Loading…
Attending this event?
Simple
Expanded
Grid
By Venue
0-5 clear filter
arrow_back View All Dates
Wednesday, September 18
 

11:00am CDT

It Takes a Village: Community Partnerships Supporting Inclusive Childcare
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
Hear from inclusive childcare providers and interventionists about partnerships to meet child, family, and teacher needs. This creative blend of individualized supports includes PD/coaching, EI, public preschool, Head Start, music therapy, and community-based mental health and related services. Challenges such as limited funding and personnel burnout will be addressed.
Speakers
EM
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

11:00am CDT

Big Feelings! Using the HUGS Framework to Build Responsive Interactions
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
All behavior is communication. Reading the message behind the child’s behavior can help parents and caregivers respond in ways that diffuse tense situations, build positive social-emotional skills, and coregulate. In this session learn to use the HUGS framework to 1) hear children’s cues 2) understand the child’s underlying message 3) give a response and 4) build success.
Speakers
avatar for April Robinson
DG

Danielle Gaglio

Occupational Therapist, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)
Communicating with your child using H.U.G.S. 1 pdf
Tune in and hear your childs cues HUGS2 pdf
Letting your child know you understand HUGS3 pdf
Giving your child support HUGS4 pdf
4 Steps to Diffuse Challenging Social Interactions pdf
HUGS References pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
  Practice

11:00am CDT

Community-Engaged Research: Cultivating Meaningful Researcher-Practitioner
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
Community-engaged research (CER) involves collaboration between researchers and community members, and emphasizes mutual respect, shared decision-making, and the integration of community perspectives into research design, implementation, and dissemination. Participants will learn about CER and gain practical strategies for engaging meaningfully in research partnerships.
Speakers
AS

Alana Schnitz

Assistant Research Professor/ Assistant Professor, Juniper Gardens Children's Project/ University of Kansas Department of Special Education
KB

Kathryn Bigelow

Associate Research Professor, Juniper Gardens Children's Project, University of Kansas
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
  Practice

11:00am CDT

Introduction to the Early Childhood Recommended Practices Modules
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
If your work involves educating students or practitioners in how to provide inclusive individualized supports to children with disabilities; equitably partnering with families, or ways to team and collaborate, this session will introduce free multimedia modules, aligned to the DEC RPs. Presenters will share their experiences using the modules to support adult learners.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Jones

Allison Jones

TA Specialist, ECTA
The ECTA Center supports state IDEA Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs in developing more equitable, effective, and sustainable state and local systems, that support access and full participation for each and every young child with a disability, and their family.
avatar for Bethanne Vergean

Bethanne Vergean

CT Learn the SIgns Act Early Ambassador, UCONN UCEDD
Bethanne Vergean provides technical assistance and training for Connecticut’s Early Childhood system. Her work over the past 20 years has been centered on improving developmental monitoring in Connecticut. Through her dedicated advocacy, she has developed strong networking systems... Read More →
EB

Elizabeth Beavers

University of Houston-Clear Lake
KV

Kristen Votava

Associate Professor, University of North Dakota
avatar for Karen Lange

Karen Lange

Doctoral Student, University of Arkansas
Education is the experience of my life and becoming an educator began in my childhood as the daughter of two amazing educators who taught me the beauty of being a teacher. Taking an unusual path to special education, I have experience in elementary education, early childhood special... Read More →
avatar for Kristen Paul

Kristen Paul

Director of Early Childhood Programs, The Parents' Place of Maryland
Kristen Paul has devoted over two decades to various roles serving children and their families; her career has included work as a science teacher, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at NASA, STEM Coordinator at Salisbury University, and family support for Birth to Five... Read More →
Final Slides Intro to the Early Childhood RPMs pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

11:00am CDT

Reimagining Technical Assistance to Facilitate Success and Equity
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
The presentation will review a variety of examples where equity- and relationship-centered technical assistance (TA) has been provided to the early childhood workforce across multiple disciplines, settings, and systems. Participants will think critically and develop possibilities for success using vignettes based on actual examples of the creative implementation of TA.
Speakers
avatar for Desiree Yoro Yoo

