Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Equitable Part C Services: Perspectives of Early Intervention Coordinators

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

To maximize the impact of Part C early intervention services, it is essential that all eligible infants and toddlers and their families are served, especially those from low resourced, marginalized communities. Through surveys and individual interviews with Early Intervention Coordinators, we examined supports and barriers to providing high quality equitable services.

Speakers

Rebecca G. Lieberman-Betz

Professor, University of Georgia

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 →

Jennifer Brown

Associate Professor, University of Georgia

Dr. Jennifer A. Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia. She is a clinically certified speech-language pathologist and has provided early childhood services to young children with and at-risk for... Read More →

Heather Benton

Karrah Bowman

Ashley Harrison

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Research

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Administrators
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Advanced

10:15am CDT

Exploring the Power of Video During Early Intervention Service Delivery

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

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

Explore the power of video! Early Intervention professionals and caregivers can harness the power of video to capacity-building outcomes associated with caregiver coaching. Learn how caregiver coaching using parent-child video can help caregivers understand how their responsiveness impacts their child’s participation and build supportive environments.

Speakers

April Robinson

Kristi Byers

Nurse Consultant/ Infant Toddler Family Specialist, Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)

Power of Video References DEC 2024 pdf

Power of Video Handout pdf

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

By Practitioners for Practitioners

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

12:00pm CDT

Family Rights in EI Video Series: From Referral Through Transition

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

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

This session features one state’s innovative approach to talking with families about their family rights in early intervention – watching and discussing videos! Join the creators of the Family Rights in EI Video Series to learn more about why and how they developed the series, and how it can be used to strengthen families’ understanding of their rights.

Speakers

Kristen Schraml-Block

PD consultant, EITP

Maria Kastanis

Associate Director, Early Intervention Training Program

Susan Connor

Director, EITP at the University of Illinois

Chris Guillen

Photographer/Producer, Chris Guillen

Chris Guillen is a photographer, producer and creative partner, and brings a unique skill set for the Early Intervention field. He is a husband of 31 years to Early Interventionist Chelsea Guillen, who ran an EI program for 12+ years and who is currently the EI Ombudsman for the state... Read More →

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

Professional Development

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Building Strong Connections: An ISD Early Learning Family Engagement

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

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

This presentation provides a model of a family engagement series in a Large Public-School District setting through a co-design approach. Families help generate the agenda for families with young children (including those with disabilities). Resources provided to promote a child’s development, social emotional. and academic learning with a home to school connection.

Speakers

Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen,Ed.D

Issaquah School District Special Services

Dr. Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in advancing educational opportunities for PreK-12 students and adult learners. A recognized leader in public education, Dr. Sanchez-Nilsen has held influential roles as a state administrator, principal, school... Read More →

Carina Piscitelli

Special Education Instructional Specialist, Issaquah School District

Carina Piscitelli has worked for 13 years in the field of special education, supporting families and teachers in using high-leverage and evidence-based practices to enable success of all children in inclusive classroom, clinical, and community settings. This includes direct service... Read More →

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

Family

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