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Please join us in Billings, MT on October 22-23, 2009 on the campus of Montana State University Billings for the 2009 Early Childhood Conference. The Conference Committee has been working hard to come up with a conference format that will be useful to early childhood professionals throughout the six state region. This year’s conference promises to offer participants many choices and great opportunities for both professional development and networking.

The conference is offering in-depth tracks on a variety of topics. Conference participants will sign up for one track and receive eight (8) hours of comprehensive information and instruction with highly qualified trainers in one topic area. Participants will also have the chance to hear two keynote speakers, attend three workshop sessions covering many subjects and issues, including facilitated round table discussions, or spend time shopping and viewing exhibits.  For an additional fee one (1) college credit and CEUs will be offered through MSU Billings; for Montana residents OPI Renewal Units, and hours for the Montana Early Childhood Practitioner Registry will be available. 

For an additional fee one (1) college credit and CEUs will be offered through MSU Billings; for Montana residents OPI Renewal Units, and hours for the Montana Early Childhood Practitioner Registry will be available.

MSUB is located close to downtown Billings, with shopping and restaurants close by (not within walking distance.). However, for your convenience, you may want to pre-purchase delicious box lunches and stay on campus to visit our exhibits and network with your colleagues during the conference.

Conference Tracks (click on track to view details)

Track 1:	Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Challenging Behaviors (CSEFEL)
Track 2:	Teach Me What To Do! Promoting Young Children’s Social Emotional Competence and Addressing Challenging Behaviors (CSEFEL)
Track 3:	NAECY Accreditation
Track 4:	Home Visiting 101 and Beyond
Track 5:	Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children birth through Age 8
Track 6:	I am Moving I am Learning--A Proactive Approach for Addressing Childhood Obesity
Track 7:	Homelessness—Far and Wide
Track 8:	Adult Learning III – Strategies for Providing Effective Early Childhood Technical Assistance and Support
Track 9:	Inclusion Basics - The Law, The Child, The Teacher, and The Program
Track 10:	Competent Leadership (Supervision and Management)
Track 11:	Promoting Safe and Healthy Lifestyles (Health)
Track 12:	Supporting Mental Health in Young Children 0-8
Track 13:	Family and Community Partnerships
Track 14:	Thinking Green in Early Childhood Programs
Track 15:	Beyond the Magnifying Glass—Math & Science
Track 16:	There’s got to be a better way!
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