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Tuesday, September 17
 

5:45pm CDT

DEC Welcome and Cocktails 6-8pm Including Posters from 6-7pm and 7-8pm
Tuesday September 17, 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tuesday September 17, 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  DEC Sponsored

6:00pm CDT

An Integrated Consultation Model to Support Early Childhood Inclusion - Poster 33
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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A collaborative model for inclusion in early childhood learning environments where early childhood mental health and developmental consultants collaborate with teachers at Head Start that partner with historically marginalized families. Allowing for earlier identification, referrals, and opportunities for the development of universal and individualized teaching strategies.
Speakers
HA

Hadas Arbit

Infant Developmental Specialist, Through the Looking Glass
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Maryssa Mitsch

Associate Professor, San Francisco State University
Maryssa Kucskar Mitsch, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Special Education in the Department of Special Education. Her primary teaching responsibilities includes courses in early intervention, assessment of young children at-risk and with disabilities, and family... Read More →
SF
ML
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  By Practitioners for Practitioners

6:00pm CDT

Collaborating with Parents Using ABA and DIR Methodology - Poster 38
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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
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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
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  Family

6:00pm CDT

Supporting Families of Young Children with an Incarcerated Parent - Poster 24
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Birth-5 professionals aim to tailor outreach efforts, but more dialogue is needed on families with an incarcerated parent. We highlight cross-disciplinary literature and insights from a survey of incarcerated mothers and fathers’ parenting self-efficacy and readiness to reunify with their child. We discuss implications for tailoring support during and post incarceration.
Speakers
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Nicole M. Edwards

Associate Professor, Rowan University
KH
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Family

6:00pm CDT

The Impact of Autism Interventions on Family Quality of Life - Poster 3
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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This poster combines the results of two systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses on two popular autism interventions: Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (e.g., PRT) and adult-directed behavioral interventions (e.g., EIBI). This poster will convey the impact of these interventions on various dimensions of family quality of life.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Duncan

Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
HK
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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.
The Impact of Autism Interventions on Family Quality of Life pdf
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Family

6:00pm CDT

Researcher-Translators’ Role in Early Childhood Inclusion (ECI) Research - Poster 36
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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
avatar for Angi Stone-MacDonald

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 →
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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
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  International

6:00pm CDT

Oregon’s Adoption of the DEC Standards to Support Personnel Development - Poster 30
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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This poster details the process used to adopt the DEC EI/ECSE Personnel Standards for use in Oregon. Supporting guidance examples were developed for each standard to reflect and respond to Oregon’s unique needs with a focus on equity and inclusion. The supporting guidance examples incorporated feedback from families, practitioners, administrators, and community partners.
Speakers
LP

Lois Pribble

EI/ECSE Program Specialist, Oregon Department of Education
HR
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Policy

6:00pm CDT

Creating “Just” Early Experiences for young Black Children - Poster 14
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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
MB

Monica Brown

Professor of Special Education, UNLV
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  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
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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
JB
SY
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Practice

6:00pm CDT

The State of Empathy in Teacher Education: Where Do We Go From Here? - Poster 6
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Although widely accepted by practitioners as critical in establishing positive relationships with students and families, empirical research on empathy in teacher preparation, its use education settings and effective ways to implement is very limited. This review examines existent research focused on teacher preparation for empathy and its value for prospective educators.
Speakers
MM

Mariana Mereoiu

Associate Professor, Bowling Green State University
LH
AM

Alicia Mrachko

Assistant Professor, Bowling Green State University
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Kimberly Christensen

Teaching Professor, Bowling Green State University
SH
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Practice

6:00pm CDT

EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional, a Reflective Practice Group Series - Poster 28
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Illinois’ innovative PD offering, a guided process of discussion, exploration, and reflection, allows EI practitioners to build awareness of themselves, their relationships, and practices, while easing stress and compassion fatigue.These facilitated RPGs are guided by EI principles and the EITP possibility statements, which center promoting growth, service and belonging
Speakers
avatar for Meg Liebreich

Meg Liebreich

PD Training Consultant and Physical Therapist, EITP
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Shameka Brown

Professional Development Specialist, Developmental Therapist, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health, SCB EDUCATIONAL CONSULTIN
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Susan Connor

Director, EITP at the University of Illinois
avatar for Nisha S. Sanghvi

Nisha S. Sanghvi

PD Consultant EITP at University of IL
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Maria Matticks

Professional Development Consultant, EITP at University of Illinois
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Melissa Schnurr

Iowa Dept. of Education
EICAI Handout w poster pdf
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Professional Development

6:00pm CDT

Grow Your Own EI Professional Development Capstone Highlights - Poster 27
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Follow the journey of the Nevada Early Intervention Professional Development Center from its conception as a Grow Your Own workforce retention initiative in 2022 to present day success for the Developmental Specialist/Service Coordinator workforce serving infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Includes innovative EI Capstones from professional learners.
Speakers
avatar for Lori Ann Malina-Lovell, DrPH

Lori Ann Malina-Lovell, DrPH

Part C Coordinator, NV IDEA Part C
Passionate about promoting quality and timely early intervention services to families by supporting the wonderful personnel serving them.
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Maya L Raimondi

Nevada EI PD Center Director, NV IDEA Part C
DEC Poster Nevada EI Capstone Highlights pdf
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Professional Development

6:00pm CDT

Pre-service Training of ECSE Teachers and BCBAs in Urban Communities - Poster 5
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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This session will present a training model conducted at a large public urban university focused on building a diverse workforce through collaboration between ECSE teachers and BCBAs. A description of the program and quantitative and qualitative data will be presented along with implications for interdisciplinary collaboration and program improvement.
Speakers
YC

Ya-Chih Chang

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles
JS
MF
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Professional Development

6:00pm CDT

Reaching in-service Educators via Online Learning and Micro-credentials - Poster 19
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Due to the limited training and support provided to in-service educators, there is a heightened risk that young students with disabilities in school settings may not receive the high-quality instruction they require. To fill this gap, this poster shows how the DC Education agency is developing actionable strategies through cohorts of online learning and micro-credentials.
Speakers
avatar for Byul Yim

