OVERVIEW

The Young Child Expo and Conference brings together top leaders to provide the latest information about essential topics in early childhood development. Early childhood professionals and parents will learn also about services, resources, and products to help all children reach their full potential. In one unique event, this conference integrates learning about typically developing children as well as those with special needs, including autism.

TOPICS

Make The Young Child Expo & Conference your professional development day!

PROGRAM

SPEAKERS

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Full Day Workshops
Fee is $40.00 in addition to the Conference fee above. See program schedule for details on full day workshops.

4 Ways to Register

1. Phone
   Call us at 212.787.9700 x 333 (Johanny Fernandez)
   
   
2. Print & Fax
   
   
   
3. Online
   
   
   
4. Mail
   Click for form, fill out, and then mail to:
   Los Niños Services, Inc.
   535 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor
   New York, NY 10018

Register using your credit card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online, by fax, or by mail. You may also send check, money order, or credit card information along with the registration form by mail to Los Ninos Services, 535 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018. You will be notified of confirmation by e-mail only. Your registration will be considered complete only when you receive confirmation. Please contact us immediately if you do not receive confirmation within 2 business days of registration. Contact Johanny Fernandez (212.787.9700 x 333) for any conference questions or if you require any special accommodations.

Register early as seating is limited and last years’ conference sold out.

Cancellation Policy
A refund will be given if Los Niños Services is notified in writing by Friday, April 4, less an administrative fee of $15. No refunds will be extended after April 4.

Certificates of Attendance
Program certificates will be provided for all attendees.

Continuing Education Credits
Continuing education sponsorship is pending for this event from the following organizations:

• American Occupational Therapy Association
• American Physical Therapy Association
• American Psychological Association
• American Speech and Hearing Association
• National Association of Social Workers
• National Education Association

Meals & Refreshments
All food and drink is available for purchase onsite from the Hilton NY or from many restaurants that are located nearby.

How to Get There
The Hilton NY hotel is the site of this years Young Child Expo & Conference. The Hilton NY is located at 1335 Avenue of the Americas between 53rd and 54th streets in Midtown Manhattan. For driving directions, parking and subway information please go to www.hilton.com and search for the Hilton New York.

Visitor Information
www.nycvisit.com This includes extensive visitor information such as hotels, dining, shopping, arts and entertainment.

Hotel information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton NY (the site of our conference) at the special rate of $329 which is significantly discounted from the regular rate. Please sign up immediately if you want to take advantage of this offer. For other hotels please go to www.nycvisit.com or you may want to visit one of the hotel sites such as www.hotels.com for other offers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Professionals who care for or work with all young children (including typically developing children, those with special needs, gifted and bilingual children), and parents:

ATTENDEES  

We anticipate that at this years Young Child Expo & Conference there will be approximately 75% professionals, 20% parents, 5% students. Professionals are estimated to include 40% teachers (regular & special education), 60% all other early childhood professionals (e.g., social workers, occupational, speech, physical therapists, psychologists, parent educators). Decision makers/Program administrators are estimated to be 40% of the professional attendees representing center and home-based programs serving typically developing and special needs children.

EXHIBITORS/VENDOR OPPORTUNITY  

Act now to reserve your spot for the 2008 Young Child Expo & Conference. We seek exhibitors of services, products and resources for young children, especially those that are new, innovative and effective. Act now to reserve your spot. Please email expo@losninos.com for an exhibitor contract and prospectus.

EXHIBITOR LIST

SPONSOR/COSPONSOR OPPORTUNITY

Your organization will be listed in all conference materials and hyperlinked to our website increasing your visibility. Previous Sponsor/Cosponsors have included Association of Early Childhood and Infant Psychologists, Bank Street College, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Division of Early Childhood, Navigating the Spectrum, New York City Association for the Education of Young Children, New York Association of School Psychologists, Riverside Publishing, Thirteen and Wildlife Conservation Society.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

Vincent Alfonso, PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate School of Education, Fordham University
Scott Mesh, PhD
Executive Director, Los Niños Services

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education has prepared educators to be leaders in scholarship and service to individuals for more than 85 years. The Graduate School of Education serves students who are engaged in professional development of teachers, counselors, and school leaders in master’s, advanced certificate, and doctoral degree and certification programs. The faculty of the Graduate School of Education are scholars who conduct cutting-edge research and practitioners who can apply the best instructional practices in K-12 schools.

LOS NIÑOS SERVICES

Los Niños Services mission is “to be of great service to others.” About 1500 families a year receive services from Los Niños Services for their young children with special needs in New York City and Westchester County. The Early Intervention Program is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health and, in New York City, by the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Alcoholism Services, and in Westchester County by the Westchester County Department of Health.

FOR MORE INFORMATION  

Johanny Fernandez
Los Niños Services
212.787.9700 x333
expo@losninos.com