ECCE Fall Conference- We Bring the Calm 

This year's conference is virtual trainings your registration allows you in to all four sessions. Sessions begin Wed. Oct 21 through Saturday Oct. 24th. Join us via Zoom for some amazing trainings, and raffles. You will receive a conference packet prior to Oct 21 with instructor's notes and surprises.  Please register for the sessions you plan to attend. See schedule below. Registration closes 10/15/2020 

Early Bird Registration before 10/10/2020 $45 After 10/10/2020 $55

Wed. 10/21/2020 6:00pm-8:00pm- Promoting STEAM Thinking in Young Children 
This session will included practice tips for engaging young children in STEAM Thinking and include a virtual tour and demonstration of items available to check out in the Umpqua Valley Steam lending library. CKC: LEC  Instructor: Gwen Soderberg-Chase and Issac Ashby

Thurs. 10/22/2020 6:00pm-9:00pm- Supporting Young Children's Social & Emotional Development
Partnering with Parents as Children Work through the Stages of Biting and Tantrums. Hear about experiences of working with children and families through the stages of children's biting and tantrums. Participants will examine strategies for partnering with parents and colleagues in order to support children's social-emotional development including the use of ABC charts, self and team reflection, parent meetings and individualized guidance. Participants will use turn-and talks, table discussions, role-playing, and large group discussions to practice and develop new skills to support young children's social-emotional development.  CKC:pending  Set: 2 pending  Instructor: Sally Guyon, Ph.D.

Fri. 10/23/2020 6:00pm-8:00pm- No Small Matter- Feature Documentary followed with Discussion
No Small Matter is a feature-length documentary film and national engagement campaign that brings public attention to this vital quuestion by sharing powerful stories and stunning truths about the human capacity for early intelligence and the potential for quality early care and edudcation. No Small Matter is designed to kick-start the conversation about early care and education. 

Sat. 10/24/2020- 9:00am-12:00pm- Key Note Speaker- Dr. Johnny Lake
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A Place to Call Home
Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance. What is Diversity? In this modern time we are seeing many changes and challenges to our families and community. We may often thin about "the good old days" when it seemed that thing were easier and life was simpler. What is Equity? Change is inevitable in our lives and our community. How do we face changes and challenges, and still ensure a safe and welcoming place for all of us? What is Inclusion? We all need to feel welcomed and valued in our friendships, in our family and in our community. What makes a place feel like "home" for you?  CKC: DIV