2024 Professional Learning Institute Program

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Sun June 2

7:00 AM–6:00 PM Institute Registration

8:00–9:00 AM Sessions

10:30 AM–12:00 PM Opening Plenary Session

12:00–1:30 PM Lunch Break

1:30–3:15 PM Sessions

3:45–5:30 PM Sessions

5:00–7:00 PM

Visit the Exhibit Hall for new ideas, demonstrations, conversations, and prize drawings with industry leaders!

NAEYC Exhibit Hall & NAEYC Shop

5:30-7:00 PM Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall

5:45–7:00 PM Research Poster Session

Mon June 3

7:00 AM–3:00 PM Institute Registration

8:00–10:00 AM Sessions

10:00 AM–4:30 PM NAEYC Exhibit Hall & NAEYC Shop

10:30 AM–12:30 PM Sessions

12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break in the Exhibit Hall ($)

2:00–4:00 PM Sessions

4:30–5:30 PM Sessions

Wed June 5

8:00–10:00 AM Sessions

10:30 AM–12:00 PM Closing Plenary Session

Sat

June 1

Full Day Pre-Institute Workshops (Preregistration required) 1:00–5:00 PM Institute Registration

Tue

June 4

7:00 AM–12:00 PM Institute Registration

8:00–10:00 AM Sessions

10:00 AM–2:00 PM NAEYC Exhibit Hall & NAEYC Shop

10:30–11:30 AM Sessions

11:30 AM–12:30 PM Dedicated time in the Exhibit Hall

12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break in the Exhibit Hall ($)

1:30–2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Prize Drawing; Exhibit Hall Ends

2:00–4:00 PM Sessions

4:30–5:30 PM Sessions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Featured Session Blending Standards, Guidance, and Resources from NAEYC and DEC to Prepare Personnel to Create Caring and Equitable Environments for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families

St. James Ballroom

AM–4:00

21 Pre-Institute Workshops 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Sunday, June 2

23 Sessions

AM

AM–12:00

1:30–3:15 PM Featured

a Culture of Joyful Learning in Early

St. James Ballroom

31 Networking Reception 5:30–7:00 PM Grand Ballroom, NAEYC Exhibit Hall

32 Research Poster Session

5:45–7:00 PM Grand Ballroom, NAEYC Exhibit Hall

Monday, June 3

34 Sessions

8:00–10:00 AM

Featured Session Using Guidance to Teach Young Children to Gain Five Democratic Life Skills

St. James Ballroom

ACCESS Session

36 Sessions 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

Featured Session STEM in Black: Strategies for Providing Black, Indigenous, and Children of Color with More STEM Mirrors

St. James Ballroom

37 ACCESS Session

39 Sessions 2:00–4:00 PM

Featured Session Storytelling/Storyacting: Nurturing Minds, Empowering Hearts, and Strengthening Communities

St. James Ballroom

40 ACCESS Session

42 Sessions 4:30–5:30 PM

Tuesday, June 4

49 Sessions 8:00–10:00 AM

Featured Session To Protect and Nurture: (Re)Imagining Mentoring for Black Boys in the Early Grades

St. James Ballroom

51 Sessions 10:30–11:30 AM

8 Welcome Letter 9 Sponsors 10 Announcements 13 Maps Saturday, June 1
Jackson
21 Affiliate Day 8:00
PM
Sessions
Childhood Education
8:00–9:00
26 Opening Plenary Session 10:30
PM New Orleans Theater, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 27
Session Leading
29 Sessions 3:45–5:30 PM

54 Sessions

2:00–4:00 PM

Featured Session Classroom Choreography: Rhythmically Intergrating Classroom Instruction and Assessment

St. James Ballroom

56 Sessions 4:30–5:30 PM

Wednesday, June 5

61 Sessions 8:00–10:00 AM

Featured Session Encouraging States to Fund Evidence-Based Playful Learning

St. James Ballroom

63 Closing Plenary Session 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Grand Ballroom A/B

Institute Evaluation

Please remember to complete the 2024 Institute evaluation survey, which will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Institute. NAEYC sincerely values your feedback, which is used to evaluate the Institute and to plan future professional development activities.

Complimentary Attendee Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby areas of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

Network: Hilton free

Password: no password needed

Visit NAEYC Booths in the Exhibit Hall

NAEYC Homeroom: Booth #100

NAEYC Accreditation: Booth #100

NAEYC Shop: Booth #511

Opening Plenary Session

Now is the Time for Future Thinking Sunday, June 2

64 Get Involved and Become a NAEYC Leader

65 Exhibit Hall

66 Index of Advertisers

67 Certificate of Attendance

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Theater; 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Closing Plenary Session

Turning Towards the Future: Taking NAEYC to 100 Years and Beyond

Wednesday, June 5

Grand Ballroom A/B; 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

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WALDEN’S EMPOWERING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

for NAEYC members

Are you ready to ignite positive change in your community and classroom, and take the next steps toward your personal and professional growth? If so, Walden invites you to apply for a scholarship to continue your education.

Multiple partial scholarships will be awarded to Walden education partners, including members of NAEYC: *

$15,000 for PhD programs

10 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

$12,000 for master’s degree programs (excludes MSEd)

20 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

$11,000 for bachelor’s degree programs

20 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

20 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

$10,000 for the Doctor of Education (EdD) program

10 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

$6,000 for the MS in Education (MSEd) program

LEARN MORE AND APPLY: WaldenU.edu/NAEYC
Tuition savings and scholarships are subject to eligibility requirements. Please visit WaldenU.edu/NAEYC. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Many countries have their own accrediting bodies, and degree recognition differs from country to country. Prospective students who reside outside of the United States are advised to review accreditation requirements for their own country to confirm recognition of their Walden program of choice. Walden University is currently authorized, licensed, registered, exempt, or not subject to approval in all states, except New York and Rhode Island. Some states have required statements that can be found on our State Authorization for Distance Education page. It is the student’s responsibility to know and understand the statutes and regulations of the state in which they intend to utilize this degree.

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Welcome Early Childhood Professionals & Leaders!

Greetings and a warm welcome to what promises to be a memorable gathering in the enchanting and vibrant city of New Orleans for the 2024 Professional Learning Institute!

This special four-day journey is packed with opportunities for growth, connection, and inspiration. With more than 200 carefully curated sessions, we aim to cover the breadth and depth of what it means to nurture, educate, and advocate for our youngest learners. This year, we’re focusing more than ever on the heart of our mission: to empower educators, support vibrant learning environments, and ensure every child’s early learning journey is filled with joy and equitable promise and opportunity.

We invite you to dive in, explore, engage and craft an experience that resonates with your passions and goals. Whether you’re deepening your expertise, seeking out the latest in educational research, or building advocacy skills, there’s something here for you.

To make your experience as enriching as possible, we encourage you to download our official mobile app, Whova. It’s your key to personalizing your schedule, navigating the event with ease, and connecting with fellow educators.

But the connections don’t end with the app. We encourage you to step out, meet new faces, and knit closer ties with peers from across the country. There’s immense power in our community and coming together in this way is a powerful reminder of the collective strength that supports us.

On behalf of NAEYC’s governing board and staff, we extend our deepest gratitude for dedicating your time to join us and for your unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. The impact you have on children, families, and the field of early childhood education is profound and far-reaching.

We wish you an extraordinary and memorable experience. Share your journey, insights, and the moments that inspire you on the conference app and across social media platforms using the hashtag #naeycINST. And while you’re here, take the opportunity to explore the charm, culture, distinctive music, historical sites and cuisine of New Orleans.

Warmest regards and see you in the Big Easy!

Tonia Durden, Governing Board President

Michelle Kang, Chief Executive

NAEYC Governing Board

Tonia Durden, President

Natalie Vega O’Neil, Past-President

Kelly Ramsey, Vice President

Brian Johnson, Secretary

Michelle Wlazlo, Treasurer

Joseph Alviani

Barbara Cooper

Erin Covington

Stacey French-Lee

Diane Haulcy

Troy Hunter

Charu Manocha

Xiara Quinn

Yohana Quiroz

Kharesa Rivera

Toni Sturdivant

Shu-Chen (Jenny) Yen

Michelle Kang (Ex Officio)

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YEAR ROUND SPONSORS

INSTITUTE SPONSORS

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Exhibit Booth #P-510 Exhibit Booth #P-401 Exhibit Booth #P-503 Exhibit Booth #P-301 Exhibit Booth #P-406

Institute Location

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130

NAEYC will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from the Opening Plenary Session, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, June 2. All other listed Professional Learning Institute sessions and events will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

Institute Registration—Badge, Bag, and Program Pick-Up

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Attendees, presenters, and exhibitors should bring their registration receipt to Institute Registration, 1st Floor, located near the Grand Ballroom to pick up their name badge, registrant bag, and Institute Final Program. On-site registration will be available to those who did not preregister. See the Event Schedule for hours.

For safety reasons, we cannot allow children under the age of 18 in the event space including the exhibit hall and session areas.

NAEYC Headquarters

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 2nd Floor, Prince of Wales

NAEYC Shop

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st Floor, Grand Ballroom, Booth #511

Visit the Shop to browse newly released titles and all-time favorites. Take advantage of free shipping and member pricing on all books! Credit card purchases only; we are unable to handle cash or check transactions. See the Event Schedule for hours.

NAEYC Exhibit Hall

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st Floor, Grand Ballroom

Discover tools, services, and demonstrations for implementing new solutions that build on what you learn at Institute. See the Event Schedule for hours.

For safety reasons, we cannot allow children under the age of 18 in the event space including the exhibit hall and session areas.

Research Posters

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st Floor, Grand Ballroom, in the NAEYC Exhibit Hall

Stop by the Research Posters to network and exchange ideas with individuals and organizations showcasing effective approaches to professional development, highquality programs, and new research. See the Event Schedule for hours.

CEUs for Pre-Institute Workshops

NAEYC is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is offering IACET CEUs for its 2024 Pre-Institute Workshops in compliance with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

IACET CEUs will be offered for Pre-Institute workshops convened on June 1, 2024. To earn the CEUs for a workshop, participants must attend the entire workshop and complete the assessment for the workshop. The total CEUs offered per each session is provided in the description (see page 21).

NOTE: This offer does not apply to concurrent Professional Learning Institute sessions. Attendees registered for a Pre-Institute workshop have received information via email prior to the workshops. If you registered for a Pre-Institute workshop and have questions about CEUs, please contact training@NAEYC.org

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Announcements

Louisiana AEYC counter

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 1st floor in the Institute Registration area

Attention early childhood education enthusiasts in Louisiana! Are you passionate about shaping the future through quality early learning experiences? Join us in building a brighter tomorrow as part of the Louisiana Affiliate Chapter of the Association for the Education of Young Children (LAAEYC). Your voice and dedication are invaluable. Visit our information table in the lobby near Registration to learn more and become a member today. Together, let’s make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners!

