Presented by Shawn Datchuk, Ph.D., M.Ed., Director, Iowa Reading Research Center, University of Iowa; and Cheryl Lundy Swift, Ed.D., Director, Professional Learning, Learning Without Tears
early childhood learning
Families Make the Difference: Practical Ways to Boost Early Literacy and Math
Presented by Lori Anderson, Director of Elementary Curriculum, School City of Hobart (IN); Sara Gutierrez, Director of Early Learning, School City of Hobart (IN); and Allison Leedie, Former Educator and Literacy Coach, Current Sr. Manager, School Partnerships, Khan Academy Kids
Every Drop Counts: Engaging Young Children in Water Science
Presented by Ann Gadzikowski, Early Childhood Educator and Author, Families Together Cooperative Nursery School (IL)
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Thinking Outside the Prize Box: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Today’s Classroom
Presented by Adam Holland, Ph.D., Implementation Specialist, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
The Parent Magnet Method: A Step-by-Step Marketing Plan to Grow Your ECE Programs’ Enrollment
Presented by Meghan Cornwell, Head of US Marketing, Famly; and Adrienne Shannon, US Marketing Manager, Famly
Purposeful Play for Early Learners: Transform Your Dramatic Play Area
Presented by Katie Blue-Mense, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, Germantown Elementary School District #60 (IL)
Music as the Pathway to Self-Regulation, Cognitive Development, and Joy in Preschool Classrooms
Presented by Mary Anderson, Former Early Childhood Music Educator, and Founder, My Music Starts Here
Empowering Our Children to Fly Through Collaborative Partnerships
Presented by Jani Kozlowski, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Early Childhood Professional
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Set the Stage to Engage: Strategies to Keep Early Learners Motivated
Presented by Dr. Tron Young, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, Alton Community Unit School District #11 (IL)
Inspiring Curiosity and Connection with Nature: Discovering the Wonders Right Outside Your Door
Presented by Joe Rackley, Biological Consultant and Environmental Educator, Guidecraft
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company