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21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Leadership throughout the Early Childhood Profession

NatioNal associatioN for the EducatioN of YouNg childrEN

Sunday, June 10–Wednesday, June 13, 2012JW Marriott Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Leadership throughout the Early Childhood Profession: Research, Policy, and PracticeLeadership has many faces and plays many roles in early childhood education. Some leaders conduct research on best practice, while others share and apply research findings in the policy arena. Other leaders ensure great practice by overseeing child development programs and schools, educating future teachers, or taking part in program governance and administration—including members of the NAEYC Governing Board, officers of state and local Affiliates, and school and center program administrators. The 21st National Institute for Early Child-hood Professional Development will present sessions that address leadership in these key areas—research, policy, and practice.

The Institute will also address other topics, such as• currentresearchandissuesinhighereducation• in-servicetrainingprograms• programadministration• linguisticandculturaldiversity• publicpolicyadvocacy• andmanyaspectsofdevelopmentallyappropriatepractice,literacy,math, science, social-emotional development, and more!

Who should attend?NAEYC’s National Institute is designed for leaders who prepare and mentor early childhood profes-sionals, including

• Teachereducators

• Programdirectorsandadministrators

• Principals

• Researchers

• Policymakers

• Curriculumandinstructionalcoordinators and managers

• Teachermentorsandcoaches

• Resourceandreferralspecialists

• Educationalconsultantsandtrainers

• CDAmentors,trainers,andadvisors

• HeadStartdirectorsandeducation managers

• Earlychildhoodspecialists in local and state departments of education

• Statechildcareadministrators

• Advocatesforyoungchildren and families

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Join Us in Indianapolis2

“I enjoyed being surrounded by motivated, inspired people who all share the same vision.”

—2011 Institute attendee

cover illustration © gordon studer. Photographs of indiana attractions courtesy of indiana convention & Visitors association.

2012 Schedule of eventsSaturday, June 98:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pre-Institute Workshops (Preregistration required— Deadline May 11, 2012)

9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. InstituteRegistration

Sunday, June 107:00a.m.–6:00p.m. InstituteRegistration8:00–10:00 a.m. Sessions10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. NAEYC Marketplace 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sessions12:00 noon–5:30 p.m. NAEYC Exhibits2:00–3:30 p.m. Opening Plenary4:00–5:00 p.m. Sessions6:00–7:30p.m. NetworkingReception

Monday, June 117:00a.m.–3:00p.m. InstituteRegistration8:00–10:00 a.m. Sessions9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. NAEYC Exhibits9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. NAEYC Marketplace10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sessions2:00–4:00 p.m. Sessions4:30–5:30 p.m. Sessions5:45–7:00 p.m. Spotlight Forum andResearchPosterSession

Tuesday, June 127:00a.m.–12:00noon InstituteRegistration8:00–10:00 a.m. Sessions9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. NAEYC Exhibits9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. NAEYC Marketplace10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sessions2:00–4:00 p.m. Sessions4:30–5:30 p.m. Sessions

Wednesday, June 138:00–10:00 a.m. Sessions10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon Closing Plenary

What happens at the NAEYC Institute?NAEYC’s National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development features interactive, thought-provoking, research-based, practical sessions—and other learning opportunities—that Institute participants agree is a reason to come back each year. In 2012 you will find the following:

An Opening Session (Sunday at 2:00 p.m.)—provides focus and challenge for the 3½ days of sessions and other events that follow.

Daily Featured Sessions addressing the Institute theme and key issues in early childhood education—presented by national leaders in the field.

Interactive sessions—2 hours in length—providing time to engage in discussions with colleagues, reflect, and think about what you’ll take home for implementation.

Forums for information and dissemination—1-hour ses-sions that address current issues, present recent research reports, provide an overview of upcoming proposed legislation, and more!

A four-session Research Symposium—featuring nationally recognized experts’ discussion about the latest research of timely issues.

A Research Poster Session—offering participants opportuni-ties to learn about cutting-edge research in the field of early childhood education by visiting the poster displays and speaking with researchers.

