Virtual Home Based Child Care Conference September 18, 2021 with on-demand access through October 18 Virtually connect, be inspired and learn practical tools to grow your practice at the Michigan AEYC Virtual Home Based Child Care Conference. Engage in 4 live online sessions on Saturday, September 18 and receive access to an additional 6 sessions available on-demand. All 10 sessions will be accessible on-demand through October 18, 2021. Ten MiRegistry Training Hours/SCECHs available for eligible attendees.
Saturday, September 18 9:00- 10:00am
Keynote, Family Child Care Executives: Leading With Authority Jerletha McDonald Senior Manager of Membership and Volunteer Affairs for the National Association for Family Child Care We are Family Child Care Executives who operate phenomenal businesses! Our voices are powerful, and we have a huge impact on America's workforce and infrastructure! There is no economic recovery with out us! Our work is a public good, not only essential, but necessary! Our time has come. We must band together, lift up one another and elevate The Power of Family Childcare.
10:15 - 11:15am
Let’s Get It Together Jen Ray MS Early Childhood Studies/Administration, Management and Leadership I didn’t sign up for this! It can be overwhelming to keep up with daily administrative duties in addition to providing quality child care. Discover tips, websites, and tools that will help with daily time management and compliance. Learn how to form a healthy habit that will kick start your organizational journey, where to find what you need for records, and tools can help to keep your business organized.
11:45a - 12:45pm Let’s Talk: Parent and Provider Communication Courtney Aldrich MSU Extension Parents and caregivers always want the best for young children, but sometimes their perspectives are different and they may have trouble communicating effectively. Learning how to communicate effectively can help children thrive by providing consistency as well as relationships that are supportive. Learn strategies and explore ways to problem solve communication challenges.
1:00 - 2:00pm
Importance of Active Learning with Mixed Age Groups Erica Hill HighScope Educational Research Foundation One of the unique characteristics of home child care is the various ages served within the same space. It can be challenging to support all children within the activities and experience we offer to children. In this session, we will look at ways to support mixed age groups by using active learning within planned activities.
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On-Demand Sessions Multilingual Families– Building Family Engagement
Tips to Successfully Participate on the Food Program (CACFP)
Jolene Andriaschko
Denise Meyer
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
Association for Child Development
In this session you will learn how to build relationships with multilingual families. Considerations for strengthening relationships of multilingual families will be address with ideas on how to build those all-important relationships. Considerations to be covered are awareness, building trust, advocacy, and communication.
There are many benefits to participating on the CACFP, so don't let the paperwork get you down! Learn ways to be successful, maximize your reimbursement, and enhance your business, while promoting high-quality nutrition and showing your commitment to healthy children.
MELBA– Tools to Help You Build a Strong (er) Business
Consistency is Key! Maintaining a Consistent Schedule While Caring for Multiple Age Groups
Lisa Sturges
Alison Hoepfner
Early Childhood Investment Corporation This session will utilize survey data about the biggest business needs home providers are reporting in order to highlight some tools MELBA has to support programs in building a strong (er) business. Take advantage of a free 30 day trial membership with individualized support.
No Cost Credential and Degree Options for Home Based Providers
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Caring for multiple age groups offers many benefits, yet keeping all happy at the same time can be challenging. Learn tips on creating and maintaining a consistent schedule to keep kids engaged and smiling.
Star Talk– Learn the Ins and Outs of Great Start to Quality Annastashia Flores
Jen Davis, Katherine Julson & Miranda Durham
Great Start to Quality, Kent ISD
Michigan AEYC Learn about the early childhood education degree continuum and what T.E.A.C.H. scholarships are available to support home based child care providers. Discover your eligibility for a scholarship and the benefits that T.E.A.C.H. scholarships provide such as bonuses and other awards for increasing your education.
Join us to learn about Great Start to Quality - who we are and what we do! We will walk through the process of how to become Star rated and how it can benefit and impact any licensed child care program.
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REGISTRATION Registration ends September 15, 2021
Michigan AEYC Member (Standard or Premium Level)
$50
Join us in amplifying the voices of early childhood educators and advocating for what we know to be right for children, their families, and educators.
Entry Level or Non-Member
$85
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