Conferences

Tick, tick, tick, tick.... ** Don't forget the Early Bird Deadline **** is fast approaching... ** The date has been extended and now you can register by **February 11, 2011** and still receive special conference discount rates or to take advantage of the payment plan option. Great workshop selections are still available!
 * but due to the ice and snow the deadline has been extended! **

**The spotlights reveal what's //NEW// at the Ohio Early Care & Education Conference!**      Friday, April 29, 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM        **Special Evening Session:** A totally active, interactive, hyperactive, completely participatory celebration of old and new, borrowed and true ways of being with young children that honors their uniqueness, multiple intelligences, developmentally appropriate practices, hands on, direct experiences avenues of learning. Every aspect of curriculum and classroom procedures is enriched by joyful and practical connections to music, movement, story, play, chant, improvisation and visual arts. Our only limit is time. Renew you commitment to preserving the sacred spirit of precious young students who are eager and excited about falling in love with learning.
 * __//The//__** **__//Elf and the Butterfly://__** **__//A//__** **__//Celebration of Joy!//__**

//This special evening session is OPEN to all conference attendees at no additional cost, even if you're not registerd to attend on Friday!// ** Looking for additional professional credit? **

This session is approved for Education CEUs, ODE, SUTQ and in-service credit.

 Just looking for something to do?  You won't be disappointed by attending this session. Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld is known by children and adults as the Queen of FUN ! According to Rae Pica - //Mimi is known in the early childhood field as perhaps the fiercest proponent of creative expericnces for children.// To learn more about Mimi listen NAEYC Radio prodcast. [|Click here to listen.] **This session is also repeated Saturday afternoon at the conference. **

**Already registered to attend the conference?** You will receive a special email that will contain instructions on how to add this session to your registration. If you have a question, feel free to email us at contactus@oaeyc.org .      

also new...

Friday, April 29, 2011 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ** Mid-Day Forum //__Changes to the Publicly Funded Child Care Program -__// // __What does it mean for my business?__ //** An optional box lunch can be ordered for $20. Last year the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services instituted the CCIDS provider portal, payments via direct deposits and communication through email. This summer ODJFS will add electronic attendance and a greatly enhanced website. Join us to learn what these changes mean to your business and the families you serve.

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 * Kimberly Tice

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|| Play Conference on March 19th at the Cincinnati Museum Center is highly recommended by our students who attended last year. []