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The National Research Conference on Early Childhood

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Title: NRCEC 2018 Document Header. - Description: NRCEC 2018. The Administration for Children and Families presents the National Research Conference on Early Childhood. June 25-27, 2018. Crystal Gateway Marriott. Arlington, VA.Registration is open!

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Administration for Children and Families’ 2018 National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC 2018). The conference will be held June 25–27, 2018, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA.

This conference, presented by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation in conjunction with the Office of Head Start, is the leading venue for research on the development, education, and care of young children and their families and the policy and practice implications of their findings.

Please visit http://nrcec.net/ to register to attend the conference or for more information about the event. There is no cost to attend the conference, although all participants should register in advance through the conference website.

Please download, print, and share the registration flyer with colleagues!

 For hotel reservations, please contact the Crystal Gateway Marriott at (888) 421-1442 and provide the reservation attendant with the group name “NRCEC18” to receive the discounted room rate. Additionally, reservations can be made through the online reservation system. The group code for the discounted conference room rate will automatically be applied when you make your reservation on line. To receive this discounted rate, attendees must make reservations with the hotel by Wednesday, June 1, 2018. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis and may be at a significantly higher rate.

 If you have any questions about the conference, please contact us at nrcec@impaqint.com.

 We look forward to seeing you in June!

The NRCEC 2018 Logistics Team
Office of Child Care
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Mary E. Switzer Building, Fourth Floor, MS 4425
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC  20201
General office number: (202) 690-6782
Fax: (202) 690-5600
General email: occ@acf.hhs.gov
Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/occ

Child Care Aware® of America Symposium and Gala Celebrating Passion and Persistence. Igniting Possibilities

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April 17-20, 2018

Marriott Marquis

Washington, DC

Child Care Aware® of America 30th Anniversary

Child Care Aware® of America is celebrating 30 years in the child care community at the Child Care Aware® of America Symposium 2018. The Symposium is the biennial event that brings together individuals from across the country come together to discuss the hottest topics of research, policy, and practices of interest to the early child care and education community.

This year has been extremely special as Child Care Aware® of America celebrated 30 years of growth and accomplishments. We are honored to have you help celebrate the closeout of Child Care Aware® of America’s 30th Anniversary.

Speakers/Program

We’re excited to announce that the digital version of the 2018 Symposium program is now available for download on the Child Care Aware® of America website. Download the PDF to browse the agenda and explore the sessions and speakers most relevant to your work.

 

Learn more about plenary topics that were covered during the 2016 Symposium here.

Who Should Attend?

The Symposium is the biennial event that brings together child care experts, Child Care Resource and Referral leaders and staff, child care providers, researchers, policymakers, parents, students, and anyone interested from across the country come together to discuss the hottest topics of research, policy, and practices of interest to the early child care and education community.

Why Should You Attend?

  1. Hear from Outstanding Experts in the Community
  2. Find Solutions
  3. Share Ideas and Learn From Others
  4. Put Faces to Names
  5. …and more!

Registration

Register Early and Save! Get the best rates when you register early. Bring your family, staff or become a Child Care Aware of America member and save even more.

Registration Rates Regular Rate On-Site
1/23/18 – 4/8/18 After 4/8/18
Member $529 $579
Non Member $599 $649

 

Register Now

Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

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Who is sponsoring the meeting?

The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems DaSy, along with the IDEA Data Center IDC and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance ECTA Center will be hosting a national meeting Improving Data, Improving Outcomes in New Orleans, LA on September 8 – 10, 2014.

What is the focus of the meeting?

The meeting combines issues related to the development or enhancement of Part C, Section 619, and/or coordinated early childhood data systems; improvement of data quality; and the measurement and use of child and family outcomes data in order to make data informed decisions. National frameworks and products and states experiences and resources for improving data systems and systems of services will be highlighted.

Who is the intended audience?

