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Thursday, September 19
 

8:00am CDT

EI/ECSE Personnel Recruitment & Retention Synthesis of Innovative Practices - Poster 11
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This session will present strategies and practices that can be implemented to attract, prepare, and retain an adequate number and diverse group of state and local EI/ECSE personnel. These strategies will aim to reinforce the quality and racial and ethnic diversity of the workforce and the successful inclusion of children with disabilities across various settings.
Speakers
avatar for Ted Burke

Ted Burke

Consultant, ECTA
avatar for Paula Grubbs

Paula Grubbs

Technical Assistance Specialist, ECTA Center at UNC
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Policy

8:00am CDT

Preschool Teachers’ Needs for Successful Inclusion: A Study From Utah - Poster 24
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
What do preschool teachers know about inclusive practices? Are they ready and able to implement them? This study examined confidence and competence for DEC recommended practices related to inclusion for Utah preschool teachers, supports available, supports needed, and the barriers to implementing practices known to increase outcomes for students with disabilities
Speakers
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avatar for Sondra M Stegenga

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

8:00am CDT

Developing and Validating a Measure to Appraise Progress Monitoring Quality - Poster 21
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
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
avatar for Collin Shepley

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.
avatar for Amanda Duncan

Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
avatar for Emily Webb

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

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
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Scott Tomchek

Professor, University of Louisville
avatar for Serena Wheeler

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

8:00am CDT

Disproportional Child Behavior and Teacher Outcomes in Head Start - Poster 19
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
We examined links among teacher well-being, practice, and child social-emotional outcome in FACES 2014. We found teacher job satisfaction predicted classroom practice but not child outcome. Black children and those with disability were disproportionally reported with higher problem behaviors and lower social skills; Black teachers scored significantly lower by CLASS.
Speakers
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Jun Ai

Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Gospel Kim

Postdoctoral fellow, University of California-Davis, MIND Institute
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

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
avatar for Koryne Nnoli

Koryne Nnoli

Assistant Professor, Morgan State University
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Beth Boyle

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

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
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Kathleen Artman-Meeker

Associate Professor, University of Washington
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Impact of a PD Session on Head Start Providers' Autism Perceptions - Poster 5
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster will summarize the impact of a PD session about autism on Head Start providers’ autism knowledge and perceptions. Using a mixed-methods approach, preliminary results indicate providers made statistically significant gains in their autism knowledge, but a qualitative analysis revealed there is a desire for more information and training.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Wiegand

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 →
avatar for Dr. Angela Owens

Dr. Angela Owens

Director, New Mexico State University
Dr. Angela Victoria Enriqueta Owens is an instructor of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Teacher Preparation, Leadership, and Administration at New Mexico State University. She educates early childhood and special education teacher candidates, is the Director of the New... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Supporting Children who are Deafblind to Access General Education - Poster 26
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This mixed-methods study identified the educational trends of children who are deafblind and identified strategies to improve the outcomes of children. Secondary data from the National Deafblind Child Count Data and interview transcripts were used for data analysis and then integrated to identify the supports children who are deafblind should access.
Speakers
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Ira Padhye

Project Director, Virginia Commonwealth University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

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
avatar for Catasha Williams

Catasha Williams

Technical Assistance Specialist, UNC Frank Porter Graham CDI
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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

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
avatar for Lori Ann Malina-Lovell, DrPH

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.
avatar for Maya L Raimondi

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

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
avatar for Celest Austin

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 →
avatar for Katrina Martin

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

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
avatar for Amanda Passmore

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 →
avatar for Veronica Kang

Veronica Kang

Assistant Professor, University of Maryland at College Park
avatar for Marie Tejero Hughes

Marie Tejero Hughes

Professor, UIC College of Education
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
  Research

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
avatar for Jani Kozlowski

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
avatar for Jennifer Fung

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 →
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DEC ableism session slides 9 12 24 pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
  Policy

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
avatar for Sloan Storie

Sloan Storie

Research Associate, University of Cincinnati
avatar for Jennifer Ottley

Jennifer Ottley

Research Director, University of Cincinnati
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Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University
avatar for Lindsay Diamond

Lindsay Diamond

Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno
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Anne Larson

Research Associate, University of Minnesota
avatar for Ann Mickelson

Ann Mickelson

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Naomi Rahn

Assistant Professor, UW-Whitewater
avatar for Sondra M Stegenga

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

10:30am CDT

Psychological Safety Considerations for Early Intervention Teaming
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
This session will review the research on psychological safety through the lens of implementation science, including discussion of the characteristics of highly functioning teams, stages of psychological safety, and application to early intervention. Early intervention teaming will be considered through the framework of psychological safety, examining how home visiting and
Speakers
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Kristen Votava

Associate Professor, University of North Dakota
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Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
  Practice

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
avatar for Sally Hansen

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 →
avatar for Dameri Watson

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 →
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Nancy Burdic

Senior Research Associate, PELE Center, University of Denver
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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

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
avatar for Laycee Thigpen

Laycee Thigpen

Lead Consultant, Reinking Education Consulting
avatar for Anni Reinking

Anni Reinking

Owner, Reinking Education Consulting, LLC
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
avatar for Rashida Banerjee

Rashida Banerjee

Professor, University of Denver
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Ritu Chopra

Executive Director, PAR2A Center & Assistant Research Professor, University of Colorado, Denver
JD
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
avatar for Jasmine Crane

