Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Developing and Validating a Measure to Appraise Progress Monitoring Quality - Poster 21

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

We sought to develop and validate an easy-to-use teacher/classroom quality measure specific to progress monitoring. This measure may assist school districts and early childhood programs in understanding the ability of their teachers to engage in high quality progress monitoring and support children with intensive and diverse needs.

Speakers

Collin Shepley

Associate Professor, University of Kentucky

While I enjoy talking shop (e.g., progress monitoring, MTSS), I'm also a fan of building forts with my kids (or without) and trying not to cry when I watch a Pixar a movie.

Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky

Emily Webb

Graduate Student, Research Assistant, University of Kentucky

Developing and Validating a Measure to Appraise Progress Monitoring Quality pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Administrators
Audience 2 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

8:00am CDT

Infusing Infant Mental Health into an Interdisciplinary Graduate Program - Poster 3

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This poster will describe the project components and outcomes of Project BLENDS, a funded Office of Special Education (OSEP) Personnel Development grant with a focus on infant and early childhood mental health that involves four related services disciplines – social work, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and psychology.

Speakers

Hattie Harvey

Professor, University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage Programs: Social Work, School Psychology (new!), Children's Mental Health Graduate Certificate, Project BLENDS

Mary Dallas Allen

Cary Moore

Associate Dean, University of Alaska Anchorage

Karen Gallagher

University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology Department

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Intermediate

8:00am CDT

New CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Developmental Milestone for Families - Poster 33

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This poster session will review the 2022 updated CDC Milestones, For the first time in almost 20 years, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have updated guidelines for developmental milestones in the Learn the Signs. Act Early program. \

Speakers

Bethanne Vergean

CT Learn the SIgns Act Early Ambassador, UCONN UCEDD

Bethanne Vergean provides technical assistance and training for Connecticut’s Early Childhood system. Her work over the past 20 years has been centered on improving developmental monitoring in Connecticut. Through her dedicated advocacy, she has developed strong networking systems... Read More →

Melissa Crist

Director of Early Childhood Programs, Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development

Melissa Crist, M.S. is the Director of IdahoSTARS at the Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development, the state University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). IdahoSTARS houses the majority of quality initiatives in early care and education for the... Read More →

Janel Preston

Program coordinator- Autism Specialist, Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice -USU

Deepa Srinivasavaradan

Deana Buck

Act Early Ambassador, Early Childhood Consultant

Jennifer Hall

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

8:00am CDT

Outcomes of Interprofessional Competency in Interdisciplinary Preparation - Poster 38

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This poster presents findings of three cohorts of an self-assessment tool to evaluate interprofessional interactions and interprofessional values. This measure, initially developed and validated for use in health care settings, was adapted and applied to an educational environment that included social workers and early childhood special education students.

Speakers

Renee Hepperlen

Bonnie Ingelin

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota

Bonnie Ingelin is assistant professor of Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota. She received her PhD at Florida State University in Special Education with an emphasis in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics... Read More →

L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

Parent and Professor, University of St Thomas

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

8:00am CDT

Using Standards to Support Candidate Reflection and Field Experiences - Poster 6

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This session describes using professional preparation standards to support preservice educators’ reflection and field experiences. Using the EI/ECSE and ECE Standards, observations are more focused and reflections based on what the field expects teachers to know and be able to do. Additionally, candidates indicate increased focus on their own and child and classroom needs.

Speakers

Megan Purcell

Purdue University

Shawna Harbin

Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University

Sara Schmitt

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

8:00am CDT

Advocacy Among Chinese Immigrant Parents of Children With Autism - Poster 16

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Chinese immigrant families of children with autism are an underserved and under-researched population. This poster session provides an insight into the advocacy of 13 parents through a narrative inquiry. The parents greatly valued the professionals’ dedication and supportive partnerships. Only a few parents displayed advocacy in relation to their children’s education.

Speakers

Lei Huang

PhD Student, University of Georgia

Lei Huang is currently a doctoral candidate in Special Education at the University of Georgia. Her research interests include advocacy, immigrant families, children with autism and complex needs, and cultural humility to meet families’ needs. She is honored to receive a Graduate... Read More →

Cynthia Vail

Professor, University of Georgia

Dr. Cynthia Vail received her Ph.D. from Florida State University and has been on the faculty of the University of Georgia in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education since 1989, where she is currently Professor. She teaches in the Birth through Kindergarten/Early... Read More →

DEC 2024 Handout Lei Huang e pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

Age 5-8
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Intermediate

8:00am CDT

Comparing Caregiver Coaching Fidelity during Inperson and Telehealth Visits - Poster 20

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

We present study findings that compared fidelity to a defined set of caregiver coaching practices during inperson and telehealth (TI) EI visits across training phases of a PD program. Findings illustrate higher intervention fidelity during TI visits. We discuss implications for family access and workforce shortages.

Speakers

Scott Tomchek

Professor, University of Louisville

Serena Wheeler

Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Coaching in Early Intervention Training and Mentorship Program, University of Louisville

I train and mentor EI Providers in a statewide PD program and support ongoing program quality and improvements efforts. My primary areas of interest are evidence-based practices related to effective PD for early intervention providers and caregiver coaching to build family capaci... Read More →

Lauren Little

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

8:00am CDT

Conceptualizing Their Role: Perceptions from Special Instructors - Poster 15

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This study explores how SI providers describe their role when working with families and the aspects of EI services SI providers believe are unique to the special instruction.

Speakers

Megan Schumaker Murphy

Assistant Professor, Salem State University

Dr. Megan Schumaker-Murphy is an assistant professor in the McKeown School of Education at Salem State University. Her research interests include early intervention service provision and culturally responsive teaching.

Stephanie Parks

Assoc Director, Career Pathway, University of Kansas

Dr. Parks is an occupational therapist and associate director of the Kansas Career Pathway for ECCE. She was a faculty member in early childhood education at the University of Kansas prior to joining K-State.

Dana Childress

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ODU

Dana Childress, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Special Education at Old Dominion University. She has worked in the field of early intervention (EI) for more than 27 years as an educator, service coordinator, supervisor, training facilitator, author, and consultant... Read More →

Teran Frick

Professional Development Coordinator, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)

Corinne Wilson

VTSS Evaluation Director at CIEES, Old Dominion University

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

8:00am CDT

Early Numeracy, Online PD, and EI Professionals’ Practices and Perspectives - Poster 30

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This mixed-methods study examined the impact of an online PD on IFSP early numeracy outcomes. Practices and perspectives of EI providers were also explored. The results of this study showed a need for more PD related to high-quality IFSP early numeracy outcome development and ways to support families in implementing early numeracy skills for children with disabilities.

