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A Kansas and Missouri Bi-state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Presents the 31st Annual Curriculum Institute “ Growing Great: Birth through 8” Co-sponsored by Dorothy Harper Watson Literacy Center at Park University April 25, 2015 rs, ato rs, r t he nis mi Teac Care d rA ld Fo sroom Chi s e s r Cla Hom ovide Pr an d Mission Statement To improve the quality of programs and services for young children, birth through eight years, and their families, through professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals and increased public awareness. http://www.mid-americaaeyc.org Additional information and fillable registration form will be posted on our website by Feb 25, 2015 Mid-America AEYC Curriculum Institute 2015 New Location: Park University New Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join us for the 31st Annual Mid‐America AEYC Curriculum Institute for an informative learning and networking experience featuring dynamic and diverse session topics and exhibitors from across the area. Complete your registration, mail it in today, and we’ll see you April 25, 2015 Curriculum Institute Highlights The annual conference offers an opportunity for early childhood administrators and providers to enhance their skills and share their experiences in a professional atmosphere, while gaining 5 clock hours of in-service time. A listing of sessions and descriptions will be available on our website by Feb 25, 2015. Session topics include: For Administrators and others interested: Generational Leadership What’s Your Vision for Program Excellence LETRS-Professional Development Overview Team Building Building Relationships with Families And More For Classroom Teachers, Family Child Care Providers and Administrators Books, Language and Literacy Military Service on Children/Families Nutrition and Cooking Exploring Art Classroom Fitness Lifelong Learning Bully Proofing Your Classroom Children’s Temperaments Math in the Early Years Brain Research Special Needs Early Childhood And more Important remembers: Registrations can be processed and paid for online by credit card, or mailed in with a check or money order. There are NO pre-assigned sessions. You select the sessions to attend the day of the conference, as long as there are open seats. Lunch is included in the registration fees. All sessions are approved for clock hours in KS and MO. Reduced rates apply for participants registered before April 11, 2015. NAEYC members receive additional discounts on their registration. Tickets may be purchased for raffle drawings You will pick up your final program at the Institute Special Group Discounts A special 10% discount is possible for Centers who send 10 or more participants. To be eligible for the discount the following is required: A cover letter indicating that you are requesting the special discount rate and a list of all the individuals included in your discount Completed individual registration forms for all the individuals attending The letter, registration forms and payment must be included in one (1) envelope. This request can only be granted if all requirements are met. The Raffle Returns (No silent auction !) A special raffle will include toys and classroom learning materials as well as special themed “baskets”. All items will be on display during registration and through lunch, with a drawing to be held Saturday afternoon at the closing session. You must be present to win! Transportation of all materials is the sole responsibility of the winner and all items must be picked up that day. How to Purchase Advance Raffle Tickets: The easiest way is to add the amount to your Institute registration fee. Each raffle ticket is a $1.00 donation. The best value (and best chance to win) is to purchase 6 tickets for $5.00! You will receive your tickets in your packet the day of the Institute. Then, just turn the tickets in to the Mid‐America AEYC booth in the Exhibit Hall when you arrive. You can also purchase tickets on the day of the Institute at the Mid‐America AEYC booth for the same price: $1.00 per ticket or $5.00 for 6 tickets. All proceeds go to programs that support Mid‐America AEYC members in their professional development.. Are you a Member of NAEYC and Mid-America? If not, now is your opportunity! Join now to be part of the largest Professional Early Childhood Education Organization in the world!! For membership information visit the NAEYC website at www. NAEYC.org. or call the MidAmerica toll free line at 800-210-4882, for assistance in membership registration. When registering for the conference as a current member, please provide your membership number and expiration date on the registration form. Membership numbers will be verified through the NAEYC database for current status. Expired members will be charged the non-member rate Membership is in the name of the individual. Directors cannot use their membership number for their staff. MO Professional Development ID# The Missouri professional development system now requires conference attendance to be