FCCANYS 23rd Annual Conference

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1 FCCANYS 23rd Annual Conference Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29, 2014 Pre-Conference Thursday, March 27th Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center Callicoon, New York The mission of the Family Child Care Association of New York State is to unify, promote and strengthen the profession of family child care; enriching the lives of providers, children, families, and communities.

2 Family Child Care Association of New York State, Inc. 1 Welcome FCCANYS Annual Conferences Turf Inn, Albany Turf Inn, Albany The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing Marriott, Albany Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs Crowne Plaza, Albany Casperkill Country Club, Poughkeepsie Radisson Hotel, Corning The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing Hyatt Regency, Rochester The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing The Sagamore, Bolton Landing Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon Welcome to the Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center! On behalf of the FCCANYS Board of Directors, we welcome you to our 23rd Annual Conference. Our Board, managed by volunteers, has been working tirelessly for the last several months to make this year s conference rewarding, educational & inspiring for all of you! We are proud to offer so many high caliber training opportunities, giving you the tools you need to grow and succeed as a provider. I encourage you to seek out members of FCCANYS s Board and share your thoughts and ideas with them. Your input is valued and helps us continue to represent you in the work of FCCANYS. The Board is continuously working to bring new benefits and strengthen the professionalism of providers through quality trainings and conferences. We look forward to sharing with you, where we have been and the great things to come in the future. In closing, I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for the hard work you do every day. It is through your leadership and dedication to children and their families that communities throughout NYS can thrive. Investing in our children makes for a promising future. Thank you for your continued efforts in making NYS a great place for children to grow. Heather Schwegler Heather Schwegler - President, FCCANYS FCCANYS Conference 2014

3 2 INFORMATION General Information Name Badges Wear your conference name badges all day, every day! You will not be allowed into workshops or meals without your name badge. Meals You have received meal tickets in your conference registration packet. These tickets will allow you admittance into the dining room. The Conference Package you registered for determines which meals are included with your conference registration. Place all meals tickets in the plastic holder behind your name badge for easy access. Surrender the corresponding meal ticket (for each meal) upon entering the dining room. There will be NO admittance without a meal ticket. Child Care Training Credit for Providers This conference is offering 15 hours of family child care training that qualify towards the required 30 hours OCFS training every two years. Stickers will be given at the end of each session to document attendance. Please retain your certificate & conference program in your professional portfolio to document/verify the training you attended at this conference. Lost or misplaced certificates will not be replaced by FCCANYS. Certificate of Attendance Information Your Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio is printed on the last page of your conference program. Please write your name on your certificate before your first workshop. At the end of each workshop please present your Certificate of Attendance to the FCCANYS Board Member/Hostess as you leave and the appropriate sticker will be attached for that workshop session. You must be present for the ENTIRE workshop to receive a sticker. Workshops will be closed fifteen (15) minutes after the start time of the session. When a workshop has reached maximum capacity of participants the door to the room will be closed. Please respect a closed door Do not enter! EIP Recipients Please Note: EIP requires documentation of successful course completion for all EIP recipients. Your Conference Certificate of Participation will provide the necessary documentation required by EIP verifying attendance at sessions from the stickers attached to your certificate. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) If you are interested in obtaining low cost CEU s for this training be sure to grab the CEU application at the Registration Table. You will be required to write a brief reflection after each session. Submit your application, workshop reflections & CEU payment (cash or check) at the Registration Table at the end of the conference. Be sure to sign the CEU attendance sheet in each session. Workshop Sign in Sheets All participants must sign the workshop attendance sheet at each session attended. Only the CEU participants are required to sign both the workshop attendance sheet AND the CEU attendance sheet at each session. Ask me! FCCANYS Board Members will be available throughout the conference to help you locate rooms, answer questions, and help you enjoy the Villa Roma Resort. FCCANYS Conference 2014

4 INFORMATION 3 QUALITYstarsNY Standards Alignment FCCANYS worked with QUALITYstarsNY to designate which workshops offered at this year s conference are aligned with the QUALITYstarsNY Standards for Family Child Care Providers. The aligned workshops could assist you (and your staff) in meeting Relevant QSNY Topic Areas & Standards. The QUALITYstarsNY aligned workshops are denoted by QSNY on the charts on pages 8 & 9 and with the workshops descriptions. Multilingual Translation Service We are offering two multilingual workshops each session. Workshops will be simultaneously translated into Spanish. The translators & Spanish speaking providers will utilize headsets for this service. The workshops that will be simultaneously translated into Spanish are denoted with the symbol on pages 8 & 9. See workshop listing/descriptions in Spanish on pages 19, 20 & 21. Exhibit Information The Exhibit area is more than a simple marketplace. It is an atmosphere for interaction, surprises, and fun! We have kept in mind the varied needs of providers and agencies, by mixing a few nontraditional booths in among conference regulars. With so many old favorites and new possibilities, there will be something for everyone. Spend some time interacting with the Exhibitors and other participants. What a great place to network, enjoy others expertise, and truly appreciate the spirit of the conference. Exhibits will be open Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM & Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. These hours will allow plenty of opportunites to explore and shop. Conference participation by an exhibitor does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by FCCANYS. As with everything, we may have different ideas about what is appropriate to sell or display at a conference of this type. Please share any concerns & applause directly with the exhibitors. Changes or Additions Any changes or additions to workshops will be posted at the Registration area. Conference Evaluations Suggestions from participants have always played a critical part in improving the conference each year. Please share your thoughts on the evaluation form. Leave your Evaluation Form in the box near the registration table before the end of the conference. Children Child care is not provided at the conference. While our careers and this conference are devoted to providing and promoting quality child care, workshops are not an appropriate setting for children. Children ARE NOT permitted in workshops, keynote sessions, or meals. Please respect this decision and make alternative arrangements for your children. Sensitivities Because of the nature of a conference, we ask that you be considerate of those who have asthma, allergies and and/or are extremely sensitive to scents. We ask that you minimize your use of perfumes and other fragrant beauty products. Cell Phones We require that all cell phone ringers are turned off (use vibrate mode only) during ALL workshops and keynotes. Smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas only. FCCANYS Conference 2014

