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The BAEYC Old Colony Chapter presents its
22nd annual early childhood conference
Personal Pathways to Professionalism
Friday, March 13, 2015 • 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM
(Inclement weather date: Saturday, March 14, 2015)
at Bridgewater State University
Total of 5 Training Hours
FEATURING
Thomas L. Weber
Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care
Tom was appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and
Care in September, 2013 after serving as Acting Commissioner of the department since
March. Prior to his appointment, he served as Undersecretary at the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Education, where he oversaw budget and finance, legal, legislative affairs, information
technology, policy, communications, and general administration in furtherance of Governor
Patrick’s education agenda. Tom also served as the Secretary of Education’s principal advisor for
early education and care as well as his designee to the Board of Early Education and Care. Previously, Tom worked as
Legislative Director at Strategies for Children/The Early Education for All Campaign, Director of Community Partnerships
at the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly, Deputy Research Director at the Massachusetts
Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC), Assistant Director of Government Affairs at the Greater Boston Chamber
of Commerce, and Senior Issues Manager at the Office of United State Senator John F. Kerry. He is a graduate of the
College of the Holy Cross and Suffolk University Law School.
COSPONSORED BY:
The Boston Association for the Education of Young Children Old Colony Chapter,
Bridgewater State University and BAMSI
Conference Schedule
In East Campus Commons, 125 Burrill Avenue
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote Presentation by Thomas L. Weber, EEC Commissioner
In Burnell Hall, 66 Hooper Street
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Workshop Session A
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop Session B
College/Career Fair
Burnell Hall 3:00-4:00 p.m.
See email attachment from
the SE MA Readiness Center
for information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR COPIES OF THIS BROCHURE: WWW.BAEYC.ORG
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote Address
Thomas L. Weber, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care
SESSION A: 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
SESSION B: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A1. Feeding the Deepest Need– part 1
B1. Feeding the Deepest Needs– part 2
Jeanine K. Fitzgerald, The Fitzgerald Institute of Lifelong Learning
Jeanine K. Fitzgerald, The Fitzgerald Institute of Lifelong Learning
Social, emotional and moral poverty surround us, leaving our
children feeling isolated and disconnected. When these needs are
not met, they may fall apart, numb, ache inside and hurt others.
The result is shame– that painful fear of being unloved and
believing that “I am bad.” As they get older, they may anesthetize
the pain with substance abuse, food, sex, money, etc. Yet, the
solution if free. It is found when we discover what really matters!
This session leads us on that discovery. This is a 2-part workshop.
Participants must attend both A1 and BI sessions.
Participants must attend both A1 and B1 sessions of this
workshop.
A2. Infusing STEM into Your Learning Environment- part 1
Lynn Vaillancourt, Braintree Pediatric Center
Kori Bardige, Learning Circle Consulting & Melissa Anderson Russell, Heritage
Museum & Gardens
Join us on a STEM exploration, transforming ordinary
environments into STEM laboratories that nurture curiosity and
wonder. Learn strategies for encouraging children’s questions and
testing hypotheses through play. We will explore hands-on STEM
activities. This is a 2-part workshop. Participants must attend both A2
and B2 sessions.
A3. Red Flags of Motor Development
Lynn Vaillancourt, Braintree Pediatric Center
This workshop reviews gestational and developmental milestones.
Participants will learn about red flags of motor development and
various techniques for motor stimulation.
A4. Working with Children is Like Playing Poker: You need
to know when to hold, when to fold and when to walk away
Margaret Werner, Elisabeth Amen Nursery School, Wheaton College
We will discuss why children behave as they do and how our
responses may actually reinforce the behavior we want to change.
A5. Babies and Brains: Some Assembly Required
Cheryl Hovey, Ez Ed 2 Go
This workshop will introduce the first four parts of the brain and
the importance of this as it relates to play. Information will be
provided on how play builds connections in the brain, and
practical examples given of how adults can enrich the learning
experience for infants and toddlers.
B2. Infusing STEM into Your Learning Environment–part 2
Kori Bardige, Learning Circle Consulting & Melissa Anderson Russell, Heritage
Museum & Gardens
Participants must attend both A2 and B2 sessions of this
workshop.
B3. Sensory and Gross Motor Activities for Young Children
This workshop presents a brief overview of infant through
preschool age motor and sensory development. The session will
review activities to enhance the visual, cognitive, and sensory
systems and the enhancement of motor control.
B4. Including Diverse Learners in Your Program
Margaret Werner, Elisabeth Amen Nursery School, Wheaton College
How do I meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of
diverse learners? How do I know if a child needs extra help or just
more time to mature? We will discuss what to look for and how to
assess the child who is a puzzle to you.
B5. Child Play– Maximizing Learning Opportunities
Kate Begin, Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island
A child’s early life experiences create the foundation for their
lifelong learning, behavior, and their physical and mental health.
Offering children the opportunity to explore and experience the
wonders of life through play greatly enhances the child’s world.
Participants will learn the basics of brain development and will
explore the opportunities for maximizing the many opportunities
for play including the playground and surrounding community.
B6. Moving Along!
