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SDECE Conference
Sharing our Gifts with Children
April 12-14, 2018
Spearfish, SD
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Thank You to Our Generous
Conference Sponsors
WELCOME!
On behalf of the South Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children, the South Dakota Head Start Association and all of
our sponsors, we’d like to welcome you to the 2018 South Dakota Early Childhood Education Conference! This annual conference provides
an opportunity for early childhood education professionals and their partners from across the state of South Dakota and the surrounding region to
collaborate, network, learn and share. It is our hope that everyone who attends our conference leaves with new ideas and information
to enhance their important work with young children and their families.
We encourage you to take advantage of the all of the opportunities to visit the exhibitor area, attend the keynote presentations, join
your colleagues at the luncheons, and participate in the business meetings of your professional associations. There are also dozens of
workshops and presentations to assist you in learning creative ways of educating and working with children. Conferences like this one are also
excellent opportunities to network with others in the field and re-connect with colleagues and friends who share your dedication to early childhood
education.
Our 2018 conference theme is “Sharing Our Gifts With Children.” This theme reflects the importance of sharing our knowledge, skills, and
experience not only with our students, but with each other as professionals, and our communities! As you browse through the pages of this
program, you will notice that the keynote speakers and session topics cover a wide range of information relevant for the many roles that our
members represent. Thank you to each of you for your work on behalf of children and their families. We are pleased that you have joined us for
our 2018 South Dakota Early Childhood Education Conference, and are excited to welcome you!
Jessica Castleberry, SDAEYC President
Steph Lebeda, SDHSA President
Conference Information
REGISTRATION—Will be open at the following times during the conference:
Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
EXHIBITS—Will be open at the following times during the conference:
Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM Friday 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM Saturday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
DOOR PRIZES—Door prize winners will be announced prior to each keynote speaker.
Door prizes must be picked up by 4pm each day.
SILENT AUCTION— Auction tables will have bid sheets for each item and will be available for bidding throughout the confer-ence. Final auction times will be posted on each table. All proceeds go to SDAEYC and SDHSA Scholarships and Endow-
ments.
CANCELLED SESSIONS—Will be announced, displayed on the message board by the registration table as well as posted on
the location of the session. Please check daily for updates.
WORKSHOP TRAINING HOURS CERTIFICATE: Participants can receive a certificate of training contact hours completed by turning in their participation log complete with attendance stamps. You must turn in your participation log prior to 3:15 pm on
Saturday, April 14th. (Back cover of program) There is no cost for the certificate.
COLLEGE CREDIT: Participants must register and pay ONLINE prior to the conference. Participants must refer to the syllabi at
the back of the conference program for assignment information. No credit cards will be accepted.
COLLEGE CREDIT COST: $40.00 payable to Northern State University for undergraduate or graduate credit prior to the confer-
ence adjournment at 3:00 pm April 14th.
CELL PHONES—Please respect speakers and other participants by turning off or using the vibrate/silence mode on all cell
phones or other devices during sessions. Thank you!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 12, 2018
7:30-5:15...………….…Registration & Exhibits Open 8:00-11:30.…………….Pre-Conference
Elaine Erickson / Kerri & Madison Mohnson 12:30-2:15………….….Keynote - Ron Mohl 2:30-3:45…………..…...Workshop Session 1
4:00-5:00.………..….....Workshop Session 2
JIM GILL CONCERT: 6:30 p.m.-Free Will Offering ———————————————————————————-- Friday, April 13, 2018
7:30-5:15..………….…..Registration & Exhibits Open 8:00-9:45…………….…Keynote—Jim Gill 10:00-11:15……….……Workshop Session 3 11:30-12:45…….………Workshop Session 4 2:00-3:15………...……..Workshop Session 5 3:30-4:45……….….…...Workshop Session 6 5:00-6:00……………….Workshop Session 7 ———————————————————————————————-
Saturday, April 14, 2018
7:00-1:00………...……..Registration 7:30-3:00…………..…...Exhibits Open 8:00-9:45……….………Keynote—Keri Krout 10:00-11:15………...…..Workshop Session 8 12:30-1:45…………..….Workshop Session 9
2:00-3:00….……………Workshop Session 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Presidents’ Welcome / Sponsors
Conference Information/Schedule of Events 1
Sanford Ad 2
Door Prize/Silent Auction Contributors 3
Department of Social Services Ad 4
Pre Conference Speakers 5
Thursday Keynote/Session 1 6
Thursday, Session 2 7
Jim Gill Concert poster 8
Friday Keynote, Session 3 9
Friday, Session 3 & 4 10
Friday, Session 5 & 6 11
Friday, Session 6 & 7 12
Saturday Keynote 13
Saturday, Session 8 14
Saturday, Sessions 9 15
Saturday, Session 10/ Facility Map 16
Undergraduate/ Graduate Course Syllabus 17-18
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31 Bags– McKayla Moe
Beemer & Bartlett Eye Clinic
Capitol Connections Chapter of SDAEYC
Dakota Midland Association for the Ed. Of Young Children
Dakota Prairie Chapter of SDAEYC
Delta Dental of South Dakota
East Central Association for the Ed. Of Young Children
Inter-Lakes CAP Head Start Pre-Birth to Five
Kaplan Early Learning Company
LuLaRoe
Missouri Valley Assoc. for the Ed. Of Young Children
Northeast SD Head Start
NSU AEYC Student Chapter
Oahe Child Development Center
Siouxland Association for the Ed. Of Young Children
Sioux Falls Head Start
South Central Child Development
SD Association for the Education of Young Children
SD Department of Education
SD Head Start Association
TREC-Badlands Head Start
Treetop Publishing "Bare Books"
USD Head Start
Usborne Books & More
Tractor and Supply
Bomgaars
Legends and Legacies
Piranha Salon
Da Vi Nails
Junks Car Dealership
Termesphere and Dragons Are Too Seldom
Spearfish Rec and Aquatics Center
Queen City Motors
Two Wheeler Dealer
Anytime Fitness
Back to Basics Nutrition Education Center
Massage by Emily
State Farm – Coreen Lerwick, agent
Alpine Impressions
Screen Printing and Embroidery
Pink 629 Boutique
LaMode Dress Shop
All About Potential Family Chiropractic, PC
High Plains Western Heritage Center
Dakota Quilt Shop
The Bee’s Knees Natural Foods Store
The Knothole
Walmart
Experience Early Learning-Mother Goose Preschool
The Wild Rose
Kathleen Unique Boutique
Elkhorn Ridge Resort
The Junk Drawer and Naked Olive
Good Earth Natural Foods
Spearfish Campground and Spearfish Rec Center
Sole Perfection
Eklund Chiropractic Advanced Performance center
Children First Daycare and Preschool
Thank You to the following businesses and organizations for donating
Door Prizes and Silent Auction items (List current at time of printing)
The SDECE Conference provides a meeting place where individuals can gather and discuss issues
important to those who work on behalf of children and families. SDAEYC and SDHSA assume no
responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion by a presenter at this conference, nor does ac-
ceptance of exhibitors or advertisers imply endorsement of any product, material, or services by
SDAEYC or SDHSA.
