Monday 8–10 am
ACCESS Session
Featured Session Baby boomers to X, Y, and Z: Contemporary contexts across the generations in the early childhood profession—Finding common ground for solution-oriented outcomes grand ballroom
8–10
A
am
Presenters representing a variety of generations and educational roles will share their workplace experiences and career aspirations. Topics like expectations, technology, communication, diversity and inclusion, mentoring, leadership, and norms will be explored. Participants will examine belief systems and be challenged to think beyond “the right way” to manage and lead in a changing early childhood landscape. This interactive session serves to cultivate a strengths-based approach to workplace and networking relationships. Martha Muñoz , MDZ Planning Group; Isabella Gibbs , Starlight Park School , Cartwright School District; Amber Jones , Creating Connections Consulting Group , LLC; Cigdem Unal , University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education; Cheryl Foster , CL Foster Consulting
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ACCESS to Shared Knowledge: New standards, new learning opportunities room
8–10
101A
am
With new standards and competencies on the horizon, it’s time to learn and plan how these can be best incorporated into coursework. In this session, we will discuss the latest updates and share ideas to adjust some of our content and embed new learning opportunities into our courses to reflect the new standards. Bring your ideas and questions, as well as any concerns about lack of clarity in the latest draft and potential unintended consequences. Sharon Carter , Davidson County Community College; Nancy Beaver , Eastfield College; Anu Sachdev , Lehigh Carbon Community College; Nancy Gabriel , Onondaga Community College Educator/Teacher Preparation
From survival to resilience: Guiding children to gain five democratic life skills room
8–10
101B
am
Participants will engage in a discussion of five democratic life skills (DLS) and understand the parallels of the DLS to Maslow’s dual meta-motivations for safety and growth and the amygdala vis-a-vis executive functioning in contemporary brain research. We will analyze video clips that illustrate children working at different levels of the DLS, study guidance practices that empower children to make gains in the DLS, and explore the importance of the DLS for our society’s continued progress in becoming civil, sustainable, and more democratic. Daniel Gartrell , Bemidji State University Guidance/Discipline/Challenging Behaviors
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