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Early Childhood Conference

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March 26-28

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place Grand Rapids, MI

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Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children 2020 Early Childhood Conference

Conference Overview

Wednesday

March 25, 2020

6:00 pm ? 8:00 pm Registration

7:00 pm ? 9:00 pm Community Conversation

Thursday

March 26, 2020

7:00 am ? 4:30 pm Registration

7:45 am ? 8:15 am Conference Orientation for Students and 1st-time Attendees

8:30 am ? 10:00 am General Session

10:05 am ? 5:30 pm Exhibits

10:15 am ? 4:00 pm Workshops

11:45 am ? 1:00 pm Hot Topics Caf?

6:30 pm ? 7:15 pm Michigan AEYC

Speed Networking

7:15 pm ? 8:30 pm Michigan AEYC Annual Business Meeting and Member Reception

Friday

March 27, 2020

7:00 am ? 2:30 pm Registration

7:45 am ? 8:15 am Conference Orientation for Students and 1st-time Attendees

8:30 am ? 10:00 am General Session

10:05 am ? 5:30 pm Exhibits

10:15 am ? 4:00 pm Workshops

11:45 am ? 1:00 pm Hot Topics Caf?

12:45 pm ? 2:15 pm ACCESS Meeting

1:00 pm ? 2:15 pm Learning Fair

4:00 pm ? 5:00 pm Student Networking Reception

8:00 pm ? 11:00 pm Friday Fun Night

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Saturday

March 28, 2020

7:30 am ? 10:30 am Registration

7:45 am ? 8:15 am Conference Orientation for Students and 1st-time Attendees

8:30 am ? 9:30 am General Session

10:00 am ? 1:15 pm Workshops

Call for Volunteers!

The Michigan AEYC Conference runs smoothly because leadership is organized and ready, and volunteers offer invaluable assistance!

We have a volunteer spot for you! You can be a host, help staff the advocacy table, or help with many other tasks.

Please give your professional association an hour or two of your time.

To volunteer, contact us!

Email: volunteer@ Phone: 800-336-6424

517-351-4183

Michigan AEYC provides a forum where individuals can gather and discuss issues vital to those who work on behalf of young children and their families. Although Michigan AEYC encourages the exchange of diverse opinions, the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect any of Michigan AEYC's official positions. Michigan AEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at this conference, nor does acceptance of advertising or exhibits imply endorsement of any products or services by Michigan AEYC.

Cosponsorship of a conference by the State Board of Education and Michigan Department of Educations assumes the active participation of Department of Education staff in the planning and development of the agenda. The Michigan Department of Education is an equal opportunity provider. The conference facility must meet federal and state accessibility standards. Commercial products or services displayed or presented as part of the conference are not considered endorsed by the State Board of Education or Michigan Department of Education.

Regarding Changes in the Conference Program: Michigan AEYC provides this preliminary program for your convenience in planning. However, Michigan AEYC emphasizes that this is a preliminary program. Changes to sessions, times and other aspects of the conference will occur after publication of this preliminary program. The 2020 Early Childhood Conference program that you receive at the conference is the final version.

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Conference Information

Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children 2020 Early Childhood Conference

Conference Information

Registration and Fees

? Online registration with credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA) or purchase order payment is available until March 23, 2020 at Registration fees are considerably less for Michigan AEYC members. To register as a member, you must be a current member at the Standard or Premium level; membership status is checked. To become a member visit

? The Student/T.E.A.C.H. fees are for current undergraduate students or current T.E.A.C.H. recipients. A photocopy of your current class schedule must be included with payment.

? If attending the conference two or more days, register at the full conference rate.

? Refunds of registration fees are made upon written request. Requests must be received by February 24, 2020. A $15.00 processing fee is deducted from each refund. Absolutely NO refunds are issued after February 24, 2020.

? A registration can be transferred to another person upon request.

