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MICHAEL S. RAWLINGS MAYOR

CITY OF DALLAS

November 2014

Greetings, As mayor of Dallas, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2014 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference & Expo. Dallas is honored to be the host city for this important conference that will bring together roughly 10,000 early childhood educators, administrators and researchers from around the nation and the world. Two things that make a city and state great are the people and places. I believe Dallas is and always will be a city of opportunity, because of the optimism of its citizens. This city was built by entrepreneurs, visionaries, and innovators. People much like all of you, who demonstrate leadership in your profession and communities, and share a deep commitment to our state. Again, welcome to Big â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dâ&#x20AC;? and thank you for everything you do. The time is now. You can choose to sit on the sidelines and observe change, or you can be an active part in shaping our future. I challenge everyone attending this conference to get involved, learn and advocate about issues that will affect this state and this community in the years to come. As you gather in Dallas for your conference, I would like to express my gratitude that you have chosen our city to host your event. While you are here, I encourage each of you to enjoy our beautiful city. On behalf of the citizens of Dallas, we wish you a memorable, joyous and successful conference. Best regards,

Michael S. Rawlings Mayor

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL 1500 MARILLA ST., 5EN DALLAS, TEXAS 75201

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NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo Dallas, Texas November 5–8, 2014

National Association for the Education of Young Children

1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-4101 202-232-8777 800-424-2460 www.naeyc.org #naeycAC

The 2014 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo encourages the exchange of diverse opinions. It is important for conferees to recognize that the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect NAEYC’s official position. Moreover, NAEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Annual Conference, nor does acceptance of advertising, exhibits, or sponsorships imply endorsements of any products or services by NAEYC. NAEYC urges conferees to contact individual exhibitors and/or presenters about concerns they may have about products, services, or practices. NAEYC also recommends that conferees extend their compliments to presenters and/or exhibitors whom they feel have provided a product or presentation of exceptional quality.

Welcome!

On behalf of NAEYCâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Our staff, Governing Board, and volunteersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Welcome to the 2014 Annual Conference & Expo! Our theme, Delivering on the Promise of Early Learning, embodies everything that NAEYC stands for. As your professional association and nonprofit charity, NAEYC is committed to ensuring children birth through age 8 have equitable access to developmentally appropriate, high-quality early learning. Equally as important, NAEYC is also dedicated to ensuring the early childhood education profession exemplifies excellence and is recognized as performing a critical role in society. So what is it going to take for us to collectively deliver on the promise of early learning? It will take l

Early childhood educators who are passionate advocates on behalf of the young children they serve and the profession they have chosen

Leadership throughout our profession to inspire, engage, and support young professionals on their journey

A systems approach to early education that is well financed and creates a standard of quality that all children deserve

Carol Brunson Day

Rhian Evans Allvin

NAEYC wants to be your partner on your professional journey. Our hope is that through your NAEYC experiences, you will be connected to new like-minded colleagues and exposed to resources and content that helps you be the best early childhood educator you can be. Our goal is to see each and every attendee leave empowered and equipped to serve as an advocate on behalf of the early childhood education profession. The Annual Conference & Expo has been designed with you in mind. We promise you that as an attendee, your thinking will be enriched, your imagination sparked, your courage reinforced, and your commitment to young children made stronger than ever. Enjoy your experience and if you have questions along the way, please reach out to an NAEYC staff or Governing Board member! Sincerely,

Carol Brunson Day NAEYC Governing Board President

Rhian Evans Allvin NAEYC Executive Director

Contents

Schedule of events

Using this program

Topic key (with session numbers)

Age groups (with session numbers)

NAEYC Governing Board

NAEYC Staff

Floorplans—Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Floorplans—Omni Hotel Dallas

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NAEYC Conference hotels

Shuttle bus schedule and routes

22 Announcements 26

NAEYC Sponsorship Program

NAEYC Sponsors

Exhibitor Corporate Sessions

Featured Sessions

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes

Student Networking Center

Interest Forums

40 Networking 42

Tuesday Separate Fee Workshops

NAEYC Shop

44 Wednesday sessions

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes Paneles de Presentación/ Great Beginnings, Bright Futures Keynote Panels

Opening Keynote Address

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

57 Thursday sessions

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Exhibitor Corporate Session—8:00–9:00 a.m. Featured Session—8:00–9:30 a.m. 8:00–9:30 a.m. OMEP-USA FILMedia—8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—9:30–10:30 a.m. Featured Session—10:00–11:30 a.m. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Leadership speed date—11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—1:00–2:00 p.m. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—2:30–3:30 p.m. Featured Session—3:00–4:30 p.m. 3:00–4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—4:00–5:00 p.m. Meet the authors—5:00–6:30 p.m.

Friday sessions Professional Development Focus Group—8:00–9:00 a.m. Featured Session—8:00–9:30 a.m. 8:00–9:30 a.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—8:00–10:30 a.m. History Seminar—8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Leadership speed date—10:00–11:00 a.m. Featured Session—10:00–11:30 a.m. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon NAEYC Meet the Candidates for 2015 NAEYC Governing Board Election—12:00 noon–12:45 p.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—1:00–2:00 p.m. NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall—1:00–2:30 p.m. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Featured Session—1:00–2:30 p.m. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—2:30–3:30 p.m. Featured Session—3:00–4:30 p.m. 3:00–4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Corporate Session—4:00–5:00 p.m. NAEYC’s Research Poster session—4:30–6:00 p.m. 7:00–9:00 p.m.

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Affiliate Council Meeting—7:30 a.m.–12:00 noon Featured Session—8:00–9:30 a.m. 8:00–9:30 a.m. Featured Session—10:00–11:30 a.m. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Featured Session—1:00–2:30 p.m. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Closing General Session—3:00–4:30 p.m.

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Get involved! Help shape the future of the early childhood profession

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NAEYC Advisory Groups

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Index of presenters

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Floorplan—NAEYC Exhibit Halls A & B

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Index of exhibitors

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Index of advertisers

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2015 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo

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NAEYC’s 2015 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

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Certificate of Attendance

Schedule of events/Using this program

Using this program

Tuesday, November 4 8:30 a.m.–4:00/5:00 p.m. Separate Fee Workshops 1:00–7:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

Wednesday, November 5 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

8:30–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

12:30 noon–3:30 p.m.

Sessions

4:00–5:30 p.m.

Opening Keynote Address

5:30–7:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Thursday, November 6 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Sessions

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Sessions

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Sessions

Friday, November 7 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Sessions

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon–12:45 p.m.

NAEYC Meet the Candidates

1:00–2:30 p.m.

NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Sessions

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Sessions

Saturday, November 8 7:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Conference Registration

8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Sessions

10:00–11:30 a.m.

Sessions

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Sessions

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Closing General Session

The events/sessions in the Annual Conference Final Program are arranged chronologically by date and time, then alphabetically by topic track. Wednesday sessions are generally 3 hours, and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday sessions are 1.5 hours. To search for sessions by track or other topic area, see pages 7 through 9. Use the Annual Conference Final Program or Annual Conference website to plan your schedule in advance. Select an alternate for each of your chosen sessions in the event that meeting rooms are filled to capacity or the session is cancelled.

Stay up-to-date on program changes/ cancellations Please refer to the Program change boards located throughout the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter. com/naeycAC or search #naeycAC.

Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative

The bird indicates that a session is part of our new Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative. These sessions are conducted in Spanish on topics of critical interest, as well as new sessions on dual language learning and sessions that focus on best practices in early childhood education in Latin America.

Your Association at work

Look for the star—it identifies sessions that are planned and/ or presented by NAEYC staff. Sessions provide opportunities to participate in NAEYC governance activities; contribute to the development and implementation of NAEYC standards; or learn more about NAEYC programs, Accreditation, and services. Join us as we work to improve the quality of early childhood education for all young children and their families.

Grab a bite to eat in NAEYC’s Exhibit Hall! Food stations will be open daily in NAEYC’s Exhibit Hall, Halls A/B. Also, we have designated an unopposed time each day from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for Conference attendees to grab lunch and visit with exhibitors inside the Exhibit Hall.

Topic key (with session numbers) NAEYC Activities 1, 2, 63, 99, 108, 112, 114, 129, 130, 153, 161, 172, 176, 182, 203, 212, 226, 235, 270, 278, 291, 294, 304, 306, 333, 343, 368, 370, 392, 423, 425, 426, 447, 462, 466, 481, 508, 509, 513, 526, 540, 542, 570, 598 Advocacy/Public Policy 3, 112, 165, 166, 167, 184, 286, 350, 351, 407, 463, 464, 482, 483, 606

Dual Language Learners 82, 143, 144, 195, 258, 259, 320, 381, 435, 436, 492, 493, 591, 625, Environmental Education for Children 26, 83, 145, 196, 321, 494, 553 Exhibitor Corporate Session 69, 128, 181, 183, 366, 422, 424, 479, 536

After-School Care/Out-of-School Time 113, 168, 287, 352, 520, 572

Faith-Based Early Childhood Education 28, 84, 227, 353, 408, 437, 521

Arts (Performing and Visual Arts) 4, 131, 132, 185, 248, 249, 308, 309, 371, 427, 484, 538, 584, 619

Family Child Care 85, 322, 554

Assessment of Young Children 133, 186, 250, 310, 372, 428, 486, 544

Family Engagement & Support 86, 87, 88, 171, 197, 198, 260, 261, 323, 354, 382, 409, 410, 438, 439, 495, 496, 555, 593, 626, 627

Child Abuse & Neglect 71, 134, 187, 311, 545

Family, Friend, & Neighbor Care 199

Child Development & Learning 5, 6, 72, 73, 135, 136, 188, 189, 251, 312, 313, 373, 374, 487, 546, 547, 585, 586, 620, 621

Featured Sessions 68, 70, 129, 226, 247, 307, 369, 462, 480, 541, 583, 618, 644

Children With Disabilities/Early Intervention 8, 9, 10, 11, 74, 137, 138, 190, 191, 252, 314, 375, 430, 488, 548, 587, 622 Cognitive Development 12, 75, 139, 315, 376, 431, 549 Community Partnerships 13, 14, 76, 140, 253, 316, 377, 550 Council for Professional Recognition 177, 413, 579 Curriculumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Theories and Approaches 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 77, 78, 79, 141, 169, 192, 193, 254, 255, 317, 318, 378, 432, 489, 539, 551, 588, 589, 623, 624 Diversity & Equity 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 80, 81, 170, 194, 256, 257, 319, 379, 380, 433, 434, 490, 491, 552, 590

FILMedia 127 Global Perspectives 172, 200, 262, 325, 465, 497, 628 Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes See pages 32 to 36 for special sessions. Guidance/Discipline/Challenging Behaviors 29, 30, 89, 146, 201, 263, 326, 384, 556 Health and Safety 31, 32, 90, 147, 202, 264, 327, 385, 440, 557, 594 Higher Education Programs 33, 34, 91, 114, 203, 204, 328, 386, 466, 498, 558, 595, 596, 629 History of ECE 367

Topic key (with session numbers)

Language & Literacy 35, 36, 37, 38, 92, 148, 149, 205, 206, 229, 288, 355, 387, 411, 442, 443, 444, 467, 499, 573, 574, 607, 608, 630, 635, 636 Leadership Development 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 93, 94, 116, 150, 173, 207, 230, 266, 329, 357, 388, 468, 469, 501, 502, 523, 609 Learning Environment 44, 45, 95, 117, 174, 231, 267, 289, 358, 412, 470, 524, 610, 631 Mathematics 175, 208, 232, 268, 290, 389, 445, 471, 503, 525, 559, 637 Men in Early Childhood 96, 151, 209, 331, 390, 504, 505 Music 46, 97, 98, 152, 210, 211, 269, 332, 391, 446, 506, 507, 560, 597 NAEYC Accreditation of Higher Education Programs 176, 526

Professional Development—Training 52, 101, 156, 178, 216, 235, 274, 293, 337, 338, 395, 396, 449, 450, 563, 600, 601, 639 Professionalism & Ethics 102, 397, 473, 528, 564 Program Administration & Financial Management 53, 54, 55, 103, 157, 217, 275, 339, 398, 565 Program Evaluation & Accountability 104, 158, 218, 276, 340 Reggio Emilia 18, 65, 70, 367, 378, 537, 599 Relationships Among Children & Adults 56, 57, 159, 160, 219, 277, 341, 342, 399, 400, 451, 566 Research 161, 220, 278, 279, 294, 343, 344, 401, 402, 452, 513, 567, 602, 633 Research Poster Session 537

NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children 99, 130, 153, 212, 270, 333, 370, 392, 447, 508, 509, 542, 598

Science 58, 105, 106, 162, 221, 236, 280, 281, 345, 403, 453, 454, 514, 515, 568, 603, 634

NAEYC Affiliates and Association Business 291, 423, 425, 540

Social/Emotional Development 59, 60, 61, 107, 121, 222, 237, 282, 295, 296, 360, 361, 404, 415, 455, 456, 474, 516, 517, 529, 530, 569, 577, 604, 612, 640

Physical Development 154, 213, 271, 334, 393, 562 Play 47, 48, 49, 100, 155, 214, 215, 272, 273, 335, 394, 448, 527, 599, 632 Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) 50, 51, 118, 119, 177, 233, 234, 292, 336, 413, 414, 472, 510, 575, 611

Social Studies/History 120, 359 Spanish Sessions 62, 63, 122, 123, 179, 180, 239, 240, 297, 298, 362, 363, 416, 417, 475, 476, 477, 531, 532, 578, 579, 613, 641, 642 Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards 124, 223, 283, 418, 457, 533, 580

Topic key (with session numbers) State Systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS 125, 163, 241, 284, 364, 419, 458, 534, 570, 614

Technology & Professional Development/ Management 108, 109, 244, 245, 301, 421, 519, 617

Students See page 37 for special sessions and activities.

Technology and Young Children 67, 110, 127, 164, 224, 225, 285, 302, 348, 349, 461, 571, 605

Teaching & Instructional Practices 64, 65, 66, 126, 242, 243, 299, 300, 346, 347, 405, 420, 459, 460, 478, 518, 535, 581, 582, 615, 616, 643

Workforce Compensation, Benefits, & Working Conditions 111

Age groups (with session numbers) Most NAEYC Conference sessions are relevant to educators of all children. The following sessions were identified by the presenters as applying to children in specific age groups.

Kindergartners 19, 37, 72, 78, 80, 84, 106, 122, 126, 164, 185, 198, 243, 268, 269, 273, 282, 299, 315, 343, 351, 369, 457, 499, 513, 581, 582, 607, 619, 636, 637

Infants 159, 297, 474

First- to Third-Graders 91, 105, 113, 151, 160, 168, 222, 259, 283, 285, 287, 288, 289, 337, 352, 359, 411, 418, 442, 443, 444, 490, 492, 503, 520, 574, 597, 615, 618

Infants and Toddlers 17, 57, 71, 98, 124, 189, 229, 244, 249, 254, 267, 311, 313, 317, 342, 344, 355, 373, 451, 453, 477, 480, 487, 488, 491, 523, 529, 532, 547, 555, 566, 573, 585, 608, 621 Toddlers 179, 360, 551 Preschoolers 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 28, 36, 46, 54, 58, 59, 66, 67, 73, 82, 83, 86, 90, 92, 110, 118, 120, 121, 123, 132, 136, 138, 144, 145, 148, 149, 154, 163, 169, 170, 175, 177, 178, 188, 190, 193, 195, 197, 201, 208, 211, 213, 215, 225, 227, 230, 231, 236, 240, 253, 255, 256, 257, 258, 264, 272, 277, 281, 286, 290, 292, 295, 296, 300, 302, 309, 314, 318, 320, 321, 325, 326, 331, 339, 340, 345, 347, 348, 349, 353, 361, 362, 363, 371, 372, 374, 375, 376, 380, 381, 384, 388, 389, 391, 393, 401, 403, 405, 412, 413, 414, 415, 419, 421, 427, 432, 433, 435, 438, 445, 448, 454, 455, 456, 459, 460, 465, 467, 471, 475, 484, 486, 489, 493, 495, 496, 497, 510, 514, 515, 517, 521, 525, 531, 533, 535, 546, 549, 553, 557, 559, 562, 564, 568, 569, 575, 577, 580, 587, 588, 589, 591, 595, 601, 610, 611, 620, 622, 623, 624, 627, 630, 631, 632, 633, 635, 640

Sessions in Mandarin Chinese (with session numbers)

The following sessions will be presented in Manadarin Chinese or English/Mandarin Chinese: 80 and 380.

NAEYC Governing Board

Officers

(Dates indicate end of term.)

Gera Jacobs Past President Division of Curriculum and Instruction University of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota (5/15)

Carol Brunson Day President Consultant Silver Spring, Maryland (5/17)

Lorraine Cooke Egenolf Early Childhood Center Elizabeth, New Jersey (5/16)

Chad Dunkley New Horizons Enterprises Plymouth, Minnesota (5/17)

Cristina Gillanders University of Colorado Denver Denver, Colorado (5/16)

Carl Mack California School of Professional Psychology Alliant International University Sacramento, California (5/18)

Tammy Mann Campagna Center Alexandria, VA (5/16)

Amy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Early Education for All Campaign Strategies for Children Boston, Massachusetts (5/15)

Board members

(Dates indicate end of term.)

NAEYC Governing Board

Ida Rose Florez Vice President WestEd Sausalito, California (5/18)

Susan Perry-Manning Secretary North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation Raleigh, North Carolina (5/18)

William Isler Treasurer The Fred Rogers Company Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (5/17)

Kelly Hantak Missouri First Steps Lindenwood University St. Peters, Missouri (5/18)

Jim J. Â Lesko AEM Corporation Lewes, Delaware (5/15)

Nili Luo Southwestern College Winfield, Kansas (5/17)

Jan Stevenson Georgia Department of Education Division for Special Education Atlanta, Georgia (5/18)

Ginger Marie Swigart Early Learning Consultant Pollock Pines, California (5/15)

Ann McClain Terrell Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee, Wisconsin (5/17)

Rhian Evans Allvin Ex Officio NAEYC Executive Director

NAEYC staff

Executive Office

Rhian Evans Allvin, Executive Director Kim Harper, Executive Assistant Stephanie Morris, Deputy Executive Director Marica Mitchell, Deputy Executive Director Richard Holly, Deputy Executive Director Douglas Morrison, Chief Technology Officer

Affiliate and Member Relations

Gwen Simmons, Senior Director, Affiliate and Member Relations Erica White, Manager, Affiliate and Member Relations Sahrah Zarei, Affiliate and Member Relations Associate

Information Technology

Douglas Morrison, Chief Technology Officer William Battle, IT Manager

Office of the General Counsel

Lakshmi Sarma Ramani, General Counsel Nancy Griswold, Assistant General Counsel Christine Kaess, Legal and Compliance Administrator

Strategic Initiatives

Barbara Willer, Senior Advisor Cathy Kennedy, Executive Assistant Stephanie Olmore, Director, Quality Enhancement Initiatives Kate Hannon Thomas, Project Manager Megan Worthington, Quality Enhancement Coordinator

Early Childhood Systems

Marica Mitchell, Deputy Executive Director

Center for Applied Research

Kyle Snow, Senior Scholar and Director Susan Hedges, Senior Research Associate

NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation Accreditation Program Support Jennifer Strong, Director, Program Support Chiquita Blackwell, Program Support Manager Lisa Agent, Accreditation Assistant Alex Brown, Communications and Information Specialist Wendy Franks, Program Coordinator Alecia Stephenson, Program Coordinator Katorra Enoch-Longshore, Accreditation Coordinator Lynn Johnson, Accreditation Coordinator Angela Rice, Accreditation Coordinator Martha Graves, Enrollment Manager Ashraf Alnajjar, Administrative Coordinator Kathleen Elijah, Administrative Assistant Young Rhee, Records Coordinator

Program Assessment and Compliance Susan Hedges, Director, Program Standards and Assessment Katherine Stenner, Reliability Manager Amanda Batts, Reliability Specialist AndrĂŠa Jayavelu, Reliability Specialist Dezerie Martinez, Reliability Specialist Accreditation System Integrity Cassie Chapman, Interim Director, System Integrity Cynda Meffen, System Integrity Manager Alexis Agudio, Quality Assurance Manager Chandra Curtis, System Integrity Specialist LeTarshia Shorter, System Integrity Specialist Ericka Johnstonbaugh, Quality Assurance Specialist

Higher Education Accreditation and Program Support

Pamela Ehrenberg, Program Review Manager Megan Woolston, Communication and Project Manager Renee Garnett, Higher Education Operations Coordinator Katie Schmitz Scott, Information Specialist for Strategic Initiatives

NAEYC staff Finance and Operations

Richard Holly, Deputy Executive Director

Association Services

Valerie Sheehan, Director, Association Services Amryl Prince, Assistant Director, Association Services Cassandra McCain, Association Services Coordinator Debra Sharpe, Association Services Associate Michelle Mathis, Mail and Office Services Coordinator Danny McRae, Mail and Office Services Clerk

Building Operations

William Melton, Building Manager James Carter, III, Chief Engineer Reginald Carter, Senior Maintenance Clerk Jenelle Jones, Security Guard

Customer Care Center

Beverly Ruffin, Senior Customer Care Associate James Wagner, Senior Customer Care Associate Tammie McNeil, Customer Care Associate

Finance

Brenda Osuch, Director, Business Planning and Analysis Leilani Avelino, Program Assistant Finance Terrence Ford, Program Assistant Finance Michael Slavin, Director of Accounting Sabrina Folkes-Doles, Staff Accountant II Woinshet Hussien, Staff Accountant II Marcy Porter, Staff Accountant II Sherene Elliott, Staff Accountant Darusellam Mohammed, Accounting Assistant

Professional Development Solutions

Peter Pizzolongo, Associate Executive Director Anthony Durborow, Professional Development Solutions Specialist

Sales and Development

Kathleen Donato, Director, Sales and Development Marlon Deang, Advertising Sales Coordinator

Digital Content and Services

Susan Friedman, Executive Editor, Digital Media Georgi-Ann Clarke, Digital Content Copy and Production Editor

Creative Services

Edwin Malstrom, Director, Creative Services Melanie Rose White, Manager, Special Projects Patrick Cavanagh, Assistant Production Coordinator Malini Dominey, Senior Graphic Designer Victoria Moy, Designer, Digital Products

Publishing

Derry Koralek, Chief Publishing Officer Books and Related Resources Kathy Charner, Editor in Chief Mary Jaffe, Managing Editor Holly Bohart, Senior Editor Elizabeth Wegner, Associate Editor Ryan Smith, Editorial Assistant

Human Resources

Periodicals and Related Resources Catherine Cauman, Senior Editor Meghan Dombrink-Green, Associate Editor Denni Johnson, Associate Editor Stephen Olle, Associate Editor Lauren Baker, Assistant Editor Mabel Yu, Assistant Editor

Member Engagement, Brand Advancement, & Professional Learning

Voices of Practitioners Gail Perry, Editor

Terri Carter, Senior Director, Human Resources Sean Moore, Human Resources Generalist

Stephanie Morris, Deputy Executive Director

Conference

Monique Cabiness, Director, Meetings and Conferences Jennifer McVeigh, Conference Program Manager Marion Johnson, Senior Meeting Planner Jessica Martin, Conference Program Coordinator Donna Wormley, Conference Administrative Coordinator

Marketing and Communications

Emily Warne Mazzarelli, Marketing Manager

Policy and Public Affairs

Alison Lutton, Senior Advisor, Early Childhood Workforce Systems Initiative Julia Tavlas, Public Policy Associate

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NAEYC shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off

NAEYC Registration

NAEYC Exhibits and NAEYC Shop

NAEYC Opening Keynote Address

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Shuttle bus schedule and routes NAEYC shuttle bus information NAEYC will provide complimentary shuttle bus service among designated Conference hotels and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. No tickets are needed—your Conference badge is your bus pass. As we go to press in October, the following arrangements have been confirmed. Please check the posters in your hotel lobby and at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for any changes. To make arrangements for a wheelchair accessible shuttle, please call 310-274-8819 ext. 219. Note: Most of the NAEYC Conference sessions will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Some meetings and networking events will take place at the Omni Dallas Hotel.

NAEYC shuttle bus schedule Tuesday, November 4 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 6 6:30–10:30 a.m. 1:30–6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5 6:30–10:30 a.m. 3:00–8:00 p.m.

The TAEYC Event at Gilley’s Dallas will take place on Thursday, November 6, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. Please visit the TAEYC counter in the Conference Registration area for shuttle service information.

The Kick It Up in Dallas Event at Wild Bill’s Western Store will take place on Wednesday, November 5, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Preregistration was required in advance for this event. Shuttle buses will leave the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center beginning at 6:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Shuttle buses will return attendees to the Conference hotels beginning at 8:00 until 8:30 p.m. Return service will be provided to these hotels from the Kick It Up in Dallas Event at Wild Bill’s Western Store on Wednesday, November 5 on Route 3.

Friday, November 7 6:30–10:30 a.m. 1:30–6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

NAEYC shuttle bus routes Hotel........................................ Pick-up point

Route 1

Hyatt Regency Dallas.......... At Trinity Crossing

Route 2

The Adolphus Hotel............ N. Field Street outside of Avis Rental Car Sheraton Dallas Hotel......... N. Olive Street at Draft Lounge Entrance Hotels within walking distance of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: Omni Dallas Hotel (connected by Skybridge on Level 2)

Aloft Dallas Downtown

Please remember to wear your NAEYC name badge.

DELIVERING ON TH OF EARLY LE E PROMISE ARNING

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Announcements

Conference Registration and Final Program pick-up The Annual Conference badge—which permits admission to sessions and to the NAEYC Exhibit Hall—was mailed in advance to those who registered by September 12. Those who registered after the early bird deadline must bring their registration receipt to the Conference Registration area at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to pick up their badge. Onsite registration will be available to those who do not preregister. If you did preregister, you can pick up your copy of the Final Program anytime during registration hours. Registration hours are Tuesday, November 4 1:00–7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8 7:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Conference CEUs and Undergraduate University Credit are available! Continuing Education Units Attendees of the 2014 Annual Conference & Expo are eligible to earn 1 or 2 continuing education units (CEUs) for their participation in this professional development event. To earn CEUs, conferees must attend at least 10 hours (1 CEU) or 20 hours (2 CEUs) of sessions and complete a mandatory, online assignment. CEUs must be purchased online at http://learn.naeyc.org for a $25 nonrefundable processing fee. NAEYC representatives will have a booth in the Registration area at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to answer questions. Attendees are not required to visit the booth. CEU Booth hours are Wednesday, November 5 Thursday, November 6 Friday, November 7 Saturday, November 8

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

NAEYC has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Undergraduate University Credit Portland State University will offer undergraduate credits for the 2014 Annual Conference. Portland State

University operates on a quarter credit system. Conference participants may earn one or two undergraduate quarter credits. In order to receive credit, attendance at the NAEYC Annual Conference is required along with a final assignment due December 8, 2014. The Portland State University website link to sign up for undergraduate credit is www.pdx.edu/ceed/naeyc. 1 Credit—$80 2 Credits—$150 * First-time PSU students will be charged a $25 nonrefundable fee, plus $2 service charge, to establish a PSU non-degree student account. Registration will reflect standard policies relating to registration payment processing fees, and adding or dropping courses. Registration will be available ONLY online this year. The online registration will be available until December 1, 2014.

Consent to use photographic and video images

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, NAEYC meetings and other activities constitutes agreement by the registrant or attendee to NAEYC’s (and anyone authorized by NAEYC) use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s or attendee’s image, likeness, voice and/or appearance in photographs, video and/or other recordings of such events and activities.

Exhibit Hall

See pages 122 to 135. Remember to visit the NAEYC Shop, Booth #318, during Exhibit Hall hours.

Please remember . . .

. . . the Annual Conference is about children, not for children. For safety reasons, we cannot allow children or strollers into the Exhibit Hall. If you intend to bring your children to Dallas, please be sure that you have arranged for their care in advance. Your hotel may be able to direct you to available services in the area.

Announcements

NAEYC Meet the Candidates for 2015 NAEYC Governing Board election

Friday, November 7 12:00 noon–12:45 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Ballroom A4 Hear from NAEYC’s President and Executive Director and meet the candidates for NAEYC’s 2015 Governing Board election.

President-Elect

(one member to be elected to a four-year term—one year as President-Elect, two years as President, one year as Past President)

Deborah J. Cassidy Professor Human Development and Family Studies University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Sherri Killins Director of Systems Alignment and Integration and Consultant Build Initiative New Haven, Connecticut

Governing Board at Large

(three members to be elected to four-year terms)

Iliana Alanis Associate Professor and Assistant Department Chair Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching College of Education and Human Development The University of Texas at San Antonio

Marquita Furness Davis Executive Director Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity Birmingham, Alabama

Betsy Carlin Early Childhood Consultant/ Early Childhood Teacher Pumpkin Patch Preschool Wilson, Wyoming

Krista Murphy Coordinator Instructional Programs Orange County Department of Education Costa Mesa, California

Vincent Costanza Executive Director Race to the Top— Early Learning Challenge Trenton, New Jersey

Margie Wallen Director of Policy Partnerships/ National Policy, The Ounce of Prevention Fund Chicago, Illinois

Announcements

NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall Friday, November 7 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Ballroom A4

NAEYC: A New Vision, New Mission, and New Direction

Join NAEYC President Carol Brunson Day, Executive Director Rhian Evans Allvin, and members of the NAEYC Governing Board’s Executive Committee to discuss NAEYC’s new mission and strategic directions. Treasurer William Isler will also present the annual financial report. Your voice is more important now than ever before. Working together, we can create a tremendous force to advance a diverse, dynamic profession and make sure the promise of early learning is delivered to every young child.

Carol Brunson Day

Rhian Evans Allvin

William Isler

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. NAEYC’s 5 Strategic Directions

l High-Quality Early Learning

l The Profession

l Organizational Advancement

l Organizational Excellence

l Leadership and Innovation

NAEYC in search of book authors

Are you shopping a manuscript? Want help preparing your book proposal? Or just have a project in mind? Staff from NAEYC’s Book Publishing Department will be available by appointment to meet with prospective authors. Appointments must be made in advance. To schedule an appointment, please e-mail ewegner@ naeyc.org. Submission guidelines are also available at www.naeyc.org/publications/books/writing.

Restaurant reservations in Dallas

To land a reservation at a top Dallas restaurant, preview menus, or simply get suggestions, visit the information table located in Lobby A/B of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. A knowledgeable concierge from Ticket to the City will be on hand during the Conference to answer questions and assist with restaurant reservations. Attendees can also call 214-709-7220 for help with restaurant reservations, if needed.

Job Board

Conference participants who are seeking employment may want to visit the Job Board in the NAEYC Registration area at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. Those who are hiring are welcomed to post job announcements.

Message Board

Leave a message for friends and colleagues on the Message Board in the Conference Registration area.

Restrooms in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Several men’s restrooms in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will be designated as women’s restrooms during the Conference to accommodate the high ratio of women to men. Please refer to signs for specific locations of restrooms.

Announcements Lost and found

Please visit NAEYC Headquarters, Room A302/303 in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center if you have lost an item while attending Conference sessions. Contact your hotel’s front desk if you lost something at that property.

Endorsement

NAEYC encourages the exchange of diverse opinions at the Annual Conference. It is important for conferees to recognize that the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect NAEYC’s official position. Moreover, NAEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Annual Conference, nor does acceptance of advertising, exhibits, or sponsorships imply endorsements of any products or services by the Association. NAEYC urges conferees to contact individual exhibitors and/or presenters about concerns they may have about products, services, or practices. The Association also recommends that conferees extend their compliments to presenters and/or exhibitors whom they feel have provided a product or presentation of exceptional quality.

Conference etiquette

A successful Annual Conference requires that we extend professionalism and courtesy to one another. The following tips will ensure a pleasant experience for all participants: l Arrive early, but do not block other participants exiting a meeting room. l Presenters are encouraged to have a sufficient number of handouts. Presenters are also encouraged to post handouts on NAEYC’s website. l Participants are encouraged to share materials and refrain from taking more than one copy of handouts. l Bring business cards for networking and requesting materials from presenters. l Turn off cell phones. l If it is necessary to leave a session early or arrive late, please make the interruption as nondisruptive as possible.

Personal safety at the Conference

At any conference, losses, theft, and petty crimes may occur. Please exercise adequate caution by following these tips: l As in any big city, be alert when walking around, especially at night. Travel with a companion or two, when possible, and use NAEYC’s shuttle buses. Please refer to page 21 for the shuttle bus schedule. Carry cash and valuables with you in a safe place, or use your hotel’s safe. Note that hotels are not responsible for items lost in or stolen from guest rooms. Make note of the location of the emergency exits in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and hotels. l If you receive an unexpected knock on your hotel guest room door from someone who says he or she is a hotel staff member, call the front desk to confirm. l Exercise caution when providing your credit card information, particularly over the phone.

Business Center and Gift Shop at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

The Business Center and Gift Shop at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is located on Level 1, Lobby C. Business Center and Gift Shop hours are Wednesday, November 5 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Grab a bite to eat in NAEYC’s Exhibit Hall! Food stations will be open daily in NAEYC’s Exhibit Hall, Hall A/B. Also, we have designated an unopposed time each day from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for Conference attendees to grab lunch and visit with exhibitors inside the Exhibit Hall.

Visit Orlando!

In anticipation of the 2015 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo, Visit Orlando will be at Booth #225 in the exhibit hall to promote the city. Please stop by.

NAEYC Sponsorship Program

About the NAEYC Sponsorship Program The NAEYC sponsorship program is designed to build strong and lasting relationships with corporations and organizations that connect to the important work of the Association and that share and support NAEYC’s mission and vision for young children and families.   Funds from sponsorships are used to support general NAEYC programs and activities, or specific Association projects or events. The sponsorships are not an endorsement by NAEYC of the sponsor organizations or their products or services. The sponsors have provided the following statements about their companies.

Year-round Follett Follett’s goal is to help grow strong readers and lifelong learners. As the largest provider of books, ebooks and audiovisual materials to PreK–12 schools, Follett leverages over 135 years of educational product expertise to help early childhood educators make intentional and impactful decisions about the resources they select for their early learners. From cradle to career, Follett continually strives to understand the needs of educators to provide the best educational resources for the children they serve. The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University understands what the care, respect, and knowledge adults bring to working with young children and their families can determine children’s later success in school and in life. Our early childhood programs and specializations offer access to a cadre of early childhood experts and cutting-edge curricula and provide the knowledge and skills early childhood professionals will need to become more effective in and out of the classroom. Walden University is a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited institution with 40 years of experience in distance learning and more that 56,000 education students and alumni.

Platinum Conference Sponsors Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company with the mission of changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious learners. Among the world’s largest providers of pre-K–12 education solutions and one of its longest-established publishing houses, HMH combines cutting-edge research, editorial excellence and technological innovation to improve teaching and learning environments and solve complex literacy and education challenges. For more information, visit www. hmhco.com. Pearson Pearson is proud to offer high-quality instruments that are both easy-to-use and powerful. Developed by early childhood experts, these tests enable you to monitor developmental progress and readily identify young learners for whom intervention may be appropriate. These proven assessments can help pinpoint children’s strengths and weaknesses and focus your intervention strategies—enabling you to increase positive outcomes for the young ones you serve. Teaching Strategies, LLC Teaching Strategies, LLC, provides the most innovative and effective curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources to early childhood programs. With ground-breaking solutions and a strong belief that a child’s first 6 years are critical for school success, Teaching Strategies, LLC has advocated for the early education community for more than 25 years. Year-Round sponsors have the highest level marketing package with NAEYC, enjoy year-round affiliation with the Association, and are Platinum-level sponsors at the NAEYC Annual Conference and NAEYC’s National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development. Event sponsors enjoy a specific affiliation with NAEYC as part of the NAEYC Annual Conference and/or NAEYC’s National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development held annually in June. They are recognized in various ways at the Conference and Institute, in advertising, and on NAEYC’s website according to their level of sponsorship. This year NAEYC offered four levels of event sponsorship—Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. NAEYC acknowledges our Platinum sponsors for their high level of support. For more information about NAEYC’s Sponsorship Program, please contact Kathleen Donato at 202-3508824, or kdonato@naeyc.org.

NAEYC Sponsors

NAEYC thanks the following sponsors for their generous support. YEAR-ROUND PLATINUM

YEAR-ROUND GOLD

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

For more information on the NAEYC Sponsorship Program, please visit www.naeyc.org/content/sponsorships.

Exhibitor Corporate Sessions Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Exhibitor Corporate Sessions are unique opportunities for NAEYC exhibitors to gain additional exposure outside the Exhibit Hall. These sessions encourage attendees to take a closer look at a product or service, hear about research in the field, learn more about innovative applications of classroom technology, and engage in discussions about career development. Sponsorship of this year’s Exhibitor Corporate Sessions required a separate fee and was open to all NAEYC exhibitors on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Acceptance by NAEYC of Exhibitor Corporate Sessions does not imply endorsements of any products or services. All exhibitor corporate sessions will take place in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D222.

Thursday, November 6 8:00–9:00 a.m. The Work Sampling System: Using performance assessment to enhance teaching and learning The presenter will describe the Work Sampling System (WSS), 5th edition, and highlight the myriad ways early childhood educators can use the program to make informed decisions about teaching and learning. Participants will see examples of using WSS data to tailor instruction during teacher–child interactions, guide lesson planning for small groups, and share information with families. Additional examples illustrate how schools and districts use WSS to engage in discussions about reliability, professional development, and planning. Judy Jablon, early childhood consultant. NAEYC appreciates the support of Pearson as the sponsor of this session. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Self-regulation, school readiness, and the Second Step program Self-regulation skills, such as controlling impulses, following directions, and managing emotions, are important for kindergarten readiness, but about 50 percent of children start kindergarten without these skills. Attend this interactive session to learn strategies for developing children’s selfregulation skills to help prepare them for a more successful transition to kindergarten. Learn how the Second Step program by Committee for Children helps set up young learners for success. Jennifer Balogh, Committee for Children. NAEYC appreciates the support of Committee for Children as the sponsor of this session.

11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Driving (and getting) parent engagement: The key how-tos to help our children win, our schools and programs win, and our communities win This lively and interactive session will help early childhood educators understand and use the powerful energy and strength created when both parents and communities come together in a shared initiative. The nationally known, award-winning speakers will present qualitative and quantitative data using fun, interactive techniques and key how-tos to demonstrate the central elements that create the essential connection between home, classroom, and community. Julie Gilbert Newrai, PreciouStatus and Rich Stanek, United States Executive Sheriff. NAEYC appreciates the support of PreciouStatus as the sponsor of this session. 1:00–2:00 p.m. ABC, 123, just for me: Active music and movement motivate fun fine-motor development Research and experience agree—gross-motor development precedes fine motor development! Come sing and dance with early childhood experts to songs designed with brain research in mind. All this fun leads to the support and encouragement of fine-motor refinement, providing the foundation for handwriting skills. Expect an upbeat workshop that will be both interactive and invigorating as we investigate energetic, motivational ways to strengthen children’s fine motor skills. Join an award-winning picture book author/illustrator as she shares how fun fine-motor response inspires process driven, open-ended Art. Debbie Clement, Rainbows Within Reach; Kathleen Wright, Zaner-Bloser. NAEYC appreciates the support of Zaner-Bloser as the sponsor of this session. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Introducing new curriculum resources: Individualizing routines and experiences for infant, toddler, and two classrooms Infant, toddler and twos programs are most meaningful when teachers have resources and guidance needed to individualize daily routines and experiences for every child. In this session, we will explore responsive teaching and caregiving through routines like diapering, hellos, goodbyes, and mealtimes, as well as experiences like book conversations, playing with toys, and creating with art. We will use examples of new resources from The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos that support the important work of building strong relationships with children and families through responsive caregiving and intentional teaching. Kai-leé Berke, Teaching Strategies, LLC. NAEYC appreciates the support of Teaching Strategies, LLC as the sponsor of this session.

Exhibitor Corporate Sessions 4:00–5:00 p.m. So many ways to learn: LEGO Education Preschool Participants will explore the research and development behind LEGO Education products, receive a peek at some new products for 2015, and discover innovative ways to use LEGO bricks to teach key learning targets in the classroom. Experience firsthand how systematic creativity, an innate feature of all LEGO Education products, coupled with a unique LEGO learning philosophy ensures every child has a great experience in the classroom. Come engage in LEGO Education! Kelly Reddin, LEGO Education. NAEYC appreciates the support of LEGO Education as the sponsor of this session.

Friday, November 7 8:00–10:30 a.m. Support for each child: Creating text sets for deeper content knowledge To comprehend complex text and develop a rich vocabulary, children today need exposure to quality content that deepens their knowledge of each topic. This session will demonstrate how the latest research on vocabulary instruction can guide the approach for building strong text sets to help each child learn and retain the academic words necessary to build stronger content knowledge. Sarah Novy and Lara Strzempa, Follett. NAEYC appreciates the support of Follett as the sponsor of this session. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Positioning yourself for success in early childhood Is your early childhood education career on the right track? Are you prepared to take advantage of the growing demand for early childhood professionals? Learn about changes in the early childhood landscape, from funding to professional qualifications, and share in the release of the newest career research data. The session creates the opportunity for an important and informative discussion on emerging trends and the career outlook for early childhood professionals. Michael Trapani, Walden University. NAEYC appreciates the support of Walden University as the sponsor of this session.

1:00–2:00 p.m. Hungry minds: Unleashing curiosity in your classroom How does curiosity shape how we learn and grow? How can educators tap into a child’s natural curiosity to foster lifelong learning? We’ll look at a child’s need to explore the world around him by examining groundbreaking research in curiosity and wonder. You’ll hear practical ideas and recommendations on how to foster curiosity among children in your pre-K classroom. Learn how personalized learning, enriched environments, games, and books can help you develop curious young minds. Tracy Boney, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Susan Magsamen, Curiosityville.com. NAEYC appreciates the support of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as the sponsor of this session. 2:30–3:30 p.m. ReadyRosie—Universal access to early learning Universal Pre-K must involve strategies beyond classroom opportunities. The plans to unlock the potential of our nation’s youngest children must involve a strategy to unlock the potential of their parents and caregivers. Leveraging the power and ubiquity of mobile technology, we can now equip and inspire parents and caregivers to be the best first teacher. This presentation will show how ReadyRosie is helping communities across the United States rethink and expand their Pre-K strategies. Emily Roden, Candis Grover, and Melissa Nast, ReadyRosie. NAEYC appreciates the support of ReadyRosie as the sponsor of this session. 4:00–5:00 p.m. Technology in the early learning classroom: A close look at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) LCISD has used Waterford’s personalized reading, math, and science curriculum for almost two decades, across 22 elementary schools. As we walk through LCISD’s experiences, we’ll explore how they use personalized curriculum to help close gaps early in preschool and elementary, with English Language Learners, students receiving Special Education services, student early intervention, and gifted students. Come learn with us! Mikkel Storm and Kimberley Sorenson, Waterford Institute, Chad Jones, Lamar CISD. NAEYC appreciates the support of Waterford as the sponsor of this session.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Featured Sessions Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Omni Dallas Hotel Thursday, November 6 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom D/H

Wednesday, November 5 4:00–5:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Exhibit Hall D

Opening Keynote Address: It’s a talk-back! Engaging the whole nation in a giant conversation Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Temple University.

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

NAEYC appreciates the support of Follett and the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University as sponsors of the Opening Keynote Address.

Thursday, November 6 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Center Dallas, Ballroom A1

The roots and evolutionary journeys of three wellknown early childhood curriculum approaches (Creative Curriculum, HighScope, and Reggio Emilia): Why they were developed, how they evolved, and what makes them successful Diane Trister Dodge, Teaching Strategies, LLC; Larry Schweinhart, HighScope Educational Research Foundation; Amelia Gambetti, Reggio Children International Exchanges; Jerlean Daniel, early childhood education consultant. NAEYC appreciates the support of HighScope as the sponsor of this Featured Session. Thursday, November 6 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C1

Higher education: Finding clear pathways Moderator: Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC; Deborah J. Cassidy, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Martha Cheney, Walden University; Marilou Hyson, early childhood development and education consultant and University of Pennsylvania; Shanna Kukla, Pima Community College; Susan Neimand, Miami Dade College; Valora Washington, Council for Professional Recognition. NAEYC appreciates the support of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as the sponsor of this Featured Session.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

President’s Seminar—Tackling the Complexities of Workforce Compensation: A Dialogue Moderator: Carol Brunson Day, NAEYC President; Anne Mitchell, Early Childhood Policy Research; Barbara Bowman, Erickson Institute; Sue Russell, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center. NAEYC appreciates the support of Knowledge Universe as the sponsor of this Featured Session. Thursday, November 6 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A1

Children’s play opportunities are not equitable: Access to quality play experiences as a social justice issue Olga Jarrett and Vera Stenhouse, Georgia State University; John Sutterby, University of Texas San Antonio; Darlene DeMarie, University of South Florida. NAEYC appreciates the support of Community Playthings as a sponsor of this Featured Session. Friday, November 7 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A1

Emerging technologies for empowering children: Showcasing innovative tools and pedagogies that transform teaching, and inspire learning Mark Bailey, Pacific University College of Education; Bonnie Blagojevic, Morningtown Consulting; Diane Bales, University of Georgia; Warren Buckleitner, Children’s Technology Review. Friday, November 7 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A1

You, me, and the ABCs: Inspiring English- and Spanish-speaking young learners Michael Rosen, author. NAEYC appreciates the support of the Learning Care Group as a cosponsor of this Featured Session.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Featured Sessions

Friday, November 7 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom D/H

Saturday, November 8 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C1

Meet the authors and illustrators: Children’s literature at NAEYC Moderator: Holly Seplocha, William Paterson University; Peter H. Reynolds and Marla Frazee, authors and illustrators; Pat Mora, author.

The need for strategic leadership in building antibias programs: Reflections from experienced early childhood leaders Debbie LeeKeenan, Lesley University; John Nimmo, University of New Hampshire; Louise Derman-Sparks, Pacific Oaks College.

NAEYC appreciates the support of Follett as the sponsor of this Featured Session.

NAEYC appreciates the support of Bright Horizons as a co-sponsor of this Featured Session.

Friday, November 7 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A1

The powerful impact of child care relationships, experiences, and environments on all domains of infant/toddler development Peter Mangione, WestEd.

Saturday, November 8 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C1 Common Core State Standards and developmentally appropriate practice: Can they co-exist? Jill Davis and Elizabeth Ethridge, University of Oklahoma.

Saturday, November 8 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D171/173

Breaking new ground in early childhood science: Best practices in action illustrate a new National Science Teachers Association position statement Peggy Ashbrook, preschool science teacher and “The Early Years” columnist, National Science Teachers Association; Linda Froschauer, National Science Teachers Association; Cindy Hoisington, Education Development Center, Inc.; Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren, University of Northern Iowa. NAEYC appreciates the support of Discount School Supply as a cosponsor of this Featured Session.

Saturday, November 8 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Ctr. Theater

Closing General Session: Fiesta de Música: Featuring Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band and Jose-Luis Orozco with Luis Hernandez! Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band; José-Luis Orozco, Arcoiris Records; Luis Hernandez, Western Kentucky University.

Alisha Gaddis and Lucky Diaz

José-Luis Orozco

Luis Hernandez

NAEYC appreciates the support of Follett and The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University as the sponsors of the Closing General Session.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes

NAEYC is proud to convene a new initiative, Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes, focusing on children and

families whose home language is Spanish to ensure that they have opportunities to participate in high-quality programs—across the Americas. Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes includes l Sessions conducted in Spanish on topics of interest across the field l Sessions that focus on best practices in early childhood education in Latin America l Sessions on advocacy, dual-language learning, and family engagement Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes includes more than 40 sessions throughout the Conference.

Wednesday, November 5 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C148

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes Paneles de Presentación/ Great Beginnings, Bright Futures Keynote Panels

Educación de la Primera Infancia en América/ Early childhood education across the Americas This panel will be presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation provided in English. Muestra excelentes ejemplos de políticas en América Latina a través de un resumen general sobre los Servicios de Desarrollo de la Primera Infancia en América Latina y el Caribe. Presentación de exitosos Programas de Desarrollo de la Primera Infancia en América Latina y en los EE.UU. Los panelistas describirán sus programas e identificarán estrategias que podrían servir a otros programas. Highlights excellent examples of policies in Latin America through an overview of early childhood development services in Latin America and the Caribbean. Presentation of successful early childhood development programs in Colombia and California. Panelists will describe their programs and identify strategies that could work for other programs. Moderator: Miriam Calderon, School Readiness Consulting and (former) Domestic Policy Council, The White House; Florencia López Boo, Inter-American Development Bank; Octavio Pescador, Abriendo Puertas; Maria Adelaida Lopez, aeioTU, Colombia. NAEYC appreciates the support of the Council for Professional Recognition as the sponsor of this Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes Keynote Panel: Early childhood education across the Americas.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Best practices in dual language learning/ Las mejores prácticas en aprendizaje de lenguaje dual This panel will be presented in English with simultaneous interpretation provided in Spanish. Presentation of demographics, research base, and opportunities for best practice in dual language learning. Topics include discussion of current research and linking research to curriculum and practice. Panelists will examine current issues facing dual language learning and what programs and teachers can do. Presentación de estadísticas demográficas, bases de investigación, y oportunidades para las mejores prácticas en materia de aprendizaje de lenguaje dual. Los temas incluyen la discusión de la investigación actual en la materia y la vinculación de tal investigación con el programa de educación y la práctica educativa. Los panelistas analizarán los temas actuales que competen al aprendizaje del lenguaje dual y de qué manera pueden ayudar los programas y los maestros a los mismos. Moderator: Miriam Calderon, School Readiness Consulting and (former) the Domestic Policy Council, The White House; Linda Espinosa, University of Missouri, Columbia; Karen Nemeth, Language Castle, LLC. NAEYC appreciates the support of Highlights for Children and High Five Bilingüe as sponsors of this Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes Keynote Panel: Best practices in dual language learning.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes Sessions conducted in Spanish Wednesday, November 5 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D161

Todo lo que deben saber: Las herramientas de California en Internet para apoyar la educación temprana, la evaluación y la enseñanza Luis Ríos, California Department of Education; Lupita Olguin-Rubio, Imperial County Office of Education.

Thursday, November 6 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

Conocer el mundo en dos idiomas: Cómo desarrollar prácticas adecuadas al implementar un programa de segundo idioma Clara Cappiello and Mariela Leal, East Coast Migrant Head Start Project. 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 2

Niños y niñas felices: Promoviendo el desarrollo de una sana autoestima en la edad temprana Margarita Heinsen, teaching SRL. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom G

La importancia de jugar al aire libre Claudia Zelaya and Frank Sanjuana, Collaborative for Children. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

Te observo, Me observas, los observamos? Cómo potencializar la interacción de observaciones en el aula de clases Berta Mariñas de García and Giovanna Sarmiento, International Arabic Panamanian Academy. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

Dia Internacional del Barro en la Frontera de México y Tejas: Reconexión con la naturaleza Diana Cortez-Castro and Georgianna Duarte, The University of Texas at Brownsville. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom C

Contar no es todo lo que cuenta: Alfabetización numérica para los niños en prescolar Rebeca Itzkowich and Lisa Ginet, Erikson Institute.

3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

Descubriendo el mundo a través del juego: Como facilitar el aprendizaje temprano Connie Espinoza, Arizona Infant Toddler Institute. 3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 2

Siendo efectivos con los niños y sus familias en tiempos de crisis y desastres Patricia Berron, Child Development Specialist Institute.

Friday, November 7 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

Estimulación sensorial: Proceso de integración continua hacia el aprendizaje optimo en la niñez preescolar Mari Mendoza, Anabel Santiago, and Yanitza Lebron, University of Puerto Rico. 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 2

Música y artes visuales multiculturales para el desarrollo de destrezas prosociales y el enriquecimiento de niños en comunidades marginadas Margarita Marichal, Inter American University. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

Mi hogar en la escuela: Las familias como consultores de las estrategias de participación familiar Sofia Baucom and Clara Cappiello, East Coast Migrant Head Start Project. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Katy Trail

Siguiendo el viaje de Enrique: preparándonos para la próxima inundación de niños inmigrantes en nuestra puerta y más adelante en nuestras aulas Juan Araujo, Texas A&M University–Commerce; Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University–Commerce and Dallas AEYC. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Katy Trail

Apoyando personal a participar efectivamente familias en el aprendizaje temprano de los niños Nora Ilia Morales and Susan Shaffer, Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes

Sessions conducted in Spanish cont. Friday, November 7 cont. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

¡Sonrisas saludables: Información para padres y maestros, sobre la salud oral! Fiorella Candamo, University of California, Los Angeles. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom F

STEM en la niñez temprana: ¡Aprendiendo ingeniería mientras disfrutamos! Marisel Torres-Crespo, Hood College; Mayra Almodóvar, Oklahoma State University. 3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1 Proyecto de exploración científica: ¡A construir estructuras! Jessica González and Mariel Torres, Inter American University of Puerto Rico. 3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Katy Trail

Respira conmigo: Como la calma y la conexión afecta el cerebro en desarrollo y la conducta que resulta Amparo Morillas, Brainheart Guidance, Inc.

Saturday, November 8 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 2

Triunfar en CDA 2.0: Cómo desenvolverse en el Sistema de Certificación Vilma Williams, Council for Professional Recognition. 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

Jugando en dos idiomas: Sistemas de apoyo que mejoran la alfabetización bilingüe en niños pequeños Mari Cortez, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Mary Esther Huerta, Texas State University. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 1

1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom G

Un currículo (no comercial) sobre mariposas con un grupo de niños de edades variadas: Un programa hogareño en acción Laura Mason Zeisler, Explorations Unlimited, LLC; Jacqueline Riley, Texas A&M University–Commerce 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Katy Trail

“Te odio, no puedes jugar conmigo”: Prácticas efectivas para estimular la inteligencia emocional Marina Muñoz, ICC Mexico; Lety Valero, Educando en Conciencia

Sessions conducted in English Wednesday, November 5 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C155

The status of Latino children and families: Where we are, where we are going Presented on behalf of the Latino Interest Forum. Luis Hernandez, T/TAS, Western Kentucky University; Jorge Saenz De Viteri, ECE Specialist, Head Start TTA Network. Advocacy/Public Policy

Thursday, November 6 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117

Collaboration in action: Implementation of a comprehensive approach for early English language development support Erin Arango-Escalante, University of Wisconsin– Madison; Jennifer Amaya-Thompson, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Dual Language Learners 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117

Second language acquisition is all about relationships: Creating a community of bilingual families LaDonna Atkins, University of Central Oklahoma; Daniela Perieda, Bilingual Family. Dual Language Learners

Evaluar y Apoyar a Maestras y Maestros: Técnicas para Ser un Líder Eficaz Angèle Sancho Passe, BlueWater Associates.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes Sessions conducted in English cont. Thursday, November 6 cont. 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C156

Building awareness and sensitivity to challenges faced by second-language learners in the classroom Darlene DeMarie, University of South Florida, Tampa. Dual Language Learners 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A122/123 Teaching emergent bilinguals in a dual language school: Strategies for success Ryan Pontier, Miami Dade College. Dual Language Learners 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117

¡Enriquecemos! (We enrich) workshops: Ways to motivate bilingual primary students to express themselves creatively and take pride in their work Jacqueline Riley and Laura Chris Green, Texas A&M University–Commerce. Dual Language Learners 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C1

Songs, rhymes, and games for supporting oral language development and literacy José-Luis Orozco, bilingual educator, recording artist, and author. Dual Language Learners 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A4

Engagement of immigrant families in early childhood education programs: A stabilizing anchor and a pathway Jerlean Daniel, early childhood education consultant; Linda Halgunseth, University of Connecticut; Colleen Vesely, George Mason University; Hannah Matthews, CLASP; Luis Hernandez, T/TAS, Western Kentucky University. Family Engagement

1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Fair Park 1

Coaching across cultural boundaries Anna Paula da Silva, University of South Florida Professional Development/Technical Assistance

Friday, November 7 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A122/123

The benefits of bilingualism both in and out of school Christine Pierson, Deborah Harrigan, Elizabeth Palacin, and Andrea Lee, United Nations Nursery School. Dual Language Learners 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A122/123

From a whisper to a roar: Developing oral language in young English language learners Debra Paz, Rice University; Lori Espinoza, Houston Independent School District. Dual Language Learners 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A122/123

Monolingual teachers and bilingual children: Stages and strategies that support preschool dual language learners Sally Durbin, Teaching at the Beginning, Inc. Dual Language Learners 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117

Practical strategies for working with very young dual language learners Doug Evans, Knowledge Universe. Dual Language Learners 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Ctr., Room A124/127

Developing critical and creative thinkers: How to use strategies and skills of the art of bilingual storytelling Antonio Sacre, Academia Cultural. Dual Language Learners

10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 2

Making dreams come true: Tips and tricks for parental involvement in education Noreen Barnes and Dean Curtis, Education: Catch the Dream! Family Engagement Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes

Sessions conducted in English cont. Friday, November 7 cont. 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117

Strategies for facilitating literacy skill development in English language learners: From why they work to implementation Stacy Stetzel, Manchester University. Dual Language Learners 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 4

Engaging international families in the early care and education of their dual language learner children: Contributions from families’ “funds of knowledge” Mary Barbara Trube and Cathy Waller, Ohio University. Family Engagement 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A1

You, me, and the ABCs: Inspiring English- and Spanish-speaking young learners. Michael Rosen, author and illustrator Featured Session 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 4

Bilingual interpreters and translators: Steps, standards and resources to guide your role in meetings held in two languages Anarella Cellitti, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Darlene Kurtz, Welcome the Children Project Family Engagement

Saturday, November 8 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A122/123

Working with children and families who are English language learners Elizabeth Mahon and Monika Ginn, Ithaca Community Childcare Center. Dual Language Learners

1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom C

The pre-K, K bilingual classroom: How to successfully produce and implement language arts workstations that align with Texas pre-K standards Cinthya Bustamante Ramirez, Aldine ISD. Language and Literacy 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Theater

Closing General Session: Fiesta de Música: Featuring Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band and José-Luis Orozco with Luis Hernandez Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band; José-Luis Orozco, Arcoiris Records; Luis Hernandez, Western Kentucky University. Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band We’re so excited that the 2013 Latin Grammy Winners and the first and only Americans to win a Latin Grammy in the Children’s Album Category will be sharing their unique indie sound, rooted in their whimsical imaginations. With their Latin Grammy award-winning album ¡Fantastico! This husband-wife team of Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis have reached a new audience of educators and families yearning to immerse their youngest listeners in dual language right from the start, along with a global Spanish speaking culture of educators, children and families alike! Don’t miss Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band’s first performance at an NAEYC conference. This high-energy, interactive, participatory, and FUN bilingual event will be one to remember. José-Luis Orozco Beloved bilingual educator, children’s author, and recording artist will engage attendees in an interactive bilingual performance. José-Luis Orozco prides himself in providing rich Latin American culture in his music. It is his desire to pass on this heritage to the children of today so that they may take pleasure in passing it on to the children of tomorrow. Luis Hernandez, our bilingual master of ceremonies will tie it all together with his knowledge of child development, children’s literacy, music, dual language learning, family engagement, and cultural relevance.

1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C156

Facilitating the linguistic and academic development of dual language learners through play Irasema González and Maria Arreguin-Anderson, The University of Texas at San Antonio. Dual Language Learners

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Student Networking Center Student Networking Center

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C145

op into the Student Networking Center and meet other students, faculty, and NAEYC Affiliate leaders!

Thursday, November 6 9:00–9:30 a.m. Student orientation 10:00–11:30 a.m. Overview of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign (children’s nutrition program) 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m. Meet with Affiliate leaders! Gwen Simmons, Erica White, Sahrah Zarei, NAEYC; Texas AEYC, Dallas AEYC, and other Affiliate presidents. 1:00–2:30 p.m. College and university early childhood clubs and organizations: Future leaders creating real, actionable, and workable community engagement projects 3:00–4:30 p.m. Connecting students: Online schools and leadership opportunities through clubs

Friday November 7

5:00–6:30 p.m. Student Interest Forum business meeting and t-shirt swap Meet, mingle, and network with future leaders, mentors, and friends at the annual business meeting and t-shirt swap! SWAP A Bring your new college t-shirt to COLLEGE swap and share with other students T-SHIRT! from across the country and around the world. We will also set goals and discuss how the Student Interest Forum can meet your needs as a future leader in early childhood education. 6:30 p.m. Dallas fun! All students, faculty, advisors . . . come join the Student Interest Forum facilitators and Bright Horizons for dinner out on the town at Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse.

Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse

Compliments of Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Saturday, November 8 9:00–9:30 a.m. Student orientation 10:00–11:30 a.m. Town hall meeting: Next year and next steps

7:30–8:00 a.m. Student orientation 8:00–11:30 a.m. Paving your career path: Writing a résumé that gets you noticed Students—Bring your résumé during this time, and a recruiter from Bright Horizons will review it for you! 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m. Job opportunities for college and university students: Preparing future leaders Sponsored by Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

1:00–2:30 p.m. Future leaders in early childhood: Understanding and supporting public policy initiatives! 3:00–4:30 p.m. Leadership curriculum for undergraduate students in early childhood clubs and organizations

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m. The outstanding early childhood club/organization of the year awards The NAEYC Student Interest Forum thanks Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Texas A&M–Commerce, Oklahoma State University, and Eastfield College for their support. The Forum also thanks the following presenters: Kara Bosler, Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Patricia Pelletier, Kaplan University; Kia Ray, University of the District of Columbia; Sam Read, Share Our Strength; and William Strader, Fisher College. Questions? Please contact William Strader at dr.bstrader@gmail.com. NAEYC appreciates the support of Bright Horizons Family Solutions as a sponsor of the Student Networking Center.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Interest Forums

Interest Forums are groups of NAEYC members

who share a common interest related to the NAEYC mission. Stop by the Interest Forum Networking Center on Thursday, November 6, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. to learn how to get involved in a NAEYC Interest Forum. The Interest Forum Networking Center is located in Level 2, outside Exhibit Hall A of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (See the floor plan on page 122). Interest Forums include l

Asian Interest Forum

At Risk and Special Needs Interest Forum

Black Caucus Interest Forum

Career/Professional Development Systems Community Interest Forum CEASE—Violence in the Lives of Young Children Interest Forum

Children of Incarcerated Parents Interest Forum

Children’s Global Issues Community Interest Forum

Community Collaboration Interest Forum

Diversity and Equity Education for Adults Interest Forum

Early Childhood Consultants and Authors Interest Forum

Early Childhood Science Interest Forum

Ethics in Early Childhood Education Interest Forum

Faculty in Associate Degree Early Childhood Preparation Programs Interest Forum

Faith Based Interest Forum

Family Child Care Interest Forum

Health and Safety Interest Forum

Infant Toddler Professionals Interest Forum

Kindergarten Interest Forum

Laboratory School Interest Forum

Latino Interest Forum

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Interest Forum

Men in Education Network (M.E.N.) Interest Forum

Nannies at NAEYC Interest Forum

Play, Policy, and Practice Interest Forum

Student Interest Forum (SIF)

Technology and Young Children Interest Forum

Tribal and Indigenous Early Childhood Network (TIECN) Interest Forum

Worthy Wage Interest Forum

Young Children’s Spirituality Interest Forum

Current members can go to http://member-forums.naeyc. org/ to join the online communities today! Interested in joining? Go to http://www.naeyc.org/login to become a member.

The following Interest Forums will hold annual meetings during the NAEYC Annual Conference; all attendees are invited.

Thursday, November 6 NAEYC Black Caucus Interest Forum promotes membership and participation by African Americans working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for young children, provides a forum for discussing issues of particular interest to African American early childhood educators, and advocates concerns identified by African American members of NAEYC. Contact Shyrelle Eubanks at sheubanks@nea.org. 7:00–9:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, White Rock 1/2 Attend the annual meeting of the Children of Incarcerated Parents Interest Forum. Learn about or share resources relevant to children with parents in prison or facing deportation. Come to problem solve concerning situations for these children and their families in your work site or communities. Contact Fran Roznowski, froznowski@cpsd.us or 617-8845132. 7:00–8:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Arts District 5 The Early Childhood Science Interest Forum annual meeting will be another vibrant networking session with discussion of the new NSTA Early Childhood Science Education Position Statement, viewing and discussing video clips of early childhood science teaching, making announcements, sharing concerns, and planning for the upcoming year. Contact Peggy Ashbrook or other facilitators at naeyc.ecsif@ gmail.com. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C142 Join the Laboratory Schools Interest Forum members for our inaugural meeting as we clarify our identity and plan strategies advocating the instrumental role of laboratory programs in providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate, leading edge experiences for early childhood education and child development students. Contact Mary Jamsek at mjamse@me.com. 5:00–6:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Deep Ellum A The Latino Caucus Interest Forum is opened to all early childhood practitioners who have the best interest of Latino children and families. Join us to network and connect with your compadres and comadres! Contact Jorge Saenz De Viteri at jsaenzdeviteri@optonline.net or Luis Hernandez, Luiswku@aol.com. Find us on Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/groups/Latino.Interest.Forum/ 6:00–8:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Fair Park 2

Interest Forums Thursday, November 6 cont. Come join the Technology and Young Children Interest Forum as we discuss new issues related to children and technology, Help brainstorm additional ways to promote the use of technology in developmentally appropriate ways. Contact Diane Bales at dbales@uga.edu. 6:30–8:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Greenville Avenue The Tribal and Indigenous Early Childhood Network (TIECN) will have a general business meeting and a roundtable discussion to plan for next year, as well as future years. Anyone interested in participating or volunteering to help TIECN is welcome to join us. Our main focus is to share information and resources with professionals working with, or teaching about, indigenous children and families. Contact Cathy Gutierrez-Gomez at cggomez@unm.edu. 5:00–7:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Cedars Spirituality is a sense of wonder, kindness, expression, belonging, and community. Join the Young Children’s Spirituality Interest Forum for our session, “Nurturing young children’s spiritual development through nature”, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Our annual meeting will follow the session from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Please join us to share experiences, research, and new ideas regarding children’s spirituality. Contact Kathleen Harris at kharris@setonhill.edu. 3:00–7:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D220

Friday, November 7 Join the At Risk and Special Needs Interest Forum to talk about special needs and your local Affiliate, collaborative efforts with other groups (e.g., DEC), and how to work together to promote our interests within our early childhood community. The forum provides a positive approach to working in partnership with families to support the development of young children who are at-risk or who have special needs, and meet the needs of members who are experiencing increased involvement with children who are at risk and identified with special needs. Let’s talk issues, advocacy, and strategies. Check our NAEYC online community site for ongoing topics and proposed agenda items. Contact Cindy Croft at croft@csp.edu or Mary N. Wonderlick at wonderlick. ecsepro@sbcglobal.net. 4:30–6:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Arts District 2 The annual meeting of the CEASE/Violence in the Lives of Children Interest Forum will consider a number of important proposals for changes to our organization. Respecting

our 35-year history we recognize the need to make adjustments for the future. We welcome your participation as we reach important decisions together. The meeting will follow our interactive presentation: “Sensitive Issues: Consider the Variety of Responses Teachers Need When Children Reveal Sensitive Realities Experienced in Their Lives.” Contact Lucy Stroock at lucystroock@comcast.net. 3:00–6:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom A Calling all consultants, authors, and professional development providers who serve the early education sector—you are invited to the first official meeting of the Early Childhood Consultants and Authors Interest Forum! We need your input on our initial plans for offering opportunities to network and provide educational opportunities to our forum and the community. We have planned live and virtual events to help you advance your professional development, and connect you with each other and potential clients and publishers. We plan to offer events to help NAEYC members select consultants and make the most of their engagements with them. Contact Fran Simon at fran.simon@engagestrat.com. 4:30–6:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A118/119 Join the Kindergarten Interest Forum for a lively discussion of the issues we are facing today. What are the new Common Core State Standards? How are they impacting you and the students you teach? How will you assess the children you teach? Join with kindergarten teachers from around the country and the world for a discussion of these and other issues. For additional information or questions, contact Marie Kielty at mariekielty@comcast.net. 5:00–6:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Fair Park 2 The LGBT Interest Forum business meeting orients all conferees to the LGBT professional, educational, and social opportunities at the Annual Conference and throughout the year through the auspices of the interest forum. We will review the past year’s accomplishments and make plans for the upcoming year, especially NAEYC’s 2015 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development and the 2015 Annual Conference & Expo in light of participant needs and interests. Membership and specific sexual or gender orientation are NOT requirements to attend this session. All are welcome. The time and location of the annual Interest Forum dinner will be announced at the meeting and on the NAEYC members-only LGBT Interest Forum web page. Contact Jim Clay, LGBT IF Co-facilitator, 202-716-7795, or jclay@ bankstreet.edu. 5:00–6:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Arts District 5

Interest Forums/Networking

Friday, November 7 cont.

Networking

Men in Education (M.E.N.) Network Interest Forum invites men and women to its annual meeting. Take the time to learn and share information on a variety of activities for men, fathers, and others who have an impact on the lives of young children. Learn about what’s happening in the United States, and internationally (particularly at one African university, in which more than 50% of the early educators’ class is male). Contact Bryan Nelson at bgnelson@menteach.org. 6:00–7:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Deep Ellum A

Tuesday, November 4

Come and join the Play, Policy and Practice Interest Forum Annual Leadership and Advocacy business meeting. Lend a hand in strengthening play as the heart of early childhood education, discuss this year’s workshops, plan next year’s sessions, brainstorm PPPIF Connections, and get involved in one of our action committees. The Patricia Monighan Nourot and Professor Edgar Klugman Awards will be presented. Everyone is welcome. Contact Walter F. Drew at wdrew@ISAEplay.org. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Fair Park 1 “Future Leaders in Early Childhood Rock!” The Student Interest Forum of NAEYC invites you to join future early childhood leaders, and high school, college, and university students to learn about sessions, networking, brown bag luncheon meetings, and special events, including our Annual College and University T-shirt Exchange! (Bring a new Tshirt from your school and exchange it for a tee from another school!) Contact William Strader at dr.bstrader@gmail.com. 5:00–6:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C145 The Proposed Young Children and Nature Interest Forum Networking Meeting is the place for anyone interested in connecting children and nature. Come and network with others, share successes and challenges, and get resources from colleagues. Open to everyone interested in the important bond between children and nature. Contact Patty BornSelly at 651-690-8877. 9:00–10:00 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A118/119

Wheelock Aspire Institute: From Innovation to Scale— How to move promising ECE strategies from pilot to broad implementation. Come learn about exciting projects underway at the Wheelock Aspire Institute. Advise the Aspire team on next steps first inning reach and impact of these projects. For more information, please contact Jake Murray at jmurray@wheelock.edu. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117

Wednesday, November 5 All interested are welcome to attend and observe at OMEPUSA’s annual board meeting. We are college professors, preschool teachers, primary-grade teachers, school administrators, social workers, psychologist, doctors, nurses, policy makers, administrators, journalists, physical therapists, librarians, lawyers, policymakers, college students, volunteers, parents, grandparents, advocates, and activists. Our goal is to ensure the well-being, rights, and education of children (birth through age 8) and their families in the United States and around the world—today and in the future. Come join us. Contact Jean Simpson at drjean15@yahoo.com. 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Cedars Join the NAECTE (National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators) and its members for their annual membership and awards reception. Light appetizers will be served. For more information, please contact amy.wolf@park. edu. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom G The National Jewish Early Childhood Network will be hosting a tour of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Helaine Groeger at 301-354-3203, laineyg@aol.com or www.njecn. org. 2:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Enjoy a relaxing evening to connect and reconnect with colleagues at the National Jewish Early Childhood Network’s board meeting and dessert reception for coffee and Kehillah. Attend the NJECN business meeting, hear a Dallas Historical Society speaker, and join us for an art project and fun. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Helaine Groeger at 301-354-3203, laineyg@aol.com or www. njecn.org. 8:30–10:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Katy Trail

Networking Thursday, November 6 This is a fun event to celebrate you! Join us in celebrating the different identities that make up our organization. The NAEYC Celebration of Diversity mission is to build more visibility, support, membership, and leadership roles for the groups they represent both within the organization and the early childhood education field. These nine NAEYC Interest Forums (IF) are: Asian IF; At Risk & Special Needs IF; Black Caucus IF; Diversity & Equity IF; Family Child Care IF; Latino Caucus IF; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender IF; Men in Education Network IF; and the Tribal and Indigenous Early Childhood Network IF. Come join us to celebrate our unique qualities at this annual event. Meet new people and see longtime friends. Everyone is welcome! Contact Bryan G. Nelson at bgnelson@menteach.org. 8:00–10:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 6/7 Come to a reception to learn more about Champlain College’s MEd program with a specialization in early childhood. Current students, alumni, faculty members, the program director, and an admissions counselor will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about our online program. Contact rploof@champlain.edu. 6:00–7:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 4 The International Play Association/USA will host a business meeting and working session. All members are encouraged to attend. Contact slussdj@jmu.edu. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Deep Ellum B Join the National Center for Quality Teaching and Learning for a limited release of new higher education courses and materials. The courses are built upon the most recent research about evidence-based practices for improving child outcomes, as well as embrace a competency-based model of student assessment. Through the use of the Coaching Companion Campus Edition, an online platform where students can upload and annotate video, both instructors and students can see improvements in practice over time. Course topics cover a range of high-quality teaching practices, including effective teacher–child interactions. NAEYC participants will also have the opportunity to register for free virtual trainings on additional resources. For more information, contact Gail Joseph gjoseph@uw.edu. 1:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A118/119 The National Jewish Early Childhood Network will be hosting a school tour, dinner, and presentations at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Helaine Groeger at 301-354-3203, laineyg@aol.com or www.njecn.org. 4:30–9:30 p.m. JCC Dallas

All are welcome to attend OMEP-USA’s annual membership meeting. Come join us. Our web site is OMEP-USA.org. Contact Jean Simpson at drjean15@yahoo.com. 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Ctr., Ballroom C2/C3 All conferees are invited to attend the OMEP-USA Global Perspectives Seminar: Children of the world; children of Africa. This seminar features internationally recognized speakers who will provide an overview of early childhood development throughout the world, as well as a closer picture of early childhood in a rapidly developing African region. Dr. Aigly Zafeirakou, a senior education specialist at the Global Partnership for Education, will describe early childhood education and care at the global level, with a focus on the low income regions. She will also describe Global Partnership for Education’s vision and strategic objectives for improving both access and quality in early education and care for all children, with special attention to those who are most vulnerable. Barbara Ferguson Kamara, an international early childhood systems consultant, will use photographs and stories to illustrate the challenges and successes in early childhood education and care in post conflict Liberia, where she serves as a consultant to the Minister of Education. She will also describe the roles of partnerships between multiple government agencies, higher education, faith based and private providers as well as those of international and national non-government organizations. For further information, visit www.omep-usa.org or contact Jean Simpson at drjean15@ yahoo.com. 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Ctr., Ballroom C2/C3 OMEP-USA invites attendees to the OMEP poster session highlighting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child including peer-reviewed posters featuring research, curriculum highlights, teaching strategies, policy issues, and advocacy, all relating to children’s rights to survival, development, participation, and protection. The session will also include opportunities for conversations with international attendees and presenters from the OMEP-USA Global Perspectives Seminar. For further information, visit www.omep-usa. org or contact Jean Simpson at drjean15@yahoo.com. 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Ctr., Ballroom C2/C3 The Program for Infant/Toddler Care invites PITC graduates and other early childhood professionals interested in infant and toddler topics to meet with PITC staff and faculty for food, drinks, and sparkling conversation. Information on PITC Trainings and materials will be available. Visit the PITC Exhibit Booth #534, or contact Alicia Tuesta at 415239-2300 or atuesta@wested.org. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Adolphus Hotel

Networking Thursday, November 6 cont. Western States Leadership Network (WSLN) is an annual leadership development forum for AEYC leadership in the Western States. The program takes place in the summer, and rotates throughout the member states. The 2015 Leadership Symposium will be held in July in California. Attend this reception to learn more about this leadership program, or contact info@caeyc.org for more information. Add your name to the mailing list for ongoing updates about the program. 6:00–7:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Trinity Ballroom 2

Friday, November 7 The Entrenadores Networking forum is to stimulate productive exchanges to improve our practices providing professional development in Spanish to Latino (Hispanic) early childhood educators, and in turn, to improve the experiences children and their families receive. We consider best practices to extend, inspire and support the understanding of how adults learn. For more information connect with Laura Zeisler, Laura@LauraMasonZeisler.com or at 401-647-5502. La Red de Entrenadores/as (en español) de los Educadores de Temprana Edad Este foro es para estimular los intercambios productivos para mejorar su práctica de ofrecer desarrollo profesional en español a los educadores latinos (hispanos) de temprana edad, y en torno, mejorar las experiencias que los niños/as y sus familias reciben. Consideramos las mejores prácticas de extender, animar, y apoyar el aprendizaje por el entendimiento cómo los adultos aprenden. Para más información conecte con Laura Zeisler, Laura@LauraMasonZeisler.com o a 401-647-5502. 5:30–6:30 pm Omni Dallas Hotel Arts District 7

Tuesday Separate Fee Workshops Preregistration—including a separate registration fee—was required in advance for NAEYC’s Separate Fee Workshops. On-site registration is not available.

Tuesday, November 4

Meeting NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards: A Self-Study Workshop for Higher Education Faculty 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C140 Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Continuous Program Quality Improvement through Program Portfolio Creation and Revision 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C155 Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Preparing Classrooms and Teaching Staff to Demonstrate Quality During the NAEYC Site Visit 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C156 Training-of-Trainers for Program Administrators: Classroom-Based Assessment of Preschoolers 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D167 Training-of-Trainers for Program Administrators: Developmentally Appropriate Practice 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D163

The National Jewish Early Childhood Network invites you to a Shabbat dinner. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Helaine Groeger at 301-354-3203 or laineyg@aol.com. 7:00–10:00 p.m. Dallas Holocaust Museum

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

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Visit the NAEYC Shop! Booth #318 in the Exhibit Hall

he NAEYC Shop is filled with everything you need to restock your professional library and recharge your day. Browse our collection of award-winning books and publications while networking with colleagues, meeting legendary early learning authors, and enjoying previews from musicians performing at the Conference.

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Wednesday sessions

#1 NAEYC Affiliate Leadership Day 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom D Affiliate board members and staff at the local and state levels are invited to register for Affiliate Leadership Day. Advance registration is required through the Affiliate and Member Relations Department. Seating is limited. For more information, please email Erica White at ewhite@naeyc.org.

NAEYC appreciates the support of Follett and The Richard W. Riley College of Education at Walden University as sponsors of Affiliate Leadership Day.

#2 Powerful Interactions: How interactions among adults result in more effective interactions between teachers and children 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C140 Examine how to use strengths-based conversations among professionals to foster intentional interactions between adults and children. Using video, participants will practice strategies to incorporate powerful interactions in programs and identify clues to measure positive change for teachers and children. Learn how to apply the steps of being present, connecting, and extending learning. Judy Jablon and Amy Dombro, early childhood consultants.

Advocacy/Public Policy #3 The status of Latino children and families: Where we are and where we are going 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C155 With a growing Latino population across the nation, participants can expect to exchange methods and practices that have proven effective in the short and long term. Gain insight into the current opportunities and challenges impacting Latino children. Learn ideas and strategies to engage Latino families in their children’s success in early learning settings. Join colleagues and discuss the impact of public policies on children’s success in school. Luis Hernandez, TTAS/Western Kentucky University; Jorge Saenz De Viteri, HS TTA Network.

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Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #4 Little Red Riding Hood greets the Big Bad Wolf: The basics of acting, costuming, and directing a play for the enjoyment of the players 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A122/123 Focusing on the story of Little Red Riding Hood, this presentation will connect drama with comprehension of written materials. Watch as the presenter demonstrates costume creation. This session explores the importance of social skills, taking turns, and audience appreciation skills. Attendees will learn about voices for narration. Take away theater skills such as how to create the illusion of sets, using readily available props, and learn about staging. Donna Satterlee, University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Child Development & Learning #5 Learning through play: Understanding the benefits and how to influence preschool and kindergarten education 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D1 Clear Fork The LEGO Foundation is on an exciting journey to open minds to the transformative power of play and redefine the role of play in learning. Play unlocks development benefits that last a lifetime, and childhood presents a critical window of opportunity. Presenters will weave together their professional experiences and research from a range of global early childhood projects. Participants will try out ways to facilitate learning through play. Hanne Jorgensen and Bo Stjerne Thomsen, The LEGO Foundation. #6 Music and readiness: Supporting young children’s development and early learning through enjoyable music and movement activities 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C146 This interactive session explores the ways in which music and movement activities not only foster children’s musical growth, but also support learning and development in the preschool classroom. Come gain a better understanding of how to support key school readiness domains including physical and motor, social and emotional, language and pre-literacy, cognition and knowledge, and approaches to learning. Take away new songs and see how easy it is to adapt favorite and classic children’s songs. Lili Levinowitz, Rowan University; Lauren Guilmartin, Music Together LLC. Preschoolers

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Wednesday sessions Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #8 Problem child or quirky kid: Strategies for facing challenging behaviors in the inclusive classroom and beyond 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C1 This session explores both practical and theoretical information concerning working with children with challenging or “quirky” behavior. Gain a greater appreciation for the importance of identifying children’s strengths and vulnerabilities. Be ready to immediately implement evidencebased classroom strategies that will promote success for all children, particularly those with unique needs. Leave with knowledge of how teacher–child relationships play a significant role in influencing young children’s social and emotional development and motivated to create caring classrooms that promote positive and respectful relationships. Nancy Gabriel, Onondaga County Community College; Kim Hughes, Conscious Connections/WCPSS. Preschoolers #9 The three Rs of early childhood special education: Rules, routines, and relationships 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Room D162/164 Learn research-based techniques that help young children in progressing socially, emotionally, and academically. Experience hands-on practical strategies to support student learning, and increase engagement for all children, including those with autism and other significant developmental delays. Practice tools for assertively setting limits, focusing on what you want, and helping students meet their learning goals through consistent classroom rules, and structured routines, to become contributing members of the school community. An abundance of video clips, demonstrations, and role play will illustrate new skills and encourage your reflection on current practices to help you develop a plan of action. Jenny Spencer, Ignite Learning LLC; Lindy McDaniel, Roosevelt Elementary. #10 Teaching students on the spectrum in a regular education preschool: How to make your preschool classroom autism spectrum disorder friendly and less stressful for everyone 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D1 Clear Fork There is a growing need for preschool classrooms which are supportive of students with autism spectrum disorder. Examine multiple interventions that have been proven effective by research. Analyze what makes these strategies work for students with ASD and typically developing peers. Evaluate which would be most effective and develop plans for implementation. Wade Turner, Arlington County Public Schools and George Washington University. Preschoolers

#11 The DEC/NAEYC Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion: Your GPS to inclusion 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D220 The DEC/NAEYC Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion identifies the features of high-quality programs that ensure access, participation, and support for all children and families. Initiate an assessment of the current status of inclusion in your setting and start to create an action plan for future improvement. Join the discussion about strategies that can be implemented for planning environments and making adaptations to increase children’s engagement and participation in classroom activities and routines. Explore and experience research-based practices, techniques, and resources on the Internet that support young children. Mary Wonderlick, NAEYC At Risk and Special Needs Interest Forum.

Cognitive Development #12 Seven pedagogical keys to maximizing young children’s executive function and improving classroom practice 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D161 Executive functions—initiative, attention and concentration, persistence, frustration tolerance, and self-control have great bearing on success in life and young children need to develop these skills. Learn seven key approaches to give young children—infants, toddlers, and preschool age—opportunities to practice and develop invaluable executive function skills. See videos of actual teacher–child interactions. Try the student response system, which allows participants to provide real-time reactions to the video scenarios. Angela Murray, University of Kansas; Ginny Trierweiler, Family Star Montessori School; Terry Ford and Charo Alarcon, Lumin Education.