Desiree Yoro Yoo

Early Childhood Equity Infant Mental Health Workforce Specialist, WestEd
Desiree Yoro Yoo is the eldest child of Filipino immigrants and has 2 children with her husband who she has been friends with since high school. Desiree was fortunate to have been raised alongside her cousins and has fond memories of spending time with them after school every day... Read More →
DD

Diana De la Lanza

Early Childhood Equity & Infant Mental Health Workforce Specialist, WestEd
MM

Monica Mathur-Kalluri

Project Director, WestEd
DEC 2024 Reimagining Technical Assistance pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

1:30pm CDT

Watch this! The Steps to Intentional Modeling
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Building caregiver confidence and capacity is an essential goal of early intervention. Caregiver coaches make intentional decisions about the level of support provided to caregivers during early intervention visits. Learn how to decide when to use the highest level of scaffolding, intentional modeling, and how to do it effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Rebekah Norris

Rebekah Norris

Speech-Language Pathologist, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)
avatar for Kaitlin Porter

Kaitlin Porter

Physical Therapist, Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)
5 Ways to Scaffold Caregiver Learning pdf
Scaffolding caregiver learning plain text pdf
Intentional Modeling Plain text pdf
Steps to Intentional Modeling pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

1:30pm CDT

Data Inquiry Cycle: Equity Considerations at Every Stage - DaSy Partnership
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
Participants will learn about the new DaSy Data Inquiry Cycle stages and how they apply to equity within early intervention and early childhood special education work with data. Attendees will also consider how to leverage critical questions, identify next steps for improvement, and support essential conditions for embedding equity in the data inquiry cycle.
Speakers
avatar for Sheresa Blanchard
MT
JN
avatar for Nicholas Ortiz

Nicholas Ortiz

TA Specialist, DaSy & ECTA Centers, SRI International
Ortiz is a national TA provider with the DaSy Center and ECTA Center. In this role, he supports state Part C and Part B 619 teams with the child outcomes indicators in their annual performance reports to the Office of Special Education Programs. He also facilitates learning communities... Read More →
avatar for Kathy Hebbeler

Kathy Hebbeler

Senior Principal Education Researcher, SRI International
HM
GK
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
  Practice

1:30pm CDT

Strategy Development With Caregivers as the Key to Collaborative Inclusion
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
Collaborative consultation stands in contrast to an expert approach, where the specialist makes recommendations with inadequate context. Collaborative inclusion is framed in an equity framework, especially considering the frequent racial, socioeconomic, and educational disparity between specialists and caregivers.
Speakers
avatar for Robin McWilliam

Robin McWilliam

Professor, The University of Alabama
Developer with colleagues of the Routines-Based Model. Founder and director of the Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO) at The University of Alabama.
CS
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
  Practice

1:30pm CDT

Writing for Practitioner Publications: Encouraging Authorship for All (OSEP)
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
In this session, we'll discuss the transformative power of practitioner-focused articles when the experiences of practitioners, educators, families, and disabled adults are centered. In this session, you will learn tips, receive guidance, and discover resources available to include and support authors who identify among these groups across phases of article writing.

Joint Session: Publications and Products Committee & DEC Journal Editors
Speakers
LM

Lori Meyer

Associate Professor, University of Vermont
AF

Angel Fettig

Associate Professor, University of Washington
avatar for Hsiu-Wen Yang

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MK
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
  Professional Development

1:30pm CDT

Adapting and Evaluating the FBSApp for Spanish-Speaking Families
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
This presentation will focus on the methods, results, and future implications resulting from a mixed methods study on the adaptation and evaluation of the FBSApp for Spanish-speaking families of young children with challenging behaviors. Attendees will leave with practical methods for adapting and expanding their research and practice for diverse families.
Speakers
avatar for Claire Winchester

