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"Making Difficult Decisions in Difficult Times"
with Holly Elissa Bruno
NEW DATE AND LOCATION!
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We are postponing the workshop “Making Difficult Decisions During Difficult Times”scheduled for July 11th until August 14th due to a number of issues with the state budget (see info below). As a result of these issues, we will not have a clear picture of the actual budget cuts and how they will impact the early care and education system prior to the workshop planned for July 11th .
So far, here’s what we know about the state budget:
The Senate voted unanimously for a seven-day temporary budget to keep state government operating beyond today's end of fiscal 2009. The temporary budget passed by the Senate, which the Ohio House approved yesterday, authorizes spending at 70 percent of fiscal 2009 levels for most departments from July 1 to July 7. Yesterday, Strickland signed the new interim budget and the House introduced another seven-day interim budget if an agreement can't be reached.
Voices for Ohio Children issued this statement yesterday from its Executive Director, Amy N. Swanson, in response to the seven-day interim state budget passed Monday:
This morning in Ohio, thousands of parents woke up not knowing if they’ll be able to go to work next week. That’s because the current state budget crisis threatens 14,000 quality child care spots as well as the eligibility for working poor families to receive child care subsidies.
Families who need child care aren’t the only Ohioans waiting on leaders to make responsible decisions about the states FY 2010-2011 budget. The stalemate in Columbus also threatens funding for programs that serve adopted children with special needs; children with disabilities; children at risk of abuse and neglect; and safety net services for pregnant women and children.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but feel this decision was necessary based on the recent state budget developments.
Special Members Only Event
SPACE IS LIMITED
You must be a current member of Ohio AEYC to register.
Not a current member but would like register? No problem.
Click here to become a member today. Once you become a member and receive your membership number you can register.
When:
Friday, August 14, 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43203-2040
Registration Fee:
$30.00 (includes lunch)
Registration fee is non-refundable.
Workshop Description:
As many of you know, the early childhood system in Ohio is scheduled for drastic budget cuts beginning July, 2009.
The current budget includes a minimum of a $244 million cut to our early childhood system for early childhood education, health, and mental health. This includes cuts in the following programs:
- Child Care,
- Public Preschool and the Early Learning Initiative,
- Help Me Grow, and
- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation.
What will this mean for your program? Will you have to say goodbye to some beloved families? If your funding is lessened, which staff member will get the pink slip? Finding the answers to these questions will not be easy. Join us for a day of learning and partner with your colleagues from across the state to strategize for managing the budget challenges all programs will face in the coming months.
Who said a rigorous day on budget issues needs to be boring? We have planned just the opposite for you. You’ll have a chance to learn from and engage in conversation with a variety of people with expertise in program management and financial issues. Check out our line-up of speakers:
• Holly Elissa Bruno teaches leadership and management courses for Wheelock College, including the course, “The Human Side of Management”. Holly is an annual Ohio AEYC conference featured presenter and author of Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration (McGraw-Hill, 2008). She will partner with seasoned Ohio early childhood leaders to help us find the silver lining in the most recent budget cuts to the early childhood system.
• A panel of program directors from a variety of program types (non-profit, for-profit, faith-based, Head Start, family child care, etc.) will share their strategies for facing the challenges during these difficult economic times.
• The most recent budget developments will be provided by invited state leaders.
What have you got to lose? You’ll have the opportunity to develop a network of support and practical strategies to empower you to face the challenges before you.
This workshop has been submitted for Step Up To Quality and Education CEU credit and is pending approval.
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August 3, 2009 - Space is limited.
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Remember you must be a current Ohio AEYC member to register. Your membership number is required for registration. Your membership number is located on your membership card or on the address label of an edition of Young Children or Teaching Young Children. *If you can't locate your membership number, please contact Ohio AEYC at 800-626-2392 for assistance*
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Coming soon...
2009 conference pictures & highlights!
Here are just a few of the comments from attendees:
For a relatively small investment of time and money, there is a significant return in professional development. There's an opportunity to network with other early childhood professionals and a great chance to squeeze in some fun, too! Participants return to work renewed, refreshed and recommitted to supporting young children and their families. I have been going to conferences for 20 years and these past two years have been incredibly AWESOME.
It is something that all educators should be allowed to attend.
This was my first time and I cannot wait until next year's conference. It makes me feel pumped up to be a teacher and encourages me to always give my best for children!
It is less overwhelming than the national conference and just as informational.
There are so many workshops that supervisors could send teachers to multiple workshops to meet the needs of the facility.
Good information - great vendors and prices.
Everyone from new employees to long term staff will be able to learn something.
This was the best conference I have attended. The message was clear throughout the conference. Every workshop was focused on doing what was best for children, doing what was developmentally appropriate.
Improving both our performance as educators and the public's understanding of the vital work service we perform depends upon our having regular and frequent access to quality professional development experiences at the annual conference. I left the conference feeling refreshed and renewed and returned to my classroom determined to apply what I had learned. Furthermore, I felt new pride in my profession and increased respect for for the researchers and advocates who stand behind our work.
Save these dates: April 29-May 1, 2010
Thank you, 2009 Sponsors!
   
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