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Friday, September 20
 

9:00am CDT

Does Your Early Childhood Evaluation Repertoire Include the Right Mix?
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
The relationship between sociocognitive skills and the emergence of language and communication abilities in infants & toddlers is strong and warrants focused examination in a developmental evaluation. Predictive associations with later diagnoses of autism and language delays in childhood will be covered and will include multicultural challenges to assessment accuracy.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Rogers

Ann Rogers

Business Development Manager, Western Psychological Services (WPS)
avatar for Ashley Arnold

Ashley Arnold

Assessment Consultant Manager, WPS
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl

9:00am CDT

Building Family Voice- Impact for Family Advocacy and Professional Learning
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Every family has a story to tell, and we can empower families to build and share their voice in advocating for their child and family, connecting with others, and informing professionals. Parents will share their stories and describe their experiences, and we will share practical strategies for including family voice in both pre- and in-service professional learning.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Stein

Carol Stein

Coordinator, Georgia Sensory Assistance Project ~ UGA
avatar for Michelle John

Michelle John

President, Vermont Hands & Voices
avatar for Cynthia Vail

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 →
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
  Family

9:00am CDT

An Antibias Approach to Peer Mediated Interventions
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
We discuss considerations and adaptations for promoting social engagement and learning among peers using an antibias approach for peer mediated interventions. We will provide strategies for teachers, coaches, and early interventionists to implement PMIs in their educational settings to promote social engagement among children.
Speakers
avatar for Abby Taylor

Abby Taylor

Data manager, Wisconsin alliance for infant mental health
avatar for Brandy M. Locchetta

Brandy M. Locchetta

Assistant Professor, University of West Georgia
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  Practice

9:00am CDT

Beautifully Autistic: Assessing for Strengths
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Laizzez les bons stims rouler! In this session, parents, practitioners, and higher education faculty will discuss autistic strengths, how to conduct an assessment using a strengths-based approach, ways to discuss autism with families, and how to engage in autistic-affirming program planning. Participants will create an individualized implementation plan.
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 →
avatar for Jenna Strain Lutz

Jenna Strain Lutz

I am an early childhood special education teacher working in Part C as an autism specialist for Minneapolis Public schools.  I complete autism special education evaluations and provide consultations about autism to families and teams.  I am passionate about autistic learning, equity... Read More →
avatar for Shannon Connaire

Shannon Connaire

Mom, teacher, designer
Mom/stepmom/aunt to multiple neurodiverse kids, 7 diagnosed or self-identified as being on the autism spectrum, 5 ADHD, with some anxiety and learning differences also in the mix. I have ADHD and self-identified as autistic when one of my gender diverse children was diagnosed and... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl
  Practice

9:00am CDT

The Pyramid Model for Kindergarten: How it Started...How it's Going!
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
The PM is a tiered framework used in diverse early childhood settings to promote social-emotional competence and address challenging behaviors. In recent years, kindergarten teachers in multiple districts have been trained to implement PM in their classrooms. Find out more about the new PM-K materials, hear what outcomes have been noted, and see the practices in action!
Speakers
avatar for Kiersten Kinder

Kiersten Kinder

Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University
Kiersten Kinder, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Early Childhood Special Education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She has recently coordinated large multi-year research studies to support implementation and sustainability of the Pyramid Model... Read More →
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Andrea Riddle

Education Consultant, Vanderbilt University
avatar for Beth Vorhaus

Beth Vorhaus

Education Consultant, Vanderbilt
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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 →
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
  Practice

9:00am CDT

Develop, Nurture, and Coach: Deconstructing Key Skills in a Leader
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
This session will highlight how leadership can be developed, nurtured, and coached in all ECSE practitioners. Leadership must also be viewed as an ongoing process to positive outcomes for young children (0-8) and their families and building capacity in practitioners. These efforts can also contribute to fostering equity and inclusive practices in the field.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Bruns

Deborah Bruns

Professor, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Annie George-Puskar

Assistant Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Education
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Elizabeth Beavers

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

9:00am CDT

Impact of Pyramid Model Behavior Incident Reports in Early Childhood
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Research highlights the need for improved social-emotional learning (SEL) in preschool, necessitating professional development (PD) for effective SEL practices (Buettner et al., 2016). This quality PD study included coaching and BIR training to empower educators with effective SEL strategies, enhancing academic success and mitigating challenging behaviors.
Speakers
avatar for Audra Classen