Speakers

Koryne Nnoli

Assistant Professor, Morgan State University

Salenah Cartier

Lisa Shanty

Beth Boyle

Faculty, Johns Hopkins University

Rachel Hur

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

8:00am CDT

Evidence-Based Practices for Bilingual Children with Disability - Poster 31

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

The purpose of the systematic review was to describe and analyze studies examining interventions for promoting social/language/communication for bilingual children who have disability below the age of five. Implications for research, policy, and practice will be shared.

Speakers

F. Kivanc Erdogan

Researcher, University of Massachusetts Boston

Serra Acar

Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Dr. Acar is an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research includes culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices in early intervention/early childhood special education.

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

8:00am CDT

Exploring Factors Impacting Retention of WA EI Workforce - Poster 14

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This study investigates EI provider retention in Washington State, recognizing its crucial role in quality supports. Utilizing a mixed-methods design, surveys integrated with qualitative interviews explore factors impacting satisfaction and retention. Findings unpack challenges, give recommendations for retention, and provide a model for states to examine their workforce.

Speakers

Molly Stryker

Kathleen Artman-Meeker

Associate Professor, University of Washington

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

8:00am CDT

Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Nature-based Preschools - Poster 39

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

In this poster, participants will learn about the findings from a national cold-call audit/email survey of nature-based preschool programs. Participants will demonstrate increased knowledge of the characteristics of nature-based programs indicating willingness to serve children with disabilities, and will leave with strategies for advocating for inclusion in these spaces.

Speakers

Sarah Pedonti

Assistant Professor, Western Carolina University Birth-Kindergarten Education Program

Sarah F. Pedonti, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in Birth-Kindergarten Education at Western Carolina University. She teaches a range of courses that focus on inclusive methods and environments for diverse children with or at risk for disabilities. Her latest work focuses on how outdoor... Read More →

Cathy Grist

Professor, Western Carolina University

Cathy L. Grist, Ph.D. is a professor in the Birth-Kindergarten Program at Western Carolina University. Her teaching and work focus on preschool personality, assessment, infant, toddler, and preschool assessment, social-emotional issues, and self-regulation in young children

Derek Becker

Associate Professor, Western Carolina University Birth-Kindergarten Education Program

Derek R. Becker, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Birth-Kindergarten program at Western Carolina University. He teaches a range of early childhood research methods courses, along with math, science and curriculum. His research examines connections among play, physical activity... Read More →

Myra Watson

assistant professor, Western Carolina University Birth-Kindergarten Education Program

Myra K. Watson, Ed.D., is an assistant professor in the Birth-Kindergarten Program at Western Carolina University. She teaches a variety of courses focused on pedagogy in early childhood preservice teacher education. Her research is focused on teacher education, early career teacher... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

8:00am CDT

Perceptions of Integrating Telehealth in Early Intervention: A Review - Poster 22

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

While the benefits of EI are compelling, the disparity in access to early intervention (EI) experienced by families from marginalized backgrounds (e.g., Black, Hispanic, low socioeconomic, rural areas) are deserving of our attention. This review aims to synthesize existing research regarding stakeholders’ experiences of using telehealth in EI.

Speakers

Casey Kim

Doctoral student, University of Illinois

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Sunyoung Kim

Jing Wang

Victoria Aragon

Emily Gregori

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

8:00am CDT

Sensory-Motor Language Intervention for Emergent Writing in Young Children - Poster 13

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

This study combines interventions from OT and Speech to address co-occurring language and motor deficits in preschoolers with DLD, with potential to enhance learning efficiency and retention of emergent literacy, language, and fine motor skills, lessening the academic gaps between preschoolers with delays and their typically developing peers.

Speakers

Michelle Thompson

Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University

Danika Pfeiffer

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Researchers
Content Level Intermediate

8:00am CDT

Special Educators’ Partnership Practices with Refugee Families - Poster 23

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Young children from diverse linguistic and racial backgrounds are increasing, thus special educators are interacting with diverse families now more than ever. This convergent mixed methods study, used surveys and interviews, to explore early childhood (ECSE) and elementary special education teachers’ (n = 14) use of family professional partnership practices and culturally

Speakers

Nikki Adams

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Amy Santos

Associate Provost and Professor of Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Erica Ranade

Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

Research

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

9:15am CDT

Building Cohesive Early Intervention Assessment Teams

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl

During this session, participants will discuss a family-centered, early intervention assessment process while engaging in effective teaming and collaboration. Practitioners will walk away with strategies that will assist with creating improved children and family outcomes.

Speakers

Bernita Sykes

Local System Manager, ITC of Henrico Area

Bernita Sykes is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and has been a resident of Central Virginia since 2001. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Psychology. Bernita is currently pursuing her PhD in Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Her professional... Read More →

Kendall Lee

Director, ITC of the Heartland, Longwood University

Dr. Kendall Lee serves as the Director of the Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC) of the Heartland and HIPAA Compliance Officer at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Dr. Lee is responsible for the oversight of the ITC; the area’s early intervention program serving clients birth... Read More →

Christine Spence

Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl

By Practitioners for Practitioners

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

9:15am CDT

Bridging the Gap: Linking LTSAE and The DEC RPs for Families

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

This session will explore the intersection of two powerful frameworks: Learn the Signs. Act Early (LTSAE) and the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices (RPs) to empower families in recognizing developmental milestones, acting early on developmental concerns, and engaging in early intervention that supports improved developmental outcomes.

Speakers

Melissa Crist

Director of Early Childhood Programs, Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development

Bethanne Vergean

CT Learn the SIgns Act Early Ambassador, UCONN UCEDD

Deepa Srinivasavaradan

Kristen Paul

Director of Early Childhood Programs, The Parents' Place of Maryland

Kristen Paul has devoted over two decades to various roles serving children and their families; her career has included work as a science teacher, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at NASA, STEM Coordinator at Salisbury University, and family support for Birth to Five... Read More →

Deana Buck

Act Early Ambassador, Early Childhood Consultant

DEC 2024 Bridging the Gap pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Family

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

9:15am CDT

Oh...I'm so sorry: Shifting from Sympathy to Celebration

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Chequers - 2nd fl

Despite efforts to promote positive views of disability, the deficit model permeates our practice and society. Upon the birth of a child with differences, parents are continually confronted with sympathy. and pity. Drawing from our own lived experiences and the field of disability studies, we discuss shifting to parent support that celebrates all children and families.

Speakers

Ann Mickelson

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Holly Dregne

Teacher, Elm Lawn Elementary, Middleton, WI

Kristi Godfrey-Hurrell

Becky Hoffman

Professional Development Specialist, CESA5 RESource for the WI Birth to 3 Program

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl

Family

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

9:15am CDT

We Hear You Sis: Black Mothers Advocacy in Special Education Process

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

This presentation will discuss the lived experience of three Black mothers navigating the special education process. We will discuss (a) the inequities our children experience and (b) the barriers we navigated to ensure our children receive appropriate services.

