Agenda

The following is a preliminary schedule of World Forum activities. This schedule is subject to revision in the coming weeks as planning progresses. All events, with the exception of Study Tours on Tuesday, will take place at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

World Forum registrants will be able to choose from a wide range of educational, cultural and recreational activities taking place on Tuesday. The World Forum Foundation is working with the early childhood community in Hawaii as well as the Working Groups of the World Forum to develop these activities. After these activities have been planned, all registrants will be given the opportunity to select on a first come first served basis, the activity they are most interested in. This opportunity will be part of the total experience of World Forum 2011 and is included in the registration fee. Since buses will be loading at 7:30 am on Tuesday, delegates should plan to arrive and register on Monday, May 2.



Sunday, May 1

Working Group Leadership Teams 8:30am – 6:00pm

Monday, May 2

Working Group Leadership Teams 8:30am – 5:00pm
World Forum Registration 10:00am – 8:00pm

Tuesday, May 3More Details

Registration 6:30 am – 7:30 am
Educational/Cultural Experiences 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Registration 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Welcome Reception/Luau 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Wednesday, May 4More Details

Morning Plenary 8:30 am – 10:15 am
Morning Break 10:15 am – 11:00 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
No-Host Luncheon Program 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Afternoon Break 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
International Dance 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Thursday, May 5More Details

Morning Plenary 8:30 am – 10:15 am
Morning Break 10:15 am – 11:00 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
No-Host Luncheon Program 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Afternoon Break 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm

Friday, May 6More Details

Book Exchange Swap 7:30 am – 8:15 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Morning Break 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Closing Ceremonies 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Farewell Luncheon 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

  • 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM Opening Ceremonies
    Maui/Kauai Ballroom, Second Floor
  • Ka Ho’okipa – Hawaiian Welcoming Protocol
  • Masters of Ceremonies

    • Maysoun Chehab, Lebanon
      International Organizing Committee
    • Kenny Spence, Scotland
      International Organizing Committee
    • David Gleason, President
      Board of Directors
  • HAEYC Welcome
    Troy Jarrell, President
  • Hula
    Kuma Hula Teacher, Maelia Lobenstein-Carter performs with students from her halau
  • Provocation
    • Kim Simplis Barrow, First Lady of Belize
      “Creating a National Plan of Action for Investing in Families and Children”
    • Roger Neugebauer, Founder
      “Honolulu 1999 – Honolulu 2011: What Has Happened? What Has Changed?”
  • Ukulele with Kimo James Hussey and Kalei Gamiao
  • Bonnie Neugebauer, Founder
    “Committing to a Future for Children”
  • Welcome Reception 8:30pm – 10:00pm
    Helumoa Pool and Rum Fire Terrace, Lobby Level

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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

  • Plenary Session 8:30am – 10:15am
    Maui/Kauai Ballroom, Second Floor
  • Masters of Ceremonies

    • Valéria Andreetto, Brazil
      International Organizing Committee
    • Martha Llanos, Peru
      International Organizing Committee
  • Provocation

    • Larry Kimura, United States
      “The Essence of a Hawaiian Identity: Nurturing the Essential Elements of Fire in Hawaiian Medium Education”
  • “E Alu Like” with Haunani Apoliona
  • Taiko Drummers
  • Provocation

    • Sakena Yacoobi, Afghanistan
      “Poverty and Children”
  • Kevin Carnes, United States
    Community Art Project
  • Morning Break 10:15am – 11:00am
    Ballroom Foyer, Second Floor