On/Before 2/24/20

Full Conference

Michigan AEYC Member* $140

Non-member

$175

Student/T.E.A.C.H.**

$90

Thursday or Friday

$80 $115 $55

Saturday Only

$50 $85 $35

2/25/20 ? 3/23/20

Michigan AEYC Member* $150

$90

$60

Non-member

$185

$125

$95

Student/T.E.A.C.H.**

$100

$65

$45

On-Site Michigan AEYC Member* Non-member Student/T.E.A.C.H.**

$170 $205 $120

$110 $145 $85

$80 $115 $65

* Michigan AEYC member fees are for Standard and Premium members only. ** The Student/T.E.A.C.H. fees are for current undergraduate students and current

T.E.A.C.H. recipients.

Confirmation

? A confirmation email is sent upon completion and acceptance of your online registration.

? Name badges are NOT mailed. Name badges are to be picked up onsite at Conference Registration, Center Concourse, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel.

On-Site Conference Registration

? On-site conference registration takes place in the Conference

Registration Area, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel:

Wednesday, March 25 6:00 pm ? 8:00 pm

Thursday, March 26

7:00 am ? 4:30 pm

Friday, March 27

7:00 am ? 2:30 pm

Saturday, March 28

7:30 am ?10:30 am

Special Arrangements

? All sites are handicap accessible. ? Michigan AEYC honors reasonable requests for aids, services

or assistance. ? Requests must be submitted in writing by February 24, 2020.

Exhibits

? Vendors of equipment and instructional materials and Presenters' Marketplace are in the Exhibit Hall, Ballrooms C/D Main Level, DeVos Place, on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, 10:05 am?5:30 pm.

? Presenters' Marketplace on Saturday, March 28 is 9:00 am ? 1:30 pm Center Concourse, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel.

Tracks

? The tracks are for your convenience in finding areas of interest?you may attend any session.

? The conference tracks are: Child Development; Family and Community Engagement; Health, Safety and Nutrition; Interactions and Guidance; Observation, Documentation and Assessment; Teaching and Learning; Professionalism; and Management.

? If applicable, the age focus (IT-Infant/Toddler; PS-Preschool; KP-Kindergarten and Primary; SA-School-age) is identified.

Community Conversation

? Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 pm ? 9:00 pm. ? Showing of the documentary, No Small Matter, followed by

facilitated discussion. ? Open to members of the community and conference

attendees at no charge.

Learning Fair

? Learning Fair, Friday, March 27, 1:00 pm ? 2:15 pm. Conferees can view, explore and collect ideas.

Friday Fun Night

? Friday, March 27, 8:00 pm ? 11:00 pm. ? Everyone's invited! DJ, karaoke and trivia! Cash bar available.

Food

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On Thursday and Friday, besides the many downtown restaurants, quick-lunch lines are provided by the Amway. Quick-lunch lines are located in the Center Concourse, Concourse Level of the Amway from 11:30 am ? 1:00 pm. Choices include soup, salads, fruit, sandwiches, cookies and beverages.

Driving

? The Amway Hotel is located at Pearl and Monroe Streets. ? To receive the most up?to?date travel information, call the

Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-678-9859 or visit .

Parking

? Amway Hotel ? $32 self-parking; $35 valet parking. Rates subject to change. Michigan AEYC Conference overnight guests receive an $8 discount on self or valet parking.

? Marriot Courtyard ? $24 self?parking; $28 valet parking. Rates subject to change. Michigan AEYC Conference overnight guests receive an $8 discount on self or valet parking.

? Information about alternative parking is available online at .

Further Information

? Call the Michigan AEYC office: 800-336-6424 or 517-351-4183

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Michigan AEYC Hotel Reservations

Please read this page before making your hotel reservation, online or by phone.

Hotel Information

Instructions

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is the conference headquarters. A variety of restaurants and lounges are available to cater to your mood and appetite. The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck for a quick bite; GP Sports for the latest sports action along with burgers, pizza, sandwiches and specialty drinks; The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck serving authentic global classics; Ruth's Chris Steak House serving the best steaks; Cygnus 27 at the top of the hotel; the historic Lumber Baron bar; and Starbucks. An indoor pool, jacuzzi and exercise room are available and complimentary WiFi Internet in guest rooms and public areas. Michigan AEYC Conference overnight guests receive an $8 discount on self or valet parking fees. Current parking fees are $32 self parking; $35 valet parking. Fees subject to change.

