1. Healthcare

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Guarantee your registration and workshop
selections by registering online TODAY!
www.childresource.org
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
$70
Postmarked by Monday, 3/2/15
$85
Postmarked Tuesday, 3/3/15 or
later
□ Registration closes Friday, 3/13/15
□ Make workshop selections and include on
registration form. Indicate code number for first,
second and third choices for Sessions A and B
(or register online and guarantee your spot).
□ Every effort will be made to place you in the
workshop of your choice; however, space is
limited and workshops will be filled on a firstcome, first-served basis.
□ No REFUNDS will be issued.
□ There will be a $25 service fee for returned
checks.
From Head Start to
Harvard to Hewlett
Packard, Rob’s
motivational
juggling has helped
thousands of multitasking professionals
reduce burnout,
regain a better life
balance, and combine a sense of purpose with a
spirit of fun. He is the recipient of the
International Jugglers Associations’
Excellence in Education Award, and three
time winner of Toastmaster International’s
humorous speech contest. After graduating the
University of Pennsylvania (Phi Beta Kappa) and
clown college (“Magna Cum Looney”!) Rob
has appeared on cable and network television
programs such as CNBC, Evening Magazine, and
Amazing America.
in partnership with
Prince George's County Public Schools
Before and After School Extended
Learning Programs
presents
BUILDING
FOR
SUCCESS
2015
A Conference for
Child Care Professionals
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
□ We love children, but only adults will be
admitted to the conference.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals
with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Please forward requests by Monday, 3/2/15.
Need more information?
301.772.8420 x 1001 OR
[email protected]
Jericho City of Praise
8501 Jericho City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Rob Peck, Founder
of Zestworks
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NE
CA
LO
!
ON
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Participants must attend two (2) two workshop
sessions and the Keynote address to receive six
(6) Core of Knowledge hours.
7:30 am:
8:15 am:
Registration & Continental
Breakfast
Session A Workshops
10:30 am:
Session B Workshops
12:30 pm:
Lunch, Networking, and
Exhibitor Browsing
Keeping All The Balls In The Air!
See you next year!
2:00 pm:
4:00 pm:
Need Professional Activity Units?
If you need Professional Activity Units for the
Maryland Child Care Credential, the Resource
Center can help. Volunteer at the Building for
Success Conference and earn your PAUs. Be
sure to let us know on your registration form.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
9475 Lottsford Road, Suite 202
Largo, Maryland 20774—5308
Registration
Fee
KEYNOTE
N
LO EW
CA
TIO
N!
Doors open at 7:30 am
Jericho City of Praise
Landover, Maryland
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Guarantee your registration and workshop
selections by registering online TODAY!
www.childresource.org
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
$70
Postmarked by Monday, 3/2/15
$85
Postmarked Tuesday, 3/3/15 or
later
□ Registration closes Friday, 3/13/15
□ Make workshop selections and include on
registration form. Indicate code number for first,
second and third choices for Sessions A and B
(or register online and guarantee your spot).
□ Every effort will be made to place you in the
workshop of your choice; however, space is
limited and workshops will be filled on a firstcome, first-served basis.
□ No REFUNDS will be issued.
□ There will be a $25 service fee for returned
checks.
From Head Start to
Harvard to Hewlett
Packard, Rob’s
motivational
juggling has helped
thousands of multitasking professionals
reduce burnout,
regain a better life
balance, and combine a sense of purpose with a
spirit of fun. He is the recipient of the
International Jugglers Associations’
Excellence in Education Award, and three
time winner of Toastmaster International’s
humorous speech contest. After graduating the
University of Pennsylvania (Phi Beta Kappa) and
clown college (“Magna Cum Looney”!) Rob
has appeared on cable and network television
programs such as CNBC, Evening Magazine, and
Amazing America.
in partnership with
Prince George's County Public Schools
Before and After School Extended
Learning Programs
presents
BUILDING
FOR
SUCCESS
2015
A Conference for
Child Care Professionals
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
□ We love children, but only adults will be
admitted to the conference.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals
with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Please forward requests by Monday, 3/2/15.
Need more information?
301.772.8420 x 1001 OR
[email protected]
Jericho City of Praise
8501 Jericho City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Rob Peck, Founder
of Zestworks
W
NE
CA
LO
!
ON
I
T
Participants must attend two (2) two workshop
sessions and the Keynote address to receive six
(6) Core of Knowledge hours.
7:30 am:
8:15 am:
Registration & Continental
Breakfast
Session A Workshops
10:30 am:
Session B Workshops
12:30 pm:
Lunch, Networking, and
Exhibitor Browsing
Keeping All The Balls In The Air!
See you next year!
2:00 pm:
4:00 pm:
Need Professional Activity Units?
If you need Professional Activity Units for the
Maryland Child Care Credential, the Resource
Center can help. Volunteer at the Building for
Success Conference and earn your PAUs. Be
sure to let us know on your registration form.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
9475 Lottsford Road, Suite 202
Largo, Maryland 20774—5308
Registration
Fee
KEYNOTE
N
LO EW
CA
TIO
N!
Doors open at 7:30 am
Jericho City of Praise
Landover, Maryland
SESSION A: 8:15 am—10:15 am, continued
SESSION B: 10:30 am—12:30 pm
A1 Leave No Child Inside (CUR) Discover ways to spark intentional,
mindful learning for children while exploring the natural world. Donna J.
Satterlee, EdD, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, SA, F, C, P
A14 ABC’s of Taxes & Record Keeping for Family Child Care
(PRO) What are direct and indirect expenses, home expenses, allowed
deductions, depreciation and estimated taxes? Learn this and more!
Julieta Simmons, Enrolled Agent F, SA
B2 Teach with Household Chemistry - See A2
A2 Teach with Household Chemistry (CUR) Use common household
items to build the foundation for scientific learning and exploration.
Echo Uzzo, Education Director, Echoes of Nature, SA, F, C, P
A3 An Educator’s Guide to Maryland EXCELS (PRO) Examine your
current classroom practices in light of Maryland EXCELS. Vickie
DiSanto, Quality Assurance Specialist, MSDE SA, F, C
A4 Quality Begins with You (PRO) This EXCELS overview will help
you create an action plan to move through the EXCELS standards.
Sheila Maness, Quality Assurance Specialist, MSDE SA, F, C
Signature:
A5 Guiding Children’s Behavior for Positive Results and Beyond
(PRO) Guide children’s behavior toward positive interactions while
considering self-esteem and teaching self-control by using fundamental
communication tools. June Martin, Instructor, SA, F, C, P
Account #:
Registration fee: Postmarked by 3/2/15, $70 per person; postmarked
3/3/15 or later, $85 per person (includes continental breakfast and
lunch). Make check/money order payable to: PGCRC or charge your
□VISA □MasterCard □Discover Exp. Date:
YES I would like to be a □Facilitator or □Volunteer
Email:
SESSION A: 8:15 am—10:15 am
A6 Sensitivity Training: Using Person First Language (SN) Learn
appropriate and respectful language as you reshape the way you view
children with special needs by recognizing the individual strengths of
every child. Mary Coster, LCSW-C, PACT: Helping Children with
Special Needs, SA, F, C, P
A7 Fruits and Veggies at Every Meal (HSN) Take a guided walk
through a day of eating fresh fruits and veggies every meal for optimal
nutrition. Nakia Porter, CEO, Nakia’s Peace of Life, SA, F, C, P
Everyone attends the afternoon session
3rd choice Code #
3rd choice Code #
2nd choice Code #
2nd choice Code #
1st choice Code #
1st choice Code #
SESSION A
My workshop selections are:
Phone:
Home Address:
Name
SESSION B
A8 Every Child Ready to Read (CUR) Learn 5 fun literacy practices to
get children ready to read. Pamela Hamlin and Rachel Zukowski, Youth
Services Coordinators, Prince Georges County Memorial Library System,
F, C, P
PLEASE PRINT
REGISTER ONLINE to guarantee your workshop selections: www.childresource.org
—OR—
Complete form and remit payment to: PGCRC * 9475 Lottsford Rd., Ste. 202 * Largo, MD * 20774
Workshops — Select A & B Sessions
A9 The ABC’s of Creating a Healthier Child Care Environment
(HSN) ASSESS, BUILD and CREATE a healthier environment by
examining physical activity and nutritional elements of your program.