Community Partnerships #13 How to develop preschool programs that close achievement gaps and ensure sustained gains for young children potentially at risk due to challenges related to language, poverty, and special needs 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Learn firsthand about how Granite Public Schools has enabled children’s success for over nine years. Acquire strategies to incorporate new ideas and make program changes to enhance the quality and effectiveness of teaching, learning, and child outcomes. Understand more about social impact funding through community partnerships. Vicki Gibson, Gibson Hasbrouck & Associates; Brenda Van Gorder, Granite Public Schools. Preschoolers

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Wednesday sessions

Community Partnerships cont. #14 Beyond the field trip: Using children’s museums to inspire, enhance, and extend project-based investigations 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C155 Discover practical ideas and information to integrate children’s museum visits into project-based investigations. Connect with other attendees as they share what is happening in their communities and how they have used children’s museum visits in conjunction with projects. Take away a list of resources, websites, and social media sites and groups to make incorporating ideas even easier. Cate Heroman, Cate Heroman, LLC; Sallee Beneke, St. Ambrose University. Preschoolers

Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #15 C4L (Connect4Learning): Interdisciplinary early childhood education including mathematics, science, literacy, and social-emotional development 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C2 C4L is a new interdisciplinary preschool curriculum that connects four domains—social-emotional development, literacy, science, and mathematics. Gain an overview of the first full field test of this National Science Foundation-funded preschool curriculum research-and- development project. Be inspired by slide presentations, video examples, and case studies that provide opportunities for discussion and problem solving around common problems and issues. Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama, University of Denver; Mary Louise Hemmeter, Vanderbilt University; Nell Duke, University of Michigan; Kimberly Brenneman, Rutgers University. Preschoolers #16 Teaching content through studies: Mastering the project-based approach to learning 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D3 East Fork The project-based investigative approach to learning uses in-depth studies that enable children to learn important skills and concepts as they find answers to their questions about self-selected topics. Acquire instructional strategies that can be implemented immediately in day-to-day practice—strategies that promote children’s acquisition of core concepts and skills within content areas. Kai-leé Berke and Breeyn Mack, Teaching Strategies, LLC. Preschoolers

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#17 The two pillars of the Educaring Approach: Fostering independence and interdependence in infant and toddler group care programs 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C156 Identify and examine the concepts of independence and interdependence as they relate to healthy infant and toddler development. Analyze specific practices and consider how to implement them in an appropriate and respectful way in group care programs. Discuss issues and formulate a plan to enhance critical elements of infant and toddler development, thereby improving the quality of care. Patty Ryan and Mary Louise Brennan, Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE); Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) Pikler/Loczy USA Fund. Infants and Toddlers #18 The Reggio Emilia approach and experiences in dialogue: Professional development and opportunities for building knowledge and awareness of educational research 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C2 Through video and slide vignettes/narratives, examine early childhood professional development concepts. Explore opportunities for building knowledge and an awareness about educational research. Consider the ethical approach necessary for interpreting the complexity of life. It is a powerful tool that supports educators’ awareness of their work and participation in an investment in a pedagogical attitude of innovation and evolution. Margie Cooper, Inspired Practices in Early Education; Barbara Acton, North American Reggio Emilia Alliance; Amelia Gambetti and Elena Gandini, Reggio Children; Beth MacDonald, MacDonald Montessori School. #19 Scheduling for teaching and learning in the all-day kindergarten: Accountability, standards, and engagement 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C147/154 Gain practical knowledge about constructing schedules for full-day kindergarten that will be facilitative of learning, development, teacher effectiveness, and family and community engagement. Explore how variations of the full-day schedule may affect curriculum and instruction differently. Delve into the different ways to use scheduling to support assessment and documentation, center-based learning, and differentiated instruction. Dominic Gullo, Drexel University; Patricia Clark, Ball State University; Gayle Mindes, DePaul University; Linda Davey, Hofstra University. Kindergartners

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Wednesday sessions Diversity & Equity #20 A safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender educators: “A time for ourselves” 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117 This annual session provides a forum for sharing strategies that support LGBT early childhood educators. The majority of the session will involve active learning, discussion, and sharing. The facilitators will lead the discussion, but they welcome suggestions about what should be further addressed. This is a safe place for participants who are not “out” in the workplace to identify both as an early childhood educator and member of the LGBT community. See how there are other LGBT early childhood educators in the field and there is support. Robin Fox, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater; James Clay, School for Friends; Brian Silveira, Pacific Primary. #21 Let’s go upstream to the source: Deepening critical thinking and empathetic interactions to increase awareness about race, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D220 Engage with a wide array of interactive media including short, powerful film clips, award-winning books, true-life experiences shared by a mother of a gender non-conforming child, and the latest research in the field. Examine what schools are doing to protect students and how they have changed atmospheres so that bullying and name-calling are not accepted. Leave this workshop with proven strategies that will make a difference and renew your spirit. Rhonda Thomason, Human Rights Campaign Foundation; Sarah Newbery, parent.

#24 Envisioning change: Young Black children, achievement, and learning—What’s needed and works in early childhood 12:30-3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D3 East Fork Young Black children are creative resourceful learners and high-quality early childhood programs can help them succeed in school. Be inspired by this panel of national experts, who will discuss programs, practices, and policies that help Black children succeed in school. Increase your knowledge of strategies to help create systemic change that assures Black educational excellence and achievement in the early years. Aisha Ray and Barbara Bowman, Erikson Institute; Carol Brunson Day, consultant. #25 The Tribal and Indigenous Early Childhood Network: Resources and information for early education professionals 12:30-3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D223 Come hear early childhood leaders and professionals share information about their programs. Presenters will highlight their best practices for addressing issues relative to working with indigenous children and families. They will weave together their experiences and research on current tribal issues, preparing native and non-native teachers, culturally responsive teaching, selecting and incorporating appropriate curriculum, sensitive awareness of cultural practices, language maintenance and language loss, and identifying quality resources. Cathy Gutierrez-Gomez, University of New Mexico; Alvino Sandoval; Micker Richardson, National American Indian Alaska Native Head Start Collaboration Office; Ahniwake Rose, National Indian Education Association.

#22 Gateways to teaching cultural experiences: Exploring creative arts-integrated approaches to classroom learning 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D221 Come participate in a journey full of songs, dances, and stories. Focus on strategies and techniques that can be adapted to explore other culture content, traditions, and customs. Examine a multisensory, arts-integrated approach that is designed to foster understanding similarities and respecting differences among people. Examine how to promote a growing awareness of the rich diversity and knowledge base in children’s worlds. Terlene Terry-Todd, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Preschoolers

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Wednesday sessions Environmental Education for Children

Faith-Based Early Childhood Education

#26 Environmental education for young children: Tools and resources for creating engaging and effective programs 8:30-11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D163 This hands-on session delivers practical tools for creating environmental education programs that are effective, fun, and relevant for all early childhood education settings. You will experience the best in early childhood environmental education, from guidelines for high-quality programs to research in the field. Become acquainted with award-winning activities and materials in reading, writing, math, STEM, art, and more. Take home resources that you can use right away. Bora Simmons, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education; Jackie Stallard and Al Stenstrup, Project Learning Tree; Susan Wirth, Arbor Day Foundation; Christy Merrick, Natural Start Alliance.

#28 National Jewish Early Childhood Network activities NJECN fees are not applicable to NAEYC Conference Registration or other NAEYC Conference fees. For more information concerning NJECN activities, please contact Helaine Groeger at 301-354-3203, laineyg@aol.com, or www.njecn.org.

Wednesday, November 5 Session for registered NAEYC Conference attendees only. Building a caring community: Yad B’Yad making our world a better place 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Center, Ballroom C4 Explore what community service is, and is not, and what is appropriate for young children. See and listen to examples of successful programming in the greater Dallas community. Share information about your programs and practices. Discover the community building aspects of giving and service and learn about the key components to building philanthropic relationships with individuals in school communities. Sheryl Cohen and Alyse Eisenberg, National Jewish Early Childhood Network. Preschoolers Tour the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 2:00 p.m. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Participation is by reservation only. Coffee and kehillah (art project and fun) 8:30–10:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Katy Trail Enjoy a relaxing evening to connect and reconnect with colleagues. Attend the NJECN business meeting, and hear a Dallas Historical Society speaker. Participation is by reservation only. Thursday, November 6 School tour, dinner, and presentations at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas 4:30–9:30 p.m. Participation is by reservation only. Friday, November 7 Annual kosher Shabbat dinner 7:00–10:00 p.m. Dallas Holocaust Museum Participation is by reservation only.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Wednesday sessions Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors #29 Bullying in early childhood: What you need to know and what you can do about it! 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D4 West Fork Highly interactive session to help educators navigate and address growing concerns about bullying behavior in young children. Presenters will highlight research and best practices in defining, intervening with, and preventing bullying, and assist educators in understanding the difference between bullying and other forms of challenging behavior. Learn how to differentiate and select the most effective responses, reduce the likelihood of labeling young children as “bullies,” and improve communication with parents. Barbara Kaiser, Kaiser Consulting; Linda Likins, Devereux Center for Resilient Children; Joan Duffell, Committee for Children. #30 Using Guidance Matters columns from Young Children for in-service and preservice education programs with prospective and practicing early childhood professionals. A master class with Dan Gartrell 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C156 Analyze sample Guidance Matters columns to understand how they might be used in training, identifying discussion topics, possible controversy, take away points, and follow-up practices. Explore the NEXT study guides and identify uses with sample columns. Compare more open-ended and structured approaches to training. Gain an understanding of the range of topics that can be addressed and formulate strategies. Review annotated bibliographies and discuss selections in terms of relevancy specific situations. Dan Gartrell, Bemidji State University

Health & Safety #31 Creating healthy perspectives: Childhood sexuality and child sexual abuse prevention 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D168 Learn about natural and healthy sexual behaviors in children. Become acquainted with the different phases of child sexual development, common and uncommon behaviors, and how to effectively talk to children who are playing this way. Understand how to provide children with the necessary life skills they will need to begin the foundation of safety. Learn easy-to-apply tips and tools to make lessons fun and nonscary, even for children as young as 2. Acquire tools to spot red-flag behavior and respond to parents concerns about abuse. Amy Lang, Birds + Bees + Kids.

#32 An afternoon with the American Academy of Pediatrics: How do I assess health and safety risks in my program? 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C140 Discover how early childhood program health and safety risk assessments do not have to be intimidating. Learn more about tools to increase the quality of care and to minimize health and safety risks to young children. Jeanne VanOrsdal, Danette Glassy, and Abbey Alkon, American Academy of Pediatrics.

Higher Education Programs #33 Annual meeting of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom E/F This year’s meeting will emphasize the preparation of early childhood teacher candidates whose strength lies in their ability to fully embrace and address the needs of all children and families. Presenters will focus on how effective teachers go beyond academic learning to teach toward justice and equity for all. Participants will identify a variety of programs and strategies that prepare candidates to meet the diverse needs of the children and families they serve. Amy Wolf, Park University; Elizabeth Ethridge, University of Oklahoma; Kelly Baker, University of Central Oklahoma; Sara Davis, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Available at the NAEYC Shop Education for a Civil Society: How Guidance Teaches Young Children Democratic Life Skills Dan Gartrell Describes the historical roots for the development of the socialemotional skills to succeed and participate in modern life, makes the case that best practices in early childhood education offer the approach to education for democracy that society needs, and provides anecdotes and case studies to illustrate how guidance fosters the development of the five democratic life skills. NAEYC Item 356

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Wednesday sessions

Higher Education Programs cont. #34 ACCESS to shared knowledge and practices: Turning a culture of assessment into a culture of learning 12:30–3:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom B Explore the nuts and bolts of developing and administering an effective assessment plan. Reflect on using methods for assessment as part of an inquiry process to make targeted improvements to student learning. Facilitators will lead small group discussion and planning to apply information to specific programs. Sharon Carter, Davidson County Community College; Carrie Nepstad, Harold Washington College; Nancy Beaver, Eastfield College; Brenda Blackburn, Blueridge Community College; Cheryl Bulat, Morton College.

Language & Literacy #35 Developing and nurturing the young child’s love of words, language, illustrations, and books 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A3 A panel of eight award-winning authors and illustrators and a literacy consultant will share their unique styles and perspectives and the ways they engage and captivate young readers. They will discuss the impact of words and visuals, and the powerful synergy created in presenting fun-to-read stories, introducing and developing fascinating characters, and creating engaging interactive books. Presenters will emphasize the importance of rhyme, rhythm, repetition, and stimulating a child’s curiosity. Donna Knoell, educational consultant and author; Mark Teague, Scholastic, Inc.; Loren Long, Penguin Young Readers Group; Karma Wilson and Matthew Van Fleet, Simon and Schuster; Chris Raschka, Abrams Books for Young Readers; Lauren Castillo, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Book Group; Bob Staake and Lou Berger, Random House Children’s Books. #36 Fun with Building Blocks for Literacy: An overview of research-based and research-proven strategies to support transition to kindergarten Common Core State Standards 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A122/123 Engage in play-based strategies using children’s books, rhymes, songs, and puppetry that support vocabulary development, phonological awareness, and linking sound to print. Identify materials that are inexpensive or already on-site and learn activities based on familiar games and songs. Recognize gaps in early literacy development and practice ways to scaffold activities for individual learners. Explore the resources of www.buildingblocksforliteracy.org. Brenda Buzzell, Stern Center for Language and Learning. Preschoolers Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#37 Kindergarten and Common Core State Standards: Creating a standards-aligned developmentally appropriate kindergarten learning community 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C4 Take away research-based and developmentally appropriate ways to incorporate daily the rigorous English Language Arts Common Core State Standards. Learn simple but intentional routines to engage students in standards-based learning across all settings. Develop effective ways to help parents understand Common Core State Standards. Discover how to create a learning community that exudes enthusiasm and empowers our youngest learners. This high-energy session will leave you feeling inspired. Sarah Martino, Burlington Central School District CCUSD 301; Kathy Brown, West Aurora School District 129. Kindergartners #38 More mirrors in the classroom: Using urban children’s literature to increase literacy and connect children with content 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A115/117 This hands-on session is designed to support urban educators in building high-quality, culturally relevant literature and informational text collections and explore instructional approaches to support children’s reading achievement and content learning. Join in the review of children’s literature and practical exercises in the selection and alignment of supplemental texts with common curricular themes (e.g., Creative Curriculum Studies and common primary grade unit themes). Hear presentations about several school- and community-based projects to understand how teachers can engage children with literature that reflects their lives to meet language and literacy goals. Jane Fleming, Erikson Institute; Susan Catapano, University of North Carolina–Wilmington.

Leadership Development #39 Supervise with confidence: Helping your staff adapt positively to change 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A4 Change is difficult for everyone, even constructive change. Learn innovative ways to support staff in dealing positively with change. Explore ways to introduce new program initiatives with greater cooperation and successfully address difficult situations. Discover strategies to help avoid burnout. Learn and laugh your way to greater confidence as a supervisor. Gigi Schweikert, Redleaf Press.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Wednesday sessions Leadership Development cont. #40 Who cares for caregivers? Strategies for selfcare in the field of early childhood education 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C142 This hands-on session will explore strategies for caregivers to manage stress and practice habits of wellness. Learn more about time management, the importance of play, identifying triggers, humor, creating a circle of support, joy stealers, and keeping your vision alive. Participants will share strategies that have worked for them and interact as a community of learners. Frances Tibbs, Child Development Council of Franklin County Inc. Head Start.

Leadership Development cont. #41 Do I laugh or do I cry? “Real” moments from a veteran director—Do you have what it takes to be successful? 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C148 Understand how to support staff to clearly understand and execute performance expectations. Examine key characteristics of productive meetings. Distinguish the difference in offering feedback and giving criticism. Identify several approaches for inspiring and recognizing staff that will “pump ‘em up.” Reflect on ways of delivering not so good news. Understand the effect of managing a program by walking around, rather than walking away. Determine ways of listening and talking that are important when having conversations and reviews with staff. Rhonda Canerday, Professional Solutions of Georgia. #42 Making a real difference: Taking your program through transformational change 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Room A306/307 Reflect on how transformational change is a process, not a product. Learn the specific steps to capitalize on new ideas, and the energy and excitement they create. Acquire strategies for supporting and encouraging those who find change hard. Whether it’s changing the negative culture in the staff lounge, saving a failing school, or transforming the entire district, the process can be the same. Understand the science behind resistance and how making an intentional plan of action is the key to success. Cristy Roberts, CAP Tulsa Head Start.

#43 Inspiring peak performance: Competence, commitment, and collaboration 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C142 Understand how to make your program a true professional learning community—a place where teachers see each day as an opportunity to expand their competence and confidence, and support one another in moving toward excellence. This engaging session will provide you with tools to build teacher competence, strengthen staff commitment, and expand opportunities for collaboration. Take away five strategies that together will help you transform your center into a professional learning community: developmental supervision, teacher induction, individual learning plans, peer learning teams, and 360-degree feedback. Jill Bella and Ann Hentschel, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Learning Environment #44 Major advances in assessing learning environments using the Environment Rating Scales for evaluating and monitoring quality, professional development, and program improvement 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C141 Understand advances in new editions of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS 3) and the SchoolAge Care Environment Rating Scale. Hear about the electronic score sheet (ScorERS) that provides improved data entry, scoring, and analysis. Explore online learning resources for the ERS scales. Hear from the authors of these new features and find out about improved ability to predict child outcomes in early childhood settings. Richard Clifford, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Thelma Harms and Debby Cryer, Environment Rating Scales Institute; Mark Branagh and Cody Carlton, Branagh Information Group. #45 The view from the little chair in the corner: Making the most of information obtained from classroom setting observations 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C141 Expand your ideas on how to use assessment data to promote best teaching practice, optimize the environment, and create positive and productive learning experiences that benefit young children. Reflect on how to not focus solely on assessment scores, but instead on ways to improve a program, and on the depth of knowledge that can be gained from the process. Cindy Rzasa Bess, The Bess Choice! Early Childhood Education Consulting Services.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Wednesday sessions

Music #46 Engagement, learning, and delight: How children, families, and schools benefit when music-making is an essential part of the curriculum 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room A130/131 In this interactive and lively session, participants will experience a variety of musically rich, yet accessible, activities and songs. Enjoy a sample 30-minute music class including role-playing children, parents, and classroom staff. Be inspired by songs, finger plays, and large movement activities. Discuss how the extension of songs and movement activities promotes children’s development in various learning domains. View examples of using music to ease transitions, improve classroom management, and enrich school events. Ken Guilmartin and Lyn Ransom, Music Together LLC. Preschoolers

Play #47 The play experience: A tool to promote and strengthen family attitudes and relationships 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C3 This session highlights the essential elements of meaningful play. Analyze and evaluate the play process as a strategy for strengthening family relationships and promoting more positive attitudes. Engage in hands-on play experiences and open-ended materials activities. Try techniques for reflection and self-awareness. Gain a better understanding of family engagement tools and strategies for working with adults. Marcia Nell, Millersville University; Walter Drew, Institute for Self Active Education; Michael Patte, Bloomsburg University; James Johnson, Pennsylvania State University; Baji Rankin, New Mexico AEYC; Bobby Brown, Extras for Creative Reuse. #48 Connect your way to cooperation: Using play to help even hard-to-handle students move from willful to willing 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D223 Understand the brain’s emotional state and how it affects students’ behaviors and learning. Learn the four components of connection and how each is related to brain function. View examples of playful connection techniques that will wire the brain for impulse control and willingness that can be used for all age groups. Analyze the behaviors of difficult children and create strategies to engage them in their learning. Polly Beebe, Orange County Public Schools.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#49 Infusing theory with practice: Practical applications of play research for early childhood professionals 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom C3 This collaborative session explores current play research across multiple disciplines with top scholars in the field. Reflect on societal factors both promoting and inhibiting children from engaging in various forms of play. Take away research-based strategies for including play in the daily lives of children. Michael Patte, Bloomsburg University; James Johnson and Karen McChesney-Johnson, Pennsylvania State University; Marcia Nell, Millersville University; Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, Eastern Connecticut State University; Mary Mahoney-Ferster, independent early childhood education consultant; Doris Bergen, Miami University of Ohio; Olga Jarrett, Georgia State University; Myae Han, University of Delaware; Karen Wise Lindeman, Edinboro University; John Sutterby, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Dorothy Sluss, James Madison University; Ruth Guirguis, Long Island University.

Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #50 Stage of change model of professional development 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Room A306/307 Learn to identify the five stages of readiness to change and skills that are most effective for reaching resistant learners. Learn effective support strategies tailored to a learner’s stage and measure effects of an intervention before changes in behavior can be observed. Practice skills in small groups using case studies. Kim Avery, Children’s Institute. #51 Developing a thick skin in a thin-skinned profession 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D4 West Fork Research indicates that many of us would rather internalize conflict than address it head on. Consider the impact that an undercurrent of unresolved conflict has upon the young children we teach. Learn strategies to strengthen our own social-emotional development and become empowered to give and receive feedback from a deeper place of assurance and strength. Sean Durham, Auburn University; Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes and BAM Radio Network.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Wednesday sessions Professional Development—Training #52 Developing professional learning portfolios for educators that support ongoing research and collaboration 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Room C143/149 Explore strategies for developing professional learning communities. Examine organizational development, leadership possibilities, and successful practices of individual educator’s professional learning portfolios. Analyze the integral components of the conceptual framework of portfolios to provide the basis for developing educators who are prepared to lead schools through strategic change. Jane Montgomery and Patty Randall, Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool.

Program Administration & Financial Management #53 Fiscal management and financial analysis: What your accountant doesn’t know to tell you 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C147/154 Understand the basics of corporate structure, budgeting, salary structures, managing expenses, and creating proper income through enrollment management and pricing strategies. Help increase your bottom line and gain insight from a structure and strategy to use in analyzing financial reporting systems. Develop a checklist of the most important information to be gleaned from monthly and annual reports. Bradley Smith, National Institute of Child Care Management. #54 Creating trauma-informed services for children and families experiencing homelessness 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D165 This session will focus on the relationship between homelessness and traumatic stress and how to apply traumainformed concepts to early childhood programs serving families experiencing homelessness. Presenters will share how they have used knowledge of trauma and recovery to design and deliver services. Topics will include integrating practices into classroom design, curriculum development, staff development, and family support services. Hear about accomplishments, challenges, and struggles. Karen Hughes, Lynn Cearley, and Stephanie Chandler, Vogel Alcove. Preschoolers

#55 Make no mistake: Decision making for program administrators 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D167 Learn the three components to decision making and how to implement them easily and successfully. Recognize when external factors are improperly skewing your decisions. See how your personality characteristics can be a benefit (or a detriment) to making good decisions. Leave with a concrete seven-step decision-making process you can use yourself or in a team environment. Annette Dubrouillet, Decision Drivers, LLC.

Relationships Among Children & Adults #56 Don’t get so upset! Help young children manage their feelings by understanding your own 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Room C143/149 This presentation challenges teachers to reflect on their own emotional histories and find strategies for responding to children in ways that support their emotional health and development. Examine gender, culture, and societal roles’ impact on teachers’ responses to children’s emotional expressions. Tamar Jacobson, Rider University. #57 Dancing with the STARs: Sensitive, Timed, Attuned Responses to infants’ and toddlers’ distress signals 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D165 Expand your understanding of attachment and attunement, as well as their critical role in creating a blueprint for a child’s future relationships. Examine three different attachment styles and how they are formed. Evaluate and practice attuned communication. Learn how the four-step STAR process is necessary to develop secure attachment. Susan Dunn; Jessica Flowers, Ripple, LLC. Infants and Toddlers

Science #58 Introducing the physical sciences with rocks 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D166 This hands-on workshop will focus on using rocks to introduce the three big ideas of physical science. Sort and classify rocks by properties, measure them using rulers and balances, and see how they move down an inclined plane. Materials and samples will be used to conduct activities. Everything can be done in individual classrooms upon returning home. Kids love rocks. You will too. Robert Williams and Mary Hobbs, The University of Texas at Austin. Preschoolers

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Wednesday sessions

Social/Emotional Development #59 From chaos to calm: Discipline for the most challenging children 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom A1 Learn to “meet children where they are,” including specific strategies to reach out to challenging children in ways that build trust and connection. Consider the keystone of this endeavor—creating the school family—a compassionate school climate that fosters acceptance, friendship, and learning for all. If our goal is for all children to thrive, it is imperative that we build meaningful relationships with challenging children and create an environment that includes rather than excludes them. Becky Bailey, Conscious Discipline; Kim Jackson, Wake County Public School System. Preschoolers #60 Resilience is for everyone: It’s not just nice to have, it’s need to have! 8:30-11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D174 Interactive session using music, video, mini-lecture, and lots of hands-on activities to get participants excited and inspired about building resilience. Gain an overview of resilience and its importance in our world today. Discuss the risk factors and protective factors faced in daily lives. Understand the connection between resilience and success in school and life. Make a plan to strengthen our own resilience as adults, as well as in the children whose lives we touch. Karen Cairone and Susan Damico, Devereux Center for Resilient Children.

#61 Leading the way for resilient children: Connecting research and practice 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Learn to reframe resilience for children navigating toxic stress in order to improve developmental outcomes. During this interactive session, connect theory, research, and practice using case examples of children and families from vulnerable populations. Use an ecological framework to consider ways in which early childhood education and care leaders can provide intervention and support at the child, family and class, school, community, and policy levels. Lorelei Pisha, George Washington University; Karin Spencer, Shepherd University.

Spanish Session #62 Todo lo que deben saber: Las herramientas de California en Internet para apoyar la educación temprana, la evaluación y la enseñanza 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D161 Se ofrece una presentación amplia de las herramientas de California en Internet para apoyar la educación temprana, su evaluación y la enseñanza. El Sistema de Educación Temprana y Desarrollo de California incluye la guía de programas preescolares, los fundamentos (estándares) preescolares, el instrumento del Perfil de Desarrollo de Resultados Deseados (DRDP, por sus siglas en inglés) y su sistema de capacitación profesional en español, la guía sobre los niños que aprenden inglés y su versión en español, la Red de Instrucción Preescolar de California (CPIN, por siglas en inglés). Luis Ríos, California Department of Education; Lupita Olguin-Rubio, Imperial County Office of Education.

Conference Evaluation

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Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Wednesday sessions Spanish Session cont. #63 Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes Paneles de Presentación/ Great Beginnings, Bright Futures Keynote Panels 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room C148

Teaching & Instructional Practices #64 How about those Three Little Pigs? Using stories to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) & literacy to life 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D166 This highly interactive session will explore how classic stories can engage children in inquiries that support literacy development and bring to life the ideas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Analyze how the Common Core and National Science Foundation Practice standards call for a constructivist approach in which the emphasis is teaching and learning for meaning. Identify strategies that stimulate children’s thinking and problem solving, as a community of learners. Mary Hynes-Berry, Jie-Qi Chen, and Donna Johnson, Erikson Institute.

#65 Using best practices of Reggio-inspired teaching 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Room D167 Watch dynamic images of Reggio-inspired teaching and instructional practices in use across the age span of birth to 8. Analyze images to find the relationship between teaching and instructional practices and children’s learning. Consider how to improve the effectiveness of your own practices. Ann Lewin-Benham, author.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Wednesday sessions Teaching & Instructional Practices cont.

#66 Kids in the kitchen: Supersize learning in all developmental domains through cooking and nutrition experiences 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Room C144/145 This session will focus on the benefits of nutrition and cooking experiences for young children. Learn how to plan and implement activities in your early childhood classroom or program. Amber Tankersley, Pittsburg State University. Preschoolers

Technology & Young Children #67 Expect it–plan it–teach it–solve it: A practical and meaningful technology integration model for today’s early childhood education classroom 8:30–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Ctr., Room C144/145 Understand how to use framework to create technologysupported, planned classroom activities, coupled with a “break-it-down” process to include children with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on intentionality and consideration of principles of developmentally appropriate practice. Practical application of technology will be demonstrated for those who bring laptops or tablet devices, complemented by handson experience examining and evaluating Universal Design for Learning features. Interactive discussion and take-home resources. Howard Parette and Craig Blum, Illinois State University. Preschoolers

Opening Keynote Address

4:00–5:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Conv. Center, Exhibit Hall D #68 It’s a Talk-Back! Engaging the Whole Nation in a Giant Conversation Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Temple University. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek is the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in the Department of Psychology at Temple University where she serves as director of the Infant Language Laboratory. Her book, Einstein Never Used Flashcards: How Children Really Learn and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less, won the prestigious Books for Better Life Award as the best psychology book in 2003. Kathy has a strong interest in bridging the gap between research and application. Her opening session will be a dynamic interactive experience full of surprises.

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

After the Opening Keynote Address, be sure to join us at the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., in Exhibit Hall A/B.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday session 8:00–9:00 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #69 The Work Sampling System: Using performance assessment to enhance teaching and learning Judy Jablon, early childhood consultant. NAEYC appreciates the support of Pearson as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Thursday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session

#70 The roots and evolutionary journeys of three well-known early childhood curriculum approaches (Creative Curriculum, HighScope, and Reggio Emilia): Why they were developed, how they evolved, and what makes them successful More than four decades ago, three curriculum approaches began to evolve in response to a variety of environmental factors: the launching of Head Start and the resulting need to train new teachers and a recognition of the importance of quality programs for children living in poverty. These three approaches to Diane Trister Dodge curriculum—The Creative Curriculum, HighScope, and Reggio Emilia—have a long history and are now used in thousands of early childhood programs in the United States, Italy, and throughout the world. Three early childhood educators who were involved in the development and evaluation of these curricula will share their journeys by responding to questions posed by a moderator. Diane Trister Dodge, Teaching Strategies, LLC; Larry Schweinhart, HighScope Educational Research Foundation; Amelia Gambetti, Reggio Children International Exchanges; Jerlean Daniel, early childhood education consultant. Ballroom A1 Amelia Gambetti

#71 Preventing child abuse and neglect: A year of professional development ideas to educate teachers and transform your center’s approach to preventing maltreatment Ginger Welch and Laura Wilhelm, Oklahoma City University. Room A122/123 Infants and Toddlers Child Abuse & Neglect #72 Exploring young children’s classification of food: Using cognitive development as a viewpoint to examine children’s conceptual understanding Tingting Xu, Stephen F. Austin State University. Room D220 Kindergartners Child Development & Learning

#73 Hands-on learning for tomorrow’s problem solvers: Bringing inspiration and creativity back into the classroom with LEGO and DUPLO plastic bricks Kelly Reddin, LEGO Education. Room D227 Preschoolers Child Development & Learning #74 Moving from “they” to “we”: Examining the continuity of collaborative services between home and school for young children with limited communication abilities Gretchen Cole-Lade, Oklahoma State University. Room D161 Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention

Larry Schweinhart

Jerlean Daniel

#75 Gaining “STEAM” through children’s literature: Developing age-appropriate activities for birth to school-aged children to enhance critical thinking skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math Deb Kee, Shannon Lape, Natasha Kile, and Jessica Coffelt, Bentonville Public Schools. Room D168 Cognitive Development #76 Promoting play in a “Race to Nowhere” world: Encouraging child-directed free play in affluent, competitive, and overscheduled communities Blakely Bundy and Liza Sullivan, The Alliance for Early Childhood. Ballroom C4 Community Partnerships

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #77 Success: The key principles of project-based learning Stephanie Lester, Lancaster School District. Room C141 Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #78 Self-regulation development in kindergarten: What can we learn from a new evaluation of Tools of the Mind kindergarten program Elena Bodrova, Tools of the Mind; Clancy Blair and Cybele Raver, New York University. Room D166 Kindergartners Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #79 Good intentions or intentional teaching? Providing high-quality play and learning experiences for young children Linda Estes and Kathy Drews, Saint Charles Community College. Room C143/149 Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #80 A typical day for young children in the United States This session will be presented in Mandarin Chinese. Nili Luo, Southwestern College. Room A118/119 Kindergartners Diversity & Equity #81 Lesbian and gay parents in early childhood settings: A systematic review of the existing research literature and practices to move us forward Paige Averett and Archana Hegde, East Carolina University. Room A124/127 Diversity & Equity

#82 Collaboration in action: Implementation of a comprehensive approach for early English language development support Erin Arango-Escalante, WIDA, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Jennifer Amaya-Thompson, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Room A115/117 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners #83 Adventure classroom on wheels: How to expose children to more outdoor opportunities in nature and local culture on a daily basis using the resources available in your community Matthew Linden and Emily Schmidt, One Fifty Parker Avenue School. Room C148 Preschoolers Environmental Education for Children #84 Kindercise in Action: How to implement activities for teaching Biblical stories and concepts and integrating concepts across the curriculum in faith-based classrooms John Taylor, International Movement Arts Institute. Room C146 Kindergartners Faith-Based Early Childhood Education #85 More than a nurturing heart: Assessing business and professional practices in family child care Robyn Kelton and Jill Bella, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Room C155 Family Child Care #86 PNC Grow Up Great for me, for you, for later: First steps to spending, saving, and sharing Susan Polojac, Pittsburgh AEYC; Tanya Smith, Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. Room D163 Preschoolers Family Engagement & Support

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#87 How technology can support family engagement: A review of research, innovative tools, and promising practices in early childhood programs Hugo Augusto, MyChild, Inc.; Chip Donohue, Erikson Institute; Amanda Armstrong, TEC Center at Erikson Institute; Alexis Lauricella, Northwestern University School of Communication. Room D221 Family Engagement & Support #88 Exploring the lived experiences of homeless families with young children Stephanie Hinton, University of Central Oklahoma. Room D175 Family Engagement & Support #89 The power of connections: Transforming behaviors through relationships Renee Betz, Early Connections. Room D162/164 Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors #90 Growing readers: Using books about food, nutrition, and physical activity to support literacy development Meagan Shedd, Plymouth State University. Room C140 Preschoolers Health & Safety #91 Bringing coursework into the classroom: Online, job-embedded courses in a yearlong internship program Caitlin Gallingane, Krista Ruggles, and Natalie Ridgewell, University of Florida. Room C144 First- to Third-Graders Higher Education Programs

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #92 Making good decisions: Best practices in selecting informational text Sarah Novy and Lara Strzempa, Follett. Room D165 Preschoolers Language & Literacy #93 Appreciative leadership: Taking a strengths-based approach to change Susan MacDonald, Center for School Transformation. Ballroom A4 Leadership Development #94 Reaching today’s AEYC member: How Affiliates support, engage, and develop members into leaders Barbara Merrill, Iowa AEYC; Leann Andre, Child Care Resource & Referral; Mary Airy, Grant Woods Area Education Agency; Catherine Swackhamer, Iowa State Center T/TA Manager, Head Start, ICF. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Leadership Development #95 K.I.S.S. your environment hello: Keeping It Simply Stunning to enhance children’s authentic exploration and learning Amy Weaver, Amy E. Weaver Educational Consulting; Carol Aghayan, Carol Aghayan, LLC. Ballroom D4 West Fork Learning Environment #96 Boys in school: How to make my classroom work for all Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University–Commerce; Mike Huber, Seward Childcare Center; Dawn Hallman, Dallas Association for Parent Education. Room D167 Men in Early Childhood

#97 Brain boosting music and movement with The Learning Station: Making a positive difference in children’s lives through interactive action songs, activities, and dance Don Monopoli, Laurie Monopoli, and Jan Hrkach, The Learning Station. Theater Music

#101 Using NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards to support teacher candidates’ field experiences Megan Purcell, Purdue University; Sonia Michael, Eastern Kentucky University. Room D172 Professional Development—Training

#98 Making connections: Music and movement with infants and toddlers Marcia Wolf and Margaret Nelson, University of Wisconsin–Stout. Room A130/131 Infants and Toddlers Music

#102 Improving and reporting students’ high-stakes tests’ scores ethically Doris Johnson, Wright State University. Room D223 Professionalism & Ethics

#99 Introduction to NAEYC Accreditation classroom and program portfolios Is the thought of constructing an NAEYC Classroom or Program Portfolio keeping you up at night? Join NAEYC Academy staff for a basic overview of the portfolio creation process. We will highlight the types of documentation commonly found in portfolios and share tips for building an authentic portfolio representing the high quality found in your program and classroom. Dezerie Martinez and Katorra Enoch-Longshore, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#100 Nurturing play, creativity, and learning in the 21st century: New challenges for early childhood professionals and how to meet them Susan Linn, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Room D170 Play

#103 Disaster preparedness for early childhood administrators: Planning for the social-emotional needs of young children and selfcare of staff Kathleen Fry-Miller, Children’s Disaster Services. Room D225/226 Program Administration & Financial Management #104 Effectively using the Environment Rating Scales to guide program continuous quality improvement: Where do I start? Tricia Sifford, Branagh Information Group. Room D224 Program Evaluation & Accountability #105 Teaching STEM to young at risk children: Implications for linguistic and cultural diversity, poverty, and gender Eun Young Lee and Karthigeyan Subramaniam, University of North Texas. Ballroom D3 East Fork First- to Third-Graders Science

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #106 Scientific inquiry: Independent activities for science centers in early childhood classrooms Robbie Polan, Austin Independent School District. Room C156 Kindergartners Science #107 S.E.A.L. signing: American Sign Language to enhance social, emotional, and academic learning; and improve classroom management Lillian Hubler and Michael Hubler, Time to Sign, Inc. Ballroom C1 Social/Emotional Development

#108 Uses of technology in professional development This session addresses ways in which technology is used in early childhood professional development including technology-only media and hybrid models. Participants will explore the purposes and appropriate uses of technology-only and hybrid models and the role of adult educators in planning, implementing, and supporting these models. Peter Pizzolongo and Anthony Durborow, NAEYC. Room C142 Technology & Professional Development/Management

#109 To tweet or not to tweet? How technology and social media can improve your communication with staff, parents, and community Kathy Lee, Early Childhood Resources. Ballroom D1 Clear Fork Technology & Professional Development/Management

#110 How handwriting and technology go hand in hand: The use of digital media to enhance pre-writing and pre-keyboarding skills Denise Donica, Handwriting Without Tears. Room D171/173 Preschoolers Technology & Young Children #111 Early childhood workforce compensation in Delaware: Its effect on education, retention, and recruitment Ann-Janine Ward and Syreeta Clarke, Delaware AEYC. Room A306/307 Workforce Compensation, Benefits, & Working Conditions

Thursday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #112 The changing federal landscape for child care, Head Start, K–12, and higher education policy and funding Helen Blank, National Women’s Law Center. Greenville Avenue Advocacy/Public Policy

#114 A walk through the NAEYC recognition process for baccalaureate and graduate degree programs John Johnston, University of Memphis; Edyth Wheeler, Towson University. West End Higher Education Programs

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#113 From business plan to money in the bank: How students assessed their skills after a longterm, engaging investigation of the business world Elaine Markey, YWCA. Arts District 7 First- to Third-Graders After-School Care/Out-of-School Time

#116 Why can’t I get it all done? Organizing and prioritizing to meet goals Leatha Ritchie and Donna Gretkowski, Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Katy Trail Leadership Development

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#117 Creating engaging outdoor learning environments: How Mother Nature provides different learning opportunities throughout the year Laura Monsalvatge, Mary Help of Christians Preschool; Kris Long, Miami Country Day School; Lilia DiBello, Barry University. Trinity Ballroom 3 Learning Environment

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #118 CLASS instructional support: An introduction to improvement strategies Erika Flores, Teachstone. Fair Park 1 Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #119 Metacognitive reflection: Strategies for mentoring teachers and caregivers in intentional practices Richard Cohen, Saint Louis Community College. Dallas Ballroom F Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #120 Social studies in today’s preschool: Activities and strategies to enhance the development in programs Christine Snyder, HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Dallas Ballroom G Preschoolers Social Studies/History

#121 Promoting the socialemotional development of young children Teresa Byington, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension; Janis Fikes-Buntjer, Valerie Stevenson, and Geraldine Devereaux, College of Southern Nevada Early Childhood Education Lab School. Dallas Ballroom E Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development #122 Conocer el mundo en dos idiomas: Cómo desarrollar prácticas adecuadas al implementar un programa de segundo idioma Clara Cappiello, East Coast Migrant Head Start Project; Mariela Leal, East Coast Migrant Head Start Project–Centro Okeechobee 2. Trinity Ballroom 1 Kindergartners Spanish Session #123 Niños y niñas felices: Promoviendo el desarrollo de una sana autoestima en la edad temprana Margarita Heinsen, teaching SRL. Trinity Ballroom 2 Preschoolers Spanish Session

#124 Using infant and toddler early learning guidelines for planning: Applications for staff Joanna Grymes and Beverly Boals Gilbert, Arkansas State University. Trinity Ballroom 4 Infants and Toddlers Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards #125 Using the Program Administration Scale (PAS) to improve program quality, create a great place to work, and build norms of continuous quality improvement Teri Talan, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Dallas Ballroom A State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS #126 Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA): The validity and reliability of the assessment for early childhood education teacher candidates Sham’ah Md-Yunus, Jessica Barthelme, and Mei-Ling Li, Eastern Illinois University. Trinity Ballroom 5 Kindergartners Teaching & Instructional Practices

Thursday session 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #127 OMEP-USA FILMedia @ NAEYC: Using screens appropriately with young children and their teaching staff The FILMedia session will offer early childhood teachers and directors and teacher educators opportunities to view a wide variety of film and screen experiences directed toward programs for young children. Learn more about using film, television, and electronic devices with young children and receive a handout of resources. For information, contact Edna Runnels Ranck, edna.ranck@verizon.net or Carol Darcy, carolrdarcy@gmail.com. Room A309 Technology & Young Children

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday session 9:30–10:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #128 Self-regulation, school readiness, and the Second Step program Jennifer Balogh, Committee for Children. NAEYC appreciates the support of Committee for Children as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Thursday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session #129 Higher education: Finding clear pathways Moderator: Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC; Deborah J. Cassidy, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Martha Cheney, Walden University; Marilou Hyson, early childhood development and education consultant, and University of Pennsylvania; Shanna Kukla, Pima Community College; Susan Neimand, Miami Dade College; Valora Washington, Council for Professional Recognition. Rhian Evans Allvin Deborah Cassidy Martha Cheney The promise of early learning envisions young children walking into their kindergarten classrooms ready for the academic adventure that awaits them having had experiences rich in language, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Early childhood educators hold the key to create these experiences. For many in our field certifiMarilou Hyson Shanna Kukla Susan Neimand Valora Washington cates and degrees feel out of reach. NAEYC has made the recruitment and retention of highly qualified early childhood educators a top priority. Join NAEYC’s Executive Director and national higher education leaders to talk about how early childhood and higher education systems can partner in ways to ensure early childhood educators have a clear pathway through degree completion. Ballroom C1

