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Anchorage Association for the Education
of Young Children
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe…
Three, Four, Let’s EXPLORE!
39th Annual
Early Childhood Conference www.anchorageaeyc.org
February 6-8, 2020
Hilton Anchorage Hotel
Conference Registration
& Information
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2019 Sponsoring Partners 2020 Schedule of Events
Anchorage AEYC Board of Directors and Conference Wednesday, February 5 , 2020
Committee members thank the 2019 partnering confer- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration
ence sponsors in recognition of their generous financial
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Volunteer/Host Class
support of last year’s conference. Please let them know
how much their support means to Alaska’s children,
Thursday, February 6, 2020
families, communities and you as an educator.
7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Registration
7:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Visit the Exhibitors
Anchorage Association
for the Education of 8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. General Session & Keynote: Dr. Hilary Seitz
The Journey to Become a Culturally
Young Children Responsive Early Childhood Educator
www.anchorageaeyc.org
9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Seminar Session
State of Alaska Education & 11:45 a.m.—1:15 p.m. Lunch on site
Early Development 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop Session
www.education.alaska.gov 3:15 p.m.—4:45 p.m. Workshop Session
5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Continuing Education Credit Class &
thread Registration - $79 Additional Class Fee
www.threadalaska.org
Friday, February 7, 2020
7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Registration
The Alaska Mental Health Trust 7:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Visit the Exhibitors
Authority
8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. General Session & Keynote:
www.mhtrust.org Dr. Rebecca Isbell
The Challenge of the 21st Century:
Nurturing Young Children to be Creative
Communicators, Collaborators, & Critical
Playful Learning Pediatric
Thinkers
Therapy, LLC
9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Seminar Session
www.playfulllearningtherapy.com
11:45 a.m.—1:15 p.m. Lunch on your own
AIR Child Care Training Solutions 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop Session
www.airchildcare.org 3:15 p.m.—4:45 p.m. Workshop Session
5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Fundraiser for AAEYC
Best Beginnings
Additional Charge TBA
www.bestbeginningsalaska.org
6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Continuing Education Class Wrap Up
Sandbox Software 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. A Night at the Anchorage Museum
www.sandboxsoftware.com No Additional Charge
Saturday, February 8, 2020 New Schedule!
Lakeshore
7:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Registration
www.lakeshorelearning.com
7:45 a.m.—8:15 a.m. General Session—Welcoming—No Keynote
Kaplan Early Learning Company 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Visit the Exhibitors
www.kaplanco.com 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Seminar Session
Early Intervention/Infant 10:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Workshop Session
Learning Program 12:15 p.m.—1:15 p.m. Lunch on site
www.dhss.alaska.gov 1:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Seminar Session
3:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m. Closing Keynote: Dr. Rebecca Isbell
The Story Behind the Humor: Smile, Laugh
and Be Happy!
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How You Can Save
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OF THESE
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AAEYC CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
* The discounted rate applies to all FULL CONFERENCE 2 DAYS 1 DAY
NAEYC member levels and any NAEYC
3 DAYS
affiliate membership.
Visit www.naeyc.org/membership to
AAEYC Non-member AAEYC Non-member AAEYC Non-member
learn more & join.
Member* Member* Member*
Cancellation information—see page 8
Early Bird-deadline 12/31/19 $ 265.00 $ 375.00 $ 205.00 $ 285.00 $ 100.00 $ 175.00
Pre-Registration—deadline 1/24/20 $ 300.00 $ 420.00 $ 215.00 $ 300.00 $ 145.00 $ 221.00
Regular—After 1/24/20 & on-site $ 350.00 $ 470.00 $ 265.00 $ 350.00 $ 195.00 $ 271.00
Volunteers** $ 107.50 $ 107.50 Not available
** Must be AAEYC member, volunteer minimum 16 hours and attend mandatory meeting February 5th.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT METHODS
Register & Pay Online at
www.anchorageaeyc.org
Click conference then the Register Now icon.
Visit our
To register for the Anchorage AEYC Annual Early
Childhood Conference. Website to
□ Individuals, Group, and Volunteers registrations may
□
register online at www.anchorageaeyc.org.
Presenters do not need to preregister.
Register Online!
□ Credit cards, checks and purchase orders are www.anchorageaeyc.org
accepted with online registration.
□ An e-mail address is required for each registrant to
receive registration confirmation and a receipt.