Patricia A. Freeman, Supervisor, Child and Adult Food Care Program,
Prince George’s County Public Schools, SA, F, C, P
A10 Ant DivaMo Teaching Order Early (CD) Use a mix of rhythmic
phrases and visual reminders to teach children to create good routines
and complete tasks from beginning to end. Regina Edwards, M.Ed.,
Educator and Consultant, SA, F, C, P
A11 Promoting Children and Adolescent’s Mental Health (HSN)
Promote mental health by building strengths, self-esteem, and placing
protective-factors in their lives. Sylvia McCree-Huntley, MS, Training and
Community Resource Coordinator, University of Maryland School of
Medicine, SA, F, C, P
A12 Sing a Song of Stories (CD/CUR) Explore the rhythm of language
from books as you engage children through sight, sound, touch and
movement. Valerie Bayne Carroll, Master Teaching Artist, Wolf Trap
Institute for Learning Through the Arts, F, C, P
A13 Group Games and Group Management for School Age Care
(CUR) Gain skills in managing group games and identify appropriate
games for school age care. Deborah Wood, Ph.D., Director, Chesapeake
Children’s Museum, SA, F
A15 Laughter Is the Best Medicine…Plus, No Copays! (PRO) A
good sense of humor is a vital stress management skill that helps staff
handle adversity and model a resiliency that brings out the best in tough
times. Rob Peck, Zestworks, SA, F, C, P
A16 IMIL—Body Language: A Movement Vocabulary (CUR)
Engage and encourage children to move! Get strategies to help children
“tell your muscles what to do” in motor skill development. Linda
Bratcher, MSDE Approved Trainer F, C, P
A17 Keeping Children Safe When We Travel (HSN) Learn how to
select, install and properly use child safety seats. Danitza Simpson,
Director, Adelphi-Langley Park Family Support Center F, C, SA, P
A18 Bring Your Curriculum to Life (CUR) Use hands on activities to
enhance your curriculum through poetry, song, dance and drama. Sheila
Skinner, Child Care Outreach Coordinator, PGCRC F, C
A19 Literacy Development in School Age Programs (CUR)
Intentionally plan activities to enhance development of complex
language, reading and writing skills. Bertha Reid and Lisa Grimes, Field
Coordinators, PGCPS BASELP, SA
B1 Leave No Child Inside - See A1
B3 An Educator’s Guide to Maryland EXCELS - See A3
B4 Quality Begins with You - See A4
B5 Guiding Children’s Behavior for Positive Results and Beyond -
See A5
B6 Sensitivity Training: Using Person First Language - See A6
B7 Fruits and Veggies at Every Meal - See A7
B8 Every Child Ready to Read - See A8
B9 Simply Simple (HSN) Examine and share kid-friendly, simple-toprepare, straying from the ordinary, budget-conscious, and healthy food
options. Patricia A. Freeman, Supervisor, Child and Adult Food Care
Program, Prince George’s County Public Schools, SA, F, C, P
B10 Ant DivaMo Teaching Order Early - See A10
B11 Dangerous Teen Trends (COM) Learn about prescription drugs,
common household products and behaviors that put teens at risk of
substance abuse. Sylvia McCree-Huntley, MS, Training and Community
Resource Coordinator, University of Maryland School of Medicine, SA,
F, C, P
B12 Sing a Song of Stories - See A12
A20 Active Bodies, Active Minds: Strategies for Teaching the
B13 Group Games and Group Management for School Age Care Active Child (CD) Gain insight into the different causes of hyperactivity See A13
and learn techniques for supporting active preschoolers. Alyson
B14 ABC’s of Taxes & Record Keeping for Family Child Care - See
Jacobson, Maryland LAUNCH, PGCRC, F, C, SA, P
A21 The Joy of Children’s Literature (CUR) Early opportunities to
explore materials and books lay a foundation for a love of reading and
learning that begins in infancy. Eileen Brooks, Maryland LAUNCH,