5 4 NYS Map of Counties & OCFS Regions FCCANYS Conference 2014

6 SAVE THE DATE! FCCANYS 4th Annual Fun Fall Getaway FCCANYS 4th Annual Fun Fall Getaway Saturday, September 20, 2014 Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park Lake George, NY Enjoy a Weekend Getaway at the Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark This is a great opportunity to get away with family, friends or simply escape by yourself. Stay for a night or two or just come for the day! Get 3 hours of training & lunch free! If you are not a current FCCANYS member, join today to take advantage of this Members Only Event. This will be a Fantastic Weekend to visit Lake George! Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival will be in Lake George this weekend!! The four day Free Event is the oldest & largest Balloon Event on the East Coast. Be sure to book your Hotel Accommodations Early - guaranteed to sell out!!!! Special FCCANYS Fun Fall Getaway Room Rates: Traditional Suite $152 (+ taxes & resort fee) Room Rate Includes: 4 admission tickets to White Water Bay Indoor Water Park Traditional suites includes two queen beds & a pull-out sofa in a cozy semi-private sitting area, a refrigerator & microwave. This rate is based on occupancy of up to 4 people. Visit our website for more information or contact Heather or hschwegler@fccanys.org Para Información detallada en Español por favor comuníquese con Claudia Cala, FCCANYS miembro de la Junta Directiva en la dirección electrónica ccala@fccanys.org

7 6 PRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OVERVIEW Pre-Conference Schedule Overview Pre-Registration was required to attend these Full Day Sessions Thursday, March 27th Pre-Conference Full Day Session Teaching Strategies GOLD Presented by: Donna Fowler Regional Training Associate, Teaching Strategies OCFS Training Topics: 1, 3, 4, 5 QSNY: COA 6 Registration 9:00AM - 10:00AM Morning Session 10:00AM - 1:00PM North Room Lunch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Main Dining Room Afternoon Session 2:00PM - 5:00PM North Room Dinner on your own Teaching Strategies GOLD is an ongoing observational system for assessing children from birth through kindergarten, proven to be valid and reliable by extensive field testing. Teaching Strategies GOLD can be used with any developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and is based on 38 research-based objectives that include predictors of school success and are aligned with the Common Core State Standards, State Early Learning Guidelines & QUALITYstarsNY. In this 1-day session, participants will be introduced to the components and structure of Teaching Strategies GOLD. Through video clips and large-group discussions, providers will explore the progressions of development and learning for children from birth through kindergarten. Participants will practice using the tools of the assessment system as they follow the four-step assessment cycle. That includes evaluating a child s portfolio and developing a conference form to share with families. There will be opportunity to explore and practice using Teaching Strategies GOLD online. Friday, March 28th Full Day Session Teaching Strategies The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care Presented by: Donna Fowler Regional Training Associate, Teaching Strategies OCFS Training Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 QSNY: CPI 2 & 3 Registration 8:30AM - 9:30AM All Day Coffee/Tea Break Sponsored by: Morning Session 9:30AM - 12:30PM North Room Lunch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Main Dining Room Afternoon Session 2:00PM - 5:00PM North Room Friday Dinner & Friday Evening Keynote is open to Pre-Conference participants that have REGISTERED to attend Saturday workshops. The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care is a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the specific needs of the family child care community. It is a framework based on sound research, theory, and developmentally appropriate goals and objectives for learning that address how children learn, multiple types of environments, the provider s role in caring and teaching, how to build family partnerships, and responsive daily routines and experiences. This curriculum is unique in that it addresses how to include all children in the program, birth through school-age, the provider s own children in the program, and sibling enrollment. This curriculum is also aligned with the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation standards and QUALITYstarsNY standards. FCCANYS Conference 2014

