21st Annual Early Childhood Conference

General Information

Benefits

  • A memorable keynote speaker
  • Registry labels for each workshop attended
  • UW-Platteville academic credit
  • Continuing education units (CEU's)
  • Confirmation of your registration
  • New workshops that will invigorate you
  • New presenters who are bursting with ideas
  • Practical ideas to take home and use
  • Motivating, experienced speakers
  • An opportunity to shop for program supplies
  • Resources from nonprofit agencies
  • Small classes that allow discussion
  • Entertainment and fun
  • Networking opportunities
  • Plenty of parking
  • Up-to-date information
  • A chance to win door prizes
  • A wide selection of topics from which to choose
  • Conference materials
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Complimentary box lunch
  • Personalized attention

Date, Time and Location

Saturday, March 29, 2008 – 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Ullsvik Hall

Fees

(Fees include registration, materials, and box lunch and refreshments for breaks.)

  • $55 for early childhood advocate
    ($60 after March 7)
     
  • $35 for early childhood students
    ($40 after March 7)

Registration

  • Web: Click here to register now!
    (Credit card payment required to register at secure online registration website.)
     
  • Fax: Complete registration form and fax to (608) 342-1454.
    (Credit card payment required for faxed registrations.)
     
  • Mail: Check, money order, and credit card payment accepted for mail-in registrations. Just print the registration form and follow instructions for mail-in registration.

Confirmation of your registration will be sent by mail after March 7, with a map and parking information.

Payment

Payment is due at the time of registration. Your registration will be processed, and you will be assigned to available workshops, when we receive payment. Workshops are limited—register early!

No refunds after Friday, March 14, 2008. Register by March 7 to be eligible for the door prizes. Substitutions are allowed.

Cancellations received by Thursday, March 13 will receive a refund minus a $10 fee. Notification must be during business hours which are 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Registry Labels

Verification labels from The Registry will be provided after each workshop.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Educators may receive a certificate for 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for participating in the conference. A $3 processing fee is due upon certificate request on the day of the conference.

UW-Platteville Credit Option

Educators may earn one UW-Platteville credit for participating in the conference and completing additional coursework. Request credit materials when registering. In addition to the conference fee, UW-Platteville tuition and fees apply. (Undergraduate tuition is $239.42 and graduate tuition is $380.92.)

For More Information

For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 608.342.1314 or 1.888.281.9472 (toll free).

2008 Advisory Team

  • Beth Whitish, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
  • Carol Lange, UW-Platteville School of Education
  • Gail Pitzen, Home Childcare
  • Gwen Coe, UW-Platteville School of Education
  • Julie Statz, Family Center
  • Kathy Iselin, Family Center/Interim Director of UWP Children's Center
  • Cathy Smith, SW WI Child Care Resource and Referral
  • Kerie Wedige, UW-Platteville Office of Continuing Education
  • Marian Maciej-Hiner, UW-Platteville Office of Continuing Education

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Website: http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456