ACEI annual international conference & exhibition.
ACEI Annual International Conference & Exhibition
Practices, Policies, Procedures .
And All That Jazz
April 14-17, 2004
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
Conference at a Glance
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
APRIL 14 APRIL 15
Morning * Registration Open * Committee Meetings
7:00 a.m-4:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
* Educational * Registration Open
Explorations 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.mm-11:30 p.m. * Public Affairs Forum
8:00 a.m-8:45 a.m.
* New Member
Orientation/
Committee-Sponsored
Special Sessions/
Practitioners' Panel
Discussion
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
* Concurrent Sessions
11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Afternoon * Concurrent Sessions * Infancy/Early Childhood
1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. & Intermediate/Middle
* Research Highlighted Childhood Luncheons
Sessions 12:00 noon-1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. * NCATE Orientation for
* Presidents' Council Institutions #1
Meeting #1/ 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Committee Meetings * Concurrent Sessions/
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Research Forum I/
Student Make-n-Take #1
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
* Town Meeting
3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Evening * Opening General * Presidents' Council
Session Meeting #2/Committee
5:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Meetings
* Louisiana Night 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. * Presidents' Council
Joint Meeting
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
* Exhibit Hall Open/
International Welcome
Reception
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY SATURDAY
APRIL 16 APRIL 17
Morning * OMEP Breakfast * Celebration Breakfast
7:30 a.m.-8:45a.m. & Hall of Celebration
* Registration Open 7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. * NCATE Reviewer
* NCATE Orientation Training
for Institutions #2 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. * Registration Open
* Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. * Exhibit Hall Open
* Presidents' Council 8;00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Reception * Hall of Excellence/
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Research Forum III/
Concurrent Sessions
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
* Author's Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Afternoon * Committee-Sponsored
Special Sessions/ * Concurrent Sessions
Leadership Training 1:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Workshop/Research * Research Roundtables
Forum II & Poster Session/
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Student Make-n-Take #2
* NCATE Reviewer 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Update & Follow-Up * Executive Board
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Meeting for
* Concurrent Sessions Committee Reports
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
* Global Sharing Fair/ * Closing General
Committee-Sponsored Session
Special Sessions 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Evening * Business Meeting
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
* Presidents' Council
Meeting #3/
Committee Meetings
6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
* NCATE Team Chairs
Meeting
6:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
DISCOVER NEW ORLEANS New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded ! New Orleans is the City of Mystery, an indefinable gem. A city cradled between the Mississippi River Mississippi River River, central U.S. It rises at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flows south, meeting its major tributaries, the Missouri and the Ohio rivers, about halfway along its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. and Lake Pontchartrain Lake Pontchartrain (local English pronunciation [leɪk ˈpʰɑntʃətʰɹeɪn]) (French: Lac Pontchartrain, pronounced , she welcomes you, each time just the same, as though you were one of her own. New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean Baptiste Jean Baptiste is a male French name, originating with St. John the Baptist, and may refer to one of the following:
 ´fīd),adj containing additives more potent than the principal ingredient. community, which still exists today as the French Quarter. As the community grew to the west, north, and east, it followed the curve in the river, and became known as the "Crescent City Crescent City is the name of the following places:
Culture--One of the most photographed places in New Orleans is St. Louis Cathedral St. Louis Cathedral can mean:
Museums--New Orleans is a mecca for the art and museum lover. The city's vast wealth of art, history, and respect for tradition make it home to some of the country's best museums, including the Louisiana Children's Museum Children's museums are institutions that provide exhibits and programs that stimulate informal learning experiences for children. In contrast with traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits, children's museums feature interactive exhibits that are , the Contemporary Arts Center The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is a pioneering contemporary art museum located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The CAC is a non-collecting museum that focuses on new developments in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media. , and the Louisiana State Museum The Louisiana State Museum is a system of museums run by the government of the U.S. state of Louisiana, with various buildings and historic sites around the state. In New Orleans
