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2009 CALL for Proposals

The Call for Proposals deadline has passed. We had a great response with 217 proposals/requests for 157 sessions. Thank-you for your submissions. The Sessions Committee has reviewed all proposals and notification of proposal accepted or not accepted has been mailed.

This past year's conference was a great success so SAVE THE DATE for 2009! Check back regularly for updates on Keynotes, featured speakers, registration forms and more!

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 150 state approved workshops, networking and professional learning opportunities. Sessions range from brain development to science to public policy.

Sample tracks include:

Accreditation

Advocacy

Assessment

Families

Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Social-Emotional Development

Special Needs/Inclusion

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Administration

Licensing

Family Child Care/Family, Friend and Neighbor Care

Infant/Toddler

Pre-K and Preschool

School Age

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

Pre-conference sessions thus far includes the Georgia Parents as Teachers Network. A number of meetings will also be held at the conference including the GAYC Board Meeting, GAYC Town Hall Meeting, Georgia Family Child Care Association and the Georgia Child Care Training Network.

A complimentary reception and the Annual Awards Banquet will be held Friday evening. And don’t forget to enjoy the student demos, the Bright from the Start Round Table, the model classroom and visit the College Fair and the Exhibit Hall with over 75 vendors!