Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Systems Level Change in Early Intervention: Access to Quality Coaching

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

This panel will elicit discussion related to change at different system levels so that families and children, particularly those that are historically marginalized, access evidence-based early intervention services. We discuss a statewide professional development program and then discuss how such practices may be implemented in a shelter setting for unhoused families.

Speakers

Lauren Little

Scott Tomchek

Professor, University of Louisville

Serena Wheeler

Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Coaching in Early Intervention Training and Mentorship Program, University of Louisville

I train and mentor EI Providers in a statewide PD program and support ongoing program quality and improvements efforts. My primary areas of interest are evidence-based practices related to effective PD for early intervention providers and caregiver coaching to build family capaci... Read More →

Anne Hoffmann

Kristen Vincent

Speech and Language Pathologist, Rush Univeristy Medical Center

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

Policy

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

10:15am CDT

Elevating Family and Self-Advocate Perspectives in Preservice Programs

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

GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

"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.

Speakers

Jennifer James

Assistant Teaching Professor, Wichita State University

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

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

1:15pm CDT

Male Caregivers and Breaking Gender Norms

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

GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

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

James Young

Project Administrator, Johns Hopkins University

Beth Boyle

Faculty, Johns Hopkins University

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 13 - 1st fl

Professional Development

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