Fine Dining--Considered among the best in the world, New Orleans' famous fare is enough to warrant a daily celebration. Meals in the Crescent City are something to be savored. Whether the cooking is Cajun or Creole, you will be sure to experience a bit of the Southern hospitality that seeps into every facet of the city. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Opening General Session Wednesday, April 14, 5:15-6:30 p.m. The 3 P's of Anger Management--Be Prepared, Proactive, and Positive: Creating Jazz While Avoiding Jabber An open standard for instant messaging (IM). There are tens of thousands of Jabber servers on the Internet, most of which are privately run within a company or college campus. There are also hundreds of public Jabber servers that any user can register with, Google Talk being the largest. Dr. Nemeth is a clinical & neuropsychologist Neuropsychologist A clinical psychologist who specializes in assessing psychological status caused by a brain disorder. Mentioned in: Post-Concussion Syndrome at the Drusilla Clinic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana For the Canadian restaurant, see . Baton Rouge (from the French bâton rouge), pronounced /ˈbætn ˈɹuːʒ/ in English, and , and author of "Helping Your Angry Child." Her address focuses on coupling practice with preparation, policy with proactivity, and procedures with positivity. Learn how to avoid "angry jabber" by focusing on effective interaction ... and All That Jazz! Closing General Session Saturday, April 17, 4:00-5:30 p.m. U.S. Senator from Louisiana, Mary Landrieu Mary Loretta Landrieu (born November 23, 1955) is the Senior Democratic United States senator from the state of Louisiana, as well as the first, and as of 2007, only woman from that state to be elected to the Senate. Senator Landrieu is committed to ensuring that poverty is not a barrier to education. She strongly supports efforts to promote system-wide accountability and improve student performance. She recognizes that enforcing higher standards without increasing resources is a waste of both time and money, and has worked hard to bring federal dollars to Louisiana schools. Her address will bring us up-to-date on what's happening in legislation that affects children, education, and ultimately the world. Celebration Breakfast Saturday, April 17, 7:30-8:45 a.m. $27 per person Celebrating Teachers' Gifts to Children and Families Share food and fun in this celebration of you, the classroom teacher. Look at successful activities from recent Week of the Classroom Teacher celebrations and develop plans for future events! ACEI ACEI Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor ACEI Association for Childhood Education International ACEI Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland 2004 CONFERENCE EVENTS 2004 Conference Educational Explorations (Preregistration pre·reg·is·tra·tion n. An early registration, as for returning college students, that takes place before general registration. required) Wednesday, April 14, 2004, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. cost of admission and transportation included in tour fee 1. The Delgado Children's Center Preschool Program is nestled beneath native oak and pecan trees on the campus of Delgado Community College Delgado Community College is a Louisiana public community college with campuses throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area, the East and West Banks of New Orleans, the East Bank of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana and on the North shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Covington, Louisiana . Active learning experiences are based on projects and themes derived from children's interests. Teachers work with early childhood practicum practicum (prak´tik  m),n See internship. students and work study students with indoor and outdoor learning experiences, in a lab setting. $18 per person 2. The Delgado Children's Center Infant and Toddler Program provides stimulating experiences for children ages 3 months to 2 years. The program focuses on both indoor and outdoor sensory learning experiences. The center has been equipped using funds from a CAMPIS grant, which encourages parent education and participation. $18 per person 3. High/Scope Discovery Center is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It's a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. that has operated a full-day child care program for 19 years, licensed by the State of Louisiana CODE, OF LOUISIANA. In 1822, Peter Derbigny, Edward Livingston, and Moreau Lislet, were selected by the legislature to revise and amend the civil code, and to add to it such laws still in force as were not included therein. , that serves 157 children from ages 6 weeks through 5 years. This year, they have collaborated with an Even Start program to serve 18 families within the existing framework. $18 per person 4. The Louisiana Children's Museum stimulates children to learn about themselves and the world around them through hands-on, participatory exhibits. The "please touch" facility stimulates learning with laughter and curiosity with cheer. Exhibits also offer learning in areas that are important to developing healthy minds and bodies. $24 per person Infancy/Early Childhood Luncheon Thursday, April 15, 12:00 noon-1:45 p.m. $39 per person Task Force for Global Guidelines: An Early Childhood Effort for the 21st Century Ann Barbour, California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles (also known as Cal State L.A., CSULA, or "'CSLA"') is a public university, part of the California State University system. , USA Members of the ACEI Task Force for Global Guidelines will present information on how the Global Guidelines for Early Childhood Education and Care for the 21st Century have evolved and progressed between 1999 and 2004. Panel members will discuss their work with the Guidelines on an international scale. Implementation of the Self-Assessment Tool, adapted from the Global Guidelines, also will be described. Intermediate/Middle Childhood Luncheon Thursday, April 15, 12:00 noon-1:45 p.m. $39 per person Helping Intermediate Children Cope With Fear, Stress, and Trauma: A Developmental Model for Schools in a Turbulent World Marlene Rotter, Charleston Southern University Charleston Southern University, founded in 1964, is an independent comprehensive university located in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston Southern is one of South Carolina's largest accredited, independent universities, enrolling approximately 3,000 students. , Charleston, SC, USA Joe Rotter, University of South Carolina
• • , Charleston, SC, USA Edward H. Robinson, III, Sandra L. Robinson, University of Central Florida
