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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
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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

Four Partnering Strategies for Inclusion in the Blended Preschool
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Attendees will explore and discuss four strategies toward successful inclusion in a blended preschool environment: role structures, staff learning, problem solving teams, and family partnerships. Gain a greater understanding of the role of relationships, the potential barriers to inclusion, and the importance of group reflection as a mechanism for successful change.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joy Bauman

Dr. Joy Bauman

Early Childhood Program Director, Belvidere CUSD 100, Illinois
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Courtney Adkins

Speech Language Pathologist, Belvidere CUSD 100
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Judi Flodin

Early Childhood Blended Teacher, Belvidere CUSD 100
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Practice

9:00am CDT

Building Socially-Emotionally Cognizant Learners Through Constructive Play
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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
avatar for Crystal Foles

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

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

Everyone Has a Voice: Embedded Functional Communication Systems
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
This session will focus on the functional communication needs of all students. Participants will examine embedded learning opportunities to create functional communications systems within typical routines that can reduce challenging behavior and increase social engagement, resulting in increased outcomes.
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl

10:15am CDT

Artificial Intelligence In Early Childhood Special Education
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
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
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Conrad Oh-Young

Assistant Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  Practice

10:15am CDT

Decoding the Expulsion Equation: Decision-Making of Preschool Directors
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
The high number of student expulsions in preschools is a long-standing problem that negatively impacts their education. By understanding directors' decision-making processes, this research aims to support government regulators, local education agencies, and parents in promoting more inclusive environments where expulsion is unnecessary.
Speakers
avatar for Natalie Hess

Natalie Hess

Assistant Supervisor for Student Services, Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Delaware County Intermediate Unit 25, Morton, Pennsylvania (2020 to Present)Assistant Director Student ServicesLives the mission and vision of the organization, ensuring programs utilize evidence-based practices aligned to achieving annual goals. Supervises Early Intervention services... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
  Practice

10:15am CDT

Equitable, Inclusive EC Identification and Special Education Services
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Use of anti-racist tools within initial evaluation and IEP development disrupt assessment/identification bias. Our EC program seeks to ensure equitable services focused on developmentally appropriate practices in the least restrictive, natural environment. This presentation provides a framework for improving the inclusive practices of EC special education programs.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Wenten

Sara Wenten

Early Childhood Program Support Teacher, Madison Metropolitan School District
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Scott Zimmerman

Assistant Director of Special Education, Madison Metropolitan School District
Scott Zimmerman works for the Madison Metropolitan School District as the Assistant Director for Special Education/504 and Early Childhood.  Scott has a Bachelor and Master degrees from University of Wisconsin Whitewater in special education. He also has a Master degree in Educational... Read More →
avatar for Megan Pierce

Megan Pierce

Speech and Language Pathologist, Madison Metropolitan School District
avatar for Amy Hefty

Amy Hefty

Assistant Director of Special Education/504, Madison Metropolitan School District
Amy Vercauteren Hefty is an impactful education administrator specializing in special education with over two decades of experience. As the Assistant Director of Special Education & Section 504 for elementary schools and early childhood in the Madison Metropolitan School District... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
  Practice

12:00pm CDT

MECP’s High Quality Inclusion Model: From Exploration to Program-wide LEAP
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Over the past 10 years, The Multnomah Early Childhood Program in Portland, OR has been engaged in an initiative to bring high quality inclusion to their ECSE classrooms using the LEAP Preschool Model. In this session, we will discuss MECPs process, including stages of implementation of LEAP from exploration and implementation to scale up and sustainability.
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl

12:00pm CDT

Building Blocks of Communication (WE-BBC) - Singapore
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
WE-BBC was developed to support parents of children with developmental needs. Parents are coached over six sessions on specific interaction strategies to support their child’s social communication development. The parents who participated in WE-BBC have reported improvements in their child’s social communication outcomes.

Speakers
avatar for Shaun Ng

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 →
avatar for Nurul Ain Bte Mohd Komari

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 →
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
  Family

12:00pm CDT

Retrospective: Mothers of Children with ESN Reflect on Inclusive EI/ECSE
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
This session provides an insightful perspective on the importance of inclusive early intervention/early childhood special education services (EI/ECSE) for children with extensive support needs (ESN), focusing on the retrospectives shared by two teacher educator mothers. Their experiences provide valuable insights into the impact of EI/ECSE supports on fostering inclusion.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Wysocki

Carrie Wysocki

Assistant Professor, University of Findlay
Dr. Carrie Wysocki began her education at Ohio State where she earned her Bachelors and Masters in Education.  She taught both elementary and middle school, and after several years she left teaching to work as an Instructor for Ohio State Newark in the Education Department.  She... Read More →
avatar for Kimberly Christensen

Kimberly Christensen

Teaching Professor, Bowling Green State University
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
  Family

