Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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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

Carol Stein

Coordinator, Georgia Sensory Assistance Project ~ UGA

Aynsley Hill

Michelle John

President, Vermont Hands & Voices

Doris Tellado

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

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

10:15am CDT

Decoding the Expulsion Equation: Decision-Making of Preschool Directors

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

Chequers - 2nd fl

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

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 →

Decoding the Expulsion Equation 09 20 2024 pdf

Decoding the Expulsion Equation pdf

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

Practice

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

12:00pm CDT

MECP’s High Quality Inclusion Model: From Exploration to Program-wide LEAP

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

Chequers - 2nd fl

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.

Speakers

Tim Andrews

Edward Bovey

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

By Practitioners for Practitioners

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

1:15pm CDT

Banning Culturally Relevant Books: Denying Equitable Access to the Future

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

Chequers - 2nd fl

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

Suzanne Martin

Professor emerita, University of Central Florida

Recently retired and getting back to my roots in early childhood.

La Sonya Moore

AGENDA Banning Culturally Relevant Books pdf

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

Policy

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