Toward a Brave New World: Rethinking the Early Childhood Educator Profession

The rising interest in the early years has placed early childhood educators at the crossroads of competing political and social arguments around early learning and care. The increasing demands (some reasonable – some not) placed on the field require an informed rethinking of the profession and the roles and responsibilities early childhood educators can play in the best interests of children and their families.

Biographical Information

Christopher Smith, Ph.D.

Assistant Executive Director, the Muttart Foundation and Chair of the Success By 6 Council of Partners, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region.

Lead responsibility for the Foundation’s work in the area of early childhood education and care with a specific focus on advancing public policy and service practices that remain in the best interests of all children and their families.

www.muttart.org

Space is limited, register today! 2013 CONFERENCE BROCHURE

Download: 2013 Conference Brochure

Please send all course selections to: lethbridgeececonference@gmail.com

All members of the Child Care Directors Association are approved by Southwest Alberta Child & Family Services Authority.

The conference is fast approaching!

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Please e-mail ececonference@live.com with any questions.

The Child Care Director’s Association of Southwest Alberta consists of Early Childhood practitioners networking together to support best practices in our field. The association is an advocate for children to receive the highest level of quality care and learning through play experiences.

Our professional relationships reach out to the communities; including health, government supports, parent programs, professional development/education and advocacy groups. Our partnerships interlink with all relevant organizations impacting the betterment of children and their families.

Through our leadership we will prompt the highest priority to the influences that will enrich a child’s optimal development in our society.

DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER! Early registration deadline is January 27, 2012

Registration Process

1. Register with Lethbridge College by paying your conference fee (you will not be able to register for your session selections until you have paid). This can be done 1 of 4 ways:

• Call 403.320.3323 and pay with Visa or MasterCard
• Go to Lethbridge College
• Fax Registration Form to 403.317.3503
• Mail Registration Form to address below

2. Email ececonference@live.com. Include your full name, phone number, your A, B, and C session choices, including 5 alternatives in order of preference. Session selections will be confirmed by email. Once sessions have been confirmed, selections are final.

3. Email ececonference@live.com if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. The Child Care Directors’ Association will attempt to accommodate as necessary.

Please note: You MUST email your session selections as stated above. The college will not forward your session selections.

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More information will be added soon!