Delta Dental of SD Kaplan Early Learning SD Dept of Education SD Kids Count
Childcraft/School Specialty Usborne Books & More Lakeshore Learning LulaRoe
SD State Library SD Dept. of Health SD School for the Deaf/BVI McKayla's Bags, Thirty-One Gifts
SD Council on Developmental Disabilities Treetop Publishing SD Head Start
Thank You to the following businesses and organizations for exhibiting at our conference (List current at time of printing)
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PRE-CONFERENCE SPEAKER THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018
Pre-registration was required for this session.
Meeting Room: Willow/Aspen/Spruce
Elaine Erickson
I attended Dakota State University in Madison SD, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Educa-
tion, obtaining specializations in Early Childhood and Kindergarten Education. I have been sharing my teaching
skills with all my special “Littles” for 27 years. During these 27 “short” years, I have had the privilege to teach
Preschool up to 4th grade, including HeadStart, Preschool/Kindergarten combined classrooms, a colony class-
room which included grades K through 4th, and a Kindergarten/First Grade combined classroom. I have been
actively involved during all of my teaching career in SDAEYC as a member, chairperson, and a board member. I
have been a presenter for approximately 15 years at a variety of venues, including this conference, local early childhood groups includ-
ing several SDAEYC affiliates and several HeadStart groups. In 2001, I had the honor of receiving the National HeadStart Teacher of the
Year Award. For 27 years, I have been “Sharing My Gift With Children”—my love of teaching and caring-- and I look forward to sharing
that gift for many more years to come!
Making Learning Fun--A Hands-On Approach
In our busy world, its hard to find time to sit down and create fun, hands-on materials to support the environment that our children are
learning in each day! And we all know how important hands-on materials are for young children’s development, experiences, and to just
make learning fun! During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to Make-N-Take a wide variety of materials to take with
them and use right away (the whole workshop will be worktime/networking)! Participants will be provided all the materials and support
to complete their choice of activities right on the spot!
PRE-CONFERENCE SPEAKER THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018
Pre-registration was required for this session.
Meeting Room: Cedar
Kerri Mohnsen and Madison Mohnsen
Kerri Mohnsen, M.S. CCC-SLP Kerri Mohnsen graduated from the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.S in Education and her M.S. in Speech/Language Pathology.
She has worked with children with communication, learning and behavioral challenges
for over twenty years in various school districts and has also taught at the university
level. Because of her husband’s career as a college football coach, she has lived in sev-
en different states learning from amazing and talented colleagues in each setting. She has completed additional training in
TEACCH, Sensory Integration, and is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach. Her passion is working with school districts by provid-
ing professional development opportunities and helping create positive and proactive plans for students, staff and the overall educational environment.
Madison Mohnsen, 3rd Grade Teacher, Kahoa Elementary, Lincoln Public Schools. Madison Mohnsen graduated from Southeast Missouri State
University with a B.S in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. She works as a third-grade teacher at Kahoa Elementary in Lincoln Public Schools. She was a presenter at the 2016 Annual NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) conference in Los Angeles, California. Her presentation focused on the use of technology in the classroom and the positive impact it is making on education. She is currently taking graduate clas-ses in Curriculum and Instruction from Doane University. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words:Proactive use of Visual Strategies in the Educational Setting to increase Student Achievement Quite often we are "reactive" in our thought processes when it comes to behavior intervention and classroom management, which may put out the immedi-ate "fire", but won't create any positive long-term changes. This presentation will show how "proactive" strategies, particularly visual strategies, can be put into place for children of all abilities and in all settings, resulting in an increase in positive behaviors, independence and task completion leaving more time for meaningful instruction and less time putting out "fires". My goal in all of my presentations is to ensure each participant leaves with an educational toolbox full of strategies that can be implemented the minute you return to your educational setting. This is made easier since you will be shown hundreds of videos and pictures of these strategies in action as well as be given time to look through other resources and binders full of additional strategies and plans. I can promise you that the information you will take from this presentation will significantly impact the academic and behavioral lives of those students who are lucky enough to have you as their educator this year and years to come!
Ron Mohl - Ron Mohl brings over 15 years of experience in the education industry to his position of Lead Educa-
tional Presenter for Lakeshore Learning Materials. In this role, Ron has presented to school districts, public and private institutions, Head Start programs, and military bases across the country.
Ron Mohl holds a B.A. from Florida Atlantic University and brings over 19 years of experience in the education indus-try to his position of Lead Educational Presenter for Lakeshore Learning Materials. Ron is a CLASS certified class-room observer for both Toddler and Pre-K classrooms. Ron has also studied at the Environmental Rating Scale Institute for ECERS-3 and ITERS. In this role, Ron has collaborated with school districts to enrich their scope of instruction and summer programs as well as public and private institutions to provide professional development related to curriculum including Creative Curriculum and High Scope. Ron’s experience with Head Start programs spans across the country with keynotes in State, Regional, and National conferences and Ron has contributed edu-cational strategies to military child development centers around the world including London, Italy, South Korea, and
Japan. By focusing on the importance of play in the learning process, Ron’s interactive trainings help educators enrich curricula that relates to being a partner in play through authentic experiences with children.
Thursday KEYNOTE 12:30-2:15 p.m.
Room: Cottonwood
1. Cottonwood Room: Building Your S.T.E.A.M. Team– Ron Mohl, Lead Education-
al Presenter– Lakeshore Learning Material Pathways:
During this interactive journey, we will discuss developmentally appropriate activities for
S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). We will define
each component and explore how they can be integrated in centers and throughout the
learning environment. We will look at the learning environment through the natural curios-
ity of a child as we explore topics including: growing things, parachutes, and transporta-
tion.
2. “76 Room: Effective Transitions in the Preschool Classroom– Melissa Pickle,
TREC Badlands Head Start Pathways: Guidance
Throughout the preschool day, children are going from one activity to the next.
These transition times can be challenging for both the children and the teachers.
Participants will gain ideas and strategies for having smooth transitions through-
out the preschool day. (Repeat Saturday)
3. Swarm Room : Flouride Varnish Staff Training-Jean Gross, RDH, Delta Dental of
SD. Pathways: Identification and prevention of communicable diseases
Tooth decay is the most common chronic illness in children and can have a profound
impact on a child’s health and quality of life. We will discuss the disease and how this
places you in a unique position to help in the prevention process. All participants will be
trained on applying fluoride varnish with hands on application.
