Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Beyond Mentoring: What to Consider When Supporting International Scholars

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

As the number of international EI/ECSE scholars increases in the U.S., it is important for faculty to have the knowledge and skills to support them. Drawing from data and lived experiences, presenters will facilitate discussions on culturally responsive strategies to mentor scholars and create a more inclusive academic community.

Speakers

Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University

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.

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chih-Ing Lim

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Chih-Ing Lim, Ph.D., is currently Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Chih-Ing is the Co-Chair of the International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute and serves as... Read More →

Jennifer Arthur

Beyond Mentoring What to Consider When Supporting International Scholars pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

International

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Introductory

10:15am CDT

An Equity Analysis of a State’s Early Intervention Program

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

GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

This session will discuss results from an equity analysis of a state’s early intervention (EI) program. Key equity findings will be shared on eight components: governance, Child Find, eligibility criteria, EI service coordination, transitions and exits, child and family outcomes, and the personnel system. Implications for creating an equitable EI system will be shared.

Speakers

Evandra Catherine

Director of Disability and Mental Health Policy, Children's Equity Project

Shantel Meek

Eric Bucher

Brittany Alexander

Adai Tefera

Diana Abarca

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

Policy

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Administrators
Audience 2 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

12:00pm CDT

Advocating for Early Intervention: Our Passion, Our Future

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

GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

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

Zareen Kamal

Policy Specialist, Start Early

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 →

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 →

Caitlin Conley

Kentucky Early Intervention Providers Association

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

Practice

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

What About Service Coordinators? Preparing for the Future

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

GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

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

Ei ECSE Standards2020 pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

9:00am CDT

Ching-I Chen

Serra Acar

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Chih-Ing Lim

Jennifer Arthur

10:15am CDT

Evandra Catherine

Shantel Meek

Eric Bucher

Brittany Alexander

Adai Tefera

Diana Abarca

12:00pm CDT

Zareen Kamal

Leanne Barrett

Karen Berman

Caitlin Conley

1:15pm CDT

Kristen Gunnoud

Sheena Jennings

Laura McCorkle