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This page contains information from
our 2011 Ready To Learn Conference.
For information about our 2012 event, please check our website in February or call the WQPT offices at 309/764-2400.
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-to-date information on caregiver responsiveness, challenging behaviors, dramatic play, early physics, emerging literacy, moving and grooving with science, professionalism, reusable usables, yoga for little ones and many other topics related to early childhood. 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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You may download the 2011 Ready To Learn Conference flyer and registration form which provides complete details. Space is limited, so we suggest you register as soon as possible.

Download the
2011 Ready To Learn
Registration Form

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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.
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Mail...
WQPT—Quad Cities PBS
3800 Avenue of the Cities
Suite 101
Moline, Illinois 61265
Fax...
309/764-2410 |
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E-mail...
kehoea@bhc.edu
(Complete the form using Adobe Acrobat or computer scan document.) |
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This year promises to be an exciting and educational event. We're pleasd to welcome back old and new presenters. With six classes available during each of our three sessions, there's surely something for everyone! From "Greening Your Classroom" to "Building Blocks of Business" you'll find each class beneficial. The conference takes place at the Mississippi Bend Area Educationa Agency located in Bettendorf, Iowa. The $20.00 registration fee includes a complimentary light breakfast and children's book. |
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Building Blocks of
Healthy Eating*
Nutrition for young children
Presented by: Gentry |
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Greening Your
Classroom*
Using reusables
Presented by: Mapes |
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Yoga Tools for Teachers of Young Children
Fundamental techniques
Presented by: Hyde & Hudson |
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Signing to
Communicate*
Basic signs for young children
Presented by: Alman |
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Phenomenal Physics*
Ramps, pulleys, pendulums
and roller coasters
Presented by: Doyle |
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Extreme Makeover*
Circle time edition
Presented by: Saelens |
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Leading the Day in a
Professional Way
Being an effective leader
and role model
Presented by: Graver |
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Greening Your
Classroom*
Using reusables
Presented by: Mapes |
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Yoga Tools for Teachers of Young Children
Fundamental techniques
Presented by: Hyde & Hudson |
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Using Dramatic Play in the Classroom*
For kids of all backgrounds
and abilities
Presented by: Furness |
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Print Referencing*
Making the most of book
reading experiences to
promote early literacy
Presented by: Massey |
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Conflict Resolution*
Using positive guidance
with young children
Presented by: Ely & Owen |
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Building Blocks
of Business
Fundamental practices
for quality Child Care
Presented by: Amato & Hilsenbeck |
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Pizza Gardens to Worm Gardens & Everything
in Between*
Nature for Brain Development
Presented by: Gano |
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Moving & Grooving with Science!*
Energize Science with Music
and Motion
Presented by: Serianz |
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Baby Sounds & Signs, Toddler Songs & Rhymes*
Caregiver Responsiveness
Presented by: Yoke |
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Print Referencing*
Making the most of book
reading experiences to
promote early literacy
Presented by: Massey |
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Conflict Resolution*
Using positive guidance
with young children
Presented by: Ely & Owen |
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| * Denotes developmentally appropriate "Curriculum Development" workshops for Black Hawk College credit. |
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