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 11:00am – 12:30pm

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #8 NATURE DESIGN – Designing Nature-Based Outdoor Spaces for Children: Practical and Inspiring Ideas for Everyone • Lanai
    Organizer: World Forum NACC Leadership Team
    Presenters: Claire Warden, Scotland • Jim Wike, United States • Helle Nebelong, Denmark
    Coach: Wil Maheia, Belize
  • #13 PROGRAM START-UP – Start-Up Process for Early Care and Education Programs • Hilo
    Organizers: World Forum Working Group on Multi-Site Organizations
    Presenters: Sharon Solomon, Singapore • Ian Alchin, Australia
    Coach: Bob Siegel, United States
  • #21 TECHNOLOGY WITH YOUNG CHILDREN – Technology with Young Children… Promising Practices • Oahu
    Organizer: Chip Donohue, United States
    Presenters: Rosemary Burton, United States • Leslie Gleim, United States • Tessa Browne, South Africa • Michelle Spence, United States • Jennifer Masters, Australia
    Coach: Chip Donohue, United States
  • #4 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES – Indigenous Childcare Developments: Canada, Peru, and Australia • Iao/Akaka
    Organizer: World Forum Indigenous Peoples Action Group
    Presenters: Elizabeth Munroe, Canada • Martha Llanos, Peru • Martine Pitt, Australia
    Coach: TJ Skalski, Canada
  • #27 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – Effective Educational Policies and Inclusion Practices for Young Children with Special Needs • Honolulu
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Including Children with Special Needs
    Presenters: Cynthy Haihambo, Namibia • Anthony Browne, Namibia • Anne Subashini Sivanathan, Malaysia • Roberta Goldberg, United States • Deepak Raj Sapkota, Nepal
    Coaches: Deepak Raj Sapkota, Nepal • Kirsten Haugen, United States
  • #33 Male Involvement – Male Involvement • Kahuku
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Men in Early Childhood Education
    Presenters: Bryan Nelson, United States • Don Piburn, United States • Ron Blatz, Canada • Kenny Spence, Scotland • George Yamamoto, United States • Kaho‘okahi Kanuha, United States • Henry Manani, Kenya
    Coach: Jerry Parr, United States
  • #36 NATIONAL POLICIES – Creating National Policies • Waialua
    Presenters: Samia Kazi, United Arab Emirates • Maysoun Chehab, Lebanon
    Coach: Sasa Milic, Montenegro
  • #41 TEACHER EDUCATOR – Early Childhood Teachers – Preparing and Enabling Our Teachers of the Future • Waianae
    Organizers: Selena Fox, New Zealand • Ellen Hall, United States
    Presenters: Maria Thereza Marcilio de Souza, Brazil • Priscila Fernandes, Brazil • Angela Fowler, United States • Randa Zomot, Jordan • Noelani Iokepa-Guerrero, United States
    Coach: Selena Fox, New Zealand
  • #47 LITERACY – Literacy • Ni’ihau
    Presenter: Kalehua Caceres, United States • Judith Loh, Malaysia • Dolores Sheen, United States
    Coach: Reta Ott, United States
  • Lunch on Own 12:30pm – 2:00pm
    No-Host Groups Meet

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #7 CURRICULUM – Universal Principles of Early Childhood Curriculum • Lanai
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Curriculum
    Presenters: Toni Christie, New Zealand • Patrick Makokoro, Zimbabwe • Vishakha Deshpande, India
    Coach: Larry Schweinhart, United States
  • #68 HEAD START MODELS – The Starts: Head Start Models Around the World • Hilo
    Discussion Session
    Coach: Yasmina Vinci, United States
  • #11 NATURE AND CREATIVE ARTS – Creative Expression Is a Natural: Helping Children Experience and Interpret the Natural World Through Music, Art, and Construction • Oahu
    Organizer: World Forum NACC Leadership Team
    Presenters: Kumara Ward, Australia • Tina Reeble, United States • Amy Freshwater, United States
    Coach: Swati Popat, India
  • #3 CHILDREN’S RIGHTS – United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: What Difference Has It Made? Stories from Around the World • Iao/Akaka
    Organizers: Pam Boulton, United States • Ellen Hall, United States
    Presenters: Deepak Raj Sapkota, Nepal • Fredericka Dadson, Ghana • Lily Wong, Singapore • Edna Ranck, United States
    Coach: Ellen Hall, United States
  • #50 CARE OUTSIDE CENTERS – Care for Children Outside of Centers: Rural, Mobile, Migrant Care, and Education • Honolulu
    Presenters: Mere Krishna, Fiji • Kevin F W Thoronka, Sierra Leone • Tim Keegan, Australia
    Coach: Amrita Jain, India
  • #18 INFANTS AND TODDLERS – “Being With Babies” — Infant Care and Education • Kahuku
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Rights of Children in Children’s Homes
    Presenters: Toni Christie, New Zealand • Beverly Kovach, United States • Valéria Andreetto, Brazil
    Coach: Elsa Chahin, United States/México
  • #37 CHILDREN AND HIV/AIDS – Building ECD Quality and Care for Children and Families Living with HIV and AIDS: Voices from the Field – Part One • Waialua
    Organizer: Voices of Hope for Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS – World Forum HIV/AIDS Action Tank
    Presenters: Martha Vibbert, United States • Michael Kelly, Zambia • Patsy Pillay, South Africa • Dhirendra Lamsal, Nepal • Karen Vance Wallace, Canada
    Coach: Noreen Huni, South Africa
  • #67 QUALITY – Quality Versus Sustainability – How Good Practice Makes Good Business Sense! • Waianae
    Organizer: Julie Wassom, United States
    Presenters: Derek Hayes, United Kingdom • Julie Wassom, United States • Sonya Aylmore, Australia • Tere Holmes, United States
    Coach: Bob Siegel, United States
  • #39 TEACHER EDUCATOR – Teacher Education • Ni’ihau
    Organizers: Selena Fox, New Zealand • Ellen Hall, United States
    Presenters: Anette Sandberg, Sweden • Lila Goldston, United States • Cornelia Cincilei, Moldova
    Coach: Michael Kalinowski, United States
  • Afternoon Break 3:30pm – 4:15pm
    Ballroom Foyer, Second Floor

