Featuring Workshops for Early Childhood Educators, Mother’s Day Out Teachers,

Preschool Teachers, & Directors

Preschool Teachers Adventure Conference

P T A C 2010

Sponsored by

The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy

Ministries of Windwood Presbyterian Church

10555 Spring Cypress Road Houston, TX 77070

281-378-4080 www.windwoodpc.org

July 20, 21, & 22, 2010

Make us part of your “game plan” for training!

Additional Activities — Before and During PTAC Below are some additional activities to enhance your professional development! Remember, some activities incur additional fees and require pre-registration — so choose carefully and be sure to call us if you have questions!

CPR/First Aid Course Add to your professional training by attending this informative class provided by Unique Ser-vices. By attending this class you will become certified by the American Heart Association in both CPR and First Aid. Please note that this is a PRE-CONFERENCE class! When: Monday, July 19, 2010 Time: 9:00 am until 1:00 pm Location: Windwood Presbyterian Church Activity Center 10555 Spring Cypress, Road, Houston, TX 77070 Cost: $30.00 per person if registered to attend PTAC. $40.00 if NOT registered to attend PTAC. Fee payable in advance (see registration form). Fee is non-refundable, but is transferable.

Tuberculosis Testing

If you are new to the childcare profession or if you have changed employers, you are re-quired to provide proof of TB Testing to your employer. Let us help you fulfill this require-ment! Testing to be done by Unique Services, a provider of convenient, on-site TB Testing. When: Actual Testing —Tuesday, July 20, 2010 (during lunch) Test Read — Thursday, July 22, 2010 (during lunch) Where: In the Youth Activity Center Cafe

Our Speakers

Each day, we will take the opportunity to start the day together in our Worship Center while we enjoy various nationally recognized speakers and performers of in-terest to all. We meet again for an afternoon speaker after the 4th workshop session.

Conference Workshops

Each workshop is 50 minutes long and will have open seating on a first-come, first-served basis. We have special workshop tracks for those involved with Mother’s Day Out and/or Preschool, as well as a special track available for Directors. We will have all of the conference/presenter handouts available ONLINE for you to print out BEFORE you arrive. Workshop notes/handouts will be put up on the website (www.windwoodpc.org) as they become available. Start/End Times

Our start/end times have CHANGED from previous years. Registration is from 7:30 am until 8:00 am each day, followed by Praise & Worship from 8:10 am until 8:25 am. Keynote Speakers run from 8:30 am until 9:20 am each day, with conference workshops starting im-mediately thereafter. We have an Afternoon Speaker from 1:30 to 2:30 pm each day.

Additional Activities

As you can see on the adjoining page, we have two ‘additional activities’ to offer — a pre-conference First Aid/CPR class and TB Testing. These activities incur an additional cost, so be sure to read the requirements on the inside front cover carefully for registration and fee payment.

Cost

We feel that for the quality of speakers and workshop leaders we are bringing to you, we are still very afford-able. (1 day = $65, 2 days = $130, 3 days = $175). Your fees include admission to speakers and workshops, continental breakfast and a catered lunch each day.

The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy would like to take the opportunity to invite you to the 13th Annual Preschool Teachers Adventure Conference to be held July 20, 21, and 22, 2010. We have evolved from a small conference for MDO & Preschool teachers — into a conference that now serves over 600 Early Childhood Professionals & Directors per day! We have nationally acclaimed speakers, along with practical and imaginative workshops, where you will find opportunities to be trained, encouraged, and motivated!

Registration Deadlines

We are offering a 10% discount to those who get their registration forms and fees to us by May 28, 2010. The final deadline for PTAC registration is July 2, 2010. Your registration forms and fees should be postmarked no later than July 2, 2010 or hand-delivered by July 2, 2010. Seating is limited, so we recommend that you register as soon as possible. Should we reach capacity and are unable to accommodate you, your registration fees will be refunded. Registration paperwork postmarked after July 2, 2010 will incur a $25 late fee per person.

Training Hours and CEU’s

For each FULL day that you attend PTAC, you are eligi-ble for 6 clock hours. If you attend all three days of PTAC you will be eligible for a total of 18 clock hours. Certificates for training hours will be provided with your registration materials. For a processing fee of $20, you may obtain 1.8 CEU’s from Tomball College. If you wish to be eligible to receive CEU’s for your confer-ence attendance, you must attend all three days and insure that your conference registration form, your CEU request form, and your fees are postmarked no later than July 2, 2010. Requests for CEU’s postmarked after this date will be returned.

Refund Policy

Registration fees are non-refundable, but are transfer-able. Should you wish to transfer your fees to another person, please give us a call at the number below.

No Children Allowed

PTAC has no childcare available on the premises. Par-ticipants should arrange for their own off-site child-care.

Questions?

Should you have any questions about PTAC, please call The Adventure Preschool at 281-378-4080. Extra forms and workshop handouts can be downloaded from our website at www.windwoodpc.org (click on the PTAC link).

General Information

Room Set-Up Your classroom environment is extremely important to your teaching success! Let’s discuss how to create a room that makes sense to a child, increases learning and decreases nega-tive behaviors. Children should be inspired by your classroom not overwhelmed or bored. Your room is the most important teaching tool you have! Speaker: Kara Gore Audience: MDO

Help! I’ve Lost Control and I Can’t Get it Back! This session will focus on classroom management, with ideas based on the book by Harry Wong. Speaker: Judy Staley Audience: MDO

Why Kids Misbehave Controlling a classroom is similar to fire prevention & protection. You only have two choices! SNIFF or SNUFF! Smoke detector or fire extinguisher—proactive or reactive. In this insightful workshop, teachers will learn the reason children misbehave and how to respond in a way that truly benefits the child! Speaker: Dr. Rick Chromey Audience: MDO/Pres chool

Bible Make & Take Come and join this workshop and leave with a multitude of good ‘stuff’ to take back to your classroom! Speaker: Kim Watson Audience: MDO/Preschool

Hand Print Art This workshop will focus on the many ways you can use hand-prints to further art and learning in your classroom. Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: MDO/Presch ool Lasso the Energy! Time span of about 3 minutes and an endless supply of energy — preschoolers need to be taught in a way that address BOTH of those characteristics! Preschoolers are in the “learning to” mode. They are “learning to” do lots of things! Let’s look at ways we can take what they are already “learning to” do and use that to teach them about the Lord! Speaker: Tina Houser Audience: Pres chool Self-Esteem & Social Skills Come and join this workshop that discuses how to encourage and teach positive self-esteem and age-appropriate social skills in the early childhood classroom setting. Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Preschool A Four-Year-Old Can Learn TO Read Too! Come and learn some interesting and easy ways to promote early literacy in our 4’s classrooms! Speaker: Laura College Audience: Preschool

Session 1 Workshops Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:30

Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am Praise & Worship: 8:10 - 8:25 am Keynote Speaker: 8:30 -

Court Orders & the Release of Children Speaker: Cindy Pirtle Early childhood educators are often called upon to review and interpret court orders as they apply to the children in their care. This workshop will examine the most common forms for Custody Order and their impact upon the early childhood setting. Participants will have the opportunity to apply basic tenants of custody to various situations within their programs.

Handling Suspected Intoxicated Parents Speaker: Tym Smith This management session will help administrators write a policy for how each program handles parents who may be suspected of intoxication.