Claire Winchester

Coach, consultant, & researcher, Growth Early Childhood Behavior Coaching
Claire Winchester, Ph.D, BCBA-D is an international early childhood behavior coach, consultant, and researcher with a specialization in supporting the families, teachers, and organizations that support young children. As the founder and operator of Growth Early Childhood Behavior... Read More →
avatar for Erin Barton

Erin Barton

Consultant, Barton Consulting
Erin E. Barton, PhD, BCBA-D, is an international educational consultant and founder of Barton Consulting, LLC and Faculty for the Pyramid Model Consortium. She has worked as a special education teacher and as a university professor, previously at Vanderbilt. She taught graduate-level... Read More →
AP
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
  Research

1:30pm CDT

Assessing the Validity of a Fidelity Checklist for the AEPS-3
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
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
avatar for Cameron Tyrrell

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. 
avatar for Jennifer Grisham

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

1:30pm CDT

Can Family Confidence Help with the Effects of Caregiver Burden on FQoL?
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
We analyzed the effects of caregiver burden and family confidence on FQoL in 58 Spanish families in early intervention. Hierarchical regression and mediation analyses were used. FqoL ratings were influenced by income, burden and confidence. More confident mopthers showed higher FQoL. Family confidence helped lessen the impact of burden on FQoL.
Speakers
MC

Margarita Canadas

Catholic University of Valencia
GM
RG
CE
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
  Research

2:45pm CDT

CDC Milestones and ASQ-3 and Other Screening Tools: Illustrating the Differences Between Developmental Surveillance and Screening Tools
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Developmental surveillance and screen are critical components of a monitoring system. In this interactive session we will describe the use of CDC Milestone for surveillance and the ASQ-3 and other screening tools available to identify infants and your children in need of further evaluation.
Speakers
AL

Amie Lopez

Doctoral Student
avatar for Bethanne Vergean

Bethanne Vergean

CT Learn the SIgns Act Early Ambassador, UCONN UCEDD
Bethanne Vergean provides technical assistance and training for Connecticut’s Early Childhood system. Her work over the past 20 years has been centered on improving developmental monitoring in Connecticut. Through her dedicated advocacy, she has developed strong networking systems... Read More →
avatar for Mary Beth Bruder

Mary Beth Bruder

UCEDD/ECPC Director, UNIV OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CTR
Infants & Young Children is an interdisciplinary journal focusing on children with disabilities or at risk for disability age birth to five years and their families. Of special interest are articles involving innovative interventions, summaries of important research developments and... Read More →
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

2:45pm CDT

Keeping It Real – Skill Versus Participation in Routines
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
Enhancing child participation in real-life family routines is a hallmark of EI. Coaching and natural learning environment practices lie at the intersection of practitioner expertise, building caregiver capacity, and targeting families’ real-life interactions. This session is designed to support practitioners in keeping interventions grounded in families’ real lives.
Speakers
avatar for Kris Everhart

Kris Everhart

Associate Director, FIPP
I am presenting a session at this year's conference titled "What to expect when you are expecting an early intervention provider in your classroom." I work at the Family, Infant and Preschool Program in Morganton, North Carolina. My duties at FIPP include serving as FIPP's associate... Read More →
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

2:45pm CDT

Strategies To Effectively Empower Families in all levels of the Early Childhood Systems
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
Fostering strong partnerships between Parent Centers and state partners is crucial for supporting families of students with diverse needs effectively. By sharing successful strategies and collaborative activities, participants can gain valuable insights into building mutually beneficial relationships and enhancing engagement with families.


