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Celebrate the Young Child Conference is Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Early Childhood Conference! The Annual Celebrate the Young Child Conference (CYCC) is a statewide conference for early childhood professionals just like you, who are committed to providing quality care and education to children in Arizona. The Celebrate the Young Child Conference is hosted by the Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) and the Arizona Child Care Association (ACCA), two partnering agencies dedicated to serving the early childhood field. You are invited to register for a day of professional development, networking with other early childhood professionals, and access to numerous resources. This conference offers twenty-five different workshops to meet the needs of early childhood professionals. You can earn up to seven hours of training in one day. By attending our Celebrate the Young Child Conference, you are sharing something special â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a conference that was planned just for you and your peers. Each year at CYCC you learn the most current information on state policy, best practices, and new methodologies that are just starting to emerge. CYCC provides the opportunity for you to network and collaborate with others in the field. At the Celebrate the Young Child Conference you will have access to an on-site notary, have your fingerprints rolled, and even receive limited immunizations. Registration opens January 18, 2017. For details on becoming a vendor or advertising, please call or email Sarah Youngman, ASCC Marketing Director, at 480-829-0500 x1206, 1-800-535-4599 x1206, or syoungman@asccaz.org. Visit www.asccevents.com for online registration.

26th Annual

Celebrate The

Young Child Conference

¡Celebrate the Young Child Conference es la Conferencia Premier de la Niñez Temprana! La Conferencia Anual de Celebrate the Young Child (CYCC) es una conferencia a nivel estatal para profesionales de la niñez temprana como usted, que están comprometidos a brindar cuidado y educación de calidad a los niños de Arizona. La Conferencia Celebrate the Young Child es organizada por Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) y Arizona Child Care Association (ACCA), dos agencias asociadas dedicadas a servir al campo de la niñez temprana. Está invitado a registrarse para un día informativo y divertido, con oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, conocer a otros profesionales de la niñez temprana, y acceso a numerosos recursos. Esta conferencia ofrece veinticinco talleres diferentes para cumplir con las necesidades de los profesionales de la niñez temprana. Usted puede recibir hasta siete horas de entrenamiento en un día. Al asistir a nuestra Conferencia Celebrate the Young Child, usted está siendo parte de algo especial – una conferencia que fue planeada especialmente para usted y sus colegas. Cada año en CYCC usted aprenderá acerca de los cambios más actuales en pólizas estatales, mejores prácticas, y metodologías nuevas que apenas están empezando a surgir. CYCC ofrece la oportunidad de conectar y colaborar con otros en su campo. En la Conferencia Celebrate the Young Child usted tendrá acceso a un notario, tomaremos sus huellas dactilares, y también ofreceremos vacunas limitadas. La registración se abrirá el 18 de Enero del 2017. Para detalles sobre cómo ser un vendedor o para anunciarse, por favor llame o envié un correo electrónico a Sarah Youngman, ASCC Marketing Director, al 480-829-0500 x1206, 1-800-535-4599 x1206 o syoungman@asccaz.org. Visite www.asccevents.com para registrarse en línea.

Conference Information

The 26th Annual Celebrate the Young Child Conference is presented by the Association for Supportive Child Care and the Arizona Child Care Association

Date:

Saturday, March 4, 2017 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Glendale Civic Center 5750 West Glenn Drive Glendale, Arizona 85301 Registration: $55 early bird registration (post-marked by February 3, 2017). $70 registration (post-marked February 4, 2017 or later). Group Registration - Register ten (10) attendees at the same time for $500 (must be registered by February 3, 2017). Price for Group Registration (10 attendees) will be $600 February 4, 2017 and later. Registration for workshops is required. Every effort will be made to accommodate your requests. However, due to limited space and popularity of certain workshops, you may be placed in another workshop if your first three choices are full. It is recommended that you submit your registration as early as possible.

Payment must accompany registration. NO REFUNDS. There will be no on-site registration at the conference.

Register online at www.asccevents.com Parking: Parking is limited. Car-pooling is highly recommended. Public parking is available near the Civic Center (see parking map on page 14).

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are available for purchase. Concession stands will be available on-site at the conference. Food items at these stands range from $2 - $8. No outside food is permitted on the premises. You may bring your lunch but it may not be brought into, or eaten on the premises. A list of restaurants located near the conference center will be provided in your conference booklet.