Hours:

Saturday: 1:00-5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00-9:30 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM

Complimentary Attendee Wi-Fi

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby areas of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

Network: Hilton free Password: no password needed

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby areas of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Network: MCCNOwifi

Password: no password needed

Hotel Concierge Services

For information on dining, shopping, sports, theater, and activities in New Orleans, consult the Hotel Concierge in the main lobby of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, or call 504-293-2351.

FedEx Business Center

The FedEx Business Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside across from hotel registration.

Contact Info and Hours of Operation:

Phone: 504-581-5892

Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

During business hours, staff can assist with photocopies, design and printing, shipping packages and a host of other services. A portion of the Business Center is also available for hotel guests on a 24-hour basis. Guests may make photocopies and utilize computers on a self-service basis.

Lost and Found

If you have lost an item while attending the Institute, please visit the NAEYC Headquarters in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2nd Floor in Prince of Wales.

Event Safety Policy and Waiver

In keeping with the Association’s duty of care and our responsibility as an event host, NAEYC is guided by recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and will abide by the legal mandates of the State of Louisiana at the time of the 2024 Professional Learning Institute (“Event”). Thank you for following NAEYC’s Event Safety Policy which can be found on the NAEYC website at NAEYC.org/events/institute/ institute-safety-information-policies

Endorsement

NAEYC’s Institute encourages the exchange of diverse opinions. It is important for attendees to recognize that the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect NAEYC’s official position statements. Moreover, NAEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Institute, nor does acceptance of advertising or exhibits imply endorsement by the Association of any products or services.

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Announcements

General consent and release for use of image

By registering, you agree to the General Consent and Release for Use of Image in which you consent to, NAEYC, or anyone authorized by NAEYC, to record and use, as NAEYC may desire in its sole and absolute discretion, all recording and reproductions or depictions of such exhibitor’s, or attendee’s name, likeness, voice, persona, words, actions, and/ or biography, which NAEYC may make, including without limitation the right for NAEYC, or anyone authorized by NAEYC, to use such recordings, reproductions, or depictions in or in connection with any legitimate purposes, including for advertising, publicity, trade, and editorial purposes, at any time in the future in all media now known or hereafter developed, throughout the world.

Final Program Organization

The Sunday through Wednesday sessions are described on pages 23 to 63. The program is organized by day, time, and location. The description of each session includes the title, location, time, presenter(s), and topic. The topic defines the session focus.

Institute Evaluation

Your Opinion is Important to Us!

Please remember to complete the 2024 Institute evaluation survey, which will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Institute. NAEYC sincerely values your feedback, which is used to evaluate the Institute and to plan future NAEYC professional development activities.

Hilton

New Orleans Riverside

First Floor

SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF FOR OPENING PLENARY SESSION ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Map Key

SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF

NAEYC REGISTRATION

EXHIBIT HALL

GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOM

OPENING PLENARY SESSION

EXHIBIT HALL

NAEYC REGISTRATION

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Hilton New Orleans Riverside Second Floor
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GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOM Hilton New Orleans Riverside Third Floor

Only the Opening Plenary Session will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. All other listed sessions will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

New Orleans

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF FOR OPENING PLENARY SESSION ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2

OPENING PLENARY SESSION

Shuttle Bus Transportation to Opening Plenary Session

NAEYC will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from the Opening Plenary Session, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, June 2. Buses will begin boarding at 9:00 AM at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside near the Registration area. The Opening Plenary Session will begin at 10:30 AM. Buses will loop continuously from the hotel to the convention center every 10-15 minutes from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

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CEUs for Pre-Institute Workshops

NAEYC is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is offering IACET CEUs for its 2024 Pre-Institute Workshops in compliance with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

IACET CEUs will be offered for Pre-Institute workshops convened on June 1, 2024. To earn the CEUs for a workshop, participants must attend the entire workshop and complete the assessment for the workshop. The total CEUs offered per each workshop is indicated below.

NOTE: This offer does not apply to concurrent Professional Learning Institute sessions. Attendees registered for a Pre-Institute workshop have received information via email prior to the workshops. If you registered for a Pre-Institute workshop and have questions about CEUs, please contact training@NAEYC.org.

Affiliate Leadership Day

Jackson

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Affiliate board members and staff are invited to Affiliate Leadership Day. Planned jointly by the NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council and staff, this day is designed to inspire and build leadership throughout our Affiliate network. Advance registration is required. For more information, please contact the Affiliate Relations team at affiliate@naeyc.org.

Participants can earn 0.7 CEUs for this training.

Higher Education Faculty Workshop:

Completing the Higher Education Accreditation Process

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Mary Harrill, NAEYC

Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC

Eric Bucher, Arizona AEYC

Tiffany Hunter, Higher Education consultant with Ferrilli

Participants can earn 0.7 CEUs for this training.

Early Learning Program

Accreditation Leadership Day

Churchill B1

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC

Participants can earn 0.5 CEUs for this training.

Sponsored by

Becoming Better Teachers for Black Boys: Film Viewing and DAP Training

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Grand Salon, Section 21

Susan Friedman, NAEYC

Brian L. Wright, The University of Memphis

Participants can earn 0.7 CEUs for this training.

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| Pre-Institute Workshops
Saturday

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Our Trek to Building Pathways to Positive Connections in the Greater Philadelphia Region

Camp

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Beth Huertas, Public Health Management Corporation

Tiffany Thorpe, First Up State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

The Current Affiliate Landscape and What’s Next Canal

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Jordan Christian, NAEYC Leadership

Coming Together Around a Book for Critical Conversations in Early Childhood Education

Churchill A

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Tracy Keyes, Kutztown University

Jennefer Gehringer, Kutztown University

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Available at the NAEYC Shop!

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is a framework that describes e ective teaching practices designed to promote young children’s optimal learning and development.

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Early Years Initiative: Conceptualizing and Launching a Multiyear Statewide Approach to Strengthening Foundational Learning and Development of Infants and Toddlers

Churchill B1

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Maureen Weber, Early Learning Indiana

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Colors of Creativity: Embracing Diversity in Inclusive Art for Early Learners

Churchill B2

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Trudy Schneider, Lake Orion High School Arts (Performing and Visual)

Between Generations: Leadership Lessons for a Caring and Equitable Community of Leaders

Churchill C1

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Ann Terrell, Graceful Leadership Tamara Johnson, Malaika Early Learning Center Jenise Terrell, Public Allies Leadership

So You Are Retiring . . . Now What?

Churchill C2

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Susan Steinhofer, Help Me Grow/First Five Fox Valley

Kim Horejs, Help Me Grow/First Five Fox Valley Community Partnerships

Available at the NAEYC Shop! Casebook

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs

Case studies provide real-world examples that make for rich discussions and greater learning in educational and professional development settings.

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Sunday

Connecting with Caregivers: Strategies to Educate and Engage Caregivers in Early Education Settings

Commerce

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Nicole Willard, Windmill School

Family Engagement and Support

Success Pathways: Building an Inclusive Teacher Pipeline

Fulton

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Robin Eckert, Reading Area Community College

Nancy Jackson, Reading Area Community College

Educator/Teacher Preparation

How Does Your Garden Grow? Ways to Address Garden Barriers and Support Teachers to Engage Children in Growing and Tasting Foods

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Carol Smathers, Ohio State University

Timothy McDermott, Ohio State University

Nature/Outdoor Education

Preparing the ECE Workforce to Support Each and Every Child

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Peggy Kemp, Division of Early Childhood at the Council for Exceptional Children

Mary Beth Bruder, University of Connecticut

Mary Harrill, NAEYC

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Designing a Classroom Library Supporting Diversity and Equity: Building a Classroom Community of Responsive Curiosity, Wonder, and Kindness

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Kathleen Harris, Seton Hill University

Cancelled

A Call to Action: Prioritizing Well-Being in Professional Development Systems

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Ingrid M. Anderson, Portland State University

Jennifer Baumgartner, Louisiana State University

Advocacy/Public Policy

Federal Policy Update: What are Policymakers Doing for Early Childhood Education?

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Daniel Hains, NAEYC

Advocacy/Public Policy

What Pushes Your Buttons? Recognizing and Addressing Your Triggers

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Cindy Galloway, SC First Steps

Amanda Bailey, SC First Steps

Social and Emotional Development

Assessment for Guiding Learning Experiences: Connecting Assessment Results to Emergent Classroom Projects

Jackson

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Jill Steffens, University of Missouri Kansas CityInstitute for Human Development

Phillis Mills, University of Missouri Kansas CityInstitute for Human Development

Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Creating an Early Childhood Education

Virtual Learning Community: Sharing Content, Building Capacity, Creating Connections, and Building Culture

Among Early Childhood Educators

Magazine

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Stephanie Heald, University of Arizona Global Campus

Tisha Shipley, University of Arizona Global Campus

Educator/Teacher Preparation

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Family-Centered Assessment to Foster Inclusive Services for Children

Parish

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Marisa Macy, University of Nebraska Kearney

Assessment of Young Children

Available at the NAEYC Shop!

Education for a Civil Society

Democratic life skills are skills that enable all of us—children and adults alike—to be caring, thoughtful members of families, schools, communities, and societies. Teachers and families support and nudge young children toward these skills, using guidance techniques that calm and teach.

Item 1165

List $35 | Institute Price $28

Finding the STEAM in Picture Books: Using Picture Books to Plan Creative Curriculum for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math

Royal

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Dorothy Voegeli, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Curriculum – Theories and Approaches

Available at the NAEYC Shop!

Coaching with Powerful Interactions

Second Edition

This resource applies the three-step Powerful Interactions framework to the interactions between teachers and coaches.

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Sunday
Education for a Civil Society Teaching Young Children to Gain Five Democratic Life Skills Second Edition DAN GARTRELL

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Opening Plenary Session

Now is the Time for Future Thinking

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Theater 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Trista Harris, Philanthropic Futurist and President, FutureGood Consulting

NAEYC is nearing its 100th anniversary. Such a significant milestone can inspire people to look back and reflect on accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned. But we can’t stop there. Now is also the time to look forward.

Faced with a global health pandemic and racial reckoning, the world has shifted. Long-held policies, social norms, and practices that were once thought of as immovable have changed. We learned new ways to collaborate across sectors and harness our energy to meet emerging community needs.

How do we take that same spirit of change into the future? How do we help ensure that our communities aren’t left behind?

The 2024 Professional Learning Institute Opening Plenary Session will kick off 3 ½ dynamic days aimed to help you build and nurture a caring community of learners. NAEYC leaders will celebrate past successes as they look forward to what the future holds. Our keynote speaker is well equipped to address this: as a renowned philanthropic

Shuttle Bus Transportation to Opening Plenary Session

futurist, Trista Harris analyzes current trends and forecasts how we can build the future we want to see for ourselves, our sectors, and our communities.

Trista Harris advocates for the use of futurism to address critical community challenges worldwide. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, the New York Times, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and many social sector blogs. Trista is the president of FutureGood, a consultancy that helps visionaries create a better future. She has authored two books, How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar and Future Good. Trista is a strategic foresight expert certified by Oxford University. She holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University.

NAEYC will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from the Opening Plenary Session, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Buses will begin boarding at 9:00 AM at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside near the Registration area. The Opening Plenary Session will begin at 10:30 AM. Buses will loop continuously from the hotel to the convention center every 10-15 minutes from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

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MONDAY: 1:30-2:00 PM

TUESDAY: 10:30-11:00 AM

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NAEYC Homeroom
Trista Harris

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Featured Session

Leading a Culture of Joyful Learning in Early Childhood Education

St. James Ballroom

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Bridgitt Mitchell, NAEYC

Don Reynolds, Denver Public Schools

Do you lead an early learning program? Whether you are a new leader or seasoned with significant experience, it can be challenging to navigate the day-to-day operations with the complexity of building program culture. In this session, leaders analyze and evaluate their current program values, cultures, systems, and structures to design a dynamic, adaptable, results-oriented school community. Learn a framework that will guide your team toward a pathway for meaningful and differentiated developmentally appropriate learning environments for children.

Sponsored by

Through the Looking Glass: How Teachers’ Language Ideologies Permeate Classroom

Decisions that Influence Learning for Spanish-English Dual Language Learners

Camp

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Ivette Guadarrama, Erikson Institute

Rebeca Itzkowich, Erikson Institute

Emerging Bilingual/Multilingual

Preschool Math Activities to Enhance Spatial Thinking

Canal

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Ashley Lewis Presser, Education Development Center

Jillian Orr, GBH Kids

Regan Vidiksis, Education Development Center

Mathematics

Moving Beyond PowerPoint: Making Virtual and In-Person Training

Engaging, Interactive, and Fun!

Churchill A

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Nancy Alexander, Northwestern State University Child and Family Network

Andre Ransom, Northwestern State University Child and Family Network, Andre Ransom and Associates

Pheriche Perkins, Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Equitable Leadership Starts with Daring Personal Development: Deep Values

Analysis to Support Brave Leadership

Churchill B1

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Tonya Kmetz, Teach Reach Master Consulting Leadership

Understanding Addiction: A Research-Based Curriculum for Community Members

Churchill B2

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Lauren Prinzo, West Virginia University

Gina Taylor, West Virginia University

Family Engagement and Support

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Death, Decay, and Decomposition: Finding Life and Renewal in Natural Life Cycles

Churchill C1

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Carla Gull, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College

Laura Wilhelm, Kaplan Early Learning

Nature/Outdoor Education

Sensory Supports for All: Integrating Sensory Accommodations in Classroom and Informal Learning Environments

Churchill C2

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Whitney Raser, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

Janis Benton, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Creating Community by Establishing a Culture of Self-Care

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Julia Whitney, Teaching Strategies

Michelle Salcedo, Teaching Strategies

Leadership

Head Start Rule Change: Another Unfunded Mandate?

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Cathy Grace, University of Mississippi

Kathy Thornburg, University of Missouri

Advocacy/Public Policy

Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together: Using Group Games to Support Executive Function and Self-Regulation

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Kenneth Sherman, The HighScope Foundation

Guidance/Challenging Behaviors

Overview of the Higher Education Accreditation Standards and Self-Study Process

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Mary Harrill, NAEYC

Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC

Eric Bucher, Arizona AEYC

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Building Community Through Equitable Behavior Management and Nurturing Relationships

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Kristie Norwood, Start Early

Liliam Perez, Start Early

Diversity and Equity

Leading from Strength: It’s Time to Harness the Wisdom and Experiences of Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Serene Stevens, Leading for Children

Shannon Newman, Leading for Children

Nichole Parks, Leading for Children

Diversity and Equity

What Does Indoor Risk Look Like for Child Care?

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Patricia Couroux, Early Childhood Community Development Centre

Curriculum – Theories and Approaches

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Using Adversity as a Catalyst for Transformation and Growth: Cultivating Early Childhood Educator and Care Provider Social and Emotional Health

Jackson

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Rochelle Wilkerson, Columbus City Schools

Social and Emotional Development

Building a Culture of Psychological Safety: Improving Staff Retention Through Trusting Relationships

Jefferson Ballroom

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Nikki Waldron, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County

Leadership

Play It Forward: Understanding the Value of and Advocating for Play in Early Learning Settings

Marlborough A/B

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Kim Adams, Today We Play-Barron Park Playschool Play

Innovative Approaches to Professional Development: Intentional Integration of Technology and Media Literacy in Early Childhood STEM Education

Royal

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Kelly Houle, University of Rhode Island

Sara Sweetman, University of Rhode Island

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Voices of Practitioners: Teacher Research in Teacher Preparation and Teacher Development

Salon 4

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Barbara Henderson, San Francisco State University

Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College

Maleka Donaldson, Smith College

Carrie Nepstad, Harold Washington College

Educator/Teacher Preparation

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Featured Session

Blending Standards, Guidance, and Resources from NAEYC and DEC to Prepare Personnel to Create Caring and Equitable Environments for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families

St. James Ballroom

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Megan Purcell, Purdue University

Christine Spence, Virginia

Commonwealth University

Laura McCorkle, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Deborah Rooks-Ellis, Coastal Carolina University

Heather Walter, George Mason University

Vicki Stayton, Division for Early Childhood

This session will introduce participants to the CEC/DEC EI/ECSE Standards and how they may use these standards as a framework for personnel preparation, including both preservice and ongoing professional development. We will share resources to support the use of the EI/ECSE Standards and engage participants in dialogue related to the implementation of the EI/ECSE Standards within their personnel preparation programs and for ongoing professional development. Of particular interest in this session will be the exploration and discussion of the relationship between the ECE Standards and Competencies and the EI/ECSE Standards. Participants will have time to reflect on how the use of these resources will benefit their own preservice personnel preparation and/or ongoing professional development programs.

Sponsored by

Climate, Early Childhood Education and You Camp

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Michelle Kang, NAEYC

Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC

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Strategies for Developing Highly Effective Teams

Churchill A

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Deidre Harris, The Rhelm, Texas LLC

Professionalism and Ethics

Centering Educators and Families Together in Collective, Effective ECE Advocacy

Churchill B1

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Hailee B. Roye, Trying Together

Nicole Lazarte, NAEYC

Members of the Geaux Far Louisiana coalition

Advocacy/Public Policy

(Re)Imagining Intersectional Communities of Practice in Early Childhood Teacher Preparation

Churchill B2

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Meghan Green, Erikson Institute

Ja’Re Thorn, Erikson Institute

Lilly Padia, Erikson Institute

Sandra Lucia Osorio, Erikson Institute

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Mental Health is Everyone’s Business: Synergies Across Early Childhood Education and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Churchill C1

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Sarah LeMoine, ZERO TO THREE

Social and Emotional Development

The Mississippi State University Teacher Residency as a Promising Practice for Growing Representation in Rural Public Schools

Churchill C2

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Jeffrey Leffler, Mississippi State University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Welcoming Children Who Are Gender Fluid into Early Childhood Spaces and Moving Beyond the Gender Binary Commerce

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Robin Fox, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Erica Schepp, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association

Diversity and Equity

Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: Examining Challenging Behaviors Through a Trauma Lens

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Meredith Schilling, The Ohio State University -A. Sophie Rogers School

Guidance/Challenging Behaviors

Shifting to an Equity Lens: Strengthening and Supporting Infant and Toddler Teaching with Insights and Strategies from DAP

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Marie Masterson, National Louis University

Diversity and Equity

Integrating STEAM and Social and Emotional Learning to Enhance Learning Outcomes

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Jessica Cieslak, Hosanna House

Christine Robison, Hope Academy powered by Hosanna House

Social and Emotional Development

Higher Education Accreditation: Meeting Quality Key Assessments & Data Collection Expectations

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Mary Harrill, NAEYC

Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC

Tiffany Hunter, Higher Education consultant with Ferrilli

Educator/Teacher Preparation

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Empowering Inclusive and Equitable Leaders with Embedded Learning Routines

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Jessica Haremza Diop, Educare Network, Start Early Tatjyana Elmore, Educare Atlanta, Sheltering Arms

Leadership

Early Literacy For All: Engaging Families in School Readiness

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Megan Cook, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools

Erin Pitts, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools

Patti Clark, Lakeshore Learning

Family Engagement and Support

Supporting Equitable Student Outcomes

Through Professional Learning: Utilizing Student Data to Create Meaningful Professional Learning Cycles for Educators

Jackson

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Sharon Sprague, Sprague Education, LLC, The Center: Resource for Teaching and Learning, Northeastern Illinois University

Leadership

Inspired Leadership: Energize Your Impact

Jefferson Ballroom

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Erin Ramsey, Living Inspired, LLC

Leadership

Taking Technical Assistance and Training On the Road

Magazine

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Deb Huestis, Family Connections MT

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Unlocking Credentials and Degrees: Using Performance-Based Assessment to Fuel Apprenticeship Pathways

Marlborough A/B

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Johnna Darragh-Ernst, Heartland Community College

Tiffany Freeze, Verity CBE Design Solutions

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Less is More: Clear and Meaningful Child Care Options for Families

Royal

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Demetria Joyce, Bainum Family Foundation

Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation

Winona Hao, National Association of State Boards of Education

Noel Kelty, The National Association of State Leaders in Early Education (NASLEE)

Lauren Hogan, NAEYC

State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Networking Reception

Grand Ballroom, NAEYC Exhibit Hall

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Join early childhood colleagues, exhibitors, and NAEYC staff for networking, complimentary bites, and a cash bar at the Networking Reception.

