sudbury’s early learning and child care symposium · the theme of the symposium is “power up”...

Conference Schedule and other conference details

Information on our Keynote Speaker and Presenters

Workshop Descriptions and our Registration Form

2008 Registration

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Sudbury’s Early Learning and Child Care Symposium

The City of Greater Sudbury’s Children Services Section, in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS), Collège Boréal, Cambrian College and Child Care Resources (CCR) are very pleased to welcome you to the 1st Sudbury Early Learning & Child Care Symposium.

The theme of the symposium is “Power Up” with Energize, Connect and Move being the sub-themes. The intent is to energize child care programs, create an opportunity to share with others, and motivate child care professionals.

The symposium is a token of our appreciation for all the hard work the Early Learning & Child Care Practioners/Educators in our communities do on a daily basis.

We look forward to seeing you at the symposium, and we hope to see you at the Black and White Gala and be inspired by our keynote speaker Gisèle Guénard during a social evening and an opportunity to network with your peers.

2008 Power Up Symposium Committee Members

About the Symposium

Exibits CommitteeEve Kremyr - Co-chairTeena Rowe - Co-chairLise Ann LoweDorise DesrochersNicole Savage Lise Szewczyk

PR / Marketing CommitteeTracy Saarikoski - Co-chairJulie Lelièvre - Co-chairHeather MargerisonDonna Mese

Registration CommitteeBrenda J. Moxam - Co-chairMary Lynne Siren - Co-chairJulie LelièvreChantal HuntDorise Desrochers

Finance CommitteeCarmen Ouellette - ChairMonique Poirier - Co-Chair

Executive CommitteeBrenda J. Moxam - Co-chairNoreen McChesney - Co-chairPam BrownKim EinarsonFrancine FoxSabine HuegeJocelyne Kingsley-GasconEve KremyrCarmen OuelletteJulie LelièvreJane TousignantTeena RoweTracy SaarikoskiMary Lynne SirenLise Szewczyk

Program CommitteeNoreen McChesney - Co-chairJane Tousignant - Co-chairTeena RoweMarc Tardiff

Hospitality CommitteeFrancine Fox - Co-chairJocelyne Kingsley-Gascon - Co-chairChantal HuntManju MandalGail Luopa

Symposium Schedule at a Glance

Friday November 21, 2008

6:00 pm • Sign in & Welcoming Remarks from the Mayor

7:00 pm • Keynote Speaker, Black & White Gala

Saturday November 22, 2008

7:00 am • Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits

8:15 am • Opening Remarks

8:30 am • Welcome Circle 9:00 am • Workshop 1

10:15 am • Break & Exhibits

10:30 am • Workshop 2

11:45 am • Buffet Style Lunch & Exhibits

12:15 pm • Expert Panel

1:00 pm • Workshop 3

2:15 pm • Break & Exhibits


3:00 pm • Break & Exhibits


4:15 pm • Closing Remarks, Closing Circle & Exhibits

Workshops Session 1 INFANT DEVELOPMENT - NEWBORN TO 18 MONTHSDevelopmental milestones from newborn to 18 months; when to refer to specialized services and communicating with parents throughout the process.■ Presenter: Brenda Miller■ Capacity: unlimited

DÉVELOPPEMENT LANGAGIER DES ENFANTS DE FAMILLES EXOGAMMESCet atelier a comme but de présenter de façon positive une gamme de stratégies gagnantes auprès d'enfants pré-scolaires qui ne peuvent pas comprendre ou parler le français. À l'aide de ressources variées, nous verrons qu'il y a moyen de faire cheminer un enfant à apprendre une nouvelle langue telle que le français. Nous terminerons l'atelier par une période d'échanges dans le but de faire connaître des succès auprès d'enfants anglophones.■ Présentatrice : Julie Robidoux ■ Capacité : 40 maximum

STORYTELLING, PUPPETRY AND SONGIn this experiential session, participants will explore some basic drama principles and discuss how to infuse “make believe” into the classroom setting easily. We’ll also manipulate puppets, enacting songs and movement while exploring the potential for this incredible creative piece to be implemented in the daily teaching repertoire. Everyone will be set up for success and an extensive booklet of resources will be given to each puppeteer/musician as part of this workshop.■ Presenter: Dr. Jan Buley■ Capacity: Max 30

MUSICO PLAISIR (AFESEO)Vous avez une voix de crapaud ? Une voix de Céline Dion ? Venez orchestrer le tout à cet atelier musical qui incitera au plaisir de chanter et de s’amuser musicalement avec les enfants du parascolaire.■ Présentatrice : Monique Lanthier■ Capacité : 25 maximum

ABORIGINAL NATIVE CULTURE AND PROGRAMMINGThe medicine wheel is a basic tool that can be used in our daily life.There are many different aspects to the wheel such as four directions, seasons, colors, medicines, stages of life and races of mankind. The presentation will explain how to incorporate the medicine wheel in a daycare environment.■ Presenter 1: Sandie Manitowabi■ Presenter 2: Liz Hamilton■ Capacity: unlimited

ERGONOMICS, CHILDREN AND WORKWorking in a daycare is physically, emotionally and mentally challenging. Many workers simply work their shift and go home not realizing that any pain and discomfort that they feel is related to their work tasks. This presentation will teach about ergonomics, common injuries in daycares, and risk factors in the workplace. The presentation will then discuss safe work practices and proper lifting so that playing and educating children can be done safely. ■ Presenter: Steve MacDonald■ Capacity: unlimited

THE WORKING GENERATIONSThe Gaia and Echo generations are the tribal generations; the Bust and X generations are the contract generations and the Boomer and Senior generations the tenured generations. Why might this be? Do you think the work ethic of these three broad cohort groups is the same? Why or why not?■ Presenter: Michael Kelly■ Capacity: unlimited

CHARACTER, SPIRIT AND PASSION WELLNESS / SELF-CAREDespite the obvious differences in all of our physical natures, we possess amazingly similar spiritual plights. What people are on the inside reflects what you see on the outside and vice versa. This workshop session will focus on the spirituality ("self") and physicality ("care") of people – that part of the brain where your character, your spirit and your passions live.■ Presenter: Dr. Chris Mazzuchin■ Capacity: unlimited

PROFESSIONALISM IN ECEA representative from the College of ECE Transitional Council will share with participants timely information on how to register for the College and voting procedures. A representative from the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario will discuss the important supporting role your professional association will play now that a regulatory body is in place.■ Presenter 1: Christine Forsyth ■ Presenter 2: Kelly Massaro-Joblin■ Capacity: unlimited

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Winnie PitawanakwatWinnie is a Yupik Eskimo, born in Alaska. She grew up in Yupik tradition with all ceremonies intact throughout her young life. Winnie has worked with Better Beginnings, Better Futures, Shkagamik-kwe Health Centre, Child and Family Centre, as well as natives in penitentiaries and halfway homes. She also facilitates the teachings of drumming to children and youth in the community and hosts “spirit naming” ceremonies.

Melissa Pitfield Melissa is the Director of Child Care and Camping Services at the YMCA. In this position she oversees ten Child Care locations and two residential camps. Melissa has worked in the Child Care field for over 15 years.

Julie RobidouxJulie est conseillère pédagogique pour la maternelle et le jardin au CSCNO depuis 3 ans. Avec 19 ans d'expérience comme enseignante dans une école élémentaire, elle adore les touts p'tits et croit fortement dans la réussite de tous les élèves. Elle possède un baccalauréat en éducation avec deux spécialités: l'éducation et l'enfance en difficulté.

Tracy SaarikoskiTracy is the Co-President of Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care. She has a passion for early learning and child care advocacy. During her spare time she is the Executive Director of a non-profit licensed child care agency in Greater Sudbury.■ Tracy is also part of the Expert Panel.

Meena SinghMeena is a Childcare Educator currently working with toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. She is also a private counselor (trauma), Traditional East Indian Singer and a Mind Body Wellness Practioner (yoga, isometric movements and other forms of physical training along with daily stress management).

Presenters Kate SmithKate is a public health nurse on the Family Health Team at the Sudbury & District Health Unit specializing in prenatal and early parenting education. She has had several years of experience working in both the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program and Family Health Promotion.