Speakers

Monique Matute-Chavarria

Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University

Dr. Monique Matute-Chavarria is an assistant professor of Special Education at New Mexico State University (NMSU). Before obtaining her Ph.D. in Special Education, she worked with Nevada Early Intervention Services, working with children from birth to three with disabilities. Dr... Read More →

Asia Johnson M.S. BCBA, LBA

Founder | BCBA | Executive Advisor, Seizing 611 LLC

As an executive advisor and licensed behavior analyst, I specialize in driving organizational success through strategic behavior analysis and executive coaching. With over eight years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I empower leaders and ambitious professionals to... Read More →

Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg

Mirage Sanders

OT, N/A

Meridith M. Rose, MS, CCC-SLP

Education of Students with Exceptionalities Doctoral Student and Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia State University

Meridith M. Rose, MS, CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP) of over 15 years. Her journey to become an SLP began over 20 years ago following her youngest brother’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. She has worked with neurotypical and neurodiverse populations... Read More →

William White

Dr. William L. White hails from Seattle, WA and holds a PhD in special education from the University of Washington where he received the Gordon C. Lee Dissertation Award for his dissertation entitled “Through Our Eyes: The Lived Experiences of Black Male Early Childhood Teachers... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Family

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

9:15am CDT

The Odd Couple: Partnering With States to Build Capacity & Increase Equity

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Burgundy - 1st fl

This session offers insight into the challenges and nuances of partnering with states on early education policy initiatives. It delves into the iterative nature of research-practice partnerships, highlighting challenges, breakthroughs, and shared learning. Participants learn strategies for navigating power dynamics, building mutual trust, and centering community voice.

Speakers

Allison Kimble-Cusano

Research Specialist, Institute for Child Success

Dr. Allison Kimble-Cusano (she/her) is a Research Specialist in the Impact & Practice program area of the Institute for Child Success. She is responsible for promoting equity-focused professional empowerment of early childhood professionals, systems-level research, evaluation and... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl

Policy

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Researchers
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

9:15am CDT

Equity Audit: Identifying Disparities and Implementing Systemic Change

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

Are you interested in building and sustaining more equitable EI/ECSE systems? Want to receive resources and learn more about assessing the extent to which there is equity in state and local programs? Then join us as we explore the Equity Audit’s indicators of quality and engage in discussions regarding use of its results to improve policies, practices, and outcomes.

Speakers

Catasha Williams

Technical Assistance Specialist, UNC Frank Porter Graham CDI

Evandra Catherine

Director of Disability and Mental Health Policy, Children's Equity Project

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

Practice

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

9:15am CDT

Grow Your Own EI Professional Development Retention Initiative

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Follow the journey of the Nevada Early Intervention Professional Development Center from its conception as a Grow Your Own workforce retention initiative in 2022 to present day success for the Developmental Specialist/Service Coordinator workforce serving infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

Speakers

Lori Ann Malina-Lovell, DrPH

Part C Coordinator, NV IDEA Part C

Passionate about promoting quality and timely early intervention services to families by supporting the wonderful personnel serving them.

Maya L Raimondi

Nevada EI PD Center Director, NV IDEA Part C

DEC ppt Nevada Grow Your Own Retention Sept 2024 pdf

NV EI PD Catalog 2024 2025 pdf

NV Capstone Highlights pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Professional Development

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

9:15am CDT

How to Integrate Neurodiversity Affirming Practices in the Classroom

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

Many educators are eager to incorporate neurodiversity-affirming practices in their classroom. In a hands-on workshop setting, learn some of the basics of neurodiversity affirming practices and how a shift in mindset can help every child thrive.

Speakers

Celest Austin

Founder/CEO, GoManda

GoManda is an iOS app that teaches the basics of communication via a science-backed method designed for neurodivergent children. The GoManda app targets the comprehension arm of communication by providing:- Photorealistic visual library of common nouns, colors, shapes and more- Real... Read More →

Katrina Martin

CEO/ Founder, Bridges Learning System

Talk to me about--Why teaching discreet social skills is harmful for neurodivergent children What SEL should look like in the EC classroomHow you can implement neurodiversity-affirming practice in Early Childhood!

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Audience 1 Administrators
Audience 2 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

9:15am CDT

OER for Access, Equity, and Quality in Personnel Preparation

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

This session will provide an overview of the adoption and adaptation of Open Educational Resources (OER) for courses in three personnel preparation programs in different institutions. Examples of course materials and assignments will be shared.

Speakers

Serra Acar

Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University

Zhen Chai

Professor, California State University, Northridge

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

9:15am CDT

Virtual Case-Based PD Approach on Assessment Data & Intervention Strategies

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Marlboro A - 2nd fl

Session covers the design of an online case-based, professional development model to support early interventionists in using authentic assessment data to support the identification of priority skills & develop embedded instructional strategies. We will review the Project ECHO model, the design of the cases & session tools, and highlight key data from participant surveys

Speakers

Jen Brown

Education Consultant, University of New Mexico

Professional development and technical assistance provider for New Mexico's Part C program with 25+ years experience in EI/ECSE.

Jennifer Grisham

Professor, University of Kentucky

Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D., is Professor in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. She received her doctorate in Education from the University of Kentucky. She is also Faculty Director of the Early Childhood Laboratory at the... Read More →

Leah Davidson

Part C Coordinator, NM ECECD

I have been working in Part C in New Mexico since December of 2020. I started my career in Early Intervention in January of 2009 in Virginia, where I worked until 2019 when my family and I relocated to New Mexico. Please feel free to talk to me about what it is like to have experienced... Read More →

Virtual Case Based PD Approach Assmt&Intervention pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl

Professional Development

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

9:15am CDT

Examining Referral Practices Between Pediatricians and Early Intervention

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

Insufficient referral and participation in Early Intervention (EI) services are common among children aged birth to 3 years. Yet, there’s limited understanding of referral practices by pediatricians and Part C EI personnel. This presentation presents findings from a mixed-method study on referral practices and improvement recommendations.

Speakers

Asha Yadav

Postdoctoral Associate, University of Florida

Jane Squires

Randall Alan Phelps

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

Research

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

9:15am CDT

Perspectives on Leadership in EI and ECSE: Insights from Educators

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

The following mixed method study investigated EI and ECSE perspectives on teacher leadership (i.e., knowledge, skills, and beliefs). Participants shared their teacher leadership experiences, perceived support, and barriers. Presenters will overview results while discussing implications for practice and future research.