Byul Yim

Instructional Systems Specialist, DC OSSE
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Professional Development

6:00pm CDT

The Benefits of Schmoozing: Parent-Professional Perspectives & Partnerships - Poster 26
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Families and teachers need to work together but getting to that ideal point of collaboration can be challenging. The idea of sharing stories between parents and professionals may be one way to help foster partnerships. This session focuses on 4 themes that emerged from parent-professional conversations which can support professionals in their future work with families.
Speakers
NS

NANCY SALL

Assistant Professor, Hunter College
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Cathy Hall Rikhye

My colleagues and I have just published a book, Sharing Perspectives for Educating Young Children with Disabilities:Developing Family and Professional Partnerships, that will be available from Routledge Publishers in fall, 2024.  I would be pleased to discuss insights gleaned from... Read More →
DN
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Samreen Hoda

Early Literacy Assessment Designer, Curriculum Associates
Hi! My name is Samreen. I’m a former early childhood special education teacher, teacher mentor, parent coach, wife, mom of 3 (& twin mom), and a coffee enthusiast. I currently work in the Educational Technology industry and design responsive early literacy assessments that are used... Read More →
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Professional Development

6:00pm CDT

Advocacy Training for Chinese Immigrant Parents of Children With Autism - Poster 8
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Despite the legal responsibility of advocacy for their children with autism, Chinese immigrant parents often face unique barriers to the activation of their roles as advocates. This poster session provides preliminary findings of a mixed methods study which examines a training program that enhances Chinese immigrant parents’ capacity for special education advocacy.
Speakers
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Lei Huang

PhD Student, University of Georgia
Lei Huang is currently a doctoral candidate in Special Education at the University of Georgia. Her research interests include advocacy, immigrant families, children with autism and complex needs, and cultural humility to meet families’ needs. She is honored to receive a Graduate... Read More →
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Cynthia Vail

Professor, University of Georgia
Dr. Cynthia Vail received her Ph.D. from Florida State University and has been on the faculty of the University of Georgia in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education since 1989, where she is currently Professor. She teaches in the Birth through Kindergarten/Early... Read More →
DEC 2024 Handout Lei Huang B e pdf
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Child Challenging Behavior and Parenting Stress: Role of Parent Confidence - Poster 1
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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This study examines the relations between child challenging behavior, parent confidence, and parenting stress in families with preschool-aged children with developmental delays. Results suggest parent confidence predicts lower parent stress, while challenging behavior predicts higher parent stress.
Speakers
SS
ED
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Megan Kunze

Assistant Research Professor, Megan Kunze
LL
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Coaches’ Self-Monitoring and Self-Evaluation of Practice-Based Coaching - Poster 16
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Limited research has been done exploring what supports are needed to guide coaches to examine their implementation of specific coaching frameworks with fidelity. This poster will present data from a descriptive study exploring how coaches across a statewide initiative self-monitored and self-evaluated their implementation of practice-based coaching (PBC).
Speakers
MM

Mackenzie Martin

Student, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies
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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 →
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Coaching Paraprofessionals to Increase Communication Skills of Preschoolers - Poster 4
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Early Intervention Dosage: Perspectives from the Field - Poster 15
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Learn about EI providers’ perspectives of Part C dosage (service times) through a multiple methods approach. Semi-structured interviews focused on how providers make dosage decisions with families, while a survey focused on the feasibility of recommended EI dosage practices. Results highlight what is working well and identifies existing barriers.
Speakers
avatar for Teran Frick

Teran Frick

Professional Development Coordinator, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)
AS

Alana Schnitz

Assistant Research Professor/ Assistant Professor, Juniper Gardens Children's Project/ University of Kansas Department of Special Education
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Evidence Synthesis through Overview of Reviews on Early Intervention - Poster 7
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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This presentation focuses on the methodology of overview of reviews and presents two exemplar overviews of reviews of DEC Recommended Practices (peer-mediated interventions and naturalistic interventions). Key steps include review selection, data extraction, synthesis methods, and quality assessment. The audience will gain insights into the methodological rigor for reviews
Speakers
JS

Jinwei Song

Doctoral Student, UConn Health
BR
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Experiences of Pediatricians and Part C EI Personnel Amidst COVID-19 - Poster 25
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Extensive literature has noted the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on families and young children (Fisher et al., 2020). However, there’s a gap in discussing its influence on the experiences of pediatricians and Part C EI personnel regarding the identification, referral, and eligibility evaluation during Covid-19. This study aims to fill this crucial gap.
Speakers
JS
RA
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Exploring the Prevalence of STEM indicators in Infant and Toddler ELGs - Poster 23
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Early learning guidelines (ELGs) provide a framework for early childhood educators to support children’s learning and development. However, it is unclear how ELGs promote STEM learning for all infants and toddlers. Come and learn how STEM learning has been included in each state’s ELGs and discuss ideas for future research and refinement of ELGs.
Speakers
avatar for Hsiu-Wen Yang

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Jessica Amsbary

Technical Assistance Specialist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Dr. Jessica Amsbary is an adjunct clinical assistant professor and the Coordinator of the Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support program at UNC-Chapel Hill. She also is a postdoctoral research associate at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute where she engages... Read More →
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Ann Sam

Ann Sam, PhD, is a senior research scientist,at Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Her research and professional development interests are rooted in her direct experience as a public-school teacher working in preschool and kindergarten classrooms with students with autism... Read More →
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Kellen Reid

National TA Provider, Research Investigator, ECTA, DaSy, STEMIE
Kellen Reid, MD MPH is a senior researcher scientist and technical assistance (TA) provider at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Reid’s training as a physician and in public health provide a unique fund of... Read More →
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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 →
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Philippa Campbell

