Sharing A Vision Conference 2017 - Conference Program Guide

Conference Program Guide Coordinated by the Illinois Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services

October 25-27, 2017

Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, East Peoria, IL

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www.sharingavision.org

2017 SHARING A VISION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OCTOBER 25-27, 2017 | EMBASSY SUITES, EAST PEORIA

Wednesday, October 25

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM...................Pre-Conference Registration 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM...................Pre-Conference Registration 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM...................Pre-Conference Full Day Sessions 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM...................Pre-Conference Morning Half Day 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM...................Pre-Conference Lunch 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM...................Pre-Conference Afternoon Half Day 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM...................Conference Registration

Thursday, October 26

6:00 AM.........................................Start out with a walk! Meet Mary in the hotel lobby for a morning walk around Peoria.

7:00 AM - 4:45 PM...................Conference Registration 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM...................Coffee and Tea 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM...................Welcome and General Session 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM...................Exhibit Hall Grand Opening: Light Snacks/ Meet and Greet with ISBE Principal Consultants and Bureau Chief for the Bureau of EI, Ann Freiburg 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM...................Exhibit Hall/Networking/Art Gallery Open 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM...................Session I 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM...................Lunch/Showcasing/IDEC Networking Lunch 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM...................Session II 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM...................Session III 5:30 PM......................................... Exhibits and Art Gallery Close

Friday, October 27

6:00 AM.........................................Start out with a walk! Meet Mary in the hotel lobby for a morning walk around Peoria.

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM...................Registration 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM...................Exhibit Hall/Networking/Art Gallery Open 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM...................Coffee and Tea 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM...................Conversation Stations 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM...................Session IV 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM...................Session V 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM...................Lunch/Exhibits/Art Gallery/Showcasing 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM...................Conversation Stations 1:30 PM......................................... Exhibit Hall and Art Gallery Close 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM...................Session VI

Schedule is subject to change.

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WELCOME Dear Sharing A Vision (SAV) Attendees, On behalf of the Illinois Division for Early Childhood, we would like to welcome you to the 15th Sharing A Vision biennial conference. We are thrilled to be hosting you at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in East Peoria on the beautiful Riverfront. We are glad you are here and hope you have the opportunity to connect with both new and old colleagues!

The SAV committee members have been hard at work planning a conference to meet your professional needs. From thought provoking pre-conference sessions, networking opportunities, engaging workshop sessions, informative conversation stations on hot topics in Illinois, an interactive art gallery, programs showcasing their work, and an exhibit hall filled with companies and organizations to support your work, we are hopeful you will leave SAV feeling reenergized! Please be sure to take a close look at the schedule of events so you do not miss out on anything!

New this year, we also have a conference app and online evaluations. Download the Guidebook App from your play store, search SAV 2017 and begin sharing photos and posts about your experience! A variety of features are included on the app to help you navigate the conference. Download it for yourself, and you will see just how useful it can be! We are also moving to online evaluations to cut down on use of paper and to make data analysis much easier! Here at SAV we are constantly striving to improve your conference experience. We hope you find value in the changes to this year’s conference!

Please enjoy your SAV experience and time in East Peoria! You can check out the Embassy website for local restaurants and nightlife. Please be sure to follow-up and tell us about your SAV experience by completing the online conference evaluation.

Denise Henry

Emily Reilly

Denise Henry Emily Reilly Conference Co-Chair Conference Co-Chair

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SAV COMMITTEE CHAIRS Artwork....................................Anna Owen

Carissa Carlson Conference Coordinator.. Tracy Oakley Conversation Stations...... Emily Ropars Credentialing........................ Sheila Bauer

Marlene Christ Evaluation...............................Sharon Doubet Exhibits....................................Bernie Laumann

Amy Betz Family Engagement...........Mary Smith Sheri Kraus Historian/Photographer..Sherial McKinney MarketPlace...........................Peggy Kiefer Publicity...................................Becky Groennert Proofing...................................Jodi Knapp Program...................................Ann Kremer

Evelyn Green Pre-Conference.................... Carol Weisheit

Stephanie Herling Showcasing............................Kathy Slattery

Rachel Wood Session Facilitators.............Natalie Doyle Slideshow................................Kristy Doan Sponsorship...........................Scott Pasley Technology.............................Connie Shugart

JOIN YOUR ILLINOIS DIVISION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (IDEC) FRIENDS FOR CHOCOLATE AND CONVERSATION AT THE IDEC NETWORKING LUNCH Come network with colleagues and hear updates about current national and local Early Childhood initiatives.

When And Where Is The Meeting?

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Thursday, October 26, 12:00 - 1:20 PM Location: Fon Du Lac D-F

Who Should Attend?

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Current and prospective IDEC and DEC members Conference attendees interested in updates about current state and national Early Childhood initiatives

Please bring lunch from the buffet to Fon Du Lac D-F. We will have a provocative discussion on current topics pertaining to early childhood.

Don’t forget to visit the Illinois Division for Early Childhood (IDEC) table in the Exhibit Hall. Learn more about what this organization can do for you as an early childhood professional! Challenge yourself to get involved in IDEC and help us make a difference for your colleagues and the children and families we serve across Illinois!

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GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION Program Guide Organization

Internet Access

Contained within this guide is information on sessions, networking opportunities and other events for the Sharing A Vision Conference. Please familiarize yourself with this guide in order to optimize your conference experience. Additional information and/or questions not addressed in this guide might be located under the Attendee FAQ on the Sharing A Vision website.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the Conference Center.

Choose the “EmbassyMtg” Wi-Fi on your device and you will be prompted to enter the password SAV2017.

Conference Headquarters The Registration Area will serve as Conference Headquarters.

For any information or questions not addressed in this program guide, please visit the Registration Area located near the main entrance of the Conference Center or the SAV Door Prize and Information booth in the Exhibit Hall.

Conference Badges Please wear your name badge during the entire conference as this admits you to all conference functions. Before you leave the conference, we kindly ask for you to drop off your name badge holder at the Registration Area to be recycled.

Workshop Selection Sessions for Thursday and Friday can be found on pages 9-19.

The program is organized by session time and includes session title and description, and DEC strand. You will find it helpful to plan your sessions in advance, including an alternative, and arrive early as there is the possibility of sessions filling capacity. Filled sessions will be indicated as such by a “closed session” sign on the door.

Certificate of Attendance A certificate of attendance has been included in your registration packet for those attendees needing documentation of your participation at SAV.

Lunch A grab and go lunch is included with your conference registration. Please refer to the schedule of events for lunch times.

Lunch buffets and beverage stations will be set up in the hotel lobby atrium and in the convention center. Lunch seating will be provided in the hotel lobby atrium, restaurant/patio, conference exhibit hall, and conference center skywalk but is limited. Please feel free to take your lunch to your room or outside if the weather permits. Those attending the IDEC luncheon on Thursday and/or Conversation Stations on Friday can grab your lunch and bring it with you.

IDEC Membership Please visit the IDEC booth in the exhibit hall to learn about how to get involved and what your membership can do for you!

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Lost and Found Please visit the conference headquarters to drop off or locate any lost and found articles. Once the conference is over, all articles will be turned over to the Embassy Suites and Hotel lost and found center.

Download the Mobile App New this year is the SAV Guidebook app! Stay connected, read presenter bios, share photo and status updates, and plan your schedule by using the conference app. Download the Guidebook in App stores and search SAV 2017 to download the app.

Professional Development Credits A variety of sessions will qualify for the following: Illinois State Board of Education Educator Professional Development clock hours for licensed educators who have provided SAV with their IEIN; Continuing Education (CE) for Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists license renewal through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; Gateways to Opportunity Registry; and Early Intervention. Sessions approved through Early Intervention will be indicated as such below session descriptions. It is the responsibility of each attendee to complete the appropriate paperwork and secure the appropriate documentation verifying your attendance. A total of 10.5 clock hours of training are available during the regular conference (October 26-27).

Conference Evaluations New this year! We will collect your feedback via ONLINE EVALUATIONS! The SAV planning committee strives to provide an optimal conference experience for all professionals and families.

Please take the time after the conference to complete the online evaluation of each session you attend and the overall conference experience. This will take approximately 10 minutes of your time.