Social and Emotional Development, Revised Edition Help children from birth through third grade develop the social and emotional skills essential to their future well-being and success. Item 1164

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Spotlight
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Research Poster Session

5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Grand Ballroom, in the NAEYC Exhibit Hall

A Review of Developmental Cascades: An Image of the Child-Based Approach to Understanding Development

Karen Walker, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, The University of Texas at Dallas

Examining NAEYC Personnel Preparation Standards and Competencies and DAP in Classroom-Based Field Experiences: Intentional and Systematic Evaluation of Preservice Teacher Learning

Karen La Paro, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Amy Mejia Robles, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Join the Club: An Action Research Study About a Virtual Professional Development Book Club

Nicole Willard, Windmill School

Perspectives in Practice: A Public Media Model for Facilitating Professional Learning

Krista Respass, Maryland Public Television

Karla Thompson, Maryland Public Television

Professional Development and Fidelity of Implementation: Creating HighQuality Prekindergarten Classrooms

Ximena Franco-Jenkins, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jill Claxton, HighScope Educational Research Foundation

Sibling Experiences of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Educational Settings: Creating Support to Encourage Success

Elena Marte, Miami Dade County Public Schools

Study of Bilingual and Monolingual Preschoolers’ Math Competencies and Processing Abilities

Sudha Swaminathan, Eastern Connecticut State University

Young Minds, New Narratives: Transforming Gender Beliefs in STEM

Sara Sweetman, University of Rhode Island

Kelly Houle, University of Rhode Island

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A special thank you to the Bainum Family Foundation for sponsoring NAEYC’s 2024 Professional Learning Institute

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Featured Session

Using Guidance to Teach Young Children to Gain Five Democratic Life Skills

St. James Ballroom

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Dan Gartrell, Bemidji State University, Minnesota

To be healthy, socially minded, creative human beings and democratic citizens, children need the Five Democratic Life Skills:

1. Finding acceptance as a member of the group and as a worthy individual.

2. Expressing strong emotions in non-hurting ways.

3. Solving problems creatively, independently, and in cooperation with others.

4. Accepting differing human qualities in others.

5. Thinking intelligently and ethically.

Learn how early childhood professionals can use developmental and intervention guidance practices to create encouraging learning communities and to teach young children these skills. This session builds upon the guidance premise that individuals must gain basic emotional health before they can make healthy progress in the other domains. Through video and anecdotal illustrations, it invites discussion about how early childhood educators build secure relationships with every member of the community and use guidance to teach for the Five Democratic Life Skills.

Institute Evaluation

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Please remember to complete the 2024 Institute evaluation survey, which will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Institute. NAEYC sincerely values your feedback, which is used to evaluate the Institute and to plan future NAEYC professional development activities.

ACCESS Session

ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice, Part I. Preparing Early Childhood Educators Who Can Create Caring Communities of Learners

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

D’Lee Babb, Western Kentucky University

Kyoka Hashimoto, San Diego Community College District

Anu Sachdev, Lehigh Carbon Community College

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Equity of Voice: Unlocking the Power of Equity in Early Childhood Education Leadership

Camp

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Priscilla Latson, Scaffold Enterprises Leadership

Establishing Learning Communities That Welcome Black Dads

Churchill A

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Lindsey Wilson, Dr. Lindsey Equity Consultant: Shifting the Lens

Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University-Commerce Advocacy/Public Policy

Conflict Resolution as a Tool in Professional Learning or Coaching Settings

Churchill B1

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Nancy Nicewonger, First Up Professionalism and Ethics

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Understanding Selective Mutism in Young Children

Churchill B2

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Kathy Slattery, STAR NET Region II/The CenterResources for Teaching and Learning

Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Teaching in a FISHbowl: Creating a Classroom for Friendly, Important, Smart Humans

Churchill C1

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Jodi Favazza, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Wellthy Living Massage and Wellness

Social and Emotional Development

Cultivating Responsive Learning Communities to Strengthen Family Engagement and Media Mentorship with PBS KIDS

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Mouna Algahaithi, PBS Wisconsin

Alison Loewen, Mead Public Library

Krista Respass, Maryland Public Television

Karla Thompson, Maryland Public Television

John Sessler, PBS KIDS

Devon Tutak, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Outsmart the Wiggles: How Play Powers

Social and Emotional Development and Leads to Calm Minds and Bodies Ready to Learn

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Preston Blackburn, Pivot to Play®

Social and Emotional Development

Listening to Learning: Assessing and Teaching Diverse Young Children

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Gillian McNamee, Erikson Institute

Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute

Assessment of Young Children

Delivering Difficult Messages: Collaborative Conversations with Families when There Are Developmental Concerns

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Niki Dial, Weekday Nursery School

Meaghan Fullerton, Weekday Nursery School

Family Engagement and Support

Ramps and Pathways: An Integrative Approach to STEM Learning Through Play

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Beth VanMeeteren, Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa

Sherri Peterson, Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa Play

Making Connections: Linking TraumaResponsive Care in Early Childhood Classrooms to Positive Behavior Approaches

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Morgan Wilson, Vogel Celeste Bucchan, Vogel

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Bringing Mental Consulting to Child Care Teachers and Directors in Rural Environments Using Virtual Interventions

Jackson

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Lauren Elliott, Children’s of Mississippi

Lisa Long, Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University

Teaching and Instructional Practices

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The Well-Being Toolkit: Coaching for Teacher Wellness

Jefferson Ballroom

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Karin Spencer, Education and Wellness Consulting, LLC

Heather Walter, Education and Wellness Consulting, LLC

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Laying the Literacy Foundation: Integrating the Science of Reading in Preschool and Family Education

Magazine

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Mary Ann Cahill, Purdue University Northwest

Mary Jane Eisenhauer, Porter County Community Foundation

Grace Pigozzi, Purdue University Northwest

Amanda Passmore, Purdue University Northwest

Melanie Walski, Purdue University Northwest

Language and Literacy

Building an Early Childhood Registered Apprenticeship for Infant and Toddler Teachers

Marlborough A/B

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Lisa Hildebrand, Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC)

Marinel Russo, Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC)

State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

Creating Communities of Belonging Through the Use of Culturally Responsive Anti-Bias Practices

Parish

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Jen Neitzel, Educational Equity Institute

Ebonyse Mead, Educational Equity Institute

Diversity and Equity

The Ready School Assessment: Assess Your School’s Readiness to Meet the Needs of All Students

Royal

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Jeff Beal, HighScope Educational Research Foundation

Jill Claxton, HighScope Educational Research Foundation

Anthony Neilsen, HighScope Educational Research Foundation

Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Featured Session

STEM in Black: Strategies for Providing Black, Indigenous, and Children of Color with More STEM Mirrors

St. James Ballroom

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Orinthia Harris, STEMearly LLC

Explore the vital intersection of early literacy and STEM education in our workshop, fostering positive exposure for BIPOC children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Addressing disparities, we aim to unlock the potential of the next generation of BIPOC STEM professionals by dismantling barriers rooted in bias and racism. Join us in this intentional effort to shape a more inclusive and equitable future in STEM.

12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break

Concessions open in the Exhibit Hall

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ACCESS Session

ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice, Part II. Current Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Teacher Education: A Series of Roundtable Discussions

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Jennifer Koel, ACCESS R. Taylor, ACCESS

Holly Lanoue, ACCESS

Debra Murphy, ACCESS

Educator/Teacher Preparation

More Than Words: Teaching Preservice Educators About Caring and Equity Through Intentional Actions

Camp

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Natasha Spellman, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

LaKisha Roseborough, Winston-Salem State University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Using Observation to Supervise, Coach, and Evaluate Early Childhood Educators

Churchill B1

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Nancy Toso, Nancy L. Toso Consulting Group

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Cultivating Student Engagement in the Accreditation Process

Churchill B2

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Lori Blake, Central Connecticut State University

Candace Barriteau-Phaire, Central Connecticut

State University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Looking at Leadership with a New Lens: Applying Leadership Essentials to Energize and Strengthen Your Professional Impact in Guiding Program Change

Churchill C1

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Teri Talan, National Louis University

Marie Masterson, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership

Jill Bella, Bella Mattina Leadership

Welcoming Families of Young Children with Disabilities to ECE Programs: Using Partnerships to Make Equitable and Inclusive Experiences for All

Churchill C2

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Jenna Weglarz-Ward, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Kimberly Hile, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

State Legislative Round Up Commerce

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Maria Estlund, NAEYC

Nicole Lazarte, NAEYC Advocacy/Public Policy

Nurturing Young Children in Nature: How to do it and why it matters!

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Martha Cheney, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences at Walden University

Nature/Outdoor Education

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Identifying Everyday Oppression in Toddler Settings: Allowing Schema Play to Transform Caregiving Relationships and Liberate Learning

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Travis Morgan-Chavers, Athens State University

Sean Durham, Auburn University

Ashton Bridges, Auburn University

Guidance/Challenging Behaviors

Using Research to Advocate for State Supported Increases in Wages for Rural Child Care Teachers

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Heather Hannah, Systems Change Lab at the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University

Cathy Grace, The Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning, University of Mississippi

Elizabeth Harris, MS Early Learning Alliance

Katie Amidon, University of Mississippi

Program Administration, Evaluation, and Financial Management

Read Aloud Wow! Best New Children’s Books on DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), SEL (Social-Emotional Learning), and More

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Amy Vandament, The Book Vine for Children Language and Literacy

Supporting the Positive Identity Development of Parents Who Are Cis Heterosexual Men

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Gus Moore

Men in Early Childhood

Building a Sustainable Workforce: Embedding Self-Care Skills for Early Childhood Professionals

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Jennifer Baumgartner, Louisiana State University

Ingrid Anderson, Portland State University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Tangrams and Twigs: Using Loose Parts as Math Manipulatives with Adults and Kindergartners

Jackson 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Amber Beisly, University of Oklahoma--Tulsa

Heather Ross, University of Oklahoma--Tulsa

Mathematics

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LAAEYC at Mulate’s!

Discover, connect, and celebrate at “Louisiana Night” for early childhood educators! Join the LAAEYC at Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant (just a short walk from the hotel) for an evening of networking, inspiration, food, music, and charm. This event is free for Louisiana AEYC members.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2: 6:30-8:30 PM

Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant 201 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130

Stop by the Louisiana AEYC counter in the Institute Registration area if you have questions about this event.

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Stick Together: Building a Stronger, More Connected Team Regardless of Generational Differences, Cultural Diversity, Child Care Experience, or Personal Upbringing

Jefferson Ballroom

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Jennifer Romanoff, Lightbridge Franchise Company

Leadership

It’s OK to Talk at the Table!

