Saturday, April 30, 2005
8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Ramada Inn
National Conference Center
East Windsor, NJ

Agenda

Registration, Breakfast & Vendor Exhibits 8:00 am—9:00 am
Keynote Address 9:00 am—10:30 am
Morning Workshops 10:45 am—12:15 pm
Lunch 12:30 pm—1:30 pm
Afternoon Workshops 1:30 pm—3:00 pm

The Threads of Working Together

Jane Voorhees

Jane Voorhees from the MAP Team to Inclusive Child Care will facilitate a panel of individuals committed to working toward making inclusion happen. They will share with you their journeys on the roads they travel each day toward making inclusion a reality.

Morning Workshops

Directors’ Track - Professional Panel - Office of Licensing, Dept of Education, Abbott, Map to Inclusive Child Care, Child Care Health Consultant, and Special Needs Family Child Care

Interactive discussion on policy and procedural issues related to including children with special needs in typical preschool and after school settings.

Managing Aggression in Young Children - Ritamarie Giosa, RN, CCHCC

All behavior has meaning. Learn to recognize, understand and handle early childhood aggression. Participants will also discuss strategies to use when behaviors of concern are serious or prolonged.

Helping You Take Charge of Your Professional Development - Ingrid Campbell, M.A.

The New Jersey Professional Development Center for Early Care and Education will help you achieve and maintain professional standards in early care and education. Take a “one-stop shopping” tour to gain knowledge and confidence accessing the Registry, scholarship opportunities, Directors’ Academy, accreditation for centers and family child care, and obtain an update on the Director’s Credential Writing Group.

Are You Ready For ALL Children? - Ellen Fennick, Ph.D., New Jersey School-Age Child Care Coalition

Learn strategies and participate in interactive activities which will help you feel comfortable welcoming all children into your after school program. Are you ready for them? This workshop helps you to get ready with information about disability needs and inclusive activities for school work and recreation.

Afternoon Workshops

Directors’ Track - How To Use A Care Plan: A Nuts & Bolts Workshop - Elaine Donoghue, MD, Division Chief, General Pediatrics at Jersey Shore Univ Medical Center, Dianne Burdette, Child Care Health Consultant, Denise Sellers, Child Care Director

Incorporating children with special health care needs into child care can be a challenge. Multiple issues need to be addressed including accommodations, staff training, medications and emergency plans. Good communication with the health care provider is critical. This workshop will review what a care plan is, why it is necessary, what types of children may need one, strategies for implementing a care plan at a child care site and the roles of the partners involved with creating and implementing a care plan.

Using Positive Guidance to Work with Challenging Behaviors in Young Children - Michele Granger, M.Ed.

This workshop will give you the skills to enable you to positively guide children with challenging behaviors. Learn to think preventively and to focus on recognizing and teaching appropriate behavior. Brainstorm with fellow teachers and child care providers to find solutions to problems that commonly occur in early childhood classrooms. Leave with practical tools you can start using Monday morning.

Help! What Do I Need To Know? - Sue Gottesman, Esq. & Jane Voorhees

Who do I turn to when a child with special needs would like to attend my child care program? What are my rights and responsibilities to the family and to my business? At this workshop you will be introduced to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the resources that are available to guide your decisions.

Building Partnerships with Families: Sharing Sensitive Information - Sue Gellert, M.A.

This workshop will explore the vital importance of relationships in our work with families and children. We will examine how our own beliefs, values, and attitudes can directly influence how we address sensitive issues that arise, such as sharing concerns about a child’s development. Using case scenarios, we will address common challenges and provide practical solutions.

Rose Annussek Award

The MAP to Inclusive Child Care Team is pleased to announce the creation of the Rose Annussek Award, to be presented annually in memory of our dear colleague. Rose was a founding member of the MAP team and served faithfully until her illness last year.

Rose Annussek provided unwavering support for the neediest children in New Jersey served by Head Start programs for over 30 years. A well respected spokesperson for the issues of very young children with disabilities and their families, Rose had been a gentle voice that stood firm for the children of New Jersey.

