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| April 10, 2010 |
| The Wonder of Childhood Film Festival |
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Asbury Park, NJ, United States |
Phone: 918-9901, X-133
E-mail: jpack@ccrnj.org, jkrichman@ccrnj.org |
| To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, Child Care Resources will present a film festival. Attendees will be provided with a schedule of film selections from which they may choose all or a few to watch throughout the day. Films will portray the world of childhood, including nature play, fantasy, and exploration. All parents, early childhood professionals and those who were once children are sure to enjoy the show! Coffee and pastry will be served in the AM. |
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| April 11 - 14, 2010 |
| "HIPPY: The Bridge to Change for Children, Families and Communities" |
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States |
Phone: 501-537-7731
Web Site: http://www.hippyusa.org
E-mail: mghart@hippyusa.org |
| The primary focus of the conference is to recognize and foster excellence in programming along with excellent support and services for children, families and communities. In harmony with our theme, workshop presentations will focus on early childhood concepts, "best practices", and ways to support local HIPPY staff to provide the best quality services to children and families. HIPPY USA's National Conference is the premiere professional development training for HIPPY staff. Held every two years, this conference attracts individuals, corporations, and early childhood education leaders dedicated to improving lives through literacy efforts. HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) programs empower parents as primary educators of their children in the home and foster parent involvement in school and community to maximaize the chances of successful early school experiences. |
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| April 15 - 17, 2010 |
| A Culture of Acceptance: A Journey Together |
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Phone: (702) 895-1322
Web Site: http://nevaeyc.org
E-mail: claire.tredwell@unlv.edu |
| The event begins Thursday April 15 with a pre-conference session “Building Communication Skills in Young children: a Journey Together with Parents and Educators.” The pre-conference day is co-sponsored by the Nevada Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. The event continues with the two-day conference on Friday April 16 and Saturday April 17. Speakers this year include: Father Gregory Boyle, Camille Catlett, and Louise Derman-Sparks, to name a few. In addition to a great schedule of presentations on diversity and inclusive practice, Lakeshore Learning will be setting up three model classrooms (infant/toddler, preschool, and K-2). |
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| April 16 - 18, 2010 |
| Yeah Baby 2010 - the infant and toddler conference |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
Phone: 64 04 461 7076
Web Site: http://www.childspace.co.nz
E-mail: kelly@childspace.co.nz or tash@childspace.co.nz |
| Come to our 2nd annual infant and toddler specialist cionfernce in the beautiful city of Wellington, New Zealand. This will be an inspiring and awesome event for those of you as wild at heart about babies as we are! Join our superb line-up of keynote speakers Dr Nanccy Cohen, Jean Rockel, Pennie Brownlee and Natasha Kibble for this action-packed event, celebrating respect for babies. Full conference programme and registration form can be viewed and downloaded from our website www.childspace.co.nz. |
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| April 16 - 17, 2010 |
| Introduction to the Pikler Approach |
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tulsa, oklahoma, United States |
Phone: 918 810-0877
Web Site: http://www.pikler.org
E-mail: lbriley@dayschoolsok.com |
| This is a once in a life-time opportunity to hear from Dr. Emmi Pikler's daughter, Anna Tardos, the director of the Pikler Institute in Budapest, Hungary and Agnes Szanto, psychologist and colleague of Anna Tardos from Paris, France. They will share their knowledge and expertise on infants and toddlers from over 60 years of research and training which has been done at the Pikler Institute.
Participants will deepen their knowledge about infant and toddler care and education through learning about important pedagogical principles, relationship based care, attachment theory, motor development, play, and careful attentive physical care and respect for the young child. Participants will learn specific ways to enable a child to be self-reliant, autonomous, socially well-adapted, secure, and capable to have enriching relationships and form good attachments. |
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| April 19 - 20, 2010 |
| The Nature of Play - Kidesafe Playground Conference |
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Phone: +618 9340 8509
Web Site: http://www.kidsafewa.com.au/playgroundconference
E-mail: kerry@kidsafewa.com.au |
| This conference will stimulate lively discussion and debate about the range of intersecting issues impacting on playgrounds and play spaces. We will explore how the natural environment can support and extend children’s play and learning; how playgrounds that engage and inspire can benefit and add strength and vibrancy to our communities.
Our goals for the Conference are to—
* Highlight the play and recreation needs of children and young people, including children with additional needs, and discuss the role of the natural environment in meaningful play
* Promote and celebrate the role of public play spaces as a key element of inclusive communities
* Showcase innovative playground development and design from around the world, including natural play space trends in the context of environmental sustainability
* Discuss health promotion and injury prevention strategies and explore risk issues
* Build capacity and collaboration in WA between the community sector, local government and the playground industry.
If you work in the area of children, young people, public space, urban design, landscaping, playground industries or local government you should not miss the opportunity to participate.
Conference presentations will be interactive and relate to conference goals and streams—
* Child-centred playground/playspace design
* Nature-based play
* Risk issues—challenges and benefits
* Consultation—giving children a voice
* Inclusive, playable public open space |
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| April 21 - 10, 2010 |
| The Wonder of Childhood Film Festival |
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Asbury Park, NJ, United States |
Phone: 732-918-3301, X-133
Web Site: http://www.ccrnj.org
E-mail: jkrichman@ccrnj.org |
| To begin the celebration of The Week of the Young Child, Child Care Resources is sponsoring a one day film festival that explores the world of young children, especially concerning wonder and play. In addition, a filmmaker will introduce her short films about children and fantasy play and then she will be available for a Q&A. We expect the films to provide fodder for good conversation and inspiration. |
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| April 26 - 30, 2010 |
| HighScope International Conference |
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Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States |
Phone: 734-485-2000 x228
Web Site: http://www.highscope.org
E-mail: mmcdonnell@highscope.org |
| Last year teachers, administrators, and trainers from 13 countries as well as the U.S. joined us for the 2009 conference. This year we will offer over 75 dynamic sessions to chose from, we also encourgage you to take advantage of our full day preconference workshops listed on our website.
What educators really want, What children really need. Find what you\'re looking for at the HighScope 2010 International Conference. For more information visit highscope.org |
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| April 29 - May 1, 2010 |
| Environment Design Institute - 3 day |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
Phone: 64 04 4617076
Web Site: http://www.childspace.co.nz
E-mail: kelly@childspace.co.nz |
| Join Robin for three exciting days focusing on all aspects of early childhood centre and playscape design. |
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| April 29 - May 1, 2010 |
| NYSAEYC Annual Conference |
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Verona, New York, United States |
Phone: 518-867-3517
Web Site: http://www.nysaeyc.org
E-mail: nysaeyc@capital.net |
| This year’s Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful Turning Stone Resort & Conference Center, in Verona, New York. Featured Tracks & Workshops are: Infant/Toddler, Leadership, PreK-3, Trainers, School Age Child Care, Family Child Care, Inclusion, New & Experienced Teachers.
Conference Benefits: Choose from over 150 educational workshops, (up to 15 1/2 training hours), 90 early childhood exhibitors, free door prizes at events and exhibits, unique opportunities to meet & network with colleagues. For additional information visit www.nysaeyc.org.
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| April 30, 2010 |
| Excellence in Leadership |
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Lakewood, Colorado, United States |
Phone: 303-860-7174
Web Site: http://www.coloradoecea.org
E-mail: info@coloradoecea.org |
| The Excellence in Leadership Conference is for early education center owners, administrators, and experienced teachers. The theme for 2010 is Tools for a Dynamic Program. |
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