2019 Strong Children Strong Communities Conference

Description

This conference has been developed to provide parents; childcare workers; Pediatric therapists, and educators with needed educational and support information that targets topical issues regarding children with and without developmental disabilities. The goal of is to assist caregivers in becoming more aware of current issues and raise their confidence in their ability to face these challenges. There will also be an Exhibit area offering goods and services to support the needs of children.

These sessions below have been approved for IL Early Intervention Credit as follows:

*8:00 AM -9:30 AM: A Joyous Way to Learn Music Play to Promote Readiness, Literacy, Math Development, and Inclusion -1.5 INT

*9:45 AM -11:30 AM: Music Play With a Purpose -1.75 INT

*9:45 AM - 11:30 AM: You Can’t Plant a Tree in a Pot: Growth Tips for Supporting Infants and Toddlers-1 TYP, 0.75 INT

*9:45 AM -11:30 AM: The Preschool Expulsion Law is Here, Where Do I Start?-1.75 WWF

*1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Let’s Get Moving!-0.5 TYP, 0.5 INT

*1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Creative Social Skills-1.5 INT

*1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Advocacy 101 – How to Successfully Work with Your Legislators -1.5 WWF

*2:35 PM -4:00 PM: Teaching Language and Literacy through Finger Play, Songs, and Poems-1.5 INT

*2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Supportive Transitions to Early Childhood-1.5 WWF

Location Moraine Valley Community College-Business & Conference Center
9000 College Parkway - Building M
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Date 2/23/2019 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Check in 7:15 AM)
Sponsor Good Shepherd Center
Trainer Keynote: Jim Gill
Contact Good Shepherd Center
Principles 1. Support families
Credit Hours 0
Cost $50.00
Status Closed