3Conference Highlights
Featured Speakers
Thursday Friday & Saturday
Dr. Hilary Seitz Dr. Hilary Seitz is a Dr. Rebecca Isbell is an inspiring
passionate early childhood educator, an speaker, prolific writer, and experi-
advocate for young children and their enced consultant in Early Childhood
families - and an Alaskan. She has been a Education. She served as the Direc-
professor of Early Childhood, at the Uni- tor of the Center of Excellence in
versity of Alaska Anchorage since January Early Childhood Learning and Devel-
of 2003. She came with 17 years of early childhood teaching opment and Professor of Early Child-
experience from infant/toddler/preschool classrooms, public hood Education at East Tennessee
Pre-K and primary grades. Her research foci have been in early State University, Johnson City, TN
literacy development, collaborative practices between families where she was honored as an
and schools including culturally responsive pedagogies, emer- “Outstanding Teacher.” She is the author of Creativity and
gent curriculum development, documentation and authentic the Arts with Young Children (3rd edition), a textbook used
assessment, and social constructivist learning theories inspired in early childhood classes nationwide. Other bestselling
by Reggio Emilia practices. She is currently working on pro- books include: The Complete Book of Learning Centers
jects related to the superpower of creativity and how to inte- (Revised) and Real Classroom Makeovers. Her most recent
grate arts and cultural values into the classroom. In her free book, released in the fall, is Nurturing Creativity: An Essen-
time, she loves to read (novels), hike around Alaska, crochet, tial Mindset for Young Children’s Learning, published by
play cribbage, walk her dogs and spend time with her family at NAEYC.
her cabin in Willow, Alaska.
Dr. Isbell has many years of varied experiences in the field
Dr. Seitz will be presenting: of EC including: teacher of young children (2-8 years old),
Thursday, February 6th director of a laboratory school, music teacher (k-5 grade),
8:30-9:30 Keynote: The Journey to Become a Culturally coordinator of gifted/talented, early childhood program
Responsive Early Childhood Educator chair, supervisor of EC student teachers, professor, and
9:45-11:45 Explore How the Reggio Emilia Philosophy
developer of BA, MA, MS, and PhD academic programs at
Connects with Culturally Responsive Teaching
the state university. These experiences has provided her
1:30-3:00 Culturally Responsive Relationship Building!
(This presentation is presented by Dr. Seitz and with many incredible stories that she uses in her presenta-
students: Kelsey Hernandez, Marissa Ridgley & tions to demonstrate the amazing capabilities of young
Tess Agimuk.) children and the wonderful work of the dedicated people
who interact with them each day. She is an editorial con-
Brought to you by: sultant for NAEYC and on the governing board for ACEI. In
addition, she has worked extensively with supervisors, di-
rectors, and teachers helping them make changes in their
classrooms and programs to insure that both children and
teachers have the best environments in which to nurture
development. Visit her website at www.drisbell.com
New Schedule!
Dr. Isbell will be presenting:
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Friday , February 7th
7:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Registration 8:00-9:30 Keynote: The Challenge of the 21st Century:
7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Visit the Exhibitors Nurturing YC to be Creative Communicators,
7:45 a.m.—8:15 a.m. General Session—Welcoming—No Keynote Collaborators, & Critical Thinkers
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Seminar Session 9:45-11:45 The Critical Period of Language
10:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Workshop Session Development: Exploring the Window
12:15 p.m.—1:15 p.m. Lunch on site of Opportunity
1:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Seminar Session Saturday, February 8th
3:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m. Closing Keynote: Dr. Rebecca Isbell 1:30-3:30 The Power of Play: The Essential Element of
The Story Behind the Humor: Smile, Laugh Young Children’s Learning
and Be Happy! 3:45-5:15 Closing Keynote: The Story Behind the
Humor: Smile, Laugh & Be Happy!
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Featured Speakers
Guest Speakers
Cathy Cole began her career as a pre- Jessica Peters Some people are born to
school teacher and had the opportunity to be educators—and there is no doubt that
work with infants, toddlers, and school- Jessica Peters is one of those people. With
age children in private programs and in over 20 years of experience in early child-
Head Start, Migrant Head Start, and Cali- hood, Jessica’s passion is to improve practic-
fornia State Preschool programs. Cathy es that impact teachers, administrators, and
became a Head Start Delegate Director, a most of all, children and their families. This
Head Start Grantee Interim Director, a National Head Start passion has fueled Jessica’s involvement on research projects
Consultant, and a Head Start Federal Reviewer. She is a certi- focused on self-regulation development and the effectiveness
fied facilitator for Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Ef- of the on-sit coaching she has provided to numerous teachers.
fective People and 4 Roles of Leadership.
