Nadine Groenig
Arizona Department of Education
Executive Director

SIENA Board of Directors:

Fred Hubbard
Advisory Council on Indian Health Care
President

Steve Ninham
Embassy Suites Hotel at the Stone Creek Golf Club
Treasurer

Amy Romero
Camp Verde Unified School District
Acting Secretary

Michael Niles
Indigenous Early Intervention Alliance Arizona State University
Board Member

Michelle Hale
Native American Community Leadership Program The Cook Leadership School
Board Member

 

Early Childhood Care & Family Development Conference



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Conference Goal:

The goal of the Early Childhood Care & Family Development Conference is to provide pertinent information via presentations and interactive workshops for parents of American Indian children. These offerings are designed to heighten awareness of ways in which parents can better prepare their children for the educational and social challenges in life. Emphasis will be placed on behavior, coping skills, peer relations, health, and community. Workshop goals are to empower parents to advocate for their children throughout the educational process.


Audience:

Parents of American Indian or Alaskan Native children, program administrators, community advocacy group representatives,

and anyone interested in improving the lives of Native American youth and their families.



Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Albert Pooley

Program Director, Fatherhood is Sacred and Motherhood is Sacred Programs and President of Mesa’s Native American Fatherhood and Family Association.





Workshop/Panel Discussions (subject to change)

  • The importance of being an engaged parent, especially at the early stages of childhood.
  • Substance abuse, alcohol abuse, and drop-out prevention.
  • Using the arts to succeed in today’s global information age.
  • The prevention of childhood obesity.
  • Special education training for parents.
  • What federal programs can do to help parents.
  • Parental involvement ideas.




Conference Schedule (subject to change):

Friday, September 17, 2010

Time Event
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Welcome & Guest Speaker
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon Morning Breakout Sessions
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch– Keynote Speaker: Mr. Albert Pooley
1:15 – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions


Saturday, September 18, 2010

Time Event
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:45 – Noon Breakout Sessions
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch - Entertainment & door prize drawing



Registration Information:

$125 if received or postmarked by August 2, 2010

$150 if received or postmarked from August 3- September 3, 2010

$175 if received or postmarked from September 4 - 16, 2010



Discounted tickets available for SIENA Members. If you are a SIENA Member, click below to purchase tickets.


SIENA Member Discount

Registration Form:

Use one registration form for each applicant. There are no refunds. Substitutes are accepted.

Please download and print out the registration form and mail it to:

SIENA

P.O. Box 33156

Phoenix, Arizona 85067

*Continental breakfast, lunch buffet, and morning and afternoon break stations are included in the registration fee.

No food may be brought into the conference site.


Vendors and Exhibitors:

Vendor/Exhibitor Booths: Space is available at $100 per booth.

Vendors and exhibitors will have exposure to the Prescott Resort hotel guests as well as conference participants. *One meal package is included.

Extra packages are $25 per person.



Vendor/Exhibitor Registration Fee:



To Purchase Additional Meals, Please Click Below:



Please download and print out the vendor registration form and mail it to:

SIENA

P.O. Box 33156

Phoenix, Arizona 85067



Hotel Information:


The Prescott Resort & Conference Center is offering rooms for attendees of the Early Childhood Care & Family Development conference at a rate of $89.00 per night for single and double occupancy; $99.00 for triple; $109 for quadruple.



Reservations:

Rooms must be reserved by August 15, 2010 to receive conference rate. To make your reservation, call 1-800-967-4637 and ask for the SIENA room block.



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Contact Info:

623-670-3561

Nadine@SIENA-AZ.org

SIENA, P.O. Box 33156, Phoenix, AZ 85067-3156