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Friday, September 20
 

9:00am CDT

Advancing Specialized Competence: A Statewide Early Intervention Credential
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
This session will share how one state revised the existing early intervention (EI) credential, partnered with higher education, and garnered inservice professional development initiatives to prepare, evaluate, and recognize highly specialized, effective EI professionals who are responsive to all families and the systemic marginalization of those from diverse identities.
Speakers
avatar for Sabrina Crowe

Sabrina Crowe

Birth to Three Professional Development, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Sabrina Crowe joined the CT Office of Early Childhood Birth to Three division in early 2021 in the Education Outreach position and more recently supporting Professional Development. Her background is as a Speech Language Pathologist. She has spent over the past 20 years working within... Read More →
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Koleen Kerski

Personnel and Development, Office of Early Childhood: Birth to Three
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
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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

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
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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
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9:00am CDT

Implementing Recommended Practices in Low-Resource Settings of Colombia
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Capacity building of practitioners in resource-poor environments has been suggested as a potential way to mitigate low levels of access to resources
We will present the process of implementation of Recommended practices in 15 entities of Colombia and how coaching to the practitoners and families they improve the outcomes in childrens and families
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

9:00am CDT

Moving Beyond Play: Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Parent-mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions for children with ASD often focus on play activities. By coaching families to use these evidence-based strategies during typical family routines, parents can extend intervention throughout their day and teach their children to use social communication skills during routines where those skills are needed.
Speakers
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Rebekah Norris

Speech-Language Pathologist, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 22 - 1st fl
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9:00am CDT

What New EI Providers Need to Know about Home Visiting
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Preparing for your first home visits can feel daunting considering the importance of initial interactions with families. This session highlights strategies for building the confidence and competence of EI providers new to the field. Participants will gain insight into the intricacies of home visits and develop essential skills to navigate them proficiently.
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Nikki Thompson

Director of Early Childhood Services/EI Service Coordinator, UCP Huntsville
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Elizabeth Rodriguez

Doctoral Student/Primary Interventionist, UT-Austin
Howdy! I have been an early interventionist for the past decade. I am currently a doctoral student at UT-Austin. My reserach interest include therapuetic alliance and providing increased acessbility to early intervention services to marginalized groups. A large emphasis of my reseach... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

10:15am CDT

Actionable Insights: Building Collaborations for Positive SE Growth in EI
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Struggling to foster state collaboration that enhances social-emotional outcomes for EI-eligible children and families? Join VA infant mental health and EI partners to learn strategies to overcome barriers and promote capacity-building. Through an interactive discussion, participants will leave with an action plan to cultivate local and state collaborative systems.
Speakers
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Jackie Robinson Brock

Project Director, Virginia Commonwealth University
Jackie Robinson Brock earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with a concentration in Social Work Administration, Planning, and Policy Practice (SWAPP). She also obtained a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Non-Profit... Read More →
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Lorelei Pisha

Professional Development Consultant, Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Center at VCU
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Cori Hill

VEIPD Center Director, Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU
I oversee VA's early intervention Comprehensive System of Personnel Develop (CSPD). I am passionate about EI, especially family-centered practices, effective implementation, personal/professional biases, and preservice preparation.
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Lisa Terry

Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant, Virginia Commonwealth University/Partnership for People with Disabilities
Lisa provides support for the design and implementation of professional development activities for early intervention providers and administrators in Virginia. She has worked in early intervention for over 15 years as an educator, service coordinator, clinical supervisor, and consultant... Read More →
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Tracy Walters

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Coordinator, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
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10:15am CDT

Building Inclusion for Young Children in Mississippi - One State’s Journey
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Cross sector leaders in Mississippi have committed to increase inclusion in early childhood settings. This session is the story of Mississippi told by the state leaders who supported the inclusion initiative, community leaders who worked to make processes to support inclusion and coaches who committed to collaboration with providers.
Speakers
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Alissa Rausch

Faculty, University of Denver
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Ben Riepe

Senior Project Manager, University of Denver
Ben began his early childhood experience as a Head Start teacher, coach, and trainer. He is on staff at both the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, where he supports high fidelity program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model with families of diverse backgrounds in Denver, Colorado. His previous work includes the Colorado Center for Social Emotional Competence and Inclusion, where he supported communities in their efforts to embed evi... Read More →
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Nicole Briceno

Associate Director, Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center
As Associate Director, Nicole coordinates the professional development programming and develops curriculum used in topical training and technical assistance at the Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center. Mrs. Briceno created the Special Needs Credential and Social-Emotional... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
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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

10:15am CDT

Elevating Family and Self-Advocate Perspectives in Preservice Programs
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
"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.
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Jennifer James

Assistant Teaching Professor, Wichita State University
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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

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
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Kristen Schraml-Block

PD consultant, EITP
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Maria Kastanis

Associate Director, Early Intervention Training Program
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Susan Connor

Director, EITP at the University of Illinois
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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

Nurturing Empathy & Equity in Early Childhood: Little Learners Big Hearts
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Discover practical strategies and resources to foster empathy and equity in early childhood education in "Little Learners, Big Hearts." Participants will engage in dynamic discussions and activities aimed at creating inclusive learning environments where every child feels valued and supported. Leave the session equipped with tangible resources and actionable strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Orinthia Harris

Orinthia Harris

Executive Director, STEMearly
Early Childhood and STEM Education Consultant, Orinthia Harris, Ph. D. (Dr. OH) has provided on-site and virtual educational consulting services to organizations, public and private schools, library systems, and more.  She has inspired thousands of students, educators, and administrators... Read More →
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Jill Flanders

Executive Director, Center for Educational Improvement
I am still learning and teaching, equity and empathy, antiracism through children's literature.  Leadership with mindful practice and emotional intelligence. 
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

12:00pm CDT

Partnering with Newcomer Families, Community Navigators, and Schools
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Educators frequently struggle to build collaborative relationships with newcomer families. The Leading in Newcomer Communities and Schools program was designed to address this need through a ten-session, virtually delivered CoP conducted with community leaders. Resources, lessons learned, and recommendations from the project’s implementation will be shared.
Speakers
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Rashida Banerjee

Professor, University of Denver
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Grace ILORI

Doctoral Student, University of Denver
Grace C. Ilori, Ph.D. is a doctoral student in the Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Denver. Before arriving in the US, she received her B.Ed, M.Ed, and Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and worked as a special education teacher for three years. She is a... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
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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
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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
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Hannah Thompson

Doctoral Student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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.
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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 →
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Sandy Wilberger

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

1:15pm CDT

Male Caregivers and Breaking Gender Norms
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
The power of male caregivers in early intervention cannot be overstated. This session engages the continuum of male caregivers to find their voice and define their own role that contributes to their child’s development and family success. Presenters will explore the opportunities to advance the equity and inclusion of male caregivers in a culturally responsive way.
Speakers
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James Young

Project Administrator, Johns Hopkins University
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Beth Boyle

Faculty, Johns Hopkins University
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

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
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Zhen Chai

Professor, California State University, Northridge
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Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University
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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

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

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
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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
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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
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