:30 pm

Using Developmentally Appropriate Manipulatives and Toys to Stimulate Brain Development | Ellen Booth Church Fellowship Hall

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: See How Precious Babies Are | Cathy Lancelotta Room 107

Connect More: Building Connections Through Play | Velda Mckenzie Rooms 103-105

Taking Observations to the Next Step | Dr. Jim Meyer Room 130


Lifelong Child Interactions: Why Teachers Matter | Albert Wright Room 222

The Harmony of Books and Music | Anna Bannister Room 221

Connecting Children to Christ in the Classroom | Angela Brennan Room 206

Rock ‘n Soul | Krista Eyler Room 218


Tips For Successful Parent Teacher Conferences | Joy Humbarger Room 202


Creating A Caring Classrom | Jennifer McCroddan & Bill Stinson Room 207


Supervision Basics | Wanda Taylor & Amy Nolte Room 216

5 Love Languages | Sarah Williams Room 220

Creating Dynamic Sensory Table with Easy to Build Apparatuses | Tom Beddard Room 204

Session 412:45 - 2:00 pm

Extreme Makeovers in Real Early Childhood Classrooms | Dr. Rebecca Isbell Sanctuary


Critical Interventions For Difficult Temperament Children | Cathy Lancelotta Room 107


Understanding Quirky Kids | Laura Murphy Room 212B


Using Fingerplays to Enhance Learning Skills | Anna Bannister Room 221



I’m So Confused: How To Make Connections Between Early Childhood andCommon Core Standards | Janet Rinehart & Debbie Wood Room 205

Whoever You Are: Embracing Diversity In the Classroom | Rev. Matthew Silvers Room 138

Setting Limits Respectfully: Saying No and Being Heard | Juanita Springate Room 158


Expressions: My Play Tells You Who I Am | Sarah Williams Room 220


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Session 52:15 - 3:30 pm

Small Group, Big Learning: Making Learning Centers Work | Dr. Rebecca Isbell Sanctuary

Don’t Forget Your Funny Bone | Ellen Booth Church Fellowship Hall

Movement in the Early Childhood Classroom | Dr. Carrie Cutler Room 123


How To Be The Type of Leader You Want to Follow | Albert Wright Room 222

Kindie Rock For Classroom Fun! | Krista Eyler Room 218


Early Writing Development and Activities for 3’s and 4’s | Angela Oesterly Room 152




Thursday, August 6th

Session 68:15 - 9:30 am

Thursday Keynote | Minds and Hearts Together | Ellen Booth Church Sanctuary

Nurturing the Dandelions and the Orchids in Your Garden | Kim Marxhausen Room 214

Extreme Makeovers in Real Early Childhood Classrooms | Dr. Rebecca Isbell Fellowship Hall



How To Be The Type of Leader You Want to Follow | Albert Wright Room 222

6 by 6 Ready to Read: Six Skills by Six Years | Bradley Debrick Room 206






Session 79:45 - 11:00 am

Train Up A Child: The Path to Self-Regulation | Kim Marxhausen Room 214

Getting The Core of Literacy: Speaking, Reading and WritingDr. Rebecca Isbell Fellowship Hall

Pump Up the Volume: Hands On Minds on Measurement Tasks | Dr. Carrie Cutler Room 123





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Session 79:45 - 11:00 am

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Creating Capable, Confident, Competent Children | Anna Bannister Room 221


Why Won’t They Change? | Joy Humbarger Room 202







Session 811:15 am -12:30 pm

Don’t Forget Your Funny Bone | Ellen Booth Church Sanctuary

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: See How Precious Babies Are | Cathy Lancelotta Room 107




The Harmony of Books and Music | Anna Bannister Room 221

Connecting Children to Christ in the Classroom | Angela Brennan Room 206



Tips For Successful Parent Teacher Conferences | Joy Humbarger Room 202


Creating A Caring Classrom | Jennifer McCroddan & Bill Stinson Room 207





Session 912:45 - 2:00 pm

Using Developmentally Appropriate Manipulatives and Toys to Stimulate Brain Development | Ellen Booth Church Sanctuary

Getting The Core of Literacy: Speaking, Reading and WritingDr. Rebecca Isbell Fellowship Hall





Using Fingerplays to Enhance Learning Skills | Anna Bannister Room 221

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Session 912:45 - 2:00 pm

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Whoever You Are: Embracing Diversity In the Classroom | Rev. Matthew Silvers Room 138




Session 102:15 - 3:30 pm

Small Group, Big Learning: Making Learning Centers Work | Dr. Rebecca Isbell Fellowship Hall












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Keynote Speaker Session Descriptions

Dr. Rebecca Isbell

Wednesday KeynoteBuilding a Sense of Community: Ensuring Every Child Is Treasured

Session 1, 2Sanctuary

The early childhood classroom should be a community of learners. How can we develop a classroom environment that supports children with varying abilities, talents, and diverse experiences? How can we demonstrate respect for all children and their families?

Let’s examine ways to enrich your classroom environment, displays, activities, and centers to encourage the development of connections to create a community of learners. Find ways to help children recognize their important contribution to this place and group.

Discover ways to build on children’s strengths, capabilities, and uniqueness so all members can be appreciated and valued. Learn books, songs, centers, and drama that will build the bonds of your special community.

MO/KS Core Competency II

Extreme Makeovers In Real Early Childhood Classrooms ◊Session 4, 6

4 Sanctuary, 6 Fellowship Hall

The environment of a classroom has tremendous impact on what children do in that space. It influences what children learn, who they participate with, and what activities they choose. The environment can nurture the social and emotional development of young children as they live in this classroom. Discover how to create the “best” environment for young children that matches their way of learning and inspires their growing capabilities. Discover how over 25 preschool teachers changed their classrooms to make them exciting and interesting places that children can enjoy. Gain several ideas that you can use too!


Small Group, Big Learning: Making Learning Centers Work Session 5, 10

5 Sanctuary, 10 Fellowship Hall

Learn how to make small groups work effectively, provide choices, and encourage language development. Investigate learning centers that can be used throughout the year and those that can add new interest to the children. Discover how small groups can strengthen the development of young children’s abilities in all domains including: cognition, language, social skills, and physical development. Discuss space, layout, and how to provide appropriate materials that will engage young children in meaningful activity. Gain insight into making every center a literacy space that includes opportunities for communication, writing, and reading. Look inside learning centers with visuals that demonstrate how children are learning and gain evidence of their growing abilities. Leave with new ideas for making your learning centers work well for you and the children in your classroom.


Getting the Core of Literacy: Speaking, Reading and Writing Session 7, 9

Fellowship Hall

In the early childhood classroom, it is essential to focus on areas that impact the learning and development of young children. Oral language is a domain that can positively influence all areas of children’s learning. Discover how to enrich language experiences to encourage literacy development that include reading and writing. Learn how to integrate opportunities for meaningful communication, vocabulary development, and collaboration throughout the day. Enjoy powerful stories that can be extended and lead to increased story comprehension. Gain several new ideas for sparking language and literacy development with your young children!



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Keynote Speaker Session Descriptions

Ellen Booth Church

Thursday KeynoteMinds and Hearts Together

Session 6Sanctuary

We all know that children learn with their minds and hearts wide open, but how do we support them in developing their brains as well as their social skills? The two are inseparable tools for learning. In this lively Keynote, we will explore how to apply recent brain research into activities that inspire children to love learning. This session will be based on the presenter’s new book, Getting to the Heart of Learning (Gryphon House).


Don’t Forget Your Funny Bone ◊Session 2, 5, 8

2, 5 Fellowship Hall, 8 Sanctuary

The power of humor to teach, guide and inspire is immense. Early Childhood teachers are aware of this however now we have brain research to support us! We will explore this topic with fun activities and useful information on how to infuse humor into your day and use it for everything from classroom management to literacy!


