LCCPAC

Anoka County Early Childhood Spring Conference
Sponsored by Licensed Child Care Providers of Anoka County
Saturday March 15th, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Schwan Center, Blaine

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Families seem to have everything these days,
except family time.
Will kids miss it?”

Keynote speaker: Katy Smith - Trends in American families that impact our business I see some interesting trends in our communities that affect parents, children and providers. Our world is raising a generation of children who will have more of nearly everything than their parents had yet they will be a generation that may not be as happy. This keynote will identify those trends and give some perspective on how providers can cope with them in a child care setting. Bring your own thoughts about consumerism, the absence of outdoor play and limits in the lives of children to name a few. Katy has a light hearted approach to training and you are sure to leave with a smile on your face.

Announcements and Keynote will start promptly at 8:00am
Avoid the rush, arrive early enough have a cup of coffee and browse the vendors.

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Registration & Vendor Shopping; Refreshments

8:00 - 9:45 a.m. Announcements & Keynote Address
Keynote: Katy Smith - Trends in American families that impact our business

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break & Shopping

10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 1

A. Challenging Behaviors and How to Cope with Them. Presenter - Katy Smith
This interactive session will highlight those behaviors that many of us find difficult to cope with. We will take a look at the root of the behavior and share our best strategies to deal with them. This class is a must for new providers and a great place for the veteran to share their wealth of knowledge with others.

B. How in the World Can I Clean Up all this Ketchup? - Presenter Vicki Thrasher Cronin
Blending temperament, energy, and personality types while managing young children is quite a task. Come to this workshop and find out the process of cleaning up is also the art of giving care to children.

C. Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach I - Presenter Joan Mick
Children with high intensity temperaments are often children who challenge us in child care settings. The "Nurtured Heart Approach" based on the work of Howard Glasser, is a unique approach for working with children who have challenging behaviors. In Part One: We will discover who these children are and learn why they "push our buttons". In Part Two you will learn four basic strategies for helping caregivers transform the way we see children who have high energy and high intensity from a "challenge" to a "gift". This is a 2 part class you must also take class CC.

D. CACFP presentation: Learn the history of the food program system. - Presenter Sharon Rasmussen
Learn about portion sizes and menus- Healthy Benefits. Find ways to encourage children to eat what we make. Learn about obesity issues in young children. Learn about state policies-Bring your questions about CACFP-get some answers.

E. What Goes on in That Little Head? – What Caregivers Need to Know. Presenter - Phyllis Porter
This class presents an overview of the latest research in early brain development and how it relates to what we do as educarers.

F. Glorious Goop - Presenter Joan Berntson
Kids love messes and so will you after you learn these great painting techniques, wonderful recipes and other super ideas. Learn new ideas, share some of your own and try many hands-on projects at various stations. Painting, play dough, bubbles, gak and flubber are just a few of the recipes and ideas waiting for you in the Glorious Goop workshop.

11:45 - 12:45 P.M. Cafeteria- Lunch Door Prize Giveaway & Shopping

12:45 - 2:15 P.M. Breakout Session 2

AA. The Magda Gerber/Emmi Pikler Method of Infant Care. Presenter - Phyllis Porter
This class is the background to the Magda Gerber method of infant care. The method developed by Dr. Emmi Pikler uses self-development and stresses the importance of learning to learn. It also describes the connection between Magda and the Infant Toddler Training Intensive Project.

BB. How in the World Can I Clean Up all this Ketchup? - Presenter Vicki Thrasher Cronin
Blending temperament, energy, and personality types while managing young children is quite a task. Come to this workshop and find out the process of cleaning up is also the art of giving care to children.

CC. Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach II - Presenter Joan Mick
Children with high intensity temperaments are often children who challenge us in child care settings. The "Nurtured Heart Approach" based on the work of Howard Glasser, is a unique approach for working with children who have challenging behaviors. In Part One: We will discover who these children are and learn why they "push our buttons". In Part Two you will learn four basic strategies for helping caregivers transform the way we see children who have high energy and high intensity from a "challenge" to a "gift". This is a 2 part class you must also take class C.

DD. Child Care in MN: Be a Voice for Children! - Presenter Jess Luce
Child care and early education is a major part of the lives of Minnesotans. It allows our children to be cared for while parents work. And knowing that 90% of the brain is formed by age 5, it is important that our children are in nurturing, consistent, loving and educational care. However, not all Minnesotans are fortunate to have this type of care for their children, which is why we need more people to be a voice for children in small ways to make a difference for all children! Learn about child care in MN and practical ways that you can make a difference in the field.

EE. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden: Problem Solving for Childcare Providers - Presenter Joan Berntson
Every profession has its own unique set of Challenges. Whether you are wondering how to make the financial end of Child Care work, or striving to teach kids fine manners, or even learning how to deal with parents, there are common problems and common sense solutions. If you have been in Childcare for many years and have "ironed out all the wrinkles", we especially need YOU to attend this session to share your insight and ideas.

FF. Oh What Can We Do With All Those Blocks? - Presenter Cindy Chastenet
From stacking blocks & toting them around, to building elaborate structures & creating sets for dramatic play, building blocks are for everyone! Learn how to establish an effective block play area (including methods for clean-up) & teach math, science, art, & social skills, through the personal motivation of children and the effective role of providers. Foster children’s self-esteem by learning techniques to preserve & display children’s structures.

