Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Strategies to Engage in Challenging Conversations Around Equity *Early Learning Session*

Tuesday September 17, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT

**Early Learning Session are an additional cost.**

Conversations about equity and diversity occur daily with a variety of individuals, from colleagues, to families, to children. Often times these conversations are anxiety inducing and can create an environment that feels unwelcoming to some. We will focus on effective ways to engage in difficult conversations and develop strategies to create inclusive environments.

Speakers

Laycee Thigpen

Lead Consultant, Reinking Education Consulting

Anni Reinking

Owner, Reinking Education Consulting, LLC

Platform DEC 2024 Pre Conference pdf

Tuesday September 17, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Professional Development

1:00pm CDT

Trust at the Table:Supporting Mealtimes with a Trauma-Informed Lens *Early Learning Session*

Tuesday September 17, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

**Early Learning Session are an additional cost.**

Many families who have children with feeding challenges have experienced trauma or are dealing with the long-term effects of traumatic events. This presentation will help practitioners apply a trauma-informed lens as they implement relationship-based support for children with feeding challenges. Case examples and reflection questions will be included.

Speakers

Karen Dilfer

Occupational Therapist, Chicago Feeding Group

Stephanie Cohen

speech-language pathologist, Chicago Feeding Group, Learn to Talk with Me, Get Permission Institute

Stephanie Cohen is a mother, speech-language pathologist, author, and certified lactation counselor in private practice who has worked with children with complex medical needs and their families for more than 20 years. Stephanie advocates for improved access to and support for children with pediatric feeding challenges and their families in early... Read More →

DEC Trust at the Table references KD & SC 2024 pdf

2.0 Handouts DEC Trust at the Table September 16 2024 pdf

Cohen & Dilfer, 2022 PFD in Early Intervention sharable (1) pdf

Responsive Feeding Responsive Parenting pdf

Tuesday September 17, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Practice