Occupational Therapist, PHMC
Pipcamp@aol.com
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Factors Influencing Implementation of Primary Service Provider Model in EI - Poster 2
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Although the Primary Service Provider teaming model is a DEC recommended practice, limited research exists on its implementation in EI programs. This presentation shares findings from a mixed-method study examining PSP implementation across 11 EI programs in a state. It identifies factors influencing PSP implementation and provides implications for practice and research.
Speakers
KK
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Eva Horn

Emeritus Professor, University of Kansas
Professor and Coordinator of the Early Childhood Unified Program for the School of Education and Human Sciences and Investigator with LSI at the University of Kansas. Broadly my research, personnel preparation, and service work has and continues to focus in advancing equitable learning... Read More →
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  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
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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
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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
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Head Start Early Educators' Perceptions of Bilingualism for Preschoolers - Poster 35
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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
GC

Gregory Cheatham

higher ed faculty, University of Kansas
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Incorporating Response Prompting Strategies Within Explicit Instruction - Poster 31
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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The effectiveness of a response prompting strategy incorporated in an explicit instruction approach was investigated in 4 single case design studies involving 7 participants, who mastered targeted skills and demonstrated maintenance/generalization. Future research and the utility of this type of intervention, for practitioners, will be explored via interactive discussions.
Speakers
TM

Tim Morse

Assistant Professor, University of West Florida
Morse Response Prompting Explicit Instruction pptx
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

It’s Entirely Different: Provider Views of Coaching in Childcare - Poster 22
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Early interventionists often report that coaching in childcare is a challenge. We surveyed over 400 providers in two states who shared their opinions about factors that support or hinder coaching partnerships with childcare providers in their communities. Join us to share your experiences and to learn about those of other providers who participated in the survey.
Speakers
MR

Mollie Romano

Florida State University
AS
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Practitioners’ Perceptions of Families with Prenatal Substance Exposure - Poster 13
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Children born with drug-exposure and/or NOWS are eligible to receive services through the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS). Early Intervention providers lack the training and support to work with families. The purpose is to understand the experiences, practices,and needs of early interventionists (EIs) related to children with exposure and their famlies.
Speakers
avatar for Kara Boynewicz

Kara Boynewicz

Associate Professor, East Tennessee State University
AC
Poster DEC 2024 Conference Final pdf
QR code DEC conference JPG
References DEC 2024 pdf
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Scarcity, Disparity and Exclusion in ECE in Allegheny County - Poster 32
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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
AC

Amanda Cross

Director of Research and Evaluation, University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

Supporting ECE Teacher Candidates’ Competence in Assistive Technology - Poster 37
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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
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Kwangwon Lee

Associate Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University
JF

Juliana Fabrizi

Student, Eastern Connecticut State University
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  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
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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
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

The Impact of Parent-Implemented Interventions on Family Quality of Life - Poster 11
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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This poster will provide an overview of family quality of life (FQOL) in the context of parent-implemented interventions for young disabled children and their families. We conducted a literature review to identify FQOL measures and intervention features and summarize FQOL outcomes. We will discuss the results and offer recommendations for future research and practice.
Speakers
YK
AF

Angel Fettig

Associate Professor, University of Washington
ZZ
YG
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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  Research

6:00pm CDT

The Use of Digital Therapies for Children with ASD: A Meta Analysis - Poster 12
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of digital therapies (DT) in improving developmental skills for children and adolescents with ASD. Results showed that DT has a statistically significantly large effect on enhancing social-emotional skills compared with other developmental skills. More studies involved elementary school-aged than preschool-aged children.
Speakers
avatar for Fang Xu

Fang Xu

Assistant Professor, Heritage Unversity
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songtian zeng

associate professor, University of Massachusetts Boston
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MZ
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

6:00pm CDT

This Happens Too Often: Early Intervention Providers’ Responses to Common - Poster 21
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Early intervention (EI) providers often face dilemmas in their work. We used a qualitative survey approach to explore EI providers’ responses to common dilemmas in their work. Providers in this study reported sharing information, being responsive to caregiver needs, and using caregiver engagement. We will discuss personnel preparation, research, and policy recommendations.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Hardy

Jessica Hardy

Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
avatar for Sana Zeeshan

Sana Zeeshan

Master's Student, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
I am a masters student in the department of special education at UIUC pursuing my teaching licensure in ECE.
MR
avatar for Grace Sawyer
avatar for Crystal Williams
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Collaborating with Diverse Families during School Placement Disputes - Poster 29
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 who is a Gestalt Language Processor. Parents are asking for a placement that will incorporate appropriate language therapy, in spite of resistance from school professionals. Building a strong collaborative relationship is essential for this child's success.
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 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Family

7:00pm CDT

Guidance for Intensifying MTSS Instruction via Short-Duration Lessons - Poster 7
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Attendees will receive information about the design and implementation of short-duration lessons (1-10 minutes long) to intensify instruction within an MTSS. Via interactive discussions, attendees will learn the rationale for the lessons, how to identify times to present them within their master daily schedule, and how to systematically adapt their evidence-based design.
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Tim Morse

Assistant Professor, University of West Florida
Morse Intensifying MTSS Instruction pptx
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Practice

7:00pm CDT

Interactive Shared Book Reading with Young Children Who Use AAC - Poster 6
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster will explore how to engage interactive shared book reading (SBR) experiences with young children who use augmentative and alternative communication. We will share strategies to adapt SBR interactions and books to facilitate active engagement. Professionals, families, and other caregivers can implement strategies to support the development of young AAC users.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Burke

Heidi Burke

Doctoral Candidate, University of Colorado-Denver
avatar for Renae Cuevas Dias

Renae Cuevas Dias

Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, Doctoral Student, University of Colorado Denver
I am currently working as a CCC-SLP for The Resource Exchange which provides Early Intervention support for families with young children (birth to 3) with disabilities. My area of expertise is working with children with hearing differences, children with a visual impairment, and children... Read More →
SBR DEC 2024 Draft Poster pdf
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Practice

