Tuesday | Sessions Pacific I
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salons 3/4
4:30–5:30 p.m.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Parent–infant language interaction and the development of potential: An early childhood and community initiative for young children who are at risk
Probing online programs for preparing early childhood teachers: A snapshot of online bachelor’s degrees
Understand research-based approaches that enhance the cognitive and social-emotional development impact of purposeful language interaction between infants and their parents and other caregivers. Examine an early childhood/ community intervention initiative developed to assist young children from low-income households and other young children who are at risk. Engage in discussion and use of practical videos and materials developed for attendees to share with families in their own communities. Ken Marquard, José María Vargas University. Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salons 1/2 4:30–5:30 p.m.
ECERS isn’t about quality for a day: Coaching and training with ECERS for lasting quality improvements The Environment Rating Scale tools are widely used researchbased assessments that evaluate the quality of early childhood classrooms and are used in many states’ QRIS. For those providing technical support or training to programs that are striving to achieve higher quality, and for program directors looking to grow teachers to improve the quality of their practice, this workshop will provide guidance in how they can use the ERS tools to coach, mentor, and train teachers toward continuous quality improvement beyond simply getting a good score during one three-hour observation.
Understand the state of online teacher preparation and online bachelor’s degree programs for pre-K teachers. Participate in a discussion analyzing the effectiveness of these programs. Learn about the policy implications for the early childhood field due to an increase in online degree programs. Shayna Cook, New America; Lisa Guernsey, New America. Advocacy/Public Policy
Yerba Buena Ballroom Salons 5/6 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Preparing teacher candidates for meaningful family engagement: Moving from superficial plans to authentic engagement This session will present ideas that one educator preparation program used to revise its family engagement curriculum to provide undergraduate candidates authentic, hands-on opportunities to engage with children and their families through new curriculum, assessments, and improved partnerships with field placement sites. Specific examples of class activities, assessments, and successful candidate assignments implemented with families in their field placements will be shared so that participants may use them in their own settings. Julie Ray, Southeast Missouri State University. Family Support and Engagement
Holly Seplocha, William Paterson University. Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
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