(Repeat Friday)
4. Oak Room : Public Policy Round Table- Kayla Klein, Northern Hills Alliance for
Children (Judy Duhamel, Ann McKay Thompson)
Pathways: Professionalism
I will present a panel of 3-5 individuals that can speak directly to the intricacies of public
policy, both generally and specifically to the early childhood education. The panelists will
be asked specifically about their history in public policy, their experience in early child-
hood education, and about ‘lessons learned’. I would like to allow for this session to be
opened ended and allow for several comments and questions from the audience that are
looking to pursue a path in advocacy or any specific questions they may have about the
panelists journey.
5. Cedar Room: Childhood Misbehavior: What's typical, What's not? Carla Miller,
SD Parent Connection Pathways: Growth and Development
In this session participants will discuss social, emotional development in young children.
Typical developmental milestones will be highlighted. How to determine if a child's
behavior has gone beyond typical will be demonstrated. Strategies for working with child
behaviors will be provided. (repeat at 4:00 Thursday)
6. Willow Room: Hands-On Learning: Suitcase Education Kits- Ronette Rumpca,
Curator of Interpretation, Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society.
Pathways: Learning Environments
The Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society offers suitcase education kits to class-
rooms, after school groups and summer school groups. Fourteen kits are currently available: Buffalo &
the Plains Indians, Indians and the Environment, Homesteading, Fur Trade, Cowboys & Ranch Life,
Mining in South Dakota, Archaeology in South Dakota, Lewis and Clark in South Dakota, South
Dakota Immigrants, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Life, South Dakota Places, One-Room Schoolhouse
Learning, Trading Posts & General Stores and South Dakota Transportation. All kits include hands-on
objects, worksheets and activities. Participants at this session will learn how the kits are developed,
handle kit objects, and try out some of the activities.
7. Aspen Room: Parents and Teachers as Leaders—Connie Hermann, Information
and Training Specialist, Black Hills Special Cooperative
Pathways: Communications and Relations
Leaders share their gifts with children. Gifts are shared through the head and heart. The
head uses logical, practical methods of teaching skills to help a child learn to be self-
disciplined. The heart is the unconditional love and nurturing that helps a child grow and
learn. All adults are leaders. Learn methods for strengthening your leadership skills
when working with children.
8. Spruce Room: - Developing Math Concepts in Early Learners- Kimberly Clark,
Learning Specialist, Technology and Innovation in Education
Pathways: Age Appropriate Panning
Listen to preschoolers and you will hear math talk and play in their everyday lives. In this
session, you will learn ways to support early learners in counting, numeral identification
and problem solving activities. Engage in hands-on math activities that develop number
sense and support mathematical connections for our early learners. Walk away with
resources in number and counting.
Thursday, April 12th Session 1: 2:30-3:45
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Keynote: Celebrating Teamwork
Sponsored in part by:
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9. Cottonwood Room: Technology in the Early Learning Setting– Krista Bertelson,
Learning Specialist, Technology and Innovation in Education (Kim Clark)
Pathways: Learning Environments
Technology is undoubtedly everywhere, even with our earliest of children. Learning how
to use innovative programs geared for the littlest of learners will be covered in this ses-
sion. We will review some of the robotics and game systems that connect to apps for
endless play. We'll discover coding for the earliest learner and engaging lessons that
support technology discoveries. What fun it is to connect our children with intention.
10. “76 Room: –Flexible, Fearful or Feisty: The Temperaments of Young Children-
Melissa Pickle, TREC Badlands Head Start Pathways: Guidance
Every child comes into this world with their own temperament, our role as adults is
to recognize that temperament and to appropriately support the child's develop-
ment. Participants will learn the definition of temperament, the 9 traits of tempera-
ment, the 3 temperament types and strategies to meet the needs of children with
various temperament traits and types. (Repeat Saturday)
11. Swarm Room : Social/Emotional Learning with Sanford Harmony-Dr. Marcy
Drew, Lecturer, Sanford Harmony at USD
Pathways: Diversity
Come and learn strategies to build a inclusive classrooms where children connect, collab-
orate, and learn together as a community. Materials and ideas from the Sanford Harmony
program will be presented.
(Repeat Friday)
12. Oak Room : Let’s Write About It!- Elaine Erickson, Kindergarten/1st Grade
Teacher, ABO School District Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
We all know how important it is to include writing in our early childhood settings, but
sometimes it can be a bit tricky! Writing just doesn’t appear fun to our kiddos, but give
them exciting and cool writing projects and you won’t be able to stop them! I’m going to
share writing activities that I have used in my Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms that
will turn your little ones into writers!
13. Cedar Room: Childhood Misbehavior: What's typical, What's not? Carla Miller,
SD Parent Connection Pathways: Growth and Development
In this session participants will discuss social, emotional development in young children.
Typical developmental milestones will be highlighted. How to determine if a child's be-
havior has gone beyond typical will be demonstrated. Strategies for working with child
behaviors will be provided. (repeated at 2:30)
14. Willow Room: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences– Tifanie Petro,
Forensic Interviewer / Education Specialist-Children's Home Child Advocacy Center
(Tanya Fritz)
Pathways: Learning Environments
This presentation will dive into the Adverse Childhood Experiences to give those that
attend a better understanding of how ACES impact the children the work with. This
presentation will discuss the "why" behind the behaviors, and give a better understanding
for how trauma impacts everything from brain development, to world view, to social inter-
actions.
15. Aspen Room: Parents and Teachers as Leaders—Connie Herman, Information
and Training Specialist, Black Hills Special Cooperative
Pathways: Communications and Relations
Leaders share their gifts with children. Gifts are shared through the head and heart. The
head uses logical, practical methods of teaching skills to help a child learn to be self-
disciplined. The heart is the unconditional love and nurturing that helps a child grow and
learn. All adults are leaders. Learn methods for strengthening your leadership skills
when working with children.
(repeated at 2:30)
16. Spruce Room: The fun of loose parts !- Loretta Leloux, Early Childhood Spe-
cialist Instructor, Southeast Technical Institute Pathways: Learning Environ-
ments
How can I use materials that I have laying around and use them for an educational con-
cept for children? In this workshop we will explore the value of loose parts as a necessary
concept for high quality play experiences for children. We will discuss ideas shared from
the book Loose Parts Inspiring Play in Young Children, to further highlight how to en-
hance a child's creativity, action exploration, inquiry and senses.
Thursday, April 12th Session 2: 4:00-5:00
The Holiday Inn in Spearfish, offers a ride to Deadwood in a 6 passenger van. For
only $5 per passenger, you can enjoy the sites and sounds of this Historic city! You
can schedule a ride on a first come, first serve basis, at the front desk!