Speakers

Amanda Passmore

Assistant Professor, Elmhurst University

Dr. Amanda Passmore (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Education at Elmhurst University. Her research includes topics in teacher leadership related to early childhood special education. Dr. Passmore has experience as an early childhood... Read More →

Veronica Kang

Assistant Professor, University of Maryland at College Park

Marie Tejero Hughes

Professor, UIC College of Education

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

Research

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

9:15am CDT

The Role of Digital Communication in Building Family-Educator Partnerships

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

This study examined how digital and non-digital communication shapes partnerships among educators and family caregivers and promotes family engagement that supports the development of children (aged 18 months to 6 years) with disabilities. The presentation will provide insights from teachers, therapists, and parents about practices that best support trusting partnerships.

Speakers

Sue Anderson

Associate Professor, Texas Christian University

I am a professor with degrees in both special education and educational technology. I have taught educational technology and special education courses to preservice teachers in Texas. I am currently researching the use of technology in special education settings. Before pursuing a... Read More →

Link to DEC presentation pptx

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

Research

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

10:30am CDT

Partnering with Immigrant Families for Promoting Social Emotional Learning

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

Early Childhood Education (ECE) practitioners must partner with families to promote early Social Emotional Learning (SEL). With the increasing number of immigrant families in the U.S., practitioners need more guidance for partnering with immigrant families. This session will provide strategies for promoting SEL with immigrant families of children with disabilities.

Speakers

Gounah Choi

Lecturer, University of Oregon

Kathryn Bigelow

Associate Research Professor, Juniper Gardens Children's Project, University of Kansas

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

Family

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

10:30am CDT

Saluting Strengths: Military Families with Children with Disabilities

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Burgundy - 1st fl

Researchers affirm the importance of professionals’ knowledge and skills when working with children and families from backgrounds different from their own. A population that has received little attention in ECSE is military families. In this session we discuss the experiences of military families and provide an overview of military-connected programs and resources.

Speakers

Karen Terry

Program Analyst, Dept of Defense

Robyn DiPietro

Asst. Project Director, OneOp-University of Illinois at Urbana-Chamapaign

Michaelene Ostrosky

Professor, University of Illinois

Amy Santos

Associate Provost and Professor of Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

DEC 2024 Resources pdf

DEC Saluting Strengths Slides pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl

Family

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

10:30am CDT

Ableism in Early Childhood: Policy Implications for Our Field

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

The Joint Inclusion Policy Statement shows that we have not been able to move the needle on inclusion in early childhood. Is ableism at work here? Let's explore this together! We will consider alternatives to the notion of disability and how a new way of thinking can impact our programs, policies, and practices. Together we can confront ableism in ECE and find solutions.

Speakers

Jani Kozlowski

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Every Child Can Fly: An Early Childhood Educator's Guide to Inclusion: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/every-child-can-fly-an-early-childhood-educators-guide-to-inclusion

Jennifer Fung

Inclusion Lead, National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning

Dr. Jennifer Fung is an educator, trainer, consultant, and researcher who has dedicated her career to ensuring that all young children, especially those with disabilities, have a strong start to their educational journeys. Jennifer is a senior content specialist at Cultivate Learning... Read More →

Allyson Dean

DEC ableism session slides 9 12 24 pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

Policy

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

10:30am CDT

Creating CHANGE for the Next Generation of Early Educators

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

High-quality early childhood education is equity! This presentation shares one approach to collaborating with community college faculty to design and deliver content that will prepare associate degree students to serve young children with disabilities and their families, including those who are multilingual and from racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations.

Speakers

Sloan Storie

Research Associate, University of Cincinnati

Jennifer Ottley

Research Director, University of Cincinnati

Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University

Lindsay Diamond

Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

Anne Larson

Research Associate, University of Minnesota

Ann Mickelson

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Naomi Rahn

Assistant Professor, UW-Whitewater

Sondra M Stegenga

Assistant Professor of Special Education, University of Utah

I have over 20 years experience in the fields of health and education working with individuals across the lifespan. I have provided services and supports to children and families as a home visitor, occupational therapist, early intervention program administrator, and state council... Read More →

Creating CHANGE for the Next Generation of Early Educators DEC 2024 CHANGE Presentation (1) pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

Practice

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

10:30am CDT

Meeting Families When and Where They Are: FAB Scheduling

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl

Implementing a flexible, activity-based, bursts of support (FAB) scheduling system helps ensure visits occur during natural family activities and routines. Learn strategies for increasing scheduling flexibility and how and when natural learning environment practices are used to build caregiver capacity and increase child learning opportunities.

Speakers

Kaitlin Porter

Physical Therapist, Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)

Teran Frick

Professional Development Coordinator, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)

FAB Scheduling handout pdf

FAB Scheduling Tips Tricks pdf

FAB Scheduling Plain Text pdf

FAB Scheduling Tips and Tricks Plain text pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl

Practice

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

10:30am CDT

A Before & After Story: Professional Development to Engage Adult Learners

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Participants will consider what each of Knowles Adult Learning Principles look like in practice. Presenters will share the first-hand experience of moving from “sit & get” training, to using engaging strategies, as well as the data collected to determine effectiveness and impact. Participants will share their own strategies to expand everyone's bank of ideas.

Speakers

Sally Hansen

Director of Development and Technical Assistance, University of Denver

Sally began working in early childhood education and children’s mental health in 2001. As a family therapist, an early childhood education behavior consultant and early childhood program administrator, Sally blended the mental health framework with an educational approach to fully... Read More →

Dameri Watson

Senior Research Associate, University of Denver

Dameri Watson, M.S., is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Denver. Her work primarily focuses on partnering with leaders and providers in states, communities, and local programs to co-create and sustain high-quality inclusive experiences that welcome and support every... Read More →

Nancy Burdic

Senior Research Associate, PELE Center, University of Denver

Ron Roybal

Engaging Adult Learners DEC 2024 handout pdf

Adult Learning Principles pdf

Facilitate Adaptively pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Professional Development

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

10:30am CDT

Embedding DEC RPs and EI/ECSE Standards in Infant/Toddler Training Programs

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Infants, toddlers, caregivers, and families deserve the support of professionals with competencies in DAP and DEC Recommended Practices grounded in EI/ECSE Standards. The session will explore strategies to embed DEC RPs and EI/ECSE Standards in training/preparation programs for infant toddler professionals. This session is focused on workforce development in EI/ECE/ECSE.

Speakers

Jami Swindell

Assistant Professor, Fontbonne University

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

10:30am CDT

No One Here Looks Like Me: Creating Professional Development for All Staff

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

Professional Development is often geared towards the dominant culture of the leadership. In this training, we will discuss ways to ensure that professional development is created through an equitable lens for all team members, regardless of their identity. Additionally, we will focus on creating an inclusive and reflective atmosphere for all staff.

