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Thursday, September 19
 

7:30am CDT

Posters & Coffee -- Coffee begins at 7:30am and Posters 8:00-9:00am
Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
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Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
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8:00am CDT

Fostering Global Cognitive Development: A Teachers-to-Teachers Approach - Poster 18
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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Discover impactful collaboration between EWU pre-service teachers and Guatemala's 'Hope for Literacy.' Using 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything,' they crafted culturally sensitive lessons, impacting 65 classrooms. Explore takeaways for global perspectives and engage in live demonstrations, gaining insights from firsthand experiences in Guatemala City.
Speakers
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Lin Zhu

Assistant Professor, Eastern Washington University
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Tara Haskins

Eastern Washington University
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Denise Ellenwood

Preschool Teacher, Garfield Elementary School
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Shannon Salter

Student Teacher, Eastern Washington University
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Rosie Hewett

Lecturer, Eastern Washington University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  By Practitioners for Practitioners

8:00am CDT

Inclusion of Students With Moderate to High Support Needs in Montessori - Poster 10
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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There is little research on inclusion within the Montessori classroom. In a recent survey of Montessori Schools, 8.5% of EC students enrolled were identified with disability, of which 65% had an IEP. This poster will use DEC’s Recommended Practices to discuss how students with moderate to high support needs are fully included EC Montessori classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Raejean Burton Lopez

Raejean Burton Lopez

Doctoral Candidate/Occupational Therapist, University of Cincinnati/ECiDC
Raejean is pursuing her doctorate in educational studies with a focus in developmental and learning sciences at the University of Cincinnati. In addition to her work as a doctoral student, she is also a scholar in the Early Childhood Intervention Doctoral Consortium (ECiDC), a national... Read More →
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  By Practitioners for Practitioners

8:00am CDT

EI/ECSE Personnel Recruitment & Retention Synthesis of Innovative Practices - Poster 11
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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Ted Burke

Consultant, ECTA
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Paula Grubbs

Technical Assistance Specialist, ECTA Center at UNC
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Policy

8:00am CDT

Coping Skills Instruction and Proactive Responding for Tier 3 Behaviors - Poster 12
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This study investigated a coaching and training package focused on supporting early elementary teachers to provide inclusive Tier 3 behavioral supports as opposed to exclusionary alternatives. With reflective coaching, we focused on teachers' integration of coping skills instruction, their proactive responding to precursor behaviors, and the teacher-child relationship.
Speakers
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Sarah Scott

Doctoral Student, Vanderbilt University
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Anna Hoepfner

BCBA, Young Mind Center
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Mary Louise Hemmeter

Professor of Special Education, Vanderbilt University
Dr. Mary Louise Hemmeter is a professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University and holds the Nicholas Hobbs Chair of Special Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on effective instruction, supporting social emotional development and addressing challenging behavior... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

How to Create Inclusive Opportunities for Children with Visual Impairments - Poster 8
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This session will discuss several different methods and intervention strategies that will enable children with visual impairments to be included in a variety of settings. Topics will include the simplification of instruction, tactile modifications, benefits of preview/review, task analysis, and how to use a variety of household materials to create multisensory activities.
Speakers
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Kathy Boisvert

Integrated Early Childhood Teacher & Assistant Professor, Blackstone-Millville Regional School District & Worcester State University
DEC HANDOUTS Inclusive Opportunities for Children with VI SEPT 2024 pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

Incorporating AI Into University Teacher Preparation Courses - Poster 32
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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Many companies have been integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their products. This proliferation is at the point where the use of AI can no longer be ignored. This session will introduce attendees to AI, describe how AI can be incorporated into teacher education courses, and provide opportunities to interact with the AI to generate course content.


