Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

DEC Position Statement: Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Cambridge - 2nd fl

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl

DEC Sponsored

1:30pm CDT

Improving Reflection and Practice: EI Competencies

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

Cambridge - 2nd fl

This presentation reviews the process and use of EI Competencies designed by stakeholders to support the reflection and practice of Early Intervention professionals in their growth as leaders in EI. The competency areas include family-centered practices, professionalism, evidence- based practice, collaboration and consultation, and administration and supervision.

Speakers

Carol Johnson

Kristen Votava

Associate Professor, University of North Dakota

Roxane Romanick

Self-employed, NA

Roxane Romanick is the Executive Director of Designer Genes of North Dakota. Roxane's lived experience comes from being the "momager" for Elizabeth who is 24, graduated from college with an associate's in Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional, works for ND’s UCED... Read More →

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

By Practitioners for Practitioners

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

2:45pm CDT

We Didn’t Reinvent the Wheel: The EI/ECSE Standards and State Certification Policies **Spotlight Session**

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

Cambridge - 2nd fl

Both DEC and NAEYC are advocating that states adopt the ECE and EI/ECSE Standards versus developing separate state standards. Representatives from states who have or are in the process of adopting these standards will discuss the process employed, challenges and celebrations experienced, and recommendations for other states. Time will be provided for participant reflection and discussion.

Speakers

Peggy Kemp

Executive Director, Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

Welcome! Thank you for attending DEC 2024! Please introduce yourself if we are in sessions together and tell me a bit about your work/dreams for DEC/questions/concerns! - Peggy

Rashida Banerjee

Professor, University of Denver

Vicki Stayton

Kate Ascetta

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina

Mary Harrill

Aaron Deris

Megan Lovinguth

We Didn’t Reinvent the Wheel The EI ECSE Standards and State Certification Policies pdf

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

Professional Development

Audience 1 Administrators
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

4:00pm CDT

Pre-natal Drug Exposure and Implication for the Early Interventionist

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

Cambridge - 2nd fl

Infants born with prenatal drug exposure can present with difficulties in their feeding, neurobehavior and motor development. Intersectionality of growth, early memory formation, functional movement, and neurobehavior will be discussed. Case examples will enhance understanding with emphasis on interprofessional interventions for parental education and interventions.

Speakers

Kara Boynewicz

Associate Professor, East Tennessee State University

Alyson Chroust

Presentation DEC Conference Sept 2024 Final pdf

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References DEC 2024 pdf

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

Professional Development

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate