Conference April 10 & 11, 2015 Scottsdale, Arizona

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1 Conference April 10 & 11, 2015 Scottsdale, Arizona

2 Conference April 10 & 11, 2015 Scottsdale, Arizona The Inspire Early Childhood Leadership Series is designed for early childhood educators and organizations serving Preschool through Grade 3. The entire two day event is an affirmation of the importance of providing content rich, supportive learning environments with high quality services for young children and their families. The initiative is designed to include teachers, curriculum specialists and administrators in discussions of current research in best practices, collaborative planning and teaching strategies, the process of sharing ideas and implementing intentional teaching practices. Presentations will attract attendees from Head Start programs, preschools and centers, K-3 educators and curriculum specialists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities and colleges, and families. The host for this is event is Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool located in Scottsdale Arizona. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood Education and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Pinnacle continues to provide leadership in professional development workshops and conferences. April 10, :30am 2:30pm $150 (includes lunch) Spend the morning observing in the Pinnacle classrooms and then join our afternoon discussion with Lella Gandini. Create a culture of literacy by allowing early literacy - the scaffolding of listening, speaking, writing, and reading to permeate your classroom environment. Join us as we discuss the power of classroom environments that build confidence and delight in the written word. Teachers share their storytelling techniques and how to use open ended materials to develop children s storytelling. Rediscover the power of play as it develops children s conversational skills and mastery of collaboration. April 11, :30am 4:30pm $200 (includes lunch) Adults build stronger relationships with children and learn more about them when they are actively observing and engaging children in play. Discover the rise in quality of practice that results when we respond positively to children s emergent ideas. Join us as we look at the joyful process of chasing children s ideas, navigating collaboration and discussion with colleagues and parents, and documenting the learning in your classroom. Become inspired by teachers and colleagues as they share their creative techniques and challenges, as they demonstrate putting theory into practice. Ask us about NAREA and Group Discounts Ask us about Sponsorship Opportunities

3 Our Presenters: Lella Gandini Lella Gandini Ph.D. is best known in North America as the leading advocate for the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Gandini s numerous publications include writings on early childhood education and Italian folklore. She is coauthor or coeditor of such works as Insights and Inspirations from Reggio Emilia: Stories of Teachers and Children from North America; The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education; and Beautiful Stuff!: Learning with Found Materials. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has taught at the University of Massachusetts, Lesley College and Smith College. She received her Master s degree in Child Study from Smith College, her Doctoral degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts, and, in 2004, an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from the Erikson Institute. She is the U.S. Liaison for the Dissemination of the Reggio Emilia Approach on behalf of Reggio Children, Italy. Gigi Yu Gigi Schroeder Yu Ph.D. began her career in education as an art and drama teacher in elementary classrooms in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Chicago. She completed her Master s degree in Arts Education from the University of Arizona and Doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana. She was the studio coordinator for Chicago Commons, a large, urban child development agency, exploring the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Her work focuses on professional development through the study of children s interests and documentation protocol. She works with organizations to create reflective, collaborative, and job embedded professional development practices. Eric Bucher Eric Mr. Eric Bucher, Early Childhood Learning and Engagement Specialist at Arizona Science Center, has 8 years of early childhood experience. He is working towards his Master in Early Childhood Education and hopes to continue towards a Doctorate as well. He develops and delivers a multitude of early childhood programs for the Arizona Science Center. Bucher has served on the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards Revision Team, serves on the Board of the Valley of the Sun Association for the Education of Young Children (VSAEYC), and continues to work with the community to promote high quality experiences for young children and their families in the state of Arizona.

4 Agenda, Saturday April 11, :30 9:30 Registration & Materials 9:30 Welcome 9:30 10:30 KEYNOTE Lella Gandini - What Does it Mean to be a Reggio Emilia Inspired School? 10:30 11:45 Gigi Yu - Emergent Curriculum and the Reggio Emilia Approach: Moving from Theory into Practice 11:45 12:00 Sponsor Remarks 12:00 1:00 Boxed Lunch and Classroom Tours/Sponsor Resource Tables Open 1:00 2:00 Pinnacle Staff - Born to Learn, Born to Teach: Stories & Inspirations 2:00-2:45 Eric Bucher - Young Scientists: Environments that Foster Wonder and Discovery 2:45 3:00 Break & Refreshments 3:00 3:45 Gigi Yu The Relationship Between Documentation & Assessment 3:45 4:30 Lella Gandini Emergent Curriculum in the Primary Classroom: Experiences from Reggio Emilia Italy There will be time set aside for questions and dialog at the close. Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool is an Arizona 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Register online at or call ext. 2

5 Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool is located in the North edge of the valley at the intersections of Pima Road and Happy Valley Road. Directions when in doubt call: ext. 2 From the 101 in the North Valley, take the Pima/ Princess exit. Travel North on Pima Road to Happy Valley Road. Take a left (West) on Happy Valley Road. Enter the first drive way on your right. Conference Center The preschool is located 8 miles from the 101. Plan for a minute ride from the freeway. Preschool Campus 1s0x872b77979b1f4469:0x5bccd78c3dc2c Freeway