Magazine

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Denise Sidney, College of Southern Nevada

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Sensory Strategies and the Brain: Promoting Self-Regulation and Learning

Marlborough A/B

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Amy Bender, Northwest Center

Laura Kneedler, Northwest Center

Guidance/Challenging Behaviors

Inspiring Contextually and Culturally

Relevant Technology Use in Early Childhood Programs: Applying DAP in Decision Making

Royal

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Cindy Basse, Northern Michigan University Technology and Digital Media

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Featured Session

Storytelling/Storyacting: Nurturing Minds, Empowering Hearts, and Strengthening Communities

St. James Ballroom

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sisa Pon Renie, Erikson Institute

Ivette Guadarrama, Erikson Institute

Melissa Kirk, Erikson Institute

Project Zero from Harvard University defines playful learning as joyful and empowering, with opportunities for pursuits of curiosity. Storytelling/ Storyacting, created and popularized by Vivian Gussin Paley, allows children to dictate their stories, then perform them in front of the class. It is a powerful tool to deepen learning for children through play. Participants will dive deep into this routine and learn other elements that create humanizing learning environments. With frequent use and rumination about these routines, teachers deepen their practice by reflecting, facilitating critical thinking conversations among children, and providing different entry points in response to children’s strengths and needs. Teachers see their students as children are: brilliant, excited, and full of genius and wonder as they engage in these routines. Through shared community and knowledge building, teachers get to know their children deeply due to the nature of the routines. This mutuality creates an equitable and caring learning community.

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NAEYC Homeroom (Booth #100 in the Exhibit Hall)

Monday, June 3: 1:30-2:00 PM

Tuesday, June 4: 10:30-11:00 AM

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ACCESS Session

ACCESS to Shared Knowledge in Practice,

Part III. Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teacher Preparation Programs: A Conversation About Opportunities and Challenges to Support Student Learning

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Anu Sachdev, ACCESS

Jennifer Koel, ACCESS

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Moving Forward: Building Towards an Equitable Future for the ECE Profession

Camp

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Michelle Kang, NAEYC

Shyrelle Eubanks, National Education Association

Tamara Johnson, Malaika Early Learning Center

Edith Locke, Child Care Services

Calvin Moore, Council for Professional Recognition

Advocacy/Public Policy

Centering Family Child Care Educators: Lessons Learned in Creating Staffed Family Child Care Networks as Learning Communities

Canal

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Kelly Ramsey, All Our Kin

Maureen Wright, All Our Kin

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Strategies to Interrupt Unconscious Bias in Early Childhood Education

Churchill A

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Kristie Norwood, Start Early

Kay Meredith, Start Early

Diversity and Equity

Sparking Science and Engineering Discovery: Using a Play-Based Approach to Support STEM Learning for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Churchill B1

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Rebecca Parlakian, ZERO TO THREE Science

Transforming Leadership with Emotional Intelligence

Churchill B2

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tara Dickerson, Mississippi State University

Jamila Taylor, Mississippi State University

Elizabeth Thorne, Mississippi State University

Leadership

Taking Care of Me to Take Care of You Wellness Session

Churchill C1

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Patricia Couroux, Early Childhood Community Development Centre

Ginette Wilson, Early Childhood Community Development Centre

Health and Safety

Preparing University Preservice Teachers to Create Equitable Communities, Indoors and Out

Churchill C2

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Amy Betz, University of Minnesota

Alyssa Wilt, University of Minnesota

Sheila Williams Ridge, University of Minnesota

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Finding Joy through DAP: Developing Emotional Intelligence

Commerce

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Prerna Richards, Together We Grow Diversity and Equity

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Helping Teachers and Children Cope with Intense Emotions and Challenging Behaviors in Caring Classroom Communities: A TraumaInformed and Play-Based Approach

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Anna Housley Juster, Boston Child Wellness

Sue Gaon, Lakeshore Learning

Shannon Ayers, Lakeshore Learning

Social and Emotional Development

Theories, Pedagogies, and Early Childhood Environments: A Relational Understanding of Young Children’s Learning

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, The University of Texas at Dallas

Sandra Duncan, Nova Southeastern University Curriculum – Theories and Approaches

Coaching Is the Tip of the Iceberg: What’s Hiding Underneath?

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sarah Sexton, Family, Infant & Preschool Program

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable:

Building Inclusive and Equitable Facilitation and Training Skills

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Jessica Haremza Diop, Educare Network, Start Early

Michelle Lee, Educare Network, Start Early Diversity and Equity

Cooking in the Classroom: Building Life Skills to Strengthen Children’s Social, Emotional, and Academic Trajectories

Jackson

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Kathryn Szallar, Deer Creek IS Social and Emotional Development

Stay Safe: How to Address the Challenge of Implementing Stay Safe Drills with Infants and Toddlers

Jefferson Ballroom

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Neal Horen, Head Start National Center on Health, Behavioral Health and Safety

Amy Hunter, Head Start National Center on Health, Behavioral Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Building Neural Connections: Early Childhood’s Key Role in Meeting Learning Standards

Magazine

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tammy Flowers, Springfield Public Schools

Christy Davis, Springfield Public Schools

Standards – Early Learning/Content Standards, Common Core Standards

Becoming a Classroom Curator of Belonging: The Art of Fostering and Sustaining an Inclusive and Loving Community of Learners

Marlborough A/B

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Shawn Prakash Reddy, National Louis University

Barb Grooms, National Louis University

Keisha Rembert, National Louis University

Alejandra Sandoval, National Louis University

Leslie Delgado Luna, National Louis University

Learning Environment

Available at the NAEYC Shop!

Healthy Young Children

Sixth Edition

Discover how education and healthcare professionals can work with children and families to promote physical and mental health and provide safe and environments.

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Empowering Communities and Early Childhood Champions

Royal

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Dawn Wilkinson, Enhancing Early Childhood

Melissa Busby, Enhancing Early Childhood

State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Writing for NAEYC

Camp

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Susan Friedman, NAEYC

Dana Battaglia, NAEYC

Annie Moses, NAEYC

Professionalism and Ethics

Data for Change: Using Data as a Guide to Professional Development

Canal

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Phillis Mills, University of Missouri Kansas CityInstitute for Human Development

Laurie Ball, University of Missouri Kansas City-Institute for Human Development

Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Available at the NAEYC Shop!

Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice Equitable & Joyful Learning in Preschool

Peek into preschool classrooms to see teachers making intentional decisions in the six key areas of practice that form the six guidelines for DAP in action.

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Science of Reading, Early Literacy, and Structured Literacy: Essentials for Equitable Learning Communities

Churchill A 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Candace McCarty, Wilson Language Training Language and Literacy

The Role of a Mentor Professional Learning Community in Supporting Effective Mentoring

Churchill B1

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Andrea Weidele, Center for Early Learning Professionals (EDC)

Julie Boutwell, Center for Early Learning Professionals (EDC)

Leadership

Transitioning from State Core Knowledge and Competencies to Embracing the Unifying Framework for the ECE Profession by Implementing NAEYC Professional Standards

Churchill B2

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jill Soto, New World Now

Deborah Wise, Departments of Education and Human Services

Kris Madden, Pennsylvania Key Robin Zeiter, State of Michigan

Stephanie Chandler, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Higher Education Institutions as Drivers for ECE Systems Change

Churchill C1

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mike Abel, University of Missouri Kansas City

Nikki Baldwin, University of Wyoming

Kimberly Krzanowski, Delaware State University

Liz Kelleher, Delaware State University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

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Materials Matter: Choosing the Right Stuff

Churchill C2

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Megan King, Passaic Public Schools

Lisa Bresson, Independent Consultant

Learning Environment

Early Childhood Workforce Development: Learnings from a Five-Year Pilot Project

Fulton

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Tasha Lewis, Buncombe Partnership for Children

Joshua McClure, Buncombe Partnership for Children

Jenny Vial, Buncombe Partnership for Children

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Early Learning Program Accreditation

- Exciting Updates

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Meghan Salas Atwell, NAEYC

Amanda Batts, NAEYC

Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC

Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Supporting Young and Emerging ECE Professionals: Continuing the Conversation

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Leah Walker, Rowan University

Gloria Woods, ECE Professionals, Inc.

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Protecting Precious Lives: Unpacking the Child-to-Child Sexual Abuse Risk in Educational Settings

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Kimberly King, Gryphon Publishing, Darkness2Light.Org

Health and Safety

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Utilizing Data and Strengths-Based Coaching to Promote Equity and Support

Early Childhood Educator Efficacy

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jodi Whiteman, Lena

Jena Menard, Vermillion Parish

Michelle Hunt, Vermillion Parish

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Disrupting the Status Quo: Transforming a Center, Transforming Ourselves

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Melissa Burnham, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno

Emily Bailey, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno

Jamie Gehrman-Selby, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno

Calena Long, Child and Family Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno

Leadership

Stop in the Name of Love: A Mad Community Equals a SAD (SocialEmotional Anxiety Disorder) Child

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Eyona Lewis, LEAP Coaching Solutions

Social and Emotional Development

Building Your First Adult Atelier: Reflections Upon and Guidance for the Implementation of the Reggio Emilia Approach with Preservice and Practicing Teachers

Jackson

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Courtney Dewhirst, University of Oklahoma

Erin Casey, University of Oklahoma

Kyong Ah Kwon, University of Oklahoma

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Do You See What I See?

Making Learning Visible

Jefferson Ballroom

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Kathy Gallo, North Shore Community College

LeeAnn Soucy, North Shore Community College Assessment of Young Children

Empowered Latinas Leading and Advancing Educational Spaces

Magazine

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Martha Melgoza, Unidos for ECE

Yohana Quiroz, Unidos for ECE

Leadership

Foster a Growth Mindset in Young Children

Marlborough A/B

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Lori Trexler, Louisville Collegiate School

Social and Emotional Development

The Impact of Developing Partnerships Between Educators and Advocates to Engage Families of Students with Disabilities

Parish

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Henderson Lewis, Jr., Louisiana State University

Shayla Guidry-Hilaire, Nola Public Schools

Margaret-Mary Sulentic-Dowell, Louisiana State University

Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

The Role of the Principal in Preschool Children’s Academic Outcomes: The Importance of Effective Leadership in the Preschool Classroom

Royal

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Tammy Rutherford, Kentucky Department of Education

Leadership

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8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Featured Session

To Protect and Nurture: (Re)Imagining Mentoring for Black Boys in the Early Grades

St. James Ballroom

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Brian L. Wright, The University of Memphis

Black boyhood in the United States has been essentially rendered unimaginable. In public discourse, deficit-oriented rhetoric often adultifies, criminalizes, and dehumanizes Black boys, making it difficult for our society to view them as children worthy of a childhood. Mentoring programs embedded within learning environments have become increasingly popular to ameliorate the risks and harms associated with racism and poverty for Black boys and to aid school professionals in seeing them with all the potential, promise, and possibilities afforded to other children. However, the view that mentoring programs are inherently beneficial impairs our ability to see how aspects of them may harm Black boys. During this presentation, participants will examine a set of principles used in mentoring programs for Black boys in the early grades (pre-K–3) and assess how they either “protect” and “nurture” Black boys in caring and equitable ways or further “adultify” them within schools and communities.

Building Early Childhood Apprenticeships: Nebraska’s Team Approach

Canal

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association

Tracy Gordon, Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children

Community Partnerships

Supporting Social and Emotional Development in Educators and Students Through Mindfulness

Churchill A

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Zamora Logan, Zenergy, LLC

Social and Emotional Development

Mapping Math Playgrounds: Charting Individual Learning Trajectories in Early Childhood Mathematics

Churchill B1

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Sarah Schaefer, Mathodology

Melissa Williams, Mathodology

Mathematics

Unlocking Potential and Advancing Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Policies, Practices, and Advocacy for Inclusive Early Learning and Care

Churchill B2

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Katrina Delaney, Empowered Pathways

Nicole Leland, Empowered Pathways

Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Part of the Solution: Higher Education Addressing ECE Workforce Needs

Churchill C1

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Carrie Nepstad, Harold Washington College

Wendy Farr, Dallas College

Cindy Shackelford, Jefferson State Community College

Jamie Heberlein, Portland Community College

Educator/Teacher Preparation

From Play to Theater: Creating Imaginary Worlds to Elevate Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Achievement in Your Classroom

Churchill C2

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Jennifer Ridgway, Yard Dramas

Arts (Performing and Visual)

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Designing Family Partnership Opportunities to Improve Children’s Language and Literacy Learning

Commerce

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Susan Zoll, Rhode Island College

Natasha Feinberg, Rhode Island College

Family Engagement and Support

A Lifetime of Literacy Starts Here: Leveraging the Science of Reading in Your Early Childhood Program

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Nicol Russell, Teaching Strategies, LLC

Lesley Jennings, Teaching Strategies, LLC Language and Literacy

What’s Your Idea for Solving the Problem? Involving Children in the Conflict-Resolution Process

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Kenneth Sherman, The HighScope Foundation Guidance/Challenging Behaviors

Creating a Reggio-Inspired Higher Education Classroom

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College Educator/Teacher Preparation

Collaborative Voices: Strengthening Team Dynamics Through Effective Communication

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Laura Delgado, Learning Beyond Paper

Elizabeth Fields, Learning Beyond Paper Leadership

Uncovering Solutions for the Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Susan Schmidt, Early Childhood Innovation Center, University of Missouri Kansas City

Nick Bollinger, Early Childhood Innovation Center, University of Missouri Kansas City

Jane Moldenhauer, Early Childhood Innovation Center, University of Missouri Kansas City

Program Administration, Evaluation, and Financial Management

Serious Fun! Using Brain Breaks and Fidgets to Create Safe, Healthy, BrainFriendly Learning Environments

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Janet Oesterling, Childcare Classes 101

Denise Alessandrine, Childcare Classes 101

Angela Mountz, Childcare Classes 101

Shawn Lacy, Childcare Classes 101

Tracia Walzer, Kinder Academy, Inc.

Learning Environment

Dissecting Key Assessments in Higher Education Accreditation

Jackson

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Mary Harrill, NAEYC

Travis Morgan-Chavers, Athens State University

Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Music Soothes the Soul and Helps to Heal the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Make Your Program a Welcoming Place for Everyone to Sing Their Own Song

Jefferson Ballroom

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Maryann Harman, Music with Mar.

Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Team Building, LLC

Social and Emotional Development

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Follow the Leader: How to Leverage Early Adopters’ Experiences to Motivate Teachers to Try New Practices Within a Professional Learning Community

Magazine

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Rebeca Itzkowich, Erikson Institute

Sisa Pon Renie, Erikson Institute

Leadership

Building a Community of Support for Early Childhood Teacher Educators in Rural States

Parish

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Jeff Leffler, Mississippi State University

Cathy Grace, Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the University of MS

Susan Clark, The University of Southern Mississippi

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Roots and Wings: Empowering Families for Early Childhood Advocacy

Royal

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Amy Scott, MassBay Community College

Jarred Rose, Massachusetts Common Start Committee

Advocacy/Public Policy

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So Much More than the ABCs: The Early Phases of Reading and Writing

Build a foundation for children’s academic success by engaging infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in experiences that foster oral language and content knowledge, literacy skills, and cognition.

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10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Impact of a Male Presence in an Early Childhood Environment

Camp

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Karin Miller, Moody Early Childhood Center

Antonio Ford, Moody Early Childhood Center

Men in Early Childhood

The Early Childhood District: An Innovation Lab in Boston Built for Solutions That Can Scale

Canal

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Alina Lopez Thomas, Neighborhood Villages

Binal Patel, Neighborhood Villages

Devin Cole, Neighborhood Villages Community Partnerships

Investment Strategies in ECE That Center Quality for All Learners and Early Childhood Educators

Churchill A 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Rhian Allvin, Brynmor Early Education & Preschool Gretchen Preston, Gretchen’s House

Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation

State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

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Hear Our Voices

Information and strategies to help teachers and administrators reflect on and improve their practices for partnering with families

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By Invitation Only: Higher Education

Accreditation Peer Reviewer Meeting

Churchill B1

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Mary Harrill, NAEYC

Erin Speer Smith, NAEYC

Travis Morgan-Chavers, Athens State University

Reimagining the CDA Credentialing Process

Churchill B2

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Calvin Moore, Council for Professional Recognition

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Culturally Responsive School

Leaders: Promoting Equity and Inclusion During the Early Years

Churchill C1

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Ashley Nartey, George Mason University

Bweikia Steen, George Mason University

Leadership

The Science Behind Montessori Environments: What They Teach Us About Building Agency in Young Children

Churchill C2

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Heidi Morrison, Bright Horizons

Rachel Karrer Flack, Bright Horizons

Learning Environment

Seven Simple Steps to Body Safety: Empowering Educators and Families as Partners in Sexual Abuse Prevention

Commerce

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Kimberly King, Gryphon House Publishing, Darkness2Light.Org

Advocacy/Public Policy

Coaching at Scale: A Strategy for Strengthening the Early Learning Workforce

Fulton

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Cathy Yun, The Learning Policy Institute (LPI)

Abby Schachner, The Learning Policy Institute (LPI)

State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

How is Everybody Doing? Results of NAEYC’s Ongoing ECE Field Surveys

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Meghan Salas Atwell, NAEYC

Advocacy/Public Policy

Novice Teachers: Preparing to Receive Teachers with Little Experience

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Letitia Bandy, Metro Action Commission

Britany Hobbs, Metro Action Commission

Christina Gomez, Metro Action Commission Cancelled

Leading Through Connections: Motivating Your Team Through Genuine Relationships

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Liz Richards, Mississinewa Community Schools

Leadership

Video-Based Teaching Resources for ECE Teacher Preparation Faculty

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Sudha Swaminathan, Eastern Connecticut

State University

Niloufar Rezai, Eastern Connecticut State University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

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Tuesday

Playing with Sound: Utilizing Play to Foster Phonemic Awareness with Young Children

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Douglas Bell, Kennesaw State University

Raynice Jean-Sigur, Kennesaw State University

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Cultivating Equity for All: Preparing

Preservice Educators to Work with Diverse Communities, Families, and Children

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Deborah Rooks Ellis, Coastal Carolina University

Eugenia Hopper, Coastal Carolina University

Catharina Middleton, Coastal Carolina University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Advancing Equity in Wisconsin’s Early Education Workforce: A Narrative Inquiry that Centers the Lived Experiences of Black and Brown Professionals

Jackson

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Toshiba Adams, Sankofa Consulting & Training

Lisa Garlie, Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health

Diversity and Equity

Trauma-Informed Practices and Behavior Management

Jefferson Ballroom

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Alexis Cumings, Early Childhood Training Company

Cancelled

Putting DAP into Action – DAP Resources and Supports

Magazine

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Susan Friedman, NAEYC

Dana Battaglia, NAEYC

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Dig into Natural, Authentic, STEM Learning in the Great Outdoors

Marlborough A/B

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Jenny James, First Lutheran Preschool

Lea Ann Christenson, Towson University

Nature/Outdoor Education

A Cautionary Tale About Expanding Child Care in New Orleans

Parish

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Henderson Lewis Jr, Louisiana State University

Cynthia Fontcuberta DiCarlo, Louisiana State University

Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, Louisiana State University

Advocacy/Public Policy

Building a Statewide Vision: A Case Study of Quality Improvement and Curriculum in Virginia

Royal

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Caitlin Ellis, University of Virginia

Kate Matthew, University of Virginia

Quality Initiatives – QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing

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NAEYC Homeroom (Booth #100 in the Exhibit Hall) Monday, June 3: 1:30-2:00 PM Tuesday, June 4: 10:30-11:00 AM

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12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Break

Concessions open in the Exhibit Hall

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Featured Session

Classroom Choreography:

Rhythmically Integrating Classroom Instruction and Assessment

St. James Ballroom

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Rakhee Dodia, Erikson Institute

Veronica Castro, Erikson Institute

In this session, participants will discover the affordances of repeated instructional routines to build equitable, developmentally appropriate, and strengths-based classroom assessment practices. Participants will learn how to empower educators in seamlessly integrating playful instructional routines that effectively merge teaching and assessment strategies. Participants will explore practical methods for embedding assessment seamlessly within instructional routines and identify key moments within lessons to collect formative data, enabling real-time adjustments to enhance teaching effectiveness. Through video analysis of teacher practice, participants will gather and interpret data to then support teachers in making instructional decisions that meet the cultural, linguistic, and developmental needs of their students. Participants will name, acknowledge, and reveal how implicit bias impacts educators’ instructional decisions and gain tools to address and mitigate implicit bias in observational assessment.

