Conference Overview Letter

Dear Head Start Colleagues:

It’s IHSA Conference time!  The Illinois Head Start Association Annual Spring Conference is right around the corner, on March 5-7, 2008 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield. 

The theme for this years conference is “Illinois Head Start . . . . . . .  Shaping the Future."   As you know the President signed the 2007 Head Start Act in December and the Head Start Act will have a tremendous impact on Illinois Head Start programs.  In addition, national Pre-K legislation is looming and the 2008 Appropriations could be detrimental to Head Start operations.  Now more than ever the Illinois Head Start family needs to come together.  Together we can “Shape Our Future”!

The conference will address these current issues with Kay Willmoth, Regional Administrator, Office of Head Start, Region 5, providing the keynote during the Opening Plenary to discuss Head Start Reauthorization.  Other key speakers include Ben Allen, Research and Evaluation Director with the National Head Start Association, Luis Burguillo, Director of Government Affairs with the National Head Start Association and David Nelson, nationally known, motivational speaker with the Human Agenda from Kansas City. In addition, we have almost fifty educational sessions to choose from that will support and prepare us for the year to come.

Enclosed is everything you need to register for the conference, including detailed information about training sessions. In addition, elections for Component Vice President, Component Secretary and Region V Representatives will be done during component meetings on March 6, 2008. You will also find complete information about the elections attached. 

One last note, the Dollar Per Child Committee will be conducting their annual “Dollar Per Child” basket raffle.  Please remember to bring your creative, wonderful baskets.

Watch the IHSA website, www.ilheadstart.org for current, updated conference information.   

I look forward to seeing everyone in March!

Sincerely,

 

Lauri Morrison-Frichtl
Executive Director
Illinois Head Start Association

 

Downloads:

• 2008 Conference Package

 

Conference At A Glance

IHSA
2008 Annual Training Conference
March 5-7, 2008

Wednesday, March 5 2008
10:00 - 6:00 pm	Registration
12:00 - 5:00 pm	Exhibits Open
1:00 - 2:15 pm	Opening Session
2:25 - 5:30 pm	Focus Sessions
2:25 - 3:55 pm	Concurrent Sessions
4:05 - 5:30 pm	Concurrent Session
Thursday, March 6, 2008
8:00 - 5:00 pm	Registration
8:30 - 5:00 pm	Exhibits Open
8:30 - 10:00 am	Component Meetings with Elections
10:15 am - 11:45 am	Concurrent Sessions
12:00 - 1:15 pm	Lunch
1:30 - 4:45 pm	Concurrent Focus Sessions
1:30 - 3:00 pm	Concurrent Sessions
3:15 - 4:45 pm	Concurrent Sessions
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Banquet, Scholarship and Awards, Keynote Speaker
Friday, March 7, 2008
8:00 - 9:00 am	Registration
8:00 - 8:45 am	Hot Buffet Breakfast
8:30 - 12:00 pm	Exhibits Open
9:00 - 10:30 am	Concurrent Sessions
10:45 - 11:45 am	Closing Plenary

 

Downloads:

• 2008 Conference Package

 

Session Schedule

 

Illinois Head Start Association
2008 Annual Training Conference
Exhibits are open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the Conference just outside the Grand Ballroom.

                                 

