Conferences & Workshops Around the State 6th Annual Stanislaus Child & Families Commission's Conference   Healthy Smilies Healthy Children Saturday February 28, 2009 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Great guest speakers ~ hurry space is limited Register at www.stanprop10.org There is NO FEE for this conference and lunch will be provided, if you have any questions call 558-6218 Tom Copeland in Stockton on February 10th….. San Joaquin Family Child Care Association is sponsering this event Participants will learn how to keep essential business records, claim proper deductions, and legally reduce taxes. Contents include: ·         Updates on current IRS rulings affecting providers ·         How to claim food expenses using the standard meal allowance rule ·         The key record keeping rules that will save you money ·         How to calculate your Time-Space percentage to maximize your deductions ·         How to depreciate your furniture, appliances, and home improvements ·         Avoid mistakes when hiring family and members and other employees ·         What to look for in a tax preparer ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _______ All you need is a hour of your time, computer, internet access, a telephone and a small registration fee.  What a wonderful way to receive training hours.  You will receive a certificate via internet through your computer when the training is completed.  How fun is this that you can train without leaving your home! This is important and essential information for every provider. Webinar Training is a great new benefit to members and will continue to grow and provide different trainings. You must be a member.  Pass this information to all you colleagues and lets are network together to make this a outstanding 2009 for Family Child Care! Please contact Dawn Cramer at 800-359-3817 x 335 to register. Welcome to Our Conference Bodies in motion; minds in action--PLAY! Experience why play IS the optimal way to learn during three full days of professional development. Attendees will experience high-energy presenters, engaging workshops, exhibitors full of resources, and thousands of colleagues dedicated to early care and education. Visit our conference pages for all the details. Enjoy three fantastic speakers: Nancy Carlsson-Paige on Thursday, Becky Bailey on Friday, and Michael Mendizza on Saturday. Stimulate your mind with 270 workshop choices including Spanish offerings. Interact with exhibitors among 200 booths with valuable resources especially for ECE professionals. This Conference & Expo is made possible through the generous support of our 2009 Partners: Lakeshore Learning Materials, Discount School Supply, First 5 California, Kaplan Early Learning Company, PreschoolFirst and Progressive Design Playgrounds. Register by January 23, 2009 for Early Bird and February 20, 2009 for Advanced (discounted) rates. Members and students receive additional savings. Visit our conference pages for all the details.