23rd Annual Strong Children~Strong Communities Conference

Description

One of the largest bilingual conferences in the Chicagoland area, this event provides parents, childcare workers, educators, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of children with information and hands-on resources to better serve children.
This year's featured keynote, Brian R. King, LCSW delivers, "You Are The Link: Connection With Children", an interactive presentation introducing the 6 core needs of every human being. Brian's engagement of the audience will provide specific, usable, concrete guidance on how to create trusting relationships.

The following sessions have been approved for Illinois Early Intervention credential credit:

Piecing the Puzzle Together-0.75 INT
Creating a Safe Environment-1.5 WWF
Understanding & Supporting Young Children with a Lot of Energy-0.5 TYP, 0.5 ATY, 1 INT
Using Sign Language to Foster Learning with Infants & Children-1.5 INT
You Are The Link: Connecting With Children-2 WWF

Location Prairie State College
202 S Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Date 3/1/2014 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sponsor Good Shepherd Center in partnership with Illinois Action for Children
Trainer Featuring keynote, Brian R. King, LCSW
Contact Good Shepherd Center-Brendan McCormick (708) 957-2600 bmcormick@gscenter.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0
Cost $35 - check/money order; PO; Credit Card; PayPal
Status Closed