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VAECE 54th Annual Conference
March 18-20, 2010
“The VAECE conference is a signature event that serves to improve the quality of early childhood development across the Commonwealth. We encourage early childhood professionals to take advantage of this tremendous training opportunity. Together, we will work towards the day when all children in Virginia enter kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed in school and life.”
- Scott Hippert, President, The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
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Thursday Motivational Luncheon Keynote:
Diane Trister Dodge, M.S.
“Play in the Age of Outcomes: What Early Childhood Educators and Families Need to Know” |
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Friday Banquet Keynote:
William Strader, Ph.D.
“Play in the Lives of Young Children: Can We Still Play in an Age of Accountability? |
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Saturday Closing Session:
Tod Faller
“Don’t just Play... be a Power Player!” |
Thursday Events |
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Thursday - The Boomerangs!
Don’t miss The Boomerangs! Live band & classic rock music, dancing, and good times! Thursday at 8PM! Visit their website today to hear their songs and get jazzed for this LIVE performance! |
Friday Events |
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Friday Evening - Student Social
Students and Young Professionals gather to celebrate their growth and success! Don’t miss this chance to network with professionals, and learn about available services and resources. |
TechRoom
@Conference
Capital Room - lower level
Friday, March 19th
Sessions will vary in length, from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
During the day, attendees may visit the TechRoom @Conference and use computers on-site to explore social media and post information to the VAECE Facebook Fan Page.
Free wireless available - come in and connect!
The computer stations will be available from 8AM - 4PM - visit between sessions or during! |
Friday - All Day
Morning Sessions
9:00 AM: “Social Media in Early Childhood Programs”
Presenter: Paige Beatty, President-Elect, Northern Virginia AEYC
10:00 AM: “The Ins and Outs of Facebook - A How-to Guide”
Presenter: Danielle Murray, President-Elect, Southwest Virginia AEYC
11:00 AM: “The Ins and Outs of Twitter - A How-to Guide”
Presenter: Cate Heroman, Vice President, Curriculum and Assessment, Teaching Strategies, Inc.
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 PM: “Open Forum: Technology 101”
Presenter: Sara Dix Golden, Staff Manager, VAECE
2:00 PM: “Panel: Technology and the Local Chapter”
Panelists: VAECE Local Chapter Leadership
3:00 PM: “Life in an Electronic Age - Business vs. Pleasure, Using Technology Appropriately"
Presenter: Sara Dix Golden, Staff Manager, VAECE
Tech Room @Conference sponsored by:  |
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Friday - Rally for Children with Mission: Readiness
Join us at the Rally for Children, Friday at 11:30 AM, to learn about Mission: Readiness and their committment to supporting early childhood education inititatives. Mission: Readiness is the nonprofit, bi-partisan organization led by senior retired military leaders ensuring continued American security and prosperity into the 21st century by calling for smart investments in the next generation of American children. Visit their website for more information on this organization. |
Early Childhood Tours |
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UPDATED INFORMATION
Cost of each Tour: $15.00.
Please sign up for tours on the registration form.
This information was updated on January 29, 2010. Due to scheduling conflcit, the tours will now be on Friday and Saturday, your choices.
Please email vaecehotline@aol.com for information on tour schedules and registration.
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Tour 1:
Friday - 8:30 AM
The Early Childhood Program at the Dora L. Lewis Family & Child Dev. Center welcomes children of all faiths to join in the exploration of Judaism, an integral part of its curriculum. (NAEYC Accred. Program) |
Tour 2:
Friday - 10:30 AM
St. Stephens Preschool, rated 4 Stars by the Virginia Star Quality Initiative, is a play based program with a very unique learning environment. |
Tour 3:
Saturday - 8:45 AM and 10:30 AM
VCU Health Systems Child Care Center at N-Deck is NAEYC Accredited and offers extensive hours, including Saturdays for working families. |
Exhibit Hall Activities |
New in 2010 is the VAECE Lounge! Your place to meet up with friends, particpiate in meaningful discussions, and meet with exhibitors one-on-one!
Located in the back left corner of the Exhibit Hall, this space will feature cafe tables and chairs - a place to talk, relax, and meet up with friends. There will be something different each day!
Thursday morning is just for you.....it's the "meet n'greet" prime location. Tell your friends, new and old, to meet you here at the start of the Conference. Centrally located and just the right size to locate your conference partners, you can jump start your day with the exciting exhibits as you head off to your first session. No more wandering about looking for your friends! Click here for a "meet me in the Lounge card"....you can print this out and hand to your friends.
On Thursday afternoon, join us in the Lounge for the Grand Opening Reception ... great food and live music with Cathy and Will Bolinger!
All day Friday, the VAECE Lounge will host different opportunities for attendees to discuss hot topics, meet the speakers, and network. Stop by a table to learn more about advocacy, quality initiatives, play, leadership, and more!
On Saturday morning, attendees will be able to learn about the early childhood education job market, with the first-ever VAECE Job Fair!
And on Saturday afternoon, Directors/Administrators/Principals are invited for a special “Director Only” time to meet with Exhibitors. During this time, vendors will be available for one-on-one consultations and demos. Tables and chairs will be available for document review and placing on-site orders!
Plan now to visit the VAECE Lounge! There’s something for everyone!
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2010 Virtual
Exhibit Hall
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It's Always Open! |
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