A Spotlight Forum—for networking and exchanging ideas with individuals and organizations showcasing effective approaches to professional development and high-quality programs.

Institute exhibits and NAEYC Marketplace—featuring books, training materials, and other professional development resources.

Take advantage of the Best Value Registration PackageExtend your Institute experience with PowerPoint and audio contentcapturedLIVEinIndianapolis!Receiveupto27hoursof selected sessions for learning on-the-go and to share with your colleagues after the Institute. Overcome the challenge of concurrent sessions and catch up on those you missed. Select theBestValueRegistrationPackagewhenyouregister.Moredetails available at www.naeyc.org/institute.

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About the Institute3

“The best part of my experience at the Institute was that it connected me to new ways of sharing information that will help build a stronger community back home.”

—2011 Institute attendee

NEW!

Institute SessionsNAEYC hosts the National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Develop-ment as a unique opportunity for colleagues to learn and share together. This year’s program will feature more than 200 sessions, networking opportuni-ties, forums, exhibits from prominent publishers, and other resources.

Keynote SpeakerAlfred E. Osborne Jr., Keynote Speaker for the 21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Alfred E. Osborne Jr. is Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Global Economics and Management at UCLA’s Anderson School ofManagement.HeisalsofounderandfacultydirectoroftheHaroldandPaulinePriceCenterforEntrepreneurialStudies.Dr. Osborne, an expert in social entrepreneurship, has led the development of several programs that apply business models to the nonprofit world. For almost 20 years, the Price Center has created and run innovative management development programs,

including four in partnership with health care giant Johnson & Johnson. ManyearlychildhoodeducatorshaveparticipatedintheHeadStart—Johnson & Johnson Management Fellows Program. Dr. Osborne received his PhD in Business Economics from Stanford University.HeistherecipientofnumerousawardsincludingtheRichardJ.RiordanSpiritofEntrepreneurshipAward,theLeadershipAwardfromtheSouthern California Minority Business Development Council, and the La Force Distinguished Service and Leadership Award given by the faculty at UCLAAnderson.HewasrecentlyinductedintotheMinorityBusinessHallof Fame, recognized by Directorship Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential corporate directors in America.

Featured SessionsThis year the Institute will include Fea-tured Sessions focused on a variety of key issues in the field:

State leadership in implementing authentic, observation-based assessment: Voices from the fieldCateHeroman,JimLesko,NanVendegna,RolfGrafwallner,andDanaZiemba

Leadership for a new decade: From system change to movement creationTomRendon

Creating early childhood systems: New visions and next steps Sharon Lynn Kagan and Kristie Kauerz

Wanted: Transformative leadership Stacie Goffin and Maurice Sykes

What you need to lead: Emotional intelligence in practice (authenticity, courage, savvy, and humor)HollyElissaBruno

In their own words and by the numbers— Creating safe spaces for development of Latina leadership Martha Muñoz, Araceli Lopez, and Diana RomeroCampbell

Leadership perspectives on guiding young children’s behavior Karen Cairone, Barbara Kaiser, Mary Louise Hemmeter,andEdGreene

The role of learning communities in developing leadership in the early childhood field: What works and what doesn’t Ellen Galinsky

Additional SessionsConnecting the dots: Exploring the intersection between NAEYC Accreditation and child care licensing and regulation Janet Carter, Jana Martella, Abena Ocran, and Linda Anderson

New directions and resources to support early childhood program leaders and administrators Lori Connors-Tadros and Karen Pucciarelli

“Uniquely Preschool”: Vygotskian and post-Vygotskian approaches to scaffolding the development of imagination in young children Elena Bodrova and Deborah Leong

The National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning: An evaluation of preschool curricula Lauren Carter

Whole program wellness: Leadership practices that promote, support, and sustain child, staff, self, and family wellnessRachelRobertsonandSharonBergen

Let language lead the way to literacy: Help teachers to encourage language for thinking and learning in the preschool years Janice Greenberg

Coaching, mentoring, technical assistance: What, why, and how? Nancy Alexander and Diane Aillet

