Even on their days off, local educators say they are determined to better themselves and “get that ball bouncing again” to strengthen the education received by the area’s children.
On Saturday, over 350 early childhood educators gathered at Bucks County Community College in Newtown for the 26th annual Bucks County Association for the Education of Young Children (BCAEYC) Fall Early Childhood Conference.
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The conference, which featured three unique learning opportunities for educators, was made available for those who work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and even school ages.
Caregivers, teachers, even center directors had the opportunity to choose 3 from 28 lecture opportunities, taught by experts in the field, which counted towards professional development hours required of them by the state.
Such session workshops included topics like brain stimulation through music, yoga in schools, literacy and language, green space, conflict resolution, even stress prevention for teachers.
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The conference, titled “Keep the Ball Bouncing: Healthy Minds and Bodies in ECE,” began with a welcome address and the presentation of Outstanding Educator Awards. Seven women were honored with the award, all of whom are said to represent top-notch commitment and service in the early childhood field.
Lori Borman, the event’s keynote speaker, delivered a powerful message to educators on the importance of taking time for themselves and recharging from the sometimes stressful and exhausting day to day lives of caring for young children. Borman is a long time member of the BCAEYC board, past BCAEYC president and coordinator of the annual Outstanding Educator Awards.
