Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Beyond Mentoring: What to Consider When Supporting International Scholars

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

As the number of international EI/ECSE scholars increases in the U.S., it is important for faculty to have the knowledge and skills to support them. Drawing from data and lived experiences, presenters will facilitate discussions on culturally responsive strategies to mentor scholars and create a more inclusive academic community.

Speakers

Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University

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.

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chih-Ing Lim

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Chih-Ing Lim, Ph.D., is currently Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Chih-Ing is the Co-Chair of the International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute and serves as... Read More →

Jennifer Arthur

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

International

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Introductory

9:00am CDT

Infant Mental Health Endorsement and Early Intervention Supports

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

This session will share the outcomes of research regarding infant mental health and early intervention practices. Particularly with those who have Connecticut's Infant Mental Health Endorsement. Attendees will understand how to implement Infant Mental Health Endorsement in their state and how to tie practices together for optimal early intervention supports.

Speakers

Nicole Cossette

Part C Coordinator, Office of Early Childhood - Birth to Three

Nicole Cossette, PhD, currently works for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood in the field of Early Intervention. She is the Part C Coordinator and Early Intervention Division Director. Nicole has presented to multiple agencies on child development, taught courses on the subject... Read More →

Infant Mental Health Endorsement of Early interventionists (1) pptx

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Practice

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

9:00am CDT

Building Socially-Emotionally Cognizant Learners Through Constructive Play

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

Constructive play is a critical aspect of early childhood development. It offers a platform for children to engage with their environment, peers, and emotions. This research explores the significance of constructive play and how it builds social-emotional awareness among young students. The focus is on how play activities contribute to holistic development of children.

Speakers

Crystal Foles

professor/educator, The Nurture School

Crystal Foles is a seasoned educational leader with 16 years of experience in both public and private sectors. With a doctorate in special education, a specialist degree in curriculum and instruction, and masters degrees in secondary education and gifted education, Crystal is a highly... Read More →

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Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Families
Content Level Intermediate

10:15am CDT

Online Preservice Training: Strategies for Family-Professional Partnerships

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Attendees will learn about designing online preservice training for early intervention students, focusing on enhancing engagement, using technology, and integrating authentic experiences with families. They'll explore strategies to boost students' confidence and competence in collaborating with families, discuss benefits, and learn strategies to overcome barriers.

Speakers

Chelsea Barone

Assistant Teaching Professor, Mississippi State University

Annie George-Puskar

Assistant Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Education

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

Family

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Content Level Introductory

10:15am CDT

Artificial Intelligence In Early Childhood Special Education

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a often discussed topic for the past year. Leading this discussion has been OpenAI’s AI system referred to as ChatGPT. This session will introduce attendees to what ChatGPT is, provide an overview of how to interact with the AI, and provide examples of how ChatGPT can be used by classroom teachers.

Speakers

Conrad Oh-Young

Assistant Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University

Delilah Krasch

Kathleen Scarlett O’Hara

Leslie Nelson

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg

Practice

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

10:15am CDT

Elevating Family and Self-Advocate Perspectives in Preservice Programs

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

"Nothing about us without us" should include preservice programs! This session will have a panel including faculty, administration, family, and self-advocate perspectives on involving individuals with disabilities at every level of curriculum development and teaching and practical strategies for forming and sustaining partnerships between communities and classrooms.

Speakers

Jennifer James

Assistant Teaching Professor, Wichita State University

M'Lisa Shelden

Chair & Program Director, Department of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

Professional Development

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

1:15pm CDT

Exploring Professional Identity in Teacher Preparation

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

What aspects are part of an educator’s professional identity? How do the personal and professional aspects of the job intersect in varying ways for different individuals? During this session, participants will hear about a qualitative study on professional identity and have the opportunity to reflect on their own.

Speakers

Katherine Szocik

Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University

I am a postdoctoral associate studying special education teachers working conditions. I am also a member of DEC's personnel preparation committee. I received my PhD from George Mason University in special education teacher preparation with a focus in early childhood. My dissertation... Read More →

Jihyae Choe

DEC 2024 professional identity ppt pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

Research

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Introductory

1:15pm CDT

Infusing the Pyramid Model into a Teacher Preparation Program

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

The Pyramid Model (PM) has a strong base of research with in-service teachers. However, an entire population of the future workforce has been excluded from the research – pre-service teachers. We will share our process for embedding the PM into teacher preparation programs. Attendees will be able to revise their own syllabus to include key features of the PM.

Speakers

Kate Ascetta

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina

Heather Googe

Research Associate Professor, University of South Carolina

DEC Infusing the PM Ascetta & Googe 2024 pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

Research

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