FREE! FREE! FREE!
The Holiday Inn also offers FREE rides to downtown Spearfish!
LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE??
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Sponsored in part by: Fran Apland, SD Association for the Education of Young
Children, SD Head Start
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Jim Gill
Friday, April 13th Session 3: 10:00-11:15
17. “76 Room: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in the Preschool Classroom by
Clarifying Expectations, Rules and Routines-Melissa Pickle, TREC Badlands Head
Start
Pathways: Guidance
Working with children with challenging behaviors can be exhausting, but also very
rewarding! Participants in this workshop will learn strategies to support children in
engaging in positive behaviors through the use of using visuals, implementing
program-wide expectations and classroom rules. Participants will also learn the
importance of teaching expectations to children in a developmentally appropriate
way and learn strategies on how to teach clear expectations.
**DOUBLE SESSION-continued at 11:30**
18. Swarm Room : Recruiting and Working with Head Start Fathers - 10 Best Practic-
es -Patrick J. Patterson, MSW, MPH, Fatherhood/Male Engagement Trainer, Global
Partners for Fathers and Families Pathways: Parent Partnerships
Engaging and including Fathers is critical for Head Start Programs that are all focused on
building strong children and families. This interactive session will teach Best Practices for
Recruiting and Working with Fathers, including why, how, where, and when to best engage
fathers. During this session attendees will also learn proven strategies from model pro-
grams throughout the US.
Learning Objectives
1.Teach Best Practices for Recruiting Fathers
2. Teach Best Practices for Working with Fathers.
3.Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Model Fatherhood Programs
Upon completing this session, attendees will:
1.Understand and be able to apply best practices for working with Fathers.
2.Understand the unique needs of Fathers.
3.Be able to implement male involvement activities and strategies that comply with Head
Start Performance Standards. (Repeat Friday)
19. Oak Room : STEAMing Around the World in the Early Childhood Classroom-Kali
Mehlhoff, Head Start Teacher, USD Head Start (Katie Krieger Brian Humphrey)
Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
In this session you will learn valuable ways to integrate STEAM into your early
childhood classroom. We will provide examples of STEAM projects we have done
and how some of those incorporate both culture and diversity. During this session,
you will receive valuable resources, work in teams to experience and create, and
participate in make and take STEAM based activities. At the conclusion of the ses-
sion, we take time to share ideas as we collaborate on ways to incorporate STEAM
into all of our classrooms
20. Cedar Room: Jim Gill– Music Play with a Purpose!
Pathways: Learning Environments
In this energizing session, Jim Gill shares additional musical games and explains, in great-
er detail, the purpose behind his play. His active music play provides a context for children
to develop abilities, such as self regulation, essential to school success. Jim’s clever word
play and rhymes in the context of active movement games also provide
broad opportunities for literacy development. You’ll bring some inspiration, useful in the
morning and afternoon, back to your work with young children!
21. Willow Room: Partnering With Parents and Staff- Jessica Schulte, Program
Director, St. Agnes Catholic School
Pathways: Communications and Relationships
As early childhood specialists, it is our privilege to education the whole child which
includes partnering with parents and providers to create the most cohesive, seamless
educational experience for the child. This presentation will delve into the psychology be-
hind partnering with parents and creating a positive work atmosphere that benefits the
entire program. We will also discuss ways to communicate effectively with parents, stu-
dents, and co-workers!
(Repeated Friday)
Jim Gill is a musician and author with singular credentials among children’s artists. Jim spent twenty years
directing programs in music play for families and children with special needs in the Chicago area. His partic-
ular writing style—combining word play and movement opportunities into songs—was developed through
this work. Jim completed his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a
special emphasis on the study of play. His work experience and studies have led Jim to create each of his
recordings and books as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult. Jim has
released seven award-winning CDs of music play for young children that are favorites in family rooms, class-
rooms and playrooms. Jim is also the author of two children’s books.
Over the years he has received five awards from the American Library Association for his releases. He has shared his exper-
tise and ideas on music, play and literacy with organizations such as Head Start, The National Association for the Education
of Young Children, The National Association for Family Child Care and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Keynote: A Joyous way to learn -Music Play to Promote Readiness, Literacy and Inclusion In this energizing keynote session Jim will share examples of his work – both books and songs – that teachers and care providers can bring back to their classrooms, playrooms and family rooms. Most importantly, Jim will discuss how his unique creations in music play inspire young children not only to move, but to regulate their movements….not only to sing, but to make connections between the words they sing and the printed word. Jim will discuss how a play-based program provides an inclusive environment for children with special needs and share thoughts based on his work with children of all ability levels. Early childhood professionals will leave the ses-sion inspired to share a new repertoire of songs and reading play activities with the children that they care for. Even more, they will leave the session understanding that what is most challenging about the nature of early childhood education is also what makes the profession so exciting. When we define our teaching as helping children learn, we not only provide joyous challenges for the children. We also keep ourselves engaged and rejuvenated by watching their excitement as they learn.
Friday KEYNOTE 8:00-9:45 a.m.
Room: Cottonwood Sponsored by:
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22. Aspen Room: Fun Felt Stories-Janessa Bixel, Early Childhood Specialist– Early
Childhood Connections
Pathways: Planning Activities
Fun Felt Stories – Favorite Songs Felt stories are a great way to help children develop language and communication skills. In
this fun, make-and-take class you will learn how to create colorful, low-cost felt stories.
Participants will create one “favorite song” felt story and learn how to implement them with
children.
23. Spruce Room: Talked to, Read to, Listened to...it's a Must! Jennifer Sammons–
Literacy Grant Coordinator– Sioux Falls School District
Pathways:
The goal of a proficient reader is to be able “To Lose Yourself in a Book.” Today children
are coming to the academic setting with gaps and deficits in their reading development.
Research is telling us that being talked to, read to, and listened to prior to walking in the
school’s door has a great impact on language and literacy development. During our learn-
ing session, we will discuss what it means when a caregiver talks to, reads to and listens
to a child during their preschool years. We will discover how this impacts proficiency in
speaking & listening and foundational standards, which ultimately is an indicator to suc-
cessful reading development.
24. Canyon Room: Learn to Present: Share Your Knowledge, Make an Impact!
Jessica Castleberry, President, SDAEYC
Pathways: Professionalism
The world needs your voice! What is holding you back from presenting at a conference?
Come to this session for tips to calm public speaking jitters, gain insight for creating an
engaging presentation, and find out what
professional athletes and performers do to
curb anxiety. Bonus: How hecklers and
naysayers can HELP your presentation!
