Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Examining Equity in the Early Intervention Pipeline: A Scoping Review

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

IDEA (2004) mandates that eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities receive high-quality and non-discriminatory EI services. Yet, the factors that influence children’s and families’ equitable access to the varied steps in the EI pipeline, from referral to transition, are not well known. This presentation shares the results of a scoping review examining such factors.

Speakers

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.

Lauren Cycyk

Katie Zuckerman

Veronica Underwood Carrasco

Ben Sanders

Sam Lim

Gauri Bharadwaj

Margaret Gillis

Principal Researcher, SRI International

Sheresa Blanchard

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Research

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

1:30pm CDT

Calm is Overrated: How to Nurture Resilience as an Antidote to Burnout

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

GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Join us for a transformative session designed to offer equitable and essential social emotional skills to resource caregivers in understanding the myriad of factors that play into nervous system regulation.
Gain insight into your specific stress reactions and acquire a set of non-pathologizing, evidence-based techniques that offer immediate relief and long-term support.

Speakers

Danielle Brunson

CEO, TNP Wellness

At TNP, we've been dedicated to enhancing well-being in educational settings since 2019, with a special focus on teacher wellness and student accessibility. Our approach is multifaceted:Teacher Wellness: We recognize that teacher well-being is crucial for creating a positive learning... Read More →

Trinity Wilbourn

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 5-8
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Introductory

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

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

Family

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Families
Content Level Introductory

Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

11:00am CDT

Ruby Batz

Lauren Cycyk

Katie Zuckerman

Veronica Underwood Carrasco

Ben Sanders

Sam Lim

Gauri Bharadwaj

Margaret Gillis

Sheresa Blanchard

1:30pm CDT

Danielle Brunson

Trinity Wilbourn

2:45pm CDT

Christan Coogle

Heather Walter

Clarissa Wade

Katherine Szocik

4:00pm CDT

Cathy Hyslop

Megan Kunze

Alexis Bacon-Yates