Jessica leads participants through professional opportunities
Cathy will be presenting all three days of the conference. that model fundamental best practices—such as promoting
hands-on practice, initiating high levels of child engagement
and making outcome-driven evidence-based choices in the
classroom. Throughout, she highlights those skills that trans-
Chonda Walden MS, CHES, late professional development concepts into concrete practic-
External Specialists Engagement es.
Manager, Council for Professional
Recognition, will be presenting two Dedicated to ensuring that children have a strong foundation
sessions each day of the conference. for lifelong success learning and development, Jessica has both
a B.A. and an M.A. in Education and is certified in CLASS (PK/
Session 1: Toddler/Infant). Jessica draws on experience in Special Educa-
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the CDA Credential, this tion, teaching, coaching and leadership when reminding teach-
session will feature the Council’s innovative approach and use of
ers of the impact they have on children.
technology to create a more inclusive community supporting
CDA Candidates and career pathways.
Jessica will be presenting:
Friday, February 7, 2020
Session 2: 9:45-11:45am Toxic Stress and it’s Impact on Brain Development
This session will provide an in-depth overview of the eligibility
1:30 – 3:00pm Developing Self-Regulation Skills Through Play
requirements, roles and responsibilities, application process in
becoming a CDA PD Specialist™.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
10:45-12:15 Developing Self-Regulation Skills Through Play
1:30-3:30 Toxic Stress and it’s Impact on Brain Development
Anchorage
AEYC Mission
Anchorage AEYC promotes
high-quality early learning for all
children, birth through age 8, by
connecting practice, policy and
research. We advance a diverse,
dynamic early childhood profession
and support all who care for,
educate, and work on behalf of
young children.
5Registration & General Conference Information
Register Early & Save Substitution Policy Children at Conference
If you are unable to attend, you may To maintain a professional atmosphere
substitute a colleague for your regis- throughout the Conference, as well as
Register online at tration. Please note there is no sharing to ensure the safety of attendees, pre-
www.anchorageaeyc.org by December 31, of registrations. Anchorage AEYC senters, and personnel, Anchorage
2019 and save. If you miss the early bird must be notified in writing by the origi- AEYC does not allow children under
deadline, you may pay the pre-registration nal registrant or authorized repre- the age of 16, including infants, in any
fee until January 24th. Otherwise, you sentative of the organization paying of the workshop sessions. We feel that
may register at the regular rate of the for the registration. The substitute your child will be happiest with some-
conference. registrant must be qualified to receive one s/he knows in another environ-
your registration or the difference be- ment.
Conference Date & Location tween the two fees will be charged.
The conference will take place Parking at Conference
February 6-8, 2020 at the Hilton Cancellation PLEASE NOTE:
Anchorage Hotel, 500 West Third Registration refunds will be made only □There is a fee to park.
Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. when Anchorage AEYC receives a writ- □Parking is limited downtown. We
ten request by January 11, 2020. A recommend you car pool with other
All conference sessions will be held processing charge of $75 will be de- colleagues.
at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. The Hilton ducted. Telephone cancellations will □Valet Parking during the conference
Anchorage Hotel is located at 500 West not be accepted. Written cancella- hours will be $14 per day or $22 per
3rd Avenue in downtown Anchorage, tions may be emailed to: anchor- day if staying overnight at Hilton.
Alaska. ageaeyc@mtaonline.net or mailed to
Anchorage AEYC Conference, c/o Parking
Purchase Order Policy C&C Services, PO Box 771884, Eagle Lot 12 located at the corner of E St.
Purchase Orders (PO’s) will be billed River, Alaska 99577. Refunds will be and 3rd Ave. Parking is available at Lot
whether participant attends or not. Pur- issued within 30 days after the confer- 12 (The Saturday Market Lot) for $1.00
chase orders must be payable to Anchor- ence. per hour and can be paid for at the
age AEYC and include a PO number, and parking kiosk located in the parking
billing address. A purchase order is an lot.
obligation for payment and will be obli-
Conference Preliminary
gated to the Cancellation Policy. Program Hilton Hotel Parking
The Anchorage AEYC Early Childhood □ Overnight Valet for Hotel Guests is
Conference Preliminary Program pro- available for $22.00 per day.
NAEYC Membership vides a listing of workshop titles, pre- □ Day only Valet parking for attendees
MEMBERSHIP IS IN THE NAME OF senters and special events to assist you is available for $14.00 per day.
INDIVIDUALS ONLY in choosing what to attend at the con-
Schools/centers/organizations are not ference. Please visit the Anchorage Parking charges for guests can be
members. Administrators are reminded AEYC website: posted to your guest room folio and
that NAEYC/Alaska AEYC/Anchorage www.anchorageaeyc.org paid at the end of your stay.
