| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008 |
| 4:00 – 5:00 |
Newcomers Session: What You Should Know About NACCRRA & SNLI
For new state network directors, the history of SNLI, NACCRRA’s current
initiatives, and a preview of what to expect during the Institute.
Duanne Dennis, NACCRRA Board President
Linda K. Smith, NACCRRA Executive Director
Marsha Thompson, Indiana State Network |
| 6:30 – 8:30 |
Opening Dinner
Greetings and Introductions
Ann McCully, Minnesota CCR&R Network
Paula Neth, Colorado Qualistar Early Learning
Greetings from NACCRRA
Linda K. Smith
Greetings from Event Sponsor
Becky Fox, Kaplan |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008 |
| 8:00 – 8:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 8:45 |
Opening
Overview of the Institute's goals and agenda.
Ann McCully |
| 8:45 – 10:15 |
State Network Roll Call
Three minute update by each state on accomplishments and hot topics.
Paula Neth |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 |
State Network Roll Call – Continued
Ann McCully |
| 11:30 – 1:00 |
Implementing State Child Care Plans
State child care administrators discuss the value-added of CCR&Rs and State
Networks for implementing the state child care plan. Administrators share their
perspective on the roles and responsibilities of State Networks and CCR&Rs and
identify priorities and challenges.
Panel of State Child Care Administrators |
| 1:00 – 1:45 |
Lunch Buffet |
| 1:45 – 3:15 |
Response to Messages from State Child Care Administrators
Facilitated discussion on working with state child care administrators. How can
State Networks position themselves and CCR&Rs to deliver on the expectations of
state administrators?
Panel of State Network Directors |
| 3:15 – 3:30 |
Break |
| 3:30 – 5:00 |
State Networks: Governance and Financing
The perception of funders, including State Child Care Administrators, is
important. How important are diverse boards to funders of State Networks?
How important are board members to fund development and advocacy for
State Networks and CCR&Rs?
Panel of State Network Directors |
| 5:00 |
Dinner on your own |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 |
| 8:00 – 8:30 |
Continental breakfast |
| 8:30 – 10:00 |
Exploring New Ways to Approach Core Services – Part I
In the current economic environment, State Networks and CCR&Rs must engage
consumers in new ways. A panel of representatives from other service industries
shares how they have re-tooled to meet the changing needs of consumers in our
technology-driven society.
Panel of outside presenters |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Break |
| 10:15 – 11:30 |
Exploring New Ways to Approach Core Services – Part II
State Network leaders discuss innovative, cost efficient, effective service delivery
models for CCR&R with a focus on core services.
Facilitated discussion |
| 11:30 – 12:30 |
Communications with State Network Council
Ann McCully
Paula Neth |
| 12:30 – 1:45 |
Lunch Buffet
Keynote: Positioning Ourselves for the Future
Linda K. Smith
An overview and discussion of what the future holds, given the changing
demographics and funding priorities, for CCR&Rs and State Networks. |
| 1:45 – 3:00 |
State Networks: Leaders in Advocacy
As we face a new administration and new Congress, what should NACCRRA’s
policy priorities be? Can we improve quality, access, and affordability within the
budget constraints?
NACCRRA Public Policy Staff
State Network Presenters |
| 3:15 – 3:30 |
Break |
| 3:30 – 4:45 |
How Can We Successfully Engage Parents?
How do we as a system take parent services to the next level? What is the role of
State Networks in engaging parents in advocacy for child care? How can
technology result in parents becoming child care advocates?
Susan Perry-Manning, Deputy Director, NACCRRRA
Fran Simon, Chief of Parent Engagement, NACCRRA
State Network Presenters |
| 4:45 – 5:00 |
Wrap-up
Paula Neth
Ann McCully |
| 6:30 – 8:00 |
Dinner hosted by South Carolina State Network |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 |
Joint Retreat with Membership Council
Background:
CCR&Rs and State Networks have a major role in the future of child care in America. State
Networks and CCR&Rs must position themselves as advocates for positive change in child care.
Goal:
Leaders representing State Networks and CCR&R Members are well prepared to lead the
nationwide system of CCR&R in advocating for child care and making change happen. |
| 7:30 – 8:30 |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 8:45 |
Welcome
Duane Dennis, Board President
Linda K. Smith, Executive Director |
| 8:45 – 9:15 |
Setting the Stage
Ann McCully, State Network Council
Elaine Ward, Membership Council |
| 9:15 – 10:30 |
NACCRRA’s National Policy Perspective
Linda K. Smith |
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 – 12:30 |
Policy and Messaging
Presenter - TBA |
| 12:30 – 1:30 |
Lunch Buffet |
| 1:30 – 3:00 |
Planning to Take Action
Presenter - TBA |
| 3:00 – 3:15 |
Break |
| 3:15 – 4:45 |
Enhancing Communications with Councils
Facilitator |
| 4:45 – 5:00 |
Wrap Up and Closing |
Preliminary Program
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