Presents:
A World of Difference
November 2 – 7, 2009
Minnesota Workshops
Online Workshop
Florida Workshops
Wisconsin Workshop
Illinois Workshops
An In-Service Workshop for current and aspiring ECE professionals.
Each campus will feature a discussion from an Early Childhood Education Professional.
- Learn about the growing demand for educators with the tools to teach and support children with diverse learning needs such as English Language Learners and Children with Special Needs.
- Gain a better understanding of the world of Early Childhood Education.
- Earn In-Service Credit for attending (certificates will be awarded to attendees).
For a complete listing of speaker topics, click your state below for workshop times and locations.
Be sure to attend our Online In-Service Event as well!
Join us to make a World of Difference in the life of a child.
Join us for a discussion on Specializing Curriculum in Early Childhood Education.
Our speakers will discuss the techniques and strategies for educators to teach and support children with specialized learning needs.
The event is free to attend.
Educators will be awarded In-service credit.
Minnesota Workshops
Eden Prairie, MN
Wednesday, November 4
6-7PM CST
Judy Sweat from PACER Center will share info about working with children with special needs and their families in early childhood settings.
She will also share her insights about the value of early childhood educators being well-versed in this topic. In-service certificates will be available.
Eagan, MN
Wednesday, November 4th
Danelle Griner – presenting from 5:45-6:15pm CST
Through individual and group sessions Danelle Griner offers art instruction that provides opportunities for increased self esteem and promotes problem solving and decision making skills for individuals with special needs. Danelle has a B.A. in Art Studio and a B.A. in Art Education.
She has extensive experience working with children and adults in various settings encouraging personal development through the process of creating art.
Danielle has graciously shared her most recent art exhibit “A Different Point of View: Artists with Autism,” with the Eagan campus. The pieces have been created by children with Autism and will be on display November 4th.
Terri Buttleman & Judith Abla – presenting together from 6:15pm-7:15pm CST
Terri worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 15 years. During that time she had the opportunity to work with an expansive variety of diagnosis such as traumatic brain injury, autism, and an extensive gamut of respiratory deficiency in young children.
Terri will be focusing on the value of preparing teachers to work with children with special needs, advocacy on behalf of children and their families, the value of inclusion, and sharing her personal story.
Judith is currently working as an Assistant Director at the Lower Afton location of New Horizon’s Academy. She graduated from Rasmussen College with a degree in Business Management and an emphasis in Early Childhood Development. She is working towards obtaining a position as a center director in the child care industry.
Judith will be addressing the topic of ELL and Family Services and why an understanding of both are necessary when working in the ECE field.
Brooklyn Park, MN
Monday, November 2nd
6-7PM CST
Brooke Easton will talk about ELL and the increasing need and importance of looking at children learning English at a young age.
Lake Elmo/Woodbury, MN
Wednesday, November 4th
6-7PM CST
Margaret Jackson
Margaret will be speaking on issues surrounding ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education). Margaret is an ECSE teacher and also works in special services (screening) for District 833—South Washington County schools.
Saturday, November 14th
10AM-12PM CST
The Make It & Take It event on Saturday, November 14th is going to focus on Art. The event will include 5 teacher projects.
All are welcome but space is available on a first come, first serve basis. In-service hours awarded.
Persons attending need to RSVP by Wednesday, November 11th. Contact Elisa Rasmussen at 651-259-6616 with any questions.
Mankato, MN
Saturday, November 7th
10AM-11:15AM
Stephanie Kane
Stephanie will present a discussion on the challenges and techniques when working with English Language Learner children.
St. Cloud, MN
Monday, November 2nd
6PM CST
Donna McGraw
Donna is the head special education teacher in the Elk River School District-elementary school and will speak about the value of strategies for working with children with special needs.
Moorhead, MN
Tuesday, November 3rd
6:30PM-8PM CST
Barb Stanton
Barb, of SE Human Services in Fargo, will be discussing Asperger’s syndrome.
Florida Workshops
Pasco, FL
Thursday, November 5th
6:30-8PM EST
Cece Westby
An event introducing the newly revised Developmentally Appropriate Practice from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)!
Our commitment to excellence and equity in educating young children and a core understanding of how children develop and learn will be experienced, discussed and observed by program participants!
Ocala, FL
Thursday, November 5th
5 PM EST
Bonnie Light
An event introducing the newly revised Developmentally Appropriate Practice from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)!
Our commitment to excellence and equity in educating young children and a core understanding of how children develop and learn will be experienced, discussed and observed by program participants!
Ft. Myers, FL
Thursday, November 5th
6:30-8PM EST
John Gibson
An event introducing the newly revised Developmentally Appropriate Practice from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)!
Our commitment to excellence and equity in educating young children and a core understanding of how children develop and learn will be experienced, discussed and observed by program participants!
Wednesday, November 4th
6-7PM CST
Dr. Brooke Baker
Children with Special Needs are unique and individual. Every single child is different and deserves a teacher/service provider that can determine what that individual child needs. Early Childhood Educators, armed with the tools and strategies to support individual development, can help children with special needs reach their full potential.
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Wisconsin Workshop
Green Bay, WI
Monday, November 2nd
6:00-7:15Pm CST
Kourtney Feldhausen
Kourtney, ELL Coordinator for the Howard Suamico School District, will discuss English Language Learners in Early Childhood Education.
Illinois Workshops
Rockford, Illinois
Thursday, November 5th
4:00-5:15 PM CST
Juliette Kula
Infant Toddler Specialist
20 years experience teaching
AAS in ECE, Bachelors Science Developmental Education, Masters Degree in Human Development
Juliette will be speaking about the importance of pursuing your degree in ECE.
Aurora, Illinois
November 3rd, 6-7PM CST
Dr. Christine Aird
Dr. Aird will present on:
- Her passions as an early childhood educator
- The importance of understanding and supporting student diversity, including students possessing different languages and cultural experiences
- The value and power of an Education degree
- What the future holds for education & society