In appreciation, those who complete the online evaluation will be put in a random drawing to win one of five $100 gift certificates to the BookVine! Please refer to the conference evaluation flyer in your registration folder for additional information.

Emergency Information/Safety Please take time to familiarize yourself with the layout of the hotel, location of the exit doors and routes upon entering any room. In the event of a fire or other emergency, your knowledge of exits will be helpful. Please make sure that the colleagues you are traveling with have your emergency information in case your family needs to be contacted.

SPONSORS THANK YOU! We would like to recognize our sponsors for the 2017 Sharing A Vision Conference:

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR

GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR

SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR

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WELCOME AND GENERAL SESSION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome - Antoinette Taylor, IDEC President Presentation of Awards - Denise Henry, SAV Co-Chair

GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER Barbara Kaiser, presenter, consultant, author, former college instructor, and founder of two child-care centers and an after-school program; has traveled around the world sharing her knowledge and experience on topics including culture and challenging behavior. Additionally, Barbara served as the chief consultant for Mr. Rogers’ Family Communications and Facing the Challenge, an instructional DVD based on the book she co-authored, Challenging Behavior in Young Children. With a Master’s degree in educational administration from McGill University, she has a strong theoretical foundation, but above all, her perspective is practical, realistic, and compassionate. In her general session, “Beyond Survival: Building Your Resilience,” Barbara will prompt us to examine our own behaviors and help professionals build resilience in order to respond effectively to challenges. Her breakout sessions include, “Building Positive Connections” and “Nothing I Do Works! Understanding, Preventing and Responding Effectively to a Child’s Challenging Behavior.”

HIGHLIGHTED PRESENTER

HIGHLIGHTED PRESENTER

Jonathan Fribley creates learning opportunities that support the growth of early educators and young children.

His work addresses coaching, adultchild interactions and relationships, early language and literacy, assessment, and children’s thinking.

He consults, coaches and mentors with public schools, Head Start agencies, nonprofit organizations, childcare providers, charter schools, and state agencies in over 20 states. He is a former early childhood educator and parent educator with St. Cloud Public Schools, MN. If you are unable to join Jonathan during the preconference, be sure to check out his breakout sessions, “Coaching with Powerful Interactions: Promoting a Powerful Interactions Climate Among Adults to Support Children’s Learning and Success” and “Coaches and Teachers as Mutual Learning Partners: Stories of Coaching with Powerful Interactions.”

Carole Stephens is dubbed “the Pied Piper of children’s music” and is a nationally renowned music specialist.

Her cross-curricular music and guidance techniques instantly invite all audiences from the youngest child to the oldest adult to join in singing, dancing and rhythmic movement.

Miss Carole has been teaching music for children 1 - 6 years old since 1989.

Through her company, Macaroni Soup!, she travels across the U.S. presenting concerts for children and families, and workshops for teachers, librarians and parents. Her seven award-winning CD’s are treasured for their usefulness, appropriateness and simplicity. Wear your comfortable shoes and join Miss Carole in her breakout sessions, “Welcome! Invite All Children of All Abilities into the World of Learning through Music and Movement” and “1-2-3 EYES ON ME! Engagement and Learning through Music!”

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS ART GALLERY Back by popular demand, the Sharing A Vision conference will feature an exhibit and raffle of young children’s artwork gathered from across the state of Illinois. Raffle tickets can be purchased, 3 for $1 or 20 for $5 in the gallery located in the Exhibit Hall. These one of a kind “masterpieces” will also have a “BUY IT NOW” option, which will allow you to purchase the artwork immediately! All proceeds are used to support the art gallery and to have the children’s artwork professionally matted for display.

Have cash or check available at the time of purchase.

Stop by the gallery and admire the work of Illinois’ youngest artists! While touring our gallery, enter to win a door prize!

Winners’ names will be posted at 12:00 (noon) on Friday, October 27th.

The Creative Expressions Art Gallery Hours: Thursday, October 26: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Friday, October 27: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Exhibit Hall All items must be picked up and paid for by Friday at 1:30 PM.

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Illinois Early Learning Project Connect to the world of early learning in Illinois at http://illinoisearlylearning.org or http://illinoisearlylearning.org/es/ (in Spanish) ● Informative “Tip Sheets” in English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Korean, and Chinese on early learning and development. ● Resources to help implement the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards.

● Resources to help implement the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for infants and toddlers. ● Los recursos de IEL están disponibles también en español.

Illinois

Early Intervention Clearinghouse

http://iecam.illinois.edu IECAM provides a comprehensive picture of early care and education services in Illinois by combining ...

● population ● poverty level ● language use

● state agencies ● Head Start/Early Head Start ● child care

IECAM users can see — in tables or maps — the distribution of early childhood services in counties, townships, legislative districts, and/or municipalities.

http://eiclearinghouse.org Best-practice information on addressing developmental delays in young children.

Visit our website to access: ● recommended resources ● free lending library of books & DVDs ● family experiences and handouts

Newsletters – Resource Lists – Parent Stories – Podcasts – Resources in Spanish

LAKESHORE IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF

SHARING A VISION! To learn more, contact

JARED WESTON Regional Manager - Central/Southern IL (618) 978-1325 jweston@lakeshorelearning.com

ARTI VAGHASIYA Regional Manager - Northern IL (847) 857-8836 avaghasiya@lakeshorelearning.com

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WORKSHOP SESSIONS This year the committee has organized the workshop sessions based on age ranges and the DEC recommended practices. These practices include: Assessment, Environment, Family Interaction, Instruction, Leadership, Teaming and Collaboration, and Transition.

We hope this will help you in selecting your workshops. Some session rooms may fill to capacity. If this happens, a “Closed Session” sign will be posted at the door. Please have an alternative choice so that you can maximize your conference learning and enjoyment.

To avoid being turned away from a session, arrive early at the room. The workshop sessions that have been approved for Early Intervention credit have been noted within each workshop description.

Approved for Early Intervention credit.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 GENERAL SESSION 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Beyond Survival: Building Your Resilience Barbara Kaiser Interaction; B-8 River A-E

Professionals working with children birth to eight can not control everything that is happening with children and families they work with, but can control how they respond. When challenging behavior occurs in young children regardless of ability, early childhood professionals and families need to be powerfully present, emotionally responsive, and role models of healthy social and emotional behavior. Personal resilience is the capacity to prevent, tolerate, overcome, and be enhanced by adverse events and experiences. When we lose control of ourselves, our response to a child’s inappropriate behavior can make things worse.

Strengthening resilience allows us to moderate our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, enables us to respond effectively to challenges, and encourages us to develop new skills. Rather than focusing on managing stress, focusing on fostering resilience can be more productive.

Approved for .75 hour (Intervention) and .75 hour (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit

WORKSHOP SESSION I 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sharing Developmental Concerns with Families Lynn Barts - Self Employed Family; B-3 Cole/Schertz Sharing developmental concerns can be one of the most difficult conversations we may have with a family. This conversation can strengthen the partnership and trust between the family and provider when each person feels valued and respected in the relationship. Let’s dialogue about how to share developmental concerns in a way that can support families in accessing resources for their child.

Approved for .75 hours (Atypical Development) and .75 (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit

Adaptation Continuum: Promoting Young Children’s Participation in Everyday Routines & Activities Kristen Schraml-Block - Independent EI Provider; University of Illinois Co-Presenter(s): Catherine Cheung - University of Illinois Instruction; B-3 Fon Du Lac A-C Young children’s participation in everyday routines, activities, and interactions can be supported and enhanced through the implementation of adaptations. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the adaptation continuum and practical ways to help families maximize their child’s strengths and abilities while promoting their participation in familyidentified everyday activities through the use of appropriate adaptations, modifications and assistive technology.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Project-Based Mathematics: Engaging Preschoolers through Interest-Driven Learning David Banzer - Erie Neighborhood House Co-Presenter(s): Christina Delgado - Erie Neighborhood House Instruction; 3-5 Fon Du Lac D-F A brief background in project approach work, including constructivist theories, followed by information about creating project protocols focused on mathematics. Sample projects will be shared using a 10-step protocol based on open-ended, creative and constructive materials, letting students guide their own projects with teacher assistance.

