PLI 2022 Session Schedule
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Sunday, June 12
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Featured Session
Guiding Equity-Focused Educators in an Anti-Equity Climate
Room 25-ABC
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Toni Sturdivant, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Delegation: Exploring Ways to Stress Less and Produce More
Room 05
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jennifer Romanoff, Lightbridge Franchise Company
Leadership
Supercharge Your Professional Learning Experiences
Room 07
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Susan MacDonald, Inspiring New Perspectives
Training & Professional Development Programs
A Practical Framework for the Cultivation of Social and Emotional Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom and Beyond
Room 09
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Laura Jana, Penn State University; Aquanita McClaney, University of Alabama - Birmingham
Social/Emotional Development
Playful Explorations: Guiding Spatial Development to Support STEM Learning
Room 10
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rosanne Hansel, 3D Childhood; Jessica Peters, Lakeshore Learning
Mathematics
Building Organizational Momentum for Change: Creating a Space for Openness, Compassion, Different Perspectives, and Unexplored Possibilities
Room 11
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Deborah Fitzgerald, New York Association for the Education of Young Children; Sheridan Povemba, New York Association for the Education of Young Children; Avril Mills, New York Association for the Education of Young Children
Leadership
Can Educators Thrive? The Impact of Personal Development Programming on Teacher Well- Being and Burnout
Room 12
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tyler Hester, Educators Thriving; Hallie Fox, Educators Thriving
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Let's Get Science-y! Developing Scientific Thinking in the Early Years
Room 13
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tamara Hannibal, Tamara Hannibal Educational Resources, LLC
Science/Environment/Nature Education
How to Create Inclusive Environments for All Students: Teaching Self-Regulation Strategies and Using Effective Communication Strategies to Reduce Power Struggles in the Classroom
Room 14
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Shannon Fisher, Wadsworth City Schools
Learning Environment
Living into Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: NAEYC’s Affiliate Advisory Council’s Journey Part II
Room 15
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Raquel Munnariz Diaz, Lastinger Center for Learning Center for Learning, University of Florida; Melanie Felton, College of Saint Mary; Ashley Simpson, Community College of Aurora in Colorado; Becca Lamar, The Pennsylvania Key; Victoria Roanhorse, Youth Development Inc.; Lara Kyriakou, The Education Trust – New York
Diversity & Equity
Applying Behavior Science Concepts to Coaching Early Childhood Practitioners
Room 16
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Nicole Petronglo, Gloucester Township Public Schools
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
When Teachers Face Themselves: Learning What Makes Us Tick Emotionally When Young Children Need Our Attention
Room 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tamar Jacobson, Early Childhood Consultant
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Increasing Access to Nutritious Local Foods in Early Care and Education through Community Partnerships
Room 20
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Alison Patrick, Cuyahoga County Board of Health; Carol Smathers, Ohio State University Extension
Community Partnerships
Bridging Collaborative Practices Among Early Childhood and Special Education: Can It Be Done?
Room 21
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kourtland Koch, Ball State University; Brandy James, Ball State University; Linda Taylor, Ball State University
Curriculum-Theories & Approaches
What Do Leaders Need to Know About the Science of Reading in the Early Years
Room 22
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Turkesshia Moore, Wilson Language Training
Language & Literacy
The Role of University-Based Child Development Laboratories During a Global Pandemic: Lessons Learned for Early Childhood Professional Development
Room 23
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Brent McBride, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign; Meghan Fisher, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign; Robyn Brookshire, University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Elizabeth Schlesinger- Devlin, Purdue University
Professional Development Systems
Embracing a Home-to-School Approach through Early Science: Creating a Space that is Culturally and Contextually Relevant for the Children and Families You Serve
Room 24
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cynthia Parker, University of Miami; Daryl Greenfield, University of Miami
Family Engagement & Support
Using Proactive and Intervention Guidance to Teach for Five Democratic Life Skills in Encouraging Early Learning Communities
Room 26-A
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Daniel Gartrell, Bemidji State University
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
New Resources for Incorporating DAP in Early Childhood Higher Education Programs
Room 26-B
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Curriculum-Theories & Approaches
The Momentum is Real: Implementation Progress on the Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Education Profession
Room 26-C
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lauren Hogan, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Advocacy/Public Policy
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Featured Session
Overcoming Challenges and Achieving New Goals: Shifting from Ideas to Impact with Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Infant and Toddler Teaching
Room 25-ABC
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Marie Masterson, National Louis University
"Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?": Communities of Practice Grounded in the Teachings of Fred Rogers
Room 05
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dana Winters, Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media; Melissa Butler, Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media; Shellie Grooms, Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media; Emily Uhrin, Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media; Sarah O'Callaghan, Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media; Renata Capozzoli, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Professional Development Systems
Inclusion and Equity Teaching: Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education
Room 06
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jennie Chien, Abilitypath
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Expanding Pathways to Build a Diverse and Qualified Field: Learning from One State’s Journey
Room 07
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robin Zeiter, Office of Great Start, Michigan Department of Education; Kathy Thornburg, Region 8 Comprehensive Center; Kyle Snow, Region 8 Comprehensive Center
Educator/Teacher Preparation
How to Talk to Young Children About Race: Learnings After the Murder of George Floyd
Room 09
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dianne Haulcy, Little Moments Count
Diversity & Equity
Voices of Practitioners: Equity and Increasing Opportunities for Children to Play: Supporting Young Children’s Agency and Creativity through Play
Room 10
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College; Isauro Escamilla, San Francisco Unified School District
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Integrating Culture into Adult Learning
