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NORTH SHORE EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE:
To Learn, To Wonder!
Saturday, September 24th, 2011

We are pleased to present the 10th annual North Shore Early Childhood Conference “To Learn, To Wonder” ... an opportunity to be inspired and to re-affirm our commitment to providing quality care and education to the children and family in our communities.

New this year!
ADMINISTRATION STREAM FOR CHILD CARE ADMINISTRATORS
This year the North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR) is pleased to provide a special presentation of an Administrative Stream for child care administrators attending the popular Early Childhood Conference, To Learn, To Wonder. We join them in celebrating their 10th anniversary.

Half Day Morning Session Back Again by Popular Demand
We are pleased to offer to conference delegates the choice of a Half Day Morning Session. The Half Day Morning Session features Kathleen Kummen and Sharon Gregson who will offer different perspectives of the early childhood educator. Be prepared to be engaged and challenged as each speaker asks delegates to examine the roles they play in the lives of children, families and the community.

 

Conference Schedule

8:00am - 8:50am

Registration

8:50am - 9:45am

Keynote Speaker, Announcements

9:45am -10:15am

Coffee Break

10:15am - 11:45am

Session A

11:45am - 1:00pm

Catered Lunch, Networking, Market Place

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Session B

2:30pm - 2:45pm

Afternoon Break

2:45pm - 4:15pm

Session C

Market Place and Silent Auction will be open from 8:00am until 1:15pm

Registration Fee:

Half Day Morning Session: Keynote presentation and workshop.

  • $40.00 (includes coffee break)

    What fees include: Half Day Conference registration fee entitles you to attend the keynote presentation and workshop and morning coffee break . Note: We cannot accommodate strict regulatory diets. *A certificate will be given at the end of the Half Day Morning Session for 2.5 hours of professional development.

       Full Day Session Conference:
  • $70.00 per person (includes Keynote Presentation, coffee break and lunch)

    What Fees Include: Full Day Conference registration fee entitles you to attend the keynote session, workshops (you must pre-register for all workshops), morning coffee break and sit-down lunch. Note: We cannot accommodate strict regulatory diets. *A certificate will be given at the end of the Full Day Session Conference for 5.5 hours of professional development.

    Cancellation Policy: Registration fees less $10.00 administration fees will be refunded if cancellation is received in writing by September 2nd, 2011.  After this date, registration fees are non-refundable.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.

    How to Find Conference:  Capilano University Birch Building
    Take exit 22 off the Trans-Canada Highway.  Proceed up the hill on Lillooet Rd., to main entrance on Purcell Way. 

    All Workshops are located in the Birch Building and Cedar Building. Please see map. Parking is $5.00 (rate subject to change - Please check University website)

    Acknowledgements:
    North Shore Early Childhood Conference Committee Members:
    Sara Sutherland, North Shore Community Resources Society
    Glenda Burrows, Vancouver Coastal Health, North Shore
    Violet Jessen, Capilano University
    Claire Freyvogel, North Shore Supported Child Development Program
    ECEBC North Shore Branch
    Lisa Hubbard, North Shore Neighbourhood House
    Margo Running, LifeWays Child Care Society
    Marion Porter, St. Catherine’s Child Care Society