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WORKSHOP SESSIONS Supporting Children’s Optimal Development Through Play, Movement and Music Heljä Antola Crowe - Bradley University Instruction; B-8 Grandview This session will discuss promoting creativity through play and building capacity for thinking through physical movement.

Learning playfully through creative movement is a child’s natural way of learning and exploring their world and is a tool for learning in the family home and classroom. Participants will articulate why movement is essential in supporting children’s overall optimal development in all domains, and generate meaningful learning activities to support physical, intellectual and social-emotional learning.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Leadership Styles: What Kind of Leader Are You? Karen Appel-Drazin - Northeastern Illinois University; Olivet Nazarene University Co-Presenter(s): Bina Habibi - Children’s Center of Cicero - Berwyn Leadership; B-8 Lydia A This session will explore styles of leadership, the difference between leading and managing, and how to be an effective leader. Participants will reflect on their own practice and behaviors. Through this self-reflection we can learn about ourselves and how we interact with others. Ultimately, this knowledge can have a positive impact on personal effectiveness and the work environment.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Illinois DeafBlind Intervener Update: New Language, Tools, and Supports Michelle Clyne - Project Reach IL Deaf-Blind Services Teaming and Collaboration; 3-8 Lydia B Illinois is a DeafBlind Intervener leader! Learn about DeafBlind Interveners and how they help to support access to learning, environment, and friends; why that support is unique; how to use educational language to include DeafBlind Interveners as a related service; and the tools teams can use to decide if the service is appropriate for a student. Discussion will also include the training needed for credentialing/certification and the supports available for the required training.

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Building Meaningful Family Engagement through the Lenses of Cultural Competency Kate McGruder - Early Beginnings/ROE #26 Family; B-8 Lydia C The purpose of this workshop is to increase the ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds in meaningful and effective ways that are linked to student learning and healthy development. The meaning of culture will be explored and participants will gain understanding of where biases come from. The Illinois State Board of Education Family Engagement Framework will provide insight on meaningful family engagement techniques and activities that can be used with all families.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Coaching with Powerful Interactions: Promoting a Powerful Interactions Climate Among Adults to Support Children’s Learning and Success Jonathan Fribley - Leading For Children Leadership; B-5 River A Coaching with Powerful Interactions identifies and builds on educators’ strengths to promote their learning and create positive change in practice. When leaders’ and adults’ interactions model those that we wish to nurture between teachers and children, you create ripples of positive change that ultimately touch the lives and learning of children and families.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Bridging Roles for Supporting Children With Challenging Behavior: We Are All In This Together!

Charis Price - University of Missouri - St. Louis Co-Presenter(s): Cheryl Light Shriner - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Teaming and Collaboration; B-8 River B This session will discuss roles, terminology, and strategies used by all team members to support children with challenging behavior in a variety of settings including the home. Participants will share terminology and definitions that they use every day and presenters will facilitate a discussion to show the common ground across various terms associated with behavioral assessment, interventions, and supports. Key questions will be generated and provided to the audience to empower them in examining the role they play in behavior supports and the responsibilities that come with those roles.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit

WORKSHOP SESSIONS Toilet Training the Child on the Autism Spectrum: It Can Be Done!

Lauryn Toby - Opportunity Village Children’s Autism Center Instruction; B-5 River C-D Toileting training can be very challenging for children with autism spectrum disorders, with many children on the spectrum learning to use the toilet an average of two years later than their peers.

This presentation will provide evidence-based techniques for helping make toilet training children with autism a successful process.

Approved for .75 hours (Atypical Development) and .75 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Building Positive Connections Barbara Kaiser Interaction; B-8 River E Your connection with a child is the most powerful tool you have as a teacher. In a safe, caring relationship with an adult, a child finds a secure base for exploring the world. He learns to value himself and believe in his own personal power. He discovers that he can influence the people around him and that they will help him fulfill his needs. With a sensitive, responsive adult as a guide and model, he can learn to care about other people, see things from their perspective, and understand their feelings, too. When problem behavior enters the picture, this crucial relationship may falter. The behavior gets in the way, blocking your view of the child and making it a challenge to establish a positive connection.

How you relate to the child depends on what you see when you look at the child - and what you see depends on who you are.

Whether you’re aware of it or not, everything about your teaching - how you approach and respond to the children, set up your room, choose, and present activities, even your knowledge of child development and theory - filters through the prism of your own emotions, family background, education, temperament, beliefs, values, and culture.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit

WORKSHOP SESSION II 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Autism Action: Linking Current Brain Research to Interventions Elizabeth Knollhoff - Four Rivers Special Education District Instruction; B-8 Cole/Schertz Are you fascinated by the brain, science, and research? Do you like free resources? If so, join us as we explore the most current autism research focusing on brain development, and how to translate that research into evidence-based practices. Resources will be provided to link parents and educators to additional tools and interventions.

Approved for .75 hours (Atypical Development) and .75 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Turn the ‘No’ to ‘Go’: How to Change Language to the Positive Anni Reinking - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Interaction; 3-8 Fon Du Lac A-C In this interactive session, participants will learn about the importance of teacher language in the development of children.

The presenter will provide research and background, along with tips and strategies to encourage children to follow the rules, listen to directions the first time, and engage in a positive manner in the classroom environment.

Math with a Smile: Literature and Activities to Bring Math to Life Amy Cardin - Concordia University Instruction; 3-5 Fon Du Lac D-F This presentation will introduce the math content strands in Early Childhood Education: Number Sense and Operations; Geometry and Spatial Sense; Estimation and Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability; Pattern, Functions, and Algebra. Teachers will learn how to use books to support and teach these concepts.

Participants will learn how games and manipulatives can extend this learning in developmentally appropriate ways.

Invisible Stories: Discovering the Power of Telling Stories Without Books to Young Children Katie Shea - Early Years Program, Jacksonville School District 117 Instruction; 3-5 Grandview Oral storytelling is the oldest teaching method in human history and still has great potential for teaching social, literacy, math, and play skills, as well as, enhancing the connection between young children and the adults in their lives. We will enjoy many “Invisible Stories” together and learn how to adapt them to enhance instruction and social-emotional connections in the classroom.

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WORKSHOP SESSIONS Be the Leader Teachers Choose to Follow!

Lisa Schmidt - FCNS Child Development Lab Teaming and Collaboration; B-5 Lydia A Would you choose to follow you? Cultivating strong teaching teams and positive program culture does not happen by chance.

Directors need the strength, support, and fortitude of their teaching staff to carry out an early childhood program’s mission with excellence. What do teachers believe about themselves after spending time with you? Experience how to nurture, honor, and inspire your staff!

Supporting Parents of Children Born Preterm: The Impact of the NICU Beyond Discharge Ilona Helin - Northern Illinois University Family; B-3 Lydia B Parents who have undergone NICU hospitalization have faced unique challenges that may continue to impact their relationship with their child. Dr. Helin will discuss her multiple-case study research on parent-child relationships in the NICU. Assessment of the parent-child relationship will be reviewed along with strategies to support families in building a more attuned interaction with their infants and toddlers.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Taking a Fresh Look at Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Maria Matticks - Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois Co-Presenter(s): Cindy Moore - Four Rivers Special Education Transition; B-5 Lydia C This panel presentation will share information that reflects the current transition practices and requirements for Early Intervention/Child and Family Connections and their Transition partners in the Local Education Agencies/School Districts.

The panel will represent the transition triad - Parent, EI, and LEA/School District. A new DVD will be shared that features a Transition Planning Conference and all of the content that needs to be addressed during the meeting.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit

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Coaches and Teachers as Mutual Learning Partners: Stories of Coaching with Powerful Interactions Jonathan Fribley - Leading For Children Teaming and Collaboration; B-5 River A In this session we will hear first-hand from teams of coaches and teachers sharing their experiences as learning partners in a strengths-based approach to coaching. Participants will have the opportunity to consider how the stories shared exemplify principles in effective professional development and connect to their own roles and learning relationships.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Playful Explorations: Building a Foundation for Development and Learning Steve Erwin - Kaplan Early Learning Company Interaction; B-5 River B This interactive session will provide teachers the opportunity to explore and understand how children’s play is the gateway to children’s growth and development. This session will provide small group discussions, role playing, and video examples that will identify how play supports not only the social and emotional growth but how cognitive growth is stimulated through play.

