MNAFEE Family & Early Childhood Education Conference, 2014

This conference is designed for: administrators, coordinators, teachers, students, legislators, researchers and others who care about and are concerned for the welfare of children. Please consider this a personal invitation to attend.

Agenda

Wednesday, April 9
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Afternoon Pre-Conference Presentation – When Children are not the Biggest Challenge, by  Maris Gilbert, LMFT
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Registration
6:00 pm: Welcome Reception with Light Refreshments begins
6:30 - 8:00 pm: Evening Pre-Conference Presentation – The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, by Jennifer Senior

Thursday, April 10
7:30 - 6:00 pm: Exhibits Open
7:30 - 8:15 am: Continental Breakfast, Conference Registration
8:15 - 8:30 am: Introduction and Welcome, Conference Chair
8:30 - 9:45 am: Keynote – Strengthening Children's Play-based Learning: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator, by Joan Almon
9:45 - 10:00 am: Break
10:00 - 11:30 am: Workshop Session A
11:45 - 12:45 pm: Lunch, Legislative Update
12:45 - 1:00 pm: Break
1:00 - 2:30 pm: Workshop Session B
2:30 - 2:45 pm: Break
2:45 - 4:15 pm: Workshop Session C
4:30 - 5:30 pm: Eat, Ponder & Learn Sessions & Reception
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Lakeshore Learning Materials Special Event - Complimentary Event!
6:30 pm: Dinner on Your Own

Friday, April 11
7:30 - 12:00 pm: Exhibits Open
7:15 - 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:15 am: Keynote – Developmentally Appropriate Guidance with Young Children/Building an Encouraging Classroom, by Dan Gartrell
9:15 - 9:30 am: Break
9:30 - 11:00 am: Workshop Session D
11:00 - 11:15 am: Break
11:15 - 12:45 pm: Workshop Session E
12:45 - 1:45 pm: Lunch & Closing Keynote – Lighten Up! Humor is FUNdamental to providing Quality Education and Care to Young Children, by Dr. Paul McGhee
1:45 pm: Adjourn

Return evaluations and pick up CEU's at registration table

Fees 
Please note: Registrants will register for either the full conference or they will register for specific days and events from a separate list of conference options. Individual registration is required, but groups using a single PO or check should note their group when prompted.

$180 full conference (member rate)
$210 full conference (Non-member rate) 
$150 - Thursday & Friday (Member rate)
$180 - Thursday & Friday (Non-member rate)
$40 - Wednesday afternoon (must register separately, not included in price of full conference)
$35 - Wednesday evening (included in price of full conference)
$100 - Thursday Only (Member rate) 
$120 - Thursday Only (Non-member rate) 
$60 - Friday Only (Member rate)
$70 - Friday Only (Non-member rate)

CEUs
This conference has been designed to meet Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Learner objectives.

Click HERE to view the conference brochure