AEYC membership is for individuals only, after January 17th for a downloadable
not the center by name, nor does a direc- PDF of full workshop descriptions. All parking for both the Hilton Valet
tor’s membership extend to the rest of the You will receive your final program at and Lot 12 are based upon first come
staff. NAEYC Accreditation does not in- the registration desk at the confer- first serve basis and subject to availa-
clude membership in the Association. ence. bility.
Young Children & Teaching Young Children
Publication Schedule for 2019-20
As a NAEYC/Anchorage AEYC member
you receive five issues of either
Young Children and/or Teaching Young Children.
The journals will appear in
March, May, July, September & November.
6Hotel, Lodging & Food Options
Conference Site & Room rates: single/double $99 plus 12% Lunch
room tax. Additional persons $20. Hotel Lunch is provided on Thursday and
Hotel Accommodations check in time is 3:00 p.m. The cutoff date Saturday for no additional cost. Lunch
All conference sessions will be held for these special rates is January 16, 2020. on Friday is on your own.
at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. The
Hilton Anchorage To reserve a room:
Hotel is located at Call 1-800-445-8667 or 272-7411 if in Special Needs
500 West 3rd Avenue Anchorage for reservations. Please contact Anchorage AEYC
in downtown Anchor- Participants must identify themselves should you require any special
age, Alaska. with the code “AEYC” to receive this assistance. Request must be made
special rate. by January 10, 2020. Call 907-696-
Anchorage AEYC has 5884 or Email: anchor-
negotiated with the Hilton Anchorage Register online at: ageaeyc@mtaonline.net or with your
to block a sufficient number of guest https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/ request.
groups/personalized/A/ANCAHHF-
rooms for attendees. Sleep late, for- AEYC-20200201/index.jhtml?
get the commute in and enjoy the lux- WT.mc_id=POG Parking: Overnight Valet for Hotel
ury of taking a break in your room by Guests is available for $22.00 per day.
staying at the conference hotel. We Valet parking during conference hours
want you to feel safe and secure and
Breakfast is available for $14 per day.
A breakfast snack will be provided
to enjoy the hospitality of quality, up-
each morning, 7:30-8:00. First Come,
scale lodging. You deserve it! Parking charges for guests can be
First Served.
posted to your guest room folio and
paid at the end of your stay.
Continuing Education Class ECD A 591 101: AAEYC Conference 2020 1 credit
University of Alaska announces a hours through AAEYC conference – $79 Registration fee is paid directly to
Continuing Education Credit Class: submit copy of conference certificate UAA either online or at the class on
AAEYC Conference 2020 (= at least two full days of conference Thursday, February 6th.
and our two face to face meetings)
Where: Prince William Board Room On-site Registration will be at the
When: February 6-8, 2020 4. Write a brief summary of each session Thursday Evening Class Session or you
Cost: $79.00 in addition to attended, to include key notes may register online. For additional infor-
Conference registration fee mation, e-mail Tamora at
5. Write an in-depth summary of one tharding@threadalaska.org or visit:
Course Requirements: session that is at least one page in www.anchorageaeyc.org.
length and includes:
1. Attend face to face meeting on A. The key message(s) you took Credit Course Disclaimer
Thursday, February 6th from from the session Conference registration does NOT include
5:00 – 7:00 pm B. Relate how the Alaska Early credit courses. The credit course registra-
A. Administrative – Register Learning Guidelines fits with tion fee is $79 and must be paid on Friday
and pay for course ($79) the content of the session. during the class or call for student enroll-
B. Introductions C. At least one idea that stood ment assistance (Sally or Katie) at 786-
C. Explanation of course out to you from the session 1934 or toll-free 1-888-828-8974. Pay-
requirements and how you can apply it to ments can be made by credit card or
2. Attend face to face meeting on your program check (payable to UAA).
Friday, February 7th from D. Any additional resources you
5:00 – 6:30 pm may need to learn more UAA is an EQ/AA employer and
A. Reflection – Share, show or to assist you to apply the educational institution.
and tell new idea.
3. Documentation of at least 15 contact
7Volunteering at Conference Equals Reduced Registration Fees!
Guidelines for Volunteering at □ *Volunteers may be asked to
record the number of workshop
the Anchorage AEYC EC participants, collect workshop
Conference evaluations, assist conference
presenters, stamp Certificates
Volunteers must be members of of Participation, assist at the
Volunteers NAEYC/Anchorage AEYC/or your Registration Desk and/or
I WANT TO COME, BUT I CAN’T AFFORD local affiliate. Anchorage AEYC Exhibit booth.