Teacher competencies and core qualities in early childhood programs: Addressing the needs of dual language learners in early childhood programsMarleneZepeda,AntoniaLopez,SallyDurbin, and Ofelia Medina

Shared leadership: Key ingredients for successful cross-sector partnerships Megan Cox, Camille Catlett, Shivani Pandit, and Christopher Watson

Leading from the middle: Gaining ground on effective early childhood education from below, above, and in betweenPennyMilburn,ReneéDeMars-Johnson,Sallye Longshore, and Vincent Costanza

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Research SymposiumDuringtheInstitute,attendResearchSymposium sessions Sunday through Wednesday. Coordinated by Kyle Snow, Director oftheCenterforAppliedResearchandSenior Scholar, the multiple sessions intheResearchSymposiumdrawtogether leaders in the field engaging in work at the intersection between research, policy, and practice.

Research Symposium PlenaryUsing research to shape assessment and evaluation in early childhood: What I’ve learned (so far) Samuel J. Meisels, President and IrvingandNeisonHarrisPresident’sChair at Erikson Institute

Research Symposium SessionsResearch leadership that informs practice and policy Several recent studies have exam-ined innovative practices in early educa-tion. What does the research say, and how might it affect practice and policy?

Research for the people? Innovations in bringing research to practice and policy Research-basedpracticesarecentralto high-quality early education pro-grams. What resources can the field look to in creating a dialogue between researchers and those working with children?

Models for connecting research, practice, and policy Leadership in connecting research, practice, and policy comes from many special-ized centers across the country. What lessons have these centers learned about effectively linking research, practice, and policy, and how can these lessons inform the work of us all?

Supporting infant and toddler teachers in active reflection: The leadership role of the program directorKayAlbrecht,HollyScheibe,andKerrieWelsh

Play action research: Strategies for strengthening play leadership and practice through hands-on professional development Walter Drew, James Johnson, Michael Patte, Sandi Stupiansky, Michelle Figlar, and Ernie Dettore

Using reflective supervision to promote quality infant and toddler care Charlene Muhammad and Donna Britt

Leadership matters: Supporting systems for professional development and quality improvement Sue Offutt, Sonya Fischer, Diana Courson, andCindyRodriguez

Creating a unified technical assistance system for continuous program improvementThelmaHarmsandLeslieRoesler

The best first step: How CDA Council partnerships transform professional development in early childhood programs and the military Valora Washington

Leadership in practice: Lessons learned along the wayDebraR.Sullivan,HollyElissaBruno,JanetGonzalez-Mena,andLuisHernandez

Student supports that increase access to college education and aid in building a more responsive higher education systemSueRussell,DiannaWallace,SandraChappell, and Erin Speer Smith

Changing QRIS structures: Transitions from a building block to a hybrid QRIS modelRenaHallam,JimLesko,andMarySonnenberg

National Center on Child Care Professional Development Systems and Workforce Initiatives: Overview session Valerie Krajec, Linda Gillespie, Susan O’Connor, and Dianne Lake

Higher education for early childhood educators and outcomes for children: Pathways toward greater effectivenessMarilouHyson,DianeHorm,andPamelaWinton

Smoothing the waters: Using a College Navigator to improve student outcomesDianaAbelandReneManning

10 tips for coaching adults: A strengths-based approach JoyHumbarger,RebeccaCurtis,andAnnette Farrell

Engaging in teacher research Gail Perry, Carrie Nepstad, Debra Murphy, andFrancesRust

Using powerful interactions to promote powerful interactions between teachers and children: A strengths-based, video coaching model to create change in practice Judy Jablon, Charlotte Stetson, and Amy Dombro

Comparing evaluation methods used in teacher training internships at colleges and universities Julie Law and Kelly Dotson

What’s new with the PAS? The Program Administration Scale, 2nd Edition, is a valid and reliable tool used to improve early childhood leadership and management practices Teri Talan

QRIS, DATA, and CQI: Using data to guide and improve how we support high-quality learning environments for young children and families Muriel Wong and Anne Mitchell

Looking at your leadership role in research, policy, and practice and supporting others in identifying leadership roles that match their interests, values, and skillsConnieJoSmith,LuisHernandez,andBeckyBennett

The content and alignment of early learning standards for mathematics Catherine Scott-Little, Sharon Lynn Kagan, andJeanneReid

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“I came away from every session with an idea to enhance my job.”