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 4:15pm – 5:45pm

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #10 Families and Nature – Families and Nature: Ideas for Strengthening the Connection • Lanai
    Organizer: World Forum NACC Leadership Team
    Presenters: Raed Abu Hayyaneh, Jordan • Chris Kiewra, United States • Leilani Au, United States • Eric Nelson, United States • Elyssa Nelson, United States
    Coach: Hadijah Nandyose, Uganda
  • #64 MUSIC – Music as a Catalyst for Learning: Learning Values Through Instruments • Hilo
    Organizer: Kimo James Hussey, United States
    Presenters: Julia Welchman, United Kingdom • Hajara Ndayidde, Uganda
    Coach: Kimo James Hussey, United States
  • #22 Technology with Young Children – Technology with Young Children… Concerns, Cautions, and Recommendations • Oahu
    Organizer: Chip Donohue, United States
    Presenters: Chip Donohue, United States • Diane Levin, United States • Susan Linn, United States
    Coach: Selena Fox, New Zealand
  • #26 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – The Challenges of Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Programs • Iao/Akaka
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Including Children with Special Needs
    Presenters: Shirley Lister, Canada • Sharon Solomon, Singapore • Geneva Hallet, United States
    Coach: Anne Subashini Sivanathan, Malaysia
  • #6 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES – Indigenous Children and Family Inclusion • Honolulu
    Organizer: World Forum Indigenous Peoples Action Group
    Presenters: Barbara Carlson, Canada • Christine Dimovich, Australia • Larry Railton, Canada
    Coach: Laurie Hand, United States
  • #34 ADVOCACY – Global Leaders Share Lessons Learned on Advocacy • Kahuku
    Presenters: Reeta Sonawat, India • May A. Ajram, Lebanon • Gustavo Amora, Brazil • Ivan Galindo, México • Milika Waqanisau, Fiji
    • Analesi Tuicaumia, Fiji • Lynette Okengo, Kenya
    Coach: Youssef Hajar, Syria/United Kingdom
  • #15 ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH – Sustaining Organizational Growth During a Recession • Waialua
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Multi-Site Organizations
    Presenters: Sally May Tan, Singapore • Judy Williams, United States • Gail Conway, United States
    Coach: Tere Holmes, United States
  • #54 NUTRITION – Nutritional Status Versus Cognitive Development of Preschool Children • Waianae
    Presenter: Golam Kibria, Bangladesh • Beryl Carroll, United Kingdom • Lori Harris, United States
    Coach: Cynthy Haihambo, Namibia
  • #65 STAFF – Staff • Ni’ihau
    Presenters: Kari Sutton, Australia • Nicole Souza, United States • Mehra Jalili, United States
    Coach: Maryln Appelbaum, United States
  • EVENING No-Host Dining Program
    No-Host Groups Meet
  • International Dance 8:00pm – 10:30pm
    Molokai Ballroom, Second Floor

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Thursday, May 5th, 2011

  • Plenary Session 8:30am – 10:15am
    Maui/Kauai Ballroom, Second Floor
  • Masters of Ceremonies