Room 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ashley Reid, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Overcoming Unfinished Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom
Room 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Patti Jo Wilson, Lakeshore Learning
Cognitive Development
Beyond Reflection: Advancing Reflective Supervision/Consultation for All Early Childhood Professionals
Room 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sarah LeMoine, Zero To Three
Professionalism & Ethics
Early Learning Program Accreditation 101
Room 14
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC
NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation
A Walk Through the New Higher Education Accreditation Standards and Self-Study Process
Room 15
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mary Harrill, National Association for the Education of Young Children; Elisa Huss-Hage, HOPE Toledo; Tiffany Hunter, Clark State Community College
NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation
Establishing a Coaching Partnership with Teachers through a Strength-Based Conversational Feedback Approach
Room 16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Shannon Lockhart, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
The Art of Talking with Children: Language Strategies that Support Children's Engagement, Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Development, and Connection with Caregivers
Room 19
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rebecca Rolland, Harvard
Language & Literacy
Enhancing Family and Community Engagement through Brain Science
Room 21
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kandi Novak, Child Care Aware of America; George Goddard, Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development
Family Engagement & Support
An Affiliate's Story: Five Years after Reaffiliation
Room 22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Brian Kingrey, Iowa AEYC; Miranda Niemi, Collins Aerospace Day Academy; Brandy Smith, Central Rivers Area Education Agency; Jillian Herink, Iowa AEYC
Leadership
The Seven Essential Ingredients of Trauma-Informed Early Care: Steps to Create Universal Trauma-Informed Practice in your Early Childhood Education Setting
Room 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sara Daniel, Wellpoint Care Network
Social/Emotional Development
Doing Science and Learning Language Together: Building Teachers' Capacity to Facilitate Integrated Science Inquiry that Promotes Inclusion with a Focus on Multilingual Learners
Room 24
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cindy Hoisington, Education Development Center Inc.; Donna Rooney, Education Development Center Inc.
Training & Professional Development Programs
The "Four Cs” Framework of Emotional Support: Fostering Resilience and Self-Regulation of Children and Adults
Room 26-A
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Diane Goyette, Early Childhood Specialties LLC; Cynthia DiCarlo, Louisiana State University
Social/Emotional Development
Whose Knowledge Is Valued? Growing and Sustaining a Diverse Group of Leaders, Mentors, and Coaches
Room 26-B
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Marilyn Chu, Western Washington University; Kimberly Sopher-Dunn, New Birth Center for Community Inclusion
Professional Development Systems
Fun with Behaviors: Responsive Interactions and Behavioral Guidance that Children will Love
Room 26-C
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ceila Garcia-Szyszka, Texas Early Childhood Professional Development Systems
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Targeted Technical Assistance: A New Approach to Advancing the Quality of Early Childhood Education Coursework
Room 05
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute; Toni Miguel, Early Intervention Technical Assistance; Jennifer Pyles, self-employed; Michele Napierkowski, Community College of Alleghany County
Professional Development Systems
Trauma and Social and Emotional Distress: How Do We Support Our Children and Teachers?
Room 06
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kenneth Sherman, HighScope
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Making the Most of Learning Through Guided Play
Room 07
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sarah Ozuna, UT Austin - Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory
Play
Working and Engaging with Fathers: Resources and Tips from the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Room 09
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
James Worthy, National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse; Eugene Schneeberg, National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Family Engagement & Support
DEIB Support for Affiliates: A Dialogue with the Affiliate Advisory Council
Room 10
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kelly Ramsey, Developing People, Inc.; Helene Harte, University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College; Gina Forbes, Reweave Education; Margarita Marichal, Interamerican University School of Education, San Juan Puerto Rico; Zaina Cahill, The School District of Philadelphia
Diversity & Equity
Combating the Recruitment and Retention Crisis: Building New Workforce Pathways in Early Childhood Education
Room 11
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beth Riedeman, Early Learning Indiana; Erin Kissling, Early Learning Indiana
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Substitute Teacher Pool as a Workforce Pathway
Room 12
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jerry Yang, Kai Ming Head Start; Sabrina Dong, Kai Ming Head Start; Jabbar Luo, Kai Ming Head Start
Professional Development Systems
The Power of Registries: A Tool to Support Critical Workforce Efforts
Room 13
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jill Soto, New World Now; Rozalyn Zuest, New World Now; Alec Johnson, Pennsylvania Key; Nicole Lopez-Purkapile, The Registry, Inc; Danielle Early, The Registry, Inc.; Amanda Janehefskie, Pennsylvania Key
Professional Development Systems
Leading with Equity: A Racial Equity Impact Analysis of Recommendations Promoting a Unified Professional Framework for Early Childhood Program Leaders Working Across Sectors in Centers, Homes, and Schools
Room 14
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Teri Talan, National Louis University; Melissa Casteel, National Louis University
Diversity & Equity
Equitable Family-School Engagement in Early Literacy
Room 15
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sheila Brookes, AEM Corporation; Melissa Manko, Michigan Department of Education; Shanon Everett, Michigan Department of Education; Amy Colton, Region 8 Comprehensive Center
Family Engagement & Support
Innovating for Change: Using Data to Support Policy and Advocacy in Early Childhood
Room 16
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mandi Kimball, Children at Risk; Sara Moran, Children at Risk; Kim Kofron, Children at Risk
Advocacy/Public Policy
Customizing a New Teacher Induction Course for Providers: Matching On-Site Coaching with University Expertise
Room 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jennifer Furness, Drexel University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Lessons Learned on Advising and Transfer: The Student Perspective on Maryland's Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
Room 21
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Anita Weisburger, SUNY Potsdam
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Put it All Together: Skillfully Dealing with Challenging Behaviors at the Moment
Room 22
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sandra Ampudia, The Discovery Source
Social/Emotional Development
What Lies Ahead: CDA Process Updates and New Initiatives
Room 23
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Christopher Barnes, The Council of Professional Recognition
