ECLC
in conjunction with the Yavapai County Childcare Coalition
October 1, 2016
This is free! Individual workshops are based on a first come first served basis.
Registration for specific workshops is from 7:45 - 8:45 AM the day of the event. Space is limited to approximately 25 per room.
Registration to attend the event is open until September 23rd, 2016.
If you are not enrolled in Quality First or do not have a DES license, no problem! You can sign up for the Workforce Registry (simply click on the link www.azearlychildhood.org) or you may call: 928.776.0062 to register for the conference. (This registration number is only for Non Quality First and Non DES licensed sites)
Workshop 1 9:00-10:15 - Introducing the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Curriculum Practices. What is the approach and how might it be introduced in an American childcare facility?
The workshop will explore how and why the approach began in Italy eventually blossoming into a worldwide interest. Information will include The Hundred Languages of Children exhibits currently traveling the world, Reggio Approach terminology, long term project examples and information regarding the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance.
Edie Spain retired in 2012 from Santa Monica College in California where she was a professor of Early Childhood Education for sixteen years. Edie completed her Bachelor's degree in English from Indiana University and her Masters in Special Education from Butler University. After relocating to California, she completed a two-year certification in Early Childhood Education at Santa Monica College. Her teaching background spanned five years as a Special Education teacher in the Indianapolis inner city and sixteen years in California childcare centers including directing UCLA's Fernald Childcare Center. As a Santa Monica College instructor, Edie taught the very classes she had taken for her ECE certificate. During her Early Childhood journey, the Reggio Emilia Approach to ECE in the United States became a compelling interest. The college granted her a semester sabbatical in 2008 to immerse in the Reggio Emilia Approach. This included seminars and school tours in the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Eventually, after Edie's urging, SMC's ECE Department developed three elective courses in the Reggio Emilia Approach.
Workshop 2 10:30-11:45 - Nature-Based Sensory Processing activities with the Special Abilities Populations in the Early Childhood Setting
Participants will gain a better understanding of the important role the environment plays, how it effects and enhances experiences within the special needs population.
The session will focus on Sensory Perception whether indoors or outside, provide resources and ideas to help meet the needs for all children.
Debra Morgan - Has been in the Early Childhood Education field for over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Prescott College, has a Natural Science Degree and an Elementary Education B.A, from Texas Women’s University. She has worked in many capacities in the Education field from Teacher, Director, Liaison and Director/Owner. Debra owns and operates a Mobile Outdoor Classroom Non-Profit called Learn Naturally. She has work experience with Head Start, Private and Public School and is currently working for the Casa Grande Elementary School District Kindergarten Program.
The Early Childhood Learning Collaborative
Events are free.
The ECLC planning committee members are:
Sheila Atwater - Dr. Daniel J. Bright Elementary School Cottonwood
Bronwyn Butterfield - PUSD
Judy Ely - Discovery Gardens
Jennifer Green - Mountain Oak Charter School
Micaela Janowski - Reading Specialist HUSD
Vickey LaMotte - Former director of the FEC @ Yavapai College
Karen Messlehener - Basis Charter School
Wendy Watson - ECE Consultant - A Delicate Xplosion, LLC.