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Tuesday, September 17
 

6:00pm CDT

Collaborating with Parents Using ABA and DIR Methodology - Poster 38
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster looks at the parent-professional journey from the point of view of a parent of a young child with Autism with significant delays. Parents felt strongly about using dual methodology in spite of resistance from some professionals. Building a strong collaborative relationship between parents and professionals has led to a positive future for this youngster.
Speakers
avatar for Michele Havens

Michele Havens

educational consultant and BCBA, CCDS, LLC
I am both a BCBA and a DIR-certified practitioner, who believes in collaboration across disciplines and methodologies.
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Family

6:00pm CDT

Creating “Just” Early Experiences for young Black Children - Poster 14
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Despite the proven benefits of ECE, Black children experience differential access to and participation in ECE. This poster session will conceptualize a system that employs an abolitionist framework to reap the benefits of ECE for young Black children to realize their full potential. Attendees will learn how to employ abolitionist principles to transform these experiences.
Speakers
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Pricella Morris

Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Monica Brown

Professor of Special Education, UNLV
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Practice

6:00pm CDT

Mindfulness Use to Improve Adult-Child interactions and Support Children - Poster 17
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Research indicates that adult-child interactions are central to self-regulation (SR) and dysregulation development in early childhood (EC). Mindfulness based practices (MBPs) have demonstrated potential to significantly improve adult-child interactions, and SR outcomes for children. Attendees will view findings of a recent MBP study and be invited to discuss MBP use in EC.
Speakers
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SY
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Practice

6:00pm CDT

Coaching Paraprofessionals to Increase Communication Skills of Preschoolers - Poster 4
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster will discuss a study on the effectiveness of early childhood special educators implementing coaching practices to support paraprofessionals in using evidence-based communication-promoting practices with young children with communication delays in inclusive preschool classrooms. Study design, findings, and implications will be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Arthur
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

6:00pm CDT

Fusion for Inclusion: Blending Universal Design for Learning & Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies in Early Literacy Poster 10
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Early childhood literacy skills predict the future success students have in their postsecondary lives. These early classroom experiences with literature lead to better opportunities in higher education, job retention, and beyond. However, the emergent literacy curriculum is not always representative of the culturally and linguistically diverse population that makes up the class rooms. This scoping review looks at the current literature around culturally responsive and sustaining literacy lessons in early childhood education and whether or not they include manners of Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Pedagogies and Universal Design for Learning in their investigations. By investigating the study design, methodology, overarching themes, and cultural sensitivity across these studies, researchers found there is a need to promote representation and diversity in emergent literacy in early childhood education.
Speakers
avatar for Melody Mann

Melody Mann

Special Education Doctoral Student, University of Maryland, College Park
Melody Mann is a second year PhD Special Education student working under the mentorship of Dr. Veronica Kang. Melody has completed her BA Child & Adolescent Development / Minor Early Childhood Special Education from San José State University as a McNair Scholar, her MS Special Education... Read More →
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

6:00pm CDT

Head Start Early Educators' Perceptions of Bilingualism for Preschoolers - Poster 35
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
In this qualitative study, 19 participants engaged in one semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis (Braun & Clark, 2021) was conducted on participant responses. Findings show how educators define bilingualism, perceive bilingualism for children without and with disabilities, and to what extent their perceptions contribute to the recommendations they provide families.
Speakers
avatar for Jisun Oh
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Gregory Cheatham

higher ed faculty, University of Kansas
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

6:00pm CDT

Scarcity, Disparity and Exclusion in ECE in Allegheny County - Poster 32
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
A structural examination of one county’s ECE system using ecological scan methodology found interconnected barriers that lead to inequities in the ways children and families (a) access, (b) receive supports, and (c) are excluded from ECE programs. Racial and disability disparities shifted the burden of ECE infrastructure gaps onto historically marginalized populations.
Speakers
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Amanda Cross

Director of Research and Evaluation, University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

6:00pm CDT

Supporting ECE Teacher Candidates’ Competence in Assistive Technology - Poster 37
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster session presents the findings of a study that explored the impact of embedded Assistive Technology instruction on preparing early childhood teacher candidates to support children with disabilities. Results from a pre-and-post-survey study across 16 participants indicate improved AT competence. Directions for future research and practice are presented.
Speakers
avatar for Kwangwon Lee

Kwangwon Lee

Associate Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University
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Juliana Fabrizi

Student, Eastern Connecticut State University
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

6:00pm CDT

Teacher Views of Inclusion for Autistic Students: A Literature Review - Poster 9
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster will provide a literature review looking at how early childhood educators view inclusive practices for Autistic students and will connect these attitudes towards a larger framework of disability.
Speakers
CI
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

The Role of the School Psychologist in Inclusive Preschool Environments - Poster 1
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
School psychologists are uniquely qualified to support early childhood mental health and development, yet are often underutilized in early childhood settings. A comparative analysis of NASP, NAEYC, and DEC’s professional standards will clarify the role of the school psychologist and guide creation of a framework for effective teaming in inclusive settings.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Holden

Emily Holden

PhD Student, UC Denver
I am a former preschool teacher, current school psychologist, and second year PhD student at the University of Colorado at Denver. My research interests are around early childhood mental health, the role of mental health providers in early childhood spaces, and trauma/stress-informed... Read More →
TK
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Practice

7:00pm CDT

Building Belonging Through Collaborative Strategic Planning - Poster 21
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Presenters will share how they have assembled a strategic planning framework to support school
districts throughout South Carolina in building their capacity to increase inclusive opportunities for
preschool children. This poster will focus on the steps of this framework, including laying the
groundwork, building collaborative teams, and the strategic planning process.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Griffin

Melissa Griffin

Technical Assistance Coordinator, South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion at the University of South Carolina
Melissa Griffin serves as the Technical Assistance Coordinator with SCPI. In this role, she facilitates the implementation of a tiered framework of supports for early childhood specialists and coordinates service delivery for districts working with SCPI to improve early childhood... Read More →
avatar for Kerri Kannengieser

Kerri Kannengieser

Program Director, South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

7:00pm CDT

Learn, Practice, and Apply Inclusive STEM: A Pilot Study - Poster 36
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
The session will share findings from a pilot study with ten Head Start teachers in Maryland focusing on increasing their confidence and competence in implementing inclusive STEM practices. Limitations and future directions will also be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Chih-Ing Lim