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Early Childhood Health Outdoors: Co-Creating Natural Outdoor Learning Environments
Room 24
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Katie Krause, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Science/Environment/Nature Education
Lead, Listen to, and Love Your People: Three Guiding Principles for Great Leadership in Early Childhood
Room 25-ABC
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting
Leadership
Nurturing Creativity in Young Children: Five Secrets from Neuroscience
Room 26-A
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thomas Rendon, Self Employed; Zachary Stier, Ericson Public Library
Cognitive Development
Radically Equal Spaces: Decentering Teacher Voice for Inclusivity and Belonging
Room 26-B
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jeremiah Howe, Francis W. Parker School
Learning Environment
New DAP + Playful Learning Develops STEM and More
Room 26-C
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Douglas Clements, University of Denver; Julie Sarama, University of Denver
Mathematics
5:45 - 7:00 PM
Research Poster Session
Exhibit Hall C
Impact of Coding on Preschoolers' Math Abilities
Julia DeLapp, Eastern Connecticut State University; Sudha Swaminathan, Eastern Connecticut State University
Parent Perceptions of Support and the Parent-Practitioner Relationship from a Telehealth Parent-Mediated Intervention for a Child with Autism: Findings of a Pilot Case Study
Kwangwon Lee, Eastern Connecticut State University
STEM Activity: Floating a Galvanized Wire on the Water
Mi-Hwa Park, Murray State University
Collaborating with Community Partners and Future Teachers to Remap the Cradle-to-Prison to a Cradle-to-College Pipeline
Michelle Fazio-Brunson, Northwestern State University; Debra Jo Hailey, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Family Engagement and Support: Critical Components of Kindergarten Readiness
Eileen Manoukian, Gem Educare; Mary Barbara Trube, Walden University
Changes in Preschool Teachers' Early Science Attitudes, Beliefs, and Instruction through Professional Learning Supports
David Banzer, University of Illinois Chicago; Kathleen Sheridan, University of Illinois Chicago
Parental Involvement in Emotional Regulation of Children with Autism
Toi Witcher, Prince George's County Schools
Learning to Love Data: Building Intention with Preservice Early Childhood Education Teacher Candidates
Allison Wilson, University of Montana
"I Never Thought I'd Actually Enjoy Online Learning": Early Childhood Professionals’ Perceptions of Synchronous Online Professional Development Classes
Katie Krause, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jaci Foged, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Understanding Educators’ Perspectives on Early Childhood Education Principles and Practices: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion
Furwa Rizvi, San Jose State University
Monday, June 13
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Featured Session
I didn’t mean to ruin your day! The importance of Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively to Challenging Behavior
Room 25-ABC
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Barbara Kaiser, Independent
ACCESS Session
ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice, Part I: Learning Stories—Bringing Learning Stories to your Associate Degree Early Childhood Education Courses
Room 26-B
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College; Isauro Escamilla, San Francisco Unified School District; Sharon Carter, Davidson-Davie Community College; Nancy Gabriel, Onondaga Community College; R Taylor, Chemeketa Community College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Unexpected Gifts from the Pandemic: How Living Through Pandemic Trauma Helps You and Our Profession Grow
Room 05
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Team Building
Professionalism & Ethics
Going Forward as an Inspired Leader: The Top 10 List of Things To Do
Room 06
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Erin Ramsey, Living Inspired, LLC
Leadership
It's Like Learning to Ride a Bike: Science-Informed Adult Learning and Instructional Design
Room 07
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rachel Robertson, Bright Horizons
Training & Professional Development Programs
Ready, Set, Grow! How Executive Function Development Can Change Your Classroom
Room 09
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Amber Brown, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Anil Karim, Fueling Brains; Dana Biddy, Fueling Brains
Curriculum-Theories & Approaches
A Learning Community Approach to Supporting Early Childhood Educators in Building Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom
Room 10
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Megan Stuhlman, University of Virginia; Ashley Reid, University of Virginia
Diversity & Equity
Holding onto Joy: Cultures of Connection
Room 11
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rachel Konerman, University of Cincinnati; Jackie Saggio, Parma Preschool, Cuyahoga Community College; Lowellette Lauderdale, Friendship Preschool; Kristin Barron, Ohio University
Professional Development Systems
A System Without a System: The Journey of the Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative
Room 12
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Nikki Baldwin, University of Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network; Lauren Carlisle, University of Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network
Professional Development Systems
Envisioning the Future of Elementary Education: Integrating 21st Century Learning with Academic Standards
Room 13
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sarah Jackson, Medina City; Katie Bober, Medina City Schools; Julia Goll, Medina City Schools; Traci Swantek, Medina City Schools
Standards-Early Learning/Content Standards, Common Core Standards
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Coaching to Support Teachers of Dual/Multi-Language Learners
Room 15
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Erika Flores, ChildrenFlow
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Teacher + Child + Parent = A Positive Sum for Impactful Engagement
Room 16
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tanya Bartee, Wisdom First Consulting
Family Engagement & Support
The Power of Collective Efficacy: Building Culture and Climate to Accelerate Student Achievement
Room 21
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Desiree Hickman, Sam Houston State University; Wykeshia Glass, North Carolina Central University
Leadership
What's New with the PAS? Embedding Changes into Projects and Quality Rating and Improvement Systems
Room 24
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Jill Bella, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, NLU; Teri Talan, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at NLU
Program Administration & Financial Management
Nature-Based Learning: Developing Skills Across Competencies
Room 26-A
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Elizabeth Rodano, German International School New York
Science/Environment/Nature Education
Why Physical Classroom Environments (Built Environments) Matter
Room 26-C
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, Coastal Carolina University
Learning Environment
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Featured Session
Bopping to the Beat of Their Brilliance: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in Culturally Sustaining Teaching
Room 25-ABC
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Anthony Broughton, Claflin University
Sponsored by [insert Teaching Strategies, LLC logo]
ACCESS Session
ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice, Part II: The Changing Landscape of Early Childhood Teacher Education–A Series of Roundtable Discussions
Room 26-B
