A conference organized by the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA)

"Building Early Childhood Partnerships for a Strong Foundation in Education"
Focusing on building the capacity of P-3 professionals to support children’s social-emotional development as a core component of kindergarten readiness and school success, this conference represents a unique opportunity to bring together providers of early learning services and K-3 educators from across Oregon for a shared professional learning experience that will build on our statewide community of P-3 practice.

Major points of emphasis:
Engaging families as partners in children’s learning and development
Building P-3 professional learning communities at the local level
Strategies and approaches for strengthening developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive practice

Featuring
Dr. Alisha Moreland, Executive Director, Avel Gordly Center for Healing at OHSU
Dr. Melanie Berry, Research Associate, Fisher Stress Neurobiology and Prevention Laboratory, University of Oregon and the Oregon Social Learning Center
Dr. Molly Branson Thayer, Director of School Age and Youth Development Programs, University of Washington, College of Education

For more information, see the Events listing at:
https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/

Registrations:
Single registrations can be made online: http://tinyurl.com/cosa-registration
Group registrations, call the COSA office at 503-581-3141

Scholarships:
There will be a limited number of scholarships available to cover the cost of conference registration ($199). Priority will be given to Early Learning providers (not K-3 educators) who have limited access to dedicated professional development funds. Scholarships will be awarded by November 1, 2016.