Chih-Ing Lim

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Chih-Ing Lim, Ph.D., is currently Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Chih-Ing is the Co-Chair of the International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute and serves as... Read More →
MS
avatar for Hsiu-Wen Yang

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
avatar for Megan Vinh

Megan Vinh

Co-Director, ECTA and STEMIE Centers
avatar for Susan Sonnenschein

Susan Sonnenschein

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Susan Sonnenschein is a Developmental and Educational Psychologist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.  Her research focuses on ways to promote the academic success of children from different demographic backgrounds.
JS
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

7:00pm CDT

Using Augmented Reality to Teach Life Skills for Preschoolers with IDD - Poster 24
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Research using Augmented Reality (AR) tools to teach life skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities has shown to help skill acquisition and generalization of skills. This poster presentation reviews information from an integrated literature review that investigates the use of AR tools when teaching preschoolers with intellectual disabilities daily living skills.
Speakers
avatar for Phyllis James

Phyllis James

Educational Diagnostician/Student, Denton Independent School District/Texas Woman's University
Phyllis has worked in education for 15 years and currently works as an Educational Diagnostician for a independent school district in Texas.  She attends Texas Woman's University and is working on doctorate in special education with a focus on early childhood.  
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

7:00pm CDT

A Review of Caregiver-Mediated Intervention Improving Emotional Regulation - Poster 9
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
The purpose of the study is to systematically review literature focusing on caregiver-mediated interventions targeting emotional regulation in young children with ASD. Out of an initial sampling of 4,781 studies, 17 were eligible for review. The results showed that caregiver-mediated interventions positively affected emotional recognition skills in young children with ASD.
Speakers
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Yi Zhang

Graduate Assistant, Early Learning Center
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Jun Ai

Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Comparing U.S. and Türkiye Preschool Teachers' Beliefs about Math Books - Poster 38
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
In this poster, we describe our study on preschool teachers’ beliefs and practices related to choosing and using math picture books in their classrooms. We conducted this study in two countries, the United States and Türkiye. In our analysis, we highlight similarities and differences in how teachers in the two countries use math picture books.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Hardy

Jessica Hardy

Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Fatmanur Önder

Grad Student, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Culturally Responsive Parent Education and Empowerment to Improve Play! - Poster 4
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This parent-implemented intervention empowers parents to facilitate their child's engagement in hands-on constructive play. Research design is single-subject multiple-baseline across four parent-child participants. Results demonstrate a functional relation between the parent-implemented intervention and the children’s engagement in constructive play in the home environment
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson

Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Disability, Diversity, and Representation in Preschool Reading Curricula - Poster 35
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
In this session, we will discuss results from an analysis of representation in the books included in commonly used preschool reading curricula. We will highlight the critical need for increased representation of characters with disabilities and suggest strategies to promote the use of inclusive literature.
Speakers
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avatar for Ragan McLeod
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avatar for Megan Landmeier

Megan Landmeier

Graduate Assistant, University of Alabama
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Exploring Classroom Practices in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs - Poster 31
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
In this poster presentation, participants will discover current support and culturally responsive practices for children with disabilities of migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Additionally, they will have the chance to exchange insights on ways to support language and literacy development of these children and increase access to quality education and services.
Speakers
avatar for Serra Acar

Serra Acar

Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Dr. Acar is an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research includes culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices in early intervention/early childhood special education.
avatar for Hsiu-Wen Yang

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
avatar for Sarah Pedonti

Sarah Pedonti

Assistant Professor, Western Carolina University Birth-Kindergarten Education Program
Sarah F. Pedonti, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in Birth-Kindergarten Education at Western Carolina University. She teaches a range of courses that focus on inclusive methods and environments for diverse children with or at risk for disabilities. Her latest work focuses on how outdoor... Read More →
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Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Exploring Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Content in Preparation Programs - Poster 17
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Overall, early childhood and early childhood special educators consistently report they are not prepared to teach social emotional skills and address challenging behaviors. This poster describes the similarities and differences in the training for pre-service teachers across various groups (i.e., alternate route/traditional route to licensure, EC/ECSE, date of program).
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Yarczower

Melissa Yarczower

Visting Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hello! My name is Melissa Yarczower and I am currently a visiting assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I teach both undergraduate and graduate coursework in EC/ECSE, mentor students, supervise fieldwork, and collaborate on curriculum development and program... Read More →
avatar for Jenna Weglarz-Ward

Jenna Weglarz-Ward

Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Proud DEC member and so excited to be back at conference!! A mom and former practitioner, my work now focuses on personnel preparation in family partnership and transdisciplinary collaboration to promote inclusion. I specifically focus on services for infants and toddlers. I currently... Read More →
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Indian Parents’ Perceptions About Inclusive Education: Mixed Methods Study - Poster 12
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Inclusive, quality early childhood education for children with disabilities is still a distant reality in India. In this study, we conducted a sequential mixed methods study to examine the perceptions of parents of children with autism about their children’s education in India. The results highlight the urgent need for teacher training.
Speakers
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Ankita Bhattashali

Education Specialist, Utah State University
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Gregory Cheatham

higher ed faculty, University of Kansas
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Jun Ai

Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Readiness to Implement SEL Within and Across Preschools and Communities - Poster 10
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
In this session, we will share the results of a large-scale, multilevel study that examines systemic factors that impact teachers’ and directors’ readiness to successfully implement and take full advantage of social-emotional programming for young children.
Speakers
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Ekta Ghosh

Department Support Specialist, Ph.D student, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Denver
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avatar for Rashida Banerjee

Rashida Banerjee

Professor, University of Denver
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KE
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research
 
Wednesday, September 18
 

11:00am CDT

Join Us for More: Common Sense Assistive Technology Made Simple
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
The future of AT depends on the knowledge and skills practitioners and families have in developing, accessing, and using such items. Based on feedback from the previous session, practitioners want MORE! This session provides multiple opportunities to brush up on and learn new low tech skills for developing items that can be used in natural environments across every day.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hawkins-Lear

Sarah Hawkins-Lear

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
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Julie Rutland

Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University
avatar for Amanda Duncan

Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

11:00am CDT

Exploring Playmate Preferences in Early Childhood Classrooms
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
We discuss recent research exploring how children’s playmate preferences change after participating in an adapted version of a peer mediated intervention. We review methods for collecting and analyzing social network data of children’s playmate preferences and how practitioners and researchers can use these data in their efforts to promote children's social connectedness.
Speakers
avatar for Abby Taylor

Abby Taylor

Data manager, Wisconsin alliance for infant mental health
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Building connection exploring playmate preferences (1) pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
  Practice

11:00am CDT

Prevent Marginalization and Promote Resilience in Trauma-Informed Care
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
Trauma-informed care can create a safe and supportive environment for young children who have experienced trauma and their families. However, if not approached carefully, children and their families could be further marginalized. This presentation discusses practical strategies to prevent marginalization and promote resilience in trauma-informed care.
Speakers
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Zhe An

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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songtian zeng

associate professor, University of Massachusetts Boston
DEC 2024 TIC Handout docx
DEC 2024 TIC References docx
20240917 DEC 2024 TIC PPT pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
  Practice

1:30pm CDT

Exploring Preschool Data for Insights on Significant Disproportionality
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
Explore ways to use IDEA preschool data to tackle significant disproportionality in early childhood education. In this interactive session, presenters help participants navigate the process, with an emphasis on high-quality data and intentional analysis, including special considerations for preschool that empower educators to foster equity and excellence for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Christina MacDonald

Christina MacDonald

TA Specialist, IDEA Data Center (IDC) and Data Center for Addressing Significant Disproportionality (DCASD)
Christina MacDonald is a TA Provider for the IDEA Data Center (IDC) and the Data Center for Addressing Significant Disproportionality (DCASD) at Westat. A passionate early childhood educator, Ms. MacDonald utilizes her extensive experience engaging diverse stakeholders and sparking... Read More →
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ExploringPreschoolDataForInsights on SD DEC2024 pptx
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Policy

1:30pm CDT

Resources to Support Meaningful Participation and Quality Inclusion
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
This session is about increasing participants’ knowledge of resources that are available at no-cost to support each child’s access to meaningful participation and foster quality inclusive classrooms with emphasis on the areas of Environment, Instruction, and Interaction. Examples related to supporting children ages three to five within a classroom will be featured.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Jones

Allison Jones

TA Specialist, ECTA
The ECTA Center supports state IDEA Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs in developing more equitable, effective, and sustainable state and local systems, that support access and full participation for each and every young child with a disability, and their family.
avatar for Lisa M. Gehring

Lisa M. Gehring

Early Childhood Specialist/TA Provider, Virginia Training & Technical Assistance Center at Old Dominion University
Lisa currently serves as an Early Childhood Specialist for the Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) at Old Dominion University. Her passion for supporting young children with disabilities has been evident across settings, with a commitment... Read More →
Supporting3 5yearolds with DEC RPs Accessible Slides pptx
Official DEC 2014 Recommended Practices with Examples (6) pdf
INS 2 Embedded Instruction 2018 pdf
INT 1 Adult Child Interaction 2018 es pdf
INT 1 Adult Child Interaction 2018 pdf
PGF INS3 encouraging 2018 es pdf
PGP INS3 embedded 2018 pdf
PGP INS3 embedded 2018 es pdf
PGF INS3 encouraging 2018 pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Practice

1:30pm CDT

We're In This Together: Creating a Co-Conspirator Relationship Framework
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
This presentation introduces childcare professionals to the co-conspirator relationship framework (CCRF). Developed out of DisCrit, the Pedagogy of Resistance, and childism, CCRF calls on all professionals who work with children with disabilities to value, uplift, and stand in solidarity with those they serve.
Speakers
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Anna Mei Piro

Doctoral Student, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Zhe An

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
DEC 2024 Handout pdf
We're In This Together DEC 2024 Final pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
  Practice

1:30pm CDT

Address Exclusionary Discipline Using the Behavior Incident Report System
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
In this session, we will demonstrate how programs can use the Behavior Incident Report System to identify if exclusionary discipline is used and identify strategies to address the issue. We will review program-level actions for identifying and addressing the use of exclusionary discipline and the resources that can be used to support their implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Myrna Veguilla Figueroa

Myrna Veguilla Figueroa

Sr Social & Behavioral Researcher, University of South Florida
avatar for Lise Fox

Lise Fox

professor, USF
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Meghan von der Embse

Learning and Development Facilitator, University of South Flordida
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Denise Perez Binder

Assistant in Research, University of South Florida
PPT Address Exclusionary Discipline Using the BIRS 9 18 2024 pdf
exclusionary collection pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  Professional Development

4:00pm CDT

Can Someone Tell Me What “Good” Progress Monitoring Actually Looks Like?
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
There are no established standards or protocols that dictate exactly what “good” progress monitoring should look like in preschool classrooms serving children with individualized and intensive needs. Therefore, we developed, validated, and evaluated a free-to-use online training to support teachers in progress monitoring. This presentation will overview that training.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Webb

Emily Webb

Graduate Student, Research Assistant, University of Kentucky
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Collin Shepley

Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
While I enjoy talking shop (e.g., progress monitoring, MTSS), I'm also a fan of building forts with my kids (or without) and trying not to cry when I watch a Pixar a movie.
avatar for Amanda Duncan

Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
Can Someone Tell Me What Good Progress Monitoring Actually Looks Like pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  Professional Development

4:00pm CDT

Let's Get Physical: Tools to Help Children Get Moving
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
The CDC (2019) recommends that children aged 3-5 years old should be active throughout the day. In this session, we will explore research, activities, and tools to help you foster active opportunities for your children, students, and families. Join us to play, collaborate, and have fun while learning how to facilitate children's movement!
Speakers
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Paula Kerchenski

Assistant Professor, Utah Tech University
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avatar for Jennifer Buchter

Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 6 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

4:00pm CDT

Early Childhood Special Education Teachers’ Use of Trauma-Informed Care
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl
This project explored how ECSE teachers use trauma-informed care in their classrooms. Participants completed a survey that measured their trauma-informed attitudes and participated in interviews and photo-elicitation to explore their trauma-informed practices. Key findings will be shared, and implications for research and practice will be discussed.
Speakers
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Mia Chudzik

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Illinois
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Catherine Corr