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Danielle Savory, Lansing Community College; Jennifer Koel, Waukesha County Technical College; Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College; Cindy Stephens, College of the Canyons; Holly Lanoue, Olympic College; D'Lee Babb, Western Kentucky University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Giving Kids What They Need: Fostering the Development and Success of Young African American Boys
Room 05
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cheryl Caesar, Waukegan Public Schools; Sheryl Gray, Adjunct Professor Trinity International University
Social/Emotional Development
High-Quality Music Learning and Morning Circle Time: Supercharging Happy, Healthy Brains
Room 06
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mary Anderson, My Music Starts Here
Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)
Character Building: Ten Crucial Concepts Regarding Character Education for the Early Childhood Classroom
Room 07
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracy Cheney, Three Cheers Consulting
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
A Key to Staff Retention: Intentional Onboarding with the Essential Practices of Educare
Room 10
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jessica Haremza Diop, Start Early; Kiyana Morgan, Educare DC
Training & Professional Development Programs
From Monocultural to Multicultural; Equity in the Early Years
Room 11
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sara Loewenthal, Tamim Academy
Diversity & Equity
Promoting Screen Awareness in a Screen-Based World
Room 12
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Patricia Cantor, Plymouth State University; Melinda Holohan, Western Michigan University; Jean Rogers, Fairplay Screen Time Action Network
Technology & Digital Media
The Power of Intentional Reflection: A Pathway to Deepen Transformational Coaching and Leadership
Room 13
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Constant Hine, Horizons In Learning LLC
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Happily Ever After: Connecting Multicultural Fairy Tales to STEM Experiences for Active, Engaged Learning
Room 15
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Diane Jackson Schnoor, Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
Science/Environment/Nature Education
GROWing Early Childhood Education Teachers: A Coaching Strategy Used by CDA Professional Development Specialists
Room 16
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chonda Walden, Council for Professional Recognition; Larissa Norris, Council for Professional Recognition
Training & Professional Development Programs
Strengthening Your School’s Family Relationship through Engagement, Investment, and Advocacy
Room 20
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Juanita White, AppleTree ELPCS; Teria Powell, AppleTree ELPCS
Family Engagement & Support
Promoting Reading Success from the Start with Sounder & Friends™
Room 21
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Heather Kenny, Sounder & FriendsTM; Laura Robbins, Sounder & FriendsTM
Language & Literacy
Creating Wisdom Seekers: An Inquiry Approach for Educators of Young Children
Room 22
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cora Causey, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Ann Dominick, Birmingham Southern College; Delyne Hicks, James Rushton Early Learning and Family Success Center
Educator/Teacher Preparation
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” A Public Health Initiative to Improve the Early Identification of Young Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities
Room 23
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Elizabeth Howe, Association of University Centers on Disability
Assessment of Young Children (developmental screening, diagnostic evaluation, classroom-based assessment)
Contributing to NAEYC Publications: Share Your Voice and Perspective
Room 24
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Susan Friedman, NAEYC; Annie Moses, NAEYC; Dana Battaglia, NAEYC
NAEYC Activities
Improving Retention of Future Leaders by Building Engagement Through Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Practices
Room 26-A
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Melony Gibson, Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Leadership
Placeholder: Federal Policy Update
Room 26-C
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lauren Hogan, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Advocacy/Public Policy
Sponsored by [insert Lakeshore Learning Materials logo]
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Featured Session
Creating, Collaborating, and Communicating: Using Technologies to Actively Engage Young Children and Their Families
Room 25-ABC
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Victoria Fantozzi, Manhattanville College
ACCESS Session
ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice, Part III: Early Childhood Education Teacher Educators Supporting Each Other During Dynamic Times
Room 26-B
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jennifer Koel, Waukesha County Technical College; Adam Albrecht, The Weaponry LLC; Anuradha Sachdev, East Stroudsburg University; Mary Olvera, NC Community Colleges; Melissa Johnson, Highland College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Expanding the Neighborhood: Mister Rogers and Diversifying Music Making through Play
Room 05
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Katherine Palmer, Musical Instrument Museum
Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)
Keys to Equity and Inclusion: Invisible Disabilities as a Barrier to Learning
Room 06
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Joanie Calem, Joanie Calem - Sing Along
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Collaborating to Enhance Classroom Language Environments
Room 07
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
David Dickinson, Vanderbilt University; Stacey Wallen, Atlanta Speech School
Language & Literacy
Sleep: Incorporating Research- Supported Programs on Healthy Sleep Habits for Preschool Students and Parents with Impactful Family Engagement
Room 09
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ann Raftery, Pajama Program
Family Engagement & Support
Increasing Cultural Competence in Early Childhood
Room 10
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mary Regan, Las Vegas Urban League - Early Childhood Connection; Mirna Mejia, Las Vegas Urban League - Early Childhood Connection
Diversity & Equity
Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Programs: Creating a Defined Pathway for Emerging Professionals
Room 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/ Child Care Service Association; Brenda Schramm, VTAEYC; Laurie Litz, Pennsylvania Child Care Association
Professional Development Systems
Developing People: Creating a Culture of Excellence in Early Childhood Organizations
Room 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Aarie Wade, Baxter Community Center
Leadership
Relationship-Based Professional Development to Support Trauma-Informed Care
Room 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Katie Emerson-Hoss, EarlyEdU Alliance at University of Washington
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Maintaining Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards
Room 14
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC
NAEYC Activities
Putting on Our Own Oxygen Mask First: Building a Toolkit to Help Process Secondary Trauma and Prevent Compassion Fatigue
Room 15
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holly Hickson, Buffett Early Childhood Institute @ the University of Nebraska
Social/Emotional Development
Early Childhood Delays, Disabilities, and Possibilities: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder
Room 16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Shanon Gibson, SGC Consulting
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Student Success? It's as Easy as T.L.C!