Director’s Track

MDO/Preschool Track

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Footnote Speaker — John Branyan John Branyan continues to delight audiences across the United States, taking simple comedic storytel-ling to a new high. John’s accomplishments include being an improv player with Think Tank and per-forming at Jay Leno’s National Comedy Competition. John is also a talented writer with such credits as writing for the American Comedy Network and head writer for Lip Wit radio humor service. In addition, he is co-writer and performer in the successful theatrical presentation, Crazy Love. John will turn you inside out with clean, hilarious laughter — and then, delicately, like a master surgeon, reach into your heart with what REALLY counts in life!

Keynote Speaker — Kim Watson Kim graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She taught for 7 years in the public schools, raised her children, then accepted the posi-tion of Director of Children’s Ministry and staff liaison for Women’s Ministry at Windwood Presby-terian Church for 7 years. Kim is currently the Vice President of Inspire Women and is being men-tored as a speaker/teacher by Anita Carman. She is also enrolled in Fuller Seminary working on her Master’s degree in theology. She is a proud grandmother to Sage and Desmond!

Shaken Baby Syndrome This workshop will explain the importance of both early interven-tion and the raising of community awareness in the area of early brain development. Speaker: Milton Mitchell Audience: MDO Read Aloud! Why? What? How? This session stresses the importance of reading aloud to young children — it’s not an option — it’s a MUST to help “build their brain”! Speaker: Judy Staley Audience: MDO Motivating Positive Change External motivators (candy, prizes) are a common trick to en-courage participation, work, learning, and behavior. But are they helpful and healthy? Learn how to create a positive environment based on grace, relationships, ownership, worth, laughter and safety. And no — you won’t get a prize if you come! Speaker: Dr. Rick Chromey Audience: MDO/Pre school Developing Self-Control Self-control takes a great deal of time and nurturing to develop in a young child. Learn about how you can enhance your class-room and your instruction techniques to help your young stu-dents learn the art of self-control. Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: MDO/Presc hool

Puppets Support Literacy — Alive for Learning! Repeat of Session 1 Workshop. Speaker: Jean Kuecher Audience: Preschool Creating Exciting Learning Environments Interesting, appropriate environments speak volumes! They say to parents that your child is important to us while inviting children to enter and engage in the lesson. Learn how to make your classroom an ‘exciting learning environment’! Speaker: Tina Houser Audien ce: Preschool Squishy, Squirmy, Squiggly: Science as a Springboard for Language and Literacy, Pt. 2 In this session, we will explore ways to use science experiences to develop oral language (expressive and receptive), vocabulary and literacy through conversations, writing and reading. Learn ways to scaffold writing and reading experiences based on sci-ence content. Speaker: Kay Timme Audience: Presch ool Secrets to Shared Reading Join the K-Crew as they share their treasure trove of shared reading secrets, including an extensive list of appropriate books, logical sequences, print concepts, lesson ‘tricks & gimmicks’ that students love, and ideas for open-ended student responses. Speaker: The K-Crew Audience: Presc hool

Session 1 Workshops - Continued T uesday, July 20, 2010

Smart Art — Using Art to Encourage Thinking Everybody knows that art should be an integral part of early childhood education. Let the K-Crew show you how to do art that won’t take away from instruction, isn’t TOO messy, and doesn’t require an art degree! Want to let your students creative abilities shine through? Then, this workshop is for YOU! Speakers: The K-Crew Audience: Pr eschool Out of Sync Preschooler—Understanding SPD Ever wonder why some of your preschool students seem to be out-of-sync with others and respond in unusual ways to differing environments, classmates, teachers, and ordinary preschool activities? Come and learn how Sensory Integration can affect the mood, development, and education of many children. Learn how to become more “in sync” with those children who are “out-of-sync” in your classrooms. Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: Preschool Squishy, Squirmy, Squiggly: Science as a Springboard for Language and Literacy, Pt. 1 Are you looking for simple, developmentally appropriate experi-ences for your students? In this session, we will explore science

processes and content, and examine ways you can incorporate science into your program. Attend Part 2 of this session to learn ways to use these experiences to support language and literacy development. Speaker: Kay Timme Audience: Preschool Just Winging It — Science If you don’t have a ‘science mind’ and experiments aren’t really your thing — come and learn easy, innovative ways to introduce science into your classroom. This is science made so easy that it will look like you’re just ‘winging it’! Speaker: John Sivadon Audience: Pre school Puppets Support Literacy — Alive for Learning! Get motivated, gain confidence, and learn techniques for using puppets to help support literacy in your classroom. With pup-pets, combine powerful teaching and learning tools to nurture creative thinking, to stretch the imagination, to strengthen a love of language, to motivate even the most reluctant reader. Come and learn how puppets can heighten visualization, critical think-ing, listening, and fluency in communication skills. Speaker: Jean Kuecher Audience: Preschool

Session 2 Workshops Tuesday, July 20, 2 010 10:30

MDO/Preschool Track

Director’s Track What Is Your Legacy? Speaker: Kara Gore Directors wear many hats, juggle numerous tasks, and carry the burdens of parents, staff & children all at once! We will discuss ways to manage your business while purposefully creating a lasting legacy that will surely bless many for years to come! What kind of legacy do you plan to leave behind?

Hiring the Right Staff for the Job Speaker: Tym Smith Staff turnover is an issue most directors deal with and stress over. First, participants will learn skills and techniques to use in the interview and selection process. Second, learn how to motivate and train teachers old and new. And last — learn how to retain the staff you have.

Session 3 Workshops Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:30

Note To Participants : Lunch A is served during this time period.

Fit & Fun For Little Ones Learn how to make movement fun for little ones — and start them on an active lifestyle. Speaker: Rita Lengua Audience: MDO Bibliotherapy Come and discuss “books with a purpose” — books that help children understand friendship, caring, sharing, and compassion. Speaker: Judy Staley Audie nce: MDO Boys Will Be Boys — What Makes Little Boys Tick Boys will be boys and girls will be girls — but why?? Join Gregg as he shares his insight and the brain-based research behind why boys will be boys and how you can create the ultimate learning environment that supports the physical, social, emo-tional, and cognitive development of every boy in your preschool classroom. Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: MDO/Presc hool Couponing the Smart Way This session will teach attendees the best way to utilize their coupons for everyday life. From school to home, there are many ways to get the most for your buck! Sections include: When is a Quarter More Than a Quarter?, Free Samples! & Cheap School Stuff! Speaker: Cathy Ransom Audience: MDO/Pr eschool

Document, Document, Document! Years ago, no one would have given a thought to filing a lawsuit against a church or Christian school. Those times have changed! This class is designed for the early childhood teacher and will demonstrate that documentation can protect you not only legally, but also in dealing with others! Speaker: Cindy Pirtle Audience: MDO/Prescho ol Puppets Support Literacy — Alive for Learning! Repeat of Session 1 Workshop. Speaker: Jean Kuecher Audience: Preschool On a Shoe-String Budget—Back to Basics Art This workshop is a hands-on, take-home, simple art idea class that takes us back to using everyday — on a budget — around the house — recycled items! Speaker: Allison Ekstrom Audience: Preschool Using Technology to Make Learning Fun! This workshop will focus on ways to make technology work for you in your classroom — to make learning fun — and get your parents involved as well! Speaker: The K-Crew Audience: Preschool What Every Kindergartener Needs To Know Every elementary school has a list posted on their website stat-ing the ‘short list’ of things they ‘say’ they want kindergarteners to know coming in to the school year. But — is it really accurate? Learn from a real Kindergarten teacher just what will make a child successful in K and what you can do to help in preschool. Speaker: Laura College Audience: Pr eschool

Session 4 Workshops Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:30

Director’s Track Developing Devotions Speaker: Kim Watson This workshop will help you understand how to develop meaningful devotions that will impact yourself and your staff.

