Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Four Partnering Strategies for Inclusion in the Blended Preschool

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

Attendees will explore and discuss four strategies toward successful inclusion in a blended preschool environment: role structures, staff learning, problem solving teams, and family partnerships. Gain a greater understanding of the role of relationships, the potential barriers to inclusion, and the importance of group reflection as a mechanism for successful change.

Speakers

Dr. Joy Bauman

Early Childhood Program Director, Belvidere CUSD 100, Illinois

Courtney Adkins

Speech Language Pathologist, Belvidere CUSD 100

Judi Flodin

Early Childhood Blended Teacher, Belvidere CUSD 100

Four Partnering Strategies for Inclusion in the Blended Preschool Environment pptx

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Practice

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

10:15am CDT

"I just ask a parent" - Partnering with Families the Smart Way

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

Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

When early childhood providers work with infants and toddlers with special needs, they often rely on families to provide knowledge and support, and fill gaps in their expertise. How can we partner with families to build trust and to respect boundaries? How can we design PD that supports educators and reduces the burden on families? When should we just 'ask a parent?'

Speakers

Dr. Kim Bennett

Visiting Assistant Professor, Fitchburg State University

Dr. Kimberly Bennett is an assistant professor for Fitchburg State University. Dr. Bennett has more than 17 years of experience in the areas of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education. She has held various early childhood professional and leadership positions as well as being... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Family

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

12:00pm CDT

Reaching Every Child: Innovate & Implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

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

Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and data-driven decision-making to tailor support services to meet individual student needs and close achievement gaps. This presentation will explore new data collection systems in early childhood for monitoring interventions and share effective strategies to implement in your program.

Speakers

Betsy Schrubbe

Student Services Coordinator, Indian Prairie School District 204

Kristine Black

Erin Moran

EC Teacher, Indian Prairie School District 204

Tracy Orrico

Speech and Language Pathologist, Indian Prairie School District 204

ReachingEveryChild.MTSS.Participants pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Professional Development

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Administrators
Audience 2 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Nurturing Self-Regulation: Trauma-Informed Practices for Young Children

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

Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

This session will explore the importance of cultural relevance in trauma-informed intervention and provide practical strategies for increasing self-regulation for children in marginalized communities. Through research-based strategies, professionals can create supportive environments that promote resilience for children.

Speakers

Cathy Grist

Professor, Western Carolina University

Cathy L. Grist, Ph.D. is a professor in the Birth-Kindergarten Program at Western Carolina University. Her teaching and work focus on preschool personality, assessment, infant, toddler, and preschool assessment, social-emotional issues, and self-regulation in young children

Lori Caudle

Hannah Thompson

Doctoral Student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl

Practice

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate