OVERVIEW
The Early Childhood STEM Institute is intended for Early Childhood Educators in both the Head Start community and the early childhood education community at large, nationwide.
The purpose of this Institute is to draw from nationwide expertise to help programs and agencies bring the joy of learning math, science, technology, and engineering concepts (STEM) to more children, especially ages birth to five years, in a tangible and hands-on way. Our audience will gain a better understanding of how children innately grasp STEM concepts, and will take home real strategies to develop an environment with learning opportunities that engage children's learning.
Children as Inventors
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
HELD BY:
WHEN
Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:00am PST
to
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 5:00pm PST
WHERE
Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, NV
Whitmey Peak Hotel
255 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
Driving Directions
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Group Room Block Rate: $109 +tax/day
Group Room Block Name: STEM2017
Reservation Line: 1-775-398-5400
*Cut-off Date: Monday, February 27, 2017
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
- $5 overnight self-parking
- Shuttle service: Reserve a shuttle for approximately $10 call 775-398-5473 or valet@whitneypeakhotel.com
REGISTRATION
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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Region 9 Head Start Association welcomes all early childhood education educators. Hundreds of early childhood education professionals will join us, including:
- Teachers
- Home Visitors
- Family Advocates
- Child Care Partners
- Education Coordinators
- Managers & Directors
List of Workshop Descriptions
A full list of sessions will be posted in January 2017.
Event Program
Copies of this program will be provided at sign-in. Find a digital copy here a few weeks prior to the conference to prepare your itinerary.
HONORED GUESTS and KEYNOTES
Opening Keynote, Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Dr. David T Crowther -University of Nevada, Reno
Dr. David T Crowther is a Professor of Science Education at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Director of the Raggio Research Center for STEM Education at UNR. David has 5 years of experience teaching at the elementary / middle level as well as summer teaching at the 8 - 12th grade level in Biology. Dr. Crowther received his PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received both his B.S and MEd from Brigham Young University. Dr. Crowther has twenty-three years of teaching experience at the University level, twenty of which have been at the University of Nevada, Reno. Previously, he taught and received his Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Dr. Crowther is the President Elect for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest science / STEM teacher organization in the world.
Closing Keynote, Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Ms. Amanda Bryans
Director, Research Analysis and Communication, ACF, Office of Early Childhood Development
Amanda has a Batchelor of Science from Cornell University in Human Development and Family Studies and an Masters of Science from the State University of New York at Albany in Educational Psychology. She has worked for Head Start for over 27 years, including five years as the Disabilities Services and Education Coordinator, and five years as the Director of the Albany, NY Head Start program. She was hired by the Office of Head Start in 1999. She recently oversaw the development of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and contributed to writing the newly released Head Start Program Performance Standards. Amanda works in the research, policy, training and technical assistance and communication arenas to promote high quality comprehensive services for the nation’s highest need children.
At-a-Glance Schedule
Monday, March 27, 2017
8:00 – 5:00 pm Registration
9:00 – 5:00 pm Pre-Conference Sessions
9:30 - 12:00 pm Local Head Start Site Tours
1:00 – 4:00 pm Region 9 Head Start Association Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
7:00 - 8:00 am Zumba
8:00 – 5:00 pm Registration
8:00 – 4:00 pm Exhibits Open
9:00 – 10:30 am Opening Session with Dr. David Crowther, University of Nevada, Reno
11:00 – 12:00 pm Workshop Session 1
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 – 4:00 pm Model Environment Experience
1:00 – 2:00 pm Workshop Session 2
2:30 – 3:30 pm Workshop Session 3
4:00 – 5:00 pm Workshop Session 4
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
7:00 - 8:00 am Zumba
8:00 – 5:00 pm Registration
8:00 – 2:30 pm Exhibits Open
9:00 – 10:00 am Workshop Session 5
10:30 – 11:30 am Workshop Session 6
10:30 - 2:00 pm Science and Math Curriculum Fair
11:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00 pm Workshop Session 7
2:00 - 2:30 pm Munch & Mingle with Exhibitors & Dollar per Child Raffle
2:30 – 4:00 pm Closing Session with Amanda Bryans, Office of Head Start
EXHIBITORS, VENDORS, SPONSORS
We invite you to grow your company's visibility and to meet and interact face-to-face with potential and existing customers in the early childhood education community. Meet with early childhood professionals providing direct services to children and families. Most of all, join us in supporting STEM learning among our youth, ages birth to five and support this imperative endeavor for our future workforce! Take a look at the many ways you can participate, and be sure to note the timeline:
Mark your calendar with these important dates:
Submit advertisement/ logo by February 27, 2017
Reserve your hotel room by February 27, 2017
Applications are accepted as space and time permit.
Please email or call today to get set up a time to review Marketing Opportunities with Region 9 Head Start Association -
Edward Condon, econdon@region9hsa.org, or call 916-259-0971CONTACT
Edward Condon
Region 9 Head Start Association
916-259-0971
headstartr9@region9hsa.org