FOCUS on Children 2016 Saturday, February 6th 8:00am – 4:00pm Bellingham Technical College, Campus Center Phone: 360.752.8350 | Fax: 360.676.2798 Visit www.btc.edu/focus for more details! Introducing: Dr. Marilyn Chu Keynote: Thinking & Learning Together in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Community What inspires you to be a reflective and creative ECE professional? We will consider how to turn our uncertainties and the problems of daily professional practice into the fuel for inspiration and professional creativity. Early childhood educators are more than technicians or consumers of curriculum. Marilyn will engage us in reflecting on effective professional learning community strategies to join with others to think together and apply relationship-based practices to foster everyone’s learning. In this keynote, Marilyn will share examples of her knowledge of our diverse early childhood community in licensed centers, homes and public schools. She will support us to consider how we might nurture our own learning while continuing to make a difference for children and families by joining with colleagues to learn and think together. Marilyn Chu, Ed.D, is an associate professor of Early Childhood Education at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. She teaches courses in early childhood education fundamentals, infant/toddler development, child guidance, families and community partnerships, and child abuse and neglect. Marilyn has worked locally over the past 25 years with many types of early childhood programs. These include family literacy, licensed child care, Head Start, and bilingual paraeducators. She has emphasized mentoring partnerships to develop culturally and linguistically relevant education programs for families and children. Her recently published book is Mentoring and Coaching in Early Care and Education: A Reflective Approach. Register Early & Save! •Reflect on your practices •Gain new resources & strategies •Share information •Contemplate culture, diversity, & early childhood education issues •Earn .5 credit and 6 STARS hours Lunch provided! About Our Sponsors: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high quality professional technical education for today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. The Northwest Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (NW AEYC) acts on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children and their families and provides opportunities to improve professional practice in early childhood education. A Special Thanks to Our Vendors! The Creation Station Launching Success Learning Store School Art Materials The Opportunity Council is a private, non–profit human service organization that acts as a catalyst for positive change, both in the community and in the lives of the people it serves. Whatcom Educational Credit Union has a strong commitment to the community and social responsibility. Its goal is to support education, health, and community concerns. In the spirit of Zero Waste, please bring your own water bottle! Visit www.btc.edu/focus for copies of this brochure FOCUS RoomTime on Children 2016 Agenda Event CC7:45–8:30am Check in—Visit Vendors & Displays SFH 8:30–8:40am Welcome/Announcements SFH8:40–9:40amKEYNOTE: Thinking & Learning Together in an Early Childhood Education Community Creating Academically Rigorous, Developmentally Appropriate, High Quality Kindergarten Classrooms Presenter Dr. Marilyn Chu Kristi Dominguez 9:50–11:20am Workshop Sessions 9:50–11:20am Using the Tools of Relationship-Based Professional Development: Being a Learner While Striving to be Culturally Responsive 9:50–11:20am Integrating Learning into Everyday Routines with Infants 9:50–11:20am Helping All of Your Students to Participate, Learn, & Thrive in the Classroom Environment 9:50–11:20am *Block Play: Building a Child’s Development 9:50–11:20am An Introduction to NEAR Sciences (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs [Adverse Childhood Experiences] & Resilience) 9:50–11:20am Quality Professional Development through the Use of Professional Learning Communities 9:50–11:20am Manejando Momentos Emocionales de los Niños CC = Campus Center SFH = Settlemyer Family Hall 9:50–12:50pm Workshop Sessions 9:50–12:50pm Locations Dr. Marilyn Chu Alexis Meyers Debbie Haney & Christine Wasserman Kim Owen Masa DeLara & Heather Jefferson Kristine Wilson Anna Somerville, Christine Edwards, & Rachel Goodman 11:30–1:00pm Workshop Sessions 11:30–1:00pm 11:30–1:00pm 11:30–1:00pm 11:30–1:00pm 11:30–1:00pm 11:30–1:00pm 11:30–1:00pm Understanding & Supporting Emergent Language & Literacy Dr. Anna Lees Development with Diverse Children & Families Meeting the Sensory Needs of Infants & Toddlers: Erin O’Moore Learn to Make Small Changes that Produce Big Results The Powerful Parallel Process of Serving All Families Dr. Gina Lebedeva *Supporting Gross Motor Opportunities in Early Learning EnvironmentsDeEtta Simmons How to Balance it All When Overwhelmed Jamie Ashton The Power of Relationships: 5 Ways to Connect More Deeply w/ ChildrenRay Soriano La Lectura y Escritura con Niños Pequeños Barbara Guillen SFH 1:00–2:00pmLunch CC 1:00–2:00pm Connecting with Each Other—Visit Vendors & Displays in the Marketplace 2:00–4:00pm Workshop Sessions SFH SFH 2:00–4:00pm 2:00–4:00pm 