Using Developmentally Appropriate Manipulatives and Toys to Stimulate BrainDevelopment

Session 3, 93 Fellowship, 9 Sanctuary

Let’s explore all the brain building ways we can extend the use of toys and manipulatives in our classroom! When is a block more than a block? Come to play and find out!




Session Descriptions

5 Love LanguagesSarah Williams

Session 3, 8, 9Room 220

We all have a love language that we need to be loved in. This class will explain the different love languages and how this will help you to reach the children in your classroom and help them to be their best. It will also help improve co-worker relationships.


6 by 6 Ready to Read: Six Skills by Six Years Bradley Debrick

Session 1, 6Room 206

Researchers have identified six basic early literacy skills parents and caregivers can help develop in their children. This session will focus on those six skills and provide suggestions to create literacy-rich environments and engaging experiences for children. The presentation will feature a wide variety of books and attendees will each receive an extensive booklist of new and classic titles.


Basics to Calm the ClassroomLaura Murphy (Featured Speaker)

Session 1, 3, 10Room 212B

Using the nationally known “Love and Logic,” disciplinary techniques, learn how to calm the classroom, use positive discipline, and keep the fun in teaching toddlers and preschoolers.

MO/KS Core Competency VI

Building a Preschooler’s Number Sense ◊Dr. Carrie Cutler (Featured Speaker)


What is number sense? Why is it important? How do we help preschoolers develop it? Come and find out! You’ll wish you didn’t have to wait until school starts to share these hands-on, concept-building number tasks with your class.


Bully BustersAlbert Wright (Featured Speaker)

Session 1,7, 10Room 222

Bullying is such a hot topic and can be a big problem these days in the classroom. No child wants to be afraid to come to school or be picked on. You will learn how to help children cope with being bullied as well as making them feel safe to come and talk about it. You will also learn how to deal with the offender and how to effectively talk with their parents to resolve the offending behaviors.


Challenge Accepted: Guiding Difficult Behaviors in Young Children Jennifer McCroddan & Bill Stinson

Session 1, 2, 6, 7Room 207

This session will take a look at specific steps educators can take in preventing various challenging behaviors, ways to engage families and build relationships with them to help foster guidance in this process; plus tips, tools, and strategies to manage challenges within the classroom.




Connecting Children to Christ in the Classroom † Angela Brennan


Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to teach God’s word at a level preschool children can understand? Do you like puppets, dramatic play, and more? Then this is the class you are looking for. Don’t miss it!

Not MO/KS State Approved

Connect More: Building Connections through Play ◊Velda McKenzie (Featured Speaker)

Session 3, 4, 9Room 103-105

To have a kind and helpful classroom, children need to connect with their caregivers and with each other. In this session, participants will learn games based on Dr. Becky Bailey’s Shubert books. These games will help children connect - not compete.


Creating a Caring Classroom Jennifer McCroddan & Bill Stinson


What can educators do to intentionally promote a caring classroom? This session will focus on why prosocial skills are important, how and when children develop these skills, as well as hands-on strategies for making prosocial learning fun! Additionally, attendees will learn how to work with other teachers, parents, and administrators so that children can become assertive and empathic members of a caring community.


Creating Capable, Confident, Competent Children Anna Bannister


Too often children enter Kindergarten with a list of things they already think they are not good at. Teachers are so stressed about cognitive abilities; they neglect to get the TOTAL child ready for school and life. Music is the easiest and best way to solve that problem. Through the use of well-thought out music and movement activities (including child-directed activities, listening games and the use of various languages), children can enter Kindergarten feeling capable, confident and competent.