recorded electronically at the conclusion of the conference. If you live or work in MO it is recommended that you acquire a MOPD ID#. If you work in Missouri and YOU DO NOT PROVIDE A MOPID NUMBER WHEN REGISTERING, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CLOCK HOURS for your attendance. To obtain or retrieve a MOPD ID# for the registration form, please go to the OPEN website at: www.openinitiative.org/MOPDIDSignUp.aspx and follow the prompts under the OPEN logo, or call OPEN toll free 877‐782‐0185 for assistance. General Conference Information W EBSITE : You may access ongoing updated information about the conference as well as session listings and descriptions on the Mid-America AEYC website : http://www.mid-americaaeyc.org LOCATION: Park University 8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152 TIMES: Conference hours are 8:30-4:00. Check-in and onsite registration is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. P ARKING : Free parking is provided in the college parking lot. Follow signs upon arrival. P HONE A SSESSIBLITY : Phone accessibility in the underground area is limited to Sprint connections and wifi with some other carriers. The Campus Safety phone number, in case of emergency during the conference, is 816-584-6444. C ORE C ONTENT A REAS AND CDA S UBJECT AREAS In the final conference brochure all conference sessions will be identified by the Kansas/Missouri Core Competencies, and the CDA Competencies IN-SERVICE AND CDA HOURS You will receive 5 clock hours of in-service training for attending the entire day. SESSION ASSIGNMENTS There are NO pre-assigned sessions. You may attend any session; where seating is available VENDORS Check the website in March for vendors who will be in attendance. DIRECTIONS Please Google directions from your specific location. Take the main entrance off of Hwy 9/ NW River Park Dr, and follow directional arrows and signs to the McAfee Library entrance. QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION Contact Cindy Imhauser at admin@mid-americaaeyc.org or call 800-210-4882 Registration Information Members enjoy a $15.00 savings over non-members rates. Registration fee includes a pre-ordered box lunch on Saturday. Payment may be made online with a credit card using PayPal as the approving agency. Registrations may also be mailed in with cash, check, money order, or business PO. Make checks payable to Mid-America AEYC. Your cancelled check is your receipt. To receive an email confirmation that your registration has been processed, please include a valid email address on the registration form. Emails will be sent out biweekly after March 1 PO’s will be processed with original count as submitted. No credit will be given after the conference for absences. No refunds of registration fees. Use one registration form per person. Form may be duplicated and is also available on the Mid-America AEYC website as a printable PDF. (www.mid-americaaeyc.org ) To ensure correct spelling of name on nametag, please print clearly. If you live or work in Missouri, you MUST INCLUDE you MOPD ID# on the registration form to receive your in-service hour credit for your attendance. MAIL IN REGISTRATION ENDS April 11, 2015. ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS April 18, 2015. Registrations at the door will include an additional $10.00 onsite fee. Curriculum Institute Registration Form Each participant must complete an individual registration form PRINT FIRST NAME Print first 3 letters of last name here Home or cell Phone number LAST NAME Address City State Work Affiliate Zip Wk Phone City Work Address State Zip Please select lunch sandwich choice MOPD ID# -If MO work address this is REQUIRED Email Address —PRINT CLEARLY _______ Veggie ________ Turkey _______ Ham ________ Roast Beef I will need handicapped accessible parking: ___ Confirmation and additional info will be sent NAEYC Member Membership Number: ______________ Expiration Date: __________________ Non-Member Membership is in an individuals name. Directors cannot use their membership number for their staff. REGISTRATION REGISTRATION mailed by April 11: $60.00 ________ mailed by April 11: $75.00 ________ Raffles Tickets: One for $1.00 or 6/$5.00 ________ Raffles Tickets: One for $1.00 or 6/$5.00 ________ Onsite April 25: Add $10.00 late fee ________ Onsite April 25: Add $10.00 late fee ________ Total Amount enclosed ________ Method of Payment Check Check Number_________________ PO Cash PO Number____________________ ____________________________ Return this registration form with payment by April 11, 2015 to: Mid-America AEYC c/o Cindy Imhauser PO Box 2136 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Total Amount enclosed ________ CREDIT CARD PAYMENT To pay with a credit card please access the fillable form on the website and submit it electronically. An invoice will be returned to you for payment, Additional information about this process will be included there. The fillable form may also be printed out to return with a check, money order, or PO. 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