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Sun June 2
7:00 AM–6:00 PM Institute Registration
8:00–9:00 AM Sessions
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Opening Plenary Session
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30–3:15 PM Sessions
3:45–5:30 PM Sessions
5:00–7:00 PM
Visit the Exhibit Hall for new ideas, demonstrations, conversations, and prize drawings with industry leaders!
NAEYC Exhibit Hall & NAEYC Shop
5:30-7:00 PM Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
5:45–7:00 PM Research Poster Session
Mon June 3
7:00 AM–3:00 PM Institute Registration
8:00–10:00 AM Sessions
10:00 AM–4:30 PM NAEYC Exhibit Hall & NAEYC Shop
10:30 AM–12:30 PM Sessions
12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break in the Exhibit Hall ($)
2:00–4:00 PM Sessions
4:30–5:30 PM Sessions
Wed June 5
8:00–10:00 AM Sessions
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Closing Plenary Session
Sat
June 1
Full Day Pre-Institute Workshops (Preregistration required) 1:00–5:00 PM Institute Registration
Tue
June 4
7:00 AM–12:00 PM Institute Registration
8:00–10:00 AM Sessions
10:00 AM–2:00 PM NAEYC Exhibit Hall & NAEYC Shop
10:30–11:30 AM Sessions
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Dedicated time in the Exhibit Hall
12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break in the Exhibit Hall ($)
1:30–2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Prize Drawing; Exhibit Hall Ends
2:00–4:00 PM Sessions
4:30–5:30 PM Sessions
Featured Session Blending Standards, Guidance, and Resources from NAEYC and DEC to Prepare Personnel to Create Caring and Equitable Environments for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families
St. James Ballroom
AM–4:00
21 Pre-Institute Workshops 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday, June 2
23 Sessions
AM
AM–12:00
1:30–3:15 PM Featured
a Culture of Joyful Learning in Early
St. James Ballroom
31 Networking Reception 5:30–7:00 PM Grand Ballroom, NAEYC Exhibit Hall
32 Research Poster Session
5:45–7:00 PM Grand Ballroom, NAEYC Exhibit Hall
Monday, June 3
34 Sessions
8:00–10:00 AM
Featured Session Using Guidance to Teach Young Children to Gain Five Democratic Life Skills
St. James Ballroom
ACCESS Session
36 Sessions 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Featured Session STEM in Black: Strategies for Providing Black, Indigenous, and Children of Color with More STEM Mirrors
St. James Ballroom
37 ACCESS Session
39 Sessions 2:00–4:00 PM
Featured Session Storytelling/Storyacting: Nurturing Minds, Empowering Hearts, and Strengthening Communities
St. James Ballroom
40 ACCESS Session
42 Sessions 4:30–5:30 PM
Tuesday, June 4
49 Sessions 8:00–10:00 AM
Featured Session To Protect and Nurture: (Re)Imagining Mentoring for Black Boys in the Early Grades
St. James Ballroom
51 Sessions 10:30–11:30 AM
54 Sessions
2:00–4:00 PM
Featured Session Classroom Choreography: Rhythmically Intergrating Classroom Instruction and Assessment
St. James Ballroom
56 Sessions 4:30–5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 5
61 Sessions 8:00–10:00 AM
Featured Session Encouraging States to Fund Evidence-Based Playful Learning
St. James Ballroom
63 Closing Plenary Session 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Grand Ballroom A/B
Please remember to complete the 2024 Institute evaluation survey, which will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Institute. NAEYC sincerely values your feedback, which is used to evaluate the Institute and to plan future professional development activities.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby areas of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Network: Hilton free
Password: no password needed
NAEYC Homeroom: Booth #100
NAEYC Accreditation: Booth #100
NAEYC Shop: Booth #511
Now is the Time for Future Thinking Sunday, June 2
64 Get Involved and Become a NAEYC Leader
65 Exhibit Hall
66 Index of Advertisers
67 Certificate of Attendance
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Theater; 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Turning Towards the Future: Taking NAEYC to 100 Years and Beyond
Wednesday, June 5
Grand Ballroom A/B; 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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Greetings and a warm welcome to what promises to be a memorable gathering in the enchanting and vibrant city of New Orleans for the 2024 Professional Learning Institute!
This special four-day journey is packed with opportunities for growth, connection, and inspiration. With more than 200 carefully curated sessions, we aim to cover the breadth and depth of what it means to nurture, educate, and advocate for our youngest learners. This year, we’re focusing more than ever on the heart of our mission: to empower educators, support vibrant learning environments, and ensure every child’s early learning journey is filled with joy and equitable promise and opportunity.
We invite you to dive in, explore, engage and craft an experience that resonates with your passions and goals. Whether you’re deepening your expertise, seeking out the latest in educational research, or building advocacy skills, there’s something here for you.
To make your experience as enriching as possible, we encourage you to download our official mobile app, Whova. It’s your key to personalizing your schedule, navigating the event with ease, and connecting with fellow educators.
But the connections don’t end with the app. We encourage you to step out, meet new faces, and knit closer ties with peers from across the country. There’s immense power in our community and coming together in this way is a powerful reminder of the collective strength that supports us.
On behalf of NAEYC’s governing board and staff, we extend our deepest gratitude for dedicating your time to join us and for your unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. The impact you have on children, families, and the field of early childhood education is profound and far-reaching.
We wish you an extraordinary and memorable experience. Share your journey, insights, and the moments that inspire you on the conference app and across social media platforms using the hashtag #naeycINST. And while you’re here, take the opportunity to explore the charm, culture, distinctive music, historical sites and cuisine of New Orleans.
Warmest regards and see you in the Big Easy!
Tonia Durden, NAEYC Governing Board President
Michelle Kang, NAEYC Chief Executive Officer
Tonia Durden, Governing Board President
Michelle Kang, Chief Executive
OfficerNAEYC Governing Board
Tonia Durden, President
Natalie Vega O’Neil, Past-President
Kelly Ramsey, Vice President
Brian Johnson, Secretary
Michelle Wlazlo, Treasurer
Joseph Alviani
Barbara Cooper
Erin Covington
Stacey French-Lee
Diane Haulcy
Troy Hunter
Charu Manocha
Xiara Quinn
Yohana Quiroz
Kharesa Rivera
Toni Sturdivant
Shu-Chen (Jenny) Yen
Michelle Kang (Ex Officio)
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
NAEYC will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from the Opening Plenary Session, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, June 2. All other listed Professional Learning Institute sessions and events will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Attendees, presenters, and exhibitors should bring their registration receipt to Institute Registration, 1st Floor, located near the Grand Ballroom to pick up their name badge, registrant bag, and Institute Final Program. On-site registration will be available to those who did not preregister. See the Event Schedule for hours.
For safety reasons, we cannot allow children under the age of 18 in the event space including the exhibit hall and session areas.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside 2nd Floor, Prince of Wales
Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st Floor, Grand Ballroom, Booth #511
Visit the Shop to browse newly released titles and all-time favorites. Take advantage of free shipping and member pricing on all books! Credit card purchases only; we are unable to handle cash or check transactions. See the Event Schedule for hours.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st Floor, Grand Ballroom
Discover tools, services, and demonstrations for implementing new solutions that build on what you learn at Institute. See the Event Schedule for hours.
For safety reasons, we cannot allow children under the age of 18 in the event space including the exhibit hall and session areas.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st Floor, Grand Ballroom, in the NAEYC Exhibit Hall
Stop by the Research Posters to network and exchange ideas with individuals and organizations showcasing effective approaches to professional development, highquality programs, and new research. See the Event Schedule for hours.
NAEYC is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is offering IACET CEUs for its 2024 Pre-Institute Workshops in compliance with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
IACET CEUs will be offered for Pre-Institute workshops convened on June 1, 2024. To earn the CEUs for a workshop, participants must attend the entire workshop and complete the assessment for the workshop. The total CEUs offered per each session is provided in the description (see page 21).
NOTE: This offer does not apply to concurrent Professional Learning Institute sessions. Attendees registered for a Pre-Institute workshop have received information via email prior to the workshops. If you registered for a Pre-Institute workshop and have questions about CEUs, please contact training@NAEYC.org
Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st floor in the Institute Registration area
Attention early childhood education enthusiasts in Louisiana! Are you passionate about shaping the future through quality early learning experiences? Join us in building a brighter tomorrow as part of the Louisiana Affiliate Chapter of the Association for the Education of Young Children (LAAEYC). Your voice and dedication are invaluable. Visit our information table in the lobby near Registration to learn more and become a member today. Together, let’s make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners!
Hours:
Saturday: 1:00-5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00-9:30 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby areas of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Network: Hilton free Password: no password needed
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby areas of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Network: MCCNOwifi
Password: no password needed
For information on dining, shopping, sports, theater, and activities in New Orleans, consult the Hotel Concierge in the main lobby of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, or call 504-293-2351.
The FedEx Business Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside across from hotel registration.
Contact Info and Hours of Operation:
Phone: 504-581-5892
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
During business hours, staff can assist with photocopies, design and printing, shipping packages and a host of other services. A portion of the Business Center is also available for hotel guests on a 24-hour basis. Guests may make photocopies and utilize computers on a self-service basis.
If you have lost an item while attending the Institute, please visit the NAEYC Headquarters in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2nd Floor in Prince of Wales.
In keeping with the Association’s duty of care and our responsibility as an event host, NAEYC is guided by recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and will abide by the legal mandates of the State of Louisiana at the time of the 2024 Professional Learning Institute (“Event”). Thank you for following NAEYC’s Event Safety Policy which can be found on the NAEYC website at NAEYC.org/events/institute/ institute-safety-information-policies
NAEYC’s Institute encourages the exchange of diverse opinions. It is important for attendees to recognize that the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect NAEYC’s official position statements. Moreover, NAEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Institute, nor does acceptance of advertising or exhibits imply endorsement by the Association of any products or services.
By registering, you agree to the General Consent and Release for Use of Image in which you consent to, NAEYC, or anyone authorized by NAEYC, to record and use, as NAEYC may desire in its sole and absolute discretion, all recording and reproductions or depictions of such exhibitor’s, or attendee’s name, likeness, voice, persona, words, actions, and/ or biography, which NAEYC may make, including without limitation the right for NAEYC, or anyone authorized by NAEYC, to use such recordings, reproductions, or depictions in or in connection with any legitimate purposes, including for advertising, publicity, trade, and editorial purposes, at any time in the future in all media now known or hereafter developed, throughout the world.