2:00–4:00pm 2:00–4:00pm 2:00–4:00pm 2:00–4:00pm 2:00–4:00pm 2:00–4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm (optional) Effective & Equitable Family Engagement Enhancing Executive Function in Infants & Toddlers Mentoring & Coaching in the Classroom Connection is Key: Creating Trauma-Informed Environments Building Community through Music & Movement *Science: The Art of Making Sense of the World Guiding Young Boys Apoyo para Padres Durante la Transición al Kínder y Más Allá Sign-Out & Confirm STARS Hours or Clock Hours Connecting with Others & Dessert Dr. Gina Lebedeva Darcie Donegan & Debbie Gorr Julie Wasilewski & Jamie Ashton Masa DeLara & Heather Jefferson Kim Doyle Kim Owen Ray Soriano Isabel Meaker & Tanya Rojas *Esta sesión estará presentada en inglés con un intérprete de habla español. Visit the Focus on Children SharePoint site for additional conference materials: www.btc.edu/focconf In the spirit of Zero Waste, please bring your own water bottle! Focus Workshop Sessions 9:50am–12:50pm Creating Academically Rigorous, Developmentally Appropriate, High Quality Kindergarten Classrooms Kristi Dominguez What are the major components of a kindergarten classroom that are rigorous, provide the foundation and skills needed in later grades for proficiency in state standards, and are developmentally appropriate? Would the day include “purposeful play?” How would the environment serve as the second teacher? What would the beginning of the year look like compared to the end? How would your schedule change over time? This session is designed for teachers and administrators and will be based on the Washington State Full-Day K Guide. 9:50am–11:20am Using the Tools of Relationship-Based Professional Development: Being a Learner While Striving to be Culturally Responsive Dr. Marilyn Chu Engage in a discussion of what it means to be a lifelong learner about culturally responsive care and education. Consider with your colleagues ways to join with other teachers and families to support children’s developing identities. This session will offer discussion protocols to use to explore common dilemmas about toddler and preschool identity development. Leave the session with more ways to think with others about issues you are having trouble understanding by yourself. Content addresses ages 1–5 years. Integrating Learning into Everyday Routines with Infants Alexis Meyers Feeding, diapering, and rocking takes up most of our day with infants. We’ll explore how to maximize the learning potential of these everyday care routines. Helping All of Your Students to Participate, Learn, & Thrive in the Classroom Environment Debbie Haney & Christine Wasserman Teachers will be provided information about classroom modifications and accommodations they can easily implement into their learning environment. Participants will identify strategies to successfully include and improve outcomes for young children with a variety of learning styles. Content addresses ages 3–5 years. Block Play: Building a Child’s Development Kim Owen Explore promoting children’s development—including social/ emotional, language, and creativity—through block play in this workshop. Using hands-on examples, teachers will leave with ideas for how to: enhance and set up the block area; link the block area to the theme; and encourage all children, including girls, to spend time in the block area. Content addresses toddlers through grade 1. An Introduction to NEAR Sciences (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs [Adverse Childhood Experiences] & Resilience) Masa DeLara & Heather Jefferson Our experiences during development—whether nurturing or toxic—affect the quality of our lives: our health, relationships, selfregulation, and on-the-job and school performance. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study findings are one of the largest public health discoveries of our time. ACEs reliably predict the population’s mental, physical and behavioral health, and many social and environmental challenges. Neuroscience findings explain the biologic pathways that make ACEs so powerful. What’s predictable is preventable. This training will introduce a common language and understanding that our everyday actions matter for preventing ACEs and moderating their effects. Quality Professional Development through the Use of Professional Learning Communities Kristine Wilson What are Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s)? What are the “big ideas” that represent the core principles of professional learning communities? How do these principles guide a program’s efforts to sustain the professional learning community model until it becomes deeply embedded in the culture of the program? These topics will be covered during this session. Manejando Momentos Emocionales de los Niños Anna Somerville, Christine Edwards, & Rachel Goodman Los niños son naturalmente buenos, incluso cuando están llenos de sentimientos y su comportamiento es irracional. En esta conferencia vamos a explorar formas de manejar esos momentos. 