48th Annual Louisiana Early Childhood Association 2014 State Conference Saturday Conference at a Glance October 25, 2014 Emerald A Emerald C Sapphire A Sapphire C Sapphire E Pearl Ballroom KEYNOTE: Lois Watchel “Dealing with a Challenging Parent” 8:00 to 9:00 9:15 To 9:30 Greetings from SECA: Kathy Attaway, SECA President Installation of Officers KEYNOTE: Don Monopoli “Fostering a Lifelong Love of Reading: Through Interactive Music and Movement Activities” 9:30 To 1030 10:45 to 11:45 Emerald E Frequently Asked Questions Emily Williamson Pathways Mad Scientist, Paleontologist, and Pilots – Oh My Jason McGee 11:45 to 12:15 Acing the Interview … How to Land the Job You Want Liz Descant Pathways Getting Through the Day: A Guide for New Teachers Ashley Dunn and Stephanie Dunn Meeting Louisiana’s Early Learning and Development Standards and Kindergarten Common Standards with Beautiful Stuff Dr. Michelle FazioBrunson, Dr. Debra Jo Hailey, Patricia Alexander, Katie Williamson Pathways Nurturing Higher Order Thinking Skills and Creativity Dr. Mary A. Sciaraffa Pathways Lunch On Your Own Raffle Drawing - Ballroom 12:30 to 1:30 Emphasis on English Language Learners Cathy Creighton Martin “Strategies to Enhance Toddlers’ Learning” Dr. Janie Humphries and Laura Chestnut Pathways 1:45 to 2:45 The Importance of Talking to Infants and Toddlers Mary Lou Maples Pathways Now We’re Cooking Promoting Literacy and Writing Through Family Involvement Ivy Starns Cindy Ramagos Pathways The Louisiana Animals Project: Meeting Kindergarten Common Core Standards Katie Williamson, Dr. Michelle FazioBrunson, Dr. Debra Jo Hailey, Patricia Alexander Pathways Te@ching with Technology Christi Gonzales, Pathways Interactions and Relationships (Teacher-Child) Gerry Binkley, Pathways It’s All Good: ELA and Math with Pete the Cat Jamie Armbruster Anne Armbruster As Easy as 1, 2, 3: Using Math ALL Day in ALL Ways Lois Watchel