Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Infant Mental Health Endorsement and Early Intervention Supports

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

This session will share the outcomes of research regarding infant mental health and early intervention practices. Particularly with those who have Connecticut's Infant Mental Health Endorsement. Attendees will understand how to implement Infant Mental Health Endorsement in their state and how to tie practices together for optimal early intervention supports.

Speakers

Nicole Cossette

Part C Coordinator, Office of Early Childhood - Birth to Three

Nicole Cossette, PhD, currently works for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood in the field of Early Intervention. She is the Part C Coordinator and Early Intervention Division Director. Nicole has presented to multiple agencies on child development, taught courses on the subject... Read More →

Infant Mental Health Endorsement of Early interventionists (1) pptx

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Practice

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

10:15am CDT

Building Tier-3 Behavior Supports for Child Care: One State’s Journey

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

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

From conception to implementation, presenters will describe how a behavior support network came to be a viable support for child care teachers. A description of how the PTR-YC model was adapted for use in child care will be discussed and implementation successes and challenges will be shared. Join us on one state’s journey to implement behavior supports in child care.

Speakers

Stephanie McAvoy

Lead Behavior Specialist, Pyramid PIECES Behavior Support Network

Heather Googe

Research Associate Professor, University of South Carolina

Nicole Randall

Program Manager, University of South Carolina-South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative & South Carolina Pyra

Building Tier 3 Behavior Supports for Child Care pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Professional Development

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

1:15pm CDT

Building Bridges: Early Care Providers as Key Partners in EI

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

Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

This session aims to explore the crucial role of early care providers in identifying and supporting young children with disabilities through early intervention. Recognizing child care providers as primary referral sources, we will delve into how they can contribute to the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team and play a pivotal role in a child's developmental.

Speakers

Julie Parker

Professor, Mississippi State University

Building Bridges Early Care Professionals as Key Partners in EI (1) pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.

Practice

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate