Professional Development Opportunities The Northern Region Education and Early Childhood Development Conference 2015 You asked for him again and we heard you! Daniel Hodgins is returning! Daniel Hodgins is an exceptional internationally renowned presenter and author of two popular books titled: Boys: Changing the Classroom, NOT the Child and a new book, GET OVER IT: Relearning Guidance Practices. As a consultant he has a unique grasp of children and family issues learned from over 30 years of experience working as a teacher, director, educator and parent in both the private and public sector. In addition to his work as a Consultant, Daniel has worked as a Director of a Child Development Center; Parent Child Cooperative Nursery School teacher; a teacher in elementary school and most recently as Coordinator of Early Childhood Education at Mott Community College, in Flint, Michigan. He has given keynotes, seminars and presentations in over 42 states and Canada. Friday April 24 2015 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Registration 3:00 pm — 5:00 pm “Creating a climate for adult learners” (Director Focused) How to establish an environment to support adult learning. 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Registration 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm “Brickwall, Jellyfish or Backbone, who do you want to be? What type of teacher are you and how to make changes if you don’t like it. 2 Professional Development hours per session * All topics are secured to only the ECDSC * Location: Holiday Inn Truro, N.S. (437 Prince Street) Saturday April 25 2015 8:00 am - 8:45 am - Registration 8:45 am - 10:15 am - “Getting to Know Me” Common characteristics of young children. Is this behavior typical? 10:15 am - 10:30 am - Break 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - “The Untouchables” Discussion of the following subjects, sex, death and masturbation. Appropriate information that fits the developmental stages of children is shared. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - “Diversity: It’s more than Flesh Colored Markers” Integration experiences in the classroom that support culture, abilities, religion and sexual preference. Date: Friday, April 24th 3:00pm - 5:00pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday, April 25th 8:45am—4:00pm Cost: 2 Professional Development hours per session $34.50 each (tax included) or $46.00 for both (tax included) 6 Professional Development hours $69.00 (tax included) Lunch provided Accommodations If you require overnight accommodations, we have a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Truro. For a discounted room rate ($119.00+tax) call (902) 895-1651 and ask for the block of rooms for the NSCC event. The Room block will be held until March 23,2015 Preregistration required-submit ECDSC April 2015 Conference registration form along with payment by April 10th