Our 2013 conference is dedicated to "Early Childhood: The Big Picture". We all know that our industry is facing many challenges at this time, so we need to come together to figure out how we can face those challenges and enjoy the journey along the way! We are seeking presenters for our workshops at the conference on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and hope that you will consider sharing your area of expertise by presenting. We would love to have workshops that are focused around our conference theme including business and marketing practices, stress management, child development, policies and procedures, and management/leadership skills. However, other workshops are welcome as well. Workshops are one hour and 30 minutes in length. Each workshop will receive a $50 stipend.
If you or another member of your organization are interested in being a presenter at this conference, please complete a workshop proposal form and return it to the address listed at the bottom of the form. You can also email it to wccaa.region1@gmail.com by August 1, 2012. Please share this form with anyone else you feel would be an excellent presenter on a topic suitable for administrators and directors of early care and learning programs.
Rosie Baker Scholarship Applications due May 1, 2012
Interested in taking a workshop, credited class, or need continuing education hours? Can't afford to pay for the cost? Well you're in luck!!
Apply for the Rosie Baker Scholarship BEFORE May 1st, 2012 to be eligible for up to $1000 to cover cost of course!!
The scholarship committee will review and rate applications based on scholarship requests, number of applicants, quality of applications, and how the proposed request will impact the field of Early Childhood Education. The committee's recommendations will be forwarded to the WCCAA Board for their approval of the awards to be granted
It's time to start nominating individuals and corporations for our annual awards which are presented at the February conference. Our organization is looking for individuals or corporations who have made an outstanding contribution to children and families in our state. We need you to help us find them! More information and nomination forms are located on the WCCAA website under the Conference tab above.
Nominations are accepted from August through October, with a November 1st deadline. Start thinking! We know there are some worthy people out there and we want to recognize their efforts!
WCCAA/NACCP Affiliate Membership Rate Change
The rate for the WCCAA/NACCP Affiliate Membership will be increasing to $160 as of August 1, 2011. This increase is due to the membership increase NACCP will be instituting this August as well. If you have any questions, please email wccaa@hotmail.com.
