Who Should Attend?
The conference is aimed at the array of individuals educating our children including teachers, parent involvement coordinators, site managers, home based supervisors, child development and education managers, family and community partnership managers and agency directors for both Head Start and Early Head Start.
Pre-Conference Research Institute: February 2
The Edward Zigler Western Research Institute will be held the day preceding the Education Conference. It will offer practitioner focused briefings on cutting edge research, informing best practices around dual language learners, child assessment, collaboration, early math, health and nutrition, Early Head Start, and parent training and involvement. Our audience includes directors, education managers/coordinators, policy makers and researchers. Dr. Deborah Stipek, Dean of the School of Education at Stanford University will be our keynote speaker. The Research Institute is cosponsored by NHSA, Region IX HSA and CHSA.
For more details visit:: Research Institute Keynote & Schedule.
Conference Keynote Speakers
Opening -- Dr. Gerald Newmark, Founder of the Children’s Project -- Newmark’s most recent book, How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children, has sold over 330,000 copies. He is currently working with schools, districts and communities on initiatives to create emotionally healthy environments.
Closing -- Dr. Intisar Shareef - Shareef approaches education as a transformative process, addressing personal beliefs, biases and stereotypes. She the Early Childhood Education Department Chair at Contra Costa College and co-author of Diversity in Early Care and Education and Practice in Building Bridges.
For more details visit: Conference Keynotes & Schedule
Special Offerings:
Early Head Start Special Track -- This year CHSA will offer a full conference track devoted entirely to Early Head Start. This will be especially valuable for new grantees. The EHS track will include workshops on social emotional milestones, California’s infant-toddler learning guidelines, issues in home visiting, compliance issues, program start up, and much more. (Cost for this is covered in basic registration fee -- no extra charge)
Awards Luncheon -- Each year CHSA honors special individuals from within California’s Head Start community: an administrator, teacher, support staff person, parent and friend of Head Start who have made a special contribution. This inspiring event is regarded as a conference highlight. (Ticket required.)
Public Policy Breakfast -- This session features policy leaders and advocates who are leading the agenda on behalf of at-risk children. The speakers will include a state and national level leader who brief participants on the latest policy issue developments. (Ticket required.)
Aquarium Tour -- The Aquarium of the Pacific is located just a few blocks from the hotel and has a special program designed for teachers offering curricula that they can take back to the classroom. Exploring the vastness and diverse habitats of the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium boasts 32 exhibits, a shark lagoon, and more. (Ticket arrangements will be handled locally.)
Conference Schedule
For a preliminary schedule visit: Conference Keynotes & Schedule
Please Note: CHSA is not holding a Parent Conference in 2010, in deference to the NHSA Parent Conference held in California. CHSA will resume its annual Parent Conference in 2011.
Registration
Early registration for the core Education Conference is $289 for CHSA members and $339 for non-members, with a Dec 21 deadline. Regular registration is $309/359 until Jan 22, and on-site registration will be $339/389. Special program offerings are extra. Full event pricing details
Exhibitor Information
Applications for exhibitor booths and tables are availible - download the exhibitor package. Contact Christina Hake if you have any additional questions.
Hotel Information
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
Located at the heart of Long Beach’s entertainment district, the hotel is near dining, nightlife, shopping and a beautiful waterfront.
111 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-5900
CHSA Conference Hotel discount room rate: $169.00 single/double
Reserve your room by January 15, 2010
Call: 800-228-9898
Book your Room - Online
Airports:
Long Beach Airport
4100 Donald Douglas Dr., Long Beach, CA 90808
John Wayne Airport
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Los Angeles Int'l Airport (LAX)
World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Airport Transportation
Supper Shuttle 800-blue van or local taxi
Registration Deadline & Refunds:
All cancellations or requests for refunds must be in writing and received in our office prior to the registration deadline of January 22, 2010. Cancellations or requests received after that date will not be refunded. CHSA reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of $50 per cancellation.
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