There are so many sessions and special event options! It is a little overwhelming, at first, browsing through the conference schedule! I had two options to consider: Do I attend sessions that will impact my classroom in the near future? OR Do I attend sessions that will impact my ability as a leader and advocate to better support my ODEC members and leadership? Decisions...Decisions! In the end, I decided that I want to make an impact in my classroom because after all, I am still a developing professional.
HOWEVER, I have other fellow board members in attendance who will be attending more advocacy and leadership sessions who can fill me in on all the good stuff I missed after the conference! Network and Share!
Below I have posted my schedule, please let me know by posting a comment if you too will be at any of these sessions! If you see me at a session, say "Hi!" and introduce yourself!
My Schedule
Tuesday
- 4:30PM Opening Session & Knowledge Keynote, Keynote Speaker: Vicki Stayton
- 6:30PM (Practitioner's Marketplace): Creating Physical Environments that Facilitate Learning presented by Jessica Zanton.
Wednesday (Busy, Busy!)
- 7AM: Subdivision Meeting! Representing Ohio!! I will have the opportunity to connect with other states and meet national board members!
- 9:15AM: Family Involvement: Families and Educators Collaborating to Develop the Whole Child presented by Kali Skiles, Laura Strange, Lisa Kuhl, Phyllis Lubel, and Tracy Potts.
- 10:30AM: From Bystander to Mover and Shake: Physical Activity for All Young Children presented by Karin Spencer, Christine Wallin, and Lorelei Pisha.
- 12:15PM: Ohio DEC Meet & Greet (Please come!!) We will be at Stanley Hall, bring your lunch and we will provide cookies. This will be an informal meeting! A great time to meet the board!
- 1:30PM Plenary Session & Implementation Keynote, Speaker: Jennifer Grisham-Brown
- 2:45PM: Implementing Individual Behavior Supports in an Inclusive Preschool Setting presented by Marina Velez, Abby Green-Taylor, and Kate Severini.
- 4:00PM: Improving Language and Literacy Outcomes for Infants and Toddlers Using Activity-Based Intervention presented by Naomi Rahn and Alise Paillard.
- 5:45PM: Increasing Printed Material for Young Dual Language Learners presented by Samantha Riggleman and Jennifer Buchter.
- 7:30PM: Happy Hour!! This event is being held for all international attendees, first timers, and new members!
Thursday
- 7:30AM: Awards Breakfast
- 9:15AM: Efforts to Address Disproportionate Discipline Practices in Early Childhood Programs presented by Jennifer Tschantz, Lise Fox, and Jermall Wright.
- 10:30AM: Music Interventions to Support Self-Regulation, Social Communication, and Early Literacy presented by Anne Meeker and Stephanie Parks.
- 12:15PM: Combining Brain Research and DAP to Teach Impulse Control & Behavioral Skills presented by Maria Sargent.
- 1:30PM: Autism in African American Children: What are Parents' and Professionals' Experiences? Presented by Jamie Pearson, Hedda Meadan and Brealan Martin.
- 2:45PM: Closing Plenary Session & Evaluation Keynote, Speaker: Phillip Strain