Family Partnerships Amy Chamley - Mother’s Morning Out Family; B-8 River C-D During this session participants will learn about developing effective and respectful partnerships among families and childcare professionals, and exploring different types of communication from texts to Tumblr.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Count Me In! Early Intervention & Child Care Partnerships that Work Lynn Barts - Self Employed Teaming and Collaboration; B-3 River E Early Intervention supports in child care settings, both center-based and family child care, can be beneficial for all involved when each partner feels heard, respected, and included in the partnership and planning process. This workshop provides strategies to consider when offering supports within child care settings.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit

WORKSHOP SESSIONS WORKSHOP SESSION III 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM Suspending Early Childhood Expulsion Allison Lowe-Fotos - The Ounce of Prevention Fund Co-Presenter(s): Jonathan Doster - The Ounce of Prevention Fund Leadership; B-5 Cole/Schertz This workshop is designed for staff and practitioners interested in learning about early childhood expulsion and suspension, highlighting the gender and racial disparities, the current policy and legislative landscape, best practices, and how staff can implement strategies to address the problem. The session will include case and policy examples and time for discussion and questions.

The DEC Recommended Practices: Tools to Support Implementation Chelsea Guillen - EITP at University of Illinois Co-Presenter(s): Maria Kastanis - EITP at University of Illinois Instruction; B-5 Fon Du Lac A-C The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices were updated again in 2014. Though versions of the Practices have existed since 1993, the Practices appear to not have been fully utilized by practitioners. With this revision, an emphasis has been placed on getting the Practices into use by the field. Both DEC and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center are developing products that support the use of the Practices by early childhood professionals. This session will cover the revision process and the products available to support implementation.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Studies for 2-3 Year Olds and 3-5 Year Olds Kendra Nenia - NIU Campus Child Care Co-Presenter(s): Ann Kuta - NIU Campus Child Care Instruction; B-5 Fon Du Lac D-F Join us as we follow two study processes from the moment of inspiration until the interest comes to a conclusion. We will share how to use observations to follow children’s interest and then engage them in the study. Attendees will learn ways to document and then share the information and experiences with families through cubes, framed pictures, picture boards, bulletin boards and portfolios.

Let’s Do It Together! Adapted Materials to Facilitate Social Interactions During Play, Music, and Story Time Cheryl Light Shriner - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Co-Presenter(s): Monica Velasco -University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Environment; B-8 Grandview During this session, participants will learn about various adapted art, music, reading, play materials, and resources that can facilitate social interactions and participation skills in young children with disabilities. Participants will be given the opportunity to make and take some materials to use in their own homes or classrooms.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit When We Lose Someone Close: Respecting the Grief Process in Our Families and Ourselves Rebecca Molitor - Compassionate Growth Consulting Family; B-8 Lydia A Experiencing the loss of someone you work with, especially a young child, can create a multitude of feelings and reactions. As we muddle through our own experience, it can be difficult to do our work for the family that has experienced the loss and the other families we serve. In this workshop, we will look at just that.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Are you Lost in the Missing Zone? Get on track with the Gateways Registry Mark Obuchowski - Gateways to Opportunity/ExceleRate Illinois Leadership; 5-8 Lydia B Keeping track of educational attainments - credentials, certifications, college classes, conferences and workshops can be a time consuming endeavor. And, such documents often disappear into the Missing Zone. Find your way out of the Missing Zone with the Gateways Registry. This free, easy to access system makes it easy to get on track. Learn how it can help you!

Let’s Make Early Childhood Outcomes Meaningful: Striving for Positive Best Practices in Early Childhood Outcomes Nancy Kind - STAR NET Region II Assessment; 3-5 Lydia C We are required to report Early Childhood Outcomes, SPPI 7, for preschoolers receiving special education services. This interactive session will focus on collecting reliable data to determine a child’s rating in three outcome areas. Resources will be shared on the utilization of data to inform instruction at the student, classroom, and programmatic level.

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WORKSHOP SESSIONS Drive Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! Realistic and Developmentally Appropriate Ways To Teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) to Infants, Toddlers and Two’s during Daily Routines and Experiences Dr. Angela Searcy - Simple Solutions Educational Services and Erikson Institute Instruction; B-3 River A This workshop will help Infant, Toddler and Two teachers make mundane moments meaningful learning opportunities.

Participants will learn how to D.R.I.V.E © 2017 full steam ahead

by D-describing what children are doing, seeing and feeling and how those everyday experiences connect to mathematical and scientific concepts. R-reinforcing efforts and creativity, I-inviting exploration, experimentation, V-verbalizing new vocabulary, and E-engaging children in hands on experiences.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Classrooms Amy Cardin - Concordia University Instruction; 3-5 River B Participants will learn about the benefits of using positive guidance in the Early Childhood Classroom. We will explore the concept of mistaken behavior and its effect on young children and Early Childhood providers. We will discuss ways to reduce and resolve mistaken behaviors so that children can learn to solve problems in cooperative, non-hurtful ways.

Being Mindful in a Busy Classroom Susan Sloop - University of Illinois Extension Co-Presenter(s): Cara Allen - University of Illinois Extension Interaction; 3-8 River C-D We all lead such busy lives that our mental, emotional, and physical health suffers from the disconnect that can happen between ourselves and life. The practice of mindfulness, or paying purposeful attention to the present moment, offers us a way to slow down, enjoy our lives more, and reduce stress. “Being Mindful in a Busy Classroom” will examine how to incorporate simple mindfulness techniques to quiet the mind and deal more effectively with issues in the classroom . . . including those things that are not in the lesson plans!

ECERS-3: Math Sherial McKinney - Western Illinois University/STAR NET Regions I & III Co-Presenter(s): Cecilia Mintz -Western Illinois University/STAR NET Regions I & III Environment; 3-5 River E Come join us to find out more about the three items on Math. The items now include: counting/comparing quantities, measuring/comparing, and familiarity with shapes. Math activities will be discussed.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 WORKSHOP SESSION IV 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM No Cost Low Cost Technology Solutions for Early Childhood Building Your Universal Design for Learning Toolkit Maureen Joy - Infinitec United Cerebral Palsy Seguin Instruction; B-8 Cole Communication and collaboration is crucial for families, teachers, administrators, and other service providers. How can technology be implemented so team members can connect efficiently?

This engaging workshop will examine and show programs that facilitate communication. Participants will be able to explore and interact with these programs on devices. They will walk away with new ideas to implement in their centers.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit

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Connecting Science/Discovery Area Investigations with Data and Assessment Shannon Cribaro - Mannheim School District 83 Instruction; 3-5 Fon Du Lac A-C This session will highlight how aligning a scope and sequence curricular map to the Illinois Early Learning Development Standards for the science/discovery area helps teachers understand how to guide children’s learning in this area. See how you can use authentic assessment practices to document children’s progress by writing observation notes and collecting samples of the students’ work. This data can then support and drive instruction further. Learn how the use of a progress monitoring tool and creating a data report that is used to analyze and reflect will help guide planning.

WORKSHOP SESSIONS Preparing Lifelong Learners: The Pyramid Model in Action Sharon Doubet - Illinois State University Co-Presenter(s): Amanda Quesenberry, Kira Hamann Illinois State University Interaction; 3-5 Fon Du Lac D-F Practical strategies will be shared to support young children’s development of healthy social and emotional competencies and reduce challenging behaviors. Topics will include: the link between social skills development and academic success, relationships and environment, and teaching strategies.

Creative Art for Toddlers Ann Oswalt - ABC Children’s Program Interaction; B-3 Grandview In this session, participants will learn how to incorporate developmentally appropriate creative art activities into their work with toddlers. These activities work equally well in a home setting or in a classroom.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Transforming the Early Childhood Workforce: The Illinois Context Catherine Main - UIC Co-Presenter(s): Karen Yarbrough - UIC Instruction; B-8 Lydia A This presentation focuses on the 2-year grant-funded project to study the IOM ECE workforce recommendations for the Illinois context. It will include project processes, guiding principles, and recommendations. The purpose of the session is share project information with critical stakeholders, ECE educators, and administrators.

