Breakout Session Schedule Education... · 10:15-11:15 AM Breakout Session 1.3 Worship Leading,...

Building a Firm Foundation “...rooted and build up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. “Colossians 2:7 NIV

TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION PRESENTER AUDIENCE LOCATION

8:00 AM Welcome &

General Session

The Power of One Positive Person

Have you ever thought about the incredible power you have to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you? The positive choices you make each day, the ways in which you help others, and even your

smile can change the course of a day, and in some situations, the course of a life. Join us for this informational and humorous keynote session that will renew your spirit and affirm your commitment to working with young

children and their families. One positive person does make a difference. Is that positive person you? It can be. (Core Competency: 7, 9, 10)

Gigi Schweikert President/COO of

Lightbr idge Academy,

Annandale, NJ

E Sutherland

Hall

10:00 AM

Break

Morning Break – Coffee and Refreshments

Lobby

10:15-11:15

AM

Breakout Session

1.1

Working with Challenging Children: Helping Every Child Succeed Are there certain children that you work with that don’t seem to respond to

your conventional classroom management techniques? Do you sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed? Learn how to recognize and deal with challenging

behaviors and their causes. A must-do workshop that will have you laughing and learning how to help every child be successful. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4)


Lightbr idge

Academy,

Annandale, NJ

E Marshburn Mayers

Aud.

10:15-11:15

AM

Breakout Session

1.2

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Part 1: Understanding how God’s perfect design relates to teaching and learning so we can “MEET UP

to Learn.” Psalms 139:14 says we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” What does that mean with regard to learning? Science gives us a peek at what is

happening inside the brains of our students. You will walk out of this session equipped with strategies and scientific reasons to use movement and gestures in your classroom – so you can MEET UP to learn. (Core

Competency: 1, 2, 4)

Dr. Linnea Lyding Asst. Dean, Head of

the Shelly Roden

School of Education Arizona Christian

University Phoenix, AZ

E Business 109

Breakout Session Schedule Biola University,

La Mirada, CA

March 30, 2019

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session

1.3

Worship Leading, Kids’ Style! Discover how every child can be a shining star in kids’ worship. Come have fun as we worship the Lord together. (Core Competency: 1)

Junko Cheng Musician, Recording

Artist, Worship Leader

Irvine, CA

E Sutherland Hall

Aud.

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session

1.4

Burned Out, Bored & Burdened OR Blessed, Balanced & Blooming Our call to teach and lead can be draining and overwhelming at times! What word describes you? Do you need a jump start? A charge

of energy or motivation or affirmation? Come get filled up and hear some practical ways to approach the demands of teaching and leading!! (Core Competency: 1, 5, 7)

Cindy Meier EE Director,

The Rock Academy,

San Diego, CA

E Business 206

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session

1.5

Technically Speaking

Is google making us smarter? Technology is all around us. Helpful or hinderance? What about in early childhood? What is it doing for brain development? Come learn interesting facts about technology and brain

development along with best practices in early childhood. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 5)

Angela Czerniak EE Director,

Christ Community Preschool

Laguna Hills, CA

E Marshburn 4

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session 1.6

Inquiry Learning Experiences in Early Childhood Classrooms This session will provide ideas and opportunities to begin to think and plan for inquiry learning in EE classrooms. Participants will learn how to

engage in small and large group discussions around questions that help students build wonderment and curiosity about our world, even at the earliest stages of their educational development. (Core Competency: 1,

2, 4)

Jennifer Kleiber Assistant Professor,

Corban University,

Salem, OR

E Business 220

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session

1.7

Observation as a Vital Tool

Observation is a time of learning. Observers learn about students’ interests, their needs, their skills, and their development. We’ll discuss how the tool of observation informs educators about ways to build bridges to

students, providing effective ways to develop the necessary strategies to reach students. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 3)

Kim Brucker ACSI EE Senior

Coordinator, Central Division,

Texas

E Business 203

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session

1.8

Transitional Kindergarten: The All-Important Bridge Between Preschool and Kindergarten

Pre-K, TK, K....what's the difference? Come find out as we explore these questions and more and see where Transitional Kindergarten (TK) fits in the mix! Discover the uniqueness of TK and how it serves as an important

bridge between Preschool and Kindergarten for our young learners. In addition, we’ll explore playful, hands-on, TK-appropriate activities for

language arts, math, science, and visual/performing arts. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Judy Ross TK Teacher,

Glazier Elementary

School, Whittier, CA

E LIM

Science Bldg.