Motivating Staff Speaker: Tym Smith This management session will explore ways to evaluate each staff member’s personality type, will help train managers to develop plans to motivate staff using techniques such as children’s literature, sports, TV, and games.

Director’s Track *** LUNCH ***

Bible Make & Take Repeat of Session 1 Workshop. Speaker: Kim Watson Audience: MDO/Preschool Start the Year Off Right by Setting Classroom Goals This workshop will help you take a good look at your classroom and discuss how to set goals for yourself and your students — to start the year off right! Speaker: Jackie Hogan Audience: Pre school My Feelings — Dealing with Emotions Empower children by creating a learning environment that en-courages and supports their ability to identify and express their emotions. Through movement, music, a “feelings table”, and more, we gently guide children on a positive journey to regulate their own behavior. Actual examples of children’s “feelings” at work. Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Pres chool

Creative Centers Come and find out some new and creative centers to use in your classroom! The centers shared in this class are not only fun for children, but will also help them in several categories — includ-ing math, science, and preparing for writing. Come prepared to learn and share your ideas! Speaker: Kerbi Blake Audience: Pres chool FUN-damental Activities for the Out-of-Sync Preschooler Join Gregg in this highly informative and interactive session as he helps you better understand Sensory Processing Dysfunction and how to use ‘phun’ activities to help these little ones become more ‘in sync’ with their classmates and in your classrooms. Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: P reschool Just Winging It — Science Repeat from Session 1 Workshop. Speaker: John Sivadon Audience: Pre school

Session 2 Workshops - Continued Tuesday, Jul y 20, 2010

Afternoon Speaker Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

John Branyan All Conference Attendees should report to the Worsh ip Center at this time.

Note To Participants : Lunch B is served during this time period.

Infant/Toddler Development The early years of life are critical to who we become later in life! The physical, mental, and social/emotional health of every per-son begins to develop at birth as our bodies grow quickly, our brains experience enormous activity and we begin to build trust-ing relationships with those around us! Lets discuss the who, what, when, where and how of infant/toddler development! Speaker: Kara Gore Aud ience: MDO Math Monkey’s Magical Moments Learn how to create a developmentally appropriate math pro-gram for your classroom. See how to use props and music to teach math concepts and capture a young child’s attention and interest! Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: MDO Why Kids Misbehave Repeat from Session 1. Speaker: Dr. Rick Chromey Audience: MDO/Pre school Beakers, Bubbles, & The Bible: Teaching With Experiments How did that work? Do that again! Cool! These are all com-ments your kids will have when they experience science experi-ments with a twist. Teach biblical truth using experiments that will fascinate your kids (and you, too)! Speaker: Tina Houser Audience: MDO/Preschool As Easy as Uno, Dos, Tres. . . Introducing Spanish in the Classroom! Learn how easy it is to introduce basic Spanish vocabulary to

your students by using a variety of methods such as songs, pup-pets, themes, etc. Anyone can do it! Speaker: Laura Meichan Audience: Preschool How to Be a More Effective Pre-K Teacher: What Teachers Need to Know Before Entering the Classroom What do you REALLY need to know to be a preschool teacher? What do you need to understand about young children and their development to be successful? This workshop will go over the practical things that a teacher needs to know before entering the preschool classroom. Speaker: Jackie Hogan Audience: Pre school Tasty Treats for Literacy Tired of the tried and true? Have we got some tasty ideas for you! This “hands-on” “minds-on” workshop will serve up activi-ties that powerfully promote 1st steps to literacy. From cooking to dramatic play, these strategies and more will be ones you will eagerly take back for your children to enjoy! Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Presc hool Healthy Snacks Want some healthy ideas for snack time in your classroom? Tired of using sugary frosting for EVERYTHING? This work-shop will give you lots of easy, no fuss, hardly-any-mess snack ideas — that are healthy too! Speaker: Dawn Doughten Audience: Pr eschool 5 Easy Principles for More & Better Preschool Math Uncertain how to squeeze math into an already crowded curricu-lum? You’ll leave this session with five easy principles and plenty of lesson ideas for integrating worthwhile mathematics with students’ natural curiosity, literacy, assessment, and play. Speaker: Dr. Carrie Cutler Audience: Preschool

MDO/Preschool Track Session 4 Workshops - Continued Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:30 pm

While at PTAC — Enjoy Our Outdoor Learning Center! During PTAC, our Outdoor Learning Center will be up & running for your enjoyment! Located on the northwest side of the Children’s Building, it is home to God’s Rainbow Promise, Noah’s Ark, Jonah’s Big Fish & much more! Feel free to take your shoes off and get your feet wet!

And — if you are interested in a similar project for your own church or school, we would be happy to share our planning experience with you!

‘Green’ Reminder! Remember, we are GREEEN — All handouts will be available ONLINE at

www.windwoodpc.org (follow the PTAC link) for you to print out YOURSELF.

Session 1 Workshops Wednesday, July 21, 2010 9:30

Taking Curriculum Outdoors Explore ways of making outside time a learning experience. Attendees will discover hundreds of ways to turn the playground into an outdoor classroom. Speaker: Tym Smith Audience: MDO Why Do They Do That?! Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Infancy & Toddlerhood In this session, participants will explore challenging behaviors among infants and young toddlers. They will have the opportu-nity to apply their new knowledge to their own practice with chil-dren and families. Participants will also learn techniques to pre-vent, address, and respond to challenging behaviors. Finally, they will learn techniques to 1) manage each type of challenging behavior and 2) promote pro-social behavior. Speaker: Alyssa Countryman Audience: MDO Teaching with Limits and Laughter Teaching isn’t always the easiest or cleanest of jobs, but the rewards far outweigh the mess or chaos! Every teacher needs her “bag of tricks” to get through those tough days! Teachers should take a proactive approach in an effort to lessen the chance of a negative situation occurring! Let’s look at the class-room environment, the curriculum, the outdoor space and dis-cuss everyday challenges of teaching young children. Speaker: Kara Gore Audience: MDO/Preschool

Mathematics for the Young Child As we know, mathematics is more than counting. In this ses-sion, we will explore the strands of mathematics and consider ways to develop mathematical understanding in young children through simple, hands-on activities. Speaker: Kay Timme Audience: Prescho ol Couponing the Smart Way This session will teach attendees the best way to utilize their coupons for everyday life. From school to home, there are many ways to get the most for your buck! Sections include: When is a Quarter More Than a Quarter?, Free Samples! & Cheap School Stuff! Speaker: Cathy Ransom Audience: MDO/Pr eschool I Like to Move It! Move It! Music and movement ideas for your classroom. Speaker: Kathy Railey Audience: Pres chool What Every Kindergartener Needs To Know Every elementary school has a list posted on their website stat-ing the ‘short list’ of things they ‘say’ they want kindergarteners to know coming in to the school year. But — is it really accurate? Learn from a real Kindergarten teacher just what will make a child successful in K and what you can do to help in preschool. Speaker: Laura College Audience: Pr eschool

Director’s Track

MDO/Preschool Track

Fun Training Sessions that They’ll Actually Attend! Speaker: Tina Houser Learn how to use a theme to create a fun “meeting” where adult leaders of children will learn techniques and yet feel like they’ve been to a party!

