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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