11:30am–1:00pm Understanding & Supporting Emergent Language & Literacy Development with Diverse Children & Families Dr. Anna Lees This session will focus on early language and literacy development of young children from diverse backgrounds. The session will cover the specific needs of culturally and linguistically diverse children and families, and strategies to support children coming to school with a range of experiences. Participants will share their experiences working with diverse children and families and consider strategies to better support their needs. Content addresses young children Pre-K through grade 1. Meeting the Sensory Needs of Infants & Toddlers: Learn to Make Small Changes that Produce Big Results Erin O’Moore This session will provide easy-to-implement strategies to help soothe fussy babies, calm rambunctious toddlers and make your days in the classroom more enjoyable for everyone. An overview of our seven senses—the 5 obvious ones and the 2 hidden ones—will help you gain an understanding of young children’s behavior and why simple changes can help. Come explore some examples in this interactive session with an experienced infant/toddler special education teacher. 11:30am–1:00pm (Continued) 2:00pm–4:00pm The Powerful Parallel Process of Serving All Families Effective & Equitable Family Engagement Dr. Gina Lebedeva This workshop will explore best practices on family engagement, with emphasis on culturally diverse families with special needs, as well as examples on how to gather information from, and partner with, these families. Material will draw from engagement methods that are reflective, mindful, and relationship-based. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and strengths. Content addresses all ages. When we reflect on how to best meet the needs of the families we serve, they can become better equipped to best meet the needs of their children. Similarly, when other professionals meet your own needs, you can better serve your families. We will explore these concepts through several perspectives and discuss examples, including use of strengths-based tools and strategies. Content addresses all ages. Supporting Gross Motor Opportunities in Early Learning Environments DeEtta Simmons Dr. Gina Lebedeva Enhancing Executive Function in Infants & Toddlers Darcie Donegan & Debbie Gorr Gross motor experiences are essential to child development. This workshop will provide ideas for increasing the quality and quantity of opportunities children have to engage in gross motor activities. Content addresses ages birth–5 years. In this session we’ll learn the three parts that comprise executive functioning (EF) and how it develops in the first years of life. We’ll discuss toxic stress and other factors that can harm EF but will spend the bulk of our time together on practical ways to encourage and enhance these skills in infants & toddlers. How to Balance it All When Overwhelmed Mentoring & Coaching in the Classroom Jamie Ashton Are you feeling overwhelmed by the ever-increasing demands of teaching and leading in an early learning program? Do you ask how you can take care of yourself, still meet the needs of children and families, and comply with state and program standards for young children? During this interactive session, we will explore strategies for taking care of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual self in order to find balance and joy in your life and work. Come away with renewed energy and focus and a set of steps you will take to nurture you! Power of Relationships: 5 Ways to Connect More Deeply with Children Ray Soriano Julie Wasilewski & Jamie Ashton This session is designed to open a conversation about the practice of mentoring and coaching co-staff, students, and volunteers. You are invited to consider that what you say and do as a mentor/coach matters—to teach and ultimately improve your teaching practices. Applying insights and strategies about coaching and mentoring that you learn will enhance your effectiveness no matter what coaching/ mentoring approach or model you may be using, no matter the setting where you practice. Content addresses all ages. Connection is Key: Creating Trauma-Informed Environments Masa DeLara & Heather Jefferson In a world that seems to be increasingly more complex and stressful, what do children need from us? As educators and parents, the quality of our relationships with children is the foundation for guiding their learning, nurturing their growth, and building resilience. We will look at five simple but powerful ways to deepen our connections with children so that they can thrive and excel. Content addresses all ages. The ACE study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) has shown that traumatic experiences in childhood can lead to problems with academic performance, inappropriate behavior in classrooms and other settings, and difficulty forming relationships. Traumainformed environments help to support all children to feel connected to adults and peers, and therefore to feel safe physically, socially, emotionally, and academically; they help children to achieve at their highest potential. Content addresses all ages. La Lectura y Escritura con Niños Pequeños Building Community through Music & Movement Barbara Guillen Aprenda sobre las practicas apropiadas de la enseñanza sobre la Lectura y Escritura para los niños pequeños para mantener su primer idioma y aprender la segunda idioma Ingles. Aprenda las etapas de aprendizaje y técnicas que usted puede usar en su salón de clase o en casa que promueven y extienden el