042

10:15-11:15 AM


Little People have Big Problems Too Four Key Considerations: 1. Children do not act up for “no reason.” 2.

Always find a way to allow the student to open up. 3. Never assume. 4. Children do not always know how to express their feelings. Come learn strategies to show compassion in your classroom. (Core Competency: 1,

3, 4)

Wendy Mayes EE Director,

Olive Knolls Christian

School, Bakersfield, CA

E Talbot East 007

(Plaza Level)

10:15-11:15

AM Breakout Session

1.10

After Generation Z, Part 1

“Digital Natives” is the name assigned to Generation Z, those born between 1995 and 2010. But we are teaching the next generation – and they were born with tablets and touch screens in their hands, regardless

of their socioeconomic status. In this session, we will explore the following ideas: 1. Babies, screens, and brain development; 2.

Understanding this new generation and how they think, engage, and interact; 3. What does this mean in the early childhood classroom? (Core Competency: 1, 3, 4, 7)

Royce Nelsestuen EE Director

Faith Community Academy,

Tucson, AZ

E Business 103

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session

1.11

How Well Are We Preparing Our Youngest Children for Kindergarten? The research is clear, children’s early brain development occurs at an

explosive rate, with more than one million neural connections formed per second in the first few years of life. Children’s early experiences play a

foundational role in shaping their adulthood, which in turn shapes their community. The Early Development Index (EDI) is a valid and reliable kindergarten-readiness measurement tool that gathers and analyzes

community-level data on the developmental strengths and vulnerabilities of children. Learn how First 5 Orange County is using the Early Development Index data with county leaders, the community and preschool programs to

improve kindergarten readiness. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 3, 4)

Sandy Pierce Friends Christian

Preschool, Yorba Linda, CA

& Tiffany Alva

First Five Children &

Families Commission, Orange County, CA

E Myers

109

10:15-11:15 AM


Esther: A Queen Dethroned, A Queen Crowned

Do we look at events in our lives as coincidences or things that just-so-happened? God, through His providence, devised a plan to shape

history. We see how Esther ascends the throne, not only with her outer beauty, but also her inner beauty. What makes us beautiful in God’s eyes? Esther 1; 2. This class provides completion of 1-hour of Biblical

studies. (Core Competency: 9, 11)

Marilyn Ploog Teacher & Pastor’s

Wife Whittier, CA

E Talbot East 109

10:15-11:15 AM

Breakout Session

1.13

Maintaining Classroom Control with Choices & Enforceable

Statements Come grab up two golden nugget strategies to prevent power struggles and maintain control in your classroom. First, learn how to set and

enforce limits without raising your voice. Second, learn how to get more control by sharing it and gain cooperation from preschoolers. There is always a positive response to The Love and Logic Classroom. The most

common response is, “Why didn’t I know about this sooner?” (Core Competency: 2, 4, 10)

Dr. Cindy Barnum ACSI EE Senior

Coordinator, Eastern Division,

New York

E Myers

102

10:15-11:15 AM


Infant/Toddler Best Practices Infant programs get a bad rap: they are expensive because of the low ratios, their schedules are more challenging, and there are unique staffing

needs to consider. In this session we will show you how to provide the best care and how to position your infant center as a strong retention vehicle for the growth of your program. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 5, 9)

Brittany Hannon Associate Head of

School/ EE Director,

Monarch Christian School,

Chatsworth, CA

I/T Talbot East 108

10:15-11:15 AM


Super Problem Solvers! Fostering Conflict Resolution Skills with

Young Children – Part 1 Social skills development is an important part of success for our kids. Come and learn fun, practical ways to help teach conflict resolution and

problem solving with young children. Handouts will be provided, and electronic resources will be shared. (Core Competency:1, 4)

Carly Bedard Early Childhood

Education Specialist Orange County DOE,

Costa Mesa, CA

E Café Banquet

Room

10:15-11:15 AM


Hands-on STEAM for Early Education Classrooms: Balance

This session will provide opportunities to demonstrate how making-mobiles can be an excellent STEAM activity when the right materials and the right interventions are provided. Practical suggestions and strategies

on how to utilize making mobiles in a classroom will be presented. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Dr. Seon Chun-

Burbank Asst. Professor/Chair

of Early Childhood Vanguard University,

Costa Mesa, CA

E LIM Science

Bldg.

