REGION IX HEAD START ASSOCIATION's 5th Annual 

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.  It is a call to action, in response to the question posed by the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century (known as the Glenn Commission, 2000):

"As our children move toward the day when their decisions will be the ones shaping a new America, will they be equipped with the mathematical and scientific tools needed to meet those challenges and capitalize on those opportunities?"

The purpose of this Institute is to draw from nationwide expertise to hlep 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.  

Counting on the Future: Children as Explorers 

 

Science 
Technology
Engineering
Math

HELD BY: 

WHEN

THUR  FEB 18, 2016 at 8:00am PST 
to
FRI  FEB 19, 2016 at 5:30pm PST

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WHERE

KONA KAI HOTEL, San Diego

Kona Kai Hotel 
1551 Shelter Island Dr
San Diego, CA 92106  

 
Driving Directions 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Group Room Block Rate: $189 +tax/day
Group Room Block Name: 
Head Start Region IX 
Reservation Line: 1-800-566-2524
*Cut-off Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016


PARKING

  • $10 overnight self-parking 
  • Shuttle service:  Reserve a shuttle for approximately $8 at SuperShuttle www.supershuttle.com

 Registration closes January 30th (EXTENDED until FEB 5th) 

Register Now!

View Cancellation Policy here 

REGISTRATION 

 

RATES 

*Groups of 15 or more are eligible for discounted rates.  
 Make a request via email before registering your group.  


NOTABLE DATES 

  • July 1st Registration Opens 
  • October 30th   Early Bird Rates End 
  • January 30th  Registration Closes  --  (EXTENDED until FEB 5th) 

MEALS PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION 

  • Thursday, February 18th - Lunch provided
  • February 18th & 19th - Afternoon snack with Exhibitors
  • Nearby eateries available (1 mile distance)

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
  • We understand potential delays associated with purchase orders, etc.  Please register now, and contact us if you anticipate an obstacle with timely payment. 
     
  • Current Region 9 membership will be verified, but will NOT impede registering successfully.  Agency membership benefits extend to the entire staff and all parents enrolled in your program.

  • Becoming a member is easy -- visit our website at www.region9hsa.org to join.  Select "Join R9HSA" under the "About R9HSA" menu. 
     
  • Important Policies:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

The Region IX Head Start Association welcomes all early childhood education educators, administrators and partners across our nation, both in and beyond Head Start and Early Head Start.  Hundreds of early childhood education professionals will join us, including:

  • teachers
  • directors
  • education coordinators
  • managers
  • parents 

List of Workshop Descriptions 

For a preview of sessions offered, take a look at our preliminary workshop descriptions.  
Additional sessions will be offered that are not listed here.  

 

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.  

 

STEM Institute Learning Objectives  


CALL FOR PAPERS

We have a few presenter slots still available.  Submit your proposal today and email us to reserve a space.   

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.  Take advantage of the opportunity to demonstrate first hand what your company, product, and/ or services are about.  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 January 22nd 
  • Reserve your hotel room by January 24th
  • Applications are accepted as space and time permit.  Please email or call today to get set up

 

HONORED GUESTS and KEYNOTES

 

 

 

CONFERENCE CONTENT


 

At-a-Glance Schedule 

 

 

 


 

 

 

CONTACT

Sonia Legaspi 
Region 9 Head Start Association 
323-283-7457 
headstartr9@region9hsa.org