The Sunday through Wednesday sessions are described on pages 23 to 63. The program is organized by day, time, and location. The description of each session includes the title, location, time, presenter(s), and topic. The topic defines the session focus.
Please remember to complete the 2024 Institute evaluation survey, which will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Institute. NAEYC sincerely values your feedback, which is used to evaluate the Institute and to plan future NAEYC professional development activities.
SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF FOR OPENING PLENARY SESSION ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2
SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF
NAEYC REGISTRATION
EXHIBIT HALL
GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOM
OPENING PLENARY SESSION
EXHIBIT HALL
NAEYC REGISTRATION
Only the Opening Plenary Session will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. All other listed sessions will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF FOR OPENING PLENARY SESSION ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2
OPENING PLENARY SESSION
Shuttle Bus Transportation to Opening Plenary Session
NAEYC will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from the Opening Plenary Session, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, June 2. Buses will begin boarding at 9:00 AM at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside near the Registration area. The Opening Plenary Session will begin at 10:30 AM. Buses will loop continuously from the hotel to the convention center every 10-15 minutes from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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NAEYC is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is offering IACET CEUs for its 2024 Pre-Institute Workshops in compliance with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
IACET CEUs will be offered for Pre-Institute workshops convened on June 1, 2024. To earn the CEUs for a workshop, participants must attend the entire workshop and complete the assessment for the workshop. The total CEUs offered per each workshop is indicated below.
NOTE: This offer does not apply to concurrent Professional Learning Institute sessions. Attendees registered for a Pre-Institute workshop have received information via email prior to the workshops. If you registered for a Pre-Institute workshop and have questions about CEUs, please contact training@NAEYC.org.
Affiliate Leadership Day
Jackson
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Affiliate board members and staff are invited to Affiliate Leadership Day. Planned jointly by the NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council and staff, this day is designed to inspire and build leadership throughout our Affiliate network. Advance registration is required. For more information, please contact the Affiliate Relations team at affiliate@naeyc.org.
Participants can earn 0.7 CEUs for this training.
Higher Education Faculty Workshop:
Completing the Higher Education Accreditation Process
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Mary Harrill, NAEYC
Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC
Eric Bucher, Arizona AEYC
Tiffany Hunter, Higher Education consultant with Ferrilli
Participants can earn 0.7 CEUs for this training.
Early Learning Program
Accreditation Leadership Day
Churchill B1
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC
Participants can earn 0.5 CEUs for this training.
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Becoming Better Teachers for Black Boys: Film Viewing and DAP Training
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Grand Salon, Section 21
Susan Friedman, NAEYC
Brian L. Wright, The University of Memphis
Participants can earn 0.7 CEUs for this training.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Our Trek to Building Pathways to Positive Connections in the Greater Philadelphia Region
Camp
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Beth Huertas, Public Health Management Corporation
Tiffany Thorpe, First Up State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
The Current Affiliate Landscape and What’s Next Canal
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Jordan Christian, NAEYC Leadership
Coming Together Around a Book for Critical Conversations in Early Childhood Education
Churchill A
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Tracy Keyes, Kutztown University
Jennefer Gehringer, Kutztown University
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs
Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is a framework that describes e ective teaching practices designed to promote young children’s optimal learning and development.
Item 1156
List $70 | Institute Price $56
Early Years Initiative: Conceptualizing and Launching a Multiyear Statewide Approach to Strengthening Foundational Learning and Development of Infants and Toddlers
Churchill B1
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Maureen Weber, Early Learning Indiana
Cancelled
Colors of Creativity: Embracing Diversity in Inclusive Art for Early Learners
Churchill B2
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Trudy Schneider, Lake Orion High School Arts (Performing and Visual)
Between Generations: Leadership Lessons for a Caring and Equitable Community of Leaders
Churchill C1
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Ann Terrell, Graceful Leadership Tamara Johnson, Malaika Early Learning Center Jenise Terrell, Public Allies Leadership
So You Are Retiring . . . Now What?
Churchill C2
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Susan Steinhofer, Help Me Grow/First Five Fox Valley
Kim Horejs, Help Me Grow/First Five Fox Valley Community Partnerships
Available at the NAEYC Shop! Casebook
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs
Case studies provide real-world examples that make for rich discussions and greater learning in educational and professional development settings.
Item 1163
List $38 | Institute Price $30.40
Connecting with Caregivers: Strategies to Educate and Engage Caregivers in Early Education Settings
Commerce
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Nicole Willard, Windmill School
Family Engagement and Support
Success Pathways: Building an Inclusive Teacher Pipeline
Fulton
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Robin Eckert, Reading Area Community College
Nancy Jackson, Reading Area Community College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
How Does Your Garden Grow? Ways to Address Garden Barriers and Support Teachers to Engage Children in Growing and Tasting Foods
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Carol Smathers, Ohio State University
Timothy McDermott, Ohio State University
Nature/Outdoor Education
Preparing the ECE Workforce to Support Each and Every Child
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Peggy Kemp, Division of Early Childhood at the Council for Exceptional Children
Mary Beth Bruder, University of Connecticut
Mary Harrill, NAEYC
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Designing a Classroom Library Supporting Diversity and Equity: Building a Classroom Community of Responsive Curiosity, Wonder, and Kindness
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Kathleen Harris, Seton Hill University
Cancelled
A Call to Action: Prioritizing Well-Being in Professional Development Systems
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Ingrid M. Anderson, Portland State University
Jennifer Baumgartner, Louisiana State University
Advocacy/Public Policy
Federal Policy Update: What are Policymakers Doing for Early Childhood Education?
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Daniel Hains, NAEYC
Advocacy/Public Policy
What Pushes Your Buttons? Recognizing and Addressing Your Triggers
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Cindy Galloway, SC First Steps
Amanda Bailey, SC First Steps
Social and Emotional Development
Assessment for Guiding Learning Experiences: Connecting Assessment Results to Emergent Classroom Projects
Jackson
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Jill Steffens, University of Missouri Kansas CityInstitute for Human Development
Phillis Mills, University of Missouri Kansas CityInstitute for Human Development
Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability
Creating an Early Childhood Education
Virtual Learning Community: Sharing Content, Building Capacity, Creating Connections, and Building Culture
Among Early Childhood Educators
Magazine
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Stephanie Heald, University of Arizona Global Campus
Tisha Shipley, University of Arizona Global Campus
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Family-Centered Assessment to Foster Inclusive Services for Children
Parish
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Marisa Macy, University of Nebraska Kearney
Assessment of Young Children
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
Education for a Civil Society
Democratic life skills are skills that enable all of us—children and adults alike—to be caring, thoughtful members of families, schools, communities, and societies. Teachers and families support and nudge young children toward these skills, using guidance techniques that calm and teach.
Item 1165
List $35 | Institute Price $28
Finding the STEAM in Picture Books: Using Picture Books to Plan Creative Curriculum for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math
Royal
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Dorothy Voegeli, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Curriculum – Theories and Approaches
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
Coaching with Powerful Interactions
Second Edition
This resource applies the three-step Powerful Interactions framework to the interactions between teachers and coaches.
Item 2452
List $36 | Institute Price $28.80
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Theater 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Trista Harris, Philanthropic Futurist and President, FutureGood Consulting
NAEYC is nearing its 100th anniversary. Such a significant milestone can inspire people to look back and reflect on accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned. But we can’t stop there. Now is also the time to look forward.
Faced with a global health pandemic and racial reckoning, the world has shifted. Long-held policies, social norms, and practices that were once thought of as immovable have changed. We learned new ways to collaborate across sectors and harness our energy to meet emerging community needs.
How do we take that same spirit of change into the future? How do we help ensure that our communities aren’t left behind?
The 2024 Professional Learning Institute Opening Plenary Session will kick off 3 ½ dynamic days aimed to help you build and nurture a caring community of learners. NAEYC leaders will celebrate past successes as they look forward to what the future holds. Our keynote speaker is well equipped to address this: as a renowned philanthropic
futurist, Trista Harris analyzes current trends and forecasts how we can build the future we want to see for ourselves, our sectors, and our communities.
Trista Harris advocates for the use of futurism to address critical community challenges worldwide. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, the New York Times, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and many social sector blogs. Trista is the president of FutureGood, a consultancy that helps visionaries create a better future. She has authored two books, How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar and Future Good. Trista is a strategic foresight expert certified by Oxford University. She holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University.
NAEYC will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from the Opening Plenary Session, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Buses will begin boarding at 9:00 AM at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside near the Registration area. The Opening Plenary Session will begin at 10:30 AM. Buses will loop continuously from the hotel to the convention center every 10-15 minutes from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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Connect with NAEYC team experts in membership, professional development, early learning program accreditation, and advocacy.
Meet NAEYC Governing Board Members to learn about serving on the NAEYC Board during these times:
MONDAY: 1:30-2:00 PM
TUESDAY: 10:30-11:00 AM
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Leading a Culture of Joyful Learning in Early Childhood Education
St. James Ballroom
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Bridgitt Mitchell, NAEYC
Don Reynolds, Denver Public Schools
Do you lead an early learning program? Whether you are a new leader or seasoned with significant experience, it can be challenging to navigate the day-to-day operations with the complexity of building program culture. In this session, leaders analyze and evaluate their current program values, cultures, systems, and structures to design a dynamic, adaptable, results-oriented school community. Learn a framework that will guide your team toward a pathway for meaningful and differentiated developmentally appropriate learning environments for children.
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Through the Looking Glass: How Teachers’ Language Ideologies Permeate Classroom
Decisions that Influence Learning for Spanish-English Dual Language Learners
Camp
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Ivette Guadarrama, Erikson Institute
Rebeca Itzkowich, Erikson Institute
Emerging Bilingual/Multilingual
Preschool Math Activities to Enhance Spatial Thinking
Canal
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Ashley Lewis Presser, Education Development Center
Jillian Orr, GBH Kids
Regan Vidiksis, Education Development Center
Mathematics
Moving Beyond PowerPoint: Making Virtual and In-Person Training
Engaging, Interactive, and Fun!
