NAEYC 2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development - Final Program by NAEYC

2016 National Institute for

Early Childhood

Professional Development

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket June 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8, 2016 | Final Program

#naeycINST

AS S

NAT I O NA LA SS

G UN

NAT ION AL

REN ILD CH

G UN

E OR THE DUCATION NF OF TIO A YO CI O

E OR THE DUCATI O N NF OF IO AT YO CI O

SAVE THE DATE

NAEYC’s 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE November 2–5, 2016 | Los Angeles, California

Join us this fall for the 2016 NAEYC Annual Conference, the world’s largest gathering of early childhood professionals, just days before the United States elects a new president! Learn more on our website at NAEYC.org/conference and sign up to receive important event alerts! Registration and housing will open in July.

NAEYC.org/conference

#naeycAC

2016 National Institute for

Early Childhood

Professional Development

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket Sign up for event updates and news alerts at

NAEYC.org/institute

National Association for the Education of YoungÂ Children 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-4101 | 202-232-8777 800-424-2460 NAEYC.org #naeycINST

NAEYC is a high-performing inclusive organization, and we encourage the exchange of diverse

opinions at the 2016 NAEYC Institute. It is important for Institute attendees to recognize that the ideas presented at the Institute do not necessarily reflect NAEYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official position and NAEYC

assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Institute. NAEYC does not endorse the products or services of any Institute advertiser, exhibitor, or sponsor.

Welcome, Early Childhood Professionals and Leaders! Dear Institute Participants, On behalf of our entire NAEYC team, we would like to welcome you to the 2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, we are thrilled that you are joining us as we advocate for Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket. NAEYC is dedicated to advancing the early childhood profession, as outlined in the new Strategic Direction adopted and implemented last year. There are many ways that our organization strives to do this—through delivering the latest research and resources directly to your mailbox in the form of our award-winning publications to hosting professional development events like this one, designed to reinvigorate your practice. But that’s not all we do.

Deborah J. Cassidy

As your professional membership organization and the leading early childhood association, we have a commitment to elevate our collective voices through public policy and advocacy work. Our nation is preparing to elect a new president and our job is to ensure that all candidates, from both sides of the aisle, are talking about the importance of high-quality early learning and the critical role of early childhood professionals in our society. We can’t do it without you. The work we accomplish and conversations we start at this year’s Institute will lay the groundwork for a successful advocacy campaign throughout the upcoming months. We urge you to keep our collective goal in mind during your four days of attending sessions and exciting networking events. Highlights from this year’s program include:

Rhian Evans Allvin

• The Opening Plenary Session, “Race, Politics, and Young Children,” delivered by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson

• The latest technology and resources in the Exhibit Hall and NAEYC Shop, including new resources like the

revised edition of Teaching the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and booklets to help families understand the benefits of developmentally appropriate practice

• Nine featured sessions delivered by thought-leaders such as Samuel Meisels, Marilou Hyson, Carol Brunson Day, and Carmel Martin

• Special networking events, including the Taste of Maryland reception, hosted by MDAEYC Thank you for joining us this year in Baltimore as we work to advance the early childhood community and your commitment to the #earlyedin16 movement. Sincerely,

Deborah J. Cassidy NAEYC Governing Board President

Rhian Evans Allvin NAEYC Executive Director

NAEYC Governing Board Deborah J. Cassidy, President Carol Brunson Day, Past President Ida Rose Florez, Vice President Susan Perry-Manning, Secretary William H. Isler, Treasurer

Iliana Alanís Isauro Escamilla Calan Vincent J. Costanza Sebreana Domingue Chad Dunkley Kelly Hantak Elisa Huss-Hage Nili Luo

Carl Mack Jr. Krista Murphy Jan Stevenson Ann McClain Terrell Rhian Evans Allvin (Ex Officio)

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Table of Contents 4

2016 Schedule of Events

38 Research Symposium Session 8:00–10:00 a.m.

2016 Institute Sponsors

38 Featured Session 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Institute Announcements

40 Sessions 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Institute Hotel Area Map

Hilton Baltimore | First and Second Levels

42 Featured Session 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Hilton Baltimore | Third Level

43 Sessions 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center

45 ACCESS Session 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Discover Baltimore

46 Featured Session 2:00–4:00 p.m.

NAEYC SHOP

Sessions 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Research Posters 5:45–7:00 p.m.

17 Saturday 17

Saturday Pre-Institute Workshops

NAEYC Affiliate Day 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Workshops on NAEYC Accreditation Systems

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Workshops by NAEYC Authors

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Research Symposium Schedule

Higher Education Initiative

55 Tuesday 55 55 57 58 59 62 63 65 66 66 69

21 Sunday 21

Opening Plenary Session 8:30–10:00 a.m.

21 Lasting Legacy Campaign 22

Sessions 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Research Symposium Session

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Featured Session 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

26 Sessions 2:00–4:00 p.m. 28

Featured Session 2:00–4:00 p.m.

29 Sessions 4:30–5:30 p.m. 32 Networking Reception and Reopening of

NAEYC Exhibit Hall 6:00–7:30 p.m.

35 Monday 35 EETC Conference 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 35 Sessions 8:00–10:00 a.m. 36 ACCESS Session 8:00–10:00 a.m. 37

NAECTE Session 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

ACCESS Session 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Taste of Maryland Ticket Purchase Sessions 8:00–10:00 a.m. Research Symposium Session 8:00–10:00 a.m. Featured Session 8:00–10:00 a.m. Sessions 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Featured Session 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sessions 2:00–4:00 p.m. Research Symposium Session 2:00–4:00 p.m. Featured Session 2:00–4:00 p.m. Sessions 4:30–5:30 p.m. A Taste of Maryland 6:30–9:30 p.m.

71 Wednesday 71 Sessions 8:00–10:00 a.m. 73 Featured Session 8:00–10:00 a.m. 74 Closing Plenary Session 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 76

NAEYC Sponsorship

Become an NAEYC Leader!

Workgroups, Panels, and Liaisons

NAEYC Exhibits

Index of Exhibitors

Discover the NAEYC Experience

Index of Advertisers

Index of Presenters

2017 NAEYC Professional Learning Institute

Certificate of Attendance

Schedule of Events and Sponsors 2016 Schedule of Events

2016 Institute Sponsors

Saturday, June 4

NAEYC thanks the following Institute Sponsors for their generous support.

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.....................Pre-Institute Workshops (Preregistration required) 12:00 noon–6:00 p.m..................Institute Registration

PLATINUM

Sunday, June 5

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.....................Institute Registration 8:30–10:00 a.m............................Opening Plenary Session 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m....................NAEYC Shop 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m..................Sessions 12:00 noon–2:30 p.m...................Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m..................NAEYC Exhibit Hall 2:00–4:00 p.m.............................Sessions 4:30–5:30 p.m..............................Sessions 6:00–7:30 p.m..............................Networking Reception and Exhibit Hall Reopening

Monday, June 6

7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.....................Institute Registration 8:00–10:00 a.m............................Sessions 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m......................NAEYC Shop 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m...................NAEYC Exhibit Hall 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m..................Sessions 12:00 noon–2:30 p.m...................Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall 2:00–4:00 p.m.............................Sessions 4:30–5:30 p.m..............................Sessions 5:45–7:00 p.m..............................Research Poster Session

SILVER

Software Solutions for Early Childhood Initiatives

Tuesday, June 7

7:00 a.m.–12:00 noon..................Institute Registration 8:00–10:00 a.m............................Sessions 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.....................NAEYC Exhibit Hall 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.....................NAEYC Shop 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m..................Sessions 12:00 noon–2:30 p.m...................Munch & Mingle in Exhibit Hall 2:00–4:00 p.m.............................Sessions 4:30–5:30 p.m..............................Sessions

Wednesday, June 8

8:00–10:00 a.m............................Sessions 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon................Closing Plenary Session

ADVOCACY TRACK

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Institute Announcements Session location

NAEYC Membership

Sessions take place at the Baltimore Convention Center (One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201) and the Hilton Baltimore (401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201).

Hilton Baltimore Registration Area, 2nd Floor, East Foyer

Institute Registration and Final Program pick-up The Institute badge—which permits admission to sessions and to the NAEYC Institute Exhibit Hall—was mailed in advance to those who registered by May 6, 2016. Those who registered after May 6 must bring their registration receipt to Institute Registration, on the 2nd Floor in the East Foyer of the Hilton Baltimore, to pick up their badge. On-site registration will be available to those who did not preregister. If you did register, you can pick up your copy of the Institute Final Program anytime during registration hours. Registration hours are Saturday, June 4...........................12:00 noon–6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5.............................7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday, June 6............................7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7............................7:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Want to become an NAEYC member? Visit the NAEYC Membership area and join today! Membership hours are Saturday, June 4...........................11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5.............................7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday, June 6............................7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7............................7:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

NAEYC is looking for book authors! Are you writing a book? Do you want to talk with an editor about a book you are interested in writing? Editors from NAEYC’s books department are available to meet with you. To schedule an appointment, email Kathy Charner at kcharner@naeyc.org. Submission guidelines are available at www.naeyc.org/ publications/books/writing.

NAEYC Headquarters NAEYC Headquarters will be in the Hilton Baltimore on the 2nd Floor in the Pickersgill room.

NAEYC Shop Hilton Baltimore 2nd Floor, South Foyer

NAEYC publications are available for browsing, on-site purchases, and bulk orders—all at member prices. NAEYC Shop hours are Sunday, June 5.............................10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday, June 6............................9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7............................9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

NAEYC Exhibit Hall Hilton Baltimore 2nd Floor, Key Ballroom

Exhibits feature books, training materials, and other professional development resources. Exhibit Hall hours are Sunday, June 5.............................12:00 noon–5:00 p.m. and 6:00–7:30 p.m. Monday, June 6............................10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7............................9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Pick up your complimentary Institute Attaché at a table in the registration area. NAEYC appreciates the support of Teaching Strategies as the Institute Attaché Sponsor.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Institute Announcements cont. Research Posters

Internet access

Hilton Baltimore 2nd Floor, South Foyer

Stop by the Research Posters to network and exchange ideas with individuals and organizations showcasing effective approaches to professional development, high-quality programs, and new research. Research Posters hours are Monday, June 6.............................5:45–7:00 p.m.

Business center Baltimore Convention Center Pratt Street Lobby, Level 300

The Business Center at the Baltimore Convention Center offers photocopying, fax services, shipping, computer workstations, and Internet access. The hours are Monday– Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. More information can be found at www.bccenter.org/index.php?target=63.

Hilton Baltimore 2nd Floor

The UPS Store in the Hilton Baltimore offers photocopying, fax services, shipping, computer workstations, and Internet access. The hours are Monday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Hotel guests have 24-hour access to computers, copier, fax, and printers.

Free WiFi is available in all public lobby areas of the Baltimore Convention Center. The network name is FREE BCC WIFI. There is no password needed. Also, free WiFi is available in the lobby and Diamond Tavern restaurant in the Hilton Baltimore.

CEUs and University Credits offered Portland State University will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and University Credit for Institute attendees. Sign up online at www.pdx.edu/ceed/naeyc. Registration will be available ONLY online.

Continuing Education Units

Conference participants may earn up to two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) ($20 fee). Please note that prior to attending sessions, participants will need to either download the documentation form online at www.pdx.edu/ceed/naeyc or pick up a form at the Registration counters in the Hilton Baltimore on the 2nd Floor in the East Foyer. Please visit www.pdx.edu/ceed/naeyc for more information on CEUs and to sign up.

University Credit

Baltimore Info Desk Hilton Baltimore Registration Area, 2nd Floor, East Foyer

A knowledgeable concierge will be on hand during the Institute to answer questions and assist with restaurant reservations. Sunday, June 5 ................... 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday, June 6.................. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7..................7:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Conference participants may earn one or two quarter credits (undergraduate CI 410/or Graduate CI 510) ($80 for one credit and $140 for two credits). Participants must track attendance and complete a final assignment. Please visit www.pdx.edu/ceed/naeyc for more information on university credit and to sign up.

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.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Institute Announcements cont. Lost and Found Please visit the NAEYC Headquarters, Hilton Baltimore, 2nd Floor in Pickersgill, if you have lost an item while attending sessions.

Final Program organization The Sunday through Wednesday sessions are described on pages 21 to 74. The program is organized by day, time, and location. The description of each session includes location, time, title, presenters, and track. The track defines the session focus.

General consent and release for use of image Registration and attendance at, or participation in, NAEYC meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement for 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 exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, or attendeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Institute Evaluation Your opinion is important to us! Please remember to complete the 2016 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.

Reflecting and Building on the First 10 Years

Higher Ed for Early Ed Congratulations to NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accredited Programs! As NAEYC celebrates 10 years of excellence in early childhood higher education accreditation, we are grateful for the support of ACCESS, current and former Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA) Commission members, peer reviewers, faculty and administrators at accredited programs, and many more. Thank you for all that you have done to contribute to our success over the past decade!

NAEYC congratulates the 177 institutions across the nation that currently have accredited programs! Your dedication to high-quality professional preparation for our future educators is crucial to the early learning community.

Learn more at NAEYC.org/highered

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

GIVE $16 FOR 2016 Help power NAEYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Ed for President campaign. Your monthly, tax-deductible donation of $16 throughout 2016 will help flex the political muscle of the early childhood profession. Make our collective voice ring out loud and clear so that the power of early learning is an important plank in every candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s platform. Even better, join the $1600 Club by pledging to donate $1,600 by the end of 2016. Learn more at www.naeyc.org/16for2016.

Follow the #earlyedin16 movement! facebook.com/supportearlyed

@supportearlyed

earlyedforpresident.org

Institute Hotel Area Map

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Hilton Baltimore | First and Second Levels First Level

Second Level

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Hilton Baltimore | Third Level Third Level

Download the Institute Mobile App! Stay connected, share photos and status updates, and compete on the famous NAEYC Leaderboard! Download the Institute mobile app today to access great electronic features designed to enhance your conference experience, such as: •

Mobile session planner

•

Event alerts and chances to win big prizes

•

Maps and exhibitor information

•

And more!

Search “NAEYC Events” in app stores to download today.

See you on the Leaderboard!

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Baltimore Convention Center CONWAY STREET

Level 300 (NAEYC sessions in Rooms 328-350)

CAMDEN TERRACE

E CAMDEN LOBBY

350

349

348

347

346

345

344 343 342

S HOWARD STREET

341 340

303

306

302

305

313

307

309

308

310

304

301

315

317

312

320

323

326

319

322

325

329

332

335

338

328

331

334

337

327

330

333

336

S 314

311

316

318

321

324

TERRACE

CHARLES STREET

339

F C

Market Fresh Cafe

Sharp Terrace

MAIN TERRACE

EAST

S OUTDOOR TERRACE TERRACE

WEST PRATT STREET LOBBY

TERRACE

Starbucks

Charles

Terrace S 1,750 Sq. Ft. E

SKYWALK to Hilton

PRATT STREET

Level 400

CONWAY STREET

BALLROOM II

BALLROOM IV

LEVEL 400 BALLROOM

BALLROOM I

BALLROOM III

BALLROOM FOYER

HOWARD STREET

SHARP STREET

NAEYC Opening Plenary Session

PRATT STREET

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Session

Baltimore, also known as “Charm City,” is famous for its beautiful waterfront, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind attractions, three centuries of history, diverse neighborhoods, and much more. The Baltimore Convention Center and the Institute hotels are located at the Inner Harbor. This lively and beautiful waterfront is the centerpiece of downtown Baltimore. Just steps outside of your hotel are renowned attractions, a variety of restaurants, and unique shopping.

The Inner Harbor is home to several attractions that inspire learning and adventure! Get close to nature at the National Aquarium. The aquarium houses sharks, dolphins, rays, and tropical fish among the more than 17,000 creatures in naturalistic exhibits, including a walkthrough rain forest, a 4-D Immersion Theater, the Living Seashore touchpool, and an Australian exhibit featuring a 35foot waterfall. Port Discovery Children’s Museum provides experiences that ignite imagination and nurture growth through play. The museum boasts three floors of educational, interactive, and hands-on/ minds-on experiences designed for children ages 2 to 10 years old. From elegant gourmet cuisine and ethnic foods from around the world to plenty of fresh seafood from Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, you are sure to find something that satisfies your palate at the many Inner Harbor restaurants. A block away from the Inner Harbor is Power Plant Live!, a premier dining and entertainment district that features a variety of restaurants and nightclubs surrounding a common plaza. There is also outdoor seating, which often features live performances.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

If you’re looking to get in some shopping while in Baltimore, you don’t have to go far. Located in the heart of the Inner Harbor on Pratt Street, Harborplace and The Gallery offer unique shopping, diverse dining, and a variety of entertainment right on the picturesque waterfront. If you’re a sports fan, you might want to take in a Baltimore Orioles game while in town. The Orioles will be hosting the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals over the dates of the Institute. Camden Yards is just minutes away and an easy walk from the Institute hotels. Also, if you’re a true baseball fan, be sure to check out the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame and the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum located nearby. Although nearly everything you may want to do and see is within easy walking distance from the Institute hotels, you can always hop on the fast and free Charm City Circulator bus or the Baltimore Water Taxi to explore more of the city. If you want to venture away from the Inner Harbor, Baltimore has several historic, hip, and trendy neighborhoods. Federal Hill, Fell’s Point, Mount Vernon, and Little Italy are just a few of Baltimore’s intriguing and colorful neighborhoods serving up great food, stories from the past, and fascinating things to see and do. The Inner Harbor is Baltimore’s heart, but its neighborhoods are its soul.

Visit the NAEYC Shop! South Foyer, Hilton Baltimore

The NAEYC Shop has everything you need to restock your professional library Browse our collection of award-winning books and publications and network with colleagues. Don’t forget to download the NAEYC Event App for notifications and alerts on giveaways in the shop and meet-and-greets with NAEYC staff.

Don’t forget to pick up gifts for your colleagues at home! Purchase NAEYC water bottles, padfolios, earbuds, lanyards, lapel pins, and much more. Visit the NAEYC Shop to stock up on classic favorites and peruse the latest products!

Stop on by! 2016 NAEYC Shop Hours: Sunday, June 5 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday, June 6 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

MDAEYC AND KAPLAN HOST:

A TASTE OF

MARYLAND AT THE MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER

Calling all NAEYC Professional Development Institute Participants! Join the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children and Kaplan Early Learning Company on

June 7, 2016 | 6:30–9:30 p.m. Enjoy a Taste of Maryland Event, which includes rooftop tented party and interactive exhibits along with music, food stations, buffet dinner with Maryland crab cakes, cream of crab soup, Maryland fried chicken, homemade Old Bay chips, Smith Island cake, Berger Cookies, Fishers Popcorn, Natty Boh, and Maryland wines!

Price per person is $30—It’s easy to purchase your tickets from our secure link at www.mdaeyc.com.

A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on-site at the MDAEYC table located near Institute registration for $45. Registered participants must pick up their event wristbands on-site at the MDAEYC table. Contact: MDAEYC—Chris Peusch marylandaeyc@gmail.com, or call (410) 820-9196

BIG Thinking. Great Results. www.BranaghGroup.com

BIG Thinking. Great Results.

For Technical Assistance & Quality Rating Initiatives... ERS Data System

Conduct Mobile Assessments Efficiently Conduct Assessments Using a Tablet PC The ERS Data System provides the tools to conduct and automatically score assessments (ECERS-3, ECERS-R, ITERS-R, FCCERS-R , SACERS and PAS/BAS), while producing accurate and consistent feedback and monitoring reports.

ERS Online Training Courses

ECERS-3

ECERS-R

From the Authors of the Environment Rating Scales Learn the Environment Rating Scales on your schedule-at your own pace! Choose from a variety of engaging courses that cover the most up-to-date information on the Environment Rating Scales. Courses are available in both English and Spanish with a certificate and CEUs awarded upon completion.

Q-Star QRIS Data System QRIS Made Simple

Q-Star is your customized solution-a comprehensive system built your way! Q-Star links Assessment, Quality Rating, and Technical Assistance components into a unified data system. Built-in analytics provide insight into your early learning quality initiatives, to better inform policy and target resources.