—2011 Institute attendee

In addition, the Institute will include presentations by senior staff from the new Office of Early Learning at the US Department of Education: Shannon Rudisill, Director, Office of Child Care, DHHS; and Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Office of Head Start, DHHS.

Join us on Saturday, June 9, 2012, to attend one of several Pre-Institute Workshops. These sessions provide an opportunity for an in-depth learning experience in an area of focus—addressing NAEYC’s accreditation systems, developmentally appropriate practice, and children’s social and emotional development. Preregistration for the workshops is required by Friday, May 11. The Pre-Institute day also includes the 2012 Professional Development Summit: 6th Annual National Meeting of States.

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“The experience was amazing. I want to repeat it.”

—2011 Institute attendee

Earn NAEYC CEUs for attending the InstituteAfter attending the Institute, you will complete an assessment that will ad-dress applications of your learnings. There is a $25 administrative fee (nonrefundable) for those registrants applying for CEUs. CEUs Clock Hours/ Session Hours Needed 1 10–14 hours 2 15–24 hoursFor more information, visit www.naeyc.org/institute.

2012 NAEYC Professional Development Summit: 6th Annual National Meeting of States

NAEYC’s PD Summit is an intensive day designed for state leaders work-ing to build and enhance early childhood cross-sector systems integra-

tion with a focus on professional development and workforce system policies. States need to submit an application identifying a cross-

sector leadership team to attend the NAEYC PD Summit. Additional information, including a link to the online application, is available at www.naeyc.org/policy/ecwsi#summit. The 2012 NAEYC PD Summit is made possible by the generous support of the Birth to Five Policy Alliance and the McCormick Foundation.

Meeting NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards: A self-study workshop for faculty

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This full-day workshop is designed for early childhood faculty and staff who are engaged in the NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation process or are working toward NAEYC recognition and accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This workshop will focus on the NAEYC standards; evaluating sample key student assessments, rubrics, and data charts; and us-ing student performance data to improve programs. It will be especially helpful for those who are writing program reports, meeting annual reporting requirements, or responding to conditions.

NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Preparing classrooms and teaching staff to demonstrate quality during the NAEYC site visit

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This workshop is for individuals who have some understanding of NAEYC’s program accreditation standards, criteria, and process and want more in-depth knowledge of how to prepare for the assessment of their groups. The focus will be on understand-ing the details of how group-specific evidence—classroom observation and classroom portfolio—is evaluated by assessors during the site visit assessment, then applying that knowledge so teaching staff know how best to prepare themselves, their classroom environment, and their classroom portfolios. NAEYC Staff Assessors will share tips about common pitfalls, most challenging criteria, and ideas for ensuring successful classroom assessments.

“This was my first NAEYC conference, and the best part of the experience for me was the ability to

network and form what I hope will be

some promising partnerships.”

—2011 Institute attendee

Graduate creditPortland State University will offer graduate quarter credits for the 21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development. Please visit www.naeyc.org/institute for more detail.

Promoting social and emotional competence in preschool environments: Training-of-trainers8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.This full-day workshop is a TOT pro-gram for administrators and others with training responsibilities in early childhood programs. Participants in this TOT workshop will be prepared to conduct the Promoting Social and Emo-tional Competence Preschool Train-ing Modules for preschool teachers.

Developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Founda-tions for Early Learn-ing (CSEFEL), these evi-dence-based, user-friendly

training modules help early childhood educators promote children’s social and emotional development and meet the needs of the growing number of children in preschool settings with challenging behavior and mental health challenges. The modules have been used by hundreds of trainers in a vari-ety of settings. Participants in this TOT will receive the full Training Manual—with Facilitator’s Guide, trainer notes and scripts, activities, and participant handouts—and a DVD of the Power-Point slides with embedded video clips as well as all of the print materials in a PDF format. Presenters:MaryLouiseHemmeterand Lise Cox

NAEYC’s Training of Trainers (TOT) for Program Administrators workshops are intensive one-day experiences designed to provide program administrators and staff professional development specialists with the skills, knowledge, and materials to train the staff at their own center or school. Each participant will receive a set of exclusive training materials including step-by-step trainer’s manual, master files to create participant notebooks, PowerPoint slides, video clips, textbooks used in the training, and other instructional aids. The trainer’s manual includes information needed to conduct a series of 1½ - to 2-hour workshops, including learner outcomes, agendas, prior-to-session directions, trainer’s notes, participant assign-ments for between-session practice, and an appendix with additional resources.

Training of Trainers for Program Administrators—Developmentally Appropriate Practice: A Training for Teaching Staff8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This workshop prepares program administrators and staff professional development specialists to conduct a 5-module training program on developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). The training program includes information and activities to enhance staff ’s understanding of the DAP core considerations, principles, and guidelines; effective teach-ing practices; child assessment; relationships with families; and teaching strategies. Presenters:PeterPizzolongo,LuisHernandez,MadhaviParikh,andAnthonyDurborow

Peter Pizzolongo is Senior Director, Professional Development Solutions, at NAEYC. In this position, Mr. Pizzolongo works with colleagues to ensure that this nation’s programs for young children, as well as teacher preparation and ongoingeducationprograms,arehighquality.Hehasmorethan30yearsofexperience as an author, training and technical assistance provider, researcher, programevaluator,HeadStartandchildcareagencyadministrator,childcareresource and referral agency director, and teacher of toddlers and preschool-ers. Mr. Pizzolongo has co-authored numerous publications, including Caring for Preschool Children.

Luis Hernandez brings solid expertise to the NAEYC training program, based on hisworkwithHeadStart,childcare,andpre-Kprograms,collegesanduniversi-ties,andchildcareresourceandreferralagencies.Mr.HernandezservesasaTraining and Technical Assistance Specialist at Western Kentucky University, where his work focuses on a range of early childhood education and professional development topics.

Madhavi Parikh is Director, Professional Learning Department, at NAEYC. In this position, Dr. Parikh works with her colleagues to develop high-quality learning resources that are delivered as face to face, blended, asynchronous, and synchronous learning events. She served as the NAEYC lead in the revision of NAEYC’s Technology and Young Children position statement, in partnership withexpertsattheFredRogersCenterforEarlyLearning.ShehasservedastheProjectDirectorfortheHeadStartTraining&TechnicalAssistancecenterforRegionIII,andhasextensiveworkexperiencewithearlychildhoodpro-

grams as a trainer, director, education manager, and teacher. She has been a co-developer of NAEYC’s multimedia resources on developmentally appropriate practice; the computer based trainingseries,HRMJournal:HumanResourcesManagementinEarlyChildhoodPrograms;and

other blended learning products.

Anthony Durborow is Senior Professional Learning Specialist at NAEYC. In this role, Mr. Durborow is part of the development team responsible for creating a diverse catalog of high-quality learning opportunities for the early childhood field.HehasextensiveexperienceworkingwithNAEYCAccreditationofProgramsfor Young Children and has provided case management, mentoring, and training forearlylearningprogramsengagedinQRIS.Hehasalsoservedasapreschoolteacher, NAEYC-Accredited center director, trainer, and adjunct instructor.

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“The sessions were very informative and will be helpful in improving my knowledge of childhood development, advocacy, and leadership skills.”

—2011 Institute attendee

Training for Program Administrators Workshops

Institute SponsorsNAEYC thanks the following sponsors

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Visit the Institute exhibits and NAEYC Marketplace!NAEYC’s Institute exhibition area and Marketplace will be at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. Check out the latest books, training materials, and other professional development resources over three days (please see page 3 for days and times). Exhibit Hall—GriffinHall,2ndFloorNAEYC Marketplace—Room201,2ndFloor(adjacenttoExhibitHall)

Attendee Raffle 2012!Will you win a prize at this year’s Exhibitors’ Attendee Raffle? TheAttendeeRaffleisbackforitsthirdyearanditallbeginswithintroducingyour-selftoanyexhibitorattheNetworkingReceptiononSundayeveningandaskingforyourraffle ticket. Complete the reverse side of the ticket and drop it in the NAEYC Insti-tuteraffledrumlocatedbytheExhibitHallentrance. The first drawing will be held on Monday, June 11, in the exhibit area, with more drawings to follow through Tuesday, June 12. For more details, visit www.naeyc.org/institute.

Indiana AEYC welcomes you to Indianapolis!Play . . . Learn . . . Explore . . . Investigate in IndianapolisTuesday, June 12, 2012 Join Indiana AEYC for an incredible evening of fun, adventure, and learning at the world-class Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on Tues-day, June 12. Come walk in the footsteps of pharaohs in Take Me There: Egypt. Get in touch with your inner-child at Playscape. Experience the livesofthreeextraordinarychildren—AnneFrank,RubyBridges,andHoosierRyanWhiteinThePowerofChildren;then,travelbackintime to when dinosaurs ruled the earth at the Dinosphere: Now You’re in Their World! The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has more than 4,000 programs and houses more than 110,000 artifacts.

For more information about the event, pricing, and tickets, please call 800-657-7577 or visit www.iaeyc.org beginning April 2.This special event will support the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Inc. www.iaeyc.orgat left: the children’s Museum of indianapolis

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Networking ReceptionJoin early childhood colleagues and NAEYC staff for good food and good cheer at the InstituteNetworkingReceptiononSunday,June10,from6:00to7:30p.m.attheJWMarriott Indianapolis. Sponsored by the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

Institute hotels and ratesNAEYC has blocked guest rooms at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, Courtyard by Marriott, Springhill Suites, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites for Institute attendees. For additional details, please visit www.naeyc.org/institute/housing. Make your hotel reserva-tionsnow!HousingdeadlineisMay11. Institute sessions will take place at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

Hotel Single Double1. JW Marriott Indianapolis $179 $1792. Courtyard by Marriott $159 $1593. Springhill Suites $159 $1594. Fairfield Inn & Suites $149 $149

Please stay only at an official NAEYC hotel!When NAEYC brings the National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development into a city, we negotiate with hotels to block a sufficient number of guest rooms for attendees. For 2012, NAEYC has contracted with four Indianapolis properties to enhance your Institute experience. We want you to feel safe and secure and to enjoy the hospitality of high-quality accom-modations. You deserve it! Keep in mind that if NAEYC does not fulfill our contractual obligations with these hotels, the Association will be required to pay significant financial penalties. Please support your professional association by making your reservation with an NAEYC official hotel. Thank you.

AirportIndianapolis International Airport (IND) is 16 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. The airport operates nonstop flights via major carriers such as AirTran, American Airlines, Conti-nental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Southwest Airlines, United, and US Airways. Airport information: 317-487-7243 or www.indianapolisairport.com.

Airport shuttle IndyGo’sGreenLineDowntown/AirportExpress(Route205)provides nonstop service from the airport to convenient locations near the Institute hotels. Green Line service runs daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Service frequency is every 20 minutes, with an estimated 15-minute travel time. For trip planning, information, or to purchase passes in advance, visit www.indygo.net or call 317-635-3344.

TaxiA taxi to/from the airport costs approximately $35.

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Indianapolis AttractionsFrom a rich cultural heritage to exceptional shopping and dining, Indy has it all! The NAEYC Institute hotels, known as MarriottPlaceHotels,areconvenientlylocatedintheheartofdowntown Indianapolis. Below is some of what Indianapolis has to offer right in walking distance of your hotel! If rain should make an appearance, don’t fret, much of downtown is connected via climate-controlled skywalks.

Downtown Indianapolis offers more than 200 restaurants—manywithinwalkingdistanceoftheMarriottPlaceHotels.However,ifyoudon’tfeellikeventuringout,theMarriottPlaceHotelsofferavarietyofdiningoptions,includingHighVelocity,Osteria Pronto, Tavern on the Plaza, T.G.I. Friday’s, and more.