Room 19
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sean Buchanan, Geary Public Schools
Family Engagement & Support
Hearing All Voices! Fostering Equity and Culturally Responsive Strategies through Coaching
Room 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jill McFarren Aviles, McFarren Aviles & Associates; Erika Flores, ChildrenFlow
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Equity Starts Early: Addressing Racial and Regional Inequities in Texas’ Early Childhood Education Workforce and QRIS
Room 21
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kim Kofron, Children at Risk; Britine Perkins, Prairie View A&M University; Katina Thomas, Prairie View A&M University; Kevin Thompson, University of Houston; Kaeleigh Hernandez, Children at Risk; Makia Thomas, Children at Risk
Diversity & Equity
Building Communities and Confidence through Cardboard Construction: A Hands-on Workshop that Will Inspire the Changemaker in Every Child
Room 22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Marci Klein, 3duxdesign
Social/Emotional Development
Early Childhood is Where it's A.T.: Using Assistive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
Room 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kelsey Brewer, Gratiot-Isabella RESD; Carolyn Parker, Gratiot-Isabella RESD
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Making Early Education Happen: From Who Must Be Served to Who Should Be Served
Room 24
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Faith Jackson, Johnston County Public Schools, NC; Ahkeesha Capers, Johnston County Public Schools
Program Administration & Financial Management
Preparing an ECE Profession in the Midst of a Pandemic
Room 26-A
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mary Harrill, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Play It Forward: Understanding the Value of and Advocating for Play In Early Learning
Room 26-C
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kim Adams, Today We Play, Barron Park Preschool
Play
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Professional Development and Staff Retention Using Skills-Based Compensation and Bonuses
Room 05
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Clark Harrison, The Village of FPC
Training & Professional Development Programs
The Importance of Intentionality in the Preschool Classroom
Room 06
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tracey Roden, Frog Street
Curriculum-Theories & Approaches
Heart-Centered Leadership: Creating a Balanced and Inspired Work Environment through a People-Centered, Nature-Based Approach
Room 07
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Heather Fox, Dimensions Foundation
Leadership
"It's Them or Me": Supporting Teachers Struggling with Challenging Behavior
Room 09
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Alison Mellott, Shippensburg University
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Peer Reviewer Meeting
Room 10
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mary Harrill, National Association for the Education of Young Children; Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College
NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation
Refocused: High-Quality Learning During Uncertain Times
Room 11
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Erin Kissling, Early Learning Indiana; Adrienne Bennett, Early Learning Indiana
Leadership
We All Are Not Friends: Re-examining the Concept of Friendship in Early Childhood Environments
Room 13
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Garnett Booker, DC Public Schools
Social/Emotional Development
NAEYC Affiliate Capacity to Advance Equity
Room 14
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hadiyah Miller, Multnomah County Childcare Resource/Referral; Cody Summerville, Texas Association for the Education of Young Children; Eric Bucher, Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children; Carmen Leonor Maldonado, PRAEYC
Diversity & Equity
Child care as a Workforce Support: A Case Study of the Military Child Development Program as a Model for the Nation
Room 15
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kathy Thornburg, AEM Corporation; Sheila Brookes, AEM Corporation; M.-A. Lucas, Lucas & Associates
Program Quality, Evaluation, & Accountability
“What's DAP?” Cultivating Quality Practices with Early Childhood Pre- and In-Service Teachers
Room 16
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Karrie Snider, University of Central Missouri; Natalie Tye, University of Central Missouri
Educator/Teacher Preparation
The Perceived Experience of First-Year Teachers During a Pandemic
Room 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Marlene Correia, Bridgewater State University; Gia Renaud, Bridgewater State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Nested Pathway Programs to Support Workforce and Degree Attainment
Room 21
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Robin Eckert, Reading Area Community College; Nancy Jackson, Reading Area Community College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Leveraging University Resources to Support the Early Childhood Workforce
Room 24
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Bernadine Howe, Kansas State University; Jennifer Francois, Kansas State University
Community Partnerships
With Thoughtfulness, Diligence, and Caring
Room 25-ABC
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Keith Pentz, Early Years Consulting Services, LLC
Learning Environment
Building High Quality and Equitable Pre-K Systems: Lessons, Tools, and Resources from Partnership for Pre-K Improvement
Room 26-A
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beza Semu, Cultivate Learning, University of Washington; Albert Wat, Alliance for Early Success; Rebecca Klein, Start Early
Advocacy/Public Policy
Growing Teachers: Empowering Garden-Based Learning in Any Location Throughout the School Year
Room 26-B
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Carol Smathers, Ohio State University; Timothy McDermott, Ohio State University Extension - Franklin County
Science/Environment/Nature Education
Positive Relationships for Empowered Learning: Breaking the Cycle of Dysregulation and Mitigating the Negative Impact of Trauma
Room 26-C
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Breeyn Mack, Teaching Strategies, LLC; James Venza, The Lourie Center; Marianela Rodousakis, The Lourie Center; Anna Curtin, The Lourie Center
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Tuesday, June 14
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Featured Session
Creating a Culture of Inquiry with Young Children
Room 25-ABC
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Miriam Beloglovsky, playful Transformation
Sponsored by [insert Bright Horizons logo]
Intentional Coaching Communities: Adventures in Relationship-Based Professional Development
Room 05
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Laura Murphy, Heart of a Child Early Care & Learning Consultation; Reeva Murphy, Heart of a Child Early Care and Learning Consultation
Training & Professional Development Programs
Working Toward Inclusion for ALL Children When Teachers are Stressed to the Max
Room 06
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Jani Kozlowski, University of North Carolina
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Seeing and Welcoming Families with LGBTQ+ Members: Changing Language, Practice, Policies, and Materials to Welcome Members of the LGBTQ+ Community into our Early Childhood Programs
Room 09
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Robin Fox, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Diversity & Equity
Supporting the Early Childhood Workforce During a Pandemic: How Education Supports Served as a Lifeline
Room 10
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Edith Locke, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/ Child Care Service Association; Ana De Hoyos O'Connor, San Antonio College; Laurie Litz, Pennsylvania Child Care Association; Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/ Child Care Service Association
Educator/Teacher Preparation
The Ultimate Goal: Making Parents Partners to Support Student Learning
Room 11
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Bev Schumacher, Formerly Learning Props L.L.C.