Wednesday, March 5, 2008	Salon A		Salon B	Freeport A	Freeport B	Freeport C	Ottawa A	Ottawa B	Gov. Bond
1:00 – 2:15 pm	Opening Plenary Session – Salons A and B – Keynote Speaker – Kay Wilmouth
2:25 – 3:55 pm	Research: What Does Current Research Say About Head Start?     Using Research to Create Public Reports		“Got Math Anxiety?  We’ll Improve Your Math Teaching Skills and “Lesson” Your Fears”	The Inclusive Classroom	What Can I Do To Prevent Tooth Decay?	OOPS!  OUCH!  Did I Say/Do That?	The Power of Stories in Nurturing Continuity Between Home and Head Start	Emotional Intelligence:  Living Fully No Matter What	Managing Your Dollar Per Child Campaign
4:05 – 5:30 pm				Disability and Mental Health Services Dialogue and Networking	Health and Nutrition Services Dialogue and Networking	Top Ten Things You Need To Know About The Illinois Head Start Association	Education Services Dialogue and Networking	Family Services Dialogue and Networking	Early Head Start Dialogue and Networking
Thursday, March 6, 2008	Salon A		Salon B	Freeport A	Freeport B	Freeport C	Ottawa A	Ottawa B	Gov. Bond	Gov. Altgeld
7:45 – 8:30 am	Breakfast Served in Component Meeting Rooms
8:30 – 10:00 am	Staff Component Meeting – Breakfast Served in Meeting		Parent Component Meeting – Breakfast Served in Meeting	Directors Component Meeting – Breakfast Served in Meeting	Friend Component Meeting – Breakfast Served in Meeting
10:15 – 11:45 am	Kay Willmoth – Dialogue With Directors		Cultivate Knowledge and Reap Positive Outcomes	The Investigator Club Pre-Kindergarten Learning System Model Classroom	Head Start Reauthorization:  What You Need to Know About Serving Homeless Families	Effective Measures For Dealing With Challenging Behaviors – The Second Step Curriculum	Motivating Managers for Successful Supervision of Staff	I am a Scientist:  Strategies to Engage All Children	Daddy Come Play With Me	Fighting Children’s Obesity Through Active Play
12:00 -   1:15 pm	Lunch Plenary Session:   Business Meeting and Photo Palooza - Salons C and D
	Salon A		Salon B	Freeport A	Freeport B	Freeport C	Ottawa A	Ottawa B	Gov. Bond	Gov. Altgeld
1:30 -   3:00 pm	Dialog With Directors – Kay Willmoth		Appreciative Supervision:  Inspiring Others To Be Their Best	The Investigator Club Pre-Kindergarten Learning System Model Classroom	Not Again!  How to Address Young Children’s Challenging Behavior’s that Cause You Stress Day In and Day Out!	Parents?  You Mean You Want Me To Invite Them Into My Classroom!	Developing  a Successful Fatherhood Program	When You Take Mouse, Computer, and Keyboard to School:  Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom	Ba Fa Ba Fa:  A Cultural Exploration	Resetting The Plate
3:15   - 4:45 pm	STAR Power:  Head Start and the Quality Rating System				Literacy in the Head Start Classroom and On Home Visits:  Strategies to Support Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers		Personal Wellness = Better Services for Children and Families			What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?  Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Live a Bold Life
								The Family Development Credential Program;  Transitioning Our Work With Families
6:00 -   9:00 pm	Banquet Evening Plenary, Awards and Scholarships:  Keynote Speaker - – Luis Burguillo, National Head Start Association - Grand Ballroom
Friday, March 7, 2008	Salon A		Salon B	Freeport A	Freeport B	Freeport C	Ottawa A	Ottawa B	Gov. Bond	Gov. Altgeld
8:00 – 8:45  am	Hot Buffet Breakfast – Salon C & D
9:00 – 10:30 am	Are Your Assessment Tools Providing You with Meaningful Information About Children’s Progress?  Effective Assessment Can Support Children’s Learning and Development.	1, 2, 3, Math Is Easy!		What’s In It For YOU?  Get Answers About the Illinois’ Career Development System	Engaging Kids in Nutrition Education	STAR Power:  Head Start and the Quality Rating System	Will You Be Ready? The Inside Scoop on Reauthorization	Parent Involvement Outside the Box	IECAM – A New Planning Tool for Illinois	Budget Cuts, Costs Increasing, 08 Appropriations Looming – How Are You Saving?  A Financial Round Table
10:45 – 11:45 am	Closing Plenary:  Keynote Speaker –  David Nelson – Salon A & B

 

Downloads:

• 2008 Conference Package

 

 

Session Descriptions

Illinois Head Start Association
2008 Annual Training Conference

Subject to Change

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

1 - 2:15 pm		Welcome
		Opening Plenary Session
		“Reauthorization – Head Start Changing Regulations”
		Keynote Speaker - Kay Willmoth Regional Program Manager Region V, Office of Head Start Chicago, Illinois

 

2:25 - 5:30 pm
Focus Session

D.  Management & Professional Development

1 Research – Part 1 - What Does Current Research Say About Head Start?
Discover what current research is saying about Head Start.  Some of it may surprise you!  This presentation will discuss the Head Start Impact Study findings, highlight recent head Start research findings, provide a status report on the national Reporting System and the work of the National Research Council’s Committee on Developmental Outcomes and Assessments for Children Birth – Five.  Learn what the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) findings say about Head Start and state-funded Pre-K programs.

