The Teaching and Learning Cycle, Keynote session (everyone)

Cheri Sherley & Whitney Crain
Explore the 4 steps of the teaching and learning cycle – assess, evaluate, plan, teach!

Session A: 8:15 – 11:30 a.m.           Session B: 12:45 – 4:00 p.m.

3R's + 4C's = 21st Century Success (management)
Patsy Allen & Emily Stowers
Learn strategies for preparing children, staff, and parents for success in today's society. Learn about resources and tools for providing innovative and effective programming.
Session A: 8:15 – 11:30 a.m.           Session B: 12:45 – 4:00 p.m.

Physical Science Activities for the Young Child (all ages)

Nancy Mooring & Kathy Haney
Explore the benefits of hands-on physical science activities for young children. Teachers will learn simple activities for children to experience through play.

Session A1: 8:15 – 9:45 a.m.           Session B1: 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Session A2: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.      Session B2: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Play to Learn (all ages)

Marie Manley & Earleen Huff
Learn about how play supports school readiness. You won't just be sitting – you’ll be playing too! "Play is a child's work." Jean Piaget.

Session A1: 8:15 – 9:45 a.m.           Session B1: 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Session A2: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.      Session B2: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Lunch Session 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Love to Learn – Love the Brain Deborah J Harding, AC Child Psychology Professor