It is designed for Part C and 619 coordinators, Part C and Part B data managers, and SICC chairs, and others working on EC data systems, Part C/619 outcomes, and improving service systems and practices such state TA providers and families. National TA providers and OSEP representatives will also participate and benefit from the meeting.

Are there funds available to support travel?

Funds are available to support travel and expenses for Part C and 619 coordinators and Part C and Part B data managers.Questions?Contact Kellen Reid at 919 843-6469 or via email at kellen.reid@unc.edu

Source:  Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems DaSy, along with the IDEA Data Center IDC and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance ECTA Center

Available at: http://ectacenter.org/~meetings/data2014/mtghomepage.asp

Birth to Three: 18th Annual Birth to Three Institute Nurturing… Relationships, Responsiveness, Readiness

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July 28 – 31, 2014
Marriott Marquis
Washington, DC

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The 18th Annual Birth to Three Institute BTT will be a live, in-person conference. It will take place at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC, July 28–31, 2014. More than 90 sessions in five learning tracks will be offered. BTT is Spanish-friendly and the most popular sessions will be interpreted.

Registration is free. However, BTT participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and food.

Content Tracks

  • Inclusive Child Development
  • Child Health and Pre-Natal Services
  • Family and Community Partnerships
  • Management and Professional Development
  • Home Visiting

Presenters

Presenters at BTT include:

  • Office of Head Start
  • OHS National Centers
  • Office of Child Care National Centers
  • Universities and institutions of higher education
  • Local Early Head Start programs
  • National associations
  • Invited guests

Who Should Participate?

The BTT Institute will benefit an array of audience members, including: Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start program staff, parents, directors, managers, and administrators; T/TA managers and providers; federal staff; state and national collaboration directors; child care administrators and providers; and community partners.

How to Register

Participation is free! Sign up today at https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1557536.

Sign up for continuing education credits CEUs for no additional cost through the University of Wisconsin-Stout: http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/ece/Birth-to-Three-Institute-CEUs.cfm.

Space is limited, so secure your sessions by registering today.

Questions?

Please contact Bttinfo@zerotothree.org with any questions.

via Early Head Start National Resource Center Event.

Sneak Peek of Select Sessions Head Start’s 12th National Research Conference on Early Childhood: Collaboration and Coordination—Understanding Systems Supporting Young Children and Their Families

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July 7–9, 2014
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, DC

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The program for Head Start’s 12th National Research Conference on Early Childhood (HSRC12) is complete! Join the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation July 7–9, 2014 in Washington, DC for an exciting array of sessions for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers.

Experts will deliver new research and evidence-based best practices. HSRC12 sessions will examine service integration, coordination, and alignment. They also will continue to showcase key topics around child care, Head Start, Early Head Start, home visiting, and other early childhood programs.

Keynote – Tune-up and Transformation: National Changes in Early Care and Education

  • Linda Smith, deputy assistant secretary and inter-department liaison for early childhood development, Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
  • Libby Doggett, deputy assistant secretary for policy and early learning, Department of Education
  • Marty Zaslow, Child Trends and Society for Research in Child Development

Plenary – Early Care and Education in the United States: Selected Findings from the National Survey of Early Care and Education

  • Rupa Datta, National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago
  • Robert Goerge, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
  • Shannon Rudisill, director, Office of Child Care
  • Ann Linehan, acting director, OHS

Plenary – Behavioral Insights: Application of Social and Behavioral Sciences to Improve Social Services

  • Ariel Kalil, University of Chicago
  • Crystal Hall, University of Washington
  • Maya Shankar, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Plenary – Health, Mental Health, and Links to School Readiness

  • Lynn Karoly, RAND Corporation
  • James Perrin, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • William Beardslee, Judge Baker Children’s Center, Harvard University
  • Marco Beltran, program specialist, OHS

Questions?