2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 3

AAA. And She’s Got Ketchup on Her Knee: Where Did The Ketchup Come From? - Presenter Joan Mick
Kids do the funniest things, sometimes frustrating, sometimes hilarious, always unpredictable. Come to this workshop and find out how to see the reason for the behavior and also how to make observations a valuable, indispensable part of your day and your business.

BBB. Can Anybody Hear Me? Presenter - Presenter Vicki Thrasher-Cronin
Communication is, at best, a challenge! Focus your message using tools designed to get the attention of the most challenging of children! Learn what makes marketing work, how introvert and extroverts “hear” messages differently, and a how a sense of humor can do to help children hear what you say!

CCC. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Information And Strategies - Presenter Tracey Erickson
This workshop will offer current information about autism spectrum disorders including current research. It will also provide strategies that are successful in working with young children that have an autism spectrum disorder.

DDD. Creating and Building a Interview Binder! Presenter - Angela Addison
This class will show you how to create and build a interview binder to use with parent/provider interviews! Using a interview binder is professional and I’ll give you ideas on what to include in your binder as well as how to conduct Interviews using your binder. Come join us and build a binder!

EEE. Brain Gym: Physical Development of Children. - presenter Cindy Goldade
Learning is a whole body event. Physical activities can increase focus, enhance creativity, allow children to become grounded and centered, and improve sensorial skills: listening, vision, communication, and eye-hand coordination. Brain Gym® exercises turn on the whole brain.

FFF. Celebrating the Many Faces of Our World - Presenter Robyn Jacobson
A Multi-cultural experience. We live in a Multi-cultural society. Join me for this workshop to help our children learn understanding and acceptance of other cultures. Learn how children of other cultures are different., yet similar from the clothes that they wear to the food the eat and the games they play.

ALL TRAINING HAS BEEN APPROVED BY ANOKA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES CHILD CARE LICENSING


Some of the venders that will be present
ACCAP (763) 783-4881      Jillenda Jewelry (612) 747-7531
Back2Basics4Kids(800)      367-0537 Kemps (612) 599-3678
Bruski Bibs (651) 771-2388      LCCPAC (763) 208-3387
Carol’s Affordable Curriculam (320) 746-8128      Mary Kay Cosmetics (763) 486-8394
CCNI (800) 634-3359      Penny Juice of MN (763) 208-7247
Close to my heart (763) 413-0467      Providers Choice, Inc. (952) 345-8122
Costco (763) 712-7763      Save a Life, Corp. (763) 576-8146
CPR Professionals (763) 951-2443      The Glass Rainbow (763) 434-5536
Equity Experts (763) 398-5554      This n’ That purses (763) 785-1590
Edvantage (952) 470-6648      Travel Tots, Inc. (612) 308-2660
Gumdrop Tree of Anoka (763) 226-0806      Tupperware (763) 300-8399

Training & Certificates: • All attending receive a conference certificate at registration and workshop stickers at the end of each class.
This certificate is good towards your licensing requirements.

Acknowledgements : We thank the following for their support:
Schwan Center
The Anoka County Child Care Licensing Unit
Kemps Dairy for Donating milk/Juice
Costco (Riverdale) for Donating Breakfast Items
K-Mart (Anoka) for donating attendee folders

Parent & Provider Scholarships : LCCPAC has scholarships available to parents of children enrolled in your family child care homes; encourage a parent to attend.
Registration is required. Scholarships for licensed family child care ‘providers in need’ continue to be available. Contact Judy at 763-434-7900 for more information.
Breakfast : There will be Milk, Juice, Coffee, Banana’s, Yogurt and Toast Available for Breakfast Thanks to the Generous Donations of Kemps and Costco Riverdale.

Lunch Menu: Prepared by Schwan Center Lunch will be a Deli Buffet with your choice of sandwich (Ham, Turkey, Combo, Veggie) chips, fruit, and Coke Product or Dasani water. We will be having tomato, lettuce, onions, and assorted condiments for your sandwich available on the side.

JOIN IF YOU’RE NOT AN LCCPAC MEMBER!
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP in Licensed Child Care Providers of Anoka County means-
􀃖 You are part of a support group for all licensed providers
􀃖 You can attend training at our county-wide conferences and any area training at reduced rates
􀃖 You’ll be be informed of child care legislative issues & proposed revisions to Family Child Care regulations
􀃖 You’ll get referrals from parents through our advertising
􀃖 You’ll be mailed an informative newsletter four times a year
􀃖 You’ll get a coupon for one free area meeting/training annually
􀃖 Your community is made aware of the positive aspects of quality Family Child Care

NO REFUNDS: No refunds will be given -if you can't attend a friend or parent may come in your place, but we must be notified in advance. CHILDREN: This is an adult learning event and NO CHILDCARE is available. Please make other arrangements for your young children. Thank you.
PARKING: Allow time for parking; look for signs! Training begins promptly at 8 a.m.
ACCESSABILITY: If you require special accommodations, please call Marlene (763) 259-0035.
CELL PHONES: We ask that all cell phones be turned off or set to “vibrate” during classes.
WHO TO CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: Training: Marlene (763) 259-0035 Registration & Scholarships: Judy (763) 434-7900 Vendors: Sandy (763) 208-3387 Membership: Tammy S. (763) 413-4689 President: Tammy H. (763) 571-7012

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