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Division for Early Childhood's 35th Annual International Conference

Welcome to the DEC 2019 Conference!

Cori Hill

Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU
EI Professional Development Specialist
Virginia

https://veipd.org/main/

I am passionate about EI, especially family-centered practices, effective implementation, personal/professional biases, and inclusive practices.

4:30pm CDT

The Early Advantage: Learning Lessons from Diverse Countries (Opening Keynote) Chantilly E BallroomDr. Sharon Lynn Kagan

6:00pm CDT

Welcome Reception & Cocktail Hour Chantilly W - Exhibit Hall

7:00am CDT

Open Meeting: Early Intervention Community of Practice (NOW TO METRO ROOM) MetroDathan Rush • M’Lisa Shelden

9:15am CDT

Parent Perspectives: The Impact of Coaching and Natural Learning Environment Practices MadridJennifer James The Lived Experiences of Families with a Prenatal Diagnosis: Stories of Supports MoroccoBonnie Keilty • Melissa Jackson • JaneDiane Smith Hot Topic: Noticing and Appreciating Simple, Everyday Interactions Senators Lecture HallDr. Junlei Li

11:00am CDT

NAS and the Children of Tomorrow: How to Collaborate with Their Families TopazSarah Hawkins-Lear • Julie Rutland Developing a Multi-Faceted Tiered Leadership Curriculum MadridDarla Gundler • Peggy Kemp • Mary Beth Bruder Teaming and Collaboration Monograph 6: Building and Sustaining Partnerships- What works? MiroAlana Schnitz • Chelsea Guillen The Current Status of Service Coordination Across the Country MilanAnnie George-Puskar • Mary Beth Bruder • Dana Childress • Sarah Nichols

12:30pm CDT

What's Happening in Washington Governors Lecture HallChristy Kavulic (OSEP) • Ruth Ryder (OESE) • Sharon Walsh (DEC)

2:15pm CDT

The Power of Simple Interactions Chantilly E BallroomDr. Junlei Li

4:00pm CDT

Beyond Open-Ended Questions: Reflecting on Discourse to Promote Shared Decision-Making MonetGreg Cheatham • Christine Hancock Leveraging the Joint Planning Process in Early Intervention: Building Caregiver Capacity EmeraldLaura McCorkle • Becky Hoffman • Ann Mickelson Can We Play Too? Including Early Intervention in Statewide Initiatives (OSEP) Governors Lecture HallLeslie Fox • Christine Pilgrim Integrating Cross Sector Statewide System Supports for Early Childhood: An Innovative Model Senators Lecture HallNancy Surbrook Goins • Christy Callahan

7:15am CDT

Open Meeting: Community of Practice Facilitators MetroNancy Surbrook Goins • Kathi Gillaspy • Jami Swindell

9:15am CDT

Collaboration and Partnerships with Diverse Learners: Coaching and Cultural Differences in EI CoralDana Childress • Patricia Eitemiller • Cori Hill

11:00am CDT

The Power of Partnerships to Learn the Signs and Act Early! CoralDeana McGuire Buck • Yetta Myrick • Janel Preston Preparing Culturally Responsive Early Intervention Professionals Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration Obelisk BYaoying Xu • Serra De Arment • Alison King • Maris Wyatt • Heather Coleman

2:15pm CDT

Dreaming Big with Families: Sharing Our Stories (Keynote) Chantilly E BallroomBethany Van Delft Moffi

4:00pm CDT

Beyond Family Involvement: Advancing True Collaboration with Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Families CoralHailey Love It Matters: Collaborating and Partnering with Foster Families for Future Success TopazElvia Cortes • Lisa Terry EI/ECSE Personnel Preparation Standards: Guided by the Past, the Future is Bright! Monte CarloEva Horn • Ann Mickelson • Vicki Stayton • Jennifer Kilgo • Cynthia Vail

5:15pm CDT

Family-Centered Practices? Culturally-Responsive Teaching? Supporting Bigger Tomorrow's Through Collaborative-Transitions Across EI-ECSE MiroCori Hill • Jen Newton • Mira Wiliams

8:00am CDT

DEC Annual Business Meeting Sapphire

9:45am CDT

Hot Topic: Practicing Inclusion, Doing Justice Disability, Identity, and Belonging in Early Childhood Senators Lecture HallDr. Serra Acar • Megan Vinh • Jen Newton • Sheresa Boone Blanchard Dreaming of Effective Preparation: Collaborating to Build the Future EI/ECSE Workforce ManchesterLaura McCorkle • Ann Mickelson • Lindsay Diamond