"Chicago Metro AEYC helped me tremendously when I was a new teacher and it still has something to offer me now that I am training teachers.”
- Professor, Chicago Suburbs
2012 Opening Minds Conference
01/25/2012 (All day) - 01/28/2012 (All day)
Download the 2012 Preliminary Program
Download Program Preview (PDF)
Achieve NAEYC Accreditation
Join Chicago Metro AEYC for this informative and important event!
IF you are NAEYC Accredited and participating in Illinois Quality Rating System, you could receive 15% more in childcare reimbursement rates from the state. NAEYC Accreditation is a rigorous process but it is one of the best ways to improve program quality in 10 standard areas.
Hear from a newly accredited site on how they did it!
- Get an overview of the Accreditation process, understand how the standards and criteria are organized
- Learn the four steps to Accreditation
- Look at tools for Self-study and Self-assessment
- Get advice on developing Program and Classroom portfolios
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9am - 4pm
Location: Metropolitan Family Services - Midway Center 3843 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60629 (street parking available)
Cost: $50 per person (includes materials, lunch and snacks)
Credit hours: 5.5 CPDUs
Recommendations for Technology Use with Young Children
| Myth | Recommendation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| If I integrate technology, children will spend all their time in front of a computer. | Technology should be used in ways that encourage social interaction. |
Computers, multi touc |
