October 18 - 20, 2017
	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sacramento
	HARNESSING OUR SUPERPOWERS: Making a Difference One Child, One Family, One Provider at a Time

View the complete Final Program of the 2017 Conference

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

1:00 pm to 3:45 pm (SEMINARS):
Imagine it's the year 2025...How R&R and AP Programs Can Adapt to an Anticipated Future
Strand: Executives & Managers

Compassion Fatigue - Where are You in the Middle of the Stress and Chaos?
Strand: Personal/Professional Growth

Working with Adult Learners
Strand: Working with Providers



1:00 pm to 2:15 pm:
Operating a Strong Family Child Care Business (SPANISH)
Strand: Building Knowledge in the Child Care Field & Working with Providers



2:30 pm to 3:45 pm:
Creating Healthier Preschool Environments: Preschools SHINE Program
Strand: Health & Safety

California's Statewide Early Care & Education Workforce Registry - What You Need to Know
Strand:  Building Knowledge in the Child Care Field



Thursday, October 19, 2017

10:00 am to 12:00 pm:
Exceptional Customer Service
Strand: Working with Parents

Impact of Trauma on Brain Development
Strand: Working with Providers

Hot Topics in Health and Safety Training for Child Care Providers
PowerPoint
Handout - Know the Law About Giving Medications To Children in Lic. Child Care...
English Version
Spanish Version
Strand: Health & Safety

Social Media & Search for Childcare: How a soon-to-be dad finds care...
Strand: Technology

Family File Organization and Review
Strand: AP Administration



1:30 pm to 3:00 pm:
12-Month Eligibility: Underscoring Stability for Children & Continuity of Care
Strand: AP Administration

In Defense of Families: Legal Tools to Help Your Immigrant Clients
PowerPoint
Handout - Immigration Resources
Strand: Advocacy

Essential Components of Quality Infant & Toddler Caregiving in the Family Child Care Setting
Strand: Working With Providers

Striving for Stellar Reviews thru Solid Quality Assurance
Handouts - File Order & Checklist Chrono Key
Template - Enrollment / Recertification Checklist Template
Template - APMU QA Summary Template
Strand: AP Administration



3:30 pm to 5:00 pm:
AP 101: Untangling the Web of Subsidized Child Care
Strand: Building Knowledge in the Child Care Field

Sharing Stories with Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
PowerPoint
Handout - Kaleidoscope Fact Sheet
Strand: Working with Providers

Election 2018 and Beyond: Engaging Our Communities
Strand: Advocacy

Parent Appeals
Strand: AP Administration



Friday, October 20, 2017

8:45 am to 10:15 am (WORKSHOPS):
Fostering a Culture of Leadership and Professional Development
PowerPoint
Handout - Digital Badges Briefing
Worksheet - Digital Badges Creation Template
Strand: Managers

Review of Management Bulletins
Strand: AP Administration



Closing Keynote Presentation:
The Beauty of Different: Why Individuality, Courage and Self-Care are the Soul of Changing the World
Karen Walrond - Photographer, Author, Speaker Coach