2020 TEAM Lowcountry Early Childhood Conference

2020 T.E.A.M. Lowcountry Early Childhood Conference

Theme: "20/20 Vision"

Who Should Attend?

Any group focused on the development of early childhood education programs; early education teachers, child care providers, parents, owners, directors, administrators and home visitation staff. Please note for safety reasons: Children are not allowed at the conference.

Registration Information

Complete the online registration by selecting day(s) planning to attend and select workshop for each timeframe. Payment can be done online using a credit or debit card. You can also register online by using Other Payment Option which will allow you to register now and send check after registration is complete. Mail payment payable to Beaufort County First Steps, P.O. Box 6421, Beaufort, SC 29903...registration is not complete until payment is received.

Registration Deadline and Fees

Registrations must be received by March 20, 2020. Space is limited, REGISTER EARLY.

1-Day Conference (Friday or Saturday attendance). Registration fee is $40.00
2-Day Conference (Friday and Saturday attendance). Registration fee is $60.00
Late Fee: additional $10.00 after March 20, 2020

Please Note: There is an additional fee of $20.00 for First Aid and CPR training.

Please Note: If you register for a two-part workshop, you MUST take part 1 & part 2 to receive credit.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellation requests must be received by March 20, 2020 to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after March 20, 2020. All cancellation requests must be made by contacting Betty Washington at Beaufort County First Steps (843) 379-7837.

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TEAM Lowcountry Conference Schedule

Session Descriptions available at https://beaufortfirststeps.com/upcoming-events/conferences/teamlowcountry/

Topic Key: CU – Curriculum GD – Growth & Development HS – Health & Safety PD – Professional Development CG – Child Guidance NU – Nutrition PA – Program Administration SN – Special Needs

Friday, March 27, 2020

8:15 – 8:45 AM Conference Registration

8:45 - 12:15 PM First Aid/CPR (additional $20.00) First Response; Kerry Hardy NOTE: If taking CPR & First Aid do not sign-up for any other classes until 12:30

8:45 - 9:45 AM

• Humor Through Silly Songs (CU) Jan Peterson
• What you Say Makes a Difference! (PD) Ronel Burger
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (PD) Jessica Hill
  
• Nurturing Creativity and Imagination in an Early Childhood Setting (CU) Ella Mack
• Modeling and Facilitating Conflict Management Skills to Young Children (CG) Randy Mack
• The Magic of Music in your Classroom (CU) Madeline Helser-Howard
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Making it Work One Parent at a Time (PD) Heather Griffin

10:00 - 11:00 AM

• What is My Vision? (PD) Kelli Boniecki
• Humor Through Silly Songs (CU) Jan Peterson
• What is Palmetto Shared Services Alliance? Shelley Summer & Leslie Latimer
• Want to Teach More Effectively? Five Simple Tips for Teachers (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
• Early Learning Materials on a Budget (CU) Sherrie Dueno
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (PD) Jessica Hill
  
• Nurturing Creativity and Imagination in an Early Childhood Setting (CU) Ella Mack
• Modeling and Facilitating Conflict Management Skills to Young Children (CG) Randy Mack
• The Art of Storytelling with Puppets (CU) Julian Gooding
• The Magic of Music in your Classroom (CU) Madeline Helser-Howard
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Making it Work One Parent at a Time (PD) Heather Griffin

11:15AM-12:15PM

• What is Palmetto Shared Services Alliance? (PA) Shelley Summer & Leslie Latimer
• What you Say Makes a Difference! (PD) Ronel Burger
• Want to Teach More Effectively? Five Simple Tips for Teachers (PD) Beatrice W. Brown
• Early Learning Materials on a Budget (CU) Sherrie Dueno
• The Art of Storytelling with Puppets (CU) Julian Gooding
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers (PA) Stacie Turcotte
• Experiencing Nature with Young Children (CU) Leslie Terry

12:15 AM - 12:30 Meal pick-up OR lunch own your own

12:30 PM- 1:30 PM KEYNOTE---Open to EVERYONE Vision 20/20: It's a Matter of Seeing Things More Clearly (PD) Jan Spencer

1:30 PM-2:00 PM Door Prizes

2:15 - 3:15 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit)

• Phys Act-"They Can't Sit Still:(CU) Jan Peterson
• What is Palmetto Shared Services Alliance? (PA) Shelley Summer & Leslie Latimer
• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
• Let's Take a Walk #Keep Reading (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
• Early Learning Materials on a Budget (CU) Sherrie Dueno
• Understanding: Its Mine (Stage) (GD) Ella Mack
• Staff Supervision is a MUST in Early Childhood Programs (PA) Randy Mack
• Windows and Mirrors (CU) Julian Gooding
• SC Early Childhood Standards at Your Library (CU) Madeline Helser-Howard
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children Part 1 (PD) James Morrall & C.J. Akins
• Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers (PA) Stacie Turcotte
• Beat the Burnout: Treat Yo' Self (PD) Heather Griffin

3:30 - 4:30 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit)