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

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
avatar for Beth Vorhaus

Beth Vorhaus

Education Consultant, Vanderbilt
avatar for Ashley MacNish

Ashley MacNish

Educational Consultant, Vanderbilt University
avatar for Kerri Wikel

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

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
avatar for Darbianne Shannon

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 →
avatar for Patricia Snyder

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 →
avatar for Lisa Knoche

Lisa Knoche

Research Associate Professor, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools/ UNL
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Kathleen Artman-Meeker

Associate Professor, University of Washington
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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)

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
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Abby McCartney

Senior Director, Early Care and Education, Afton Partners
avatar for Zareen Kamal

Zareen Kamal

Policy Specialist, Start Early
avatar for Ted Burke

Ted Burke

Consultant, ECTA
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DEC conference presentation on EI in IL Sept 2024 pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
  Policy

2:15pm CDT

Rural vs Urban Barriers to Accessing Inclusive Preschool Opportunities
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
Access and equity issues to inclusive educational settings are present in both urban and rural settings. In this presentation we will compare barriers impacting access to inclusive educational opportunities in rural vs. urban settings. Through this comparison we will highlight common practices that work across settings as well as unique approaches for each set of needs.
Speakers
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avatar for Jennifer Buchter

Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University
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Paula Kerchenski

Assistant Professor, Utah Tech University
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  Policy

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
avatar for Erin Barton

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 →
avatar for Claire Winchester

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 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
  Practice

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
avatar for Sally Hansen

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 →
avatar for Jackie Joseph

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

2:15pm CDT

Building the Bridge between EHDI and IDEA (OSEP)
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl
Effective collaboration between Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C (Part C) can help both programs better support families. This session aims to grow attendee’s understanding of the EHDI programs, how Part C and EHDI can coordinate, and the available resources to support coordination.
Speakers
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avatar for Sharon Walsh

Sharon Walsh

Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl
  The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

3:30pm CDT

Tiered Coaching to Support Itinerant Practices in Early Childhood
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
This session focuses on an Itinerant Coaching Model designed to meet the specific needs of early
childhood special education (ECSE) itinerant practitioners within school districts. Attendees of this
session will gain access to the nuts and bolts of a state-wide itinerant training and be able to identify
the benefits of tiered coaching for ESCE itinerant practitioners.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya Hutchinson

Tanya Hutchinson

SEIT Coach, South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion
avatar for Kate Ascetta

Kate Ascetta

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina
avatar for Melissa Griffin

Melissa Griffin

Technical Assistance Coordinator, South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion at the University of South Carolina
Melissa Griffin serves as the Technical Assistance Coordinator with SCPI. In this role, she facilitates the implementation of a tiered framework of supports for early childhood specialists and coordinates service delivery for districts working with SCPI to improve early childhood... Read More →
DEC SEIT Academy and Coaching Presentation pdf
2024 Coach's Corner Newsletter copy pdf
Resource Padlet Tiered Coaching pdf
SEIT Consultation and Tiered Coaching Model pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

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
avatar for Jennifer Grisham

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 →
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Margarita Canadas

Catholic University of Valencia
VA

VIRGINIA AYUSO

Ocupathional Therapy, Early Childhood Center
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MIREYA VICENTE VILAS

Special Teacher, Early Childhood Capacitas
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Cecilia Simón

Associate Professor, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
InternationalPresentation pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
  International

3:30pm CDT

Connecting Awareness to Action: Nationwide Findings and Policy Solutions
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
We will present findings from roundtables of local, state, and federal stakeholders about EI/ECSE and kindergarten for children with disabilities. Themes include dual-identified students, family engagement, workforce, and connecting awareness to action. We will invite attendees to reflect on findings and share solutions to strengthen our recommendations to policymakers.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Gillispie

Carrie Gillispie

Senior Policy Analyst, New America
NH

Nicole Hsu

Policy Analyst, New America
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Policy

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
avatar for Andy Gomm

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 →
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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 →
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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 →
DEC 2024 EI Rate Setting Public Consulting Group pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
  Policy

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
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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 →
MS
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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

3:30pm CDT

A Promising Model to Reduce Suspensions and Expulsions
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
In this session, a promising model to reduce the suspensions and expulsions of young Black children in early learning programs will be presented. Key components of this model include centering the voices of families and providers, and addressing community level factors. Participants will leave the session with key strategies that can be used to replicate the model.
Speakers
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Jen Neitzel

Executive Director, Educational Equity Institute
Dr. Jen Neitzel is the Executive Director of the Educational Equity Institute, which is focused on eliminating the educational and opportunity gaps within communities through systems level change. Prior to this work, Jen was a Research Scientist and Technical Assistance Provider at... Read More →
EM
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
  Practice

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
avatar for Katherine Hargreaves

Katherine Hargreaves

Research Associate, Indiana University
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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

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
avatar for Sarah Sexton

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

3:30pm CDT

Who Knew Kindergarten Inclusion Would Work? (Spoiler: We did!)
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl
This session highlights an innovative inclusion model piloted in the 2023-2024 school year to increase children's access to equitable and inclusive kindergarten environments. Implementation methods, findings, and implications for leadership and practice will be discussed.
Speakers
LT
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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 →
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
KY

Kristopher Yeager

Assistant Professor, CSUCI
BC
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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 →
EB

Elizabeth Beavers

University of Houston-Clear Lake
YF
BP

Berenice Peralta Matus

Research Assistant, University of Texas at El Paso
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
  Research
 
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