Early Childhood Education Symposium

NAPLES, Fla. - Jan. 21, 2016 - PRLog -- Collier Child Care Resources (CCCR) will hold a symposium, “Meeting the Motor Needs of All Children,” on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Hodges University, 2647 Professional Circle, Naples Florida.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Julia Harper, PhD, MS, OT/L, nationally recognized for her work with therapists and children, will address the detection and remediation of neuro-developmental delay in children with specific coordination and movement concerns and/or learning difficulties.  Harper will offer educators, pediatric therapists and others a better understanding of the neurological issues faced by children with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), auditory processing disorder, and dyslexia.  Harper will focus on how to support all children in acquiring motor skills, while supporting those students who require additional attention.

Cost is $40; CEUs available 0.2; and a certificate given upon completion.   To register, please visit www.collierchildcare.org or email alexv@collierchildcare.org for more information.

About CCCR:

CCCR’s mission is to provide high quality early childhood care, education and resources to children, families and early learning professionals in Collier County. Our organization currently serves approximately 275 children annually through our three child development centers: NCEF Early Childhood Development Center, and A Step Up Child Development Centers located at Golden Gate and Immokalee High Schools operated through CCCR. At NCEF Early Childhood Development Center, 75 percent of the children who attend are from low-income, working families and receive partial financial assistance through CCCR. Of the children enrolled 60 percent live at or below the Federal Poverty Line. A Step Up Child Development Centers focus on children of teen mothers by offering free valuable child care and parenting classes while they continue their high school education; this allows for a better future for them and their child, without worry of needing to pay for childcare. We also offer training workshops for early learning professionals and an early childhood conferences once a year. In 2014, we served over 1,750 people with training and educational resources.