Lead With Style Speaker: Dr. Rick Chromey Leadership is influence. Effective leaders recognize their personal style for guiding others. Explore the 4 types of leaders and learn how to maximize your influence both personally and professionally. Learn secrets to motivate those within the other styles as well.

Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am Praise & Worship: 8:10 - 8:25 am Keynote Speaker: 8:30 -

Keynote Speaker — Alan Root

For the last two decades, Alan has been traveling around the United States telling kids about the love of Jesus with rock and roll, Biblical teaching, and laughter. Alan’s music is unmistakably “kid,” with musical honesty, Biblical substance, and that essential back-beat groove. Alan has been a featured performer and workshop leader at the International Network of Children’s Ministries, Children’s Ministry Idea Explosion, and One Way Street’s Children’s Ministry University, and is the author of seven books for tweens. He’s fresh and different. But he’s not weird. You’ll like him!

Footnote Speaker — Sam Glenn Sam Glenn is regarded as an Authority on Attitude — and he went through tough times to earn that honor. He used the ’POWER of Attitude’ to overcome failure, depression and negativity to create a better life. He says, “If someone asks me to describe what I do, I tell them that I work with organizations that want to rekindle enthusiasm and improve the quality of performance, and I do it by creating an experience of inspi-ration through art, humor, and attitude!” He contends that “we are all born with purpose. We all face ad-versity daily that knocks the kick out of us, but our attitude is always a choice.”

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Just Winging It — Science If you don’t have a ‘science mind’ and experiments aren’t really your thing — come and learn easy, innovative ways to introduce science into your classroom. This is science made so easy that it will look like you’re just ‘winging it’! Speaker: John Sivadon Audience: Pre school Math Monkey’s Magical Moments Learn how to create a developmentally appropriate math pro-gram for your classroom. See how to use props and music to teach math concepts and capture a young child’s attention and interest! Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: Preschool Tasty Treats for Literacy Tired of the tried and true? Have we got some tasty ideas for you! This “hands-on” “minds-on” workshop will serve up activi-ties that powerfully promote 1st steps to literacy. From cooking to dramatic play, these strategies and more will be ones you will eagerly take back to your children to enjoy! Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Presc hool

Shared Space — How to Make it Work Most schools ‘share’ their space with others— either Sunday School classes — or even other early childhood educators. This workshop will focus on ways that everyone can ‘get along’ and share the space they are in! Speaker: Lena Scholten Audience: Pr eschool How to Handle Hard-to-Handle Parents: Positive Parent/Teacher Communication Parents are a child’s first teacher, and with the caring support of a knowledgeable teacher — a winning combination is created that lays the foundation for a child’s personal and educational development. Learn how to be positive, supportive, understand-ing, and encouraging with even the most difficult parents. Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: MDO/Prescho ol Documentation Boards Documentation is a great tool and a necessity in today’s early childhood classroom. Learn about a great way to make docu-mentation a breeze! Speaker: Cammi Miller Audience: MDO/Preschoo l

Session 1 Workshops (cont.) Wednesd ay, July

Planning Developmentally Appropriate Activities This interactive and hands-on session will allow staff to explore multiple activities for their age group and work together to create an activity plan that engages children and staff through develop-mentally appropriate practices. Speaker: Tym Smith Audience: MDO Don’t Leave Me! The Four Stages of Attachment The definition of attachment will be discussed, as well as its sig-nificance to a child’s future. Specific behaviors of children during each phase of attachment will be discussed. Attendees will also learn what they can do to support the child and family during each stage of attachment. Speaker: Alyssa Countryman Audience: M DO Taking Your Classroom Outdoors So much of what we do inside the classroom can be done out-side! Although it takes a little extra planning and creativity, the results are amazing! Outdoor learning can help children to ab-sorb information more quickly and can motivate them to partici-pate with more positive behaviors! So let’s get planning and discussing — your curriculum is about to get a boost of energy and a breath of fresh air! Speaker: Kara Gore Audience: MDO/Preschool Just Winging It — Science Repeat of Session I Workshop. Speaker: John Sivadon Audience: Pre school

Hand Print Art This workshop will focus on the many ways you can use hand-prints to further art and learning in your classroom. Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: MDO/Presch ool

Stressed? Forgetta’ Bout It: Techniques to Manage Daily Stress Gregg will share real world techniques that anyone can use at home, at work, and with your teams to change the way you react to stress. Improve the quality of your life by learning to identify signs of stress and then counter them with simple tips and tricks that will lead you toward a more productive, healthy, and stress-free lifestyle. Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: MDO/Presc hool

One Resource, a Hundred Uses Who needs all the bells and whistles. . . We’ve got balloons! Cheap and readily available, balloons are always appealing and a staple in children’s ministry. There’ll be lots of hand-on as we discover how to use balloons in science experiments, scripture memorization, story reinforcement games, crafts, learning the books of the Bible, storytelling, and object lessons! Speaker: Tina Houser Audience: Pres chool

Mathematics for the Young Child As we know, mathematics is more than counting. In this ses-sion, we will explore the strands of mathematics and consider ways to develop mathematical understanding in young children through simple, hands-on activities. Speaker: Kay Timme Audience: Pr eschool

Session 2 Workshops Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:30

Director’s Track

MDO/Preschool Track

The 13 Behaviors of Relationship Trust Speaker: Cammi Miller Building trust helps achieve positive relationships with the teachers and parents in our centers. In this hands-on training, participants will learn and practice the 13 behaviors that can increase trust and improve relationships. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on current relationships and share best practices throughout the session. Motivating Positive Change Speaker: Dr. Rick Chromey This workshop will focus on how to make positive change in yourself and promote it in others.

Session 3 Workshops Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:30

Note To Participants : Lunch A is served during this time period.

Power of Play “All my child does here is play!” is a common quote from many parents. This session will give teachers and managers the tools to elaborate on this by going over everything a child learns while “playing” in learning centers. This session is a must for all Early Childhood Educators. Speaker: Tym Smith Audience: MDO Fit & Fun for Little Ones One would think that little ones already move around enough! Not so! Movement and physical activity is essential for gross motor development. Learn how to make movement fun for little ones — and start them on an active lifestyle. Speaker: Rita Lengua Audience: MDO Shared Space — How to Make it Work Most schools ‘share’ their space with others — either Sunday School classes — or even other early childhood educators. This workshop will focus on ways that everyone can ‘get along’ and share the space they are in! Speaker: Lena Scholten Audience: MDO/Presch ool A Four-Year-Old Can Learn TO Read Too! Come and learn some interesting and easy ways to promote early literacy in our 4’s classrooms! Speaker: Laura College Audience: Preschool

