Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

6:00pm CDT

Researcher-Translators’ Role in Early Childhood Inclusion (ECI) Research - Poster 36

Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Bilingual researchers increasingly conduct research in one language and report their findings in another language. This poster provides an overview of bilingual researcher-translators’ mediating role in early childhood inclusion (ECI) literature and methodological challenges that researchers-translators may encounter, as well as opportunities for solutions and innovation.

Speakers

Angi Stone-MacDonald

Professor, California State University, San Bernardino

Dr. Angi Stone-MacDonald is a Professor and Department Chair at California State University, San Bernardino. She earned her doctorate from Indiana University in Special Education and African Studies, where she studied the role of culturally relevant curriculum and cultural beliefs... Read More →

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.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

International

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Researchers
Audience 2 Faculty
Content Level Intermediate

2:45pm CDT

Family-Centered Early Intervention-Deaf/Hard of Hearing (FCEI-DHH)

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

This presentation will describe the processes and outcomes of bringing together a) families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH); b) DHH leaders; c) EI Providers; and d) Researchers to develop International Guidelines for FCEI-DHH, informed by Consensus Panelists from 14 countries. The FCEI-DHH Principles are evidence-informed & reflect current best practices.

Speakers

Dr. Amy Szarkowski

Researcher, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston

Amy Szarkowski, PhD, is a psychologist who specializes in supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their families. With colleagues, Szarkowski has published a summary of understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the DHH population (Szarkowski & Mood et al... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 10 - 1st fl

International

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

4:00pm CDT

Social-Emotional Linking Approach for Inclusive Programs in South Korea

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Marlboro B - 2nd fl

This study explores a systematic Social-Emotional(SE) linking approach for EC inclusive settings in Seoul, South Korea, over 6 years. Linking components include screening, SE assessment, IEP development, multi-tiered curriculum, and evaluation. The presentation will emphasize research tools, results for children with and without disabilities, and practictial application.

Speakers

Kay Heo

Professor, Chongshin University

SO HEE KIM

instructor, HANYANG WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY

Seoyoung Song

manager, Seocho Women's Family Plaza

Byul Park

DEC 2024 탑재 pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

International

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

9:15am CDT

Early Childhood Inclusion: Building Research Collaborations

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

The DEC International Committee will moderate an interactive discussion of potential research collaborations on early childhood inclusion. We will provide an overview of global early childhood inclusion efforts. We will provide opportunities for session attendees to network and discuss research ideas related to early childhood inclusion and build collaborative projects.

Speakers

Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University

Margarita Canadas

Catholic University of Valencia

Maria Kastanis

Associate Director, Early Intervention Training Program

Susan Shapiro

Associate Professor, Touro Graduate School of Education

Susan H. Shapiro is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Special Education at Touro Graduate School of Education and Co-Director of the New DEEL (Democratic Ethical Educational Leadership). She earned her Bachelor’s degree in child psychology from the New School, Eugene... Read More →

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 →

James Lee

DEC 2024 Early Childhood Inclusion Building Research Collaborations pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

International

1:00pm CDT

Parent-Child Interaction (PCI) in Everyday Routines: Systematic Review

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

This presentation will highlight outcomes from a systematic review on parent-child interaction (PCI) in everyday routines. Focused on dyads of caregivers and young children who are deaf, this systematic review revealed interesting findings and informed a number of "lessons learned" that can benefit researchers conducting reviews across a range of family/child populations.

Speakers

Dr. Amy Szarkowski

Researcher, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston

Martina Curtin

Evelien Dirks

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 16 - 1st fl

International

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

2:15pm CDT

How Are Children with Disabilities Included in the Reggio Emilia Approach?

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT

GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

This session will explore inclusive practices for children with disabilities in Reggio Emilia, Italy. We will share the story of how a group of early childhood education professionals took a trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy to learn about the preschool approach and how it strengthened our learning, and created stronger supports within our own community of practice at home.

Speakers

Jacqueline Towson

Associate Professor, University of Central Florida, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Jacqueline Towson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders with a joint appointment in the School of Teacher Education at University of Central Florida. She completed her doctorate in 2015 at Georgia... Read More →

Marisa Macy

Professor, University of Wyoming

Dr. Marisa Macy is full professor and holds the John P. Ellbogen Foundation Professorship of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wyoming. Macy has more than 25 years of experience as an educator. Macy, a Seattle native, earned a bachelor’s degree in English at the University... Read More →

Judy Levin

Dena Harshbarger

Associate Professor, UNK

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
GrandSalon 18- 1st fl

International

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Introductory

3:30pm CDT

International Perspectives on Supporting Young Children with Disabilities

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

In this presentation, professionals from Spain and the U.S. will describe their work in improving the quality of services to young children with disabilities and their families. Through research, training, mentoring, and coaching, the group has influenced the implementation of recommended practices throughout Spain, and Central/South America.

Speakers

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 →

Margarita Canadas

Catholic University of Valencia

VIRGINIA AYUSO

Ocupathional Therapy, Early Childhood Center

MIREYA VICENTE VILAS

Special Teacher, Early Childhood Capacitas

Cecilia Simón

Associate Professor, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

InternationalPresentation pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 24 - 1st fl

International

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

9:00am CDT

Beyond Mentoring: What to Consider When Supporting International Scholars

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

GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

As the number of international EI/ECSE scholars increases in the U.S., it is important for faculty to have the knowledge and skills to support them. Drawing from data and lived experiences, presenters will facilitate discussions on culturally responsive strategies to mentor scholars and create a more inclusive academic community.

Speakers

Ching-I Chen

Associate Professor, Kent State University

Serra Acar

Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chih-Ing Lim

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Jennifer Arthur

Beyond Mentoring What to Consider When Supporting International Scholars pdf

Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
GrandSalon 12 - 1st fl

International

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Faculty
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Introductory

10:15am CDT

Family Centered Intervention: Greece - The Theotokos Foundation Pilot

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

GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

The Theotokos Foundation participated as a pilot site for the ECI Project Greece organized by the Greek Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The aim was to improve the availability of quality ECI services in Greece, through the development of contemporary, evidence-based Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) models and systems in Greece.

Speakers

Ioanna Karavaggeli

Speech and Language Therapist, Theotokos Foundation

Ioanna Karavangeli is a highly experienced speech and language therapist with a robust educational and professional background. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2001 at the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the Kapodistrian University of Athens. Following... Read More →

Mirella Giannakopoulou

Head of Early Intervention and Pre-Vocational Training Departments, Theotokos Foundation

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
GrandSalon 15 - 1st fl

International

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

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

International

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