Workshops:

The conference is designed for child care professionals, educators and parents. Participants will receive a certificate for six hours of training, plus one additional hour for those who attend the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lunch and Learnâ&#x20AC;? session.

Vendors:

Participants will have the opportunity to view educational exhibits and purchase merchandise at vendor booths during the conference.

Raffle Drawings:

A raffle drawing for $500 will be held at the end of the conference. Raffle tickets are $1 each, 6 tickets for $5, or 25 for $20 and may be purchased throughout the day. You must be present to win. Proceeds benefit the early childhood community.

Questions:

Please call 480-829-0500 x2115 (Maricopa County), 800-535-4599 x2115, or email tkopke@asccaz.org with questions.

Please Note: Child care is not available at the conference. Please do not bring children to the conference as you will need to leave the conference and will forfeit your registration fee.

Información sobre la Conferencia La 26a Conferencia de Celebrate the Young Child es presentada por Association for Supportive Child Care y Arizona Child Care Association. Fecha:

Sábado, 4 de Marzo del 2017 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Ubicación: Glendale Civic Center 5750 West Glenn Drive Glendale, Arizona 85301 Registro: $55 inscripción anticipada (con sello postal antes del 3 de Febrero del 2017). $70 inscripción (con sello postal después del 4 de Febrero del 2017). Registración en Grupo - Registre diez (10) participantes a la misma vez por solamente $500 (deben ser registrados antes del 3 de Febrero del 2017). Precio para registro de grupo será $600 después del 4 de Febrero del 2017. La inscripción para los talleres es requerido. Todo el esfuerzo se hará para complacer sus peticiones. Sin embargo, debido al espacio limitado y a la popularidad de ciertos talleres, usted puede ser colocado en otro taller si sus primeras tres opciones están llenas. Es recomendado que envíe su inscripción lo antes posible.

El pago debe acompañar su inscripción. NO HAY REEMBOLSOS. No habrá inscripción disponible el día de la conferencia.

Regístrese por internet en www.asccevents.com Estacionamiento: El estacionamiento es limitado. Es recomendado compartir transporte. El estacionamiento público esta localizado cerca del Civic Center (para opciones de estacionamiento disponible consulte a la página 14).

Comidas:

Desayuno, almuerzo y aperitivos están disponibles para compra. Puestos de concesión estarán disponibles en el sitio de la conferencia. Comidas individuales tienen costo desde $2 - $8. No se permite traer comida de afuera de las instalaciones. Puede traer su almuerzo, pero no se permite traer adentro, o comer en el local. Una lista de restaurantes ubicados cerca del centro de conferencias se les proporcionará en su folleto de la conferencia.

Talleres:

La conferencia está diseñada para profesionales del cuidado de niños, educadores y padres. Los participantes recibirán un certificado por seis horas de entrenamiento más una hora adicional para participantes del “Lunch and Learn”.

Vendedores:

Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de ver exhibiciones educativas y comprar mercancía en los puestos de vendedores durante la conferencia.

Rifas:

Una rifa de $500 se llevará a cabo al final de la conferencia. Los boletos tienen un costo de $1 cada uno, 6 boletos por $5, o 25 por $20 y estarán disponibles todo el día. Debe estar presente para ganar. Las ganancias beneficiarán a la comunidad de la niñez temprana.

Preguntas:

Por favor llame al 480-829-0500 x2115 (Condado de Maricopa), 800-535-4599 x2115, o por email a tkopke@asccaz.org con preguntas.

Tenga En Cuenta:

Cuidado de niños no estará disponible en la conferencia. Por favor no traiga niños a la conferencia, ya que tendrá que retirarse de la conferencia y perderá su cuota de inscripción.

Enhancing the Quality of Care for Children in Arizona. The Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) has provided program services for child care providers, families, and children since 1976. 480-829-0500 800-535-4599 www.asccaz.org

Workshop Descriptions

Please select one workshop from each session. Registration form is located on page 15. Por favor seleccione un taller de cada sesión. La forma para registrarse está en la página 15.

