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One Goal: Building The Future Together “Putting Families And Children First”
Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida
July 16-18, 2008

The One Goal: Building The Future Together “Putting Families And Children First” Conference brings together over 1000 early education and care providers and leaders from around the state. It is designed to share information on best practices in the field and to build common frameworks of knowledge and understanding to assist in unified planning for young children and their families. Participants have formal and informal opportunities for learning and sharing and can get continuing education units (CEU). Benefits to attendees and their programs include increased knowledge of local, regional and state issues, opportunities to learn about or share information on exemplary early education and care programs for children and their families, and cost-effective networking with key leaders in the field.

Conference Book now available!
The One Goal Summer Conference Program Book is now available. The program is in PDF file format and is (799 KB) and has 77 pages.


Conference Schedule
Monday, July 14, 2008 Preconference Meetings
 
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Preconference Meetings
 
Wednesday, July 16, 2008  
8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Preconference Meetings
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Educational Programs & Services Exhibits
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. First-Timers Session
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Opening General Session
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Concurrent Presentations
4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. "Rediscovering Your Child"
 
Thursday, July 17, 2008  
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibits
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Concurrent Presentations
12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Research Luncheon
1:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Concurrent Presentations
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Special Presenters' Appreciation
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Free Shuttle to International Plaza
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. "Come Alive With Music"
 
Friday, July 18, 2008  
8:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Commercial Exhibits
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Concurrent Presentations
12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. Closing General Session

Program Tracks

Administration and Leadership
Advocacy and Public Policy
Child Growth and Development
Collaboration
Cultural Diversity/Multicultural Education
Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
Family Involvement and Support
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Mental Health/Managing Behaviors
Screenings/Assessments/Evaluations
Special Needs and Inclusion

Hot Topics for 2008
Curriculum & Assessment
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Legislative Overview
Quality Care for Infants and Toddlers
Florida Department of Children & Families Rules Update
Children with Challenges
Obesity
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child Safety


Conference Brochure

You can download the One Goal Summer Conference Brochure (in PDF file format, 2,320 KB - it is 8 pages long) which includes registration, hotel, preconference sessions, keynote speakers, and general conference information.