Associate Professor, University of Illinois
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Abby Hardy

Doctoral student, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
ECSE Teachers Use of TIC pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marlboro A - 2nd fl
  Research
 
Thursday, September 19
 

8:00am CDT

Inclusion of Students With Moderate to High Support Needs in Montessori - Poster 10
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
There is little research on inclusion within the Montessori classroom. In a recent survey of Montessori Schools, 8.5% of EC students enrolled were identified with disability, of which 65% had an IEP. This poster will use DEC’s Recommended Practices to discuss how students with moderate to high support needs are fully included EC Montessori classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Raejean Burton Lopez

Raejean Burton Lopez

Doctoral Candidate/Occupational Therapist, University of Cincinnati/ECiDC
Raejean is pursuing her doctorate in educational studies with a focus in developmental and learning sciences at the University of Cincinnati. In addition to her work as a doctoral student, she is also a scholar in the Early Childhood Intervention Doctoral Consortium (ECiDC), a national... Read More →
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

8:00am CDT

How to Create Inclusive Opportunities for Children with Visual Impairments - Poster 8
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This session will discuss several different methods and intervention strategies that will enable children with visual impairments to be included in a variety of settings. Topics will include the simplification of instruction, tactile modifications, benefits of preview/review, task analysis, and how to use a variety of household materials to create multisensory activities.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Boisvert

Kathy Boisvert

Integrated Early Childhood Teacher & Assistant Professor, Blackstone-Millville Regional School District & Worcester State University
DEC HANDOUTS Inclusive Opportunities for Children with VI SEPT 2024 pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Practice

8:00am CDT

Adapting the Early Childhood Environment for Children with Disabilities - Poster 1
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster session explores the critical role of adapting the physical, social, and temporal
environment of early childhood settings to support children with disabilities. Acknowledging the
diverse needs and abilities within this population, the session advocates for a holistic approach
that considers various dimensions of the environment.
Speakers
avatar for April Crutcher

April Crutcher

Instructor of Special Education, Midwestern State University
avatar for Beth Barnard

Beth Barnard

Instructor, Midwestern State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Developing and Validating a Measure to Appraise Progress Monitoring Quality - Poster 21
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
We sought to develop and validate an easy-to-use teacher/classroom quality measure specific to progress monitoring. This measure may assist school districts and early childhood programs in understanding the ability of their teachers to engage in high quality progress monitoring and support children with intensive and diverse needs.
Speakers
avatar for Collin Shepley

Collin Shepley

Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
While I enjoy talking shop (e.g., progress monitoring, MTSS), I'm also a fan of building forts with my kids (or without) and trying not to cry when I watch a Pixar a movie.
avatar for Amanda Duncan

Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
avatar for Emily Webb

Emily Webb

Graduate Student, Research Assistant, University of Kentucky
Developing and Validating a Measure to Appraise Progress Monitoring Quality pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Leveraging Individual and Community Cultural and Social Assets - Poster 36
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
The presentation will provide data on a group of early childhood special education teachers who work in diverse urban communities and the cultural and social assets that they identified and leveraged to support the children and families that they serve.
Speakers
YC

Ya-Chih Chang

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles
TD

Talya Drescher

Associate Professor, California State University Channel Islands
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

A Systematic Review of Video Modeling to Teach Play Skills in Preschool - Poster 29
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
In this systematic review, we gauged the degree to which video modeling meets Council for Exceptional Children criteria as an evidence-based practice for teaching play skills to preschool students on the autism spectrum, and the conditions under which it is effective.
Speakers
avatar for Kaitlyn Viera

Kaitlyn Viera

Doctoral Candidate, Ohio State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Disproportional Child Behavior and Teacher Outcomes in Head Start - Poster 19
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
We examined links among teacher well-being, practice, and child social-emotional outcome in FACES 2014. We found teacher job satisfaction predicted classroom practice but not child outcome. Black children and those with disability were disproportionally reported with higher problem behaviors and lower social skills; Black teachers scored significantly lower by CLASS.
Speakers
JA

Jun Ai

Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
GK

Gospel Kim

Postdoctoral fellow, University of California-Davis, MIND Institute
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Early Childhood Special Education, NDBIs, and Peers - Poster 27
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
A systematic literature review of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions as a peer-mediated intervention for preschool-aged children with ASD/ Developmental Disabilities. Together, these two evidence based interventions can support the learning of a variety of skills in various settings.
Speakers
KA

Kate Anderson

Graduate Student, The Ohio State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Preschool Teachers' Use of Self-Determination Teaching Practices in Class - Poster 17
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Twenty-one preschool teachers' use of self-determination (SD) teaching practices was observed and quantified during two classroom activities, using a direct behavior coding system. Teachers' use of SD practices varied across teachers, SD skill categories, and activity types. Teachers' use of SD practices showed positive correlations with their CLASS-PreK scores.
Speakers
QZ

Qunshan Zheng

Post-doc associate, University of Florida
avatar for Patricia Snyder

Patricia Snyder

Director, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of FL
I am a Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, an affiliate Professor of Pediatrics, the David Lawrence Jr. Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Studies, and Director of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Sensory-Motor Language Intervention for Emergent Writing in Young Children - Poster 13
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This study combines interventions from OT and Speech to address co-occurring language and motor deficits in preschoolers with DLD, with potential to enhance learning efficiency and retention of emergent literacy, language, and fine motor skills, lessening the academic gaps between preschoolers with delays and their typically developing peers.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson

Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University
DP
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Sibling Synergy: Facilitating Dialogic Reading Use with Older Siblings - Poster 34
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This presentation explores a study designed to promote language development in children within immigrant Latino families by using older siblings as dialogic reading partners. We explore the intervention program, address how it capitalizes on familial strengths, share successes and challenges, and identify future opportunities to enhance shared book reading among siblings.
Speakers
avatar for Miguel Garcia-Salas

Miguel Garcia-Salas

Doctoral Candidate, Florida State University / Florida Center for Reading Research
Hi! My name is Miguel, and I am a doctoral student in the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University. I am also a Florida Interdisciplinary Research Fellow in Education Sciences through the Florida Center for Reading Research. I am passionate about working... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Special Educators’ Partnership Practices with Refugee Families - Poster 23
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Young children from diverse linguistic and racial backgrounds are increasing, thus special educators are interacting with diverse families now more than ever. This convergent mixed methods study, used surveys and interviews, to explore early childhood (ECSE) and elementary special education teachers’ (n = 14) use of family professional partnership practices and culturally
Speakers
NA

