Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Reimagining Technical Assistance to Facilitate Success and Equity

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

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

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 →

Diana De la Lanza

Early Childhood Equity & Infant Mental Health Workforce Specialist, WestEd

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

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Administrators
Content Level Introductory

1:30pm CDT

We're In This Together: Creating a Co-Conspirator Relationship Framework

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

GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

This presentation introduces childcare professionals to the co-conspirator relationship framework (CCRF). Developed out of DisCrit, the Pedagogy of Resistance, and childism, CCRF calls on all professionals who work with children with disabilities to value, uplift, and stand in solidarity with those they serve.

Speakers

Anna Mei Piro

Doctoral Student, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Zhe An

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison

DEC 2024 Handout pdf

We're In This Together DEC 2024 Final pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

Practice

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Introductory

2:45pm CDT

Embracing Family Stories: Enriching Higher Ed & PD

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

GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

The DEC Family Committee invites you to learn more about the value of family voices in higher education and PD. Hear family stories, explore recommended practices, and consider ways to incorporate local family stories in your coursework and activities. Practices for supporting families to tell their stories will include funding networks, materials, etc.

Speakers

Kelly Brown

University of Massachusetts Boston

Kelly Brown is a doctoral candidate at the University of Massachusetts Boston, an adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a member of DEC's Family Committee. She received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development with a concentration in Early Childhood... Read More →

Toni Miguel

Consultant, Early Intervention Technical Assistance

I am technical assistance consultant with Pennsylvania Early Intervention Technical Assistance. I work on inclusion, social emotional, and family engagement initiatives throughout the state. I am also the chair of the DEC Family Committee and the parent of two young children who have... Read More →

Matthew Nelson

parent, family

Wenxi Schwab

I am a parent and caregiver of three young children. Two of my children have received Early Intervention Services in Pennsylvania. Graduating with C2P2 EI and C2P2, I have become a proud parent advocate in Pennsylvania. Professionally, I am an adult instructor, a educational researcher... Read More →

Marisol Rose

State Parent Consultant, Early Steps, CMS, FDOH

I am the State Parent Consultant for Florida’s early intervention program, Early Steps, under the Division of Children’s Medical Services within the Florida Department of Health. I have served in this capacity since April 2021. Prior to my role at the state level, I spent 6 years... Read More →

Kathleen Gibson

Early Childhood Specialist, Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)

Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

Family

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

Cami Stevenson

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

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