Creating Dynamic Sensory Tables with Easy to Build Apparatuses Tom Beddard


Over 20 different apparatuses will be presented that are inexpensive and easy to build. These apparatuses transform the sand and water table into a unique and intriguing space that supports learning in all areas of development, especially scientific thinking. Axioms of play around the table will be offered as an overarching premise for participants to reflect on their own ideas regarding how children play, explore, and learn at the sensory table. Participants will be given a framework of dimensions and elements to incorporate when building apparatuses. The framework is generative so it can be adapted to any program.


Critical Interventions for Difficult Temperament Children *Cathy Lancelotta (Featured Speaker)


How children negotiate relationships with their earliest caregivers forms the foundation for how they negotiate relationships for the rest of their lives. Children with difficult temperaments have trouble connecting and learning to self-regulate.




Early Writing Development and Activities for 3’s and 4’s Angela Oesterly


What does early writing development look like? We know it’s important to track physical development and cognitive skills, but what do you know about 3-and 4-year old’s writing development and what activities can you provide to support writing development at this age? This session offers insight on the developmental stages of early writing and will provide you with ideas on how to use common activities to teach and assess early writing skills.

MO/KS Core Competency III

Expressions: My Play Tells You Who I Am Sarah Williams

Session 4, 5 &10Room 220

Center time is the perfect time to collect what your students’ strengths & weaknesses are, learn likes/dislikes, understand family culture, and etc.! It’s more than keeping them busy- it’s your guide on how to teach them, using your observations.


Feeling Good About Me: Building Positive Self-Concept Dr. Jim Meyer (Featured Speaker)


This session will define self-concept and the importance of a positive, healthy, self-concept for children. It will identify characteristics of children with a positive self-concept and ways to nurture that self-image.


How Do We Build Self-Esteem Velda McKenzie (Featured Speaker)

Session 2, 7, 8Room 103-105

Contributing to the welfare of others, builds self-worth. The Conscious Discipline structures of jobs and rituals help to build connections and self-awareness. How we choose to encourage children can be through reiterating verses or forms of praise can also help them discover their value and worth in the world.


How to Be the Type of Leader You Want to Follow ◊Albert Wright (Featured Speaker)


Participants will gain an understanding of how to become an effective leader. We will give you the tools to be the kind of leader that you would want to follow. Being a leader is not always easy. There are tough decisions you have to make, parents to talk with, staff to motivate and countless other duties. Take away information from this session to better your leadership skills.

MO/KS Core Competency VIII

I’m So Confused: How to Make Connections Between Early Childhood and CommonCore Standards Janet Rinehart & Debbie Wood


This session will focus on connecting Early Learning Goals to the Common Core Standards. Come and allow Janet and Debbie to help you discover how easy it can be!




Kindie Rock for Classroom Fun! Krista Eyler


Local Kindie Rock performer, Funky Mama, will use dynamic, original music to help you encourage independent singing in your preschools, as well as use music to enhance gross-motor development. Come lose your inhibitions and learn how to encourage your children to do the same!


Kid-Tested/Teacher-Approved Cindy Link & Michelle Hayward

Session 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10Room 212A

Would you like to take some practical ideas back to your classroom this year? Please join us to learn our BEST IDEAS in literacy, math, science, games, classroom management, and anything that leaves you with that “successful and fun” feeling at the end of your day.


Lifelong Child Interactions: Why Teachers Matter *Albert Wright (Featured Speaker)


The teacher/child relationship is arguably the most important relationship in the whole facility. Teachers have an incredible chance to affect a child’s whole life. Everyone remembers that special teacher in their own school life. Through this session, we will promote how to interact with children in a positive and lasting way.


Movement in the Early Childhood Classroom ◊Dr. Carrie Cutler (Featured Speaker)


Kids gotta move! Find out how to incorporate movement into transitions, routines, and all areas of the curriculum. Even the center’s Music and Movement teacher will come away from this workshop with lots of new ideas for helping kids learn to move and move to learn.