What If I Can’t Sing Very Well? Yes, there are a lot of us out there! We feel like if we don’t sing very well — maybe we shouldn't sing at all! What a mistake! You don’t have to sing well to have fun singing and introducing your students to music! This workshop will give you tips and ideas to make you feel more comfortable sharing music! Speaker: Kathy Railey Audience: Pre school Self-Esteem & Social Skills Come and join this workshop that discuses how to encourage and teach positive self-esteem and age-appropriate social skills in the early childhood classroom setting. Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Preschool Understanding Multiple Intelligences We’re all different in the way we digest information. Some proc-esses come easier than others because of our personal make-up. Understanding the principle of multiple intelligences will help you recognize the strengths and weaknesses of learning proc-esses in students, your own children, friends, and your spouse. Learn how to incorporate every intelligence into ONE lesson! Speaker: Tina Houser Audience: MDO/Preschool Creative Centers Come and find out some new and creative centers to use in your classroom! The centers shared in this class are not only fun for children, but will also help them in several categories — includ-ing math, science, and preparing for writing. Come prepared to learn and share your ideas! Speaker: Kerbi Blake Audience: Pres chool

Session 2 Workshops - Continued Wednes day, July 21, 2010

On a Shoe-String Budget—Back to Basics Art This workshop is a hands-on, take-home, simple art idea class that takes us back to using everyday — on a budget — around the house — recycled items! Speaker: Alison Ekstrom Audience: P reschool Sing With Me: Bible Based Songs & Teaching Methods Learn lots of songs to help you teach your preschoolers about God, the Bible, nature, and daily activities. Workshop content includes action songs, songs with flip charts, flannel figures, and more! Song sheets will be furnished and a CD with the recorded songs will be available for purchase. Speaker: Kathy Railey Audience: P reschool Start the Year Off Right by Setting Classroom Goals This workshop will help you take a good look at your classroom and discuss how to set goals for yourself and your students — to start the year off right! Speaker: Jackie Hogan Audience: Pre school

“Block”-buster Ideas for Teaching Literacy, Math and Science As children build with blocks, they construct pathways in the brain that lead to life-long learning. Dance to the “Pattern Shuf-fle,” take a walk “down by the riverside” and dramatize your way through the pages of a book. Share the joy of “building bridges” to literacy and “stacking up” skills for math and science at the same time! Meet you in the Block Center! Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Pre school Why Direct & Indirect Guidance is Needed in Every Classroom This session will focus on defining developmentally appropriate guidance, describing the difference between direct and indirect guidance; using a variety of positive guidance techniques and exploring their relationship to a child’s self esteem. Speaker: Dr. Debbie Simpson-Smith A udience: Preschool

Director’s Track Leadership in the New Millenium Speaker: Gregg Catalano In this highly informative workshop, Gregg will not only update you on the core competencies of managing and supervising in today’s diverse work environment; but, will also offer numerous ideas and techniques to help guide your staff and programs to a success level you never thought possible! Coaching and Giving Tough Feedback Speaker: Cammi Miller Get tips on how to give tough feedback to your staff — without de-motivating them! Learn techniques to address negative things that need corrected — in a positive way that will motivate positive change in your employees!

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Please mark your calendars for these additional training opportunities!

Note To Participants: Lunch B is served during this time period. Make & Take Art for MDO Art for MDO a struggle? Always messy? Too much trouble? Not so! This hands-on workshop will demonstrate some great ways to incorporate art activities into your daily MDO routine! Speakers: Julia O’Shea & Alex Viteri Audience: MDO Why Kids Misbehave Controlling a classroom is similar to fire prevention & protection. You only have two choices! SNIFF or SNUFF! Smoke detector or fire extinguisher—proactive or reactive. In this insightful work-shop, teachers will learn the reasons children misbehave and how to respond in a way that truly benefits the child! Speaker: Dr. Rick Chromey Audience: MDO Teacher Talk: Facilitating Language Development with Infants and Toddlers In this session, participants will explore different teaching strate-gies for facilitating language development with infants and tod-dlers. Participants will also learn four different types of teacher talk and will be able to describe how each of these types of teacher talk could be used. Speaker: Alyssa Countryman Audience: MDO Developing Self-Control Self-control takes a great deal of time and nurturing to develop in a young child. Learn about how you can enhance your class-room and your instruction techniques to help your young stu-dents learn the art of self-control. Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: MDO/Presc hool

Why Direct & Indirect Guidance is Needed in Every Classroom This session will focus on defining developmentally appropriate guidance, describing the difference between direct and indirect guidance; using a variety of positive guidance techniques and exploring their relationship to a child’s self esteem. Speaker: Dr. Debbie Simpson-Smith Au dience: Preschool Respectful Interactions Between Teacher and Child The early interactions between teacher and child set the stage for future years in education. Children must encounter teachers who recognize and honor each child’s developmental level, re-spect each child’s place in the classroom, & who provide a cur-riculum to encourage a love of learning. If each infant, toddler & preschool child is introduced to positive learning experiences, they will develop a love of learning that will last a LIFETIME! Speaker: Kara Gore Audience: MDO How to Be a More Effective Pre-K Teacher: What Teachers Need to Know Before Entering the Classroom What do you REALLY need to know to be a preschool teacher? What do you need to understand about young children and their development to be successful? This workshop will go over the practical things that a teacher needs to know before entering the preschool classroom. Speaker: Jackie Hogan Audience: Pre school As Easy as Uno, Dos, Tres. . . Introducing Spanish in the Classroom! Learn how easy it is to introduce basic Spanish vocabulary to your students by using a variety of methods such as songs, pup-pets, themes, etc. Anyone can do it! Speaker: Laura Meichan Audience: Perschool

MDO/Preschool Track

Afternoon Speaker Wednesday, July 21, 201 0 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Sam Glenn All Conference Attendees should report to the Worsh ip Center at this time.

Session 4 Workshops Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Director’s Track *** LUNCH ***

Winter PTAC

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Join us to re-charge your batteries for the New Year!

Summer PTAC

July 19. 20, and 21, 2011

Here are the dates for next year’s 3-day extravaganza!

Session 1 Workshops Thursday, July 22, 2 010 9:30

Director’s Track

MDO/Preschool Track

Sharing Your Toys and Playing Well Together (2 Hou rs) Speaker: Rev. Kevin Rudolph Bring your Pastor or Children’s Ministries Director (free of charge with you for this day) if you are attending this workshop. The stresses and joys of shared ministry in a church that has a weekday ministry program. Look at what works and what doesn't.

Ask Licensing (2 Hours) Speaker: Dorris Burnworth Haven’t you always wondered just what licensing representatives look for when then come into a center? What raises ‘red flags’ in their minds? What they LOVE to see? Here’s your chance to ask the ‘professional’! Come to this session with questions, concerns, and scenarios for discussion!

Beware! I Bite! Toddlers bite. It’s a normal developmental phase — but it can wreak havoc in an early childhood classroom! Learn interven-tions that can help control the biting — as well as tips to share with parents — who are dealing with it too! Speaker: Penny Chandler Audience: MDO Kids In Action — Rockin’ at the Rodeo! This workshop will enthusiastically introduce you to many new and invigorating music and movement activities for young chil-dren — all related to — the Rodeo! Speaker: Diane Havens Audience : MDO/Preschool Why Do They Do That?! Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Infancy & Toddlerhood In this session, participants will explore challenging behaviors among infants and young toddlers. They will have the opportu-nity to apply their new knowledge to their own practice with chil-dren and families. Participants will also learn techniques to pre-vent, address, and respond to challenging behaviors. Finally, they will learn techniques to 1) manage each type of challenging behavior and 2) promote pro-social behavior. Speaker: Alyssa Countryman Audience: MDO Learning the Differences Between Boys and Girls Teachers in preschool classrooms need to understand that boys and girls learn differently. Each gender has different characteris-

tics that effect behavior and attitude. Attendees will discuss how to recognize the learning styles of both boys and girls and how to develop behavior plans based on gender differences. Speaker: Tym Smith Audience: MDO/Preschool