7:00pm CDT

Modalities used in preparing teacher candidates to assess diverse learners - Poster 15
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Preparation of professionals to work in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) requires effective design and implementation of an assessment course that focuses on understanding the goals and process of assessment. The aim is to boost teacher candidates' efficacy because of changes in the process, the procedures, and the products of assessment.
Speakers
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Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Practice

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 →
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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 →
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avatar for Hsiu-Wen Yang

Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Megan Vinh

Co-Director, ECTA and STEMIE Centers
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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

Supporting Paraprofessionals on their Path to Become Certified Teachers - Poster 28
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Special education teacher shortages threaten the right of young children with delays and disabilities and their families to receive services from highly effective practitioners. In this session, we describe our work supporting paraprofessionals on their path toward becoming licensed teachers by considering their needs as adult learners.
Speakers
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Alina Mihai

Associate Professor of Education, Indiana University Kokomo
avatar for Sarrah Grubb

Sarrah Grubb

Assistant Professor of Education, Indiana University Kokomo
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Tara Kingsley

Associate Professor, IU Kokomo
Dr. Tara Kingsley has been in education for 19 years and is currently an Associate Professor at IU Kokomo. She is a leader in the use of technology to support both literacy and deeper levels of learning. She has created numerous professional development workshops and is a frequent... Read More →
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

7:00pm CDT

Sustainable & Data Driven Professional Development Programming - Poster 30
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Strategies for implementing a sustainable professional development program will be explored within the context of data driven decision making to create PD that addresses current needs of service coordinators and direct service providers.
Speakers
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Jennifer Kampmann

Professional Development Speciaslit, SD Department of Education
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

7:00pm CDT

The Value of Teaching and Modeling UDL - Poster 19
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Preparation programs have a responsibility to prepare future educators for working within our evolving field. This poster will include the three UDL principles that candidates learn about in college with concrete examples. It showcases how instructors model these principles within their own teaching and includes candidates’ voices related to their experiences with UDL.
Speakers
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Erin Anderson

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Professional Development

7:00pm CDT

Using a Video Observation Platform to Expand Professional Development - Poster 22
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Professional development using a video observation, feedback and data management platform offers a rich resource to support the application of family-centered principles and practices for coaching diverse families by EI providers. Building a video repository for coaching, feedback and job embedded training can be efficient and effective to ensure consistent implementation.
Speakers
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Katrina Cripe

Project Manager, Florida State University
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avatar for Juliann Woods

Juliann Woods

Florida State University
Juliann Woods is professor emerita from Florida State University where she is working part time as research faculty in her retirement. She provides professional and program development consulting services nationwide and continues to author publications on early identification and... Read More →
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
YZ

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

Acquiring a Speech-Generating Device for my Child: the Parents’ Perspective - Poster 8
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Speech generating devices have become an increasingly prevalent AAC support for individuals with limited speech due to recent technological advantages. Yet, insight into the experiences of families who have successfully accessed these systems has not been explored. Identifying contributors to access is a crucial first step to bridging the AAC access gap for young children.
Speakers
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Brianna Coltellino

Speech-Language Pathologist, Florida State University
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Community-Engaged Research to Support Linguistically Diverse Families - Poster 37
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Refugees from many cultural backgrounds are resettled in the United States annually. Systemic barriers marginalize families with children with disabilities. This poster will share how a community-engaged project gathered information about community supports and needs to inform the creation of a translated flyer to support linguistically diverse families in an urban area.
Speakers
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Nikki Adams

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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
CO
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LB
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

ECSE Teacher Preparedness in Supporting Trauma-Affected Children: Factors - Poster 25
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Research indicates ECSE teachers are unprepared to aid trauma-exposed children despite their heightened risk of learning disabilities and overrepresentation in SpEd. This poster will demonstrate the results of qualitative interviews and observations of ECSE teachers. Findings emphasize the importance of teacher education and lived experiences in enhancing preparedness.
Speakers
avatar for Prince Estanislao

Prince Estanislao

My name is Prince Estanislao (he/they). I am a third-year student in the Joint Doctoral Program in special education at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University (SFSU). I am a course Instructor at SFSU and a Graduate Student Researcher for the Universal Transitional Kindergarten... Read More →
avatar for Maryssa Mitsch

Maryssa Mitsch

Associate Professor, San Francisco State University
Maryssa Kucskar Mitsch, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Special Education in the Department of Special Education. Her primary teaching responsibilities includes courses in early intervention, assessment of young children at-risk and with disabilities, and family... Read More →
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Examining Inclusive Childcare for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities - Poster 14
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This literature review examines U.S. research (2016-2023) on the inclusion of infants and toddlers with disabilities in childcare. Analyzing 10 studies reveals a gap between known benefits and practice. It underscores the need for improved education, funding, and policy to enhance collaboration and effective partnerships. Suggestions for future research are discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Turia M. Penkalski, M.Ed.

Turia M. Penkalski, M.Ed.

Doctoral Student/State Subdivision President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas/Nevada DEC
DEC2024 Penkalski ITChildcarePoster pdf
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 EI Research to Policy: Organizations and Their Influence - Poster 13
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
There continues to be a gap in the flow of information between researchers and policymakers in early intervention. Intermediary organizations (IOs) play an important role in filling that gap. Results shared include an initial mapping of national IOs and their roles in mediating change, as well as what IOs federal policymakers utilize and the knowledge that is being moved.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Vail

Cynthia Vail

Professor, University of Georgia
Dr. Cynthia Vail received her Ph.D. from Florida State University and has been on the faculty of the University of Georgia in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education since 1989, where she is currently Professor. She teaches in the Birth through Kindergarten/Early... Read More →
avatar for Catherine Citta

Catherine Citta

PhD Candidate, University of Georgia
PhD Candidate at the University of Georgia in Early Childhood Special Education. Owner of Little Peach Educational Services, providing consultation, trainings, advocacy, and evaluations in early intervention and early childhood special education. Former 2023 Kennedy Fellow with the... Read More →
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 →
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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

