June 9 - 10, 2023 | Boise Centre
Let’s imagine an Idaho where ALL children THRIVE. Join us at Idaho AEYC’s 2023 Professional Development Institute at Boise Centre on June 9-10, 2023. We are bringing early educators together to learn, grow, and reflect on the very important work they do every day by providing resources and support to enhance quality early learning experiences.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Click the button below to register today!
Schedule
For a detailed schedule, including session descriptions, click here to download.
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Friday, June 10
- 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. | Vendor Set Up
- 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
- 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Opening Remarks, Beth Oppenheimer
- 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Workshop Session #1
- 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break
- 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Workshop Session #2
- 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch
- 12:45 - 2 p.m. | Lunch Keynote: Early Learning Collaboratives
- 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Networking Break
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Afternoon Keynote: Dr. Noreen Womack
- 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Networking Break
- 4:30 - 6 | Reception
Saturday, June 11
- 7:15 - 8 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
- 8 - 8:10 a.m. | Opening Remarks, Beth Oppenheimer
- 8:10 - 8:30 a.m. | Awards & Recognition
- 8:30 - 10 a.m. | Morning Keynote: Patrick Mitchell
- 10 - 10:15 | Networking & Vendor Exhibits
- 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Workshop #3
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Panel Presentation
- 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. | Networking Break
- 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Workshop Session #4
- 3:15 - 3:30 | Networking Break
- 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Closing Remarks & Raffle
Scholarships Available!
IdahoSTARS Training Scholarships are available for PDS members - submit your application in RISE immediately after you register. All scholarships must be approved June 1 in order to attend the Institute. Please use the payable by check payment method if you are submitting for a scholarship.
If the above training scholarships are not an option for you and you are still in need of financial assistance, Idaho AEYC has additional options for you. Please contact us to inquire.
Keynote Speaker | Patrick Mitchell
Our 2023 keynote speaker, Patrick Mitchell, is Idaho’s own “Down to Earth Dad.” Patrick will be presenting a keynote session on “The Positive Power of Family Storytelling” and a workshop focusing on “Integrating Family Storytelling into Your Program.” Patrick’s interactive storytelling events have boosted early literacy and family literacy throughout Idaho. He has helped programs and schools celebrate parent engagement by inspiring the sharing of individual family and community history, heritage, culture, and language via storytelling. He is the founder of The Down to Earth Dad®, a founding director of The National Dads Matter!™ Project for programs and schools, and a former vice president of Idaho Child Abuse Response and Education. Patrick lives with his family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