Nurturing the Dandelions and the Orchids in Your Garden † Kim Marxhausen (Featured Speaker)

Session 1& 6Room 214

How does a child’s temperament affect the way his/her personality develops or the way he/she behaves? We will discuss some interesting characteristics of children that either help or hinder their behavior. Along with that, we will learn some techniques to address these differences. Some children are at a higher risk, however the rewards of working with them can lower that risk significantly. You will be able to work with both the dandelions and orchids in your child’s garden.


Pint Sized Science Tiger Gordon

Session 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8Room 156

This is a hands-on intensive workshop activity in which participants get to personally explore physical science that they can use with their children. Whether you like science or not, this session will demonstrate science in a fun way. You won’t want to miss out!




Pump Up the Volume: Hands on Minds on Measurement Tasks ◊Dr. Carrie Cutler (Featured Speaker)


To learn measurement concepts deeply, children must be actively doing, experimenting, and performing—not passively observing or filling out a worksheet. You’ll leave this session with a fistful of real-world tasks for measuring passage of time, length, capacity, area, temperature and weight.


Rock n’ Soul †Krista Eyler


Come sing with renowned area performer, Funky Mama! Learn to bring scripture to life for young children using fun, upbeat music, dramatic play and improv. Krista utilizes original music that will have even the teachers and parents singing, dancing and moving. The bonus to all this fun? Everyone will be learning scripture!


Setting Limits Respectfully: Saying No and Being Heard *Juanita Springate


Do you ever experience problems with getting your children to follow directions? Is children’s behavior out of bounds? Come learn that what you focus on (children’s negative behavior) is what you get more of. Learn how to focus on what you want children to do and see that this works better than focusing on what you don’t want. Learn intentional strategies for channeling children’s behaviors. Learn how to be assertive and to set limits for children that are respectful to them and keep things calm. Learn how to use tattling as a teaching tool.


Supervision BasicsWanda Taylor & Amy Nolte

Session 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10Room 216

During this session, we will review the role of supervision in keeping children safe, helping them learn and building strong relationships. We will discuss strategies and techniques to promote care that creates a safe environment for children.

MO/KS Core Competency V

Taking Observations to the Next StepDr. Jim Meyer (Featured Speaker)


Knowing that observation is important, let’s talk about how to record our observations - and then how to interpret observations into planning for growth and development (of staff and/or children).

MO/KS Core Competency III

The Harmony of Books & MusicAnna Bannister


Why do books and music go together so well? Brain research shows that music has a direct impact on learning abilities in ALL subject areas. Come enjoy this informative, brain-based fun workshop on how to integrate music with books in all curriculum areas – reading, math, science, social studies and leisure reading! Learn how Mar’s songs make the learning environment fun!




The Intentional Teacher: Helping Young Children Learn to Think Juanita Springate


Do you ever wonder what you can do to assure that children are ready for school? This session features new research on essential skills that teachers should utilize to help children learn how to think. Come discover the definition of intentional teaching, and learn how to use it with children every day. Learn how teaching children skills that encourage them to think and reason will prepare them for problem solving in school and life.


The Power of Words Janet Rinehart & Debbie Wood


Research shows that children with larger vocabularies do better in school. This workshop will look at appropriate ways to incorporate vocabulary building experiences with preschool aged children.


Tips for Successful Parent Teacher Conferences Joy Humbarger


Parent-teacher conferences, oh dear! This session will define the roles of teachers and family members in conference settings, and share tips for intentionally planning positive conference experiences. Discover strategies for sharing strengths and areas for growth for each child. Explore methods for successful communication, and experience how it all comes together with a conference scenario.

MO/KS Core Competency IV

Train Up a Child: The Path to Self-Regulation †Kim Marxhausen (Featured Speaker)


From shoe tying, to math facts, to driving, everything we teach our children works toward the goal of independence. Through good parenting and teaching, children progress from “other”-regulation to self-regulation. In this process, God helps them to become life-long learners. We will discuss ways that teachers and parents can help or hinder this important process toward independence.


Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: See How Precious Babies Are *Cathy Lancelotta (Featured Speaker)


Teachers of Infants and Toddlers will learn how to offer their little ones the best beginnings in brain development through attunement and changing the language we use with them. They will also learn how to implement Baby Doll Circle Time (tm), a powerful teaching activity designed by Dr. Becky Bailey, creator of Conscious Discipline, to enhance attachment, increase self-regulation, and promote trust through joyful interactions.


Understanding Quirky Kids Laura Murphy (Featured Speaker)

Session 4, 7, 8Room 212B

Do you work with kids that are difficult to calm? Easily irritated? Learn differently than others? Lack social skills? That you just can’t figure out? This class offers practical and leading edge ideas of how to understand these kids and work effectively with them in the classroom. These ideas can help preschoolers’ gain confidence, learn social skills, and respond to effective discipline.




Understanding Two-Year Olds *Angela Oesterly


This session will provide a broad overview of the language, cognitive, physical, social and emotional developmental stages of two-year-olds, based on theorists such as Erikson, Vygotsky, Piaget, and others. If you are new to 2’s or just want to learn more about why they act the way they do and what to expect in all areas of development, you will find the information in this session useful as you develop daily routines and activities in your classroom.

MO/KS Core Competency I

Using Fingerplays to Enhance Learning SkillsAnna Bannister


Using fingerplays puts skills in place that help children with math and regulating behavior. After seeing the teacher lead, activities easily become child directed. Have fun with Mar. and her song/stories.


Waterworks: Science Fun with Water Dr. Robert Rockwell & Janet Kniepkamp


Children are intrigued by water. This hands-on workshop presents science activities and literacy resources to demonstrate how this natural fascination with a basic ingredient of life makes learning about water fun.


Whoever You Are: Embracing Diversity in the Classroom †Rev. Matthew Silvers


In the midst of globalization and the growing diversity within every American community, it is our responsibility to practice hospitality and civility. Fear of the “Other” has fueled skepticism and an overall lack of cooperation amongst people of different faiths. During this session, we will explore the three Abrahamic faiths and discover some commonalities and differences in order to develop tools for building a diverse community filled with grace, acceptance, cooperation, and dialogue.


Why Won’t They Change ◊Joy Humbarger


Change isn’t easy. Learn about conditions that lead to change, and discuss how to intentionally apply that information in your work. Come ready to think in a new way about effectively supporting others through change. You will try out a practical, strength-based strategy you can use tomorrow!

MO/KS Core Competency VIII

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2014 - 2015 MembersRefer to this list to confirm that your program is a current 2014-2015 member, which qualifies you for the reduced conference fee. Membership fees are only $30.00 per year. Join now for 2015-2016 to receive a member discount for the 2015-2016 Seminar Series. For more information go to CECAkc.org or contact Tracey Atzeni at [email protected] for more information about becoming a member.

Abounding Love PS & PDO Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Aldersgate ABC Preschool Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Apple Garden Child Care Center Crosspointe Community Church

Asbury Children’s Center Asbury United Methodist Church

Awesome Kids Preschool Christ Community Church

Beautiful Savior Preschool & MDO Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Bethany Lutheran Preschool & MDO Bethany Lutheran Church

Bristol Hill UMC Preschool & MDO Bristol Hills United Methodist Church

Broadway Presbyterian Preschool Broadway Presbyterian Church

Calvary Lutheran Early Ed Center Calvary Lutheran

Central Christian Academy Preschool Central Christian Academy

Central Early Childhood Center Central United Methodist

Children’s Day Out Preschool First Lutheran Church

Christ Lutheran Early Eduction Center Christ Lutheran Early Education Center

Christ Early Learning Center & Christ Preschool Christ United Methodist

College Church Learning Center College Church of the Nazarene

Colonial Child Development Center-Quivira Colonial Presbyterian Church

Colonial Preschool Colonial Presbyterian Church

Community Covenant Church PS and PDO Community Covenant Church

Country Club Christian Church Weekday Country Club Christian Church

Discovery Ark Preschool UM Church of the Resurrection

Faith Lutheran Church Preschool Faith Lutheran Church

First Baptist Preschool First Baptist Church

First Presbyterian Church First 5 Years First Presbyterian Church

First UMC Early Childhood Programs First United Methodist-Lawrence

First UMC Preschool First United Methodist-Warrensburg

Genesis Christian Preschool Tonganoxie Christian Church

Grace Covenant Kid’s Day Out Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

