Conference

ETFO Partners in Early Learning Conference
August 27-28, 2010
Markham Hilton Conference Center

Highlights

Streaming Video

PowerPoint Presentations – Keynote Speakers

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek (11 mb)

Photo Album – Friday Full Group

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Photo Album – Saturday Full Group

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Photo Album – Saturday Breakout Sessions

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Conference Outline

Friday, August 27

DINNER AND RECEPTION 
After registration is completed, dinner is followed by speakers and a reception.  This is an excellent opportunity to network with your fellow ELP ECEs and Teachers.

GREETINGS AND OVERVIEW:
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario President Sam Hammond and Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario President Diane Kashin

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KATHY HIRSH-PESEK, Temple University
The Power of Play: Preparing Children for the 21st Century

Saturday, August 28

ELP IMPLEMENTATION UPDATES:
Jill Worthy from the Ministry of Education will provide the latest updates regarding the implementation of the Early Learning Program.

ABOUT ETFO:
An overview of the federation, what it does and how it works for members.

WORKSHOP SESSION ONE:
Attend a workshop of your choice, on a topic relevant to your career. (Choices listed below)

LUNCH AND KEYNOTE: DIANE KASHIN, PRESIDENT OF AECEO
Unionization of ECEs

WORKSHOP SESSION TWO:

Attend your second breakout workshop, on a topic of interest to you. (Choices listed below)

Workshop choices:

1. What does a team look like? How does an early learning team work?
2. What does an ECE bring to the school team?
3. Working effectively with parents in the school setting.
4. Demystifying a collective agreement.
5. Special education in the school setting.
6. The ELP curriculum.
7. Effective assessment and evaluation in the early years.
8. How schools operate.
9. Ensuring positive relationships within the ELP team.
10. How to use the space you have as a team effectively.
11. Effective literacy programs in the ELP program.
12. Planning in the ELP program.
13. What does play look like within the school setting?
14. ETFO’s early learning resources.

For more information, please contact Jerry DeQuetteville at jdequetteville@etfo.org.