Churchill A
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Nancy Alexander, Northwestern State University Child and Family Network
Andre Ransom, Northwestern State University Child and Family Network, Andre Ransom and Associates
Pheriche Perkins, Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Equitable Leadership Starts with Daring Personal Development: Deep Values
Analysis to Support Brave Leadership
Churchill B1
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Tonya Kmetz, Teach Reach Master Consulting Leadership
Understanding Addiction: A Research-Based Curriculum for Community Members
Churchill B2
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Lauren Prinzo, West Virginia University
Gina Taylor, West Virginia University
Family Engagement and Support
Death, Decay, and Decomposition: Finding Life and Renewal in Natural Life Cycles
Churchill C1
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Carla Gull, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College
Laura Wilhelm, Kaplan Early Learning
Nature/Outdoor Education
Sensory Supports for All: Integrating Sensory Accommodations in Classroom and Informal Learning Environments
Churchill C2
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Whitney Raser, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Janis Benton, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Creating Community by Establishing a Culture of Self-Care
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Julia Whitney, Teaching Strategies
Michelle Salcedo, Teaching Strategies
Leadership
Head Start Rule Change: Another Unfunded Mandate?
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Cathy Grace, University of Mississippi
Kathy Thornburg, University of Missouri
Advocacy/Public Policy
Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together: Using Group Games to Support Executive Function and Self-Regulation
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Kenneth Sherman, The HighScope Foundation
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Overview of the Higher Education Accreditation Standards and Self-Study Process
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Mary Harrill, NAEYC
Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC
Eric Bucher, Arizona AEYC
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Building Community Through Equitable Behavior Management and Nurturing Relationships
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Kristie Norwood, Start Early
Liliam Perez, Start Early
Diversity and Equity
Leading from Strength: It’s Time to Harness the Wisdom and Experiences of Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Serene Stevens, Leading for Children
Shannon Newman, Leading for Children
Nichole Parks, Leading for Children
Diversity and Equity
What Does Indoor Risk Look Like for Child Care?
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Patricia Couroux, Early Childhood Community Development Centre
Curriculum – Theories and Approaches
Using Adversity as a Catalyst for Transformation and Growth: Cultivating Early Childhood Educator and Care Provider Social and Emotional Health
Jackson
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Rochelle Wilkerson, Columbus City Schools
Social and Emotional Development
Building a Culture of Psychological Safety: Improving Staff Retention Through Trusting Relationships
Jefferson Ballroom
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Nikki Waldron, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
Leadership
Play It Forward: Understanding the Value of and Advocating for Play in Early Learning Settings
Marlborough A/B
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Kim Adams, Today We Play-Barron Park Playschool Play
Innovative Approaches to Professional Development: Intentional Integration of Technology and Media Literacy in Early Childhood STEM Education
Royal
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Kelly Houle, University of Rhode Island
Sara Sweetman, University of Rhode Island
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Voices of Practitioners: Teacher Research in Teacher Preparation and Teacher Development
Salon 4
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Barbara Henderson, San Francisco State University
Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College
Maleka Donaldson, Smith College
Carrie Nepstad, Harold Washington College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Featured Session
Blending Standards, Guidance, and Resources from NAEYC and DEC to Prepare Personnel to Create Caring and Equitable Environments for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families
St. James Ballroom
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Megan Purcell, Purdue University
Christine Spence, Virginia
Commonwealth University
Laura McCorkle, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Deborah Rooks-Ellis, Coastal Carolina University
Heather Walter, George Mason University
Vicki Stayton, Division for Early Childhood
This session will introduce participants to the CEC/DEC EI/ECSE Standards and how they may use these standards as a framework for personnel preparation, including both preservice and ongoing professional development. We will share resources to support the use of the EI/ECSE Standards and engage participants in dialogue related to the implementation of the EI/ECSE Standards within their personnel preparation programs and for ongoing professional development. Of particular interest in this session will be the exploration and discussion of the relationship between the ECE Standards and Competencies and the EI/ECSE Standards. Participants will have time to reflect on how the use of these resources will benefit their own preservice personnel preparation and/or ongoing professional development programs.
Sponsored by
Climate, Early Childhood Education and You Camp
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Michelle Kang, NAEYC
Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC
Strategies for Developing Highly Effective Teams
Churchill A
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Deidre Harris, The Rhelm, Texas LLC
Professionalism and Ethics
Centering Educators and Families Together in Collective, Effective ECE Advocacy
Churchill B1
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Hailee B. Roye, Trying Together
Nicole Lazarte, NAEYC
Members of the Geaux Far Louisiana coalition
Advocacy/Public Policy
(Re)Imagining Intersectional Communities of Practice in Early Childhood Teacher Preparation
Churchill B2
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Meghan Green, Erikson Institute
Ja’Re Thorn, Erikson Institute
Lilly Padia, Erikson Institute
Sandra Lucia Osorio, Erikson Institute
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Mental Health is Everyone’s Business: Synergies Across Early Childhood Education and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Churchill C1
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Sarah LeMoine, ZERO TO THREE
Social and Emotional Development
The Mississippi State University Teacher Residency as a Promising Practice for Growing Representation in Rural Public Schools
Churchill C2
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Jeffrey Leffler, Mississippi State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Welcoming Children Who Are Gender Fluid into Early Childhood Spaces and Moving Beyond the Gender Binary Commerce
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Robin Fox, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Erica Schepp, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Diversity and Equity
Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: Examining Challenging Behaviors Through a Trauma Lens
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Meredith Schilling, The Ohio State University -A. Sophie Rogers School
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Shifting to an Equity Lens: Strengthening and Supporting Infant and Toddler Teaching with Insights and Strategies from DAP
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Marie Masterson, National Louis University
Diversity and Equity
Integrating STEAM and Social and Emotional Learning to Enhance Learning Outcomes
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Jessica Cieslak, Hosanna House
Christine Robison, Hope Academy powered by Hosanna House
Social and Emotional Development
Higher Education Accreditation: Meeting Quality Key Assessments & Data Collection Expectations
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Mary Harrill, NAEYC
Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC
Tiffany Hunter, Higher Education consultant with Ferrilli
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Empowering Inclusive and Equitable Leaders with Embedded Learning Routines
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Jessica Haremza Diop, Educare Network, Start Early Tatjyana Elmore, Educare Atlanta, Sheltering Arms
Leadership
Early Literacy For All: Engaging Families in School Readiness
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Megan Cook, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Erin Pitts, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Patti Clark, Lakeshore Learning
Family Engagement and Support
Supporting Equitable Student Outcomes
Through Professional Learning: Utilizing Student Data to Create Meaningful Professional Learning Cycles for Educators
Jackson
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Sharon Sprague, Sprague Education, LLC, The Center: Resource for Teaching and Learning, Northeastern Illinois University
Leadership
Inspired Leadership: Energize Your Impact
Jefferson Ballroom
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Erin Ramsey, Living Inspired, LLC
Leadership
Taking Technical Assistance and Training On the Road
Magazine
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Deb Huestis, Family Connections MT
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Unlocking Credentials and Degrees: Using Performance-Based Assessment to Fuel Apprenticeship Pathways
Marlborough A/B
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Johnna Darragh-Ernst, Heartland Community College
Tiffany Freeze, Verity CBE Design Solutions
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Less is More: Clear and Meaningful Child Care Options for Families
Royal
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Demetria Joyce, Bainum Family Foundation
Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation
Winona Hao, National Association of State Boards of Education
Noel Kelty, The National Association of State Leaders in Early Education (NASLEE)
Lauren Hogan, NAEYC
State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Grand Ballroom, NAEYC Exhibit Hall
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Join early childhood colleagues, exhibitors, and NAEYC staff for networking, complimentary bites, and a cash bar at the Networking Reception.
Social and Emotional Development, Revised Edition Help children from birth through third grade develop the social and emotional skills essential to their future well-being and success. Item 1164
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Grand Ballroom, in the NAEYC Exhibit Hall
A Review of Developmental Cascades: An Image of the Child-Based Approach to Understanding Development
Karen Walker, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, The University of Texas at Dallas
Examining NAEYC Personnel Preparation Standards and Competencies and DAP in Classroom-Based Field Experiences: Intentional and Systematic Evaluation of Preservice Teacher Learning
Karen La Paro, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Amy Mejia Robles, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Join the Club: An Action Research Study About a Virtual Professional Development Book Club
Nicole Willard, Windmill School
Perspectives in Practice: A Public Media Model for Facilitating Professional Learning
Krista Respass, Maryland Public Television
Karla Thompson, Maryland Public Television
Professional Development and Fidelity of Implementation: Creating HighQuality Prekindergarten Classrooms
Ximena Franco-Jenkins, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jill Claxton, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Sibling Experiences of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Educational Settings: Creating Support to Encourage Success
Elena Marte, Miami Dade County Public Schools
Study of Bilingual and Monolingual Preschoolers’ Math Competencies and Processing Abilities
Sudha Swaminathan, Eastern Connecticut State University
Young Minds, New Narratives: Transforming Gender Beliefs in STEM
Sara Sweetman, University of Rhode Island
Kelly Houle, University of Rhode Island
A special thank you to the Bainum Family Foundation for sponsoring NAEYC’s 2024 Professional Learning Institute
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Featured Session
Using Guidance to Teach Young Children to Gain Five Democratic Life Skills
St. James Ballroom
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Dan Gartrell, Bemidji State University, Minnesota
To be healthy, socially minded, creative human beings and democratic citizens, children need the Five Democratic Life Skills:
1. Finding acceptance as a member of the group and as a worthy individual.
2. Expressing strong emotions in non-hurting ways.
3. Solving problems creatively, independently, and in cooperation with others.
4. Accepting differing human qualities in others.
5. Thinking intelligently and ethically.
Learn how early childhood professionals can use developmental and intervention guidance practices to create encouraging learning communities and to teach young children these skills. This session builds upon the guidance premise that individuals must gain basic emotional health before they can make healthy progress in the other domains. Through video and anecdotal illustrations, it invites discussion about how early childhood educators build secure relationships with every member of the community and use guidance to teach for the Five Democratic Life Skills.
