Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:15am CDT

Actualizing DEC’s Racial Equity Point of View

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

Liberation is a complex journey towards freedom and justice. It requires collective effort and diverse perspectives. DEC PPAC seeks to build a more equitable future for EI/ECSE through collaboration and shared leadership. This process involves personal growth and systemic change. Join us to discuss the future of championing DEC's RE POV throughout DEC's resource system.

Speakers

Lori Meyer

Associate Professor, University of Vermont

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Matt Klein

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

10:30am CDT

Practical Strategies for Engagement Across Online & In-Person Instruction

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

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

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

Speakers

Lindsay Diamond

Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

Cynthia Baughan

Associate Dean, Anderson University

Laura McCorkle

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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

Professional Development

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

2:15pm CDT

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

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

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

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

Speakers

Sara Schmitt

Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin

Chanele Robinson-Rucker

Megan Purcell

Purdue University

DEC presentation final pdf

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

Practice

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

3:30pm CDT

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

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

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

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

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

Speakers

Laurie Thomas

ESIT Service Delivery & Technical Assistance Manager, WA DCYF

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

Molly Stryker

Iris Dunaway

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

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

Policy

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