043

10:15-11:15 AM


Embrace Your Space! Want to create a learning environment that promotes health, safety and

well-being? Come get tips on how the classroom environment enables learning and directs behavior. We will explore different classroom environments. (Core Competency: 2)

Nancy Hughes Retired EE Director

Covina, CA

E Talbot East 111

10:15-11:15 AM


Children with Special Needs Can Memorize!

Discover joyful ways to combine creative memory techniques to help children of all abilities successfully learn Scripture. (Core Competency: 2, 8, 11)

Barbara Witt Educator/Consultant

Lord’s Press Mt. Baldy, CA

E Talbot East 107

10:15-11:15 AM


Teach Like A Pineapple!

What could educators and pineapples have in common? During this session we will discuss how educators can Stand Tall, Wear a Crown and Be Sweet on the Inside, just like a pineapple! (Core Competency: 2, 9, 10)

Martha Malane ACSI Executive Asst./

Former EE Director Brea, CA

E Talbot East 113

Breakout Session

2

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.1

Preparing Staff for the Over-demanding, Questioning Parent A can’t miss workshop that will keep you laughing and learning new ways to help your staff become more professional. Helping our staff successfully

care for young children seems like enough of a job, taking care of the parents sounds impossible... and why should we? It’s the right thing to do for one, but beyond that, caring for parents encourages better parenting.

Explore ways to guide your staff extend the boundaries of child care to parent care. (Core Competency: 4, 7, 9, 10)


Lightbr idge Academy,

Annandale, NJ

D Marshburn Mayers

Aud.

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.2

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Part 2: Understanding how God’s

perfect design relates to teaching and learning so we can “MEET UP to Learn.”

Did you know that the way you talk to your students can significantly impact their future learning? This session will help you identify and practice the type of “talk” that will propel your students into becoming life-

long learners as well as connect to emotions. Let’s MEET UP to learn. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4)


the Shelly Roden School of Education

Arizona Christian University

Phoenix, AZ

E Business 109

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.3

Worship Leading, Kids’ Style! (Repeated)

Discover how every child can be a shining star in kids’ worship. Come have fun as we worship the Lord together. (Core Competency: 1)

Junko Cheng Musician, Recording

Artist, Worship Leader Irvine, CA

E Sutherland Hall

Aud.

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.4

Blending Bible Curriculum with Social/Emotional Needs of Our Kids There are some favorite Bible stories we tell our kids and we know the Bible is relevant to our little ones. Let's look to make sure the social &

emotional needs we see in our kids are being met through our Bible curriculum. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 11)


The Rock Academy,

San Diego, CA

E Business 206

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.5

Let’s Chat About Those Infants and Toddlers! Infant and toddler teachers are amazing and have such an important role

in early education. Join in and be encouraged as we review developmental milestones and have discussions to share what we love

about teaching infants and toddlers. Be prepared to also share and discuss the pressing needs you are experiencing when teaching infants and toddlers as we collaborate for fresh ideas for you to take back to

your classroom. (Core Competency 1, 3)

Jeannie Forrest ACSI EE Asst.

Director, South Carolina

I/T Business

207

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.6

Tailor Made Just as a tailor adjusts clothing to perfectly fit the person who wears it...

as teachers what are we doing to adjust the curriculum for our students? Glean tangible ideas you can take into the classroom on

Monday that are tailor made to your students. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4)


Christ Community

Preschool

Laguna Hills, CA

E Marshburn 4

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.7

Help for the Slow Learner

An introduction to Perceptual-Motor Development - What is PMD? Why is it important? How can developing perceptual motor skills assist my learners and improve the learning environment? Come learn how

Perceptual Motor Training can enable your students to better cope with information as well as the dynamics of the classroom. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 5)

Linda Thompson Consultant/Trainer

Improve Learning Skills

Phoenix, AZ

E Business 102

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.8

Building Language and Literacy Through Inquiry Learning

We’ll explore ways to increase the power of inquiry-based learning though

developing specific goals for language and literacy development. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Jennifer Kleiber Associate Professor,

Corban University, Salem, OR

E Business 220

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.9

Observation as a Vital Tool (Repeated) Observation is a time of learning. Observers learn about students’ interests, their needs, their skills, and their development. We’ll discuss how

the tool of observation informs educators about ways to build bridges to students, providing effective ways to develop the necessary strategies to

reach students. (Core Competency:1, 2, 3)


Coordinator,

Central Division, Texas

E Business

203

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.10

"What if…?" "I wonder…?" Extend Your Read Alouds Through

Scientific Inquiry and Math Explorations! Discover ways to integrate literacy, science, and math within a collaborative, play-based learning environment! Explore "What if…?" and

"I wonder…?" questions as you journey into, through, and beyond the text. Story categories include: Fairy Tales; Letters, Shapes, and Numbers;

and "Just for Fun!". We'll piece together the Gingerbread Man's story based on evidence, discover how the Little Red Hen became a scientist, analyze how peddlers balance caps, follow a path of dots, measure the

longest earthworm, and more! (Core Competency: 1, 2)


Glazier Elementary School,

Whittier, CA

E LIM

Science Bldg.

