Discussion on Early Childhood Education Featuring Jodi Sandfort
Associate Professor Jodi Sandfort will be moderating a panel discussion about early childhood education, called "Market-Driven vs. Program-Centered Approaches: How can we increase access and quality in early care and education?" from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on November 4. Registration for the discussion ends Friday October 30th.
For more information, visit: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ceed/profdev/Conferences/roundtable/default.html
The Minnesota Round Table is a conference that brings together a panel of nationally recognized experts on children's issues for a lively discussion of a topic at the forefront of research and practice. Following a unique format that has ensured its success for 30 years, colleagues sitting at the Round Table respond to questions posed by the moderator. They are encouraged to reflect, explore intuitive hunches, and challenge each other's ideas in an open, constructive environment.
Panelists This year's panel will be moderated by Jodi Sandfort, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the U of M's Humphrey Institute.
Panelists include:
Harriet Meyer, M.A., President of the Ounce of Prevention Fund
Arthur J. Rolnick, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Barbara Yates, M.A., Executive Director of Resources for Child Caring
Chad Dunkley, Esq., Chief Operating Officer for New Horizon Academy and Kinderberry Hill
Registration Regsitration is $50 and includes the complete event and reception. Registration is online only at: http://www.regonline.com/mnroundtable2009 Payment is accepted by check (with or without PO), credit card (Visa/MC), or EFS Chart String (U of M only). The registration deadline is Friday, October 30, 2009.
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