WSFCCA Conference Update and Session Topics

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN

WSFCCA 2018 Early Learning Conference

October 20, 2018

6 STARS Hrs

The Washington State Family Child Care Association’s annual Early Learning Conferences bring early childhood professionals from all around the Pacific Northwest together to experience an invaluable educational and networking opportunity. If you are involved in the care and education of young children you do not want to miss this!

Erin Jones, Keynote

"Being a World Changer - One Kid at a Time"

Erin will share her personal journey of the impact educators had in her life, as well as the journey that led her to being a champion for kids. She will share how she has witnessed the powerful impact of adults intentionally engaging the lives of young people over the last 26 years as a professional educator.

Erin received an award as the Most Innovative Foreign Language Teacher in 2007, while working at Stewart Middle School in Tacoma and was the Washington State Milken Educator of the Year in 2008 while teaching at Rogers High School in Spokane. She received recognition at the White House in March of 2013 as a “Champion of Change”.

1.5 hrs

Miriam Dresser, SESSION 2

"Sharing – The Real Story! "

Sharing is often seen as the ultimate social behavior in the early years but learning how to share is a process that takes years and years to develop and use. We’ll look at how sharing develops from birth onward, and how teachers can set reasonable expectations on young children to use this skill.

1.5 hrs

Teacher Tom Hobson - SESSION 3

"Creating Citizens Through Play"

Tom speaks about how children’s play brings the habits and principles of democracy into ‘early years’ classrooms. In this full-throat support for play-based education, Tom details through his illustrative classroom stories and examples exactly how his curriculum works. Participants will learn the benefits of introducing these playful principles into their own students. It is an inspiring, often touching, often hilarious, and always eye-opening and empowering presentation.

1.5 hrs

Teacher Tom Hobson - SESSION 4

"Speaking With Children So They Can Think"

Tom speaks on how the specific words we use, and how and when we use them, shapes reality for our students for both good and bad. Participants will learn the importance of being clear and precise with language, honoring children without commanding or bossing them, using words to create a world of facts and intrinsic motivation, creating space in which children must do their own thinking and make their own decisions, and supporting children as they learn from the natural consequences of their behaviors.

1.5 hrs

Conference Fees - 6 STARS Hrs

Early Bird (Ends August 31st)

WSFCCA Members and their Assistants - $55.00 ea

Non-Member - $70.00

Groups of 6 or more - $60.00 ea

Groups must mail all registrations together with check in one envelope

Turkey Deli Plated Luncheon - $15.00 OR pack a lunch or dine at the many area restaurants.

Funding is NOT available this year for reduced fees so take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Specials before they're gone.

Seating is limited. We sold out last year so don't miss out! Sign up early.

No refunds. You may transfer your registration by contacting Joan Aarts

Groups of 10 may reserve their own table this year!

Contact Joan Aarts for more information or to reserve a table. 360-790-4211

Conference Registration Fees Beginning September 1st (Post Early Bird)

WSFCCA Members and their Assistants - $70.00 ea

Non-Member - $85.00

Groups of 6 or more - $65.00 ea

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Double Tree Suites by Hilton - Southcenter

16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188

Visit our Website for hotel reservation information.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Joan Aarts, [email protected] Phone: 360-790-4211

Tekla Frederick, tf [email protected] Phone: 360-448-7310

View the Conference Brochure for more information.

WSFCCA Membership Application