With more than 100 specialty stores, Circle Centre Mall is downtown Indianapolis’ foremost shopping, dining, and enter-tainment complex. This four-level shopping mall also offers a vast array of dining options and a United Artist movie theater. Use the skywalks . . . they will take you there!

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art offers one of the finest collections of Western and Native American art and culture in the United States.

Next door is the Indiana State Museum with three floors of Core Galleries that tell the story of Indiana. The museum also houses the state’s first IMAX Theater that delivers 2-D and 3-D films on a 6½-story screen.

Across the street is home to the Indiana Historical Society. Since 1830, this nonprofit society has been the state’s official storyteller. The society maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and presents a unique set of visitor experiences called the Indiana Experience.

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at right, top: the Eiteljorg Museum of american indians and Western art; and the indiana state Museum.

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NAEYC MembershipYourRegistrationfeedoesNOTincludeNAEYCmembership.Toreceivethe membership discount, you must provide your valid NAEYC member-ship ID# along with your membership expiration date. If this infor-mation is not provided, it will delay the processing of your Institute Registration. Become a member of NAEYC at www.naeyc.org or call NAEYC’s Member Services at 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460, ext. 2002. Pay by credit card and receive your membership ID# and expiration date immediately. If you mail your check payment, please allow 3 to 6 weeks after your application has been processed to receive your Welcome Packet containing your membership card with membership ID# and expiration date.

By mail: Send a check or money order to NAEYC Membership, P.O. Box 97156, Washington, DC 20090-7156.

School or agency administrators: NAEYC membership must be in the name of an individual. A director’s membership does not extend to other staff members.

NAEYC-accredited programs: NAEYC Accreditation does not include membership in the Association.

International registrants: NAEYC is pleased to extend the member RegistrationratetomembersofearlychildhoodassociationoutsidetheUnited States that are our Global Alliance partners. Visit www.naeyc.org/resources/partnership/globalalliance to see a list of participating orga-nizations. To register at the member rate, please indicate your Global Alliance#ontheRegistrationform.IfyoudonotknowyourGlobalAlli-ance #, please contact your association directly. (NOTE: NAEYC Staff and CompuSystems, Inc., are not able to provide this information to you.)

Consent to use photographic imagesRegistrationandattendanceat,orparticipationin,NAEYCmeetingsand other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant or at-tendee to NAEYC’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s or attendee’s image, likeness, and appearance in pho-tographs of such events and activities.

Tax deductibilityExpenses of training—including tuition, travel, lodging, and meals—when incurred for the purpose of maintaining or improving your skills in your present profession are tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

Registration Information10

2012 NAEYC Institute Registration form Indianapolis, Indiana June 10–13Print clearly or type. (complete oNE form for Each registrant. Photocopy if extra forms are needed.) A different Registration form for presenters can be found at www.naeyc.org/institute.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________last name First name Middle initial

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ q home or q businessorganization (if materials are being mailed to your business address)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________street apt. or suite #

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________city state ZiP/Postal code

__________________________________________ ( ) ____________________________________ ( ) ____________________________________country daytime telephone Fax

________________________________________________________________E-mail (Important! Your Registration confirmation will be e-mailed to you.)

NaEYc sometimes rents its institute mailing lists to exhibitors to distribute information regarding early childhood-related products and services. revenues are used to support other NAEYC activities. Please check here if you wish to have your name removed from the list: qif you are registering at the NaEYc member rate, provide your valid/current NaEYc Membership id (or global alliance) # ____________________________________________

Institute Registration—Sunday through Wednesday

Circle age group/population with whom you work and your position. Circle all that apply.Age group/population10 Infant/toddler11 Preschool/pre-K12 Kindergarten13 Primary/school-age14 Middle/secondary15 College students16 Families17 Other adults

Payment must accompany the registration form. Non-us registrants—be certain that your fees are paid in US funds drawn on a US bank, bank draft, or credit card. Fees are nonrefundable after May 11, 2012. Cancellations prior to May 11 will incur a $75 processing charge. Telephone cancellation is not accepted; certified mail is recommended. send cancellation request by May 11 to NaEYc institute refunds, c/o CompuSystems, Inc., 2805 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155. Make check/money order payable to and return entire form to NaEYc institute Registration, c/o CompuSystems, Inc., P.O. Box 6271, Broadview, IL 60155. For institute registration questions, please contact compusystems at 877-303-0726 or 708-486-0726. For other questions, contact NaEYc at 800-424-2460.