In memory of Rose’s calm, resilient spirit and the enduring impression of her years of dedicated service, the MAP Team has decided to honor her memory with an annual award for inclusive child care programs which strive to follow her vision. Since Rose was so personally involved with Head Start programs during her career, we have decided to target a Head Start program for the first award.

This year the award will be presented at the New Jersey Inclusive Child Care Conference.

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Directions

Ramada Inn National Conference Center
399 Monmouth Street * East Windsor, NJ 08520 * (609) 448-7000

From the New Jersey Turnpike, north or south
Take Exit 8, bear right after the toll toward Freehold/Twin Rivers (Route 33 east). Make a left at the first light onto Woodside Ave (1/4 mile from the exit ramp). The hotel and conference center will be directly in front of you.

From New York City
Take George Washington Bridge, Holland or Lincoln Tunnel to NJ Turnpike south. Follow directions from the NJ Turnpike.

From Princeton, Route 1 & vicinity (via Route 571 east)
Take Route 571 east (Princeton-Hightstown Road) into Hightstown. Make a left at the light at the end of 571. Follow straight through the next light, then make the first right turn onto Monmouth St. The hotel will be 1 mile ahead on the left.

From Freehold/points east (via Route 33 west)
From Route 9, the Garden State Parkway, or Route 537, pick up Route 33 west. Follow Route 33 into East Windsor/Twin Rivers. Make a right onto Woodside Ave (just past the Ramada billboard). The hotel will be directly in front of you.

From Philadelphia area (via Route 1)
If using the NJ Turnpike, follow directions from Central NJ. Otherwise, take Route 95/295 to Route 1 north to Princeton. Follow directions from Princeton.

From Central New Jersey (via Route 206 south)
Take Route 206 south to Route 287 south to the NJ Turnpike south and follow directions from the NJ Turnpike. Alternatively, take Route 206 south to Nassau St exit in Princeton. Make a left onto Nassau, then right onto Washington Rd, which becomes Route 571 east. Follow directions from Princeton.

From North Brunswick area (via Route 130 south)
Take Route 130 south to the Hightstown Circle. Make a left at the sign for Hightstown & Shore Points. Follow for 1 mile and make a left onto Monmouth St (Route 633). The hotel is ahead 1 mile on the left.

From Bordentown area (via Route 130 north)
Take Route 130 north to Route 33 east into Hightstown. Pass 2 lights. After the second light, turn right onto Monmouth St. The hotel is 1 mile ahead on the left.

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Registration Deadline: April 22

Registration fee: $35
At-door registration fee: $40

Registration includes

• Workshops and materials

• Light breakfast

• Deli lunch buffet

Make check payable to: Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

Mail this form with payment to:    Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
                                                    c/o New Jersey Inclusive Child Care Project
                                                    35 Halsey Street, 4^th Floor
                                                    Newark, NJ 07102

For more info, contact: Susan Merrill Guider, Project Director, New Jersey Inclusive Child Care Project(800) 654-7726 x108, childcare@spannj.org

Registration Form

New Jersey Inclusive Child Care Project Conference 2005
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Ramada Inn, East Windsor, New Jersey

I am a:

____ Parent

____ Family Child Care Provider

____ Early Childhood

____ School-Age

____ Child Study Team Member

____ Other ________________________________

Name ___________________________________

Organization ____________________________

Phone ___________________________________

Address _________________________________

__________________________________________

Email ___________________________________

Please choose one morning workshop:

____ Directors’ Track - Professional Panel

____ Managing Aggression in Young Children

____ Helping You Take Charge of Your Professional Development

____ Are You Ready for All Children?

Please choose one afternoon workshop:

____ Directors’ Track - How to Use a Care Plan: A Nuts and Bolts Workshop

____ Using Positive Guidance to Work with Challenging Behaviors in Young Children

____ Help! Who Do I Need To Know?

____ Building Partnerships with Families: Sharing Sensitive Information

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