Speakers
avatar for Michelle Lewis

Michelle Lewis

Executive Director, Parent Information Center NH
SB

Susan Barlow

Director of Special Projects/Consultant, Parent Network of WNY/SPAN
The Center for Parent Information and Resources is the central “Hub” of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities
JN
Strategies to Effectively Empower Families pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
  Family

2:45pm CDT

Supporting Families with LEP Through Culturally Responsive Practices
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
In homes where families have Limited English Proficiency, culturally responsive professionals and interpreters are key in delivering quality service and fostering family-professional relationships. This session explores issues and situations that affect the provision of quality services to all families.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Matticks

Maria Matticks

Professional Development Consultant, EITP at University of Illinois
avatar for Keena Sims

Keena Sims

Project Manager, EITP at the University of Illinois
Supporting Families Through Culturally Responsive Practices pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
  Family

2:45pm CDT

Executive Function and Play: Authentic Assessment in Natural Environments
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
Executive Functions (EF) refer to neurocognitive processes manifested by sustained attention, working memory, emotional control, and the ability to shift between attributes. The field needs authentic methods of assessing EF in natural early childhood environments. In this topic session, We will discuss how children’s naturally occurring play activities can be evaluated for
Speakers
avatar for Patricia Blasco

Patricia Blasco

Professor, OHSU
Dr. Patricia M Blasco is a researcher at the Oregon Health & Science University. Her research projects includes a Clinical Feasibility Study of the NIH Baby Toolbox and the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study. She is a former associate editor of Young, Exceptional Children and... Read More →
KL
avatar for Tara Rutter

Tara Rutter

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Tara M. Rutter, PhD, is a T32 postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University. Her research interests pertain to the study of diagnostic and pre-diagnostic markers of atypical neurodevelopment in the aim to inform interventions.
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
  Practice

2:45pm CDT

Foundations of the Neurorelational Framework - Nurturing Well Being For All
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
The NeuroRelational Framework helps practitioners and families identify stress and regulation in adults and children. It emphasizes the importance of sleep for optimal development, and the importance of relationships across the lifespan, starting in early childhood. Participants will see themselves in the framework and their role in supporting children’s brain development.
Speakers
avatar for Twyla Bruce

Twyla Bruce

Early Childhood Services Manager, GRIT-Edmonton
SM
Neurorelational Framework final DEC WORKBOOK docx
Neurorelational Framework DEC final ppt No Notes pptx
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Practice

2:45pm CDT

Rightful Presence, Realized Potential: Equitable Inclusion and IEP Teams
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl
IEP teams have the unique opportunity to foster environments that celebrate each child's competence and that ensure their rightful presence in equitable, inclusive care and education environments. This session supports IEP teams to champion inclusion and belonging through the principles of presumed competence and rightful presence.
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Joseph

Jackie Joseph

Research Associate Professor, University of Denver
Jackie Joseph is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Denver Positive Early Learning Experiences Center, where her work promotes high-quality inclusion across the early care and education system. She specifically focuses on family partnerships and evidence-based strategies... Read More →
avatar for Alissa Rausch

Alissa Rausch

Faculty, University of Denver
avatar for Erin Barton

Erin Barton

Consultant, Barton Consulting
Erin E. Barton, PhD, BCBA-D, is an international educational consultant and founder of Barton Consulting, LLC and Faculty for the Pyramid Model Consortium. She has worked as a special education teacher and as a university professor, previously at Vanderbilt. She taught graduate-level... Read More →
Rightful Presence, Realized Potential Equitable Inclusion and IEP Teams pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl
  Practice

2:45pm CDT

Collaboration and Teaming in Early Childhood Personnel Preparation
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
To address the critical need of preparing high quality professionals to collaboratively serve young children with disabilities and their families, session presenters will share their unique experience from three institutions and strategies in developing and implementing an interdisciplinary Master’s level personnel training program.
Speakers
CC

Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University
avatar for Zhen Chai

Zhen Chai

Professor, California State University, Northridge
avatar for Serra Acar

Serra Acar

Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Dr. Acar is an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research includes culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices in early intervention/early childhood special education.
KA

Kizzy Albritton

Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
TP
avatar for Debbi Berry Malmberg

Debbi Berry Malmberg

California State University, Northridge
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

2:45pm CDT

Understanding Mother-Educators Raising Children with Disabilities
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
Despite legal mandates, family engagement in special education remains uneven, particularly across ethnoracial lines. Our study interviewed 25 special education professional mothers parenting children receiving part C and part B services. Findings underscore challenges faced by this group of mother-educators while advocating for their children.
Speakers
avatar for Ruby Batz

Ruby Batz

Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno
I am a former preschool and special Ed teacher. Currently I research and teach about family engagement in EI/ECSE examining aspects of race/ethnicity, language and disability. I’m interested in improving EI/ECSE systems and working collaboratively with others to do so. 
avatar for Sheresa Blanchard
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
  Research

2:45pm CDT

Foundations for Inclusion: Bringing Child Guidance Policies to Life (OSEP)
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
OSEP has been clear in guidance to reduce and eliminate exclusionary discipline practices. NCPMI has created a resource to help leadership teams assess their existing child guidance policies as they move toward this practice. Presenters will share how ECE programs, higher education faculty, leadership, advocates and families can use guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Lise Fox

Lise Fox

professor, USF
avatar for Camille Catlett

Camille Catlett

Consultant, Camille Catlett
Camille Catlett is a scientist at the University of North Carolina's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. She has helped over 30 states to organize collaborative professional development efforts that support the full participation of each young child and his or her family... Read More →
LD

Laurie Dinnebeil

Project Director, University of Toledo
TD

Tracie Dickson

EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION/OSERS/OSEP
DEC Session Child Policy Guidance OSEP Slides pdf
developing a child guidance policy pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
  The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

4:00pm CDT

Creating a Collaborative Space for Learning Through a Community of Practice
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
A Community of Practice (CoP) is an effective, equitable, and culturally supportive platform that enhances professional learning, improves family engagement, and strengthens community relationships, while utilizing funds of knowledge. We will analyze the characteristics of a successful CoP and participants will design an individualized framework.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberlee Telford

Kimberlee Telford

Program Specialist, University of Nebraska: Buffett Early Childhood Institute
avatar for Helen Evans
MC

Molly Colling

Birth to 5 Program Specialist, Buffett Early Childhood Institute
MB
CoP Final DEC (1) pdf
4 phases pdf
belonging inclusion diversity equity pdf
Community of Practice Resources pdf
identity & positionality pdf
passing the fitness test pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

4:00pm CDT

Moving From “Compassion Fatigue” to “Compassion Satisfaction”
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
Over 50% of children in early childhood settings have experienced trauma. Meanwhile, early educators support and nurture this population under their own emotional, physical and financial stressors. This session helps practitioners to build positive supports, proactively nurturing “Compassion Satisfaction” rather than surviving “Compassion Fatigue.”


w
Speakers
TD

Teri Dawn Pentz

Clinical Training Supervisor, Theiss Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
avatar for Kimberly Blair, PhD

Kimberly Blair, PhD

Program Director, Child and Adolescent Trauma Services (CATS) Outpatient Program, UPMC Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma
Moving from Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Satisfaction DEC 2024 pdf
Compassion Satisfaction Fatigue Self Test pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

4:00pm CDT

Caregiver Implemented Intervention: Building Confidence and Competence
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl
Caregiver-implemented intervention is a teaching approach that systematically supports caregivers in leading their child toward family-prioritized goals. The approach prioritizes cultural preference, adult learning styles, and is strength-focused. Case studies and video examples of techniques with discussions on implementation strategies will promote participant learning.
Speakers
CH
avatar for Megan Kunze

Megan Kunze

Assistant Research Professor, Megan Kunze
avatar for Alexis Bacon-Yates
Caregiver Implemented Intervention Building CII Competence in Families and Ourselves pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl
  Family

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
KH

Kay Heo

Professor, Chongshin University
SH

SO HEE KIM

instructor, HANYANG WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
SS

Seoyoung Song

manager, Seocho Women's Family Plaza
BP
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  International

4:00pm CDT

Creating a Paradigm Shift in Alberta’s Inclusive Child Care
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
Alberta's new Inclusive Child Care program provides equitable services to build educator’s capacity and confidence to include all children. Evidence based coaching supports the implementation of The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children. GRIT will share their role and reflections in guiding this paradigm shift in Alberta.
Speakers
JC