Family Engagement & Support
Leadership and Psychosocial Safety Climate in Early Childhood Programs: The Role of Leader Behavior on Teacher Well-Being and Child Outcomes
Room 12
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Jennifer Smallwood-Holmes, Monroe County Public Schools, Indiana
Leadership
The Amazing World of Birds: Using Thinking Maps with Preschoolers Promotes STEM Content Learning and Development
Room 13
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Shelly Counsell, University of Memphis; David Hyerle, Thinking Schools, Inc.
Science/Environment/Nature Education
NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation: Meeting Quality Key Assessment and Data Collection Expectations
Room 15
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Mary Harrill, National Association for the Education of Young Children; Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College; Nancy Beaver, Eastfield College
NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation
Implementing a Parallel Process: Fostering Servant Leadership Competencies in Ongoing Professional Learning
Room 16
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ana Hoover, McFarren Aviles & Associates; Jill McFarren, McFarren Aviles & Associates
Educator/Teacher Preparation
STEAM into Preschool the Reggio Way: Use a Hands-on STEAM Guide to Contextualize Early Science Development
Room 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sharon Arias, Joyce M. Huggins EEC, California State University, Fresno; Pei Ying Wu, California State University, Fresno; Jacqueline Hernandez, California State University Fresno
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Leadership Style: The Effects of Leadership Style on You and Your Team
Room 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Denise Sidney, College of Southern Nevada; Mary Regan, Las Vegas Urban League
Leadership
NVAEYC Professional Development Survey: Opportunities and Challenges to Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators
Room 21
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Stephanie Calabrese, George Mason University; Bweikia Steen, George Mason University; Rosemary Kendall, Northern Virginia Association for the Education for Young Children
Training & Professional Development Programs
Creative Start: Exploring Your Inner Artist through Early Childhood Visual Arts Learning
Room 23
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Judith Foster, Studio Institute; Jamie Mayer, Studio Institute; Jo Beth Ravitz, Studio Institute
Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)
Preparing and Supporting Teachers and Caregivers to Understand and Nurture Early Math Content and Process in Very Young Children
Room 24
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Julia DeLapp, Eastern Connecticut State University; Sudha Swaminathan, Eastern Connecticut State University; Teresa Surprenant, EASTCONN Regional Educational Service Center
Mathematics
Read Aloud Wow! The Best New Children’s Books of the Year
Room 26-B
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Amy Vandament, Book Vine for Children; Isabel Baker, Book Vine for Children
Language & Literacy
Placeholder: PPA Session (Sydelle and Lauren)
Room 26-C
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lauren Hogan, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Advocacy/Public Policy
Sponsored by [insert Lakeshore Learning Materials logo]
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Featured Session
You Belong Here: Nurturing Anti-Bias Education in Classrooms and Beyond
Room 25-ABC
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nicol Russell, Teaching Strategies; Tina Sykes, Teaching Strategies
Happily Ever Resilient: Using Fairytales to Explore and Nurture the "Ordinary Magic" of Resilience in Early Childhood and Teacher Preparation Classrooms
Room 05
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stephanie Goloway, Community College of Allegheny County
Social/Emotional Development
Supporting Young Children, Their Families, and Early Childhood Education Professionals During Times of Grief and Loss
Room 06
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trisha Pickett, University of Michigan Health System Children's Center
Family Engagement & Support
Joyfully Training Adult Learners: Nine Ways to Lose the Lecture and Engage Learners
Room 07
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Teresa Byington, University of Nevada Reno Extension; Kelly May, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Training & Professional Development Programs
Early Childhood Education Is a Business Affair
Room 09
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robert Gundling, Better Futures LLC; Jahi Davis, Better Futures, LLC
Program Administration & Financial Management
Ideation to Implementation: Designing and Developing Programs
Room 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Aaron Dobbins, Independent Consultant; Alexandra Himmel, Alex Himmel Consulting
Leadership
Cocreating a Framework for Developmentally Appropriate Environments
Room 14
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michael Lindstrom, studioMLA Architects; Joanne Hiromura, studioMLA Architects
Learning Environment
Meeting Diverse Needs by Combining the Multiple Intelligence Theory and Universal Design for Learning
Room 15
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jackie Saggio, Parma Preschool, Cuyahoga Community College; Julie Evangelista, Parma Preschool; Kim Surniak, Parma Preschool
Curriculum-Theories & Approaches
What Does Equity in Literacy Look Like?
Room 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Amber Hill, Epiphany- Hill Enterprises LLC; Larry Carey, Columbus City Schools
Diversity & Equity
Social and Emotional Learning Through Intentional Teaching
Room 21
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Eloise Sanchez, PREL
Social/Emotional Development
Empathic Problem Solving: Integrating Empathy with Engineering Experiences in Early Childhood
Room 22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Elissa Jordan, Boston Children's Museum
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Red Flags and Warning Signs of Grooming in Adults and Children
Room 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Amy Lang, Birds & Bees & Kids
Health & Safety
Higher Education Accreditation- We are all in this together!
Room 24
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dawn Wilkinson, Enhancing Early Childhood, LLC.; Melissa Busby, Enhancing Early Childhood, LLC.
NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation
Using NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Resources to Integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Content in Higher Education Programs
Room 26-B
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute; Florianna Thompson, Wake Technical Community College
Curriculum-Theories & Approaches
Nurturing Mathematical Wonder-Standing from Birth Counts for All Children: Exploring the Whys and Hows
Room 26-C
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mary Hynes-Berry, Erikson Institute; Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute
Mathematics
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Social Justice Leadership: Creating Space for Teacher and Family Voices in Early Childhood Policies and Practices
Room 05
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Martha Lash, Kent State University; Monica Miller Marsh, Kent State University; Nawal Alnomasy, Kent State University; Peter Oyewole, Kent State University; Rachel Turner, Kent State University
Leadership
Implementing Andragogical Principles to Develop Effective Professional Development in an Online Format
Room 06
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kelly Hantak, University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development; Nili Luo, Southwestern College; Judy Simpson, TodayCare
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Exploring the Changes of Developmentally Appropriate Practice Over Four Decades and Four Iterations in Teacher Preparation
Room 07
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, Coastal Carolina; Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Exploring the Journey: Early Childhood Educator Transitions from CDA to Higher Education
Room 09
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Danette Bosh Alexander, Stark State College
Research
Ask Us Anything: NAEYC Affiliate Q&A
Room 10
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Gwen Simmons, NAEYC; Jordan Christian, NAEYC
Leadership
Supporting the Learning, Development, and Well-Being of Infants, Toddlers, and Twos Through Play
Room 12
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mary McMullen, Indiana University
Play
Considering the Seen and Unseen: Examining the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Social and Emotional Development of Preschoolers
Room 13
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rachel Konerman, Arlitt Center, University of Cincinnati; Jennifer Horwitz, Arlitt Child Development Center; Erman Nie, Arlitt Child Development Center
Social/Emotional Development
Respecting All Families: Welcoming All Diverse Families into My Classroom
Room 14
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kathleen Harris, Seton Hill University
Diversity & Equity
Youth Development Credentials: Addressing the Need for a Growing Pool of Out-of-School Time Professionals to Tackle Learning Recovery
Room 16
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Cathy Hengesbaugh, Michigan Department of Education; Terry Lashley, ICF; Lorraine Thoreson, Michigan Department of Education; Sheila Brookes, Region 8 Comprehensive Center
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Understanding Educators’ Perspectives on Early Childhood Education Principles and Practices: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion
Room 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Furwa Rizvi, San Jose State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Addressing the Needs of Exceptional Children: the Connection Between Early Brain Development, Genetics, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Room 21
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Linda Crane Mitchell, East Carolina University
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Early Language Shapes Later Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
Room 22
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
David Dickinson, Vanderbilt University
Language & Literacy
Centering Educators and Practice in Standards Development: An Introduction to Wyoming's New Early Learning Standards
Room 24
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Nikki Baldwin, University of Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network; Lauren Carlisle, University of Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network; Tyler Gonzalez, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative; Nicole Philbin, Children's Learning Center; Char Norris, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative; Jaclyn Klinginsmith, Wyoming Kids First
Standards-Early Learning/Content Standards, Common Core Standards
Helping Students Develop Thinking Habits to Improve Reading Comprehension
Room 25-ABC
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Carolyn Taylor, Unleashed Innovation; Heather Kenny, Unleashed Innovation
Language & Literacy
Comprehensive Workforce Initiative: Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Upskill the Early Childhood Workforce
Room 26-B
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Camille Mendez, Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas
Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation & Licensing
Impact of a Neuroscience-Focused Early Childhood Program on Executive Functions and Student Achievement
Room 26-C
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Amber Brown, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Anil Karim, Fueling Brains; Michelle Peters, University of Houston - Clear Lake; Dana Biddy, Fueling Brains
Research
Wednesday, June 15
8:00 - 9:00 AM
What We Can Learn from Fred Rogers' Blueprints
Room 05
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Ryan Rydzewski, The Grable Foundation
Social/Emotional Development
Early Connections: Supporting Family Growth and Learning through a Family Café Approach
Room 09
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Kathy Kinsner, Zero to Three
Family Engagement & Support
Cultivating an Equity-Focused Culture through Mindfulness: Working from the Inside Out
Room 11
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Timoty Steinhauer, Mt. Lebanon School District
Diversity & Equity
Building bright futures one room at a time: How Cleveland Early Learning Spaces is addressing facility quality
Room 12
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Michelle Connavino, PRE4CLE; Michelle Bledsoe, Starting Point; Katie Kelly, PRE4CLE
Program Quality, Evaluation, & Accountability
Understanding Communication Styles to Create a Lasting Impact
Room 13
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Laura Delgado, Learning Beyond Paper, Inc.