Play Behaviors of Children with Visual Impairments: Impact on Peer Relationships Mindy Ely - Illinois State University Interaction; B-5 Lydia B Children with visual impairments often develop unique characteristics of play. Teachers and parents can help foster active exploration and play in children with visual impairment by paying close attention to the needs of the child. In addition, play skills have a direct impact on the development of peer interactive relationships.

Approved for .75 hours (Atypical Development) and .75 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit

Are You Up For the Challenge? Supporting Families Experiencing Challenging Circumstances Robyn DiPietro-Wells - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Family; B-8 Lydia C Families facing challenges such as military deployment, incarceration, or addiction are likely to face mental illness, income insecurity, and unstable schedules. This workshop will guide professionals to examine their preconceptions of families experiencing challenging situations, develop a better understanding of these circumstances, and learn effective strategies to build relationships with families and support young children.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Managing Angry Outbursts Elizabeth Frisbie - Child Behavior Specialist Interaction; B-8 River A More and more young children are displaying anger that is, at times, intense or explosive. By understanding the stages of the anger cycle and learning strategies for each stage, early childcare professionals can support young children’s healthy expression of anger and manage outbursts more effectively.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Atypical Development) Early Intervention Credit Understanding Selective Mutism Kathy Slattery - STAR NET Region II/The Center Interaction; B-8 River B Selective Mutism is a puzzling anxiety disorder often misinterpreted or misunderstood. Attend this session to learn more about how early education and care professionals can recognize this condition and support children and families impacted by this condition. You will learn where to get more resources and strategies for home and school.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Atypical Development) Early Intervention Credit Math at Home: Early Math Matters Kathleen Sheridan – UIC Co-Presenter(s): David Banzer - Erie Neighborhood House Instruction; B-8 River C-D Join us for a presentation and discussion about the Math at Home grant-funded project, the free Early Math Matters professional development courses, and our research on the efficiency and effectiveness of the professional development.

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WORKSHOP SESSIONS Nothing I Do Works! Understanding, Preventing and Responding Effectively to a Child’s Challenging Behavior Barbara Kaiser Interaction; B-8 River E This workshop is designed to help people who are working with children with challenging behaviors by bridging the gap between research and practice. Teachers often feel unable to help children with challenging behaviors to develop the skills they need to succeed, and as a result they may not be able to provide a safe setting for the other children in their classroom. This workshop brings together information and skills drawn from neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, special education and social skills programs. It presents the basic facts about challenging behavior and describes strategies for preventing it, addressing it effectively, and teaching alternative appropriate behaviors.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Using Nature to Move Full STEM/STEAM Ahead in Early Learning!

Sarah Livesay - Environmental Education Association of Illinois Interaction; 3-5 Schertz Outdoor and environmental education allow for a multitude of inquiry-based STEM lessons which integrate both the academic and intellectual goals of early learners. Learn more about hypothesizing, decision-making, design, and measurement, share time with writing, drawing and early literacy skills through a variety of activities we will model today! Resources and grant opportunities provided!

WORKSHOP SESSION V 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Educating our Young Students: Reflection and Activities to Include Many Multicultural Topics Anni Reinking - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Environment; 3-8 Cole In this interactive session participants will participate in a reflection process aimed at understanding implicit and explicit biases. After the interactive activities, participants will learn about and brainstorm ideas for incorporating activities to include all families and students into a classroom environment.

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The Foundation and Implementation of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Antoinette Taylor - Exceptional Needs Consultant Co-Presenter(s): Kim Nelson - Rockford Public Schools Instruction; 3-8 Fon Du Lac A-C This overview and panel discussion of the foundation and implementation of MTSS will provide participants with guidance and resources on ways to embed MTSS into their daily practice, thereby, helping participants to effectively recognize, respond, monitor and document the evidence-based system they implement to support young children’s needs holistically in order to be successful in any early learning environment.

Sharing a Vision of Making Math Come Alive!

Marie Kielty - Marie Kielty Consulting Instruction; 3-8 Fon Du Lac D-F This interactive workshop focuses on activities and materials (Magna Tiles, math rack, five and ten frames) for teaching patterns, number and operations, and geometry.

WELCOME! Invite Children of All Abilities Into the World of Learning Through Music and Movement!

Carole Stephens - Macaroni Soup!

Co-Presenter(s): Clarence Goodman - Macaroni Soup!

Instruction; B-5 Grandview We’re born with pitch and rhythm - Mr. Rogers said so! Keeping those elements in good working order takes practice. Music gives children the opportunity to make the acquisition of early literacy skills, appropriate social interactions, and physical adeptness fluid and fun! Join Miss Carole for developmentally appropriate songs and dances you can do on Monday!

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Using Technology to Connect Team Members and Enhance Communication: An Exploration of Programs Katy Hisrich - Governors State University Co-Presenter(s): Carol Morrison - Governors State University Family; B-8 Lydia C Communication and collaboration is crucial for families, teachers, administrators, and other service providers. How can technology be implemented so team members can connect efficiently?

This engaging workshop will examine and show programs that facilitate communication. Participants will be able to explore and interact with these programs on devices. They will walk away with new ideas to implement in the centers.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit

WORKSHOP SESSIONS Right Information, Right Now! Rebecca Swartz - Early Intervention Clearinghouse, Early Care and Parenting Collaborative, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Co-Presenter(s): Sarah Isaacs, Jill Tompkins - Early Intervention Clearinghouse Family; B-5 Lydia A The worldwide web has placed many resources at the tip of our fingers, but how do you know if you have found a trustworthy source? Participants will receive hands on help and tips for effective web searching. You will leave with tools that will help you determine the quality of your sources and find the resources that you need. We will highlight resources from our websites that are tailored to support the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS), the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines (IELG), and Early Intervention Principles.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Powerful Protocols: Tools for Facilitating Instructional Planning and Reflection During Collaborative Learning Mindi Schryer - The Ounce of Prevention Fund Teaming and Collaboration; B-5 Lydia B In this workshop, participants will learn the ways in which protocols can transform collaborative learning experiences.

Protocols are tools that foster reflection, examination of practice and the planning of ambitious interactions and instruction.

Protocols, combined with effective facilitation, ensure that professional conversations around practice stay focused on learning and improvement goals while promoting a culture of mutual trust and respect.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Taming Teacher Tension Elizabeth Frisbie - Child Behavior Specialist Instruction; 3-5 River A Teachers today face increasing stress due to many factors. Come learn the warning signs of burnout and compassion fatigue and learn how to reduce your work-related stress. A variety of prevention and intervention strategies and supports will be presented, all specifically geared for classroom teachers.

Hands-on STEAM Activities for the Preschool Classroom Erin Wiese-Reichert - Town of Normal - Children’s Discovery Museum Instruction; 3-5 River B STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities are becoming increasingly important to the early learner! Come join us for this session that will include discussion on the importance of STEAM-based learning for the young child, demonstrations of hands-on activities, and try out a few hands-on activities for yourself! You will leave this session with lots of ideas on how to easily incorporate STEAM-based learning in your classroom!

Family Engagement with Effective Strategies Ron Mohl - Lakeshore Learning Materials Family; B-5 River C-D While we are usually driven to focus on language acquisition, research shows that we should place equal effort on preserving home language to support future academic success. In this session, we will explore brain development, discuss strategies to maintain the home language and celebrate the home culture of the children we work with.

Approved for .75 hours (Intervention) and .75 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit ECERS-3: Language and Literacy Connie Shugart - Western Illinois University/STAR NET Regions I & III Co-Presenter(s): Bridget Meis - Western Illinois University/STAR NET Regions I & III Environment; 3-5 River E Did you know there are five new language and literacy items in ECERS-3? Language and literacy exposure is a critical component of each child’s day. Join us as we explore the new items related to expanding vocabulary, use of language, use of books and print.

Empowering Children and Families Through Gardening Sara Starbuck - Southeast Missouri State University Co-Presenter(s): Tammy Davis - Southeast Missouri State University Instruction; B-5 Schertz When we grow our own food, we are empowered to be physically, socially, and emotionally healthy. Learn easy steps to engage children, infants through preschool, in gardening whether you are in a rural or urban area and have a large lot or only room for a few containers.

