Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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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

Speakers

Margarita Canadas

Catholic University of Valencia

Eliana Saldarriaga

Nidia Johana Arias Becerra

Carlos Qunitero

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

Professional Development

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

10:15am CDT

A Leadership Framework to Begin/Restart and Sustain Inclusive Education

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

GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

“Where do I start?” “How do I start over?” “What is my role?” Program leaders and administrators seeking to develop early childhood programs frequently hear these questions as they navigate the transition to inclusive programming. We will discuss this work in context of Hitt and Tucker’s (2016) unified framework for education leaders.

Speakers

Mary Sheppard

Associate Professor, Saint Joseph's University

Kaitlin Moran

Assistant Professor, Saint Joseph's University

Andrea Golloher

Associate Professor, San Jose State University

Andrea Golloher teaches courses in the Education Specialist and Masterâ€™s programs. Her research explores methods of supporting inclusive education, including the impact of teacher preparation and professional development on attitudes toward and beliefs about disability and... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

Policy

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

12:00pm CDT

Parental Empowerment: The Role of Interagency Coordinating Councils (ICC)

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

GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

Have you heard of your state or local early intervention coordinating council (ICC)? Despite the ICC's important role and required parental involvement, many parents and practitioners have never heard of the ICC. This interactive session invites parents, practitioners, and administrators to learn about and actively discuss ICC issues, including equity and diversity.

Speakers

Hollie Hix-Small

Associate Professor, Portland State University

Dr. Hollie Hix-Small is an associate professor in the College of Education at Portland State University where she directs the Early Childhood Intervention Program. Prior to joining PSU she led Open Society Foundation's early childhood intervention work in Central and Eastern Europe... Read More →

Denise Tafen

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

Family

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

1:15pm CDT

Got Trust? Building Collaborative Relationships in Teams

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

GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

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.

Speakers

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 →

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 →

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 →

Sandy Wilberger

Program Specialist, T/TAC at VCU

Got Trust Resources pdf

Got Trust Slide Deck pdf

Got Trust Handout Note Taker pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 9 - 1st fl

Professional Development

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Introductory