Opening Minds 2012

Description

The Opening Minds Conference is one of the largest early childhood conferences in the country. We offer over 250 workshops for center and home daycare providers, administrators, clinicians, social workers, EI staff, nurses, and other allied professionals. Descriptions of each of the sessions can be found on Chicago Metro AEYC's website: www.chicagometroaeyc.org. The schedule can be found under the "conference" tab. The titles and descriptions will appear in the "Plan Your Conference Schedule Online" title.
The following workshops are approved for EI credit:
Engaging Families of Children who are Culturally, Linguistically, and Ability Diverse - 1.5 Working with Families
Making Circle Time Work for Every Child - 1.5 Intervention
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention: Train the Trainer Workshop - 1.5 Atypical Development
A Sense of Their World - 1.5 Typical Development
Early Intervention: The Sooner We Start, The Further They'll Go - 1.5 Working with Families
Assistive Technology and It's Impact on the At-Risk Child - 1.5 Intervention
Understanding Selective Mutism - 1.5 Atypical Development
Let's Talk About Talking - .75 Typical Development
Language and Literacy Experiences for Infants/Toddlers - 1.5 Typical Development
Managing Challenging Behaviors - 1.5 Intervention
Supporting Children's Readiness for Social and Academic Growth - .75 Typical Development
Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew - 1.5 Atypical Development

Location Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel
2233 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Date 1/25/2012 9:00 AM - 1/28/2012 5:30 PM (Check in 7:30 AM)
Sponsor Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children
Contact Ruth Prescott (312) 427-5399 rprescott@chicagometroaeyc.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0
Cost $160.00
Status Closed