Friday, April 13th Session 4: 11:30-12:45
25. “76 Room: –Reducing Challenging Behaviors in the Preschool Classroom by
Clarifying Expectations, Rules and Routines-Melissa Pickle, TREC Badlands Head
Start
Pathways: Guidance
Working with children with challenging behaviors can be exhausting, but also very
rewarding! Participants in this workshop will learn strategies to support children
in engaging in positive behaviors through the use of using visuals, implementing
program-wide expectations and classroom rules. Participants will also learn the
importance of teaching expectations to children in a developmentally appropriate
way and learn strategies on how to teach clear expectations.
**DOUBLE SESSION-continued from 10:00 session**
26. Swarm Room : Flouride Varnish Staff Training-Jean Gross, RDH, Delta Dental of
SD. Pathways: Identification and prevention of communicable diseases
Tooth decay is the most common chronic illness in children and can have a profound
impact on a child’s health and quality of life. We will discuss the disease and how this
places you in a unique position to help in the prevention process. All participants will be
trained on applying fluoride varnish with hands on application.
(Repeated Thursday)
27. Oak Room : Early Childhood Education Panel Discussion– Jessica Castleberry,
President, SDAEYC
Pathways: Professionalism
Join us for a special panel discussion regarding what is happening in early child-
hood education in South Dakota. We will be discussing public policy, funding
initiatives, and goals for our state. Please join us to weigh in!
28. Cedar Room: Literacy Activities for Young Children-Dr. Andria Moon, Assistant
professor, Northern State University
Pathways: Learning Environments
This session will focus on literacy activities that include total participation techniques for
preschool and kindergarten students
29. Willow Room: Supporting Survivors of Abuse—Shelby Bergeson, Early Child-
hood Specialist, The Right Turn, Inc. Pathways: Child Abuse & Neglect
A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. Every 9 seconds, a person in the
United Stated experiences domestic violence. What happens to children and parents after
they have experienced these events? This presentation will discuss ways to best support
parents and children as they navigate their lives after abuse occurs.
(Repeated Friday)
30. Aspen Room: Best Practices in teaching ELL (English Language Learners)-
Gayle Bortnem Ed.D, Emeritus Associate Professor, Northern State University
Pathways: Diversity
The ABC's of teaching children a new language-am I doing all that I can to support their
learning? Research based information that helps teachers connect and teach language/
literacy skills.
31. Spruce Room: .It's Not "Just Play"-Dr. Marcy Drew, Lecturer, University of
South Dakota (Payton Allen, McKenzie Lenihan, Mackenzie Alverson, Katie Lehr-
kamp)
Pathways: Age Appropriate Activities
Students in the primary grades are expected to meet high academic standards. This
presentation will address meeting standards using music, movement, and playful activi-
ties in kindergarten through third grade. Bring your ideas and be ready to play with us
(repeated Saturday)
32. Canyon Room: How to Lay the Foundation for a Creative Life in Early Child-
hood Education -Katie Wolff, Afternoon Enrichment Teacher, Children First
Pathways: Growth & Development
This presentation discusses the overall importance of creativity in our lives as humans
and how to help children in the stages of early childhood build a solid creative foundation
in order to live a life full of creativity. (Repeated Saturday)
Friday, April 13th Session 3, Continued: 10:00-11:15
Friday, April 13th Session 5: 2:00-3:15
33.“76 Room: Tools and Tips for Trainings! Developing and Implementing Fun and
Effective Workshops– Melissa Pickle, Program Services Director, TREC Badlands
Head Start Pathways: Professionalism
Training time of staff is often very limited. We all want our staff to get the most out of
training as possible. This workshop will focus on tips and strategies to use when conduct-
ing trainings with staff that will make your sessions more engaging and more meaningful.
(Repeated at 5:00-Friday)
34. Swarm Room : Social/Emotional Learning with Sanford Harmony-Dr. Marcy
Drew, Lecturer, Sanford Harmony at USD
Pathways: Diversity
Come and learn strategies to build a inclusive classrooms where children connect, collab-
orate, and learn together as a community. Materials and ideas from the Sanford Harmony
program will be presented. (Repeated Thursday)
35. Oak Room : Recruiting and Working with Head Start Fathers - 10 Best Practices -
P5trick J. Patterson, MSW, MPH, Fatherhood/Male Engagement Trainer, Global
Partners for Fathers and Families
Pathways: Parent Partnerships
Engaging and including Fathers is critical for Head Start Programs that are all focused on
building strong children and families. This interactive session will teach Best Practices for
Recruiting and Working with Fathers, including why, how, where, and when to best en-
gage fathers. During this session attendees will also learn proven strategies from model
programs throughout the US.
Learning Objectives
1.Teach Best Practices for Recruiting Fathers
2. Teach Best Practices for Working with Fathers.
3.Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Model Fatherhood Programs
Upon completing this session, attendees will:
1.Understand and be able to apply best practices for working with Fathers.
2.Understand the unique needs of Fathers.
3.Be able to implement male involvement activities and strategies that comply with Head
Start Performance Standards. (Repeat Friday)
36. Cedar Room: Collective Leadership. Coming Together to Make Our Work
Better- Sherrie Bosse, Senior Lecturer, University of South Dakota
Pathways: Professionalism
"Many hands make light work." We have all heard it, and deep down we know it is true.
This presentation will focus on the five elements of collective leadership: shared vision,
connectedness, collective wisdom, working together, and evolution. Collective leadership
can be used in a classroom, a program, a school, an agency, or an organization. Find out
how sharing a vision and identifying our talents can make the work we do a little lighter for
all. (Repeated Friday)
37. Willow Room: The Importance of Sensory Play in the Learning Environment-
Karen Rieck, Head Teacher, Christian Center Preschool
Learning Environments
What is Sensory Play and why it's so important to utilize it everyday with infants to school
age children. Learn how to incorporate sensory play in a variety of ways in your learning
environment that follows developmentally appropriate practices
(Repeat Saturday)
38. Aspen Room: 21st Century After School Program: Ensuring a Bright Future for
our Youth– Kent Knudson, Dean of Students, Summit School District (Dawn Marie
Johnson) Pathways: Learning Environments
Summit employs an after school program that allows for diverse educational experiences
outside the classroom.
39. Spruce Room: Promoting Infancy Brain Development and Being an Advocate in
the Infant Classroom– Leigha Patterson, Operations Director, Northern Hills Alli-
ance for Children. Pathways: Growth & Development
The presentation will be a discussion on strategies in which an Infant teacher can promote
early brain development through the stages of infancy. Making the connections that infants
will need for the toddler and preschool years. The presentation will also discuss ways in
which teachers can be an advocate for the infant classroom on a level that does not re-
quire them to advocate at a legislative level.
