02/08/2009 - 9:00am
02/08/2009 - 11:30am
Location: St. Vincent de Paul Center
2145 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
(Free Parking)
Price: $100 per person/$125 per couple
You will be directed to a secure, online registration system.
Give your child a jump-start on learning! This workshop will focus on choosing high-quality early childhood education.
Come join experienced early-childhood education professionals for an overview of the critical elements and key choices in early childhood education.
Topics include:
- When should my child begin attending pre-school? How many days? What about other types of classes?
- What are the different curriculum models and approaches: Creative Curriculum, High Scope, Montessori, Reggio, Play Based, Project Approach. Which one is best for my child?
- Once I decide on an approach, how do I know which school to choose?
Click here to download the Registration Form.
Presenter Panel
- Anna Perry, Executive Director, Montessori Education Centers Associated
- Bonnie Roelle, Director of the Preschool for All and Tuition Based Preschool programs, Chicago Public Schools
- Cathy Main, College of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
- Gail Conway, Executive Director, Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children
- Jennifer Vidis, Special Assistant to Chief of Staff, Chicago Public Schools
- Kathy Villano, Early Childhood Block Grant & Preschool for All, Illinois State Board of Education
