Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:15am CDT

Research Committee - Updates, Activities, and Ways to Get Involved!

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

Are you curious about the DEC Research Committee? Join us to hear about the committee’s purpose, structure, and how it fits within the DEC organization. Presenters will provide updates, share membership details, and identify how to get involved. Participant feedback will be solicited to help inform the committee’s future work.

Speakers

Sloan Storie

Research Associate, University of Cincinnati

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 →

Ann Mickelson

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Angi Stone-MacDonald

Professor, California State University, San Bernardino

Dr. Angi Stone-MacDonald is a Professor and Department Chair at California State University, San Bernardino. She earned her doctorate from Indiana University in Special Education and African Studies, where she studied the role of culturally relevant curriculum and cultural beliefs... Read More →

Defining the Research Committee 2024 Presentation pptx

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl

Research

10:30am CDT

Scaling-up Community Partnerships to Prepare Inclusive EC Educators

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

GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl

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

Speakers

Rashida Banerjee

Professor, University of Denver

Ritu Chopra

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

Julianne Daniel

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

Professional Development

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

2:15pm CDT

Creating Connection for Families of Children with Developmental Needs

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

GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl

Families of children with developmental needs may wish to connect with similar families for support but getting together can be challenging due to the varying availability of each family. We set up a family support event “Time with Me” within our EI centre to facilitate connection. Feedback showed that families enjoyed this event and gained valuable insights.

Speakers

Nurul Ain Bte Mohd Komari

Senior Speech Therapist, Head of Programs Development (Early Intervention), THK Early Intervention Centres (Singapore)

Nurul, a speech therapist by training, currently serves as the Head of Program Development in an early intervention service within a social service agency. Passionate about family-centered practices, she is committed to developing solutions that create a meaningful and lasting impact... Read More →

Shaun Ng

Senior Research Assistant, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

Multi-disciplinary research experience across industries from social service to healthcare, with diverse and adaptable capabilities in psychology and business development. Passionate about youth development and aspire towards working with like-minded individuals to promote positive... Read More →

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

Family

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

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

Carrie Gillispie

Senior Policy Analyst, New America

Nicole Hsu

Policy Analyst, New America

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

Policy

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