Speakers

Laycee Thigpen

Lead Consultant, Reinking Education Consulting

Anni Reinking

Owner, Reinking Education Consulting, LLC

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

10:30am CDT

Practical Strategies for Engagement Across Online & In-Person Instruction

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Teaching in higher education continues to evolve in skills needed to support student learning and engagement. This session will provide practical strategies in promoting student engagement in college classrooms for both online and in-person learning environments.

Speakers

Lindsay Diamond

Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

Cynthia Baughan

Associate Dean, Anderson University

Laura McCorkle

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

10:30am CDT

Reimagining Preparation for Early Intervention (including Keynote Speaker: Monique Matute-Chavarria)

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

This presentation will showcase innovative approaches to early intervention (EI) preparation programs that can be implemented to prepare EI providers. We will discuss (a) reimagining EI personnel preparation to include critical multicultural and bilingual education, culturally sustaining practices, and (b) using a conceptual framework to prepare equity-minded EI providers.

Speakers

Monique Matute-Chavarria

Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University

Sarah Wiegand

Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Special Education, New Mexico State University

I am an assistant professor of special education and early childhood education at New Mexico State University. I am a former Part C early intervention provider and autism resource specialist. My research centers around improving policies/practices in Part C and autism. I am a member... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Professional Development

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

10:30am CDT

Scaling-up Community Partnerships to Prepare Inclusive EC Educators

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl

EPIC-ECEL is an equity-focused partnership between 2-year and 4-year IHEs to prepare inclusive EC practitioners and leaders through targeted and systematic curriculur enhancements, coaching practices. and intentional field experiences in inclusive EC settings. We will share strategies and resources for embedding inclusive practices in community college coursework.

Speakers

Rashida Banerjee

Professor, University of Denver

Ritu Chopra

Executive Director, PAR2A Center & Assistant Research Professor, University of Colorado, Denver

Julianne Daniel

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

10:30am CDT

PRRFCT Match: A Parent-Mediated Intervention with Virtual Coaching

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

Promoting Reciprocal Relationships with Flexibility, Coaching, and Teaching: (PRRFCT Match) is a parent-mediated intervention package to increase engagement and reciprocity between dyads of parents and young children with developmental delays. Considerations for adapting and implementing culturally grounded interventions with children and families will be examined.

Speakers

Megan Kunze

Assistant Research Professor, Megan Kunze

Qi Wei

Alexis Bacon-Yates

DEC 2024 PRRFCT Match pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

Research

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

10:30am CDT

Teacher/Family Perceptions of Using Reach for the Stars for IEP Development

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg

Reach for the Stars (RFTS) is a person-centered approach that is used as a functional assessment tool and can lead to the development of a child's IEP. This session will discuss the effects of using RFTS with families, and teacher attitudes and perceptions of young children with disabilities. Lastly, we will discuss how this process shapes the development of the IEP.

Speakers

Sarah Hawkins-Lear

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky

Jennifer Grisham

Professor, University of Kentucky

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg

Research

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Families
Audience 2 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

1:00pm CDT

Becoming Anti-Racist: Using Cultural Humility to Address Implicit Bias

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

This 60 minute session will address the reduction of implicit bas, using culturally responsive practices to address racial and other biases to reduce biased actions, disproportionality, especially in regards to suspensions and expulsions. Participants will walk away with concrete skills that they can use immediately to address biases in their practice settings.

Speakers

Jasmine Crane

Director of Health and Well-Being, IREE--Institute for Racial Equity & Excellence

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

By Practitioners for Practitioners

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

1:00pm CDT

Strategies to Include Family Voice and Choice in the Behavior Support Plan

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Empowering families and practitioners collectively in communication, planning, and social-emotional support development is pivotal for enhancing outcomes in young children. With practical examples and user-friendly resources, participants will learn to foster family partnership, amplifying voice and choice in the Individualized Positive Behavior Support Process (IBSP).

Speakers

Meghan von der Embse

Learning and Development Facilitator, University of South Flordida

Ben Riepe

Senior Project Manager, University of Denver

Ben began his early childhood experience as a Head Start teacher, coach, and trainer. He is on staff at both the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, where he supports high fidelity program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model with families of diverse backgrounds in Denver, Colorado. His previous work includes the Colorado Center for Social Emotional Competence and Inclusion, where he supported communities in their efforts to embed evi... Read More →

Jackie Joseph

Research Associate Professor, University of Denver

Jackie Joseph is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Denver Positive Early Learning Experiences Center, where her work promotes high-quality inclusion across the early care and education system. She specifically focuses on family partnerships and evidence-based strategies... Read More →

Aniva Lumpkins

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) Fellow; Doctoral Candidate, FIU

Aniva Lumpkins, Ed.S., is a clinical supervisor of school psychologists and a doctoral candidate pursuing her PhD in Special Education at Florida International University. As a recipient of the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) and Project INCLUDE fellowships... Read More →

family voice choice pdf

DEC Family Voice and Choice PPT Handout pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Family

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Families
Content Level Intermediate

1:00pm CDT

Parent-Child Interaction (PCI) in Everyday Routines: Systematic Review

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

This presentation will highlight outcomes from a systematic review on parent-child interaction (PCI) in everyday routines. Focused on dyads of caregivers and young children who are deaf, this systematic review revealed interesting findings and informed a number of "lessons learned" that can benefit researchers conducting reviews across a range of family/child populations.

Speakers

Amy Szarkowski

Researcher, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston

I am a psychologist, passionate about supporting families and their young children who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or have communication challenges. Ask me about family-centered early intervention (FCEI), parent-child interaction, social-emotional development in deaf children... Read More →

Martina Curtin

Evelien Dirks

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

International

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

1:00pm CDT

Connecting the Dots! Collaborating as a Cross-Sector State Leadership Team

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

Join this session to learn tools and strategies to support the capacity of cross-sector state leadership teams to implement an early childhood multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to improve the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for developmental disabilities or delays.

Speakers

Beth Vorhaus

Education Consultant, Vanderbilt

Ashley MacNish

Educational Consultant, Vanderbilt University

Kerri Wikel

Program Director, Team for Early Childhood Solutions (TECS)

DEC 2024 Connecting the Dots Collaborating as a Cross Sector State Leadership Team pdf

Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership pdf

Cross sector SLT Collaboration activity docx

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

Policy

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

1:00pm CDT

The Play to Learn Curriculum: Increasing Play Complexity in Children

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

We will describe our Playing To Learn curriculum and provide an overview of related research, which contribute significantly to the body of knowledge surrounding interventions designed to enhance the complexity of children's play skills. We will outline the curriculum components and highlight specific goals and strategies for supporting play for all children.