PGCRC, F, C, P
A22 ADA and Special Needs – You Can Do It! (SN) Learn
everything you need to know about the ADA and how it affects your
child care business. Paul Armstrong, PGCRC, Project WIN SA, F, C
A14
B15 Laughter Is the Best Medicine…Plus, No Copays! - See A15
B16 IMIL: Body Language—A Movement Vocabulary - See A16
B17 Keeping Children Safe When We Travel - See B17
B18 Bring Your Curriculum to Life - See A18
B19 Literacy Development in School Age Programs - See A19
A23 New and Noteworthy Books (CUR) Reading and exploring books B20 Active Bodies, Active Minds: Strategies for Teaching the
should be a part of every day in your program! Find out what’s new and Active Child - See A20
fun for your program. Shantiea Dean, Child Care Outreach Coordinator, B21 The Joy of Children’s Literature - See A21
Prince George’s Child Resource Center, F, C, P
B22 ADA and Special Needs – You Can Do It! - See A22
A24 Supervise for Safety (PRO) Learn the why and the how of
supervision. Laura Terrell, Community Organizer, Prince George’s Child B23 New and Noteworthy Books - See A23
Resource Center, SA, F, C
B24 Supervise for Safety - See A24
A25 Achieving Quality—The Maryland Child Care Credential
(PRO) Increase your professionalism with the Maryland Child Care
Credential. Angeline Bishop-Oshoko, Branch Chief, Maryland State
Department of Education, SA, F, C
B25 Achieving Quality—The Maryland Child Care Credential - See
A25
B26 Ready to Learn: Teaching Children About Anger and Other
Emotions (CUR/CD) This interactive workshop teaches ways to
A26 What’s New? Office of Child Care Updates (PRO) Get the latest connect television to children’s books and create hands-on, minds-on
news and changes in child care programs and regulations. Liz Kelley,
activities. Leave with a free book. Maria Salvadore, WETA, F, C, P
Director, MSDE Office of Child Care, SA, F, C
KEY
CD: Child Development
COM: Community
CUR: Curriculum
HSN: Health, Safety & Nutrition
PRO: Professionalism
SN: Special Needs
C: Center Staff/ Director
F: Family CC Provider
P: Parents SA: School-Age
REGISTER ONLINE to guarantee your workshop selections: www.childresource.org
—OR—
Complete form and remit payment to: PGCRC * 9475 Lottsford Rd., Ste. 202 * Largo, MD * 20774
PLEASE PRINT
Email:
Name
Home Address:
YES I would like to be a □Facilitator or □Volunteer
Phone:
SESSION A
SESSION B
1st choice Code #
1st choice Code #
Registration fee: Postmarked by 3/2/15, $70 per person; postmarked
3/3/15 or later, $85 per person (includes continental breakfast and
lunch). Make check/money order payable to: PGCRC or charge your
□VISA □MasterCard □Discover Exp. Date:
2nd choice Code #
2nd choice Code #
Account #:
3rd choice Code #
3rd choice Code #
Signature:
My workshop selections are:
Everyone attends the afternoon session
SESSION A: 8:15 am—10:15 am
SESSION A: 8:15 am—10:15 am, continued
B9 Simply Simple (HSN) Examine and share kid-friendly, simple-toprepare, straying from the ordinary, budget-conscious, and healthy food
options. Patricia A. Freeman, Supervisor, Child and Adult Food Care
Program, Prince George’s County Public Schools, SA, F, C, P
B8 Every Child Ready to Read - See A8
B7 Fruits and Veggies at Every Meal - See A7
B6 Sensitivity Training: Using Person First Language - See A6
See A5
B5 Guiding Children’s Behavior for Positive Results and Beyond -
B4 Quality Begins with You - See A4
B3 An Educator’s Guide to Maryland EXCELS - See A3
B2 Teach with Household Chemistry - See A2
B1 Leave No Child Inside - See A1
SESSION B: 10:30 am—12:30 pm
Workshops — Select A & B Sessions
A1 Leave No Child Inside (CUR) Discover ways to spark intentional,
mindful learning for children while exploring the natural world. Donna J.
