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April 9, 2008

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(Article by Astra NG, communications specialist)

Shawnee State University holds Early Childhood Campus Conference 2008



(SSU will be the site for Early Childhood Campus Conference during which the ‘Friend of the Child’ will be awarded)

            Shawnee State University in conjunction with the Department of Teacher Education, Dr. Miller and Genevieve Toombs Children’s Learning Center, University Outreach Services and the Scioto County Department of Job and Family Services are sponsoring Early Childhood Campus Conference 2008 from 8 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. on Friday, April 18 at the Selby Lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
           “This event is a wonderful opportunity for early childhood educators to come together to not only learn from one another about the new techniques and programs designed to help improve their skills as an educator, but also to honor and celebrate their careers,” said Cindy Ferguson, director of Toombs CLC.
            The event will include “Fabulous Friday,” an all-day conference for child care providers and early childhood educators where they can learn about the different resources available to help improve teaching skills.
           Cindy Ferguson, Patsy Todt, Amy Holsinger and Amanda Hendrick from the Toombs CLC and Mary E. Cummings and Patrick Leedom from SSU will be speaking at the conference.
            The Early Childhood Campus Conference also will celebrate the “Friend of Children” award. Honorees will be recognized at the “Fabulous Friday” regional campus conference.
           The award honors both individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to early childhood education.
            For more information, contact Cindy Ferguson at (740) 351-3252 or (740) 351-3188 or e-mail at cferguson@shawnee.edu.