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WORKSHOP SESSIONS WORKSHOP SESSION VI 1:15 PM 2:45 PM Project Approach with Infants and Toddlers Stevie Thede - Heartland Community College Child Development Lab Co-Presenter(s): Lisa Legner - Heartland Community College Child Development Lab Instruction; B-3 Cole Join us to learn what the project approach is, and why and how to use it with infant and toddlers. Participants will identify the three main phases of a project and gain knowledge of brain research, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and early learning guidelines implementation into the curriculum. We will share examples and samples of successfully implemented projects for infants, toddlers and twos.

Junkyard Math Rebecca Swartz - Early Intervention Clearinghouse, Early Care and Parenting Collaborative, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Instruction; 3-8 Fon Du Lac A-C Found objects and recycled materials can provide many opportunities for young children to develop math thinking skills.

Come explore materials and learn developmentally appropriate ways to enhance children’s mathematical thinking in this handson workshop. New graphic tip sheets from the Illinois Early Learning Project will be highlighted to help you share your knowledge with colleagues and families.

Dairy Foods to Grow On Monica Nyman - St. Louis District Dairy Council Co-Presenter(s): Joyce Fikri - St. Louis District Dairy Council Interaction; 3-8 Lydia B SLDDC is your partner when it comes to nutrition education.

Our program, Healthy Me! is designed to help early childhood educators foster good eating habits among preschoolers and to engage their parents/guardians. Join us for an overview of nutrition, an interactive session of getting kids cooking with dairy, and information on resources that are available to enhance your nutrition curriculum.

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Maximizing Each Day with Each Child: Curriculum Planning for Inclusive Preschool Classrooms Sharon Doubet - Illinois State University Co-Presenter(s): Amanda Quesenberry, Luminita Hartle Illinois State University Instruction; B-8 Fon Du Lac D-F If you strive to bring together best practices from special and general education, develop effective curricula for inclusive classrooms, and improve outcomes for all children - this workshop is for you! Learn about curriculum modifications, embedded learning opportunities and child-focused instructional strategies to help you plan each day and maximize the learning potential for every child in your program.

1 - 2 - 3 - EYES ON ME! Engagement and Learning Through Music Carole Stephens - Macaroni Soup!

Co-Presenter(s): Clarence Goodman - Macaroni Soup!

Interaction; B-5 Grandview In order to learn, children must be engaged. In order to be engaged, you must get their attention. In order to get their attention you have to present curricula in many styles for the different types of learners in your care. Songs & dances, flannel boards & books to sing, use of manipulatives & visuals - Miss Carole will give you a taste of ways to enhance engagement and create memorable learning opportunities.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Professional Learning Communities at Work in the Early Childhood Setting Sue Mayernick - Schaumburg District 54 Interaction; 3-5 Lydia A The District 54 Early Learning Center in Schaumburg supports more than 750 students enrolled in at-risk and special education classes and their families. Early Childhood Director, Sue Mayernick, will provide examples of how we implement our full inclusion model by working together in Professional Learning Communities. Examples will include classroom and PLC schedules and artifacts, curriculum lesson plans, assessments, individual and family goal setting and how we use data to design individualized instruction and monitor student growth and development.

WORKSHOP SESSIONS Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education: Strategies that Work!

Gina Musielski - STAR NET Region II Transition; B-5 Lydia C Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education can be confusing and stressful for families, and sometimes frustrating for professionals. Adjusting to differences in the service systems, saying goodbye to old partners, and developing new relationships can be challenging. Come learn strategies you can use to ease and improve the transition process for your families, your transition partners, and yourself.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Working With Families) Early Intervention Credit Autism Play Project©: A Parent-Mediated/Teaching Model: Introduction to the Evidence-based Model that Improves the Lives of Children with ASD: Functional Developmental Skills; Social Interactions with Family, Caregivers, Educators, Peers, Family Systems Malinda Radloff - Central Illinois Easter Seals Co-Presenter(s): Amy Watt - Central Illinois Easter Seals Instruction B-8 River B Learn the 7 circles of the PLAY (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project including: principles/methods; child profile; techniques; family guidance; engagement; review; and change and growth. Engage in a video case study in order to: evaluate Functional Developmental Levels; develop a child’s profile (sensory motor, self regulation, comfort zone); and apply PLAY Project methods and techniques in real time. Be able to improve and enhance social interactions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, caregivers, educators, and peers.

Approved for .75 hours (Atypical Development) and .75 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit Building Up Play: Facilitating Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Through Free Play Tiffany Hall - Lewis University Instruction; 3-8 River C-D Let’s discuss the many benefits of free play and how it can be used to develop critical thinking skills and metacognition in children! The research supports play in the curriculum, but so often we don’t know what to do with that time. We’ll discuss the role of the teacher and support staff as they facilitate high quality play. Come prepared to share what’s working in your centers and what’s not, so we can find new solutions to improve everyone’s experience!

ECERS-3: Updates for Interest Areas Jac McBride - STAR NET Region II/The Center Co-Presenter(s): Kathy Slattery - STAR NET Region II/The Center Environment; 3-5 River E Changes in the ECERS-3 have greatly expanded the importance in the role of the teacher in supporting young children’s learning.

Join us to examine both materials requirements and adult support for learning on ECERS-3 items including Child-Related Display, Fine Motor, Art, Music, Blocks, Dramatic Play and Nature/Science.

Let’s Get Moving!: Physical Activities for Preschoolers Hsiu-wen Yang - University of Illinois Environment; B-5 Schertz Regular participation in physical activities is essential for children of all ages. This session will focus on young children’s physical development and strategies that teachers/parents can use to engage children with and without disabilities in physical activity.

Approved for 1.5 hours (Intervention) Early Intervention Credit

Gateways to Opportunity® Gateways to Opportunity is a statewide professional development support system designed to provide guidance, encouragement and recognition to individuals and programs serving children, youth and families.

Visit www.ilgateways.com for more details about: • Scholarship opportunities for ISBE funded Preschool for All teachers and teacher aides • Free Professional Development Advisor services • Online Job Board • Other professional development resources

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Illinois STAR NET is a Support and Technical Assistance Regional Network that provides training, consultation and resources to the early childhood community.

The STAR NET system assists the State Board of Education in meeting local needs by providing services to professionals and parents of young children with special needs throughout Illinois. Please go to the following website to find your STAR NET region: www.starnet.org.

STAR NET Helping Illinois’ Young Children Reach for the Stars

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SHOWCASING (LOCATED IN THE EXHIBIT HALL) Come see what is happening in Illinois to serve young children and their families. Your colleagues, selected by application, are displaying and discussing a variety of techniques, successful strategies, ideas and innovative practices being used by early childhood professionals to support young children and their families. This is a wonderful opportunity for networking and exchanging ideas.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM “But There Are at Least 10 Languages Spoken!” How to Create a Successful Multi-lingual, Multi-cultural Group with Parents and Their Children Carol Montgomery Fate, Jeanine Woltman - School District 41 This Showcase will highlight key aspects of creating a parentchild group which will fulfill your funder’s every wish and be a lot of fun. Examples of rituals and routines, songs, visual schedules, and take home suggestions will be provided. Video clips will demonstrate the tips and techniques as they are described.

Participants will leave with more excitement for their own groups and with easy ways the ideas can be incorporated into various settings.

Thumbs Up! Angela Gallegos, Therese Gingerich - Elgin SD U-46 Preschool Expansion Grant recipient SD U-46 has created a Thumbs-Up program-wide, positive behavior system which integrates Second Step Early Learning, High Scope Preschool Curriculum, the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards, ECERS and the basic premises of PBIS to establish behavioral supports and social culture for all students and staff.

This system includes staff development, parent education, community involvement and ongoing quality improvement to achieve social, emotional and academic success.

Creating an Outdoor Classroom Susan Karraker, Marie Stamm - Whiteside District 115 Young children benefit emotionally, physically and mentally from extended time in the great outdoors! We will share how determined teachers at a public school were able to create an outdoor classroom for their early childhood and pre-k students.

We will share ideas for learning experiences that are perfect for an outdoor space.