Nikki Adams

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
avatar for Amy Santos

Amy Santos

Associate Provost and Professor of Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
ER
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

9:15am CDT

Finding a Friend: Key Social Skills for Children with Visual Impairments
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
This session will discuss a variety of interventions that enable children with visual impairments to be effectively included in early childhood settings. Topics to be discussed include strategies that will increase social opportunities, peer-mediated interventions, and simple modifications that can make social activities more engaging for children with visual impairments.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Boisvert

Kathy Boisvert

Integrated Early Childhood Teacher & Assistant Professor, Blackstone-Millville Regional School District & Worcester State University
DEC HANDOUT Finding a Friend (SEPT 2024) pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

10:30am CDT

Ideas for a Trauma-Informed Classroom: Practices From ECSE Teachers
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl
In this session, we will introduce the foundations of trauma-informed practices. We will share photos of trauma-informed practices that were shared by early childhood special education teachers in a research study. Then, we will facilitate a discussion about how attendees can implement these practices in their own classroom.
Speakers
MC

Mia Chudzik

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Illinois
AH

Abby Hardy

Doctoral student, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
CC

Catherine Corr

Associate Professor, University of Illinois
Trauma Informed Practices From ECSE Teachers pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl
  Practice

10:30am CDT

Practical Strategies for Engagement Across Online & In-Person Instruction
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
Teaching in higher education continues to evolve in skills needed to support student learning and engagement. This session will provide practical strategies in promoting student engagement in college classrooms for both online and in-person learning environments.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Diamond

Lindsay Diamond

Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno
CB

Cynthia Baughan

Associate Dean, Anderson University
LM

Laura McCorkle

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

10:30am CDT

Teacher/Family Perceptions of Using Reach for the Stars for IEP Development
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
Reach for the Stars (RFTS) is a person-centered approach that is used as a functional assessment tool and can lead to the development of a child's IEP. This session will discuss the effects of using RFTS with families, and teacher attitudes and perceptions of young children with disabilities. Lastly, we will discuss how this process shapes the development of the IEP.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hawkins-Lear

Sarah Hawkins-Lear

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
avatar for Jennifer Grisham

Jennifer Grisham

Professor, University of Kentucky
Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D., is Professor in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. She received her doctorate in Education from the University of Kentucky. She is also Faculty Director of the Early Childhood Laboratory at the... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  Research

1:00pm CDT

Strategies to Include Family Voice and Choice in the Behavior Support Plan
Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
Empowering families and practitioners collectively in communication, planning, and social-emotional support development is pivotal for enhancing outcomes in young children. With practical examples and user-friendly resources, participants will learn to foster family partnership, amplifying voice and choice in the Individualized Positive Behavior Support Process (IBSP).
Speakers
avatar for Meghan von der Embse

Meghan von der Embse

Learning and Development Facilitator, University of South Flordida
avatar for Ben Riepe

Ben Riepe

Senior Project Manager, University of Denver
Ben began his early childhood experience as a Head Start teacher, coach, and trainer. He is on staff at both the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, where he supports high fidelity program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model with families of diverse backgrounds in Denver, Colorado. His previous work includes the Colorado Center for Social Emotional Competence and Inclusion, where he supported communities in their efforts to embed evi... Read More →
avatar for Jackie Joseph

Jackie Joseph

Research Associate Professor, University of Denver
Jackie Joseph is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Denver Positive Early Learning Experiences Center, where her work promotes high-quality inclusion across the early care and education system. She specifically focuses on family partnerships and evidence-based strategies... Read More →
avatar for Aniva Lumpkins

Aniva Lumpkins

FCEC President | National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) Fellow | Supervisor, School Psychologists | Doctoral Candidate, FIU
Aniva Lumpkins, Ed.S., is a clinical supervisor of school psychologists and a doctoral candidate pursuing her PhD in Special Education at Florida International University. As a recipient of the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) and Project INCLUDE fellowships... Read More →
family voice choice pdf
DEC Family Voice and Choice PPT Handout pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Family

2:15pm CDT

Creating Connection for Families of Children with Developmental Needs
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
Families of children with developmental needs may wish to connect with similar families for support but getting together can be challenging due to the varying availability of each family. We set up a family support event “Time with Me” within our EI centre to facilitate connection. Feedback showed that families enjoyed this event and gained valuable insights.
Speakers
avatar for Nurul Ain Bte Mohd Komari

Nurul Ain Bte Mohd Komari

Senior Speech Therapist, Head of Programs Development (Early Intervention), THK Early Intervention Centres (Singapore)
Nurul, a speech therapist by training, currently serves as the Head of Program Development in an early intervention service within a social service agency. Passionate about family-centered practices, she is committed to developing solutions that create a meaningful and lasting impact... Read More →
avatar for Shaun Ng

Shaun Ng

Senior Research Assistant, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Singapore)
Multi-disciplinary research experience across industries from social service to healthcare, with diverse and adaptable capabilities in psychology and business development. Passionate about youth development and aspire towards working with like-minded individuals to promote positive... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 3 - 1st fl
  Family

2:15pm CDT

Rural vs Urban Barriers to Accessing Inclusive Preschool Opportunities
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
Access and equity issues to inclusive educational settings are present in both urban and rural settings. In this presentation we will compare barriers impacting access to inclusive educational opportunities in rural vs. urban settings. Through this comparison we will highlight common practices that work across settings as well as unique approaches for each set of needs.
Speakers
CM
avatar for Jennifer Buchter

Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University
PK

Paula Kerchenski

Assistant Professor, Utah Tech University
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  Policy

2:15pm CDT

Autism & Inclusion: The Power of Words, Representation & Visuals
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
Embark on an empowerment journey in Autism & Inclusion. Led by an inclusion specialist and two unique parenting perspectives. Discover stats, terms, and strategies for promoting sensory regulation, safety, communication, and social skills. Learn through quizzes, polls, and Q&A. Honor intersectionality by engaging in equitable practices. Gain immediate actionable insights.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Parker

