Kids Matter Conference 2015

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3 Annual Kids Matter Conference
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing, presents:
Inclusive Child Care for Infants and Toddlers
a six-hour, CEU-approved training designed for child care providers and directors.*
Topics will include:
 An Introduction to Inclusive Child Care: All Children Belong in a Natural Environment,
 Supporting Peer/Social Interaction in your Child Care Daily Routine,
 Activity-based Support for Children with Different Developmental and Functional Needs,
 Toileting Strategies for Children in the Inclusive Child Care Setting,
 Strategies for Caring for Children with Challenging Behaviors,
 Strategies for Caring for Children with Sensory Integration Issues,
 Strategies for Partnering with Parents of Children with Special Needs and Gaining
Support from Other Parents with Children in Child Care, and
 Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Needs
*Please note that attendees must attend all six hours in order to receive the completion certificate needed for licensing training hours.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
9 am to 3:30 pm (Registration 8:15 - 9:00 am)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas
17360 Coit Road Dallas, Texas 75252
(This facility is located at the intersection of McCallum Blvd. and Coit Road between Campbell Road and
George Bush Turnpike.)
Registration fee: $30.00 which includes snacks, lunch, and clock hours/CEUs OR
$25 which includes snacks and clock hours/CEUs (please bring your lunch). Since you must
attend all 6 hours to receive a certificate, you can’t leave for lunch.
Deadline to Register is June 19, 2015
Make checks payable to District 4 TEAFCS and forward to: Carrie T. Brazeal, Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service, 825 N. McDonald, Suite 150, McKinney, TX 75069. Registration must be received
no later than Friday, June 19th. Check must accompany registration. No telephone registration, no
registration at the door; no exceptions! Please do not ask. Registration is transferable to another
person for this seminar only, but is not refundable. For more information call (972) 424-1460, ext.
4233 or email c-brazeal@tamu.edu.
Please complete this form (only one person per form) and forward with payment to Carrie T. Brazeal, Texas
A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 825 North McDonald, Suite 150, McKinney 75069 by June 19.
Registrations are considered accepted unless otherwise notified. Make checks payable to District 4
TEAFCS.
I am registering for 6 clock hour training: ____ $25 and I am bringing my lunch (you can’t leave for lunch)
_____$30 and lunch will be provided. Dietary concerns:
____Vegetarian
______Gluten free
_____Dairy free
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Only 1 Person Per Form
Speaker Bio:
Rebecca B. Dunn, LMSW is an Extension Program Specialist II in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Family Development and Resource Management unit. Rebecca has worked in early childhood education for over 10 years, with an
empha-sis in challenging behavior. As a licensed social worker, Rebecca’s approach is to treat all areas of a child’s life, not
just the behavior. While Rebecca’s passion lies in working directly with young children, she has found renewed enjoyment in
traveling throughout the state of Texas and meeting with child care teachers and directors, discovering ways to continually
improve upon the way we serve our most precious assets
Educational programs of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Persons needing auxiliary services need to contact Carrie Brazeal, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service—Collin County at (972) 548-4233
at least one week prior to event