Escanaba, Michigan – Upper Peninsula Early Childhood Conference at Bay College in Escanaba this spring with the theme of “Being SENSE-ational!”.
The 29th Annual Conference will be held this year on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th, with two keynote presentations: Lisa Murphy (otherwise known as the “Ooey Gooey Lady”), and James Coffey, M.Ed with Georgean Johnson-Coffey, M.Ed., whose music can be previewed at James’ website:www.jamescoffey.com .
The conference will get underway on Friday, April 19, with keynote presentations and workshops throughout the Bay College campus. This conference will be of interest to primary caregivers, parents, students, educators and anyone who works with young children. Participants will have a multitude of interesting workshops including: Family Partnerships, Literacy, Science and Math, Quality Standards, Trauma, Play, Breastfeeding, Developmental Delay, Special Needs and Multiculturalism. The two-day conference continues on Saturday at 8:30am with a family-friendly emphasis until 3:30pm.
There will be a special Family Fun-filled concert/workshop at 6:30 – 8:00pm, on Friday night with James Coffey, M.Ed. We will fill the gymnasium at Holy Name School, 409 South 22nd Street, Escanaba, (906) 786-7550, where we’ll enjoy a fun evening of inspirational song, Family Fun magazine described James Coffey as “Wonderful original songs … A gentle-voiced pop folkie with a knack for playful turns of phrase and melody…”. The concert is especially aimed at young learners: the public and conference participants will be encouraged to interact with children, learning together.
Conference registration deadline is March 23, 2012. Registration fees: Full Conference $110, Friday ONLY $75, Saturday ONLY $75, Student Rate Full Conference $60, Student Rate One-Day $35.
Registration forms can be viewed on the U.P. Early Childhood Conference website, and sent to MTEC at Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829. Interested participants are encouraged to visit the conference website for more information on workshops, speakers and the availability of SCECHs or continuing education hours.
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