Emily Parker

Instructional Inclusion Coach, Napa County Office of Education
Hello, my name is Emily Hope Parker, and I’m thrilled to be part of the DEC conference. I've had the honor of working with children and their families for years as an accessibility educator, inclusion specialist, and advocate. My passion for inclusion extends far beyond my professional... Read More →
AM
avatar for Meggan Wentworth

Meggan Wentworth

Vice President, Inclusive Compass
Expanding Diet Visuals pdf
Disability Inclusion Book List pdf
Autism & Inclusion DEC Slides pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Practice

3:30pm CDT

Tiered Coaching to Support Itinerant Practices in Early Childhood
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
This session focuses on an Itinerant Coaching Model designed to meet the specific needs of early
childhood special education (ECSE) itinerant practitioners within school districts. Attendees of this
session will gain access to the nuts and bolts of a state-wide itinerant training and be able to identify
the benefits of tiered coaching for ESCE itinerant practitioners.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya Hutchinson

Tanya Hutchinson

SEIT Coach, South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion
avatar for Kate Ascetta

Kate Ascetta

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina
avatar for Melissa Griffin

Melissa Griffin

Technical Assistance Coordinator, South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion at the University of South Carolina
Melissa Griffin serves as the Technical Assistance Coordinator with SCPI. In this role, she facilitates the implementation of a tiered framework of supports for early childhood specialists and coordinates service delivery for districts working with SCPI to improve early childhood... Read More →
DEC SEIT Academy and Coaching Presentation pdf
2024 Coach's Corner Newsletter copy pdf
Resource Padlet Tiered Coaching pdf
SEIT Consultation and Tiered Coaching Model pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

3:30pm CDT

Everyone Can Play: Supporting ALL Students Through Self-Determination!
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
Join us in exploring the inclusive early childhood learning environment to discover how self-determination can enhance intentional instruction and interactions. Learn to foster growth and development through play by teaching choice-making, problem-solving, self-regulation and more. Leave empowered to create an inclusive environment where every student thrives!
Speakers
avatar for Meg Druga

Meg Druga

Early Childhood Coordinator, TTAC @JMU
BIS: Concentration- Early Childhood Special Education;James Madison UniversityM.A.T, Early Childhood Special Education; James Madison UniversityMeg Druga holds her M.A.T. in Early Childhood Special Education from James Madison University and an endorsement in Early Childhood ages... Read More →
avatar for Erin Saxon

Erin Saxon

Educational Specialist, TTAC@ODU
Erin is an educational specialist at the TTAC ODU. The scope of Erin’s work includes providing training and technical assistance across VDOE Superintendent’s Study Regions 2 and 3 in the areas of early childhood special education and early literacy. She joined TTAC ODU with experience... Read More →
DEC 2024 Slides pdf
One Pager Tool IMD pdf
Elements of Im Determined png
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
  Professional Development
 
Friday, September 20
 

9:00am CDT

An Antibias Approach to Peer Mediated Interventions
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
We discuss considerations and adaptations for promoting social engagement and learning among peers using an antibias approach for peer mediated interventions. We will provide strategies for teachers, coaches, and early interventionists to implement PMIs in their educational settings to promote social engagement among children.
Speakers
avatar for Abby Taylor

Abby Taylor

Data manager, Wisconsin alliance for infant mental health
avatar for Brandy M. Locchetta

Brandy M. Locchetta

Assistant Professor, University of West Georgia
Create, Care, Connect pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  Practice

9:00am CDT

Four Partnering Strategies for Inclusion in the Blended Preschool
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
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
avatar for Dr. Joy Bauman

Dr. Joy Bauman

Early Childhood Program Director, Belvidere CUSD 100, Illinois
avatar for Courtney Adkins

Courtney Adkins

Speech Language Pathologist, Belvidere CUSD 100
JF

Judi Flodin

Early Childhood Blended Teacher, Belvidere CUSD 100
Four Partnering Strategies for Inclusion in the Blended Preschool Environment pptx
Four Partnering Strategies for Inclusion in the Blended Preschool Environment pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Practice

9:00am CDT

Building Socially-Emotionally Cognizant Learners Through Constructive Play
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
Constructive play is a critical aspect of early childhood development. It offers a platform for children to engage with their environment, peers, and emotions. This research explores the significance of constructive play and how it builds social-emotional awareness among young students. The focus is on how play activities contribute to holistic development of children.
Speakers
avatar for Crystal Foles

Crystal Foles

professor/educator, The Nurture School
Crystal Foles is a seasoned educational leader with 16 years of experience in both public and private sectors. With a doctorate in special education, a specialist degree in curriculum and instruction, and masters degrees in secondary education and gifted education, Crystal is a highly... Read More →
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Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

9:00am CDT

Impact of Pyramid Model Behavior Incident Reports in Early Childhood
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
Research highlights the need for improved social-emotional learning (SEL) in preschool, necessitating professional development (PD) for effective SEL practices (Buettner et al., 2016). This quality PD study included coaching and BIR training to empower educators with effective SEL strategies, enhancing academic success and mitigating challenging behaviors.
Speakers
SF
avatar for Audra Classen

Audra Classen

Associate Professor, University of Southern Mississippi
DEC Presentation 2024 Farris Classen (1) pptx
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl
  Research

10:15am CDT

Everyone Has a Voice: Embedded Functional Communication Systems
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
This session will focus on the functional communication needs of all students. Participants will examine embedded learning opportunities to create functional communications systems within typical routines that can reduce challenging behavior and increase social engagement, resulting in increased outcomes.
Speakers
RR
RR
Everyone Deserves A Voice DEC 2024 pdf
Routines Embedded Instruction pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

10:15am CDT

Artificial Intelligence In Early Childhood Special Education
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a often discussed topic for the past year. Leading this discussion has been OpenAI’s AI system referred to as ChatGPT. This session will introduce attendees to what ChatGPT is, provide an overview of how to interact with the AI, and provide examples of how ChatGPT can be used by classroom teachers.
Speakers
CO

Conrad Oh-Young

Assistant Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills
avatar for Jennifer Buchter

Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University
DK
KS
LN
DEC AI In ECSE Breakout Presentation.pptx pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  Practice