    • Reeta Sonawat, India
      International Organizing Committee
    • Carol Logie, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
      International Organizing Committee
  • Provocation

    • Michael Kelly, Zambia
      “Children, AIDS, and Our Priorities”
    • Amara Amarasinghe, Sri Lanka
      “Making Things Happen for Children in the Midst of Conflict”
  • Introduction of World Forum National Representatives
    Selena Fox, Board of Directors
  • Presentation of Seen and Heard: Children’s Rights in Early Childhood Education
    Ellen Hall, United States
    International Organizing Committee
  • Thank you to sponsors
    Roger Neugebauer
  • Morning Break 10:15am – 11:00am
    Ballroom Foyer, Second Floor

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 11:00am – 12:30pm

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #28 PLAY – Best Practices for Nurturing Children’s Active and Creative Play • Lanai
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Play
    Presenters: Siham Alsuwaigh, Saudi Arabia • Deb Ryan, Australia • Terry Lock, United States • Martha Llanos, Peru
    Coach: Susan Linn, United States
  • #2 Children’s Rights – Children’s Rights • Hilo
    Organizers: Pam Boulton, United States • Ellen Hall, United States
    Presenters: Boulder Journey School Faculty, United States • Samira Moosa, Oman • Kanoe Kanaka‘ole, United States
    Coach: Pam Boulton, United States
  • #38 CHILDREN AND HIV/AIDS – Building ECD Quality and Care for Children and Families Living with HIV and AIDS: Voices from the Field – Part Two • Oahu
    Organizer: Voices of Hope for Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS: World Forum HIV/AIDS Action Tank
    Presenters: Noreen Huni, South Africa • Mara Banda, Malawi • Pastor Isaac Hoaeb, Namibia• Rosette Serwanga, Uganda
    Coach: Martha Vibbert, United States
  • #23 INTERIOR DESIGN – International Trends and Models in Interior Design for Early Childhood Development • Iao/Akaka
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Interior Environments for Children
    Presenters: Rufaro Kangai, Zimbabwe • Vera Melis, Brazil • Paul Roberts, United States
    Coach: Ken Jaffe, United States
  • #25 PUBLIC FUNDING – Making the Financial Case for Early Childhood Education • Honolulu
    Presenters: Rob Grunewald, United States • Sheldon Shaeffer, Thailand • Elizabeth Obaba, Nigeria
    Coach: Judith Evans, United States
  • #51 EMERGENCY CARE – Responding to Disasters and Emergency Situations • Kahuku
    Presenters: Phyllis Kalifeh, United States • Amara Amarasinghe, Sri Lanka • Nancy P. Alexander, United States
    Coach: Anne-Marie Evans, United States
  • #59 LEADERSHIP – Leadership • Waialua
    Presenters: Kerry Little, Australia • Carol Lymbery, Australia • Adrienne Schoen Gunn, United States
    Coach: Fortidas Bakuza, Tanzania
  • #52 EMPOWERING PARENTS – Empowering Parents as Advocates • Waianae
    Organizer: Joel Ryan, United States
    Presenters: Joel Ryan, United States • Patrick Makokoro, Zimbabwe
    Coach: Elizabeth Oskin, United States
  • #63 ASSESSMENT – Linking Assessment and Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs • Ni’ihau
    Organizer: Diane Trister Dodge, United States
    Presenters: Lily Wong, Singapore • Darlene Pang, United States • Diane Trister Dodge, United States
    Coach: Basma Faour, Lebanon
  • Lunch on Own 12:30pm – 2:00pm
    No-Host Groups Meet

