Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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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

Ann Rogers

Business Development Manager, Western Psychological Services (WPS)

Ashley Arnold

Assessment Consultant Manager, WPS

DEC Final 9 2024 pdf

ESB Manual page pdf

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

By Practitioners for Practitioners

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

10:15am CDT

Empowering Families: The Who, What, Why & How of the Parent Center Network

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

Cambridge - 2nd fl

IDEA funded parent centers play a crucial role in promoting educational equity, empowering parents, fostering community and enhancing outcomes for all children. This session highlights the pivotal role of parent centers in supporting families of children with disabilities. Participants will explore the mission, structure and services provided by the parent center network.

Speakers

Michelle Lewis

Executive Director, Parent Information Center NH

Susan Barlow

Director of Special Projects/Consultant, Parent Network of WNY/SPAN

The Center for Parent Information and Resources is the central “Hub” of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities

Michele Tyler

CPIR Associate Director, SPAN

The Center for Parent Information and Resources is the central “Hub” of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities

DEC 2024 Parent Center Network pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl

Family

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

12:00pm CDT

Grow Your Own: Training Educators from the Community, for the Community

Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Cambridge - 2nd fl

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

Jeanne Alter

CEO, Kennedy Children's Center

Carolyn Cleveland

COO, Kennedy Children's Center

DEC Conference New Orleans, 2024 pdf

DEC Conference 2024 Speaker Notes pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl

Policy

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

1:15pm CDT

Applying Evidence-Based Practices for Young Children with ADHD

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

Cambridge - 2nd fl

Evidence-based practices are essential to improve the qualify of life for families of young children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). In this session, we will share a systematic review of meta-analysis research and experience in applying these practices in supporting young children with ADHD.

Speakers

Age 5-8
Audience 1 Families
Audience 2 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

9:00am CDT

Ann Rogers

Ashley Arnold

10:15am CDT

Michelle Lewis

Susan Barlow

Michele Tyler

12:00pm CDT

Jeanne Alter

Carolyn Cleveland

1:15pm CDT

songtian zeng

Michael Kim

Muqing Zhang

Fang Xu

Xiaotong Liu