Bracelet Center Choosing System and Co-Teaching for ECERS Kathleen Dunn, Rudy Olavarri - School District 104 This Showcase and video tour will focus on the implementation of co-teaching and sharing two classrooms in order to accommodate the ECERS rating scale, Creative Curriculum and various learning styles. The “bracelet” system we currently use will be on display as well as samples from our 19 spacious centers.

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From Reflection to Curriculum Kristi Hayward, Clarissa Luke - FCNS Child Development Lab, Northern Illinois University The FCNS Child Development Lab (CDL) at NIU will showcase our practicum site which uses Reflective Practices in our Emergent Curriculum. The Showcase will demonstrate the process from reflection to curriculum and how teachers foster learning through emergent experiences. Interested participants visiting the table will be able to engage in conversations with CDL Master Teachers on how they incorporate reflective practices into the emergent curriculum development and mentor our child development undergraduate students in this practice.

Play ‘N Learn Marilyn Orozco, Michelle Ramsey - CCSD 59 In order to move from family involvement to family engagement, the Play ‘N Learn program was established at the CCSD 59 Early Learning Center. Our Play ‘N Learn program is designed for children birth to five and their parents, families and other caregivers. The Play ‘N Learn sessions provide children and their caregivers the opportunity to engage in a variety of learning opportunities. We will share what has worked for us.

Local Libraries: An Opportunity for Collaboration Beth Deiter - MA CCC-SLP As therapists, we can contribute to the development of inclusive programs by partnering with local agencies. The “Early Intervention Playgroup” at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a strong example of how therapists and libraries can collaborate to meet the needs of an under-represented population (children with therapeutic needs and their families).

Based on our success, you will learn ways to foster similar partnerships in other neighborhoods, providing even greater outreach to this community.

Using Social Networks to Plan Inclusion Curriculum Lisa Ortiz - O’Fallon CCSD 90 As implementers of a newly launched inclusion program, our team has explored how to transition to a blended/inclusion model classroom from self-contained classrooms. Several field trips to inclusive classrooms showed us that there is no “one way” to achieve success. Thus we began requesting input via social media-namely on Twitter. This Showcase will exhibit some of the best suggestions we have received on Twitter and involve visitors in the experience of sharing their own best practices. This social media model can easily be applied to other topics and subject matter.

SHOWCASING (LOCATED IN THE EXHIBIT HALL) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Seesaw – A Digital Portfolio Melodee Barnes - Naperville SD 203 Seesaw is a digital online portfolio that enhances communication between schools, teachers, and families. Although originally geared toward the K-12 classroom, this Showcase will feature how the early childhood teacher can get the maximum benefit from using this FREE online tool as a two-way communication and digital portfolio in one! Wow your families this year with Seesaw.

Overcoming Risk Factors Related to Living in Poverty: How Language Supports Healthy Brain Development in Young Children Nina Smith - LEAP Nancy Silverman - National Louis University Learn how the prevalence of poverty and its impact on young children is supported by fascinating neuroscience research that highlights the need for early and intensive language exposure during the first three years of life. Strong community and professional support of parent engagement in regular social interactions with their children serves as a powerful intervention to overcome developmental barriers related to poverty.

Assessment in ECSE Celia Johnson - Bradley University This Showcase will feature different types of assessment (e.g., observation & documentation, play-based assessment, developmental screenings, mother/caregiver & child interactions, other alternative assessment strategies, etc.). Each assessment type will emphasize important considerations, such as purpose, appropriate use, documentation, work samples, etc. Additionally, there will be actual examples and materials to examine along with a scrolling slide show of examples depicting different types of assessment and documentation.

Text4baby Peggy Kiefer, Ingrid Nelson - Naperville SD203 Text4baby is a FREE mobile health education and information service for pregnant women and moms with babies under one year. You will be provided with Text4baby outreach materials to encourage women to sign up for the service. Conference participants will also familiarize themselves on how one can enroll in the service so they can help their clients receive research based tips on important topics in early childhood. Services are also available in Spanish.

Loose Parts Stacy Voras - SD 102 A cardboard box. Some rubber bands. A child creates a guitar.

Drums, tambourines, castanets, shakers. The children form a band. Preschool musicians from three classrooms combine; Viola! Students, teachers and families work together to produce a Preschool Children’s Concert! It began as a passion project, based upon Google’s “Genius Hour” theory, combined with the idea of “Loose Parts” as tools that ignite student creativity. Come see how our students creatively designed something out of nothing.

Partnering with Families Kaitlyn Gildea, Jenelle Dorner - Bradley University This Showcase will feature different strategies to enhance family partnerships. The focus will be on responding to the emotional needs of the family, enhancing the family system, supporting siblings and extended family members, supporting fathers as team members, and developing cultural sensitivity. Special considerations will also be featured, such as partnering with teen parents, parents of children with special needs, foster parents, etc.

A variety of tip sheets will be available for participants.

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CONVERSATION STATIONS Come and participate in a discussion with colleagues at our “Conversation Stations” about those cutting-edge practices and challenging issues that impact the way we care for and educate children. An early childhood professional knowledgeable about a particular topic will facilitate the discussion and resources. It is a great opportunity to network with others from around the state.

Conversation Stations will be featured on Friday both early morning and at lunchtime. Bring your coffee or lunch and join the conversation!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Inclusion Clarification Kristy Doan - ISBE Fon Du Lac A-C Join us to hear about ISBE inclusion documents, including the revised Inclusion Model Document and the Inclusion Clarification Document. A brief overview will be provided and discussion will take place centering around the information. We will also reserve time to discuss general early childhood special education questions.

Pyramid Model Karen McCarthy - ISBE River C-D Are you currently using or interested in learning about The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence? Join this conversation to learn about statewide efforts to provide teachers and caregivers training and support around social emotional learning.

KIDS Phyllis Bliven - ISBE River A During this conversation station, we will discuss the status of Illinois and the KIDS assessment, the new resource website, and how to register for upcoming trainings. There will also be time for questions and discussions.

PFA Compliance Michelle Wood, Jenny Metcalf - ISBE River B The purpose of this conversation station is to guide the PFA monitoring process for ongoing quality improvement and to provide teachers/administrators/staff with a framework for implementing consistent practices. Guidance provided at this

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station will help to clarify commonly asked questions about the compliance checklist and monitoring process.

EC Block Grant: PI Penny Smith – ISBE River E Join us for up-to-date information regarding the Early Childhood Block Grant: Prevention Initiative (Prenatal and Birth to Age Three), including funding. We will discuss funding FY18 PI continuation and competitive RFP, PI Monitoring and Continuous Quality Improvement, and PI Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EI/DHS Ann Freiberg - Bureau of Early Intervention, Illinois Department of Human Services Chelsea Guillen - EI Ombudsman River E Come join us to discuss what’s happening in the world of early intervention on both the state and national level and learn about our pilot sites implementing our State Systemic Improvement Plan. We are looking forward to a lively and interactive discussion.

Student Q and A Celia Johnson - Bradley University Fon Du Lac A-C Preparing for and embracing the challenges in Early Childhood Education.

This conversation will focus on issues in the profession and how to prepare to make a positive difference in the lives of children.

Mental Health Consultation Elizabeth Frisbie - Child Behavior Specialist River C-D Early childhood mental health consultation is a popular topic. Yet, many of us are not sure exactly what it means.

Who is it for? What does it look like? How do you access it? Join Elizabeth Frisbie to learn more about infant and early childhood mental health consultation available in Illinois.

Suspension and Expulsion Sheila Bauer - STAR NET River A This conversation will focus on the recently passed House Bill 2663, which protects children who are preschool-aged from being expelled. The discussion will include supports available statewide to assist teachers, administrators and caregivers in meeting the social emotional needs of young children.

Dual Language/ELL Tarah Allen - Naperville District 203 River B Join teachers, support staff and administrators from Naperville District 203’s Ann Reid Early Childhood Center, Award of Excellence for Cultural and Linguistic Practices winners, to learn about how they are implementing supports for children who are English Language Learners. Practices include: intentional classroom grouping for peer supports, family engagement, and classroom-based language support. Learn about how staff have developed an innovative strategy to record family members who are native speakers reading classroom books, so children can access on a tablet!