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #42 TEACHER EDUCATOR – Early Childhood Teachers – The Difference Mentors Make • Lanai
    Organizers: Selena Fox, New Zealand • Ellen Hall, United States
    Presenters: Glory Ressler, Canada • Marika Veisson, Estonia • Tiina Peterson, Estonia • Susan Kimmel, United States • Cynthia Abel, Canada
    Coach: Roslyn Duffy, United States
  • #14 QUALITY ASSURANCE – Quality Assurance in Multi-Site Operations • Hilo
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Multi-Site Organizations
    Presenters: Rosemary Burton, United States • Laura Henry, United Kingdom • Patricia Koh, Singapore • Reeta Sonawat, India
    Coach: Elanna Yalow, United States
  • #5 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES – Indigenous Early Years Knowledge Exchange Through Cultural Immersion • Oahu
    Organizer: World Forum Indigenous Peoples Action Group
    Presenters: Tere Gilbert, New Zealand • Nalani Mattox-Primacio, United States • Laurie Hand, United States
    Coach: Sue Sterling, Canada
  • #9 TEACHING WITH NATURE – Teaching with Nature: Helping Educators Experience the Joys of Connecting Children with Nature • Iao/Akaka
    Organizer: World Forum NACC Leadership Team
    Presenters: Sara Starbuck, United States • Tammy Davis, United States • Cheryl Greenfield, New Zealand • Jan White, United Kingdom • Lori Harris, United States
    Coach: Caroline Hudicourt, Haiti
  • #30 PEACE BUILDING – Peace Building and Advocacy with Young Children Around the World – Part 1 • This is a double session — it is encouraged that you attend both Peace Building Sessions • Honolulu
    Organizers: Duane Dennis, United States • Kishor Shrestha, Nepal • Zorica Trikic, Serbia • Diane Levin, United States • World Forum International Working Group on Peace Building
    Presenters: Diane Levin and Members of the World Forum International Working Group on Peace Building
  • #35 CURRENT CRISES – Current Crises Around the World and the Impact on Young Children • Kahuku Discussion Session
    Coach: Barnabas Otaala, Uganda
  • #32 Father Involvement – Father Involvement • Waialua
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Men in Early Childhood Education
    Presenters: Members of World Forum Working Group on Men in Early Childhood Education
    Coach: Kenny Spence, Scotland
  • #55 BRAIN Development – Brain Development • Waianae
    Presenters: Tamar Jacobson, United States • Vishakha Deshpande, India
    Coach: David Elkind, United States
  • #24 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS – Training Teachers, Parents, Children, and the Community to Develop Outstanding Interior Environments • Ni’ihau
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Interior Environments for Children
    Presenters: Mike Lindstrom, United States • Gladys Montes, Puerto Rico • Janet Mwitiki, Kenya • Mukunda Kshetree, Nepal • Kelly Hor Siew Fun, Singapore
    Coach: Dhirendra Lamsal, Nepal
  • Afternoon Break 3:30pm – 4:15pm
    Ballroom Royer, Second Floor

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 4:15pm – 5:45pm

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #44 GLOBAL GAMES – The Games People Play • Lanai
    Presenters: Sophie Ahmed, India • Janet Beaulieu, United States • Bernice Hagler-Cody, United States • Monirah Al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia/United States • Barnabas Otaala, Uganda
    Coach: Swati Popat, India
  • #70 Public Private Partnerships – Public Private Partnerships • Hilo
    Presenters: Marisa Uribe, Colombia • Nur Sucuka Corapci, Turkey • Monica Duncan, United States • David Gleason, United States
    Coach: Wayne Eastman, Canada
  • #20 SOCIAL NETWORKING – ECE 2.0 – Innovative Uses of Web 2.0 Tools, Digital Devices, Apps, and Social Media • Oahu
    Organizer: Chip Donohue, United States
    Presenters: Karen Graham, Wales • Ingrid Crowther, Canada • Judy Williams, United States • Angela Fowler, United States • Marito Garcia, United States • Meryl Hewett-Fouri, South Africa • Adéle Grosse, South Africa • Hannah Clemmons, United States
    Coach: Chip Donohue, United States
  • #1 IMMIGRATION – The Impact of Immigration on Children and Their Families and ECE • Iao/Akaka
    Organizer: Luis Hernandez, United States
    Presenters: Sharon Davisson, United States • Martine Pitt, Australia • Gloria Guzman, United States
    Coach: Luis Hernandez, United States
  • #12 NATURE RESOURCES – Helpful and Free! Resources for Connecting Children with Nature: Ideas for Using the Online “Environmental Action Kit: Connecting the World’s Children with Nature” • Honolulu
    Organizer: World Forum NACC Leadership Team
    Presenters: Gillian McAuliffe, Australia • Irma Allen, Swaziland • Bishnu Bhatta, Nepal
    Coaches: Nancy and John Rosenow, United States
  • #31 PEACE BUILDING – Peace Building and Advocacy with Young Children Around the World – Part 2 • This is a double session — it is encouraged that you attend both Peace Building Sessions • Kahuku
    Organizers: Duane Dennis, United States • Kishor Shrestha, Nepal • Zorica Trikic, Serbia • Diane Levin, United States • World Forum International Working Group on Peace Building
    Presenters: Diane Levin and Members of the World Forum International Working Group on Peace Building
  • #17 RESIDENTIAL CARE – What Makes Up a Quality Institution for Children in Residential Care? • Waialua
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Rights of Children in Children’s Homes
    Presenters: Delfena Mitchell, Belize • Janet Gonzalez-Mena, United States • Maria del Carmen Vasquez, Ecuador • Etienne Moine Vasquez, Ecuador
    Coach: Laura Briley, United States
  • #43 GLOBAL ECE ORGANIZATIONS – Organizations Can Change the World • Waianae
    Presenters: Justina Onifade, Nigeria • Gera Jacobs, United States • Louise Zimanyi, Canada • Junko Miyahara, Singapore • Bonita Birungi, Uganda
    • Marito Garcia, United States • Gustavo Amora, Brazil
    Coach: Radziah Daud, Malaysia
  • #72 PARENTS – SKIP to a Brighter Future: Successful Kids = Involved Parents • Ni’ihau
    Presenters: Becky Garske, United States • Farid Abu Gosh, Israel • Sabeerah Abdul-Majied, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
    • Hadijah Nandyose, Uganda
    Coach: Biljana Maslovaric, Montenegro
  • EVENING No-Host Dining Program
    No-Host Groups Meet
  • Movie Night 8:00pm – 10:00pm
    Maui/Kauai Ballroom, Second Floor

