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Because Children Matter and First Five LA
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From Birth Onward: Creating Paths of Success for Educators, Children, and Families
October 18 and 19, 2017
Keynote Speakers:
Because Children Matter is pleased to bring a life changing keynote address with Letha Marchetti occupational therapist, “The Baffling Behavior Expert.” Letha brings a fresh understanding of children’s behavior including flapping, biting, running away, melt downs, and so much more as she presents, “Solutions to Baffling Behavior." Her consultation and training has been acclaimed by teachers, parents, clients and other therapists both in the US and abroad. Letha’s book, Dragons & Daisies: Keys to Resolve Baffling Behavior in Early Childhood Education, brings leading edge information.
Success is not something you get; it is who you are. It is possible to take what life tosses you and not be side-swiped. You have the ability and can access your desire to act from your seat of power and be the architect of your day, your work, your relationship, your life. You can turn your effort into ease and transform your desires into fulfilling experiences. When your outlook is low, friction turns to conflict and your well-being clarity and enthusiasm suffer. At work, school and at home, you can groom skills that allow you to feel good and get results! This CORE SuccessTM keynote will show you the steps to start you on that path.
With Other Renowned Speakers Such As:
Patricia A. Kimbrell, M. A. in Education, B.A. in Physical Education, from San Diego State University, has been working in education for over 32 years. Patty is an instructor at San Diego State University where she instructs future teachers in elementary physical education. She began her own consulting business in 2004 and consults for such agencies as: California Department of Education, California Preschool Instructional Network, Child and Adult Care Food Programs, and is a Master Trainer for “I Am Moving, I Am Learning”, a childhood obesity prevention initiative from The Office of Head Start. She consults for the California Department of Education as an expert in the field of Physical Development for California Preschool Learning Foundations as well as consulted on the revision of the Desired Results Developmental Profile-Revised 2 Preschool© (DRDP-R2 PS©). She has authored several early childhood physical activity programs, including S.P.A.R.K. Early Childhood Physical Activity Program, Smart Moves!, and Quick Play. She has collaborated and consulted on several research projects. Patty believes that young children should be provided daily opportunities to move and learn every day to support the joy of moving, the development of motor skills that also strengthen early brain development.
Angela Russ, owner of AbridgeClub.com, is a nationally recognized, award-winning producer, presenter, and keynote speaker on the subject of music and movement for young children. She uses a PowerPoint visuals along with a fusion of music and activities to excite attendees. Her specialty is engaging children, age toddler thru early primary, in interactive songs and active play using motor skills and imaginative play. Through fee-based contracts, she has worked with thousands of young children in Southern California classrooms, museums, and performing arts centers. Her workshops are energized and informative. Everyone walks away with something useful to try with their kids. Angela has authored (4) children’s picture books, produced (18) early childhood CDs, developed card and board games, and produced music for projects sponsored and funded by Kaiser, First 5, Early Head Start, Head Start, WIC, the national More Matters (5-a-Day) team. Her music titles are used in Head Start's national “I am Moving. I am Learning.” (IMIL) active children campaign for the prevention of childhood obesity, and is licensed by the SPARK EC PE Program. Take a sound track through life and get ready to MOVE, PLAY and LEARN!
Dr. Angela Searcy holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education with teacher certification though the state of Illinois and a M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute, with a specialization in Infant Studies and a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in response to intervention and assessment. Her research centers around brain based learning and it’s correlation to aggressive behaviors in preschool children. Angela is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services, and has over 27 years of experience at all levels of education. Angela currently leads the online cohorts and acts as an continuing education instructor at Erikson Institute, is a professional development provider for Teaching Strategies, LLC, an affiliate trainer for Teachstone and a member of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System CLASS Community Advisory Board. A former neuro-developmental specialist, Angela has specialized training in neuroscience and is a nationally recognized speaker. She has been featured on Chicago’s WGN Channel 9 News, Chicago Public Radio’s Chicago Matters, Chicago Parent and Chicago Baby Magazines.
Tom Copeland has been the nation’s leading trainer, author, and advocate for the business of family child care since 1981.He is a licensed attorney and has presented hundreds of business workshops for family child care providers across the country. He has written nine books on the business of family child care published by Redleaf Press, a division of Resources for Child Caring, and was on the board of directors of First Children’s Finance, a non-profit organization providing low interest loans and consulting and technical assistance to help family child care providers succeed as a business.