Speakers

Erin Barton

Consultant, Barton Consulting

Erin E. Barton, PhD, BCBA-D, is an international educational consultant and founder of Barton Consulting, LLC and Faculty for the Pyramid Model Consortium. She has worked as a special education teacher and as a university professor, previously at Vanderbilt. She taught graduate-level... Read More →

Claire Winchester

Coach, consultant, & researcher, Growth Early Childhood Behavior Coaching

Claire Winchester, Ph.D, BCBA-D is an international early childhood behavior coach, consultant, and researcher with a specialization in supporting the families, teachers, and organizations that support young children. As the founder and operator of Growth Early Childhood Behavior... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

Practice

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

1:00pm CDT

The Power of Reflection: Social-Emotional-Focused Questions for Families

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

How confident are you implementing reflection practices during home visits? Research shows reflection is one of the least used family coaching practices by early interventionists. Join us as we share a tool that will help early intervention providers to build their confidence and competence to support family reflection with a social and emotional lens.

Speakers

Ashley MacNish

Educational Consultant, Vanderbilt University

Crystal Williams

Julianne Daniel

Julia Sayles

Georgetown University

DEC 2024 Reflection HO pdf

Reflection Questions for Families on Social and Emotional Development DEC pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Practice

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

1:00pm CDT

Developmental Monitoring PD: Educator Change and Family Engagement

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Results from a coaching PD designed to improve infant-toddler educators’ developmental checklist use, systematic monitoring, and collaboration with families. Data from pre and post-assessments, interviews, and conference notes will be shared. Attendees will gain insights on engaging families, expanding the study, and accessing monitoring tools/resources.

Speakers

Audra Classen

Associate Professor, University of Southern Mississippi

Jean Kang

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Research

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

1:00pm CDT

Evolving Perspectives: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Analysis of Transitions

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Through findings from a longitudinal cross-sectional study, this session examines declines in importance ratings of transition practices over time. Overall ratings significantly declined and were predicted by professional role, education level, and race. The discussion will center on implications for reconsidering approaches to transition planning.

Speakers

Beth Rous

Professor, University of Kentucky

John Nash

Associate Professor, University of Kentucky

Zijia Li

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Research

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

1:00pm CDT

Tiered Online Training and Supports for Parents of Children with IDD

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of the Tiered Online Training and Support (TOTS) virtual parent training model for parents of children with developmental disabilities. Participants will leave with an understanding of the usability, efficacy, and impact of TOTS and know how to access the program to use with the families they serve.

Speakers

Sabine Scott

Megan Kunze

Assistant Research Professor, Megan Kunze

Christina Karns

Assistant Research Professor, University of Oregon

Laura Lee McIntyre

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Research

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

1:00pm CDT

Enhancing Coaches’ Use of Evidence-Based Coaching to Promote Outcomes (OSEP)

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Coaching is an evidence-based approach to support the use of effective practices with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. Panelists will describe lessons learned through three OSEP-funded model demonstrations designed to enhance the use of evidence-based coaching frameworks to support outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.

Speakers

Darbianne Shannon

Assistant Research Scientist, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of FL

Dr. Shannon is an Assistant Research Scientist with the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Dr. Shannon supports states and early childhood programs with the installation, implementation, sustainability and scale-up of professional... Read More →

Patricia Snyder

Director, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of FL

I am a Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, an affiliate Professor of Pediatrics, the David Lawrence Jr. Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Studies, and Director of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University... Read More →

Lisa Knoche

Research Associate Professor, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools/ UNL

Kathleen Artman-Meeker

Associate Professor, University of Washington

Carol Davis

Rachel Schachter

2024 DEC Conference Handout pdf

2024 DEC Conference PPT Accessible pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

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

2:15pm CDT

Partnering with Parents to Provide the ‘Just Right’ Support

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

Marlboro A - 2nd fl

Service coordinators can use caregiver coaching to help families think about the outcomes that best match their family’s culture, priorities, and values and make informed decisions about the amount and frequency of services. More isn’t always better. Gain a parent perspective on receiving coaching support to advocate for what they need during the IFSP process.

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Speakers

Lindsey Moss

Case Management Supervisor, Mecklenburg County Public Health

Tina Grove

Child Developmental Specialist, Mecklenburg County Children's Dev Sevs Agency

Handouts for Presentation pdf

DEC 2024 Partnering with Families Final pptx

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl

By Practitioners for Practitioners

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

2:15pm CDT

What to Expect When You are Expecting an Interventionist in Your Classroom

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

EI practitioners often visit children with IFSPs in early care classrooms. Collaboration is critical to inclusive early childhood classroom practices and optimal learning opportunities for all young children. This session provides classroom professionals with concrete expectations to ensure evidence-based support is provided by visiting early intervention practitioners.

Speakers

Kris Everhart

Associate Director, FIPP

I am presenting a session at this year's conference titled "What to expect when you are expecting an early intervention provider in your classroom." I work at the Family, Infant and Preschool Program in Morganton, North Carolina. My duties at FIPP include serving as FIPP's associate... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

By Practitioners for Practitioners

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

2:15pm CDT

Building Sustainable Solutions to EI Workforce Challenges in Illinois

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

This session will delve into Illinois's comprehensive approach to tackling its workforce challenges. The discussion panel will consist of advocates, technical experts, and state leaders. Strategies include engaging with practitioners and families, conducting research and data analysis, creating a cost model for EI services, and establishing public-private partnerships.

Speakers

Abby McCartney

Senior Director, Early Care and Education, Afton Partners

Zareen Kamal

Policy Specialist, Start Early

Ted Burke

Consultant, ECTA

Benny Delgado

DEC conference presentation on EI in IL Sept 2024 pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

Policy

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

2:15pm CDT

Expand Your Leadership Vision with the Habits of a Systems Thinker

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

This session will provide special education professionals with the essential skills of systems thinking through the application of the Habits of a Systems Thinker. Rooted in systems theory, this approach fosters a holistic perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness of individual actions and the impact on broader systems.

Speakers

Melanie Reese

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, AnLar

As a Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at AnLar, Melanie is passionate about building systems to support inclusive opportunities for young children with disabilities. She is a skilled facilitator, trainer, and technical assistance provider. She has expertise in early childhood... Read More →

Monica Yudron

Betsy Lin

Pamela Elwood

EC Consultant, GHAEA

Eboni Walker

Senior TA Specialist, AnLar LLC

Eboni Walker serves as a senior technical assistance specialist at AnLar LLC working with early childhood leaders and professionals across the country to build capacity in leadership development. Prior to this position, she was the founding Executive Director of a charter school based... Read More →

Britt Braun

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, AnLar

Britt provides creative and innovative approaches to supporting projects focusing on early childhood access, quality and special education. Britt has worked in the early childhood field at the school, district, and state levels. Her passion for building systems that support high-quality... Read More →

habits single page 2020 pdf

DEC Copy Circle of Concern and Influence Template pdf

iceberg current reality pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Practice

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

2:15pm CDT

Fostering Dignity and Equality for Every Child

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

We will guide participants through what it means to know that respecting the dignity and worth of all children is a fundamental commitment that goes beyond ethical considerations. We will provide specific strategies for supporting the dignity of children with disabilities or children who might have disabilities and their families within early childhood programs.

