27th Annual Early Childhood Conference 

Please join us for the 27th Annual Early Childhood Conference in Chadron on February 19th and 20th! The conference features keynote speaker Denita Dinger, an expert in child-led, play-centered learning. By attending, you will be ready to embrace and defend the value of play in early childhood development!

Early Bird Registration:  $35
(through February 8th, 2016)

Registration: $40
(after February 8th) 

This training isn't for the faint of heart! Denita's training includes tough discussions, documentation drills, brainstorming sessions, and a GO PLAY obstacle course.  Participants will leave with a toolbox full of research-based artillery that will educate parents and others of the importance of play and how it is the definition of developmentally appropriate practice.

Saturday, February 20th (8:30 - 3:30 PM)

Friday, February 19th, Pre-Session Options

Early Learning Guidelines Language and Literacy (11:00am-5:00pm)
Session limited to 30 participants,
additional $15.00  for Friday lunch and materials if registered for full conference
$25.00 for individuals registering only for this session 

Earling Learning Guidelines Language and Literacy session is now full.

OR

Safe with you Series (1:00 - 5:30pm)

Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (1:00pm-2:00pm)
Session limited to 30 participants 
Presented by Jennifer Baumann, Family Home Child Care Provider and Co-President of the Panhandle Area Child Care Services Association
additional $5.00 

Preventing SIDS (2:15pm-3:15pm)
Session limited to 30 participants 
Presented by Jennifer Baumann, Family Home Child Care Provider and Co-President Panhandle Area Child Care Services Association. 
Additional $5.00 

Power to Protect: Preventing Child Abuse (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Session limited to 30 participants 
Presented by Brittain Trave, Early Development Network: Services Coordinator—ESU 13
Additional $10.00