Presented by Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Kentucky, Author, and Consultant; and Amy Stegeman, Ed.S., Early Childhood Consultant, Iowa Department of Education
Early Childhood Learning
Relationships First: High-Quality Interactions for Effective Head Start Programs
Presented by Sherri Drake, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Services, Teachstone; and Suzann Morris, Vice President of Policy, Teachstone
Designing Outdoor Play for Early Learners: Cultivating Resilience, Curiosity, and Well-Being
Presented by Lukas Ritson, Play Expert, Wearthy
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Practical Strategies to Support K–2 Learners’ Fine Motor and Executive Function Skills
Presented by Caitlin Taylor, Occupational Therapist, Learn It Academic Services; and Marybeth Jones, Vice President of Academic Services, Learn It Academic Services
Moderated by Nicole Magliaro, Education Manager, Learn It Academic Services
Fundamental Literacy Foundations: Research-Aligned Tier 1 Instruction in Early Elementary
Presented by Rachel Sorsel, Teacher and Certified Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Moderated by Pam Austin, Professional Learning Facilitators Manager, Voyager Sopris Learning
Building Early Literacy Skills for Nonverbal Children: Every Voice Counts
Presented by Cindy Mudroch, Educational Consultant, Special Education Teacher, and Author
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Building Independent Writers: Teaching Moves that Foster Agency, Problem Solving, and Engagement
Presented by Alicia Luick, Staff Developer, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower
Strategies for Early Childhood Program Growth: Advocacy Beyond Your Four Walls
Presented by Dawn Alexander, Executive Director, Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado; Maria-Isabel Ballivian, Executive Director, ACCA Child Development Center (VA); and Meghan Cornwell, Head of US Marketing, Famly
The Many Languages in Preschool Classrooms: New Approaches for Educators
Presented by Karen Nemeth, Consultant and Author of Many Languages, One Classroom
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Creative Early Learning Art Projects Across the Seasons: Nature’s Palette
Presented by Janine Kloiber, Author, Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Montessori Primary Directress
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House