Session One/Sesión Uno: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM 1. Ten Quality First Assessment Myths This session will address the ten common myths about Quality First Assessment as identified in community meetings, conversations with child care programs, and Quality First Coaching agencies. Katie Romero, Quality First Assessment Program Manager, Southwest Human Development; Virginia Maya, Quality First Assessment Program Co-Coordinator, Association for Supportive Child Care. 2. Open-Ended Play is the Way Join us to explore the benefits of loose parts and open-ended play experiences to support learning and development. Ronnie Armstrong, Training and Development Specialist, Bright Horizons Famiy Solutions. 3. “Be SMART” Como Prevenir que los Niños Usen y Disparen armas de Fuego (SPANISH) Aprenda cinco pasos que pueda compartir con sus padres compañeros del trabajo para reducir la violencia con las armas de fuego en hogares de cuidado infantil, escuelas, y centros de cuidado infantil. Dr. Brian Gratton, Be SMART Presenter, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America; Griselda Salazar, Be SMART Presenter, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. 4. Inclusion in Early Care and Education Settings This workshop will explore best practices and critical resources for supporting young chilren, including children with disabilties in early childhood education settings. Julie Gonzalez, M.Ed., Program Manager Early Care and Inclusion, Southwest Human Development; Tori Hackett, Program Manager, Southwest Human Development. 5. Encouraging Empathy We will discuss supportive interactions to encourage empathy and emotional IQ unique to each developmental stage. Ann Kaskel, RN, CCHC, Arizona Child Care Association. 6. Show Me Your Licensing This training will provide a brief rules review for group homes and centers, discuss the most common citiations during annual visits as well as discuss any current licensing updates. Jamie Anderson, State Licensing Surveyor, Arizona State Department of Health Services Bureau of Child Care Licensing.

Session Two/Sesión Dos: 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM 1. Update on Early LIteracy and Family Engagement in Arizona This workshop will provide an overview of how First Things First is moving early literacy practices forward in Arizona. Carol Lopinski, Senior Director of Family Support and Literacy, First Things First. 2. A Practical Approach for Reducing Expulsion and Managing Challenging Behaviors Learn how a trauma-informed approach helps reduce expulsion, improves school readiness and well-being for everyone involved in the caregiving system. Leah Eckley, Senior Program Manager, Southwest Human Development. 3. La Auto-Regulacion...Una Jornada (SPANISH) Este taller tiene como objectivo el que los participantes aprendan los cinco pasos para la auto-regulacion del programa de Conscious Discipline. Bernadette Herran, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, Mindful Discipline Representing Conscious Discipline in Arizona. 4. Be SMART: How You Can Help STOP Child Shootings Learn five steps that you can share with parents and co-workers to reduce gun violence involving children in homes, schools and child care settings. Kathleen Noble, Arizona Be SMART Lead, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. 5. The Art of Striving/El Arte de Esforzarse (BILINGUAL - ENGLISH/SPANISH) Learn how to take “mistakes” we make and children make, and see them as opportunities to learn. Leave inspired and with two concrete strategies you can use. Aprenda a tomar “errores” que nosotrios y los ninos cometemos vayase inspirado y con dos estrategias concretas que puedan usar. Enrique Feldman, Artist and Educator, Global Learning Foundation and Sam the Ant Books and Music. 6. It Starts With You! Do you want your program to be a success? It Starts With You! Dive into the FISH! Philosophy and how it relates to leadership within an organization. Dawn Henry, Program Manager, Association for Supportive Child Care.

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Lunch/Almuerzo 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Concession stands are located on the Fountain Terrace (cash and credit cards accepted) for breakfast, lunch, and snacks from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM and offer a variety of reasonably priced items. Tables and chairs are available in the east and west courtyards of the conference facility for your use. No outside food may be brought into the civic center. Los puestos de concesión están ubicados en la Terraza con la Fuente (se accepta efectivo y tarjetas de crédito). Hay puestos de concesión de desayuno, almuerzo y aperitivos disponibles de 7:30 AM a 2:00 PM y ofrecen una variedad de artículos a precios razonables. Mesas y sillas disponibles para su uso, están ubicadas en el lado este y oeste del edificio de la conferencia. Comida de afuera de la instalacion no es permitida.

Lunch-and-Learn: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Sign up to receive an additional one-hour session provided by our Celebrate Children Sponsors, Lakeshore Learning Materials and Discount School Supply. Registration for the Lunch and Learn session is an additional $20 and for your convenience, includes a boxed lunch which will be provided for you upon entry to the session. These sessions will be held in the Diamond Room and the Topaz Room. Please indicate your lunch selection when completing your registration. You will not have confirmed registration for the session if a lunch selection is not made, or the additional $20 Lunch and Learn fee is not submitted at the time of registration. Boxed lunches will include Pulled Barbecued Chicken Sandwich or Vegetarian Wrap, chips, a cookie, and beverage. Space is limited.