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Friday, May 6th, 2011

  • Closing Ceremonies 12:30pm – 2:00pm
    Maui/Kauai Ballroom, Second Floor
  • Masters of Ceremonies

    • Fredericka Dadson, Ghana
      International Organizing Committee
    • Wayne Eastman, Canada
      International Organizing Committee
  • Provocation

    • Lilian Katz, United States
      “Professional Emergencies: World Forum Style”
  • Presentation
    Connecting Children with Nature: Universal Principles for Connecting the World’s Children With Nature, Irma Allen, representing World Forum’s Nature Action Collaborative for Children
  • HAEYC Farewell
    Troy Jarrell, President
  • Closing Remarks
    Bonnie and Roger Neugebauer
  • Ka Panina: The Closing
    Formal closure to an event is equally important as the formal welcome at the commencement of the gathering. Words of inspiration, commitment, and promise of continued support forward are shared. All gather in a common song to symbolize unison. We are one and will be reunited again. A hui hou, until we meet again!
  • Farewell Luncheon 2:00pm – 3:30pm
    Molokai/Lanai Ballroom, Second Floor

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 8:30am – 10:00am

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #48 TRANSITIONS – Transitions Between Preschool and Primary School • Lanai
    Presenters: Judith Gray, Australia • Jan Peeters, Belgium • Tatjana Vonta, Slovenia
    Coach: Magela Guimaraes, Uruguay
  • #57 RIGHTS OF CHILDREN – Building Community: Conversations Surrounding Children’s Rights • Hilo Discussion Session
    Coaches: Pam Boulton, United States • Ellen Hall, United States
  • #40 TEACHER EDUCATOR – Early Childhood Teachers – Inspiring and Developing Teachers in Their Work with Young Children • Oahu
    Organizers: Selena Fox, New Zealand • Ellen Hall, United States
    Presenters: Ingrid Crowther, Canada • Kelly Roy, United States • Kristine Greer, United States
    Coach: Lilian Katz, United States
  • #29 PLAY – Societal Barriers to Children’s Active and Creative Play and How to Overcome Them • Iao/Akaka
    Organizers: Susan Linn, United States • Kathy Laskowski, United States • the World Forum Working Group on Play
    Presenters: Laura Henry, United Kingdom • Karen Graham, United Kingdom • Mildred Otu-Bassey, Nigeria • Susan Linn, United States
    Coach: Kathy Laskowski, United States
  • #49 INFANTS AND TODDLERS – Infant and Toddler Care: Transcending Borders and Cultures Using Sensitive, Peaceful Caregiving • Honolulu
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Rights of Children in Children’s Homes
    Presenters: Gemma Rudd, New Zealand • Elsa Chahin, United States/México • Penelope Blair, United States
    Coach: Beverly Kovach, United States
  • #66 MULTI-LINGUAL EDUCATION – Multi-Lingual Education • Kahuku
    Presenters: Manju Nair, Singapore • Eugenia Papadaki, Italy • Andrea A. Perina, Brazil
    Coach: Susan Peebles, Canada
  • #69 INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM – International Curriculum • Waialua
    Presenters: Hadeel Al-Essa, United States • Kamini Rege, India • Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte, Singapore • Mandy Goh, Singapore
    Coach: Margaret Akinware, Nigeria
  • #56 LEADERSHIP – Leadership • Waianae
    Presenter: Holly Elissa Bruno, United States
    Coach: Hannah Botchway, Ghana
  • #62 GLOBAL NETWORK – Building a Global Education Company • Ni’ihau
    Organizer: Elanna Yalow, United States
    Presenters: Sally May Tan, Singapore • Ty Durekas, United States • John Woodward, United Kingdom
    Coach: Elanna Yalow, United States
  • Morning Break 10:00am – 10:45am
    Ballroom Foyer, Second Floor