Mary Kelley, Magic Music Time
A6. Dollar Store Math
This session includes 14 music and movement activities to use in
your program designed to keep children’s minds and bodies
strong. Each activity addresses social skills, cooperation and
impulse control for all young children including those with special
needs.
Math doesn’t have to be scary or expensive. Find out how items
from your local dollar store can support mathematical thinking.
B7. Stories Come Alive! Environmental Literacy for Early
Childhood Programs
Dotti McDevitt, A Child’s Wonderland Preschool
A7. Community Partnerships in Culturally Diverse
Communities: Building (Structurally Sound) Bridges
Dr. Kimberly Shaver-Hood, Superintendent, Wareham Public Schools, Maureen
Manning & Jane Fodulis, Directors, Beyond School Time, Wareham Public Schools
Community partnerships strengthen your program’s ability to
accomplish its mission by providing additional support in
workforce, materials, and outreach. Presenters will work with
participants to create action steps that will overcome obstacles and
invigorate their community engagement plan. Participants will
learn how to create dynamic new partnerships as well as revitalize
existing ones.
Kerri Schmidt, ReadBoston
This workshop will provide participants with fun, hands-on
experiences as we explore environmentally-themed stories and
curriculum for early childhood settings. Come prepared to move,
play and share!
Note:
All workshops will be held in Burnell Hall,
66 Hooper Street
REGISTRATION FORM
Complete one form per person
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location and Parking: Registration, breakfast and keynote will
be held in BSU’s East Campus Commons, 125 Burrill Ave. (#29
on the campus map).
All workshop sessions, lunch and the College & Career Fair will
be held in BSU’s Burnell Hall , 66 Hooper St. (#28 on the campus
map).
Parking is available in the Parking Garage (T on the campus
map). Directions and maps are available at: www.bridgew.edu/
sites/all/themes/bsu1/pdf/CampusMap.pdf
Inclement Weather: The conference will be postponed until
Saturday, March 14, if Bridgewater State University is officially
closed on March 13. This announcement will be aired by 6 a.m.
on major television and radio stations. Attendees may also call the
university’s inclement weather line at 508-531-1777 or go to
www.bridgew.edu.
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
1.
2.
Register by Mail. We will accept a credit card
(MasterCard, Visa, or Discover), check or money order for
the registration fee. Mail completed registration form and
full payment to:
Center for PreK-12 Educational Outreach, Moakley Center, Room
215, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Registrations must be postmarked by March 3.
Register by Fax. Fax registration forms to the Center for
PreK-12 Educational Outreach at 508-531-1771
by March 6.
_________________________________________
Name (Last/First)
_________________________________________
Home Address
State
Zip
_________________________________________
Daytime Telephone
*E-mail
_________________________________________
Agency/Organization
_________________________________________
Professional Position
Please indicate two workshops per session in order of preference. We
will make every attempt to honor your selections. The number of
attendees in a workshop must be limited to comply with fire codes and
to support workshop quality. Do not attend a workshop to which you
are not assigned.
1st Choice
2nd Choice
Session A
______________
_____________
Session B
______________
_____________
REGISTRATION FEES
Confirmations: If you want registration confirmation please
include your e-mail address or a self-addressed stamped envelope
with your registration.
Refunds: Contact us at 508-531-2109 by March 6 if you want a
refund. Full refunds are guaranteed if the conference is cancelled.
No refunds will be issued if the conference is postponed until
March 14 (see Inclement Weather above).
NAEYC
member
Nonmember
Student
Individual
$55.00
$70.00
$35.00
Group (4 or
more staff
from same
agency)
$50.00
$65.00
$35.00
Certificates of attendance for your professional development
portfolio will be awarded.
NAEYC member number (if applicable): _________________
Student ID number (if applicable): ______________________
For information and/or questions, call 508-531-2109
Payment enclosed for $_____________________
Policy on Nondiscrimination: Bridgewater State University does
not discriminate in admission to or access to, or treatment or
employment in, any of its educational programs or activities,
including scholarships, loans and athletics, on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status,
political belief or affiliation, or veteran status.
(Make checks payable to Bridgewater State University)
Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity:
Bridgewater State University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
Charge $___________ to
[ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard
[ ] Discover
*If using a credit card you must include an email address to receive further instructions.
The lunch buffet will offer meat, fish, and vegetarian
choices. If you have other dietary needs/restrictions, please
plan to provide your own lunch.
If mailing, send registration form with full payment to:
Center for PreK-12 Educational Outreach
Moakley Center, Room 215
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Center for PreK-12 Educational Outreach
Moakley Center, Room 215
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Registration held at the East Campus Commons
125 Burrill Avenue
Bridgewater State University
Accessible by MBTA Commuter Rail
The BAEYC Old Colony Chapter presents its
22nd annual early childhood conference
Personal Pathways to Professionalism
at Bridgewater State University
Friday, March 13, 2015 • 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM
(Inclement weather date: Saturday, March 14, 2015)
Featuring Thomas L. Weber, Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care
COSPONSORED BY
The Boston Association for the Education of Young Children Old Colony Chapter,
Bridgewater State University and BAMSI