aprendizaje y archivar. Esta sesión se enfoca en las edades 3–5. Kim Doyle What better way to build relationships than through fun and interactive music and movement activities! Come explore strategies for using music and movement to build community in our programs. We will also work with a music and movement framework that ensures activities are comprehensive and integrated. The content of this workshop is appropriate for those who work with children ages 2 and up. 1:00–2:00pm Science: The Art of Making Sense of the World Lunch provided in Settlemyer Hall Attendees will explore the many ways to capture children’s natural curiosity by incorporating science into everyday activities and every learning center in the classroom. Explore examples of materials that can be made out of recycled items, as well as make your own materials to use in your classrooms. Content addresses infants through grade 1. Connecting with each other, visit vendors & displays in Campus Center Kim Owen 2:00pm–4:00pm (Continued) Guiding Young Boys Ray Soriano Boys are fun, active, curious, and gifted. Join this important discussion on how to better address the unique needs of boys in our programs. We’ll explore boy “energy,” social, emotional and cultural factors, teaching and behavior guidance strategies, and activities for boys. Content addresses all ages. Apoyo para Padres Durante la Transición al Kínder y Más Allá Isabel Meaker & Tanya Rojas En esta sesión exploraremos los distintos servicios disponibles para padres al ingresar dentro del sistema educativo. Hablaremos sobre la conexión temprana a estos recursos. También platicaremos sobre el valor de los padres como primeros maestros de sus hijos y los recursos que nuestros padres añoran haber tenido antes de que sus hijos comenzaran la escuela. About Our Presenters Alexis Meyers, MS Ed, is an adjunct professor at Whatcom Comm. College and specializes in infant, toddler, and parent development. Dr. Anna Lees is an assistant professor of Early Childhood Education at Western Washington University. Her work in teacher education is drawn from experiences as a classroom teacher and engagement with teaching and learning in community-based settings. The following bios are in Spanish because these presenters are leading a session in Spanish: Anna Somerville es una maestra del Centro de Educación Temprana del Northwest Indian College. Ella actualmente trabaja con niños entre uno y dos años. Christine Edwards actualmente es maestra del Centro de Educación Temprana del Northwest Indian College. Ella trabaja con niños menores de un año. Rachel Goodman es una maestra del Centro del Educación Temprana del Northwest Indian College. Ella actualmente trabaja con niños entra tres y cinco años. The following bio is in Spanish because this presenter is leading a session in Spanish: Barbara Guillen trabaja con Child Care Aware y es educadora de niños y adultos. Darcie Donegan has an MA in Human Development, Pacific Oaks College, & 28+ years as an adult educator & trainer. She is an adjunct faculty member at WCC. Debbie Gorr has worked with toddlers for 25 years and graduated from WWU with a B.A. in Education. Debbie Haney, M. Ed, Birth to Three Coordinator, Bellingham Public Schools, and Adjunct Professor, Western Washington University, Special Education Department. Christine Wasserman, Itinerant Preschool Special Education Teacher, Bellingham Public Schools. She has been a teacher for 16 years, most recently teaching preschool special education, both developmental and community support, for the BSD. DeEtta Simmons serves children, families, and early childhood educators through her work at the Childcare Quality and Early Learning Center for Research and Professional Development (CQEL) at the University of Washington. Erin O’Moore, BA Ed, Early Childhood Special Educator, has over 30 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and their families in schools, child care settings and families’ homes. Dr. Gina Lebedeva uses an interdisciplinary approach to support families and professionals in early learning. She holds a PhD and MS in speech and hearing sciences from the University of Washington, and a Magna Cum Laude BS from Cornell University. Gina has three children age 5 and under. The following bios are in Spanish because these presenters are leading a session in Spanish: Isabel Meaker, Asistente Especial al Superintendente del Distrito Escolar de Bellingham y Tanya Rojas, Coordinadora de Familias Latinas trabajan coordinando servicios entre los estudiantes, familias, facultad y agencias comunitarias. La meta de este Departamento de Recursos para Familias es ofrecer a todos los estudiantes la oportunidad de alcanzar el éxito escolar. Jamie Ashton spent more than 20 years as a teacher and administrator in early learning programs and schools in Whatcom County, leading one program through NAEYC Accreditation. Julie Wasilewski, professional development coordinator/trainer and coach for Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington, has been in the early childhood education field for about 20 years. She started her career in family child care and has worked as a STARS trainer and consultant and a mentor and coach. Kim Doyle has a Master’s Degree in Adult and Higher Education. She is an adjunct professor at Whatcom Community