#130 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Resource Center and one-onone consultations Discover the benefits of seeking NAEYC Accreditation! NAEYC Academy staff will be available to answer questions and direct you to resources. Staff are also available for one-on-one technical assistance during a 20-minute consultation. Small groups are welcome. Walk-in appointments are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. Exhibit Hall A/B, Booth #344

#131 Squish-squash art: Put away the traditional paintbrush and add creativity to your art center with new, innovative, imaginative, and fun open-ended art projects Lois Wachtel, Creative Beginning Steps; Luisa Hernandez, Palm Beach State College. Ballroom C4 Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)

#132 Art exploration: How art supports all areas of early childhood education and the ease of creating a curriculum that supports learning Velvet Cooley, Mt. Hood Community College Head Start. Room C142 Preschoolers Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)

NAEYC appreciates the support of Walden University as the sponsor of this session.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #133 Using the work sampling system to enhance teacher–child interactions in preschool to grade 3 classrooms Judy Jablon, early childhood consultant; Samuel Meisels, Buffett Early Childhood Institute, University of Nebraska. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Assessment of Young Children

#137 The blending of two worlds: How to support the inclusion of exceptional children through the use of intervention strategies Linda Crane-Mitchell, East Carolina University. Room D161 Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention

#134 Mandatory child abuse reporter laws: Who, what, when, why, and where Deborah Ausburn, Taylor English Duma, LLP; Donna Caudell, Truett McConnell College. Room C140 Child Abuse & Neglect #135 Seeing through new eyes: Strengthening our observations of children learning with nature Heather Fox, Nature Explore; Julie Rose, Dimensions Foundation. Room D220 Child Development & Learning #136 Integrating the curriculum with music, movement, and problem solving Thomas Moore, Thomas Moore Enterprises, Inc.; Toni CacaceBeshears, Children’s Harbor. Room C146 Preschoolers Child Development & Learning

#138 Solving the classroom puzzle for children on the autism spectrum: How to identify characteristics, integrate best practices, and team with families, specialists, and therapists Judi Clyman and Eva Thierry, Childworks, Inc. Ballroom D1 Clear Fork Preschoolers Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #139 Using yoga to enhance cognitive development and center children for positive and effective learning Norma Zunker, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Room D168 Cognitive Development #140 Lessons learned: The first three years of creating a multiservice, community-based early childhood center in a high poverty neighborhood Mariette Bellamy, William Smith, Sr., Tri-County Child Development Council Inc., HS/EHS; Mary Jackson, Ridgemont Early Childhood Center. Room A122/123 Community Partnerships

#141 Projects and investigations: Emergent curriculum in the Montessori classroom RB Fast, Montessori Academy of Colorado. Room A124/127 Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #143 Second-language acquisition is all about relationships: Creating a community of bilingual families LaDonna Atkins, University of Central Oklahoma; Daniela Perieda, Bilingual Family. Room A115/117 Dual Language Learners #144 Building awareness and sensitivity to challenges faced by second-language learners in the classroom Darlene DeMarie, University of South Florida–Tampa. Room C156 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners #145 Preschool organic gardening: How to develop long-term studies, developmentally appropriate activities, and community partnerships Barbara Quast, Precious Resources Preschool. Room D227 Preschoolers Environmental Education for Children

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #146 Powerhouse positive guidance: Maximize your influence with strength-based strategies to turn around behavior struggles and activate success Marie Masterson, Dominican University; Katharine Kersey, Old Dominion University. Room C141 Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors #147 Measuring the outdoor environment: Evaluating the outdoor space for safety, quality, and developmentally appropriate practice Heather Olsen, University of Northern Iowa. Room C144 Health & Safety #148 Read aloud wow! How sharing good books with children helps meet most early childhood standards Isabel Baker, The Book Vine for Children. Ballroom A4 Preschoolers Language & Literacy #149 Preparing pre-K children for kindergarten Common Core State Standards using easy, engaging, and effective developmentally appropriate activities Alison Schmerler, Abrams Learning Trends. Room D174 Preschoolers Language & Literacy #150 Power shuffle: Stirring up issues of comfort, convenience, control, and command in early childhood education Debra Sullivan, Praxis Institute for ECE; Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes and BAM Radio Network; Janet GonzalezMena, Gonzalez-Mena Associates; Luis Hernandez, Western Kentucky University. Ballroom D3 East Fork Leadership Development

#151 Engaging, supporting, and retaining men in an early childhood education program on a four-year campus: The early steps in forming a men’s club Jill Klefstad and Sapna Thapa, University of Wisconsin–Stout. Room D163 First- to Third-Graders Men in Early Childhood #152 Music, movement, and learning with Greg & Steve: A way to reach children Steve Millang and Greg Scelsa, Greg & Steve Productions. Theater Music #153 Through the assessor’s eyes: How NAEYC observes and rates all elements of the group environment Discover how NAEYC Assessors observe and rate all elements of the group environment. NAEYC Academy staff will discuss the assessment process and share advice for ensuring successful classroom assessments. Amanda Batts and Andréa Jayavelu, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#154 Movement, music, and physical development: The benefits of music-based physical activity and the basics of how to lead movement in class Lyn Ransom and Ellen Acuna, Music Together, LLC. Room A130/131 Preschoolers Physical Development #155 The Anarchy Zone and other stories of the outdoor adventure play renaissance: 10 ways to safely bring risk back to the lives of children Rusty Keeler, EarthPlay. Room D162/164 Play

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#156 Cultivating mutual trust and respect through professional development: One program’s journey to develop and examine a systematic approach around race, ethnicity, and self-identity and how it impacts program quality Polly Prendergast, Jennifer Copeland, and Katherine Ghio, University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Education. Room D170 Professional Development—Training #157 The top three legal issues affecting early childhood education programs: Explore the recent trends in lawsuit or legal actions involving unemployment claims, discrimination claims, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act Ronald McGuckin, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates. Room D224 Program Administration & Financial Management #158 Portfolio systems: A costeffective approach for measuring the quality of care and education programs in a statewide quality rating and improvement system Tom Udell, Patrick Aldrich, Robyn Lopez Melton, and Dana Bleakney-Huebsch, The Teaching Research Institute, Western Oregon University. Room D165 Program Evaluation & Accountability #159 The CLASS: Infants, toddlers, and effective interactions Rebecca Berlin, Teachstone Training, LLC. Room D166 Infants Relationships Among Children & Adults

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #160 Developing positive relationships with children: Encouraging self-control and perspective taking Lina Leatherwood Owens, Joanna Grymes, Dianne Lawler, and Diana Williams, Arkansas State University. Room D223 First- to Third-Graders Relationships Among Children & Adults

#161 Research Symposium Plenary: Examining the research base for current early literacy initiatives—Implications for policy and practice Dorothy Strickland, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and NIEER. Room D171/173 Research

#162 Integrating science and literacy in early childhood: Handson scientific investigations and literacy strategies for teachers Kathryn Sharp and Rosemary Geiken, East Tennessee State University. Room C155 Science

#164 A teacher’s guide: Navigating the world of technology for children Jody Levos, LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. Room D167 Kindergartners Technology & Young Children

#163 Evolving mature state systems: Kentucky’s plan for improving school readiness Joe Roberts and Terry Tolan, Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. Room D225/226 Preschoolers State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

NAEYC appreciates the support of Pearson as the sponsor of the Research Symposium.

Thursday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #165 What’s new at the Office of Child Care and why it matters to you Shannon Rudisill, Office of Child Care, US Department of Health and Human Services. Greenville Avenue Advocacy/Public Policy

#167 Low-wage work and implications for early learning/child care policies Helen Blank, National Women’s Law Center; Sessy Nyman, Illinois Action for Children. Trinity Ballroom 5 Advocacy/Public Policy

#166 Defending the early years’ toolkit: Resources to help you advocate for appropriate practices for young children Geralyn McLaughlin, Defending the Early Years; Blakely Bundy, The Alliance for Early Childhood. Cedars Advocacy/Public Policy

#168 Developing and implementing an inquiry-based curriculum model that engages and academically supports school-age children Kathleen Hursh, Sunwheel Early Childhood Consulting. Dallas Ballroom C First- to Third-Graders After-School Care/Out-of-School Time

#169 STEM in the pre-K classroom: Best practices to support emerging content knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through play Lynn Darling, University of Mississippi. Dallas Ballroom A Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #170 Providing equity for Native American children: Learning how to integrate Native American culture into a Westernized early childhood curriculum Cynthia Chavez, Anna Silvas, and Hisa Nancy, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. Arts District 7 Preschoolers Diversity & Equity

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #171 Making dreams come true: Tips and tricks for parental involvement in education Noreen Barnes and Dean Curtis, Education: Catch the Dream! Trinity Ballroom 2 Family Engagement & Support #172 NAEYC’s role in international early childhood development Stephanie Olmore and Kate Hannon, NAEYC. Fair Park 2 Global Perspectives

#175 Incorporating language into early math instruction using research-based, developmentally appropriate strategies and activities Alissa Lange, Kimberly Brenneman, and Jorie Quinn, Rutgers University. Dallas Ballroom F Preschoolers Mathematics

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#173 Rev up your organization with consultants: 10 strategies for making the most of your investments in consultants and professional development providers Fran Simon, Engagement Strategies; Karen Nemeth, Language Castle; Pam Brillante, William Paterson University. Dallas Ballroom B Leadership Development

#174 The important role of directors/administrators in creating inviting, warm, and caring schools and centers Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld, Ohio AEYC. Katy Trail Learning Environment

#176 Overview of NAEYC’s Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation Megan Woolston, NAEYC. West End NAEYC Accreditation of Higher Education Programs #177 Succeeding in CDA 2.0: Navigating the credentialing process Brocklin Qualls, Council for Professional Recognition. Fair Park 1 Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)

#178 Free online resources to support California’s Early Learning and Development System, including assessment, standards, curriculum, and teacher training Tamarra Barret, WestEd. Trinity Ballroom 3 Preschoolers Professional Development—Training #179 La importancia de jugar al aire libre Claudia Zelaya and Sanjuana Frank, Collaborative for Children. Dallas Ballroom G Toddlers Spanish Session #180 ¿Te observo, Me observas, los observamos? Cómo potencializar la interacción de observaciones en el aula de clases Berta Mariñas de García and Giovanna Sarmiento, International Arabic Panamanian Academy. Trinity Ballroom 1 Spanish Session

Thursday session 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #181 Driving (and getting) parent engagement: The key how-tos to help children, schools, programs, and communities to win Julie Gilbert Newrai, PreciouStatus; Rich Stanek, United States Executive Sheriff. NAEYC appreciates the support of PreciouStatus as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Thursday session 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #182 Leadership speed date Speed date with NAEYC leaders to learn how you can get involved in different leadership opportunities throughout NAEYC. Members of the NAEYC Nominating Panel, Governing Board, Executive Committee, Affiliate Council, Council for NAEYC Accreditation, Consulting Editors, and Peer Reviewers. Trinity 6/7

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday session 1:00–2:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #183 ABC, 123, just for me: Active music and movement motivate fun fine-motor development Debbie Clement, Rainbows Within Reach; Kathleen Wright, Zaner-Bloser. NAEYC appreciates the support of Zaner-Bloser as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Thursday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #184 Building an early learning nation: A new approach to mobilizing parents, professionals, and communities around the importance of the first five years and the critical role they play Ellen Galinsky, Families and Work Institute; Jackie Bezos, Bezos Family Foundation. Ballroom C4 Advocacy/Public Policy #185 Framework for interpreting children’s drawings to enhance curriculum planning Rebecca Kam Chee Chan, National Trade Union Congress, First Campus Co-operative Ltd. Room C141 Kindergartners Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #186 Comprehensive assessment systems framework: A practical overview to planning, implementing, and sustaining the essential elements of a comprehensive birth to third-grade assessment system Kenley Branscome and Kathy Thornburg, Early Learning Challenge–Technical Assistance. Room D161 Assessment of Young Children #187 Gentle solutions for complicated situations: How to identify and address difficult issues (alcoholism, addiction, poverty, incarceration) in the lives of young children and their families Patricia Bennett, I’m So Glad You Asked. Room C143/149 Child Abuse & Neglect

#188 Brain development for early childhood educators: Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory Sherrie Rose Mayle, Yavneh Day School. Room D220 Preschoolers Child Development & Learning #189 Creating environments that encourage infant and toddler sensory explorations Robin Jones, Curriculum Creators; Patricia Christie, Maricopa County Community Colleges. Ballroom D1 Clear Fork Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning #190 Environmental strategies for including children with autism in early childhood programs Cindy Croft, Center for Inclusive Child Care; Christine Bentley, Fraser. Ballroom D3 East Fork Preschoolers Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #191 Overcoming communication challenges: How to improve provider and parent collaboration and interaction to support children with special needs Diane Goyette, Early Childhood Specialties, LLC; Audrey Rowland, Endeavor Education, LLC. Room D221 Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention

#192 You make a difference! The role of the teacher in guiding children using the Project Approach in classrooms Sylvia Chard, University of Alberta; Yvonne Kogan, Eton School. Room C148 Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #193 All superheroes fly, they just do it with different things: Creating a dialogue about where superheroes fit in the preschool curriculum Keith Barron, Ohio University Child Development Center. Room C142 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #194 How can I be fair to everyone when the children are all so different? Using the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct to support equal treatment of diverse children in your classroom Beatrice Fennimore, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Room C140 Diversity & Equity #195 Teaching emergent bilinguals in a dual language school: Strategies for success Ryan Pontier, Miami Dade College. Room A122/123 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #196 Natural Start Alliance: Connecting educators who care about young children and nature Betty Olivolo and Christy Merrick, North American Association for Environmental Education. Room A124/127 Environmental Education for Children #197 Impact of child care providers’ stress, depressive symptoms, and empathy on communication and help-giving practices with families Patti Bokony, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Room D168 Preschoolers Family Engagement & Support #198 Tough transition times: Using visual art activities and resilience strategies to help children and family members cope with complex family situations due to military deployment, divorce, and death Julienne Ugalde, Anna Maria College. Room D165 Kindergartners Family Engagement & Support #199 Infants, toddlers, pre-K, math, and you: Exploring Math at Home, a free professional development site for early childhood professionals Kathleen Sheridan and Catherine Main, University of Illinois at Chicago; Jennifer Asimow, Harold Washington College. Room C155 Family, Friend, & Neighbor Care #200 OMEP global perspectives: Children of the world, children of Africa Jean Simpson, Trinity University; Judith Wagner, Whittier College; Aigly Zafeirakou, Global Partnership for Education; Barbara Ferguson Kamara, international early childhood systems consultant. Ballroom C2/C3 Global Perspectives

#201 Preserving your sanity and sense of humor while 2- to 6-yearolds do their best to challenge them daily! Discipline strategies that really work at school and at home (Warning: Be prepared to laugh!) Gail Reichlin, The Parents Resource Network. Ballroom C1 Preschoolers Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors #202 Practical steps for adopting a green cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting program at your center: Protecting children’s health and development by eliminating exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals Michael Lohman, American Federation of Teachers; Carol Westinghouse, Informed Green Solutions. Room D227 Health & Safety #203 The state of the state of lab schools Laboratory schools serve as a resource for students in teacher preparation programs, in which students can develop and refine the skills needed for teaching young children. Laboratory schools also serve as learning environments for testing innovations in pedagogy and conducting research. This session will address the current benefits of these settings as well as the challenges faced by teacher educators and others in providing high-quality programs that meet the needs of families, students, and early childhood professionals. Moderator: Peter Pizzolongo, NAEYC; Mary Jamsek, The University of Texas at Austin; Cynthia Paris, University of Delaware; Diana Blackwell and Robbie Roberts, Auburn University, Harris Early Learning Center; PD Jolley, Austin Community College, Child & Family Lab. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Higher Education Programs

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#204 Teaching with a healing approach to learning for early childhood preservice teachers in a university classroom setting Roxanne Bourque Speer, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Room C144 Higher Education Programs #205 Scaffolded writing: How to promote the development of writing skills in young children learning to write in English and Spanish using a Vygotskian-based technique Deborah Leong, Barbara WilderSmith, Amy Hnasko, and Carolyn Boyles, Tools of the Mind. Room D167 Language & Literacy #206 Ensure kindergarten readiness by building a strong literacy foundation Ernesto Rodriguez, Scholastic, Inc. Room D162/164 Preschoolers Language & Literacy #207 College and university early childhood clubs and organizations: Future leaders creating real, actionable, and workable community engagement projects William Strader, NAEYC Student Interest Forum; Jami Swindell, Rasmussen College; Brionne Neilson, Utah State University. Room C145 Student Room Leadership Development #208 Geometry: Moving beyond circles and squares Christine Snyder, HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Ballroom D4 West Fork Preschoolers Mathematics

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #209 Men belong: What early childhood education programs are doing today to address the challenge of increasing recruitment and retention of male early childhood educators for tomorrow Scott Tyner, Assumption College; Jeff Robbins and Joel King, Dartmouth College Child Care Center; Soren Gall, Clayton Early Learning. Room D175 Men in Early Childhood #210 Getting smarter through music! Encouraging the development of the whole child with songs that support cognitive, social, and motor skills Wiley Rankin and Debbie Rankin, Jump for Joy Music. Room C146 Music #211 Sing it! Say it! Stamp it! Sway it! The importance of music and play in the lives of young children Ellen Allard, 80-Z Music, Inc. Theater Preschoolers Music #212 Streamlining NAEYC Accreditation: Data-driven revision for a better system Join NAEYC Academy staff for an overview of NAEYC Accreditation’s exciting new direction in the coming year, including an in-depth look at the new assessment items for NAEYC Accreditation. Cassie Chapman, Susan Hedges, and Katherine Stenner, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#213 Sharing the joy of yoga and music with songs, activities, tips, and tools Bari Koral, Bari Koral Family Rock Band. Room A130/131 Preschoolers Physical Development

#214 Sports for children: How sports enhance physical and behavioral development Jason Webb, Soccer Shots. Room D170 Play #215 Let’s play: Piramide style! Annette Sibley and Michelle Adkins, Quality Assist, Inc. Room D163 Preschoolers Play #216 Evaluating technology in early childhood education: Balancing best practices with innovative approaches Julie Jones-Branch and Evi Wusk, Peru State College. Room D166 Professional Development—Training #217 A director’s guide to creating a great place to work: How to maintain and improve work climates for the benefit of children, staff, and parents Judith Chosy, Smoky Row Children’s Center. Room D225/226 Program Administration & Financial Management #218 Trust within child care sales and marketing: Sell is not a fourletter word Jessica Johnsen and Chuck Gibbs, ChildCareCRM. Room D224 Program Evaluation & Accountability #219 “I just don’t like that child”: Confronting feelings to build positive relationships with children Lin Venable and Katari Coleman, Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance. Room A115/117 Relationships Among Children & Adults

#220 NAECTE Urban Education ResearchNet Symposium: Studies on culturally relevant teaching Susan Catapano, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Elizabeth Anderson, Binghamton University/ SUNY; Janese Daniels and Edyth Wheeler, Towson University; Sarah Huisman, Fontbonne University; Andrea Lewis, Spelman University; Jane Fleming, Erikson Institute; Regena Nelson, Western Michigan University; Frances Rust, University of Pennsylvania; Bettina Baker, Flagler University. Room D174 Research #221 STEM and emergent curriculum: Using the scientific inquiry process and crosscutting concepts to support planning Christine Algire, Butler Street Co-op; Merryl Gladstone, Children’s Community School. Room C156 Science #222 Strategies for promoting civility, compassion, and courage in the K–3 classroom Patty Kohler-Evans and Candice Barnes, University of Central Arkansas. Room D172 First- to Third-Graders Social/Emotional Development #223 Early childhood foundations for Common Core State Standards: Tensions and challenges Beverly Falk, The City College of New York; Joan Almon, Alliance for Childhood; Jon Snyder, Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education; Rosita Espinal, Bronx Community Charter School. Room D171/173 Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #224 Preparing the playing field: Program administrators and technology in the early childhood classroom Joan Henley and Diana Williams, Arkansas State University. Room D223 Technology & Young Children

#225 Bear left, right frog! Putting prekindergartners in the driver’s seat with Bee-Bots: How young children can program robots and gain STEAM while they play Karen Pratt and Steve Trust, Charles River School. Room A306/307 Preschoolers Technology & Young Children

Thursday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel

Featured session #226 President’s Seminar—Tackling the complexities of workforce compensation: A dialogue Moderator: Carol Brunson Day, NAEYC President; Anne Mitchell, Early Childhood Policy Research; Barbara Bowman, Erikson Institute; Sue Russell, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center. NAEYC has long been challenged to craft strategies to recruit and retain a dynamic and diverse workforce that is well compensated—one that can deliver on the promise of early learning with the capacity to provide stable and sustained delivery of best pracCarol Brunson Day Anne Mitchell Barbara Bowman Sue Russell tice in our profession. In today’s multifaceted delivery systems this will require some creative and ingenious thinking. Join the President’s Seminar as we talk through the tangle of policy, politics, systems, and public perception that must be navigated in order to make progress toward this challenge. Dallas Ballroom D/H

#227 Out of the mouths of babes: Children’s expressions of spirituality Joyce Myers, The University of Texas at Arlington; Kevin Dartt, Walden University. Dallas Ballroom F Preschoolers Faith-Based Early Childhood Education #229 Implementing researchinformed language and literacy practices in classrooms for toddlers and 2s Deborah Norris, Early Childhood Education Institute. Cedars Infants and Toddlers Language & Literacy

#230 Values to vision: Vision setting to guide our work with children, families, and communities Jenny Monson, Laura McSorley, and Emily Hanno, Teach For America. Trinity Ballroom 5 Preschoolers Leadership Development

#232 A child-centered approach to mathematics: Avoiding the development of math anxiety by emphasizing a child’s natural mathematical thinking processes Eugene Geist, Ohio University. Fair Park 2 Mathematics

#231 Curriculum on a dime: Collecting and creating learning materials for play-centered preschool classrooms Shelley Nicholson, The University of Texas at Austin; Jessica Martinez, The Goddard School of Austin. Greenville Avenue Preschoolers Learning Environment

#233 Coaching across cultural boundaries Anna Paula da Silva, University of South Florida. Fair Park 1 Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #234 Teachers transforming professional development: How teachers develop, and can be encouraged to develop, their professional selves and identities Amy Kay, University of Georgia. Trinity Ballroom 2 Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #235 Using NEXT for Young Children and NEXT for TYC: Tools for staff development and teacher education Learn how to use NEXT for Young Children and NEXT for Teaching Young Children (TYC), NAEYC professional development resources for early childhood staff. These ready-to-use, comprehensive training outlines build on content from selected Young Children and TYC articles. Share, network, and explore with other teachers how to use these resources in staff meetings, training sessions, classes, in-service days, and more. Derry Koralek, Meghan Dombrink-Green, Lauren Baker, and Mabel Yu, NAEYC. Arts District 6 Professional Development—Training

#236 Early science: Experimenting and predicting Shannon Lockhart, HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Trinity Ballroom 6/7 Preschoolers Science #237 Time in: Positive behavior support and social-emotional development in early childhood programs Gerry Morgan and Angel Snook, Nike Child Development Program. Dallas Ballroom B Social/Emotional Development

#239 Dia Internacional del Barro en la frontera de México y Tejas: Reconexión con la naturaleza Diana Cortez-Castro and Georgianna Duarte, The University of Texas at Brownsville. Trinity Ballroom 1 Spanish Session #240 Contar no es todo lo que cuenta: Alfabetización numérica para los niños en prescolar Rebeca Itzkowich and Lisa Ginet, Erikson Institute. Dallas Ballroom C Preschoolers Spanish Session #241 It takes a village to screen a child: Developmental screening as an essential element of the early learning system Sarah Neville-Morgan, First 5 California; Patsy Hampton, WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention; Deborah Turner, First 5 Alameda County; Cindy Reed, Landon Pediatric Foundation. Trinity Ballroom 4 State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

#243 Celebrating special days and holidays while incorporating literacy, writing, math, social studies, science, and art projects Trish Saccomano, University of Utah. Katy Trail Kindergartners Teaching & Instructional Practices #244 Developing program policies related to technology use in infant and toddler classrooms: The what, why, and how Patricia Cantor and Mary Cornish, Plymouth State University. Dallas Ballroom A Infants and Toddlers Technology & Professional Development/Management #245 Teaching students to fish: Using a flipped classroom model in the community college classroom Donna Greene and Stella Baker, College of the Desert. Trinity Ballroom 3 Technology & Professional Development/Management

#242 Become inspired by greatness: Past and present recipients of a highly regarded early childhood educator award discuss what sets them apart and how their lives have changed since receiving recognition Elanna Yalow, Knowledge Universe. Dallas Ballroom E Teaching & Instructional Practices

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Stay up-to-date on Program changes/ cancellations Please refer to the Program change boards located throughout the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, or follow us on Twitter at www. twitter.com/naeycAC or search #naeycAC.

Thursday session 2:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #246 Introducing new curriculum resources: Individualizing routines and experiences for infant, toddler, and two classrooms Kai-leé Berke, Teaching Strategies, LLC. NAEYC appreciates the support of Teaching Strategies as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Thursday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session #247 Children’s play opportunities are not equitable: Access to quality play experiences as a social justice issue Olga Jarrett and Vera Stenhouse, Georgia State University; John Sutterby, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Darlene DeMarie, University of South Florida. Gain insight from a panel discussion on socio-economic disparities in quality play opportunities. Understand the history of playgrounds with attention to present availability of quality community playgrounds in high poverty neighborhoods. Explore research on recess that indicates that African American, Latino children, and children who receive free and reduced price lunch are much less likely to have recess than Caucasian children and children from Olga Jarrett John Sutterby Darlene DeMarie more wealthy families. Hear research on the quality of playgrounds in school attendance zones serving children of different socioeconomic backgrounds. Learn about research on children’s photographs of their school experience in which children in schools with high achievement test scores depicted much more play than children in schools with lower scores. Reflect on ways in which play opportunities can be made more fair. Ballroom A1

#248 Is it art? Moving from teacher-directed projects to creative expression for children Twyla Hartz, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County. Room D227 Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #249 Art and music for infants and toddlers Jennifer Davis and Marisa Diaz, Michigan State University. Room C140 Infants and Toddlers Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)

#250 No more paper! The journey of creating online children’s portfolios Wan-Hsuan Lin and Sarah Belanger, Michigan State University Child Development Lab. Room D161 Assessment of Young Children #251 Nurturing young children’s spiritual development through nature Deborah Schein, Champlain College; Patti Bailie, Biosophical Institute; Kathleen Harris, Seton Hill University. Room D220 Child Development & Learning

Available at the NAEYC Shop The Great Outdoors:

Advocating for Natural Spaces for Young Children (Rev. ed.) Mary S. Rivkin, With Deborah Schein Learn about the research that supports the value of outdoor experiences, and how to improve children’s outdoor play areas and advocate for their right to play outdoors. NAEYC Item 178

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #252 Autism and art: Connecting children on the spectrum to works of art with storytelling, art-making, and creative play Amanda Blake, Dallas Museum of Art. Ballroom D3 East Fork Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention

#257 Using persona dolls to foster critical thinking, multiculturalism, and diversity in young children Jill Petty, Bright Horizons at the Cornell Child Care Center. Room A124/127 Preschoolers Diversity & Equity #258 Songs, rhymes, and games for supporting oral language development and literacy José-Luis Orozco, Arcoiris Records. Ballroom C1 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners

#253 Sowing seeds, cultivating character: How successful community partnerships can enhance your school’s culture Elizabeth Miner and Jessie Black, CCLC/Knowledge Universe. Room C143/149 Preschoolers Community Partnerships

#259 ¡Enriquecemos! (we enrich) workshops: Ways to motivate bilingual primary students to express themselves creatively and take pride in their work Jacqueline Riley and Laura Chris Green, Texas A&M University– Commerce. Room A115/117 First- to Third-Graders Dual Language Learners

#254 Respect in action: Principled practice in infant and toddler care and education Janet Gonzalez-Mena, GonzalezMena Associates; Ruth Anne Hammond, Resources for Infant Educarers. Room C148 Infants and Toddlers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #255 Using block building to boost learning in math, literacy, and science Judy Gifford, University of Wisconsin–Stout; Angela Hellendrung, Child and Family Study Center, University of Wisconsin–Stout. Room C141 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #256 Coordinating access to quality early education for all children: Bringing differentiation, universal design, and intentionality together for successfully including children with different languages, special needs, or the challenges of poverty Pam Brillante, William Paterson University; Karen Nemeth, Language Castle, LLC. Room C156 Preschoolers Diversity & Equity

#262 OMEP poster session highlighting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Kay Emfinger, Deborah Strevy, Lynn Kirkland, and Lois Christensen, University of Alabama. Ballroom C2/C3 Global Perspectives #263 The seven most common reasons behind challenging behavior Priscilla Weigel and Dea Anderson, The Center for Inclusive Child Care. Ballroom D1 Clear Fork Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors #264 Strategies for early childhood educators to engage families in preventing childhood obesity by developing healthy eating habits Diane Bales and Charlotte Wallinga, The University of Georgia. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Preschoolers Health & Safety

#260 Engagement of immigrant families in early childhood education programs: A stabilizing anchor and pathway Jerlean Daniel, early childhood education consultant; Linda Halgunseth, University of Connecticut; Colleen Vesely, George Mason University; Hannah Matthews, CLASP; Luis Hernandez, T/TAS Western Kentucky University. Ballroom A4 Family Engagement & Support #261 Real families, voice, value, and respect: Strategies to empower and engage parents and families as advocates and committed lifelong educational partners Diana Culver, Kids Klub, Inc. Room D168 Family Engagement & Support

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Available at the NAEYC Shop Basics of Supporting Dual Language Learners:

An Introduction for Educators of Children From Birth Through Age 8 Karen N. Nemeth Details key points that educators need to know about first and second language development, discusses the importance of family engagement and offers strategies to appreciate each family, and describes how to prepare for a diverse group of students. NAEYC Item 366

Thursday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #266 How stress affects teaching and leading Chantal Lamourelle, Santa Ana College; Regina Lamourelle, Santiago Canyon College; Elizabeth Stephens, Tarleton State University. Room D221 Leadership Development #267 “It feels like home here!” Creating home-like environments for infants and toddlers Dilshad Anajwalla, Emma Elliott, and James Knobbe, The Ohio State University. Room D165 Infants and Toddlers Learning Environment #268 Let’s talk numbers: Common Core State Math Standards for kindergarten Janis McCalister, Betsy Wycislak, Tracy Hinty, and Gwen Roland, National Education Association. Ballroom D4 West Fork Kindergartners Mathematics #269 Music that counts: An integrative way to teach math and music and develop learning skills in early childhood Efrat Srebro, Early Childhood Musical Center—Akko, Israel. Room A130/131 Kindergartners Music #270 Accreditation 101 Wondering what NAEYC Accreditation is all about? Join NAEYC Academy staff for an entry-level introduction. We will address the benefits of pursuing and achieving national accreditation through NAEYC, as well as tips for getting started. Cassie Chapman and Katorra Enoch-Longshore, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#271 Physical activity and movement as a tool for supporting and changing a child’s learning universe: An integrated approach for an inclusive classroom environment Deborah Kayton Michals, Learn With Action. Room D170 Physical Development #272 “But I’m just pretending”: Reexamining zero-tolerance policies related to violent pretend play Elizabeth Criswell, University of Minnesota. Room D167 Preschoolers Play #273 Advocating for quality outdoor play spaces and experiences for young children living in lowincome communities Chin-Hsiu Chen and Claudia Burgess, Salisbury University. Room D172 Kindergartners Play #274 Going online with professional development: The virtual laboratory school Kathleen Artman Meeker, University of Washington; Cynthia Buettner, The Ohio State University. Room D175 Professional Development—Training #275 Social networking and professionalism: Keeping up with this new frontier Dawn Martini, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates. Room D225/226 Program Administration & Financial Management #276 Work in progress: Keeping the NAEYC Standards alive 365 days a year Cynthia Mooney and Collette Sawyer, Child Care Resource Center. Room D163 Program Evaluation & Accountability

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#277 No time, no peace, no problem! Active listening with digitally captured interactions Megan Cross, University of South Florida. Room D223 Preschoolers Relationships Among Children & Adults

#278 Research Symposium: Trouble in the early years—Expulsion and disciplinary policies in early education Walter Gilliam, Yale University; Sascha Longstreth, San Diego State University; Kyle Snow, NAEYC. Room D171/173 Research

NAEYC appreciates the support of Pearson as the sponsor of the Research Symposium. #279 NAECTE Urban Education ResearchNet Symposium: Studies on culturally relevant teaching Susan Catapano, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Elizabeth Anderson, Binghamton University/ SUNY; Jane Fleming, Erikson Institute; Janese Daniels and Edyth Wheeler, Towson University; Sarah Huisman, Fontbonne University; Andrea Lewis, Spelman University; Regena Nelson, Western Michigan University; Frances Rust, University of Pennsylvania; Bettina Baker, Flagler University. Room D174 Research #280 Children celebrate nature by finding the power of poetry Florence Laubenthal, Austin Independent School District. Room D224 Science

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #281 Integrating science, technology, and engineering in pre-K: Step up your practice by transforming common “good start” preschool activities into intellectually rigorous, developmentally appropriate experiences Betty Zan, University of Northern Iowa; Kimberly Brenneman, Rutgers University; Daryl Greenfield, University of Miami; Christine McWayne, Tufts University. Room D166 Preschoolers Science

#282 Words DO have power: Intentionally teaching the skills of assertiveness and effective communication—the ultimate in bully prevention Kim Hughes, Conscious Connections, LLC, and Project Enlightenment/WCPSS. Room D162/164 Kindergartners Social/Emotional Development #283 Reaching standards and more in kindergarten and primary classrooms Gera Jacobs, University of South Dakota. Ballroom C4 First- to Third-Graders Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards

#284 Second generation and innovation in QRIS: State trends and directions Debi Mathias, Build Initiative. Room C155 State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS #285 Ready To Learn: Innovative approaches to support 21st century learners Pamela Johnson, Corporation for Public Broadcasting; David Lowenstein, PBS; Emily Helfgot, Odd Squad, Fred Rogers Company; Shelley Pasnik, EDC. Room A306/307 First- to Third-Graders Technology & Young Children

Available at the NAEYC Shop Supporting Students, Meeting Standards: Best Practices for Engaged Learning in First, Second, and Third Grades Gera Jacobs and Kathy Crowley With information, ideas, experiences, and activities that promote positive approaches to learning, support authentic assessment, and help students meet standards in English language arts, math, science, and social studies, this book offers assistance for the many decisions teachers make every day. NAEYC Item 358

Conference Evaluation

Your opinion is important to us! The NAEYC Annual Conference Evaluation will be emailed to all registrants at the end of the Conference. We look forward to your feedback and comments.

Discover the benefits of seeking NAEYC Accreditation! Join the NAEYC Academy’s Scavenger Hunt. Explore the Exhibit Hall and win prizes daily! Visit the NAEYC Academy at Booth #344. NAEYC Academy Staff will be available to l answer questions, l direct you to resources, and l provide technical assistance through one-on-one consultations. Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Thursday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #286 What’s new at the office of Head Start Colleen Rathgeb and Sharon Yandian, Office of Head Start. Greenville Avenue Preschoolers Advocacy/Public Policy #287 If sharing is caring, why is it so hard for educators? School-age care programs: Learning to partner effectively with a host facility Kimberly Adams, Livermore Valley Charter School, Dragon Zone Childcare and Camps; Tara Aderman, Livermore Valley Charter School. Dallas Ballroom C First- to Third-Graders After-School Care/Out-of-School Time #288 Word walls, Frayer models, and Realia: Teaching strategies for young English language learners Jill Scott, Stephanie Talley, and Laura James, Abilene Christian University. Fair Park 2 First- to Third-Graders Language & Literacy #289 Improving the quality of care for school-aged children with the SACERS-Updated Edition print and online materials Thelma Harms, Environment Rating Scales Institute. Katy Trail First- to Third-Graders Learning Environment

#291 Phase III of the National Dialogue: Potential organizational structure and member voice Our Association is in the third and final phase of the National Dialogue. Join NAEYC Affiliate Council leadership and staff as they provide perspective, opportunities, and next steps for the next 12 months of this reorganization process. Gwen Simmons, NAEYC. Arts District 7 NAEYC Affiliates & Association Business

#294 Enhancing teaching practice and teacher education programs through teacher research Panel members will discuss the unique ways teacher research benefits practice and offer techniques for incorporating it into professional preparation programs. Four teacher researchers will offer summaries of their studies: Renetta Goeson on how she used teacher research to resolve a conflict between her roles as director of a reservation Head Start program, as a Native American, and as a graduate student; Ying Liang on promoting second language acquisition in a preschool classroom; Carlyn Bracken on using technology as a social tool in a preschool classroom; and Todd Wanerman on using teacher research to integrate individual support and group curriculum in a toddler classroom. Gail Perry, NAEYC; Barbara Henderson and Todd Wanerman, San Francisco State University; Barbara Bowman, Erikson Institute; Renetta Goeson, Alaska/Native American Head Start T/TA, Region XI; Ying Liang, Institute School of the Peninsula; Carlyn Bracken, One Fifty Parker Avenue School; Lella Gandini, US Office for Reggio Emilia. Dallas Ballroom F Research

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#292 Today we dance: Blending the roles of mentor and coach for professional development in early childhood education settings Kelly Ramsey, Oklahoma City Educare; Ruth Ann Ball, University of Oklahoma. Trinity Ballroom 4 Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #293 A professional development journey: How one state developed early learning guidelines for infants, toddlers, and 2s and corresponding training components for professional development Shauna Meador and Retta Seger, Child Care Resource Center. Fair Park 1 Professional Development—Training

#290 Building preschoolers’ number sense: More than just counting beans Carrie Cutler, University of Houston–Downtown. Trinity Ballroom 3 Preschoolers Mathematics

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#295 No more “crisscross applesauce”: Fully respecting children’s choices while strengthening selfreliance and internal motivation Linda Whitehead and Judy Oliva, Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Dallas Ballroom B Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development #296 The integration of developmentally appropriate activities and practices within preschool classrooms and their roles with promoting preschoolers’ social and emotional development Hannah Mills, Texas Woman’s University and Tarrant County College. Dallas Ballroom G Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Thursday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #297 Descubriendo el mundo a través del juego: Como facilitar el aprendizaje temprano Connie Espinoza, Child & Family Resources, Inc. Trinity Ballroom 1 Infants Spanish Session #298 Siendo efectivos con los niños y sus familias en tiempos de crisis y desastres Patricia Berron, Child Development Specialist Institute. Trinity Ballroom 2 Spanish Session

#299 Kindergarten today: Yesterday’s first grade! George Morrison and Eun Young Lee, University of North Texas; Wendi Gleason and Jessica Chandler, Caprock Elementary. Dallas Ballroom E Kindergartners Teaching & Instructional Practices

#301 Get connected! An introduction to using online tools and other interactive media effectively and intentionally Kamna Seth and Sheila Tan, The Source for Learning, Inc. Trinity Ballroom 5 Technology & Professional Development/Management

#300 There’s not enough time! Tweaking the daily schedule to increase learning and play Ellen Jaffe Cogan, Hilltop Early Childhood Services. Dallas Ballroom A Preschoolers Teaching & Instructional Practices

#302 Multifaceted meaningmaking: Using STEAM ideas in the pre-K classroom Amy Freshwater, Southeast Missouri State University; Diana McMillan, Matthews Elementary, Austin, Texas; Elizabeth Sherwood, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Trinity Ballroom 6/7 Preschoolers Technology & Young Children

Thursday session 4:00–5:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #303 So many ways to learn: LEGO Education Preschool Kelly Reddin, LEGO Education. NAEYC appreciates the support of LEGO Education as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Thursday session 5:00–6:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #304 Meet the authors All are welcome to meet and talk with NAEYC’s authors. Join us as we thank the many authors who have contributed to the field, including Sue Bredekamp, Marilou Hyson, John Nimmo, Debbie LeeKeenan, and Walter Drew. We hope to see you there. West End

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday session 8:00–9:00 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #306 Professional Development Focus Group Are you involved in early childhood professional development? NAEYC would like your feedback to help determine what professional development resources NAEYC should develop: in what formats, addressing what content, and for which audience. Contact training@naeyc.org to reserve your seat. Arts District 6

Friday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session #307 Emerging technologies for empowering children: Showcasing innovative tools and pedagogies that transform teaching and inspire learning Mark Bailey, Pacific University College of Education; Bonnie Blagojevic, Morningtown Consulting; Diane Bales, University of Georgia; Warren Buckleitner, Children’s Technology Review. Come learn about new technologies designed for use by young children, and techniques for intentional implementation by teachers. In this engaging and interactive session, see demonstrations on a range of innovative new technologies. Handheld devices, creative and collaborMark Bailey Bonnie Blagojevic Diane Bales Warren Buckleitner ative tools, Web-based applications, and student-empowering computing; these new technologies are transforming the way people of all ages are learning and communicating. Ballroom A1

#308 Smart songs for active children: Interactive music to enhance curriculum, encourage creativity, and introduce community values Vincent Nunes, Lighthouse Records. Ballroom C1 Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #309 Art as a universal communicator: Teaching multiculturalism in the early childhood classroom Carrie Heflin, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center. Room D227 Preschoolers Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #310 Preparing early childhood teachers to conduct developmental screenings Heather Googe and Herman Knopf, University of South Carolina. Room D168 Assessment of Young Children

#311 Teaching traumatized children: How to compassionately respond to young children exhibiting aggressive behavior Shana Schmidt, Unification Place, LLC. Room C141 Infants and Toddlers Child Abuse & Neglect

#313 Giving young children a head start: Why strong language and communication skills from birth to age 3 greatly matter Renate Zangl, RZ Language Learning, Inc. Room D221 Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning

#312 Promoting executive functions: Ideas that work for programs and partnerships with libraries and museums Ellen Galinsky, Families and Work Institute; Kyle Zimmer, First Book; Susan Hildreth, Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ballroom C3 Child Development & Learning

#314 Building relationships with autism spectrum disorders (ASD): How to implement evidencedbased, best practices for teaching children with ASD and related disorders in the early childhood inclusive classroom Melissa Burkhardt, Building Relationships with Autism. Room D174 Preschoolers Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #315 Creative play and risk taking in Taiwan and the United States: How to help children feel powerful and support cognitive development Georgianna Duarte, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Karen Liu, Indiana State University. Room D220 Kindergartners Cognitive Development #316 Using technology and social media outlets to promote collaboration between local and state agencies Kasey Kile, Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities. Room A124/127 Community Partnerships

#320 The benefits of bilingualism both in and out of school Christine Pierson, Elizabeth Palacin, Deborah Harrigan, and Andrea Lee, United Nations Nursery School. Room A122/123 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners

#326 Environments and activities that support teachers working with challenging behaviors Tamara Clark and Carol Wolf, Abington Friends School. Room C148 Preschoolers Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors

#321 Inspire. Explore. Discover. Promoting development of inquiry, place-based, and sustainable practices in early childhood programs Molly Gerrish, University of Wisconsin–River Falls. Room A115/117 Preschoolers Environmental Education for Children

#327 Eco-Healthy Child Care: Creating healthier environments for smarter, healthier children Hester Paul, Children’s Environmental Health Network. Room C144 Health & Safety

#317 Infants make meaning: Reflective teaching and learning with infants and toddlers Mary Jane Maguire-Fong, American River College. Ballroom D3 East Fork Infants and Toddlers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

#322 Coaching and mentoring in family child care: It’s not for everyone Barbara Sawyer, Child Care Consulting and Training Services, Inc.; Elaine Piper, Tennessee State Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. Room C142 Family Child Care

#318 How using the principles of Montessori philosophy can impact your children, schools, and parents Bretta Weiss, Montessori of the Rio Grande Charter School; Marie Dugan, Wilmington Montessori School; Marcy Krever, American Montessori Society. Room C140 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

#323 Children and families who know about prison need teachers to know about prison Fran Roznowski, The Early Years Project: Supporting Caregivers of Young Children; Rebecca Myers, RM Connections, LLC; Quniana Futrell, Willoughby Child Development Center. Room D161 Family Engagement & Support

#319 Teasing, exclusion, bullying, and bias: Understanding a teacher’s role in creating strong foundations for a safe and respectful learning environment Lyn Mitchell, Amaze. Room C143/149 Diversity & Equity

#325 Play for all children: Examining the use of play-based curriculum on different sides of the world Pamela Phelps, The Creative Center for Childhood Research and Training. Room D167 Preschoolers Global Perspectives

#328 Blazing a new trail in early childhood professional preparation: A bachelor’s program that integrates business, innovation, inclusive education, and child development Lissanna Follari, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Room C155 Higher Education Programs #329 Getting to the heart of being a good leader: Developing both the art and science of leadership and supervision of adults Ellen Veselack and Cathy Bell, Child Educational Center. Room D225/226 Leadership Development

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Stay up-to-date on Program changes/ cancellations Please refer to the Program change boards located throughout the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, or follow us on Twitter at www. twitter.com/naeycAC or search #naeycAC.

