Saturday, October 1, 2016 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Marina Inn, Fourth and B Streets

South Sioux City, Nebraska

A Cooperative Effort of: • Nebraska Extension - Dakota Co.

• Northwest Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral

• Northern Nebraska Early Learning Connection

• South Dakota Cooperative Extension

• Area Child Care Providers

Thank you to S.H.I.P. for providing additional funding.

For more information contact:Nebraska Extension 1505 Broadway P.O. Box 129 Dakota City, NE 68731

(402)987-2140 dakota.unl.edu www.iowaccrr.org www.esu1.org/dontmissthebus dixon.unl.edu

27th Annual Tri-State Child Care Conference

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration, Vendors and Exhibits Open

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Keynote Address

Bob Kann - The Value of Humor in Your Life

9:45 AM - 11:45 AM -- Morning Breakout Sessions

• Safe With You: Power to Protect*

• Successful Strategies to Marketing Your Business

• Techniques for Developing Positive Attitudes Toward Reading with Young Children

• Caring Connections for Infants and Toddlers

• ELG (Early Learning Guidelines) Language/Literacy*

• Full STEAM Ahead (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Math)

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM -- Lunch, Vendors and Exhibits Open

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Afternoon Keynote Address

Tom Copeland - Keys to Success: The Business

Side of Child Care

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM -- Afternoon Breakout Sessions

• Safe With You: Shaken Baby/Safe Sleep*

• Coming to Terms: How to Effectively Use Contracts and Policies

• Multicultural Storytelling

• Caring Connections for Infants and Toddlers (Repeat session)

• ELG (Early Learning Guidelines) Language/Literacy*

• Food Safety*

Conference Day Tips: - Please dress in layers as room temperatures may fluctuate. Business casual dress encouraged.

- As a professional courtesy, please lease leave cell phones and electronic devices off or in silent/vibrate mode.

- In consideration to all participants and speakers, please limit talking during sessions.

- Credit for each speaker will only be given when you are in the room during the ENTIRE session.

*See session description for additional details.

The Value of Humor in Your Life Find ways to develop a "comic mind-set" in this entertaining talk. Capitalize on the strength of humor to reduce stress, build relationships, and respond to mistakes in a healthy, feel-good fashion.

Keys to Success: The Business Side of Child Care

No matter how long you have been in the business, Tom

Copeland has something to offer everyone. Learn the "keys to

success" of running a child care business in the fast-paced society

we live in today.

Session Descriptions

Safe With You: Power to Protect Dr. Wende Heckert -- Gain vital information about the signs of child abuse and neglect, as well as the process of reporting all suspected cases. Learn what happens when a complaint is filed and how to decrease your risk as a caregiver. Information on the laws will be available for Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. Create a plan to not only protect yourself, but the families and children you work with. (Cannot be used for IA Mandatory Reporting credit.)

Successful Strategies to Marketing Your Business Tom Copeland -- Acquire the knowledge and confidence to better promote your business and succeed as a program. Identify how to face many of today's challenges such as competition with other child care programs, marketing strategies, and financial questions.

Techniques for Developing Positive Attitudes Toward Reading With Young Children Bob Kann -- Give kids magical words they'll cherish. Creatively use everything but the kitchen sink to motivate children to read and bring the joy into literacy.

Caring Connections Cara Small -- Children need numerous strong, caring and supportive relationships in their lives. Based on the latest brain research and attachment theory, this approach will help you embed nurturing activities into everyday routines, support active engagement, provide a structure that supports "Calm and Alert"and provide challenges that encourage.

Early Learning Guidelines: Language/Literacy Penny Gildea -- Want to influence a child’s literacy through listening and understanding, speaking and communicating, and phonological awareness? Learn effective techniques to develop literacy, as well as recognize the importance of developing early writing & alphabet skills. (Must attend Thursday night session and both conference sessions to receive credit.)

Full STEAM Ahead Sarah Paulos -- Explore hands-on activities that can be used with young children to expand their interest and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture and Math.

Safe With You: Shaken Baby/Safe Sleep Dr. Wende Heckert -- Gain an understanding of the importance of proper infant safe sleep practices in a child care setting . Additionally, identify common risk factors of SIDS and Shaken Baby, as well as effective coping and soothing techniques. Come away with a Safe Sleep policy and a personal plan to cope with a fussy baby. (Cannot be used for IA Mandatory Reporting Credit)

Coming to Terms: How to Effectively Use Contracts and Policies Tom Copeland -- Policies create the framework for a successful childcare program. Tom will define the difference between contracts and policies and how to use both effectively.

Multicultural Storytelling Bob Kann -- Use stories to demonstrate the similarities among cultures and to highlight the uniqueness of different storytelling traditions. Develop competence and confidence when telling and creating stories.

Food Safety Carol Larvick -- Avoiding unsafe foods is important for healthy eating. Recognize simple measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

All sessions approved for licensing requirements for Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska child care providers. CEU credits are not

available.

T-Shirts can be ordered on the registration form and will be picked up the day of the conference. Conference vendors will have additional items for purchase also.

Speakers and topics are subject to change. Participants will receive 6 hours of credit for attending the conference. If attending the Thursday night session, an additional 2 hours will be awarded.

Tri - State Child Care Conference Saturday, October 1, 2016

Marina Inn, South Sioux City, Nebraska

Registration Information:

Registration Fee: $38 by September 16, 2016.

Registration is $43 if postmarked on or after September 17, 2016.

Space is limited. Pre-register to be sure you have a spot!

Print, Complete and Send Registration and Check to:

Nebraska Extension

P.O. Box 129

Dakota City, NE 68731

Phone: (402) 987-2140

Please make checks to: Nebraska Extension

...and justice for all

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Nebraska Extension in Dakota County

P.O. Box 129

1505 Broadway

Dakota City, NE 68731