2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MARCH 4-5 - "Childhood is the Place We All Call Home" Dr. Marcia Tate
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2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 4-5
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“Childhood is the Place We
All Call Home”
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Marcia Tate
Saturday Closing Session:
Roger Day
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2022 GEORGIA PRESCHOOL CONFERENCE
The conference has been submitted for 6 hours credit from Bright
from the Start and for 1 CEU.
A CEU Application and Evaluation Forms must be
completed and returned to ProSolutions to receive your 1 CEU.
The Georgia Preschool Association Training Committee
emphasizes that this is a preliminary brochure.
Changes may occur.
Please visit www.georgiapreschool.org for complete
workshop descriptions.
THERE ARE NO ASSIGNED WORKSHOPS.
Arrive early to attend the workshop of your choice.
Conference rooms can be cool, please bring along a sweater or light
jacket.
LUNCH BREAK: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A boxed lunch will be provided and the cost is included in the
registration fee. Vegetarian options will be available on a first
come first served basis.
EXHIBIT HALL
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Stop by the Exhibit Hall and play Bingo while visiting a wide array of vendors.
SILENT AUCTION
Friday: 8 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Visit the Exhibit Hall to bid on items.
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If you need to spend the night, we have secured the special rates shown below.
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL
2815 Akers Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30339
Please designate ONE person for each room to call for reservations:
1-800-362-2779
Be sure to ask for Georgia Preschool rate: Group Code: GPA
Current parking fees will be $8.00 per day. GREAT ROOM RATES
Please be advised of additional taxes and 2 Room Suite—2 Queen Beds— $149.00
fees, as is normal with any hotel stay. 2 Room Suite—1 King Bed— $139.00
Reservation deadline: Each suite option has a sofa bed in the room.
January 31, 2022. Rates include a full breakfast.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, March 4 8 – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Session
10 – 11:30 a.m. Workshop Session
11:30 – 1 p.m. Exhibits & Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. Workshop Session
3 – 4:30 p.m. Workshop Session
4:30 – 5 p.m. GPA Annual Business Meeting
Sat., March 5 8 – 9:30 a.m. Workshop Session
10 – 11:30 a.m. Workshop Session
11:30 – 1 p.m. Exhibits & Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. Workshop Session
3 – 4:30 p.m. Closing Session
Visit the Exhibit Hall/Silent Auction between classes on Friday
from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
www.georgiapreschool.org
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FRIDAY SESSIONS
8:00 – 9:30 A.M. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Marcia Tate
“Engaging the Young Brain: Effective Strategies for Unforgettable Instruction.”
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 10 A.M. AND 1 P.M.
Ten Characteristics of a Brain Compatible Classroom………………………………………...Dr. Marcia Tate
Big Body Play………………………………………………………………………………………….………..Frances Carlson
Creating a Safe and Sound Sensory Rich Classroom…………..………………………………...Cheryl Turner
Imagine That! Promoting Creativity in Young Children…………………………...Merry Bentley-Barlow
Effective Discipline for the Young Child…………………………………………………..……………..Sharon Egan
Discovering Me & My World: Project Based Social Studies Learning.…………….Jennifer Rosenfelt
Supporting the Identification, Learning and Families of Preschoolers with Autism: Update on
Research………………...Dr. Laura Dilly
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 10 A.M. ONLY
Make the Connection-Connecting Children’s Books Across Content Areas..…..Dr. Quintin Bostic
From Mother Goose to Dr. Seuss………………………..……………………………………….……….Danna Coffey
Small Groups– Secrets, Strategy and Success! …………………………………………..………..Donna Moyer
Learning Through Music (for Toddlers)……………………………..……………………………..Jamaica Stevens
Parents Need the Little Things From You………………………………………………………………..Tony Rankin
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 1 P.M. ONLY
Effective Management of Daily Operations in Childcare (DIRECTORS ONLY)...Monique Reynolds
Exploring Science with Infants and Toddlers………………………………………………………...Kevin Schnell
Ready Set, Build– Retooling the Possibilities of Block Play…………………………….….Dr. Joye Bradley
Learning Through Music (for Preschoolers)……………………..……………………………..Jamaica Stevens
Picturing Your Best as a Teacher……………………………………………..……………………………..Tony Rankin
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 3 P.M.
Subitizing, Number Sense and Sorting……………………….….....Debbie Markland & Shann Acevedo
Keeping Children Safe: 8 Ways to Promote Classroom Safety……………....……………...Rodney Pires
Toddler Social and Emotional Development………………………..……..Cindy McNeil & Latonia Camp
Refresh on Team Building (DIRECTORS ONLY)…………………………………..………...Maria Abercrombie
Teaching yoga to Children……………………………………………………………………………..Leslie Epps-Smith
Full Descriptions at www.georgiapreschool.orgPage 5
SATURDAY SESSIONS
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 8 A.M. AND 10 A.M.