8 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OVERVIEW 7 Conference Schedule Overview Friday, March 28th Conference Registration 8:30AM - 4:00PM All Day Coffee/ Tea Break Sponsored by Exhibits 8:30AM - 4:00PM Morning Workshops 9:30AM - 11:00AM Keynote in Marty s Lounge 11:15AM - 12:45PM Lunch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Main Dining Room General Session in Marty s Lounge 2:00PM - 3:30PM Afternoon Workshops 3:45PM - 5:15PM Dinner, Awards & County Roll Call 6:30PM - 8:00PM Club House (on the Golf Course) Cash Bar Available Evening General Session 8:00PM - 9:30PM Club House (on the Golf Course) Saturday, March 29th Breakfast 7:30AM - 9:30AM Main Dining Room Conference Registration 7:30AM - Noon Exhibits 8:00AM - 4:00PM Early Morning Workshops 8:00AM - 9:30AM General Session in Marty s Lounge 9:45AM - 11:15AM Morning Workshops 11:30AM - 1:00PM Lunch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Main Dining Room Raffle Drawing Winning tickets will be announced during lunch. Must be present to win! Afternoon Workshops 2:15PM - 3:45PM Closing Keynote in Marty s Lounge 4:00PM - 5:30PM Dinner 6:00PM - 7:30PM Main Dining Room FCCANYS Conference 2014

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11 10 GUIDE FOR SELECTING WORKSHOPS The Guide for Selecting Workshops According to NYS OFCS, individuals working with young children must complete a total of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The following is a list of topic areas you can select from to fulfill requirements. Group Family Child Care (Section ) & Family Child Care (Section ) Complete your required hours in these areas: 1) Principles of Early Childhood Development 2) Nutrition & Health needs of Infants & Children 3) Child Day Care Program Development 4) Safety and Security Procedures 5) Business Record Maintenance & Management 6) Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification & Prevention 7) Statutes &Regulations pertaining to Child Day Care 8) Statutes & Regulations pertaining to Child Abuse & Maltreatment 9) Identification, Diagnosis & Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Principles of Early Childhood Development What s New with CACFP: Program Changes & Updates Technology to Communicate Children s Development Supporting Early Learning with PBS KIDS Let s Get Real: Supporting Children s Need to Know Art with Everyday Objects Music, Movement & Learning Observation-Based Assessment to Individualize Learning Coaching and Reflective Supervision The Hidden Power of Movement: Stretching the Muscles Free Play Promotes Children s Intellectual...Development Perspective Taking Putting the CARE Back in Child Care Wow, This is Fun! Making Science Exciting Hands-on Museum: Infant/Toddler Extravaganza Health & Nutrition needs for Infants & Children What s New with CACFP: Program Changes & Updates Music, Movement & Learning The Hidden Power of Movement: Stretching the Muscles Free Play Promotes Children s Intellectual...Development Perspective Taking Farm to Table Putting the CARE Back in Child Care Wow, This is Fun! Making Science Exciting First Lessons with Plants The Practitioner in Me Child Day Care Program Development Supporting Early Learning with PBS KIDS Let s Get Real: Supporting Children s Need to Know Art with Everyday Objects Music, Movement & Learning Observation-Based Assessment to Individualize Learning Navigating The Complaint Process The Hidden Power of Movement: Stretching the Muscles Free Play Promotes Children s Intellectual...Development Perspective Taking Farm to Table Putting the CARE Back in Child Care Wow, This is Fun! Making Science Exciting Hands-on Museum: Infant/Toddler Extravaganza Child Day Care Program Development (cont d) First Lessons with Plants Curb Appeal The Practitioner in Me Safety & Security Technology to Communicate Children s Development Influence Without Arm Twisting Jeopardy: Rules & Regulations for Child Care You Had Me at Hello...Introductions That Really Work Observation-Based Assessment to Individualize Learning Putting the CARE Back in Child Care Curb Appeal The Practitioner in Me Business Record Maintenance & Management Influence Without Arm Twisting You Had Me at Hello...Introductions That Really Work Observation-Based Assessment to Individualize Learning Coaching and Reflective Supervision Navigating The Complaint Process NAFCC Accreditation How does It Benefit You? Curb Appeal The Practitioner in Me Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification & Prevention When Tragedy Strikes Mandated Reporter Responsibilities: Roles, Values, Indicators Statutes & Regulations pertaining to Child Day Care What s New with CACFP: Program Changes & Updates Technology to Communicate Children s Development Supporting Early Learning with PBS KIDS Jeopardy: Rules & Regulations for Child Care Navigating The Complaint Process NAFCC Accreditation How does It Benefit You? Statutes & Regulations pertaining to Child Abuse When Tragedy Strikes Mandated Reporter Responsibilities: Roles, Values, Indicators ID, Diagnosis & Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome When Tragedy Strikes Mandated Reporter Responsibilities: Roles, Values, Indicators FCCANYS Conference 2014