Friday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #331 “Do the right thing”: Instituting best practices of early childhood educators for positive achievement of African American male children in early childhood Rodney West, San Diego Unified School District; Dedric Davis and Robert Ousley, Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc. Room D175 Preschoolers Men in Early Childhood #332 Active music for active learners: Using dance and movement activities to promote brain and body development Carole Peterson Stephens, Macaroni Soup! Room C146 Music #333 Creating a streamlined NAEYC Accreditation Program Portfolio Good programs don’t need to create volumes of documentation for a Program Portfolio—it already exists! Learn how to most efficiently tell the story of your program’s best practices through your staff and parent handbooks, the forms in your file cabinet, and your communications with stakeholders. Amanda Batts and Andréa Jayavelu, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#334 Teachers and children moving together by increasing activity levels of staff Laura Linda Negri-Pool, Nike; Brandi Fish, Nike Child Development Program. Room D170 Physical Development

#335 The play imperative: Why do all children need to play for learning and success in school? James Johnson, The Pennsylvania State University; Diane Levin, Wheelock College; Susan Linn, Harvard Medical School; Joan Almon, Alliance for Childhood. Room D166 Play #336 Professional development in many forms: Coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance Nancy Pennington Alexander, Northwestern State University. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #337 Learning about ourselves, learning about our students: Exploring strategies to create responsive instructional environments by building and extending understanding of “culture” as it pertains to school staff members and students Jennifer Ward and H. Sophia Han, University of South Florida; Lynn Roberts and Brooke Lipschutz, Hillsborough County School District, Lockhart Elementary Magnet. Room D172 First- to Third-Graders Professional Development—Training #338 From play to practice: Inspiring math and science teaching through block play Walter Drew, Institute for Self Active Education, Inc.; Marcia Nell, Millersville University; Christopher Owens, Austin Community College. Ballroom D1 Clear Fork Professional Development—Training

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#339 Social media tools and tips: A step-by-step guide to developing a marketing plan and using social media tools to improve your early learning center’s communication and marketing Jenifer Morack, edWeb.net. Room D163 Preschoolers Program Administration & Financial Management #340 The road to positive child outcomes: Systematic integration of quality within one early childhood education community using an evidence-based practice model with focus on the child, family, teacher, and learning environment Carmen Nicholas, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.; Lori Canning, School Board of Broward County; Monica Pujol-Nassif, Family Central, Inc. Room D223 Preschoolers Program Evaluation & Accountability #341 Good grief; sad is not bad: Helping children and families through loss Sarah Miner and Johanna BoothMiner, Live & Learn Early Learning Center. Room D162/164 Relationships Among Children & Adults #342 Discover the comprehensive CLASS system: Learning about, measuring, and improving interactions Amy Sofka, Teachstone, LLC. Room C156 Infants and Toddlers Relationships Among Children & Adults

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #343 Research Symposium: Kindergarten today . . . and tomorrow Dominic Gullo, Drexel University; Emma Garcia, Economic Policy Institute; Kim Hughes, consultant and cofacilitator of the NAEYC Kindergarten Interest Forum; Kyle Snow, NAEYC. Room D171/173 Kindergartners Research

NAEYC appreciates the support of Pearson as the sponsor of the Research Symposium.

#344 Are you sitting down? Improving language facilitation practices in teachers and caregivers Julie Kallenbach, Elgin School District U-46. Room D224 Infants and Toddlers Research

#345 Picasso meets Einstein: Discover science while exploring art Sharron Krull, Play Power. Ballroom C2 Preschoolers Science #346 Play-along songs that support standards and teach core educational concepts: How to use interactive and adaptable songs to make learning fun and encourage creativity and rhyming Kenneth Frawley and Georgia Frawley, KF Enterprises. Room A130/131 Teaching & Instructional Practices #347 Daily teacher to child interaction: An important component in every quality early childhood program that leads to child success and school readiness Suzanne Gellens, Florida AEYC. Room A309 Preschoolers Teaching & Instructional Practices

#348 Simple robotics toys: Tools to facilitate play and learning in STEM Kate Highfield, Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University. Room A306/307 Preschoolers Technology & Young Children #349 Integrating digital resources into classroom instruction to enhance early mathematics and literacy teaching and learning Francisco Cervantes and Jaime Gutierrez, Education Development Center; Laura Pinkerton, SRI International. Ballroom C4 Preschoolers Technology & Young Children

SAVE the DATE! 2015 NAEYC Public Policy Forum March 9–10, 2015 Washington, D.C. l

Meet with your members of Congress

Hear from national policy leaders

Discuss key state trends in early childhood

Please contact your State Affiliate’s public policy chair if you are interested in joining your state’s team at the NAEYC Public Policy Forum. For NAEYC members only.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #350 Senior Obama administration officials on federal opportunities for birth through age 8 Libby Doggett, US Department of Education; Linda Smith, US Department of Health & Human Services. Katy Trail Advocacy/Public Policy #351 Kindergarten mandates: The key to the educational continuum Mary Mahoney-Ferster, Penn State University and Central Susquehanna AEYC. Dallas Ballroom C Kindergartners Advocacy/Public Policy #352 After-school fun and schoolday learning: Making connections to instruction and fostering relationships that build character for life Katrina Dixon, Kat4Kids Consulting. Cedars First- to Third-Graders After-School Care/Out-of-School Time #353 Creation exploration: Engaging children in the science of God’s world Kathy Young, First Presbyterian Church. Arts District 7 Preschoolers Faith-Based Early Childhood Education

#357 Building a quality team through quality time Leslie Coleman, Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Centers. Dallas Ballroom F Leadership Development #358 Creating nature-rich indoor and outdoor environments that support whole-child development Julie Rose, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation; Susan Wirth, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation/Arbor Day Foundation; Sandra Duncan, Nova Southeastern University and Ivy Technical Community College. Trinity Ballroom 6/7 Learning Environment #359 It doesn’t have to be difficult: 10 things for primary grade teachers to know about teaching social studies Michelle Bauml, Texas Christian University; Sherry Field, Arkansas Tech University; Deborah Morowski, Auburn University. Trinity Ballroom 5 First- to Third-Graders Social Studies/History #360 Strategies for supporting toddlers through power struggles Shannon Lockhart, HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Dallas Ballroom B Toddlers Social/Emotional Development

#354 Engaging international families in the early care and education of their dual language learner children Mary Barbara Trube and Cathy Waller, Ohio University. Trinity Ballroom 4 Family Engagement & Support #355 From babbling to brilliance: Language development for the very young Lauren Osborne, Lauren Osborne Consulting. Fair Park 2 Infants and Toddlers Language & Literacy Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#361 How do you feel today? Helping children learn to understand and express emotions Alana Schnitz, Vanderbilt University; Kathleen Artman Meeker, University of Washington. Dallas Ballroom E Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development #362 Estimulación sensorial: Proceso de integración continua hacia el aprendizaje optimo en la niñez preescolar Mari Mendoza, University of Puerto Rico, Escuela Maternal; Anabel Santiago and Yanitza Lebron, University of Puerto Rico. Trinity Ballroom 1 Preschoolers Spanish Session #363 Música y artes visuales multiculturales para el desarrollo de destrezas prosociales y el enriquecimiento de niños en comunidades marginadas Margarita Marichal, InterAmerican University. Trinity Ballroom 2 Preschoolers Spanish Session #364 Applying lessons learned: The development and implementation of South Carolina’s Quality Rating and Improvement System Debbie Akos, Bridget Hinson, and Noelle McInerney, ABC Quality Rating and Improvement System. Trinity Ballroom 3 State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday session 8:00–10:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #366 Support for each child: Creating text sets for deeper content knowledge Sarah Novy and Lara Strzempa, Follett. NAEYC appreciates the support of Follett as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Friday session 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #367 History Seminar Omni Dallas Hotel, Greenville Avenue Moderator: Edna Runnels Ranck, early childhood consultant.

8:30–11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. cont.

Early childhood education heroes: Hear from one of our field’s greats in a small group environment Charlotte Anderson, Teaching Those Who Raise Our Children.

“A new and different place for our children”: History of the Reggio Emilia Approach Melissa Whetstone, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Early childhood education legacy Blythe Hinitz, The College of New Jersey.

Looking to the past to understand present early childhood programs in Dallas Karan Marshall, Eastfield College.

Before and beyond psychoanalysis: Contributions of Anna Freud to early care and education Jerry Aldridge, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Mary J. Wright: Groundbreaking psychologist and hero for Canadian children Judith Colbert, Judith A. Colbert. Happy 50th birthday, Max: The historical journey of Maurice Sendak’s award-winning book, Where the Wild Things Are Susan Miller, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Would “Alice” ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child? The views of childhood from before and after the 19th century Edna Runnels Ranck, OMEP-USA.

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Lewis Carroll: “Alice” and his life at Christ Church College, Oxford University Judith McConnell-Farmer, Washburn University.

In their own words: The experiences of early student teachers in the Rachel McMillan Teacher Training College, 1925–1953 Betty Liebovich, Goldsmiths, University of London. The history of the South Korean National Kindergarten Curriculum: Analyzing the needs and requirements of families and society Taehyun Kim, Indiana State University. The history of early childhood education in Kenya: The interface of indigenous informal education and formal education Grace Jepkemboi, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Rose Rutto-Korir, Moi University. Toys tell a story of childhood—Part II Judy Williston, Eastern Michigan University. Does historical theory matter? Restoring the power of play Lois Christensen, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roots and remnants: Saving our proud heritage Mary Ruth Moore, University of the Incarnate Word.

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday session 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel

#367 History Seminar cont. Omni Dallas Hotel, Greenville Avenue

2:30–4:30 p.m. Learning in early America: School experiences of young children in the early days of the United States Sue Grossman, Eastern Michigan University. Weaving theory into practice: Using an annotated timeline to connect the theoretical roots and subsequent applications of developmentally appropriate practice Vivien Geneser, Texas A&M University–San Antonio.

Worthy Wage Day: Lessons for today Alissa Finnerty, Chicopee Child Development Center. Honoring the Civil Rights Law at 50: The role of early childhood education practice in the Freedom Summer of 1964 and the US civil rights movement Blythe Hinitz, The College of New Jersey. The evolving field of early intervention/early childhood special education: How did we get here and where are we going? Jennifer Kilgo, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Friday session 10:00–11:00 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #368 Leadership speed date Speed date with NAEYC leaders to learn how you can get involved in different leadership opportunities throughout NAEYC. Members of the NAEYC Nominating Panel, Governing Board, Executive Committee, Affiliate Council, Council for NAEYC Accreditation, Consulting Editors, and Peer Reviewers. Trinity 6/7

Friday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session #369 You, me, and the ABCs: Inspiring English- and Spanish-speaking young learners Michael Rosen, author. This session will help early childhood educators understand the spontaneous, improvisational, opportunistic, and humorous opportunities for literacy activities that are everywhere throughout the day. Following demonstrations of the techniques from the book, You, Me and the ABCs, participants will have a chance to practice the multisensory actions described. Ballroom A1 Kindergartners

Michael Rosen

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #370 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Resource Center and one-onone consultations Discover the benefits of seeking NAEYC Accreditation! NAEYC Academy staff will be available to answer questions and direct you to resources. Staff are also available for one-on-one technical assistance during a 20-minute consultation. Small groups are welcome. Walk-in appointments are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. Exhibit Hall A/B, Booth #344

#371 Best practice art experiences for preschoolers: Explore how media, tools, and process art opportunities validate children as serious artists and support global child development Kristian Klebofski and Michelle Klebofski, Friends Preschool. Room C141 Preschoolers Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #372 Essential components of early childhood bilingual evaluations Maria Ruetz, Barbara Walti, and Lynn Sagendorph, Special Education District of Lake County. Room D168 Preschoolers Assessment of Young Children #373 Individualizing routines for infants and toddlers Clarissa Martinez and Kai-leé Berke, Teaching Strategies, LLC. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning

#374 Using humor as an effective motivator in early learning through the use of developmentally appropriate practices Preethi Vickram, Early Childhood Association, India; Kalpana Dass, Tara, Early Learning Center. Room D227 Preschoolers Child Development & Learning #375 Teaching young children with autism spectrum disorder: How to incorporate strategies that work, recognize characteristics, and communicate with families Clarissa Willis, University of Southern Indiana. Room D166 Preschoolers Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #376 Cultivating children’s thinking: How to help children become engaged, capture their attention, and have them want to experiment Juanita Springate, Johnson County Community College; Nancy Heathman, The Family Conservancy. Room D220 Preschoolers Cognitive Development #377 Growing high-quality, innovative early childhood systems through community partnerships Maureen Powers and James House, Pendergast Elementary School District #92. Room C140 Community Partnerships

#379 Opening the culture door: Creating culturally respectful early learning environments Barbara Kaiser, Kaiser Consulting. Room C155 Diversity & Equity #380 A day in the life of a preschool director This session will be presented in English and Mandarin Chinese. Lorraine Cooke, Egenolf Early Childhood Center; Nili Luo, Southwestern College. Room A124/127 Preschoolers Diversity & Equity #381 From a whisper to a roar: Developing oral language in young English language learners Debra Paz, Rice University School Literacy and Culture; Lori Espinoza, Houston Independent School District. Room A122/123 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners #382 Expungement, the key to opening doors for fathers to volunteer in Head Start programs Phyllis Hammonds, consultant; Dedric Davis and Robert Ousley, Mississippi County Arkansas EOC, Inc.; Cory Crawford, Legal Aid of Arkansas. Room D175 Family Engagement & Support

#378 Reggio Emilia: Meaning and intentionality of the educational project as an action of dialogue, listening, and interpretation Amelia Gambetti and Lella Gandini, Reggio Children. Ballroom C1 Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #384 A new perspective on challenging behaviors in young children: A sensory integrative approach Christy Isbell, Milligan College. Room D162/164 Preschoolers Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors #385 Best practices for quality supervision: Applications to prevent the unthinkable Lyn Horning, Christine Belinda, and Roxie Nestlerode, Penn State Better Kid Care Program. Room D161 Health & Safety #386 One voice: Providing open access to high-quality professional development for early learning providers through community action planning Melissa Kotzin and Claudette Lindquist, Heritage University; Jessica Moreno, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. Room A115/117 Higher Education Programs #387 The most important language has no words: The significance of children’s nonverbal language development and how to support it Frances Carlson, Chattahoochee Technical College. Ballroom D3 East Fork Language & Literacy #388 The Early Literacy Leadership Academy: Bringing Vivian Paley’s storytelling/story acting to scale Karen Capo and Margaret Immel, School Literacy and Culture, Rice University; Patricia Cooper, Queens College, City University of New York. Room D221 Preschoolers Leadership Development

#389 Counting and number sense in the preschool classroom Mary Vermette, Tarrant Teacher Training. Room C142 Preschoolers Mathematics #390 Paternal influence on child nutrition: Increasing involvement in health-related classroom activities Meilana Charles, Prairie View A&M University–Cooperative Extension Program. Room D163 Men in Early Childhood #391 Why music rocks, relaxes, and makes you smart! How to use music to enhance your daily classroom routines Claudia Lemmerz, Touch the Music. Room A130/131 Preschoolers Music #392 Through the assessor’s eyes: How NAEYC observes and rates all elements of the group environment Discover how NAEYC Assessors observe and rate all elements of the group environment. NAEYC Academy staff will discuss the assessment process and share advice for ensuring successful classroom assessments. Amanda Batts and Andréa Jayavelu, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#393 “Look at my muscles!” Supporting physical development and overall health Meredith Schilling and Tacora Johnson, Schoenbaum Family Center at The Ohio State University. Room D170 Preschoolers Physical Development

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#394 Brighten the day with musical play: Music and movement play activities from the early childhood oral tradition Hugh Hanley, Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley. Room C146 Play #395 Young investigators: Connecting children with nature through project work—A collaborative early childhood professional development project Marsha Swanson, Creative Ventures; Jane Shuttleworth, Iowa Lakeside Laboratory and Regents Resource Center; Vicki Hurley, Upper Des Moines Opportunity Head Start; Denise Wasko, Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Room A309 Professional Development—Training #396 Enhancing the competence of teacher assistants: Using teachers as coaches to support professional development in real time Lorraine Breffni and Nurit Sheinberg, Nova Southeastern University. Room D172 Professional Development—Training #397 The ABCs of professionalism in early childhood Cynthia Small, ChildCareGroup. Room D223 Professionalism & Ethics #398 Effective staff evaluations: Goals and strategies for increasing quality and proficiency through the staff evaluation process Bradley Smith, National Institute of Child Care Management. Room C148 Program Administration & Financial Management

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #399 Setting limits, staylistening, and support groups: Telling our story of transformation at a tribal college early learning center Shelley Macy and Kelsie Lawrence, Northwest Indian College. Room D165 Relationships Among Children & Adults

#401 Promoting math talk in urban child care classrooms: Effects on teacher behavior and children’s mathematical thinking Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, Eastern Connecticut State University; Kristen Krause and Alyssa Zebrowski, Center for Early Childhood Education, Eastern Connecticut State University. Room D224 Preschoolers Research

#400 Creating a community of caring: Building meaningful traditions, rituals, and routines to foster connected relationships between children, staff, and families Jacky Howell, ICF International; Kimberly Reinhard, Langley Children’s Center; Beth Ann Moore, CentroNia PreK Program. Ballroom D1 Clear Fork Relationships Among Children & Adults

#402 You think you can, we know you can: Conducting research in your classroom with a wellthought-out plan Janis Strasser and Holly Seplocha, William Paterson University. Room C156 Research

#403 From STEM to STEAM: What we can learn from Fred Rogers and how we can apply his approach to our work with children Hedda Sharapan, The Fred Rogers Company. Room D174 Preschoolers Science #404 Not enough peek-a-boo: Cultivating eye contact, human touch, and playful interaction in a touch-screen world Katja von Elbe, Conscious Discipline. Room D171/173 Social/Emotional Development #405 Wow your crowd with a read-aloud: 10 strategies to increase engagement and interaction Deborah Stewart, Teach Preschool Children’s Studio; Vanessa Levin, independent consultant. Room D225/226 Preschoolers Teaching & Instructional Practices

Friday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #407 Linking play with brain growth and academic success: Using current research as a foundation for community campaigns to value play as a learning strategy for young children Marcy Guddemi, Gesell Institute of Child Development. Cedars Advocacy/Public Policy #408 Faith and life: Using trade books to support faith development in early childhood classrooms Patricia Hoffman, Concordia University Chicago. Arts District 7 Faith-Based Early Childhood Education

#409 Bilingual interpreters and translators: Steps, standards, and resources to guide your role in meetings held in two languages Anarella Cellitti, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Darlene Kurtz, Welcome the Children Project. Trinity Ballroom 4 Family Engagement & Support

#411 Literature connections to language and literacy in our global world Tami Morton, David Brown, Donna McCrary, and Jennifer Sennette, Texas A&M University–Commerce. Dallas Ballroom C First- to Third-Graders Language & Literacy

#410 Improving center environments for children using family and employee engagement surveys: Results and implications of a national survey Linda Hassan Anderson, Wei-Li Chong, and Elanna Yalow, Knowledge Universe. Dallas Ballroom F Family Engagement & Support

#412 Cooking with young children: How to incorporate math, science, literacy, music, and more into a developmentally appropriate cooking curriculum Regina Abraham, independent contractor. Fair Park 2 Preschoolers Learning Environment

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #413 Supporting CDA Credential Candidates: Information you need to know to become and successfully serve as a CDA Professional Development Specialist Vilma Williams, Council for Professional Recognition. Dallas Ballroom G Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #414 Creating effective learning cultures to close both instructional and achievement gaps Susan Kimmel and Jennifer Quillian, University of Oklahoma. Dallas Ballroom A Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #415 “What’s your idea for solving the problem?” Involving children in the conflict resolution process Kenneth Sherman, HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Dallas Ballroom B Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development

#416 Mi hogar en la escuela: Las familias como consultores de las estrategias de participación familiar Sofía Baucom and Clara Cappiello, East Coast Migrant Head Start Project. Trinity Ballroom 1 Spanish Session #417 Siguiendo el viaje de Enrique: Preparándonos para la próxima inundación de niños inmigrantes en nuestra puerta y más adelante en nuestras aulas Juan Araujo, Texas A&M University–Commerce; Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University– Commerce and Dallas AEYC. Katy Trail Spanish Session #418 Why should teachers think differently about classroom management relevant to Common Core State Standards? Zelda McMurtry and Dianne Lawler, Arkansas State University. Trinity Ballroom 3 First- to Third-Graders Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards

#419 Working together to promote inclusive opportunities for preschoolers with disabilities: The Illinois journey Pamela Reising-Rechner, Illinois State Board of Education; Sandy Ginther, Western Illinois University; Ann Kremer, School Association for Special Education in DuPage County. Trinity Ballroom 5 Preschoolers State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS #420 Connecting the dots: Putting the pieces together for successful outcomes for young learners Stacey Ratner and Janice Friedman, Variety Child Learning Center. Dallas Ballroom E Teaching & Instructional Practices #421 Communicating, documenting, and professional development within a successful technology program Christopher Rosean, Chicago Public Schools; Brian Puerling, Catherine Cook School. Trinity Ballroom 2 Preschoolers Technology & Professional Development/Management

Friday session 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #422 Positioning yourself for success in early childhood Michael Trapani, Walden University. NAEYC appreciates the support of Walden University as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday session 12:00 noon–12:45 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

#423 NAEYC Meet the Candidates for 2015 NAEYC Governing Board election (12:00 noon–12:45 p.m.) Ballroom A4

President-Elect

(one member to be elected to a four-year term—one year as President-Elect, two years as President, one year as Past President)

Deborah J. Cassidy Professor Human Development and Family Studies University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Sherri Killins Director of Systems Alignment and Integration and Consultant Build Initiative New Haven, Connecticut

Governing Board at Large

(three members to be elected to four-year terms)

Marquita Furness Davis Executive Director Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity Birmingham, Alabama

Betsy Carlin Early Childhood Consultant/ Early Childhood Teacher Pumpkin Patch Preschool Wilson, Wyoming

Krista Murphy Coordinator Instructional Programs Orange County Department of Education Costa Mesa, California

Vincent Costanza Executive Director Race to the Top— Early Learning Challenge Trenton, New Jersey

Margie Wallen Director of Policy Partnerships/ National Policy, The Ounce of Prevention Fund Chicago, Illinois

NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall (1:00–2:30 p.m.) Please see page 90 for details. Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday session 1:00–2:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

#424 Hungry minds: Unleashing curiosity in your classroom Tracy Boney, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Susan Magsamen, Curiosityville.com. NAEYC appreciates the support of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Friday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #425 NAEYC Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall Ballroom A4

NAEYC: A New Vision, New Mission, and New Direction

Carol Brunson Day

Rhian Evans Allvin

William Isler

l High-Quality Early Learning

l The Profession

l Organizational Advancement

l Organizational Excellence

l Leadership and Innovation

#426 Writing for NAEYC’s publications Interested in writing an article for NAEYC’s journal Young Children or Teaching Young Children magazine? Perhaps writing a book or contributing to NAEYC’s digital publications? Join the editors as they discuss what they’re looking for, how to submit, and the overall review process. Meghan Dombrink-Green, Derry Koralek, Kathy Charner, Susan Friedman, Holly Bohart, Gail Perry, and Elizabeth Wegner, NAEYC. Room A306/307

#427 Sing with me: Using music as a successful strategy to promote pre-K readiness, writing, literacy, and math Emily Knapton, Handwriting Without Tears. Room C146 Preschoolers Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#428 Red flags or right on target? Evaluation of infants and children using a symmetry method to detect signs and symptoms of impairments Karen Pryor, Health Sphere Wellness Center. Ballroom C2 Assessment of Young Children

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #430 All are welcome: How to inexpensively adapt everyday activities and materials for children with special needs Bea Vargas, Cille D’Ascenzo, Aida Fowler, and Deborah Rose, Paso Del Norte AEYC. Room D220 Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #431 Brain research and learning: Connecting developmentally appropriate practice to brain appropriate practice using powerful interactions and trusting relationships Teresa Kross, University of Idaho. Room D221 Cognitive Development #432 Playing to the standards: How to protect a play-based approach in public school pre-K classrooms Irene Garneau, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School; Beth Bye, Connecticut State Senate. Room C142 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #433 Start with us! Culturally relevant education in the preschool classroom Tonia Durden, Elsita Escalante, and Kimberly Blitch, University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Room A124/127 Preschoolers Diversity & Equity

#435 Monolingual teachers and bilingual children: Stages and strategies that support preschool dual language learners Sally Durbin, Teaching At The Beginning, Inc. Room A122/123 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners #436 Practical strategies for working with very young dual language learners Doug Evans, Knowledge Universe. Room A115/117 Dual Language Learners #437 Nurturing the soul of the child: The importance of community, memories, and emergent teaching/learning in the cognitive and spiritual formation of young children Shirley Morgenthaler, Jeffrey Keiser, and Mimi Larson, Concordia University Chicago. Room D175 Faith-Based Early Childhood Education #438 Developmentally appropriate paternal practices: African American fathers’ involvement in 21st century early childhood education settings Keun Kim and Nirmaljit Rathee, Delaware State University; Constance Williams, Delaware State University Child Lab School; Il Rang Lee, University of Florida. Room D227 Preschoolers Family Engagement & Support

#439 Using the Strengthening Families approach to increase family engagement and support strategies in early care and education programs: An analysis of national data Julie Tarr and Michael Harnar, Mosaic Network; Nilofer Ahsan, Center for the Study of Social Policy. Room D161 Family Engagement & Support #440 Ready or not: Importance of emergency preparedness planning in child care centers Jason Russell, Secure Education Consultants, LLC. Ballroom C4 Health & Safety #442 Completing the literature circle: How to design and implement literature circles in grades 1–3 using university or upper grade–level students as part of the process Dana Reeger and Jennifer Hardin, Lubbock Christian University. Room D163 First- to Third-Graders Language & Literacy #443 Comprehension and collaboration: Integrating reading comprehension strategies in literature circles Kerry Ballard, Lower Canada College. Room D165 First- to Third-Graders Language & Literacy

#434 Cultural diversity’s role: Understanding the impact and cultivating healthy attitudes and practices Bethany Sands and Sandra Ampudia, Early Learning Coalition of Miami–Dade/Monroe. Room C140 Diversity & Equity

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #444 Comics and education: How comics teach both visual and verbal literacy Quality Quinn, Quality Quinn, Inc.; Geoffrey Hayes, author; Laurie Ebbighausen, Ray Elementary School. Room D162/164 First- to Third-Graders Language & Literacy

#449 The evolution of an effective professional development model: Training on the project approach, reflecting on evaluation, and cultivating professional relationships Patricia Knable, Erika Gray, and Sarah Salto, Kohl Children’s Museum. Room A309 Professional Development—Training

#445 Learning math without knowing it: Fun ways to integrate early numeracy into all subject areas Peter Nosalik, Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum, Roylco. Room C148 Preschoolers Mathematics

#450 Stronger than you’ve ever been: Reflect, learn, change. . . . Navigating the new Child Development Associate Credential process with confidence Debra Pierce, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. Room D174 Professional Development—Training

#446 How music can teach children basic learning concepts and spread joy at the same time Ella Jenkins, Adventures in Rhythm. Theater Music

#451 Continuity of care with infants and toddlers: How to establish an innovative program model Jeanne Malone and Taisha Dickerson, Ithaca Community Childcare Center. Room D223 Infants and Toddlers Relationships Among Children & Adults

#447 Making the most of your program’s accreditation NAEYC Accreditation is a process of ongoing quality improvement that extends beyond the accreditation decision. NAEYC staff will share strategies for engaging in ongoing quality improvement throughout your program’s term of accreditation. Cassie Chapman and Dezerie Martinez, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#448 Selecting toys that inspire the mindful play of preschool children: Results of the 2014 TIMPANI Toy Study Julia DeLapp, Jeffrey TrawickSmith, Kimberly DePaolis, and Heather Oski, Eastern Connecticut State University. Room D166 Preschoolers Play

#452 Project Rewrite: Reflecting and writing to improve teacher– child relationships, classroom interaction quality, and teacher well-being Dolores Stegelin and Faiza Jamil, Clemson University. Room D225/226 Research #453 Seeds to seedlings: Incorporating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into everyday practice Jean Barbre, Orange County Department of Education. Room D224 Infants and Toddlers Science

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#454 Pint-size science: New ideas and insights to encourage young scientists Christy McLaughlin, Doris Prange, Margie Sibrizzi, and Barbara Hurt, Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Preschoolers Science #455 Building capacity: Strengthening young children who experience stress and trauma Karen Peterson, Washington State University–Vancouver. Room A130/131 Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development #456 The empowered playground: Using video as a tool to build self-awareness, empathy, and self-control around rough and tumble play Rose Coffield and Michael Weiner, The Weekday School. Room D170 Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development #457 Where is common sense in the implementation of Common Core State Standards? Cathy Grace, Gilmore Early Learning. Room C141 Kindergartners Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards #458 Equity in early childhood systems policy and practice: Beyond the moral obligation, early learning opportunities and achievement for all children Sherri Killins, Build Initiative; Sharon Glover, Glover and Associates. Room C155 State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #459 Stinky foot yoga: The joy and magic of yoga and meditation in early childhood settings Sarah Watkins, Pacific Primary School. Room D167 Preschoolers Teaching & Instructional Practices

#460 Scribbling to words: Encouraging emergent writers Linda Prichard and Jamie Hubbard, Rutherford County Schools. Room D172 Preschoolers Teaching & Instructional Practices

#461 Technology and Digital Media in the Early Years: Tools for Teaching and Learning—Conversations with contributing authors Chip Donohue, Erikson Institute; Warren Buckleitner, Children’s Technology Review; Kate Highfield, Macquarie University; Cen Campbell, Little eLit.com. Ballroom C3 Technology & Young Children

Friday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel

Featured session

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#462 Meet the authors and illustrators: Children’s literature at NAEYC Moderator: Holly Seplocha, William Paterson University; Peter H. Reynolds and Marla Frazee, authors and illustrators; Pat Mora, author. Award-winning children’s authors and illustrators share their experiences and expertise. Learn how they create their books, what children have said and asked about the books, and how to use books with children through engaging techniques, extension activities, Holly Seplocha Peter H. Reynolds Marla Frazee Pat Mora and read-aloud strategies. Presenters will discuss their own journey as writers and writing for publication. Interact with presenters and other colleagues interested in children’s literature. Dallas Ballroom D/H

#463 Family child care: Where does it fit in the current early childhood landscape? Barbara Sawyer, National Association for Family Child Care; Elaine Piper, Tennessee State Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. Dallas Ballroom C Advocacy/Public Policy #464 Building quality: A successful strategy for financing better program facilities Mav Pardee, Children’s Investment Fund. Trinity Ballroom 6/7 Advocacy/Public Policy

#465 Quality in words and pictures: Early childhood providers from Virginia and South Africa share their perspectives Teresa Harris, James Madison University; Nkidi Phatudi, University of Pretoria. Arts District 7 Preschoolers Global Perspectives #466 Aligning standards to key assessments in higher education early childhood professional preparation programs Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Elisa Huss-Hage, Owens Community College; John Johnston, University of Memphis, retired. Fair Park 1 Higher Education Programs

#467 Increasing language and literacy through sign language: Learn the American Sign Language signs to some of your favorite children’s books Drew Giles, Denver Public Schools. Fair Park 2 Preschoolers Language & Literacy #468 Leader development by design: Strategies for identifying, engaging, and sustaining a strong leadership base within your organization Martha Muñoz, Northern Arizona University; Linda Pauley, Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School; Dawn Craft, Arizona AEYC. Dallas Ballroom G Leadership Development

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #469 The importance of training, motivating, and validating paraeducators Teresa Haney, Tracy Infant Center. Trinity Ballroom 2 Leadership Development #470 Creating and sustaining successful outdoor classrooms: Drawing on field-tested practices and research to benefit highquality early childhood programs Eric Nelson, Outdoor Classroom Project; Julie Rose, Nature Explore. Dallas Ballroom A Learning Environment #471 Intentional mathematics instruction for preschool children: The why, what, and how Myoungwhon Jung and Greg Conderman, Northern Illinois University. Trinity Ballroom 3 Preschoolers Mathematics

#472 Coaching and mentoring in a video world: How to provide structured and unstructured feedback from teacher and classroom video Courtney Williams and Carolyn Wiberg, Torsh, Inc.; Pam Roux, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care; Linda Warren, Early Childhood Associates. Trinity Ballroom 5 Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #473 On the front line: Legal issues for direct care staff—How to protect yourself and provide the best care to children and families Janice Nieliwocki, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates. Cedars Professionalism & Ethics #474 Rhymes, babies, and you: How rhymes support serve-andreturn interactions and important social-emotional milestones Lisa Leifield, Tulsa Community College. Trinity Ballroom 4 Infants Social/Emotional Development

#475 STEM en la niñez temprana: ¡Aprendiendo ingeniería mientras disfrutamos! Marisel Torres-Crespo, Hood College; Mayra Almodóvar, Oklahoma State University. Dallas Ballroom F Preschoolers Spanish Session #476 Apoyando personal a participar efectivamente familias en el aprendizaje temprano de los niños Nora Ilia Morales and Susan Shaffer, Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc. Katy Trail Spanish Session #477 ¡Sonrisas saludables: Información para padres y maestros, sobre la salud oral! Fiorella Candamo, University of California–Los Angeles. Trinity Ballroom 1 Infants and Toddlers Spanish Session #478 Keeping your cool with functional tools Stacey Ratner and Janice Friedman, Variety Child Learning Center. Dallas Ballroom E Teaching & Instructional Practices

Friday session 2:30–3:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #479 ReadyRosie: Universal access to early learning Emily Roden, Candis Grover, and Melissa Nast, ReadyRosie. NAEYC appreciates the support of ReadyRosie as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session #480 The powerful impact of child care relationships, experiences, and environments on all domains of infant and toddler development Peter Mangione, WestEd. This session will analyze the impact of the relationships, experiences, and environments of child care on the development of infants and toddlers. Identify how curiosity, motivation, and self-regulation are influenced by the type of care young children receive, and discuss the role of early care in the development of a sense of self and a way of relating toward others. Explore how specific aspects of child care quality may affect development in one domain and in turn have an impact on development in all other domains. Ballroom A1 Infants and Toddlers

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#483 Beyond remote-controlled teaching and learning: Reclaiming early education from misguided academic mandates Diane Levin, Wheelock College. Ballroom D4 West Fork Advocacy/Public Policy

#481 Writing for Voices of Practitioners This session is designed for prospective authors–teachers and teacher educators interested in writing articles for NAEYC’s online, peer-reviewed publication Voices of Practitioners: The Teacher Research of Early Childhood. Editors Gail Perry, Barbara Henderson, and Frances Rust will describe the articles they are seeking, explain the submission and review process, and detail the new coauthored format between teacher and teacher educator. During the second part of this session, attendees will be able to meet with editors to discuss their article ideas with a Voices board member. Gail Perry, NAEYC; Barbara Henderson, San Francisco State University; Frances Rust, University of Pennsylvania; Amanda Branscombe, Athens State University. Room A306/307

#484 Knick-knack paddywhack: Exploring the wealth of emergent literacy and foundational math concepts that abound in familiar children’s songs, rhymes, and literature Margaret Hooton, Western Pennsylvania Wolf Trap/Gateway to the Arts. Ballroom C1 Preschoolers Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)

#486 Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Lessons learned from one school district’s implementation of a developmental screening program Barbara Johnck and Margaret Harris, San Francisco Unified School District. Room D175 Preschoolers Assessment of Young Children

#482 Early learning scholarships: A new way to fund access to quality early education through a diverse delivery system and how states incorporate strategies Cisa Keller and Chad Dunkley, New Horizon Academy. Room C143/149 Advocacy/Public Policy

Available at the NAEYC Shop Beyond Remote-Controlled Childhood: Teaching Young Children in the Media Age Diane E. Levin

Learn how to address the impact the popular media culture can have on both the process and content of children’s development and learning, and how to work with families to make informed decisions about the screen media in children’s lives. NAEYC Item 372

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #487 “Can Baby Oscar do it too?” Planning an emergent curriculum for infant and toddler classrooms Kaleigh Paul and Emily Manahan, The Ohio State University. Room D168 Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning #488 Developmental screening for all: How Alaska used Ages & Stages online in a coordinated statewide program for children birth to 5 Carol Prentice and Laurie Thomas, State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services; Jillian Lush, Sprout Family Services. Ballroom D3 East Fork Infants and Toddlers Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #489 The power of pictures: Using the language of photography as a teaching tool with preschoolers Mary Lynn Gottler, University of Michigan–Flint, Early Childhood Development Center. Room C141 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #490 Every star is unique: Supporting diversity through the arts Kevin Dartt, Walden University; Joyce Myers, The University of Texas at Arlington. Room C140 First- to Third-Graders Diversity & Equity #491 Beyond Ages & Stages: Culturally relevant pedagogy and child growth and development Jessica Sharp and Angela Baum, University of South Carolina. Room C142 Infants and Toddlers Diversity & Equity

#492 Strategies for facilitating literacy skill development in English language learners: From why they work to implementation Stacy Stetzel, Manchester University. Room A115/117 First- to Third-Graders Dual Language Learners #493 Developing critical and creative thinkers: How to use strategies and skills of the art of bilingual storytelling Antonio Sacre, Academia Cultural. Room A124/127 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners #494 Playscapes: An emerging paradigm for nature play and STEM learning Victoria Carr, University of Cincinnati. Room A122/123 Environmental Education for Children #495 Parents, screen time, and you: How early childhood professionals can help families make informed decisions about children’s media use at home Sara Adelmann, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Room D220 Preschoolers Family Engagement & Support #496 Family engagement: Examining a system to support family– teacher partnerships Leanne Whiteside-Mansell, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Room D161 Preschoolers Family Engagement & Support

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#497 Early childhood bicultural education at the Oriental Dragon International Preschool and Kindergarten: Preparing children for the global village Dasheng Shi, School of Education, Minzu University of China; Lin Chu, Minzu University of China and Handan College; Charlotte Wright and Jacqueline Lamenzo, Oriental Dragon International Preschool and Kindergarten. Room C144 Preschoolers Global Perspectives #498 The promise of education for the early education workforce: Faculty perspectives on issues of access and quality from three higher education institutions Sue Russell, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center; Deborah J. Cassidy, University of North Carolina–Greensboro; Ana De Hoyos O’Connor, San Antonio College; Kathi Wales, Jefferson State Community College. Room C156 Higher Education Programs #499 Snow White, the sequel: Understanding and using close reading strategies to prepare children for Common Core State Language Arts Standards in kindergarten and first grade John Funk, University of Utah and Excelligence Learning Corporation. Room D167 Kindergartners Language & Literacy

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #501 Creating a culture of collaboration: Inspiring teachers to lead Celestte Dills and Marianne Walters, Knowledge Universe. Room D174 Leadership Development

#507 Play with me; I’ll learn with you: The importance of music and play Maryann Harman, Music with Mar., Inc. Room C146 Music

#502 Leadership curriculum for undergraduate students in early childhood clubs and organizations William Strader, NAEYC Student Interest Forum. Room C145 Student Networking Center Leadership Development

#508 Staff educational requirements for NAEYC Accreditation Are you interested in accreditation but afraid of the educational requirements needed to qualify? Join NAEYC Academy staff as we debunk some of the common misconceptions about meeting staff qualifications and review necessary documentation required for NAEYC Accreditation. (Spoiler alert: You don’t need to have BAs to get accredited!) Katherine Stenner, Dezerie Martinez, and Katorra EnochLongshore, NAEYC. Room C147/154 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

#504 Lions, tigers, and men: How the male practitioner influences the lives of children and the culture of early childhood education Mary Thornton, Tracy Walters, and Patricia Moon, Virginia Commonwealth University Family Care Services. Room D221 Men in Early Childhood

#506 Songs you can use in class Monday morning! ¡Canciones que puedes usar en la clase el Lunes por la mañana! Gerry Dignan and Ana TrevinoGodfrey, Music Together, LLC. Room A130/131 Music

#503 The slow arithmetization of number up to about 15: Why it is important for teachers to interact with children in ways that encourage them to think Constance Kamii, The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Room D162/164 First- to Third-Graders Mathematics

#505 Better for boys and greater for girls: Making your classroom and program gender, culturally, and developmentally appropriate for all children Bryan Nelson, MenTeach. Room C148 Men in Early Childhood

#513 Research Symposium: Quality kindergarten—What is it, and how do we build it? Marilou Hyson, early childhood development and education consultant and University of Pennsylvania; Marie Enochty, Boston Public Schools; Kyle Snow, NAEYC. Room D171/173 Kindergartners Research

#509 Understanding the positive financial impact of investing in NAEYC Accreditation: Data on accredited versus non-accredited centers Kathie Boe and Linda Hassan Anderson, Knowledge Universe. Room D225/226 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

NAEYC appreciates the support of Pearson as the sponsor of the Research Symposium.

