Universal Preschool Conference and Education Expo Celebrates the Benefits of Early Childhood Education
Posted on: Friday, 31 August 2007, 09:09 CDT
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
WHAT More than 2,500 parents, children, preschool providers and educators are expected to gather at the Universal Preschool Conference and Education Expo on Sept. 7 and 8 to celebrate the advantages children gain in life by attending preschool. Participants in the two-day event will discuss, share, explore and learn more about the best methods and resources available to better prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Organized by Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) in collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District's Early Childhood Education Division, this first-time event is open to the public and will feature entertainment and activities related to quality preschool education for all children. Workshops will offer a variety of current and relevant information on topics of interest to early childhood experts, policymakers and preschool advocates. Additional hands-on workshops will be offered to parents and preschool providers to present them with real-life examples and tips on how to improve the preschool experience for children and their families. WHO Renowned and accomplished experts on a variety of preschool and early childhood education-related topics that include literacy, reading, math, science, art, music and more will lead the workshops. CLASS Classes offered to preschool teachers, parents and others will TITLES include: -- Lizards and Turtles and Snakes, Oh My! Frogs and Bugs, Too! -- Math Games at Home. -- I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Proactive Approach for Addressing Childhood Obesity -- Creative Construction with Materials We Have on Hand (Recycled/Re-used). WHEN Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE Los Angeles Convention Center, West Wing -- Petree Hall, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) is an independent, public benefit corporation dedicated to making voluntary, high-quality preschool available to every 4-year old in Los Angeles County. Created in 2004 and funded predominantly by First 5 LA, LAUP is already supporting the operations or development of preschool classrooms that will serve more than 12,000 children. By combining innovative business practices with a deep understanding of early childhood education, LAUP seeks to serve as a model for universal preschool systems across the state and around the country.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Gary Mangiofico http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=62907
Los Angeles Universal Preschool
CONTACT: Keith Malone, +1-213-416-1842, kmalone@laup.net, or TerryKanakri, +1-213-416-1846, tkanakri@laup.net, both of Los Angeles UniversalPreschool
Web site: http://www.laup.net/
Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire
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