Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Needs Assessment Data Drives DEC Professional Development CoP - Poster 28

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

This poster session will present the needs assessment data used to drive the DEC Professional Development Community of Practice in 2024 and to support its members. Reflective questions will be used to generate discussion and participants will have an opportunity to join the DEC PD CoP.

Speakers

Becky Hoffman

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

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 →

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

Professional Development

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

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

10:30am CDT

The Current and Future Status of the ECI (0-8) Workforce: What Practitioners Have Told Us About Shortages, Diversity and Their Knowledge and Skills. **SPOTLIGHT SESSION"

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

GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Join us for a joint session led by the Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Center for EQUITY (ECIPC-Equity) and the Division for Early Childhood (DEC). We will share the results from a national survey of the ECI workforce and discuss the implications of the findings for the future of ECI. We will then ask for input from the audience about their current workforce challenges and opportunities as we collectively try to attract, prepare, and retain a competent and diverse workforce for the future.

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

Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Administrators

10:30am CDT

Ideas for a Trauma-Informed Classroom: Practices From ECSE Teachers

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

Cambridge - 2nd fl

In this session, we will introduce the foundations of trauma-informed practices. We will share photos of trauma-informed practices that were shared by early childhood special education teachers in a research study. Then, we will facilitate a discussion about how attendees can implement these practices in their own classroom.

Speakers

Mia Chudzik

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Illinois

Abby Hardy

Doctoral student, University of Illinois

Catherine Corr

Associate Professor, University of Illinois

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

Practice

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

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

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 →

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

1:00pm CDT

Do Service Coordinators Coach?

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

Marlboro A - 2nd fl

Caregiver coaching is not just for providers. It's a capacity-building interaction style that can help build sustainable change when used by Service Coordinators. Apply evidence-based coaching to family support interactions to increase focus on family-identified priorities, prioritize the family’s, and improve family outcomes and well-being.

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Speakers

Sarah Sexton

Director, Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)

Andrea Matias-Lemoine

Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA)

As a passionate service coordinator, I am dedicated to empowering each parent to advocate for their children. I believe in the power of collaboration, and I am committed to supporting families every step of the way to ensure their children receive the care and resources they dese... Read More →

Capacity Building Practices pdf

RBP Roadmap Booklet Complete 10.27.2020 pdf

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

Practice

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

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

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

"Be Part of" Campaign: Recruiting Early Interventionist

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

Burgundy - 1st fl

Join us to learn more about how to use the Be Part Of video and other materials for early intervention provider and service coordinator recruitment. Materials have been used at the university level for student recruitment and the state and local level for those already in the field. Share ideas on how we might grow this campaign together.

Speakers

Chris Guillen

Photographer/Producer, Chris Guillen

Chris Guillen is a photographer, producer and creative partner, and brings a unique skill set for the Early Intervention field. He is a husband of 31 years to Early Interventionist Chelsea Guillen, who ran an EI program for 12+ years and who is currently the EI Ombudsman for the state... Read More →

Peggy Kemp

Executive Director, Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

Welcome! Thank you for attending DEC 2024! Please introduce yourself if we are in sessions together and tell me a bit about your work/dreams for DEC/questions/concerns! - Peggy

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

DEC Sponsored

Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Advanced

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

3:30pm CDT

Addressing Gaps in Family Support Through Family-Informed Micro-Trainings

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

GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Participants will learn about the co-creation with families and early childhood professionals of brief "micro-trainings" on topics identified as gaps during family interviews with families of young children with disabilities. Participants will understand how format and content decisions were made and will consider new methods for dissemination.

Speakers

Katherine Herron

Director, Indiana University Early Childhood Center

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Family

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

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

Combatting Bias in Early Childhood Education Systems

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

Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl

Using individual reflection and small and whole group activities, participants will gain awareness of their culture and identity and how they, as well as power dynamics, impact services through explicit and implicit biases. Participants will also learn evidence-based strategies for combatting biases to ensure equitable service delivery.

Speakers

Lynne Hall

Research Associate, Indiana University Bloomington

M.S. Ed.

Janet Ballard

Research Associate, Indiana University Bloomington

Janet has worked in the field of early childhood since 1993. She has been a developmental therapist in Indiana’s Early Intervention program (First Steps), a Bureau of Child Development Services State Program Consultant, developed and oversaw the day-to-day operations of an Early... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl

Practice

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