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As a champion of education and innovative learning tools and experiences, the Appleton Education Foundation, Inc., is continuing to expand its offerings to the community through the Community Education Program.
Each year, the AEF supports various educational programming with the goal of giving our students, educators and community new opportunities for lifelong learning. Together with our grant funding program, we are committed to creatively enhancing education for all!
The Appleton Education Foundation’s fifth annual outreach program includes the following components:
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Brain to Five 2012 The Appleton Education Foundation is excited to again offer opportunities for parents, caregivers, educators and the community to grow in knowledge and understanding of important early childhood topics. This year's Brain to Five Series offers two dynamic and engaging speakers from UW-Madison's Waisman Center, who will present in Appleton in February and March: |
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Learning to Hear and See During Early Life – Perceptual Development in Infants and Children Ruth Litovsky, Ph.D. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:00 p.m. - Fox Valley Technical College - Commons ** Use Entrance 6 or 10 (campus maps) PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS: Infants and children learn to hear and see in a complex world, where they have to unravel information from parents and caregivers, such as their voices and faces, and they also must learn to ignore "distracting" sounds and images. Learn how this happens as our little ones navigate their complex auditory and visual environments. This presentation is free and open to the public. **FREE childcare will be available on-site during the presentation. Contact the Fox Valley Technical College Childcare Center at (920) 735-5751 by noon on February 20 to pre-register children. For more details, call the AEF office at (920) 832-1517.  Missed the Presentation? Watch the Video! |
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The Sociology of Young Children – How Infants and Children Understand Their Social World Kristin Shutts, Ph.D. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:00 p.m. - Building for Kids Children's Museum PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS: We've all heard that good social skills are nearly as indicative of children's success as are their academic achievements. As Director of the Social Kids Lab at UW-Madison's Waisman Center, Shutts brings her personal observations and insights about how infants and children learn to perceive, think about and interact with the world around them. For example: What do infants know about other people? How do preschoolers select playmates for themselves? When and why do children start to notice others' gender and race? Shutts will address these questions and others by sharing findings from her research with infants and young children. This presentation is free and open to the public. For more details, call the AEF office at (920) 832-1517. To Learn More About Kristin Shutts' Research:
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Read-Talk-Play Community Campaign Anchored by a resource and informational website, this ongoing campaign shows how everyday interactions can have a huge impact on our kids’ learning … learn more, and find a link to the new website |
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AEF Annual Dinner – Invitation-Only Event At an event that recognizes the recipient of the Thomas G. Scullen Leadership Award for leadership in education, invited guests will hear from Charles Kalish, Ph.D., UW-Madison department of educational psychology. Kalish will share insight into the University's work in educational research and preparing teachers for classrooms, and discuss a brand-new endeavor focused on the neuroscience of education. |
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48th Annual Nobel Conference The the theme for this year's conference at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota is “Our Global Ocean” -- a source of inspiration, danger, and knowledge. Through the work of leading marine scientists, the conference will explore the interconnected bodies of water that play a crucial role in the development of human life and culture. … learn more |
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AEF Sponsored February 2012 Screening of "HAPPY" What makes you HAPPY? Money? Family? Work? AEF is proud to have helped bring this important film -- and message -- to the Fox Cities. The film takes viewers from the bayous of Louisiana to the deserts of Namibia, from the beaches of Brazil to the villages of Okinawa, exploring the secrets behind our most valued emotion … learn more about the film |