Just Winging It — Science If you don’t have a ‘science mind’ and experiments aren’t really your thing — come and learn easy, innovative ways to introduce science into your classroom. This is science made so easy that it will look like you’re just ‘winging it’! Speaker: John Sivadon Audience: Pre school

Preschool Art Projects for All Seasons! Have a look at all the art you can do — through ALL the sea-sons! Lots of different ideas and examples to look at! Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: P reschool

A Four-Year-Old Can Learn TO Read Too! Come and learn some interesting and easy ways to promote early literacy in our 4’s classrooms! Speaker: Laura College Audience: Preschool

Beakers, Bubbles, & The Bible: Teaching With Experiments How did that work? Do that again! Cool! These are all com-ments your kids will have when they experience science experi-ments with a twist. Teach biblical truth using experiments that will fascinate your kids (and you, too)! Speaker: Tina Houser Audience: Presc hool

Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am Praise & Worship: 8:10 - 8:25 am Keynote Speaker: 8:30 - 9:20

Footnote Performers — Go Fish

For most people, a room filled with thousands of screaming children goes into the category of ‘nightmare’ — but for the guys in Go Fish, it sounds like music to their ears — a dream come true! James Statema, Jason Folkmann and Andy Selness — Go Fish — are arguably one of the most unique groups in the music industry. Not only do they make music for children and families, but they create amazing sounds with just their voices and percussion. Great harmonies, direct lyrics, inspiring mes-sages — rolled up into a dynamic presentation that is making an impact and creating memories for

Keynote Speaker — Kevin Rudolph

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Kevin received his M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Kevin serves as the Senior Pastor of Windwood Presbyterian Church in Cypress, Texas where he has served since November of 1993. The author of the book, The Bible Tour Guide: A 365 Day Spiritual Journey, Kevin is looking forward to the future God has in store. “God has set before us a great adventure of faith as we share the transforming love of Jesus Christ with the many neighbors, new and old, that surround us. I am excited to be here!”

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Session 2 Workshops Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:30

Session 1 Workshops (cont.) Thurs day, July 22, 2010

Creating Interest Centers with a Purpose Teachers often spend the majority of their planning time focused on the actual curriculum. However, we must begin to meticu-lously plan the teaching environment to increase learning and enhance your curriculum! Let’s discuss how to bridge the gap between our curriculum and classroom interest centers! Get ready to “AMP UP” your curriculum with a purposefully prepared teaching environment! Speaker: Kara Gore Audience: Presc hool Sing With Me: Bible Based Songs & Teaching Methods Learn lots of songs to help you teach your preschoolers about God, the Bible, nature, and daily activities. Workshop content includes action songs, songs with flip charts, flannel figures, and more! Song sheets will be furnished and a CD with the recorded songs will be available for purchase. Speaker: Kathy Railey Audience: Pr eschool

Ages and Stages To be able to appropriately meet a child’s needs, you must know what he/she is capable of doing and learning at any particular level. Learn how to plan and provide for your students’ social, emotional, physical and cognitive success! Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Preschool In Harmony: Conflict Resolution with Little Ones When children move from parallel play to cooperative play, dis-agreements and conflict are inevitable. Instead of just punishing children or isolating them, use these situations as learning op-portunities to teach them conflict resolution skills. In this work-shop, Gregg will help you see conflict differently, show you how to prevent problems before they arise, and teach you the tech-niques needed to turn any conflict in to a win-win situation for all parties involved! Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: P reschool

Director’s Track

MDO/Preschool Track

Sharing Your toys and Playing Well Together Speaker: Rev. Kevin Rudolph Continuation of Session 1 Workshop.

Ask Licensing Speaker: Dorris Burnworth Continuation of Session 1 Workshop.

Shaken Baby Syndrome This workshop will explain the importance of both early interven-tion and the raising of community awareness in the area of early brain development. Speaker: Milton Mitchell Audience: MDO Working With Special Needs Children Most programs today have children with a variety of personali-ties and needs. This session will help staff members identify characteristics of special needs children and work with their as-sorted challenging behaviors, while partnering with parents for the best outcome. Learn how to find ways to accommodate chil-dren with special needs within your classroom. Speaker: Tym Smith Audience: MDO/Preschool Hand Print Art This workshop will focus on the many ways you can use hand-prints to further art and learning in your classroom. Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: MDO/Presch ool Out of Sync Preschooler—Understanding SPD Ever wonder why some of your preschool students seem to be out-of-sync with others and respond in unusual ways to differing environments, classmates, teachers, and ordinary preschool activities? Come and learn how Sensory Integration can affect the mood, development, and education of many children. Learn how to become more “in sync” with those children who are “out-of-sync” in your classrooms. Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: Preschool Just Winging It — Science If you don’t have a ‘science mind’ and experiments aren’t really your thing — come and learn easy, innovative ways to introduce

science into your classroom. This is science made so easy that it will look like you’re just ‘winging it’! Speaker: John Sivadon Audience: Pre school Start the Year Off Right by Setting Classroom Goals This workshop will help you take a good look at your classroom and discuss how to set goals for yourself and your students — to start the year off right! Speaker: Jackie Hogan Audience: Pre school I Like to Move It! Move It! Music and movement ideas for your classroom. Speaker: Kathy Railey Audience: Pres chool “Center”ed On Learning Come and take part in this hands-on, practical workshop that will guide you on setting up centers and “loading” them with dyna-mite learning skills! Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Pres chool No More “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” Memorizing prayers has its value, but if it’s the only way we teach children to pray, we’re missing the mark. In this workshop, attendees will be introduced to a variety of engaging ways for kids to pray — individually, with family and in a group setting. Help kids realize that prayer is a real conversation and not just something to recite! Speaker: Tina Houser Audience: Pres chool That’s Using Your Noodle! Come and see how to use those cool pool noodles in your class-room! Music, movement — lots of ideas to use! Speaker: Diane Havens Audience: MDO/Prescho ol

Session 3 Workshops Thursday, July 22, 2010

Session 2 Workshops - Continued Thu rsday, July 22, 2010

Session 4 Workshops Thursday, July 22, 2 010 12:30

Director’s Track *** LUNCH ***

Teaching Special Children We will explore what it takes to teach children with unique needs. We do not have to know it all or be specifically trained on every need that a child might have. However, we must do our homework, get to know our children and their families, and attempt to meet each child at their own level of development with a positive attitude! We will discuss popular terms, share stories, and learn how to honor each child that walks through out door! Speaker: Kara Gore Audience: MDO/Preschool

I Made That! Teacher Made Toys, Lessons, Books & Activities on a Budget! Can’t afford all those pricey items in the early childhood cata-logs? That’s OK — just make your own! Lots of examples of different things to use in your classroom and make on a budget with cheap or ‘recycled’ items! Speaker: Alyssa Countryman Audience: MDO

Director’s Track Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Founded in 1972, Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc., is the only company of its kind listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is a pioneer in the North American legal plan industry. They are one of the first compa-nies in the United States organized solely to design, underwrite and market legal expense plans. Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. provides access to quality legal services at cost effective rates across the country through our legal service network. Come and learn about this low-cost option for yourself and your employ-ees — and possibly your business.

Note To Participants : Lunch A is served during this time period. What Every Kindergartener Needs To Know Every elementary school has a list posted on their website stat-ing the ‘short list’ of things they ‘say’ they want kindergarteners to know coming in to the school year. But — is it really accurate? Learn from a real Kindergarten teacher just what will make a child successful in K and what you can do to help in preschool. Speaker: Laura College Audience: Pr eschool Proactive Strategies to Working With Difficult Children This session covers proactive steps to solving common behavior problems such as tantrums, biting, and children talking back. Staff attending this session will be encouraged to share some of the challenges they are currently having in the classroom for a lively group discussion! Speaker: Tym Smith Audience: MDO/Preschool Beware! I Bite! Toddlers bite. It’s a normal developmental phase — but it can wreak havoc in an early childhood classroom! Learn interven-tions that can help control the biting — as well as tips to share with parents — who are dealing with it too! Speaker: Penny Chandler Audience: MDO

What If I Can’t Sing Very Well? Yes, there are a lot of us out there! We feel like if we don’t sing very well — maybe we shouldn't sing at all! What a mistake! You don’t have to sing well to have fun singing and introducing your students to music! This workshop will give you tips and ideas to make you feel more comfortable sharing music! Speaker: Kathy Railey Audience: Pre school

Sensory Science Centers Make science centers fun and appealing! There are LOTS of inexpensive/recycled things that you can use to make sensory science centers for your classroom! Come and learn about the ‘science’ behind sensory centers! Speaker: Susan Mac Hugh Audience: MDO/Presch ool As Easy as Uno, Dos, Tres. . . Introducing Spanish in the Classroom! Learn how easy it is to introduce basic Spanish vocabulary to your students by using a variety of methods such as songs, pup-pets, themes, etc. Anyone can do it! Speaker: Laura Meichan Audience: Preschool On a Shoe-String Budget—Back to Basics Art This workshop is a hands-on, take-home, simple art idea class that takes us back to using everyday — on a budget — around the house — recycled items! Speaker: Allison Ekstrom Audience: Preschool In Transition: Making Smooth Classroom Transitions Are you like everyone else; in need of some great quick and easy transitional ideas? Join Gregg as he helps you refill your bag of transitional tricks to make ‘extra’ time fun, engaging, and one of the highlights of your students day! Speaker: Gregg Catalano Audience: Preschool Fit & Fun for Little Ones One would think that little ones already move around enough! Not so! Movement and physical activity is essential for gross motor development. Learn how to make movement fun for little ones — and start them on an active lifestyle. Speaker: Rita Lengua Audience: MDO

Afternoon Speaker Thursday, July 22, 2 010 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Go Fish Guys All Conference Attendees should report to the Worsh ip Center at this time.

Session 4 Workshops - Continued Th ursday, July 22, 2010

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed by presenters and/or exhibitors are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Conference Planning Committee, The Adventure Preschool, Windwood Christian Academy or Windwood Presbyterian Church. The Conference Planning Committee does not officially endorse any particular product, program, teaching method, activity or handout presented at this conference.

Note To Participants : Lunch B is served during this time period. Couponing the Smart Way This session will teach attendees the best way to utilize their coupons for everyday life. From school to home, there are many ways to get the most for your buck! Sections include: When is a Quarter More Than a Quarter?, Free Samples! & Cheap School Stuff! Speaker: Cathy Ransom Audience: MDO No Biting! Managing Aggressive Behavior in Infant & Toddler Group Care Biting and aggressive behavior are normal developmental phases that toddlers go through. But, how do we manage those behaviors in a classroom setting? This workshop will give you ideas on how to curb biting and aggressive behavior — ideas that you can use in your classroom and share with parents! Speaker: Alyssa Countryman Audience: MDO Lasso the Energy! Time span of about 3 minutes and an endless supply of energy — preschoolers need to be taught in a way that address BOTH of those characteristics! Preschoolers are in the “learning to” mode. They are “learning to” do lots of things! Let’s look at ways we can take what they are already “learning to” do and use that to teach the about the Lord! Speaker: Tina Houser Audience: Pres chool Healthy Snacks Want some healthy ideas for snack time in your classroom? Tired of using sugary frosting for EVERYTHING? This workshop will give you lots of easy, no fuss, hardly-any-mess snack ideas — that are healthy too! Speaker: Dawn Doughten Audience: Pr eschool Fun Activities with Free Panty Hose You’ve never imagined the fun you can have with panty hose! Music and movement have never been so much fun — or inex-pensive! Speaker: Diane Havens Audience: MDO/Preschoo l

How to Be a More Effective Pre-K Teacher: What Teachers Need to Know Before Entering the Classroom What do you REALLY need to know to be a preschool teacher? What do you need to understand about young children and their development to be successful? This workshop will go over the practical things that a teacher needs to know before entering the preschool classroom. Speaker: Jackie Hogan Audience: Pre school Minimum Standards for Teachers This is a MUST workshop for teachers! Minimum Standards for child care can be confusing — but now being uninformed can cost you your job! Learn the ‘musts’ about Minimum Standards from a Licensing Representative. Speaker: Dorris Burnworth Aud ience: MDO/Preschool Preschool Stressors Preschool children often face unique challenges that can cause interesting behaviors in the classroom. Teachers must be willing to investigate the reason behind the behaviors and create a plan to help the child better cope with these life changes. We will discuss issues of preschool development, frequent behavioral reactions to life stressors and the most common life changes for preschool children. Issues like a new sibling, divorce, illness, and much more will be discussed! Speaker: Kara Gore Audience: Presch ool “Block”-buster Ideas for Teaching Literacy, Math and Science As children build with blocks, they construct pathways in the brain that lead to life-long learning. Dance to the “Pattern Shuf-fle,” take a walk “down by the riverside” and dramatize your way through the pages of a book. Share the joy of “building bridges” to literacy and “stacking up” skills for math and science at the same time! Meet you in the Block Center! Speaker: Chris Smith Audience: Pre school

MDO/Preschool Track

Start and End Times have changed from the previous years. Registration is from 7:30 am - 8:00 am each day. Praise and Worship is from 8:10 am - 8:25 am. Keynote Speakers run from 8:30 am - 9:20 am each day, with conference worshops starting immediately thereafter. We have an afternoon speaker from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm each day.

Kerbi Blake has taught for many years, includ-ing MDO, 3’s & 4’s classes. Her love for chil-dren shines through when she is in the class-room! She is pleased to share with you her ideas for creative centers and activities and hopes to help you make your classroom an even more wonderful learning environment. Dorris Burnworth has been a Licensing In-spector for the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services for the past four years. She has 18 years experience in social services with the American Red Cross, Tri-County MHMRA, and the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council. As a student, she was employed as a caregiver for a licensed child care center. “It was the hardest job I ever loved!” Ms. Burnworth holds a de-gree in Clinical Psychology. Gregg Catalano Recognized as one of the nation’s top educational, recreational, and moti-vational speakers, Gregg blends activities, humor, insight, and practical ideas into work-shops that leaves participants energized and truly believing in themselves. Gregg holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Education. Dr. Rick Chromey is a professor, author, and leader in emergent culture and children’s minis-try. He’s a regular contributor and columnist for Children’s Ministry magazine and the author of “Energizing Children’s Ministry in the Smaller Church.” Laura College teaches Kindergarten at Wind-wood Christian Academy. She has also at-tended the Neuhaus program for dyslexic spe-cialists. She is a strong proponent for hands-on learning and feels strongly that 4-year-olds need to be exposed to a variety of reading and language arts concepts that will pave the way for a successful and stimulating learning adven-ture! Alyssa Countryman has spent over 12 years in the field of Early Childhood Education. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Infant & Toddler Development and Special Education. Alyssa has varied experience working with children of preschool and elementary school ages and taught abroad for several months in South Ko-rea. Her Master’s degree program included extensive training in communication with par-ents and in consultation with caregivers. Dawn Doughten has worked with children for over 20 years. Dawn enjoys cooking, spending time with family & friends, and creating neat things out of junk for her class. Alison Ekstrom has worked in a variety of church preschools and Montessori schools for the past 15 years. In between, she had an art business and she loves to combine the two — learning through art! Kara Gore is currently working on her graduate degree in Early Childhood Education. She teaches child development classes at Bra-zosport College in Lake Jackson and has owned and operated “Lifeboat Child Care Train-ing & Consulting” for the past 3 years. Her