Factors that Impact Intention to Quit in Early Intervention Providers - Poster 32
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
The inability to retain clinicians contributes to persistent shortages of Early Intervention (EI) providers, impacting states’ ability to provide mandated services to young children and families with disabilities. However, little is known regarding factors that affect provider retention. This study seeks to identify factors that impact the retention of the EI workforce.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Schneider

Anne Schneider

Physical Therapist, Racker and Ithaca College
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JC
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Families’ Perspectives on What it Means to Be “School Ready” - Poster 26
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Research on families’ views on school readiness rarely examines the perspectives of families of children with disabilities. This information is critical to more effective EI/ECSE services. The results of this focus group study explored family practices, understanding, and school readiness challenges with implications for educator services, transition, and family resources.
Speakers
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avatar for Koryne Nnoli

Koryne Nnoli

Assistant Professor, Morgan State University
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Beth Boyle

Faculty, Johns Hopkins University
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LS
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
JA

Jun Ai

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

7:00pm CDT

Perspectives from the Field: How is Special Instruction Delivered? - Poster 33
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This mixed method survey study explores how special instruction providers describe how special instruction services are provided in the field. Results presented through joint qualitative and quantitative data displays illustrate the factors that influence what services look like in the field, including frequency of visits, languages served in, caseload sizes, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Teran Frick

Teran Frick

Professional Development Coordinator, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)
avatar for Dana Childress

Dana Childress

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

VTSS Evaluation Director at CIEES, Old Dominion University
avatar for Megan Schumaker Murphy

Megan Schumaker Murphy

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

Stephanie Parks

Assoc Director, Career Pathway, University of Kansas
Dr. Parks is an occupational therapist and associate director of the Kansas Career Pathway for ECCE. She was a faculty member in early childhood education at the University of Kansas prior to joining K-State.
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Promoting Culturally Competent Parent Training: A Qualitative Study - Poster 23
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This qualitative study explores culturally competent parent training in early intervention for minority families. The study highlights the importance of respecting cultural practices, involving parents, and addressing community stigma. The poster encourages audience interaction, inviting discussions on strategies for incorporating cultural adaptations into parent training.
Speakers
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Mehreen Z. Hassan

Postdoctoral research associate, Purdue University, Michigan State University
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Psychometric Study of the Environmental Screening Questionnaire - Poster 2
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
The Environmental Screening Questionnaire - Research Edition (ESQ-RE) is a quick, parent‐completed screening instrument measuring social, psychological, and economic factors that might impact children’s development. Initial psychometric data on a sample of 22,000 parents will be reported including validity, reliability, and qualitative data on its use and acceptability.
Speakers
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LA
RN
LM
KM
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
NA
KE
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

7:00pm CDT

Teachers’ Perspectives on Toddlers’ Development and Supportive Practices - Poster 18
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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This poster describes the iterative development of the Toddler Talk professional development package, a series of workshops and intensive coaching designed to promote toddler teachers’ use of universal language and social emotional interventions. We share the Toddler Talk logic model and the qualitative findings used to refine the model across three rapid design cycles.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Baumingham

Jennifer Baumingham

Research Scientist, University of Washington - Haring Center for Inclusive Education
Jennifer Cunningham is a Research Scientist at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education at the University of Washington. She has experience working as a classroom assistant, preschool teacher, and instructional coach. She earned her M.Ed and PhD in Early Childhood Special Education... Read More →
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Kathleen Artman-Meeker

Associate Professor, University of Washington
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Shawna Harbin

Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University
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Shannon Core

PhD Student, University of Washington
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Mary Louise Hemmeter

Professor of Special Education, Vanderbilt University
Dr. Mary Louise Hemmeter is a professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University and holds the Nicholas Hobbs Chair of Special Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on effective instruction, supporting social emotional development and addressing challenging behavior... Read More →
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Ann Kaiser

Professor, Vanderbilt University
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Rachel Crumpler

Project Coach, University of Washington
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  Research

7:00pm CDT

The Impact of Joyful Learning for Early Childhood Special Educators - Poster 11
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Including elements of joy in the early childhood special education environment are instrumental in creating positive and enriched learning opportunities for pre-service educators. This study examines the role of joy in learning for college students - from inspiring to stealing joy, approaches to increase joy while learning, and with professionals in the field are included.
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Holly Hoffman

Professor, Central Michigan University
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  Research

7:00pm CDT

TUESDAY Feasibility and Fidelity of Technology-based Asynchronous Coaching - Poster 16
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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This poster describes the feasibility and fidelity of VALI, an asynchronous coaching intervention to supplement Early Intervention services and increase Spanish-speaking Latine caregivers’ access to culturally-responsive digital materials and bilingual coaches in an effort to promote the use of naturalistic language strategies that support early communication outcomes.

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Anne Larson

Research Associate, University of Minnesota
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Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  Research

7:00pm CDT

Twenty Years of Virtual Coaching with Families: What Have We Learned? - Poster 5
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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In this review of literature, we used the SCARF framework to assess overall quality and rigor of virtual coaching studies with families published between the years 2002-2022 involving children aged Birth-Kindergarten. Specific findings focused on the coach/coachee demographics, coaching strategies and dosage used, and measurement of maintenance and generalization.
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Laura McCorkle

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
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Jessica Hardy

Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Casey Kim

Doctoral student, University of Illinois
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  Research

7:00pm CDT

What Do Researchers Think About Social Validity Assessment? - Poster 34
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Social validity assessment is vital for the survival of intervention programs. Stakeholders, including researchers, teachers, and parents, often acknowledge the importance of social validity. Research shows that less than 50% of studies published in peer-reviewed journals assess social validity. In this qualitative study, we examine researchers' views on social validity.
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Ali Zelan

Doctoral Candidate, University of Georgia
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Rebecca G. Lieberman-Betz

Professor, University of Georgia
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Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  Research

7:00pm CDT

Who Leads Home Visit Decision-Making, and How? A Qualitative Study - Poster 27
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Shared decisions are central to family-centered philosophy and practices, but how and when do they happen? This qualitative study investigated how two EIs and three families engaged in decision-making across 12 total home visits. Discourse analysis indicated that although both families and EIs used a variety of decision-making strategies, EIs tended to control processes.
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Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  Research
 
Thursday, September 19
 

7:30am CDT

Posters & Coffee -- Coffee begins at 7:30am and Posters 8:00-9:00am
Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
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Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
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8:00am CDT

Fostering Global Cognitive Development: A Teachers-to-Teachers Approach - Poster 18
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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Discover impactful collaboration between EWU pre-service teachers and Guatemala's 'Hope for Literacy.' Using 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything,' they crafted culturally sensitive lessons, impacting 65 classrooms. Explore takeaways for global perspectives and engage in live demonstrations, gaining insights from firsthand experiences in Guatemala City.
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Lin Zhu

Assistant Professor, Eastern Washington University
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Tara Haskins

Eastern Washington University
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Denise Ellenwood

Preschool Teacher, Garfield Elementary School
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Shannon Salter

Student Teacher, Eastern Washington University
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Rosie Hewett

Lecturer, Eastern Washington University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  By Practitioners for Practitioners

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
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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.
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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
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  By Practitioners for Practitioners

8:00am CDT

EI/ECSE Personnel Recruitment & Retention Synthesis of Innovative Practices - Poster 11
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This session will present strategies and practices that can be implemented to attract, prepare, and retain an adequate number and diverse group of state and local EI/ECSE personnel. These strategies will aim to reinforce the quality and racial and ethnic diversity of the workforce and the successful inclusion of children with disabilities across various settings.
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Ted Burke

Consultant, ECTA
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Paula Grubbs

Technical Assistance Specialist, ECTA Center at UNC
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Policy

8:00am CDT

Coping Skills Instruction and Proactive Responding for Tier 3 Behaviors - Poster 12
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This study investigated a coaching and training package focused on supporting early elementary teachers to provide inclusive Tier 3 behavioral supports as opposed to exclusionary alternatives. With reflective coaching, we focused on teachers' integration of coping skills instruction, their proactive responding to precursor behaviors, and the teacher-child relationship.
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Sarah Scott

Doctoral Student, Vanderbilt University
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Anna Hoepfner

BCBA, Young Mind Center
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Mary Louise Hemmeter

Professor of Special Education, Vanderbilt University
Dr. Mary Louise Hemmeter is a professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University and holds the Nicholas Hobbs Chair of Special Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on effective instruction, supporting social emotional development and addressing challenging behavior... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

How to Create Inclusive Opportunities for Children with Visual Impairments - Poster 8
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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.
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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
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

Incorporating AI Into University Teacher Preparation Courses - Poster 32
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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Many companies have been integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their products. This proliferation is at the point where the use of AI can no longer be ignored. This session will introduce attendees to AI, describe how AI can be incorporated into teacher education courses, and provide opportunities to interact with the AI to generate course content.


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Conrad Oh-Young

Assistant Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Jennifer Buchter

professor, Eatern Illinois University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

Preschool Teachers’ Needs for Successful Inclusion: A Study From Utah - Poster 24
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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What do preschool teachers know about inclusive practices? Are they ready and able to implement them? This study examined confidence and competence for DEC recommended practices related to inclusion for Utah preschool teachers, supports available, supports needed, and the barriers to implementing practices known to increase outcomes for students with disabilities
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Sondra M Stegenga

Assistant Professor of Special Education, University of Utah
I have over 20 years experience in the fields of health and education working with individuals across the lifespan. I have provided services and supports to children and families as a home visitor, occupational therapist, early intervention program administrator, and state council... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Practice

8:00am CDT

Adapting the Early Childhood Environment for Children with Disabilities - Poster 1
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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.
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April Crutcher

Instructor of Special Education, Midwestern State University
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Beth Barnard

Instructor, Midwestern State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  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
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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.
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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.
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Amanda Duncan

BCBA, Research Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, University of Kentucky
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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
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Infusing Infant Mental Health into an Interdisciplinary Graduate Program - Poster 3
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This poster will describe the project components and outcomes of Project BLENDS, a funded Office of Special Education (OSEP) Personnel Development grant with a focus on infant and early childhood mental health that involves four related services disciplines – social work, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and psychology.
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avatar for Hattie Harvey

Hattie Harvey

Professor, University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage Programs: Social Work, School Psychology (new!), Children's Mental Health Graduate Certificate, Project BLENDS
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Cary Moore

Associate Dean, University of Alaska Anchorage
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Karen Gallagher

University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology Department
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Leveraging Individual and Community Cultural and Social Assets - Poster 36
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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.
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Ya-Chih Chang

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles
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Talya Drescher

Associate Professor, California State University Channel Islands
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Needs Assessment Data Drives DEC Professional Development CoP - Poster 28
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This poster session will present the needs assessment data used to drive the DEC Professional Development Community of Practice in 2024 and to support its members. Reflective questions will be used to generate discussion and participants will have an opportunity to join the DEC PD CoP.
Speakers
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Becky Hoffman

Professional Development Specialist, CESA5 RESource for the WI Birth to 3 Program
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Serena Wheeler

Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Coaching in Early Intervention Training and Mentorship Program, University of Louisville
I train and mentor EI Providers in a statewide PD program and support ongoing program quality and improvements efforts. My primary areas of interest are evidence-based practices related to effective PD for early intervention providers and caregiver coaching to build family capaci... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

New CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Developmental Milestone for Families - Poster 33
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This poster session will review the 2022 updated CDC Milestones, For the first time in almost 20 years, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have updated guidelines for developmental milestones in the Learn the Signs. Act Early program. \
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avatar for Bethanne Vergean

Bethanne Vergean

CT Learn the SIgns Act Early Ambassador, UCONN UCEDD
Bethanne Vergean provides technical assistance and training for Connecticut’s Early Childhood system. Her work over the past 20 years has been centered on improving developmental monitoring in Connecticut. Through her dedicated advocacy, she has developed strong networking systems... Read More →
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Melissa Crist