12 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS 11 Friday, March 28th Conference Registration: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibits: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM All Day Coffee Break Compliments of : Friday Morning IA 9:30 to 11:00 AM When Tragedy Strikes Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, Executive Director, Safe Homes of Orange County This workshop will discuss what happens when the unexpected happens. We do not always have control over what happens around us but we can do things to prepare. We will discuss general preparedness and lessons learned. Everyone has been impacted by tragedy on some level and there are always lesson learned. This workshop will also include discussion on SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, death, illness, and other life altering events. OCFS Training Topics: 6, 8, 9 EAST 1 What s New with CACFP: Program Changes and Updates Josie Ennist, RD Public Health Nutritionist, CACFP Homes Administration Unit, Division of Nutrition Marc Barron, MA, RD, CDN, NYS Dept. of Health - Child and Adult Food Program This interactive workshop will review new resources and regulations for Family Child Care Providers who participate in CACFP. Participants will be given an overview of the new guidance on infant feeding requirements, breast feeding friendly training material, Crediting Foods in CACFP, Civil Rights Training requirements and Team Nutrition s Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook. A review of CACFP new meal pattern requirements is tentatively planned pending USDA s release of this guidance material. This workshop is for CACFP participants. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 2, 7 QSNY: PH 4 EAST 2 Portfolio 2.0: Using Technology to Communicate Children s Development Elizabeth Carlson, Hollingsworth Preschool, Teachers College, Columbia University In this workshop, we will explore the use of digital/ cloud technology as a means of documenting and sharing children s development with families. Participants will examine ways in which their current systems of documentation can be augmented by digital/cloud technology. Matters of cost and security will also be discussed. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 3, 7 QSNY: COA 4 EAST 3 Supporting Early Learning with PBS KIDS Nancy Coddington, Community Outreach Coordinator, WSKG Public Media Participants will learn how to successfully incorporate educational media from PBS KIDS to support children they work with. STEM, Social/ Emotional Wellness and Literacy themes will be covered. This workshop will provide ideas for family child care providers to plan educational television viewing experiences to comply with the upcoming new regulations. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 4, 7 WEST 1 Karine Previl-Dunel - Suffolk County Happy 10th Anniversary to God is Good Daycare, LLC FCCANYS Conference 2014

13 12 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS Friday Keynote 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM Marty s Lounge Friday Lunch 1:00-2:00 PM Main Dining Room Friday General Session Lisa Giruzzi, Transformational Conversations Albany, NY Best-selling Author & Award winning Trainer Influence Without Arm Twisting No matter what you are trying to accomplish it is all about influence. This engaging presentation shows you the necessary elements for influencing others to take action without manipulation or coercion. You will learn the four communication myths that are preventing you from getting what you want, the three little known secrets for influencing others AND effective communication strategies that you can implement immediately to powerfully impact others behavior. OCFS Training Topics: 4, 5 MARTY S LOUNGE Book Signing Books will be on sale at the conclusion of the Keynote Session 2:00 to 3:30 PM General Session Jeopardy: Rules & Regulations for Child Care Janice Molnar, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Child Care Services, NYS Office of Children and Family Services Jim Hart, Director of Regional Operations, Division of Child Care Services, NYS Office of Children and Family Services At FCCANYS s 2012 conference, OCFS presented some of the Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care regulations that were under review. Providers gave us valuable feedback and ideas at the conference workshop. Since then, we have revised, added, and transformed those ideas into contemporary health and safety regulations that go into effect May 1, Come test your knowledge of the new regulatory changes in the OCFS adaptation of the famous TV game show. You will be able to ask your own questions as well! OCFS Training Topics: 4, 7 MARTY S LOUNGE Trudy Lackner - The Children s Corner Dutchess County 22 years NAFCC Accredited since 1996 QUALITYstarsNY participant A Big Thanks goes out to my staff Katherine Davis & Alix Slizewski You re the BEST! FCCANYS Conference 2014

14 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS 13 Fri. Afternoon Workshop ID 3:45 to 5:15 PM Putting the CARE Back in Child Care Sharon Woodward & Donna Hurley, Co-Directors, S&D Instructional Services This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to examine the ways in which young children grow and develop. We will provide examples of how the totality of what should occur in early child care can have a long lasting and positive affect on participating children and their families. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4 EAST 1 Let s Get Real: Supporting Children s Need to Know Joan Rocchetta, Director of Educational Services, Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. By engaging in an active learning activity, you will come away with tools that can transform your program to one that is intellectually stimulating for every child. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 3 EAST 2 Be sure to check out all the Be Sure to check out RAFFLE ITEMS! all the RAFFLE ITEMS! Raffle Tickets will be available to Raffle Tickets will be available to purchase until Lunch on Saturday. purchase until Lunch on Saturday. Winning Tickets will be Announced Winning Tickets will be Announced during Saturday Lunch. during Saturday Lunch. You must be present to win! You must be present to win! Have your tickets available at Saturday Have your tickets available at Saturday Lunch to check to see if you won! Lunch to check to see if you won! Art with Everyday Objects Elizabeth Carlson, Hollingsworth Preschool, Teachers College, Columbia University Art is very much an exploratory experience for young children. Fancy brushes and other materials are not necessary, instead utensils from the kitchen and other places can easily be repurposed! Be prepared to roll up your sleeves as we experiment and create! OCFS Training Topics: 1, 3 EAST 3 You Had Me at Hello...Introductions That Really Work Lisa Giruzzi, Owner of Transformational Conversations & Author Whether you are a novice or a seasoned provider, this program will enhance your ability to get high quality clients by taking your introduction and communication skills to a new level. By attending, you will increase your comfort level when introducing yourself and learn the elements of making a lasting good impression. OCFS Training Topics: 4, 5 QSNY: FAS 9 WEST 1 Friday Dinner 6:30 to 8:00 PM Club House on the Golf Course Awards & County Roll Call Cash Bar Available Take the Complimentary Shuttle to & from the Club House. Be sure to wear your name tag and bring your Friday Dinner Meal Ticket to dinner. FCCANYS Conference 2014

