On behalf of Illinois AEYC, its partner agencies, and corporate sponsors, we invite you to attend “Growing Futures” the 2010 statewide early childhood conference to be held September 30 – October 2, 2010 at the Springfield Crowne Plaza. What is always exciting about the statewide conference is the opportunity for early childhood professionals from diverse arenas of the field, and from all areas of the state, to share not only their ideas, but their commitment to providing high level educational experiences for young children in Illinois. Members of the conference committee have worked hard to put together a conference program that is designed with you in mind and they have done a great job! The conference program offers a wide array of dynamic educational sessions, exhibits, opportunities for facilitated networking, and meaningful experiences with your peers, and a whole lot of fun in between. Make sure you read about some of the special events that are scheduled during the conference and make plans to attend. To accommodate different schedules and personal needs, we are offering a number of registration options. In addition to the daily registration fee which allows you to pay for only the day(s) of the conference you are going to attend, we are offering a “super saver” early bird registration rate, optional “add on” lunches, and multi- day discount . From the unusually large number of early inquiries, we anticipate a large crowd this year….. so register early to guarantee your spot. We look forward to seeing you in Springfield this September. If you have any questions about the conference or your registration, don’t hesitate to call the Illinois AEYC Office and Tonya or Donetta will be happy to assist you. Between now and then, we know you have much to do. We thank you for all your hard work and your dedication. No matter what your role, you make an important difference in the lives of young children and their families.
See you this Fall!!!
Cynthia Mahr President, Illinois AEYC