Janice Comrie

Inclusive Child Care Manager, GRIT Edmonton
avatar for Julia Moore

Julia Moore

ASaP Manager, The Grit program
DEC Creating a Paradigm Shift WORKBOOK pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
  Policy

4:00pm CDT

Equity in A Community of Practice: From Theory to Practice
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
This session will share insights on how to build diverse, equitable Communities of Practice as platforms for professionals to convene, foster learning and problem-solve on a variety of topics. The primary emphasis will be on constructing frameworks and procedures to empower facilitators and participants, creating an accountable environment that enhances collaboration.
Speakers
avatar for Melanie Reese

Melanie Reese

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, AnLar
As a Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at AnLar, Melanie is passionate about building systems to support inclusive opportunities for young children with disabilities. She is a skilled facilitator, trainer, and technical assistance provider. She has expertise in early childhood... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Goins

Nancy Goins

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, AnLar, LLC
KG
avatar for Kathi Gillaspy

Kathi Gillaspy

Director of Technical Assistance, AnLar
Dr. Gillaspy has over 30 years of experience as an early intervention and early childhood special education provider, program administrator, project coordinator, trainer, and technical assistance provider. She currently serves as the Technical Assistance Program Director at AnLar... Read More →
privilege and power wheel pdf
Calling In Calling Out pdf
Equity in a Community of Practice.pptx (1) pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
  Practice

4:00pm CDT

How to Develop Positive Relationships With Caregivers
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
Caregivers, especially families, like (i.e., appreciate) their EI/ECSE professionals, regardless of the quality of their services. Yet professionals sometimes fail to establish the relationships that lead to equitable partnerships with caregivers. This session provides concrete steps to achieve collaborative relationships.
Speakers
CS
avatar for Robin McWilliam

Robin McWilliam

Professor, The University of Alabama
Developer with colleagues of the Routines-Based Model. Founder and director of the Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO) at The University of Alabama.
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
  Practice

4:00pm CDT

Navigating New Waters: Immigrant Families Special Education Experiences
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
This session provides information about the lived experiences of immigrant Somali, Hmong, and Mexican caregivers of children receiving special education services. This presentation highlights commonalities, unique representations, and socioculturally sustaining strategies to guide the work of educators in supporting children and families from various ethnic backgrounds.
Speakers
avatar for L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

Parent and Professor, University of St Thomas
avatar for Deeqaifrah Hussein

Deeqaifrah Hussein

Executive Director of Special Education, Minneapolis Public Schools
I'm passionate about speaking authentic parent engagement, making instructional decisions using data, interdepartmental collaboration, cultural responsive service delivery and equitable evaluations.
KD
2024 Immigrant DEC pdf
2024 DEC Navigating pptx
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Practice

4:00pm CDT

Honoring the Whole Child Through Culturally Responsive Family Engagement
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
This workshop will examine how to build equitable collaborations with families in early childhood settings by examining the role of race, culture, class, and power in shaping those relationships. Participants will reflect on how transformative policies and practices can ensure equitable access to high quality early care and education for their children and families.
Speakers
avatar for Lynne Hall

Lynne Hall

Research Associate, Indiana University Bloomington
M.S. Ed.
avatar for Janet Ballard

Janet Ballard

Research Associate, Indiana University Bloomington
Janet has worked in the field of early childhood since 1993. She has been a developmental therapist in Indiana’s Early Intervention program (First Steps), a Bureau of Child Development Services State Program Consultant, developed and oversaw the day-to-day operations of an Early... Read More →
Small Group Scenario 1 Maria pdf
Small Group Scenario 2 Becky pdf
Small Group Scenario 3 Elizabeth pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
CM

Chelsea Morgan

Associate Researcher, The University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research
avatar for Chavis Lickvar-Armstrong