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Advancing Environmental Education in Early Childhood Practices Through Partnerships with Your Community’s Public Library Systems

Camp

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Heather Quinn, Hummingbird Hill Collective, LLC

Jeanne Andrews, Baltimore County Public Library

Community Partnerships

Beyond Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Bringing HOPE and Resiliency to Our Children

Churchill A

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Stacey Broyles, Regional Intervention Program

Ashley Jasinski, Regional Intervention Program

Social and Emotional Development

Designing Leadership Academies for Administrators of Early Care and Education Programs: Everything You Need to Know

Churchill B1

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Jill Bella, Bella Mattina

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Using the Pyramid Model Framework to Create a Behavior Intervention Plan

Churchill B2

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Michelle Farrell, Denver Behavior Consultants LLC, All Kids Succeed LLC

Guidance/Challenging Behaviors

The Empowered Educator Toolkit: Building an Empowered Workforce and Impacting Policy

Churchill C1

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Laura McCarty, McCarty Consulting Group LLC

Advocacy/Public Policy

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Strengthening Families: Increasing Awareness of the Whole Child to Prevent Maltreatment and Support Diverse Communities

Churchill C2

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mirna Mejia, Raising a Reader

Mary Regan, College of Southern Nevada ECE Lab Programs

Family Engagement and Support

Shift Happens: Drawing on Diverse Theorists to Support Adult Learners, Children, and Families

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ingrid Everett, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Cindy Stephens, College of the Canyons

Brandi Slider, Westmoreland County Community College

Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Institute

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Keep Your Head Up: Preparing Teachers to Survive in Our Profession During Their First Year and Beyond

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Debra Pierce, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Educator/Teacher Preparation

DAP, Developmental Cascades, and Observation Tools to Help You Follow the Developing Child

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, The University of Texas at Dallas

Karen Walker, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Wonder, Strategize, Resolve: Inquiry Learning and Teaching with Infants and Toddlers Engaging in STEM

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sherri Peterson, University of Northern Iowa

Beth VanMeeteren, University of Northern Iowa Science

Bringing out the Best: How to Motivate and Support Your Team

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Rachel Fisher, Lively Institute Leadership

Learning About Learning: Exploring Neuroscience to Understand How to Improve Learning Outcomes and Offer Equitable Learning Experiences

Jackson

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Rachel Robertson, Bright Horizons

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Project Work as an Equity Issue: The Right to Intellectually Stimulating Curriculum

Jefferson Ballroom

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Judy Helm, Best Practices Inc.

Rebecca Wilson, Van Meter Community School District

Lora Taylor, UPC Discovery Early Learning Center

Karrie Snider, University of Central Missouri

Erika Miller-Gray, Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago

Diversity and Equity

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Navigating a Monolingual World with a Multilingual Lens: The View of an Adult Learner at the College Level

Magazine

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Marcela Calderon Duran, College of Lake County

Jennifer Cordova-Arteaga, College of Lake County

Emerging Bilingual/Multilingual

Innovative Workforce Strategies in North Carolina and Beyond

Royal

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Kristi Snuggs, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association

Edith Locke, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association

Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association

Quality Initiatives – QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing

Institute Evaluation

Your Opinion is Important to Us!

Please remember to complete the 2024 Institute evaluation survey, which will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Institute. NAEYC sincerely values your feedback, which is used to evaluate the Institute and to plan future NAEYC professional development activities.

Available at the NAEYC Shop!

Spotlight on Young Children

Observation and Assessment

Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.

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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Kindergarten as a Sturdy Bridge: What One State Is Doing to Help Make

Kindergarten More Developmentally

Appropriate as Part of a Federal Initiative

Camp

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Anna Severens, Nevada Department of Education

Kelly Carr, Nevada Department of Education

Kacey Edgington, Nevada Department of Education, Washoe County School District

Melissa Burnham, Nevada Department of Education, University of Nevada Reno

Candace Mapp, Nye County School District

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Revising the Code of Ethics: Where We Are and How You Can Help

Canal

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Meghan Salas Atwell, NAEYC Lauren Hogan, NAEYC

Professionalism and Ethics

Legislating Play in Early Childhood Classrooms: How Connecticut Passed a Play-Based Learning Law and What’s Next in Implementation

Churchill A 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Peg Oliveira, Yale University Play

Assessing Program Administration Practices to Support Classroom Quality

Churchill B1

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Melissa Newkirk, University of Missouri - Kansas City

Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

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Relationships Matter at Every Level:

Collaboration Among State Offices, Higher Ed, Early Learning Settings, Policymakers, and Community Partners to Create Accessible Statewide CDA Credentialing Pathways

Churchill B2

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jene Chapman, Nebraska Department of Education

Linda Reddish, Nebraska Extension

Aimee Hoes, Buffett Early Childhood Institute

Julie Miller, Nebraska Department of Education Early Childhood Training Center

Deanna Peterson, Metropolitan Community College

Professionalism and Ethics

Exploring the Successes and Challenges of Building Oregon’s Statewide Child Care Substitute System

Churchill C1

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Robyn Lopez Melton, Western Oregon University

Esmeralda Amezcua, Western Oregon University

Veronica Mendoza Ochoa, Western Oregon University

Bertha Camacho, Western Oregon University

State Systems – Data, Financing, Professional Development, Standards, QRIS

Supporting Young Children’s Activism: Real Stories of Anti-Bias in Action

Churchill C2

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Linda Grant, Kennesaw State University

Rukia Rogers, The Highlander School

Sasha Von Hanna, Home Schooling Parent

Diversity and Equity

Activating Community Partnerships

Within Higher Education to Build Early Childhood Leadership While Meeting State Professional Development Standards

Commerce

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jane Humphries, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University

Amber Brown, University of Houston at Clear Lake

Preeti Jain, University of Houston at Clear Lake

Program Administration, Evaluation, and Financial Management

What Day Is It? What Children Are Really Learning During Calendar Time

Fulton 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Amy Kilgus Chamley, Parkland Community College

Teaching and Instructional Practices

Prioritizing Equity in Family Engagement to Support Young Children’s Learning and Brain Development

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Kandi Novak, Child Care Aware® of America

Family Engagement and Support

Prepare, Practice, and Ponder: Design Professional Development to Help Teachers Leap Hurdles

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Anita Evans, Erikson Institute

Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute

Melissa Kirk, Erikson Institute

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

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Let’s Talk Solutions: An Examination of Low Literacy in Early Childhood Education

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Marta Collier, Marta Collier Educational Systems and Services, LLC

Language and Literacy

The Out-of-Sync Child: Sensory Responsivity and the Classroom Environment

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sandra Duncan, Adjunct Faculty, Nova Southeastern University

Kathryn Murray, Future Strong Education Consultancy, Australia

Diversity and Equity

Building Social and Emotional Interaction:

Reaching All Children Through Dance

Grand Salon, Sections 21/24

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Gladys Affam, The Bridges Academy

Social and Emotional Development

Paid Family and Medical Leave as Workforce and Family Engagement Support in ECE

Jackson

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Lydia Waligorski, Clayton Early Learning

Advocacy/Public Policy

Find the Joyful Leader Within: Fostering

Joyful and Equitable Workplace Cultures

Jefferson Ballroom

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Teresa Byington, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Geraldine Wynn, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Charmika Hansen, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Leadership

Relational Leadership: Learning from Fred Rogers

Magazine

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Amy Brereton, Endeavor Schools

Morgan Parker, Endeavor Schools

Leadership

Making the Most of Storytime: Using Children’s Books to Teach Emotional Intelligence

Marlborough A/B

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Donna Housman, Housman Institute

Sierra Bowling, Housman Institute

Social and Emotional Development

Mentoring for Success in Higher Education: Supporting Doctoral Students and Early Career Faculty for Excellence in Educator Preparation

Parish 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Christine Spence, Virginia Commonwealth University

Laura McCorkle, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Megan Purcell, Purdue University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

State Early Childhood Content Tests: Challenges and Preparation

Royal 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University

Linda Ruhe Marsh, Illinois State University

Stacy Durako, Illinois State University

Sara Harms, Illinois State University

Nicole Offutt, Illinois State University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

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CHILDHOOD HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Advance the Profession & Your ECE Degree Program

It’s an exciting time for professional preparation at NAEYC!

NAEYC’s higher education accreditation system provides a quality improvement and accountability pathway for early childhood degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree levels.

Visit NAEYC.org/HigherEdAccred to start your program’s accreditation journey now or email highered@naeyc.org to learn more.

Use Young Children and Teaching Young Children, NAEYC’s award-winning periodicals, to access the latest news, trends, and research in the early childhood education profession.

NAEYC.org/resources/pubs/subscribe

Contribute to Future Issues as a Writer!

Share your expertise and provide meaningful insights into current thinking on e ective practices and innovations in early childhood education.

For a list of upcoming clusters, themes, and writing guidelines, visit NAEYC.org/writeYC or NAEYC.org/writeTYC

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8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Featured Session

Encouraging States to Fund EvidenceBased Playful Learning

St. James Ballroom

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Katrina Herd, Utah State Board of Education

Jared Lisonbee, Utah State Board of Education

Cristina Barrera, Utah State Board of Education

Play-based learning is developmentally appropriate, and children participating in quality play-based programs demonstrate long-term learning outcomes. Yet a disconnect exists between quality classroom environments and what is labeled “real learning.” How do we use what we know about developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) to set up and sustain rigorous academic learning in play-based programs? How do we communicate to others the value of investing in quality early childhood education programs? Participants in this session will define core values of early care and education, articulate how DAP meets those values, and collaborate with colleagues to develop points of action they can apply in their current areas of practice to better exhibit the benefits of learning in play-based settings.

Sponsored by

Managing Your Stress Cycle

Churchill A 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Melissa Pickle, Firmly Flourishing, LLC

Leadership

Elevating the Early Childhood Profession and Workforce by Plotting Articulations in Higher Education

Churchill B2

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Jennifer Quong, Texas Woman's University

Sharla Snider, Texas Woman's University

Educator/Teacher Preparation

Equality Versus Equity: Using Equity to Support Diversity

Churchill C1

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Joelle Harkins, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

Debb Homman, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

Diversity and Equity

Structural Strategies for a Collapsing Market: Rebuilding Early Learning Commerce

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Mary Harper, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Advocacy/Public Policy

It's Never too Late: Nontraditional Age Students in Higher Education

Grand Salon, Sections 3/6

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Barbara Lynn, Wharton County Junior College, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Michele Applegate, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Ban Haller, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Donna Bernelle, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Educator/Teacher Preparation

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Wednesday

Exploring Mentor Strategies in Apprenticeships

Grand Salon, Sections 7/10

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Edith Locke, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association

Megan Burk, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center/Child Care Services Association

Paul Lazenby, Arkansas Early Childhood Association

Shannon Hall, Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)

Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Create Equitable Technology Experiences Through Digital Play and Project Work

Grand Salon, Sections 9/12

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Karrie Snider, University of Central Missouri

Sarah Birk, University of Central Missouri Technology and Digital Media

Re-Envisioning Your Classroom: Curiosity Calms Chaos

Grand Salon, Sections 13/16

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Shellie Grooms, Trying Together

Allison Robinson, Trying Together Guidance/Challenging Behaviors

I’ll Bring the Joy!

