Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:15am CDT

Equity Audit: Identifying Disparities and Implementing Systemic Change

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

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

Catasha Williams

Technical Assistance Specialist, UNC Frank Porter Graham CDI

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

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

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

Laycee Thigpen

Lead Consultant, Reinking Education Consulting

Anni Reinking

Owner, Reinking Education Consulting, LLC

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 5-8
Audience 1 Administrators
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

1:00pm CDT

DEC Position Statement: Inclusion

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

GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

We want to hear from you! DEC and NAEYC are working to revise the Inclusion Position Statement. The conference is a great place to hear more from the field about what’s working in the statement, what needs to be changed, and what must be included as we enhance the position statement. The position statement revision co-leads will be in Grand Salon 4 waiting to hear from you by filling out this survey: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ctDseJ5jYIq6AL4. Feel free to stop by to have a quiet moment to reflect and fill out the form, or fill it out after the sessions are done.

Speakers

Megan Vinh

Co-Director, ECTA and STEMIE Centers

Megan Purcell

Purdue University

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl

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

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

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 →

Ebonyse Mead

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

Practice

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