(Repeated Saturday)
SDHSA RECOGNITION LUNCHEON 12:45-1:45 PM Cottonwood
(Pre-registration required)
Friday, April 13th Session 6: 3:30-4:45
40. ‘76 Room: Early Messages: Communication Development of Young Children-
Melissa Pickle, Program Services Director, TREC Badlands Head Start
Pathways: Growth and Development
All children come into this world wired to learn language. Participants will learn
how children learn language, developmental milestones related to language, red
flags in language development as well as activities and strategies that encourage
language development.
41. Swarm Room : Creating with Kids on a Budget -Dr. Marcy Drew, Lecturer,
Sanford Harmony at USD (Katie Lehrkamp Jamie Barnett)
Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
We already know how important it is to give children opportunities and materials to encour-
age them to be creative. We also have limited budgets. During this presentation, we will
share ideas for activities that can be completed with low cost or common household items
that can be saved, reused, or donated by families. (Repeated Saturday)
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42. Oak Room : Leadership Through Reflection- Kami Bartels, Training Specialist,
Family Resource Network
Pathways: Observation
Standing out as a leader in the early childhood profession takes developing a sense of
reflection for the daily interactions that take place between you and the children. Develop-
ing reflective teaching practices is vital in understanding what drives children's behaviors
so you can adjust your interactions and lesson plans as a teacher. By understanding your
role as an early childhood professional you can see children’s view of their world, which in
turn supports deeper connections with the children in your classroom. Join me in this
training session to learn how to love your job again and be present in every situation by
understanding children through their points of view. This session will provide you important
strategies to implement in your teaching practices starting as early as next week!
43. Cedar Room: Partnering With Parents and Staff- Jessica Schulte, Program
Director, St. Agnes Catholic School
Pathways: Communications and Relationships
As early childhood specialists, it is our privilege to education the whole child which
includes partnering with parents and providers to create the most cohesive, seamless
educational experience for the child. This presentation will delve into the psychology
behind partnering with parents and creating a positive work atmosphere that benefits the
entire program. We will also discuss ways to communicate effectively with parents, stu-
dents, and co-workers!
(Repeated Friday)
44. Willow Room: Supporting Survivors of Abuse—Shelby Bergeson, Early Child-
hood Specialist, The Right Turn, Inc. Pathways: Child Abuse & Neglect
A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. Every 9 seconds, a person in the Unit-
ed Stated experiences domestic violence. What happens to children and parents after they
have experienced these events? This presentation will discuss ways to best support par-
ents and children as they navigate their lives after abuse occurs.
(Repeated Friday)
45. Aspen Room SDSL Databases for Early Learners: Vetted, Free, and Fun!-
Alissa Adams, School Library Technology Coordinator, South Dakota State Library
Pathways: Learning Environments
Support early learners with digital resources! Join School Library Technology Coordinator
Alissa Adams to learn about free, vetted eResources provided to all citizens of South
Dakota including our little ones.
(Repeated Friday)
46. Spruce Room: Make it! Build it! Eat it!-Kathy Cruse, Teacher, USD Children’s
Center Pathways: Nutrition
In this presentation we'll discuss nutrition, essential learning skills and food safety. During
the session you'll have fun with hands on food experiments. Limit 20 people
(repeated next session)
Friday, April 13th Session 7: 5:00-6:00
47.“76 Room: Tools and Tips for Trainings! Developing and Implementing Fun and
Effective Workshops– Melissa Pickle, Program Services Director, TREC Badlands
Head Start Pathways: Professionalism
Training time of staff is often very limited. We all want our staff to get the most out of
training as possible. This workshop will focus on tips and strategies to use when conduct-
ing trainings with staff that will make your sessions more engaging and more meaningful.
(Repeated Friday)
48. Swarm Room : Collective Leadership. Coming Together to Make Our Work
Better- Sherrie Bosse, Senior Lecturer, University of South Dakota
Pathways: Professionalism
"Many hands make light work." We have all heard it, and deep down we know it is true.
This presentation will focus on the five elements of collective leadership: shared vision,
connectedness, collective wisdom, working together, and evolution. Collective leadership
can be used in a classroom, a program, a school, an agency, or an organization. Find out
how sharing a vision and identifying our talents can make the work we do a little lighter for
all. (Repeated Friday)
49. Oak Room : The Emotional Wellness of Staff- Shelby Bergeson, Early Child-
hood Specialist, The Right Turn, Inc Pathways: Communications and Relations
Explore the impact of staff emotions on child care quality, and gain strategies to help
maintain a positive outlook and nourish emotional wellness in the child care setting.
(Repeated Saturday)
Canyon Room-Safe Sleep practices in out of home care- Jill Munger, Perinatal
Health Nurse Consultant, SD Dept of Health & Carrie Churchill, RN
Pathways: Program Health & Safety
Information on setting up safe sleep environments for infants, the latest recommendations
on sleep safety, and state trends. Will also include information about the role of the SD
Infant Death Review board. (repeated Saturday)
50. Cedar Room: Math Play Activity Areas-Kelly Gilbert, Family Life Educator, San-
ford Children’s CHILD Services
Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
Learn the many activities that help children develop math skills and what items you need
in you program to give children a strong support. Inspired by South Dakota Early Learning
Guidelines
51. Willow Room: 21st Century After School Program: Ensuring a Bright Future for
our Youth– Kent Knudson, Dean of Students, Summit School District
Pathways: Learning Environments
Summit employs an after school program that allows for diverse educational experiences
outside the classroom.
(Repeated Friday)
52. Aspen Room SDSL Databases for Early Learners: Vetted, Free, and Fun!-
Alissa Adams, School Library Technology Coordinator, South Dakota State Library
Pathways: Learning Environments
Support early learners with digital resources! Join School Library Technology Coordinator
Alissa Adams to learn about free, vetted eResources provided to all citizens of South
Dakota including our little ones.
(Repeated Friday)
53. Spruce Room: Make it! Build it! Eat it!-Kathy Cruse, Teacher, USD Children’s
Center Pathways: Nutrition
In this presentation we'll discuss nutrition, essential learning skills and food safety. During
the session you'll have fun with hands on food experiments. Limit 20 people
(Repeated previous session)
Friday, April 13th Session 6: 3:30-4:45, Continued
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SDAEYC Governing Board Meeting-
Saturday, April 14th– 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Lucky’s 13 Pub
Keri Krout
For 30 years Keri has traveled the country sharing in her energetic
way the importance of giving our best selves to children. She is an
author and a certified parenting coach. She is currently the Program
Manager at WWU’s AS Child Development Center, and will soon
complete her MA in Education this spring.
Keynote: What I Know For Sure: Gifts to Give the Children
5 simple gifts that professionals can give to children each day. This is a lively, and open ended keynote in which stories are shared that touch and teach us how to give our best selves to children.
