2007 GAYC Conference Scholarships
Apply for a scholarship to attend the Georgia Association on Young Children’s
(GAYC) 41st Annual Professional Development Conference: “Together for
Children,” October 12 & 13, 2006, at the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center in the
Atlanta area. It’s a great opportunity to choose from over 135 professional
development workshops, visit over 70 vendors in the Exhibit Hall, and find out
about new initiatives in our field, how to work effectively with children and
adults, and going back to school opportunities.
How to Participate
The Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC), state affiliate for the
National Association for the Education on Young Children (NAEYC) and the Southern
Early Childhood Association (SECA) is hosting its 41st Annual Conference.
Limited scholarships are available to eligible parents, and teachers, and family
child care providers to attend this conference, which annually attracts
hundreds of providers, academic, corporate, federal, public policy and community
leaders! These scholarships will cover costs for conference registration only.
The conference provides a forum for ECE professionals of all levels and
students to network, discuss issues, and share information. This conference also
provides a model classroom, awards banquet, and over 70 exhibitors.
How to Apply
Scholarship applications will be accepted until August 18, 2007. Scholarship
recipients will be selected and notified by September 4, 2007. Download your
GAYC Annual Conference Scholarship application at http://www.gayconline.org (click on Conference) or fill out the form below to mail or fax to GAYC.
Georgia Association on Young Children
368 Moreland Ave. NE.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Attn: 2006 Conference Scholarships
Phone: (404) 222-0014
Fax: 404/222-0107
gaycconference@gaycconfegay
For more information on the Conference or to volunteer call the GAYC office at 404-222-0014 or e-mail the Conference Coordinator at gaycconference@algxmail.com or visit the website at http://www.gayconline.org.
2007 Georgia Association on Young Children Conference Scholarship Application
Applications must be received in the GAYC office on or before August. 18,
2007. Funds are limited so apply early. Please fill out all information asked for below.
* Please mail or fax completed application to: (e-mailed copies will not be
accepted)
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Name: ____________
Address: ____________
City: ____________
Home Phone: ____________
Fax Number: ____________
For Center or Family Child Care Based Applicants: (Please check all boxes
that apply)
Employer: ____________ (Note: Limit of 2 awards per center)
Type of organization:
County:_____: :
For profit Non-profit Government Head Start or Early Head Start
The Babies Can’t Wait Program A Local School System Special Education Program
Job Title: ____________: _______: ____________(required): ____________: _______:
Should my staff member receive a scholarship, I have approved the attendance
of ____________
Director’s Signature (required) ____________ ________ ________ ___________ _____
Director’s Printed Name:_______
For Parent Applicants: County of Residence:__
I am a parent with a child in: The Babies Can’t Wait Program
Head Start A Local School System Special Education Program
All Applicants:
Have you received a GAYC Conference Scholarship in the past? Yes No
Funding Request (check one only – required)
2-Day Conference Registration OR Daily Registration
-- Friday OR Saturday
Using only the space below, write a brief statement on:
“Why I financially need this scholarship…”
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“How this scholarship will increase my understanding of young children.”
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Applicant Signature ____________ ________ __ ____Date ___________________