ITERS-R

FCCERS-R

SACERS Updated

Come Visit Us at the 2016 NAEYC Institute! Stop by our booth to learn about the Environment Rating Scales and QRIS Data Systems Find us in the Exhibit Hall or contact Tricia 877-377-8258 x513

ContaCt Us ERS@BranaghGroup.com • OnlineTraining@BranaghGroup.com • QRIS@BranaghGroup.com www.BranaghGroup.com • 877-377-8258

Saturday Pre-Institute Workshops Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4/5 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

NAEYC Affiliate Day This day is designed for AEYC Board members and staff and will focus on nonprofit management, member recruitment and retention strategies, and the new Affiliate Policies and Procedures and Charter Agreement. An emphasis this year will be on transitioning to the new Affiliate structure and membership. Participants will enjoy small, interactive sessions facilitated by NAEYC Staff, Affiliate Leaders, and members of the Affiliate Advisory Council. This event is by invitation only. Please contact Affiliate Relations at affiliate@naeyc.org for additional information or questions. NAEYC appreciates the support of Pearson as the sponsor of NAEYC Affiliate Day.

Workshops on NAEYC Accreditation Systems Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Higher education self-study workshop: Meeting the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards

Workshops by NAEYC Authors Baltimore Convention Center— Room 328/329 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Teaching the NAEYC Code of Ethics, an essential aspect of being an early childhood professional

Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Mary Harrill, NAEYC; Pamela Ehrenberg, NAEYC; Elisa Huss-Hage, Owens Community College; Reginald Williams, South Carolina State University.

Stephanie Feeney, University of Hawaii, Manoa; Nancy Freeman, University of South Carolina.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Continuous quality improvement through program portfolio creation and revision

Baltimore Convention Center— Room 339/340 Using Powerful Interactions among adults to promote children’s learning and success Judy Jablon, Jablon & Associates; Diana Courson, Arkansas State University Childhood Services.

Susan Hedges, NAEYC; Katorra Enoch-Longshore, NAEYC; Shantiea Dean, NAEYC.

Session is part of the Higher Ed initiative. For more information, see page 19.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Research Symposium Schedule | Sunday–Tuesday Research Symposium Sessions Sunday, June 5 Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The data on disparities: Illuminating problems and solutions Moderator: Laura Speer, Annie E. Casey Foundation; Faith Connelly, Baltimore Education Research Consortium; Tracy R. Rone, Morgan State University; Stephanie Schmit, Center for Law and Social Policy; Margie McHugh, Migration Policy Institute.

Monday, June 6

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Equity in research, policy, and practice: Beyond the buzzword Moderator: Carol Brunson Day, NAEYC; Hedy Chang, Attendance Works; Cemere James, National Black Child Development Institute; Kim Turner, National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families; Lauren Mims, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Rethinking the achievement gap: It’s real, starts early, is persistent and yet reversible Maurice Sykes, University of District of Columbia; Adam Alvarez, University of Pittsburgh; Ira Murray, University of Pittsburgh; Ray Hart, Council of Great City Schools; Sharon Ritchie, University of North Carolina; Barbara Bowman, Erikson Institute; Michael Lopez, Abt Associates.

Don’t forget to check out the Institute App!

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Implicit bias: What it is, why it matters, and what we can do about it Moderator: Shantel Meek, White House Domestic Policy Council; Walter Gilliam, Yale University; Rosemarie Allen, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Lisa Gordon, Bank Street College of Education.

Munch, Mingle, & Shop

Search “NAEYC Events” in app stores to download.

Follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #naeycINST.

Tuesday, June 7

Remember to stop by the Exhibit Hall and the NAEYC Shop in the South Foyer, Hilton Baltimore. Lunch service will be available in the Exhibit Hall from 12:00 noon– 2:30 p.m.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Higher Education | Saturday–Tuesday

Higher Education Initiative These sessions—including a pre-Institute separate fee workshop—are part of NAEYC’s commitment to increasing the quality of higher education degree programs preparing early childhood professionals.

Saturday, June 4 Pre-Institute Workshop

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Higher education self-study workshop: Meeting the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Mary Harrill, NAEYC; Pamela Ehrenberg, NAEYC; Elisa Huss-Hage, Owens Community College; Reginald Williams, South Carolina State University. Pre-registration/separate fee required. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Sunday, June 5 Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 7 Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Completing the NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Self-Study Report Walk through the Self-Study Report template for Higher Education Accreditation with NAEYC staff and Accreditation Commissioners to learn how to complete the report from start to finish. Pamela Ehrenberg, NAEYC; Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Designing higher education rubrics that align with the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards Learn from NAEYC staff and Accreditation commissioners about best practices for designing your key assessment rubrics to most effectively demonstrate evidence of meeting the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards. Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Margaret Annunziata, Davidson County Community College. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

A walk through the NAEYC recognition process for baccalaureate and graduate degree programs Learn the steps involved in seeking NAEYC recognition through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation process. Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Pamela Ehrenberg, NAEYC. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B 2:00–4:00 p.m.

An overview of NAEYC’s Higher Education Accreditation System Learn more about NAEYC’s Professional Preparation Standards, how they can be used for program development and improvement, and the steps involved for programs seeking NAEYC Accreditation of Higher Education Programs. Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Lisa Stein, Atlantic Cape Community College. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

KINDERCARE:

THE LEADER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION A GREAT FUTURE BEGINS WITH A GREAT START KinderCare Education impacts the lives of more than 161,000 children every day. We’ve made it a priority to provide every child in our care the best learning experience possible. With nearly 1,400 nationally accredited sites, KinderCare is proud to be the leader in early childhood education.

Sunday Baltimore Convention Center—Ballroom I–IV 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Opening Plenary Session Race, Politics, and Young Children As the race to the White House heats up, it is critical for presidential candidates to acknowledge the importance of early childhood education. In order to effectively advocate for “Early Ed for President,” it is essential that we tackle the connections between race, culture and early learning—both in the classroom and on the campaign trail. NAEYC is thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson to discuss these issues during his opening keynote address at our 2016 Institute. Eugene Robinson, The Washington Post.

Eugene Robinson

NAEYC appreciates the support of Teaching Strategies, as the sponsor of the Opening Plenary Session.

Your Lasting Legacy Gifts at Work 2015 NAEYC Institute scholarship recipients: front row, left to right: Rebecca Cirzan, Johnna Haggerty, Christina Koutsourades; back row: Felicia Owo, Connie Davis, Benjamin Planton.

When you give to NAEYC’s Building a Lasting Legacy Campaign, you help develop a new generation of diverse, effective, emerging early childhood leaders. For more information and to make a contribution, please visit www.naeyc.org/legacy.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Sunday | Sessions 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Early intervention for sensory integration challenges: Recognizing red flags that signal sensory motor issues and learning differences, what you can do in the classroom to help, and treatments and strategies that work

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Connection-based practices: Working smarter, not harder, to strengthen attachments and boost brain processes through social play with young children Learn an innovative approach that maximizes meeting the attunement needs of children in group care and engages adults and children in intentional one-on-one activities involving touch, eye contact, presence, and play. Daily connections are then relived in guided group play with baby dolls, thus reactivating and reinforcing the neural pathways initiated during face-to-face interactions. Anna Katja von Elbe, Conscious Discipline.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Learn the facts on sensory integration challenges, how to recognize developmental red flags and patterns, and what can be done in the classroom to maximize learning. The cognitive, physical, and emotional issues that children with sensory challenges experience will be discussed. Strategies to address these issues effectively will be explored. Sally Dietz, Integrative Pediatric Therapy. Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Social/Emotional Development

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Turn research into reality via Vroom resources, brain development, and family empowerment: Join the momentum—a culture shift to change how we think about infant and toddler brain development using ordinary moments to create extraordinary learning opportunities Join Vroom—be a part of a national effort to launch a new approach to thinking, understanding, and validating how young children learn and how WE as adults are the mapmakers for each child’s brain. Vroom is about enriching your work with children and families, supplementing your resources with research-based materials, and refining professional development to meet the needs of staff, providers, and families. Mary LaMantia, Child Care Aware of America; Patience Hill, Child Care Aware of America. Family Support and Engagement

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Early childhood education: Using museum inquiry to develop arts integration practices Using the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s collection and inquiry model, participants will examine co-equal arts integration as a means to develop best practices and educational leadership in the early childhood classroom. Participants will be led through an interactive session that includes discussion, art making, and reflective activities. Heather Bender, University of Wyoming.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Taking your advocacy from ideas to action: Building confidence, skills, and tools Our field depends on advocacy. It is the key to enacting the changes we need. High-quality ECE professionals advocate for children, teachers, and families. In this session you will learn skills to (1) make your voice heard in the political field, (2) develop a plan to share these skills with your staff and families, and (3) create your own Speakers Bureau to advocate for ECE in your community. Paula Landis, YWCA of Minneapolis; Debra Ziesmer, YWCA of Minneapolis; Mary Muhs, Rasmussen College. Advocacy/Public Policy

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Translating the basic principles of intentional teaching to intentional coaching Discuss and understand the term “intentional teaching” as it applies to teaching and learning focused on child outcomes. Discover parallels that can be drawn to coaching teachers. Deepen your understanding of intentionality and how it applies to teaching and professional development. Apply basic concepts and guidelines of intentional teaching to working with teaching staff. Christine Maier, Oakland Schools Intermediate School District. Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Curriculum-Theories and Approaches

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Sunday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348

Strengthening AEYC leadership at the Affiliate level in times of transition

Building from the top: How do we build pedagogical leadership capacity?

In this year of transition for NAEYC and our Affiliate structure, Affiliate components are engaged in developing strong, viable, and sustainable organizations; inspiring members and developing leaders; and advocating for early learning to stay at the top of the national and state agendas. Join the leadership of an Affiliate as we share opportunities to engage our profession and state decision makers. Mary Airy, Grant Wood Area Education Agency; Thomas Rendon, Iowa Department of Education; Dr. Brian Kingrey, Sigourney Schools; Rick Roghair, Iowa AEYC; Barb Merrill, Iowa AEYC.

Realizing the many demands placed on program leaders, how do we ask administrators to think about one more thing? Being the pedagogical leader isn’t just one more role for an administrator—it is THE role. Pedagogical leadership permeates every aspect of a program: from the classroom environment, to the teaching staff, to our families, and ultimately to the quality of care we provide our youngest learners. Jill Gunderman, Arkansas State University Childhood Services; Nichole Parks, Arkansas State University Childhood Services.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Leadership

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Leadership

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350

Compensation and QRIS: Challenges and possibilities as seen through the lens of one state’s journey from developing standards through the recent publication of a workforce study five years after implementation—a Wisconsin story

Music for all ages: Using music to support cognitive development

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Do you believe that improved compensation is essential to sustaining quality improvements? Join us in this must-have conversation for our profession as we take you through one state’s journey over the first five years of its QRIS. Bring your story to this session, and together we will explore both the challenges and possibilities posed by QRIS and recommit to the urgency of bringing voice to this issue. Peggy Haack, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association; Ruth Schmidt, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association. Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Discuss the importance of music to children’s learning and cognitive development from birth through third grade, specifically to content knowledge such as reading and STEM. Eugene Geist, Ohio University; Kamile Geist, Ohio University. Creative Arts

Don’t forget to check out the Institute App! Search “NAEYC Events” in app stores to download.

Follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #naeycINST.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Sunday | Sessions

Research Symposium Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The data on disparities: Illuminating problems and solutions Data can shine a critical light on existing disparities and also identify a path to eliminating them. Join the conversation with these experts about what the data says now, and how we can respond to the data with strengths-based solutions. Moderator: Laura Speer, Annie E. Casey Foundation; Faith Connelly, Baltimore Education Research Consortium; Tracy R. Rone, Morgan State University; Stephanie Schmit, Center for Law and Social Policy; Margie McHugh, Migration Policy Institute.

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The leadership learning gap: Aligning professional preparation and recruitment with the realities of teaching and leading in ECE today Despite the call for a more integrated birth-to-8 educational system, a structural divide in teacher and leader preparation runs counter to this call as our latest Early Childhood Higher Education Inventory studies reveal. Help identify strategies to ensure that ECE teachers and leaders have what they need to help children succeed. Lea Austin, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, University of California, Berkeley; Marcy Whitebook, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, University of California, Berkeley. Professional Development Systems

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 3 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Accelerating vocabulary and comprehension skills of diverse learners: The positive impact of World of Words (WOW) Review most recent study and cost benefits for early intervention. Discuss outcomes of scaffolded instruction of complex, content-rich words in early literacy. Learn new strategies for teaching dual language learners using authentic literature and rich vocabulary. Susan Neuman, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development; Karen Nemeth, Language Castle, LLC. Language & Literacy

Changing the culture of your program: Build a strong and supportive early childhood community by moving from frustration to hope Hope is the intangible factor that keeps people moving forward. Without hope, there is no future. If that thought is to be believed, then hope must be at the root of any successful early childhood program, as we are contributing to the future. This session is designed to help programs rechannel staff frustration into hope. Learn how to use your program’s strengths to create an effective and hopeful team. Amy Weaver, Amy E. Weaver-Educational Consulting. Administration/Management

Available at the NAEYC shop!

Education for a Civil Society

How Guidance Teaches Young Children Democratic Life Skills The social-emotional skills children need to learn democratic life skills Item 356 | List $35 Institute Price $28

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Sunday | Sessions

Featured Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Moving forward: Expanding the conversation of anti-bias work in ECE settings Building on the energy and momentum from the President’s Seminar at NAEYC’s 2015 Annual Conference & Expo, this session aims to continue the conversations—both difficult and hopeful—on how the profession needs to take action in a changing world, adapt to new realities, and scaffold the foundation of anti-bias education in the movement for social justice and action. Luis Hernandez, TTAS/Western Kentucky University; Carol Brunson Day, NAEYC; Julie Olsen Edwards, Cabrillo College; Megan Madison, Brandeis University.

Available at the NAEYC shop!

Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Improving teacher education programs through teacher research Examine the impact of using teacher research as part of professional preparation programs. Heather Collick, NAEYC; Deanna Ramey, NAEYC; Barbara Henderson, San Francisco State University; Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College; Frances Rust, Penn Graduate School of Education; Mary Harrill, NAEYC; Jamie Solomon, early childhood educator. Professional Development-Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

From survival to resiliency: How guidance and liberation teaching empower young children to build democratic life skills Explore how to use guidance leadership to help young children make stress levels manageable and progress in resiliency and healthy executive functioning. With friendly humor, Dan uses the construct of democratic life skills to illustrate this arc of this emotional-social progress. Video clips and two handouts, including a Young Children “Guidance Matters” column, facilitate discussion and follow-up. Daniel Gartrell, Bemidji State University. Guidance for Children with Challenging Behaviors

Practical guidance to become a skilled anti-bias teacher and confront and eliminate the barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias Item 254 | List $35 Institute Price $28

Hilton Baltimore—Paca

Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Advancing early childhood workforce policy, leveraging family child care’s strengths Family child care is an essential sector of ECE, with relationship-based assets that can be leveraged as part of elevating election-year conversations. Join this interactive session focused on a strengths-based policy approach to explore opportunities and strategies to advance policy changes that leverage family child care’s unique contributions. Sarah LeMoine, ZERO TO THREE; Mandi Schill, National Association for Family Child Care; Mary Beth Salomone Testa, National Association for Family Child Care. Professional Development Systems

Session is part of the Higher Ed initiative. For more information, see page 19.

Sunday | Sessions 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Exploring the SKILL and the WILL to close the achievement gap: Courageous conversation about supporting children of color

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Supporting preschool teachers to implement STEM education Developmentally appropriate STEM education ideas for preschoolers will be shared. Attendees will participate in a STEM activity in small groups, hear about teachers who have successfully incorporated STEM education in their classrooms, and brainstorm goals to include STEM learning in their own programs and support teachers in the future. Linda Whitehead, Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Deborah Hoppy, Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

The goal of pre-K–grade 3 education is to ensure that all children enter the fourth grade having confidence that school is a good place; that what they know, say, and feel is valued; and that they can be successful. Participate in discussions that explore ways to examine, question, and change practices and policies that perpetuate inequity. Sam Oertwig, University of North Carolina; Sharon Ritchie, University of North Carolina. Diversity & Equity

Science/Environment/Nature Education

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Supporting emergent literacy and early literacy behaviors in the preschool classroom Review the instructional processes of shared and interactive read-alouds and shared/interactive writing for the preschool classroom. Participate in the analysis of video vignettes and then apply the practices by planning a lesson using these instructional approaches in a small group. Learn new strategies for promoting early literacy behaviors in the DAP emergent literacy environment. Jeff Leffler, University of Southern Mississippi. Language & Literacy

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Talking WITH children versus talking AT children: What is the difference, why is it important, and how do quality conversations with children build school readiness skills? Conversations provide an opportunity for children to build social skills and vocabulary Talking with children rather than at them helps build relationships and conversational skills. When program staff and families are engaged as partners, they commit to working together on children’s behalf. Learn strategies for teachers and families to strengthen children’s ability to have conversations. Identify how to use CLASS feedback loops to build stronger conversations with children. Leanne Hilligas, Family Conservancy; Nancy Heathman, Family Conservancy. Language & Literacy

Munch, Mingle, & Shop Remember to stop by the Exhibit Hall and the NAEYC Shop in the South Foyer, Hilton Baltimore. Lunch service will be available in the Exhibit Hall from 12:00 noon– 2:30 p.m.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Sunday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348

A call for developmentally appropriate third grade: Protecting the right to be 8 (in a world that says, “Grow up, already!”)

Case study: Improving literacy scores of prekindergarten children in high-poverty communities through family engagement

Experience the narratives of parents, children, teachers, and others involved in public school third grade classrooms across the U.S. Participate in reflective discussion about the common experiences of many modern-day 8-year-olds and the political expectations placed on their teachers. Review examples of DAP innovations from progressive classrooms. Develop a collaborative call to action. Nicole Mitchell, Auburn University; Sean Durham, Auburn University; Angela Love, Auburn University.

Case study review of parent outreach program that proved an effective model for improving early literacy scores in highpoverty preschoolers, including 2015 randomized control trial results. Analyze curriculum, outreach strategies, and both public and private collaborations instrumental to successful outcomes. Collaborative brainstorming on resources and action steps for achieving similar results. Joanna Flaten, Children’s Reading Foundation; Janice Fox, Tennessee Department of Education Upper Cumberland Center for Regional Excellence; Rick Donahoe, Children’s Reading Foundation.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Advocacy/Public Policy

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Using media from PBS KIDS to help young children acquire and apply science knowledge Discover engaging media resources from PBS KIDS that help children acquire science knowledge. Find out how to analyze the resources to identify learning opportunities. Get handson experience with PBS KIDS’ ScratchJr, an innovative new app that helps children learn core computer coding concepts as they create interactive stories and games to demonstrate acquired knowledge. Sarah Blodgett, Boston University School of Education; Jean Crawford, Public Broadcasting Service. Technology and Young Children

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Family Support and Engagement

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Promoting school readiness: Supporting staff in child care, Early Head Start, and Head Start

This session will illustrate ways that school readiness goals align with the principles and guidelines of developmentally appropriate practice, as well as explore strategies for using elements of implementation science in providing support to teaching staff. Peter Pizzolongo, ZERO TO THREE; Allyson Dean, ZERO TO THREE. Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2

Developing pre-K–3 leaders to improve student outcomes through high school graduation

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Writing for NAEYC publications and blogs

Understand a collaborative approach to developing a pre-K–3 leadership program, including module topics, learner goals, and sample content lessons centered on curriculum and instruction; assessment and evaluation; and leading for equity, excellence, and early success. Learn marketing and recruitment strategies. Apply advocacy strategies and learnings from this session to unique state contexts. Andrea Brinnel, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood; Karen List, University of Connecticut, Neag School of Education.

Be an NAEYC author! Interested in writing an article for Young Children, Teaching Young Children or the NAEYC for Families website? Or maybe you’re thinking about writing a book or being a guest blogger? Join the editors as they discuss what they’re looking for, how to submit, and the review process. Susan Friedman, NAEYC; Kathy Charner, NAEYC; Deanna Ramey, NAEYC; Heather Collick, NAEYC; Anthony Durborow, NAEYC; Michael Coventry, NAEYC; Holly Bohart, NAEYC; Georgi-Ann Clarke, NAEYC.

Leadership

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

NAEYC Activities

Sunday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4

Featured Session

2:00–4:00 p.m.

How to win them over: Using your voice to advance early education in policy and politics

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6

Learn effective tactics and strategies for expanding early education within government, including quality standards, availability of resources, and the development of smart early education policy. Participate in developing individual action plans that are proven to win over the strongest opposition and get results in tough political climates. Kimberly Kofron, Texas AEYC; Sally McClellan, South Carolina AEYC; Chad Cantella, Texas Star Alliance; Aaron Carrara, Metropolitan Montessori Schools, Inc.

School as hub for birth through grade 3: Innovative leadership to re-envision the school role in promoting high-quality, collaborative early learning systems

Advocacy/Public Policy

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 2:00–4:00 p.m.