Speakers

Erin Barton

Consultant, Barton Consulting

Claire Winchester

Coach, consultant, & researcher, Growth Early Childhood Behavior Coaching

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

Practice

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

2:15pm CDT

From External- to Self-Regulation: Inclusive Practices for Infants/Toddlers

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Self-regulation early in life provides a strong foundation for learning. Thus, engaging in intentional activities designed to promote early precursors of self-regulation with infants & toddlers is critical. This presentation will provide information on understanding the relevance of early regulation and introducing inclusive practices focused on promoting these skills.

Speakers

Sara Schmitt

Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin

Chanele Robinson-Rucker

Megan Purcell

Purdue University

DEC presentation final pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Practice

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

2:15pm CDT

Reimagining Professional Development for Equity and Inclusion

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

This session empowers leaders to implement a comprehensive approach to professional development grounded in Equitable Implementation. Presenters will share a roadmap that leaders can use to guide their teams to collaboratively design and implement professional development centered on the experiences of their program’s young children, families, and professionals.

Speakers

Sally Hansen

Director of Development and Technical Assistance, University of Denver

Jackie Joseph

Research Associate Professor, University of Denver

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Practice

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

2:15pm CDT

Black Fathers of Children With Disabilities: A Ripple Effect

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Becoming a father is a developmental milestone for men and has potential to support their mental health and wellness. Little research exists about the caregiver roles of Black fathers of children with disabilities. An understanding of the lived experiences of Black fathers of children with disabilities is warranted. Review of experiences and next steps will be reviewed.

Speakers

Brandy James, PhD

Early Childhood Learning Coordinator, Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Research

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

2:15pm CDT

Just Stop And See How The Family Does Things: Cultural Responsiveness in EI

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

Early interventionists (EIs) are faced with supporting families’ cultures when working with families from marginalized backgrounds. We interviewed EIs about their beliefs and practices related to working with Black and Latino families. Join a discussion about ways to best support EIs to develop equitable partnerships with families from marginalized backgrounds.

Speakers

Diana Abarca

Mollie Romano

Florida State University

Elizabeth Biggs

Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University

Elizabeth E. Biggs, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt University and a member of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Her work focuses on promoting social, communication, language, and literacy outcomes for children and youth with autism... Read More →

Michelle Therrien

DEC 2024 Presentation Qual Study pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

Research

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

2:15pm CDT

Making an IMPACT: The Dimensions of Equity in Early Childhood Assessment

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl

This session provides an in-depth look at the dimensions of equity in early childhood assessment. Participants will explore the relationships between the cost, usability, technical merit, and cultural relevance of early childhood measures. They will consider the implications for how to best meet the measurement needs of their communities.

Speakers

Allison Kimble-Cusano

Research Specialist, Institute for Child Success

DEC 2024 IMPACT presentation pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl

Research

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

2:15pm CDT

Partnering with Community Providers to Support Black Autistic Children

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

FACES (Fostering Advocacy, Communication, Empowerment, and Support) is an advocacy intervention designed to empower Black families to combat autism service disparities. This presentation will describe the development and manualization of the FACES Facilitator Training and highlight how we have leveraged community-based partnerships to increase FACES outreach.

Speakers

Jamie Pearson

Associate Professor, North Carolina State University

DeVoshia Mason Martin

Doctoral Student, North Carolina State University

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

Research

Age 5-8
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Intermediate

3:30pm CDT

Caring Across Colors: Bridges to Understanding

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Explore the personal journey of a caregiver and provider, navigating ruptures and repairs shaped by their different racial identities. They will reflect upon the influence of historical racism on their individual stances and actions. Gain valuable insights into dismantling discrimination through self-awareness and proactive behavior in this enlightening discussion.

Speakers

Kirsten Sippel-Klug

Physical Therapist, Early Intervention

Kirsten Sippel-Klug, PT, MPP, I/ECMH-C is an early intervention physical therapist. For over 25 years she has been partnering with military families to facilitate their children’s development. Kirsten acknowledges Nat Vikitsreth, whose writings, classes, and clinical work have a... Read More →

Kena Chambers

Parent, Self

Handout Story Starters StroudLLC pdf

RacismInfographic 2020 pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

By Practitioners for Practitioners

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

3:30pm CDT

Building Hope: Exploring Infant Mental Health in Diverse Families

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

Embark on a transformative journey in this session, strategically crafted to elevate professional practices and directly impact outcomes for children and families. With a spotlight on under-resourced or culturally diverse communities, this exploration and interactive discussion promise to revolutionize the approach to caregiving.

Speakers

Lisa Terry

Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant, Virginia Commonwealth University/Partnership for People with Disabilities

Lisa provides support for the design and implementation of professional development activities for early intervention providers and administrators in Virginia. She has worked in early intervention for over 15 years as an educator, service coordinator, clinical supervisor, and consultant... Read More →

Elvia Cortes, PhD, MSW

Founder, IMH Interventions, Refective Practice Mentor- Ca, FINE Infant Program

Elvia Cortes, PhD, MSW, is the founder and executive director of FINE Infant Program, an Early Intervention program, leading in-home visitors and mental health practitioners providing direct services to children 0-3 years and their families in California. She collaborates with in-home... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl

Family

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

3:30pm CDT

International Perspectives on Supporting Young Children with Disabilities

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

In this presentation, professionals from Spain and the U.S. will describe their work in improving the quality of services to young children with disabilities and their families. Through research, training, mentoring, and coaching, the group has influenced the implementation of recommended practices throughout Spain, and Central/South America.

Speakers

Jennifer Grisham

Professor, University of Kentucky

Margarita Canadas

Catholic University of Valencia

VIRGINIA AYUSO

Ocupathional Therapy, Early Childhood Center

MIREYA VICENTE VILAS

Special Teacher, Early Childhood Capacitas

Cecilia Simón

Associate Professor, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

InternationalPresentation pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

International

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

3:30pm CDT

Effective Cost Modeling and Rate Setting in Early Intervention (Part C)

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Burgundy - 1st fl

This session will focus on cost modeling methodology to determine the true cost of providing evidence-based and equitable early intervention (Part C) services and the development reimbursement rates that support the recruitment and retention of qualified EI professionals. State examples will highlight the use of advisory groups and lead agency engagement.

Speakers

Andy Gomm

Consultant - Early Intervention, Public Consulting Group (PCG)

Andy has worked in the early intervention / early care and education field for over 30 years. Since receiving a master's in social work from the University of East London he has worked with children with Autism and their families in New York, and coordinating early intervention and... Read More →

Zane Wyrick

Associate Manager, Public Consulting Group LLC

Zane Wyrick, MBA, PMP, is an Associate Manager based in PCG's Nashville, TN office. He has been working in public-sector early intervention and child care cost studies, rate setting, and technology for ten years. He has conducted extensive financial analyses in the early childhood... Read More →

Leah Davidson

Part C Coordinator, NM ECECD

DEC 2024 EI Rate Setting Public Consulting Group pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl

Policy

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

3:30pm CDT

Using a Mental Health Framework to Support Retention in a State EI System

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

The past several years has seen unprecedented increases in both referrals to early intervention, and the complexity of children and families being served, leading to high staff turnover.

Presenters will review their experience using the Surgeon General’s Five Essentials for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being as a framework for state-level staff retention efforts.

Speakers

Laurie Thomas

ESIT Service Delivery & Technical Assistance Manager, WA DCYF

Laurie Thomas has worked in the field of early intervention for more than 30 years. She completed her undergraduate work at Western Washington University, where she was selected as the Outstanding Graduate in Special Education. She has her Masters degree in Early Childhood Special... Read More →

Molly Stryker

Iris Dunaway

Technical Assistance Specialist, Washington State Early Support for Infants and Toddlers

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Policy

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

3:30pm CDT

Lessons Learned from Two EI/ECSE Personnel Preparation Programs

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

We will share examples from two practicum models: undergraduate early intervention and graduate early intervention/early childhood special education. We will share examples of state-level strategic partnerships and discuss how to create interdisciplinary practicum experience with the goal of impacting child and family outcomes.

Speakers

Serra Acar

Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Catherine Brayden-Calias

Moira Downes

Manager of Field Experiences, University of Massachusetts Boston

Lynne Mendes

Leadership Program Manager, University of Massachusetts Boston

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

Practice

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Intermediate

3:30pm CDT

Making Informed Transition Decisions: Service Coordinators Who Coach

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Marlboro A - 2nd fl

The transition out of the Part C early intervention services is an important time for service coordinators to use a capacity-building approach to support families with making informed decisions. Service Coordinators can empower families as they prepare them for next steps after Part C.

Speakers

Sheena Jennings

Early Intervention Supervisor / Ph.D. Student / Adjunct Instructor, Mecklenburg County CDSA / UNC Charlotte

Kristen Gunnoud

Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA

DEC Presentation Transition 2024 pdf

Do Service Coordinators Coach Transitions pdf

at a glance resource based practices pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl

Practice

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

3:30pm CDT

Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood Through Community Partnerships

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

Presenters will describe one suburban school district’s drive to provide meaningful inclusion for 3- and 4-year-olds with disabilities as a part of their early learning equity strategy. Participants will learn how preschool playgroups can be used in partnership with Community Schools to offer inclusive early learning opportunities to 3- and 4-year-olds.

Speakers

Kristen Witzling

Student, UW-Madison

Rebecca Penticoff

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher & Coordinator, Sun Prairie Area School District

Passionate advocate for inclusion, belonging and culturally responsive educational practices. Early childhood educator and leader in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. I began my career in Northern Virginia and my current role in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, allows me to work across early learning... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

Practice

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

3:30pm CDT

Lessons Learned: Promoting Systems Change in Early Intervention

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

Presenters will share experiences and lessons learned in researching, adopting and implementing a new statewide method of service delivery promoting the use of coaching practices in home visiting while using the principles of implementation science as a framework for decision-making.

Speakers

Katherine Hargreaves

Research Associate, Indiana University

Constance Young

Director of Training and Outreach, Indiana First Steps/Part C

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

3:30pm CDT

Supervisory Coaching: Promoting Deliberate Decision-Making

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

Coaching is an adult learning strategy that can build the capacity of individuals to create sustainable change. The predictable nature of coaching helps the coachee internalize a process for making deliberate decisions about their work. Learn to apply a capacity-building coaching framework to supervisory discussions to improve work force performance.

Speakers

Sarah Sexton

Director, Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)

01 Planning Coaching laminated pdf

01 Facilitating Coaching laminated pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

Professional Development

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

3:30pm CDT

Functional Frameworks for Inclusive Fieldwork: A Systematic Review

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl

Evidence-based approaches to designing high-quality inclusive field experiences across early childhood personnel preparation that connect theory and practice are essential. This session will share the results of a systematic literature review of ECE/EI/ECSE fieldwork to help identify essential practices and fill research gaps to promote inclusive practices in communities.

Speakers

Maryssa Mitsch

Associate Professor, San Francisco State University

Maryssa Kucskar Mitsch, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Special Education in the Department of Special Education. Her primary teaching responsibilities includes courses in early intervention, assessment of young children at-risk and with disabilities, and family... Read More →

Jenna Weglarz-Ward

Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Proud DEC member and so excited to be back in person this year at conference!! A mom and former practitioner, my work now focuses on personnel preparation in family partnership and transdisciplinary collaboration to promote inclusion. I specifically focus on services for infants and... Read More →

Prince Estanislao

My name is Prince Estanislao (he/they). I am a third-year student in the Joint Doctoral Program in special education at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University (SFSU). I am a course Instructor at SFSU and a Graduate Student Researcher for the Universal Transitional Kindergarten... Read More →

Hadas Arbit

Infant Developmental Specialist, Through the Looking Glass

Melissa Yarczower

Visting Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Hello! My name is Melissa Yarczower and I am currently a visiting assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I teach both undergraduate and graduate coursework in EC/ECSE, mentor students, supervise fieldwork, and collaborate on curriculum development and program... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl

Research

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

3:30pm CDT

Inclusive Early Intervention for Children with ASD: Where Are We Now?

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need inclusive experiences, especially to facilitate their social-communication challenges. The results of this literature review will provide information on the research related to inclusive child care center opportunities for children birth to five years old with ASD. Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences.

Speakers

Dawn Patterson

Faculty, West Chester University oi PA

Allyson Suda

Christy Hicks

Professor of Special Education, West Chester University

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Research

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

3:30pm CDT

Understanding Cultural Values for Early Intervention Family Education

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

This qualitative study examines the use of baby equipment by Navajo families. Cradleboards and baby walkers meet the practical needs of Navajo parents and help to instill cultural values. Understanding the values underpinning parenting practices can guide culturally responsive interventions and education efforts in early intervention (EI) to promote child development.

Speakers

Cathron Donaldson

Maureen Russell

Sara Clancey

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Research

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

3:30pm CDT

Why Do They Leave? Results of a State-Wide Survey of EI Professionals

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl

This presentation will overview the results and policy/practice implications of a state-wide survey on job satisfaction and intent to leave among early intervention professionals. We surveyed a diverse sample of professionals (n = 427) across a variety of roles and conducted a multiple regression analysis. We will discuss key findings related to pay and work conditions.

Speakers

Research

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