2016 Early Childhood Today Conference-Developing Successful Learners

Description

STAR NET Region VI and the College of Education will hold their 9th annual conference at the Romeoville Campus. This conference is for parents, caregivers and professionals who shape the lives of children with special needs ages birth to 5 years old. Workshops will address six themes of social/emotional, speech and language, accommodations, early literacy, health and wellness, and best practices.

*The Following sessions are approved for IL EI credit:
-Playing and Learning Together: Parents and Their Young Children- 1 WWF, 0.5 INT
-Supporting ELL’s In The Early Childhood Classroom-1 WWF, 0.5 INT
-Supporting Military Families-1 WWF, 0.5 INT
-Traveling The Road to Inclusion-1.5 WWF
-Integrating EI Services In Child Care-3 INT
-Building Community and School Partnerships-1.5 WWF
-Productive Play in PreK and K-1.5 INT
-The Importance of Play-1.5 INT
-Understanding Sensory Processing for the Preschool Child-1.5 ATY, 1.5 INT
-Strategies for Success: Supporting Young Children with Hearing Loss-0.75 INT, 0.75 ATY
-The Road to Resilience: Introduction to trauma, its impact & trauma-informed environments.- 3 WWF
-Transition Part C to Part B-1.5 WWF

Sessions will be chosen the day of the conference on a first come, first serve basis.

Pre-registration is required and seats are limited. Registrations will be accepted based on a first-come, first-served basis. No on-site or phone registration allowed.

Location Lewis University - Romeoville Campus
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
Date 3/2/2016 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM (Check in 8:00 AM)
Sponsor STAR NET Region VI and Lewis University, in collaboration with SSAEYC, Early Intervention Training Program, Good Shepherd Center, Child and Family Connections # 12 and Orland Park School District 135
Trainer Various
Contact Carol Skevis-Koch (815) 836-5769 skevisca@lewisu.edu
Principles 1. Support families
Credit Hours 0
Cost $35 (includes continental breakfast, lunch, instru
Status Closed