Saturday KEYNOTE 8:00-9:45 a.m.
Room: Cottonwood Sponsored by:
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54. Canyon Room: SASD Levels of Excellence– Carmen Stewart, Director, USD
Head Start
Pathways: Management and Regulatio
This session will introduce the Levels of Excellence tool developed by the School Adminis-
trators Association of South Dakota. This tool can be used by early childhood preschool
programs to complete a self-assessment of program quality in partnership with their local
school district. The tool and associated resources will be reviewed during the session
55. “76 Room: –The Emotional Wellness of Staff- Shelby Bergeson, Early Child-
hood Specialist, The Right Turn, Inc
Pathways: Communications and Relations
Explore the impact of staff emotions on child care quality, and gain strategies to help
maintain a positive outlook and nourish emotional wellness in the child care setting.
(Repeated Friday)
56. Swarm Room : Life Science for Young Children- Janessa Bixel, Early Child-
hood Specialist– Early Childhood Connections
Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
Plants and animals and humans, oh my! This class will explore hands-on learning activi-
ties that will help children learn respect for living things and their environments through the
use of scientific inquiry skills.
57. Oak Room : The Importance of Sensory Play in the Learning Environment-Karen
Rieck, Head Teacher, Christian Center Preschool
Learning Environments
What is Sensory Play and why it's so important to utilize it everyday with infants to school
age children. Learn how to incorporate sensory play in a variety of ways in your learning
environment that follows developmentally appropriate practices
(Repeated Friday)
58. Cedar Room: Inspiring Educators– Keri Krout, International keynote speaker & author, WWU AS CDC Program Manager
Pathways: Communications & Relations
This interactive workshop will share ways in which to motivate and bring momentum to your group. Learn how to turn staff meetings from drab to dynamic. Bring your challenges and together we can turn them into triumphs
59. Willow Room: Ten Gifts for Developing Self Esteem, Security & Social Compe-
tence- Kristy Bjorum, Director of Early Learning Program Development, Boys &
Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire
Pathways: Growth and Development
The way we interact with infants and toddlers greatly impacts their developing sense of
self and how they will relate to others. This session will present 10 of the most powerful
ways we can support infants & toddlers in their social-emotional development.
60. Aspen Room: Picturing America- Tracy Robinson, Teacher Assistant, Head
Start. (Amanda Wharton)
Pathways: Diversity
Art is everywhere! art tells a story and opens a child's eyes. Picturing America is a curricu-
lum that enhanced the development of diversity and culture. It consist of 40 posters with a
variety of artists and style from photography, painting, sculpture, architecture, and more. It
comes along with a "guided blueprint" to follow. This curriculum was once implemented
into schools and libraries. It has unfortunately lost its way to the classrooms, but the im-
portance and need to bring more art into learning is still there. Art teaches children as well
as adults to open their eyes and see what is around them! Picturing America offers an
open door to the art world, developing young minds to observe, create, and explore. Art
can increase a child's development in fine gross motor skills, vocabulary, curiosity, and
social emotional development. The Picturing America curriculum is fun and engaging
especially when you bring in hands on examples tying together poster art with items you
can touch, see, and explore. As children create their own artwork they increase their self
confidence, learn more about each other through diversity, dabble in math and science,
and have fun doing it all. It starts with a piece of paper, a paintbrush, a pencil, a glue stick,
a feather, a creation, a work of art, a piece of PICTURING AMERICA.
61. Spruce Room: Stop Flipping Your Lid- Susan Terveen, LPC-MH, Stronghold
Counseling Services, Inc (S. Carolyn Short, CSW-PIP Linnea Grosz, LPC)
Pathways: Communications and Relations
Strategies to maintain your cool when the child you're working with is in distress
(Repeated Saturday)
SDAEYC BUSINESS MEETING LUNCHEON
11:15-12:30 PM
Cottonwood Room (Pre-registration required)
62. 76 Room : Flexible, Fearful or Feisty: The Temperaments of Young Children-
Melissa Pickle, TREC Badlands Head Start Pathways: Guidance
Every child comes into this world with their own temperament, our role as adults is
to recognize that temperament and to appropriately support the child's develop-
ment. Participants will learn the definition of temperament, the 9 traits of tempera-
ment, the 3 temperament types and strategies to meet the needs of children with
various temperament traits and types. (Repeated Thursday)
63. Swarm Room: How to Lay the Foundation for a Creative Life in Early Childhood
Education -Katie Wolff, Afternoon Enrichment Teacher, Children First
Pathways: Growth & Development
This presentation discusses the overall importance of creativity in our lives as humans and
how to help children in the stages of early childhood build a solid creative foundation in
order to live a life full of creativity. (Repeated Friday)
64. Oak Room : It's Not "Just Play"-Dr. Marcy Drew, Lecturer, University of South
Dakota Pathways: Age Appropriate Activities
Students in the primary grades are expected to meet high academic standards. This
presentation will address meeting standards using music, movement, and playful activities
in kindergarten through third grade. Bring your ideas and be ready to play with us
(repeated Friday)
65. Cedar Room: Stop Flipping Your Lid- Susan Terveen, LPC-MH, Stronghold
Counseling Services, Inc Pathways: Communications and Relations
Strategies to maintain your cool when the child you're working with is in distress.
(Repeated Saturday)
66. Willow Room: Ten Gifts for Developing Self Esteem, Security & Social Compe-
tence- Kristy Bjorum, Director of Early Learning Program Development, Boys & Girls
Clubs of the Sioux Empire
Pathways: Growth and Development
The way we interact with infants and toddlers greatly impacts their developing sense of self
and how they will relate to others. This session will present 10 of the most powerful ways
we can support infants & toddlers in their social-emotional development.
(Repeated Saturday)
67. Aspen Room: Leadership in Rural America- Jessica Castleberry, President,
SDAEYC Pathways: Professionalism
Join Jessica Castleberry for an in depth look at the challenges and successes of leader-ship in early childhood education in South Dakota. Presented at the NAEYC Annual Con-ference in Atlanta, this is your opportunity for discussion, inspiration, and a renewed sense of direction. Become an agent for the changes you want to see!
68. Spruce Room: Fitting Fitness into Early Childhood Education-Rose Ludeman,
4/5 Preschool Teacher and Spearfish Downtown Gym owner-Children First.
Pathways: Growth & Development
Discussing the need for fitness and physical well being within the preschool classroom,
integration techniques and lesson plan examples. (Repeated Saturday)
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Saturday, April 14th Session 9: 12:30-1:45
69. .76 Room: Effective Transitions in the Preschool Classroom– Melissa Pickle,
TREC Badlands Head Start Pathways: Guidance
Throughout the preschool day, children are going from one activity to the next.