When teachers face themselves: Learning what makes us tick emotionally when we discipline young children Teachers’ emotions affect their interactions with children. Participants will learn how to uncover their own feelings as they consider managing children’s behavior. They also will discover strategies that work for them or the teachers or students they teach. Tamar Jacobson, Rider University. Social/Emotional Development

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Metro Omaha districts and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute are partnering to end achievement gaps by starting early. Schools serve as hubs for collaborative early learning and family engagement systems starting at birth. Explore how re-envisioning schools as early childhood hubs requires new leadership roles and responsibilities. Critique strategies for cultivating new leadership approaches. Samuel Meisels, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Dalhia Lloyd, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Kim Bodensteiner, Bellevue Public Schools; Cama Charlet, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Brian Ferguson, Mockingbird Elementary, Ralston Public Schools; Christine Maxwell, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Molly Colling, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska.

NAEYC appreciates

Available at the NAEYC shop!

the support of The Source for Learning as the sponsor of this

Teaching the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

session.

2005/2011 Code

Information and guidance to help you teach new and experienced educators about professional ethics and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Item 1181

List $20

Institute Price $16

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Sunday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B 2:00–4:00 p.m.

An overview of NAEYC’s Higher Education Accreditation Learn more about NAEYC’s Professional Preparation Standards, how they can be used for program development and improvement, and the steps involved for programs seeking NAEYC Accreditation of Higher Education Programs. Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Lisa Stein, Atlantic Cape Community College. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Paca 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Reimagining the “why” for state professional development systems A movement to fully professional ECE is gaining momentum. Participate in examining and reimagining the role of state professional development systems in helping ECE achieve status as a profession. Come prepared to think in new ways and engage in lively debate. Susan Perry-Manning, Delaware Office of Early Learning, Department of Education; Stacie Goffin, Goffin Strategy Group. Professional Development Systems

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C 2:00–4:00 p.m.

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct: An essential part of your professional toolkit This session is designed to introduce participants to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. It will help them identify their ethical responsibilities and to systematically resolve the kinds of ethical dilemmas they are likely to encounter in their work with young children and families. Stephanie Feeney, University of Hawaii; Nancy Freeman, University of South Carolina. Professional Development-Education Programs

Session is part of the Higher Ed initiative. For more information, see page 19.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

4:30–5:30 p.m. Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Build it better: Indicators of progress to support integrated early childhood PD systems Review and use NAEYC’s new PD system indicators to build a better system—one that can integrate PD regulations and initiatives, raise quality, support workforce equity and diversity, and make a case for compensation parity. Participate in activities to draft goals and benchmarks that align with the Institute of Medicine’s Transforming the Workforce report recommendations, and build a stronger profession. Lauren Hogan, NAEYC. Professional Development Systems

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Preparing the infant/toddler workforce: The CUPID project and implications for higher education This session will introduce the work of CUPID (Collaborative for Understanding the Pedagogy of Infant/Toddler Development) in the context of ensuring high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers through an effective and qualified workforce. Consideration will be given to the challenges and opportunities for higher education emerging from the work of this collaboration. Jennifer Henk, University of Arkansas; Martha Buell, University of Delaware; Carla Peterson, Iowa State University. Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Seamless transitions: Early childhood education and elementary schools Recognize effective transition practices for young children, families, schools, and communities, and examine how your program can help families become advocates for their children as they transition to kindergarten. Review strategies, data, and lessons learned from our program’s transition journey. Evaluate your current transition practices and create action steps to share with your program. Amy Fain, CAP Tulsa; Swanner Soderstrom, CAP Tulsa. Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Sunday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344

Center readiness: Center climate and professional development efficacy

Taking quality to scale from the bottom up: California’s QRIS expansion

Identify and evaluate center-level influences on center climate and their power to impact professional development programming. Share and reflect on center ecology and professional development experiences. Gain insights into promoting professional development efficacy through center readiness. Sandra Linder, Clemson University; Andrea Emerson, Clemson University.

California’s common QRIS framework is locally implemented with $100 million in annual state funding, allowing every county in the state to join the QRIS movement. State-level resources support this locally driven model in areas including systems development, outreach and communications, and evaluation. Local and state leaders will share how they are leveraging the CA-QRIS Framework to take quality to scale and build a coherent system in the world’s eighth largest economy. Sarah Neville-Morgan, First 5 California; Cecelia Fisher-Dahms, California Department of Education; Lani Schiff-Ross, First 5 San Joaquin; Debra Silverman, First 5 California; Katie Fallin, First 5 Los Angeles.

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Research

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Technology and interactive media for young children: A whole-child approach connecting the vision of Fred Rogers to research and practice This research panel presentation advances the vision and mission of Fred Rogers by identifying and describing innovative and evidence-based uses of technology and media that promote positive social and emotional development for young children. The researchers studied the role and impact of technology and digital media on young children’s social and emotional development. Kathleen Paciga, Columbia College Chicago; Chip Donohue, Erikson Institute; Tanya Baronti, Fred Rogers Center. Research

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 4:30–5:30 p.m.

“My favorite subject is gym!”: Physically active literacy instruction Physical activity has a place in early childhood literacy classrooms. In this session we will look at several examples of effective literacy activities that can be readily incorporated into a classroom setting. These activities will be distributed throughout the room so there is space to move to each activity and discuss ways to adapt the activity for particular learners. Brenda Rosler, Ashland University. Language & Literacy

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Digital Badges: Advancing the early childhood workforce Digital badges have the potential to bridge gaps and provide recognition for training and skill acquisition that is otherwise not recognized in the current early childhood professional development ecosystem. Hear from some of the advisors behind the recent release of the National Workforce Registry Alliance’s digital badging white papers. Anthony Durborow, NAEYC; Phyllis Kalifeh, Children’s Forum/National Workforce Registry Alliance; Mary Beth Salomone Testa, Consultant; Tara Orlowski, National Association for Regulatory Administration. Technology and Professional Development/ Management

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Sunday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4

Practicum experiences in early childhood teacher education: A systems perspective

Intersubjectivity and the formation of the social brain

Using a systems perspective, this presentation focuses on critical components of practicum experiences. Participants will discuss practicum experiences in terms of cooperating teachers and students’ relationships, communication, and beliefs and knowledge, and develop action plans to explore practicum experiences in their programs. Implications for teacher preparation programs will be summarized. Karen La Paro, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Amy Johnson, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Elizabeth King, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

The historical significance of the concept of intersubjectivity has been presented in various fields of study. However, the application of the notion that a social being—a social brain—is formed as the result of, or in tandem with, the interactions and relationships that are created early on is a more contemporary profound notion. Specific examples and practices that encourage nurturance will be addressed. Keith Pentz, Kaplan Early Learning Company.

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Helping dual language learners: How adult English learners can encourage children to become bilingual This session emphasizes the benefits of bilingualism. Learn classroom activities that promote bilingualism among adults and children. These activities from college-level English for Child Development curriculum inform adult learners about the importance of a child’s home language, while providing them with English language instruction within the context of child development. Marsha Chan, Mission College; Julaine Rosner, Mission College. Professional Development-Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 3 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Watch me! Celebrating milestones and sharing concerns: A professional development training from CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program Observe a new free, interactive online training tool that will help early care and education providers better identify and monitor developmental milestones, recognize signs of potential delay, and share observations with parents. Ideas for using materials to develop better observation skills and monitor children’s development within classroom settings will be provided. Julia Abercrombie, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Julie Whitney, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Social/Emotional Development

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Electing to collaborate: How teacher educators can work together to promote social justice in the classroom In this interactive session, teacher educators will share their collaborating experience around issues of social justice in early childhood teacher education. We aim to build strategies for strengthening social justice practices and to build relationships with other teacher educators committed to doing similar work—the goal being to foster advocacy for social justice policies within the field. Toni Miguel, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Beth Coleman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Diversity & Equity

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Kindergarten curriculum and teaching: Keeping “development” in developmentally appropriate practice while implementing the Common Core State Standards Learn about the ways that developmentally appropriate practice can be maintained in kindergarten while implementing the Common Core State Standards. Participate in a discussion about the ways that effective teaching strategies can be used to ensure that high academic standards are maintained in kindergarten while being developmentally sensitive to the individual needs of children. Dominic Gullo, Drexel University. Standards-Early Learning/Content Standards, Common Core Standards

Professional Development Systems

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Sunday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Paca

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Addressing all: Serving children with special needs

Improving progams through data-driven decisions: The journey from critical questions to data visualization

Participants will discover specific ways to incorporate learners with special needs. Differentiation of theme during small group instruction will be discussed, as well as ideas to help promote individual growth. Julie Toscano, Read to Succeed, United Way of Nashville. Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Building effective classroom teams or herding cats: Communication at the heart of teamwork A classroom teaching team can make or break the quality of the classroom and children’s experiences. What makes this important relationship work in some rooms and not in others? Learn strategies for affecting change and impacting teams through problem solving, intervention, and building effective communication skills. Holly Seplocha, William Paterson University.

States must use high-quality data to answer critical policy questions that promote the well-being of children and families. The journey from the development of critical questions to a usable form of data need not be difficult to navigate. This session will provide states with a road map for identifying, organizing, and visually displaying the data elements needed to answer state-prioritized questions. Colleen Murphy, Applied Engineering Management Corporation (AEM); Robert Ruggerio, Applied Engineering Management Corporation; Nancy Copa, Applied Engineering Management Corporation. Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Leadership

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Hilton Baltimore—2nd Floor, Key Ballroom 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Networking Reception and Reopening of NAEYC Exhibit Hall Join early childhood colleagues, exhibitors, and NAEYC staff for networking, fun, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar at the Institute’s Networking Reception and reopening of the Exhibit Hall. Sponsored by Hilton Baltimore

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Sunday | Sessions

Early Childhood Assessments Tools to help children develop— without compromising the childhood experience. A child’s first years are a time of amazing growth—and early childhood professionals can have a tremendously positive impact on each young learner’s success in school and in life. Research shows that early childhood screening and assessment tools can be very valuable in helping plan early interventions and in fostering children’s success. Pearson is proud to offer high-quality instruments that are both easy-to-use and powerful. Developed by early childhood experts, these tests enable you to monitor developmental progress and readily identify little ones for whom early intervention may be appropriate. Pearson’s early childhood assessment tools are… • Developmentally appropriate • Connected to specific, beneficial purposes • Culturally and linguistically responsive • Tied to children’s daily development • Supported by professional development • Inclusive of families

Stop by Pearson booth #402 at the NAEYC 2016 Institute to learn more. Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

800.627.7271

PearsonClinical.com

Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved. Always Learning, Pearson, design for Psi, and PsychCorp are trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). CLINA15459 4/16

INSPIRE DREAMS . .w hile achieving yours at Bright Horizons ! ®

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Top 10 Online Education program.

The Best Schools, 2015

Champlain’s nationally ranked online M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is the ideal choice for early childhood educators looking to deepen their understanding of children’s development. The program combines the flexibility of online classwork with a dynamic, 5-day on-campus residency. Choose from three specializations built around Champlain’s “play as learning” philosophy. - SPECIAL EDUCATION - TEACHING - ADMINISTRATION

With three opportunities to start the program each year, we’re ready when you are. Inquire Today. LEARN MORE AT:

champlain.edu/med

VISIT US AT BOOTH #316 BURLINGTON, VERMONT - 866.282.7259

Monday Early Education and Technology for Children (EETC) Conference: Technology, policy, and early education in an election year

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Since 2011, researchers, policy makers, administrators, and educators have come together at EETC to explore the role of technology in early childhood through elementary education. Through this dialogue, EETC actively advances the conversation around what works for young children and inspires innovative and effective change on behalf of children everywhere. This year’s conference is held in conjunction with NAEYC’s National Institute. Speakers include:

8:00–8:30 a.m. Welcome Benjamin Heuston, Waterford Institute.

4:30–5:00 p.m. Reflection Chip Donohue, The Erikson Center.

8:30–9:30 a.m. Keynote: Early learning—What’s next

to support all children

5:00–5:30 p.m. Closing Benjamin Heuston, Waterford Institute.

9:30–10:00 a.m. Audience Q & A

For session descriptions, refer to the chronological listing under each time slot.

Jacqueline Jones, Foundation for Child Development. 10:30–11:30 a.m. The future is here; what do we do with it? Top 10 discussion points for 2016

Warren Buckleitner, Children’s Technology Review.

Seating is limited. Attendees who did not pre-register for EETC will be admitted at the door as space is available. For day-of information and availability notices, follow @EETCConf on Twitter.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Reading Team: Technology

EETC is sponsored by:

in context

Maureen Rover, The Reading Team. 2:00–2:30 p.m. Early education policy and politics:

Make yourself heard

Rich Stombres, Penn Hill Group. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Group Breakouts Warren Buckleitner, Maureen Rover, Rich Stombres, and Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC.

TEC Center

at Saint Vincent College

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Building early care and education leaders/ advocates in your local community

EETC: Technology, policy, and early education in an election year

Do you want to build a stronger ECE advocacy community around you at home? Learn how advocacy skills build on a developmental continuum, and learn to identify where you and others in your ECE world and wider community are on that continuum. Identify barriers, practice some basic skills, share success stories of building local ECE advocacy communities, and leave with an action plan that builds on your strengths. Pamela Haines, Delaware Valley AEYC; Tyrone Scott, Delaware Valley AEYC.

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Join the EETC Conference for its keynote speaker, Jacqueline Jones, the President and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development and former Senior Advisor on Early Learning to then US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Dr. Jones’ presentation will be followed by a facilitated discussion with the audience. Jacqueline Jones, Foundation for Child Development. Technology and Young Children

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Advocacy/Public Policy

Monday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340

Using Powerful Interactions to strengthen systems: Relationships that extend learning promote success for educators, children, and families

School as a hub for collaborative systems of early learning, from birth through grade 3: An innovative partnership to build collaborative professional learning systems for teachers, caregivers, and educational leaders as an essential starting place

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Explore how to use Powerful Interactions (PIs) to support quality improvement through increased intentionality. For sustainable quality improvement, leaders must advance educators’ effectiveness by improving pedagogy and ensuring they feel supported and appreciated. Using PIs across a system builds a more competent, knowledgeable, and confident workforce and strengthens program climate and quality. Judy Jablon, Powerful Interactions; Diana Courson, Arkansas State University Childhood Services. Leadership

Available at the NAEYC shop!

Powerful Interactions

ACCESS Session

How to turn everyday interactions into intentional and purposeful Powerful Interactions |

List $34

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 Institute Price $27.20

Omaha districts and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute develop schools as hubs for early learning and family engagement systems, birth–grade 3. Learn how program leaders, teachers, and caregivers work together in collaborative professional learning systems to translate research into high-quality practices. Explore how professional development is tailored for diverse school and community settings. Christine Maxwell, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Ryan Saunders, Cody Elementary School; Duane Krusemark, DC West Elementary School; Mary Beth Pistillo, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Darcy Heath, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Molly Colling, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska. Professional Development Systems

How To Connect With Children To Extend Their Learning

Item 245

8:00–10:00 a.m.

ACCESS to Shared Knowledge: Playful pedagogy This workshop examines ways teachers, children, and families engage in and benefit from outdoor play and how early childhood associate degree educators can enrich those experiences. We will discuss strategies for community partnerships and supporting outdoor play. Sharon Carter, Davidson County Community College; Linda Kinney, North Carolina Zoo; Marilyn Brink, Chicago Zoological Society/ Brookfield Zoo; Cheryl Bulat, Morton College; Helen Thomas, Davidson County Community College; Brenda Blackburn, Blue Ridge Community College. Professional Development-Education Programs

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Sessions

NAECTE Session Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Conference and Meeting: Our Voices Navigating Changes Join us for the annual spring meeting of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators to enhance and facilitate early childhood faculty research and professional development. We will focus on how our voices navigate in the changing early childhood policy and practices landscapes. Will Parnell, Portland State University; Kelly Baker, University of Central Oklahoma; Angela Baum, University of South Carolina.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Project Collaborative Care: How child care providers and early intervention providers support infants and toddlers with disabilities in child care This session will describe a research study on the experiences of child care and early intervention providers in serving infants and toddlers with disabilities in child care settings, including factors that support and hinder professional collaboration. Participants will engage in discussions on how to engage communities and states in maintaining effective supports and overcoming barriers in this area. Jenna Weglarz-Ward, University of Illinois; Susan Connor, Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois; Joellyn Whitehead, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies; Rosa Santos, University of Illinois. Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350 Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Children and poverty: Strategies that support learning in early care and education Recognize the characteristics of poverty in the classroom and the underlying implications for families in challenging circumstances. Develop an awareness of how culture can affect access to resources. Identify strategies that can aid in the promotion of a positive learning environment and recognize the skills necessary for educators to become advocates for children and families. Ashley Reid, Child Care Resources, Inc. Diversity & Equity

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Creating a philosophy statement Review roles of teacher, curriculum, environment, technology, assessment, guidance, and families. Develop a new or updated statement of philosophy. Align beliefs with practice. Annette Oliver, Concordia University-Nebraska. Leadership

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Supporting military-connected children in your program: A toolkit of resources! Military life can be a positive experience, providing a cohesive community and benefits to healthy family life; however, some difficult and challenging circumstances can disrupt healthy development in children. This session will provide a tool kit of professional development resources for early educators to learn how to support military-connected children in their programs. Claudia Mincemoyer, Penn State University; Tonia Durden, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Frasier Zahniser, Penn State University; Jacque AmorZitzelberger, Penn State University; Cynthia Pollich, Penn State Cooperative Extension. Professional Development-Education Programs

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Monday | Sessions

Research Symposium Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Rethinking the achievement gap: It’s real, starts early, is persistent and yet reversible Gain a clear understanding to the societal context that allows the achievement gap experienced by Black and Brown children to thrive with devastating consequences. Learn about the bright spots in school districts and classrooms where the achievement gap is being dissected and overcome. Take away actionable ideas to make a positive difference. Maurice Sykes, University of District of Columbia; Adam Alvarez, University of Pittsburgh; Ira Murray, University of Pittsburgh; Ray Hart, Council of Great City Schools; Sharon Ritchie, University of North Carolina; Barbara Bowman, Erikson Institute; Michael Lopez, Abt Associates.

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

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Cultivating mutual trust and respect through professional development: One program’s journey to develop and examine a systematic approach around race, ethnicity, and selfidentity, and how it impacts program quality

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Read aloud wow! The best new books for preschool children, and why selection matters The quality of the book selection both in the classroom and in the home will predict the quality of the reader. Children need to be surrounded by books—quality books. Classrooms should be chock full of wonderful and rich titles, not just books that came in the curriculum box. The more a teacher loves a book, the more she will want to share it with the children. Come to discuss the best new picture books of the year. Isabel Baker, The Book Vine for Children. Language & Literacy

Featured Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 8:00–10:00 a.m.

A connected city: How collaboration, not competition, strengthens a community of learners In ECE there are so many resources available for both professional and student growth, sometimes the numbers of options can be daunting. This session will focus on a model of collaboration in Pittsburgh, where early childhood experts, organizations, and resources have come together to work as a team to complement one another, in order to provide unique, in-depth experiences to their audience. Tanya Baronti, Fred Rogers Center; Sue Polojac, Pittsburgh AEYC; Samantha Ellwood, Providence Connections, Inc.; Wendy Brenneman, Carnegie Science Center; Gina Masciola, WQED; Will Tolliver, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.

Review tools and strategies to create professional development plans around diversity, race, and self-identity. Participate in an analysis of program documentation/ teachers’ journals linking the quality of our teaching practices to our beliefs around diversity. Learn new strategies for supporting children’s questions around diversity through the use of persona dolls and anti-bias tools. Polly Prendergast, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Jennifer Copeland, MCC Penn Valley Community College. Professional Development-Training Programs

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C

Being an advocate for what’s right for children: Saving play in preschool and kindergarten classrooms

Opening pathways: How to strengthen opportunities for early educators who are English language learners

The best way to advocate for play’s rightful role in preschool and kindergarten is to understand exactly how play functions as a curricular strategy. This session will discuss the connection between play and standards, and provide concrete strategies for advocating their continued role in policy and practice. Thomas Rendon, Iowa Department of Education; Gaye Gronlund, ECE Consulting, Inc.

As progress in US ECE continues, we must stay abreast of changing economic and demographic realities—including that many young children and their teachers are English language learners—and push for higher standards and quality improvements. This session highlights research and implementation of opening pathways for these educators to matriculate and achieve the increasingly requisite BA degree. Valora Washington, The CAYL Institute; Jeffrey Gross, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition; Marcy Whitebook, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment; Lea Austin, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment.

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Advocacy/Public Policy

Hilton Baltimore—Paca 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Creating a community of learners: Effective professional development in early childhood mathematics Examine the goals, outcomes, plans, and activities of two unique learning communities (pre-K to grade 1) involved in mathematics professional development programs. Participate in an analysis of video vignettes, specific PD plans, vertical teaming ideas, and suggestions for building capacity in mathematics. Juanita Copley, University of Houston. Mathematics

Available at the NAEYC shop!

The Young Child and Mathematics (2nd ed.)

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Professional Development Systems

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Family literacy series—early childhood teamand bilingual department: An eight-week program focused on vocabulary expansion and academic success Design a family literacy series focused on supporting children’s oral language and vocabulary development, comprehension, and reading. A syllabus will be shared as a framework for districts/centers to use, as well as incentives for families to support language and literacy in the home. Supporting dual language learners will be emphasized during this session. Renee Whelan, Long Branch Public Schools; Bonnie Molina, Long Branch Public Schools. Family Support and Engagement

Stories, activities, and strategies to integrate math into every day Item 167 | List $38 Institute Price $30.40

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Monday | Sessions 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Home visitor safety

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

EETC: Technology, policy, and early education in an election year This EETC Conference session features Warren Buckleitner, an expert on children and technology and the founder and current editor of Children’s Technology Review, and Maureen Rover, founder and CEO of the Reading Team, Inc., a New York City nonprofit dedicated to enabling young children who are at high risk of reading failure to become strong and enthusiastic readers, writers, listeners, and speakers. Refer to page 35 for complete EETC details. Warren Buckleitner, Children’s Technology Review; Maureen Rover, The Reading Team. Technology and Young Children

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Creating accessible, relevant, and effective higher education opportunities for early childhood educators through competencybased course work, video feedback, and an alliance of institutions of higher education Explore an effective model for online bachelor degree completion. Consider the impact of the Intentional Teaching Framework and use of video sharing and feedback on changing teacher practice. Consider how to increase the impact of the PD and higher education currently provided. Join a national community of practice committed to providing accessible, affordable, relevant, and effective bachelor degrees. Katie Emerson-Hoss, University of Washington; Randi Shapiro, University of Washington. Professional Development-Education Programs

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Learn to identify health and safety risk factors related to home visiting, as well as effective tools and strategies to increase safety and well-being. Heather Nelson, Heartland Area Education Agency; Sandy Darveau, Heartland Area Education Agency. Health and Safety

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Managing millennials: Integrating Generation Y into the child care workforce Make millennials more content and productive in the child care workforce. After a short millennial mindset segment, brainstorm solutions to 10 realistic employment scenarios that address flexibility, professional development, feedback, mentors, orientation, collaboration, incentives, trust, communication, and technology. Leave with practical schoolwide plans for decreasing staff turnover. Sonya Braun, Kids ‘R’ Kids International. Leadership

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The right stuff: Free, evidence-based resources for supporting developmentally, contextually, and individually appropriate practices This session will focus on evidence-based practices, tools, and strategies for supporting children who are culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and ability diverse in the context of family-centered and inclusive practices. Handouts and examples will highlight free, evidence-based resources to use in home, program, and community settings. Camille Catlett, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Diversity & Equity

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Sessions

ACCESS Session Baltimore Convention Center— Room 341/342 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

ACCESS to Shared Knowledge: Outdoor Learning Environments (OLE) and Preventing Obesity by Design (POD3) higher education modules overview and dissemination This session will focus on designing and evaluating outdoor natural learning environments for young children and the importance of outdoor physical play. Preventing Obesity by Design (POD3) higher education modules will be reviewed and disseminated. Sharon Carter, Davidson County Community College; Robin Moore, North Carolina State University; Nilda Cosco, North Carolina State University. Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Word Walk: An engaging vocabulary strategy for young children This session will describe an explicit vocabulary sequence for storybook reading. Presenters will detail the research base for Word Walk, discuss implementation of the strategy, and share the outcomes of using the protocol with children from diverse backgrounds. Attendees will leave the session with the knowledge of how to plan and implement Word Walk in their own classrooms. Katherine Beauchat, York College of Pennsylvania; Katrin Blamey, DeSales University. Language & Literacy

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Reaching beyond our walls: The power of unexpected partnerships and broad collaboration Early childhood has often suffered in isolation. Providers stay within their four walls; organizations have limited networks; advocates regularly “preach to the choir.” Now, cross-sector trends encourage us to reach across old, arbitrary boundaries. Become inspired to collaborate for mutual benefit with tools and strategies to extend your network, increase quality and efficiency, and gain new advocates. Patrick Webster, Beanstalk Consulting, LLC. Community Relationships

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Dollars and sense: Educating policy makers in your state capital and in Washington, DC Learn to influence policy makers in your state by educating your legislators about the important early childhood issues. Learn to use the Children’s Champion website to your advantage to create critical concise messages to influence via email, networking, and personal visits to your state legislature and national bodies. Donna Satterlee, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Flora Gee, Greenbelt Children’s Center; Christina Lopez, Prince George’s County Public Schools; Barbara Garrett, Anne Arundel Community College. Advocacy/Public Policy

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Rethinking early childhood professional preparation: The case for including policy and systems content in graduate degree programs Addressing a critical need in the field, this session focuses on the creation of professional preparation pathways to provide students with exposure to content related to ECE policy and ECE systems. Participants will become fluent in the thinking of researchers and faculty on this topic, be exposed to new research findings, and be given the opportunity to assess the content of their own programs. Rebecca Gomez, Rutgers University; Sharon Lynn Kagan, Teachers College, Columbia University; Catherine Scott-Little, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Kathy Thornburg, University of Missouri. Research

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Monday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 3

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5

Promotion, prevention, and intervention: The hot ticket to address challenging behaviors

A look at professionalism in early childhood education and professional boundaries: Walking the walk, talking the talk

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The three elements of promotion, prevention, and intervention go hand-in-hand-in-hand to promote strong social and emotional development for every child. In this session, you’ll view and discuss video examples related to this theme and children’s challenging behavior. Karen Cairone, Education Development Center; Ed Greene, Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network; Barbara Kaiser, self-employed; Marilou Hyson, University of Massachusetts Boston, College of Human Development and Education; Walter Gilliam, Yale Child Study Center. Social/Emotional Development

Our values and beliefs underpin the way we act and respond to others. Come ready to explore a reflective journey that is essential to improving ways we communicate and to providing foundations to establish and maintain relationships. Professionals need to take responsibility for establishing professional boundaries. By having professional discussions about ECE, we will explore scenarios and dilemmas. Johanna Booth-Miner, Live & Learn Early Learning Center; Sarah Miner, Live & Learn Early Learning Center. Administration/Management

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Squish Squash Bookmaking: Encouraging teachers to incorporate bookmaking as an activelearning technique in their everyday curriculum Join us in this interactive workshop as we explore bookmaking from the eyes of a young child. Participate in the process by interacting with a potato chip can, a pizza box, and a silly sock— all of which will instantly become books. In addition, join us as we learn by doing: we will make several books, all of which can be shared with the children in your class and incorporated into your current curriculum. Lois Wachtel, Creative Beginning Steps. Language & Literacy

NAEYC appreciates the support of Walden

Featured Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Early childhood education: At the top of the ticket and across the political spectrum Join us for a lively discussion exploring bipartisan approaches to supporting and investing in early childhood education, as our experts give us a behindthe-scenes look at working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Carmel Martin, Center for American Progress; Sarah Rittling, First Five Years Fund; Katharine Stevens, American Enterprise Institute; Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC.

University as the sponsor of this session.

NAEYC appreciates the support of Lakeshore Learning Materials as the Lead Advocacy Sponsor.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B

Teaching and learning with DAP in K–3 classrooms: What is happening, what is possible?

Strange Fruit Redux? The Perils of Young Black Boys in Early Childhood Education (Film Screening)

Presenters will identify challenges they have faced and describe solutions that have worked for them. Vincent Costanza, New Jersey Department of Education; Charity Baker, Southington Public Schools; Holly Seplocha, William Paterson University; Kathy Charner, NAEYC.

This session will present a screening of the new documentary film “Strange Fruit Redux? The Perils of Young Black Boys in Early Childhood Education.” The film situates the challenges facing Black boys within the broader historical and cultural context of the oppression of Black men in America. It examines the challenges facing young Black boys in the American educational system, and includes recommendations for enhancing their experiences via a focus on program quality enhancement for Black children, culturally responsive programming, greater attention to nutrition and health concerns, parent involvement, reforming the teacher training process, and community-based mentoring. A panel discussion with film participants will follow the screening. Moderator: Jeff Menzise, Morgan State University; Hakim Rashid (Writer/Director), Howard University; Kevin Washington, Association of Black Psychologists; Sharman Dennis, Global Enrichment Solutions; Raymond Winbush, Morgan State University; Kmt Shockley, Howard University; Carol Brunson Day, NAEYC; Greg Carr, Howard University.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Learning Environments

Hilton Baltimore—Paca 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

New direction in NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs Join the staff of the NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs for an overview of NAEYC Accreditation’s exciting new direction in the coming year. Kristen Johnson, NAEYC; Monica Prince, NAEYC; Mary Jamsek, NAEYC; Susan Hedges, NAEYC; Cynda Meffen, NAEYC; Cassie Chapman, NAEYC. Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Diversity & Equity

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

What millennial parents know, do, and want to do differently when it comes to raising infants and toddlers: Findings from the 2015 National Parent Survey Dive into findings from the 2015 National Parent Survey, a joint project of ZERO TO THREE and Vroom, an initiative of the Bezos Family Foundation. Learn what millennial parents believe and understand about child development, childrearing, and behavior. Discover parents’ challenges, what they want to learn, and how they want to receive support. Join the discussion! Rebecca Parlakian, ZERO TO THREE; Claire Lerner, ZERO TO THREE. Family Support and Engagement

2:00–4:00 p.m. Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329 2:00–4:00 p.m.

EETC: Technology, policy, and early education in an election year Join the EETC Conference for a session featuring Rich Stombres, a vice president at Penn Hill Group, where he brings expertise in federal education and job training initiatives, and former deputy director of education and human services policy for the US House Committee on Education and the Workforce, presenting and leading a panel discussion on education policy. This interactive session will be followed by roundtable breakout discussions led by four speakers. Refer to page 35 for complete EETC details. Rich Stombres, Penn Hill Group. Technology and Young Children

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Monday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340

Using innovative classroom observation data to drive continuous improvement

The play experience: Promoting creativity and imagination in higher education and professional development to improve outcomes for young children

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Explore Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge projects focused on using pre-K–3 classroom observation data as a catalyst for continuous improvement. Participate in a data collection and feedback process that focuses on constructs of quality and developing a growth mindset. Discuss how lessons learned in the session may be applied to diverse contexts using existing tools and resources. Adam Holland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Gisele Crawford, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Sam Oertwig, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professional Development Systems

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Engage in a series of unique and enjoyable solitary and cooperative hands-on play experiences with a variety of open-ended materials. Awaken and study your creativity and imagination as an influential force in building adult capabilities to improve outcomes for children and adults. Walter Drew, Institute for Self Active Education; Marcia Nell, Millersville University; Michael Patte, Bloomsburg University; Robin Ploof, Champlain College; Baji Rankin, New Mexico AEYC; James Johnson, Penn State University. Professional Development-Training Programs

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Available at the NAEYC shop!

Health and safety training—Spotlight on keeping children safe: An overview of new Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) health and safety training regulations and participant discussion on child care provider training successes and challenges

From Play to Practice

New CCDF regulations require that child care providers receive both preservice and ongoing training in specific health and safety topics. Explore states’ approaches to provider training and, through peer-to-peer small group discussion, share information on successful training methods, partnerships, and resources for home- and center-based child care. Michele Adams, ICF International. Health and Safety

Connecting Teachers’ Play to Children’s Learning Help teachers understand and promote a play-based learning approach Item 180 | List $28 Institute Price $22.40

Available at the NAEYC shop!

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338 2:00–4:00 p.m.

New resources and strategies to ensure children with different experiences, cultures, abilities, and languages have a place at the top of the ticket! Inclusive professional development is a topic of major importance in federal grant programs, as well as state and local standards, policies, and QRIS. This session will provide an innovative approach to meeting these requirements by addressing the needs of children from different experiences, cultures, abilities, and languages in a unified way that replaces isolated specializations. Karen Nemeth, Language Castle LLC; Pam Brillante, William Paterson University; Michelle Barnea, Innovations in Early Learning

Basics of Supporting Dual Language Learners An Introduction for Educators of Children From Birth Through Age 8 Information teachers need to meet the needs of diverse learners Item 366

List $22

Institute Price $17.60

Professional Development Systems

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Sessions ACCESS Session

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348

Baltimore Convention Center— Room 341/342

Advocating for nature-based education and helping teachers provide children with beneficial outdoor learning experiences

ACCESS to Shared Knowledge: Nature play and learning resources

Identify curriculum components used by teachers in a nature preschool. Participate in small group activities to invite discussion and planning around nature-inspired activities. Acquire new ideas to overcome hurdles and incorporate nature into individual programs. Develop a plan to continue quality improvement to support advocacy and communicate the importance of early childhood education. Shannon Dryden, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

This session will offer participants resources and ideas to embed nature play and learning into early childhood community college course work. Sharon Carter, Davidson County Community College; Ronda Hawkins, Sandhills Community College; Debra Murphy, Cape Cod Community College; Camille Catlett, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Science/Environment/Nature Education

Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Building effective pre-K–3 systems: Lessons from states and communities Representatives of successful pre-K–3 systems initiatives will discuss strategies they have used to successfully “push up” principles of developmentally appropriate practices to early elementary grades rather than accepting the “pushdown” of inappropriate expectations. Sharon Ritchie, FirstSchool, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Vermont Agency of Education; Tonja Rucker, National League of Cities; Jane Crowell, Hartford Office of Young Children; Vincent Costanza, Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge, Office of Primary Education, New Jersey Department of Education; Eva Phillips, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools; Susan Choplin, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Steve Oates, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Advancing early childhood education as a professional field of practice Momentum to structure ECE to be a recognized professional field of practice is growing. Achieving this recognition, though, requires us to assume collective responsibility for the results of our efforts. So ECE can be reorganized as a field of practice, this highly interactive session engages us with questions that need our answers. Stacie Goffin, Goffin Strategy Group.

Stereotype threat and bias: Our silence is deadly New research shows stereotype threat has profound effects on how children and adults navigate learning environments and day-to-day life. We can see how decades of color blind educational practices have perpetuated bias and stereotypes. Once we have an understanding of how this happens and the effects, we can develop strategies that build healthy, complex identities and resiliency. Silence is not an option. Nancy Michael, AMAZE. Diversity & Equity

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 2:00–4:00 p.m.

New developments at the federal offices of Child Care and Head Start Review new federal policies and grant opportunities; participate in a discussion of how these two seminal early childhood programs work together to create greater access to quality early childhood development and learning; and consider ways in which participants’ states and communities can help advance greater access to quality through these federal programs. Rachel Schumacher, Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services; Blanca Enriquez, Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services. Advocacy/Public Policy

Leadership

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Monday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Creating a community of caring: Building meaningful traditions, rituals, and routines that foster connected relationships between children, staff, and families Connected relationships with children, staff, and families that create community are a vital part of an excellent program. One method of building community is through creating longlasting bonds using rituals and traditions. Presented from the teacher, coach, and director perspectives, conferees will have opportunities to experience examples of rituals and traditions and add to and create their own. Jacky Howell, Azspire, LLC; Kimberly Reinhard, Langley Children’s Center; Beth Moore, CentroNia. Learning Environments

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Intentional decision making: Using assessment to increase knowledge of child development and enhance program quality Often the answer to “Why did you make this decision?” is “It’s best practice.” To increase professionalism and program quality, early childhood educators need fluency about how decisions about practice relate to child outcomes. This session will examine ways to increase fluency about child outcomes using the Work Sampling System and consider the implications for professionalism and program quality. Judy Jablon, Judy Jablon LLC; Samuel Meisels, Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Professional Development-Education Programs

Featured Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 3

2:00–4:00 p.m.

“I can’t read OR write about my pet mouse with only 26 letter sounds and 10 sight words!” Getting more bang for the buck from early literacy experiences by tapping into the affective learning domain for easy access to the hardest letter-sound skills Research shows that the more tools early learners bring to the table, the more value they take away. By tapping into the affective learning domain, early learners gain easy and accelerated access to the WHOLE code, not just bits and pieces of it. Boost your teacher repertoire with a brain-based bundle of teaching tools and tricks that will leave you armed to “crack the code” with your students on Monday morning. Katie Garner, Learning & the Brain Research Consortium (Co-sponsored by Harvard & MIT); Juilliard. Curriculum-Theories and Approaches

Supporting the development of boys and fostering the participation of men by acknowledging the gendered social environments of ECE programs Through a discussion of the gendered nature of early care and education, this session will explore new perspectives on making the ECE environment more welcoming and supportive for boys and men. Participants will engage in a discussion of the cultural and gendered nature of classroom rules around engagement, both social and physical. Participants will leave with new ideas for making programs less gendered. Martha Buell, University of Delaware; Garnett Booker, University of Delaware; Joy Rowe, University of Delaware.

NAEYC

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 2:00–4:00 p.m.

appreciates

The leaders the children deserve: Developing leaders for the new ECE paradigm

HighScope

Learn the new leadership imperative that has been caused by the ECE paradigm shift and your role as a leader to do the right thing for children. Through a variety of formats, you will come to understand the children’s agenda, your role in making it happen, and ways to use systems thinking to deliver the high-quality programs and schools that children deserve. Maurice Sykes, University of District of Columbia.

the support of Educational Research Foundation as the sponsor of this session.

Leadership

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Paca

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Through the assessor’s eyes: How classrooms are observed during the NAEYC site visit

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Discover how NAEYC assessors observe and rate all elements of the group environment. NAEYC Early Learning Programs staff will discuss the assessment process and share advice for ensuring successful classroom assessments. Mary Jamsek, NAEYC; Sharon Fatheree, NAEYC Assessor.

EETC: Technology, policy, and early education in an election year

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Getting results for diversity and equity in your QRIS This session offers a range of resources and opportunities to learn from case studies built from experiences in various states and communities. We will focus on applying practices and strategies that support a plan to enhance diversity and equity for programs and early educators engaged in your state QRIS, and we will support participants to both understand and facilitate equity and diversity. Valora Washington, The Council for Professional Recognition; The CAYL Institute; Sherri Killins, The BUILD Initiative. Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B 2:00–4:00 p.m.

4:30–5:30 p.m.

This EETC Conference session features Chip Donohue, the Dean of Distance Learning and Continuing Education and Director of Technology in Early Childhood Center at the Erikson Institute in Chicago, and Benjamin Heuston, the president and COO of Waterford Institute, a nonprofit research center that creates early education curriculum programs. Refer to page 35 for complete EETC details. Benjamin Heuston, Waterford Institute; Chip Donohue, The Erikson Center. Technology and Young Children

Available at the NAEYC shop!

Rituals and Traditions

Fostering a Sense of Community in Preschool How to use classroom rituals and traditions to create a supportive learning environment for children Item 183

List $18

Institute Price $14.40

Developing a deeper understanding of yourself as an educator while internalizing the emotional milestones of children What is your “why”? Why are you in early childhood education? Uncover the importance of understanding yourself so you can better understand children. Identify emotional milestones that will enhance your relationships with children and families. Stephen Zwolak, LUME Institute. Social/Emotional Development

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Monday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 4:30–5:30 p.m.

A cross-sector initiative to align early childhood credentials and higher education systems in Illinois Learn how data were analyzed and contextualized to identify areas of misalignment that cause access and equity gaps for students/working teachers to achieve ECE credentials and degrees. Discuss strategies for engaging stakeholders in evidence-based analysis of alignment issues across systems and making changes to policies and procedures, as well as providing technical assistance to program faculty. Stephanie Bernoteit, Illinois Board of Higher Education; Christi Chadwick, Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development; Joni Scritchlow, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies; Nancy Latham, Illinois State University; Johnna Darragh, Heartland Community College. Professional Development Systems

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Aligning NAEYC, CEC, and DEC professional preparation standards: Preliminary findings and next steps Learn about efforts to highlight the relationships between the NAEYC professional preparation standards, CEC professional standards and elements, and DEC specialty sets. This supports professional preparation programs in preparing “blended” ECE/ECSE curricula and reports for accreditation and recognition review, and policy makers seeking to align professional standards across multiple sectors. Marica Cox Mitchell, NAEYC; Mary Beth Bruder, University of Connecticut, Early Childhood Personnel Center; Vicki Stayton, Western Kentucky University. Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338 4:30–5:30 p.m.