Grace Garden Preschool Grace Fellowship Church

Great Beginnings Preschool East Independence Church of Christ

Green Pastures Preschool Good Shepherd Luthern Church

Growing Place Child Care Center White Church Christian Church

Guiding Star Preschool Bethlehem Lutheran

Heritage Christian Academy Preschool Heritage Christian Academy

Heritage Preschool - Nazarene Nazarene Church Harrisonville

Heritage Preschool - UMC Heritage United Methodist Church

Hillcrest Covenant Preschool & PDO Hillcrest Covenant Church

Hilltop Preschool & Parents Day Out Liberty United Methodist Church

Holy Cross Early Education Center Church of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Lutheran ECC Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Holy Spirit Preschool Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Holy Trinity Early Education Center Holy Trinity

Hope Lutheran Preschool Hope Lutheran

JCNaz Preschool Junction City Church of the Nazarene

Jack & Jill Preschool-Extended Care First Christian Church - DOC

John Paul II Preschool & Child Care Queen Of the Holy Rosary/St. Pius X

Joyful Noise Preschool First United Methodist

Kids Connection Learning Center Pleasant Valley Baptist

Kids Place at Grace Preschool Grace United Methodist Church

Kids World Children’s Ministries Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Kinder Kastle Preschool Harrisonville Community Church

King of Kings Lutheran Preschool King of Kings Lutheran Church

Kingdom Academy Faith Christian Center International

Leawood Baptist Church PS & PDO Leawood Baptist Church

Legacy Christian Church PS/Child Center Legacy Christian Church

Lenexa United Methodist Church Preschool Lenexa United Methodist Church

Libby Lane Preschool & Montessori World Revival Church

Little Angel Learning Center Inc

Little Blessings Day Care Loma Vista Baptist Church

Little Blessings Preschool St. Paul’s

Little Lambs Learning Center Open Door Baptist Ministries

Little Learners Preschool First Baptist Raytown

Little Lions Preschool-Plaza Heights Academy Plaza Heights Baptist Church

Little Scholars Overland Park Church of Christ

LongView Chapel Preschool/PDO Longview Chapel Christian

Lord of Life Early Education Center Lord of Life Lutheran

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2014 - 2015 Memberscontinued

Mother’s Morning Out Fairview United Methodist Church

Nativity of Mary Nativity of Mary

Noah’s Ark First Baptist Church of Olathe

Olathe Bible Church Parent’s Day Out Olathe Bible Church

Olathe Christian Church Preschool Olathe Christian Church

Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center King of Kings Lutheran Church

Open Hearts Preschool Eudora United Methodist Church

Overland Christian Preschool/Child Care Church of God Holiness

Pine Ridge PDO & Preschool Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church

Play to Learn Preschool Play to Learn Ministries

Prairie Center Christian ChildCare Church of God of Prophecy

Prairie Early Childhood Center Prairie Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Stanley PS/PDO Presbyterian Church of Stanley

Prince of Peace Early Education Center Prince of Peace Catholic Church

Rainbow Kingdom Preschool & PDO Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church