Central Florida is the central region of the United States state of Florida, on the East Coast. , Orlando, FL, USA Specific guidelines for helping children cope with fear, stress, and trauma will be shared. Multiple examples will be given to support these guidelines. OMEP OMEP Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Préscolaire (French: World Organization for Early Childhood Education) OMEP Organización Mundial para la Educación Preescolar Breakfast Friday, April 16, 7:30-8:45 a.m. $31 per person World OMEP: A Leading Advocate for the Convention on the Rights of the Child The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, often referred to as CRC or UNCRC, is an international convention setting out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children. Hear the latest information from the United Nations on The Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as gain an overview of OMEP's role of advocacy for this cause through history. Author's Luncheon Saturday, April 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $39 per person Hooked on Humor humor, according to ancient theory, any of four bodily fluids that determined man's health and temperament. Hippocrates postulated that an imbalance among the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) resulted in pain and disease, and that good health was Mike Artell, Louisiana Mike Artell has written and illustrated more than 35 books for children, parents, and teachers. He will discuss the important role that humor has played in his life and work, and also discuss his four main humor influences, which include a very special teacher. He will also be reading letters he's received from children--some of which are touching, and others that are fall-down funny! A SAMPLING OF SESSIONS Committee-Sponsored Special Sessions Children's Fears of War and Terrorism Developmental Continuity Across the Preschool and Primary Grades Forward Looking--Forward Thinking: Researching Issues in Higher Education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. Understanding the Changing Ecology of Pre-Adolescent Violence Among Girls: Empowering the School Community Issues in Early Childhood Today Teachers Help Themselves: Resilience in an Embattled World I've Been Hired! Now What? Building a Positive Mentoring Relationship Contrasts and Similarities: Preschool Education preschool education: see kindergarten; nursery school. preschool education Childhood education during the period from infancy to age five or six. Institutions for preschool education vary widely around the world, as do their names (e.g. in the U.S. and the Middle East Student Make-n-Take: Hands-on Physics Infancy/Early Childhood Discipline With the Brain in Mind No More Bullies. Victims, or Violence Seldom-Heard Voices: Child Prostitution in Ethiopia Sizzling siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. Science Excursions Safety in the Cyber Village: Some Guidelines for Education Professionals What Is Poetry to Me? Facilitating Magic Circle Groups for Young Children Literacy for a Lifetime Through Success With Young Readers How To Help the ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Definition Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or Child in Your Classroom Encouraging Young Children's Mathematical Thinking in Early Childhood Environments Pushed-Down Curriculum: Meeting the Problem Head-On Intermediate/Middle Childhood Book Watch! New Titles for Children Module Packets: Independent Reading of Expository Text Practices and Procedures To Implement Mathematics Across the Curriculum Traveling With Lewis and Clark on the Corps of Discovery Expedition The British National Antarctic Expedition or the Discovery Expedition (1901 - 1904)[1][2] was a British expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott with the purpose of undertaking scientific research and exploration along the coast of the Ross Sea in A "Wellness" Approach to Math Gutenberg Revisited: The School Newspaper As Art and Language The Outdoor Classroom: Moving Beyond the Nature Trail Young Heroes and Heroines: Storybook sto·ry·book n. A book containing a collection of stories, usually for children. adj. Occurring in or resembling the style or content of a storybook: storybook characters; a storybook romance. Characters From Diverse Cultures Present Powerful Models for Children An Analysis of the Motivating Effects of an Author's Visit on Grade School Children International/Intercultural Building Professional Collaborations for Children on the African Continent Reading Is for Everyone: A Global Approach to Learning Building a Peaceful World--Beginning With the Children Visiting Schools and Preschools at Home and Abroad: Hints for Success Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Action The Joys and Challenges of Working With Newly Immigrated Families The Effect of International War on Democracy and Education--Nicaragua and Early Childhood Care and Education Politics, Policies and Practices for the Education of 4-year-olds: A Comparison Between the USA and the UK Teacher Education Web Page Development and Thematic Literacy Play Centers Culturally Relevant Teaching--Multicultural Education: Curriculum Considerations An American's Journey to Kindergarten's Birthplace Helping Children Cope With Fears and Stress in an Embattled World Responding to Regular Education Teachers' Needs for IEP IEP In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Irish Punt. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. and Inclusion Support Teaching Democracy in Critical Times: Revisiting John Dewey's Social Intelligence in Teacher Education The Community As Classroom: A Fresh Look at Field Trips The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum: Tradition and Change in Content and Materials When Learning Was Meaningful and Fun Improving College Students' Literacy Skills ... And All That Jazz! NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION New members learn how to get more from ACEI membership and the conference experience. LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOP Current and future Branch leaders learn to manage ACEI Branches in a diverse and changing world. |
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