2007
Discover Conference and Expo Update
Discover
resources and support right in your community.
October
26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday)
Newport
News Marriott at City Center
Conference
Schedule Available
The VSACCA Discover Conference and Expo schedule is now posted
on the Web site. Friday opens with a general session, followed
by three workshop blocks. Each block features up to six workshop
choices in the areas of Programming, Leadership, and Mind and
Body. Field trips to programs will also be offered on Friday afternoon.
Saturday features four workshop blocks. Continental breakfast
and lunch are offered both days. The full workshop list will be
posted shortly. View
the schedule.
Friday's
Expo showcases materials available from public agencies
at low/no cost. The Expo on Saturday gives you the opportunity
to see the latest in products and services from select
vendors.
VOST
Credential
- Friday
VSACCA, VDSS, VCCRRN, and educators within Virginia are working
together to create a School-Age Child Care Credential for Virginia
(VOST Credential). The VOST Credential will be structured with
VDSS Licensing requirements in mind and will offer individuals
the opportunity to meet the planned 120 training hour requirement
through a variety of training options. A "challenge"
option for the 120 training hours (based on life experience and
working knowledge) developed from the VOST Credential Core Competencies
is also planned. If you are interested in learning about the development
of this exciting undertaking please join our discussion on the
progress in developing the VOST Credential and related issues.
Discover
Workshops
Virginia has an abundance of outstanding learning opportunities
available for you to use in your program. Most are no/low cost.
Many are available online. Special Discover workshops this year
include -
City
Center at Oyster Point - Newport
News
The Newport News Marriott at City Center, our conference hotel,
offers you easy access to all the shops and restaurants at City
Center. With shops and restaurants including - J. Jill, Ann Taylor
Loft, Coldwater Creek, Belgian Chocolatier and Beanery, MaggieMoo's
Ice Cream & Treatery, Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - just to
name a few - you can enjoy window shopping (and more) during your
free time in Newport News. View
the entire listing at City Center at Oyster Point.
Oyster
Roast - Friday Evening
The beautiful five-acre Fountain Plaza at City Center at Oyster
Point is right outside the front door of the Marriott and is the
setting for the annual (and popular) Oyster Point Oyster Roast.
Join in Friday evening from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Seafood, live music
and children's activities are featured. Entrance is free; food
and beverages are for sale by individual vendors. Go with a group
or explore on your own - and enjoy the Oyster Roast!
Register
By September 21 and Be Eligible to Win
Everyone registered for the full conference (both Friday and Saturday),
by Friday, September 21, will be eligible to win a gift certificate
for an Express Facial at Naya
Spa Sanctuary, at City Center at Oyster Point. The winner
can schedule this 30-minute treat to take place while in Newport
News.
More
Good Things
Thank you to Cabot Creamery for their donation of a
gift basket filled with great nutrition education ideas and coupons.
Cabot
also offers a downloadable educational (and some just-for-fun)
activities on their Web site - www.cabotcheese.coop/edprograms.