Satterlee, EdD, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, SA, F, C, P
CD: Child Development
COM: Community
CUR: Curriculum
B15 Laughter Is the Best Medicine…Plus, No Copays! - See A15
A14
B17 Keeping Children Safe When We Travel - See B17
B16 IMIL: Body Language—A Movement Vocabulary - See A16
B18 Bring Your Curriculum to Life - See A18
B19 Literacy Development in School Age Programs - See A19
HSN: Health, Safety & Nutrition
PRO: Professionalism
SN: Special Needs
C: Center Staff/ Director
F: Family CC Provider
P: Parents SA: School-Age
A23 New and Noteworthy Books (CUR) Reading and exploring books B20 Active Bodies, Active Minds: Strategies for Teaching the
should be a part of every day in your program! Find out what’s new and Active Child - See A20
fun for your program. Shantiea Dean, Child Care Outreach Coordinator, B21 The Joy of Children’s Literature - See A21
Prince George’s Child Resource Center, F, C, P
B22 ADA and Special Needs – You Can Do It! - See A22
A24 Supervise for Safety (PRO) Learn the why and the how of
supervision. Laura Terrell, Community Organizer, Prince George’s Child B23 New and Noteworthy Books - See A23
Resource Center, SA, F, C
B24 Supervise for Safety - See A24
A25 Achieving Quality—The Maryland Child Care Credential
B25 Achieving Quality—The Maryland Child Care Credential - See
(PRO) Increase your professionalism with the Maryland Child Care
A25
Credential. Angeline Bishop-Oshoko, Branch Chief, Maryland State
B26 Ready to Learn: Teaching Children About Anger and Other
Department of Education, SA, F, C
Emotions (CUR/CD) This interactive workshop teaches ways to
A26 What’s New? Office of Child Care Updates (PRO) Get the latest connect television to children’s books and create hands-on, minds-on
news and changes in child care programs and regulations. Liz Kelley,
activities. Leave with a free book. Maria Salvadore, WETA, F, C, P
Director, MSDE Office of Child Care, SA, F, C
A22 ADA and Special Needs – You Can Do It! (SN) Learn
everything you need to know about the ADA and how it affects your
child care business. Paul Armstrong, PGCRC, Project WIN SA, F, C
A21 The Joy of Children’s Literature (CUR) Early opportunities to
explore materials and books lay a foundation for a love of reading and
learning that begins in infancy. Eileen Brooks, Maryland LAUNCH,
PGCRC, F, C, P
B10 Ant DivaMo Teaching Order Early - See A10
A18 Bring Your Curriculum to Life (CUR) Use hands on activities to
enhance your curriculum through poetry, song, dance and drama. Sheila B11 Dangerous Teen Trends (COM) Learn about prescription drugs,
Skinner, Child Care Outreach Coordinator, PGCRC F, C
common household products and behaviors that put teens at risk of
substance abuse. Sylvia McCree-Huntley, MS, Training and Community
A19 Literacy Development in School Age Programs (CUR)
Resource Coordinator, University of Maryland School of Medicine, SA,
Intentionally plan activities to enhance development of complex
F, C, P
language, reading and writing skills. Bertha Reid and Lisa Grimes, Field
Coordinators, PGCPS BASELP, SA
B12 Sing a Song of Stories - See A12
A20 Active Bodies, Active Minds: Strategies for Teaching the
B13 Group Games and Group Management for School Age Care Active Child (CD) Gain insight into the different causes of hyperactivity See A13
and learn techniques for supporting active preschoolers. Alyson
B14 ABC’s of Taxes & Record Keeping for Family Child Care - See
Jacobson, Maryland LAUNCH, PGCRC, F, C, SA, P
A17 Keeping Children Safe When We Travel (HSN) Learn how to
select, install and properly use child safety seats. Danitza Simpson,
Director, Adelphi-Langley Park Family Support Center F, C, SA, P
A16 IMIL—Body Language: A Movement Vocabulary (CUR)
Engage and encourage children to move! Get strategies to help children
“tell your muscles what to do” in motor skill development. Linda
Bratcher, MSDE Approved Trainer F, C, P
A15 Laughter Is the Best Medicine…Plus, No Copays! (PRO) A
good sense of humor is a vital stress management skill that helps staff
handle adversity and model a resiliency that brings out the best in tough
times. Rob Peck, Zestworks, SA, F, C, P
A14 ABC’s of Taxes & Record Keeping for Family Child Care
(PRO) What are direct and indirect expenses, home expenses, allowed
deductions, depreciation and estimated taxes? Learn this and more!
