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9:00am CDT
Toddler Talk: Coaching Educators to Promote Language and Interaction *Early Learning Session*
Tuesday September 17, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Speakers AK
Professor, Vanderbilt University
KA
Associate Professor, University of Washington
Educational Consultant, Vanderbilt University
Data manager, Wisconsin alliance for infant mental health
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...
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Project Coach, University of Washington
1:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
11:00am CDT
Caregiver Coaching in EI: Partnering to Support Children & Families
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Speakers
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...
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Early Intervention Specialist Coach, University of Louisville
I work for Coaching in Early Intervention Training and Mentorship Program, which provides professional development around caregiver coaching to early interventionists in the state of Kentucky. I am a Speech Language Pathologist. Let's chat about caregiver coaching, early intervention...
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Professor, University of Louisville
1:30pm CDT
Federal Resources to Support Child Find (OSEP)
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Speakers
Program Associate, WestEd
Jenine Schmidt is an Early Childhood Program Associate at WestEd. Schmidt holds expertise in early childhood development and culturally responsive pedagogy. Currently, Schmidt is developing early math resources to support professional learning providers throughout California. She...
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Director, Early Childhood Intervention, Mental Health & Inclusion, WestEd
Director, Research to Practice Division, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Christy Kavulic is the Director of the Research to Practice Division in the Office of Special Education Programs in the US Department of Education. In this position, she oversees the development and management of discretionary grants funded under the Individuals with Disabilities...
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UCEDD/ECPC Director, UNIV OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CTR
Infants & Young Children is an interdisciplinary journal focusing on children with disabilities or at risk for disability age birth to five years and their families. Of special interest are articles involving innovative interventions, summaries of important research developments and...
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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...
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2:45pm CDT
9:15am CDT
Perspectives on Leadership in EI and ECSE: Insights from Educators
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Speakers
Assistant Professor, Elmhurst University
Dr. Amanda Passmore (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Education at Elmhurst University. Her research includes topics in teacher leadership related to early childhood special education. Dr. Passmore has experience as an early childhood...
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Assistant Professor, University of Maryland at College Park
Professor, UIC College of Education
10:30am CDT
1:00pm CDT
2:15pm CDT
3:30pm CDT
Building Hope: Exploring Infant Mental Health in Diverse Families
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Speakers
Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant, Virginia Commonwealth University/Partnership for People with Disabilities
Lisa provides support for the design and implementation of professional development activities for early intervention providers and administrators in Virginia. She has worked in early intervention for over 15 years as an educator, service coordinator, clinical supervisor, and consultant...
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Founder, IMH Interventions, Refective Practice Mentor- Ca, FINE Infant Program
Elvia Cortes, PhD, MSW, is the founder and executive director of FINE Infant Program, an Early Intervention program, leading in-home visitors and mental health practitioners providing direct services to children 0-3 years and their families in California. She collaborates with in-home...
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9:00am CDT
10:15am CDT
NDBIs and Autism: Empowering Families in IDEA Part C Programs
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Speakers RH
Co-Owner, Pathways Early Autism Intervention
Lead Trainer, Pathways Early Autism Intervention
I currently hold the position of Lead Trainer at Pathways Early Autism Intervention. As a member of the Pathways team, my role involves training and guiding our agency's trainees in the comprehensive NDBI program, ensuring trainees adhere to the program with fidelity, and empowering...
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12:00pm CDT
Retrospective: Mothers of Children with ESN Reflect on Inclusive EI/ECSE
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Speakers
Assistant Professor, University of Findlay
Dr. Carrie Wysocki began her education at Ohio State where she earned her Bachelors and Masters in Education. She taught both elementary and middle school, and after several years she left teaching to work as an Instructor for Ohio State Newark in the Education Department. She...
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Teaching Professor, Bowling Green State University