Winter Mini Conference 2021

This year’s SNC NevAYC's Winter Mini Conference will celebrating YOU as a NAEYC Early Childhood Professional with 6 hours of interactive NV Registry Training, raffles and prizes, lunch, and more. This in-person, all day experience, will really show you that YOU are appreciated! There will be three high quality trainings presented by three different local organizations.

All day Passes= $5.00 for NAEYC members and $45 for non-members. The $45 fee includes attendance to the mini conference and a one-year of NAEYC entry level membership.

***Registration confirmation starts at 8:30 am. First session starts at 9:00 am and the last session ends at 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided after first session. Conference all day training certificates will be given out after all session are ended and during our ceremony from 3:30 to 4:30.

Per NV registry participants or trainer cannot miss more than 15 minutes of the training time period approved. Please do not be late to any session. Any issues please call Amanda at (702)347-0628; however, she cannot excuse tardiness over the 15 minute mark.

Presenter and Training Information:

Dual Language Learners with Mirna Mejia from Las Vegas Urban League

Have you ever wondered how young children learn to speak a new language? This training will review the stages of home language development and introduce the periods of development of an additional language learner. Our audience will find the information in this training beneficial by obtaining a greater understanding of dual language learners in their classroom as well as learning strategies to better support them as they learn a second language while maintaining their home language.

Reducing Sedentary Behavior with Susan Taylor From UNR Extension

This training teaches child care centers and preschool teachers about sedentary behavior and screen time. Learn how to reduce sedentary time and provide a program of physical activity that will include any specialized plans for children with disabilities. Discusses how to avoid using physical activity for behavior management. After the training you will be able to teach your preschool children simple dances which include the Pre-Kindergarten physical development standards to help them become competent and confident in their fundamental movement skills such as jumping, hopping, spinning, and being able to move forward and backward.

Process vs. Product and Sensational Experiences with Danielle Holmes From The Children’s Cabinet

Participants will define and recognize product art and process art, understand the importance of process oriented art, and why allowing children to experience the process vs. focusing on the product is beneficial to their learning and development. We will also discuss how children learn and why sensory activities are crucial to development. We will explore the five senses and sensory avoidance and sensory seeking behaviors while relating the information to how we plan learning centers and activities for children.

Committee information: The Southern Nevada Chapter of NevAEYC is a local chapter of the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children which is an affiliate of the National Association. The Southern Nevada Chapter serves individuals working in early childhood education in the Las Vegas/Clark County area. We sponsor educational events, advocacy activities, special events such as the annual ECE Awards Night, and have regular membership meetings. Please let us know if you are interested in being a part of this amazing group or if you have any questions about becoming a NAEYC member.

Host or Publisher Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children (NevAEYC)