THE FULL FEE! CAN YOU HELP?
□ Volunteers must attend a □ Volunteering is on an honor basis.
Thanks for your interest in volunteering at mandatory orientation session, You are expected to honor your
the 37th Annual Anchorage AEYC Early Wednesday, February 5th, time commitment.
Childhood Conference. Volunteers are 6:00-7:30 pm. at the Hilton
critical to the success of the conference Anchorage Hotel. □ You must register by December
and provide valuable assistance “behind 31st in order to receive the
the scenes” to ensure workshops run discounted rate.
smoothly. If you volunteer/host two days *Limited to first twenty-four individuals to
or more — minimum of 16 hours — your register as volunteer/host.
conference fee is $107.50.
Special Events in 2020
Come Join the Fun! Friday Night NAEYC Members Only Lounge
“Night at the Museum with Dillingham Room—Each Day
Early Childhood Professionals” NAEYC members—member lounge!
Members are able to grab snacks, have
It’s fun! It’s Free! access to special giveaways, and chat with Anchorage AEYC
Board & Committee Members. We look forward to seeing you
Join Anchorage AEYC there!
Friday, February 8th 6:00-9:00 pm
Cost: FREE Silent Auction
Thursday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free night at the Anchorage Museum.
Visit the children’s museum, open galleries, after-hours The Anchorage AEYC annual Silent Auction supports funds for
programming, live music and more. Anchorage AEYC Early Childhood Education Scholarships.
100% of funds go toward the scholarships. New items each
Visit the Anchorage AEYC Booth, the Molly of Denali day. If you would like to donate to the auction, contact Silent
exhibit, Alaska Public Media and more in the Atrium area. Auction Chair, Brandy Graham at
. brandy.graham@providence.org
Bring your family! Invite your friends too! Closing Session
You do not have to be
registered for the conference to attend!
Saturday 3:45-5:15
Join Anchorage AEYC for an afternoon of celebration and fun!
Keynote: The Story Behind the Humor: Smile, Laugh & Be
Happy! Dr. Rebecca Isbell
8Assistance with Travel—Your local R&R can help
HELP GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE □ A confirmation agreement will be □ SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS—you must
Travel Reimbursement (TR) sent upon the approval of the submit them within 60 days after the
travel grant request. completion of training and travel.
Travel Reimbursement (TR) is designed
to help early educators in Alaska offset □ Applicants are eligible to receive If pre-approved for travel, SEED can
travel expenses associated with attend- reimbursement of 100% of their only guarantee there will be funding
ing early education training outside of travel related costs up to $1,000 available for those who submit all re-
their community. per fiscal year (July 1 through June ceipts and proof of completed training
30) for air fare, lodging, ferry fees, within 60 days of completing the high-
□ Applicant must be operating or be $50 ground transportation, er education/training and travel. Re-
a paid employ of State of Alaska depending on funds availa- ceipts received after the 60 day period
or Municipality of Anchorage ble. Exceptions may be made will not be accepted and the pre-
licensed or approved child care due to geographic diversity, upon approved funding will be awarded to
facility, Head Start or School approval. the next person in line for receiving
District program (Military, not funding.
eligible). □ Full conference participation is
required, save your attendance Please visit www.seedalaska.org for TR,
□ Must be a current/active member of records. PDR, and SEED Registry applications
the Alaska SEED Registry. and follow instructions carefully.
□ Pre-approval is required — applica-
tion must be submitted 21 days
prior to attending the conference.
Professional Development Reimbursement (PDR)
HELP WITH THE CONFERENCE □ Applicant must be operating, or SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS—you must
REGISTRATION FEE/AND OR FOR be a paid employee of State of submit proof of payment of registration
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS Alaska or Municipality of Anchorage and/or tuition fee, certificate of attend-
(CEU) TUITION licensed or approved child care ance or final grade for CEU credit within
Professional Development facility, Head Start or School District 60 days after completion of the training/
Reimbursement (PDR) program. (Military, not eligible). conference.
The SEED Professional Development Re- □ Must be a current/active member of Please visit www.seedalaska.org for TR,
imbursement (PDR) is designed to support the Alaska SEED Registry. PDR, and SEED Registry applications and
early educators with the cost of profes- follow instructions carefully.
sional development expenses, up to $1500 □ Full conference participation is
per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), required; save your attendance
including 100% tuition and/or 75% of records; (missing a session(s) is
training costs (up to $500 for training). cause for denying reimbursements).
Attending the AAEYC Conference counts
as a training.
Cover Photo compliments of Alaska Forrest School, Anchorage, Alaska.
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