GAYC

TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN

Thank-you to those who presented, volunteered, exhibited and/or attended the 2009 GAYC Annual Conference - all

2,609 of you!

It was a great success!

The 2009 Annual Awards Banquet Program is available for download under Files of Interest

(Scroll down to the bottom of the page)

Mark your calendar for the

44th GAYC Annual Conference on October 8-9, 2010

The 2010 Call for Proposals is posted at the bottom of this page. Deadline for proposals is March 15, 2010

Also posted: one-page conference flyer, Exhibitor Application and Award Criteria and Nomination Form

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION ON YOUNG CHILDREN

2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2010

GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth, GA

Bright from the Start partners their conference with the
GAYC Annual Conference

WHAT: GAYC’s statewide annual “Together for Children” conference provides opportunities for nearly 3,000 early care and education professionals to increase their knowledge and experience by taking part in over 160 state approved workshops, networking and professional learning opportunities. Sessions range from brain development to science to public policy.

Sample tracks include:

Accreditation
AdministrationAdvocacy
Assessment
Brain Development
Curriculum - Art, Literacy, Math, Science, Nutrition, Music
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Diversity
Families
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Licensing
Partnerships
Professional Development
Relationships/Guidance
Research
Social-Emotional Development
Spanish
Special Needs/Inclusion
Technology
Trainers

Family Child Care/Family, Friend and Neighbor Care
Infant/Toddler
Preschool/Pre-K
School Age

Credit available: BFTS state approved hours, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Professional Learning Units (PLUs), & Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Continuing Education Units

For more information on the Conference, call the GAYC office at 404-222-0014 or e-mail the Conference Coordinator at gaycconference@algxmail.com

To receive the membership registration discount join all 3 organizations -NAEYC/SECA/GAYC for just $65 or $100 www.naeyc.org

Additonal Discounts are available for early bird registrants by September 1, 2010, full time students, NAEYC Accredited centers and groups from the same child care center!

Special Events:

Rise 'N' Shine Kick-Off, Orientation, "Pep Rally" Fri & Sat, 7:15-7:30 am
Extreme Makeover: Career Edition 2010 Friday, 11:15am-1:15pm
Town Hall, Policy Panel & GAYC Members Meeting, Fri. 3:00-4:30pm Complementary Reception Honoring the ECE Field, Friday 5:00-6:30pm
Annual GAYC Awards Banquet, Friday, 6:30-9:00pm
Demostration Classroom, All Day Friday and Saturday!
Student Demos during Lunch 'N' Learn

Thank-You 2009 Conference Donors:

Bright from the Start www.decal.state.ga.us Smart Start Georgia www.smartstartga.org Babies Can't Wait http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw
Georgia Department of Education's Divisions for Special Education Services and Supports www.doe.k12.ga.us
Legacy Academy www.legacyacademy.com
Bright Horizons Family Solutions www.brighthorizons.com
Georgia Public Broadcasting www.gpb.org
Kaplan Early Learning Companies www.kaplanco.com
Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers www.shelteringarmsforkids.com
School Speciality www.schoolspecialtyonline.net