"Never Stop Exploring"

Description

GEM Conference is a free conference available to local families and intervention providers to better serve the children and families of Livingston County.

*The following sessions ONLY have been awarded IL EI credits:

A.M. Keynote
*8:30 - 9:45-To Wonder and Explore: Playing in Nature-1.25 INT

Morning Sessions
10:00-11:00
* Using ABC’s and the “F” Word to Develop Strategies and Supports for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder-1 INT
* Get Out and Get Moving-1 WWF
10:00-11:45
* Developmental Parenting: A 360 Degree View-1.75 WWF
* Birds do it! Bees do it! Even Early Childhood Educators do it-1.75 INT
11:05-12:05
* The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children-1 WWF
* Let’s Get Social! Promoting Pragmatics in Young Children-0.5 INT

Afternoon Sessions
12:50-1:50
* When Weird Becomes Worrisome: Social Expectations in Young Children-1 ATY
* Using Books with Infants, Toddlers, and 2’s-1 INT
* How to Make Your Centers Run Themselves-1 INT

P.M. Keynote
2:00-3:15
* Music as an Intervention for Child Development, Health & Wellness-1.25 INT

Location Pontiac Bible Church
1611 W. Reynolds
Pontiac, IL 61764
Date 10/11/2019 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM (Check in 7:45 AM)
Sponsor Livingston County Special Services Unit
Contact Kim Cox (815) 844-7115 kcox@lcssu.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0
Cost Free
Status Closed