[OPLINLIST] Professional Development

[Jo Kimmet]

> The Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children is holding our
> Annual Conference and Professional Development Institute at the Greater
> Columbus Convention Center, April 1-3, 2004.  
>  
> Full descriptions of conference sessions and registration information is
> available on our website at www.oaeyc.org <http://www.oaeyc.org/>
>  
> One of our keynote speakers, is Denise Fleming, Caldecott Honor
> author/illustrator of children's books (In a Small, Small Pond, Barnyard
> Banter and many more!).  Sharon Krull, author of Circle Time Activities
> for Young Children and Play Power:  Games and Activities for Young
> Children will present at our Professional Development Institute and offer
> workshops throughout the conference.  In addition, our conference offers
> over 147 workshop sessions.  Those working within the library system,
> particularly children's librarians may be interested in the following
> workshops:
>  
> *      Developing a Literacy Habitat - Karen Warren, Saxon Publishers,
> Inc., Solon, OH
> *      Sing and Sign - Rachel Sumner, Wolf Trap Master Artist, Nashville,
> TN
> *      The Best New Preschool Books - Isabel Baker, The Book Vine for
> Children, McHenry, IL
> *      Naming Sounds:  Stories and Activities to Develop Phonemic
> Awareness, Center for Learning and Democracy, Seattle, WA
> *      Using Puppets in the Classroom - Joyce Davis, Educational
> Consultant, Toledo, OH
> *      Using Music and Multisensory Learning to Facilitate Early Learning
> - Pat Maresh, Pearson Learning Group, Naperville, IL
> *      Giggles & Wiggles!  Circle Time Activities for Young Children -
> Sharon Krull, Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA
> *      What to Say When Parents Ask, "How Can I Help My Child Read
> Better?" - Dianna Baycich, Kent State University, Kent, OH
>  
> Kimberly Tice
> exedirector@oaeyc.org <mailto:exedirector@oaeyc.org>
> Executive Director
> Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children 
> P.O. Box 71
> Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
> PHONE:  419-946-6693
>               800-626-2392
> FAX:       419-946-6515
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