#514 Lab-a-dab-a-do: Fun science activities for 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old children Jeffrey Massey and Jamie Baer, Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center. Room C155 Preschoolers Science #515 How to develop a creative outdoor science curriculum on a shoestring budget Vivian Belmont, Dream Big Science and Art. Room D223 Preschoolers Science

#510 Thinking together: Coaching with CLASS and the Project Approach Sue Vartuli, University of Missouri–Kansas City; Carol Bolz and Catherine Wilson, Mid-America Head Start. Room A309 Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

Friday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #516 Recognizing and responding to young children in need of extra social-emotional support starts with assessment: An introduction to two caregiver-completed assessment tools Jantina Clifford, University of Oregon, College of Education. Room D163 Social/Emotional Development

#517 “That’s not fair!” How to reason with children and create a classroom climate of respect Lacey Hilliard, Tufts University; Jane Hilliard, McLennan Community College. Room D170 Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development #518 Design thinking: A case study on how one class is saving the disappearing honeybees Jenny Velasquez and Mary Lee Saucier, St. Martin’s Episcopal School. Room D224 Teaching & Instructional Practices

#519 Break free of the training room: How to be a star with techniques for memorable and meaningful webinars for early childhood education organizations and programs Fran Simon, Engagement Strategies. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Technology & Professional Development/Management

Friday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #520 After-school transitions: Are they a problem or can they be fun activities? Sybille McKay, Child, Youth and School Services, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Dallas Ballroom C First- to Third-Graders After-School Care/Out-of-School Time #521 Making God real to young children: How to develop and implement age-appropriate lessons and worship for sharing God’s Truth Melissa McKenzie, Mosaic Conceptions. Arts District 7 Preschoolers Faith-Based Early Childhood Education #523 From student to teacher: Effective techniques in training and mentoring future educators Courtney Kumar, Sydney Barnes, and Eileen Santos, UCLA Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program. Fair Park 2 Infants and Toddlers Leadership Development

#524 Rethinking the environment to support best practices in early childhood pedagogy: Research from a classroom’s redesign using families, children, and colleagues as a resource for transformation Khadijah Tilgner, Sandy Polly, and Ashley Shepherd, Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool. Trinity Ballroom 5 Learning Environment #525 Thriving mathematicians in a multiage and mixed ability setting: A window into peer scaffolding strategies Pradnya Patet, Koeun Kim, Cindy Scarbrough, and Meghan Sheil, Northwest Missouri State University. Trinity Ballroom 4 Preschoolers Mathematics

#527 Making, tinkering, and creative play experiences in an early childhood setting Jacqueline Moreno, Barbara Valdes, and Ryan Moreno, REM Learning Center. Dallas Ballroom F Play #528 Blooming where you are planted: Find your purpose in the “same old-same old” daily challenges Beverlyn Cain, Fayetteville State University; Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes and BAM Radio Network; Alicia Smith, South Mountain Community College; Ruth Ann Ball, University of Oklahoma, retired. Trinity Ballroom 6/7 Professionalism & Ethics

#526 Closing the loop: Collecting and using data to improve your early childhood associate degree program Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Nancy Gabriel, Onondaga Community College; Margaret Annunziata, Davidson County Community College. Fair Park 1 NAEYC Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #529 The wonder and complexity of infants and toddlers: New insights into development and learning Donna Wittmer, University of Colorado–Denver; Alice Honig, Syracuse University. Dallas Ballroom E Infants and Toddlers Social/Emotional Development

#532 Respira conmigo: Como la calma y la conexión afecta el cerebro en desarrollo y la conducta que resulta Amparo Morillas, Brainheart Guidance, Inc.; Katja von Elbe, Loving Guidance. Katy Trail Infants and Toddlers Spanish Session

#530 Sensitive issues: Responses teachers need when children reveal realities experienced in their lives Lucy Stroock, Craig Simpson, Joyce Daniels, Karin Pavelek, and Veronica Hernandez, Concerned Educators Allied for a Safe Environment. Dallas Ballroom A Social/Emotional Development

#533 Play is the common core for young children: How classroom teachers can explain and demonstrate the role of play and developmentally appropriate practice to parents who ask about Common Core State Standards Barry Albert Bussewitz, Solano Community College. Dallas Ballroom G Preschoolers Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards

#531 Proyecto de exploración científica: ¡A construir estructuras! Jessica González and Mariel Torres, Center for Integrated Development, Inter American University of Puerto Rico. Trinity Ballroom 1 Preschoolers Spanish Session

#534 Balancing intent and integrity: Results from Oregon’s field-tested articulation of national standards and Oregon’s Quality Rating and Improvement System Robyn Lopez Melton, Dana Bleakney-Huebsch, Patrick Aldrich, and Tom Udell, Western Oregon University. Trinity Ballroom 2 State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS #535 Five crutches of early childhood education and why you don’t need them Michelle Salcedo, Sunshine House. Dallas Ballroom B Preschoolers Teaching & Instructional Practices

Friday session 4:00–5:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #536 Technology in the early learning classroom: A close look at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Mikkel Storm and Kimberley Sorenson, Waterford Institute; Chad Jones, Lamar CISD. NAEYC appreciates the support of Waterford Institute as the sponsor of this session. Room D222 Exhibitor Corporate Session

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Friday session 4:30–6:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #537 NAEYC’s Research Poster session Level 2, Lobby C (near the NAEYC Registration area) Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in the field of early childhood education by visiting the poster displays and speaking with researchers. An examination of teacher candidates’ construction of knowledge through use of observation notebooks Jill Raisor, Jennifer Mohr, and Jeff Thomas, University of Southern Indiana. Associations of adults’ child care experience, emotional intelligence, and knowledge of children’s emotional development Gail Walton and David Hibbard, California State University–Chico. Benefits of learning through play and the change to the educational system required to maximize impact Hanne Jensen and Hanne Jorgensen, LEGO Foundation. Building a better foundation for young children: What we have learned from infant and toddler teachers about continuity of care Sascha Longstreth, Sarah Garrity, and Shulamit Ritblatt, San Diego State University. Case study: Viewing the life of one young biracial boy growing up in central Illinois and the evolution of his Caucasian family members’ experiences and perceptions of his environment Anna Krummel Reinking, Illinois State University. Caterpillars versus raindrops: Challenges and implications for early childhood education, English as a second language, science, and theory-building in unexpected out-of-doors spaces Timothy Kinard and Jesse Gainer, Texas State University.

Early childhood preservice teachers’ awareness of multiculturalism and diversity in science teaching: A mixed method study Eun Young Lee and Karthigeyan Subramaniam, University of North Texas. The effect of incorporating storytelling elements into children’s songs on infants’ vocabulary ability Dae Kyun Lee and Yun-Jeong Seo, PaiChai University; Il Rang Lee, University of Florida. The effects of the Reggio Emilia inspired learning tenets on the beliefs and creative production of graduate students Martha Foote, Texas A&M University–Commer; Tina Fletcher, Texas Women’s University. Engaging moments: Adult educators reading and responding to emotion in the classroom—A study involving Child Development Associate educators and trainers and their classroom experiences Terrie Buckner, Sunshine House. Enhanced early reading in Chicago: Strengthening instructional strategies, assessment data use, and parent engagement in preschool literacy learning Serah Fatani, Chicago Public Schools. Examining children’s construction of gender identity in the creative writing classroom Jeonghee Choi and Kwangok Song, Arkansas State University.

Connecting children and nature: Examining the impact of an integrated science and reading initiative Ashley Campbell and Judy Williams, West Texas A&M University.

Examining the relationships between young children’s peer interactions, temperament, and language development Il Rang Lee, University of Florida; Keun Kim, Delaware State University; Jongmin Ra, Kookmin University.

Current perspectives on developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum Wonim Son, University of Wisconsin–Platteville.

Factors influencing father involvement in early childhood education: A review of literature Senil Unlu Cetin, Middle East Technical University. Historical and economical views of child care as women’s work Miai Kim, Catholic University of Daegu.

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Friday session 4:30–6:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #537 NAEYC’s Research Poster session cont. Level 2, Lobby C (near the NAEYC Registration area) How do early childhood teachers think about their teaching: An exploratory study Rachel Schachter, University of Michigan, School of Education. The impact of kindergarten programs (full-day vs. half-day) on children’s mathematics development Hsin-Hui Grace Lin, University of Houston–Victoria. Incorporating science and math in a public pre-K setting serving children who are economically disadvantaged or developmentally at risk Jale Aldemir and Hengameh Kermani, University of North Carolina–Wilmington. The journey to experts: Teaching expertise acquisition of early childhood teachers in Shanghai Haiping Hao and Patricia Larke, Texas A&M University. Kindergarten internships: Conditions for early childhood preservice teachers’ learning H. Sophia Han and Victoria Damjanovic, University of South Florida. Kuwaiti student teachers’ perceptions of multicultural education and home–school relationships Hessa Alsuhail, University of South Florida. Looking into the lives of those preparing for the Korean Public Kindergarten Teacher Recruitment Examination Kyung Chul Kim and Hye Jung Park, Korea National University of Education. Mind the gap: What research on targeted and universal pre-K doesn’t tell us Kaitlin Northey-Berg, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. Mud, glorious mud: Embracing messy play Erin Hamel, Jenny Leeper Miller, and Cassidy Baum, University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

The pathway to digital pedagogy: The Enid Public Schools ICT Project Jodie Riek, Oklahoma State University. Play history to play practice: Teachers’ playful pasts and pedagogical present Katelyn Clark, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey The power of playing with your food: How a behavior-based approach to parent education can alter parental feeding practices Larra Brawley, University of Arkansas. Pre-K policy in practice Sharon Ryan and Kaitlin Northey-Berg, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey; M. Elizabeth Graue and Bethany Willinski, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Preparing your classroom for dual language learners: Significance of a home language survey Mei-Chih Wang, University of Houston–Downtown. Preschool teachers’ questioning in sociodramatic play Sohyun Meacham, University of Northern Iowa. Promoting parent–child home language use Audrey Juhasz, Utah State University. Raising issues of race and racism in early childhood education: Barriers, strategies, and implications voiced by early childhood educators Oona Fontanella-Nothom, California State University–Long Beach. Recognition of preservice early childhood teachers on multimedia use for infants Kyung Chul Kim, Hye Seung Jung, and Eun-Ok Kim, Korea National University of Education.

Parents’ perceptions of parental involvement and home–school partnerships: A preschool perspective Miranda Lin, Illinois State University.

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Friday session 4:30–6:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #537 NAEYC’s Research Poster session cont. Level 2, Lobby C (near the NAEYC Registration area) Relationship-based practices for infants and toddlers in North Carolina: A survey of high-quality regulated child care settings Cassia Simms-Smith and Archana Hegde, East Carolina University. Research to practice: Ways to capitalize on the strengths of immigrant families in early childhood education programs Linda Lee, California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo. Teaching child development: How social media impacts learning outcomes Bethanne Shriner, University of Wisconsin–Stout; Michael Shriner, Northcentral University. Technology in pre-K: Fostering a community of digital participants Meghan Welch, Georgia State University. Understanding kindergartners’ perspectives of play through photos Satomi Izumi-Taylor, Cathy Meredith, and Bonnie Cummings, University of Memphis.

Understanding parental involvement models in private early childhood centers Jin-ah Kim, Roosevelt University. Understanding younger children’s difficulties in mixed-age classrooms Dae Kyun Lee and Yu-Ri An, PaiChai University; Il Rang Lee, University of Florida. Using evidence-based reading checklists to link daily reading instruction from school to home for students with autism spectrum disorder Nghia Nguyen, Weber State University. Which student teaching placement is more successful for preparing educators to apply effective early learning practices? Comparing lab-based and community-based classroom placements Trevor Hicks-Collins, Rebecca Bauer, and Wei Qiu, Weber State University. Why collective reflection is important for early childhood educators: The effect and methods Xuesong Wang, Texas A&M International University.

Friday sessions 7:00–9:00 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #538 Hearts! Brains! Porridge! Still Teaching In the Key of Life: A celebration! Learning is a joyful lifelong experience. Children learn best, as we all do, in environments of encouragement, warmth, welcome, safety, and exciting experiences that invite success for all. Rediscover the joy of teaching, learning, and emphasizing everyone’s gifts of creativity, curiosity, and confidence. Come for a session packed with poems, chants, movement, stories, improvisations, dance, and music that are connected to a concept, curriculum area, or classroom schedule component. Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld, Ohio AEYC. Ballroom C1 Arts (Performing & Visual Arts)

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#539 Project Night: An evening of sharing powerful project work Come learn more about the use of the Project Approach to provide developmentally appropriate, engaged, intentional integration of curriculum and standards. Connect with project work researchers and leaders and hear their responses to current issues regarding implementation. More than 20 exceptional teachers from the United States and other nations, who work with children from 2 to 8 years old, will share displays. A variety of early childhood settings will be represented. Join the discussion with motivating teachers and deepen your knowledge. Judy Harris Helm, Best Practices, Inc.; Lilian Katz, University of Illinois; Sylvia Chard, University of Alberta; Yvonne Kogan, Eton School. Ballroom A2/A3 Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.

Saturday session 7:30 a.m.–12:00 noon Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #540 Affiliate Council Meeting The Affiliate Council acts as an advisory body to support the continuing transformation of the NAEYC Affiliate structure as a high-performing, inclusive organization with a particular focus on Affiliate and leadership issues. The Council provides a networking forum for representatives from each State Affiliate (including the District of Columbia, US territories, and NAEYC Europe). The Council also develops recommendations for the NAEYC Governing Board and suggests potential candidates to the Nominating Panel for the Affiliate Liaison seats on the Governing Board. Affiliate Council representatives must RSVP for this meeting. Please contact Erica White at ewhite@naeyc.org for advance registration. Gallery seating is available for all others. Ballroom C3/C4

Saturday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session #541 Breaking new ground in early childhood science: Best practices in action illustrate a new National Science Teachers Association position statement Peggy Ashbrook, preschool science teacher and “The Early Years” columnist, National Science Teachers Association; Linda Froschauer, National Science Teachers Association; Cindy Hoisington, Education Development Center, Inc.; Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren, University of Northern Iowa. The NAEYC Early Childhood Science Interest Forum (ECSIF) members will introduce a groundbreaking new position statement on Early Childhood Science recently developed and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). This position statePeggy Ashbrook Linda Froschauer Cindy Hoisington Beth Dykstra ment synthesizes research data on Van Meeteren young children’s cognitive capacity, how children learn science concepts, and effective science teaching practices, to identify core principles and declarations designed to guide and support quality science education in the early years. The ECSIF panel will describe how the position statement evolved, announce when the final draft will be released, and invite discussion on its content. They will also discuss how the principles and declarations in the statement align with the K–12 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and developmentally appropriate practices and, as a result, guide science experiences in the early years that establish a foundation for later science. Room D171/173

#542 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Resource Center and one-onone consultations Discover the benefits of seeking NAEYC Accreditation! NAEYC Academy staff will be available to answer questions and direct you to resources. Staff are also available for one-on-one technical assistance during a 20-minute consultation. Small groups are welcome. Walk-in appointments are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. Exhibit Hall A/B, Booth #344

#544 Beyond bulletin boards: Making learning visible with classroom documentation Cindy Ligon, McKendree United Methodist. Room D161 Assessment of Young Children

#545 Child abuse and neglect: Understand the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of the early childhood workforce Peggy Pearl and Kim Roam, Missouri State University; Kathy Thornburg, University of Missouri. Room A124/127 Child Abuse & Neglect

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Saturday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #546 Oh, how we grow: Navigating early childhood development and red flag behaviors Janice Friedman and Stacey Ratner, Variety Child Learning Center. Room D167 Preschoolers Child Development & Learning #547 The 3 Rs for infants and toddlers: Literacy and numeracy from birth to age 3 C. Miki Henderson, Sam Houston State University. Room D227 Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning #548 Using Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines and NAEYC Accreditation Standards to create fully inclusive outdoor play areas Amy Bentley, National Program for Playground Safety, University of Northern Iowa. Room D222 Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #549 Challenging exceptionally bright children in early childhood classrooms: How to use differentiation, conversation, and connection Ann Gadzikowski, Northwestern University. Room D220 Preschoolers Cognitive Development #550 Community partnerships, networks, and collaborations: Developing a system that supports young children Shirley Ritter, City of Aspen–Kids First. Room C140 Community Partnerships

#551 Oh, the problems that toddlers can find! Engaging toddlers in problem solving with everyday objects Rosemary Geiken, East Tennessee State University; Jill Uhlenberg, University of Northern Iowa. Room C142 Toddlers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

#557 Healthy ways to grow: Strategies for improving nutrition and physical activity in early care and education Jennifer Weber and Rhonda Erpelding, American Heart Association; Tris Barber, Nemours. Room D221 Preschoolers Health & Safety

#552 Eliminating the gender achievement gap: Identifying and dispelling gender inequities in an early childhood classroom Tracilee Tracy, The Toddler Path. Room C143/149 Diversity & Equity

#558 Encouraging preservice teachers to engage in higher order thinking skills and use intentional and meaningful methods when planning environments for young children Mary Sciaraffa, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; V. Beth Hatcher and Edna Montague, University of Maine–Farmington. Room A115/117 Higher Education Programs

#553 Farm to preschool: How to successfully develop programs that encourage healthy eating habits at an early age Rachel Lecroy, Whitney Hansen, Stephanie Kong, and Alicia Karpick, Turning Sun School. Room A122/123 Preschoolers Environmental Education for Children #554 Removing the fear factor from family child care accreditation Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College. Room D168 Family Child Care #555 Passing the torch: Helping families and teachers navigate early care and intervention Teresa Berg, University of Oklahoma; Susan Patrick, Day Schools. Room D165 Infants and Toddlers Family Engagement & Support #556 Sensory-sensitive children: Supporting their needs in classroom environments Jane Humphries and Kari Rains, Creative Educational Strategies & Services, LLC. Room D162/164 Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors

Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.

#559 Mathematics activities and projects for the young child: How to keep them appropriate, intentional, foundational, and playful Juanita Copley, University of Houston. Room C147/154 Preschoolers Mathematics

Available at the NAEYC Shop The Young Child and Mathematics (2nd ed.) Juanita V. Copley Includes vignettes, activity ideas, and strategies to show how teachers can readily and enjoyably make mathematics an integral part of their classrooms—all day, every day. Uses standards and guidelines from NCTM and NAEYC; and includes a DVD with useful materials and video clips of children engaged in math thinking and learning. NAEYC Item 167

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Saturday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #560 Do-it-yourself songs: How to modify and create songs to support learning in your classroom Jessica Lewis, Inch By Inch Preschool; Beth Sidel, 4 The Love of Learning Preschool. Room C156 Music #562 Frugal physical activities that teach and delight: Helping toddlers and preschoolers develop physically, socially, and cognitively through fun structured activities that work on a tight budget and in small spaces Diane Craft, State University of New York at Cortland. Room D172 Preschoolers Physical Development #563 Charting your course: How to navigate your own professional development to move forward along the evolving early childhood career pathway Marsha Miller and Michele Lucia, Walden University Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership. Room D170 Professional Development—Training #564 Promoting problem solving by young children: Do you intervene immediately or not? The Japanese Mimamoru Approach and teacher professionalism Fuminori Nakatsubo, Hiroshima University; Harutomo Ueda, Nagoya City University; Kanako Tsuchiya, Boston Children’s Museum; Takako Yoshida, Seinan Jo Gakuin University. Room D223 Preschoolers Professionalism & Ethics

#566 Four functions of attachment that should be present in every classroom: How to establish an environment that fosters positive social-emotional relationships between children and caregivers Jessica Stubblefield, University of Oklahoma–Tulsa. Ballroom D1 Clear Fork Infants and Toddlers Relationships Among Children & Adults

#569 IM4U: Building the heart of community—Using music to start the bullying conversation with young children James Mayer, IM4U, LLC; Ellen Booth Church, Nova Southeastern University and Gryphon House Publishing. Room C146 Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development

#567 Adoption of Growing Up Wild curriculum by formal and nonformal educators in West Virginia: Integrating science in early childhood education Sherry Swint, West Virginia University Extension. Room D175 Research

#570 NAEYC Accreditation, QRIS, and you: Making it work together Susan Hedges and Katherine Stenner, NAEYC. Room D166 State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

#568 Science stories: Connecting science and dramatic play in your classroom Miriam Krause, Maryland Science Center; Janna Doherty, Museum of Science, Boston. Ballroom D3 East Fork Preschoolers Science

#571 Turning tech research into developmentally appropriate practice Amanda Armstrong, Erikson Institute–TEC Center; Chip Donohue, Erikson Institute. Ballroom D2 Elm Fork Technology & Young Children

#565 Zero to hero: Turn your weakest employee into a winner or set them free Vernon Mason Jr., Wee School Child Development Centers, Inc. Room D225/226 Program Administration & Financial Management Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

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Saturday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #572 Super-duper schoolers! Investing in after-school programs to increase their overall value Joann Sunderlin, Jan Thibodeau, and Joy Youell, Creative World School, Inc. Katy Trail After-School Care/Out-of-School Time #573 The key to the kingdom: The language of attachment Jane Cobb, Black Sheep Press. Fair Park 2 Infants and Toddlers Language & Literacy #574 Real learning and informational text: Combining quality writing processes, literature, technology resources, and handson activities for relevant, engaging learning Sigrid Grace, National Education Association. Cedars First- to Third-Graders Language & Literacy #575 Exploring the alignment of Common Core State Standards to early childhood curriculum John Holanda and Maria Teresa Ruiz, purpleiam.com. Greenville Avenue Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)

#577 The PEDALS Project: Using evidence-based social-emotional curriculum and in-class coaching to improve social-emotional competencies in young children Meghan Guinnee, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York; Gretchen Kinnell, Gretchen Kinnell Consulting. Dallas Ballroom E Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development #578 Jugando en dos idiomas: Sistemas de apoyo que mejoran la alfabetización bilingüe en niños pequeños Mari Cortez, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Mary Esther Huerta, Texas State University. Trinity Ballroom 1 Spanish Session #579 Triunfar en CDA 2.0: Cómo desenvolverse en el Sistema de Certificación Vilma Williams, Council for Professional Recognition. Trinity Ballroom 2 Spanish Session

#580 Eight developmentally appropriate literacy and math strategies to align your pre-K readiness curriculum with Common Core State Standards for kindergarten Heather Lucas, Learning Care Group. Trinity Ballroom 3 Preschoolers Standards—Early Learning Standards, Program Standards #581 “What if . . . ?” “I wonder . . . ?” Extend your read-alouds through scientific inquiry and math explorations Judy Ross, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. Dallas Ballroom A Kindergartners Teaching & Instructional Practices #582 Creating and implementing culturally competent curriculum Rachel Hill and Amanda Burns, Catherine Cook School. Trinity Ballroom 5 Kindergartners Teaching & Instructional Practices

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Saturday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Featured session #583 The need for strategic leadership in building anti-bias programs: Reflections from experienced early childhood leaders Debbie LeeKeenan, Lesley University; John Nimmo, University of New Hampshire; Louise Derman-Sparks, Pacific Oaks College. Hear from early childhood directors and social justice educators who have more than 100 years of combined experience. Reflect on their shared experiences and lessons learned about the complexity of leading anti-bias programs. The principles of anti-bias leadership are strategic and intentional. They involve reading the context of your program, creating a mission statement and structures for anti-bias work, working with staff and families, managing and negotiating disequilibrium and conflict, documenting and assessing anti-bias change, and meeting the challenges of anti-bias education in an era of John Nimmo, Louise Derman-Sparks, and Debbie LeeKeenan regulations and standards. Ask questions, share ideas, and apply ideas to your own settings. Ballroom C1

#584 Puppet play: Exploring the inventive, imaginative world of storytelling and puppets Mary Jo Huff, Storytellin’ Time; Lisa Maddox-Vinson, Austin Peay State University. Ballroom C2 Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #585 Always in transition: How transitions affect young children from birth to 3 Alma Cortes, Elizabeth Slocum Tomashefsky, Sydney Barnes, Sara Beckley, and Lauren Pritchard, UCLA. Room D221 Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning #586 Dishing up family-style meals: Developing appropriate practices for implementing familystyle dining Staci Larsen, Sherrie Gomez, and Donna Pomerson, Learning Care Group. Room D227 Child Development & Learning

#587 Understanding the complexities of preschool special education in American Indian communities: Clarification of roles and responsibilities between state local education agencies and the Bureau of Indian Education Alvino Sandoval. Room D175 Preschoolers Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention

#589 Beakers, brushes, and binoculars: Using teaching tools and techniques that connect principles of nature, art, and science in the early childhood classroom Leah Hanson, Dallas Museum of Art; Adrian Cotten, Dallas Arboretum; Christy McLaughlin, Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Room C155 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

#588 Objects of wonder: Teaching strategies using an artsintegrated approach to encourage young children’s success Denise Madzik, Anuradha Sachdev, and Sally Jeffreys, Northampton Community College. Room C140 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

#590 Teachable moments: Supporting children and ourselves to address everyday issues of fairness and unfairness, prejudice, and bias ReGina Chavez, University of New Hampshire; Dylan Bosseau, teacher. Room A124/127 Diversity & Equity #591 Working with children and families who are English language learners Elizabeth Mahon and Monika Ginn, Ithaca Community Childcare Center. Room A122/123 Preschoolers Dual Language Learners

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Saturday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #592 Engaging families through culturally competent communication Johnna Darragh Ernst, Heartland Community College. Room D168 Family Engagement & Support #593 Perception of the role of fathers in caring for children: A cross-cultural comparison Shahrokh Shafaie, Southeast Missouri State University; Fatima Yousef Al-Maadadi and Chris Coughlin, Qatar University; Gloysis Mayers, Zayed University; Deborah Wooldridge, Bowling Green State University. Room D222 Family Engagement & Support #594 Rainbow In My Tummy presents portion distortion: Uncovering the influences that impact the way we feed children Bronwen McCormick, Verner Center for Early Learning. Room C144 Health & Safety #595 The CLASS System and teacher education: Why it matters and how it works Jane McCarty, Teachstone. Room A115/117 Preschoolers Higher Education Programs #596 Aligning best practices in anti-bias education and inclusion with internships and field placements in higher education Alice Hall, Katy Gregg, and Sharleen Espinet, Georgia Southern University. Room C147/154 Higher Education Programs

#597 There’s a story here: Integrating language arts into a first grade music classroom using an innovative system of music composition Elissa Johnson-Green, The Rashi School. Room A130/131 First- to Third-Graders Music #598 Let your NAEYC classroom portfolio do the talking: How to keep your portfolios living in your program between accreditation visits Beth Harben and Kathy Powers, UT Dallas Callier Child Development Program. Room D165 NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children #599 How play in one Reggioinspired school is supported to ensure growth along the continuum in all areas of development and curriculum Debbie Piescor and Linda Littenberg, A Child’s Place School; Gina Miele, Montclair State University. Room D163 Play #600 How your learning style affects your teaching style Stacie Burch, Anne Arundel Community College. Room D172 Professional Development—Training #601 The ABCs of families: Above and beyond communication Robin Sachs and Michele Lucia, Walden University. Room D170 Preschoolers Professional Development—Training

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#602 Evaluating on-site learning gardens in early childhood education and the implications for the development of healthy nutrition habits Byron Sigal, University of California, San Francisco. Room D223 Research #603 CSI: Investigating myths and misrepresentations in science literature Laura Chestnut, Early Childhood Education Center, Louisiana Tech University; Janie Humphries, Louisiana Tech University; Catheryn Weitman, Texas A&M International University. Room D224 Science #604 The magic of learning: How to use music to support socialemotional skills and readiness to learn in young children Shulamit Ritblatt, San Diego State University. Room C146 Social/Emotional Development #605 Taking the technology and young children position statement forward: A checklist for identifying exemplary uses of technology and interactive media Tanya Smith and Michael Robb, Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media; Susan Polojac, Pittsburgh AEYC; Shimira Williams, Tekstart. Room A306/307 Technology & Young Children

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Saturday sessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #606 From Brown Bear, Brown Bear to the state capitol: Making a difference on the ground Beth Bye, CT General Assembly. Dallas Ballroom C Advocacy/Public Policy #607 Knuffle Bunny, Rainbow Fish, Llama Llama, and friends: Promoting a love of literacy and building physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development Lisa Colvin, Tarleton State University. Cedars Kindergartners Language & Literacy #608 Moving beyond Goodnight Moon: Fostering infant and toddler language and literacy development Deb Moberly, Children 1st. Katy Trail Infants and Toddlers Language & Literacy #609 The basics of giving feedback: How to give positive and constructive feedback to improve quality Dawn Ellis-Ferzacca and Kendra Kett, Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Fair Park 2 Leadership Development #610 Creating a yes environment for children and their teachers: How to develop a classroom that inspires success for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers Teresa Gonsoski, Children’s Center for the Stanford Community. Trinity Ballroom 4 Preschoolers Learning Environment

#611 Numbers do work: Using coaching and assessment to improve math instruction in diverse early childhood settings Beth Menninga, The Saint Paul Foundation; Sandra Heidemann, Numbers Work!/The Saint Paul Foundation; Claire Chang, Minnesota Philanthropy Partners; Sally Moomaw, University of Cincinnati. Fair Park 1 Preschoolers Professional Development—Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting) #612 “Is he a girl?” Gender identity in early childhood Robin Fox and Erica Schepp, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater; Travis Wright, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dallas Ballroom E Social/Emotional Development #613 Evaluar y apoyar a maestras y maestros: Técnicas para ser un líder eficaz Angèle Sancho Passe, BlueWater Associates. Trinity Ballroom 1 Spanish Session

#615 Transforming classroom instruction: Creating a Common Core State Standards classroom culture Claudia Burgess, Chin-Hsiu Chen, and Kimberly McCormick, Salisbury University. Trinity Ballroom 2 First- to Third-Graders Teaching & Instructional Practices #616 Listening to learn from stories of highly regarded veteran women early childhood educators Paige Bray and Regina Miller, University of Hartford. Dallas Ballroom A Teaching & Instructional Practices #617 Technology for the teacher: Free resources for every task Erin Holleran and Kristin Burgoon, Inspirations Early Learning Center; Amy Carey, Penta Career Center. Trinity Ballroom 5 Technology & Professional Development/Management

#614 TQRIS in California: Implementing Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) through 17 consortia Sarah Neville-Morgan, First 5 California; Cecelia Fisher-Dahms, California Department of Education; Helen Chavez, Los Angeles County Office of Child Care; Ingrid Mezquita, First 5 San Francisco. Trinity Ballroom 3 State Systems—Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

Sessions are relevant for all age groups unless specified.

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Featured session #618 Common Core State Standards and developmentally appropriate practice: Can they coexist? Jill Davis and Elizabeth Ethridge, University of Oklahoma. Educators across the nation are trying to ascertain the impact Common Core State Standards will have on children. Gain an overview of the Common Core State Standards in early childhood education. Examine both sides of the argument, including the positive and negative effects Common Core might have on the field. Discuss issues related to the implementation, including how to advocate for providing appropriate curriculum and environments for the children we serve. Ballroom C1 Jill Davis Elizabeth Ethridge First- to Third-Graders

#619 You don’t have to be a professional actor: The value of teaching in role Meredyth Pederson and Joshua Streeter, The University of Texas at Austin. Room D168 Kindergartners Arts (Performing & Visual Arts) #620 Fostering self-regulated learning in preschool classrooms Sherri Horner, Bowling Green State University; Evelyn O’Connor, Adelphi University. Room D161 Preschoolers Child Development & Learning #621 Ready or not? Understanding school readiness for infants and toddlers Lynne Storar, Miami Valley Child Development Centers. Room D227 Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning

#622 He’s moody. She’s blue. What can we do? Understanding early childhood mental health and how to implement practical classroom strategies Laura Martin, Verner Center for Early Learning; Karin Erickson Dawes, Family Preservation Services; Gabriel Guyton, Bank Street Family. Room D221 Preschoolers Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #623 How can educators engage very young children in civic participation? Alison Maher, Andrea Sisbarro, and Ellen Hall, Boulder Journey School. Room C141 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches #624 Beyond the classroom: Fostering essential life skills in natural environments provides the foundation for academic success PD Jolley, Austin Community College; Mary Jamsek, Cate Robinson, and Rhonda Hauser, The University of Texas Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory. Room C140 Preschoolers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches

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#625 Facilitating the linguistic and academic development of dual language learners through play Irasema González, The University of Texas–Pan American; Maria Arreguin-Anderson, The University of Texas at San Antonio. Room C156 Dual Language Learners #626 Tailored, comprehensive, and effective: The child–parent center menu-based approach to family involvement Molly Sullivan, Arthur Reynolds, Cathy Momoko Hayakawa, and Sonja Griffin, Human Capital Research Collaborative–University of Minnesota. Room D222 Family Engagement & Support #627 Educating families: The key to raising healthy eaters Dianne Lawler and Pam Towery, Arkansas State University. Room D163 Preschoolers Family Engagement & Support #628 Representing all cultures in early childhood settings Krista Van De Flier, Andrea Powers, Jesslyn Kay Myers, and Martey Heard, Texas A&M University. Room C144 Global Perspectives

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Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #629 The importance of story and tacit knowledge in indigenizing early childhood curriculum and teacher education Genevieve Jaramillo-Padilla, University of New Mexico; Danielle Lansing, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Room A115/117 Higher Education Programs #630 Dialogic reading and parent involvement: Developing interactive and shared book reading techniques with populations at risk Mary Ann Remsen, Middle Tennessee State University. Room D165 Preschoolers Language & Literacy

#631 A hands-on introduction to the new ECERS 3rd edition Debby Cryer, Environment Rating Scales Institute. Room D166 Preschoolers Learning Environment #632 Learning is child’s play: Dramatic play centers that build language skills, literacy skills, and nonfiction content knowledge Cianna Ramble and Alice Wiggins, Core Knowledge Foundation. Room D170 Preschoolers Play

#633 The Strong Start program: How teacher education and playbased therapy influences teacher behaviors and perceptions of teacher competence and child success Deborah Abelman, Family Service of Greater Boston; Emily Mann and Lori Gardinier, Northeastern University. Room D223 Preschoolers Research #634 Moon picnic: Engaging young children and their families in moon observations and related classroom activities Judy Brown, Dyer County, Tennessee, Schools. Room D175 Science

Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 p.m. Omni Dallas Hotel #635 The pre-K, K bilingual classroom: How to successfully produce and implement language arts workstations that align with Texas pre-K standards Cinthya Bustamante Ramirez, Aldine ISD. Dallas Ballroom C Preschoolers Language & Literacy #636 Leap into literacy: How to develop an after-school tutoring program to improve kindergartners’ literacy skills Kimberly Martinez, University of Wisconsin–Stout. Greenville Avenue Kindergartners Language & Literacy #637 Child-centered math instruction: What’s all of this assessing for, anyway? Cindy Brown, Arlington Independent School District; Melissa Dossey, Birdville Independent School District. Trinity Ballroom 1 Kindergartners Mathematics

#639 Using writing assignments to support dispositional knowledge of teachers Nancy Merryman, Jan Rohner, and Lisa Smith, Mount Mercy University. Fair Park 1 Professional Development—Training #640 Approaches to developing autonomy and resiliency in preschoolers Tamara Troadec and Tara Canty, Tribeca Community School. Trinity Ballroom 4 Preschoolers Social/Emotional Development

#642 “Te odio, no puedes jugar conmigo:” Prácticas efectivas para estimular la inteligencia emocional Marina Muñoz, ICC Mexico; Lety Valero, Educando en Conciencia. Katy Trail Spanish Session #643 Creating a creative classroom: Building children’s capacity to innovate Kristina Herrera, PreK 4 SA. Dallas Ballroom A Teaching & Instructional Practices

#641 Un currículo (no comercial) sobre mariposas con un grupo de niños de edades variadas: Un programa hogareño en acción Laura Mason Zeisler, Explorations Unlimited, LLC. Dallas Ballroom G Spanish Session

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Closing General Session #644 Fiesta de Música: Featuring Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band and Jose-Luis Orozco with Luis Hernandez! Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band; José-Luis Orozco, Arcoiris Records; Luis Hernandez, Western Kentucky University.

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band We’re so excited that these 2013 Latin Grammy winners and the first and only Americans to win a Latin Grammy in the Children’s Album category will be sharing their unique indie sound, rooted in their whimsical imaginations. With their Latin Grammy award-winning album, ¡Fantastico!, the husband-and-wife team of Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis have reached a new audience of educators and families yearning to immerse their youngest listeners in dual language right from the start, along with a global Spanish speaking culture of educators, children, and families alike! Don’t miss Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band’s first performance at an NAEYC conference. This high-energy, interactive, participatory, and fun bilingual event will be one to remember.

Alisha Gaddis and Lucky Diaz

José-Luis Orozco This beloved bilingual educator, children’s author, and recording artist will engage attendees in an interactive bilingual performance. José-Luis prides himself on providing rich Latin American culture in his music. It is his desire to pass on this heritage to the children of today so they may take pleasure in passing it on to the children of tomorrow. Luis Hernandez, our bilingual master of ceremonies, will tie it all together with his knowledge of child development, children’s literacy, music, dual language learning, family engagement, and cultural relevance. Theater

José-Luis Orozco

Luis Hernandez

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Advisory and Review Panels Annual Conference Proposal Reviewers Maria Arreguin Ann Austin Ruth Ann Ball Jill Bella Thomasa Bond Wendy Brenneman Karen Burd Sereeta Cantres Frances Carlson Victoria Carr Ni Chang Karis Clarke Lorraine Cooke Susan Cress Georgina Criado-Hall Judith Cruzado-Guerrero Susan Culpepper Jeanne Day Jorge Saenz de Viteri Lorraine Dejong Angie Durand Jackie Elmer Ann Epstein Rhode Fernandez Pilar Fort Soren Gall Pamela Giberti Joanna Grymes Heidi Ham Carla Hees Stephanie Hellmer Luis Hernandez Kim Hughes Doyna Illmer Robin Jones Donna Kirkwood Jill Klefstad Amy Larson Debra Lawrence II Rang Lee Michele Lucia Nili Luo Lisa Mason Maria Mayoral Kyle Miller Sue Miller Gwendolyn Milligan Gayle Mindes

Nancy Moretti Bridget Murray Leslie Oppenheimer Stefanie Penland Doris Pinkston Vicki Pugh Temesha Ragan Edna Runnels Ranck Alysse Ristuccia Verlinda Ruble Jeanne Sellers Jonghee Shim Claudia Simmons Ayesha Simpson Marie Sloane Kimberlee Spencer Sharon Spillman Sara Starbuck Syretha Storey Jennifer Strickland-Poole Pamela Sullivan Marisel Torres-Crespo Joan Turner Elisa Vuagniaux Lois Wachtel Racquel Washington Amanda Webber Jenna Weglarz-Ward Reginald Williams Mary Wonderlick Chuchu Wu Laura Mason Zeisler

NAEYC Consulting Editors Lawrence Balter Bonnie Blagojevic Adele M. Brodkin Karen Cairone Eun Kyeong Cho Dong Hwa Choi Vincent J. Costanza Carrie Cutler Angela Eckoff Deborah Fitzwater-Dewey Josephine Fritts Eugene Geist Margaret Gillis H. Sophia Han Kathleen Harris Lynn Hartle Rebecca Isbell Marla Susman Israel Kristen Kemple Bernadette Laumann Sandra Linder Julia Luckenbill Sue Mankiw

Marian Marion Gayle Mindes Karen Nemeth Jennifer Palma Gretchen Reynolds Laurie Lee Richter Dawn Rouse Holly Seplocha Susan Stacey Mallary I. Swartz Linda Taylor Christy Tirrell-Corbin

Teaching Young Children Advisory Panel Maelanie Baillargeon Lydia Bowers Shaundrea Brown Marilyn Chu Tinika Council Tiffany Craig Tracy Farstad Soren Gall Sandra Gonzalez Kathleen Harris Jayme Hines Kristi Kirinch Lynn Manfredi/Petitt Alberto Mares Teri Peasley Laurie Lee Richter Lisa Share Kimberlee Spencer Carol Stone Janis Strasser

Research in Review Editors Mary Benson McMullen Sharon K. Ryan Travis Wright

Early Childhood Research Quarterly Adam Winsler, Editor Danielle L. Mead, Managing Editor Tanya Tavassolie, Editorial Assistant Associate Editors Donna Berthelsen Margaret Burchinal Natasha Cabrera Stephanie Curenton Laura Justice Jamie Ostrov Avi Sagi-Schwartz

NAEYC Advisory Groups Early Childhood Research Quarterly cont. Editorial Board Steven Barnett Karen Diamond John Fantuzzo Dale Farran Penny Hauser-Cram Sandra Machida Douglas Powell Sara Rimm-Kaufman Catherine Scott-Little Angela Taylor Barbara Wasik Consulting Editors Jale Aldemir Ann Austin Mindy Blaise Robert Bradley Virginia Buysse Eun Kyeong Cho Timothy Curby Eric Dearing Darlene DeMarie Susanne Denham David Dickinson Jennifer Dobbs-Oates Diane Early Anne Farrell Nancy File Kathleen Gallagher Hope Gerde Artin Goncu Jorge Gonzalez Susan Grieshaber Dominic Gullo Tamara Halle Yvette Harris Annemarie Hindman Iheoma Iruka Kathryn Jenkins Mary Jensen Karen La Paro Jeffrey Liew Christine Li-Grining David MacPhee Kathrine Magnuson Louis Manfra Kofi Marfo Brent McBride Lisa McCabe Megan McClelland Christine McWayne Jayanthi Mistry Taryn Morrissey Regena Nelson Samuel Odom

Mariela Paez Beth Phillips Elisabeth Pungello Suzanne Quinn Gary Resnick Rebecca Bulotsky Shearer Eva Marie Shivers Susan Sonnenschein Laurie Sperry Alan Sugawara Harriet Vermeer Dale Walker Xiaoli Wen

Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation Elisa Huss-Hage, Chair Kathy Allen Tracey Bennett Jana Fleming Rebecca Gorton Diane Horm Pamela Ray Crystal Swank Reginald Williams Marica Mitchell, Ex Officio

NAEYC-CAEP Audit Team Dorothy Bauer Ken Counselman Evia Davis Lorraine DeJong John Johnston Karen Shetterley Edyth Wheeler Reginald Williams

Voices of Practitioners Steering Committee Cindy Ballenger Nancy Barbour Barbara Bowman Amanda Branscombe Darcy Campbell Kathryn Castle Sherry Cleary Patsy Cooper Isauro Michael Escamilla Mary Garguile Anna Golden Amos Hatch Lilian Katz Susan Kraus Ben Mardell Mary Jane Moran

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Debra Murphy Carrie Nepstad Becky New Gail Ritchie Frances Rust Andy Stremmel Stacia Stribling Nathaniel U. Weber

NAEYC Affiliate Council, Executive Committee Gege Kreischer, Chair Jamie Ashton, Past Chair Veronica Plumb, Chair-Elect/Region 10 Robin Ploof, Region 1 Kathy Burke, Region 2 Nathalie Borozny, Region 3 Charlene Gross, Region 4 Kyra Ostendorf, Region 5 Susan Tabor, Region 6 Leann Andre, Region 7 Sherrie Bosse, Region 8 Jennifer Kalas, Region 9 Ida Rose Florez, NAEYC Governing Board Representative NAEYC thanks the full Affiliate Council, with representatives from each NAEYC State Affiliate.