Rainbow School South-Broadland Presbyterian Church

Red Bridge Early Childhood Center Red Bridge United Methodist Church

Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center Redeemer Lutheran

Rolling Hills Preschool MDO Rolling Hills United Presbyterian Church

Shawnee Mission Christian Wee Care Olivet Baptist Church

Shawnee Presbyterian Preschool Shawnee Presbyterian

Shining Stars Preschool Kansas City Church of Christ

Shoal Creek Community Preschool Shoal Creek Community Church

Small Wonder Preschool St. Mark Catholic Church

Sonshine Preschool Grace United Methodist Church

Sonshine School Overland Park Church of Christ

Sonshine Kids Preschool Knob Knoster United Methodist Church

St. Agnes Early Education Center St. Agnes Catholic Church

St. John LaLande ECC St. John LaLande Catholic Church

St. John’s Parents Day Out and Preschool St. John’s United Methodist Church

St. Mark’s Preschool St. Mark’s United Methodist Church

St. Matthew Preschool St. Matthew Lutheran Church

St. Michael’s Day School, Inc. St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Preschool St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

St. Paul’s Preschool St. Paul’s United Methodist church

St. Thomas More St. Thomas More

Starshine Preschool First United Methodist

Stepping Stones Preschool Lee’s Summit Christian Church

Stone Church Preschool Stone Church Community of Christ

Stony Point Christian Church Preschool Stony Point Christian Church

Sunbeam Christian Academy First Baptist Church

Susquehanna Baptist Preschool Susquehanna Baptist Church

Timothy Lutheran Early Childhood Center Timothy Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool Trinity Lutheran Church

United Methodist Preschool United Methodist Church of Chillocothe

Valley View UM Weekday Children’s Programs Valley View United Methodist

Village Church Child & Family Development Center Village Presbyterian Church

Wallulu Christian Preschool Wallulu Christian Church

Ward Parkway Presbyterian Preschool Ward Parkway Presbyterian Church

We Care Children’s Ministries Woods Chapel United Methodist

Wee Rock Learning Center Church on the Rock-Harrisonville

Westside Kid’s Day Out Westside Nazarene Church

WildWoods Preschool/PDO SouthWoods Christan Church

Zion Christian Preschool Zion Lutheran Church

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ExhibitorsCathy Lancelotta Family Life Services

Discovery Toys

Dollars for U

ECHO (Early Childhood Hands On)

EMCH Fundraising, LLC

Francis Institute

Funky Mama Music

James R Green/Kodo Kids

Learning Connections, Inc

Music with Mar

Paco Designs

The Springfield Stage

US Toy/Constructive Playthings

Wright One Training

Be sure to stop by the Exhibits!

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Presenter ContactsAnna BannisterMusic with [email protected]

Tom BeddardSt. Paul Public [email protected]

Ellen Booth [email protected]

Angela BrennanWe [email protected]

Dr. Carrie CutlerUniversity of [email protected]

Bradley DebrickJohnson County [email protected]

Krista EylerColonial Presbyterian [email protected]

Tiger GordonCentral Methodist [email protected]

Michele HaywardSmall Wonder Preschool at St. Mark’s Catholic [email protected]

Joy HumbargerFrancis Institute for Child and Youth [email protected]

Dr. Rebecca [email protected]

Janet KniepkampColumbia IL School Unit District [email protected]

Cathy LancelottaHeritage [email protected]

Cindy LinkSmall Wonder [email protected]

Kim MarxhausenUniversity of Nebraska at [email protected]

Jennifer McCroddanCross [email protected]

Velda McKenzieMoving [email protected]

Dr. Jim MeyerMissouri State [email protected]

Laura MurphyReal Families, [email protected]

Amy NolteMO DHSS/Section for Child Care [email protected]

Angela OesterlyMO Section for Child Care [email protected]

Janet RinehartProject [email protected]

Dr. Robert [email protected]

Rev. Matthew SilversLee’s Summit Christian [email protected]

Juanita SpringateJohnson County Community [email protected]

Bill StinsonEmporia State [email protected]

Wanda TaylorMO DHSS/Section for Child Care [email protected]

Sarah WilliamsEagle Eye Consulting, [email protected]

Debbie WoodOpen Arms Lutheran Child Development [email protected]

Albert WrightWright One [email protected]

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