1.  Research – Part 2 - Using Research to Create Public Reports
Head Start Reauthorization now requires local programs to develop and share public reports with local communities.   Learn how to use local data and produce reports that meet the new requirements but more importantly portray Illinois Head Start as a quality, comprehensive program.  In a climate of Preschool For All exemplary reporting is extremely important to our continued success.

 

2:25 - 3:55 pm
Concurrent Sessions

A.  Inclusive Child Development

A. 1.  The Inclusive Classroom
Robert-Leslie-Publishing has created a model classroom based on The InvestiGator Club Prekindergarten Learning System.  Experience a model classroom and discover new opportunities to develop purposeful inquiry techniques for children with disabilities.

A. 2.  Got Math Anxiety?  We’ll Improve Your Math Teaching Skills and “Lesson” Your Fears
Participants will sharpen their skills in observing how young children learn math and will develop math activities that are enjoyable for children and teachers.  This engaging workshop will enable participants to review the foundations of mathematical knowledge, as described by the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework, Performance Standards and Illinois Learning Standards.  We will explore our own attitudes and experiences with math and will identify classroom activities in English and Spanish that reinforce children’s understanding of math concepts.

B.  Child Health & Nutrition Services

B. 1.  What Can I Do To Prevent Tooth Decay for Children Under Five?
Participants will discuss programs and tools that can be used in centers and homes to prevent early childhood caries.  Funding sources for preventive oral health programs will be shared.  Explore how you can develop community and health task forces that support oral health services.

C.  Family & Community Partnership

C 1.  The Power of Stories in Nurturing Continuity Between Home and Head Start
Each day we create new stories that become the novel of our life.  Right from the start, the stories we hear and experience transmit important cultural messages that help to shape who we are.  This session will explore the importance of continuity between the stories of home and child in creating culturally and linguistically appropriate care.

E.  Everyone

1.  OOPS!  OUCH! Did I Say/Do That?
Participants will learn strategies to help them respond in a positive manner to our ever-growing culturally diverse population.  Participants will explore their own biases and determine if their biases help or hinder them in providing quality services to their children and families.

2.  Emotional Intelligence:  Living Fully No Matter What
Much of personal success is determined by your ability to feel your feelings and make decisions from your inner positive core.  People are attracted to others who have both empathy for others and the skills to lead others.  Emotionally Intelligent people make great leaders, they add much value to their personal and professional world and they are deeply satisfied.

3.  Managing Your Dollar Per Child Campaign
Need new strategies to enhance your Dollar Per Child Campaign?    Participants will discover new ideas to rejuvenate their campaign.   Equally important, we will be learning the legalities and regulations regarding fundraising.   Develop an individual plan for your program and the enthusiasm needed to carry out the activities.

 

4:05 - 5:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions

A.  Inclusive Child Development

A.3 Disability/Mental Health Services Dialogue and Networking Session
Get connected to other professionals who do what you do!   Are you looking for opportunities to discuss your concerns, challenges, and areas of interest with others?  This session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn and/or share information about current issues.   An experienced, knowledgeable facilitator will support and guide discussions.  Join a group just for you!

A.4 Education Services Dialogue and Networking Session
Get connected to other professionals who do what you do!   Are you looking for opportunities to discuss your concerns, challenges, and areas of interest with others?  This session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn and/or share information about current issues.   An experienced, knowledgeable facilitator will support and guide discussions.  Join a group just for you!

A.5 Early Head Start Dialogue and Networking Session
Get connected to other professionals who do what you do!   Are you looking for opportunities to discuss your concerns, challenges, and areas of interest with others?  This session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn and/or share information about current issues.   An experienced, knowledgeable facilitator will support and guide discussions.  Join a group just for you!

B.  Child Health & Nutrition Services

B.2 Health/Nutrition Dialogue and Networking Session
Get connected to other professionals who do what you do!   Are you looking for opportunities to discuss your concerns, challenges, and areas of interest with others?  This session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn and/or share information about current issues.   An experienced, knowledgeable facilitator will support and guide discussions.  Join a group just for you!

C.  Family & Community Partnership

C.2 Family Services Dialogue and Networking Session
Get connected to other professionals who do what you do!   Are you looking for opportunities to discuss your concerns, challenges, and areas of interest with others?  This session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn and/or share information about current issues.   An experienced, knowledgeable facilitator will support and guide discussions.  Join a group just for you!

