Leadership Connections Conference ($400)
Chicago Marriott O'Hare
May 10-12, 2007
Simply the best conference in the country for early childhood administrators.
Three jam-packed days of skill-building sessions, networking, and fun. Return rejuvenated and ready to take you program to a new level. Total
conference package is $400. The discounted rate for groups of 10 or more is
$375. Participants may
register online now. For more information, download a
brochure or contact
Donna Jonas at (800) 443-5522, ext. 5058.
Optional Preconference Activities
May 9, 2007
Innovations Train-the-Trainer Seminar: Join author
Dr. Kay Albrecht for this focused event. Learn how to use Innovations—The
Comprehensive Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curriculum series to help teachers
fully incorporate all components of the curricula. Lunch included. There is an additional $150 fee for this
seminar and pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited.
Kohl Children's Museum/Abbott Laboratories Tour: Explore the extraordinary Kohl
Children’s Museum, then tour the 46,000 square foot world-class Abbott Laboratories child care
campus. Box lunch included. End the day with a dessert reception at the Marriott. There is
an additional $70 fee for this tour and pre-registration is required. Enrollment
is limited.
Chicago Children's Museum/Millennium Park Tour: Explore
the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier, then head to Millennium Park to experience the
sights and sounds of this extraordinary Chicago attraction. Box lunch included. End the day
with a dessert reception at the Marriott. There is an additional $70 fee for this tour
and pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited.
Professional Development Advising Opportunity
May 10, 2007
Provided free of charge for all conference participants through Gateways to Opportunity,
Illinois' Professional Development Network. An experienced, trained Professional
Development Advisor will be available for individual and confidential advising
on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Advising is by appointment only. Sessions are
30 minutes in length and can be continued after the conference if necessary. To
make an appointment, contact
Mark Obuchowski
at (888) 548-8080.
Join early childhood professionals from across the country for a week-long
online discussion with Danielle Ewen. Ms. Ewen has served as Senior Program
Associate for the Children's Defense Fund, Assistant Director for the
National Child Care Information Center, and as Policy Analyst at the US
Department of Education. Currently she is the Director of the Child Care and
Early Education team at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). She has written
extensively about the child care subsidy program and how it impacts low-income
families, and is co-author of All Together Now. Starting Monday, March 5,
you can 
Only
two spots left! Are you looking to create a Web site for your
program but don't know where to start? Learn the basics of HTML, Web authoring
tools, graphics, and design principles that you can immediately put to use.
Participants will receive four hours of instruction and have access to follow-up
technical assistance online. This workshop will be held at National-Louis
University in Chicago from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, download a
Scholarships
available! Administering an effective and efficient early childhood program in today's
world requires expertise in computer technology. Let us help you improve your
computer skills and integrate technology into the management of your child care
program. This course consists of six class sessions. There is also an additional
online component and follow-up assignments to reinforce the skills you have
learned. Classes will meet at Heartland Community College in Bloomington-Normal, IL from
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Funding is provided by the Illinois Department of Human
Services (IDHS) and enrollment is limited. For more information,
download a