Audra Classen

Associate Professor, University of Southern Mississippi
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
  Research

10:15am CDT

Using Part C Exit Data to Understand the Experiences of Families of Color
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Children and families from marginalized backgrounds face many disparities in early intervention (EI) services. Analysis of Section 618 exit data by exit reason and across racial/ethnic categories can provide insight into the reasons historically marginalized families exit and transition EI programs. In this session we discuss implications for Child Find and transitions.
Speakers
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Evandra Catherine

Director of Disability and Mental Health Policy, Children's Equity Project
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl
  Policy

10:15am CDT

Building Tier-3 Behavior Supports for Child Care: One State’s Journey
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
From conception to implementation, presenters will describe how a behavior support network came to be a viable support for child care teachers. A description of how the PTR-YC model was adapted for use in child care will be discussed and implementation successes and challenges will be shared. Join us on one state’s journey to implement behavior supports in child care.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie McAvoy

Stephanie McAvoy

Lead Behavior Specialist, Pyramid PIECES Behavior Support Network
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Heather Googe

Research Associate Professor, University of South Carolina
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Nicole Randall

Program Manager, University of South Carolina-South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative & South Carolina Pyra
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
  Professional Development

12:00pm CDT

How Neurodiversity Creates Language Diversity
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Many myths exist about language development in autistic children, myths about milestones, prognosis and treatment. Participants will review the research to decipher neuromyths from neurotruths. Participants will learn how that research should be guiding the conversation on how best to support early language development.
Speakers
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl

12:00pm CDT

Practical Coaching Strategies of The PLAY Project’s Parent Training Model
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
The PLAY Project is a parent implemented intensive intervention program for autistic children that is developmental, playful, and relationship-based. Using video case studies, this workshop incorporates a family system’s perspective, PLAY Project methods for coaching, and the use of adult learning strategies to help empower parents to be their child’s best play partner.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Moore

Stephanie Moore

Early Intervention Specialist Defense Health Agency
Certified Play Consultant for The PLAY Project (Play Language Autistic Youngsters).  Certified Trainer for The Growing Brain from Zero To Three. Certified Early Intervention Specialist
avatar for Rick Solomon

Rick Solomon

Founder & Medical Director, The PLAY Project
Over the last 25 years, Richard Solomon M.D. served as the Medical Director of The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Rick, the ‘fun doctor’, is a nationally and internationally recognized expert and speaker in the field of autism science and intervention... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 19 - 1st fl

12:00pm CDT

Advocating for Early Intervention: Our Passion, Our Future
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
This interactive session will consist of Early Interventionists and advocates from three states to discuss the struggles, strategies, and solutions they each engaged in to form new partnerships and strengthen their Early Intervention systems. Key themes including equitable access, adequate funding, workforce recruitment/retention, and family voice will be highlighted.
Speakers
avatar for Zareen Kamal

Zareen Kamal

Policy Specialist, Start Early
avatar for Leanne Barrett

Leanne Barrett

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT
Leanne is a Senior Policy Analyst at Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and works to improve early childhood policy statewide (Birth – Age 8). She is the coordinator of the RIght from the Start Campaign and the Rhode Island Early Learning Council. Leanne has been a leader in developing state... Read More →
avatar for Karen Berman

Karen Berman

Managing Director, Advocacy and Policy, Start Early
 I am so happy to be joining everyone for this conference. I focus on advocacy for children and families and state level systems change to support more equitable access to high quality and inclusive early childhood experiences for child with or at risk for developmental disabilities... Read More →
avatar for Caitlin Conley

Caitlin Conley

Kentucky Early Intervention Providers Association
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
  Practice

12:00pm CDT

Coaching and Educator Capacity Building in Early Childhood Environments
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Alberta’s new Inclusive Child Care program is committed to educator capacity building and on-site coaching of inclusive practices. GRIT will share its role in providing short term support to prevent child expulsion and a comprehensive leadership development approach focusing on program wide implementation of Pyramid Model practices.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Moore

Julia Moore

ASaP Manager, The Grit program
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Janice Comrie

Inclusive Child Care Manager, GRIT Edmonton
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Practice

