Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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1:30pm CDT

Assessing the Validity of a Fidelity Checklist for the AEPS-3

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Implementation fidelity is an important factor in field testing a new version of any curriculum. The presenters designed a fidelity checklist for the AEPS-3 curriculum and conducted a content validity study with AEPS-3 developers and users. The session will share results from that survey, along with suggestions for further ways that online surveys can validate curricula.

Speakers

Cameron Tyrrell

Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky

Doctoral candidate, M.Ed., M.A. Emphasis in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. Detroit native, sociologist from another life.

Jennifer Grisham

Professor, University of Kentucky

Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D., is Professor in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. She received her doctorate in Education from the University of Kentucky. She is also Faculty Director of the Early Childhood Laboratory at the... Read More →

AEPS 3 Content Validity Checklist Presentation DEC 2024 pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

Research

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Researchers
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Advanced

2:45pm CDT

Supporting the Practice and wellbeing of Special Educators

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

The purpose of this study was to determine how an intervention package consisting of performance-based feedback plus wellbeing modules supported teacher candidate practice and wellbeing outcomes. We used performance-based feedback plus wellbeing resources to determine special educator outcomes. Researchers will engage participants to discuss implications.

Speakers

Christan Coogle

Associate Professor, George Mason University

Heather Walter

Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Special Education, George Mason University

I partner with education professionals and leaders to support the unique contextual systems in which they work support in leveraging their strengths to make a positive impact in educational settings and to increase overall outcomes of all children and families. I use interdisciplinary... Read More →

Clarissa Wade

PhD Student, George Mason University

Katherine Szocik

Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University

I am a postdoctoral associate studying special education teachers working conditions. I am also a member of DEC's personnel preparation committee. I received my PhD from George Mason University in special education teacher preparation with a focus in early childhood. My dissertation... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Research

Age 5-8
Audience 1 Researchers
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

4:00pm CDT

Social-Emotional Linking Approach for Inclusive Programs in South Korea

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

This study explores a systematic Social-Emotional(SE) linking approach for EC inclusive settings in Seoul, South Korea, over 6 years. Linking components include screening, SE assessment, IEP development, multi-tiered curriculum, and evaluation. The presentation will emphasize research tools, results for children with and without disabilities, and practictial application.

Speakers

Kay Heo

Professor, Chongshin University

SO HEE KIM

instructor, HANYANG WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY

Seoyoung Song

manager, Seocho Women's Family Plaza

Byul Park

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

International

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Researchers
Audience 2 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

4:00pm CDT

Lessons Learned: Advocating for Education and Basic Needs in State Policy

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

In this session, we discuss the process of conducting a comprehensive needs assessment for the early childhood ecosystem in Kansas. Participants will recognize arguments for and against equitable policy, craft rationale to promote equitable policy, and identify how to leverage lessons learned in their own advocacy to support positive child and family outcomes.

Speakers

Chelsea Morgan

Associate Researcher, The University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research

Chavis Lickvar-Armstrong

Associate Researcher, University of Kansas

I am an Associate Researcher at the University of Kansas (KU). My research and dissemination supports state agencies implement their early childhood programs across the state of Kansas, as well as the implementation of Kansas’s PDG B-5 program priorities.

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Researchers
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

4:00pm CDT

Early Childhood Special Education Teachers’ Use of Trauma-Informed Care

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Marlboro A - 2nd fl

This project explored how ECSE teachers use trauma-informed care in their classrooms. Participants completed a survey that measured their trauma-informed attitudes and participated in interviews and photo-elicitation to explore their trauma-informed practices. Key findings will be shared, and implications for research and practice will be discussed.

Speakers

Research

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Researchers
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

1:30pm CDT

Cameron Tyrrell

Jennifer Grisham

2:45pm CDT

Christan Coogle

Heather Walter

Clarissa Wade

Katherine Szocik

4:00pm CDT

Kay Heo

SO HEE KIM

Seoyoung Song

Byul Park

4:00pm CDT

Chelsea Morgan

Chavis Lickvar-Armstrong

4:00pm CDT

Mia Chudzik

Catherine Corr

Abby Hardy