15 14 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS Fri. Evening Workshop 8:00 to 9:30 PM Club House on the Golf Course FCCANYS would like to recognize and thank the following companies for their sponsorships. Dr. Mike Mike Longoria, PH.D in Early Childhood, University Professor & Recording Artist Music, Movement & Learning Music and movement are critical components to any early childhood classroom. Music and movement adds excitement to learning while promoting long-term retention and accelerated learning. Furthermore, cross lateral movement and coordination create neural pathways in young brains that develop young children to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and early readers. Finally, music and movement addresses multiple intelligences and diverse teaching and learning styles which meets the needs of ALL children. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 2, 3 Immediately following Dinner Club House on the Golf Course FCCANYS Conference 2014

16 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS 15 Saturday, March 29th Conference Registration: 7:30 AM NOON Exhibits: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday Breakfast 7:30 9:30 AM Main Dining Room Marie Daley-Wagon Wheel FDC Dutchess County Celebrating 25 Years QUALITYstarsNY participant Sat. Morning Workshops IIA 8:00 to 9:30 AM Using Observation-Based Assessment Information to Individualize Children s Learning Donna Fowler, Regional Training Associate, Teaching Strategies, LLC and NAFCC Vice President This session will show providers the process for gathering information about each child in order to ensure the child s progress and plan meaningful experiences. Participants will examine the steps of the assessment cycle and review strategies for seamlessly linking curriculum and observation-based assessment. Individualizing children s learning though thoughtful observation, family conferences, and planning will drive the discussion. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 3, 4, 5 QSNY: COA 9 EAST 1 Coaching and Reflective Supervision Ivonne Lopez, Director of Early Childhood Education, Brooklyn Community Services The following workshop defines the role of child care provider as coaches and leaders. Reflective supervision grows and strengthens organizational leaders and staff, therefore creating an atmosphere of trust, confidence, and quality of service. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 5 QSNY: PP 8, 9 & 10 EAST 2 Mandated Reporter Responsibilities: Roles, Values & Indicators Sue Kowaleski, Coordinator, Southern Adirondack Child Care Network Mandated reporters must regularly participate in workshops and this one's a little different from the many you've already attended. After a quick review of the responsibilities & indicators, we will take an active look at how values influence your report, the roles that the different players have in the process and a little policy development, too. OCFS Training Topics: 6, 8, 9 EAST 3 The Hidden Power of Movement: Stretching the Muscles of the Brain Mike Longoria, aka Dr. Mike Children need to move. Not just for the sake of their physical selves, but also for social, emotional and cognitive development. We are not all auditory learners. Students need to be taught in a multisensory approach. Movement is fun and exciting for young children and makes learning meaningful and promotes longer retention while addressing multiple intelligences and diverse learning styles and making powerful connections in the brain that foster critical thinking. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 2, 3 WEST 1 Sharon Rivera - Heaven Sent Child Care Dutchess County 3 Years FCCANYS Conference 2014

17 16 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS Saturday General Session 9:45 to 11:15 AM Marty s Lounge Dr. Peter Gray Research Professor, Department of Psychology, Boston College How Free Play Promotes Children s Intellectual, Social, Moral & Emotional Development This session will be about the critical value of free play for children s healthy psychological and social, as well as physical growth and wellbeing. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 2, 3 MARTY S LOUNGE Last Chance to purchase Raffle Tickets Winning Tickets will be Announced during Saturday Lunch. You must be present to win! Get your tickets ready to check the numbers! Sat. Morning Workshops IIC 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Perspective Taking Sarah Gould-Houde, Region IV Infant-Toddler Specialist, Capital District Child Care Council Perspective taking skills can be learned and can help infants and toddlers learn how to feel safe and react to the world in appropriate ways. Inspect how infants learn to view and react to the world around them. Examine the executive functions of the brain and aspects of Ellen Galinsky s Mind in the Making while building a bag of tricks to use with infants and toddlers growing self-regulation skills. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 3 EAST 1 Farm to Table: Taste the Difference Nicci Nashban Cagan, Director of From the Ground Up, Food Advocate & Chef Chef and Farm to Table Advocate Nicci Cagan will guide you through taste testing to inspire healthy eating. We will share food, ideas, resources and real life experiences. OCFS Training Topics: 2, 3 EAST 2 Navigating The Complaint Process Sharon Woodward & Donna Hurley, Co-Directors, S&D Instructional Services It is always difficult when someone makes allegations against you or your program. The complaint process can be intimidating and often results in providers feeling disempowered and alone. This workshop offers providers the opportunity to examine and discuss a variety of strategies designed to assist them during this difficult process. OCFS Training Topics: 3, 5, 7 EAST 3 Chrissy Eighmy - Little People FDC Dutchess County 12 years Thanks to my staff Erica Gratzel & Kate Collins for all you do! FCCANYS Conference 2014

