Join the Kidz 1st Parent Link Centre for their 13th Annual Early Learning and Childcare Conference with Special Guest Dr. Deborah MacNamara!
About this Event
EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE CONFERENCE (ELCC)
The Early Learning & Childcare Conference is a full-day event designed for parents, caregivers, educators, and child/health care professionals to learn about emerging research, trends, best practices, and other information which focuses on supporting children in the early years (0-6 years of age). Develop new relationships with others in their field, discover new resources and tools, and enjoy a delicious lunch, coffee/tea, snacks, door prizes, and a resource fair!
Please join us Saturday, October 19 for our 13th Annual ELCC Conference!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from the best-selling author, and Guest Speaker, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, as she shares her passion and insight for making sense of and helping children thrive! Deborah is a dynamic teacher and experienced counselor who makes developmental science come to life in the everyday context of home and classroom. Deborah travels nationally and internationally, speaking to child and adolescent development issues to groups including the United Nations and the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. With over 60 presentations a year to groups including parents, educators, child care professionals, social workers, foster and adopt community, and health care professionals, Deborah shares her insight and passion for making sense of kids. She is a developmentalist at heart who is continually fascinated by the mysteries and beauty inherent in human maturation.
Deborah will be presenting on the following topics: Raising Resilient and Resourceful Children, Supporting Development through Healthy Relationships, and the Pivotal Role of Play in the Early Years. In addition, she will also facilitate a Group Activity, and will leave time to respond to any questions from the audience.
Early Bird Pricing ($65 - a savings of $10) until Tuesday, September 24th at 4pm. Ticket Link
The regular price of a ticket is $75 per person and includes your very own copy of Dr. Deborah MacNamara's best-selling book (Rest Play Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers), a delicious buffet lunch, coffee/tea, snacks, door prizes, and a resource fair!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE & CANCELLATIONS
The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 15th
Refunds will not be issued after Saturday, October 12th (7 days before)
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Parent Link at (403) 207-7050 or plcinfo@chestermere.ca
