Our annual conference provides staff
training, as well as gathering of preschool professionals, coming
together to share ideas, techniques and the importance of providing
quality and developmentally appropriate education for young children.
Outstanding, hands-on training is
provided by experienced keynote speakers and presenters who address
various interests and training requirements of teachers of young
children. A large number of exhibitors are represented who bring
all the latest teaching techniques and materials for conference
attendees to view, experience and purchase.
Each year we try to improve on
the Conference, so keep your ideas coming! Pass the word to your
friends and invite those who have never attended one of our conferences.
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to view our 2012 Conference Photo Album
Our theme, Making
an Investment, emphasizes
how important the work of early educators is in the lives
of young children.
We are looking forward to hearing Mr. Al, Pat Leonard,
Brenda
Fitzgerald, Julie Gintzer (from Steve Spangler Science), Tricia
Voiles, Marcie Millholland and many other exciting educators
share their ideas!
Early registration
fees must be postmarked by February 15.
Don’t delay…register
today!
The conference
has been approved for 1 PLU, CEUs, or 6 hours
of “Bright From the Start” credit.
Stickers will be issued in each individual session as proof
of attendance.
PLU INSTRUCTIONS: To obtain a PLU, you
must download a PLU Prior Approval Form. This form must be signed by your supervisor
prior to attending the conference. Bring the signed approval
form with you to the conference and turn it in at the registration
table upon arrival. Please note, you must attend the conference
on Friday and Saturday and complete a brief summary of the
classes you attend in order to qualify for a PLU.
CEU INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for a CEU, you
must download the CEU Application Form. Follow the instructions on the form.
Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2013.
BRIGHT FROM THE START: 6
hours – Stickers
will be issued to each participant at the end of each class.
Please
place these stickers on the certificate which is located at
the back of the Conference Booklet.
Click
here for FULL 2013 Conference Brochure (PDF Format)
Conference
Dates: March 1-2, 2013
Time: 8am
- 4:30pm Venue: Cobb Place
Galleria
Theme: "Making an Investment"
Keynote Speaker: "Mr.
Al" Rosso
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL
2815 Akers Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30339
770-984-9300
GREAT ROOM RATES:
Double for 4 persons—$120.00
King Suite for
2 persons—$95.00
Rate includes full cooked-to-order breakfast daily
Please
designate ONE person for each room to call for reservations
at: 770-984-9300
Be sure
to ask for Georgia Preschool rates.
Reservation deadline:
February 6, 2013
Georgia
Preschool Association Annual Conference
March 1 & 2, 2013
Cobb Galleria Centre
CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
Friday, March 1: 8 – 9:30
a.m. Keynote Session
10 – 11:30 a.m. Workshop Session
11:30 – 1
p.m. Exhibits & Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. Workshop
Session
3 – 4:30 p.m. Large Group Workshop Session
4:30 – 5 p.m. GPA Annual Business Meeting
Saturday,
March 2: 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Workshop Session
10 – 11:30
a.m. Workshop Session
11:30 – 1 p.m. Exhibits & Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. Workshop Session
3 – 4:30
p.m. Large Group Workshop Session
Feel
free to visit the Exhibit Hall between classes on:
Friday from 8
a.m. – 5
p.m. and on Saturday from 8 – 3 p.m.
Click
here for a Full Detailed Printable Workshop Schedule
- Fill Out Registration
Form and Enclose Payment —Checks
payable to: Georgia Preschool Association
- Detach and Return Immediately
- Mail registration form, along with
fees to: Georgia Preschool Association c/o Denise
Luders 6211 Benbrooke Drive NW Acworth, GA 30101
- Registration fees
are nonrefundable.
- CONFERENCE EARLY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE—February
15, 2013
- Special Note for Groups: Each
participant must complete a SEPARATE
form. Use
a copy of the
registration form for EACH
member of your group. Send
in all completed forms with one total
payment.
Click here for Printable Registration Form
Our organization
serves the needs of young children in a variety of ways,
including an
Annual Educational Conference each year that provides opportunities
for continuing education in the latest and best knowledge
in early childhood education as well as promoting high
standards
of teacher competency. Typically 1000 to 1200 early childhood
educators from all over Georgia and surrounding states
attend our conference.
One of the highlights of our conference is the Exhibit Hall,
which is carpeted and holds 50 exhibitors. We invite companies
to participate that sell items that are helpful to the conference
attendees.
New Click
here for a PDF List of FINAL 2013 Conference Exhibitors
Click
here for PDF 2013 Letter to Exhibitors &
2013 Registration Form
Contact Karen at kcoffeen@duewest.org or
770-590-0982 for any questions regarding the Exhibit Hall.
(Please make note of different
email address)
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