2017 Hawaii Early Childhood Conference

Celebrates 45 Years of Services to Early Childhood Care and Educators in Hawaii!!        

Hawaii Early Childhood Conference
Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 8:00AM - 5:00PM

7:00 AM - Continuous Registration

 8:00AM - 8:30AM - Opening Session & Welcome - Silvia Sharrar, HIAEYC President

 8:30AM - 9:30AM - KEYNOTE:   "Brain Development:  What's New?"                                                                                                        Dr. Gregory Yim, Pediatric Neurologist    

9:30AM - 4:30PM - Vendor and Non-Profit Exhibits

WORKSHOP SESSIONS: 
10:00AM - 11:30AM - Session I                                                                                              

11:30AM - 12:30PM - LUNCH: Enjoy LUNCH and Networking in any of the rooms!                  

12:30PM - 2:00PM - Session II

2:15PM - 3:45PM - Session III

4:00PM - 5:00PM - Closing Session • Certificate Pickup

E Malama I Na Keiki Principle of Practice:                                                                                                                          Well Being, Relationships, Curriculum, Child Growth and Development, Guidance, Diversity, Learning Environment, Assessment and Evaluation, Professionalism, Program Management, Partnerships with Community.

KEYNOTE:   "Brain  Development:  What's New?"  Dr. Gregory Yim, Pediatric Neurologist, Kapiolani Medical Center - Women and Children.

Event Notes:
Registration: To receive the Early Bird Discount, simply fill out the conference registration form by September 20th!  Late Registrations starts on 9/21/17 and ends on 10/7/17.  If you plan to register on site there will be no guarantee of lunch.

PAYMENT METHODS:  When you click "Register Now!" you will have the choice to pay by credit card or check.  Credit cards will be processed by WePay.  If you wish to pay with a Purchase Order, please choose the pay by check method and email or fax your purchase order to our office at 808-955-2739 and we will be happy to send an invoice.  If you are paying by check, please mail your check with a copy of your conference confirmation to HawaiiAEYC, 1806 So. King Street, Ste. 30, Honolulu, HI  96826 no later than 10/3/17.

NAEYC Membership:  To receive the membership rate for this event, please go to NAEYC Membership at https://www.naeyc.org/membership.  DON'T FORGET TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY SEPTEMBER 15TH!  WHY:  1. To receive the Early Bird Discount; and 2. So that your name can be printed on the Membership Banner.

Presenter Signatures:  Please DO NOT ask presenters to sign work forms. Your certificate of Attendance will serve as verification of participation.

Certificate of Attendance:  You will receive a certificate of attendance at the completion of your day if you plan on leaving before the last session please come to the registration area for an amended certificate-You will receive a final Certificate.

Length of Sessions:  Sessions will be at least 1.5 hours in length to maximize learning.

Morning Drinks: Coffee and Tea will be served starting at 7:30AM.

Name Tag & Wrist Band: Your nametag and wristband must be worn at all times for admission to the workshops.

Lunch: 11:30AM - 12:30PM On Friday and Saturday, during which time you will be able to eat, network with colleagues, and relax. There will be no sessions offered during lunch. During your lunch break, feel free to meet and eat in any of the rooms and networking).

Hawaii Convention Center Parking:  There is a $10.00 parking fee per day.

First Aid:  First Aid Services are available

ENDORSEMENT:  HawaiiAEYC is committed to providing a forum where individuals can gather and discuss issues vital to those who work on behalf of children and families. Although HAEYC encourages this exchange of diverse opinions, the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect HAEYC’s official position on the issues. HAEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Annual Conference, nor does acceptance of advertising or exhibits imply endorsement of any products of services by the Association.

CONTACT:
Katherine E. Murphy
1806 S. King Street, Suite 30, Honolulu, HI  96826
Phone: 808-942-4708 • Fax: 808-955-2739
kmurphy@hawaiikeiki.org