12:00pm CDT

Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Assessment in EI and ECSE
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
The pandemic required that early intervention and preschool special education programs adopt virtual assessments, and some programs continue to use them today. This session will share how programs are implementing virtual assessment along with its benefits and challenges. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the potential of virtual assessment in their programs.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Hebbeler

Kathy Hebbeler

Senior Principal Education Researcher, SRI International
avatar for Lori Ganz

Lori Ganz

Director of Clinical Services, The Resource Exchange Early Intervention
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Ryan Grimm

Education Researcher, SRI International
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
  Practice

12:00pm CDT

Pathways to Inclusion: Social-Emotional Learning and Behavioral Supports
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
In this session, we address how using social-emotional learning strategies and behavioral supports fosters high-quality, inclusive early-childhood settings in alignment with the US Department of Education (2023) statement on the inclusion of children with disabilities and DEC Recommended Practices. We offer practical strategies and resources for practitioners.
Speakers
avatar for Shawna Harbin

Shawna Harbin

Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University
avatar for Amanda Passmore

Amanda Passmore

Assistant Professor, Elmhurst University
Dr. Amanda Passmore (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Education at Elmhurst University. Her research includes topics in teacher leadership related to early childhood special education. Dr. Passmore has experience as an early childhood... Read More →
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Alina Mihai

Associate Professor of Education, Indiana University Kokomo
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  Practice

12:00pm CDT

Family Rights in EI Video Series: From Referral Through Transition
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
This session features one state’s innovative approach to talking with families about their family rights in early intervention – watching and discussing videos! Join the creators of the Family Rights in EI Video Series to learn more about why and how they developed the series, and how it can be used to strengthen families’ understanding of their rights.
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Schraml-Block

Kristen Schraml-Block

PD consultant, EITP
avatar for Maria Kastanis

Maria Kastanis

Associate Director, Early Intervention Training Program
avatar for Susan Connor

Susan Connor

Director, EITP at the University of Illinois
avatar for Chris Guillen

Chris Guillen

Photographer/Producer, Chris Guillen
Chris Guillen is a photographer, producer and creative partner, and brings a unique skill set for the Early Intervention field. He is a husband of 31 years to Early Interventionist Chelsea Guillen, who ran an EI program for 12+ years and who is currently the EI Ombudsman for the state... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

12:00pm CDT

Teachers’ Use of Effective Feedback: Inclusive Early Childhood Settings 
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Early childhood (EC) educators seek professional development (PD) to gain new strategies for teaching young children. Offering coaching is more effective for impacting change than one-time PD sessions. We explore how PD with coaching impacts the creation of high-quality inclusive preschools using the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) to measure feedback.
Speakers
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Angel Greer

University of Southern Mississippi
avatar for Audra Classen

Audra Classen

Associate Professor, University of Southern Mississippi
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
  Research

1:15pm CDT

Effects of Multi-Tiered Approach for Inclusive Daycare Centers in Korea
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Multi-tiered program was culturally applied to 167young children from community-based inclusive settings in South Korea. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used. The results show that there was a significant improvement in social competencies for young children with and without disabilities. Discussion and implications of the study results will be presented
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EUN HEE MA

Director, Seoul Gangnam Support Center for Childcare
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Kay Heo

Professor, Chongshin University
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Hye Rim Jang

teacher, seoul gangnam support center for childcare
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  International

1:15pm CDT

Banning Culturally Relevant Books: Denying Equitable Access to the Future
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Providing culturally appropriate books for children of color is critical as they deliver stories that mirror their identity, strengthen their self-esteem, and boost their creativity. Florida laws prevent such access and opportunities. Partnering across educational, religious and advocacy groups, we provided 660 appropriate books for young children. Here is our story.
Speakers
avatar for Suzanne Martin

Suzanne Martin

Professor emerita, University of Central Florida
Recently retired and getting back to my roots in early childhood.
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
  Policy

1:15pm CDT

Strategic Alchemy: Forging a Powerful Stakeholder Engagement Blueprint
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Join us in the dynamic process of transforming stakeholder engagement into an ongoing and impactful experience. Through strategic and energizing activities, this session provides tools to reshape the engagement process to authentically involve stakeholders in informing your program’s policies and structures and promoting improved outcomes for children and families.
Speakers
avatar for Greta Stanfield