• Phys Act-"They Can't Sit Still: (CU) Jan Peterson
• What is Palmetto Shared Services Alliance? (PA) Shelley Summer & Leslie Latimer
• What You Say Makes a Difference (PD) Ronel Burger
• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
• Let's Take a Walk #Keep Reading (CU) Beatrice W, Brown
• Understanding: Its Mine (Stage) (GD) Ella Mack
• Staff Supervision is a MUST in Early Childhood Programs (PA) Randy Mack
• Windows and Mirrors (CU) Julian Gooding
• SC Early Childhood Standards at Your Library (CU) Madeline Helser-Howard
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children Part 2 (PD) James Morrall & C.J. Akins
• Beat the Burnout: Treat Yo' Self (PD) Heather Griffin

Saturday, March 28, 2020

8:00 – 8:45 AM Conference Registration

8:45 - 12:15 PM First Aid/CPR (additional $20.00) First Response; Kerry Hardy NOTE: If taking CPR & First Aid do not sign-up for any other class until 12:30

8:45 - 9:45 AM

• Phys Act- "They Can't Sit Still: (CU) Jan Peterson
• What is Palmetto Shared Services Alliance? (PA) Shelley Summer & Leslie Latimer
• What You Say Makes a Difference! (PD) Ronel Burger
• Let's Take a Walk #Keep Reading (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
• Power of Positivity (PA) Shanel Burger
• Introduction to Phonics by Classrooms at Home (CU) Patrice Barrett
• Understanding: Its Mine (Stage) (GD) Ella Mack
• Staff Supervision is a MUST in Early Childhood Programs (PA) Randy Mack
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Beat the Burnout: Treat Yo' Self (PD) Heather Griffin
• Experiencing Nature with Young Children (CU) Leslie Terry

10:00 - 11:00 AM

• What is My Vision (PD) Kelli Boniecki
• Phy Act-"They Can't Sit Still: (CU) Jan Peterson
• What is Palmetto Shared Services Alliance? (PA) Shelley Summer & Leslie Latimer
• What You Say Makes a Difference! (PD) Ronel Burger
• Let's Take a Walk #Keep Reading (CU) Beatrice W. Brown
• "Hot Buttons" (CG) Lynn Singleton
• Understanding : Its Mine (Stage) (GD) Ella Mack
• Staff Supervision is a MUST in Early Childhood Programs (PA) Randy Mack
• Windows and Mirrors (CU) Julian Gooding
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Beat the Burnout: Treat Yo' Self (PD) Heather Griffin

11:15AM-12:15 PM

• Humor Through Silly Songs (CU) Jan Peterson
• What is Palmetto Shared Services Alliance? (PA) Shelley Summer & Leslie Latimer
• What You Say Makes a Difference! (PD) Ronel Burger
• Want to Teach More Effectively? Five Simple Tips for Teachers (PD) Beatrice W. Brown
• "Hot Buttons" (CG) Lynn Singleton
• Power of Positivity (PA) Shanel Burger
• Introduction to Phonics by Classrooms at Home (CU) Patrice Barrett
• Windows and Mirrors (CU) Julian Gooding
• Imagine a Story (CU) Shiela Keaise
• Mandated Reporter Training (PD) Ashleigh Newman

12:15-12:30 PM Meal pick-up Or Lunch own your own

12:30 - 1:30 PM KEYNOTE---Open to EVERYONE Seeing Simple Truths: The Reflection of Childhood in Books (CU) Madeline Helser-Howard

1:30-2:00 PM Door Prizes

2:15 - 3:15 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit)

• Humor Through Silly Songs (CU) Jan Peterson
• What You Say Makes a Difference! (PD) Ronel Burger
• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
• "Hot Buttons" (CG) Lynn Singleton
• Introduction to Phonics by Classrooms at Home (CU) Patrice Barrett
• Nurturing Creativity and Imagination in an Early Childhood Setting (CU) Ella Mack
• Modeling and Facilitating Conflict Management Skills to Young Children (CG) Randy Mack
• The Art of Storytelling with Puppets (CU) Julian Gooding
• The Magic of Music in Your Classroom (CU) Madeline Helser-Howard
• Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children Part 1 (PD) James Morrall & C.J. Akins
• Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers (PA) Stacie Turcotte
• Making it Work One Parent at a Time (PD) Heather Griffin
• Let's Take a Walk #Keep Reading (CU) Beatrice W. Brown

3:30-4:30 PM (If you register for a two-part workshop, must attend Part 1 & 2 to get credit)

• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS) Betty Ford
• "Hot Buttons" (CG) Lynn Singleton
• Power of positivity (PA) Shanel Burger
• Introduction to Phonics by Classrooms at Home (CU) Patrice Barrett
• Nurturing Creativity and Imagination in an Early Childhood Setting (CU) Ella Mack
• Modeling and Facilitating Conflict management Skills to Young Children (CG) Randy Mack
• The Art of Storytelling with Puppets (CU) Julian Gooding
• SC Early Childhood Standards at Your Library (CU) Madeline Helser-Howard
• Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children Part 2 (PD) James Morrall & C.J. Akins
• Understanding Child Care Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers (PA) Stacie Turcotte
• Making it work One parent at a Time (PD) Heather Griffin

4:30-5:00 PM ----End of Day (Attendance Sheets to be left at registration area)