passion is working with wonderful and dedi-cated Early Childhood Professionals as we share ideas and stories, increase our knowl-edge and strive to bless each and every child that crosses our path! Diane Havens is the owner of Kids In Action, Inc. She has a B.A. in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University and has taught chil-dren for over 30 years. She created Kids In Action to provide a valuable tool for children to develop to their maximum potential without fear of failure or competition. Her goal for each child is to have fun and feel good about them-selves and their accomplishments. Jackie Hogan has worked with children for over 25 years. For many of those years, she operated a Christian Preschool/Academy. Jackie is a licensed teacher with a BA in Early Childhood Education and she is currently an employee at the Windwood Christian Academy. Her presentations focus on building a “classroom community environment” conducive to learning, where each and every child can feel a sense of belonging. Tina Houser has been a writer of church school curriculum for over 17 years. She is a popular workshop presenter, always bringing energetic and engaging topics to her audi-ences. She is a published author in the areas of storytelling and bringing the Bible to children. K-Crew/Shelley Vaughn has a B.S. in Educa-tion with a Early Childhood Specialization. She is a former PreK Teacher at Holy Trinity Episco-pal School and has also taught in the public schools. She is the co-founder of The K-Crew, which is dedicated to presenting practical ideas to help teachers teach ‘smarter’ not harder! Jean Kuecher is the producer of the Mario-nette Playhouse and has delighted audiences since 1968. With a BA in Elementary Educa-tion and a Master’s in Education (Counseling & Guidance), she brings a unique expertise and insight to her craft. As a teacher, she used puppetry to enhance her classroom curriculum. As a school counselor, she developed weekly marionette shows on self-awareness themes. Rita Lengua has worked for Gymboree for the past 8 years and is the manager of the Willow-brook location. She also works for The Adven-ture Programs in their Fit-N-Fun program with MDO and Building Bridges classes. Susan Mac Hugh is a registered trainer with the Texas Early Care and Education Career Development System. She is an early child-hood consultant, a former preschool direc-tor/head teacher, and the support group leader for the Kingwood/Humble/Atascocita Chapter of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association — Sothern Region (ADDA-SR). Laura Meichan has been teaching Spanish to 3 and 4 years olds for 12 years. She enjoys bringing a little piece of her Mexican heritage alive with her lessons!

Cindy Pirtle is currently serving at Windwood Presbyterian Church as an Elder, on the Lead-ership Team of Women’s Ministry and as a board member of The Adventure Preschool. Educated at both the University of Oklahoma and Oxford University in England, Cindy prac-ticed Trial law for 10 years, and has spoken on legal and motivational topics. Kathy Railey of “Sing With Me”, has worked with children for over 30 years! She was a preschool Bible School teacher for 20 years and has directed Day Camps, Workshops, and Trained Girl Scout Leaders, Children’s Librari-ans, and Preschool Teachers. She currently conducts Song Workshops, Sing Alongs, and Preschool Teacher Workshops to share her love of singing with others. Cathy Ransom graduated from K.D. Studio in 200s with an Associates Degree in Perform-ance Arts and has been acting for over 13 years. She has been teaching for 4 years. Besides her love for teaching and acting, she also has a love for couponing and helping peo-ple save money. Lena Scholten is the director of Children’s Ministries at Windwood Presbyterian Church. She graduated from the College of Biblical Studies with a BA in Christian Leadership. Chris Smith is the Early Childhood Consultant for Enid Public Schools, and a national work-shop presenter with over thirty years of experi-ence. She combines current brain research and “best practice” strategies to create exciting and innovative learning activities for young children. The combination of her degrees in both Education and Christian Education help her to be a constant source of inspiration and motivation. Tym Smith began working in the Early Child-hood Development field in 1986. After spend-ing more than five years in the classroom, he advanced to fill various positions, including Education Specialist, Assistant Director, Site Manger, and then, Director. Tym has served as an NAEYC Validator since 2002 and is a certi-fied trainer. Judy Staley was an elementary school librar-ian for 30 years before retiring in June 2000. During that time she was voted Teacher of the Year three times! She loves presenting at vari-ous conference in the area — where her en-thusiasm about children, books, and reading always shows! Kay Timme, M.Ed. , has worked in the field of early childhood and literacy education for over 30 years. Her professional experiences in-cludes classroom teacher, teacher trainer, spe-cialist/consultant, administrator, and college professor. She is currently teaching literacy courses for teacher candidates at Sam Houston State University.

Workshop Leaders

Preschool Teachers Adventure Conference July 20, 21, and 22, 2010

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total of 18 clock hours for the 3 day conference. The clock hours certificate will be in your conference packet.

• If you attend all three days of PTAC, you are eligible to receive 1.8 CEU’s from

Tomball College for a processing fee of $20.00. Your CEU request form, along with the $20.00 fee needs to be received by The Adventure Preschool by no later than July 10, 2010.

• The cost of PTAC (1 day = $65.00, 2 days = $130.00, 3 days = $175.00) includes,

admission to speakers and workshops, continental breakfast and a catered lunch. • The Director’s Track is available only to Directors. Workshops will be available for

Mother’s Day Out Providers and Preschool Teachers and other Early Childhood pro-fessionals.

• If you have any questions regarding the Preschool Teachers Adventure Conference,

please call The Adventure Preschool at 281-378-4080. Our website is www.windwoodpc.org (click on the PTAC link). You’ll be able to download additional brochures, forms, and workshop handouts. Participants will be responsible for downloading and printing the workshop handouts that they want for their personal use.

Need a Place to Stay? The following hotels are close by:

Courtyard by Marriot Ramada Inn 11050 Louetta Road 18836 State Hwy. 249 Houston, TX 77070 Houston, TX 77070 281-374-6464 281-970-5000 Comfort Suites - Willowbrook Holiday Inn 21222 Tomball Parkway 18818 State Hwy. 249 Highway 249 & Louetta Houston, TX 77070 Houston, TX 77070 281-970-4888 281-370-2727 Element by Westin 14555 Vintage Preserve Parkway Houston, TX 77070 281-379-7300

Directions

The easiest approach to our facility is to follow State Highway 249 (also called the Tomball Parkway) west towards Tomball. Take the Spring Cy-press Road exit and turn right on Spring Cypress. The Windwood Presbyterian Church campus is about one mile down on the right.

Conference Location

The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy Ministries of Windwood Presbyterian Church

10555 Spring Cypress Road Houston, TX 77070

Phone: 281-378-4080