School administrators’ perceptions of preschool education Review key findings of a research study examining school administrators’ perceptions of pre-K programming and participate in a discussion of primary findings of the study. Analyze possible implications and recommendations to enhance administrators’ and community stakeholders’ understanding of early childhood education and potential positive impact. Jackie Florendo, Alliance for Kids Early Childhood Council of El Paso County; Jody Isernhagen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Preparing future teacher candidates: The diversity field block This session focuses on the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions for pre-teacher candidates who are learning to engage students and families in effective partnerships in diverse settings. View artifacts and student reflections. Participants will be invited to share their insights on information pertinent for future teachers in the learning process. Mary Vetere, Slippery Rock University. Diversity & Equity

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Young mathematicians: The effect of visual modeling on number sense and integer mapping Learn why number representation is difficult for children; about brain mechanisms for numbers; and why some children fail to develop a cognitive model of number. Participate in demonstration and hands-on play with manipulatives and board games to make critical visual models children need to develop number sense. Learn ways to integrate those models into fun classroom activities. Sara Stetson, Rivier University and Hampton New Hampshire Schools. Mathematics

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Reframing continuity in early childhood systems: Keeping relationships on the road map This session asks participants to think deeply about the value and ramifications of continuity and discontinuity as early childhood systems are created. Participants analyze stories about how early childhood systems impact continuity and discontinuity for children, families, and professionals, and explore complex issues that arise when building systems. Melissa Jozwiak, Texas A&M University-San Antonio; Rachel Theilheimer, Borough of Manhattan Community College-City University of New York; Betsy Cahill, New Mexico State University. Leadership

Research

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 3

Building the play skills of children with disabilities: Resources for engaging families, professional development, and project sustainability

Cultural transformation through national accreditation and QRIS

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Learn about a program developed to help young children with disabilities increase their play skills to participate successfully in inclusive settings. Participants will explore the play skills checklist, training materials, videos, and reflective coaching strategies used with parents/caregivers/educators to facilitate children’s play skills and social interactions with other children. Sarah Kuser, Talbot County Public Schools; Mary Hendricks, Johns Hopkins University; Beth Boyle, Johns Hopkins University. Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350 4:30–5:30 p.m.

What’s on the free, bilingual STEM website Peep and the Big Wide World? There’s more to Peep and the Big Wide World than a series on public television. Peep’s website offers three-week STEM curriculum units for six different topics, and professional development modules for classroom- or home-based providers. All the resources are also available in Spanish. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to this session and learn how to navigate the site and share it with others. Gay Mohrbacher, WGBH Educational Foundation. Technology and Professional Development/ Management

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Tap, click, read: Critical literacy for the class of 2030 Learn about approaches to literacy development that use new technology but put the power in the hands of teachers and families. Watch and discuss three videos on local innovations. Explore must-have policies for 2016 advocacy to ensure all children have opportunities to build language skills, be creative and express themselves, and gain access to mentorship opportunities for success in the 21st century. Lisa Guernsey, New America; Michael Levine, Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. Language & Literacy

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

4:30–5:30 p.m.

The nation’s largest provider of early childhood education will present its strategic approach to using national accreditation and QRIS to drive quality improvement at its 1,500 centers in 39 states and DC. Establishing national accreditation as a quality baseline has been key to creating a cultural transformation within programs now being enhanced through a systematic approach to QRIS. Elanna Yalow, KinderCare Education; Linda Hassan Anderson, KinderCare Education; Celia Sims, KinderCare Education; Kathie Boe, KinderCare Education. Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Supporting toddlers’ social-emotional competence: The role of emotionminimizing language In this session, participants will discuss intentional use of language in interactions with young children. Research will be presented about relationships between teachers’ emotion language and toddlers’ social-emotional competence. Participants will reflect on and develop strategies for supportive emotion language in teacher–child interactions. Elizabeth King, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Karen La Paro, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Social/Emotional Development

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 4:30–5:30 p.m.

“And the Oscar goes to…”: Entertainment partnering with online education to create confident and competent teachers It’s time to raise the bar for e-professional development! While the Internet entertains us daily, online training for teachers lags behind the innovative and creative potential of the Internet. During this session, we will say good-bye to bulleted PowerPoint slides and learn how to recognize and create online training that touches the imagination and inspires action. Karolina Jasinska, JD Andrews Foundation; Walker Lambert, JD Andrews Foundation; Carol Brunson Day, NAEYC. Professional Development-Training Programs

Monday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C

The evolution of early learning at the US Department of Education

Supporting teacher candidates for licensure through use of the edTPA

Early learning during the Obama administration has grown at the Department of Education, from initial investments in the Early Learning Challenge to new opportunities in the Every Student Succeeds Act. Please join this session to hear of the progress made and the future for early learning at the Department of Education. Steven Hicks, US Department of Education.

Participants will identify strengths associated with using a performance-based assessment to recommend teacher candidates for licensing in their state. Presenters will identify potential barriers that may arise from the use of the performance assessment and specific strategies that participants can use to support candidates in successful completion of the edTPA. Susannah Berry, East Carolina University; Ashley Norris, East Carolina University.

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Advocacy/Public Policy

Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Leadership speed date: Learn how you can be an NAEYC leader Speed date with NAEYC leaders to learn how you can get involved in different leadership opportunities throughout NAEYC. Come learn more about ways that you can help to shape the early childhood profession as an NAEYC leader. Current and former members of the NAEYC Governing Board, Council for NAEYC Accreditation, Affiliate Advisory Council, Interest Forum Facilitators and Peer Reviewers. NAEYC Activities

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Maximizing the efficacy of early childhood coaching: Lessons learned from the research and Tools of the Mind field implementation A discussion of the connection between what is currently known about coaching from the research base and lessons learned from 20 years of implementing coaching in an early childhood curriculum’s professional development model. We will identify and discuss components that make coaching successful in improving the skills and knowledge of early childhood educators. Deborah Leong, Tools of the Mind; Amy Hnasko, Tools of the Mind. Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Hilton Baltimore—Paca 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Supporting breastfeeding families: Engaging families, educating staff, and providing a healthy start for infants Review best practices in infant feeding in early care settings and how those practices support infants’ health and continuity between school and home. Reflect on current practices and create a plan to educate and support staff in working with breastfeeding infants and families. Develop strategies to support breastfeeding families within an ECE program to improve staff and family satisfaction. Christine Hughes Pontier, The Developing Mother, LLC.

Munch, Mingle, & Shop Remember to stop by the Exhibit Hall and the NAEYC Shop in the South Foyer, Hilton Baltimore. Lunch service will be available in the Exhibit Hall from 12:00 noon– 2:30 p.m.

Family Support and Engagement

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Monday | Research Posters 5:45–7:00 p.m.

Research Posters Hilton Baltimore—2nd floor, South Foyer A content analysis of educator preparation program standards in states where individuals with a license in either elementary or early childhood education may teach kindergarten in a public school Clarke Fowler, Salem State University.

Advocacy in teacher education Lori Kelly and Elizabeth Ethridge, University of Oklahoma; Jill Davis, University of Central Oklahoma.

Online early childhood education: Using bells and whistles to enhance the learning experience Nancy Moretti, Penn Foster College and Just For Kids ECLC.

Taking a closer look at a teacher educator’s interactions with preservice teachers promotes transformative practices that enhance the teaching and learning environment Shequana Wright, Department of Education/ Brooklyn College.

STRENGTHSPOTTING: How we are revolutionizing the way children learn by changing the way we teach Mandy Shelsta and Diann Kroos, Gallup, Inc.

Open-ended art: Perceived barriers from the field Tracy Galuski, SUNY Empire State College; Mary Ellen Bardsley, Niagara University.

Understanding the professional development and training needs and preferences of schoolage care providers Martha Buell and Danielle Riser, University of Delaware.

How early care and education settings may promote prosocial development during infancy and childhood

Conscious discipline: Teachers’ awareness of the role of emotion in the classroom Mi-Hwa Park, Murray State University.

A play-based STEM activity in an early childhood classroom Mi-Hwa Park, Murray State University.

Building an integrated and comprehensive system of personnel development: The Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC) Mary Beth Bruder and Anne Marie Davidson, The Early Childhood Personnel Center, University of Connecticut.

Gender differences in early childhood education teachers’ play styles and their link with children’s social adaptation Therese Besnard and Marie-Josée Letarte, University of Sherbrooke.

Recruiting parents in prevention programs for children at risk of social and behavioral problems: A concept map of practical knowledge to understand factors affecting parental recruitment Andrée-Anne Houle, University of Sherbrooke; Annie Bérubé, Université du Québec en Outaouais.

An exploration of preschool directors’ professional development needs around early childhood inclusion: Results and future directions from a pilot survey Sarika Gupta, University of Maryland.

New Hampshire school discipline in the primary grades: Exploring suspensions, expulsions, and other practices that remove students from instruction, and implementing effective alternatives by addressing students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs Lisa Bozogan, Colby-Sawyer College.

Jesse Drummond and Celia Brownell, University of Pittsburgh.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Monday | Research Posters The relationship of psychomotor skills acquisition to academic success in a group of preschool students enrolled in an early intervention program

Exploring relationships among motivations for teaching, teacher self-efficacy, and observed teacher behaviors in Early Head Start classrooms

Knolan Rawlins, PLEA.

Susan Patrick, University of Oklahoma; Emisha Young, Early Childhood Education Institute, University of Oklahoma.

Early childhood mathematics: High-quality pedagogical practices in Head Start classrooms Everett Herman and Tracy Pelkowski, Collaborative for Evaluation and Assessment Capacity, University of Pittsburgh.

The effect of teacher-level variables on continuity-of-care outcomes

Meeting the English language needs of parents, providers, and in-service teachers Marsha Chan, Mission College; Julaine Rosner, Mission College.

Larra Rucker and Jennifer Henk, University of Arkansas.

Child temperament and home-based parent involvement at the transition to kindergarten: Evidence from a low-income, urban sample Jinjoo Han, New York University.

Teachers’ beliefs about mathematical learning during unit block play: A cross-cultural comparison Wu-Ying Hsieh, The University of Hong Kong; Jeanette McCollum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The effect of public pre-K attendance on first grade literacy achievement: A districtlevel analysis Michael Haslip, Drexel University.

Are girls’ and boys’ play styles influenced by the gender of their early childhood education teacher? Marie-Josée Letarte and Therese Besnard, University of Sherbrooke.

Using an inquiry-based approach to teach kindergartners, first-graders, and secondgraders about poverty and economic inequality Lindsey Nenadal and Rashmita Mistry, UCLA.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Stop By Our Selfie Booth and Win Visit us at booth #304 to learn about Walden, take a selfie, and enter to win a Walden Teachers’ Prize Pack. We’ll pick a winner every hour. Don’t forget to share your photo using #WaldenPDI and #naeycINST. Join us for Lois’ session Squish Squash Bookmaking presented by Lois Wachtel Monday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Baltimore www.facebook.com/WaldenU www.twitter.com/WaldenU www.instagram.com/WaldenUniversity

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO JOIN

NAEYC members enjoy a 20 percent discount on all items in our store. They also have access to frequent membersonly sales, offering discounts of 50 percent or more. But that’s just the beginning. This year, we are committed to serving our members better than we ever have before.

BE A PART OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION. LEARN ABOUT ALL OF OUR MEMBER BENEFITS AND JOIN TODAY. NAEYC.ORG/MEMBERSHIP

TC Press Books for Leading & Teaching 20 % CONFERENCE DI SCOUNT New Edition

New Edition

•

B OOTH 501

BOOKSIGNING

Mariana SoutoManning Mon., 6/6, 12:45–1:15

INSTITUTE SPEAKERS

Marilou Hyson Sharon Lynn Kagan Rebecca E. Gomez Stacie G. Gofﬁn

ERS

Environment Rating Scales

Your source of reliable assessment tools for continuous quality improvement.

Learn more. www.tcpress.com | 800.575.6566

Tuesday Join MDAEYC and Kaplan Early Learning Company for a Taste of Maryland at the Maryland Science Center—get your ticket now! To guarantee your spot, purchase your ticket online under the Special Events section of the Institute website (NAEYC.org/institute). You can also purchase a ticket on-site at the MDAEYC table located near Institute registration, during registration hours. Tickets sold on-site will be $45.00 and must be purchased by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 7. Registered participants must pick up their event wristbands on-site at the MDAEYC table.

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Thinking SMALL on a big campus: Client, operator, and architect cooperation in providing early childhood education facilities to retain and attract faculty, staff, and students

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Phonemic awareness in 3-D: Teach this essential foundational skill with dance, dickory docks, and a bit of do-re-mis! This presentation defines, demonstrates, and discusses how teaching phonemic awareness through dance, dickory docks, and a bit of do-re-mis helps students achieve this essential foundational skill that eludes almost 25 percent of pre-readers. Participants leave the session with a toolbox of concrete strategies they can immediately use in their programs to help support literacy learning for all students. Andrea Peterson, Read Naturally, Inc. Language & Literacy

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Engage in cooperation exercises to demonstrate the planning process involved in providing early childhood education facilities at a higher education campus. Presenters will describe experiences at the University of Chicago involved in providing the first early education facility at the university. Exercises and presentation will be followed by questions and discussion. Carol Ross Barney, Ross Barney Architects; Larry Blouin, University of Chicago; Shirley Neiman, Bright Horizons Child Care and Early Education; Karen Valech, Bright Horizons Child Care and Early Education. Community Relationships

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Instructional leadership: Effective collaborative strategies to support teaching teams Teachers are empowered to continuously improve when learning is collaborative, ongoing, and embedded in daily work. Strong instructional leaders are critical to this effort. Learn new strategies for embedding teacher learning within programs and engage in one such strategy—team lesson planning—to collaboratively and systematically support effective teaching for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Marsha Hawley, Ounce of Prevention Fund; Ann Hanson, Ounce of Prevention Fund. Leadership

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Building a professional early childhood workforce: Advanced degrees that support early childhood leaders Learn how the development of leadership competencies and advanced degrees in early childhood education leadership, coupled with education and compensation strategies, support ECE leaders in obtaining these degrees. Hear from program developers and higher education faculty about systems integration and a master’s degree student who is reaping the benefits of this work. Sue Russell, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® National Center; Edith Locke, Child Care Services Association; M.A. Lucas, Early Care and Education Consortium; Susan Catapano, University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Professional Development Systems

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Tuesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346

Opening the culture door: How you can help educators and future educators understand the impact their culture has on their teaching style and expectations of children’s behavior

Links in a chain: Linking research-based ERS assessment, teaching strategies, and training to strengthen quality in infant and toddler classrooms

Often we do not recognize the impact that our cultural beliefs have on our daily lives and teaching styles. How are cultures different? How do these differences affect children’s behavior and sense of belonging in a classroom or group setting? This workshop will provide information and experiences that will help educators respect and build on ethnic, sociocultural, and linguistic diversity. Barbara Kaiser, self-employed.

Illinois has taken an innovative approach for bringing program administrators and infant/toddler teachers together to focus on quality improvement based on statewide assessment data. This session will explore a dynamic training concept designed to assist directors and teachers in linking data, assessment, and teaching strategies to improve quality of care in infant/toddler classrooms. Barbara Volpe, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University.

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Diversity & Equity

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Professional Development-Training Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Providing teachers, students, directors, and administrators with tools to help close the “word gap,” and learn a rhythmic format to build oral language for babies through adults to support and advance literacy Identify and analyze the kinds of talk that are crucial for developing literacy, based on “word gap” research by Betty Hart and Todd Risley. Take home the “Talk To Your Baby” song and resources to teach colleagues and your students’ families how to help close the word gap. Learn a rhythmic question-and-answer format to build vocabulary, concepts, and correct usage in speaking for preschoolers and adults. Kathleen Leatherwood, That Crazy English. Language & Literacy

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Elevating family voices in child care This session will focus specifically on designing short- and long-term advocacy strategies and calendars that engage families as advocates. Learn how to initiate internal advocacy programs within your organization and community, exploring past, present, and future movements and campaigns. Michelle McCready, Child Care Aware of America; Desiree Tims, Child Care Aware of America. Advocacy/Public Policy

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Helping teachers feel more confident with STEM/STEAM concepts: Building on Fred Rogers’ approach for today’s children Let’s explore ways to build on Fred Rogers’ approach from STEM to STEAM learning, adding the arts and finding everyday opportunities to create STEM learning experiences. This interactive workshop, with hands-on activities and discussions of treasured video clips, can help teachers feel more confident to work with STEM concepts in developmentally appropriate ways. Hedda Sharapan, The Fred Rogers Company. Science/Environment/Nature Education

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350

Developing cross-sector shared professional early childhood competencies to foster collaboration among health, family support, and early learning professionals Learn how New Hampshire used existing cross-sector competencies to create Shared Professional Early Childhood Core Competencies (SPECCC) to assure a baseline of knowledge and skills for individuals working with young children and families. Discuss how to foster collaboration across health, family support, and early learning sectors. Analyze and evaluate NH’s SPECCC and generate ideas for use in state professional development systems. Tessa McDonnell, Granite State College; Karyn Yeatman, Granite State College. Professional Development Systems

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Tuesday | Sessions

Research Symposium Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Equity in research, policy, and practice: Beyond the buzzword The language we use matters, and using the language of equity is important. But it is not sufficient. Join this panel of experts in an engaging conversation about how we can use what we know to embed equity in all levels of research, systems building, policy, and practice. Moderator: Carol Brunson Day, NAEYC; Hedy Chang, Attendance Works; Cemere James, National Black Child Development Institute; Kim Turner, National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families; Lauren Mims, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

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

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Using data to improve outcomes for children, teachers, and families In this session, participants will discover how data from ongoing, observation-based assessment can be used to individualize instruction, plan professional development opportunities, strengthen family connections, and affect positive child growth over time. Breeyn Mack, Teaching Strategies, LLC. Child Assessment (developmental screening, diagnostic evaluation, classroom-based assessment)

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Engaging children in math, science, and literacy learning through curiosity-focused interactions Curiosity is “the engine that fuels children’s learning.” When adults join children in their exploration, we are able to make a teaching decision that is attuned to the child’s point of engagement. Participants will experience methods for engaging our own persistent curiosity about children to extend their learning and consider how to support educators’ dispositions in the context of learning standards. Patty Born-Selly, Hamline University; Elizabeth Menninga, CEED at the University of Minnesota; Jonathan Fribley, Education Consulting. Curriculum-Theories and Approaches

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 3 8:00–10:00 a.m.

The view from the little chair in the corner: Making the most of the information obtained from classroom setting observations (using assessment data to promote best teaching practice, optimize the environment, and create a positive and productive learning space) Discuss the importance of observation-based information and how making changes maximizes learning environments. Review child development, maturation, and the uniqueness of each child. Describe the value of a teacher role model and of effective communication. Examine productive interpersonal interactions, well-managed health and safety plans, daily routines, and meaningful learning experiences. Cindy Rzasa Bess, The Bess Choice! Early Childhood Education Consultant Services. Learning Environments

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Don’t forget to check out the Institute App! Search “NAEYC Events” in app stores to download.

Follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #naeycINST.

Tuesday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B

Featured Session

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Using a Powerful Interactions leadership stance to create and sustain a comprehensive approach to professional development: How the LYFE program in NYC enhanced quality and practice This session will invite participants to consider how to use Powerful Interactions among adults to strengthen instructional leadership capacity and create a comprehensive professional development program that transforms practice and improves school/program quality. Kara Ahmed, New York City Department of Education; Judy Jablon, Judy Jablon & Associates.

Exploring efficient, seamless pathways to degree completion for early childhood educators Explore the connection between higher education programs and a broader professional development community. Based on discussions of the Early Childhood Education ATF, hear about how the Arizona Early Childhood Professional Development Network is aligning community college courses with the AZ Early Childhood Workforce Knowledge and Competencies and national professional development standards. Dawn Wilkinson, First Things First; Melissa Busby, Central Arizona College; Shanna Kukla, Pima Community College. Professional Development-Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Paca 8:00–10:00 a.m.

NAEYC appreciates the support of Branagh Information Group Software Solutions for Early Childhood Initiatives

as the sponsor of this session.

Available at the NAEYC shop!

