Local, State, and National Conferences in Early Care and Education
Oklahoma
Conferences
March 27, 2010 - Enid, OK - Wheat Capital Early Childhood Association. Contact Terrie Dally at 580-548-2050 for more information.
April 9 - 10, 2010 - OKC, OK - Oklahoma Afterschool Association. Contact Vikki Dobbins at 405-392-2118 for more information.
April 9 - 10, 2010 - Del City, OK - Oklahoma Child Care Association. Contact Jennifer McCord at 1-800-580-4181 for more information.
April 17, 2010 - Lawton, OK - Red River Early Childhood Association. Contact Sybille McKay at 580-280-0582 for more information.
April 11 - 17, 2010 - Statewide, OK - Week of the Young Child. Look in your local area to find events nearest you.
May 1, 2010 - Lawton, OK - Oklahoma Afterschool Association at Great Plains Technology Center. Contact Martha McCartney at 580-357-8271 for more information.
May 18 & 20, 2010 - OKC, OK - Annual Early Childhood Conference - Oklahoma City Community College/Child Development Center & Lab School. For more information call 405-682-7561. Click here to register.
June 26, 2010 - Ponca City, OK - Kay County Child Care Conference at First Christian Church from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Oklahoma Training
FREE ASTHMA EDUCATION FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS - Click here for the Asthma Friendly Flyer (pdf) or Click here for the Asthma Friendly Child Care Program brochure (pdf).
HEART SMART SAFETY TRAINING - OKC, OK - Monday Evening Classes at Panera Bread from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.on 71st and Garnett. Course completion includes two-year certification through The American Heart Association and Heart Smart. Everyone must enroll prior to class. Child care providers can receive two clock hours of tier 1 training. Click here to enroll.
March 11, 2010 - OKC, OK - "Behavior and Guidance" at Ms. Chell's, 2008 NE Grand Blvd., OKC, 405-427-9236. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Contact Susan Bradley at 405-637-5949. Training is free.
March 25, 2010 - OKC, OK - Free Parenting Session "Children and Literacy" with presenter Ruth Ann Ball from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Oklahoma City Community College Room 3N0. For more information contact Anita at 682-7561. Download flyer.
April 5, 2010 - Vinita, OK - "Outdoor Adventures" - Entertaining yet engaging activities for developmentally stimulating outdoor play. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Vinita Police Department Conference Room.
April 5, 2010 - Ponca City, OK - "Importance of Play" - Delaware Resource and Referral from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
April 12, 2010 - Pryor, OK - "A Review of Licensing Requirements" - This training will review those regulations most in non-compliance and review some of the newer regulations including changes to Stars. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Mayes County DHS Office.
May 3, 2010 - Vinita, OK - "Obtain, Review and Comply" - Tricks of the trade for immunization compliance from the Craig County Health Department Immunization Expert. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Vinita Police Department Conference Room.
May 10, 2010 - Pryor, OK - "How to Ace a Licensing Visit" - Having the right Attitude, Staying in Compliance, and Putting forth the Effort to be the best you can be will show in your licensing visits! 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Mayes County DHS Office.
May 20, 2010 - Bartlesville, OK - "Importance of Play" - Delaware Resource and Referral from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
June 7, 2010 - Vinita, OK - "Room Arrangement" - Learn the how's and why's of how to arrange your infant/toddler classroom. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Vinita Police Department Conference Room.
June 14, 2010 - Pryor, OK - "Infant/Toddler Learning Activities" - Come and find some fun activities to make and use in your infant/toddler rooms! 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Mayes County Agricultural Center/Fairgrounds.
July 6, 2010 - Vinita, OK - "The Basics of Behavior and Guidance" - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Vinita Police Department Conference Room.
July 12, 2010 - Pryor, OK - "Biting! Ouch!" - Biting is common in child care; but isn't fun for anyone involved! Discussion about reasons children bite, prevention ideas, and ways to deal with biters and those that are bitten. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Mayes County Health Department.
September 7, 2010 - Vinita, OK - "How to Get Organized" - Buried under piles of paper? Get it under control by getting it organized...we will show you how! 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Vinita Police Department Conference Room.
September 13, 2010 - Pryor, OK - "Sensory Fun for Everyone!" Sensory experience should be available to children everyday! Come to find new and creative activities to use in your sensory tub. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at First Church of God Fellowship Hall.
November 1, 2010 - Vinita, OK - "Review, Updates and Revisions. Open discussion regarding the old, the new and the modified Child Care Licensing Regulations. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Vinita Police Department Conference Room.
November 8, 2010 - Pryor, OK - "How to Get Organized" - Buried under piles of paper? Get it under control by getting it organized...we will show you how! 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Mayes County DHS Office.
December 6, 2010 - Vinita, OK - "Christmas Activities to Use in Your Classroom" - Get developmentally appropriate activities to use in your classroom along with fun craft ideas. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 2 hours Tier 1 Credit at Vinita Police Department Conference Room.
Regional and National Conferences
March 9 - 13, 2010 - Washington, D.C. - NACCRRA Policy Symposium.
April 28 - May 1, 2010 - Pheonix, AZ - Annual International Conference, Association for Childhood Education International.