E.  Everyone

E.4 Top Ten Things You Need To Know About The Illinois Head Start Association
Discover what’s new with your Illinois Head Start Association.  Learn what was accomplished during the past year and where the Association is headed for the upcoming year.  Determine what services are provided and how you can be involved.  Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.    

 

Thursday, March 6, 2008

7:45 – 8:30 am		Breakfast (Served in Component Meeting Rooms)
8:30-10:00 am		Component Meetings and Elections (Each Component will elect a Region V Representative and Component Vice President and Secretary)

Please Read Election Material For Details
Staff Component Meeting –  
Parent Component Meeting –
Director Component Meeting –
Friends Component Meeting -

 

10:15-11:45
Concurrent Sessions

A.  Inclusive Child Development

A.1 Cultivate Knowledge and Reap Positive Outcomes
This presentation will involve opportunities to relate to children and family members through parent involvement activities, language, and literacy by using hands on material that will produce measurable outcomes.  The content of this workshop can be applied to various group activities in all areas of development.  Learn a different approach to learning and applying activities on different educational levels while promoting interest, involvement, and having fun.

A.2 The InvestiGator Club PreKindergarten Learning System Model Classroom
Robert-Leslie-Publishing has created a model classroom based on The InvestiGator Club Prekindergarten Learning System.  Experience a model classroom and discover new opportunities to develop purposeful inquiry techniques.

A.3 Effective Measures for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Discover or re-discover the Second Step Curriculum as a resource for daily use in the classroom.  Participate in hands on activities while completing an action plan designed for your local program.  Lots of resources and networking to turn challenging behaviors into opportunities for growth!

A.4 I am a Scientist:  Strategies to Engage All Children
Attendees will be asked questions during the workshop; they will share their experiences learning and teaching science in the classroom and have the opportunity to experience some fun and easy science experiments they can use with children.  Discover research based strategies to use with children to engage them in learning science.

B.  Child Health & Nutrition Services

B.1 Fighting Children’s Obesity through Active Play
Explore how adults influence the physical activity and nutritional habits of children.  Participants will take steps toward role modeling healthy choices and address change within their own habits related to nutrition and physical activity.  Get ideas and resources to get started.

C.  Family & Community Partnership

C.1 Daddy, Come Play With Me
Increase your awareness of the importance of play in children’s lives.  Learn strategies to help fathers and father figures identify various techniques that will teach children through play, and expand their repertoire of activities to learn in day-to-day situations.

C.2 Head Start Reauthorization:  What You Need To Know About Serving Homeless Families
This session will focus on the new provisions in the “Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007”, that pertain to homeless children.  We will discuss how these provisions impact Head Start programs in terms of identifications, enrollment and eligibility of homeless children for services.  Participants will gain an understanding of how to identify and sensitively enroll homeless young children as well as how best to support families.  Participants will also receive two new guides developed by “Opening Doors” that focus on early childhood.

D.  Management & Professional Development

D.1 Kay Willmoth - Dialogue With Directors – Part 1
This is a great opportunity to learn more about “Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007” and implications for Head Start programs.  Determine how “Risk Management” will be utilized and its importance for Illinois Head Start programs.   Discussion of key topics and lots of opportunity for questions and answers!

D.2 Motivating Managers for Successful Supervision of Staff
This session provides EHS/HS management staff strategies to obtain peak performance from employees they manage.  The strategies used will empower managers to evaluate employee strengths and challenges, while developing opportunities for continual employee professional growth, goal attainment, and leadership skills 

12:00 - 1:15 pm		Lunch
		Photo Palooza
		Scholarship and Awards

 

          
           
Business Meeting                 

 

1:30- 4:45 pm
Concurrent FOCUS Sessions

A.  Inclusive Child Development

A.4 The InvestiGator Club PreKindergarten Learning System Model Classroom
Robert-Leslie-Publishing has created a model classroom based on The InvestiGator Club Prekindergarten Learning System.  Experience a model classroom and discover new opportunities to develop purposeful inquiry techniques

D.  Management & Professional Development

D.3 Appreciative Supervision:  Inspiring Others to Be Their Best
Appreciative Supervision is a combination of Appreciative Inquiry and coaching skills.  David will demonstrate this creative style of transforming supervision from a difficult endeavor to a joy for both supervisor and employee.   You will have the opportunity to practice the seven skills of coaching.

E.  Everyone

E.1 Ba Fa Ba Fa;:  A Cultural Exploration
BaFa BaFa (Educational Edition from Simulation Training Systems) participants will experience the powerful effects that culture plays in each of our lives.  The simulation assists participants to work and live in cultures perceived as different from their own.  The activity can be used to generalize experiences across various departments, positions, genders, races and ages.   Come explore the idea of culture and how it can impact organizations. 

1:30 - 3:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions

A.  Inclusive Child Development

A.5 Parents?  You Mean You Want Me to Invite Them Into My Classroom!
Building relationships with parents is as important as building relationships with children. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their communication and relationship building approach with families and how they can approach the difficult issues in a practical, constructive manner.   Through group discussions and role play individuals will develop strategies to handle difficult conversations and develop positive interaction skills when working with parents. 

A.6 Not Again!  How to Address Young Children’s Challenging Behaviors that Cause You Stress Day In and Day Out
Young children’s challenging behavior is a constant source of stress and worry for early educators.  Learn strategies to help prevent children from engaging in challenging behaviors and techniques to intervene when prevention strategies are not enough. 

A.7 When You Take Mouse, Computer, and Keyboard to School:  Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the importance of incorporating technology into the Head Start classroom.  Learn ideas for integrating technology in a developmentally appropriate manner for all children, including those with differing abilities.  Develop new ideas that support incorporating technology into the classroom.

B.  Child Health & Nutrition Services

B.2 Resetting the Plate
This session will focus on the overwhelming epidemic of childhood obesity.  Discover new facts and experience the Color Me Healthy Curriculum and participate in physical activities that you can take back to your program to share with staff, children and families.  Information from the “I Am Moving, I Am Learning” training will be incorporated into this training.  Participants will be provided with recipes and home time activities to share with families.  Community resources will be discussed along with information about the Community Garden project that Southern Seven is working on with the Egyptian School District.

C.  Family & Community Partnership

C.3 Developing a Successful Fatherhood Program
Attendees will gain information and strategies to assist men/fathers with balancing responsibilities.  Learn what it takes to develop a successful fatherhood program that creates a father friendly environment.  Participants will also garner information about healthy marriage curricula and implementation strategies.

3:15 - 4:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions

A.  Inclusive Child Development

A.8 Literacy in the Head Start Classroom and On Home Visits:  Strategies to Support Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Literacy has an increased emphasis in the new Head Start Act.  Participants will discuss typical literacy developmental skills for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.  Strategies for embedding skill development into routine activities will be shared.   Discover adaptations that can be made to address the strengths and needs of young children.   Don’t miss this session if you’re looking for ideas to enhance your literacy curricula.

B.  Child Health & Nutrition Services

B. 3 Personal Wellness = Better Services for Children and Families
Healthy staff performs better and better performance means better services for children and families.  This session will share strategies for developing a staff wellness program.  Learn and network with others who have had great success in implementing staff wellness programs.  Positive thinking on the inside equals looking good on the outside.  Get physical and get fit!

C.  Family & Community Partnership

C. 4 The Family Development Credential Program:  Transitioning Our Work With Families
Welfare reform has required family focused staff and their supervisors to help families achieve long-lasting changes in their lives.  A re-orientation on how services are delivered is needed to achieve a more family-focused and strengths-based approach.  Discover the changes in the Illinois family service landscape and how it impacts services.

D.  Management & Professional Development

D. 4 STAR Power:  Head Start and the Quality Rating System
Join others to learn the latest about the Quality Rating System.  Network with Department of Human Service administrators to learn the in’s and out’s of the system.  Discover what level and how Illinois Head Start programs are applying.

E.  Everyone

E.2 What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?  Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Live a Bold Life        
Head Start staff partner with families and support family goal development.  But do staff set goals for themselves and/or their families?  Maybe not!  This workshop will provide the opportunity for you to think about what you want to do before you die.   Participants will discuss setting bold goals, getting out of the comfort zone and making things happen.  It is not enough to make goals.  Explore barriers to meeting goals and strategies for achieving them.  Opportunities for sharing with each other!  Tri County Opportunities Council Head Start will share a very exciting goal they have planned for 2009. 