Affiliate Council Workgroups Margaret Bauer Betsy Carlin Sebreana Domingue Melanie Felton Debbie Ferguson Jennifer Griffith Linda Taylor Lin Venable

Council for NAEYC Accreditation Linda Whitehead, Chair Chris Amirault, Chair-Elect Marie Enochty Katie Graham Anne Mitchell Rhonda Moore Michelle Soltero Bweikia Foster Steen Deby Ziesmer

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Abelman, Deborah, 111 Abraham, Regina, 87 Acton, Barbara, 46 Acuna, Ellen, 64 Adams, Kimberly, 76 Adelmann, Sara, 96 Aderman, Tara, 76 Adkins, Michelle, 69 Aghayan, Carol, 59 Ahsan, Nilofer, 91 Airy, Mary, 59 Akos, Debbie, 82 Alanis, Iliana, , 23 Alarcon, Charo, 45 Aldemir, Jale, 101 Aldrich, Patrick, 64, 99 Aldridge, Jerry, 83 Alexander, Nancy Pennington, 80 Algire, Christine, 69 Alkon, Abbey, 49 Allard, Ellen, 69 Allvin, Rhian Evans, 24, 30, 62, 90 Al-Maadadi, Fatima Yousef, 108 Almodóvar, Mayra, 34, 94 Almon, Joan, 69, 80 Alsuhail, Hessa, 101 Amaya-Thompson, Jennifer, 34, 58 Ampudia, Sandra, 91 Anajwalla, Dilshad, 74 Anderson, Charlotte, 83 Anderson, Dea, 73 Anderson, Elizabeth, 69, 74 Anderson, Linda Hassan, 87, 97 Andre, Leann, 59 Annunziata, Margaret, 98 An, Yu-Ri, 102 Arango-Escalante, Erin, 34, 58 Araujo, Juan, 33, 88 Armstrong, Amanda, 58, 105 Arreguin-Anderson, Maria, 36, 110 Ashbrook, Peggy, 31, 103 Asimow, Jennifer, 68 Atkins, LaDonna, 34, 63 Augusto, Hugo, 58 Ausburn, Deborah, 63 Averett, Paige, 58 Avery, Kim, 52

Baer, Jamie, 97 Bailey, Becky, 54 Bailey, Mark, 30, 78 Bailie, Patti, 72 Baker, Bettina, 69, 74 Baker, Isabel, 64 Baker, Kelly, 49 Baker, Lauren, 71 Baker, Stella, 71 Bales, Diane, 30, 73, 78 Ballard, Kerry, 91 Ball, Ruth Ann, 76, 98 Balogh, Jennifer, 28, 62 Barber, Tris, 104 Barbre, Jean, 92 Barnes, Candice, 69 Barnes, Noreen, 35, 66 Barnes, Sydney, 98, 107 Barret, Tamarra, 66 Barron, Keith, 67 Barthelme, Jessica, 61 Batts, Amanda, 64, 80, 86 Baucom, Sofia, 33 Baucom, Sofía, 88 Bauer, Rebecca, 102 Baum, Angela, 96 Baum, Cassidy, 101 Bauml, Michelle, 82 Beaver, Nancy, 50 Beckley, Sara, 107 Beebe, Polly, 52 Belanger, Sarah, 72 Belinda, Christine, 86 Bella, Jill, 51, 58 Bellamy, Mariette, 63 Bell, Cathy, 79 Belmont, Vivian, 97 Beneke, Sallee, 46 Bennett, Patricia, 67 Bentley, Amy, 104 Bentley, Christine, 67 Bergen, Doris, 52 Berger, Lou, 50 Berg, Teresa, 104 Berke, Kai-leé, 28, 46, 72, 85 Berlin, Rebecca, 64 Berron, Patricia, 33, 77 Bess, Cindy Rzasa, 51 Betz, Renee, 58 Bezos, Jackie, 67 Blackburn, Brenda, 50 Black, Jessie, 73 Blackwell, Diana, 68 Blagojevic, Bonnie, 30, 78

Blair, Clancy, 58 Blake, Amanda, 73 Blank, Helen, 60, 65 Bleakney-Huebsch, Dana, 64, 99 Blitch, Kimberly, 91 Blum, Craig, 56 Bodrova, Elena, 58 Boe, Kathie, 97 Bohart, Holly, 90 Bokony, Patti, 68 Bolz, Carol, 97 Boney, Tracy, 29, 90 Boo, Florencia López, 55, 32 Booth-Miner, Johanna, 80 Bosler, Kara, 37 Bosseau, Dylan, 107 Bowman, Barbara, 30, 47, 70, 76 Boyles, Carolyn, 68 Bracken, Carlyn, 76 Branagh, Mark, 51 Branscombe, Amanda, 95 Branscome, Kenley, 67 Brawley, Larra, 101 Bray, Paige, 109 Bredekamp, Sue, 77 Breffni, Lorraine, 86 Brennan, Mary Louise, 46 Brenneman, Kimberly, 46, 66, 75 Brillante, Pam, 66, 73 Brown, Bobby, 52 Brown, Cindy, 111 Brown, David, 87 Brown, Judy, 111 Brown, Kathy, 50 Bruno, Holly Elissa, 52, 64, 98 Buckleitner, Warren, 30, 78, 93 Buckner, Terrie, 100 Buettner, Cynthia, 74 Bulat, Cheryl, 50 Bundy, Blakely, 57, 65 Burch, Stacie, 108 Burgess, Claudia, 74, 109 Burgoon, Kristin, 109 Burkhardt, Melissa, 78 Burns, Amanda, 106 Bussewitz, Barry Albert, 99 Buzzell, Brenda, 50 Bye, Beth, 91, 109 Byington, Teresa, 61

C Cacace-Beshears, Toni, 63 Cain, Beverlyn, 98

Cairone, Karen, 54 Calderon, Miriam, 55, 32 Campbell, Ashley, 100 Campbell, Cen, 93 Candamo, Fiorella, 34, 94 Canerday, Rhonda, 51 Canning, Lori, 80 Cantor, Patricia, 71 Canty, Tara, 111 Capo, Karen, 86 Cappiello, Clara, 33, 61, 88 Carey, Amy, 109 Carlin, Betsy, , 23 Carlson, Frances, 86 Carlton, Cody, 51 Carr, Victoria, 96 Carter, Sharon, 50 Cassidy, Deborah J., 23, 30, 62, 89, 96 Castillo, Lauren, 50 Catapano, Susan, 50, 69, 74 Caudell, Donna, 63 Cearley, Lynn, 53 Cellitti, Anarella, 36, 87 Cervantes, Francisco, 81 Cetin, Senil Unlu, 100 Chandler, Jessica, 77 Chandler, Stephanie, 53 Chang, Claire, 109 Chan, Rebecca Kam Chee, 67 Chapman, Cassie, 69, 74, 92 Chard, Sylvia, 67, 102 Charles, Meilana, 86 Charner, Kathy, 90 Chavez, Cynthia, 65 Chavez, Helen, 109 Chavez, ReGina, 107 Chen, Chin-Hsiu, 74, 109 Cheney, Martha, 30, 62 Chenfeld, Mimi Brodsky, 66, 102 Chen, Jie-Qi, 55 Chestnut, Laura, 108 Choi, Jeonghee, 100 Chong, Wei-Li, 87 Chosy, Judith, 69 Christensen, Lois, 73, 83 Christie, Patricia, 67 Chu, Lin, 96 Church, Ellen Booth, 105 Clarke, Syreeta, 60 Clark, Katelyn, 101 Clark, Patricia, 46 Clark, Tamara, 79 Clay, James, 47 Clement, Debbie, 28, 67

Index of presenters Clements, Douglas, 46 Clifford, Jantina, 98 Clifford, Richard, 51 Clyman, Judi, 63 Cobb, Jane, 106 Coffelt, Jessica, 57 Coffield, Rose, 92 Cogan, Ellen Jaffe, 77 Cohen, Richard, 61 Cohen, Sheryl, 48 Colbert, Judith, 83 Cole-Lade, Gretchen, 57 Coleman, Katari, 69 Coleman, Leslie, 82 Colvin, Lisa, 109 Conderman, Greg, 94 Cooke, Lorraine, 85 Cooley, Velvet, 62 Cooper, Margie, 46 Cooper, Patricia, 86 Copeland, Jennifer, 64 Copley, Juanita, 104 Cornish, Mary, 71 Cortes, Alma, 107 Cortez-Castro, Diana, 33, 71 Cortez, Mari, 34, 106 Costanza, Vincent, , 23 Cotten, Adrian, 107 Coughlin, Chris, 108 Craft, Dawn, 93 Craft, Diane, 105 Crane-Mitchell, Linda, 63 Crawford, Cory, 85 Criswell, Elizabeth, 74 Croft, Cindy, 67 Cross, Megan, 74 Cryer, Debby, 51, 111 Culver, Diana, 73 Cummings, Bonnie, 102 Curtis, Dean, 35, 66 Cutler, Carrie, 76

D Damico, Susan, 54 Damjanovic, Victoria, 101 Daniel, Jerlean, 30, 35, 57, 73 Daniels, Janese, 69, 74 Daniels, Joyce, 99 Darcy, Carol, 61 Darling, Lynn, 65 Dartt, Kevin, 70, 96 D’Ascenzo, Cille, 91 da Silva, Anna Paula, 35, 70 Dass, Kalpana, 85 Davey, Linda, 46 Davis, Dedric, 80, 85

Davis, Jennifer, 72 Davis, Jill, 31, 110 Davis, Sara, 49 Dawes, Karin Erickson, 110 Day, Carol Brunson, 24, 30, 70, 90 de García, Berta Mariñas, 33, 66 DeLapp, Julia, 92 DeMarie, Darlene, 30, 35, 63, 72 DePaolis, Kimberly, 92 Derman-Sparks, Louise, 31, 107 Devereaux, Geraldine, 61 De Viteri, Jorge Saenz, 34, 44 Diaz, Lucky, 31, 36, 112 Diaz, Marisa, 72 DiBello, Lilia, 60 Dickerson, Taisha, 92 Dignan, Gerry, 97 Dills, Celestte, 97 Dixon, Katrina, 82 Dodge, Diane Trister, 30, 57 Doggett, Libby, 82 Doherty, Janna, 105 Dombrink-Green, Meghan, 71, 90 Dombro, Amy, 44 Donica, Denise, 60 Donohue, Chip, 58, 93, 105 Dossey, Melissa, 111 Drews, Kathy, 58 Drew, Walter, 52, 77, 80 Duarte, Georgianna, 33, 71, 79 Dubrouillet, Annette, 53 Duffell, Joan, 49 Dugan, Marie, 79 Duke, Nell, 46 Duncan, Sandra, 82 Dunkley, Chad, 95 Dunn, Susan, 53 Durbin, Sally, 35, 91 Durborow, Anthony, 60 Durden, Tonia, 91 Durham, Sean, 52

E Ebbighausen, Laurie, 92 Eisenberg, Alyse, 48 Elliott, Emma, 74 Ellis-Ferzacca, Dawn, 109 Emfinger, Kay, 73 Enoch-Longshore, Katorra, 59, 74, 97 Enochty, Marie, 97 Ernst, Johnna Darragh, 108

Erpelding, Rhonda, 104 Escalante, Elsita, 91 Espinal, Rosita, 69 Espinet, Sharleen, 108 Espinosa, Linda, , 32 Espinoza, Connie, 33, 77 Espinoza, Lori, 35, 85 Estes, Linda, 58 Ethridge, Elizabeth, 31, 49, 110 Evans, Doug, 35, 91

F Falk, Beverly, 69 Fast, RB, 63 Fatani, Serah, 100 Fennimore, Beatrice, 67 Field, Sherry, 82 Fikes-Buntjer, Janis, 61 Finnerty, Alissa, 84 Fish, Brandi, 80 Fisher-Dahms, Cecelia, 109 Fleming, Jane, 50, 69, 74 Fletcher, Tina, 100 Flores, Erika, 61 Flowers, Jessica, 53 Follari, Lissanna, 79 Fontanella-Nothom, Oona, 101 Foote, Martha, 100 Ford, Terry, 45 Fowler, Aida, 91 Fox, Heather, 63 Fox, Robin, 47, 109 Frank, Sanjuana, 66 Frawley, Georgia, 81 Frawley, Kenneth, 81 Frazee, Marla, 31, 93 Freshwater, Amy, 77 Friedman, Janice, 88, 94, 104 Friedman, Susan, 90 Froschauer, Linda, 31, 103 Fry-Miller, Kathleen, 59 Funk, John, 96 Futrell, Quniana, 79

G Gabriel, Nancy, 45, 98 Gaddis, Alisha, 31, 36, 112 Gadzikowski, Ann, 104 Gainer, Jesse, 100 Galinsky, Ellen, 67, 78 Gallingane, Caitlin, 58 Gall, Soren, 69 Gambetti, Amelia, 30, 46, 57, 85 Gandini, Elena, 46 Gandini, Lella, 76, 85 Garcia, Emma, 81

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Gardinier, Lori, 111 Garneau, Irene, 91 Garrity, Sarah, 100 Gartrell, Dan, 49 Geiken, Rosemary, 65, 104 Geist, Eugene, 70 Gellens, Suzanne, 81 Geneser, Vivien, 84 Gerrish, Molly, 79 Ghio, Katherine, 64 Gibbs, Chuck, 69 Gibson, Vicki, 45 Gifford, Judy, 73 Gilbert, Beverly Boals, 61 Giles, Drew, 93 Gilliam, Walter, 74 Ginet, Lisa, 33, 71 Ginn, Monika, 36, 107 Ginther, Sandy, 88 Gladstone, Merryl, 69 Glassy, Danette, 49 Gleason, Wendi, 77 Glover, Sharon, 92 Goeson, Renetta, 76 Gomez, Sherrie, 107 Gonsoski, Teresa, 109 González, Irasema, 36, 110 González, Jessica, 34, 99 Gonzalez-Mena, Janet, 46, 64, 73 Googe, Heather, 78 Gottler, Mary Lynn, 96 Goyette, Diane, 67 Grace, Cathy, 92 Grace, Sigrid, 106 Graue, M. Elizabeth, 101 Gray, Erika, 92 Greene, Donna, 71 Greenfield, Daryl, 75 Green, Laura Chris, 35, 73 Gregg, Katy, 108 Gretkowski, Donna, 60 Griffin, Sonja, 110 Groeger, Helaine, 48 Grossman, Sue, 84 Grover, Candis, 29, 94 Grymes, Joanna, 61, 65 Guddemi, Marcy, 87 Guilmartin, Ken, 52 Guilmartin, Lauren, 44 Guinnee, Meghan, 106 Guirguis, Ruth, 52 Gullo, Dominic, 46, 81 Gutierrez-Gomez, Cathy, 47 Gutierrez, Jaime, 81 Guyton, Gabriel, 110

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H Halgunseth, Linda, 35, 73 Hall, Alice, 108 Hall, Ellen, 110 Hallman, Dawn, 59 Hamel, Erin, 101 Hammond, Ruth Anne, 73 Hammonds, Phyllis, 85 Hampton, Patsy, 71 Haney, Teresa, 94 Han, H. Sophia, 80, 101 Hanley, Hugh, 86 Han, Myae, 52 Hanno, Emily, 70 Hannon, Kate, 66 Hansen, Whitney, 104 Hanson, Leah, 107 Hao, Haiping, 101 Harben, Beth, 108 Hardin, Jennifer, 91 Harman, Maryann, 97 Harms, Thelma, 51, 76 Harnar, Michael, 91 Harrigan, Deborah, 35, 79 Harris, Kathleen, 72 Harris, Margaret, 95 Harris, Teresa, 93 Hartz, Twyla, 72 Hatcher, V. Beth, 104 Hauser, Rhonda, 110 Hayakawa, Cathy Momoko, 110 Hayes, Geoffrey, 92 Heard, Martey, 110 Heathman, Nancy, 85 Hedges, Susan, 69, 105 Heflin, Carrie, 78 Hegde, Archana, 58, 102 Heidemann, Sandra, 109 Heinsen, Margarita, 33, 61 Helfgot, Emily, 75 Hellendrung, Angela, 73 Helm, Judy Harris, 102 Hemmeter, Mary Louise, 46 Henderson, Barbara, 76, 95 Henderson, C. Miki, 104 Henley, Joan, 70 Hentschel, Ann, 51 Hernandez, Luis, 31, 34, 35, 36, 44, 64, 73, 112 Hernandez, Luisa, 62 Hernandez, Veronica, 99 Heroman, Cate, 46 Herrera, Kristina, 111 Hibbard, David, 100 Hicks-Collins, Trevor, 102

Highfield, Kate, 81, 93 Hildreth, Susan, 78 Hilliard, Jane, 98 Hilliard, Lacey, 98 Hill, Rachel, 106 Hinitz, Blythe, 83, 84 Hinson, Bridget, 82 Hinton, Stephanie, 58 Hinty, Tracy, 74 Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy, 30, 56 Hnasko, Amy, 68 Hobbs, Mary, 53 Hoffman, Patricia, 87 Hoisington, Cindy, 31, 103 Holanda, John, 106 Holleran, Erin, 109 Honig, Alice, 99 Hooton, Margaret, 95 Horner, Sherri, 110 Horning, Lyn, 86 House, James, 85 Howell, Jacky, 87 Hrkach, Jan, 59 Hubbard, Jamie, 93 Huber, Mike, 59 Hubler, Lillian, 60 Hubler, Michael, 60 Huerta, Mary Esther, 34, 106 Huff, Mary Jo, 107 Hughes, Karen, 53 Hughes, Kim, 45, 75, 81 Huisman, Sarah, 69, 74 Humphries, Jane, 104 Humphries, Janie, 108 Hurley, Vicki, 86 Hursh, Kathleen, 65 Hurt, Barbara, 92 Huss-Hage, Elisa, 93 Hynes-Berry, Mary, 55 Hyson, Marilou, 30, 62, 77, 97

I Immel, Margaret, 86 Isbell, Christy, 86 Isler, William, 90, 24 Itzkowich, Rebeca, 33, 71 Izumi-Taylor, Satomi, 102

J Jablon, Judy, 28, 44, 57, 63 Jackson, Kim, 54 Jackson, Mary, 63 Jacobs, Gera, 75 Jacobson, Tamar, 53 James, Laura, 76 Jamil, Faiza, 92

Jamsek, Mary, 68, 110 Jaramillo-Padilla, Genevieve, 111 Jarrett, Olga, 30, 52, 72 Jayavelu, Andréa, 64, 80, 86 Jeffreys, Sally, 107 Jenkins, Ella, 92 Jensen, Hanne, 100 Jepkemboi, Grace, 83 Johnck, Barbara, 95 Johnsen, Jessica, 69 Johnson, Donna, 55 Johnson, Doris, 59 Johnson-Green, Elissa, 108 Johnson, James, 52, 80 Johnson, Pamela, 75 Johnson, Tacora, 86 Johnston, John, 60, 93 Jolley, PD, 68, 110 Jones-Branch, Julie, 69 Jones, Chad, 29, 99 Jones, Robin, 67 Jorgensen, Hanne, 44, 100 Juhasz, Audrey, 101 Jung, Hye Seung, 101 Jung, Myoungwhon, 94

King, Joel, 69 Kinnell, Gretchen, 106 Kirkland, Lynn, 73 Klebofski, Kristian, 85 Klebofski, Michelle, 85 Klefstad, Jill, 64 Knable, Patricia, 92 Knapton, Emily, 90 Knobbe, James, 74 Knoell, Donna, 50 Knopf, Herman, 78 Kogan, Yvonne, 67, 102 Kohler-Evans, Patty, 69 Kong, Stephanie, 104 Koral, Bari, 69 Koralek, Derry, 71, 90 Kotzin, Melissa, 86 Krause, Kristen, 87 Krause, Miriam, 105 Kremer, Ann, 88 Krever, Marcy, 79 Kross, Teresa, 91 Krull, Sharron, 81 Kukla, Shanna, 30, 62 Kumar, Courtney, 98 Kurtz, Darlene, 36, 87

Kaiser, Barbara, 49, 85 Kallenbach, Julie, 81 Kamara, Barbara Ferguson, 68 Kamii, Constance, 97 Karpick, Alicia, 104 Katz, Lilian, 102 Kay, Amy, 71 Kee, Deb, 57 Keeler, Rusty, 64 Keiser, Jeffrey, 91 Keller, Cisa, 95 Kelton, Robyn, 58 Kermani, Hengameh, 101 Kersey, Katharine, 64 Kett, Kendra, 109 Kile, Kasey, 79 Kile, Natasha, 57 Kilgo, Jennifer, 84 Killins, Sherri, 92, 89, 23 Kim, Eun-Ok, 101 Kim, Jin-ah, 102 Kim, Keun, 91, 100 Kim, Koeun, 98 Kim, Kyung Chul, 101 Kimmel, Susan, 88 Kim, Miai, 100 Kim, Taehyun, 83 Kinard, Timothy, 100

Lamenzo, Jacqueline, 96 Lamourelle, Chantal, 74 Lamourelle, Regina, 74 Lang, Amy, 49 Lange, Alissa, 66 Lansing, Danielle, 111 Lape, Shannon, 57 Larke, Patricia, 101 Larsen, Staci, 107 Larson, Mimi, 91 Laubenthal, Florence, 74 Lauricella, Alexis, 58 Lawler, Dianne, 65, 88, 110 Lawrence, Kelsie, 87 Leal, Mariela, 33, 61 Lebron, Yanitza, 33, 82 Lecroy, Rachel, 104 Lee, Andrea, 35, 79 Lee, Dae Kyun, 100, 102 Lee, Eun Young, 59, 77, 100 Lee, Il Rang, 91, 100, 102 Lee, Kathy, 60 LeeKeenan, Debbie, 31, 77, 107 Lee, Linda, 102 Leifield, Lisa, 94 Lemmerz, Claudia, 86 Leong, Deborah, 68 Lester, Stephanie, 58

Index of presenters Levin, Diane, 80, 95 Levin, Vanessa, 87 Levinowitz, Lili, 44 Levos, Jody, 65 Lewin-Benham, Ann, 55 Lewis, Andrea, 69, 74 Lewis, Jessica, 105 Liang, Ying, 76 Liebovich, Betty, 83 Ligon, Cindy, 103 Likins, Linda, 49 Li, Mei-Ling, 61 Lindeman, Karen Wise, 52 Linden, Matthew, 58 Lindquist, Claudette, 86 Lin, Hsin-Hui Grace, 101 Lin, Miranda, 101 Linn, Susan, 59, 80 Lin, Wan-Hsuan, 72 Lipschutz, Brooke, 80 Littenberg, Linda, 108 Liu, Karen, 79 Lockhart, Shannon, 71, 82 Lohman, Michael, 68 Long, Kris, 60 Long, Loren, 50 Longstreth, Sascha, 74, 100 Lopez, Maria Adelaida, 55, 32 Lowenstein, David, 75 Lucas, Heather, 106 Lucia, Michele, 105, 108 Luo, Nili, 58, 85 Lush, Jillian, 96

M MacDonald, Beth, 46 MacDonald, Susan, 59 Mack, Breeyn, 46 Macy, Shelley, 87 Maddox-Vinson, Lisa, 107 Madzik, Denise, 107 Magsamen, Susan, 29, 90 Maguire-Fong, Mary Jane, 79 Maher, Alison, 110 Mahon, Elizabeth, 36, 107 Mahoney-Ferster, Mary, 52, 82 Main, Catherine, 68 Malone, Jeanne, 92 Manahan, Emily, 96 Mangione, Peter, 31, 44, 95 Mann, Emily, 111 Marichal, Margarita, 33, 82 Markey, Elaine, 60 Marshall, Karan, 83 Martinez, Clarissa, 85 Martinez, Dezerie, 59, 92, 97

Martinez, Jessica, 70 Martinez, Kimberly, 111 Martini, Dawn, 74 Martin, Laura, 110 Martino, Sarah, 50 Mason, Vernon, 105 Massey, Jeffrey, 97 Masterson, Marie, 64 Mathias, Debi, 75 Matthews, Hannah, 35, 73 Mayer, James, 105 Mayers, Gloysis, 108 Mayle, Sherrie Rose, 67 McCalister, Janis, 74 McCarty, Jane, 108 McChesney-Johnson, Karen, 52 McConnell-Farmer, Judith, 83 McCormick, Bronwen, 108 McCormick, Kimberly, 109 McCrary, Donna, 87 McDaniel, Lindy, 45 McGuckin, Ronald, 64 McInerney, Noelle, 82 McKay, Sybille, 98 McKenzie, Melissa, 98 McLaughlin, Christy, 92, 107 McLaughlin, Geralyn, 65 McMillan, Diana, 77 McMurtry, Zelda, 88 McSorley, Laura, 70 McWayne, Christine, 75 Md-Yunus, Sham’ah, 61 Meacham, Sohyun, 101 Meador, Shauna, 76 Meeker, Kathleen Artman, 74, 82 Meisels, Samuel, 63 Melton, Robyn Lopez, 64, 99 Mendoza, Mari, 33, 82 Menninga, Beth, 109 Meredith, Cathy, 102 Merrick, Christy, 48, 68 Merrill, Barbara, 59 Merryman, Nancy, 111 Mezquita, Ingrid, 109 Michael, Sonia, 59 Michals, Deborah Kayton, 74 Miele, Gina, 108 Millang, Steve, 64 Miller, Jenny Leeper, 101 Miller, Marsha, 105 Miller, Regina, 109 Miller, Susan, 83 Mills, Hannah, 76 Mindes, Gayle, 46

Miner, Elizabeth, 73 Miner, Sarah, 80 Mitchell, Anne, 30, 70 Mitchell, Lyn, 79 Moberly, Deb, 109 Mohr, Jennifer, 100 Monopoli, Don, 59 Monopoli, Laurie, 59 Monsalvatge, Laura, 60 Monson, Jenny, 70 Montague, Edna, 104 Montgomery, Jane, 53 Moomaw, Sally, 109 Mooney, Cynthia, 74 Moon, Patricia, 97 Moore, Beth Ann, 87 Moore, Mary Ruth, 83 Moore, Thomas, 63 Morack, Jenifer, 80 Morales, Nora Ilia, 33, 94 Mora, Pat, 31, 93 Moreno, Jacqueline, 98 Moreno, Jessica, 86 Moreno, Ryan, 98 Morgan, Gerry, 71 Morgenthaler, Shirley, 91 Morillas, Amparo, 34, 99 Morowski, Deborah, 82 Morrison, George, 77 Morton, Tami, 87 Muñoz, Marina, 34, 111 Muñoz, Martha, 93 Murphy, Krista, , 23 Murray, Angela, 45 Murray, Bridget, 104 Myers, Jesslyn Kay, 110 Myers, Joyce, 70, 96 Myers, Rebecca, 79

N Nakatsubo, Fuminori, 105 Nancy, Hisa, 65 Nast, Melissa, 29, 94 Negri-Pool, Laura Linda, 80 Neilson, Brionne, 68 Neimand, Susan, 30, 62 Nell, Marcia, 52, 80 Nelson, Bryan, 97 Nelson, Eric, 94 Nelson, Margaret, 59 Nelson, Regena, 69, 74 Nemeth, Karen, 32, 66, 73 Nepstad, Carrie, 50 Nestlerode, Roxie, 86 Neville-Morgan, Sarah, 71, 109 Newbery, Sarah, 47

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Newrai, Julie Gilbert, 28, 66 Nguyen, Nghia, 102 Nicholas, Carmen, 80 Nicholson, Shelley, 70 Nieliwocki, Janice, 94 Nimmo, John, 31, 77, 107 Norris, Deborah, 70 Northey-Berg, Kaitlin, 101 Nosalik, Peter, 92 Novy, Sarah, 29, 59, 83 Nunes, Vincent, 78 Nyman, Sessy, 65

O O’Connor, Ana De Hoyos, 96 O’Connor, Evelyn, 110 Olguin-Rubio, Lupita, 33, 54 Oliva, Judy, 76 Olivolo, Betty, 68 Olmore, Stephanie, 66 Olsen, Heather, 64 Orozco, José-Luis, 31, 35, 36, 73, 112 Osborne, Lauren, 82 Oski, Heather, 92 Ousley, Robert, 80, 85 Owens, Christopher, 80 Owens, Lina Leatherwood, 65

P Palacin, Elizabeth, 35, 79 Pardee, Mav, 93 Parette, Howard, 56 Paris, Cynthia, 68 Park, Hye Jung, 101 Pasnik, Shelley, 75 Passe, Angèle Sancho, 34, 109 Patet, Pradnya, 98 Patrick, Susan, 104 Patte, Michael, 52 Pauley, Linda, 93 Paul, Hester, 79 Paul, Kaleigh, 96 Pavelek, Karin, 99 Paz, Debra, 35, 85 Pearl, Peggy, 103 Pederson, Meredyth, 110 Pelletier, Patricia, 37 Perieda, Daniela, 34, 63 Perry, Gail, 76, 90, 95 Pescador, Octavio, 34, 55 Peterson, Karen, 92 Petty, Jill, 73 Phatudi, Nkidi, 93 Phelps, Pamela, 79 Pierce, Debra, 92

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Pierson, Christine, 35, 79 Piescor, Debbie, 108 Pinkerton, Laura, 81 Piper, Elaine, 79, 93 Pisha, Lorelei, 54 Pizzolongo, Peter, 60, 68 Polan, Robbie, 60 Polly, Sandy, 98 Polojac, Susan, 58, 108 Pomerson, Donna, 107 Pontier, Ryan, 35, 67 Powers, Andrea, 110 Powers, Kathy, 108 Powers, Maureen, 85 Prange, Doris, 92 Pratt, Karen, 70 Prendergast, Polly, 64 Prentice, Carol, 96 Prichard, Linda, 93 Pritchard, Lauren, 107 Pryor, Karen, 90 Puerling, Brian, 88 Pujol-Nassif, Monica, 80 Purcell, Megan, 59

Q Qiu, Wei, 102 Qualls, Brocklin, 66 Quast, Barbara, 63 Quillian, Jennifer, 88 Quinn, Jorie, 66 Quinn, Quality, 92

R Rains, Kari, 104 Raisor, Jill, 100 Ra, Jongmin, 100 Ramble, Cianna, 111 Ramirez, Cinthya Bustamante, 36, 111 Ramsey, Kelly, 76 Ranck, Edna Runnels, 61, 83 Randall, Patty, 53 Rankin, Baji, 52 Rankin, Debbie, 69 Rankin, Wiley, 69 Ransom, Lyn, 52, 64 Raschka, Chris, 50 Rathee, Nirmaljit, 91 Rathgeb, Colleen, 76 Ratner, Stacey, 88, 94, 104 Raver, Cybele, 58 Ray, Aisha, 47 Ray, Kia, 37 Read, Sam, 37 Reddin, Kelly, 29, 57, 77

Reed, Cindy, 71 Reeger, Dana, 91 Reichlin, Gail, 68 Reinhard, Kimberly, 87 Reinking, Anna Krummel, 100 Reising-Rechner, Pamela, 88 Remsen, Mary Ann, 111 Reynolds, Arthur, 110 Reynolds, Peter H., 31, 93 Richardson, Micker, 47 Ridgewell, Natalie, 58 Riek, Jodie, 101 Riley, Jacqueline, 34, 35, 73 Ríos, Luis, 33, 54 Ritblatt, Shulamit, 100, 108 Ritchie, Leatha, 60 Ritter, Shirley, 104 Roam, Kim, 103 Robbins, Jeff, 69 Robb, Michael, 108 Roberts, Cristy, 51 Roberts, Joe, 65 Roberts, Lynn, 80 Roberts, Robbie, 68 Robinson, Cate, 110 Roden, Emily, 29, 94 Rodriguez, Ernesto, 68 Rohner, Jan, 111 Roland, Gwen, 74 Rose, Ahniwake, 47 Rosean, Christopher, 88 Rose, Deborah, 91 Rose, Julie, 63, 82, 94 Rosen, Michael, 30, 36, 84 Ross, Judy, 106 Roux, Pam, 94 Rowland, Audrey, 67 Roznowski, Fran, 79 Rudisill, Shannon, 65 Ruetz, Maria, 85 Ruggles, Krista, 58 Ruiz, Maria Teresa, 106 Russell, Jason, 91 Russell, Sue, 30, 70, 96 Rust, Frances, 69, 74, 95 Rutto-Korir, Rose, 83 Ryan, Patty, 46 Ryan, Sharon, 101

S Saccomano, Trish, 71 Sachdev, Anuradha, 107 Sachs, Robin, 108 Sacre, Antonio, 35, 96 Sagendorph, Lynn, 85 Salcedo, Michelle, 99

Salto, Sarah, 92 Sandoval, Alvino, 47, 107 Sands, Bethany, 91 Sanjuana, Frank, 33 Santiago, Anabel, 33, 82 Santos, Eileen, 98 Sarama, Julie, 46 Sarmiento, Giovanna, 33, 66 Satterlee, Donna, 44 Saucier, Mary Lee, 98 Sawyer, Barbara, 79, 93 Sawyer, Collette, 74 Scarbrough, Cindy, 98 Scelsa, Greg, 64 Schachter, Rachel, 101 Schein, Deborah, 72 Schepp, Erica, 109 Schilling, Meredith, 86 Schmerler, Alison, 64 Schmidt, Emily, 58 Schmidt, Shana, 78 Schnitz, Alana, 82 Schweikert, Gigi, 50 Schweinhart, Larry, 30, 57 Sciaraffa, Mary, 104 Scott, Jill, 76 Seger, Retta, 76 Sennette, Jennifer, 87 Seo, Yun-Jeong, 100 Seplocha, Holly, 31, 87, 93 Seth, Kamna, 77 Shafaie, Shahrokh, 108 Shaffer, Susan, 33, 94 Sharapan, Hedda, 87 Sharp, Jessica, 96 Sharp, Kathryn, 65 Shedd, Meagan, 58 Sheil, Meghan, 98 Sheinberg, Nurit, 86 Shepherd, Ashley, 98 Sheridan, Kathleen, 68 Sherman, Kenneth, 88 Sherwood, Elizabeth, 77 Shi, Dasheng, 96 Shriner, Bethanne, 102 Shriner, Michael, 102 Shuttleworth, Jane, 86 Sibley, Annette, 69 Sibrizzi, Margie, 92 Sidel, Beth, 105 Sifford, Tricia, 59 Sigal, Byron, 108 Silvas, Anna, 65 Silveira, Brian, 47 Simmons, Bora, 48

Simmons, Gwen, 37, 76 Simms-Smith, Cassia, 102 Simon, Fran, 66, 98 Simpson, Craig, 99 Simpson, Jean, 68 Sisbarro, Andrea, 110 Sluss, Dorothy, 52 Small, Cynthia, 86 Smith, Alicia, 98 Smith, Bradley, 53, 86 Smith, Linda, 82 Smith, Lisa, 111 Smith, Tanya, 58, 108 Snook, Angel, 71 Snow, Kyle, 74, 81, 97 Snyder, Christine, 61, 68 Snyder, Jon, 69 Sofka, Amy, 80 Song, Kwangok, 100 Son, Wonim, 100 Sorenson, Kimberley, 29, 99 Speer, Roxanne Bourque, 68 Spencer, Jenny, 45 Spencer, Karin, 54 Springate, Juanita, 85 Srebro, Efrat, 74 Staake, Bob, 50 Stallard, Jackie, 48 Stanek, Rich, 28, 66 Stegelin, Dolores, 92 Stenhouse, Vera, 30, 72 Stenner, Katherine, 69, 97, 105 Stenstrup, Al, 48 Stephens, Carole Peterson, 80 Stephens, Elizabeth, 74 Stetzel, Stacy, 36, 96 Stevenson, Valerie, 61 Stewart, Deborah, 87 Storar, Lynne, 110 Storm, Mikkel, 29, 99 Strader, William, 37, 68, 97 Strasser, Janis, 87 Streeter, Joshua, 110 Strevy, Deborah, 73 Strickland, Dorothy, 65 Stroock, Lucy, 99 Strzempa, Lara, 29, 59, 83 Stubblefield, Jessica, 105 Subramaniam, Karthigeyan, 59, 100 Sullivan, Debra, 64 Sullivan, Liza, 57 Sullivan, Molly, 110 Sunderlin, Joann, 106 Sutterby, John, 30, 52, 72 Swackhamer, Catherine, 59

Index of presenters Swanson, Marsha, 86 Swindell, Jami, 68 Swint, Sherry, 105

Turner, Deborah, 71 Turner, Wade, 45 Tyner, Scott, 69

Talan, Teri, 61 Talley, Stephanie, 76 Tankersley, Amber, 56 Tan, Sheila, 77 Tarr, Julie, 91 Taylor, John, 58 Teague, Mark, 50 Terry-Todd, Terlene, 47 Thapa, Sapna, 64 Thibodeau, Jan, 106 Thierry, Eva, 63 Thomas, Jeff, 100 Thomas, Laurie, 96 Thomason, Rhonda, 47 Thompson, Josh, 33, 59, 88 Thomsen, Bo Stjerne, 44 Thornburg, Kathy, 67, 103 Thornton, Mary, 97 Tibbs, Frances, 51 Tilgner, Khadijah, 98 Tolan, Terry, 65 Tomashefsky, Elizabeth Slocum, 107 Torres-Crespo, Marisel, 34, 94 Torres, Mariel, 34, 99 Towery, Pam, 110 Tracy, Tracilee, 104 Trapani, Michael, 29, 88 Trawick-Smith, Jeffrey, 52, 87, 92 Trevino-Godfrey, Ana, 97 Trierweiler, Ginny, 45 Troadec, Tamara, 111 Trube, Mary Barbara, 36, 82 Trust, Steve, 70 Tsuchiya, Kanako, 105

Udell, Tom, 64, 99 Ueda, Harutomo, 105 Ugalde, Julienne, 68 Uhlenberg, Jill, 104

V Valdes, Barbara, 98 Valero, Lety, 34, 111 Van De Flier, Krista, 110 Van Fleet, Matthew, 50 Van Gorder, Brenda, 45 Van Meeteren, Beth Dykstra, 31, 103 VanOrsdal, Jeanne, 49 Vargas, Bea, 91 Vartuli, Sue, 97 Velasquez, Jenny, 98 Venable, Lin, 69 Vermette, Mary, 86 Veselack, Ellen, 79 Vesely, Colleen, 35, 73 Vickram, Preethi, 85 von Elbe, Katja, 87, 99

W Wachtel, Lois, 62 Wagner, Judith, 68 Wales, Kathi, 96 Wallen, Margie, , 23 Waller, Cathy, 36, 82 Wallinga, Charlotte, 73 Walters, Marianne, 97 Walters, Tracy, 97 Walti, Barbara, 85 Walton, Gail, 100 Wanerman, Todd, 76

Wang, Mei-Chih, 101 Wang, Xuesong, 102 Ward, Ann-Janine, 60 Ward, Jennifer, 80 Warren, Linda, 94 Washington, Valora, 30, 62 Wasko, Denise, 86 Watkins, Sarah, 93 Weaver, Amy, 59 Webb, Jason, 69 Weber, Jennifer, 104 Wegner, Elizabeth, 90 Weigel, Priscilla, 73 Weiner, Michael, 92 Weiss, Bretta, 79 Weitman, Catheryn, 108 Welch, Ginger, 57 Welch, Meghan, 102 Westinghouse, Carol, 68 West, Rodney, 80 Wheeler, Edyth, 60, 69, 74 Whetstone, Melissa, 83 White, Erica, 37, 44, 103 Whitehead, Linda, 76 Whiteside-Mansell, Leanne, 96 Wiberg, Carolyn, 94 Wiggins, Alice, 111 Wilder-Smith, Barbara, 68 Wilhelm, Laura, 57 Williams, Constance, 91 Williams, Courtney, 94 Williams, Diana, 65, 70 Williams, Judy, 100 Williams, Robert, 53 Williams, Shimira, 108 Williams, Vilma, 34, 88, 106 Willinski, Bethany, 101 Willis, Clarissa, 85 Williston, Judy, 83

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Wilson, Catherine, 97 Wilson, Karma, 50 Wirth, Susan, 48, 82 Wittmer, Donna, 99 Wolf, Amy, 49 Wolf, Carol, 79 Wolf, Marcia, 59 Wonderlick, Mary, 45 Wooldridge, Deborah, 108 Woolston, Megan, 66, 93, 98 Wright, Charlotte, 96 Wright, Kathleen, 28, 67 Wright, Travis, 109 Wusk, Evi, 69 Wycislak, Betsy, 74

X Xu, Tingting, 57

Y Yalow, Elanna, 71, 87 Yandian, Sharon, 76 Yoshida, Takako, 105 Youell, Joy, 106 Young, Kathy, 82 Yu, Mabel, 71

Z Zafeirakou, Aigly, 68 Zan, Betty, 75 Zangl, Renate, 78 Zarei, Sahrah, 37 Zebrowski, Alyssa, 87 Zeisler, Laura Mason, 34, 111 Zelaya, Claudia, 33, 66 Zimmer, Kyle, 78 Zunker, Norma, 63

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NAEYC invites you to the 2014 Annual Conference Expo! Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A/B The Expo—always one of the most popular parts of the Annual Conference— will open this year at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5. The Annual Conference Expo is an exciting venue, with more than 1,000 exhibit booths featuring the latest learning tools and materials. When you visit the Expo, make time to network with representatives from hundreds of companies and organizations that specialize in resources for children from birth through age eight. The Expo will be open every day of the Annual Conference because it will take more than one day to fully experience this marketplace of ideas! The Expo will also feature Munch and Mingle opportunities—Thursday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2014 Expo hours Wednesday, November 5 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

NAEYC exhibitors The following companies will exhibit at the 2014 Annual Conference (list is current as of September 2014).