These transition times can be challenging for both the children and the teachers.
Participants will gain ideas and strategies for having smooth transitions throughout
the preschool day. (Repeated Thursday)
70. Swarm Room : Supporting Families in using the Early Learning Guidelines–
Carmen Stewart– Director– USD Head Start
Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
This session will take an in-depth peek at the revised South Dakota Early Learning Guide-
lines and provide specific examples of how the guidelines can be used by early childhood
professionals to support family engagement and partnership in use of the guidelines.
71. Oak Room : Creating with Kids on a Budget -Dr. Marcy Drew, Lecturer, Sanford
Harmony at USD
Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
We already know how important it is to give children opportunities and materials to encour-
age them to be creative. We also have limited budgets. During this presentation, we will
share ideas for activities that can be completed with low cost or common household items
that can be saved, reused, or donated by families. (Repeated Friday)
72. Cedar Room: Promoting Infancy Brain Development and Being an Advocate in
the Infant Classroom– Leigha Patterson, Operations Director, Northern Hills Alli-
ance for Children. Pathways: Growth & Development
The presentation will be a discussion on strategies in which an Infant teacher can promote
early brain development through the stages of infancy. Making the connections that infants
will need for the toddler and preschool years. The presentation will also discuss ways in
which teachers can be an advocate for the infant classroom on a level that does not re-
quire them to advocate at a legislative level (Repeated Friday)
73. Willow Room: Safe Sleep practices in out of home care- Jill Munger, Perinatal
Health Nurse Consultant, SD Dept of Health & Carrie Churchill, RN
Pathways: Program Health & Safety
Information on setting up safe sleep environments for infants, the latest recommendations
on sleep safety, and state trends. Will also include information about the role of the SD
Infant Death Review board. (Repeated Friday)
74. Aspen Room: Dramatic Play: Planning Activity Areas-Kelly Gilbert, Family Life
Educator, Sanford Children’s CHILD Services
Pathways: Observing
Help the children in your care use their imagination and cooperation skills as they pretend,
take on new roles, and learn about themselves, their family, and society. Inspired by South
Dakota Early Learning Guidelines.
75. Spruce Room: Fitting Fitness into Early Childhood Education-Rose Ludeman,
4/5 Preschool Teacher and Spearfish Downtown Gym owner-Children First.
Pathways: Growth & Development
Discussing the need for fitness and physical
well being within the preschool classroom,
integration techniques and lesson plan
examples.
Saturday, April 14th Session 10: 2:00-3:00
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Course Number and Title: ECE 492/542:
South Dakota State Early Childhood Conference –Sharing our Gifts with Children
N-Number N700T
Instructor Information
Instructor Name: Gayle Bortnem, Ed.D.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 605-380-9152 Office: Online
Course Information
Course Meeting Dates and Locations (list all): April 12-14, 2018
Location: Holiday Inn Convention Center, Spearfish, SD
Start Date: 4/12/2018
End Date: 4/14/2018
Credit hours: 1 credit
Please register before you come to the conference!
Here is the link to the application: https://northern.formstack.com/forms/workshop_registration_ece_4_592_sp18
Response Time Expectations from Instructor
E-mail Response Times: Within 24 hours Monday-Friday; 72 hours on weekends
Grading Response Times: Within one week of submissions
Course Goals and Objectives
The goals for this course are to provide early childhood professionals training in best practices and techniques in the field.
Instructional Methods
The instructional methods used within this course include:
Face to Face Presentations and Group Activities
Attendance Policy
Attendance in 15 contact hours of programming is required and must be logged using the form on the final page of this syllabus.
Academic Integrity
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty and misconduct run contrary to the purposes of higher education and will not be tolerated.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, copying answers or work done by another student (either on an exam or an assignment),
allowing another student to copy from you, and using unauthorized materials during an exam. Northern State University's official policy and procedures
on cheating and academic dishonesty as outlined in the Northern State University Student Handbook applies to this course.
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Evaluation
Participants are required to log 15 contact hours of participation in conference programming.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Northern State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for students with physical, learning, mental health and/or other types of
disabilities. Accommodations for students with disabilities are made only in consultation with the Director of Disability Services. If you believe you have a disability, either temporary or permanent, requiring accommodation in this or any course, contact Doris Stusiak (contact information be-
low). NSU can show you how to secure proper documentation and help you arrange appropriate accommodations with your instructors as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Doris Stusiak, Director of Disability Services Student Center Room 240 – 2nd Floor
Phone 605-626-2371
Fax 605-626-3399 Email [email protected]
Diversity Statement
Northern State University strives to build an academic community of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to sharing
diverse ideas in a mutually respectful environment. We value open discourse and consideration of multiple perspectives on issues of regional, national,
and international importance, in which individuals are free to express their points of view. Our goal is a diverse learning community with equal oppor-tunity for all.
Freedom in Learning
Under Board of Regents and University policy student academic performance may be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct
in matters unrelated to academic standards. Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to
reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled. Students
who believe that an academic evaluation reflects prejudiced or capricious consideration of student opinions or conduct unrelated to academic standards
should contact the academic dean administratively in charge of the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.
Grading Criteria
A Pass/Fail grading scheme will be used. Participants who participate in 15 contact hours of conference programming will receive a satisfactory rating
(S). Participants who fail to complete the requirements for the course will receive an unsatisfactory rating for the course (U).
Course Schedule
Participants must attend 15.0 contact hours of conference programming (SDBOR Policy 2:13) over the course of the conference. A log of participation
must be completed and turned in at the end of the conference.
On behalf of our respective associations, we would like to thank you for
attending the 2018 South Dakota Early Childhood Education Conference.
We hope you have enjoyed the largest early childhood education
conference in South Dakota while participating in great education,
training and networking opportunities.
We wish you all great success in the year to come and
look forward to seeing you in Pierre, SD-April 4-6, 2019
2018 SDAEYC/SDHSA Conference Coordinators:
Kathy Cruse, South Dakota Head Start Association
Patricia Buechler, South Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children
For more information about SDHSA, visit our website at
www.sdheadstart.org
1. Child growth and development 2. Child abuse and neglect 3. Guidance and behavior management 4. Observing children 5. Identification and prevention of communicable diseases 6. Program health and safety 7. Nutrition for children 8. Program management and regulation
9. Interpersonal communication and relationships 10. Cultural diversity 11. Learning environments 12. Age-appropriate planning 13. Professionalism 14. Partnerships with parents 15. Inclusion of all children
The back page schedule includes the Pathways (PW) topic number for each workshop for your convenience:
April 4-6, 2019
Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center
Pierre, SD
For more information about SDAEYC, visit our website at
www.sdaeyc.org
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