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Professional Identity and EI Special Instructors: Who Are We?
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
A3 - 1st fl
This session will use recent research and the revised DEC position statement on special instruction to explore the development of shared professional identity. Through lively discussions and reflection on how special instruction is provided and respected in the field, we will consider who we are and what we need to improve our identity as important service providers.
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Dana Childress

Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University
Dana Childress, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Special Education at Old Dominion University. She has worked in the field of early intervention (EI) for more than 27 years as an educator, service coordinator, supervisor, training facilitator, author, and consultant... Read More →
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Megan Schumaker-Murphy

Salem State University
Dr. Megan Schumaker-Murphy is an assistant professor in the McKeown School of Education at Salem State University. Her research interests include early intervention service provision and culturally responsive teaching.
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Dr. Stephanie Parks

Associate Director, Kansas Career Pathway ECCE, Kansas State University and Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities
Dr. Parks is an occupational therapist and associate director of the Kansas Career Pathway for ECCE. She was a faculty member in early childhood education at the University of Kansas prior to joining K-State.
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
A3 - 1st fl
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