Able Net, Inc.

www.ablenetinc.com Curriculum resources/materials; mathematics; special-needs resources Booth #335

Abrams Learning Trends

www.abramslearningtrends.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; language arts/ reading Booth #409

Accelerate Learning

www.acceleratelearning.com Curriculum resources/materials; science/environment; teaching resources Booth #1044

AccuCut

www.AccucutEducation.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; curriculum resources/ materials; teaching resources Booth #1348

Achievement Products

www.achievement-products.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; early literacy resources; special-needs resources Booth #1230

Age of Learning, Inc.

www.abcmouse.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; parent involvement Booths #1724, 1830

A+ Images, Inc.

www.teachershirts.com Awards/recognition gifts; staff uniforms/clothing Booth #704

AKJ Books

www.akjbooks.com Books/videos; early literacy resources; language arts/reading Booth #1808

Align, Assess, Achieve, LLC www.qualityinstruction.org Family support/resources; fundraising/incentives; parent involvement Booth #1915

All Around This World

www.allaroundthisworld.com Diversity in education/multicultural education; infants and toddlers; kindergarten/primary Booth #105

Alliance Bus Group

www.alliancebusgroup.com Childcare options Booth #1148

Alliance for Childhood

www.allianceforchildhood.org Infants and toddlers; kindergarten/ primary; learning settings/equipment/ materials Booth #942

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

www.stjude.org/trike Curriculum resources/materials; health and safety; teaching resources Booth #1020

Amaze

www.amazeworks.org Classroom equipment/materials; diversity in education; professional development; teaching resources Booth #1207

Amazing Athletes—Educational Sports Program www.amazingathletes.com Child care options; multi-age; physical education; preschool enrichment program Booth #448

Amber Way Jewelry

amberwayjewelry@comcast.net Natural Baltic amber; amber jewelry with inclusions Booth #654

Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Indexp.m. of exhibitors American College of Education www.ace.edu/info Distance education; higher education; undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #1546

American Federation of Teachers www.aft.org Booth #323

American Heart Association www.heart.org/CPR Health and safety; professional development; teaching resources Booth #640

American Printing House for the Blind

www.aph.org Eucational toys/games; specialneeds resources; curriculum resources/ materials Booth #222

Amplify

www.amplify.com Curriculum resources/materials; language arts/reading Booth #1640

Anderson’s Alphabet U

www.alphabetu.com Awards/recognition gifts; yearbooks; graduation caps/gowns Booth #1144

Angeles Corporation

www.AngelesStore.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; infants and toddlers; trikes; cots/cribs Booth #1312

Arizona State University Online http://asuonline.asu.edu Distance education; higher education; professional development; undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #443

AWE

www.awelearning.com Early literacy resources; teaching resources; technology/information Booth #204

Ball State University

www.bsu.edu/online/earlychildhood Distance education; higher education; undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #1917

Bare Books

www.barebooks.com Arts in education/art materials; early literacy resources; educational toys/games; language arts/reading Booth #736

Bari Koral: Kids Yoga, Music, & Movement www.barikoral.com Music curriculum; physical education Booth #739

BCI Burke

www.bciburke.com Physical education; playground equipment/supplies; school-age care/ after-school care Booth #1622

Bears Playgrounds

www.bearsplaygrounds.com Educational toys/games; physical education; playground equipment/ supplies Booth #227

Becker’s School Supplies

www.shopbecker.com Educational toys/games; infants and toddlers; teaching resources Booth #904

BigToys, A PlayCore Company www.bigtoys.com Playground equipment, infant and toddlers; kindergarten and primary Booth #1112

Blick Art Materials

www.dickblick.com Arts in education/art materials; classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies Booth #945

The Book Vine for Children

www.bookvine.com Books/videos; infants and toddlers Booth #805

Boyds Mills Press

www.boydsmillspress.com Award-winning, imaginative picture books for children; chapter books for preschool through middle grades. Booth #1017

Bright Horizons

www.brighthorizons.com Career opportunities; child care center management; management/ consultant services Booth #925

Brookes Publishing Co.

www.brookespublishing.com Books/videos; inclusion; teaching resources Booth #1141

Captain Creative Materials

www.CaptainCreativeMaterials.com Arts in education/art materials; curriculum resources/materials; language arts/reading Booth #1548

Carpets for Kids

www.carpetsforkids.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; infants and toddlers; kindergarten/primary Booth #903

Cengage Learning www.cengage.com Higher education Booth #522

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www.champlain.edu Higher education; professional development; undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #113

Child Care CRM

www.childcarecrm.com Child care sales and marketing software; child care center management; administrative software Booth #1205

ChildCare Careers

www.ChildCareCareers.net Child care options; infants and toddlers; school-age care/after-school care Booth #1343

ChildCare Education Institute www.cceionline.edu Bilingual education; distance education; professional development Booth #1120

Children’s Factory

www.childrensfactory.com Booth #1034

Child’s Play

www.childs-play.com Books/videos; early literacy resources; kindergarten/primary Booth #1737

Circle of Education—Delibrainy, LLC www.circleofeducation.com Booth #1834

Circle of Songs With Hugh Hanley

www.hughhanley.com Curriculum resources; music curriculum; teaching resources Booth #333

Colvard Learning Systems

www.pupsquest.com Early literacy resources; kindergarten/primary; technology/ information Booth #641

Council for Professional Recognition www.cdacouncil.org Booth #445

Crayola

www.cfchildren.org Curriculum resources/materials Booth #1025

www.crayola.com Arts in education/art materials; curriculum resources/materials; educational toys/games Booth #804

Community Playthings

Creative Art Works

Committee for Children

www.communityplaythings.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; multi-age Booths # 1026, 1121, & 1122

Concordia University—St. Paul http://online.csp.edu Distance education; higher education Booth #205

Conscious Discipline

www.ConsciousDiscipline.com Discipline/challenging behaviors; professional development Booth #1528

Constructive Playthings

www.constructiveplaythings.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; infants and toddlers Booth #1004

Constructivist Childhood Materials

www.patternblockpuzzles.com Curriculum resources/materials, mathematics, multi-age Booth #214

Council for Environmental Education

www.councilforee.org Curriculum resources/materials; professional development; science/ environment Booth #639

www.companycasuals.com/sam Awards/recognition gifts; fundraising/incentives Booth #909

Creative Educational Strategies & Services www.fiddlefocus.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies, discipline/challenging behaviors; special-needs resources Booth #1739

Cricket Media

www.cricketmag.com Books/videos; curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources Booth #947

Curriculum Associates

www.curriculumassociates.com Assessments/portfolios/ observation; curriculum resources/ materials; infants and toddlers Booth #312

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction Texas A & M University Commerce www.tamuc.edu/edci Bilingual education; higher education; undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #217

Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Indexp.m. of exhibitors Discount School Supply

www.discountschoolsupply.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; curriculum resources/ materials; educational toys/games Booth #1318

Dr. Drew’s Toys, Inc.

www.drdrewsblocks.com Educational toys/games; kindergarten/primary; mathematics; teaching resources Booth #536

Early Head Start National Resource Center

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/ttasystem/ehsnrc Infants and toddlers Booth #1733

ECR4Kids

www.ecr4kids.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; playground equipment/supplies Booth #1623

Education: Catch the Dream!

www.educationcatchthedream.com Bilingual education; diversity in education/multicultural education; parent involvement Booth #542

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

www.eerdmans.com/youngreaders Books/videos Booth #340

Enovative Technologies

www.magicmassageultra.com Health; technology Booth #337

Environments

www.environments.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; infants and toddlers Booth #1234

Equal Exchange

www.equalexchange.coop Fundraising/incentives Booth #1046

European Educationall Group Ltd

www.educationall.com Curriculum resources/materials; educational toys/games; kindergarten/ primary Booth #834

EZ-Care 2/SofterWare, Inc.

www.ezcare2.com Child care center management; computer software (administrative); multi-age Booth #830

EZChild Track

www.ezchildtrack.com Computer software (administrative); technology/ information Booth #1934

First Quality

www.cuties.com Baby and youth disposable products Booth #329

Flagship Carpets

www.flagshipcarpets.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; learning settings/equipment/ materials; teaching resources Booth #1922

Follett Early Learning

www.follettearlylearning.com Books/videos; educational toys/ games; language arts/reading Booth #614

Foundations Worldwide, Inc.

www.foundations.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; infants and toddlers Booth #914

Frog Street

www.frogstreet.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; infants and toddlers Booth #1534

FunShine Online

www.funshineonline.com Curriculum resources/materials; teaching resources; technology/ information Booth #741

Gesell Institute of Child Development

www.gesellinstitute.org Assessment/portfolios/observation; kindergarten/primary; professional development Booth #723

Get Set For School/ Handwriting Without Tears

www.hwtears.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; mathematics Booth #740

Good Things Are Happening, Ltd. www.gridmathgame.com Educational toys/games; mathematics Booth #1835

The Graduation Place

www.graduationplace.com Graduation supplies Booth #848

Great Plains IDEA Early Care & Education for a Mobile Society www.gpidea.org Career opportunities; higher education; undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #213

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Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Index p.m. of exhibitors Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Greg & Steve Productions

www.gregandsteve.com Music curriculum; kindergarten/ primary; special-needs resources; physical education Booth #810

Gressco Ltd / HABA USA

www.gresscoltd.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; early literacy resources; school-age care/after-school care Booth #545

Groggy Dog

www.groggydogonline.com T-shirts; apparel Booth #1913

Grounded in Play by Eric Strickland

drplaytxs@att.net Playground equipment/supplies Booth #1906

Grounds for Play

www.groundsforplay.com Booth #304

Gryphon House

www.gryphonhouse.com Books/videos; curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources Booth #1403

Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language, & Auditory Development

www.hamaguchiapps.com Language arts/reading; specialneeds resources; computer software/ technology-learning Booth #103

Happi-Nappi

www.happinappi.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; infants and toddlers; kindergarten/primary Booth #944

Happy Child Products

www.happychildproducts.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies Booth #1734

Harrison & Company

www.harrisonandcompany.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; infants and toddlers Booth #334

Hatch Early Learning

www.hatchearlychildhood.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; diversity in education/ multicultural education; technology/ information Booth #404

Hedstrom

www.hedstromspecialty.com Educational toys/games; infants and toddlers; kindergarten/primary; special-needs resources Booth #209

Heifer International

www.heifer.org Curriculum resources/materials; diversity in education/multicultural education; fundraising/incentives Booth #215

Highlights

www.Highlights.com Early literacy resources; educational toys/games; infants and toddlers Booth #1013

HighScope Educational Research Foundation

www.highscope.org Publisher; training (professional development); resources (curriculum); curriculum-early childhood; infantpreschool; assessment; early literacy resources; science/environment; social studies curriculum; special-needs resources; teaching resources Booth #1434

Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network/ Early Learning Collaborative www.earlylearningcollaborative.org Bilingual education; books/videos; curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; language arts/ reading Booth #240

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

www.hmhco.com Assessment/portfolios/ observations; curriculum resources/ materials Booth #546

Ideal Jewelry

www.myidealjewelry.com Art materials; fundraising; personal enhancement Booth #1244

Imagination Playground

www.imaginationplayground.com Kindergarten/primary; playground equipment/supplies; technology/ information Booth #218

Independent Stationers, Inc.

http://buyschoolsupplies. independentstationers.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; office supplies Booth #325

Insect Lore

www.insectlore.com Curriculum resources/materials; educational toys/games; science/ environment Booth #1012

The Institute for Childhood Education, LLC

www.theinstituteforchildhood education.com Curriculum resources/materials; distance education; professional development Booth #1043

Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Indexp.m. of exhibitors Institute for Healthcare Advancement

www.iha4health.org Health literacy; What to Do For Your Health book series; Annual Health Literacy Conference; patient/ consumer rewrite and design services Booth #946

International Schools of China (ISC) www.LDIEducation.org Career opportunities Booth #339

Jonti-Craft

www.jonti-craft.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; infants and toddlers; kindergarten/primary Booth #814

Joy Carpets & Co.

www.joycarpets.com Educational carpets and rugs; classroom furniture Booth #628

Jurassic Sand

www.jurassicsand.com Curriculum materials; kindergarten; learning materials Booth #1918

Kaplan Early Learning Company

www.kaplanco.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; curriculum resources/ materials; educational toys/games Booth #1504

Kaplan Early Learning Company

www.kaplanco.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; professional development Booth #1704

Keep America Beautiful

www.kab.org Professional development; teaching resources; science/environment Booth #230

KEM Ventures, Inc.

www.biggrips.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; kindergarten/primary; special-needs resources Booth #439

KidReports

www.kidreports.com Child care center management; parent involvement; technology/ information Booth #1929

Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc.

www.kidstuffplaysystems.com Playground equipment; playground safety surfacing; playground installation Booth #734

Kimochis

www.kimochis.com Curriculum resources/materials; educational toys/games; kindergarten/ primary Booth #747

Kinderdance International, Inc.

www.kinderdance.com Curriculum resources/materials; physical education; school-age care/ after-school care; dance and movement enrichment programs Booth #1115

Kindermusik International

www.kindermusik.com/schools Curriculum resources/materials; multi-age; music curriculum Booth #327

Kindertales

www.kindertales.com Child care center management; computer software; technology/ information Booth #1923

Knowledge Universe

www.kueducation.com/us Booth #1224

Kodo Kids

www.kodokids.com Educational toys/games; learning settings/equipment/supplies; science/ environment Booth #840

Kohburg, Inc.

www.kohburg.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies Booth #822

Lakeshore Learning Materials www.LakeshoreLearning.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; teaching resources Booths #1514, 1714

The Language Project

www.languageprojectkids.com Bilingual education; diversity in education/multicultural education; multi-age Booth #228

Learning Genie, Inc.

www.learning-genie.com Multiple intelligences; parent involvement; technology/information Booth #1636

Learning Materials Workshop/ Reggio Children www.learningmaterialswork.com Books/videos Booth #835

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www.learningresources.com Educational toys/games; language arts/reading; mathematics Booth #434

The Learning Station

www.learningstationmusic.com Books/videos/CDs; kindergarten/ primary; music curriculum Booth #1634

Ledger Software

www.lgrsoftware.com Computer software (administrative) Booth #1740

Lee Pesky Learning Center

www.LPLearningcenter.org Early literacy; mathematics; parent involvement Booth #1648

LEGO Education

www.LEGOeducation.us Educational toys/games; multi-age; teaching resources Booth #414

Lerner Publishing/ Kar-Ben Publishing

www.lernerbooks.com Books/videos; kindergarten/ primary; language arts/reading Booth #733

LessonPix.com

www.LessonPix.com Curriculum resources/materials; special-needs resources; teaching resources Booth #1018

Lifecubby

www.lifecubby.me Assessments/portfolios/ observations; computer software; parent involvement Booth #803

Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising

The Mother Company

Macaroni Soup/Ellen Allard/ Music with Mar

Music Together, LLC

www.pizzakit.com Fundraising/incentives Booth #846

www.macaronisoup.com www.ellenallard.com www.musicwithmar.com Early literacy resources; music curriculum; professional development Booth #219

Makit Products

www.makit.com Arts in education/art materials; educational toys/games; fundraising/ incentives Booth #310

Manta Ray/Childbrite

www.childbrite.com Arts in education/art materials; classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; kindergarten/primary; playground equipment/supplies; special-needs resources Booth #106

Markel

www.childcareinsurance.com Insurance Booth #828

M.A.T. Industries, Inc.

www.matindustriesinc.com Infants and toddlers; kindergarten/ primary; nap mats Booth #1350

Mayville State University www.mayvillestate.edu Booth #1815

Minute Menu Systems

www.minutemenu.com Child care center management; computer software; school-age care/ after-school care Booth #319

www.themotherco.com Books/videos; health and safety; social and emotional learning Booth #1544

www.musictogether.com Curriculum resources/materials; infants and toddlers; music curriculum Booth #1240

MyChild

www.mychildnow.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; parent involvement; technology/ information Booth #1117

Nasco

www.enasco.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; learning settings/equipment/materials Booth #750

National Food Service Management Institute

www.nfsmi.org Distance education; health and safety; professional development Booth #1447

National Program for Playground Safety

www.playgroundsafety.org Playground equipment/supplies; health and safety Booth #624

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) www.nsta.org Books/videos; curriculum resources/materials; science/ environment Booth #553

Nationwide Insurance

www.nationwide.com/grouprotector Health and safety; insurance/ financial services Booth #112

Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Indexp.m. of exhibitors Natural Start Alliance

www.naturalstart.org Science/environment; professional development; teaching resources Booth #442

Nature Explore

www.natureexplore.org Infants and toddlers; kindergarten/ primary; playground equipment/ supplies Booths #1522 & 1621

Navajo Jewelry & Crafts

Navajo Indian jewelry; All items are handmade by family. Booth #1916

Network of International Christian Schools

NRA—Eddie Eagle

www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie Health and safety Booth #444

NumbersAlive!

www.numbersalive.com Educational toys/games; kindergarten/primary; mathematics Booth #1048

Office of Child Care/ACF/HHS

www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/occ Child care options; infants and toddlers; school-age care/after-school care Booth #826

Pacific Oaks College

www.nics.org Elementary and secondary teachers; administrators and business managers Booth #1047

www.pacificoaks.edu Child care options; diversity in education/multicultural education; higher education Booth #345

Newmark Learning

PALS Marketplace

www.newmarklearning.com Early literacy resources; kindergarten/primary; parent involvement Booth #538

www.palsmarketplace.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; bilingual education; early literacy resources Booth #748

The New York Times

Parent Approved Resource Services, Inc.

www.NYTimes.com Publication Booth #212

Nienhuis Montessori USA, Inc. www.nienhuis.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; kindergarten/primary Booth #934

Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop

www.noahsarkworkshop.com Art materials; curriculum materials; educational toys/games Booth #905

www.parentapproved.org Parent involvement; parent resources; market research Booth #642

Pearson

www.PearsonClinical.com Assessment/portfolios/observation Booth #514

Pikler/Loczy USA

www.pikler.org Books/videos; infants/toddlers Booth #1146

The Pin Man

www.positivepins.com Awards/recognition gifts; diversity in education/multicultural education; fundraising/incentives Booth #708

Pioneer Valley Books

www.pioneervalleybooks.com Books/videos; curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources Booth #450

Play Clay/Simply Fit

Playclayfactory.com Simplyfitboard.com Art; kindergarten/primary; physical education Booth #743

Play Mart Playgrounds

www.playmart.com Infants and toddlers; physical education; playground equipment/ supplies Booth #1340

Playworld Systems, Inc.

http://playworldsystems.com Playground equipment/supplies; school-age care/after-school care; multi-age Booth #321

Precioustatus, LLC

www.precioustatus.com Computer software (administrative); parent involvement; technology/information Booth #1806

Preschool First.com

www.preschoolfirst.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; curriculum resources/materials; parent involvement Booth #1016

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www.preschool2me.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; computer software (administrative); technology/information Booth #341

Primrose Schools

www.primroseschools.com Child care options Booth #1018

The Program for Infant/Toddler Care www.pitc.org Infants/toddlers; books/videos; curriculum resource/materials Booth #534

Project Learning Tree

www.plt.org Curriculum resources/materials; professional development; science/ environment Booth #637

Rasmussen College—School of Education www.rasmussen.edu Undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #236

ReachLocal

www.reachlocal.com Booth #1145

The Reading Game

www.thereadinggame.com Early literacy resources; educational toys/games; kindergarten/primary; language arts/reading Booth #1817

Read Naturally

www.readnaturally.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; language arts/ reading Booth #549

Redleaf Press

www.prosolutionstraining.com Bilingual education; distance education; professional development Booth #1444

www.redleafpress.org Books/videos; child care center management; curriculum resources/ materials; exceptional resources for early childhood professionals Booth #1134

Publisher Spotlight

Resources for Reading

ProSolutions Training

www.publisherspotlight.com Books/videos; language arts/reading Booth #539

Rahab’s Rope

www.rahabsrope.com Handcrafted jewelry and gifts Booth #1545

Rainbow In My Tummy

www.rainbowinmytummy.org Child care; nutrition resources; management Booth #1027

Rainbows Within Reach

www.rainbowswithinreach.com Books/videos; early literacy resources; music curriculum Booth #1119

www.ABCstuff.com Early literacy resources; educational toys/games; kindergarten/primary Booth #634

Rhyme University

Right Response

Antiviolence; discipline/challenging behaviors; special-needs resources Booth #1910

Rock ’N Learn

www.RockNLearn.com Early literacy resources; family support/resources; special-needs resources Booth #342

Rocky Mountain Sunscreen

www.rmsunscreen.com Health and safety; playground equipment/supplies; school-age care/ after-school care Booth #1930

Rollee Pollee

www.rolleepollee.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; health and safety; infants and toddlers; napping equipment Booth #1919

Routledge

www.routledge.com Books/videos; professional development Booth #413

Roylco

www.roylcostore.com Arts in education/art materials; educational toys/games; science/ environment Booth #309

www.rhymeuniversity.com Awards/recognition gifts; kindergarten/primary; pre-K/ kindergarten graduation Booth #1647

SafeGard Classes Online

Rigamajig

SafeSpace Concepts

www.rigamajig.com Educational toys/games; playground equipment/supplies; science/ environment Booth #1248

www.safegardclassesonline.com Distance education; professional development Booth #446

www.safespaceconcepts.com Classroom equipment/furniture; infant and toddlers equipment; playground equipment Booth #930

Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Indexp.m. of exhibitors Sanford Harmony Program

www.Meet-Z.org Curriculum resources/materials; inclusion; kindergarten/primary Booth #441

Scarf King

Booth #1833

Scholastic Inc.

www.scholastic.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources Booth #504

SchoolChapters

www.schoolchapters.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; professional development; technology/ information Booth #653

School Health

www.schoolhealth.com Booth #210

School Outfitters

www.schooloutfitters.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; playground equipment/ supplies Booth #1803

School Specialty–Early Childhood/Childcraft

www.childcraft.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; curriculum resources/ materials; inclusion Booth #1204

School Zone Publishing

www.schoolzone.com New Little Scholar pre-loaded tablet; books/videos; educational toys/ games; technology/ information Booth #1054

Share Corp

Staples Advantage

Share My Lesson

Starfall Education

Smart-Fab

Steffy Wood Products, Inc.

www.ShareCorp.com Health and safety; specialty disinfectant/sanitizer chemicals; odor control Booth #229

www.sharemylesson.com Curriculum resources/materials; special-needs resources; teaching resources Booth #107

www.smartfab.com Arts in education/art materials; classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies Booth #1643

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

www.folkways.si.edu Diversity in education/multicultural education; music curriculum; teaching resources Booth #622

The Soynut Butter Company

www.soynutbutter.com Health and safety; kindergarten/ primary; school-age care/after-school care Booth #1738

Spirit Lala

www.spiritlala.com Awards/recognition gifts Booth #203

Springfield College

www.springfieldcollege.edu/shs Higher education Booth #745

S & S Worldwide

www.ssww.com Arts in education/art materials; classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games Booth #526

www.staplesadvantage.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; curriculum resources/ materials; teaching resources Booth #234

www.starfall.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; language arts/ reading Booth #440

www.steffywood.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies Booth #1811

Stepping Stone School

www.steppingstoneschool.com Career opportunities; child care options; early care and education Booth #1203

Steve Spangler Science

www.stevespanglerscience.com Educational toys/games; kindergarten/primary; science/ environment; teaching resources Booth #1814

Syracuse Cultural Workers

www.syracuseculturalworkers.com Booth #924

Tangeroo, Inc.

www.mcttechnology.com Technology information; teachers and parents engagement mobile app Booth #1549

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center

www.childcareservices.org Professional development; scholarships; educational scholarships Booth #1903

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Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Index p.m. of exhibitors Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Teachers College Press

www.tcpress.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; books/videos; curriculum resources/ materials Booth #1804

Teaching Important Parenting Skills: TIPS for Great Kids! www.tipsforgreatkids.com Family support/resources; professional development; parent involvement Booth #635

Teaching Strategies, LLC

www.teachingstrategies.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; curriculum resources/materials; professional development Booth #1212

Teddy Bear Portraits

www.teddybearportraits.com Photographic services Booth #1824

Thomas Moore Enterprises, Inc. www.drthomasmoore.com Books/videos; early literacy resources; teaching resources Booth # 1547

Time Timer LLC

www.timetimer.com Multi-age; special-needs resources; teaching resources Booth #706

Time to Sign, Inc.

www.timetosign.com Booth #1712

Tout About Toys

www.toutabouttoys.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; educational toys/games; multi-age Booth #722

Trendy Teacherz

Vincent Nunes

The Tuneables (Music Intelligence Project)

Visit Orlando

www.trendyteacherz.com Specializing in bling t-shirts, hats, cups, and teacher apparel Booth #1909

www.thetuneables.com www.musicintelligenceproject.com A multimedia program re-imagining how we teach the fundamentals of music to young children Booth #543

Tutto Luggage/Mascot Metropolitan, Inc.

www.tutto.com Health and safety; classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; travel luggage Booth #1049

Tuzzles

www.tuzzles.com Early literacy resources; educational games/toys; teaching resources; puzzles Booth #954

Tykester

www.tykester.com Technology/information; infants and toddlers; parent involvement Booth #1446

UltraPlay

www.ultraplay.com Infants and toddlers; kindergarten/ primary; multi-age; playground equipment/supplies Booth #1112

USI Education Sales

www.usi-laminate.com Lamination equipment/supplies Booth #110

Valtech Magna-tiles®

www.magnatiles.com Educational toys/games; mathematics Booth # 1245

www.lighthouserecords.com Curriculum resources/materials; music curriculum; movement Booth #233

www.orlandomeeting.com Booth #225

Walden University

www.waldenu.edu Higher education; undergraduate/ graduate schools Booth #714

Walking Exhibit, Inc.

www.walkingexhibit.com Arts in education/art materials; multi-age; kindergarten/primary Booth #749

Waterford Institute

www.waterford.org Curriculum resources/materials; language arts/reading; technology/ information Booth #1646

WESCO North America www.wescona.com Booth #730

WGU Texas

texas.wgu.edu Distance education; higher education; undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #220

Where Am I?

www.montessorievolution.com Antiviolence; books/videos; curriculum resources/materials Booth #1045

Whitney Brothers Co. www.whitneybros.com Booth #1628

Saturday sessions 1:00–2:30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Indexp.m. of exhibitors WIDA

www.wida.us Assessment; diversity in education/ multicultural education; professional development Booth #554

Zeager Bros, Inc.

www.zeager.com Playground equipment/supplies Booth #721

Zoo-Phonics, Inc

www.zoo-phonics.com Curriculum resources/materials; early literacy resources; language arts/ reading Booth #1720

Wikki Stix Co.

www.wikkistix.com Kindergarten/primary; language arts/reading; special-needs resources Booth #833

Join the NAEYC Academy’s Scavenger Hunt. Explore the Exhibit Hall and win prizes daily! Visit the NAEYC Academy at Booth #344.

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American Heart Association, 167

Knowledge Universe Education, 147

Anti-Defamation League, 168

Learning Care Group, 175

Ball State University, 142

The Learning Station, 163

Best Practices Inc., 152

Macaroni Soup/Ellen Allard/Music with Mar, 166

BigToys, 140

McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, 176

Bill Kurtis’ Tallgrass Beef, 177 The Book Vine for Children, 154–155 Branagh Information Group, 173 Brigance Early Childhood, 156 Bright Horizons Family Solutions, 157 Brookes Publishing Co., 148 Building Blocks for Literacy, 176 Carpets for Kids, 169 Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley, 175 Colvard Learning Systems, 178 Community Playthings, 143 Constructivist Childhood Materials, 176 Council for Professional Health Recognition, 151 Discount School Supply, 153

The Mother Company, 170 Music Together, 159 Ozark River Portable Sinks, 169 Pacific Oaks College, 175 Pearson, 141 Penn State Cooperative Extension, 152 ProSolutions Training, 158 Raffi, 156 Rasmussen College, 162 Read Naturally, 159 ReadyRosie, 149 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, Walden University, inside back cover

Eric Strickland, Ph.D., Consultant, 166

SafeGard Professional Health & Education Classes Online, 178

Exchange, 165

Scholastic, 138–139

FingerSafe USA, Inc., 170

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 146

Follett, back cover

The Source for Learning, Inc., 158

Free Spirit Publishing, 172

Springfield College, 164

Gesell Institute of Child Development, 166

Teachers College Press, 160–161

Gryphon House, 174

Teaching Strategies, LLC, inside front cover

Highlights, 157

University of North Dakota, 156

HighScope, 145

The University of Texas at San Antonio, 159

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 137

UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 171

Kansas State University Global Campus, 172

Vincent Nunes and Dr. Craft, 150

Kaplan Early Learning Company, 144

Walking Exhibit, 164

Kar-Ben Publishing/Lerner, 177

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The Work Sampling System®, Fifth Edition The proven standard in early childhood learning, improved.

Developed by leaders in the field of early childhood education, The Work Sampling System® has been thoroughly tested and validated through rigorous studies. Since its introduction and through systematic updates, The Work Sampling System has earned its place as the most comprehensive and reliable tool for recognizing and documenting children’s abilities and accomplishments. This latest version features a brand-new administrator user interface as part of the online system, making the system even easier to use. Other features include: • Research-based content updates aligned with current standards • Built-in tools for communicating with families and building family engagement • In-depth reporting tools

Learn more at these sessions with The Work Sampling System author, Judy Jablon:

The Work Sampling System: Using Performance Assessment to Enhance Teaching and Learning Stop by Pearson booth 514 for a demo of The Work Sampling System

Thursday, November 6 8:00–9:00 AM Room D222 Dallas Convention Center

Using The Work Sampling System to Enhance Teacher-Child Interactions in Preschool to Grade 3 Classrooms* *Check your program for session details. 800.627.7271

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Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved. The Work Sampling System, WSS, Always Learning, Pearson, design for Psi, and PsychCorp are trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). 9434A 11/14

BALL STATE+EARLY CHILDHOOD

Early childhood education from the early childhood experts. When it comes to early childhood education, Ball State University provides preparation for those working at all levels. These programs are taught by our world-class early childhood education faculty who are known nationally for their research.

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. On-campus only, four-year licensure program for birth through third grade. Students can also choose to dual major in early childhood and early childhood special education. • Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Early Childhood Education with a Minor in Early Childhood Special Education. Specifically designed for working childcare professionals who have an associate degree or at least 45 credit hours that apply toward an early childhood degree. Birth through age 5, non-licensure.

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• Online Master’s in Elementary Education with a Focus on Early Childhood Education. This program helps you build compelling learning environments for children from birth to age 8, including the roles of literacy development, child development, classroom creativity, and family and community partnerships in early childhood programs. • Online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Program Administration. This credential is a viable option if you direct an early childhood program in the public schools or a federally funded venture such as Head Start, or if you are considering opening a private pre-school program. • EdD or PhD in Elementary Education with Specializations in Early Childhood. The EdD is aimed at those aiming for a leadership role in education, and the PhD for those interested in becoming college professors.

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Curriculum Resources

Center for Early Education Evaluation

E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C AT I O N

Child and Program Assessment

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Meet & Greet Ella at Booth #622! Wednesday, November 5 Thursday, November 6 Friday, November 7 Saturday, November 8

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Workshop: FRIDAY, NOV. 7 8:00 am to 9:30 am KBHCC/Ballroom C1

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Supporting Teachers Who Do Project Work An Evening of Sharing Powerful Project Work

New Book from Judy Harris Helm

Friday, 7—9 PM, Convention Center Ballroom A2-A3

Foreword: Lilian G. Katz

Becoming Young Thinkers: Deep Pro-

Hear panel presentations by Judy Harris Helm, Lilian Katz, Sylvia Chard, & Yvonne Kogan

ject Work in the Classroom

View 22 project displays and talk to teachers about their projects

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Current users of the ECERS-R can look forward to a smooth transition to the new ECERS-3 when they are ready.

ERS—THE GOLD STANDARD! “These comprehensive tools truly allow providers to see classrooms through the eyes of the children they care for, and the results obtained offer clear feedback that helps teachers improve and grow.” —Angela Keyes, Quality Start Assessment Team of Louisiana

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What is Walking Exhibit®? Boost children’s pride, conndence and creativity by giving them a moving stage for their ar t creations, instantly! Walking Exhibit® is a brand-new, patented product series fully dedicated to the concept of “Instant garment customization with your original ar t work-easy, detachable, and replaceable!” Walking Exhibit® was elected both “Featured New Product” and the “Show Pick” at its debut showing at Ed Expo 2014.

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-ANYTHING: nearly anything created by kids, in its original form, can be given a formal, shiny look on the clothing instantly. Children’s drawings, writings, printed works, magazine pages, patches from old clothing, collages, origami, light 3D objects, even scribbles can be used. There are simply too many to list!

-Walking Art Pouch™/Walking Art Pocket™ Give the kids’ artwork a nice, shiny, formal look to immediately stand out! -Walking Art Tape™ Attach, replace, rearrange or remove any art work on children’s clothes!

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Help young children live longer, happier lives. Now is the time for early childhood programs to address early childhood obesity and wellness. Turn-Key Training gives early childhood educators the knowledge base and practical strategies they need to cause change that will benefit young children and their families for the rest of their lives. This comprehensive, self-contained professional development resource is comprised of 14 lessons that capture the insights of over 60 experts in pediatrics, nutrition, movement, child development, and adult education, as well as scenes of appropriate practice gathered from over 30 innovative early childhood classrooms across the country. Included are discussion questions, extension activities, for each lesson.

Now is the time to make a difference, to cause change. Child obesity is not a problem. It is a crisis.

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www.heart.org/safekids Parents and caregivers are essential decision-makers when it comes to the nutrition, physical activity and health needs of their children. Help your child develop healthy habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits.

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When Is the Right Time to Talk About Respecting Differences?

Chances Are…Right Now. Teaching mutual respect and an appreciation of diversity is critical in preventing the seeds of prejudice from taking root in young children. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has tools and resources to help you.

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The Question Corner – a free online resource – provides responses to frequently asked questions about anti-bias and diversity issues among young children. www.adl.org/question-corner

ADL’s Miller Early Childhood Initiative offers interactive workshops designed to prepare adults to counter the development of prejudice in young children.

ADL provides tips and guidance on using children’s literature to foster respect and create fair and inclusive home and learning environments.

Visit www.adl.org/miller-initiative

The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is dedicated in purpose and program to combating anti-Semitism and securing justice and fair treatment for all. ADL’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute is a leading provider of antibias education and diversity training programs that help create and sustain inclusive home, school, community and work environments.

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From the Authors of the Environment Rating Scales Learn the Environment Rating Scales on your schedule - at your own pace! Choose from a variety of engaging courses that cover the most up-to-date information on the Environment Rating Scales. Courses are available in both English and Spanish with a certificate and CEUs awarded upon completion.

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Submit Your Conference Proposal! 2015 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo November 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;21, 2015 Orlando, Florida Submit a proposal to share your knowledge and expertise with thousands of your peers! Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 The proposal criteria for the 2015 Annual Conference will be available online at www.naeyc.org/conference in mid-December. Be sure to visit our website for instructions and details. If you are selected to present, you can register for the Annual Conference at a reduced rate! NAEYC looks forward to seeing you in Orlando for the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest gathering of early childhood professionals!

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his is a thought-provoking guide to effective, appropriate, and intentional use of technology with young children. Included are strategies, theoretical frameworks, links to research evidence, descriptions of best practice, and resources to develop essential digital literacy knowledge, skills, and experiences for early childhood educators in the digital age. Copublished with Routledge. This book is a Comprehensive Member Benefit. Item 1123 List $35 Member $28 (20% savings)

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overing infancy to third grade, the articles in this collection offer practical ways of supporting children who are dual language learners, their families, and staff. Included are suggestions for using technology as a teaching tool, pairing children and using projects to support development, and addressing challenging behaviors, as well as a professional development guide. Item 2210 List $20 Member $16 (20% savings)

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Save the date! NAEYC’s 2015 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development The Early Childhood Profession We All Want: What Will It Take to Get Us There? Sunday, June 7–Wednesday, June 10, 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana

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Your leadership development gifts at work Donations to NAEYC’s Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign support scholarships, fellowships, professional development initiatives, public affairs initiatives, resource material development, and Affiliate services. For more information and to make a contribution, please visit www.naeyc.org/legacy or contact Kathleen Cassidy Donato at NAEYC: phone 800-424-2460, ext. 8824, or email kdonato@naeyc.org.

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Torn Paper Collage This type of collage is the easiest for children to create. 1. Provide white glue and two different colors or types of paper (black and white construction paper work very well, or newspaper with black construction paper as a background). 2. Model tearing paper into unusual shapes. Encourage children to use a pincer grip with their fingertips. 3. Sing this tearing song to the tune of “Frere Jacques”:

Triada Samaras and Janis Strasser, With Michele J. Russo

Tearing, tearing Tearing, tearing

ollage is an ideal way to introduce preschool chil-

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1, 2, 3 What’s it going to be now?

engaging open-ended art experience. To ensure

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success, choose materials wisely, model how to use glue, and

Wait and see . . .

don’t make a sample collage. When teachers make samples,

Wait and see . . .

children tend to want to make one just like it. Three of our favorite collage ideas begin on page xxx.

4. Demonstrate gluing one piece on the paper and hold-

Getting Started

ing it until it sticks.

Put glue into a recycled plastic pint container with a foam

5. Tear another shape and repeat. Ask some of the

brush or a tongue depressor. Also provide paper clips, tape, and

open-ended questions from the list.

a stapler, to offer multiple ways to fasten materials together.

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6. Give children plenty of time to tear pieces of different

During collage making, use lots of rich vocabulary to dis-

sizes and shapes.

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7. After children have torn plenty of paper, provide the

did!” or “See what I made!” ask open-ended questions to en-

glue. Give each child one page for attaching pieces.

courage conversations about the work. You could post a list of questions and prompts in your art center to remind you what to ask (see “Questions to Ask Children About Collage” on p. xx).

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They’re learning more because you learned more. As your knowledge grows, so will their smiles, confidence, and excitement for learning. The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University, a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)–accredited institution, is a proud year-round sponsor of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Walden is dedicated to supporting the needs of people like you who have a passion for working with young children. That’s why our online early childhood programs, concentrations, specializations, and certificates feature experts in the field and offer cutting-edge curricula to help you acquire the knowledge, experience, and skills you need to be more effective in a wide variety of early childhood education roles. Learning never stops—for you and for them. As an NAEYC member, you can benefit from a 10% tuition reduction† when you enroll as a new student at Walden. To learn more, call, visit us online, or stop by booth #714 at the 2014 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo.

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† Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition. Walden University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. As a recognized standard of excellence in professional education for the preparation of teachers, administrators, and other preK–12 school professionals, NCATE accreditation ensures that the institution has met rigorous national standards set by the profession and members of the public. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses offered to preK–12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Walden offers both state-approved educator licensure programs as well as programs and courses that do not lead to licensure or endorsements. Prospective students must review their state licensure requirements prior to enrolling. For more information, please refer to www.WaldenU.edu/educlicensure. Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits. Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6275 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Walden’s programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Note to all Pennsylvania residents: Walden University’s teacher preparation program and special education endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching as leading to licensure and endorsement, respectively. Because these programs are not reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, candidates are instructed to apply for Pennsylvania certification as out-of-state graduates of a teacher preparation program.

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