Spring Conference 2021
Come One Come All to the GREATEST Conference on Earth!!!
Join us for our Annual Spring Conference! This conference will be on the ZOOM Platform and will bring you a one-of-a-kind, interactive, educational event. The conference will take place over two days, one day will focus on topics relating to infants and toddlers and the other day will feature subjects appropriate for all modalities. We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and learn along with other child care providers in Central New York!
In order to attend, you must have a working e-mail address, Internet connection and a device that will run ZOOM. ZOOM is a Free application available for laptops, tablets, computers and mobile phones. You may want to visit their website at https://support.zoom.us for a list of compatible devices and installation instructions.
"Conference Kits" will be mailed to those that have registered for the conference before April 2nd. Those registering after April 2nd may pick up their "Conference Kit" at our Syracuse office during our normal business hours.
For each workshop, you attend you will earn 1 hour of training credit. Those who attend all workshops will earn a total of 6 hours of training credit. Workshop details and times are listed below:
Saturday, April 10th 2021
8:30 – 9:30 am Welcome
9:45 – 10:45 am Challenging Behaviors for Infants & Toddlers
11:00 – 12:00 pm Addressing the Nutritional Needs of Infants & Toddlers
12:00 – 12:45 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm STEM with Infants & Toddlers
2:00 – 2:30 pm Conference Wrap-Up
Saturday, May 1st 2021
8:30 – 9:30 am Welcome
9:45 – 10:45 am What Can We Do About Adverse Childhood Experiences?
11:00 – 12:00 pm Staying in Regulation During COVID-19
12:00 – 12:45 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Hey! Start Clowning Around!
2:00 – 2:30 pm Conference Wrap-Up
Conference Workshop Descriptions
9:45 – 10:45 am Challenging Behaviors for Infants and Toddlers (Apr 10th)
This training will focus on some of the challenging behaviors we regularly see in child care programs with infants and toddlers. We will look into the causes of these behaviors, as well as appropriate responses and how we can assist in prevention.
Instructor: Tessa Bolia
OCFS Categories: 1, 3, 4, 7
11:00 – 12:00 pm Addressing the Nutritional Needs of Infants and Toddlers (Apr 10th)
Participants will review the importance of nutrition for the physical, social, and emotional growth of infants and toddlers.
Instructor: Casey Miner
OCFS Categories: 1, 2, 3
1:00 – 2:00 pm STEM with Infants and Toddlers (Apr 10th)
Incorporating STEM with infants and toddlers is an important factor in learning and development. This training will discuss the importance of STEM as well as ways to implement STEM into your infant and toddler programs.
Instructor: Kristy Sherman
OCFS Categories: 1, 3
9:45 – 10:45 am What Can We Do About Adverse Childhood Experiences? (May 1st)
This training will give childcare providers a better understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and strategies that can be used in their programs to reduce ACEs.
Instructor: Lisa Potter
OCFS Categories: 3, 10
11:00 – 12:00 pm Staying in Regulation During COVID-19 (May 1st)
We will be discussing five major topics that are proving to be confusing to many childcare providers around how to stay in regulation with OCFS but also follow current DOH guidance related to COVID-19. In addition, time will be provided at the end of the session for an open forum to allow providers to discuss different ways they are implementing new strategies based on current DOH guidance while staying in regulation with OCFS.
Instructor: Tiffany Zappala
OCFS Categories: 2, 3, 4, 7
1:00 – 2:00 pm Hey! Start Clowning Around! (May 1st)
The fun-filled training will introduce a myriad of ways you can use a "circus" theme across all domains of learning to teach young children. We will look at activities that involve creative expression, large and small motor skills, math and reading concepts, and much more. Attendees to this training will leave with a multitude of ideas to create their own "big top of learning" in their own early childhood program.
Instructor: Kristi Cusa
OCFS Categories: 1, 3
Most providers qualify for financial aid to cover the cost of the conference through either the CSEA/VOICE Professional Development Program or EIP (Educational Incentive Program). For more information about these programs, give us a call at (315) 446-1220 or visit https://childcaresolutionscny.org/financial-assistance-training.
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| Non-Member: Both Days | $80.00 |
| Member: Both Days | $70.00 |