Friday Sessions Friday Sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Los Angeles Convention Center (continued) #463 | Using video to enhance positive interactions when children have delays and/or developmental challenges Ann Gruenberg, Eastern Connecticut State University. Room 505 Children with Disabilities/ Early Intervention
#464 | One teacher, one language: A model for bilingual education Amanda Colon, Acelero Learning; Keri Lippman, Acelero Learning; Karin Figueras, Acelero Learning. Room 403B Cognitive Development
#467 | “What if...?” “I wonder...?” Extend your read-alouds through STEM and STEAM explorations! Judy Ross, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. Room 502A Kindergartners Curriculum—Theories & Approaches
#468 | Gifted in the early grades: Identifying and meeting the needs of gifted students in first through third grades Estee Aiken, The University of Montana Western. Room 512 First- to Third-Graders Curriculum—Theories & Approaches
#465 | Innovations in early childhood pedagogy: How do children learn? Inquiry-based learning in action—Building reflective capacity Kim Watts, Ryerson University; Maria Wysocki, Ryerson University; Linda Hart, Ryerson University. Room 507
#469 | Fostering positive racial identity in the early childhood classroom Toni Sturdivant, City of San Antonio, Pre-K 4 SA. Room 501C Preschoolers Diversity & Equity
Curriculum—Theories & Approaches
#466 | Life “after” Reggio: How coteachers from a Reggio-inspired preschool moved on to playbased settings and helped foster meaningful changes from the inside out Tamara Troadec, Roosevelt Island Day Nursery; Tara Canty, Cobble Hill Preschool. Room 510 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches
#470 | “Two SISTAHS of color!” An African American and a Native American share their journeys to introduce and implement anti-bias education and cultural diversity in early childhood programs, colleges/universities, and communities across the nation and the world Phyllis Hammonds, self-employed; Cathy Gutierrez-Gomez, University of New Mexico; Dahazhi Gomez, University of New Mexico; Michelle Shivers, Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission Inc.; Alisha Williams, Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission Inc. Room 514 Preschoolers
#471 | Supporting infant and toddler family partnerships: What programs can, should, and must do to build strong family reciprocal relationships and highquality programs for children, families, staff, and the community Laura Conley, Lakeshore Learning Materials; Texas AEYC. Room 309 Infants and Toddlers Family Engagement & Support
#472 | Children and families experiencing toxic stress: Addressing the coping secrets with art-making opportunities and gentle communication strategies Julie Ugalde, Anna Maria College; Patricia Newell Bennett, Pondmark Inc. Concourse Hall 150AB Kindergartners Family Engagement & Support
#473 | Putting families in the driver’s seat: Using formative assessment as an opportunity to create transformational family engagement Mimi Howard, School Readiness Consulting; Lindsey Allard Agnamba, School Readiness Consulting; Cindy Bagwell, North Carolina Public Schools. Concourse Hall 153AB Family Engagement & Support
#474 | Developmentally appropriate practice and Chinese culture: Our experiences training early childhood education college students in Shanghai Linda Craven, Western Oregon University; Cindy Ryan, Western Oregon University. Room 504 Global Perspectives
Diversity & Equity
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