Early Childhood Institute: Empower. Collaborate. Lead.

Call for Proposals for the 2017 Early Childhood Institute

The Early Childhood Institute provides advanced professional development for early education providers committed to improving the quality of and access to early childhood services for all children and families, prenatal to five. The Early Childhood Institute is comprehensive and relevant to all whom touch early care and education, whether you are a teacher, a child care provider, a home visitor, a director, a trainer, a support service provider, a community partner, a librarian, a superintendent, principal or a school district board member. After all, with early childhood, it truly takes a village. This innovative institute will provide current, research-based strategies and pertinent information so that all will leave feeling empowered and fueled with knowledge, passion, and inspiration to lead.

Please complete the following information to be considered for one of our presenters at this exciting event June 28-30, 2017 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY.

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* 1. Lead Presenter Information

First Name

Last Name

Professional Title

Last 4 of SSN

Organization/Agency/Program Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Email Address

Cell Number

Work Number

Fax Number

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* 2. Co-Presenter Information

First Name

Last Name

Professional Title

Last 4 of SSN

Organization/Agency/Program Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Email Address

Cell Number

Work Number

Fax Number

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* 3. Co-Presenter Information

First Name

Last Name

Professional Title

Last 4 of SSN

Organization/Agency/Program Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Email Address

Cell Number

Work Number

Fax Number

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* 4. Title of workshop: The title should be creative and grab attendees’ attention. The title is limited to 10 words and should be descriptive enough to give conference attendees an understanding of what the workshop will address.

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* 5. Length of Workshop – Most workshops will be 90 minutes. However, if you wish to submit a three hour workshop please select that option below.

90 minute session

3 hour session with a 15 minute break

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* 6. Are you willing to repeat your session?

Yes

Please provide any requests, such as only being available to repeat on a certain day.

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* 7. What is the focus area for your workshop?

Creating high quality early childhood environments

Engaging Families

Developing Leaders

Community Collaboration

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please choose 1-2 of the following that fit your workshop for core content subject areas:

child growth and development

health, safety and nutrition

professional development/professionalism

learning environment and curriculum

child assessment

family and community partnerships

program management and evaluation

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* 9. Please select 1-2 that best describe the content of your workshop regarding CDA subject areas:

Planning a safe and healthy learning environment - Safety, first aid, health, nutrition, space planning, materials/equipment, play

Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development - Large and small muscle, language and literacy, discovery, art, music, mathematics, social studies, science, technology, and dual language learning

Supporting children’s social and emotional development - Adult modeling, self-esteem, self-regulation, socialization, cultural identity, conflict resolution

Building productive relationships with families - Parent involvement, home visits, conferences, referrals, communication strategies

Managing an effective program operation - Planning, record keeping, reporting, community services

Maintaining a commitment to professionalism - Advocacy, ethical practices, work force issues, professional development, goal setting, networking

Observing and recording children’s behavior - Tools and strategies for objective observation and assessment of children’s behavior and learning to plan curriculum and individualize teaching, developmental delays, intervention strategies, individual education plans

Understanding principles of child development and learning - Typical developmental expectations for children from birth through age 5, individual variation including children with special needs, cultural differences on development

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* 10. Please indicate which of the following IECE Teacher Standards are addressed in your workshop:

Designs and plans experiences that support the development and learning of infants and toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children, including those with disabilities.

Creates and maintains learning environments in a variety of settings that support the development and learning of infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children, including those with disabilities.

Introduces, implements, and facilitates experiences and instruction that support development and learning of infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children, including those with disabilities.

In collaboration with others, assesses the development and ongoing learning of infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children, including those with disabilities, and communicates the results with partners, including families.

Reflects on and evaluates professional practices that support the development and learning of infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children, including those with disabilities.

Collaborates and consults with team members including colleagues, families, primary care givers, agency personnel, to design and implement experiences and instruction that support the development and learning of infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children, including those with disabilities.

Engages in self-evaluation of professional practices and implements a professional development plan to improve his/her performance.

Supports families through family-centered services that promote independence and self-determination.

Uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, families, and community agencies; and conduct research.

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* 11. Description of your workshop: This content section should include a brief but detailed description (up to 75 words) of exactly what will be included in the workshop. This is the description that will be used in the program so be descriptive, creative and engaging.

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* 12. Kentucky Early Care & Education Trainer's Credential Information

Please note: If you do NOT have a Trainer's Credential, you MUST submit your resume to Amy Jett at amy.jett@ky.gov or to Amy Jett via fax at 502-564-2410.

Trainer's Credential Number

Expiration Date

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* 13. Please indicate what date(s) presenter is available for the Early Childhood Institute (check all that apply)

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Friday, June 30, 2017

I am available the entire conference

Please provide any additional information.

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* 14. The Governor's Office of Early Childhood would like to have a copy of your presentation and/or any relevant handouts to post on the website to provide to participants following the Early Childhood Institute. This provides an opportunity for participants to have access to all of the materials from the institute in one efficient space. Please indicate below if you agree to provide those to the GOEC.

I agree

I do not agree

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* 15. As the presenter, I understand that I need to provide a laptop, projector and any additional audio visual needs that my workshop requires. I also understand that Wi-Fi is not provided and must be paid for separately if desired for the workshop. The Galt House will provide the projection screen and electrical strip in the room. In addition, the Governor's Office of Early Childhood will post all workshop materials PowerPoints, handouts, etc) but if the presenter desires to provide hard copies for the workshop, those must be brought by the presenter at their cost. Please indicate below that you understand these requirements.

I understand

I do not understand

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* 1. Lead Presenter Information

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* 2. Co-Presenter Information

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* 3. Co-Presenter Information

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* 4. Title of workshop: The title should be creative and grab attendees’ attention. The title is limited to 10 words and should be descriptive enough to give conference attendees an understanding of what the workshop will address.

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* 5. Length of Workshop – Most workshops will be 90 minutes. However, if you wish to submit a three hour workshop please select that option below.

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* 6. Are you willing to repeat your session?

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* 7. What is the focus area for your workshop?

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* 8. Please choose 1-2 of the following that fit your workshop for core content subject areas:

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* 9. Please select 1-2 that best describe the content of your workshop regarding CDA subject areas:

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* 10. Please indicate which of the following IECE Teacher Standards are addressed in your workshop:

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* 11. Description of your workshop: This content section should include a brief but detailed description (up to 75 words) of exactly what will be included in the workshop. This is the description that will be used in the program so be descriptive, creative and engaging.

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* 12. Kentucky Early Care & Education Trainer's Credential InformationPlease note: If you do NOT have a Trainer's Credential, you MUST submit your resume to Amy Jett at amy.jett@ky.gov or to Amy Jett via fax at 502-564-2410.

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* 13. Please indicate what date(s) presenter is available for the Early Childhood Institute (check all that apply)

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* 12. Kentucky Early Care & Education Trainer's Credential Information

Please note: If you do NOT have a Trainer's Credential, you MUST submit your resume to Amy Jett at amy.jett@ky.gov or to Amy Jett via fax at 502-564-2410.