A Guide for Partnering with Early Childhood Teachers

Institute Evaluation

Filled with information, guidance, reflections, and insight about using Powerful Interactions to coach teachers

List $35

Share lessons from professional development (PD) initiatives designed to improve the quality of early math instruction. Discuss what it takes to develop and implement effective PD practices and to deliver them at scale. Collaborate with a diverse panel and other participants to develop strategies for making informed and effective decisions when choosing and implementing PD for early childhood educators. Kimberly Brenneman, Heising-Simons Foundation; Deborah Stipek, Stanford University; Michelle Maier, MDRC; Sherri Killins, BUILD Initiative. Professional Development-Training Programs

Coaching with Powerful Interactions

Item 2451

Improving and scaling professional development for early education: Focus on math

Institute Price $28

Your opinion is important to us! Please remember to complete the 2016 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.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Tuesday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

To serve and protect: How an early childhood program inspired social justice skills development among staff, and advanced staff’s ability to serve and protect children’s rights and to assist children, their families, and the community to take action

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

8:00–10:00 a.m.

This session examines the process of change experienced by staff, children, and families in an early learning program that embarked on a mission of social justice skills building. Participants will share in the storytelling and the analysis of the community’s challenges and successes, and identify, design, and evaluate strategies tailored to the children, families, and colleagues in their home communities. Alicia Smith, South Mountain Community College, Maricopa County Community College District; Beverlyn Cain, Fayetteville State University. Advocacy/Public Policy

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B 8:00–10:00 a.m.

ExCELL: A promising family-, school-, and community-focused model for early literacy success By strengthening family–school connections, promoting increased awareness of critical early literacy skills, and sharing specific home literacy activities linked to classroom curriculum, families grow more confident in their roles as teachers and models for early literacy learning. Learn effective strategies for actively engaging families in children’s early language and literacy learning. Cynthia Hutchinson, The Literacy Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University; Terry Tusing, The Literacy Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University; Ruth McReynolds, The Literacy Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University. Family Support and Engagement

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Just the facts, ma’am: Becoming an advocate by learning the facts about early childhood development Learn facts and supporting research about early childhood development by participating in a game show-style workshop. Consider how strong advocacy begins by being able to say things in your own words. Create hands-on ways to share information with parents, staff, and students. Julie Riess, Vassar College. Administration/Management

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Online advocacy for early childhood leaders: How to electrify the electorate and amplify action using online tools and social media All educators are advocates for individual children, families, and communities. As ambassadors for early education, we need to know how to use every tool and every skill we can muster. Join this session to learn online advocacy tips from professionals with experience using online tools, including social media, to advocate on behalf of young children and families. Fran Simon, Engagement Strategies; Amanda Schwartz, Amanda Schwartz Consulting. Advocacy/Public Policy

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Completing the NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Self-Study Report Walk through the Self-Study Report template for Higher Education Accreditation with NAEYC staff and Accreditation Commissioners to learn how to complete the report from start to finish. Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Mary Harrill, NAEYC; Pamela Ehrenberg, NAEYC; Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Session is part of the Higher Ed initiative. For more information, see page 19.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Tuesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344

Nature nurtures: How being outdoors with infants and toddlers supports whole-child learning and enhances teacher job satisfaction

Rigor versus play in kindergarten… can they coexist?

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Look at the world through the eyes of an infant or toddler and learn how nature can be the impetus for greater learning. Discover how teaching becomes easier and more relaxed when children and adults spend time in well-designed outdoor spaces together. Gain positive solutions for addressing some of the challenges of working with very young children outdoors. Heather Fox, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. Learning Environments

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Has play become extinct in kindergarten classrooms across your community? If so, participate in a discussion of how rigor and appropriate play-based practices can coexist in effective kindergarten classrooms. Examine concrete examples of rigor in kindergarten while developing and discussing effective strategies for supporting the use of these practices in kindergarten learning environments. Eva Phillips, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools; Carla Garrett, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Play

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Learn with us as we share our journey into a Reggio Emilia-inspired 4-year-old preschool and kindergarten program in an urban public school setting: Learn how we got started, where we are now, and what is yet to come Examine the ongoing transformation of an urban public school into a Reggio-inspired student-centered school. Discuss ways to achieve an environment where students have voice and choice. Participate in discussions about how you can teach state standards through projectbased learning in a Reggio-inspired public school. Catherine Huemer, Newport News Public Schools; Cynthia Watson, Marshal Early Learning Center, Newport News Public Schools; Alison McDowell, Lee Hall Early Learning Center, Newport News Public Schools. Curriculum-Theories and Approaches

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Helping preschool parents understand the connections among play, learning, and development Revisit the connections among play, learning, and development for preschoolers. Hear a brief overview of the latest research on the topic and explore strategies to help parents of preschool children understand the invaluable connections. Participants will consider next steps for engaging parents in their own programs. Laurel Bongiorno, Champlain College.

Available at the NAEYC shop!

Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice

An Introducation for Teachers of Kindergartners Help students become confident, engaged learners who delight in the joy of discovery Item 327

List $22

Institute Price $17.60

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Program administrators: Supporting developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs This session focuses on ways in which developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is critical for high-quality early childhood programs—and addresses the myths and misconceptions about DAP. We’ll explore ways in which program administrators can support DAP through leadership and management, reflective supervision, training, and technical assistance. Anthony Durborow, NAEYC; Kara Myers, NAEYC. Leadership

Family Support and Engagement

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Tuesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 3

Who will teach the teachers? A systems approach to increase access to high-quality professional development

Rich words for free: Using books and stories to build language into children’s lives

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The national agenda is moving toward “progression to improve knowledge and skills” of providers. This shift to skill building and increased program quality is an opportunity for state leaders to evaluate the current landscape of statewide PD systems. This session provides a forum for policy makers and advocates to strategize about systems that focus on highquality professional development. Dana Benzo, NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute/CUNY; Avril Mills, NYSAEYC; Louisa Higgins, NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute/CUNY. Professional Development Systems

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

QRIS from pilot through scale to sustainability: RIAEYC, Race to the Top, and “quality” We will explore the challenges and opportunities for organizations engaging in state-level systems building. Using Rhode Island’s QRIS as a case study, we will analyze implementation from pilot through scale to sustainability and identify the tools needed for success at each stage. Participants will leave with a nuanced understanding of ECE systems and strategies to use in their own state work. Chris Amirault, Rhode Island AEYC; Lisa Hildebrand, Rhode Island AEYC. Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Underdog or top dog: How do you define and measure your own success? What will your signature legacy be? How can you triumph over the limited understanding many have of our profession? Will you be underdog or top dog in having a professional impact? How much of your success will be measured from the outside in versus the inside out? Prepare to stake a claim to how you will make a signature difference regardless of restrictive views by others of our profession. Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes; BAM! Radio Network.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Children learn the language they hear. Learn how to magnify your language—provide children with richer vocabulary, more expressive prosody, and deeper, meaningful content. Starting with your own available texts, build a library—a war chest of ideas: classic titles, new releases, and familiar verses, along with new ways to sing, giggle, laugh, and read your stories with young children. Josh Thompson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Isabel Baker, The Bookvine for Children. Language & Literacy

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Fulfilling the NAEYC Code of Ethics: Including and welcoming LGBTQ families, and children with gender nonconforming behavior in ECE settings ECE administrators, teachers, and providers discuss and practice how to fulfill the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct with families, staff, and children by creating environments that are explicitly inclusive of, and welcoming for, LGBTQ families and children with gender-expansive behavior. Ellie Friedland, Wheelock College. Diversity & Equity

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Precursor mathematical concepts: Understanding the wonder of the mathematical world from birth to 3-year-olds Explore precursor mathematical concepts—attribute, comparison, pattern, and change—to understand the mathematical world for birth–3. Construct understanding through responses to draft materials, video analysis, and reflective discussion. Learn strategies to support caregivers’ understanding of the precursor mathematical concepts that begin and must be supported from birth for all children. Mary Hynes-Berry, Erikson Institute; Jie-Qi Chen, Erikson Institute; Barbara Abel, Ounce of Prevention Educare. Mathematics

Leadership

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Tuesday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B

Featured Session

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Keeping them enthusiastic and engaged: What does it take to embed approaches to learning in every K–3 classroom? Quality K–3 programs must emphasize positive approaches to learning. Children succeed when EPPIC skills (Engagement, Planning and Problem Solving, and Initiative and Creativity) become a classroom priority. Connect with compelling research, learn about New Jersey’s new standards and supports for K–3 educators, explore professional development strategies, and design a take-home action plan. Marilou Hyson, University of Massachusetts Boston, College of Human Development and Education; Vincent Costanza, New Jersey Department of Education; Rick Falkenstein, Kingwood Township School.

Promoting early learning in science and mathematics through an interdisciplinary undergraduate teacher-preparation course: A model curriculum for a constructivist course for preservice teachers Come and play with math and science to learn how to use a constructivist approach to teach preservice teachers! This session will introduce you to a model course designed to increase the confidence and ability of ECE students to teach science and math. You will gain access to a full set of free open-source Internet resources to help you teach ECE students how to promote science and math learning in their classrooms. Pamela Perfumo, Los Medanos College; Ellen Blinderman, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley; Ashley Barajas, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. Professional Development-Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Paca 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Available at the NAEYC shop!

NAEYC Early Learning Programs staff will present new data findings from NAEYC Accreditation visits. Come to hear about the latest exciting developments from the NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs! Susan Hedges, NAEYC; Monica Prince, NAEYC.

Spotlight on Young Children

Teaching and Learning in the Primary Grades

Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

Practical ideas, thoughtful suggestions, and valuable information for primary teachers Item 2841

List $20

Quality practice trends in NAEYC-Accredited programs

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C |

Institute Price $15

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Giving teachers back the power: How to develop critically reflective teachers in a high-stakes era Explore the powerful elements of teacher self-assessment and self-modification practices that can increase your staff’s capacity to implement higher-level inquiry in the classroom. Analyze reflective tools and processes that will support your implementation of effective learning communities. Learn new methods, strategies, and techniques to develop a positive learning climate within your school. Allen Rosales, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. Professional Development-Training Programs

Session is part of the Higher Ed initiative. For more information, see page 19.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Tuesday | Sessions 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Language in the infant/toddler room: It’s more than just reading books!

From learning to talk to talking to learn: Supporting critical thinking with powerful conversations

Language and literacy in the infant/toddler classroom is about exposing children to language and literacy, but it’s so much more than just reading books. We will explore the importance of the role of the environment, music, and the teacher, and how teachers influence language acquisition with even the youngest children. Come prepared to learn, to play, and to walk away with ideas you can use immediately in your program. Patti Jo Wilson, Lakeshore Learning Materials.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Critical thinking and its associated higher-level language skills are highlighted in the NAEYC Program Standards and Common Core Standards as essential to children’s success in school and beyond. Explore developmentally appropriate strategies that early childhood educators can implement during shared reading and everyday activities to foster critical thinking and language and literacy development. Janice Greenberg, The Hanen Centre. Language & Literacy

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Language & Literacy

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Comprehensive review of assessments of mathematics in early childhood Extending our knowledge of young children’s mathematical development and evaluating the effectiveness of programs designed for them requires accurate measures of their mathematical knowledge and skill. We reviewed and compared 14 mathematics assessments and will engage participants in developing criteria and use them to evaluate recently developed instruments. Douglas Clements, University of Denver; Julie Sarama, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver; Carrie Germeroth, University of Denver; Deborah Stipek, Stanford University; Lisel MurdockPerriera, Stanford University; Crystal Day-Hess, University of Denver. Mathematics

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Designing higher education rubrics that align with the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards Learn from NAEYC staff and Accreditation commissioners about best practices for designing your key assessment rubrics to most effectively demonstrate evidence of meeting the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards. Megan Woolston, NAEYC; Mary Harrill, NAEYC; Pamela Ehrenberg, NAEYC; Margaret Annunziata, Davidson County Community College. Accreditation of Higher Education Programs

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

On the front line—Legal issues for direct care staff: Examine the legal liability that you, the child care provider, take on in your day-to-day activities, and learn what steps to take to protect yourself and provide the best care to children and families Most child care providers have not considered the legal liability of their day-to-day activities. This workshop will focus on legal issues that impact child care staff, including confidentiality, custody and court orders, supervision of children, safety issues, and mandated reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. Recent case law will be included to offer guidance to providers. Janice Nieliwocki, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates. Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Sharpening the focus: Helping fine-tune policies and practices to promote effective teaching and learning in the early years What are the supports and systems needed to drive teaching quality that will result in improved outcomes for children? What are the “powerful and few” core policies needed to improve teaching quality and result in significant outcomes for children? Join us as we consider these important questions and discuss with colleagues how to focus state, local, and individual efforts aimed at these key goals. Jana Martella, Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes; Kate Tarrant, BUILD Initiative; Debi Mathias, BUILD Initiative; Lori Connors-Tadros, Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes. Professional Development Systems

Tuesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350

Helping early childhood caregivers and teachers explore and experience the multisensory capabilities of young children by engaging in child-centered music and arts activities, with focus given to sequence and process

An innovative approach to increasing family engagement in young children’s math learning: Strategies and stories from implementation and evaluation of professional development in a preschool setting

Experience the multisensory capabilities of young children by engaging in child-centered music and arts activities integrating the learning modalities. Focus will be given to learning new strategies to sequence the activities, while singing, chanting, listening, playing instruments, moving, and dancing! A detailed handout will be provided. Alicia Mueller, Towson University.

Explore how to make family math talk frequent and fun! Examine lessons learned from a project that combines best practices and research-based approaches to professional development on family engagement (FE) in children’s math learning. Learn new strategies for boosting teachers’ confidence in talking to parents about math, and designing and facilitating on-site FE activities that can also be done at home. Mallary Swartz, The Fred Rogers Company; Hedda Sharapan, The Fred Rogers Company; Nancy Bunt, The Fred Rogers Company; Camellia Sanford, Rockman et al.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Fine and Performing Arts

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 2:00–4:00 p.m.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Mathematics

Community partners as co-teacher educators: The roles and perspectives of practitioners in mutually beneficial community-schooluniversity partnerships This session will examine the roles and perspectives of community and school partners as co-teacher educators in field-based teacher education. Participants will design strategies to build sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships in their settings as a way to improve effectiveness and access to early childhood education for all children. Anna Lees, Western Washington University; Adam Kennedy, Loyola University Chicago. Community Relationships

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Understanding the impact of a multigeneration workforce: Implications for staff management and professional development A multigeneration workforce is very powerful! Dispel myths, explore characteristics, and gain a greater understanding of how to connect a multigeneration workforce to build a stronger, more responsive program. You will develop strategies to overcome differences, enhance staff management and professional development, foster communication, and use interaction styles to plan for longterm success. Lacey Tsonis, Maryland Family Network; Charlotte Egerton, Columbia Association. Leadership

Uno, dos, three? Strategies to support language choices in a dual-language early childhood classroom This presentation will focus on how to help early childhood dual language learners (DLLs) increase English language acquisition while maintaining their home language. Activities will analyze English language acquisition strategies and how to incorporate these best practices throughout the daily routine. Participants will learn how DLLs communicate through second language sequence development. Monica Charris, Horizontes en English and Spanish. Diversity & Equity

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Tuesday | Sessions

Research Symposium Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Implicit bias: What it is, why it matters, and what we can do about it Confronting biases within our systems and ourselves can be challenging. Yet if we are to be effective in achieving our goals and priorities, we are compelled to engage in a research-based exploration about how we can recognize and respond to implicit bias in early childhood education. Moderator: Shantel Meek, White House Domestic Policy Council; Walter Gilliam, Yale University; Rosemarie Allen, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Lisa Gordon, Bank Street College of Education.

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

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Kale salad, laundromats, and Obama: How cultural competency creates transformative learning experiences for staff, students, and parents Examine definitions of cultural competency and investigate common barriers to transformative teaching, learning, and professional development in diverse environments. Learn and apply effective cultural competency strategies to real-world challenges from a variety of early childhood educational settings. Alvin Irby, Barbershop Books. Professional Development-Education Programs

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 5 2:00–4:00 p.m.

The art of communication in classrooms for young children: Lessons learned from an online course aimed at promoting the voices of children in the classroom Engage in a hands-on exploration of an online course focused on improving educators’ abilities to promote vocabulary and oral language development in pre-K–3 classrooms. Discuss with authors lessons learned through the development of the course that maximize participant engagement and learning. Sharon Ritchie, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Adam Holland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Gisele Crawford, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professional Development Systems

Munch, Mingle, & Shop Remember to stop by the Exhibit Hall and the NAEYC Shop in the South Foyer, Hilton Baltimore. Lunch service will be available in the Exhibit Hall from 12:00 noon– 2:30 p.m.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Tuesday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Featured Session Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 2:00–4:00 p.m.

How do executive function skills develop? What the science says and implications for educators Participants will learn about the precursors of executive function skills from a panel of researchers. The panelists will discuss why these skills are important to children’s ability to thrive. This interactive session will include presentations, videos, small group discussions, and activities on translating this research into action. Stephanie Carlson, University of Minnesota; Alyssa Meuwissen, University of Minnesota; Nicole Gardner, Bezos Family Foundation.

NAEYC appreciates the support of Community Playthings as the sponsor of this session.

If not you, then who? Finding your voice to put young children and families at the top of the political agenda Discuss how to use research and your story to get young children on the top of the political agenda. This session is designed to motivate and inspire you to take action! Amy O’Leary, Strategies for Children; Beth Bye, State Senate; MaryLou Beaver, Every Child Matters; Laura Healy, Strategies for Children. Advocacy/Public Policy

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Building a scalable professional development system: An evidence-based and practical approach to building capacity This session will provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on the current professional development system with which they are involved. They will examine the strengths and gaps that may exist in their system, and will evaluate technological tools that can build on existing capacities for possible implementation upon return to their communities. Mary Harper, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County. Professional Development Systems

Hilton Baltimore—Paca

4:30–5:30 p.m.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Prioritizing those who teach our youngest learners

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332

Knowledge and competencies of infant/toddler teachers are critical in the development of our youngest learners. Learn about a targeted effort in Illinois combining credential- and registry-approved training with higher education supports to improve the education and qualifications of nearly 700 infant/toddler teachers. Lessons learned and briefs regarding the infant/toddler workforce will be shared. Beth Knight, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies; Joni Scritchlow, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies; Joellyn Whitehead, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Professional Development Systems

4:30–5:30 p.m.

From crawling to walking: State birth–grade 3 policies that support strong readers Come hear about the findings from a new report from New America that examines the state of early education policy in all 50 states and Washington, DC. This session will focus on findings in the birth–grade 3 educator (teachers and leaders) policy area, connect the findings to key themes in the Institute of Medicine’s Transforming the Workforce report, and engage participants in a conversation on how states should move forward. Laura Bornfreund, New America. Advocacy/Public Policy

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Tuesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344

Educating preservice teachers about infants, toddlers, and parents

Guiding young children’s phonological awareness development: A Response to Intervention approach

4:30–5:30 p.m.

This session will share the results of a research study focused on describing how infant and toddler content took shape in five early childhood teacher preparation programs. Explore the themes that emerged and the implications for teaching infant and toddler content to preservice students. Attendees will gain insights into the opportunities and challenges inherent in teaching infant and toddler content. Jolene Pearson, Bethel University, St. Paul. Research

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Culturally responsive teaching in early childhood classrooms and creating effective coaching and professional development Review practices of culturally responsive practices in early childhood programs. View a vignette of an early childhood classroom in order to reflect on your own practices. Participate in evaluating effective professional development and coaching sessions. Kerry Carley Rizzuto, Monmouth University. Diversity & Equity

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Continuous quality improvement: Florida’s model Learn about Florida’s approach to continuous quality improvement, which started with major infrastructure development afforded through ARRA funding and has continued with CCDF and significant state investments for quality improvement in the workforce. Learn about Florida’s performance funding pilot project and its statewide quality improvement model. Sara Diamond, Teachstone Training, LLC; Jennifer Park, Teachstone Training, LLC; Erin Smeltzer, Florida Department of Education. Program Quality, Evaluation, and Accountability

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Phonological awareness develops in a predictable sequence. Participants will discuss and practice explicit strategies for supporting phonological awareness in young children using an RTI framework. Carmen Sherry Brown, Hunter College, CUNY. Language & Literacy

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Understanding early intervention: Reflecting on the scope, need for early diagnosis, and implementation of early intervention Acquire new strategies about methods used to identify possible developmental delays by networking, reflecting, and sharing ideas with colleagues. We will discuss approaches to begin conversations with parents and initiate screening and evaluation. We will develop ideas to support early intervention teams working with children in need of services and provide families with ongoing support. Kamna Seth, The Source for Learning, Inc.; Gauri Shirali-Deo, The Source for Learning, Inc. Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Using data to refine technical assistance in QRIS: Lessons learned from a statewide initiative promoting curriculum-based assessment This interactive session describes how technical assistance data can be collected, aggregated, and used to improve TA delivery at both the program and state level. Informed by a statewide initiative promoting implementation of curriculum-based assessment in center-based and family child care settings, practical TA tools and strategies will be demonstrated and the use of feedback loops will be discussed. Rena Hallam, University of Delaware; Laura Cutler, University of Delaware. Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Tuesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 4

Important updates for the CDA Professional Development Specialist

The view from along the way: Exploring children’s experiences through their photography and videos

4:30–5:30 p.m.