10:15am CDT

Decoding the Expulsion Equation: Decision-Making of Preschool Directors
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
The high number of student expulsions in preschools is a long-standing problem that negatively impacts their education. By understanding directors' decision-making processes, this research aims to support government regulators, local education agencies, and parents in promoting more inclusive environments where expulsion is unnecessary.
Speakers
avatar for Natalie Hess

Natalie Hess

Assistant Supervisor for Student Services, Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Delaware County Intermediate Unit 25, Morton, Pennsylvania (2020 to Present)Assistant Director Student ServicesLives the mission and vision of the organization, ensuring programs utilize evidence-based practices aligned to achieving annual goals. Supervises Early Intervention services... Read More →
Decoding the Expulsion Equation 09 20 2024 pdf
Decoding the Expulsion Equation pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
  Practice

10:15am CDT

Equitable, Inclusive EC Identification and Special Education Services
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
Use of anti-racist tools within initial evaluation and IEP development disrupt assessment/identification bias. Our EC program seeks to ensure equitable services focused on developmentally appropriate practices in the least restrictive, natural environment. This presentation provides a framework for improving the inclusive practices of EC special education programs.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Wenten

Sara Wenten

Early Childhood Program Support Teacher, Madison Metropolitan School District
avatar for Scott Zimmerman

Scott Zimmerman

Assistant Director of Special Education, Madison Metropolitan School District
Scott Zimmerman works for the Madison Metropolitan School District as the Assistant Director for Special Education/504 and Early Childhood.  Scott has a Bachelor and Master degrees from University of Wisconsin Whitewater in special education. He also has a Master degree in Educational... Read More →
avatar for Megan Pierce

Megan Pierce

Speech and Language Pathologist, Madison Metropolitan School District
avatar for Amy Hefty

Amy Hefty

Assistant Director of Special Education/504, Madison Metropolitan School District
Amy Vercauteren Hefty is an impactful education administrator specializing in special education with over two decades of experience. As the Assistant Director of Special Education & Section 504 for elementary schools and early childhood in the Madison Metropolitan School District... Read More →
NM
MMSD Equitable, Comprehensive and Inclusive Practices pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 4 - 1st fl
  Practice

12:00pm CDT

MECP’s High Quality Inclusion Model: From Exploration to Program-wide LEAP
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
Over the past 10 years, The Multnomah Early Childhood Program in Portland, OR has been engaged in an initiative to bring high quality inclusion to their ECSE classrooms using the LEAP Preschool Model. In this session, we will discuss MECPs process, including stages of implementation of LEAP from exploration and implementation to scale up and sustainability.
Speakers
TA
EB
MECP LEAP Sustainability DEC 2024 pdf
LEAP FAST pdf
LEAP QPI 2023 pdf
LEAP RCT Strain & Bovey 2011 pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

12:00pm CDT

Building Blocks of Communication (WE-BBC) - Singapore
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
WE-BBC was developed to support parents of children with developmental needs. Parents are coached over six sessions on specific interaction strategies to support their child’s social communication development. The parents who participated in WE-BBC have reported improvements in their child’s social communication outcomes.

Speakers
avatar for Shaun Ng

Shaun Ng

Senior Research Assistant, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Singapore)
Multi-disciplinary research experience across industries from social service to healthcare, with diverse and adaptable capabilities in psychology and business development. Passionate about youth development and aspire towards working with like-minded individuals to promote positive... Read More →
avatar for Nurul Ain Bte Mohd Komari

Nurul Ain Bte Mohd Komari

Senior Speech Therapist, Head of Programs Development (Early Intervention), THK Early Intervention Centres (Singapore)
Nurul, a speech therapist by training, currently serves as the Head of Program Development in an early intervention service within a social service agency. Passionate about family-centered practices, she is committed to developing solutions that create a meaningful and lasting impact... Read More →
DEC 2024 Building Blocks of Communication Singapore pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
  Family

12:00pm CDT

Retrospective: Mothers of Children with ESN Reflect on Inclusive EI/ECSE
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
This session provides an insightful perspective on the importance of inclusive early intervention/early childhood special education services (EI/ECSE) for children with extensive support needs (ESN), focusing on the retrospectives shared by two teacher educator mothers. Their experiences provide valuable insights into the impact of EI/ECSE supports on fostering inclusion.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Wysocki

Carrie Wysocki

Assistant Professor, University of Findlay
Dr. Carrie Wysocki began her education at Ohio State where she earned her Bachelors and Masters in Education.  She taught both elementary and middle school, and after several years she left teaching to work as an Instructor for Ohio State Newark in the Education Department.  She... Read More →
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Kimberly Christensen

Teaching Professor, Bowling Green State University
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 7 - 1st fl
  Family

12:00pm CDT

Grow Your Own: Training Educators from the Community, for the Community
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl
Programs that serve children with the most significant needs have been hit hardest by the ongoing teacher shortage. Learn how one NYC agency is addressing this crisis by helping motivated adults from low-income communities become certified to work in ECSE. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical advice on how to establish their own Grow Your Own program.
Speakers
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Jeanne Alter

CEO, Kennedy Children's Center
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Carolyn Cleveland

COO, Kennedy Children's Center
DEC Conference New Orleans, 2024 pdf
DEC Conference 2024 Speaker Notes pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Cambridge - 2nd fl
  Policy

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
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Betsy Schrubbe

Student Services Coordinator, Indian Prairie School District 204
KB
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Erin Moran

EC Teacher, Indian Prairie School District 204
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Tracy Orrico

Speech and Language Pathologist, Indian Prairie School District 204
ReachingEveryChild.MTSS.Participants pdf
Bit.ly LINK pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Professional Development

12:00pm CDT

Relationship-Based Partnerships: Pathways to Enhance Educator Well-Being
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
Educators’ well-being impacts how they respond to challenging behaviors and build relationships with children. Well-being improves when educators are in partnerships that center their voices and help mitigate burnout and compassion fatigue. Partnerships are vital for rural educators who have limited workplace resources and experience high rates of poverty and stress.
Speakers
avatar for Lori Caudle
avatar for Cathy Grist

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
avatar for Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson

Doctoral Student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Relationship Based Partnerships Pathways to Enhance Educator Well Being 2 pdf
TIPShandoutsDEC pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Professional Development

