
2018 Spring Conference
February 23 & 24, 2018
West Baton Rouge Conference Center
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FRIDAY, February 23, 2018
GENERAL SESSION
8:55 AM Welcoming Remarks and Introductions – Jonathan Pearce, President
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Update on new Criminal Background Check Procedure ~ Valerie Black, JD.Criminal Background Check Senior Program Manager, Louisiana Louisiana Department of Education
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2018 Legislative Session Update - How to Increase Your Effectiveness ~ Cindy Bishop, Executive Director
11:00 AM – 12 NOON Innovative Ways to Improve Your Center's Financial Operations ~ Jonathan Pearce & Denise Curwick
12 NOON – 1 PM Networking Lunch with Door Prizes and Sponsor Recognition
FRIDAY, February 23, 2018
Afternoon Sessions 1:30-4:30pm - Pick One
A – Balancing and Excelling in Your Childcare Administrative Role ~ Jonathan Pearce
B - Medication Administration ~ Dianna Constant
C - Employee Handbook Review ~ Bob Lansing & Adam Goins & Robert Roux
D - Large Muscle Movement for The Win ~ Amanda Rideaux
E - The Roles of the Professional Development and Gold Standard Specialist ~ April Hill-Addison
F - Coaching and Mentoring your Team ~ Gina Carter-Merckel & Olivia James
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Morning Sessions 9am-12noon- Pick One
G - Effective Program Operation ~ Jonathan Pearce
H - Health and Food Safety ~ Dianna Constant
I - Creating a constant predictable routine ~ Gina Carter-Merckel & Olivia James
J - Cognitive Development & A Loving Environment ~ Amanda Rideaux
K - The Roles of the Professional Development and Gold Standard Specialist ~ April Hill-Addison
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Afternoon Sessions 1:00-4:00pm Pick One
L - Marketing ~ Jonathan Pearce
M - The Power of the CDA Training ~ April Hill-Addison
N - Learning through Art ~Julie Brandt and Pat Gele’
O - Better Behavior Management ~ Suzea Millerhebert