Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

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Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference

9:00am CDT

Building Blocks for Teaching All Children in Inclusive Settings *Early Learning Session* A3 - 1st flAriane Gauvreau • Julie Ashmun Challenging Behavior in Inclusive Settings: Innovative Tier I Strategies *Early Learning Session* C13 - 1st flAdam Holland Prevent Teach Reinforce: for Young Children - Effectively Shaping Behavior *Early Learning Session* A4 - 1st flRon Roybal • Kelly Wilson • Dameri Watson Supporting the Traumatized Child in Early Learning Settings *Early Learning Session* C15 - 1st flKimberly Blair, PhD • Teri Dawn Pentz

1:00pm CDT

Caregivers as the Change Makers: Capacity Building through Coaching *Early Learning Session* A3 - 1st flSerena Wheeler • Scott Tomchek • Lauren Little • Minda Kohner-Coogle Increasing Cultural Humility in our Practice *Early Learning Session* A6 - 1st flShelly Gore Trust at the Table:Supporting Mealtimes with a Trauma-Informed Lens *Early Learning Session* Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Karen Dilfer • Stephanie Cohen

6:00pm CDT

Creating “Just” Early Experiences for young Black Children - Poster 14 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flPricella Morris • Monica Brown Mindfulness Use to Improve Adult-Child interactions and Support Children - Poster 17 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flJill Bockmann • Seon Yeong Yu The State of Empathy in Teacher Education: Where Do We Go From Here? - Poster 6 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flMariana Mereoiu • Lisa Handyside • Alicia Mrachko • Kimberly Christensen • Sherri Horner

7:00pm CDT

Guidance for Intensifying MTSS Instruction via Short-Duration Lessons - Poster 7 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flTim Morse Interactive Shared Book Reading with Young Children Who Use AAC - Poster 6 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flHeidi Burke • Renae Cuevas Dias Modalities used in preparing teacher candidates to assess diverse learners - Poster 15 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flMargaret Gichuru The Role of the School Psychologist in Inclusive Preschool Environments - Poster 1 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flEmily Holden • Tessa Kranski

11:00am CDT

Big Feelings! Using the HUGS Framework to Build Responsive Interactions A6 - 1st flApril Robinson • Danielle Gaglio Community-Engaged Research: Cultivating Meaningful Researcher-Practitioner C15 - 1st flAlana Schnitz • Kathryn Bigelow Developing Meaningful Relationships with Parents of Neurodiverse Students Burgundy - 1st flShelley Kenow Exploring Playmate Preferences in Early Childhood Classrooms C18 - 1st flAbby Taylor • Kristen Granger • Yiran Ling Prevent Marginalization and Promote Resilience in Trauma-Informed Care D21 - 1st flZhe An • songtian zeng

1:30pm CDT

Data Inquiry Cycle: Equity Considerations at Every Stage - DaSy Partnership A6 - 1st flSheresa Blanchard • Grace Kelley Eat Sleep Console Method: EI's Role in Addressing Service Gaps Chequers - 2nd flStacy Inman • Megan Glaze Resources to Support Meaningful Participation and Quality Inclusion B10 - 1st flAllison Jones • Lisa M. Gehring Strategy Development With Caregivers as the Key to Collaborative Inclusion C16 - 1st flRobin McWilliam • Cami Stevenson We're In This Together: Creating a Co-Conspirator Relationship Framework A4 - 1st flAnna Mei Piro • Zhe An

2:45pm CDT

Executive Function and Play: Authentic Assessment in Natural Environments D21 - 1st flPatricia Blasco • Karin Lifter • Tara Rutter Foundations of the Neurorelational Framework - Nurturing Well Being For All A3 - 1st flTwyla Bruce • Sara Murchison Professional Identity and EI Special Instructors: Who Are We? Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Dana Childress • Teran Frick • Megan Schumaker Murphy • Stephanie Parks Rightful Presence, Realized Potential: Equitable Inclusion and IEP Teams Marlboro A - 2nd flJackie Joseph • Alissa Rausch • Erin Barton