Nine Concurrent Sessions: 10:45am – 12:15pm

You are invited to attend one of the nine concurrent sessions described on this and the following pages. If a room is full, please make an alternate selection.

  • #58 ARTS EDUCATION – Learning Through Creative Arts • Lanai
    Presenters: Roxana Salazar, Bolivia • Rosline Sandai, Malaysia
    Coach: Carol Logie, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
  • #60 RISK MANAGEMENT – Risky Business – Children and Play • Hilo
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Men in Early Childhood Education
    Presenters: Terry Bussey, Canada • Adam Buckingham, New Zealand • George Yamamoto, United States • Nip Ho, United States
    Coaches: Ron Blatz, Canada • Bryan Nelson, United States
  • #19 ONLINE LEARNING – Technology for Teacher Education and Professional Development • Oahu
    Organizer: Chip Donohue, United States
    Presenters: Chip Donohue, United States • Selena Fox, New Zealand • Rosemarie Allen, United States • Sonya Rice, Australia • Fortidas Bakuza, Tanzania • Hellen Kimathi, Kenya • Bob Siegel, United States
    Coaches: Chip Donohue, United States • Selena Fox, New Zealand
  • #16 GOVERNMENT FUNDING – A Global Perspective on the Role of Government and Government Funding in Early Childhood Education • Iao/Akaka
    Organizer: World Forum Working Group on Multi-Site Organizations
    Presenters: Elizabeth Obaba, Nigeria • Billie Young, United States •Christina Cox, United States • Kathy Murphy, United States
    Coach: Lawrence Vatch, Canada
  • #45 PUBLIC POLICY – Public Policy • Honolulu
    Presenters: Mukunda Prakash Kshetree, Nepal • Patience Awopegba, Ethiopia • Francie Hunt, United States
    Coach: Analesi Tuicaumia, Fiji
  • #46 POVERTY – Issues Around Young Children and Poverty • Kahuku
    Presenters: Marrtin Bangura, Sierra Leone • Sakena Yacoobi, Afghanistan • Maha Sader, Palestine
    Coach: Henry Manani, Kenya
  • #53 PARENT PARTNERSHIPS – Parent Partnerships: Respectful Relationships that Both Respond and Influence • Waialua
    Presenters: Ruth Newman, Australia • Ian Alchin, Australia • Milika Waqanisau, Fiji • Analesi Tuicaumia, Fiji
    Coach: Maria Burt, Paraguay
  • #61 LANGUAGE AND CULTURE – Voices of Our Children: The Politics of Language and Culture • Waianae
    Organizer: Patti Smith, United States
    Presenters: Patrick Makokoro, Zimbabwe • Nila Rinehart, United States • Lucia Vicencio, Chile • Tish Wilson, United States
    Coach: Patti Smith, United States
  • #71 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS – Which Competencies Do We Need to Work in ECE? • Ni’ihau
    Organizer: Jan Peeters, Belgium
    Presenters: Jan Peeters, Belgium • Tatjana Vonta, Slovenia • Cornelia Cincilei, Moldova
    Coach: Jan Peeters, Belgium

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