18 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS 17 Wow, This is Fun! Making Science Exciting Mike Longoria, aka Dr. Mike Science should be and can be exciting and meaningful during the early childhood years. Science and young children make perfect companions based on the child's natural interest and curiosity. Hands-on activities, songs, creative role-playing, books, and signing can be used as a basis for developing the interest and knowledge in science. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 2, 3 WEST 1 Saturday Lunch 1:00-2:00 PM Main Dining Room Raffle Drawings Raffles will be drawn at lunch. Have your raffle tickets ready Good Luck to everyone!! Sat. Afternoon Workshops IID 2:15 to 3:45 PM Hands-on Museum: Make It & Take It Infant/Toddler Extravaganza Sarah Gould-Houde, Region IV Infant-Toddler Specialist, Capital District Child Care Council Play with numerous home made toys that aid in optimal development across all domains for infants and toddlers. Examine and learn how to make unique sensory, light, manipulative, cause and effect, and social/emotional materials to use with children. Make and then take home a fabulous fleece ball. OCFS Training Topics: 1, 3 EAST 1 First Lessons with Plants Madalyn Warren, Radio Host, Food Advocate & Delaware County Vegetable Farmer This session will include identifying plant parts, germinating seeds, and developing an early interest in plants based on observation and hands on experiments with growing. OCFS Training Topics: 2, 3 EAST 2 NAFCC Accreditation Aligns with QUALITYstarsNY...How Does it Benefit You? Diana Webb. Coordinator, Family Childcare Satellites of Greater Rochester Many standards from NAFCC Accreditation align with the QUALITYstarsNY standards. Find out how you could be way ahead of everyone else when QUALITYstarsNY is launched statewide. OCFS Training Topics: 5, 7 QSNY: ASA 1 EAST 3 Curb Appeal Connie Neuroth, Community Education Coordinator, St. Lawrence Child Care Council, Inc. First impressions are lasting impressions! What do parents see, hear and smell at that initial contact? Come learn practical ideas, based on parent feedback, on how to present yourself and program more professionally. Connie will use humor, real case studies, group activities and discussion to help improve your first impression! OCFS Training Topics: 3, 4, 5 QSNY: FAS 9 WEST 1 Joan Hallett-Valentine - Tiny Tykes DC Essex County 28 years A huge thank you to the FCCANYS board for another great conference! FCCANYS Conference 2014

19 18 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS Saturday Closing Session 4:00 to 5:30 PM MARTY S LOUNGE Saturday Dinner 6:00 to 7:30 PM Main Dining Room Ivonne Lopez Director of Early Childhood Education, Brooklyn Community Services The Practitioner in Me This closing session explores our role as child care providers, leaders, community members, and as individuals. We will look at the leader in us as it relates to the world, our work and our families. Leadership is about being and doing, to exemplify integrity, transparency and to challenge the process for the benefit of yours and others growth. Once you accept the responsibility to lead others there is a new level of accountability, stewardship, and transparency that is required to promote professional wealth and well-being. You are at a place of continuous growth & transformation and all you do, speaks of who you are and what you represent. OCFS Training Topics: 2, 3, 4, 5 MARTY S LOUNGE We value your comments! PLEASE fill out the Conference Evaluation Form and place it the box at the Registration table before leaving the Conference. Have a safe trip home! See you next year! FCCANYS Conference 2014

20 TALLERES Y PRESENTADORES 19 La Asociación de Cuidado Infantil del Estado de Nueva York FCCANYS tiene el placer de ofrecer el servicio de Traducción Simultánea Inglés Español durante la Conferencia. Por favor acérquese al escritorio de registración para obtener más información. Viernes, 28 de Marzo Viernes Taller de la Mañana IA 9:30 a 11:00 AM Cuando Ocurre una Tragedia KellyAnn Kostyal-Larrier, Director Ejecutivo, Hogares Seguros en El Condado Orange Este taller discutirá lo que sucede cuando algo inesperado ocurre. No siempre tenemos control sobre las cosas que suceden a nuestro alrededor, pero nos podemos preparar. Discutiremos los pasos a seguir y las lecciones que hemos aprendido. Todos nosotros hemos sido afectados por una tragedia a diferentes niveles y hemos aprendido muchas lecciones. Este taller también incluye una discusión acerca de SIDS, (el síndrome del bebe sacudido), muerte, enfermedad y otros eventos trascendentales. OCFS: 6, 8, 9 EAST 1 Apoyando Aprendizaje de la temprana edad con PBS Kids Nancy Coddington, Coordinadora de Alcance Comunitario, WSKG Medios de Comunicación Públicos Los participantes aprenderán como incorporar medios de comunicación pública de PBS KIDS para apoyar a los niños con los que trabajan. STEM, se cubrirán temas Socio/Emocional y de alfabetización. Este taller ofrecerá ideas para las proveedoras de cuidado infantil para planear el uso de programas educativos de televisión que siguen las nuevas regulaciones. OCFS: 1, 3, 7 WEST 1 Invitada Especial Viernes 11:15 AM a 12:45 PM Lisa Giruzzi, Conversaciones que Transforman Autora de libros, y ganadora de premios como entrenadora Influencia Sin Imposición No importa lo que usted desea alcanzar, todo se relaciona a la autoridad que tengamos. Esta presentación le muestra elementos para influenciar a otros sin necesidad de manipulación. Usted aprenderá los cuatro mitos de comunicación que previenen obtener lo que se desea, los tres secretos para influenciar a otros y estrategias de comunicación efectiva que puede implementar inmediatamente para impactar poderosamente el comportamiento de otros. OCFS: 4, 5 MARTY S LOUNGE Viernes, Almuerzo 1:00 a 2:00 PM Comedor Principal Viernes, Taller de la tarde IC 2:00 a 3:30 PM Sesión General Jeopardy: Reglas y Regulaciones para programas de Cuidado Infantil Janice Molnar, Comisario Adjunto, División de Programas de Cuidado Infantil, NYS Oficina de Servicios para Familias y Niños Jim Hart, Director de Operaciones Regionales, División de Programas de Cuidado Infantil, NYS Oficina de Servicios para Familias y Niños En la conferencia del 2012 de FCCANYS, OCFS presento algunas de las regulaciones para programas de Cuidado Infantil Familiar y de Grupo que estaban bajo revisión. Los proveedoras aportaron comentarios e ideas invaluables durante esta sesión. Desde entonces hemos revisado, añadido y transformado esas ideas en regulaciones de salud y seguridad que entraran en vigor a partir de Mayo 1 del Participe y ensaye sus conocimientos de los cambios y nuevas regulaciones en la adaptación de OCFS del famoso juego JEOPARDY. Usted podrá hacer sus propias preguntas. OCFS : 4, 7 MARTY S LOUNGE Viernes, Taller de la tarde ID 3:45 a 5:15 PM Vamos a ser Realistas: Apoyando el Deseo de Aprender de los Niños Joan Rochetta, Directora de los Servicios de Educación del Child Care Council del condado de Suffolk Mediante la participación en una actividad practica de aprendizaje, usted obtendrá las herramientas que FCCANYS Conference 2014

