Presented by Alexia Pendleton, Kindergarten Teacher, New York Avenue School, Atlantic City Public Schools (NJ)
Early Childhood Learning
The Metacognitive Preschooler
Presented by Richard K. Cohen, Author and Chief Academic Officer for Secondary Education, Edison Township Public Schools (NJ); Katie Upshaw, Author and Preschool Special Education Teacher, Metuchen School District (NJ); Michele A. Herold, Author and Integrated Preschool Teacher, Metuchen School District (NJ); and Kelsee G. Young, Author and Special Education Preschool Teacher, Moss School (NJ)
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
Music Supports STEAM Learning in Early Childhood
Presented by Lili M. Levinowitz, Ph.D., Director of Research, Music Together Worldwide, and Professor Emerita of Music Education, Rowan University
Moderated by Lisa Chouteau, Senior Video Producer, Music Together Worldwide
Elevating Early Childhood Family-Teacher Conferences: From Meetings to Meaningful Connections
Presented by Dr. Tricia Shelton, Assistant Professor, Slippery Rock University
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Building a Culture of Safety: Practical Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Programs
Presented by Andy Roszak, JD, MPA, Founder and CEO, Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
The Childcare Start-Up Roadmap
Presented by Marnie Forestieri Zettler, Founder and CEO, Young Innovators Academy
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Supporting Young ELLs with Total Physical Response: Moving, Learning, and Speaking
Presented by Whitney Ramirez, First- and Second-Grade Teacher, San Diego (CA)
Mythbusting Early Childhood Education: How the Earliest Interactions Predict the Future and What’s at Stake Today
Presented by Dr. Dan Wuori, Author of The Daycare Myth, and Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions; Anna E. Williamson, M.A., Ed., and H.D., Chief Program Officer, Agenda for Children; Dr. Bridget Hamre, Co-Founder and Board Chair, Teachstone; and Dr. Veronica Fernandez, Vice President, Content Development & Social Impact, Teachstone