042

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.11

Kicked Out of Preschool My definition of insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over

again expecting every preschooler to respond the same. Discipline is not a one-size-fits-all technique. As teachers/directors, we need to be willing to adjust our techniques to fit each student in a way that is most effective.

In today's world, students struggle so much with change, trauma, and problems that we need to be more aware of how we handle discipline

and be conscious of our actions. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4, 7)




E Talbot East 007

11:30-12:30 PM

Breakout Session

2.12

After Generation Z, Part 2 “Digital Natives” is the name assigned to Generation Z, those born between 1995 and 2010. But we are teaching the next generation – and

they were born with tablets and touch screens in their hands, regardless of their socioeconomic status. In this session, we will explore the following ideas: 1. Babies, screens, and brain development; 2.

Understanding this new generation and how they think, engage, and interact; 3. What does this mean in the early childhood classroom? (Core

Competency: 1, 3, 4, 7)


Faith Community

Academy, Tucson, AZ

E Business 103

11:30-12:30 PM


Esther: Haman’s Plot Powerful Haman has a plan to destroy all the Jews in Persia. Is Queen Esther on the throne “for such a time as this”? (Esther 4:14). When have

you known God is there, even though it looks and feels like He isn’t? Esther 3; 4; 5:1-8. This class provides completion of 1-hour of Biblical

studies. (Core Competency: 9, 11)


Wife

Whittier, CA

E Talbot East 109

11:30-12:30

PM Breakout Session

2.14

Maintaining Classroom Control with Preventative Interventions &

Logical Consequences Come grab up new strategies to help maintain control in your classroom

while developing good relationships with those you teach. There is always a positive response to the key ideas from Jim & Charles Fay and David Funk’s Teaching with Love & Logic. Parents will also benefit from

these strategies when they see the impact on their children in the classroom. (Core Competency: 2, 4, 10)



New York

E Myers

102

11:30-12:30

PM

Breakout Session

2.15

Stress on the Brain: Helping Kids Cope

Stress is the number one inhibitor of student success. We have no idea what children are experiencing in their homes and how it is impacting them. What can we do to change that? In this session, we will discuss strategies

to lower stress in students and teachers, helping you go from surviving to thriving. (Core Competency: 4, 5, 7)

Brittany Hannon Assoc. Head of

School/EE Director, Monarch Christian

School Chatsworth, CA

E Talbot East

108

11:30-12:30 PM


Engagement at its Best!

Join me as I share some fresh, fun, new ideas on how to engage children in your EE classroom. We will discuss the importance of social-emotional connections, daily rituals, and share different ways to

encourage great science, math and literacy education. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Beth Tulk EE Specialist and

Educational Consultant,

West Hills, CA

E LIM

Science Bldg.

351

11:30-12:30 PM


Teach Me 2nd

The world teaches us ME FIRST! We teach “Me Second.” In this workshop, we’ll be discussing the importance of teaching the Golden Rule. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 11)

Yolanda Villafana &

Deborah Fitzhugh, EE Teachers,

Calvary Murrieta

Preschool, Murrieta, CA

E Myers

109

11:30-12:30 PM


Super Problem Solvers! Fostering Conflict Resolution Skills with

Young Children – Part 2 Social skills development is an important part of success for our students. Come and learn fun, practical ways to help teach conflict

resolution and problem solving with young children. Handouts will be provided, and electronic resources will be shared. (Core Competency: 1, 4)


Education Specialist Orange County DOE,

Costa Mesa, CA

E Café Banquet Room

11:30-12:30 PM


Hands-on STEAM for Early Education Classrooms: Balance (Repeated) This session will provide opportunities to demonstrate how making-

mobiles can be an excellent STEAM activity when the right materials and the right interventions are provided. Practical suggestions and strategies on how to utilize making mobiles in a classroom will be presented. (Core

Competency: 1, 2)

Dr. Seon Chun-Burbank

Asst. Professor/Chair of Early Childhood

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

E LIM

Science Bldg.