1. Cultivating Quality Through Nurturing Relationships and Stimulating Activities - Presented by Lakeshore Learning Company This session will address relationships and activities across curriculum such as language, math,

science, STEM. This training focuses directly on Arizona’s Quality Rating and Improvement System.

2. Child Directed Art with an ECERS Focus - Presented by Discount School Supply Explore the art of creating child-directed messy art while integrating found objects, recycled materials and STEM concepts. Art activities are one of the best ways to promote brain development in early childhood. Children learn optimally when hands-on, self-directed learning engages their eye/ hand/brain connection. Meaningful art experiences provide children with emotional rewards and authentic self-expression – the freedom of choice, thought and feeling.

Session Three/Sesión Tres: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM 1. Choices. Choices? Choices! - NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Engage in an interactive journey as we explore ethics and the choices we make in our work with young children, their parents, and our co-workers. Virginia Maya, Quality First Assessment Program Co-Coordinator, Association for Supportive Child Care. 2. Self-Regulation...A Journey This workshop will focus on learning the five steps of the Self-Regulation Journey from the Conscious Discipline program. Bernadette Herran, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, Mindful Discipline Representing Conscious Discipline in Arizona. 3. El Uso y Abuso de Las Drogas Un resumen de las drogas mas comunes y sus efectos en el cuerpo. Rosy Taylor, Arizona Kith and Kin Project Program Specialist, Association for Supportive Child Care and Co-Chair of the Anti-Drug Coalition. 4. Ethical Applications in Early Chidlhood Education This workshop focuses upon the application of precision decision-making skills to ethical issues confronting early childhood professionals as they establish and maintain healthy workplace boundaries. Neil Tift, Training Coordinator, Native American Fatherhood and Family Association (NAFFA). 5. The Art of Striving/El Arte de Esforzarse (BILINGUAL - ENGLISH/SPANISH) Learn how to take “mistakes” we make and children make, and see them as opportunities to learn. Leave inspired and with two concrete strategies you can use. Aprenda a tomar “errores” que nosotrios y los ninos cometemos vayase inspirado y con dos estrategias concretas que puedan usar. Enrique Feldman, Artist and Educator, Global Learning Foundation and Sam the Ant Books and Music. 6. Working with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) and DCS Children This training provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge they need to secure appropriate information about children within the DCS system. Gwynetth Kelly, DBH, LCSW, IMH-II, Southwest Human Development.

Session Four/Sesión Cuatro 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM 1. Creating Spectacular Math Participants will enjoy hands-on activiies in counting, sorting, calculating, and more! Many resources will be provided to take back to your program. Kate McCosham, Quality First Coach, Association for Supportive Child Care. 2. Introduction to the Infant Toddler Developmental Guidelines The Introduction to the Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines is an overview of the document and tips for navigating through it. Dr. Lauren Zbyszinski, Director of Professional Learning, Arizona Department of Education. 3. Nutrición y Activada Física (SPANISH) Promover la salud y el bienestar mediante la actividad física y a los cambios de hábitos permanentes. Joyceline Felix-Mendivil, Arizona Kith and Kin Project Program Specialist, Association for Supportive Child Care. 4. Quality Interaction Strategies As children playfully discover and learn, teachers can expand the learning by asking thought provoking questions, making interesting comments and having engaging conversations with children. Dave Scahill, Consultant, The Discovery Source. 5. Silly Songs, Dances and Silly Puns Really Make Learning Fun This workshop includes call and response songs, rhyming songs, and interactive activities that will make learning educational concepts more enjoyable. Persephone, Children’s Musician, Demeter Music Productions, LLC. 6. True Colors® What is your personality color? Blue, Gold, Green or Orange? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop on discovering your True Colors ®. Barb Gordon, Program Manager, Association for Supportive Child Care.

CYCC Parking Map

Please park in designated lots, or in the Parking Structure located to the west of the Glendale Civic Center Building.

Palmaire Avenue Glendale Civic Center

Glenn Drive

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P 57th Avenue

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Conference Registration

Online Registration/Registración por internet: www.asccevents.com

Registro para la Conferencia Name/Nombre:

FTF Registry ID Number (if applicable):

Address/Domicilio: City/Ciudad: Phone/Teléfono:

State/Estado:

Zip/Código Postal:

E-mail/Correo Electrónico:

Employer/Empleador:

Quality First Site Number (if applicable)/Número de Sitio (si aplica):

Please indicate your first three workshop choices in order of preference. See pages 8-13 for workshops. Por favor indique sus primeras tres opciones de talleres en orden de preferencia. Vea páginas 8-13 para las descripciones de los talleres.