Get Messy with Process Art!.................................................Debbie Markland & Shann Acevedo
Act It Out!.................................................................................................................Natalie Jones
One, Two, Fwee– Toddler Math…………………………………………………………………………...Linda Travers
So Many Math Activities– Preschool Math……………………………….……………………………..Pam Barker
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 8 A.M. ONLY
Bringing Children’s Stories to Life…………………………………………………………………..…...Cheryl Turner
Imagine That! Promoting Creativity in Young Children…………………………...Merry Bentley-Barlow
Learning Through Music (for Toddlers)……………………………………………….…………...Jamaica Stevens
Making Your Classroom a Home for Dual Language Learners…….Maggie Deaton & Diana Bacon
Make the Connection-Connecting Children’s Books Across Content Areas..…..Dr. Quintin Bostic
Exploring Science with Infants and Toddlers………………………………………………………...Kevin Schnell
Small Groups– Secrets, Strategy and Success! …………………………………………..………..Donna Moyer
Parents Need the Little Things From You………………………………………………………………..Tony Rankin
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 10 A.M. ONLY
Toddler Social and Emotional Development………………………..……..Cindy McNeil & Latonia Camp
Supporting Language and Literacy Development in a Day in the Life of a Toddler ……...Britne McDuffie
Write a Song with Roger Day……………………………………………………………………………………….……….Roger Day
Effective Teachers Practice Reflection and Self-Care……………………………………………………….Tiffany Gibby
Effective Financial Management that Works for Childcare Business Leaders (DIRECTORS ONLY)……….
………………………………………………………………………………………….……………...Monique Reynolds
From Mother Goose to Dr. Seuss………………………..……………………………………….……….Danna Coffey
Ready Set, Build– Retooling the Possibilities of Block Play…………………………….….Dr. Joye Bradley
Picturing Your Best as a Teacher……………………………………………..……………………………..Tony Rankin
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT 1 P.M.
How to Protect Children in an Active Shooter Situation…………………………………..…...Rodney Pires
Is It Me? Conflict Management in Childcare…………………………..……………..Victoria Long-Coleman
Toddler Social and Emotional Development………………………..……..Cindy McNeil & Latonia Camp
Supporting Language and Literacy Development in a Day in the Life of a Toddler ……...Britne McDuffie
Learning Through Music (for Preschoolers)……………………..……………………………..Jamaica Stevens
3:00 – 4:30 A.M. Closing Session
FEATURED SPEAKER: Roger Day
“Sing Loud, Jump High, Dream Big!”
Full Descriptions at www.georgiapreschool.orgPage 6
For more information about the conference contact:
Barbara Gordon Terry Graham
678-832-1231 or 678-232-9082
mmo@stpeterchanel.org terrylynz@bellsouth.net
Registration Questions:
Angie Yount 770-500-2523 ayount@georgiapreschool.org
TO REGISTER
Check or Money Order
1. FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM (page 7)
2. ENCLOSE PAYMENT
3. DETACH AND RETURN IMMEDIATELY
Mail registration form and fees to:
Georgia Preschool Association
c/o Angie Yount
PO Box 801567
Acworth, GA 30101
SPECIAL NOTE FOR GROUPS
If you are registering a group, please complete one registration form and at-
tach a list with each person’s full name, title and email address.
Credit Card or PayPal
1. GO TO WWW.GEORGIAPRESCHOOL.ORG/REGISTRATIONS
2. SELECT YOUR TYPE OF REGISTRATION AND ADD TO CART (You may add multi-
ple registrations or change the quantity before paying)
3. COMPLETE THE FORM AND CLICK “PAY WITH PAYPAL” (even if you don’t have an
account, see our website for more details)
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
February 12, 2022GPA 2022 Annual Conference Registration Form
Friday, March 4th & Saturday, March 5th
GROUPS:
If you are registering a group, please complete one registration form and ATTACH A LIST with each person’s full
name, title, and days attending. (see below).
School: ___________________________________________ Director: _________________________________
Last Name, First Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip code: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________ Position: _____________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Membership Number: 2122-____________ □ I am not a current member □ I am currently a full time student
Registration and lunch fees are nonrefundable.
Due to the large number of attendees, we are unable to guarantee dietary restriction needs.
Postmarked by February 12, 2022 Postmarked after February 12, 2022
Both full days (includes lunch) Both full days (includes lunch):
Early Registration
Late Registration
GPA Member: $100.00 GPA Member: $115.00
Non-member: $120.00 Non-member: $140.00
*Student: $ 55.00 $______________ *Student: $ 65.00 $______________
One full day (includes lunch): One full day (includes lunch):
GPA Member: $70.00 GPA Member: $80.00
Non-member: $85.00 Non-member: $95.00
*Student: $35.00 $______________ *Student: $45.00 $______________
Check One: □ Friday Only □ Saturday Only Check One: □ Friday Only □ Saturday Only
Grand Total: $______________
Mail this form and payment to: Credit Cards and PayPal are available
through PayPal on our website. You DO NOT
GPA need a PayPal account.
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