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

4:00pm CDT

The Power of Teaming and Collaboration in Personnel Preparation
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
This session presents opportunities afforded by professional development focused on teaming and collaboration. Using an interactive format with audience participation, this session will illustrate how teaming and collaboration EI/ECSE Standards & RPs can be addressed using a 3-phase case study approach in interdisciplinary personnel preparation and professional development
Speakers
JK
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

4:00pm CDT

Wellbeing: Early Childhood Education (Bienestar para la Educación Infantil)
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
This session will share a curriculum that was designed by and for Spanish speaking early childhood educators. The focus is on understanding stress and trauma in both adults and children using a trauma informed lens. Tools to supporting positive well-being of both adults and children will be shared to enhance co-regulation and authentic connection.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Daniel

Sara Daniel

Executive Director, Daniel Educational Services
YD

Yimma Davila Castro

ECE Manager, Milwaukee Succeeds
avatar for Diana Billstrom

Diana Billstrom

Director of Family Learning and Community Engagement, Bay View Community Center
Experienced Bilingual Director of Family Learning and Community Engagement Leading Transformational Prevention and Early Education ProgramsWith over 7 years of expertise in community engagement, program management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, I have successfully... Read More →
Bienestar para la Educación Infantil pdf
Adult Sensory Checklist English pdf
Sensorial Para Adultos pdf
Sensory for Children pdf
Sensorial Para Niños pdf
Escenarios Sensorial docx
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

4:00pm CDT

Implementing the Federal Inclusion Policy Statement (OSEP)
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl
This session will highlight the federal Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children in Early Childhood Programs and provide examples of how states and local programs have implemented recommendations from the policy statement.  Resources that state and local programs can use to implement the policy statement will also be shared.
Speakers
avatar for Christy Kavulic

Christy Kavulic

Director, Research to Practice Division, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Christy Kavulic is the Director of the Research to Practice Division in the Office of Special Education Programs in the US Department of Education. In this position, she oversees the development and management of discretionary grants funded under the Individuals with Disabilities... Read More →
avatar for Alissa Rausch

Alissa Rausch

Faculty, University of Denver
DEC OSEP 2024 pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl
  The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
 
  • Filter By Date
    Sep 17 -20, 2024
  • Filter By Venue
    Hilton New Orleans
    All
    --
    Burgundy - 1st fl
    Cambridge - 2nd fl
    Chemin Royal Foyer
    Chequers - 2nd fl
    Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
    Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
    Grand Ballroom C (General Sessions) - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
    GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
    GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
    Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
    Marlboro A - 2nd fl
    Marlboro B - 2nd fl
    Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
    Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  • Filter By Type
    By Practitioners for Practitioners
    --
    DEC Sponsored
    Family
    International
    Keynote
    Meetings and Socials
    Policy
    Practice
    Professional Development
    Research
    The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
  • Age
    0-3
    0-5
    3-5
    5-8
  • Audience 1
    Administrators
    Faculty
    Families
    Intermediate
    Practitioners
    Researchers
  • Audience 2
    Administrators
    Faculty
    Families
    Practitioners
    Researchers
  • Content Level
    Advanced
    Intermediate
    Introductory
  • Timezone
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Filtered by Date - 
Clear filter
Tuesday, September 17
Wednesday, September 18
Thursday, September 19
Friday, September 20
--
Burgundy - 1st fl
Cambridge - 2nd fl
Chemin Royal Foyer
Chequers - 2nd fl
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Grand Ballroom C (General Sessions) - 1st fl
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
Marlboro A - 2nd fl
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  • By Practitioners for Practitioners
  • --
  • DEC Sponsored
  • Family
  • International
  • Keynote
  • Meetings and Socials
  • Policy
  • Practice
  • Professional Development
  • Research
  • The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
  • Age
  • 0-3
  • 0-5
  • 3-5
  • 5-8
  • Audience 1
  • Administrators
  • Faculty
  • Families
  • Intermediate
  • Practitioners
  • Researchers
  • Audience 2
  • Administrators
  • Faculty
  • Families
  • Practitioners
  • Researchers
  • Content Level
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Introductory