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ACCESS Session
ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice, Part I. Preparing Early Childhood Educators Who Can Create Caring Communities of Learners
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
D’Lee Babb, Western Kentucky University
Kyoka Hashimoto, San Diego Community College District
Anu Sachdev, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Equity of Voice: Unlocking the Power of Equity in Early Childhood Education Leadership
Camp
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Priscilla Latson, Scaffold Enterprises Leadership
Establishing Learning Communities That Welcome Black Dads
Churchill A
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lindsey Wilson, Dr. Lindsey Equity Consultant: Shifting the Lens
Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University-Commerce Advocacy/Public Policy
Conflict Resolution as a Tool in Professional Learning or Coaching Settings
Churchill B1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Nancy Nicewonger, First Up Professionalism and Ethics
Understanding Selective Mutism in Young Children
Churchill B2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kathy Slattery, STAR NET Region II/The CenterResources for Teaching and Learning
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Teaching in a FISHbowl: Creating a Classroom for Friendly, Important, Smart Humans
Churchill C1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Jodi Favazza, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Wellthy Living Massage and Wellness
Social and Emotional Development
Cultivating Responsive Learning Communities to Strengthen Family Engagement and Media Mentorship with PBS KIDS
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mouna Algahaithi, PBS Wisconsin
Alison Loewen, Mead Public Library
Krista Respass, Maryland Public Television
Karla Thompson, Maryland Public Television
John Sessler, PBS KIDS
Devon Tutak, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Outsmart the Wiggles: How Play Powers
Social and Emotional Development and Leads to Calm Minds and Bodies Ready to Learn
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Preston Blackburn, Pivot to Play®
Social and Emotional Development
Listening to Learning: Assessing and Teaching Diverse Young Children
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Gillian McNamee, Erikson Institute
Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute
Assessment of Young Children
Delivering Difficult Messages: Collaborative Conversations with Families when There Are Developmental Concerns
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Niki Dial, Weekday Nursery School
Meaghan Fullerton, Weekday Nursery School
Family Engagement and Support
Ramps and Pathways: An Integrative Approach to STEM Learning Through Play
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Beth VanMeeteren, Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa
Sherri Peterson, Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa Play
Making Connections: Linking TraumaResponsive Care in Early Childhood Classrooms to Positive Behavior Approaches
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Morgan Wilson, Vogel Celeste Bucchan, Vogel
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Bringing Mental Consulting to Child Care Teachers and Directors in Rural Environments Using Virtual Interventions
Jackson
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lauren Elliott, Children’s of Mississippi
Lisa Long, Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University
Teaching and Instructional Practices
The Well-Being Toolkit: Coaching for Teacher Wellness
Jefferson Ballroom
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Karin Spencer, Education and Wellness Consulting, LLC
Heather Walter, Education and Wellness Consulting, LLC
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Laying the Literacy Foundation: Integrating the Science of Reading in Preschool and Family Education
Magazine
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mary Ann Cahill, Purdue University Northwest
Mary Jane Eisenhauer, Porter County Community Foundation
Grace Pigozzi, Purdue University Northwest
Amanda Passmore, Purdue University Northwest
Melanie Walski, Purdue University Northwest
Language and Literacy
Building an Early Childhood Registered Apprenticeship for Infant and Toddler Teachers
Marlborough A/B
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lisa Hildebrand, Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC)
Marinel Russo, Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC)
State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
Creating Communities of Belonging Through the Use of Culturally Responsive Anti-Bias Practices
Parish
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Jen Neitzel, Educational Equity Institute
Ebonyse Mead, Educational Equity Institute
Diversity and Equity
The Ready School Assessment: Assess Your School’s Readiness to Meet the Needs of All Students
Royal
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Jeff Beal, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Jill Claxton, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Anthony Neilsen, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Featured Session
STEM in Black: Strategies for Providing Black, Indigenous, and Children of Color with More STEM Mirrors
St. James Ballroom
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Orinthia Harris, STEMearly LLC
Explore the vital intersection of early literacy and STEM education in our workshop, fostering positive exposure for BIPOC children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Addressing disparities, we aim to unlock the potential of the next generation of BIPOC STEM professionals by dismantling barriers rooted in bias and racism. Join us in this intentional effort to shape a more inclusive and equitable future in STEM.
12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break
Concessions open in the Exhibit Hall
ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice, Part II. Current Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Teacher Education: A Series of Roundtable Discussions
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Jennifer Koel, ACCESS R. Taylor, ACCESS
Holly Lanoue, ACCESS
Debra Murphy, ACCESS
Educator/Teacher Preparation
More Than Words: Teaching Preservice Educators About Caring and Equity Through Intentional Actions
Camp
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Natasha Spellman, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
LaKisha Roseborough, Winston-Salem State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Using Observation to Supervise, Coach, and Evaluate Early Childhood Educators
Churchill B1
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Nancy Toso, Nancy L. Toso Consulting Group
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Cultivating Student Engagement in the Accreditation Process
Churchill B2
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lori Blake, Central Connecticut State University
Candace Barriteau-Phaire, Central Connecticut
State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Looking at Leadership with a New Lens: Applying Leadership Essentials to Energize and Strengthen Your Professional Impact in Guiding Program Change
Churchill C1
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Teri Talan, National Louis University
Marie Masterson, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Jill Bella, Bella Mattina Leadership
Welcoming Families of Young Children with Disabilities to ECE Programs: Using Partnerships to Make Equitable and Inclusive Experiences for All
Churchill C2
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Jenna Weglarz-Ward, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Kimberly Hile, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
State Legislative Round Up Commerce
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Maria Estlund, NAEYC
Nicole Lazarte, NAEYC Advocacy/Public Policy
Nurturing Young Children in Nature: How to do it and why it matters!
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Martha Cheney, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences at Walden University
Nature/Outdoor Education
Identifying Everyday Oppression in Toddler Settings: Allowing Schema Play to Transform Caregiving Relationships and Liberate Learning
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Travis Morgan-Chavers, Athens State University
Sean Durham, Auburn University
Ashton Bridges, Auburn University
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Using Research to Advocate for State Supported Increases in Wages for Rural Child Care Teachers
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Heather Hannah, Systems Change Lab at the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University
Cathy Grace, The Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning, University of Mississippi
Elizabeth Harris, MS Early Learning Alliance
Katie Amidon, University of Mississippi
Program Administration, Evaluation, and Financial Management
Read Aloud Wow! Best New Children’s Books on DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), SEL (Social-Emotional Learning), and More
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Amy Vandament, The Book Vine for Children Language and Literacy
Supporting the Positive Identity Development of Parents Who Are Cis Heterosexual Men
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Gus Moore
Men in Early Childhood
Building a Sustainable Workforce: Embedding Self-Care Skills for Early Childhood Professionals
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Jennifer Baumgartner, Louisiana State University
Ingrid Anderson, Portland State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Tangrams and Twigs: Using Loose Parts as Math Manipulatives with Adults and Kindergartners
Jackson 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Amber Beisly, University of Oklahoma--Tulsa
Heather Ross, University of Oklahoma--Tulsa
Mathematics
Discover, connect, and celebrate at “Louisiana Night” for early childhood educators! Join the LAAEYC at Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant (just a short walk from the hotel) for an evening of networking, inspiration, food, music, and charm. This event is free for Louisiana AEYC members.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2: 6:30-8:30 PM
Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant 201 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130
Stop by the Louisiana AEYC counter in the Institute Registration area if you have questions about this event.
Stick Together: Building a Stronger, More Connected Team Regardless of Generational Differences, Cultural Diversity, Child Care Experience, or Personal Upbringing
Jefferson Ballroom
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Jennifer Romanoff, Lightbridge Franchise Company
Leadership
It’s OK to Talk at the Table!
Magazine
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Denise Sidney, College of Southern Nevada
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Sensory Strategies and the Brain: Promoting Self-Regulation and Learning
Marlborough A/B
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Amy Bender, Northwest Center
Laura Kneedler, Northwest Center
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Inspiring Contextually and Culturally
Relevant Technology Use in Early Childhood Programs: Applying DAP in Decision Making
Royal
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cindy Basse, Northern Michigan University Technology and Digital Media
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Featured Session
Storytelling/Storyacting: Nurturing Minds, Empowering Hearts, and Strengthening Communities
St. James Ballroom
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sisa Pon Renie, Erikson Institute
Ivette Guadarrama, Erikson Institute
Melissa Kirk, Erikson Institute
Project Zero from Harvard University defines playful learning as joyful and empowering, with opportunities for pursuits of curiosity. Storytelling/ Storyacting, created and popularized by Vivian Gussin Paley, allows children to dictate their stories, then perform them in front of the class. It is a powerful tool to deepen learning for children through play. Participants will dive deep into this routine and learn other elements that create humanizing learning environments. With frequent use and rumination about these routines, teachers deepen their practice by reflecting, facilitating critical thinking conversations among children, and providing different entry points in response to children’s strengths and needs. Teachers see their students as children are: brilliant, excited, and full of genius and wonder as they engage in these routines. Through shared community and knowledge building, teachers get to know their children deeply due to the nature of the routines. This mutuality creates an equitable and caring learning community.