College teaching primarily early childhood curriculum classes. Kim Bogren Owen has worked in Early Childhood Education since 1988 in a variety of programs and roles from teacher to coach to quality initiative coordinator. She has been developing and conducting training on many topics since 1991. Kristi Dominguez is the Director of Early Childhood Education with the Bellingham School District and co-author of Washington State’s Full-Day Kindergarten guide. Formerly a full-day kindergarten teacher, Kristi has been a strong advocate and early learning educator for the past 25 years. Kristine Wilson, M.A.Ed., has been an educator since 1990, but now focuses much of her time on providing quality professional development training, educational coordination and program planning within the Opportunity Council’s Head Start and ECEAP programs in Whatcom County. Masa DeLara and Heather Jefferson are both educators, facilitators, and trainers in the areas of early childhood education, culture and diversity awareness, NEAR sciences (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs [Adverse Childhood Experiences] & Resilience), trauma-informed environments, and participatory leadership. They both have deep commitments to equity, inclusion, and social justice. Dr. Marilyn Chu, Ed.D, is a teacher-educator from Western Washington University who focuses on teaching and writing about infant-toddler programs, mentoring teachers and ways to support culturally responsive early learning programs. Ray Soriano has a BA in Psychology and is currently attaining a Master of Social Work degree. His 25+ years of experience serving children and families include teaching, program administration, social work, arts and music education, coaching, and parenting. FOCUS on Children 2016 BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE Registration Form Website: www.btc.edu 3028 Lindbergh Ave., Bellingham WA 98225 Registration Phone (360) 752-8350 / FAX (360) 676-2798 (Information protected by Family Privacy Rights) If no SID, enter Social Security Number Student ID Number (SID) - - - - Your social security number is confidential and, under a federal law called the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act, the college will protect it from unauthorized use and/or disclosure. In compliance with state/federal requirements, disclosure may be authorized for the purpose of state and federal financial aid, Hope/Lifetime Learning tax credits, academic transcripts, assessment or accountability research. Today’s Date Legal Last Name Legal First Name Middle Initial Previous Name Birth Date Mailing Address—Street City State Zip Male Phone numbers—Day/Eve or Cell/home Female Item # 8391/8392 Class Focus on Children Conference Email Address (Required) Start Date 2/6/16 Start Time Location 8am BTC—Campus Center Building If you mail or fax this form, include payment. Make checks payable to BTC OR provide complete Credit Card information. Cost REGISTRATION BEGINS ON JANUARY 4th VISA ____MC_____ Exp. Date ____________ Security Code __________ Acct # ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Print Name ____________________________________Phone_____________ Zip Code____________ Signature __________________________________ Registration fee (includes lunch): On or before 1/22/16 (Item# 8391): $80.00 After 1/22/16 (Item# 8392): $90.00 Discount for current NW AEYC members: $10.00 Yes, I am a current NW AEYC member. To Register in Person: Bring your completed registration form to Bellingham Technical College, Registration, College Services Building, Monday–Thursday 8am–4:30pm or Friday 8am–4pm. Register and then pay the cashier. To Register by Mail: Complete the registration form and mail, with payment, to: BTC, Business Office, 3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225. To Register by Email: Scan completed registration form and email to [email protected] To Register by Fax or Phone: Fax 676–2798 with completed registration form and credit card information. Call to confirm fax was received. Or register by phone at 752–8350. Course Refunds: A full (100%) refund is made if official withdrawal is submitted (in person, via email, or by fax) by midnight February 4, 2016. STARS ID# (for licensed child care providers): ____________________________________________________ Workshop Registration Item # 9:50am–12:50pm ( 3 hour) Session Please circle your 1st, 2ndand 3rd choice workMorning shop for the Morning and Afternoon sessions 8701 Creating Academically Rigorous, Developmentally Appropriate, ** High Quality Kindergarten Classrooms Item # 9:50am–11:20am (**1.5 hour) Sessions Morning 8702 Using the Tools of Relationship-Based Professional Development: Being a Learner While Striving to be Culturally Responsive 8703 Integrating Learning into Everyday Routines with Infants 8704 Helping All of Your Students to Participate, Learn, & Thrive in the Classroom Environment 8705 *Block Play: Building a Child’s Development 8706 An Introduction to NEAR Sciences (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs [Adverse Childhood Experiences] & Resilience) 8707 Quality Professional Development through the Use of Professional Learning Communities 8708 Manejando Momentos Emocionales de los Niños Item # 11:30am–1:00pm (**1.5 hour) Sessions Morning 8709 Understanding & Supporting Emergent Language & Literacy Development with Diverse Children & Families 8710 Meeting the Sensory Needs of Infants & Toddlers: Learn to Make Small Changes that Produce Big Results 8711 The Powerful Parallel Process of Serving All Families 8712 *Supporting Gross Motor Opportunities in Early Learning Environments 8713 How to Balance it All When Overwhelmed 8714 The Power of Relationships: 5 Ways to Connect More Deeply with Children 8715 La Lectura y Escritura con Niños Pequeños Workshop Choice (circle one) 1 2 3 Workshop Choice (circle one) Please note there are two options for morning breakout workshops— attendees will be assigned to either the 3-hour morning breakout session, or two of the 1.5-hour breakout sessions (based on selected sessions). 