21 20 TALLERES Y PRESENTADORES transformaran su programa y lo convertirán en un programa intelectualmente estimulante para todos y cada uno de sus niños. OCFS: 1, 3 EAST 2 Arte con Objetos de Nuestra Vida Cotidiana Elizabeth Carlson, Hollingworth Pre-escolar, Teachers College, Columbia University Arte es una ciencia exploradora para niños de la temprana edad. Brochas y otros materiales especiales no son necesarios, en lugar re-utilicemos utensilios de la cocina y otros lugares de la casa! Prepárese para participar, experimentar y crear arte. OCFS : 1, 3 EAST 3 Viernes, Cena 6:30 a 8:00 PM Cabaña en el Campo de Golf Premios y reconocimiento especial para el condado que cuente con la mayor asistencia a la conferencia Bar en efectivo también disponible Use transportación proveída desde su lugar de alojamiento hasta el Campo de Golf. No olvide usar su rotulo de identificación Y sus tiquetes de comida. Viernes, Taller de la Noche 8:00 a 9:30 PM Cabaña en el Campo de Golf Dr. Mike Mike Longoria, PHD en Educación de la Temprana edad, Profesor de Universidad y Artista de Grabación Música Movimiento Y Aprendizaje Música y movimiento son componentes críticos en el aula de enseñanza de los niños en la temprana edad. Música y movimiento añade emoción para aprender promoviendo así la capacidad de retención de conocimiento a largo plazo. Más aun movimientos cruzados laterales y coordinación, crea estímulos neurales en los niños de tierna edad que ayudan a mejorar la capacidad analítica de pensar, la resolución de problemas e interés por la lectura. Finalmente, música y movimiento enfatiza la variedad de inteligencia y diversidad de las técnicas de enseñanza y aprendizaje que benefician las necesidades de todos los niños. OCFS: 1, 2, 3 Cabaña en el Campo de Golf Sábado, 29 de Marzo Sábado Desayuno 7:30 9:30 AM Comedor Principal Sábado, Taller de la Mañana IIA 8:00 a 9:30 AM Entrenamiento y Supervisión Reflexiva Ivonne Lopez, Directora de Educación de la Temprana Edad, Servicios Comunitarios en Brooklyn Este taller define el papel de los proveedores de cuidado infantil como entrenadores y líderes. Supervisión Reflexiva prospera y fortalece los líderes organizadores y el personal, creando una atmosfera de confianza, seguridad y calidad de servicio. OCFS: 1, 5 QSNY: PP 8, 9 & 10 EAST 2 Responsabilidades bajo el Mandato de Reportar, Roles, Valores e Indicadores Sue Kowaleski, Coordinadora, Southern Adirondack Child Care Network Representantes bajo mandato de reportar, deben participar regularmente en talleres de práctica, este taller es diferente a los muchos talleres en los cuales ha participado. Después de un análisis de las responsabilidades e indicadores, observaremos como los valores influencias su reporte, la parte que los participantes tienen en el proceso y el desarrollo de actitudes. OCFS: 6, 8, 9 EAST 3 Sábado, Sesión General 9:45 a 11:15 AM Marty s Lounge Dr. Peter Gray, Profesor Investigador, Departamento de Psicología, Boston College Como el Juego Libre Promueve el Desarrollo Intelectual, Social, Moral y Emocional de los niños Esta sesión será un estudio crítico de los valores del juego libre para el bienestar psicológico y social y el crecimiento. OCFS: 1, 2, 3 MARTY S LOUNGE FCCANYS Conference 2014

22 TALLERES Y PRESENTADORES 21 Sábado, Talleres de la Tarde IIC 11:30AM a 1:00PM Examinando El procesos de las quejas y reclamos Sharon Woodward Y Donna Hurley, Co-Directoras de S & D Servicios Educativos Es difícil cuando alguien hace acusaciones contra usted o su programa. El proceso puede ser amenazador y muchas veces resulta en un sentimiento de derrota y soledad. Este taller ofrece la oportunidad de examinar y discutir una variedad de estrategias diseñadas para ayudar durante este difícil proceso. OCFS: 3, 5, 7 EAST 3 Wow, Esto es Divertido! Haciendo Ciencia Interesante Mike Longoria, aka Dr., Mike Ciencia debería y podría ser interesante y encantadora durante los años de la primera infancia. La Ciencia y los niños pequeños son compañeros perfectos basados en el interés y la curiosidad natural. Actividades prácticas, discos, juegos creativos, cantos y libros se pueden usar para desarrollar el interés y el conocimiento en Ciencia. OCFS: 1, 2, 3 WEST 1 Sábado, Almuerzo 1:00 a 2:00 PM Comedor Principal Selección de Ganadores de las Canastas de Premios Sábado, Taller de la Tarde IID 2:15 a 3:45 PM Museo Interactivo: Hágalo Y lléveselo la distracción para bebes/niños pequeños Sarah Gould-Houde, Region IV Specialista en bebes y niños pequeños, Distrito Capital, Child Care Council Entreténgase con juguetes hechos a mano que ayudan al desarrollo óptimo en todos los ámbitos educativos para los bebes y niños pequeños. Examine y aprenda a hacer materiales únicos sensoriales, manipulativos, de causa y efecto, socio/ emocional y de luces para utilizar con los niños de la temprana edad. Fabrique una bola de material suave y llévesela a su programa. OCFS: 1, 3 EAST 1 Primeras Impresiones Connie Neuroth, Coordinador de Educación Comunitaria, St. Lawrence Child Care Council, Inc. Las primeras Impresiones son muy permanentes! Que ven, escuchan y perciben los padres por primera vez? Participe y aprenda ideas prácticas basadas en información obtenida de padres de familia para presentar su programa más profesionalmente. Connie tiene un gran sentido del humor y usa casos de la vida real, actividades de grupo y discusiones para ayudarlos a mejorar esa primera impresión. OCFS: 3, 4, 5 QSNY: FAS 9 WEST 1 Sábado, Sesión de Clausura 4:00 a 5:30 PM Marty s Lounge Ivonne Lopez, Directora de Educación de la Temprana Edad, Servicios Comunitarios en Brooklyn El profesional en Mí Esta sesión de clausura explora nuestro papel como proveedoras de cuidado infantil, lideres, miembros de la comunidad e individuos. Nos concentraremos en el Líder que somos personalmente y la forma que nos relacionamos con el mundo inmediato, el trabajo y los padres de familia. Liderazgo es nuestro comportamiento y lo que hacemos para ejemplarizar la integridad, la claridad y para desafiar los procesos preconcebidos para nuestro beneficio y el beneficio de los que nos rodean. Una vez que aceptamos la responsabilidad de dirigir a otros creamos un nuevo nivel de responsabilidad, administración y transparencia que se requiere para promover el profesionalismo, la riqueza y bienestar profesional. Usted está en un lugar de continuo desarrollo y transformación y todo lo que hace es el reflejo de lo que usted representa. OCFS: 2, 3, 4, 5 Sábado, Comida 6:00 a 7:30 PM Comedor Principal MARTY S LOUNGE FCCANYS Conference 2014

23 FCCANYS would like to acknowledge & congratulate the 2014 FCCANYS Conference Scholarship Recipients Maria Otto Scholarship Recipient Sandra Brannen, Chemung County FCCANYS Professional Development Scholarship Recipients Susan Coronel, Queens County Ashley Jones, Warren County Giselle Preston, Kings County Maureen Rattray, Nassau County Sue Reynolds, Ulster County FCCANYS s Annual Conference encourages the exchange of diverse opinions. Not all of these opinions and ideas reflect FCCANYS s official positions. FCCANYS assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Annual Conference nor does acceptance of advertising, exhibits, or sponsors imply endorsements of any products or services by the Association. FCCANYS advises participants to contact the individual advertiser, exhibitor, sponsor or presenter about any concerns they may have. In addition, please inform FCCANYS of any urgent concerns. The Association also recommends that participants extend their compliments to presenters and others whom they feel provided a product or presentation of exceptional quality.

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35 Where your child can have fun and learn too! Donna Vasquez Elmira, NY What is Aspire? If you re an early childhood professional, Aspire is the place to go to keep track of all things important to your career.» Aspire is an online system to conveniently organize your employment history, education, and ongoing professional development.» Aspire helps you document each step and milestone along your career path. Your Aspire profile stays with you no matter where your work with children and families takes you.» Aspire is a key component of New York Workforce Children (NYWFC). It provides critical information to initiatives like QUALITYstarsNY and for the New York State Early Learning Trainer Credential. Join Aspire today by visiting New York Works for Children at About New York Works for Children New York Works for Children (NYWFC) is the State's integrated professional development system for the early childhood and school age workforce. Visit New York Works for Children website to find information about the core knowledge and competencies you need to work with children and families, the state s Career Ladder for early childhood professionals, and Aspire, the workforce registry. Trainers will find resources about Approved Trainer Levels, the Trainer Credential, and how to post training on the Statewide Training Calendar. For more information, please contact us at or at info@nyworksforchildren.org