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NAEYC Homeroom (Booth #100 in the Exhibit Hall)
Monday, June 3: 1:30-2:00 PM
Tuesday, June 4: 10:30-11:00 AM
ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice,
Part III. Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teacher Preparation Programs: A Conversation About Opportunities and Challenges to Support Student Learning
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Anu Sachdev, ACCESS
Jennifer Koel, ACCESS
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Moving Forward: Building Towards an Equitable Future for the ECE Profession
Camp
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Michelle Kang, NAEYC
Shyrelle Eubanks, National Education Association
Tamara Johnson, Malaika Early Learning Center
Edith Locke, Child Care Services
Calvin Moore, Council for Professional Recognition
Advocacy/Public Policy
Centering Family Child Care Educators: Lessons Learned in Creating Staffed Family Child Care Networks as Learning Communities
Canal
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kelly Ramsey, All Our Kin
Maureen Wright, All Our Kin
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Strategies to Interrupt Unconscious Bias in Early Childhood Education
Churchill A
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kristie Norwood, Start Early
Kay Meredith, Start Early
Diversity and Equity
Sparking Science and Engineering Discovery: Using a Play-Based Approach to Support STEM Learning for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Churchill B1
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Rebecca Parlakian, ZERO TO THREE Science
Transforming Leadership with Emotional Intelligence
Churchill B2
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tara Dickerson, Mississippi State University
Jamila Taylor, Mississippi State University
Elizabeth Thorne, Mississippi State University
Leadership
Taking Care of Me to Take Care of You Wellness Session
Churchill C1
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Patricia Couroux, Early Childhood Community Development Centre
Ginette Wilson, Early Childhood Community Development Centre
Health and Safety
Preparing University Preservice Teachers to Create Equitable Communities, Indoors and Out
Churchill C2
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Amy Betz, University of Minnesota
Alyssa Wilt, University of Minnesota
Sheila Williams Ridge, University of Minnesota
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Finding Joy through DAP: Developing Emotional Intelligence
Commerce
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Prerna Richards, Together We Grow Diversity and Equity
Helping Teachers and Children Cope with Intense Emotions and Challenging Behaviors in Caring Classroom Communities: A TraumaInformed and Play-Based Approach
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Anna Housley Juster, Boston Child Wellness
Sue Gaon, Lakeshore Learning
Shannon Ayers, Lakeshore Learning
Social and Emotional Development
Theories, Pedagogies, and Early Childhood Environments: A Relational Understanding of Young Children’s Learning
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, The University of Texas at Dallas
Sandra Duncan, Nova Southeastern University Curriculum – Theories and Approaches
Coaching Is the Tip of the Iceberg: What’s Hiding Underneath?
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sarah Sexton, Family, Infant & Preschool Program
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable:
Building Inclusive and Equitable Facilitation and Training Skills
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jessica Haremza Diop, Educare Network, Start Early
Michelle Lee, Educare Network, Start Early Diversity and Equity
Cooking in the Classroom: Building Life Skills to Strengthen Children’s Social, Emotional, and Academic Trajectories
Jackson
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kathryn Szallar, Deer Creek IS Social and Emotional Development
Stay Safe: How to Address the Challenge of Implementing Stay Safe Drills with Infants and Toddlers
Jefferson Ballroom
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Neal Horen, Head Start National Center on Health, Behavioral Health and Safety
Amy Hunter, Head Start National Center on Health, Behavioral Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Building Neural Connections: Early Childhood’s Key Role in Meeting Learning Standards
Magazine
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tammy Flowers, Springfield Public Schools
Christy Davis, Springfield Public Schools
Standards – Early Learning/Content Standards, Common Core Standards
Becoming a Classroom Curator of Belonging: The Art of Fostering and Sustaining an Inclusive and Loving Community of Learners
Marlborough A/B
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Shawn Prakash Reddy, National Louis University
Barb Grooms, National Louis University
Keisha Rembert, National Louis University
Alejandra Sandoval, National Louis University
Leslie Delgado Luna, National Louis University
Learning Environment
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
Healthy Young Children
Sixth Edition
Discover how education and healthcare professionals can work with children and families to promote physical and mental health and provide safe and environments.
Item 1167
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Empowering Communities and Early Childhood Champions
Royal
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dawn Wilkinson, Enhancing Early Childhood
Melissa Busby, Enhancing Early Childhood
State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Writing for NAEYC
Camp
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Susan Friedman, NAEYC
Dana Battaglia, NAEYC
Annie Moses, NAEYC
Professionalism and Ethics
Data for Change: Using Data as a Guide to Professional Development
Canal
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Phillis Mills, University of Missouri Kansas CityInstitute for Human Development
Laurie Ball, University of Missouri Kansas City-Institute for Human Development
Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice Equitable & Joyful Learning in Preschool
Peek into preschool classrooms to see teachers making intentional decisions in the six key areas of practice that form the six guidelines for DAP in action.
Item 1162
Institute Price $27.20
Science of Reading, Early Literacy, and Structured Literacy: Essentials for Equitable Learning Communities
Churchill A 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Candace McCarty, Wilson Language Training Language and Literacy
The Role of a Mentor Professional Learning Community in Supporting Effective Mentoring
Churchill B1
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Andrea Weidele, Center for Early Learning Professionals (EDC)
Julie Boutwell, Center for Early Learning Professionals (EDC)
Leadership
Transitioning from State Core Knowledge and Competencies to Embracing the Unifying Framework for the ECE Profession by Implementing NAEYC Professional Standards
Churchill B2
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Jill Soto, New World Now
Deborah Wise, Departments of Education and Human Services
Kris Madden, Pennsylvania Key Robin Zeiter, State of Michigan
Stephanie Chandler, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability
Higher Education Institutions as Drivers for ECE Systems Change
Churchill C1
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Mike Abel, University of Missouri Kansas City
Nikki Baldwin, University of Wyoming
Kimberly Krzanowski, Delaware State University
Liz Kelleher, Delaware State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Materials Matter: Choosing the Right Stuff
Churchill C2
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Megan King, Passaic Public Schools
Lisa Bresson, Independent Consultant
Learning Environment
Early Childhood Workforce Development: Learnings from a Five-Year Pilot Project
Fulton
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tasha Lewis, Buncombe Partnership for Children
Joshua McClure, Buncombe Partnership for Children
Jenny Vial, Buncombe Partnership for Children
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Early Learning Program Accreditation
- Exciting Updates
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Meghan Salas Atwell, NAEYC
Amanda Batts, NAEYC
Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC
Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability
Supporting Young and Emerging ECE Professionals: Continuing the Conversation
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Leah Walker, Rowan University
Gloria Woods, ECE Professionals, Inc.
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Protecting Precious Lives: Unpacking the Child-to-Child Sexual Abuse Risk in Educational Settings
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Kimberly King, Gryphon Publishing, Darkness2Light.Org
Health and Safety
We look forward to seeing those who have purchased tickets for the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Riverboat Cruise.
Join NAEYC and Walden University for a fun-filled evening networking with other Institute attendees as we cruise the Mississippi River. Admission includes Mardi Gras inspired food, bar, and live music by a Jazz quartet.
Sponsored by
MONDAY, JUNE 3
BOARDING TIME: 6:30 PM
CRUISE TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM (Boat will leave promptly at 7:00 PM)
BOARDING LOCATION: SPANISH PLAZA DOCK (Located directly behind the Hilton New Orleans Riverside)
This is a ticketed event.
Utilizing Data and Strengths-Based Coaching to Promote Equity and Support
Early Childhood Educator Efficacy
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Jodi Whiteman, Lena
Jena Menard, Vermillion Parish
Michelle Hunt, Vermillion Parish
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Disrupting the Status Quo: Transforming a Center, Transforming Ourselves
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Melissa Burnham, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno
Emily Bailey, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno
Jamie Gehrman-Selby, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno
Calena Long, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno
Leadership
Stop in the Name of Love: A Mad Community Equals a SAD (SocialEmotional Anxiety Disorder) Child
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Eyona Lewis, LEAP Coaching Solutions
Social and Emotional Development
Building Your First Adult Atelier: Reflections Upon and Guidance for the Implementation of the Reggio Emilia Approach with Preservice and Practicing Teachers
Jackson
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Courtney Dewhirst, University of Oklahoma
Erin Casey, University of Oklahoma
Kyong Ah Kwon, University of Oklahoma
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Do You See What I See?
Making Learning Visible
Jefferson Ballroom
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Kathy Gallo, North Shore Community College
LeeAnn Soucy, North Shore Community College Assessment of Young Children
Empowered Latinas Leading and Advancing Educational Spaces
Magazine
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Martha Melgoza, Unidos for ECE
Yohana Quiroz, Unidos for ECE
Leadership
Foster a Growth Mindset in Young Children
Marlborough A/B
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Lori Trexler, Louisville Collegiate School
Social and Emotional Development
The Impact of Developing Partnerships Between Educators and Advocates to Engage Families of Students with Disabilities
Parish
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Henderson Lewis, Jr., Louisiana State University
Shayla Guidry-Hilaire, Nola Public Schools
Margaret-Mary Sulentic-Dowell, Louisiana State University
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
The Role of the Principal in Preschool Children’s Academic Outcomes: The Importance of Effective Leadership in the Preschool Classroom
Royal
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tammy Rutherford, Kentucky Department of Education
Leadership
NAEYC is a leading voice for high-quality early childhood education supported by a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession.
Along with Americans of all political, geographic, and demographic backgrounds, we are coming together to demand investments in hiqh-quality early childhood education and early childhood educators, because we know that will make America brighter, stronger, and more competitive.
Together we can ensure that when children, families, and our economy do too!
NAEYC.org/policy
Say HELLO to our improved online community platform! We’ve upgraded our look and feel to make it easier to
Post a question and get advice with our new centralized feed
Follow threads using our content list right on your homepage
Our interest forums include:
Culture
› Asian Interest Forum
› Black Caucus Interest Forum
› Latino Interest Forum
› Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
› Men in Education Network (M.E.N)
› Tribal and Indigenous Early Childhood Network
Science, Math, and Technology
› Early Childhood Science Interest Forum
› Early Math Interest Forum
› Technology and Young Children
Play and Policy
› Play, Policy, and Practice
› Young Children and Nature
› Project Approach
Program Focus
› Accessible Education and Inclusive Environments
› Family Child Care Interest Forum
› Infant Toddler Professionals
› Kindergarten Interest Forum
› Laboratory Schools
Social Issues
› Children’s Global Issues Community
› PEACE Educators Interest Forum
› Rural Children, Families, and Early Childhood Educators Interest Forum
› Children of Incarcerated Parents (CHIPS)
Connect virtually with other members by joining a number of our Interest Forums
Spirituality
› Young Children’s Spirituality
› Faith-Based Interest Forum
Student and Professional
› Community Collaboration Interest Forum
› Diversity and Equity Education for Adults
› Early Childhood Consultants and Authors
› Young and Emerging Professionals
The fourth edition of this classic, influential text addresses DAP within the context of our evolving world of early childhood education, with a strong focus on equity.
Engage with 48 case studies providing real-world examples that make for rich discussions and greater learning in educational and professional development settings.
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
To Protect and Nurture: (Re)Imagining Mentoring for Black Boys in the Early Grades
St. James Ballroom
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Brian L. Wright, The University of Memphis
Black boyhood in the United States has been essentially rendered unimaginable. In public discourse, deficit-oriented rhetoric often adultifies, criminalizes, and dehumanizes Black boys, making it difficult for our society to view them as children worthy of a childhood. Mentoring programs embedded within learning environments have become increasingly popular to ameliorate the risks and harms associated with racism and poverty for Black boys and to aid school professionals in seeing them with all the potential, promise, and possibilities afforded to other children. However, the view that mentoring programs are inherently beneficial impairs our ability to see how aspects of them may harm Black boys. During this presentation, participants will examine a set of principles used in mentoring programs for Black boys in the early grades (pre-K–3) and assess how they either “protect” and “nurture” Black boys in caring and equitable ways or further “adultify” them within schools and communities.
Building Early Childhood Apprenticeships: Nebraska’s Team Approach
Canal
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association
Tracy Gordon, Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children
Community Partnerships
Supporting Social and Emotional Development in Educators and Students Through Mindfulness
Churchill A
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Zamora Logan, Zenergy, LLC
Social and Emotional Development
Mapping Math Playgrounds: Charting Individual Learning Trajectories in Early Childhood Mathematics
Churchill B1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sarah Schaefer, Mathodology
Melissa Williams, Mathodology
Mathematics
Unlocking Potential and Advancing Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Policies, Practices, and Advocacy for Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Churchill B2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Katrina Delaney, Empowered Pathways
Nicole Leland, Empowered Pathways
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Part of the Solution: Higher Education Addressing ECE Workforce Needs
Churchill C1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Carrie Nepstad, Harold Washington College
Wendy Farr, Dallas College
Cindy Shackelford, Jefferson State Community College
Jamie Heberlein, Portland Community College
Educator/Teacher Preparation
From Play to Theater: Creating Imaginary Worlds to Elevate Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Achievement in Your Classroom
Churchill C2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Jennifer Ridgway, Yard Dramas
Arts (Performing and Visual)
Designing Family Partnership Opportunities to Improve Children’s Language and Literacy Learning
Commerce
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Susan Zoll, Rhode Island College
Natasha Feinberg, Rhode Island College
Family Engagement and Support
A Lifetime of Literacy Starts Here: Leveraging the Science of Reading in Your Early Childhood Program
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Nicol Russell, Teaching Strategies, LLC
Lesley Jennings, Teaching Strategies, LLC Language and Literacy
What’s Your Idea for Solving the Problem? Involving Children in the Conflict-Resolution Process
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kenneth Sherman, The HighScope Foundation Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
Creating a Reggio-Inspired Higher Education Classroom
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College Educator/Teacher Preparation
Collaborative Voices: Strengthening Team Dynamics Through Effective Communication
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Laura Delgado, Learning Beyond Paper
Elizabeth Fields, Learning Beyond Paper Leadership
Uncovering Solutions for the Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Susan Schmidt, Early Childhood Innovation Center, University of Missouri Kansas City
Nick Bollinger, Early Childhood Innovation Center, University of Missouri Kansas City
Jane Moldenhauer, Early Childhood Innovation Center, University of Missouri Kansas City
Program Administration, Evaluation, and Financial Management
Serious Fun! Using Brain Breaks and Fidgets to Create Safe, Healthy, BrainFriendly Learning Environments
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Janet Oesterling, Childcare Classes 101
Denise Alessandrine, Childcare Classes 101
Angela Mountz, Childcare Classes 101
Shawn Lacy, Childcare Classes 101
Tracia Walzer, Kinder Academy, Inc.
Learning Environment
Dissecting Key Assessments in Higher Education Accreditation
Jackson
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mary Harrill, NAEYC
Travis Morgan-Chavers, Athens State University
Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Music Soothes the Soul and Helps to Heal the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Make Your Program a Welcoming Place for Everyone to Sing Their Own Song
Jefferson Ballroom
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Maryann Harman, Music with Mar.
Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Team Building, LLC
Social and Emotional Development
Follow the Leader: How to Leverage Early Adopters’ Experiences to Motivate Teachers to Try New Practices Within a Professional Learning Community
Magazine
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Rebeca Itzkowich, Erikson Institute
Sisa Pon Renie, Erikson Institute
Leadership
Building a Community of Support for Early Childhood Teacher Educators in Rural States
Parish
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Jeff Leffler, Mississippi State University
Cathy Grace, Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the University of MS
Susan Clark, The University of Southern Mississippi
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Roots and Wings: Empowering Families for Early Childhood Advocacy
Royal
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Amy Scott, MassBay Community College
Jarred Rose, Massachusetts Common Start Committee
Advocacy/Public Policy
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
So Much More than the ABCs: The Early Phases of Reading and Writing
Build a foundation for children’s academic success by engaging infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in experiences that foster oral language and content knowledge, literacy skills, and cognition.
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List $38 | Institute Price $30.40
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Impact of a Male Presence in an Early Childhood Environment
Camp
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Karin Miller, Moody Early Childhood Center
Antonio Ford, Moody Early Childhood Center
Men in Early Childhood
The Early Childhood District: An Innovation Lab in Boston Built for Solutions That Can Scale
Canal
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Alina Lopez Thomas, Neighborhood Villages
Binal Patel, Neighborhood Villages
Devin Cole, Neighborhood Villages Community Partnerships
Investment Strategies in ECE That Center Quality for All Learners and Early Childhood Educators
Churchill A 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Rhian Allvin, Brynmor Early Education & Preschool Gretchen Preston, Gretchen’s House
Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation
State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
Hear Our Voices
Information and strategies to help teachers and administrators reflect on and improve their practices for partnering with families
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By Invitation Only: Higher Education
Accreditation Peer Reviewer Meeting
Churchill B1
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Mary Harrill, NAEYC
Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC
Travis Morgan-Chavers, Athens State University
Reimagining the CDA Credentialing Process
Churchill B2
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Calvin Moore, Council for Professional Recognition
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Culturally Responsive School
Leaders: Promoting Equity and Inclusion During the Early Years
Churchill C1
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ashley Nartey, George Mason University
Bweikia Steen, George Mason University
Leadership
The Science Behind Montessori Environments: What They Teach Us About Building Agency in Young Children
Churchill C2
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Heidi Morrison, Bright Horizons
Rachel Karrer Flack, Bright Horizons
Learning Environment
Seven Simple Steps to Body Safety: Empowering Educators and Families as Partners in Sexual Abuse Prevention
Commerce
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Kimberly King, Gryphon House Publishing, Darkness2Light.Org
Advocacy/Public Policy
Coaching at Scale: A Strategy for Strengthening the Early Learning Workforce
Fulton
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Cathy Yun, The Learning Policy Institute (LPI)
Abby Schachner, The Learning Policy Institute (LPI)
State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
How is Everybody Doing? Results of NAEYC’s Ongoing ECE Field Surveys
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Meghan Salas Atwell, NAEYC
Advocacy/Public Policy
Novice Teachers: Preparing to Receive Teachers with Little Experience
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Letitia Bandy, Metro Action Commission
Britany Hobbs, Metro Action Commission
Christina Gomez, Metro Action Commission Cancelled
Leading Through Connections: Motivating Your Team Through Genuine Relationships
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Liz Richards, Mississinewa Community Schools
Leadership
Video-Based Teaching Resources for ECE Teacher Preparation Faculty
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sudha Swaminathan, Eastern Connecticut
State University
Niloufar Rezai, Eastern Connecticut State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Playing with Sound: Utilizing Play to Foster Phonemic Awareness with Young Children
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Douglas Bell, Kennesaw State University
Raynice Jean-Sigur, Kennesaw State University
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Cultivating Equity for All: Preparing
Preservice Educators to Work with Diverse Communities, Families, and Children
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Deborah Rooks Ellis, Coastal Carolina University
Eugenia Hopper, Coastal Carolina University
Catharina Middleton, Coastal Carolina University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Advancing Equity in Wisconsin’s Early Education Workforce: A Narrative Inquiry that Centers the Lived Experiences of Black and Brown Professionals
Jackson
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Toshiba Adams, Sankofa Consulting & Training
Lisa Garlie, Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health
Diversity and Equity
Trauma-Informed Practices and Behavior Management
Jefferson Ballroom
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Alexis Cumings, Early Childhood Training Company
Cancelled
Putting DAP into Action – DAP Resources and Supports
Magazine
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Susan Friedman, NAEYC
Dana Battaglia, NAEYC
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Dig into Natural, Authentic, STEM Learning in the Great Outdoors
Marlborough A/B
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Jenny James, First Lutheran Preschool
Lea Ann Christenson, Towson University
Nature/Outdoor Education
A Cautionary Tale About Expanding Child Care in New Orleans
Parish
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Henderson Lewis Jr, Louisiana State University
Cynthia Fontcuberta DiCarlo, Louisiana State University
Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, Louisiana State University
Advocacy/Public Policy
Building a Statewide Vision: A Case Study of Quality Improvement and Curriculum in Virginia
Royal
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Caitlin Ellis, University of Virginia
Kate Matthew, University of Virginia
Quality Initiatives – QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing
Meet NAEYC Governing Board Members to learn about serving on the NAEYC Board
NAEYC Homeroom (Booth #100 in the Exhibit Hall) Monday, June 3: 1:30-2:00 PM Tuesday, June 4: 10:30-11:00 AM
12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break
Concessions open in the Exhibit Hall
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Featured Session
Classroom Choreography:
Rhythmically Integrating Classroom Instruction and Assessment
St. James Ballroom
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Rakhee Dodia, Erikson Institute
Veronica Castro, Erikson Institute
In this session, participants will discover the affordances of repeated instructional routines to build equitable, developmentally appropriate, and strengths-based classroom assessment practices. Participants will learn how to empower educators in seamlessly integrating playful instructional routines that effectively merge teaching and assessment strategies. Participants will explore practical methods for embedding assessment seamlessly within instructional routines and identify key moments within lessons to collect formative data, enabling real-time adjustments to enhance teaching effectiveness. Through video analysis of teacher practice, participants will gather and interpret data to then support teachers in making instructional decisions that meet the cultural, linguistic, and developmental needs of their students. Participants will name, acknowledge, and reveal how implicit bias impacts educators’ instructional decisions and gain tools to address and mitigate implicit bias in observational assessment.
