ELAC CFES Spring 2023 Conference & Career Fair

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez,Monterey Park CA 91754

25 March, 2023

Description

Spring Conference 2023 at East Los Angeles College Theme: Community Engagement Date: Saturday March 25, 2023 Time: 8am - 2pm Location: East Los Angeles College This year's event is a collaboration with The DAD Project and The CFES Student Club. There will be 3 professional workshops and 2 sessions as well as a career fair (multiple local agencies will be onsite for employment opportunities) The conference will start at 8am with 2 sessions (all three workshops will be offered during both sessions). RSVP is REQUIRED to reserve a seat for the conference. Keynote Speaker: Renatta Cooper – has definitely made an astounding impact in our community. She has previously served as School Board President for Pasadena Unified School District, Commissioner for First 5 LA, Education Coordinator at LA County Office of Child Care, , and coauthored a book titled “Playing to Get Smart”. A meet & Greet with a book signing opportunity will be available at this event. (30 books will be raffled off as prizes to attendees of the conference.) Workshop Titles and Presenters: Building a Learning Neighborhood with PBS SoCal - By: Sandra Cruz (PBS SoCal) PBS SoCal | KCET is the flagship PBS station for the Greater Los Angeles area and Southern California. PBS SoCal’s Learning Neighborhood project leverages nationally and locally created content to promote early learning through age-appropriate, educational and engaging content for families, educators, and community organizations supporting children ages 2-8. How Father Engagement is Paving a Way for Successful Children! - By: Donald Williams (DAD Project) The D.A.D Project is considered to be one of the leading fatherhood organization with chapters operating in Southern California and South Louisiana. In 2022 We were featured on Kelly Clarkson Show, ABC7, and NOLA.COM, where we promote the importance of father/ parent engagement within the education system. During this workshop all participants will discuss the importance of father engagement, and how to successfully engage fathers in education and community programs. Join us for this interactive workshop that will leave you motivated and inspired to create safe spaces for fathers to engage with their children and families. R.O.O.T.E.D. + Regulated: Trauma-informed yoga for the ECE classroom and beyond. - By: Monica Rollins (Rooted: A wellness collective) With the looming pandemic, world wars, systemic inequities, it makes sense why our kiddos continue to struggle with transitions, managing big feelings and finding the confidence to take risks. It also makes sense why ECE providers continue to grapple with stress and burn out. This interactive workshop will introduce the impact of trauma on brain development and highlights simple yoga and mindfulness tools to build resiliency, boost confidence and increase self-regulation. By the end of the workshop, ECE professionals will be equipped with developmentally appropriate wellness strategies to sprinkle throughout their routines that results in deeper connections to self, peers and community. The Career/Job Fair section of this event will be open to the public and does not require any RSVP to attend. We have over 25 tables that will offer various resources and activities for all that attends. From employment opportunities to career guidance, here is a list of our community partners that will be participating: CDCLA, Options for Learning, Foundations for Early Childhood Education, Bright Horizons, Para Los Ninos, Hope Street Family Centers, St. Anne's, Lakeshore, Meher Community School, Mission School Transportation, School on Wheels, CSULA, LACOE, Childcare Careers, LAUSD, MAOF, El Monte School District,, Children's Institute, Discovery Time, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment, Los Angeles Mayor's Office, School on Wheels, and more to be added. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: CFESatELAC Facebook: CFESatELAC For all inquiries to this event, please email Billy Truong at [email protected]