Ready To Learn

SOLD OUT: THE 2012 CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT AND THE WAIT LIST IS FULL.

At a Glance

WQPT—Quad Cities PBS

Child Abuse Council

Community Child Care
Resource & Referral

Quad Cities Association for
Education of Young Children

Mississippi Bend Area
Education Agency

Rock Island County Regional
Office of Education


For additional information,
please contact WQPT:

309/764-2400 local
877/413-2424 toll-free

You won't want to miss this outstanding educational and informative event.

 

The annual Ready to Learn Conference has become a regional tradition.

 

Join us for a morning of workshops for parents, providers and other early childhood professionals to get up-do-date information on active listening, art and books for birth to 3 and 3 to 5, assessments,behavior and discipline, chemistry for kids, incorporating music, prop boxes, temperaments and many other topics related to early childhood. All participants receive training certificates. CEU/CPDU credits and/or a college credit course through Black Hawk College will be available for an additional fee.

The $20.00 registration fee includes a complimentary light breakfast and children's book.

On this page: Registration | Schedule | Curriculum Development

For additional information, please contact Ana Kehoe, WQPT Educational Outreach Director at 309/764-2400 or at-kehoe@wiu.edu.

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Registration

THE 2012 CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT.

THE WAIT LIST IS FULL.

THANK YOU.

 

Contact Us
Call us at 309/764-2400 or toll-free at 877/413-2424 to check on ticket availability during normal business hours. If necessary, we will start a Wait List.

Send your completed registration form via one of the options shown at right.

Mail It
WQPT—Quad Cities PBS
3561 60th Street
Moline, Illinois 61265

Fax It
309/764-2410

E-mail It
at-kehoe@wiu.edu
(Complete the form using Adobe Acrobat or computer scan document.)
Schedule
Session One

Active Listening*
Communicating with Parents

Presented by: M. Hogg

One, Two, Three:
Read with Me!*

Targeting Children to Age 3

Presented by: N. Keraus

Sticky Slimy Science*
Fun Kitchen Chemistry

Presented by: B. Ortner

Propping Up
Dramatic Play*

Indoor Learning Fun

Presented by: D. Terry

Got Dirt?*
Growing Healthy Kids

Presented by: C. Cliff

Was He Born Like
That?*

Understanding Temperament

Presented by: J. Best

Session Two

You Can't Call It Babysitting Anymore!
Organizing Your Family
Child Care Program

Presented by: J. Peterson

Look & Listen*
The Art of Observation
and Assessment

Presented by: N. Doyle

Sticky Slimy Science*
Fun Kitchen Chemistry

Presented by: B. Ortner

Think Positive!*
Behavior and Discipline

Presented by: K. Bartling

Baby Safe Art*
Messy Fun for 3 and Under

Presented by: D. Saelens

Three, Four, Five:
Books Come Alive!*

Targeting Children 3 years and Up

Presented by: R. Eichorn

Session Three

Getting from Point
A to Point B
and Loving It

Professionalism

Presented by: P. Ellis

Another Transition?
Make It Teachable!*

Quick and Easy Transitions

Presented by: M. Seabolt

Prop Box Bags*
Outdoor Learning Fun

Presented by: M. Holesinger

Think Positive!*
Behavior and Discipline

Presented by: K. Bartling

ECERS Approved
Artwork*

Targeting Children Ages 3–5

Presented by: D. Saelens

A Merry Musical
Day*

Music and Movement

Presented by: A. Biskie

Denotes "Growth & Development" workshops for Black Hawk College credit.
    Professional Development

At the conference all participants will receive a training certificate valued at 3 hours. CEU and CPDU credits are available that day for a $20 additional fee. Black Hawk College is also offering 1 college credit in conjunction with the conference.

Choose 3 "Growth & Development" workshops (designated by a *), participate in online discussions and write a 6-page paper. You must register for the course (CRN10950) and pay separately. If you are interested, please contact Chris Bachelder at 309/796-5986 or bachelderc@bhc.edu to request permission.

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