Leadership
Who Will Teach Our Youngest Children? Creating a Highly Qualified Early Childhood Education Workforce
Room 14
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Debra Brathwaite, Preschool Promise, Dayton, OH; James Cosby, Preschool Promise
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Mathematical Thinking to Spark Young Children
Room 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Ruth Jacoby, Somerset Academy Charter Schools; Hui Fang Su, Nova Southeastern University
Mathematics
NAEYC's Beginning Steps: Developing and Sustaining a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Leadership Pathway throughout the Association
Room 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tara Hurdle, Tennessee State University; Hadiyah Miller, Multnomah County Childcare Resource/Referral; Megan Pamela Ruth Madison
Leadership
Serving the Early Childhood Education Workforce with Equity One CDA at a Time
Room 20
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Katorra Enoch-Longshore, Council for Professional Recognition; Vilma Williams, Council for Professional Recognition
Emerging Bilingual/Multilingual
Systems Thinking: Cultivating Deep Thinking in Early Childhood Programs
Room 22
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Karen Virta, American School of Puerto Vallarta
Social Studies
Equitable Holistic School Readiness Plan Development: Four Investment Areas to Support Children, Families, Teachers, and the Community
Room 23
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Angela Shehorn, Director; Matt Guy, Common Thread Group; Jen Lewis-Walden, Common Thread Group
Community Partnerships
Join the Club: An Action Research Study About a Virtual Professional Development Book Club
Room 24
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Nicole Willard, Windmill School Laurel Education Center
Training & Professional Development Programs
Bearing Fruit: The Results of Implementing the TREE Video Coaching Framework with Tools of the Mind Classroom Teachers at Roanoke City Public Schools
Room 25-ABC
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Angela Alvis, Tools of the Mind; Ann Kreft, Roanoke City Public Schools
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
The Photographic Essay: Documenting Small Moments Deeply
Room 26-A
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Ron Grady, NOLA Nature School
Assessment of Young Children (developmental screening, diagnostic evaluation, classroom-based assessment)
DAP and Digital Diets: Making Healthy Technology Choices for Young Children
Room 26-B
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Amy Berens, Bright Horizons
Technology & Digital Media
Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism: Supports for a Shifting Environment
Room 26-C
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Heather Marzenski, Baldwin Wallace University; Brandi Seither, Baldwin Wallace University
Language & Literacy
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Building Teacher Resilience in a Stress-Filled World
Room 05
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Kathy Gilbert, KMG Research
Social/Emotional Development
Centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Prepare the Early Learning Workforce
Room 06
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Anna Saradeth, North Seattle College; Ninder Gill, North Seattle College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Understanding and Supporting Dual Language Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom
Room 07
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Jessica Farmer, QuaverEd
Language & Literacy
Aligning Education Pathways to the Unifying Framework: One State's Journey
Room 09
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Michael Abel, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Educator/Teacher Preparation
How to Secure the Future of Early Childhood Educators, Support Families, and Reinvigorate the Workforce: Policy Perspectives from the Council for Professional Recognition
Room 10
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Brionnea Williams, The Council of Professional Recognition
Advocacy/Public Policy
Marvelous Makerspaces: Creating Inquiry-Based Teacher Education Training for Inclusive Classrooms
Room 11
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Tonia Breech, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Culturally Responsive Instruction: Extending Oral Language with Young Children and Families through Play, Active Engagement, and Inquiry in an Urban Setting
Room 12
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Taajah Witherspoon, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Cora Causey, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Community Partnerships
Nature as Your Teaching Partner: A Guide to Seasonal, Outdoor Experiences in Early Childhood Education
Room 13
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Catherine Koons-Hubbard, Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool; Patti Bailie, University of Maine at Farmington
Science/Environment/Nature Education
Boosting Retirement Savings and Minimizing Taxes Now
Room 14
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Buddy Farmer, Teacher Advisors LLC
Program Administration & Financial Management
A Shared Resources Road Map: How to Navigate Your Way Through Shared Services to Increase Quality and Sustainability
Room 15
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Amanda Krause DiScala, ALD Educational Consulting
Leadership
Using Innovative Methods to Analyze CLASS Data for Targeted Coaching Interventions
Room 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Melissa Newkirk, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
The Relationship of Coaching on Quality Ratings in Early Childhood Care
Room 19
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Michelle Burkhard, Grow By 1, LLC
Program Quality, Evaluation, & Accountability
Exploring Polaroid Photography Through Play in an Early Childhood Classroom
Room 20
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Brandon Gilbert, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Play
Into the Wild: Teaching Math, Science, ELA and Social Studies Through an Environmental Lens
Room 22
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Nancy Varian, Malone University; Rosie Gregg, Malone University
Science/Environment/Nature Education
How 3D-Augmented Reality Gets Children Joyfully Engaged and Ready to Learn
Room 23
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Cynthia Kaye, Alive Studios
Technology & Digital Media
Five Teacher Marketing Strategies You Can’t Ignore in 2022
Room 24
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Molly Hichens, HINGE Advisors; Kathe Petchel, HINGE Advisors
Training & Professional Development Programs
Turning Barriers into Building Blocks for Children with Learning Differences
Room 26-A
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Nichole Gant, School in the Hills Montessori School
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Rocking your Role! Building a Family-Oriented School Community Focused on the Social and Emotional Growth of All Students, Staff, and Families
Room 26-B
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Dee Rosen, Tiller School of Carteret County; Kelly Riley, Tiller School of Carteret County
Learning Environment
Recruit, Train, and Retain: Building a Quality Workforce in a COVID-Fatigued World
Room 26-C
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Sara Diamond, Teachstone Inc.
Professional Development Systems