Presented by Rachel McVeagh, Instructional Innovation Coordinator, Allegheny Intermediate Unit (PA); and Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Classroom management
Banishing Burnout in Early Childhood: Increasing Teacher Retention and Finding Joy From Within
Presented by Teresa A. Byington, Ph.D., Professor/Specialist, Early Childhood Education, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Put the Science of Reading in Action with Effective Classroom Management
Presented by Dr. Lee Wright, Literacy Coach and Early Childhood Education Specialist
Practical Ways to Help Kids Focus in the Early Childhood Classroom
Presented by Keriann Wilmot, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Toy Expert, and Author
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Building Positive Relationships in a Culture of Respect
Presented by Opal Davis Dawson, Faculty, ASCD
School Year Success! Strategies to Instill Positive Behavior in the Classroom
Presented by Wendy Amato, M.Ed., Ph.D., Former Educator, Current Chief Academic Officer, Learners Edge; Keely Keller, M.Ed., Former Educator, Current Director of Professional Programs, Learners Edge; and Shannon Rice, M.Ed., Special Education Teacher/Helping Teacher, Corning-Painted Post Area School District (NY)
The Early Childhood Director’s Guide to Solving Everyday Challenges
Presented by Dr. Thomasa Bond, Author, Child Care Licensing Consultant, Early Childhood Advocate, Presenter, and Blogger
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.
Behavior in the Classroom: Set Yourself up for Success Working with Students with Autism
Presented by Frankie Kietzman, Ed.S., Special Education Teacher, and Sales Development Associate at STAGES Learning; and Rachel Emmer, Teaching & Learning Ambassador at STAGES Learning
Support Strategies to Address Challenging Behaviors When Plans Are Not Working
Presented by Dr. Angela Searcy, Author, Educational Consultant, and Adjunct Faculty, Erikson Institute
Moderated by Raven Griffin, Marketing Manager, Kaplan Early Learning Company
How to Help Your Teachers Dig Deeper with Intentional Interactions
Presented by Dr. Nina Price, Manager of Professional Services, Teachstone; and Becky Danis, Responsive Solutions Developer, Teachstone