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Wednesday, September 18
 

11:00am CDT

Federal Listening Session: We Want to Hear Your Stories!
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
This session gives participants a chance to meet with federal partners from the Office of Special Education Programs to highlight practices in their communities that support high-quality inclusive services for children with disabilities and their families and discuss resources and technical assistance that would support them in providing high-quality inclusive services.

The Department is especially interested in hearing from military families and practitioners supporting infants, toddlers, and young children and their families!
Speakers
DC

David Cantrell

Deputy Director, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
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Christy Kavulic

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... Read More →
Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

12:00pm CDT

DECIDE Business Meeting (open meeting)
Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Speakers
SR

Samantha Riggleman

Associate Professor, Saint Joseph's University
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Veronica Kang

Assistant Professor, University of Maryland at College Park
Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Meetings and Socials

1:30pm CDT

Watch this! The Steps to Intentional Modeling
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Building caregiver confidence and capacity is an essential goal of early intervention. Caregiver coaches make intentional decisions about the level of support provided to caregivers during early intervention visits. Learn how to decide when to use the highest level of scaffolding, intentional modeling, and how to do it effectively.
Speakers
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Rebekah Norris

Speech-Language Pathologist, Family, Infant & Preschool Program (FIPP)
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Kaitlin Porter

Physical Therapist, Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)
5 Ways to Scaffold Caregiver Learning pdf
Scaffolding caregiver learning plain text pdf
Intentional Modeling Plain text pdf
Steps to Intentional Modeling pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

2:45pm CDT

CDC Milestones and ASQ-3 and Other Screening Tools: Illustrating the Differences Between Developmental Surveillance and Screening Tools
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Developmental surveillance and screen are critical components of a monitoring system. In this interactive session we will describe the use of CDC Milestone for surveillance and the ASQ-3 and other screening tools available to identify infants and your children in need of further evaluation.
Speakers
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Amie Lopez

Doctoral Student
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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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Mary Beth Bruder

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... Read More →
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

4:00pm CDT

Social-Emotional Linking Approach for Inclusive Programs in South Korea
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl

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

Professor, Chongshin University
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SO HEE KIM

instructor, HANYANG WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
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Seoyoung Song

manager, Seocho Women's Family Plaza
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DEC 2024 탑재 pdf
Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  International

5:00pm CDT

NC DEC Subdivision Meet and Greet (open meeting)
Wednesday September 18, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl


Speakers
avatar for Jessica Amsbary

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 →
AB
Wednesday September 18, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Meetings and Socials
 
Thursday, September 19
 

9:15am CDT

What's Happening in Washington: Congressional Panel
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Join Victor James Young, DEC Vice President, and Sharon Walsh, DEC, for the DEC annual update on What Happening in Washington DC. We will discuss the status of funding federal programs, activities of the current 117th Congress, plans for 2025 and important updates and bills under consideration related to young children and their families. Your important role as an advocate and what you can do to support these important policies also will be provided.​​​​
Speakers
avatar for James Young

James Young

Project Administrator, Johns Hopkins University
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Sharon Walsh

Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children
DEC slides What's Happening 2024 conference pptx
DEC slides What's Happening 2024 conference pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  DEC Sponsored

10:30am CDT

A Before & After Story: Professional Development to Engage Adult Learners
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Participants will consider what each of Knowles Adult Learning Principles look like in practice. Presenters will share the first-hand experience of moving from “sit & get” training, to using engaging strategies, as well as the data collected to determine effectiveness and impact. Participants will share their own strategies to expand everyone's bank of ideas.
Speakers
avatar for Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen

Director of Development and Technical Assistance, University of Denver
Sally began working in early childhood education and children’s mental health in 2001. As a family therapist, an early childhood education behavior consultant and early childhood program administrator, Sally blended the mental health framework with an educational approach to fully... Read More →
avatar for Dameri Watson

Dameri Watson

Senior Research Associate, University of Denver
Dameri Watson, M.S., is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Denver. Her work primarily focuses on partnering with leaders and providers in states, communities, and local programs to co-create and sustain high-quality inclusive experiences that welcome and support every... Read More →
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Nancy Burdic

Senior Research Associate, PELE Center, University of Denver
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Engaging Adult Learners DEC 2024 handout pdf
Adult Learning Principles pdf
Facilitate Adaptively pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Professional Development

11:30am CDT

Research Community of Practice Meet and Greet and Brainstorm Session (open meeting)
Thursday September 19, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl


Speakers
avatar for Jessica Amsbary

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 →
avatar for Sloan Storie

Sloan Storie

Research Associate, University of Cincinnati
Research CoP Meet Up Links pptx
Thursday September 19, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Meetings and Socials

1:00pm CDT

Tiered Online Training and Supports for Parents of Children with IDD
Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of the Tiered Online Training and Support (TOTS) virtual parent training model for parents of children with developmental disabilities. Participants will leave with an understanding of the usability, efficacy, and impact of TOTS and know how to access the program to use with the families they serve.
Speakers
SS
avatar for Megan Kunze

Megan Kunze

Assistant Research Professor, Megan Kunze
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Christina Karns

Assistant Research Professor, University of Oregon
LL
Thursday September 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Research