This session presents critical information on the revised Professional Development Specialist manual as a resource to perform the responsibilities and implement the Verification Visit processes in a professional manner that preserves and builds the integrity of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Assessment System. Camille Bryan, Council for Professional Recognition. Leadership

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Explore digital images and video from a multiyear arts-based learning project that used digital media in early childhood classrooms. Together we will analyze the children’s images and discuss the benefits and challenges of using arts-based digital media in classrooms to promote children’s expressive, creative, and cognitive capabilities. Angela Eckhoff, Old Dominion University. Creative Arts

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 4:30–5:30 p.m.

A partnership that works: How Rhode Island’s QRIS and the PD/TA Center are building a system that is making a difference Learn how two agencies—one managing an existing QRIS and another creating a new PD/TA Center—collaborate to rate programs and provide the tools and supports they need to improve quality. Learn about the Rising Stars Campaign, a grass-roots effort between both agencies to educate programs about participation, transition programs to revised standards, and encourage programs to increase their star ratings. Lisa Hildebrand, Rhode Island AEYC/BrightStars. Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 1/2 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Increasing student success in higher education for first-generation early childhood students Examine current research on first-generation early education college student success. Identify innovative counseling and support strategies to facilitate student success, and how changes in program and policy environments can support the early education workforce in succeeding in higher education. Sue Russell, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center; Julie Rogers, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Center. Professional Development Systems

Hilton Baltimore—Holiday 6 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Classroom management should be easier than herding cats! Helping preservice teachers in public schools establish developmentally appropriate classroom-management strategies and procedures in primary grades Learn developmentally appropriate classroom-management strategies for primary grade classrooms and observe video examples. Analyze how coaches and supervisors of preservice and new teachers can help novice teachers build a strong foundation of effective classroom strategies in public school settings. Review mentoring and coaching strategies for providing support for public DAP classrooms. John Funk, University of Utah. Learning Environments

Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Using elementary education to put early learning at the top of the ticket This workshop offers early childhood policy makers, advocates, and practitioners a different view of pre-K–3 systems building by sharing one state’s story of creating and implementing guidelines-based learning in grades 1–3. Come and learn about how teachers and administrators in the early elementary grades are being asked to emphasize inquiry, projects, and a child-responsive approach to teaching. Sharon Ryan, Rutgers University; Shannon Riley-Ayers, National Institute for Early Education Research; Vincent Costanza, New Jersey Department of Education. Standards-Early Learning/Content Standards, Common Core Standards

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Tuesday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Paca

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B

Supporting quality: What story does the data tell us about how technical assistance supports programs in quality improvement and QRIS?

Developing intentional dispositions to teach with passion and welcome all young children into a fully inclusive society by using literature to support all families

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Review Illinois’s efforts to collect data on technical assistance being provided as part of the QRIS. Learn what preliminary analyses have revealed about the impact of technical assistance on quality and participation in QRIS. Hear from panelists on how the data are being used to better support TA providers and support programs in achieving QRIS. Joellyn Whitehead, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies; Toni Porter, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies; Beth Knight, Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C 4:30–5:30 p.m.

A global view of the early childhood workforce High-quality educators drive high-quality early learning. Global initiatives that align with the work NAEYC is doing to shine the spotlight on early childhood professionals will be presented. A panel of global experts will discuss current research and innovative approaches in low- and middle-income countries. Marilou Hyson, University of Massachusetts Boston; Kimberly Josephson, R4D; Sara Poehlman, Save the Children. Professional Development Systems NAEYC appreciates the support of Bright Horizons as the sponsor of this session.

In today’s classroom, it is important for early childhood teachers to identify and apply a variety of teaching dispositions to provide full participation for all children and support to families. Learn how using literature can be a valuable reflective and teaching tool for developing dispositions to teach with passion and purpose. Kathleen Harris, Seton Hill University. Professional Development-Training Programs

6:30–9:30 p.m. A Taste of Maryland at the Maryland Science Center 6:30–9:30 p.m. Join the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children and Kaplan Early Learning Company for a Taste of Maryland celebration held at the amazing Maryland Science Center! This exciting special event includes a tented rooftop with interactive exhibits, along with a buffet dinner of Maryland culinary staples—crab cakes, Old Bay chips, cream of crab soup, Smith Island cake, Berger Cookies, Fisher’s Popcorn, Natty Boh beer, and Maryland wines! Registered participants should bring the confirmation from their online purchase to the MDAEYC table located near the registration area no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 7 to pick up their wristband. All registrants must pick up their wristband for the MDAEYC table prior to the event and must wear the wristband in order to gain entrance to the event. The Maryland Science Center is within walking distance of the Institute hotels.

Meet us there!

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

SafeGard Classes Online is making big changes. Visit our website this summer for more features, new classes, and a fresh new look. Check us out today for a great selection of classes.

SafeGardClassesOnline.com

√ Mobile/Tablet Friendly √ Tracking Tools

username

√ Sortable Class List

password Login

Come to booth #421 to learn more and enter to win a prize!

Connecting to early education experts is our mission. EarlyChildhoodInvestigations.com

ECI Webinars Conference-quality Webinars EarlyChildhoodWebinars.com

Join us in

ECI Directory Produced by Engagement Strategies

Directory of EC Consultants EarlyChildhoodExperts.com

Booth 422 to see how we’re connecting early childhood!

Wednesday 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 328/329

Evaluating formats for preservice training and inservice professional development for early math teaching and examining materials developed to support teacher-educators and professional development providers

8:00–10:00 a.m.

From the beginning: Teaching self-regulation and the building blocks of emotional intelligence for children birth to 5 years old Teaching children emotion regulation and self-regulation from birth helps develop the neural circuits for emotional intelligence, which are highly associated with executive function. Understanding the teacher’s role as socializer, addressing emotion in real time, and using age-appropriate tools are critical for teaching emotional competencies. Donna Housman, Beginnings School. Social/Emotional Development

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 331/332 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Being IN conflict: Conflict engagement and resolution for ECE professionals This session will enable you to explore personal feelings about conflict, practice recognizing what is happening in a conflict situation, and develop strategies to establish empathy and trust among a teaching team. Developing both tolerance and skills for engaging in conflict, you will be ready to expand your professional conflict-resolution skill set. Christine Snyder, HighScope Educational Research Foundation; Chris Amirault, Rhode Island AEYC. Professional Development-Education Programs

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Discuss the pros and cons of three formats for delivering PD and describe and discuss uses of a new set of materials (videos, activities, assignments, assessment tools, and readings) being developed to build capacity for improving preschool math education in organizations (e.g., colleges, Head Start, county offices of education, and other organizations that train preschool teachers and offer PD). Deborah Stipek, Stanford University; Megan Franke, UCLA; Herb Ginsburg, Teachers College, Columbia University; Cassie Freeman, Teachers College, Columbia University. Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Beyond praise: Using mindset to support and promote thinking and learning Praise is overused and overrated. Learn about Carol Dweck’s work on mindset and explore new strategies for supporting thinking and learning. Hands-on activities will engage participants in ways to successfully promote the growth mindset in all learners, children and adult. Randi Albertsen, Innovations in Education, LLC. Curriculum-Theories and Approaches

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 336 8:00–10:00 a.m.

The CDA National Home Visitor Credential: Updated for today’s needs Review the revamped process and updated content of the Home Visitor CDA—revised to meet the intensive demands of a 21st-century workforce, as well as new challenges faced by families. Discuss case management and family development issues confronting home visitors today, and strategize serving the exponentially increasing diverse population. Vilma Williams, Council for Professional Recognition; Beverly Jackson, CDA Council. Professional Development-Training Programs

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Wednesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 349/350

Do ants have teeth? Teaching science through meaningful inquiry that engages children’s minds

Exploring mentoring and coaching relationships through a generational lens: Understanding how baby boomers, GenXers, and millennials approach professional mentoring and how to bridge generational gaps

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Project-based studies enable children to actively explore topics relevant to their lives. Children learn to communicate and think like scientists. Examine ways in which children observe and explore, make connections, solve problems, organize information, and communicate and represent their ideas in a classroom community that is engaged in a longterm, project-based investigation. Breeyn Mack, Teaching Strategies, LLC; Kathy Loeffler, Teaching Strategies, LLC. Science/Environment/Nature Education

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Advancing the ECE profession includes ensuring equity for infant-toddler educators The National Academy of Sciences’ 2015 workforce report confirms that infant-toddler educators have “historically had the weakest, least explicit and coherent, and least resourced infrastructure for professional learning and workforce supports.” It also highlights the importance of age-specific competencies. Learn about efforts by ZERO TO THREE, NAEYC, and other partners to help address these needs. Sarah LeMoine, ZERO TO THREE; Marica Cox Mitchell, NAEYC. Professional Development-Education Programs

Baltimore Convention Center—Room 347/348 8:00–10:00 a.m.

“Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus”: Principals as early childhood lead learners Review current trends and practices for principal instructional leadership in early learning. Network with colleagues and learn strategies for developing the instructional leadership of principals as a way to promote optimal development in early childhood. Through principal development, strengthen linkages for early learning in your community. Lindsey Allard Agnamba, School Readiness Consulting; Lori Adams Chabay, District of Columbia Public Schools; Cynthia Robinson-Rivers, District of Columbia Public Schools; Travis Wright, District of Columbia Public Schools. Leadership

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Overcoming generational differences in developing mentoring and coaching relationships can be rewarding but tricky to navigate. Negotiating relationships that grow professionals into new leadership roles takes sensitivity and practice. Examine the current research on generational identity, and participate in dialogue that bridges the sociocultural aspects of generational mentoring. Barb Arnold-Tengesdal, Wisconsin Head Start Association; Tonya Hameister, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)

Hilton Baltimore—Carroll A/B 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Collaboratively developed definitions of kindergarten readiness: Viability and implications for early childhood education instruction and policy This session provides an overview of kindergarten readiness: prominent theory, past research findings, and current study results. Attendees participate in collaborative activities and discussion to encourage critical thinking about how to conceptualize readiness and how readiness definitions can inform future policy and classroom instruction. Andrea DeBruin-Parecki, Educational Testing Service; Carly Slutzky, Educational Testing Service; Troy Shine, Educational Testing Service. Research

Munch, Mingle, & Shop Remember to stop by the Exhibit Hall and the NAEYC Shop in the South Foyer, Hilton Baltimore. Lunch service will be available in the Exhibit Hall from 12:00 noon– 2:30 p.m.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Wednesday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Johnson A/B

Hilton Baltimore—Peale A/B/C

State ECE workforce registries: PD system partners in supporting a competent workforce to improve child outcomes

Talk that closes the achievement gap: Vygotsky and Vivian Paley discuss the promise of Head Start

8:00–10:00 a.m.

The National Workforce Registry Alliance has developed recommendations aimed at improving workforce data collection and expanding participation. Registries serve as tools for state PD systems to collect data on the status of the workforce and evaluate efforts toward improvement. This session will explore how registries support state efforts to both inform and transform the early childhood workforce. Phyllis Kalifeh, Children’s Forum; National Workforce Registry Alliance; Maria Taylor, Child Care Education Institute; Jill Soto, University of Oklahoma. Professional Development Systems

Featured Session Hilton Baltimore—Key Ballroom 7/9/10 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Families are children’s best advocates: Learn strategies to support families in understanding their children’s learning and development, empowering them to advocate for best practices This presentation will review resources available to support parents’ understanding of their child’s learning and development from infancy through preschool, thus empowering them to be advocates for their child’s learning. Participants will share their current practices and engage in group discussions, actively reflecting on newly gained content and networking with colleagues. Melinda Brookshire, WestEd; Heidi Mendenhall, WestEd; Serene Yee, California Department of Education.

8:00–10:00 a.m.

In this presentation, participants learn to implement Vivian Paley’s storytelling and story-acting teaching practices in Head Start. The work of Vygotsky highlights how Paley’s teaching practices can have a transformative effect on building the foundation of Head Start children’s oral and written language skills. Gillian McNamee, Erikson Institute. Language & Literacy

Hilton Baltimore—Tubman A/B 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Minnesota’s CARE (Child Care Advocates Ready to Emerge) Fellowship: How a collaborative approach to building effective public policy advocates could grow in your community The CARE Fellowship was founded in 2006 with the purpose of building and empowering a diverse group of early childhood professionals to be effective public policy advocates. We will share the Fellowship’s genesis and history, operational structure, and how you can implement a similar model in your community. We will share how we lift up and support educators in their journey to become effective advocates. Sara Benzkofer, Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children; Tiphanie “PH” Copeland, YWCA of Minneapolis; Clare Sanford, Minnesota Child Care Association. Advocacy/Public Policy

Don’t forget to check out the Institute App! Search “NAEYC Events” in app stores to download.

Follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #naeycINST.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Wednesday | Sessions Hilton Baltimore—Holiday Ballroom 1-5 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon

Closing Plenary Session Answering the call for quality and accessible degrees in ECE: Higher education addressing challenges and spurring innovation Researchers, faculty, teachers, administrators, and the voting public all agree—we cannot advance a well-prepared, compensated, supported, and diverse early childhood education profession without formal academic preparation. The need for early childhood educational professionals with specialized higher education degrees and credentials will continue to increase along with a strong national push for comparable compensation and a unified professional identity. Higher education must be responsive to the changing needs of the early childhood education profession and be ready to advance this dynamic profession. A panel of educators and faculty will signal the call for innovation and highlight promising practices. Moderator: Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC; Ana DeHoyos O’Connor, San Antonio College; Margaret Annunziata, Davidson Community College; Sarah Kelsey, Harris Early Learning Center, Auburn University; Rebecca Kantor, University of Colorado Denver.

Rhian Evans Allvin

Ana DeHoyos O’Connor

Margaret Annunziata

Sarah Kelsey

Rebecca Kantor

Reliability. Wherever it’s needed. Just like you.

Achieve OnDemand ™

Online professional development made by and for home visitors. Achieve OnDemand is reliable, delivering the training you need to be at your best. It was designed with the realities of your job in mind, developed by home visiting experts building on our 30 years of experience in home visiting. It’s on your terms: anytime, anywhere, on any device. Courses now open. Enroll today.

Online home visiting training you can depend on. www.theOunce.org/AchieveOnDemand

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Wednesday | Sessions

Nationally recognized for over 24 years of experience in early childhood education and human services.

150+ ONLINE COURSES, INCLUDING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS CDA COURSE & CDA RENEWAL COURSE English-Spanish Group & Individual Annual Subscriptions as low as $15 per person

As a IACET Authorized Provider, ProSolutions Training offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard at no additional cost.

800.939.9694 | prosolutionstraining.com Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

NAEYC Sponsorship About the NAEYC Corporate Strategic Alliance Program The NAEYC Corporate Strategic Alliance program is designed to build strong and lasting relationships with corporations and organizations that connect to the important work of the Association, and that share and support NAEYC’s mission and vision for young children and their families. Year-Round Sponsorships offer the highest level of marketing opportunities as a NAEYC partner. Affiliation with NAEYC, the leading association for early childhood education, delivers industry recognition and connects you with your target audience. The sponsorship package offers a myriad of ways to convey your message through advertisements in NAEYC’s award-winning print media properties, digital call-to-action buttons, speaking opportunities, content sharing, product or service offers, or educational webinars. Enjoy Platinum-Level sponsor status at Institute and NAEYC’s Annual Conference. Event Sponsors enjoy a specific affiliation with NAEYC by financially supporting key annual events and activities such as Institute, Annual Conference, Week of the Young ChildTM, and Public Policy Forum. Benefit packages include sponsor rights with brand advancement, product placement, leveraging your exhibit investment, and networking with your target audience. Funds raised through sponsorships support NAEYC’s general programs and activities, or when designated, specific Association events and projects. Sponsorships are not an endorsement by NAEYC of the sponsoring organization, its products, or its services.

For more information about the NAEYC Corporate Strategic Alliance program, contact Nicole Zuchetto at (202) 350-8824, or nzuchetto@naeyc.org.

Platinum-Level Institute Sponsors Advocacy Sponsors NAEYC wishes to recognize the sponsors of the Public Policy Forum that was held in Washington, DC, last February.

First Five Years Fund Bright Horizons

Pearson

Pearson is proud to offer high-quality instruments that are both easy-to-use and powerful. Developed by early childhood experts, these tests enable you to monitor developmental progress and readily identify young learners for whom intervention may be appropriate. These proven assessments can help pinpoint children’s strengths and weaknesses and focus your intervention strategies—enabling you to increase positive outcomes for the young ones you serve.

HighScope Educational Research Foundation Teaching Strategies We especially appreciate the continued generosity of our Year-Round Lead Advocacy Sponsor.

Teaching Strategies

Teaching Strategies provides the most innovative and effective curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources to programs serving children from birth through third grade. With ground-breaking solutions and a strong belief that a child’s first 8 years form a critical foundation for school success, Teaching Strategies has been an advocate for the early education community for over 25 years.

Contact us today to learn more about upcoming sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities or to advertise in NAEYC’s award-winning publications and popular digital properties. Visit NAEYC.org/about/advertise.

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Get Involved! Become an NAEYC Leader!

Workgroups, Panels, and Liaisons NAEYC’s 2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development thanks the following NAEYC Workgroups and Committees:

Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation Kathy Allen, Chair Crystal Swank, Chair-Elect Margaret Annunziata Nancy Barbour Diane Horm Martha Muñoz Bridget Murray Lisa Stein Reginald Williams Do you have a passion for high-quality early learning? Are you committed to helping advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession? Would you like to work with others who share your passions and interests? Are you willing to contribute your leadership skills? NAEYC needs you! NAEYC offers many different volunteer service opportunities as content reviewers, consulting editors, and professional preparation program reviewers. Opportunities to serve on the NAEYC Governing Board are also available. New this year, NAEYC seeks applications from student members to serve a 2-year term on the Governing Board. Visit www.naeyc.org/getinvolved for a complete list of available opportunities and instructions for submitting your application. Don’t forget, NAEYC Affiliates also offer leadership opportunities. Contact your local or state Affiliate for more information.

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Council for NAEYC Accreditation Chris Amirault, Chair Michelle Soltero, Chair-Elect Marie Enochty Katie Graham Rosalind Johnson Debi Mathias Anne Mitchell Christine Snyder Bweikia Foster Steen

NAEYC-CAEP Audit Team Dorothy Bauer Evia Davis Lorraine DeJong Kathleen Harris Kathleen Hursh John Johnston Karen Shetterley Edyth Wheeler Reginald Williams

Institute Exhibits Hilton Baltimore, Key Ballroom

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Index of Exhibitors Visit the 2016 NAEYC Exhibits Hilton Baltimore, Key Ballroom

Exhibitors will feature books, training materials, and other professional development resources. Network with exhibitors and colleagues while discovering the latest products and services in early childhood education and professional development.

