Presented by Dr. Wiley Blevins, Author, Educational Consultant, and Researcher
PreK-K Programs
The First Step to Reading by Third Grade: Solving the Kindergarten Readiness Gap
Presented by Aruna Gilbert, Executive Vice President and Chief Program and Policy Officer, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County; Dr. Hee Jin Bang, Vice President, Efficacy Research & Evaluation, Age of Learning; and Dr. Dan Domenech, Former Executive Director, AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Pathways to Project-Based Learning Environments in Early Childhood Classrooms
Presented by Lori Doriot, Former Educator, Current Curriculum and Training Specialist, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Spotting the Signs Early: Using Screeners Responsively to Support Every Child’s Learning Journey
Presented by Nicol Russell, Ed.D., Former Early Childhood Educator, Current Chief Academic Officer, Teaching Strategies
Assessment in Action: Using Data and Daily Observations to Support Responsive Teaching and Programming in Early Childhood
Presented by Nicol Russell, Ed.D., Former Early Childhood Educator, Current Chief Academic Officer, Teaching Strategies
Creating an Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom Using Musical Learning and Play
Presented by Mary Anderson, Former Teacher, Current Founder, My Music Starts Here
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
Science of Reading Strategies for Joyful Pre-K Early Literacy Environments
Presented by Scott Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Kidango; Nora Goodale, Former Teacher, Current Regional Director, Kidango; and Emily Grunt, Former Educator, Current Director of Early Learning, Collaborative Classroom
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