1 2 3 Item # 1 2 3 ** 2:00pm–4:00pm (2 hour) Sessions Afternoon Workshop Choice (circle one) 8716 Effective & Equitable Family Engagement 1 2 3 8717 Enhancing Executive Function in Infants & Toddlers 1 2 3 8718 Mentoring & Coaching in the Classroom 1 2 3 8719 Connection is Key: Creating Trauma-Informed Environments 1 2 3 1 2 3 8720 Building Community through Music & Movement 1 2 3 1 2 3 8721 *Science: The Art of Making Sense of the World 1 2 3 8722 Guiding Young Boys 1 2 3 8723 Apoyo para Padres Durante la Transición al Kínder y Más Allá 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Workshop Choice (circle one) 1 2 3 *Esta sesión estará presentada en inglés con un intérprete de habla español. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Visit www.btc.edu/focus for copies of the conference brochure. In the spirit of Zero Waste, please bring your own water bottle. Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360.752.8354. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8345. Bellingham Technical College Focus on Children 2016 CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION APLICACION PARA OBTENER UNA BECA PARA ASISTIR A LA CONFERENCIA Thank you for your interest, but the scholarships for the 2016 Focus on Children Conference have been depleted. A limited number of half-scholarships (in the amount of $40.00) are available. Scholarships are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and there is a maximum of five employees per child care program. Tenemos disponibles un número limitado de becas ($40.00). Las becas son adjudicadas de acuerdo al orden de llegada. Un máximo de cinco empleados por programa pueden obtener este tipo de beca. To be eligible, you must: • Work in a Washington State licensed, exempt or tribally certified child care or afterschool program • Not be a Washington State employee (including but not limited to Head Start, ECEAP, or a School District employee). Para ser candidato(a) a una beca, usted debe: • Trabajar en un programa con licencia, un programa exonerado o un programa con certificación tribal de cuidado de niños o programa para después de la escuela que opera en el Estado de Washington. • No ser un empleado del Estado de Washington (incluido pero no limitado a Head Start, ECEAP o un empleado del distrito escolar). Directions: Return signed application form with your registration form and half the registration fee. If you are not granted a scholarship, you will be billed for the remaining half. Please note that payment must be received in full prior to the conference. Instrucciones: Regrese la forma de solicitud completamente llena con su forma de registro y el pago de la mitad del costo de registro. Si no le es concedida la beca, le mandaremos por correo una factura por el resto del costo del registro. Tenga en cuenta que el pago debe ser recibido en su totalidad antes de la conferencia. Applicant’s Name/Nombre del Solicitante Applicant’s Address/Dirección del Solicitante City/Ciudad State/Estado Zip/Código Postal Telephone/Teléfono Email/Email Name of your early learning program (employer)/Nombre del programa para el que trabaja Address of your early learning program (employer)/Dirección del programa para el que trabaja City State Zip By signing below I affirm that I am eligible and that the information above is true and accurate. Al firmar este documento, declaro que soy elegible para esta beca y que la información que he proporcionado es exacta y verdadera. Signature (Required)/Firma Name of Conference: Date of Conference: Scholarship Amount: Focus on Children February 6, 2016 $40.00 Date/Fecha Funded by: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 www.btc.edu FOCUS on Children 2016 Better Together: Relationships, Collaborations, & Advocacy in Early Learning Looking forward to seeing you at Become a NAEYC member today! •Join NAEYC now at www.naeyc.org & receive $10.00 off conference registration. OR •Join the day of the conference at the NAEYC membership table & receive $5.00 off the membership fee. **Remember to check the Northwest Association for the Education of Young Children affiliate box on your registration form. Re g Register {on or before} January 22nd & Save! th 32nd Annual Conference Ja 4 on Children 2016 n opens n. FOCUS tio a r t is • Reflect on your practices • Gain new resources & strategies • Share information • Contemplate culture, diversity, & early childhood education issues • Earn .5 credit and 6 STARS hours • Limited scholarships for licensed child care providers available Lunch provided!