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PCC symposium at Rock Creek explores brain science in child development
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Kathy Bobula, an instructor of Early Childhood Education and Psychology at Clark College (Vancouver, Wash.), will present on brain development and how it relates to early childhood development.
WHAT: This is a two-day symposium titled, “Brain Science Meets Early Childhood Development – A Timely Convergence.” Portland Community College’s Early Education and Family Studies program and the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children are hosting the event. Continuing Education credits are available.
WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
WHERE: Building 9, Rock Creek Campus (17705 N.W. Springville Road)
DETAILS: A light reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m., followed by Bobula’s lecture at 7 p.m. A continental breakfast at 8 a.m. will kick off events on Saturday, Feb. 14, followed by workshops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost to general public attendees is $35 for Friday’s lecture and $85 for Saturday breakfast and workshops. Proceeds from the event will go to the PCC Foundation Early Childhood Fund to support future symposium activities.
To register, call (503) 233-0190 or visit www.oregonaeyc.org.
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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »