May 18, 2017
9:00am – 2:00pm
George Mason Science & Technology Campus
Senator Charles J. Colgan Hall, 10900 University Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110
The Northern Region’s Annual VCPD Summit, featured keynote speaker Dr. R. Christopher Swanson, Associate Research Scientist, Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Swanson provided insight related to early childhood advocacy in challenging and uncertain political climates as he shares the keynote, “The State of Early Childhood Now.” In addition, we had the opportunity to hear pertinent updates from regional leaders regarding state and national early childhood initiatives.
PRESENTATIONS:
Infant Mental Health
Bonnie Grifa, Early Childhood Mental Health State Coordinator, VCU: Partnership for People with Disabilities
School Readiness and Workforce Development
Betsi Closter, School Readiness Coordinator, Fairfax County Office for Children;
Dr. Christine Schull, Professor/Assistant Dean, Early Childhood Education, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria;
Anne-Marie Twohie, Director, Fairfax County Office for Children
Mary Beth Testa – Voices for Children
Keynote Speaker: Dr Chris Swanson, Ed. D.