Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Big Feelings! Using the HUGS Framework to Build Responsive Interactions

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

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

April Robinson

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

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

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

Sheresa Blanchard

Micole Talley

Jenna Nguyen

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 →

Kathy Hebbeler

Senior Principal Education Researcher, SRI International

Howard Morrison

Grace Kelley

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

Practice

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

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

Michelle Lewis

Executive Director, Parent Information Center NH

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

Jenna Nguyen

Strategies to Effectively Empower Families pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

Family

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

4:00pm CDT

Let's Get Physical: Tools to Help Children Get Moving

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

GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

The CDC (2019) recommends that children aged 3-5 years old should be active throughout the day. In this session, we will explore research, activities, and tools to help you foster active opportunities for your children, students, and families. Join us to play, collaborate, and have fun while learning how to facilitate children's movement!

Speakers

Professional Development

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

Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

11:00am CDT

April Robinson

Danielle Gaglio

1:30pm CDT

Sheresa Blanchard

Micole Talley

Jenna Nguyen

Nicholas Ortiz

Kathy Hebbeler

Howard Morrison

Grace Kelley

2:45pm CDT

Michelle Lewis

Susan Barlow

Jenna Nguyen

4:00pm CDT

Paula Kerchenski

Cori More

Jennifer Buchter