CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA
INVITES YOU TO REGISTER FOR THE
2009 SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE
FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2009
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009
WEST BATON ROUGE CONFERENCE CENTER
2750 NORTH WESTPORT DRIVE
PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA
Sponsors
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www.childcarelouisiana.org
For more information, contact Cindy Bishop, Executive Director
(225) 923-1599 or (225) 933-5435 Destiny362@aol.com
JOIN CCAL NOW AND SAVE BY REGISTERING AT THE MEMBER
RATE! CCAL membership fees are based on licensure capacity
1 - 99 100 - 199 200 or more
$120.00 $145.00 $170.00
Download a membership application from the CCAL website or call
(225) 923-1599 www.childcarelouisiana.org
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Friday March 13, 2009
CCAL SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Plantation Room Poplar Grove Allendale Room Cinclare Room Choctaw Room
200 30 30 30 30
9:00 am CONFERENCE KICK-OFF BY WYATT GRAVES AND PAT CROCKER
9:15 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SECRETAR KRISTY NICHOLS
9:30 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MIKE MANES, SQUARE ONE CONSULTING
10:45 a.m. BREAK -- VIEW EXHIBITS
11:00 a.m. REGULATORY UPDATES:
STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE – DEAN GUIDRY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HOSPITALS – AL MANCUSO
LA WORKFORCE COMMISSION – JACKIE RILEY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES – ANGIE ROLLINS AND SHERRY GUARISCO
12-1:30 PM LUNCHEON AND RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS
6:00 p.m. SOCIAL NETWORKING RECEPTION - PLACE TO BE DETERMINED
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FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2009 CCAL SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Plantation Room Poplar Grove Allendale Room Cinclare Room Choctaw Room
200 30 30 30 30
Tips and Tricks to Building Positive A Primer on QRS: Budgeting Your Way to Louisiana Pathways
Facilitate Teamwork Relationships with Louisiana’s Quality Quality Orientation –
Among Colleagues, Families Rating System, Child
Administrators, and Care Assistance Program Cheri Gioe Penny Haire
Families Veronica Finucane And the School Readiness LSU Ag Center Louisiana Pathways
Mary Sciaraffa, Ph.D. Independent Consultant Tax Credits Acting Career
University of Rhonda Cheek, Division Development Coordinator
Louisiana, Lafayette (2 clock hours) of Early Childhood (1.5 clock hours) Louisiana Pathways
Education,
(2 clock hours) ____________________ Department of Social (1 clock hour)
Services
Food Safety (1 hour) 3:45- 4:15
and SIDS (2 hours) (2 clock hours) Preparing Your Quality
Food Safety Training Start Staff Qualifications
Dianna Constant Madeline Swift Be More! LPB Tools and Unemployment Issues Audit
Region IV Division of Nutrition Resources to Help You Overview: The Ins and
Coordinator Assistance Succeed! Outs of Hiring and Firing Penny Haire
Agenda for Children Louisiana Department Nancy Thompson and Louisiana Pathways
(A one-hour of Education Lenora Brown Office of Unemployment
certificate which Louisiana Public Insurance, Louisiana (1.5 clock hours)
meets the Louisiana (1 hour certificate Broadcasting Workforce Commission
Department of Health provided)
and Hospitals (1 clock hour) (1clock hour)
Sanitation Ideal for cooks and/or
Requirement will be kitchen staff
provided.
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SAT CCAL SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2009 LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Plantation Room Poplar Grove Allendale Room Cinclare Room Choctaw
MORNING SESSIONS
Owner’s and Directors’ QRS: The Benefits of Introduction to Reading, Writing, and Preparing Your
Roundtable Discussion Participation and How It Early Steps Readiness Quality Start Staff
Can Translate into Quality Brenda Sharp The Importance of Qualifications
Facilitated by Elizabeth Child Care for Your Center Louisiana Fostering Early Audit
Dent Gina Forsman Department of Health Childhood Social-
QRS Coordinator & Hospitals Emotional Penny Haire
(3 clock hours) VOA Partnerships in Child Development in the Acting Career
Care Childcare Setting Development
(2 clock hours) Jane Freudenberger, Coordinator
GSW Louisiana Pathways
(1.5 clock hours) (1.5 clock hours)
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Recognizing and We've Tried Everything-
Reporting Child Abuse Now What?: An Overview Tax Credits: How to Adult, Child and Infant
& Neglect of Quality Start Mental Make Them Work for Health Care Provider
Prevent Child Abuse Health Consultation to Child You Doyle Fillastre, CPR & AED Training
Louisiana Care Centers C.P.A.
Krystal Vaughn, LPC Dr. Ronald B.