Louis TanguayComme fondateur et directeur du Centre de PNL de Sudbury au cours de la dernière décennie, Louis a perfectionné sa connaissance de la programmation Neuro-Linguistique. Il enseigne les techniques de PNL en tant qu'outil d'amélioration personnelle et professionnelle. Enseignant et coordonnateur des activités culturelles et du leadership pendant de nombreuses années, il continue à participer à une foule d'activités socio-culturelles.

Elaine VaillancourtElaine is the Administration Supervisor of Child Care at YMCA Sudbury. Before moving into Administration, Elaine worked with SACC programs. Elaine has worked in the Child Care field for over 15 years.

Laura WhalenLaura is the Best Start Program Co-ordinator with the City of Greater Sudbury. In this position, she works very closely with children service providers including child care centres, elementary schools, family resource programs and specialized services. Laura’s employment history includes working in each of these environments and her educational background includes a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a degree in Psychology and Sociology. Laura lives in Sudbury with her two children who are 15 and 11 years old. She describes them as “wonderfully typical”, the “reason for her grey hair” and her “best teachers”.

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Registration Form

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Dietary Requirements

If yes, please provide details.

I require a vegetarian meal I have food allergies/intolerances

Please disclose all food allergies or intolerances

Attendance Confirmation

Sudbury's Early Learning and Child Care Symposium

November 21st to 22nd, 2008

All employees in a particular agency who wish to attend the Child Care Symposium are welcomed to fill out their own registration form. There is no limit of participants for each agency or site. Registration is on a first come, first served basis therefore it is important to hand in your forms promptly.

Registration begins on October 14, 2008, and the deadline is 4:30pm on October 28, 2008.

If you are in need of more forms for your agency or site, you may photocopy this form as required. However, if you have access to the internet, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/powerup to download a copy of the form.

Please print clearly.

Friday Only

Friday and Saturday

All Day Saturday

I will be attending:

Agency

TitleName

Participant Information

* Please bring a non-perishable food item to Saturday's registration/breakfast. All donations will go to the Sudbury Food Bank.

Site Location

Concurrent Sessions at a GlanceTime Slot A

9:00am - 10:15amTime Slot B

10:30am - 11:45amTime Slot C

1:00pm - 2:15pmTime Slot D

2:30pm - 3:00pmTime Slot E

3:15pm - 4:15pmWorkshop 1.1:

InfantAtelier 2.1: Poupons

Workshop 3.1: Infant

Workshop 4.1: Wellness

Atelier 5.1: Poupons

Atelier 1.2: Bambins

Workshop 2.2: Toddler

Atelier 3.2: Bambins


Workshop 5.2: Toddler

Workshop 1.3: Preschool

Atelier 2.3: Préscolaire

Workshop 3.3: Preschool


Atelier 5.3: Préscolaire

Atelier 1.4: PARA

Workshop 2.4: SAC

Atelier 3.4: PARA


Workshop 5.4: SAC

Workshop 1.5: General



Workshop 5.5: Supervisor


Atelier 2.6: Superviseur


Atelier 5.6: Général






Atelier 2.8: Général



Workshop 1.9: AECEO

Workshop 2.9: AECEO



Note that french workshops are designated in light grey. Workshop details are found in the registration package. A Resource Manual will be provided to all participants at Saturday's registration.

Workshop SelectionTime Slot A

9:00am - 10:15amTime Slot B

10:30am - 11:45amTime Slot C

1:00pm - 2:15pmTime Slot D

2:30pm - 3:00pmTime Slot E

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Choice 1: Choice 1: Choice 1: Choice 1: Choice 1:



Choice 4:

Submitting Registration

1. To fax your entry: Fax to 671-4789, Attention Brenda J. Moxam.

2. To send your entry via mail, please use the address below: Power Up Symposium c/o Children Services PO Box 5000 Station A Sudbury ON, P3A 5P3 Attention: Brenda J. Moxam

Faxing will ensure the best odds of successfully obtaining your spot in the workshops of higher preference. You will receive written confirmation of your workshop participation. You will be contacted if your choices for a time slot cannot be approved.

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