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Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners
Presented by ​​Dr. Sandra Duncan, International Consultant on Environments for Young Children
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Exploring Beginning Coding for Young Learners
Presented by Melody Dunn, M.Ed., Former Educator, Current Professional Learning Specialist, Frog Street
A Revolution in PK-2 Literacy: Invest in Prevention and Do Less Intervention
Presented by Floyd Jolley, Director of Curriculum, Peach County Schools (GA); Luis Quan, Principal, P.S. 126X Dr. Marjorie H. Dunbar Elementary School (NY); and Libba Reed, Regional Literacy Coach, University Charter School (AL)
Moderated by Jeanette Russell, VP of Customer Success, Capit Learning
Accessible Learning Spaces: A Guide to Implementing Universal Design in Early Childhood
Presented by Cindy Mudroch, Educational Consultant, Special Education Teacher, and Author
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.
Cooperative Body Safety Strategies that Protect Young Children: Empowering Teachers and Caregivers
Presented by Kimberly King, Body Safety Educator, Sexual Abuse Prevention Expert, and Best-Selling Author
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.
Why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Matter with the Science of Reading
Presented by Sam Deffes, M.Ed., Professional Learning Literacy Advisor, Learning Without Tears; and Yasmin Lynch, M.A., Bilingual National Presenter, Learning Without Tears
Turning Your Child Care Program Into an Inclusive Environment
Presented by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover, Policy and Research Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.
Practical Ways to Help Kids Focus in the Early Childhood Classroom
Presented by Keriann Wilmot, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Toy Expert, and Author
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Empowering Autism Educators: A Panel Conversation
Presented by Bronwynne Stewart, Preschool Disabilities Teacher, John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center (NJ); Heather Ganime, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Fredericktown R-1 School District (MO); Anne May, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Warren Consolidated Schools (MI); and Dr. Kari Stubbs, SVP, Business Development, Stages Learning
Moderated by Lisa Schmucki, CEO and Founder, edWeb.net
PreK-2 Oral Language: Setting the Stage for Science-Based Literacy Learning
Presented by Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, Literacy Expert, Author, and Educator
The 3 Building Blocks to Kindergarten Readiness
Presented by Aruna Gilbert, Chief Program and Policy Officer, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County; and Rebecca Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT, Senior Curriculum Advisor, Age of Learning
Advancing Reading Skills Through Handwriting Instruction
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Professional Learning Director, Learning Without Tears; and Christina Bretz, DOT, MS, OTR/L, Sr. Internal Learning Manager, Learning Without Tears
Strategies to Increase Vocabulary in Young Children
Presented by Claudia Castillo-Magallanez, Professional Learning Bilingual Specialist, Frog Street
Banishing Burnout in Early Childhood: Increasing Teacher Retention and Finding Joy From Within
Presented by Teresa A. Byington, Ph.D., Professor/Specialist, Early Childhood Education, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Baking a Simple Early Literacy Cake in the PreK-1 Classroom: Ingredients and Method
Presented by Dr. Theresa Roberts, Early Literacy Researcher; and Dr. Aparna Ramanathan, Founder and CEO, SoundTown
Looking at Public and Private Partnerships in Early Childhood Programs
Presented by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover, Policy and Research Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
Fine and Gross Motor Fun: Supporting Academic Readiness in Early Childhood and Children with Autism
Presented by Laura Dowdy, Occupational Therapist, Humble Independent School District (TX); and Katy Mercier, Manager of Professional Learning, Stages Learning Materials
Unlocking Literacy: Exploring the Science of Reading and Early Literacy Strategies
Presented by Joy Allcock, M.Ed., Author and Educator, Code-Ed; and Myra G. Crouch, Ph.D., CEO and Education Consultant, EarlyEd Consulting & Strategy Group, LLC