Building a Strong Foundation for the Future of Our Region
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Winter 2016 |
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Visit the EVENTS page on our website for details about these and other learning opportunities.
2016 Child Care Providers Appreciation & Training Seminar
“Helping Young Children Thrive: The Importance of Play and Communication Strategies”
March 12th
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Light breakfast & lunch included
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Come one and all! Child care providers - centers, licensed family-based, and informal child care providers who regularly care for the children of family, friends, and neighbors are all welcome.
Participants will enjoy packets filled with learning materials, presentations from excellent speakers, children's book give-away, lunch, and prize drawings. Training Hours certificates are available at the end, too. Details and Registration Information
Free Community Forums offered in Five Communities
February-April 2016
“Brain Development in Young Children” by Molly Harney Ph.D.
Molly Harney, Ph.D., Early Childhood Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, is an amazing presenter who makes learning about brain development both easy and fun. Dr. Harney explains in simple-to-understand language the link between children's early experiences and lifelong brain development. All sessions are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served.
Community Forums Open to the Public:
Feb. 22nd, Two Harbors: Minnehaha Elementary - library
Feb. 25th, Aitkin: The Beanery
April 4th, International Falls: Americinn Hotel & Suites
Early Education and Child Care Providers Only:
Feb. 29th, Hibbing: Hibbing Park Hotel
Mar. 3rd, Duluth: Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Duluth
Please RSVP by calling the Northland Foundation at (218) 723-4040 or (800) 433-4045.
Save the Date: April 14, 2016
2016 Regional Early Childhood Summit
Watch for more information regarding team registration and this year's program, featuring keynote speaker Adam Holland.