12:00pm CDT

Grow Your Own: Training Educators from the Community, for the Community
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Programs that serve children with the most significant needs have been hit hardest by the ongoing teacher shortage. Learn how one NYC agency is addressing this crisis by helping motivated adults from low-income communities become certified to work in ECSE. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical advice on how to establish their own Grow Your Own program.
Speakers
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Jeanne Alter

CEO, Kennedy Children's Center
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Carolyn Cleveland

COO, Kennedy Children's Center
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl
  Policy

12:00pm CDT

Reaching Every Child: Innovate & Implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and data-driven decision-making to tailor support services to meet individual student needs and close achievement gaps. This presentation will explore new data collection systems in early childhood for monitoring interventions and share effective strategies to implement in your program.
Speakers
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Betsy Schrubbe

Student Services Coordinator, Indian Prairie School District 204
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Erin Moran

EC Teacher, Indian Prairie School District 204
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Tracy Orrico

Speech and Language Pathologist, Indian Prairie School District 204
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Professional Development

12:00pm CDT

Relationship-Based Partnerships: Pathways to Enhance Educator Well-Being
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Educators’ well-being impacts how they respond to challenging behaviors and build relationships with children. Well-being improves when educators are in partnerships that center their voices and help mitigate burnout and compassion fatigue. Partnerships are vital for rural educators who have limited workplace resources and experience high rates of poverty and stress.
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 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

12:00pm CDT

Review of an Evidence-Based Coaching Framework: Practice-Based Coaching
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Findings from a review of published research on PBC including, the (a) characteristics of coaches and coachees, (b) extent to which PBC components were described, measured, and adapted, (c) provision of coach implementation supports, and (d) quality and rigor of the literature are shared. Search methods, findings, and implications for practice and research are discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Adrienne Golden

Adrienne Golden

Research Associate, Vanderbilt University
Adrienne K. Golden, Ph.D., BCBA, is a Research Associate at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She currently coordinates two large multi-year research studies, one to support implementation and sustainability of the Pyramid Model in PreK and Kindergarten classrooms in... Read More →
avatar for Darbianne Shannon

Darbianne Shannon

Assistant Research Scientist, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of FL
Dr. Shannon is an Assistant Research Scientist with the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Dr. Shannon supports states and early childhood programs with the installation, implementation, sustainability and scale-up of professional... Read More →
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Mackenzie Martin

Student, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  Research

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

Building Strong Connections: An ISD Early Learning Family Engagement
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
This presentation provides a model of a family engagement series in a Large Public-School District setting through a co-design approach. Families help generate the agenda for families with young children (including those with disabilities). Resources provided to promote a child’s development, social emotional. and academic learning with a home to school connection.
Speakers
avatar for Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen,Ed.D

Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen,Ed.D

Issaquah School District Special Services
Dr. Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in advancing educational opportunities for PreK-12 students and adult learners. A recognized leader in public education, Dr. Sanchez-Nilsen has held influential roles as a state administrator, principal, school... Read More →
avatar for Carina Piscitelli

Carina Piscitelli

Special Education Instructional Specialist, Issaquah School District
Carina Piscitelli has worked for 13 years in the field of special education, supporting families and teachers in using high-leverage and evidence-based practices to enable success of all children in inclusive classroom, clinical, and community settings. This includes direct service... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Family

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
Speakers
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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 →
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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

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

Partnering with Families to Create Inclusive Classroom Communities
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
In this session, we will demonstrate how programs, coaches, trainers, and practitioners can create inclusive, high-quality classrooms through family partnerships. We will review strategies for partnering with families and how to incorporate anti-bias principles into professional development, coaching, and classroom practices to create inclusive classrooms.
Speakers
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Amanda Tamagni

Learning and Development Facilitator, University of South Florida
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Anna Winneker

Project director, USF
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Denise Perez Binder

Assistant in Research, University of South Florida
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 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

Supporting Coaches within the PBC Framework: Research to Real Life
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
In this interactive session we will (1) review the current literature around supports for coaches using the Practice-Based Coaching framework, (2) share models of coach support being used with authentic coaches in early childhood settings (e.g., school districts, childcare), and (3) elicit discussion around benefits and challenges of supporting coaches.
Speakers
avatar for Adrienne Golden

Adrienne Golden

Research Associate, Vanderbilt University
Adrienne K. Golden, Ph.D., BCBA, is a Research Associate at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She currently coordinates two large multi-year research studies, one to support implementation and sustainability of the Pyramid Model in PreK and Kindergarten classrooms in... Read More →
avatar for Darbianne Shannon

Darbianne Shannon

Assistant Research Scientist, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of FL
Dr. Shannon is an Assistant Research Scientist with the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Dr. Shannon supports states and early childhood programs with the installation, implementation, sustainability and scale-up of professional... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Basler

Sarah Basler

Educational Consultant, Vanderbilt University
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
  Professional Development
 
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