Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Systemic Change & Creating Inclusive Early Childhood Public School Programs

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

Engaging in lasting, systemic change to create inclusive early childhood programs that embrace ALL learners is a complex process, often riddled with antiquated beliefs about educating students with disabilities. Presenters will discuss accessible classrooms, multi-tiered systems of support, integrating related services, family & community partnerships and sustainability.

Speakers

Michele Gardner

Executive Director, New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education

Annie Corley-Hand

Director, Leading Innovative Learning Associates

CEC DEC 2024 CorleyHand Gardner pdf

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

Professional Development

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

1:30pm CDT

Eat Sleep Console Method: EI's Role in Addressing Service Gaps

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

Chequers - 2nd fl

This presentation will explore the integration of the ESC model for babies who have been exposed to opioids prenatally and the role of EI programs, emphasizing its instrumental role in addressing service gaps for infants and families. We will provide insights from Jackson County, Oregon's EI program, showcasing how this approach aligns with DEC recommended practices.

Speakers

Stacy Inman

Director of Jackson County EI/ECSE, Douglas ESD

With over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood education, I am a dedicated mother of a 7-year-old boy and hold a Master's degree in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE). My passion lies in supporting young children and their families, ensuring that every... Read More →

Megan Glaze

Infant Family Teacher- Service Coordinator, Jackson County EI/ECSE

I am a Service Coordinator with Jackson County Early Intervention (a Program of Douglas ESD). I received a Master’s Degree in Special Education from California State University, Chico and hold teaching credentials in Special Education and General Education. I began working in the... Read More →

NICU Collaboration Form pdf

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

Practice

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

2:45pm CDT

Navigating Intra-Family Conflict for Service Coordinators in EI

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

Chequers - 2nd fl

Prolonged conflict between parents can be harmful to a child and challenging for service coordinators to work within. This interactive session will introduce the CADRE Early Intervention Service Provider Resource: Navigating Intra-Family Conflict and provide opportunities to discuss strategies such as establishing roles, boundary setting , and de-escalating high emotions.

Speakers

Elisabeth Teller

Part C Family Liaison / Supervision & Monitoring, CT Office of Early Childhood

Kelly Rauscher

Learning and Development Specialist, CADRE

Kelly Rauscher provides trainings and TA to support the development and implementation of a full continuum of dispute resolution options. Rauscher specializes in system design and improvement, building local-level capacity, family engagement, and early dispute resolution. She co-leads... Read More →

Resource Navigating Intra family Conflict Final Accessible 0 (8) pdf

Navigating Intra family Conflict Final pdf

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

By Practitioners for Practitioners

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

4:00pm CDT

Got Equity? Wisconsin's Journey to Advancing Racial Health Equity in EI.

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

Chequers - 2nd fl

This session examines the ECTA Equity Fact Sheet and cross walks components applicable to Early Intervention with policies, practices and professional development activities provided by the Wisconsin (Part C) Birth to 3 Program including the use of data to identify disparities. Using disparity analysis, we can help other states address racial equity in Early Intervention.

Speakers

Melissa Velez

Professional Development Specialist, CESA 5

Regena Floyd-Sambou

Children and Family Program Specialist, WI Dept of Health Services

Got Equity Wisconsin’s Journey to Advancing Access and Racial Health Equity in Early Intervention FINAL pdf

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

Practice

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