Early Bird Regular After (March 2–april 6) (april 7–May 11) May 11 Member q $405 q $440 q $480 Nonmember q $495 q $530 q $565 student Member q $230 q $250 q $290 student Nonmember q $285 q $305 q $340

Best Value Registration Package (see page 3) Registration

Position19 Teacher20 Family child care provider21 Program director/admin.22 Elementary principal/admin.23 College educator (4-year

institution)24 College educator (2-year

institution)

25 Consultant/trainer26 Student27 Parent28 Licenser29 Retired30 Other _________________________________________________________________

Pre-Institute workshops—Saturday, June 9* Institute Registration is not included in the workshop fee.

Meeting NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards: A self-study workshop for faculty 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.q $199 (member) q $249 (nonmember)

NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Preparing classrooms and teaching staff to demonstrate quality during the NAEYC Site Visit 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.q $199 (member) q $249 (nonmember)

Payment method q check/money order enclosed q Visa q Mastercard q american Express q discoverif you are paying by credit card, fax this completed form to NaEYc institute registration, c/o compusystems, inc., at 708-344-4444.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(card number) (Expiration date)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Printed name of cardholder) (signature of cardholder) q This is my first time attending an NAEYC Institute.

Total enclosed $__________________How did you learn about the 2012 Institute? q a. Young Children journal q b. NAEYC’s web site q c. NaEYc’s institute Preliminary Programq d. recommendations from colleagues q e. other _________________________________________________________________________Where are you staying in Indianapolis? q f. hotel name _____________________________ q g. live in area q h. staying with friend/relative

Students: Enclose a legible copy of your valid student ID to be eligible for Student Registration. Institute Registration fee $__________________

IACET CEUs Please indicate the number of cEus you are applying for and include the $25 administrative fee (nonrefundable) in your registration. (see page 6 for details.) q 1 cEu $25 q 2 cEus $25 CEU fee $__________________ q Yes, i plan to attend the opening Plenary on sunday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m.q Yes, I plan to attend the Networking Reception on Sunday, June 10, at 6:00 p.m.

Training-of-Trainers workshops:Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Preschool Environments: A training of trainers8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.q $199 (member) q $249 (nonmember)

Training of Trainers for Program Administrators—Developmentally appropriate practice: Training for teaching staff8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.q $299 (member) q $375 (nonmember)

Pre-Institute workshop fee $__________________

Early Bird Regular After (March 2–april 6) (april 7–May 11) May 11 Member q $350 q $385 q $415 Nonmember q $435 q $470 q $500 student Member q $175 q $195 q $225 student Nonmember q $225 q $245 q $275

*There is no workshop Registration on-site in Indianapolis.

q check here if you have special needs. Please specify: ________________________NAEYC will contact you. After May 11, contact NAEYC at institute@naeyc.org and write “21st institute special Needs” as the subject.

Visit NAEYC’s Marketplace at the Institute!

National Association for the Education of Young Children1313 L Street NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 20005-4101

www.naeyc.org

Purchase NaEYc books, resources, and other items that support your professional development at the NAEYC Marketplace! The Marketplace will be open during these days and hours Sunday, June 10 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday, June 11 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Orders of more than $100 will be shipped for FREE!

Located in Room 201, 2nd Floor (adjacent to NaEYc’s Exhibit hall)

Our Inquiry, Our Practice: Undertaking,

Supporting, andLearning from

Early Childhood Research(ers)

Gail Perry, Barbara

Henderson,&DanielR.Meier,

editors

Growing Minds: Building Strong

Cognitive Foundations

in Early ChildhoodCarol Copple,

editor

What You Need to Lead an

Early Childhood Program:

Emotional Intelligence in

PracticeHollyElissa

Bruno

NEW books from NAEYC!