Sponsored by
Advancing Environmental Education in Early Childhood Practices Through Partnerships with Your Community’s Public Library Systems
Camp
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Heather Quinn, Hummingbird Hill Collective, LLC
Jeanne Andrews, Baltimore County Public Library
Community Partnerships
Beyond Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Bringing HOPE and Resiliency to Our Children
Churchill A
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stacey Broyles, Regional Intervention Program
Ashley Jasinski, Regional Intervention Program
Social and Emotional Development
Designing Leadership Academies for Administrators of Early Care and Education Programs: Everything You Need to Know
Churchill B1
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jill Bella, Bella Mattina
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Using the Pyramid Model Framework to Create a Behavior Intervention Plan
Churchill B2
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Michelle Farrell, Denver Behavior Consultants LLC, All Kids Succeed LLC
Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
The Empowered Educator Toolkit: Building an Empowered Workforce and Impacting Policy
Churchill C1
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Laura McCarty, McCarty Consulting Group LLC
Advocacy/Public Policy
Strengthening Families: Increasing Awareness of the Whole Child to Prevent Maltreatment and Support Diverse Communities
Churchill C2
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mirna Mejia, Raising a Reader
Mary Regan, College of Southern Nevada ECE Lab Programs
Family Engagement and Support
Shift Happens: Drawing on Diverse Theorists to Support Adult Learners, Children, and Families
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ingrid Everett, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Cindy Stephens, College of the Canyons
Brandi Slider, Westmoreland County Community College
Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Institute
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Keep Your Head Up: Preparing Teachers to Survive in Our Profession During Their First Year and Beyond
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Debra Pierce, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Educator/Teacher Preparation
DAP, Developmental Cascades, and Observation Tools to Help You Follow the Developing Child
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, The University of Texas at Dallas
Karen Walker, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Wonder, Strategize, Resolve: Inquiry Learning and Teaching with Infants and Toddlers Engaging in STEM
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sherri Peterson, University of Northern Iowa
Beth VanMeeteren, University of Northern Iowa Science
Bringing out the Best: How to Motivate and Support Your Team
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Rachel Fisher, Lively Institute Leadership
Learning About Learning: Exploring Neuroscience to Understand How to Improve Learning Outcomes and Offer Equitable Learning Experiences
Jackson
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Rachel Robertson, Bright Horizons
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Project Work as an Equity Issue: The Right to Intellectually Stimulating Curriculum
Jefferson Ballroom
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Judy Helm, Best Practices Inc.
Rebecca Wilson, Van Meter Community School District
Lora Taylor, UPC Discovery Early Learning Center
Karrie Snider, University of Central Missouri
Erika Miller-Gray, Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago
Diversity and Equity
Navigating a Monolingual World with a Multilingual Lens: The View of an Adult Learner at the College Level
Magazine
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Marcela Calderon Duran, College of Lake County
Jennifer Cordova-Arteaga, College of Lake County
Emerging Bilingual/Multilingual
Innovative Workforce Strategies in North Carolina and Beyond
Royal
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kristi Snuggs, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association
Edith Locke, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association
Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association
Quality Initiatives – QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing
Please remember to complete the 2024 Institute evaluation survey, which will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Institute. NAEYC sincerely values your feedback, which is used to evaluate the Institute and to plan future NAEYC professional development activities.
Available at the NAEYC Shop!
Spotlight on Young Children
Observation and Assessment
Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Kindergarten as a Sturdy Bridge: What One State Is Doing to Help Make
Kindergarten More Developmentally
Appropriate as Part of a Federal Initiative
Camp
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Anna Severens, Nevada Department of Education
Kelly Carr, Nevada Department of Education
Kacey Edgington, Nevada Department of Education, Washoe County School District
Melissa Burnham, Nevada Department of Education, University of Nevada Reno
Candace Mapp, Nye County School District
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Revising the Code of Ethics: Where We Are and How You Can Help
Canal
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Meghan Salas Atwell, NAEYC Lauren Hogan, NAEYC
Professionalism and Ethics
Legislating Play in Early Childhood Classrooms: How Connecticut Passed a Play-Based Learning Law and What’s Next in Implementation
Churchill A 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Peg Oliveira, Yale University Play
Assessing Program Administration Practices to Support Classroom Quality
Churchill B1
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Melissa Newkirk, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability
Relationships Matter at Every Level:
Collaboration Among State Offices, Higher Ed, Early Learning Settings, Policymakers, and Community Partners to Create Accessible Statewide CDA Credentialing Pathways
Churchill B2
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Jene Chapman, Nebraska Department of Education
Linda Reddish, Nebraska Extension
Aimee Hoes, Buffett Early Childhood Institute
Julie Miller, Nebraska Department of Education Early Childhood Training Center
Deanna Peterson, Metropolitan Community College
Professionalism and Ethics
Exploring the Successes and Challenges of Building Oregon’s Statewide Child Care Substitute System
Churchill C1
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Robyn Lopez Melton, Western Oregon University
Esmeralda Amezcua, Western Oregon University
Veronica Mendoza Ochoa, Western Oregon University
Bertha Camacho, Western Oregon University
State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS
Supporting Young Children’s Activism: Real Stories of Anti-Bias in Action
Churchill C2
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Linda Grant, Kennesaw State University
Rukia Rogers, The Highlander School
Sasha Von Hanna, Home Schooling Parent
Diversity and Equity
Activating Community Partnerships
Within Higher Education to Build Early Childhood Leadership While Meeting State Professional Development Standards
Commerce
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Jane Humphries, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University
Amber Brown, University of Houston at Clear Lake
Preeti Jain, University of Houston at Clear Lake
Program Administration, Evaluation, and Financial Management
What Day Is It? What Children Are Really Learning During Calendar Time
Fulton 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Amy Kilgus Chamley, Parkland Community College
Teaching and Instructional Practices
Prioritizing Equity in Family Engagement to Support Young Children’s Learning and Brain Development
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Kandi Novak, Child Care Aware® of America
Family Engagement and Support
Prepare, Practice, and Ponder: Design Professional Development to Help Teachers Leap Hurdles
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Anita Evans, Erikson Institute
Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute
Melissa Kirk, Erikson Institute
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Let’s Talk Solutions: An Examination of Low Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Marta Collier, Marta Collier Educational Systems and Services, LLC
Language and Literacy
The Out-of-Sync Child: Sensory Responsivity and the Classroom Environment
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sandra Duncan, Adjunct Faculty, Nova Southeastern University
Kathryn Murray, Future Strong Education Consultancy, Australia
Diversity and Equity
Building Social and Emotional Interaction:
Reaching All Children Through Dance
Grand Salon, Sections 21/24
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Gladys Affam, The Bridges Academy
Social and Emotional Development
Paid Family and Medical Leave as Workforce and Family Engagement Support in ECE
Jackson
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Lydia Waligorski, Clayton Early Learning
Advocacy/Public Policy
Find the Joyful Leader Within: Fostering
Joyful and Equitable Workplace Cultures
Jefferson Ballroom
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Teresa Byington, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Geraldine Wynn, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Charmika Hansen, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Leadership
Relational Leadership: Learning from Fred Rogers
Magazine
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Amy Brereton, Endeavor Schools
Morgan Parker, Endeavor Schools
Leadership
Making the Most of Storytime: Using Children’s Books to Teach Emotional Intelligence
Marlborough A/B
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Donna Housman, Housman Institute
Sierra Bowling, Housman Institute
Social and Emotional Development
Mentoring for Success in Higher Education: Supporting Doctoral Students and Early Career Faculty for Excellence in Educator Preparation
Parish 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Christine Spence, Virginia Commonwealth University
Laura McCorkle, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Megan Purcell, Purdue University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
State Early Childhood Content Tests: Challenges and Preparation
Royal 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University
Linda Ruhe Marsh, Illinois State University
Stacy Durako, Illinois State University
Sara Harms, Illinois State University
Nicole Offutt, Illinois State University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
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NAEYC ACCREDITATION OF EARLY
CHILDHOOD HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
It’s an exciting time for professional preparation at NAEYC!
NAEYC’s higher education accreditation system provides a quality improvement and accountability pathway for early childhood degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree levels.
Visit NAEYC.org/HigherEdAccred to start your program’s accreditation journey now or email highered@naeyc.org to learn more.
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Share your expertise and provide meaningful insights into current thinking on e ective practices and innovations in early childhood education.
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8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Encouraging States to Fund EvidenceBased Playful Learning
St. James Ballroom
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Katrina Herd, Utah State Board of Education
Jared Lisonbee, Utah State Board of Education
Cristina Barrera, Utah State Board of Education
Play-based learning is developmentally appropriate, and children participating in quality play-based programs demonstrate long-term learning outcomes. Yet a disconnect exists between quality classroom environments and what is labeled “real learning.” How do we use what we know about developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) to set up and sustain rigorous academic learning in play-based programs? How do we communicate to others the value of investing in quality early childhood education programs? Participants in this session will define core values of early care and education, articulate how DAP meets those values, and collaborate with colleagues to develop points of action they can apply in their current areas of practice to better exhibit the benefits of learning in play-based settings.
Sponsored by
Managing Your Stress Cycle
Churchill A 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Melissa Pickle, Firmly Flourishing, LLC
Leadership
Elevating the Early Childhood Profession and Workforce by Plotting Articulations in Higher Education
Churchill B2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Jennifer Quong, Texas Woman's University
Sharla Snider, Texas Woman's University
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Equality Versus Equity: Using Equity to Support Diversity
Churchill C1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Joelle Harkins, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
Debb Homman, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
Diversity and Equity
Structural Strategies for a Collapsing Market: Rebuilding Early Learning Commerce
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mary Harper, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Advocacy/Public Policy
It's Never too Late: Nontraditional Age Students in Higher Education
Grand Salon, Sections 3/6
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Barbara Lynn, Wharton County Junior College, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Michele Applegate, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Ban Haller, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Donna Bernelle, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Educator/Teacher Preparation
Exploring Mentor Strategies in Apprenticeships
Grand Salon, Sections 7/10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Edith Locke, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association
Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association
Paul Lazenby, Arkansas Early Childhood Association
Shannon Hall, Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)
Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
Create Equitable Technology Experiences Through Digital Play and Project Work
Grand Salon, Sections 9/12
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Karrie Snider, University of Central Missouri
Sarah Birk, University of Central Missouri Technology and Digital Media
Re-Envisioning Your Classroom: Curiosity Calms Chaos
Grand Salon, Sections 13/16
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Shellie Grooms, Trying Together
Allison Robinson, Trying Together Guidance/Challenging Behaviors
I’ll Bring the Joy!