RATE: Single, Double, Triple or Quad | $149

1. Book online or call early for reservations 2. Contact the hotel of your choice 3. Identify yourself as attending the Michigan AEYC

Early Childhood Conference 4. Provide the following information:

? Arrival and departure dates and times ? Number of rooms required ? Accommodations desired: (Single, Double,

Triple, Quad)

? Number/names of people sharing the room ? Type of credit card, account #, cardholder

name as it appears on the card, expiration date and security code ? Your mailing address ? Daytime telephone number with area code ? Special requests (handicap accessible, featherfree bedding)

Deposits

For reservations, call: 800.253.3590 or 616.774.2000

Online reservation link:

Reservation deadline: March 3, 2020

Website:



Hotels in Michigan require a credit card number or a first night deposit to hold your room. If you are not paying by credit card, mail a deposit (check or money order) directly to the hotel. At check-in, a credit card is required for potential incidentals.

Changes or Cancellations

Downtown Courtyard by Marriott The Downtown Courtyard by Marriott is connected by skywalk to the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place. The hotel features a restaurant/lounge, indoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary WiFi Internet. Michigan AEYC Conference overnight guests receive an $8 discount on self or valet parking fees. Current parking fees are $24 self parking; $28 valet parking. Fees subject to change.

RATE: Single, Double, Triple or Quad | $144

For reservations, call: 877.901.6632 or 616.242.6000

Online reservation link:

Reservation deadline: March 3, 2020

Website:



All changes and cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.

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Holiday Inn Downtown The Holiday Inn Downtown is a short walk to the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place. The hotel features a restaurant/lounge, an indoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, and complimentary standard WiFi internet and parking.

RATE: Single, Double, Triple or Quad | $136

For reservations, call: 616.235.7611

Reservation deadline: March 10, 2020

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Registration 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Conversation 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

7:00 pm ? 9:00 pm

Meeting

Community Conversation A showing of the documentary, No Small Matter, followed by facilitated discussion. Open to all members of the community and conference attendees at no charge.

Wednesday / Thursday

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Registration Conference Orientation

General Session Exhibits

Workshops Hot Topics Caf? Speed Networking Annual Business Meeting & Member Reception

7:00 am - 4:30 pm 7:45 am - 8:15 am 8:30 am -10:00 am 10:05 am - 5:30 pm 10:15 am - 4:00 pm 11:45 am - 1:00 pm 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

8:30 am ? 10:00 am

Keynote

Management

Songs in the Key of C ? Curriculum Creativity and Community Values Explore a pairing of interactive music with age appropriate activities and fundamental movement skills to enhance curriculum content, encourage creative thinking, and shared community values. Experience Vincent's original songs that are engaging and fun, but also purposeful, allowing young learners to understand the connection between music, movement, and curriculum content.

Vincent Nunes, Musical Artist, Lighthouse Records

10:15 am ? 12:45 pm

Family and Community Engagement

Building Parent Leaders?Parent Cafes at Work Following the model of the Be Strong Families Parent Cafes, learn how to build and support confident parent leaders, and why that matters.

Matt Haviland & Deb Conley, Head Start for Kent County Age Levels: ALL

Stick Chick and Coaching A description of the Stick Chick model emphasizing the connection between brain, body, and behavior. If you lead people, or help them change, in any capacity, this will help! Learn more about you, your family, your friends, and all those people that bring drama your way!

Michelle Burkhard, Grow By 1

Professionalism

Getting In and Out of Conflict?Conflict Engagement and Resolution for ECE Professionals Explore components of and personal feelings about conflict between adults. Practice recognizing what is happening in a conflict and develop strategies to engage in productive conflict resolution.

Christine Snyder, HighScope Educational Research Foundation and Chris Amirault, Tulsa Educare

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