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St. Ambrose offers an undergraduate program in early childhood. Graduates are certified in early childhood and early childhood special education.

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EXHIBIT HALL We are pleased to bring attendees the latest information, education and technology in our Exhibit Area. Representatives from a wide range of companies and training projects will be displaying materials and the latest products for young children. Don’t miss visiting the Exhibition Hall. Exhibitors listed below are those known at press time.

Exhibit Hours Thursday, October 26: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday, October 27: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm Discount School Supplies 20 Ryan Ranch Road, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 Tel: 847-989-5659 www.discountschoolsupply.com Nancy Maycroft: nmaycroft@Excelligence.com Discovery Toys 2368 W 148th Street S, Lot 31 Mitchellville, IA 50169 Tel: 641-891-4577 www.discoverytoys.com/kriskain Kris Kain: mrskain@gmail.com Early CHOICES 2900 Ogden Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 Tel: 630-889-7390 www.eclre.org Ann Kremer: ann.kremer@eclre.org Emily Ropars: emily.ropars@eclre.org Early Learning Scale 2626 Clearbrook Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Tel: 847-612-0008 www.myelsonline.org Robert Dumke: bdumke@cntrmail.org Christopher Bagemihl: cbagemihl@cntrmail.org Gateways to Opportunity/ ExceleRate Illinois 1226 Towanda Plaza Bloomington, IL 61701 Tel: 309-834-1233 www.ilgateways.com www.excelerateillinois.com Mark Obuchowski mobuchowski@inccrra.org

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Illinois AEYC PO Box 666 Vienna, IL 62995 Tel: 217-529-7732 www.illinoisaeyc.org Tonya Frehner: tonya@illinoisaeyc.org Illinois Division for Early Childhood (IDEC) www.illinois-dec.org Denise Henry: dkhenry33@gmail.com Illinois Early Learning Project/Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse/ Early Intervention Training Program University of Illinois, IEL Project, Rm. 11 Children’s Research Center 51 Gerty Drive Champaign, IL 61820-7453 Tel: 217-244-1920 www.illinoisearlylearning.org www.eiclearinghouse.org www.eitp.education.illinois.edu Sarah Isaacs: isaacs@illinois.edu Jill Tompkins: jst@illinois.edu Rebecca Swartz: rswartz@illinois.edu Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach 125 S Webster Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650 Tel: 217-919-2656 www.illinoisdeaf.org/outreach Joseph Vieira: joseph.vieira@illinois.gov Desa Johnson: desa.johnson@illinois.gov Illinois STAR NET 1000 S Illinois Street Belleville, IL 62220 Tel: 618-825-3966 www.starnet.org Denise Henry: dkhenry33@gmail.com

Kaplan Early Learning Company 1310 Lewisville Clemmons Road Lewisville, NC 27023 Tel: 336-712-3202 www.kaplanco.com David McGee: dmcgee@kaplanco.com Luis Mejias: lmejias@kaplanco.com KidsStart Supply PO Box 68984 Schaumburg, IL 60168 Tel: 844-396-5437 www.kidstartsupply.com Denise Archer: darcher@kidstartsupply.com Vanessa Cole: vcole@kidstartsupply.com Lakeshore Learning 2695 E Dominguez Street Carson, CA 90895 Tel: 310-537-8600 x 2364 www.lakeshorelearning.com Jared Weston: jweston@lakeshorelearning.com Arti Vaghasiya avaghasiya@lakeshorelearning.com LuLaRoe Lori Pugh 112 Avenue Notre Dame East Peoria, IL 61611 Tel: 309-635-8028 www.facebook.com/LuLARoeLoriPugh Lori Pugh: lpugh70@gmail.com Prentke Romich Company 1022 Heyl Road Wooster, OH 44691 Tel: 800-262-1984 www.prentrom.com Alex Frank: alex.frank@prentrom.com

EXHIBIT HALL Provider Connections/Western Illinois University 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Tel: 800-701-0995 www.wiu.edu/providerconnections Carrie Woodside: cl-woodside@wiu.edu Roxy and Lola 8756 Hickory Hills Drive Argenta, IL 62501 Tel: 217-620-9964 Wendy Campbell: wendy@roxyandlola.com St. Ambrose University 578 W Locust Street Davenport, IA 52803 Tel: 563-333-6107 Sallee Beneke: benekesalleej@sau.edu Amy Kargle: kargleamyh@sau.edu

St. Louis District Dairy Council 325 N Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122 Tel: 314-835-9668 www.stldairycouncil.org Monica Nyman: mnyman@stldairycouncil.org Joyce Fikri: jfikri@stldairycouncil.org STAR NET Family Table 100 S Illinois Street Belleville, IL 62220 Tel: 618-825-3969 www.starnet.org Sheri Kraus: Skraus@stclair.k12.il.us Mary Smith: MK-smith@wiu.edu Teaching Strategies 4500 E West Highway Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel: 301-634-0818 www.teachingstrategies.com Cristian Korner: christian.k@teachingstrategies.com

The Center: Early Childhood Professional Learning 2626 S Clearbrook Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Tel: 224-366-8521 www.eclearningil.org Karen Amundson: kamundson@cntrmail.org Cindy Berrey: cberrey@cntrmail.org Thirty One 2001 Maple Street Quincy, IL 62301 Tel: 217-440-7954 www.mythirtyone.com/cindypeter Cindy Peter: Cindypeter31@gmail.com Usborne Books and More PO Box 79 Minier, IL 61759 Tel: 309-531-2226 www.betsysusbornebooks.com Betsy Boatz: bboatz@juno.com

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT WELCOME to the 2017 Sharing A Vision Conference. Please review the following information regarding the four types of continuing education supported by our conference.

A. The 2017 Sharing A Vision Conference is approved for continuing education (CE) for Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

B. The conference is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for Licensed Educator Professional Development Credit Hours (formerly CPDUs).

• Fill out the ISBE Evidence of Completion form. If you provided your IEIN number on your registration form you will receive the ISBE form when you check in for the conference. IF you did not provide your IEIN number and want ISBE credit – go to the credentialing table and provide your number and you will be given the form. Transfer contact hour TOTAL from your continuing education/credentialing form to the contact hours “blank” on the ISBE Evidence of Completion Form.

• After the conference, circle the sessions you attended in your conference program. KEEP ALL OF THESE IN YOUR RECORDS FOR YOUR LICENSE RENEWAL. C. Sharing A Vision is a Registry-Verified Conference and attendees who are Registry Members, and those applying to become Registry Members, will receive credit on their professional development record for each session they attend at the conference.

Stop by the Registry table to apply – or if you have questions.

D. Many sessions are also approved for Early Intervention Credentialing. These sessions are marked on the verification form with an asterisk (*).

DIRECTIONS for completion of Continuing Education Credit and Evaluations: 1. Attend sessions as desired. All session and conference evaluation forms will be completed online – see #5 below.

2. On 2-copy (NCR) continuing education/credentialing form (found in your conference folder), circle all sessions attended. NOTE: you must attend the ENTIRE session to receive credit. DO NOT ALTER HOURS ON THE FORM. 3. Tally contact hours.

4. All attendees complete and sign the 2-copy (NCR) continuing education/credentialing verification form. Keep the white (top) copy and place the yellow copy in the boxes provided as you leave the conference. Forms will not be accepted until AFTER you attend your last entire session. You may not leave a session early and claim credit for that session. Forms cannot be accepted after October 27, 2017.

5. .All evaluations will be completed online. Please follow the directions provided for you in your conference folder. You will be provided with one link to the online evaluations for individual sessions and the full conference. As a thank you for your time – you may choose to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate to the BookVine! Five gift certificates will be awarded!

If you have any questions, assistance is provided at the Continuing Education/Credentialing table.

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Inclusion For Each and Every Young Child Early CHOICES’ mission is to promote increasing high quality inclusive education for each and every preschool aged child.

Visit www.eclre.org to access: Online Modules Determining Early Childhood Educational Environment Codes Understanding LRE Federal Policy Statement: Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs Online Applications Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) ratings Educational Environment (EE) Codes Calendar of events related to early childhood inclusion

Visit us in the exhibit hall to learn more.

630.889.7390 www.eclre.org