12:00pm CDT

Review of an Evidence-Based Coaching Framework: Practice-Based Coaching
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
Findings from a review of published research on PBC including, the (a) characteristics of coaches and coachees, (b) extent to which PBC components were described, measured, and adapted, (c) provision of coach implementation supports, and (d) quality and rigor of the literature are shared. Search methods, findings, and implications for practice and research are discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Adrienne Golden

Adrienne Golden

Research Associate, Vanderbilt University
Adrienne K. Golden, Ph.D., BCBA, is a Research Associate at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She currently coordinates two large multi-year research studies, one to support implementation and sustainability of the Pyramid Model in PreK and Kindergarten classrooms in... Read More →
avatar for Darbianne Shannon

Darbianne Shannon

Assistant Research Scientist, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of FL
Dr. Shannon is an Assistant Research Scientist with the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Dr. Shannon supports states and early childhood programs with the installation, implementation, sustainability and scale-up of professional... Read More →
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Mackenzie Martin

Student, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies
JH
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  Research

12:00pm CDT

Teachers’ Use of Effective Feedback: Inclusive Early Childhood Settings 
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
Early childhood (EC) educators seek professional development (PD) to gain new strategies for teaching young children. Offering coaching is more effective for impacting change than one-time PD sessions. We explore how PD with coaching impacts the creation of high-quality inclusive preschools using the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) to measure feedback.
Speakers
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Angel Greer

University of Southern Mississippi
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Audra Classen

Associate Professor, University of Southern Mississippi
AW
DEC 2024 Teacher's Use of Effective Feedback (1) pptx
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl
  Research

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
avatar for Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen,Ed.D

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 →
avatar for Carina Piscitelli

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

1:15pm CDT

Effects of Multi-Tiered Approach for Inclusive Daycare Centers in Korea
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
Multi-tiered program was culturally applied to 167young children from community-based inclusive settings in South Korea. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used. The results show that there was a significant improvement in social competencies for young children with and without disabilities. Discussion and implications of the study results will be presented
Speakers
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EUN HEE MA

Director, Seoul Gangnam Support Center for Childcare
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Kay Heo

Professor, Chongshin University
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Hye Rim Jang

teacher, seoul gangnam support center for childcare
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Starboard/Port - Riverside Bldg
  International

1:15pm CDT

Banning Culturally Relevant Books: Denying Equitable Access to the Future
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
Providing culturally appropriate books for children of color is critical as they deliver stories that mirror their identity, strengthen their self-esteem, and boost their creativity. Florida laws prevent such access and opportunities. Partnering across educational, religious and advocacy groups, we provided 660 appropriate books for young children. Here is our story.
Speakers
avatar for Suzanne Martin

Suzanne Martin

Professor emerita, University of Central Florida
Recently retired and getting back to my roots in early childhood.
LM
AGENDA Banning Culturally Relevant Books pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Chequers - 2nd fl
  Policy

1:15pm CDT

Strategic Alchemy: Forging a Powerful Stakeholder Engagement Blueprint
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
Join us in the dynamic process of transforming stakeholder engagement into an ongoing and impactful experience. Through strategic and energizing activities, this session provides tools to reshape the engagement process to authentically involve stakeholders in informing your program’s policies and structures and promoting improved outcomes for children and families.
Speakers
avatar for Greta Stanfield

Greta Stanfield

TA Specialist, IDEA Data Center/University of Kentucky
Greta Stanfield currently serves as a Technical Assistant specialist for the IDEA Data Center (IDC). Through her role at IDC, she fosters relationships with colleagues and state leadership teams to build systemic processes, based on quality data, which will improve outcomes for children... Read More →
avatar for Christina MacDonald

Christina MacDonald

TA Specialist, IDEA Data Center (IDC) and Data Center for Addressing Significant Disproportionality (DCASD)
Christina MacDonald is a TA Provider for the IDEA Data Center (IDC) and the Data Center for Addressing Significant Disproportionality (DCASD) at Westat. A passionate early childhood educator, Ms. MacDonald utilizes her extensive experience engaging diverse stakeholders and sparking... Read More →
StrategicAlchemyStakeholderEngagement DEC2024 508 compliant pptx
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl
  Policy

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
avatar for Cathy Grist

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
avatar for Lori Caudle
avatar for Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson

Doctoral Student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2024 DEC Self Regulation pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Prince of Wales - 2nd fl
  Practice

1:15pm CDT

Partnering with Families to Create Inclusive Classroom Communities
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
In this session, we will demonstrate how programs, coaches, trainers, and practitioners can create inclusive, high-quality classrooms through family partnerships. We will review strategies for partnering with families and how to incorporate anti-bias principles into professional development, coaching, and classroom practices to create inclusive classrooms.
Speakers
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Amanda Tamagni

Learning and Development Facilitator, University of South Florida
AW

Anna Winneker

Project director, USF
DP

Denise Perez Binder

Assistant in Research, University of South Florida
Preschool Mod1 H4 community planning (2) pdf
DEC Creating Caring and Inclusive Communities slides pdf
Preschool Mod1 H10 words have impact (1) pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Eglinton Winton - 2nd fl
  Practice

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
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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 →
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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 →
avatar for Adrienne Quarles-Smith

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 →
avatar for Sandy Wilberger

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

1:15pm CDT

Supporting Coaches within the PBC Framework: Research to Real Life
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
In this interactive session we will (1) review the current literature around supports for coaches using the Practice-Based Coaching framework, (2) share models of coach support being used with authentic coaches in early childhood settings (e.g., school districts, childcare), and (3) elicit discussion around benefits and challenges of supporting coaches.
Speakers
avatar for Adrienne Golden

Adrienne Golden

Research Associate, Vanderbilt University
Adrienne K. Golden, Ph.D., BCBA, is a Research Associate at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She currently coordinates two large multi-year research studies, one to support implementation and sustainability of the Pyramid Model in PreK and Kindergarten classrooms in... Read More →
avatar for Darbianne Shannon

Darbianne Shannon

Assistant Research Scientist, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, University of FL
Dr. Shannon is an Assistant Research Scientist with the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Dr. Shannon supports states and early childhood programs with the installation, implementation, sustainability and scale-up of professional... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Basler

Sarah Basler

Educational Consultant, Vanderbilt University
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Burgundy - 1st fl
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