2:15pm CDT

Expand Your Leadership Vision with the Habits of a Systems Thinker
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
This session will provide special education professionals with the essential skills of systems thinking through the application of the Habits of a Systems Thinker. Rooted in systems theory, this approach fosters a holistic perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness of individual actions and the impact on broader systems.
Speakers
avatar for Melanie Reese

Melanie Reese

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, AnLar
As a Senior Technical Assistance Specialist at AnLar, Melanie is passionate about building systems to support inclusive opportunities for young children with disabilities. She is a skilled facilitator, trainer, and technical assistance provider. She has expertise in early childhood... Read More →
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Pamela Elwood

EC Consultant, GHAEA
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Eboni Walker

Senior TA Specialist, AnLar LLC
Eboni Walker serves as a senior technical assistance specialist at AnLar LLC working with early childhood leaders and professionals across the country to build capacity in leadership development. Prior to this position, she was the founding Executive Director of a charter school based... Read More →
avatar for Britt Braun

Britt Braun

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, AnLar
Britt provides creative and innovative approaches to supporting projects focusing on early childhood access, quality and special education. Britt has worked in the early childhood field at the school, district, and state levels. Her passion for building systems that support high-quality... Read More →
habits single page 2020 pdf
DEC Copy Circle of Concern and Influence Template pdf
iceberg current reality pdf
Expand Your Leadership Vision with the Habits of a Systems Thinker pdf
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Practice

3:30pm CDT

Inclusive Early Intervention for Children with ASD: Where Are We Now?
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need inclusive experiences, especially to facilitate their social-communication challenges. The results of this literature review will provide information on the research related to inclusive child care center opportunities for children birth to five years old with ASD. Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences.
Speakers
DP

Dawn Patterson

Faculty, West Chester University oi PA
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CH

Christy Hicks

Professor of Special Education, West Chester University
Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Research

5:00pm CDT

DECIDE Meet and Greet (open meeting)
Thursday September 19, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Speakers
SR

Samantha Riggleman

Associate Professor, Saint Joseph's University
avatar for Veronica Kang

Veronica Kang

Assistant Professor, University of Maryland at College Park
Thursday September 19, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Meetings and Socials
 
Friday, September 20
 

9:00am CDT

Equitable Part C Services: Perspectives of Early Intervention Coordinators
Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
To maximize the impact of Part C early intervention services, it is essential that all eligible infants and toddlers and their families are served, especially those from low resourced, marginalized communities. Through surveys and individual interviews with Early Intervention Coordinators, we examined supports and barriers to providing high quality equitable services.
Speakers
RG

Rebecca G. Lieberman-Betz

Professor, University of Georgia
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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 →
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Jennifer Brown

Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Dr. Jennifer A. Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia. She is a clinically certified speech-language pathologist and has provided early childhood services to young children with and at-risk for... Read More →
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Friday September 20, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Research

10:15am CDT

Exploring the Power of Video During Early Intervention Service Delivery
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
Explore the power of video! Early Intervention professionals and caregivers can harness the power of video to capacity-building outcomes associated with caregiver coaching. Learn how caregiver coaching using parent-child video can help caregivers understand how their responsiveness impacts their child’s participation and build supportive environments.
Speakers
avatar for April Robinson
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Kristi Byers

Nurse Consultant/ Infant Toddler Family Specialist, Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)
Power of Video References DEC 2024 pdf
Power of Video Handout pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  By Practitioners for Practitioners

12:00pm CDT

Family Rights in EI Video Series: From Referral Through Transition
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
This session features one state’s innovative approach to talking with families about their family rights in early intervention – watching and discussing videos! Join the creators of the Family Rights in EI Video Series to learn more about why and how they developed the series, and how it can be used to strengthen families’ understanding of their rights.
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Schraml-Block

Kristen Schraml-Block

PD consultant, EITP
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Maria Kastanis

Associate Director, Early Intervention Training Program
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Susan Connor

Director, EITP at the University of Illinois
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Chris Guillen

Photographer/Producer, Chris Guillen
Chris Guillen is a photographer, producer and creative partner, and brings a unique skill set for the Early Intervention field. He is a husband of 31 years to Early Interventionist Chelsea Guillen, who ran an EI program for 12+ years and who is currently the EI Ombudsman for the state... Read More →
DEC '24 Family Rights pdf
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
  Professional Development

1:15pm CDT

Building Strong Connections: An ISD Early Learning Family Engagement
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
This presentation provides a model of a family engagement series in a Large Public-School District setting through a co-design approach. Families help generate the agenda for families with young children (including those with disabilities). Resources provided to promote a child’s development, social emotional. and academic learning with a home to school connection.
Speakers
avatar for Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen,Ed.D

Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen,Ed.D

Issaquah School District Special Services
Dr. Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in advancing educational opportunities for PreK-12 students and adult learners. A recognized leader in public education, Dr. Sanchez-Nilsen has held influential roles as a state administrator, principal, school... Read More →
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Carina Piscitelli

Special Education Instructional Specialist, Issaquah School District
Carina Piscitelli has worked for 13 years in the field of special education, supporting families and teachers in using high-leverage and evidence-based practices to enable success of all children in inclusive classroom, clinical, and community settings. This includes direct service... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Marlboro B - 2nd fl
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