Grand Salon, Sections 15/18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Nefertiti Poyner, The Poyner Group LLC Professionalism and Ethics
Bouncing Off Walls to Bouncing Back: Rebound and Recovery Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Resilience for Young Children
Grand Salon, Sections 19/22
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tai Cole, FSU Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children
Social and Emotional Development
Using Children's Literature to Support and Enhance Social and Emotional Development
Jackson
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cyndi Giorgis, Arizona State University
Social and Emotional Development
Everyone Needs Attention: Helping Young Children Manage Their Feelings by Understanding Your Own
Jefferson Ballroom
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tamar Jacobson, Early childhood development and education consultant
Cancelled
Tuning into the Power of Music: Using Music to Foster Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
Marlborough A/B
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mary Anderson, My Music Starts Here Arts (Performing and Visual)
Boosting Oracy and Numeracy Skills with Photo Chats
Royal
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute
Anita Evans, Erikson Institute Teaching and Instructional Practices
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Grand Ballroom A/B
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Michelle Kang, NAEYC CEO (Moderator)
Calvin Moore, Council for Professional Recognition
Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation
Jerlean Daniel, Past NAEYC Executive Director and Governing Board Member; Interest Forum Facilitator
Amy O’Leary, Strategies for Children, past NAEYC
Governing Board President
Jason Sachs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, past NAEYC Governing Board Member
This lively discussion will build from the book NAEYC at 75: Reflections on the Past, Challenges for the Future. The session will reflect on where we’ve been and focus on the future of NAEYC and the early learning profession. Presenters will examine the current landscape of ECE and how NAEYC can continue to be a change agent as we look towards the future.
Visit NAEYC.org/get-involved for a complete list of available opportunities and instructions for submitting your application.
Don’t forget, NAEYC Affiliates also offer leadership opportunities. Contact your Affiliate for more information.
Share your knowledge and expertise while helping to advance a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic early childhood profession by becoming a NAEYC Board Member.
Applications for the 2025 NAEYC Governing Board election will be available on the NAEYC website in mid-June.
Available positions include:
• President-Elect
• Governing Board Member At Large
• Student Board Member
Meet with the Executive Committee Members of the Governing Board to discuss their experience serving on the NAEYC Board.
NAEYC Homeroom, Booth #100 in the Exhibit Hall
• Monday, June 3: 1:30-2:00 PM
• Tuesday, June 4: 10:30-11:00 AM
Visit the Exhibit Hall to discover new ideas and solutions in over 40 booths. Enjoy the conversations, innovations, and giveaways!
The NAEYC Shop offers a chance to page through our newest titles while the Homeroom features our team of NAEYC experts in membership, professional development, early learning program accreditation, and advocacy. We are excited to meet you and answer all of your NAEYC questions.
The Exhibit Hall drawing on Tuesday has prizes galore with NAEYC books, an Annual Conference registration, an iPad, gift cards, and nice-to-have lifestyle items. The Exhibit Hall Guide is available at registration or in the Exhibit Hall with information on the many ways to be a winner!
(as of May 20, 2024)
Sunday, June 2
5:00–7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
5:30–7:00 PM Networking Reception (light appetizers and cash bar)
5:45–7:00 PM Research Poster Session
Monday—Tuesday
12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Service in the Exhibit Hall ($)
Monday, June 3
10:00 AM–4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open
Tuesday, June 4
10:00 AM–2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
1:30 PM Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall
Abeka Services, Inc.
Curriculum resources; Books; Preschool P-202 | www.abeka.com/christianschool
Alive Studios Zoo
Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Mathematics; Family engagement P-210 | www.alivestudiozoo.com
Appletree Institute for Education
Innovation
Curriculum resources; Teaching resources; Preschool; Bilingual Education P-415 | www.everychildready.org
Authentic Institute of Montessori
Professional development; Infants and toddlers; Preschool, Higher education P-107 | aimmontessoriteachertraining.org
BodyBib
Infants and toddlers; Health and safety; Learning settings; Teaching resources P-205 | bodybib.com
Book Vine for Children
Books; Early literacy; Infants and toddlers; Preschool P-201 | www.bookvine.com
Branagh Group
Professional development; Infants and toddlers; Preschool; Learning Settings P-516 | branaghgroup.com
Brookes Publishing
Books; Professional development; Equity & Diversity; Challenging behaviors P-200 | brookespublishing.com
Carpets for Kids
Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Preschool; Primary Grade; Infants and toddlers P-212 | www.carpetsforkids.com
Successful Early Learning
Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Books P-500 | www.celebratesel.com
Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota
Coach/trainer/consultant; Professional development; Leadership; Higher education P-314 | www.ceed.umn.edu
Child Care Aware of America
Family engagement; Health and safety; Leadership; Professional development P-111 | www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Education Institute, a StraighterLine Company
Professional development; Administrative/Staff; Health and safety; Management P-306 | www.cceionline.com
ChildPilot
Technology/Information; Computer software; Family Engagement P-604 | childpilot.com
Classroom Coach AI
Professional development; Technology/information; Leadership; Teaching resources P-404 | classroomcoach.ai
Community Playthings
Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Preschool; Infants and toddlers; Playground equipment/supplies P-311 | www.communityplaythings.com
Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Preschool; Mathematics P-304 | www.connect4learning.com
Conscious Discipline
Professional development; Leadership; Challenging behaviors; Health and safety P-312 | consciousdiscipline.com
Council for Professional Recognition
Assessment/portfolios/observation; Professional development; Preschool; Infants and toddlers P-307 | www.cdacouncil.org
Discount School Supply
Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Arts in education materials; Infants and toddlers; School-age care/after school P-211 | www.discountschoolsupply.com
Early Childhood Specialties P-315 | www.earlychildhoodspecialties.com
GameTime
Playground equipment/supplies P-207 | www.gametime.com
Gryphon House
Preschool; Teaching resources; Books; Family engagement P-300 | www.gryphonhouse.com
G-W Publisher
Teaching Resources; Higher Education; Curriculum resources; Professional development P-203 | www.g-w.com
Hatch Early Learning
Early literacy; Kindergarten; Preschool; Technology/Information P-507 | www.hatchearlylearning.com
Heutink USA, Inc dba Tout About Toys
Educational toys/games; Infants and toddlers; Preschool; Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies P-400 | www.ToutAboutToys.com
HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Curriculum resources; Professional development; Preschool; Infants and toddlers P-510 | highscope.org
Hooray for TK
Books; Preschool; Primary Grade; Learning Settings P-105 | www.hooraybooks.com
Innovative Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Health and safety; Technology/information; Infants and toddlers; Science P-600 | ihcsolutionsusa.com
Just Right Reader
Books; Early literacy; Curriculum resources; Bilingual education P-204 | justrightreader.com
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Preschool; Teaching resources; Educational toys/games; Family engagement P-301 | www.kaplanco.com
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Educational toys/games; Family engagement; Infants and toddlers P-405 | www.lakeshorelearning.com
Lena
Dual Language Learning; Early literacy; Literacy/Language Arts; Technology/information P-414 | www.lena.org
Lillio
Child care center management; Curriculum resources; Professional development; Family engagement P-411 | lillio.com
MarcoPolo Learning
Technology/Information; Teaching resources; Family engagement; Professional development P-416 | www.marcopololearning.com
Mark Enterprises, Inc.
Assessment/portfolios/observation; Health and Safety P-317 | www.Markenterprisesinc.com
Marta Collier Educational Systems and Services
Early literacy; Kindergarten; Coach/trainer/ consultant; Curriculum resources P-417 | martacollier.com
Mathodology
Mathematics; Kindergarten; Preschool; Curriculum resources P-402 | www.mathodology.com
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University
Child care center management; Coach/trainer/consultant; Higher education P-514 | www.mccormickcenter.nl.edu
Miss Trish’s Wellness Teachings and Techniques
Higher education; Professional development; Leadership; Administrative/Staff P-316 | misstrish.net
My Music Starts Here
Music curriculum; Early literacy; Curriculum resources; Preschool P-103 | www.mymusicstartshere.com
NAEYC Homeroom P-100 | NAEYC.org
NAEYC Shop P-511 | NAEYC.org/shop
National University
Professional development; Dual Language Learning; Higher education; Equity & Diversity P-602 | nu.edu
Pearson
Books; Higher education; Teaching resources; Curriculum resources
P-413 | www.pearson.com/en-us.html
Stoops Center for Communities, Families and Children
Curriculum resources; Challenging behaviors; Professional development; Preschool P-213 | reboundandrecovery.cfc.fsu.edu
Teaching Strategies
Professional development; Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Infants and toddlers P-503 | www.teachingstrategies.com
The Discovery Source
Challenging behaviors; Teaching resources; Equity & Diversity; Family engagement P-101 | www.thediscoverysource.com
The Source for LearningEarly Childhood Education
Equity & Diversity; Multi-age; Teaching resources; Family engagement P-406 | sflece.org
Torsh, Inc.
Assessment/portfolios/observation; Professional development; Curriculum resources; Coach/trainer/consultant P-206 | torsh.co
Walden University
Higher education; Professional development; Leadership P-401 | www.waldenu.edu/NAEYC
ZERO TO THREE
Professional development; Infants and toddlers; Preschool; Early literacy P-606 | zerotothree.org
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is pleased to present this Certificate to: for having participated in NAEYC’S 2024 Professional Learning Institute JUNE 2–5, 2024 | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Michelle Kang
Chief Executive Officer
NAEYC
In Partnership with the Authors of the Environment Rating Scales
Professional development aligned with the Environment Ratings Scales
• Demonstrates quality practices with visual examples from programs
• Provides opportunities to learn, reflect, and improve
• Choose modules to support individualized professional growth
• Empowers educators to make changes
• Available online 24/7 in English and Spanish
• Awards CEUs and CDA training hours
• Calculates item, sub-scale, and overall scores automatically
• Reflects the most recent notes for clarification from the authors
• Includes data-driven analysis tools to identify trends across programs
• Utilizes CQI reporting to empower providers and directors
• Leverages assessments as learning tools to promote individualized professional development