Grand Salon, Sections 15/18

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Nefertiti Poyner, The Poyner Group LLC Professionalism and Ethics

Bouncing Off Walls to Bouncing Back: Rebound and Recovery Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Resilience for Young Children

Grand Salon, Sections 19/22

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Tai Cole, FSU Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children

Social and Emotional Development

Using Children's Literature to Support and Enhance Social and Emotional Development

Jackson

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Cyndi Giorgis, Arizona State University

Social and Emotional Development

Everyone Needs Attention: Helping Young Children Manage Their Feelings by Understanding Your Own

Jefferson Ballroom

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Tamar Jacobson, Early childhood development and education consultant

Cancelled

Tuning into the Power of Music: Using Music to Foster Social and Emotional Development in Young Children

Marlborough A/B

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Mary Anderson, My Music Starts Here Arts (Performing and Visual)

Boosting Oracy and Numeracy Skills with Photo Chats

Royal

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute

Anita Evans, Erikson Institute Teaching and Instructional Practices

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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Closing Plenary Session

Turning Towards the Future: Taking NAEYC to 100 Years and Beyond

Grand Ballroom A/B

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Michelle Kang, NAEYC CEO (Moderator)

Calvin Moore, Council for Professional Recognition

Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation

Jerlean Daniel, Past NAEYC Executive Director and Governing Board Member; Interest Forum Facilitator

Amy O’Leary, Strategies for Children, past NAEYC

Governing Board President

Jason Sachs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, past NAEYC Governing Board Member

This lively discussion will build from the book NAEYC at 75: Reflections on the Past, Challenges for the Future. The session will reflect on where we’ve been and focus on the future of NAEYC and the early learning profession. Presenters will examine the current landscape of ECE and how NAEYC can continue to be a change agent as we look towards the future.

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Jerlean Daniel Calvin Moore Marica Cox Mitchell Amy O’Leary Michelle Kang Jason Sachs
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Get Involved

Visit NAEYC.org/get-involved for a complete list of available opportunities and instructions for submitting your application.

Don’t forget, NAEYC Affiliates also offer leadership opportunities. Contact your Affiliate for more information.

Get Involved and Become a NAEYC Governing Board Member!

Share your knowledge and expertise while helping to advance a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic early childhood profession by becoming a NAEYC Board Member.

Applications for the 2025 NAEYC Governing Board election will be available on the NAEYC website in mid-June.

Available positions include:

• President-Elect

• Governing Board Member At Large

• Student Board Member

Meet with the Executive Committee Members of the Governing Board to discuss their experience serving on the NAEYC Board.

NAEYC Homeroom, Booth #100 in the Exhibit Hall

• Monday, June 3: 1:30-2:00 PM

• Tuesday, June 4: 10:30-11:00 AM

Exhibit Hall

Grand Ballroom - 1st Floor

Visit the Exhibit Hall to discover new ideas and solutions in over 40 booths. Enjoy the conversations, innovations, and giveaways!

The NAEYC Shop offers a chance to page through our newest titles while the Homeroom features our team of NAEYC experts in membership, professional development, early learning program accreditation, and advocacy. We are excited to meet you and answer all of your NAEYC questions.

The Exhibit Hall drawing on Tuesday has prizes galore with NAEYC books, an Annual Conference registration, an iPad, gift cards, and nice-to-have lifestyle items. The Exhibit Hall Guide is available at registration or in the Exhibit Hall with information on the many ways to be a winner!

Index of Exhibitors

(as of May 20, 2024)

Sunday, June 2

5:00–7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open

5:30–7:00 PM Networking Reception (light appetizers and cash bar)

5:45–7:00 PM Research Poster Session

Monday—Tuesday

12:30–2:00 PM Lunch Service in the Exhibit Hall ($)

Monday, June 3

10:00 AM–4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open

Tuesday, June 4

10:00 AM–2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open

1:30 PM Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall

Abeka Services, Inc.

Curriculum resources; Books; Preschool P-202 | www.abeka.com/christianschool

Alive Studios Zoo

Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Mathematics; Family engagement P-210 | www.alivestudiozoo.com

Appletree Institute for Education

Innovation

Curriculum resources; Teaching resources; Preschool; Bilingual Education P-415 | www.everychildready.org

Authentic Institute of Montessori

Professional development; Infants and toddlers; Preschool, Higher education P-107 | aimmontessoriteachertraining.org

BodyBib

Infants and toddlers; Health and safety; Learning settings; Teaching resources P-205 | bodybib.com

Book Vine for Children

Books; Early literacy; Infants and toddlers; Preschool P-201 | www.bookvine.com

Branagh Group

Professional development; Infants and toddlers; Preschool; Learning Settings P-516 | branaghgroup.com

Brookes Publishing

Books; Professional development; Equity & Diversity; Challenging behaviors P-200 | brookespublishing.com

Carpets for Kids

Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Preschool; Primary Grade; Infants and toddlers P-212 | www.carpetsforkids.com

CELEBRATE

Successful Early Learning

Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Books P-500 | www.celebratesel.com

Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota

Coach/trainer/consultant; Professional development; Leadership; Higher education P-314 | www.ceed.umn.edu

Child Care Aware of America

Family engagement; Health and safety; Leadership; Professional development P-111 | www.childcareaware.org

ChildCare Education Institute, a StraighterLine Company

Professional development; Administrative/Staff; Health and safety; Management P-306 | www.cceionline.com

ChildPilot

Technology/Information; Computer software; Family Engagement P-604 | childpilot.com

Classroom Coach AI

Professional development; Technology/information; Leadership; Teaching resources P-404 | classroomcoach.ai

Community Playthings

Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Preschool; Infants and toddlers; Playground equipment/supplies P-311 | www.communityplaythings.com

Connect4Learning

Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Preschool; Mathematics P-304 | www.connect4learning.com

Conscious Discipline

Professional development; Leadership; Challenging behaviors; Health and safety P-312 | consciousdiscipline.com

Council for Professional Recognition

Assessment/portfolios/observation; Professional development; Preschool; Infants and toddlers P-307 | www.cdacouncil.org

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Exhibit Hall/Index of Advertisers

Discount School Supply

Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Arts in education materials; Infants and toddlers; School-age care/after school P-211 | www.discountschoolsupply.com

Early Childhood Specialties P-315 | www.earlychildhoodspecialties.com

GameTime

Playground equipment/supplies P-207 | www.gametime.com

Gryphon House

Preschool; Teaching resources; Books; Family engagement P-300 | www.gryphonhouse.com

G-W Publisher

Teaching Resources; Higher Education; Curriculum resources; Professional development P-203 | www.g-w.com

Hatch Early Learning

Early literacy; Kindergarten; Preschool; Technology/Information P-507 | www.hatchearlylearning.com

Heutink USA, Inc dba Tout About Toys

Educational toys/games; Infants and toddlers; Preschool; Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies P-400 | www.ToutAboutToys.com

HighScope Educational Research Foundation

Curriculum resources; Professional development; Preschool; Infants and toddlers P-510 | highscope.org

Hooray for TK

Books; Preschool; Primary Grade; Learning Settings P-105 | www.hooraybooks.com

Innovative Healthcare Solutions, LLC

Health and safety; Technology/information; Infants and toddlers; Science P-600 | ihcsolutionsusa.com

Just Right Reader

Books; Early literacy; Curriculum resources; Bilingual education P-204 | justrightreader.com

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Preschool; Teaching resources; Educational toys/games; Family engagement P-301 | www.kaplanco.com

Lakeshore Learning Materials

Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Educational toys/games; Family engagement; Infants and toddlers P-405 | www.lakeshorelearning.com

Lena

Dual Language Learning; Early literacy; Literacy/Language Arts; Technology/information P-414 | www.lena.org

Lillio

Child care center management; Curriculum resources; Professional development; Family engagement P-411 | lillio.com

MarcoPolo Learning

Technology/Information; Teaching resources; Family engagement; Professional development P-416 | www.marcopololearning.com

Mark Enterprises, Inc.

Assessment/portfolios/observation; Health and Safety P-317 | www.Markenterprisesinc.com

Marta Collier Educational Systems and Services

Early literacy; Kindergarten; Coach/trainer/ consultant; Curriculum resources P-417 | martacollier.com

Mathodology

Mathematics; Kindergarten; Preschool; Curriculum resources P-402 | www.mathodology.com

McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University

Child care center management; Coach/trainer/consultant; Higher education P-514 | www.mccormickcenter.nl.edu

Miss Trish’s Wellness Teachings and Techniques

Higher education; Professional development; Leadership; Administrative/Staff P-316 | misstrish.net

My Music Starts Here

Music curriculum; Early literacy; Curriculum resources; Preschool P-103 | www.mymusicstartshere.com

NAEYC Homeroom P-100 | NAEYC.org

NAEYC Shop P-511 | NAEYC.org/shop

National University

Professional development; Dual Language Learning; Higher education; Equity & Diversity P-602 | nu.edu

Pearson

Books; Higher education; Teaching resources; Curriculum resources

P-413 | www.pearson.com/en-us.html

Stoops Center for Communities, Families and Children

Curriculum resources; Challenging behaviors; Professional development; Preschool P-213 | reboundandrecovery.cfc.fsu.edu

Teaching Strategies

Professional development; Curriculum resources; Early literacy; Infants and toddlers P-503 | www.teachingstrategies.com

The Discovery Source

Challenging behaviors; Teaching resources; Equity & Diversity; Family engagement P-101 | www.thediscoverysource.com

The Source for LearningEarly Childhood Education

Equity & Diversity; Multi-age; Teaching resources; Family engagement P-406 | sflece.org

Torsh, Inc.

Assessment/portfolios/observation; Professional development; Curriculum resources; Coach/trainer/consultant P-206 | torsh.co

Walden University

Higher education; Professional development; Leadership P-401 | www.waldenu.edu/NAEYC

ZERO TO THREE

Professional development; Infants and toddlers; Preschool; Early literacy P-606 | zerotothree.org

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Index of Advertisers Cover 2 HighScope Educational Research Foundation 4 Kaplan Early Learning Company 5 The Source for Learning, Inc. 5 Book Vine for Children 6 Walden University 7 Teaching Strategies 18 Tools of the Mind 19 ChildCare Education Institute 20 Conscious Discipline 20 Shine Early Learning 22 Playful Learning Cover 3 Branagh Group

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

The National Association for the Education of Young Children is pleased to present this Certificate to: for having participated in NAEYC’S 2024 Professional Learning Institute JUNE 2–5, 2024 | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

National Association for the Education of Young Children

NAEYC

In Partnership with the Authors of the Environment Rating Scales

Two Products, One Goal — Continuous Quality Improvement

Professional development aligned with the Environment Ratings Scales

• Demonstrates quality practices with visual examples from programs

• Provides opportunities to learn, reflect, and improve

• Choose modules to support individualized professional growth

• Empowers educators to make changes

• Available online 24/7 in English and Spanish

• Awards CEUs and CDA training hours

Accurate and reliable scoring of the Environment Rating Scales

• Calculates item, sub-scale, and overall scores automatically

• Reflects the most recent notes for clarification from the authors

• Includes data-driven analysis tools to identify trends across programs

• Utilizes CQI reporting to empower providers and directors

• Leverages assessments as learning tools to promote individualized professional development

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