Director of Early Childhood Programs, Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development
Melissa Crist, M.S. is the Director of IdahoSTARS at the Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development, the state University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). IdahoSTARS houses the majority of quality initiatives in early care and education for the... Read More →
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Janel Preston

Program coordinator- Autism Specialist, Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice -USU
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Deana Buck

Act Early Ambassador, Early Childhood Consultant
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Outcomes of Interprofessional Competency in Interdisciplinary Preparation - Poster 38
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This poster presents findings of three cohorts of an self-assessment tool to evaluate interprofessional interactions and interprofessional values. This measure, initially developed and validated for use in health care settings, was adapted and applied to an educational environment that included social workers and early childhood special education students.
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Bonnie Ingelin

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota
Bonnie Ingelin is assistant professor of Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota.  She received her PhD at Florida State University in Special Education with an emphasis in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics... Read More →
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L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

Parent and Professor, University of St Thomas
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Supporting Children with Disabilities- Begin with Belonging: What-Why-How - Poster 25
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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Young children with a developmental disability can often experience anxiety, loneliness, discrimination and marginalization. Attendees will engage with a tool to evaluate dimensions of belonging in classrooms and prioritize dimensions for improvement. They will learn strategies they can implement immediately to enhance the culture of belonging and improve student outcomes.
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Maureen Ruby

Professor, Sacred Heart University
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Avinash Mishra

SLP Faculty, Sacred Heart University
DEC 2024 Presentation MR AM QR pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Professional Development

8:00am CDT

Using Standards to Support Candidate Reflection and Field Experiences - Poster 6
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This session describes using professional preparation standards to support preservice educators’ reflection and field experiences. Using the EI/ECSE and ECE Standards, observations are more focused and reflections based on what the field expects teachers to know and be able to do. Additionally, candidates indicate increased focus on their own and child and classroom needs.
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Megan Purcell

Purdue University
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Shawna Harbin

Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  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
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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.
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Kaitlyn Viera

Doctoral Candidate, Ohio State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Advocacy Among Chinese Immigrant Parents of Children With Autism - Poster 16
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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Chinese immigrant families of children with autism are an underserved and under-researched population. This poster session provides an insight into the advocacy of 13 parents through a narrative inquiry. The parents greatly valued the professionals’ dedication and supportive partnerships. Only a few parents displayed advocacy in relation to their children’s education.
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Lei Huang

PhD Student, University of Georgia
Lei Huang is currently a doctoral candidate in Special Education at the University of Georgia. Her research interests include advocacy, immigrant families, children with autism and complex needs, and cultural humility to meet families’ needs. She is honored to receive a Graduate... Read More →
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Cynthia Vail

Professor, University of Georgia
Dr. Cynthia Vail received her Ph.D. from Florida State University and has been on the faculty of the University of Georgia in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education since 1989, where she is currently Professor. She teaches in the Birth through Kindergarten/Early... Read More →
DEC 2024 Handout Lei Huang e pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Comparing Caregiver Coaching Fidelity during Inperson and Telehealth Visits - Poster 20
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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We present study findings that compared fidelity to a defined set of caregiver coaching practices during inperson and telehealth (TI) EI visits across training phases of a PD program. Findings illustrate higher intervention fidelity during TI visits. We discuss implications for family access and workforce shortages.
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Scott Tomchek

Professor, University of Louisville
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Serena Wheeler

Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Coaching in Early Intervention Training and Mentorship Program, University of Louisville
I train and mentor EI Providers in a statewide PD program and support ongoing program quality and improvements efforts. My primary areas of interest are evidence-based practices related to effective PD for early intervention providers and caregiver coaching to build family capaci... Read More →
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Conceptualizing Their Role: Perceptions from Special Instructors - Poster 15
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This study explores how SI providers describe their role when working with families and the aspects of EI services SI providers believe are unique to the special instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Schumaker Murphy

Megan Schumaker Murphy

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

Assoc Director, Career Pathway, University of Kansas
Dr. Parks is an occupational therapist and associate director of the Kansas Career Pathway for ECCE. She was a faculty member in early childhood education at the University of Kansas prior to joining K-State.
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Dana Childress

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

Professional Development Coordinator, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)
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Corinne Wilson

VTSS Evaluation Director at CIEES, Old Dominion University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Disproportional Child Behavior and Teacher Outcomes in Head Start - Poster 19
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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.
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Jun Ai

Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Gospel Kim

Postdoctoral fellow, University of California-Davis, MIND Institute
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Early Childhood Special Education, NDBIs, and Peers - Poster 27
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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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.
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Kate Anderson

Graduate Student, The Ohio State University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Early Numeracy, Online PD, and EI Professionals’ Practices and Perspectives - Poster 30
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This mixed-methods study examined the impact of an online PD on IFSP early numeracy outcomes. Practices and perspectives of EI providers were also explored. The results of this study showed a need for more PD related to high-quality IFSP early numeracy outcome development and ways to support families in implementing early numeracy skills for children with disabilities.
Speakers
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Koryne Nnoli

Assistant Professor, Morgan State University
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Beth Boyle

Faculty, Johns Hopkins University
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Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Embedding Sociocultural Competencies into Professional Development - Poster 4
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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This poster will present the growth in cultural competence experienced by pre-service social workers & early childhood special educators after completing a series of professional development microcredentials focused on diversity, equity, & socioculturally responsive practices specifically focused on historically marginalized immigrant & refugee children & families.
Speakers
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L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

Parent and Professor, University of St Thomas
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Bonnie Ingelin

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota
Bonnie Ingelin is assistant professor of Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota.  She received her PhD at Florida State University in Special Education with an emphasis in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Evidence-Based Practices for Bilingual Children with Disability - Poster 31
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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The purpose of the systematic review was to describe and analyze studies examining interventions for promoting social/language/communication for bilingual children who have disability below the age of five. Implications for research, policy, and practice will be shared.
Speakers
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F. Kivanc Erdogan