Greta Stanfield

TA Specialist, IDEA Data Center/University of Kentucky
Greta Stanfield currently serves as a Technical Assistant specialist for the IDEA Data Center (IDC). Through her role at IDC, she fosters relationships with colleagues and state leadership teams to build systemic processes, based on quality data, which will improve outcomes for children... Read More →
avatar for Christina MacDonald

Christina MacDonald

TA Specialist, IDEA Data Center (IDC) and Data Center for Addressing Significant Disproportionality (DCASD)
Christina MacDonald is a TA Provider for the IDEA Data Center (IDC) and the Data Center for Addressing Significant Disproportionality (DCASD) at Westat. A passionate early childhood educator, Ms. MacDonald utilizes her extensive experience engaging diverse stakeholders and sparking... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Policy

1:15pm CDT

Building Bridges: Early Care Providers as Key Partners in EI
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
This session aims to explore the crucial role of early care providers in identifying and supporting young children with disabilities through early intervention. Recognizing child care providers as primary referral sources, we will delve into how they can contribute to the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team and play a pivotal role in a child's developmental.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Parker

Julie Parker

Professor, Mississippi State University
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.
  Practice

1:15pm CDT

Nurturing Self-Regulation: Trauma-Informed Practices for Young Children
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
This session will explore the importance of cultural relevance in trauma-informed intervention and provide practical strategies for increasing self-regulation for children in marginalized communities. Through research-based strategies, professionals can create supportive environments that promote resilience for children.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Grist

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
avatar for Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson

Doctoral Student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Practice

1:15pm CDT

Got Trust? Building Collaborative Relationships in Teams
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
How do two strangers with differing philosophies effectively work together to promote positive child outcomes? The foundation of effective teams is trusting relationships. This session will introduce teaming and collaboration strategies to determine communication styles, navigate biases and differing philosophies, and determine shared roles and responsibilities.
Speakers
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Nora Bryant

Early Childhood Program Specialist, T/TAC at VCU
Nora Bryant joined the Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022 as an Early Childhood Program Specialist where she provides technical assistance and professional development to school divisions across the state. She received her... Read More →
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Mary Tobin

ECSE Program Specialist, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mary Tobin has worked in Early Childhood Education (ECE) for over 20 years. She began her career as an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teacher before moving to the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2007. Mary serves a dual role... Read More →
avatar for Adrienne Quarles-Smith

Adrienne Quarles-Smith

Program Specialist, T/TAC at VCU
Adrienne Quarles-Smith, Ed.D. is a Program Specialist with the Virginia Department of Education’s Training & Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of early childhood special education in a variety of capacities... Read More →
avatar for Sandy Wilberger

Sandy Wilberger

Program Specialist, T/TAC at VCU
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

1:15pm CDT

Monitor Child Progress with An Activity Matrix and Goal Attainment Scaling
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Monitoring a child's progress toward IEP goals is important for documenting skill acquisition and determining if interventions are effective. This presentation introduces using an activity matrix and Goal Attainment Scaling for progress monitoring while meeting the individual needs of children with disabilities. Strategies, applications, and resources will be shared.
Speakers
avatar for Zhen Chai

Zhen Chai

Professor, California State University, Northridge
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Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University
avatar for Serra Acar

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.
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl

1:15pm CDT

Using Rich Talk to Support Inclusive Classrooms Every Day
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
•Setting the tone: Building warm relationships through discussion and dialogue
•Whole-classroom strategies to support children’s engagement, belonging, and connections with teachers and peers;
•Enhancing dialogue and discussion around differences; developing an inclusive learning environment
•Conversational frameworks using UDL principles to enhance communication
Speakers
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

1:15pm CDT

What About Service Coordinators? Preparing for the Future
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Service coordination requires a highly specialized set of skills to support the needs of young children with developmental delays/disabilities and their families. This session focuses on the partnership of a university and Part C program to support the development of EI professionals and the mentorship needed for implementation of service coordinator activities.
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Gunnoud

Kristen Gunnoud

Senior Case Coordinator, Mecklenburg County CDSA
avatar for Sheena Jennings

Sheena Jennings

Early Intervention Supervisor / Ph.D. Student / Adjunct Instructor, Mecklenburg County CDSA / UNC Charlotte
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Laura McCorkle

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl
  Professional Development
 
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