2011 Leadership Luncheon Expo Sponsors

• Helping families access high quality child care.
• Partnering with providers and caregivers to offer excellent care.
• Advocating for child care solutions that strengthen communities.

To learn more at Child Care Resources, please visit www.childcare.org.

Transfer up to 90 credits and earn your B.A. in Early Childhood Education at City University of Seattle. Choose from a variety of program options including Special Education, Bilingual Bicultural, Teacher Certification, and Program Administration. CityU offers work-friendly schedules and multiple WA locations.

Visit www.CityU.edu/Teacher to learn more.

The Early Learning Public Library Partnership strengthens the ability of public libraries to fully participate in the advancement of early learning in Washington state.

To learn more about the ELPLP, please visit www.earlylearning.org/elplp.

Kaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children's learning. A leader in the field of early care and education, we bring to market innovative curriculums, cutting edge assessments, teacher resource materials and valuable professional development opportunities to early childhood and elementary school educators, caregivers and parents around the world.

To learn more about the Kaplan Early Learning Company, please visit www.kaplanco.com.

Lesley University is currently accepting applications for the Tacoma, WA Master’s degree program in Early Childhood Education. Classes are held once a month Saturday/Sunday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Students complete the 33 semester credit program in 22 months. The program will start May 2, 2011 with the first face to face weekend classes scheduled for May 7, 8, and June 4, 5, 2011. All classes will meet at Tacoma Community College.

This non-licensure Master's degree program provides a developmentally-appropriate educational perspective on young children and their learning environments. Participants develop their skills in observing and interpreting students' behavior to promote an optimal classroom environment for individual and group learners. Woven into the program is an emphasis on designing and delivering appropriate instruction and curriculum for all students.

For more program information call 866-600-3245 or visit www.lesley.edu/washington.

Nurturing Pathways® Creative Dance Program is based on neurological principles regarding movement's central role in brain development and the importance of parent-child bonding from 3 months through four years. Using creative dance to encourage whole brain development, Nurturing Pathways lays a foundation for school readiness.

To learn more about Nurturing Pathways®, please visit www.nurturingpathways.com

ParentMap provides trusted, innovative, and award-winning information to families throughout the Puget Sound region via a variety of media. Our community partnerships and daily involvement with local businesses and nonprofit organizations ensures that readers and digital devotees receive the most current information related to early learning, child health, development and parenting.

To learn more about ParentMap, please visit www.parentmap.com.