043

11:30-12:30 PM


Relief for the Tired Leader

We will learn the importance of resting and self-care. That it is okay to take some time for yourself to avoid burn-out. As educators and administrators, we wear many hats and have a tendency to work too

many hours. We'll discuss ways to give ourselves some rest and renewal. (Core Competency: 2)

Nancy Hughes Retired EE Director

Covina, CA

E Talbot East 111

11:30-12:30 PM


Make Bible Time GREAT! - Engaging Teaching Methods for Interactive Bible Lessons

Captivate students with action-packed, interactive strategies that bring Bible verses into their hearts & minds. A creative lesson plan is included. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 11)


Lord’s Press

Mt. Baldy, CA

E Talbot East 107

12:30-1:15 PM

Lunch Pick up your lunch from the table color that corresponds with the

lunch option listed on your nametag. No changes, please 😊

Metzger Lawn

Breakout Session

3

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.1

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Part 3: Understanding how God’s perfect design relates to teaching and learning so we can “MEET UP to Learn.”

The right kind of play contributes to the development of a healthy brain. What does this mean in the preschool classroom? What should you be sharing with parents? This session will help you structure Unstructured

Play so you can MEET UP to learn. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4)


the Shelly Roden



E Business 109

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.2

Planting Seeds of Faith with Infants & Toddlers The teacher is often referred to as the living curriculum. As such, the

early education teacher is key to laying the spiritual foundations in a young child’s life while they attend a Christian program. Infant and toddler teachers will learn practical ideas of how to integrate faith

development with other areas of a young child’s development. (Competency 1, 2, 3)


Director,

South Carolina

I/T Business 207

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.3

Encourage Versus Discourage Let's take a look at how we direct and guide our little ones! The language

we use can make us an encourager versus a discourager!! Come discuss the positive words that can be used to motivate and encourage our little ones, even the most difficult ones!! (Core Competency: 2, 4)

Cindy Meier EE Director

The Rock Academy,

San Diego, CA

E Business 206

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.4

‘Everybody’s Fine’ ... the title of a Hollywood movie about a family in turmoil. We don’t know

all a parent and child goes through just to get to school some days – Everybody might not be fine. Come explore ideas about how to support and nurture parents of our students in the love and grace of Christ!

(Core Competency: 1, 5, 7)

Martha Malane ACSI Executive Asst./ Former EE Director,

Brea, CA

E Talbot East 113

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.5

Let’s Make a Mess Hands-on science can be fun and make a mess. This make-and-take class offers numerous “recipes” to let your littles explore textures and scientific

inquiry while benefiting from making a mess. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Angela Czerniak EE Director

Christ Community

Preschool Laguna Hills, CA

E Marshburn 4

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.6

Read Alouds with a Purpose! Through questioning strategies and interactive work, teachers will learn to help students be able to practice comprehension and sequencing skills

during a read aloud. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Jennifer Kleiber Associate Professor

Corban University,

Salem, OR

E Business 220

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.7

Teachers as the Living Curriculum Elements of curriculum include lesson plans, teaching props, books, and

resources for centers, a knowledge of teaching and child development. The most important aspect of the curriculum often gets overlooked. Let’s discuss what it takes to prepare the living curriculum. (Core Competency:

2, 4, 9, 10)


Coordinator,

Central Division, Texas

E Business

203

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.8

Transitional Kindergarten: The All-Important Bridge Between

Preschool and Kindergarten Pre-K, TK, K... what’s the difference? Come find out as we explore this question and more and see where Transitional Kindergarten (TK) fits in the

mix! Discover the uniqueness of TK and how it serves as an important bridge between Preschool and Kindergarten for our young learners. In

addition, we’ll explore playful, hands-on, TK-appropriate activities for language arts, math, science, and visual/performing arts. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Judy Ross TK Teacher

Glazier Elementary School.

Whittier, CA

E LIM Science

Bldg.