4:00pm CDT

Equity in A Community of Practice: From Theory to Practice C15 - 1st flMelanie Reese • Nancy Goins • Kate Grannemann • Kathi Gillaspy Got Equity? Wisconsin's Journey to Advancing Racial Health Equity in EI. Chequers - 2nd flMelissa Velez • Regena Floyd-Sambou How to Develop Positive Relationships With Caregivers A4 - 1st flCami Stevenson • Robin McWilliam Navigating New Waters: Immigrant Families Special Education Experiences A3 - 1st flL. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan • Deeqaifrah Hussein • Korto Dixon

8:00am CDT

Applying Developmental Activities for Learning in Action in ECE Settings - Poster 2 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flLois Pribble • Ching-I Chen Coping Skills Instruction and Proactive Responding for Tier 3 Behaviors - Poster 12 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flSarah Scott • Anna Louise Lewis • Anna Hoepfner • Mary Louise Hemmeter How to Create Inclusive Opportunities for Children with Visual Impairments - Poster 8 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flKathy Boisvert Incorporating AI Into University Teacher Preparation Courses - Poster 32 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flConrad Oh-Young • Jennifer Buchter Preschool Teachers’ Needs for Successful Inclusion: A Study From Utah - Poster 24 Grand Ballroom A (Exhibits) - 1st flMeridith Karppinen • Sondra M Stegenga

9:15am CDT

2024 Revised DEC Position Statement: The Role of Special Instruction in EI B9 - 1st flSerena Wheeler • James Young • Dana Childress Equity Audit: Identifying Disparities and Implementing Systemic Change A4 - 1st flCatasha Williams • Evandra Catherine Using the Recommended Practices for Equitable Family Participation Eglinton Winton - 2nd flStephanie Moss • Sasha Bueno • Adriana Fontaine

10:30am CDT

Authentic Assessment Practices to Support Child Development D24 - 1st flMarisa Macy Creating CHANGE for the Next Generation of Early Educators C18 - 1st flSloan Storie • Jennifer Ottley • Ching-I Chen • Lindsay Diamond • Anne Larson • Ann Mickelson • Naomi Rahn • Sondra M Stegenga Ideas for a Trauma-Informed Classroom: Practices From ECSE Teachers Cambridge - 2nd flMia Chudzik • Abby Hardy • Catherine Corr Meeting Families When and Where They Are: FAB Scheduling Eglinton Winton - 2nd flKaitlin Porter • Teran Frick Psychological Safety Considerations for Early Intervention Teaming A6 - 1st flKristen Votava • Carol Johnson Using UDL to Plan and Implement STEAM Activities in Inclusive Settings Chequers - 2nd flClarissa Wade • Christan Coogle • Heather Walter • Murat Koc

1:00pm CDT

Do Service Coordinators Coach? Marlboro A - 2nd flSarah Sexton • Andrea Matias-Lemoine The Play to Learn Curriculum: Increasing Play Complexity in Children A6 - 1st flErin Barton • Claire Winchester The Power of Reflection: Social-Emotional-Focused Questions for Families Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Ashley MacNish • Crystal Williams • Julianne Daniel • Julia Sayles Annual aRPy Ambassador Summit (invite only) B9 - 1st flStephanie Moss • Allison Jones

2:15pm CDT

Autism & Inclusion: The Power of Words, Representation & Visuals Prince of Wales - 2nd flEmily Parker • Alyssa McDonald • Meggan Wentworth Expand Your Leadership Vision with the Habits of a Systems Thinker Marlboro B - 2nd flMelanie Reese • Monica Yudron • Betsy Lin • Pamela Elwood • Eboni Walker • Britt Braun Fostering Dignity and Equality for Every Child D24 - 1st flErin Barton • Claire Winchester From External- to Self-Regulation: Inclusive Practices for Infants/Toddlers D21 - 1st flSara Schmitt • Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin • Chanele Robinson-Rucker • Megan Purcell Reimagining Professional Development for Equity and Inclusion Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Sally Hansen • Jackie Joseph

3:30pm CDT

A Promising Model to Reduce Suspensions and Expulsions A4 - 1st flJen Neitzel • Ebonyse Mead Combatting Bias in Early Childhood Education Systems Eglinton Winton - 2nd flLynne Hall • Janet Ballard Lessons Learned from Two EI/ECSE Personnel Preparation Programs B9 - 1st flSerra Acar • Catherine Brayden-Calias • Moira Downes • Lynne Mendes Making Informed Transition Decisions: Service Coordinators Who Coach Marlboro A - 2nd flSheena Jennings • Kristen Gunnoud Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood Through Community Partnerships C15 - 1st flKristen Witzling • Rebecca Penticoff

9:00am CDT

An Antibias Approach to Peer Mediated Interventions Eglinton Winton - 2nd flAbby Taylor • Brandy M. Locchetta Beautifully Autistic: Assessing for Strengths D19 - 1st flSarah Wiegand • Sheri Bayley • Jenna Strain Lutz • Shannon Connaire Four Partnering Strategies for Inclusion in the Blended Preschool Prince of Wales - 2nd flDr. Joy Bauman • Courtney Adkins • Judi Flodin Inclusive Play for Infants & Toddlers B7 - 1st flValencia Ashley Infant Mental Health Endorsement and Early Intervention Supports Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Nicole Cossette Intersecting Trauma with Behavior Based Practices: Ethical Considerations Starboard/Port - Riverside BldgJennifer Buchter • Conrad Oh-Young • Cori More The Pyramid Model for Kindergarten: How it Started...How it's Going! D21 - 1st flKiersten Kinder • Andrea Riddle • Beth Vorhaus • Mary Louise Hemmeter

10:15am CDT

Artificial Intelligence In Early Childhood Special Education Starboard/Port - Riverside BldgConrad Oh-Young • Jennifer Buchter • Delilah Krasch • Kathleen Scarlett O’Hara • Leslie Nelson Decoding the Expulsion Equation: Decision-Making of Preschool Directors Chequers - 2nd flNatalie Hess Equitable, Inclusive EC Identification and Special Education Services A4 - 1st flSara Wenten • Scott Zimmerman • Megan Pierce • Amy Hefty • Nancy Molfenter Inclusion as a Personnel Retention Strategy: Making Collaboration Work C18 - 1st flPaula Grubbs • Jani Kozlowski NDBIs and Autism: Empowering Families in IDEA Part C Programs B7 - 1st flRenee Hoffman • Melissa Looney Three Essential Tools for Homes, Child Cares, and Preschools D22 - 1st flCami Stevenson • Robin McWilliam

12:00pm CDT

Addressing School Readiness in Early Intervention: Family and Practitioner D24 - 1st flJames Young • Cecilia Leger • Koryne Nnoli • Lisa Shanty • Salenah Cartier • Beth Boyle • Rachel Hur Advocating for Early Intervention: Our Passion, Our Future B12 - 1st flZareen Kamal • Leanne Barrett • Karen Berman • Caitlin Conley Beyond Best Practice: Creating a Sense of Belonging in Inclusive Settings A4 - 1st flMeridith Karppinen • Sondra M Stegenga Coaching and Educator Capacity Building in Early Childhood Environments A3 - 1st flJulia Moore • Janice Comrie Connecting to our Work: Transformational Reflective Practice as Liberation C15 - 1st flDesiree Yoro Yoo • Rosanne Carter • Alicia Martinez 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 Pathways to Inclusion: Social-Emotional Learning and Behavioral Supports Eglinton Winton - 2nd flShawna Harbin • Amanda Passmore • Alina Mihai

1:15pm CDT

Building Bridges: Early Care Providers as Key Partners in EI Kabacoff - Riverside Bldg.Julie Parker Nurturing Self-Regulation: Trauma-Informed Practices for Young Children Prince of Wales - 2nd flCathy Grist • Lori Caudle • Hannah Thompson Partnering with Families to Create Inclusive Classroom Communities Eglinton Winton - 2nd flAmanda Tamagni • Anna Winneker • Denise Perez Binder