6:00-8:30 pm		Evening Banquet
		Keynote Speaker – Luis Burguillo, Director of Government Affairs, National Head Start Association, Washington D.C.
		Scholarship and Awards

 

Friday, March 7, 2008

8:00 – 8:45 am           Hot Buffet Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30 am
Concurrent Sessions

A.  Inclusive Child Development

A.1 Are Your Assessment Tools Providing You with Meaningful Information About Children’s Progress?  Effective Assessment Can Support Children’s Learning and Development
Participants will leave this session with a system to put into practice immediately that will effectively evaluate and integrate their assessment tools to support children’s learning and development.  Experience various assessment tools through demonstration and small group exploration.  Participants will have an opportunity to reflect individually on their own assessment procedures and explore their current practice within this framework.

A.2 1 – 2 – 3 – Math Is Easy
Learn the five different math concepts and how to teach math to children by using games.  Participants will make a game for each of the five concepts.  Don’t miss this fun, hands on opportunity to learn math concepts starting with number concepts all the way to graphing.
 

B.  Child Health & Nutrition Services

B.1 Engaging Kids In Nutrition Education
Learn new strategies for teaching children about nutrition.  Discover concrete activities that can be incorporated into lesson plans when you return home.  Participants will have an opportunity to experience each activity.

C.  Family & Community Partnership

C.1 Parent Involvement Outside the Box
Challenged by the changing needs of Head Start parents?  Trying hard to include busy, working parents in your program in meaningful ways?  This panel discussion will explore “outside the box” strategies to connect with parents and increase involvement.

D.  Management & Professional Development

D.1 IECAM – A New Planning Tool for Illinois
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover IECAM, Illinois’ new tool.  Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) maps the locations of many kinds of early care and education services – child care centers and licensed family child are homes, Head Start classrooms, and state-funded PreK and Preschool For All classrooms – around the state.  During this session you will see this new tool demonstrated and learn how to use it for planning purposes.  Learn how the data is utilized by policy makers and how it can be used to strengthen Head Start in Illinois.

D.2 What Is In It For YOU?  Get Answers About the Illinois’ Career Development System
Education requirements for Head Start staff are being redefined based on Head Start Reauthorization.   Now more than ever programs need to know what resources are available to support local professional development.  Find out about current professional development initiatives available to early childhood professionals in Illinois.  Come with questions about how these initiatives designed to increase compensation, provide financial rewords for educational attainment, and promote credentials and continuing education can benefit you.

D.3 Budget Cuts, Costs Increasing, 08 Appropriations Looming – How Are You Saving?  A
Financial Round Table
Come together with other administrators to discuss local strategies for meeting the financial crunch.  Learn what others are doing to make ends meet.  

E.  Everyone

E.1 Will You Be Ready?  The Inside Scoop on Head Start Reauthorization
Learn about key changes to the Head Start Act signed into law by President Bush in December 2007.  An overview and discussion will provide participants with strategies to begin thinking about program implementation. 

 

 

Downloads:

• 2008 Conference Package

Conference Hotel Information

Illinois Head Start Association
Annual Training Conference
"Illinois Head Start . . . Shaping the Future"
March 5 - 7, 2008

President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center - Springfield IL
701 East Adams Street • Springfield IL 62701
(217) 544-8800

Hotel Advisory:

Conference participants are responsible for making their own reservations. To ensure availability and discount rates, ask for the Illinois Head Start Association block.  All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card.  The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.

Reservations:

Deadline: Reservations must be made by February 15, 2008 for the special rates listed below.

Room Rates*:

• Single - $70.00        
• Double - $85.00
• Triple - $100.00             
• Quad - $115.00
• *These rates are subject to the current tax of 10%

Parking Details:

Current guest parking charges are as follows:

• Self Parking = $5.00 for 24 hours (in/out privileges)
• Valet Parking = $6.00 for 24 hours (in/out privileges for registered guests)
• Parking changes are subject to change with out notice.

Downloads:

• Hotel Information (PDF)

Download Registration Form

• Registration Form (Word Doc)

The Registration Form can be obtained online at www.ilheadstart.org and e-mailed to llipe@ilheadstart.org or faxed to (217) 241-3508.

Mail to:   Illinois Head Start Association
                3435 Liberty Drive
                Springfield, IL  62704
                E-mail:  llipe@ilheadstart.org
                Phone:  (217) 241-3511
                Fax:  (217) 241-3508