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Speakers
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Conrad Oh-Young

Assistant Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

Preschool Teachers’ Needs for Successful Inclusion: A Study From Utah - Poster 24
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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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
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

Adapting the Early Childhood Environment for Children with Disabilities - Poster 1
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This poster session explores the critical role of adapting the physical, social, and temporal
environment of early childhood settings to support children with disabilities. Acknowledging the
diverse needs and abilities within this population, the session advocates for a holistic approach
that considers various dimensions of the environment.
Speakers
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April Crutcher

Instructor of Special Education, Midwestern State University
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Beth Barnard

Instructor, Midwestern State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Developing and Validating a Measure to Appraise Progress Monitoring Quality - Poster 21
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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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.
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Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
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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
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Infusing Infant Mental Health into an Interdisciplinary Graduate Program - Poster 3
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
avatar for Hattie Harvey

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
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Cary Moore

Associate Dean, University of Alaska Anchorage
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Karen Gallagher

University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology Department
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Leveraging Individual and Community Cultural and Social Assets - Poster 36
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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The presentation will provide data on a group of early childhood special education teachers who work in diverse urban communities and the cultural and social assets that they identified and leveraged to support the children and families that they serve.
Speakers
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Ya-Chih Chang

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles
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Talya Drescher

Associate Professor, California State University Channel Islands
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Needs Assessment Data Drives DEC Professional Development CoP - Poster 28
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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Becky Hoffman

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

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
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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
avatar for Bethanne Vergean

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 →
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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 →
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Janel Preston

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

Act Early Ambassador, Early Childhood Consultant
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Outcomes of Interprofessional Competency in Interdisciplinary Preparation - Poster 38
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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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 →
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L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

Parent and Professor, University of St Thomas
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Supporting Children with Disabilities- Begin with Belonging: What-Why-How - Poster 25
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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Young children with a developmental disability can often experience anxiety, loneliness, discrimination and marginalization. Attendees will engage with a tool to evaluate dimensions of belonging in classrooms and prioritize dimensions for improvement. They will learn strategies they can implement immediately to enhance the culture of belonging and improve student outcomes.
Speakers
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Maureen Ruby

Professor, Sacred Heart University
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Avinash Mishra

SLP Faculty, Sacred Heart University
DEC 2024 Presentation MR AM QR pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Using Standards to Support Candidate Reflection and Field Experiences - Poster 6
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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Megan Purcell

Purdue University
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Shawna Harbin

Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

A Systematic Review of Video Modeling to Teach Play Skills in Preschool - Poster 29
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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In this systematic review, we gauged the degree to which video modeling meets Council for Exceptional Children criteria as an evidence-based practice for teaching play skills to preschool students on the autism spectrum, and the conditions under which it is effective.
Speakers
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Kaitlyn Viera

Ohio State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Advocacy Among Chinese Immigrant Parents of Children With Autism - Poster 16
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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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 →
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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
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Comparing Caregiver Coaching Fidelity during Inperson and Telehealth Visits - Poster 20
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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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
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Conceptualizing Their Role: Perceptions from Special Instructors - Poster 15
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 →
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Teran Frick

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

VTSS Evaluation Director at CIEES, Old Dominion University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Disproportional Child Behavior and Teacher Outcomes in Head Start - Poster 19
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Early Childhood Special Education, NDBIs, and Peers - Poster 27
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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A systematic literature review of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions as a peer-mediated intervention for preschool-aged children with ASD/ Developmental Disabilities. Together, these two evidence based interventions can support the learning of a variety of skills in various settings.
Speakers
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Kate Anderson

Graduate Student, The Ohio State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  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
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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
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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
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8:00am CDT

Embedding Sociocultural Competencies into Professional Development - Poster 4
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This poster will present the growth in cultural competence experienced by pre-service social workers & early childhood special educators after completing a series of professional development microcredentials focused on diversity, equity, & socioculturally responsive practices specifically focused on historically marginalized immigrant & refugee children & families.
Speakers
avatar for L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

Parent and Professor, University of St Thomas
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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 →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Evidence-Based Practices for Bilingual Children with Disability - Poster 31
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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F. Kivanc Erdogan

Researcher, University of Massachusetts Boston
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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
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8:00am CDT

