Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

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Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

Maria Matticks

EITP at University of Illinois

Professional Development Consultant

https://eitp.education.illinois.edu

9:00am CDT

BONUS SESSION: Getting to Know the EI/ECSE Standards and Their Relationship to Recommended and High Leverage Practices *INCLUDED in the cost of the conference* C16 - 1st flVicki Stayton • Mary Beth Bruder • Sheresa Blanchard • Megan Purcell

12:00pm CDT

1:00pm CDT

BONUS SESSION Professional Developers: Equitable Use of the EI/ECSE Standards: Improving Outcomes for Children and Families *Included in the price of the conference* C13 - 1st flVicki Stayton • Jennifer Kilgo • Megan Purcell • Deborah Rooks-Ellis • Mesha Robinson • Serena Wheeler

4:30pm CDT

Are We There Yet?: Moving the Field Toward Equity One Day at a Time *Keynote* Grand Ballroom C (General Sessions) - 1st flMonique Matute-Chavarria • William White

5:45pm CDT

DEC Welcome and Cocktails 6-8pm Including Posters from 6-7pm and 7-8pm Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

6:00pm CDT

Supporting Families of Young Children with an Incarcerated Parent - Poster 24 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flNicole M. Edwards • Kimberly Houser Researcher-Translators’ Role in Early Childhood Inclusion (ECI) Research - Poster 36 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flAngi Stone-MacDonald • Serra Acar EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional, a Reflective Practice Group Series - Poster 28 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flMeg Liebreich • Shameka Brown • Susan Connor • Nisha S. Sanghvi • Maria Matticks • Melissa Schnurr

8:00am CDT

Raising the Bar for Children with Disabilities and their Families (OSEP) Grand Ballroom C (General Sessions) - 1st flDavid Cantrell • Christy Kavulic • James Young

9:15am CDT

The Journey of Joy *Keynote* Grand Ballroom C (General Sessions) - 1st flAmy Nelson

11:00am CDT

Join Us for More: Common Sense Assistive Technology Made Simple C16 - 1st flSarah Hawkins-Lear • Julie Rutland • Amanda Duncan Let’s Play Together: Engaging Families and Young Children in Inclusive Play Using Technology Prince of Wales - 2nd flMary Beth Bruder

12:00pm CDT

1:30pm CDT

Strategy Development With Caregivers as the Key to Collaborative Inclusion C16 - 1st flRobin McWilliam • Cami Stevenson

2:45pm CDT

Supporting Families with LEP Through Culturally Responsive Practices B7 - 1st flMaria Matticks • Keena Sims

4:00pm CDT

Caregiver Implemented Intervention: Building Confidence and Competence D19 - 1st flCathy Hyslop • Megan Kunze • Alexis Bacon-Yates

5:30pm CDT

Time Together - Families and Professionals Talk About Leadership **Spotlight Session** Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Roxane Romanick

7:30am CDT

Posters & Coffee Coffee begins at 7:30am and Posters 8:00-9:00am Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st fl

8:00am CDT

EI/ECSE Personnel Recruitment & Retention Synthesis of Innovative Practices - Poster 11 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flTed Burke • Paula Grubbs Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Nature-based Preschools - Poster 39 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flSarah Pedonti • Cathy Grist • Derek Becker • Myra Watson

9:15am CDT

Equity Audit: Identifying Disparities and Implementing Systemic Change A4 - 1st flCatasha Williams • Evandra Catherine

10:30am CDT

A Before & After Story: Professional Development to Engage Adult Learners Marlboro B - 2nd flSally Hansen • Dameri Watson • Nancy Burdic • Ron Roybal

11:30am CDT

1:00pm CDT

The Power of Reflection: Social-Emotional-Focused Questions for Families Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Ashley MacNish • Crystal Williams • Julianne Daniel • Julia Sayles

2:15pm CDT

Black Fathers of Children With Disabilities: A Ripple Effect B10 - 1st flBrandy James, PhD

3:30pm CDT

Addressing Gaps in Family Support Through Family-Informed Micro-Trainings B10 - 1st flKatherine Herron

9:00am CDT

Playing Nice in the Sandbox: ND Part C to Part B Workgroup A4 - 1st flJordan Anderson • Angela McSweyn Intersecting Trauma with Behavior Based Practices: Ethical Considerations Starboard/Port - Riverside BldgJennifer Buchter • Conrad Oh-Young • Cori More

10:15am CDT

Using Part C Exit Data to Understand the Experiences of Families of Color Marlboro A - 2nd flDiana Abarca • Evandra Catherine

11:15am CDT

12:00pm CDT

Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Assessment in EI and ECSE D21 - 1st flSheresa Blanchard • Kathy Hebbeler • Lori Ganz • Ryan Grimm • Lauren Barton • Geneva Dischinger-Smedes

1:15pm CDT

Male Caregivers and Breaking Gender Norms C13 - 1st flJames Young • Beth Boyle