Session/Sesión

1st Choice/Opción

2nd Choice/Opción

3rd Choice/Opción

Title/Título

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Lunch-and-Learn 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Lunch (add $20 to registration)

□ Yes (check if attending) □ BBQ Chicken □ Vegetarian Wrap Select your Lunch and Learn Workshop Preference (placement depends upon availability): □ Cultivating Quality Through Nurturing Relationaships and Stimulating Activities □ Child Directed Art with an ECERS Focus

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM Please Note: Every effort will be made to accommodate your requests. However, due to limited space and popularity of certain workshops, you may be placed in another workshop if your first choices are full. It is recommended that you turn in your registration as early as possible. Confirmations will be sent via e-mail. Tenga en Cuenta: Todo el esfuerzo se hará para complacer sus peticiones, pero, debido al espacio limitado y a la popularidad de ciertos talleres, quizás sea colocado en otro taller si sus primeras tres opciones están llenas. Se recomienda que mande su registración lo más temprano posible. Payment Method/Método de Pago: (Payment must accompany registration/ Pago y registro deben entregarse juntos) Early Bird Registration and payment must be postmarked by February 3, 2017. There will be no on-site registration. Inscripción Anticipada y pago tienen que estar marcados con sello postal antes del 3 de Febrero del 2017. No habrá oportunidad de registrarse en el sitio. □ Single Registration $70 ($55 Early Bird)/Incripción Individual $70 ($55 Incripción Anticipada) □ Lunch and Learn add $20 □ Group rate (with 10 attendees) $600 ($500 Early Bird)/ Tarifa de Grupo (10 participantes) $600 ($500 Inscripción Anticipada) All ten (10) must register and pay at the same time./ Las diez (10) personas deben registrarse y pagar al mismo tiempo. □ Lunch and Learn add $20 per person Please fill out an additional form for each participant registered./Por favor llene un formulario adicional por cada participante. □ Check/Cheque (Payable to/a nombre de ASCC) □ Credit Card/Tarjeta de Crédito

□ Visa

□ Money Order/Giro Postal

□ Master Card

□ Purchase Order/Orden de Compra

□ American Express

Name on Card/Nombre en le Tarjeta de Crédito Card Number/Número de Tarjeta de Crédito CID #

Expiration Date/Fecha de Expiración

Signature of Card Holder/Firma del Poseedor de la Tarjeta PAYMENT TOTAL

No Refunds/No Hay Reembolso

Mail form with payment to:

Association for Supportive Child Care

Fax: 480-820-7288

Questions? 480-829-0500 x2115,

Envíe pago y formulario a:

3910 South Rural Road, Suite E

800-535-4599 x2115, or email

Tempe, AZ 85282

www.asccevents.com

tkopke@asccaz.org

Conference Registration

Online Registration/Registración por internet:

Registro para la Conferencia

www.asccevents.com

Name/Nombre:

FTF Registry ID Number (if applicable):

Address/Domicilio: City/Ciudad: Phone/Teléfono:

State/Estado:

Zip/Código Postal:

E-mail/Correo Electrónico:

Employer/Empleador:

Quality First Site Number (if applicable)/Número de Sitio (si aplica):

Session/Sesión

1st Choice/Opción

2nd Choice/Opción

3rd Choice/Opción

Title/Título

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Lunch-and-Learn 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Lunch (add $20 to registration)

□ Visa

□ Money Order/Giro Postal

□ Master Card

□ Purchase Order/Orden de Compra

□ American Express

Name on Card/Nombre en le Tarjeta de Crédito Card Number/Número de Tarjeta de Crédito CID #

Expiration Date/Fecha de Expiración

Signature of Card Holder/Firma del Poseedor de la Tarjeta PAYMENT TOTAL

No Refunds/No Hay Reembolso

Mail form with payment to:

Association for Supportive Child Care

Fax: 480-820-7288

Envíe pago y formulario a:

3910 South Rural Road, Suite E

Tempe, AZ 85282

www.asccevents.com

Questions? 480-829-0500 x2115, 800-535-4599 x2115, or email tkopke@asccaz.org

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