(1.5 clock hours) (2 clock hours) McMorris, DC, ATC,
(1 clock hour) CCSP
(2 clock hours)
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – MIKE MANES
Mike Manes has been described as a Cajun philosopher. In reality, he’s a man with some “brain tissue” and even more
“scar tissue.” Mike has been in the insurance business since 1973. His experience includes production, agency
management, product design, and distribution system development. For ten years, he was an instructor of Risk and
Insurance at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Mike is a prolific, nationally recognized writer and speaker on
topics including: Risk and Insurance, Change Management, Change Architecture, Organizational Architecture, etc. In
2008, Mike launched his newest adventure, First You Dream. This company will facilitate individuals pursuing their
dreams and realizing their possibilities. squareoneconsulting@cox.net
www.squareoneconsulting.com
www.firstyoudream.com
TIPS AND TRICKS TO FACILITATE TEAMWORK AMONG COLLEAGUES, ADMINISTRATORS, AND FAMILIES
Mary Sciaraffa, Ph.D, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Participants will gain insight into differences between three generations’ (Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials)
values, attitudes, work habits, and responses to dissemination of information. Participants will be able to add to their
knowledge base of adult education to make the connection between the presentation and the participant’s daily work.
Note: This session will satisfy 2 clock hours of Pathways adult learning requirements for trainers.
Dr. Mary Sciaraffa holds a Master of Arts degree from Texas Tech University in Human Development and Family Studies.
Additionally, she holds a Doctorate degree from Louisiana State University. She has worked in the field of Early Childhood
Education, in various capacities, for over 15 years. Currently, she is an assistant professor at the University of Louisiana at
Lafayette. As a colleague in the field, she has a unique knowledge of the challenges of working with individuals born in
different eras and with different professional development levels.
LOUISIANA PATHWAYS ORIENTATION
PENNY HAIRE, LOUISIANA PATHWAYS
This orientation will provide in-depth information on Louisiana Pathways. Louisiana Pathways is a statewide program for
people who work in child care. It consists of Career Development and the Scholarship program. Pathways utilizes a career
ladder and provides a way for childcare staff to pursue an education in the early childhood field. Pathways also supports
the Quality Rating System and School Readiness Tax Credits. This training is also designed to meet the one hour
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orientation requirement for approved Pathways trainers. Penny Haire is currently the acting Career Development
Coordinator for Louisiana Pathways and a CDA instructor for NSU Child & Family Network. With more than twenty years
experience in the early childhood field, her most recent experience was as Resource & Referral Coordinator for Northeast
Louisiana Child Care Connections (a program of the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana). Prior experience
includes 14 years working in military child care at Barksdale Air Force Base as both Training and Curriculum Specialist
and Family Child Care Coordinator. She holds a Master’s of Religious Education with Childhood Education concentration
from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
PREPARING FOR YOUR QUALITY START STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AUDIT – PENNY HAIRE, LOUISIANA
PATHWAYS
This orientation will help you preparing for your Quality Start staff qualifications audit. It will include pointers for completing
the Staff Qualification sections of the 2-5 Star Application, an overview of the audit process, suggestions for preparing for
the audit, and some common errors that you can avoid.
FOOD SAFETY (1 HOUR) AND SIDS (2 HOURS) – DIANNE CONSTANT, REGIONAL COORDINATOR, AGENDA FOR
CHILDREN, REGION IV
This three hour covering the topic of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
What IS SIDS? The sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete case
examination which includes: Death scene investigation, Autopsy, Medical history review. This also covers food safety:
How does food become unsafe? Learn how Micro-organisms invade food supplies and what we need to do to provide
safe food to children.
“WE'VE TRIED EVERYTHING-NOW WHAT?” AN OVERVIEW OF QUALITY START MENTAL HEALTH
CONSULTATION TO CHILD CARE CENTERS
KRYSTAL VAUGHN, LPC
Do you have children with challenging behaviors in your center? Would your staff be interested in on-site continuing
education hours for free? Are you, your staff, or your parents interested in learning more about early childhood topics? If
so, come learn about Quality Start Mental Health Consultation: a free service for all centers participating in Quality Start.
We have professional consultants across the state who are ready to work with you and your staff. Questions will be
encouraged and examples of how consultation works will be given. Krystal Vaughn, LPC, is a Clinical Instructor at the
Tulane University School of Medicine. Krystal graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in
Psychology and a minor in substance abuse. Krystal also holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from
Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Krystal has worked as a Mental Health Consultant with the Louisiana Quality
Start Mental Health Consultation to Childcare Centers Program since its began statewide in July 2007. As a Mental Health
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Consultant, Krystal facilitated social-emotional wellbeing education through a center-based approach. Krystal is currently
pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling Education. She has experience as a counselor in in-patient settings, in the non-profit
sector, and in private practice. Krystal is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor through
the National Board for Certified Counselors. Krystal currently assists with the implementation and program evaluation of
the Mental Health Consultation program.
BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES – VERONICA FINUCANE
Communication is the gateway for relationships between teachers and families to develop into partnerships. This session
will explore the effective elements and barriers involved in the process of communication while examining the professional
and ethical role of the child care employee. Veronica is an independent consultant who resides in Baton Rouge. Her
experience in early care and education includes child care teacher, child care administrator, child care trainer,
Environmental Rating Scales assessor for child care and public school PreK, and consultant. She is a passionate
advocate for quality out-of-home experiences for young children. She was recently elected to serve as the President for
the Baton Rouge Association for the Education of Young Children, the local affiliate of NAEYC.
BE MORE! LPB TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED!
NANCY THOMPSON & LENORA BROWN
LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
This one hour class will provide you with many resources and opportunities to help parents, teachers, students, and
caregivers to learn and have fun. Come join them to learn about their website, professional development courses,
educational games, parenting tips electronic field trip and much more!
READING, WRITING, AND READINESS…THE IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING EARLY CHILDHOOD SOCIAL-
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CHILD CARE SETTING. JANE FREUDENBERGER, GSW FAMILY SERVICE OF
GREATER BATON ROUGE
The past 20 years has provided a solid research base indicating the importance of the first few years of life. It is during this
time that children will grow and develop the foundational skills they need to be successful in school and in their lives.
Getting children ready to succeed in school begins at birth and is critically impacted by the child’s relationship with his or
her caregivers. It is beginning in infancy that a child develops the cognitive, physical, language, social, and emotional skills
that are key to school readiness. Children who enter kindergarten without the social and emotional skills necessary to
learn often lag behind their peers. This workshop will provide the participants with knowledge about early childhood social-
emotional development and the many ways that the relationship between the child and caregiver, as well as classroom
environment, will promote this development. Jane Freudenberger is a master degreed, licensed social worker and has
been a Mental Health Consultant with the Quality Start program since its beginning in July 2007. Prior to becoming a
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consultant she was the director of Livingston Head Start in Denham Springs (Livingston Parish) for 13 years. She also
provides clinical counseling for adolescents and adults at Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge. She is an elected
school board member of the City of Baker School System. She is married and has a son in high school and a daughter in
college.
RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT –
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE LOUISIANA
Mandatory Reporter Trainings and workshops are an opportunity for those mandated by both state and federal laws to
report the suspected abuse and neglect of children to become aware of the physical and behavioral indicators of child
maltreatment, and how to recognize and report it.
TAX CREDITS: HOW TO MAKE THEM WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS DOYLE FILLASTRE, C.P.A.
This session will provide an overview of how tax credits can be utilized to enhance your business’ bottom line. In specific,
Mr. Fillastre will discuss and explain how the newly enacted School Readiness Tax Credit can be successfully utilized by
your business, your clients and their employers.
ADULT CHILD AND INFANT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR & AED
DR. RONALD W. MCMORRIS II DC, ATC, CCSP
The presentation requested is a renewal course for healthcare providers in adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. Topics
will include the newly adopted regulation by the American Heart Association. A power point presentation will cover all
material. Participants will be given a written and practical examination to prove their skills. The renewal course is much
shorter in length. All topics will be covered with the new regulations highlighted throughout. Dr. McMorris is a Doctor of
Chiropractic employed in Houston, Tx. Upon graduating he received the Keeler Plaque award given to one individual who
demonstrates professionalism and outstanding achievement in Chiropractic. Before moving to Texas Dr. McMorris
worked for Peak Performance Physical Therapy here in Baton Rouge. He has served as the Baton Rouge Master of
Ceremonies for the Hugh O’Brien Youth weekend on several occasions. He is certified to teach CPR through the
American Heart Association.
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BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW
HOTEL ROOMS HAVE BEEN RESERVED AT A SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATE AT THESE TWO
LOCATIONS NEAR THE CONFERENCE CENTER
Quality Inn and Suites
(225) 343-4821
131 Lobdell Highways (Exit 151)
Port Allen
$89.95 for 1-4 occupancy
Comfort Inn
(225) 343-4300
(Located next door to the Conference Center)
2880 North Westport Drive (Exit 151)
Port Allen
$95.39 for double occupancy
MENTION CCAL CONFERENCE FOR
THE DISCOUNTED RATE
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CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA
INVITES YOU TO REGISTER FOR THE
2009 SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE
SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
If your childcare center is a CCAL member, all of your employees may register at the discount member rate.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
Friday and Saturday 85.00 for CCAL members $200.00 for non-CCAL members
Friday Only 65.00 for CCAL members $120.00 for non- CCAL members
Saturday Only 65.00 for CCAL members $120.00 for non-CCAL members
CPR & AED Training $30.00 per person x _________ persons
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REGISTRATION FORM
Please note whether the registrant plans to attend the conference both days, or whether they’re registering only for Friday
or only for Saturday)
Please Print the Name of Person(s) You Wish to Register and Circle the Day(s) They Plan to Attend
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TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $___________________________________________
MAIL THIS REGISTRATION FORM ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK TO:
Childcare Association of Louisiana, P.O. Box 80053, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0053
Name of Childcare Center _________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________
City _________________________ State _____ Zip ______________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________
Center Phone _______________________________________
Fax _______________________________________________
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CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
You may charge your registration by faxing this form to (225) 923-3630 or mailing to:
Childcare Association of Louisiana, P.O. Box 80053, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0053
Circle type of card: AE MasterCard Visa
Cardholder’s Name ___________________________________________
Card No: ___________________________________________________
Expiration Date: ______________________________________________
Cardholder’s Zipcode: _________________________________________
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