Researcher, University of Massachusetts Boston
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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.
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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  Research

8:00am CDT

Exploring Factors Impacting Retention of WA EI Workforce - Poster 14
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This study investigates EI provider retention in Washington State, recognizing its crucial role in quality supports. Utilizing a mixed-methods design, surveys integrated with qualitative interviews explore factors impacting satisfaction and retention. Findings unpack challenges, give recommendations for retention, and provide a model for states to examine their workforce.
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KA

Kathleen Artman-Meeker

Associate Professor, University of Washington
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Impact of a PD Session on Head Start Providers' Autism Perceptions - Poster 5
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This poster will summarize the impact of a PD session about autism on Head Start providers’ autism knowledge and perceptions. Using a mixed-methods approach, preliminary results indicate providers made statistically significant gains in their autism knowledge, but a qualitative analysis revealed there is a desire for more information and training.
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avatar for Sarah Wiegand

Sarah Wiegand

Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Special Education, New Mexico State University
I am an assistant professor of special education and early childhood education at New Mexico State University. I am a former Part C early intervention provider and autism resource specialist. My research centers around improving policies/practices in Part C and autism. I am a member... Read More →
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Dr. Angela Owens

Director, New Mexico State University
Dr. Angela Victoria Enriqueta Owens is an instructor of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Teacher Preparation, Leadership, and Administration at New Mexico State University. She educates early childhood and special education teacher candidates, is the Director of the New... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Nature-based Preschools - Poster 39
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
In this poster, participants will learn about the findings from a national cold-call audit/email survey of nature-based preschool programs. Participants will demonstrate increased knowledge of the characteristics of nature-based programs indicating willingness to serve children with disabilities, and will leave with strategies for advocating for inclusion in these spaces.
Speakers
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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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
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Derek Becker

Associate Professor, Western Carolina University Birth-Kindergarten Education Program
Derek R. Becker, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Birth-Kindergarten program at Western Carolina University. He teaches a range of early childhood research methods courses, along with math, science and curriculum. His research examines connections among play, physical activity... Read More →
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Myra Watson

assistant professor, Western Carolina University Birth-Kindergarten Education Program
Myra K. Watson, Ed.D., is an assistant professor in the Birth-Kindergarten Program at Western Carolina University. She teaches a variety of courses focused on pedagogy in early childhood preservice teacher education. Her research is focused on teacher education, early career teacher... Read More →
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Intersections of Disability and Poverty: An Early Intervention Case Study - Poster 37
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
We will share the findings of a qualitative study that used multiple methods to explore the daily life and EI services of a child with medical complexities who was experiencing homelessness. We will share participant’s quotes, vignettes, and photographs to illustrate our study findings and provide opportunities for attendees to reflect on the implications of the study.
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avatar for Crystal Williams
MO

Michaelene Ostrosky

Professor, University of Illinois
avatar for Grace Sawyer
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Latine Families’ Autism Journeys: Initial Concerns to Present Partnerships - Poster 9
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This study explored Latine mothers’ experiences with obtaining & sharing their children's autism diagnosis & engaging with schools, highlighting their multifaceted roles. It suggests strategies to improve access to information & resources, along with ideas for equitably supporting culturally & linguistically diverse families in family-school partnerships.
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NL
SR
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Literature Review: Identifying Young Children’s Perspectives in Research - Poster 18
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Young children with disabilities have things to say about the systems that affect them every day. However, little research has explored their perspectives on the practices and policies they are impacted by. This session will review what literature uncovered about children’s perspectives and what centering the perspectives of young children offers researchers.
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Kristen Witzling

Student, UW-Madison
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September 2024 DEC References Kristen Witzling pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
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8:00am CDT

Metaverse and Its Technological Application - Poster 7
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This session will discuss research results of the perception of early childhood special education
pre-service and in-service teachers regarding metaverse, technological application, and
educational design principles. Implications for practice, teacher preparation programs, and
practitioners also will be discussed.
Speakers
SB
EJ
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Perceptions of Integrating Telehealth in Early Intervention: A Review - Poster 22
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
While the benefits of EI are compelling, the disparity in access to early intervention (EI) experienced by families from marginalized backgrounds (e.g., Black, Hispanic, low socioeconomic, rural areas) are deserving of our attention. This review aims to synthesize existing research regarding stakeholders’ experiences of using telehealth in EI.

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Casey Kim

Doctoral student, University of Illinois
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Hsiu-Wen Yang

Researcher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SK
JW
VA
EG
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.
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Qunshan Zheng

Post-doc associate, University of Florida
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Nikki Adams

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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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

8:00am CDT

Supporting Children who are Deafblind to Access General Education - Poster 26
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
This mixed-methods study identified the educational trends of children who are deafblind and identified strategies to improve the outcomes of children. Secondary data from the National Deafblind Child Count Data and interview transcripts were used for data analysis and then integrated to identify the supports children who are deafblind should access.
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IP

Ira Padhye

Project Director, Virginia Commonwealth University
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
  Research

8:00am CDT

Virtual Equity: Parent Inclusion in Early Intervention Language Program - Poster 35
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl
Virtual care ensures marginalized families receive equity. HomeGoals combines education, coaching, measuring parent stress&vocabulary. Coaching targets joint attention, modeling &feedback. Education covers development, delay, behavior & support. A-B study was conducted 3x/5weeks (n = 2). High fidelity for parent reporting & observation was reported. Parent stress decreased
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avatar for Dr. Cherina Williams

Dr. Cherina Williams

Founder/Clinical Researcher/Program Developer, I Heart Speech Therapy
Hi! I'm Dr. Cherina Williams, licensed speech and language pathologist. I specialize in early intervention and I love discussing family-centered practice, parent education, early identification, parent coaching, parent stress, and collaborative practice. I am the creator of HomeGoals(TM... Read More →
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Dr. Kelly Robinson

Speech Pathologist, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals
Rocky Mountain University Assistant Capstone CoordinatorCommunity based disability advocate.Early Intervention SLP and content expert.
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
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