For more information about the conference, visit: http://www.hsrconference.net. Contact HSRC12 conference logistics support staff at hsrc@circlesolutions.com or (toll-free) 1-866-852-1576.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC!

Source: Office of Head Start

Call for Proposals for the 5th Annual Expressive Therapies Summit

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Help us celebrate our fifth annual Expressive Therapies Summit, to be held in New York City, from November 6-9 by joining our faculty. As you may know, this continuing education opportunity has grown to over 850 professionals over the past several years.

We seek papers, panels, experiential workshops, as well as single- and multi-day trainings on all topics relevant to creative arts therapists.

Have questions about the event or what to submit? Find out all the details at http://summit.expressivemedia.org or email us at summit (at) expressivemedia.org.

Please consider becoming a Friend of the Summit on Facebook,
http://www.facebook.com/extxsummit
Follow us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/ETSummit
Or join our Expressive Therapies Summit discussion group on LinkedIn.

Looking forward to seeing you in New York this year!

ZERO TO THREE 28th National Training Institute (NTI) | 2013 NTI Program | powered by RegOnline

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12/11 – 14/2013
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
San Antonio, TX

ZERO TO THREE’s annual multi-disciplinary training event for early childhood professionals

The NTI is carefully developed to meet the learning and networking needs of those working with infants and toddlers in Child Welfare, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Mental Health, Parent Education, and Pediatrics.

Source: ZERO TO THREE

Available at: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1185937

ZERO TO THREE 28th National Training Institute (NTI) Registration and Information

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12/11/2013 – 12/14/2014

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
San Antonio, TX

The NTI is carefully developed to meet the learning and networking needs of those working with infants and toddlers in Child Welfare, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Mental Health, Parent Education, and Pediatrics.

NTI’s variety of programming allows you to design your own professional development experience by crafting an  NTI agenda that meets your specific needs. Be informed and enriched by the NTI’s five general sessions, 80 breakout sessions, robust, interactive Pre-Institutes, and a multitude of networking and other continuing education experiences.

Source: ZERO TO THREE

COMING BACK IN JUNE!

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Thanks for your patience… Early Childhood News Update will return in June of this year! In the meantime, note:

Office of Head Start 2nd National Birth to Five Leadership Institute, April 28 – 30, 2013
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hs/calendar/li-2013

Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHSNRC) Virtual Birth to Three, May 28 – June 27th, 2013
http://www.ehsnrc.org/Activities/BirthToThreeInstitute.htm

40th Annual National Head Start Association Conference, April 30 – May 3rd, 2013
http://www.nhsa.org/?e=events.detail&event_id=53

Portland State Graduate School of Education: Continuing Education | Early Head Start and Infant/Toddler Conference

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Welcome to the 15th Annual Early Head Start and Infant/Toddler Conference. I am pleased to announce this summer’s conference will take place on July 25th and 26th in Vancouver, Washington – with optional day-long pre-conference sessions offered on July 24th.

Purposes 

You will attend sessions that present up-to-date research, theory, and proven practices which support optimal infant, toddler, and family development across a comprehensive range of services. You will have the opportunity to meet and network with colleagues. We hope that, whether you are attending or presenting, you will leave the conference having expanded your professional awareness, skills and knowledge – and having enjoyed your experience!

Conference guiding values

  • See that change, healing and growth are possible
  • Clarify one’s purpose, intentional practices matter
  • Recognize that infants, toddlers and their families deserve the very best
  • Promote and support healthy relationships at every level
  • Respect and reflect diversity
  • Partner with families every step of the way
  • Focus on what’s working and build on strengths

Attendees

The conference is directed towards professionals in Early Head Start, Child Care, Health, Mental Health, Early Intervention, and Child Welfare. It is attended by direct service providers, managers, and specialists from a variety of programs primarily across the Pacific Northwest – including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Other conference information

Registration is now open!

Source: Portland State Graduate School of Education: Continuing Education

Available at: http://www.pdx.edu/ceed/EHS-conference