Julieta Simmons, Enrolled Agent F, SA
A2 Teach with Household Chemistry (CUR) Use common household
items to build the foundation for scientific learning and exploration.
Echo Uzzo, Education Director, Echoes of Nature, SA, F, C, P
A3 An Educator’s Guide to Maryland EXCELS (PRO) Examine your
current classroom practices in light of Maryland EXCELS. Vickie
DiSanto, Quality Assurance Specialist, MSDE SA, F, C
A4 Quality Begins with You (PRO) This EXCELS overview will help
you create an action plan to move through the EXCELS standards.
Sheila Maness, Quality Assurance Specialist, MSDE SA, F, C
A5 Guiding Children’s Behavior for Positive Results and Beyond
(PRO) Guide children’s behavior toward positive interactions while
considering self-esteem and teaching self-control by using fundamental
communication tools. June Martin, Instructor, SA, F, C, P
A6 Sensitivity Training: Using Person First Language (SN) Learn
appropriate and respectful language as you reshape the way you view
children with special needs by recognizing the individual strengths of
every child. Mary Coster, LCSW-C, PACT: Helping Children with
Special Needs, SA, F, C, P
A7 Fruits and Veggies at Every Meal (HSN) Take a guided walk
through a day of eating fresh fruits and veggies every meal for optimal
nutrition. Nakia Porter, CEO, Nakia’s Peace of Life, SA, F, C, P
A8 Every Child Ready to Read (CUR) Learn 5 fun literacy practices to
get children ready to read. Pamela Hamlin and Rachel Zukowski, Youth
Services Coordinators, Prince Georges County Memorial Library System,
F, C, P
A9 The ABC’s of Creating a Healthier Child Care Environment
(HSN) ASSESS, BUILD and CREATE a healthier environment by
examining physical activity and nutritional elements of your program.
Patricia A. Freeman, Supervisor, Child and Adult Food Care Program,
Prince George’s County Public Schools, SA, F, C, P
A10 Ant DivaMo Teaching Order Early (CD) Use a mix of rhythmic
phrases and visual reminders to teach children to create good routines
and complete tasks from beginning to end. Regina Edwards, M.Ed.,
Educator and Consultant, SA, F, C, P
A11 Promoting Children and Adolescent’s Mental Health (HSN)
Promote mental health by building strengths, self-esteem, and placing
protective-factors in their lives. Sylvia McCree-Huntley, MS, Training and
Community Resource Coordinator, University of Maryland School of
Medicine, SA, F, C, P
A12 Sing a Song of Stories (CD/CUR) Explore the rhythm of language
from books as you engage children through sight, sound, touch and
movement. Valerie Bayne Carroll, Master Teaching Artist, Wolf Trap
Institute for Learning Through the Arts, F, C, P
A13 Group Games and Group Management for School Age Care
(CUR) Gain skills in managing group games and identify appropriate
games for school age care. Deborah Wood, Ph.D., Director, Chesapeake
Children’s Museum, SA, F
KEY