Tuesday Research Symposium Session
Using transformational coaching to facilitate and promote continuous quality improvement (CQI) for early learning professionals and programs
Cutting child poverty in half within a decade
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8–10
104A
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In response to a mandate from Congress, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a landmark consensus study on child poverty in the US. This study included analysis of the economic, health, and social costs of child poverty to our society, as well as the effectiveness of current antipoverty programs to reduce child poverty. Based on this analysis, the study committee issued a set of evidencebased policy recommendations about how to cut the national child poverty rate in half within a decade. Join us to hear from leading experts on this new landmark study and learn how you can utilize its findings to reduce child poverty and its negative consequences in the US. Greg J. Duncan , University of California, Irvine Jackie Thu-Huong Wong , GRACE; Donna Sneeringer , Child Care Resource Center (CCRC); Antionette Dozier , Western Center on Law & Poverty; Becca Patton , First 5 LA
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Creating the village: Building relationships that support children room
8–10
104B
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It takes a village to raise a child, but what does it take to create a village? Every grown-up has a valued, understood role in the education, health, welfare, growth, and development of children. Creating a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse village in early childhood care and education means turning parents, teachers, and the community into a team that meets the needs of the children and families they serve. Join this lively, interactive session to find out more about how you create that village for children in an increasingly diverse society. Debra Sullivan , Ashé Preparatory Academy; Holly Elissa Bruno , Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Team Building; Luis Hernandez , T/TAS at Western Kentucky University
8–10
104C
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Participants will explore the GROOMER Framework for Change model. This systematic and intentional model can be used both with individuals and at the program level to facilitate intentional change and promote continuous quality improvement (CQI). Participants will learn the seven GROOMER components to effectively facilitate reflection, problem solving, and documentation to create lasting changes that improve program services and individual practices and increase positive outcomes for children and families. Constant Hine , Horizons In Learning; Robin Levy , Horizons In Learning Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Mining for gold: Recognizing the expertise inherent in the early childhood educator room
8–10
201A
am
This session will examine why valuing the caregiver as the source of program excellence is vital. Learn how to refocus programs to invest in their intrinsic resource for program quality—the teacher in the classroom. Explore tools that support administrators in cultivating the expertise of their teachers. Learn strategies to coexist with extrinsic systems of program quality without undermining program culture and integrity. Kathleen Seabolt , Vanderbilt University Professionalism, Leadership & Ethics
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