042

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.9

Engaging Employees at Work Come learn new strategies that will help you 1. Always be for your

employees, 2. Motivate your employees 3. Remember they are people too. Learn ways to create a staff that is engaging and appreciated without making them feel entitled. (Core Competency: 9, 10)

Wendy Mayes EE Director



D Talbot East 007

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.10

After Generation Z, Part 1 (Repeated)

The next generation of digital natives is coming to our classroom every day. In this session, we will look out how technology is affecting all areas of child development (and it’s not all bad!). This includes motor skill

development, social-emotional development, attention span, and cognitive development. This session will be more focused on daily classroom strategies to help students overcome the deficits created by technology

and maximize the benefits of technology for this generation. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4, 5)


Faith Community Academy,

Tucson, AZ

E Business 103

1:30-2:30

PM


Esther: Two Royal Banquets

Queen Esther invites King Xerxes and Haman to two banquets. By God’s providence, what happens between them? God allows life’s circumstances to change our course. Are you trusting Him for the

unknown? Esther 5:9-14; 6; 7. This class provides completion of 1-hour of Biblical studies. (Core Competency: 9, 11)


Wife, Whittier, CA

E Talbot East 109

1:30-2:30

PM

Breakout Session

3.12

Understanding Individual Differences: Motivational Gifts

Discover your God-given motivational gifts and understand the style of others for improved relationships with coworkers, parents, and students. Learn how to create an environment in your school that makes everyone

feel accepted and eager to become involved. Are you drained or energized? Are you walking in your God-given gifts? (Core Competency: 2, 4, 9, 10)



New York

E Myers

102

1:30-2:30

PM


Stress on the Brain: Helping Kids Cope (Repeated) Stress is the number one inhibitor of student success. We have no idea what children are experiencing in their homes and how it is impacting

them. What can we do to change that? In this session, we will discuss strategies to lower stress in students and teachers, helping you go from surviving to thriving. (Core Competency: 4, 5, 7)


School/EE Director,

Monarch Christian School,

Chatsworth, CA

E Talbot East 108

1:30-2:30

PM


Effective Tools for Promoting Social-Emotional and Self-Regulation

Skills at Preschool (Repeated) Social-emotional and self-regulation skills are important components of school readiness and healthy child development. Being able to get along

with and cooperate with others, manage strong feelings, focus attention, and persist at challenging tasks are critical for long-term school and life

success. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4)

Eman Metri EE Teacher,

Water of Life Preschool,

Upland, CA

E Marshburn Mayers

Aud.

1:30-2:30

PM


Engagement at its Best! (Repeated)

Join me as I share some fresh, fun, new ideas on how to engage children in your EE classroom. We will discuss the importance of social-

emotional connections, daily rituals, and share different ways to encourage great science, math and literacy education. (Core Competency: 1, 2)

Beth Tulk EE Specialist and

Educational Consultant,

West Hills, CA

E LIM

Science Bldg.

351

1:30-2:30

PM


Teaching Approaches that Promote the Multiple Modalities in Learning: Addressing Special Needs Children in Early Childhood Teaching students who have disabilities requires that we approach

development and learning in a different way and seek to find the strengths in each individual as a creation of God. Research indicates that intervention in early childhood is a significant predictor of children's

academic performance and social skills. The goal of this session is to inform early education practitioners about teaching approaches that can

effectively address students with special needs in the early childhood context. (Core Competency: 3, 4, 7)

Kristin Lin Vanguard University,

Costa Mesa, CA

E LIM Science

Bldg.

043

10:15-11:15 AM


Teach Me 2nd

The world teaches us ME FIRST! We teach “Me Second.” In this workshop, we’ll be discussing the importance of teaching the Golden

Rule. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 11)

Yolanda Villafana &

Deborah Fitzhugh, EE Teachers,

Calvary Murrieta

Preschool, Murrieta, CA

E Myers

109

1:30-2:30

PM


Let's Create! Process Art Experiences for Preschoolers - Part 1 Creativity is an essential trait of 21st Century Learning. Come explore

ways that we, as teachers can inspire creativity within our preschool classrooms by providing engaging, open-ended art experiences. During Part 1 we will examine the benefits of process-oriented art and lay the

foundation for integrating creative art in the classroom. (Core Competency: 1, 2)


Education Specialist

Orange County DOE, Costa Mesa, CA

E Café Banquet Room

1:30-2:30

PM


Joy! Bring It On! Got joy? The Bible promises it! This Scripture-filled workshop shows how

to have it abundantly! A Scripture-centered project will bring the joy home. (Core Competency: 11)

Barbara Witt Lord’s Press

Educator/Consultant

Mt. Baldy, CA

E Talbot East 107

1:30-2:30

PM


Less Work, More Play Who said learning has to be boring? Come check out some fun classroom

management ideas and how to engage more in your students. Learning should be offered in a variety of styles and doesn't always have to include worksheets. Let's face it, not all kids were created the same. (Core

Competency: 1, 2)

Alicia Howard Asst. Director/

Curriculum Specialist

Olive Knolls Christian School,

Bakersfield, CA

E Business 105

1:30-2:30

PM


Social Media Without the Social Mess

Social media allows us to connect with folks all over the globe. Unfortunately, this connectivity often comes with drama as an unwanted addition. God created us with the inborn need to interact with others, and

ACSI has a tool that allows you to work with Christian early educators from around the globe in a way that elevates and encourages. Join us as we

learn what Community is and how to navigate the ACSI Community platform. You will walk away with confidence and possibly even the start of building relationships! (Core Competency 1,2)

Heather Wendt ACSI Content and

Community Manager Colorado Springs, CO

E Talbot East 111

Breakout Session

4

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.1

Sensing Something’s Not Quite Right? Are you noticing students who have difficulty with emotional regulation?

Meltdowns in response to touch or specific textures? Covering of ears or unusual repulsion to certain noises? These students may be experiencing difficulty with sensory processing. In this session you will gain an

understanding as to why this might be happening as well as effective strategies you can use in the classroom to help students with these concerns. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 3)


the Shelly Roden



&

Miki Lyding M.S. OTR/L Phoenix, AZ

E Business 109

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.2

Capturing A Love for Math! Come learn about the math skills you will want to incorporate into your

math curriculum and some fun math activities that will get your kids excited about math and turn them into math lovers!! (Core Competency: 1, 5, 7)


The Rock Academy,

San Diego, CA

E Business

206

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.3

Building a Negotiator

How do you see children??? Children are very capable. Our jobs are to inspire them to negotiate the world around them with critical thinking skills.

Come glean tangible ways to build critical thinking skills in our littles. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4)


Christ Community Preschool

Laguna Hills, CA

E Marshburn 4

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.4

Effective Tools for Promoting Social-Emotional and Self-Regulation Skills at Preschool (Repeated)

Social-emotional and self-regulation skills are important components of school readiness and healthy child development. Being able to get along with and cooperate with others, manage strong feelings, focus attention,

and persist at challenging tasks are critical for long-term school and life success. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4)

Eman Metri EE Teacher, Water of Life

Preschool, Upland, CA

E Marshburn Mayers

Aud.

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.5

Why Anchor Charts? How to Create and Use Purposeful Charts to Increase Learning and Build Independent Learners

This session will center around using interactive and static anchor charts with our youngest learners. These charts can become places where students can look for answers to questions, teachers can create mini-

lessons and learning is synthesized in ways that help the youngest learners begin to make connections between content and their world.

(Core Competency: 1, 2, 4, 5)

Jennifer Kleiber Assistant Professor, Corban University,

Salem, OR

E Business 220

2:45-3:45 PM

Breakout Session

4.6

Teachers as the Living Curriculum

Elements of curriculum include lesson plans, teaching props, books, and resources for centers, a knowledge of teaching and child development. The most important aspect of the curriculum often gets overlooked. Let’s

discuss what it takes to prepare the living curriculum. (Core Competency: 2, 4, 9, 10)


Coordinator, Central Division,

Texas

E Business 203

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.7

Teach Beginning Reading Skills and Build Relationships Through Play!

Children learn best through play, and caring interaction with supportive teachers and caregivers. Learn how to build relationships with children as we play with concepts of print, phonological awareness, alphabetics and

word/print recognition, and comprehension/analysis text. Activities include: "Jump and Track" Sentences, Onset and Rime Playdough Squishers, Slinky Soundouts, Word Stretchers, "What's Up? What's

Down?" and more! (Core Competency:1, 2)


Glazier Elementary

School, Whittier, CA

E LIM

Science Bldg.

042

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.8

Teaching Through Transitions Transitions refers to change, and change can be difficult for young

children. Educators can embrace these changes during the daily schedule by including meaningful teaching opportunities while helping children move from one activity to another. Let’s explore ideas of how to intentionally plan

and prepare transition strategies that can enhance the curriculum. (Competency 2, 4)


Director,

South Carolina

E Business

207

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.9

Discovering Play on the Playground Think outside the box and move the classroom to the playground! By

offering a variety of learning outside we increase children’s brain function, promote different learning styles, and help students and staff engage in a different way. Increasing the styles of play also helps

decrease discipline and let’s be honest, who doesn't want that? (Core Competency: 1, 5)




E Talbot East 007

(Plaza Level)

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.10

Capturing a Love for Math! Learn more about math skills you want to incorporate into your math

curriculum, along with some fun math activities that will get your kids excited about math and turn them into math lovers! (Core Competency:

1, 2)


The Rock Academy, San Diego, CA

E Business 206

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.11

After Generation Z, part 2 (Repeated) The next generation of digital natives is coming to our classroom every

day. In this session, we will look out how technology is affecting all areas of child development (and it’s not all bad!). This includes motor skill development, social-emotional development, attention span, and cognitive

development. This session will be more focused on daily classroom strategies to help students overcome the deficits created by technology and maximize the benefits of technology for this generation. (Core

Competency: 1, 3, 4, 7)


Faith Community

Academy, Tucson, AZ

E Business 103

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.12

Help for the Slow Learner

An introduction to Perceptual-Motor Development - What is PMD? Why is it important? How can developing perceptual motor skills assist my learners and improve the learning environment? Come learn how Perceptual Motor

Training can enable your students to better cope with information as well as the dynamics of the classroom. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 5)

Linda Thompson Consultant/Trainer

Improve Learning Skills

Phoenix, AZ

E Business

102

2:45-3:45

PM


Esther: The Jews Fight for Their Lives Haman’s plan is to annihilate the Jews. Esther begs and pleads for her people. How have you sought God deeply and seen Him act in a way

that was beyond your imagination? Esther 8; 9; 10. This class provides completion of 1-hour of Biblical studies. (Core Competency: 9, 11)


Wife,

Whittier, CA

E Talbot East 109

2:45-3:45

PM

Breakout Session

4.14

Reaching Your Community Through an Early Education Ministry

Why should Christian leaders involve themselves in meeting the need for quality early education? How can you develop an early education program that will not only train up children, but also be used as an

evangelistic outreach to the community? (Core Competency: 4, 7)



New York

E Myers

102

2:45-3:45

PM


How Do They Do It?! Time Management Tips and Tricks This session will give you helpful tips and tricks for managing not only your personal time, but also provide industry best practices for managing

time in the classroom, also known as classroom management. Uncover the mystery of the allusive work-life balance by looking at personal

accountability, boundaries, and responsibility. (Core Competency:10)


School/EE Director,

Monarch Christian School

Chatsworth, CA

E Talbot East 108

2:45-3:45

PM


Let's Create! Process Art Experiences for Preschoolers - Part 2 Creativity is an essential trait of 21st Century Learning. Come explore ways that we as teachers can inspire creativity within our preschool

classrooms by providing engaging, open-ended art experiences. During Part 2 we will use the information from part 1 to actively engage in

process-oriented art experiences. (Core Competency: 1, 2)


Education Specialist

Orange County DOE, Costa Mesa, CA

E: Café Banquet Room

2:45-3:45

PM


Joy! Bring It On! (Repeated)

Got joy? The Bible promises it! This Scripture-filled workshop shows how to have it abundantly! A Scripture-centered project will bring the joy home. (Core Competency: 11)


Lord’s Press Mt. Baldy, CA

E Talbot East

107

2:45-3:45

PM


Less Work, More Play (Repeated)

Who said learning has to be boring? Come check out some fun classroom management ideas and how to engage more in your students. Learning should be offered in a variety of styles and doesn't always have to include

worksheets. Let's face it, not all kids were created the same. (Core Competency: 1, 2, 4, 5)

Alicia Howard Asst. Director/

Curriculum Specialist Olive Knolls Christian


E Business

105

2:45-3:45

PM


Teaching Approaches that Promote the Multiple Modalities in

Learning: Addressing Special Needs Children in Early Childhood (Repeated) Teaching students who have disabilities requires that we approach

development and learning in a different way and seek to find the strengths in each individual as a creation of God. Research indicates that

intervention in early childhood is a significant predictor of children's academic performance and social skills. The goal of this session is to inform early education practitioners about teaching approaches that can

effectively address students with special needs in the early childhood context. (Core Competency: 3, 4, 7)

Kristin Lin Vanguard University,

Costa Mesa, CA

E LIM Science

Bldg. 043

Core Competencies Audience

1. Child Development and Learning: Spiritual, Social, Emotional, Physical, Cognitive E - Everyone

2. Learning Environment and Curriculum D - Directors

3. Observation, Screening and Assessment I/T – Infant Toddler

4. Relationships, Interactions and Child Guidance

5. Health, Safety and Nutrition

6. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

7. Families and Community Relationships

8. Special Needs and Inclusion

9. Leadership

10. Professionalism

11. Biblical Studies

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