Exploring Factors Impacting Retention of WA EI Workforce - Poster 14
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
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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
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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 →
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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
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Nature-based Preschools - Poster 39
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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
avatar for Sarah Pedonti

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 →
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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
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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 →
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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
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8:00am CDT

Intersections of Disability and Poverty: An Early Intervention Case Study - Poster 37
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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We will share the findings of a qualitative study that used multiple methods to explore the daily life and EI services of a child with medical complexities who was experiencing homelessness. We will share participant’s quotes, vignettes, and photographs to illustrate our study findings and provide opportunities for attendees to reflect on the implications of the study.
Speakers
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Michaelene Ostrosky

Professor, University of Illinois
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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8:00am CDT

Latine Families’ Autism Journeys: Initial Concerns to Present Partnerships - Poster 9
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This study explored Latine mothers’ experiences with obtaining & sharing their children's autism diagnosis & engaging with schools, highlighting their multifaceted roles. It suggests strategies to improve access to information & resources, along with ideas for equitably supporting culturally & linguistically diverse families in family-school partnerships.
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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8:00am CDT

Literature Review: Identifying Young Children’s Perspectives in Research - Poster 18
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Young children with disabilities have things to say about the systems that affect them every day. However, little research has explored their perspectives on the practices and policies they are impacted by. This session will review what literature uncovered about children’s perspectives and what centering the perspectives of young children offers researchers.
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Kristen Witzling

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

8:00am CDT

Metaverse and Its Technological Application - Poster 7
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This session will discuss research results of the perception of early childhood special education
pre-service and in-service teachers regarding metaverse, technological application, and
educational design principles. Implications for practice, teacher preparation programs, and
practitioners also will be discussed.
Speakers
SB
EJ
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

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.

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CK

Casey Kim

Doctoral student, University of Illinois
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Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SK
JW
VA
EG
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Preschool Teachers' Use of Self-Determination Teaching Practices in Class - Poster 17
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Twenty-one preschool teachers' use of self-determination (SD) teaching practices was observed and quantified during two classroom activities, using a direct behavior coding system. Teachers' use of SD practices varied across teachers, SD skill categories, and activity types. Teachers' use of SD practices showed positive correlations with their CLASS-PreK scores.
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QZ

Qunshan Zheng

Post-doc associate, University of Florida
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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 →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

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.
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Michelle Thompson

Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University
DP
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Sibling Synergy: Facilitating Dialogic Reading Use with Older Siblings - Poster 34
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This presentation explores a study designed to promote language development in children within immigrant Latino families by using older siblings as dialogic reading partners. We explore the intervention program, address how it capitalizes on familial strengths, share successes and challenges, and identify future opportunities to enhance shared book reading among siblings.
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avatar for Miguel Garcia-Salas

Miguel Garcia-Salas

Doctoral Candidate, Florida State University / Florida Center for Reading Research
Hi! My name is Miguel, and I am a doctoral student in the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University. I am also a Florida Interdisciplinary Research Fellow in Education Sciences through the Florida Center for Reading Research. I am passionate about working... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

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
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NA

Nikki Adams

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Amy Santos

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

Ira Padhye

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

8:00am CDT

Virtual Equity: Parent Inclusion in Early Intervention Language Program - Poster 35
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Virtual care ensures marginalized families receive equity. HomeGoals combines education, coaching, measuring parent stress&vocabulary. Coaching targets joint attention, modeling &feedback. Education covers development, delay, behavior & support. A-B study was conducted 3x/5weeks (n = 2). High fidelity for parent reporting & observation was reported. Parent stress decreased
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avatar for Dr. Cherina Williams

Dr. Cherina Williams

Founder/Clinical Researcher/Program Developer, I Heart Speech Therapy
Hi! I'm Dr. Cherina Williams, licensed speech and language pathologist. I specialize in early intervention and I love discussing family-centered practice, parent education, early identification, parent coaching, parent stress, and collaborative practice. I am the creator of HomeGoals(TM... Read More →
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Kelly Robinson

Speech Pathologist, Strong Link Therapy
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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