Presented by Nicol Russell, Ed.D., Former Early Childhood Educator, Current Chief Academic Officer, Teaching Strategies
Early Childhood Learning
Nurturing Neurodiversity in Early Childhood: Creative Strategies to Support Neurodivergent Children
Presented by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover, Policy and Research Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Curious Minds, Confident Readers: Inspiring Early Literacy Through Exploration
Presented by Lisa Burman, Former Teacher, Current Pedagogical Consultant, Lisa Burman Consultants; Zachary Linnert, Ed.D., Former Educator, Current Learning and Development Manager, Britannica Education; and Kristie Bangali, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Learning Specialist, Britannica Education
Unlocking Early Literacy: How to Group, Differentiate, and Intervene in PreK-2
Presented by Mary Amoson, Kindergarten Teacher
Creating a Culture of Wellness and Resilience in Early Childhood Settings: Let’s Get Started!
Presented by Debi Mahler, Director of Professional Development, Devereux Center for Resilient Children; Betsy Griffin, Director of Regional Services, Starting Point; Colleen Wallace, Regional Master Trainer, Nationwide Children’s Hospital; and Katlin Carpenter, Regional Master Trainer, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Moderated by Rebecca Berlin, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Intellectual Properties, Kaplan Early Learning Company, and President, Gryphon House Publishing
4 Strategies to Reduce Handwriting Referrals and Boost Student Success
Presented by Roxanne Thompson, OTR, Sr. Professional Learning Designer, Learning Without Tears; and Katrina Erickson, OTR, National Presenter and Content Support Specialist, Learning Without Tears
Early Literacy Success With High-Frequency Formative Assessment: Big Gains, Short Cycles
Presented by Jake Daggett, Foundational Literacy Director, Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy (WI); Dr. Holly Ehle, First-Grade Teacher at St. Peter’s Lutheran School, Science of Reading Specialist at The Science of Literacy Learning, and Literacy Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo; Dr. Gabrielle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Central School District #104 (IL), and Owner of Becoming ME Enterprises, LLC; and Dr. Lisa Micou, Senior Assessment Strategist, Riverside Insights
Building Early Learning Home-to-School Connections
Presented by MaríaMercedes Champion, Bilingual Pre-K Teacher, Alamo Heights Independent School District (TX)
Alert and Attentive: Effective Strategies to Help Children Develop Attention and Focus
Presented by Dr. Julie Tourigny, Director, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
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