The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood (CEIEC), Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne

CEIEC's 8th International Conference  13th - 15th November 2008
Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity 8: Young Citizen(s), New Citizenship(s)

Last Days for Early Bird Registrations!
The Early Bird Registration deadline 31 July 2008 is fast approaching. Visit the CEIEC conference website ( www.education.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec ) to download a registration form.

Conference Presentation Proposal - Deadline Extended
The deadline for conference presentation proposals has been extended to 8 August 2008. Go to the CEIEC website ( www.education.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec ) to download a form.

Keynote Presenters
Dr Karen Martin, Southern Cross University - Australia
Professor Louise Derman-Sparks, Pacific Oaks College - USA
Professor Martin Woodhead, The Open University - UK
Associate Professor Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, Mahasarakham University – Thailand

All keynote abstracts are now available on-line at the conference website.

2008 THEMES
Explore the practices, principles and processes of children’s participation in policy-making, education and pedagogical practices
Explore how to inform and improve the theory, policy and practice of enacting children’s rights in services and programs geared to children’s needs
Explore how adults can assist children to enact their rights as citizens, to participate in decisions that affect their lives, thereby giving them a stake in those decisions

More information…
Visit the CEIEC Conference website at: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec/conferences/conf08/index.html or contact Kate Alexander (klal@unimelb.edu.au or +61 3 8344 7780).

Lady Gowrie Melbourne

It is important for practitioners to keep up to date with philosophies and practices, but often it is hard to find the time and energy to do so. Sometimes we feel out of the loop because we don't know what some of these new influences in early childhood are about. It can be challenging to take on new ideas and approaches when we feel very comfortable with current practice. This workshop will help you keep abreast with some of the changes that have occurred recently so that you can make informed choices about your programs.

This workshop will explore:

• The changes that have occurred in children's services
• Why change is sometimes difficult to embrace
• The importance of networking with colleagues
• Increased confidence in managing change
• Knowledge of current philosophies and practice strategies for remaining professionals and acting as an advocate for children

Cost: $70.00

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org