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Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Sessions A - 10:30 to 11:20 a.m.

A2. & B2. What’s all this about CLASSTM

Kristina Erstad-Sankey is the Assessment and Training Center (ATC) Coordinator and the CLASS™ Reliability Anchor at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Early Education and Development (CEED). She has a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in program evaluation from the University of Minnesota. She is a reliable observer on the Toddler, Pre-K, and K-3 CLASS™ tools. Her work includes observing in early childhood education settings, maintaining rigorous reliability standards for CEED-ATC observers, coordinating CEED-ATC activities, and providing training on various topics to early childhood professionals.

PresentationWhat’s all this about CLASS™In this overview session we will explore how this classroom-level assessment relates to children’s outcomes. The workshop incorporates classroom video and reallifeexperiencestohelpparticipantsunderstandandreflectontheirinteractionswithchildren.Participantswill:

• Examinethe10dimensionsoftheinstrument

• UnderstandpotentialusesoftheCLASS™

• Reflectonstrengthsandareastogrowinprovidingacademicandsocialsupporttopromotestudentlearning

A1. 2015 Licensing Update Peggy Cunningham hasbeenworkinginthechildcarefieldformorethan26years.HerworkatDHS–Licensingbegan21yearsago,in1994,asalicensor.In2002,shebecamemanagerofthechildcarecenterlicensingunit.PriortoherworkwithDHS,shewasacenterdirectorforfiveyears,andbeforeenteringthefieldofchildcare,sheworkedwithprogramssupportingchildrenwithspecialneedsandtheirfamilies.PeggyholdsaB.A.inmusictherapy from the University of Minnesota.

PresentationDuring this class, you will learn about the new licensing rules. This class will be a great opportunity to ask questions and get answers!

A3. Minnesota Legislation and How it Affects Your CenterChad Dunkley, New Horizon Academy and Patrick Lobejko, Ewald Consulting

This workshop will give updates on legislation that has affected or will affect early childhood programs in Minnesota.

Chad Dunkley isChiefExecutiveOfficerforNewHorizonAcademyandKinderberryHill.Chadoverseespersonnel,marketing,propertymanagement,andoperations for66 locations.He receivedhis JD fromWilliamMitchellCollegeofLawandhisBA inmanagement fromHamlineUniversity.Chad ispresident of the Minnesota Child Care Association (MCCA) and also the Early Care and Education Consortium. He is very active in the political arena focusingonearlychildhood;hehastestifiedandmetwithnational,state,andlocalofficialstoadvocateimprovingprogramsforyoungchildren.Chadisanactive member of several other professional associations, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC), Child Care WORKS, Stand for Children, Minnesota Child Care Fraud Task Force, Minnesota Child Care Cost Containment Task Force, Early Childhood Finance Circle, as well as the Minnesota Bar Association and the Hennepin County Bar Association.

Patrick Lobejko joined Ewald in January 2013 as a Government Affairs Consultant. Before joining Ewald Consulting, he served as a Research Consultant for the Majority Caucus in the Minnesota House of Representatives where he worked with the Health and Human Services Committee. There, he assisted members in bill drafting and analyzing legislation. Prior to that, Patrick served in the United States Navy in communications. He served in Italy and spent a year in Afghanistan working with the Afghan National Police.

Patrick started his political career as a researcher and constituent services writer in the House of Representatives and also worked in state government relations for the American Chemistry Council. Patrick has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and is currently a Masters of Public Affairs Candidate at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. In his free time he enjoys running, travel and spending time with his wife Heather as much as possible.

Concurrent Sessions B - 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

B4. Bridging the Generation Gap at WorkCara Johnson-Bader brings a unique perspective to all training sessions, Her well-rounded experience helps her relate to her audience and deliver workshops, seminars, and keynote presentations that motivate, educate, and inspire participants to excel to their fullest potential. Her energetic delivery, and along with humor, passion, and enthusiasm, makes Cara a widely sought speaker and presenter at conferences and seminars. Her personal stories, humorous delivery, and training style captivate audiences.

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Bridging the Generation Gap at Work

Finally! There is help on how to overcome the generation gap in the workplace and manage generational differences that are a natural part of the cross-generational workforce. Join us for a fun and interactive session that will help you with the joys and frustration of dealing with staff. You will receive tips and strategies to creating meaningful, interactive communication systems that inform, guide, and develop staff to be the best they can be!

B1. The Goodness of Fit: Understanding Individual Differences Among Staff MembersKara Lomen is the Acquisitions and Developmental Editor for Redleaf Press. She has a background in providing training and quality improvement support to early childhood programs and professionals including presenting at both a state and national level. Prior to working for Redleaf Press, Kara worked as the Senior Project Coordinator for the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC) and the Minnesota School Age Care Alliance (MnSACA). Kara has also worked as the director of an early childhood program as well as spent time teaching at both the elementary and middle school level. Kara has her B.A. in Elementary Education from the College of St. Benedict and her M.A. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University-St. Paul.

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The Goodness of Fit: Understanding Individual Differences Among Staff MembersDo all of your staff value the same things you value? Are they all ‘the same’? Or, do you have a collection of very unique individuals? In this interactive session,wewillexaminethewayinwhichindividualscometogethertomakeateambyfocusingontheconceptof‘goodnessoffit’.Ouractivitieswillfocusonassumptions, valuing differences, differences across generations, and the unique attributes individuals bring to your team.

B3. MakingaMatch-YourStaffingNeedsandECEStudents

Sharon Bergen is a full time instructor in the Early Childhood and Youth Development program at Dakota County Technical College. Dr. Bergen has worked professionally in a wide variety of early childhood programs and in positions ranging from teaching to senior management. Dr. Bergen is the author of two books for the early childhood profession and is currently completing a new book supporting the orientation of new teachers in child care programs.

PresentationMakingaMatch-YourStaffingNeedsandECEStudentsFewwouldarguethattheearlychildhoodprofessionneedsaconsistentinfluxofnew,talentedprofessionalstoteachinourprograms.Manywonderwherethe‘next generation’ of teachers will come from. At the same time, our 2 and 4-year degree programs are searching for sites for community-based learning such asstudentteaching,practicumexperiences,andfieldexperiences.Soundslikeamatchtobemade!Inthissessionwewilllookatthe‘inandouts’ofhostinga student in your program. What do students need? What can they deliver? What are the expectations for you and for the student, and, what can you (and the student) hope to gain now and in the future? Be prepared for an interactive conversation!

Concurrent Sessions

B2. What’s all this about CLASSTM Continued

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