Angeles

Champlain College

Becker’s School Supplies

Committee for Children

www.angelestore.com Playground equipment/supplies; Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Infants and toddlers Booth #206 www.shopbecker.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Early literacy resources; Educational toys/games Booth #428

Book Vine for Children 2016 NAEYC Exhibit hours

• Sunday, June 5 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.; reopens 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Monday, June 6 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 7 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Lunch is available for purchase in the Exhibit Hall from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

2016 NAEYC Exhibitors Abrams Learning Trends

www.cfchildren.org Curriculum resources/materials; Social emotional learning Booth #217

Community Playthings

www.bookvine.com Books/videos; Infants and toddlers; Language arts/reading Booth #311

www.communityplaythings.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Multi-age; Playground equipment/supplies Booth #312

Branagh Information Group

Connect 4 Learning

www.branaghgroup.com Software/Training Booth #315

Bright Horizons

www.brighthorizons.com Career opportunities; Child care options; Infants and toddlers Booth #305

Brookes Publishing Co.

www.brookespublishing.com Books/videos; Inclusion; Teaching resources Booth #412

Carpets for Kids

www.abramslearningtrends.com Curriculum resources/materials; Early literacy resources; Early education materials; Pre-K to 5th Grade Booth #301

www.carpetsforkids.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Learning settings/equipment/ materials; Multi-age Booth #108

AMAZE

CDC’s “Learn the signs. Act Early” Campaign

www.amazeworks.org Curriculum resources/materials; Diversity in education/multicultural education; Professional development Booth #424

www.champlain.edu Higher education; Professional development; Undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #316

www.cdc.gov/ActEarly Famiy support/resources; Special needs resources; Developmental milestones Booth #115

Cengage Learning, Inc.

www.cengage.com Higher education; Teaching resources Booth #216

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

www.kaplanco.com Curriculum resources/materials; Professional development Booth #118

Conscious Discipline

www.consciousdiscipline.com Curriculum resources/materials; Discipline/challenging behaviors; Professional development Booth #417

Constructive Playthings

www.constructiveplaythings.com Educational toys/games; Infants and toddlers; Learning settings/equipment/ materials Booth #212

Council for Professional Recognition

www.cdacouncil.org Early literacy resources; Infants and toddlers; Professional development Booth #418

Discount School Supply

www.discountschoolsupply.com Infants and toddlers; Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Arts in education/art materials Booth #202

Index of Exhibitors cont. Early Childhood Investigations

www.earlychildhoodinvestigations.com Administrative/staffing; Management/ consultant services; Professional development Booth #422

Enovative Technologies

www.epulsemassage.com Health and Safety; Physical education; Teaching resources Booth #318

Environments

Independent Television Service (ITVS) www.itvs.org Books/videos; Curriculum resources/ materials; Teaching resources Booth #416

Kaplan Early Learning Company www.kaplanco.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Infants and toddlers; Professional development Booth #112

www.environments.com Infants and toddlers; Classroom equipment/furniture/supplies; Arts in education/art materials Booth #208

Kodo Kids

Frog Street Press, Inc.

Kore Design LLC

www.frogstreet.com Bilingual education; Curriculum resources/materials; Infants and toddlers Booth #221

Gryphon House Books

www.KodoKids.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Professional development Booth #415 www.korestool.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies Booth #224

Lakeshore Learning Materials

www.gryphonhouse.com Books/videos; Curriculum resources/ materials; Early literacy resources Booth #122

www.lakeshorelearning.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Educational toys/games; Infants and toddlers Booth #401

Hatch Early Learning

LEGO Education

www.hatchearlylearning.com Classroom equipment/furniture/ supplies; Educational toys/games Booth #203

Highlights for Children

www.highlights.com/GroupSales Bilingual education; Early literacy resources; Infants and toddlers Booth #104

HighScope Educational Research Foundation

www.highscope.org Assessment/portfolios/observation; Curriculum resources/materials; Professional development Booth #306

HiMama

www.himama.com Computer software (administrative); Parent involvement; Technology/ information Booth #503

http://legoeducation.com/ Curriculum resources/materials; Educational toys/games; Teaching resources Booth #302

Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program www.pizzakit.com Fundraising/incentives Booth #322

myIGDIs

myigdis.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; RTI/MTSS and Pre-K Booth #317

Pearson

www.pearsoned.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; Higher education Booth #402

ProSolutions Training

www.prosolutionstraining.com Distance education; Professional development; Technology/information Booth #222

Rahabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rope

www.rahabsrope.com Anti-violence; Anti-trafficking; Diversity in education/multicultural education Booth #423

Read Naturally, Inc.

www.readnaturally.com Early literacy resources; Kindergarten/ primary; Language arts/reading Booth #408

Redleaf Press

www.redleafpress.org Books/videos; Child care center management; Curriculum resources/ materials Booth #211

SafeGard Classes Online

www.safegardclassesonline.com Bilingual education; Child care center management; Professional development Booth #421

Skills21

www.skills21.org Family support/resources; Learning settings/equipment/materials; Teaching resources Booth #414

Smart Horizons

www.smarthorizons.org/childcare Curriculum resources/materials; Infants and toddlers; Professional development Booth #426

Star Bright Books

www.starbrightbooks.com Books/videos; Early literacy resources; Infants and toddlers Booth #323

Success for All Foundation

www.successforall.org Curriculum resources; Kindergarten/ primary; Professional development Booth #321

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Index of Exhibitors cont./Index of Advertisers Tadpoles

www.tadpoles.com Administration/staffing; Parent involvement; Technology/information Booth #106

Teachers College Press

www.tcpress.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; Books/videos; Curriculum resources/ materials Booth #501

Teaching Strategies, LLC

www.teachingstrategies.com Assessment/portfolios/observations; Curriculum resources/materials; Early literacy resources; Family support resources; Infants and toddlers; Kindergarten/primary; Mathematics; Multi-age; Professional development; Science/environment; Special-needs resources; Teaching resources Booth #101

The Hanen Centre

www.hanen.org Early literature resources; Parent involvement; Professional development Booth #324

The Source for Learning, Inc.– PreschoolFirst www.PreschoolFirst.com Assessment/portfolios/observation; Parent involvement; Professional development Booth #207

Walden University

www.waldenu.edu/naeyc Higher education; Professional development; Undergraduate/graduate schools Booth #304

Waterford Institute

www.waterford.org Curriculum resources/materials; Early literacy resources; Professional development Booth #507

Discover the NAEYC Experience!

Index of Advertisers

Get connected and discover what NAEYC can do for you!

Branagh Information Group

Being a part of the National Association for the Education of Young Children is about more than just a membership card—it’s an experience.

KinderCare Education

Pearson

Bright Horizons

During the 2016 Institute, representatives from NAEYC staff, state and local Affiliates, Interest Forums, and leadership councils will be on hand at the NAEYC Shop and Exhibit Hall to answer questions and discuss how you can get the most out of your membership.

Champlain College

Walden University

Teachers College Press

SafeGard Classes Online

Early Childhood Investigations

The University of Tennessee Early Learning Center for Research & Practice

The Ounce of Prevention Fund

ProSolutions Training

Inside back cover

Committee for Children

Not a member but considering joining? Representatives of NAEYC’s membership team will also be available to discuss how NAEYC can help you advance your professional goals. They can walk you through our suite of membership benefits, including subscriptions to award-winning journals and publications, reduced rates in the NAEYC Shop and online store, discounted registration for signature events, such as the 2016 Annual Conference and 2017 Institute, and much more! Representatives’ schedules will be posted on social media and the Institute mobile app. Follow the Institute on Twitter, @naeyc, and on Facebook at facebook.com/NAEYC, or download the mobile app at Google Play or the Apple iTunes store to find out more!

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Back cover

Teaching Strategies

Index of Presenters A

Abel, Barbara 61 Adams, Michele 44 Agnamba, Lindsey Allard 72 Ahmed, Kara 58 Airy, Mary 23 Albertsen, Randi 71 Allen, Rosemarie 18, 65 Allvin, Rhian Evans 42, 74 Alvarez, Adam 18, 38 Alyssa Meuwissen 66 Abercrombie, Julia 31 Amirault, Chris 61, 71 Amor-Zitzelberger, Jacque 37 Anderson, Linda Hassan 49 Annunziata, Margaret 19, 63, 74 Arnold-Tengesdal, Barb 72 Austin, Lea 24, 39

Baker, Charity 43 Baker, Isabel 38, 61 Baker, Kelly 37 Barajas, Ashley 62 Bardsley, Mary Ellen 51 Barnea, Michelle 44 Barney, Carol Ross 55 Baronti, Tanya 30, 38 Baum, Angela 37 Beauchat, Katherine 41 Beaver, MaryLou 66 Bender, Heather 22 Benzkofer, Sara 73 Benzo, Dana 61 Bernoteit, Stephanie 48 Berry, Susannah 50 Bérubé, Annie 51 Besnard, Therese 51, 52 Bess, Cindy Rzasa 57 Blackburn, Brenda 36 Blamey, Katrin 41 Blinderman, Ellen 62 Blodgett, Sarah 27 Blouin, Larry 55 Bodensteiner, Kim 28 Boe, Kathie 49 Bohart, Holly 27 Bongiorno, Laurel 60 Bonnie 39 Booker, Garnett 46 Booth-Miner, Johanna 42 Bornfreund, Laura 66 Born-Selly, Patty 57 Bowman, Barbara 18, 38 Boyle, Beth 49 Bozogan, Lisa 51 Braun, Sonya 40 Brenneman, Kimberly 58 Brenneman, Wendy 38

Brillante, Pam 44 Brink, Marilyn 36 Brinnel, Andrea 27 Brookshire, Melinda 73 Brown, Carmen Sherry 67 Brownell, Celia 51 Bruder, Mary Beth 48, 51 Bruno, Holly Elissa 61 Bryan, Camille 68 Buckleitner, Warren 35 Buell, Martha 29, 46, 51 Bulat, Cheryl 36 Bunt, Nancy 64 Busby, Melissa 58 Bye, Beth 66

Cahill, Betsy 48 Cain, Beverlyn 59 Cairone, Karen 42 Callahan, Meghan 26 Cantella, Chad 28 Carlson, Stephanie 66 Carrara, Aaron 28 Carr, Greg 43 Carter, Sharon 36, 41, 45 Catapano, Susan 55 Catlett, Camille 40, 45 Chabay, Lori Adams 72 Chadwick, Christi 48 Chang, Hedy 18, 57 Chan, Marsha 31 Chapman, Cassie 43 Charlet, Cama 28 Charner, Kathy 27, 42, 43 Charris, Monica 64 Chen, Jie-Qi 61 Choplin, Susan 45 Clarke, Georgi-Ann 27 Clements, Douglas 63 Coleman, Beth 31 Collick, Heather 25, 27 Colling, Molly 28, 36 Connelly, Faith 18, 24 Connors-Tadros, Lori 63 Connor, Susan 37 Copa, Nancy 32 Copeland, Jennifer 38 Copeland, Tiphanie “PH” 73 Copley, Juanita 39 Cosco, Nilda 41 Costanza, Vincent 43, 45, 62, 68 Courson, Diana 17, 36 Coventry, Michael 27 Crawford, Gisele 44, 65 Crawford, Jean 27 Crowell, Jane 45 Cutler, Laura 67

Darragh, Johnna 48 Darveau, Sandy 40 Davidson, Anne Marie 51 Davis, Jill 51 Day, Carol Brunson 18, 25, 49, 57 Day-Hess, Crystal 63 Dean, Shantiea 17 DeBruin-Parecki, Andrea 72 Dennis, Sharman 43 Diamond, Sara 67 Dietz, Sally 22 Donahoe, Rick 27 Donohue, Chip 30, 35, 47 Drew, Walter 44 Drummond, Jesse 51 Dryden, Shannon 45 Durborow, Anthony 27, 30, 60 Durden, Tonia 37 Durham, Sean 27

Eckhoff, Angela 68 Edwards, Julie Olsen 25 Egerton, Charlotte 64 Ehrenberg, Pamela 19, 25, 59, 63 Ellwood, Samantha 38 Emerson, Andrea 30 Emerson-Hoss, Katie 40 Enoch-Longshore, Katorra 17 Enriquez, Blanca 45 Ethridge, Elizabeth 51

Fain, Amy 29 Falkenstein, Rick 62 Fallin, Katie 30 Fatheree, Sharon 47 Feeney, Stephanie 17, 29 Ferguson, Brian 28 Flaten, Joanna 27 Florendo, Jackie 48 Fowler, Clarke 51 Fox, Heather 60 Fox, Janice 27 Franke, Megan 71 Freeman, Cassie 71 Freeman, Nancy 17, 29 Fribley, Jonathan 57 Friedland, Ellie 61 Friedman, Susan 27 Friend, Ashley 26 Funk, John 68

Galuski, Tracy 51 Gardner, Nicole 66 Garner, Katie 46 Garrett, Barbara 41

Garrett, Carla 60 Gartrell, Daniel 25 Gee, Flora 41 Geist, Eugene 23 Geist, Kamile 23 Germeroth, Carrie 63 Gilliam, Walter 18, 42, 65 Ginsburg, Herb 71 Goffin, Stacie 29, 45 Gomez, Rebecca 41 Gordon, Lisa 18, 65 Greenberg, Janice 63 Greene, Ed 42 Gronlund, Gaye 39 Gross, Jeffrey 39 Guernsey, Lisa 49 Gullo, Dominic 31 Gunderman, Jill 23 Gupta, Sarika 51

Kagan, Sharon Lynn 41 Kaiser, Barbara 42, 56 Kalifeh, Phyllis 30, 73 Kantor, Rebecca 74 Kelly, Lori 51 Kelsey, Sarah 74 Kennedy, Adam 64 Killins, Sherri 47, 58 King, Elizabeth 31, 49 Kingrey, Brian 23 Kinney, Linda 36 Knight, Beth 66, 69 Kofron, Kimberly 28 Kroos, Diann 51 Krusemark, Duane 36 Kukla, Shanna 58 Kuser, Sarah 49

Haack, Peggy 23 Haines, Pamela 35 Hallam, Rena 67 Hameister, Tonya 72 Han, Jinjoo 52 Hanson, Ann 55 Harper, Mary 66 Harrill, Mary 17, 19, 25, 59, 63 Harris, Kathleen 69 Hart, Ray 18, 38 Haslip, Michael 52 Hawkins, Ronda 45 Hawley, Marsha 55 Healy, Laura 66 Heath, Darcy 36 Heathman, Nancy 26 Hedges, Susan 17, 43, 62 Henderson, Barbara 25 Hendricks, Mary 49 Henk, Jennifer 29, 52 Herman, Everett 52 Hernandez, Luis 25 Heuston, Benjamin 35, 47 Hicks, Steven 50 Higgins, Louisa 61 Hildebrand, Lisa 61, 68 Hilligas, Leanne 26 Hill, Patience 22 Hnasko, Amy 50 Hogan, Lauren 29 Holland, Adam 44, 65 Hoppy, Deborah 26 Houle, Andrée-Anne 51 Housman, Donna 71 Howell, Jacky 46 Hsieh, Wu-Ying 52 Huemer, Catherine 60 Huss-Hage, Elisa 17, 19 Hutchinson, Cynthia 59 Hynes-Berry, Mary 61 Hyson, Marilou 42, 69,

Irby, Alvin 65 Isernhagen, Jody 48

Jablon, Judy 17, 36, 46, 58 Jackson, Beverly 71 Jacobson, Tamar 28 James, Cemere 18, 57 Jamsek, Mary 43, 47 Jasinska, Karolina 49 Johnson, Amy 31 Johnson, James 44 Johnson, Kristen 43 Jones, Jacqueline 35 Josephson, Kimberly 69 Jozwiak, Melissa 48

LaMantia, Mary 22 Lambert, Walker 49 Landis, Paula 22 La Paro, Karen 31, 49 Latham, Nancy 48 Leatherwood, Kathleen 56 Lees, Anna 64 Leffler, Jeff 26 LeMoine, Sarah 25, 72 Leong, Deborah 50 Lerner, Claire 43 Letarte, Marie-Josée 51, 52 Levine, Michael 49 Linder, Sandra 30 List, Karen 27 Lloyd, Dalhia 28 Locke, Edith 55 Loeffler, Kathy 72 Lopez, Christina 41 Lopez, Michael 18, 38 Love, Angela 27 Lucas, M.A. 55

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Index of Presenters M

Mack, Breeyn 57, 72 Madison, Megan 25 Maier, Christine 22 Maier, Michelle 58 Martella, Jana 63 Martin, Carmel 42 Masciola, Gina 38 Mathias, Debi 63 Maxwell, Christine 28, 36 McClellan, Sally 28 McCollum, Jeanette 52 McCready, Michelle 56 McDonnell, Tessa 56 McDowell, Alison 60 McHugh, Margie 18, 24 McNamee, Gillian 73 McReynolds, Ruth 59 Meek, Shantel 18, 65 Meffen, Cynda 43 Meisels, Samuel 28, 46 Mendenhall, Heidi 73 Menninga, Elizabeth 57 Menzise, Jeff 43 Merrill, Barb 23 Michael, Nancy 45 Miguel, Toni 31 Mills, Avril 61 Mincemoyer, Claudia 37 Miner, Sarah 42 Mistry, Rashmita 52 Mitchell, Marica Cox 48, 72 Mitchell, Nicole 27 Mohrbacher, Gay 49 Molina, Bonnie 39 Moore, Beth 46 Moore, Robin 41 Moretti, Nancy 51 Mueller, Alicia 64 Muhs, Mary 22 Murdock-Perriera, Lisel 63 Murphy, Colleen 32 Murphy, Debra 25, 45 Murray, Bridget 19, 59 Murray, Ira 18, 38 Myers, Kara 60

Neiman, Shirley 55 Nell, Marcia 44 Nelson, Heather 40 Nemeth, Karen 24, 44 Nenadal, Lindsey 52 Neuman, Susan 24 Neville-Morgan, Sarah 30 Nieliwocki, Janice 63 Norris, Ashley 50

Oates, Steve 45 Oertwig, Sam 26, 44 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Ana DeHoyos 74 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, Amy 66 Oliver, Annette 37

Paciga, Kathleen 30 Park, Jennifer 67 Park, Mi-Hwa 51 Parks, Nichole 23 Parlakian, Rebecca 43 Parnell, Will 37 Patrick, Susan 52 Patte, Michael 44 Pearson, Jolene 67 Pelkowski, Tracy 52 Pentz, Keith 31 Perfumo, Pamela 62 Perry-Manning, Susan 29 Peterson, Andrea 55 Peterson, Carla 29 Phillips, Eva 45, 60 Pistillo, Mary Beth 36 Pizzolongo, Peter 27 Ploof, Robin 44 Poehlman, Sara 69 Pollich, Cynthia 37 Polojac, Sue 38 Pontier, Christine Hughes 50 Porter, Toni 69 Prendergast, Polly 38 Prince, Monica 43, 62

Ramey, Deanna 25, 27 Rankin, Baji 44 Rashid, Hakim 43 Rawlins, Knolan 52 Reid, Ashley 37 Reinhard, Kimberly 46 Rendon, Thomas 23, 39 Riegel-Garrett, Melissa 45 Riess, Julie 59 Riley-Ayers, Shannon 68 Riser, Danielle 51 Ritchie, Sharon 18, 26, 38, 45, 65 Rittling, Sarah 42 Rizzuto, Kerry Carley 67 Robinson, Eugene 21 Robinson-Rivers, Cynthia 72 Rogers, Julie 68 Roghair, Rick 23 Rone, Tracy R. 18, 24 Rosales, Allen 62 Rosler, Brenda 30 Rosner, Julaine 31, 52 Rover, Maureen 35, 40

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Rowe, Joy 46 Rucker, Larra 52 Rucker, Tonja 45 Ruggerio, Robert 32 Russell, Sue 55, 68 Rust, Frances 25 Ryan, Sharon 68

Sanford, Camellia 64 Sanford, Clare 73 Santos, Rosa 37 Sarama, Julie 63 Satterlee, Donna 41 Saunders, Ryan 36 Schiff-Ross, Lani 30 Schill, Mandi 25 Schmidt, Ruth 23 Schmit, Stephanie 18, 24 Schumacher, Rachel 45 Schwartz, Amanda 59 Scott-Little, Catherine 41 Scott, Tyrone 35 Scritchlow, Joni 48, 66 Seplocha, Holly 32, 43 Seth, Kamna 67 Shapiro, Randi 40 Sharapan, Hedda 56, 64 Shelsta, Mandy 51 Shine, Troy 72 Shirali-Deo, Gauri 67 Shockley, Kmt 43 Silverman, Debra 30 Simon, Fran 59 Sims, Celia 49 Slutzky, Carly 72 Smeltzer, Erin 67 Smith, Alicia 59 Snyder, Christine 71 Soderstrom, Swanner 29 Solomon, Jamie 25 Soto, Jill 73 Speer, Laura 18, 24 Stayton, Vicki 48 Stein, Lisa 19, 29 Stetson, Sara 48 Stevens, Katharine 42 Stipek, Deborah 58, 63, 71 Stombres, Rich 35, 43 Swartz, Mallary 64 Sykes, Maurice 18, 38, 46

Tolliver, Will 38 Toscano, Julie 32 Tsonis, Lacey 64 Turner, Kim 18, 57 Tusing, Terry 59

Valech, Karen 55 Vetere, Mary 48 Volpe, Barbara 56 von Elbe, Anna Katja 22

Wachtel, Lois 42 Washington, Kevin 43 Washington, Valora 39, 47 Watson, Cynthia 60 Weaver, Amy 24 Webster, Patrick 41 Weglarz-Ward, Jenna 37 Westervelt, Gerrit 30 Whelan, Renee 39 Whitebook, Marcy 24, 39 Whitehead, Joellyn 37, 66, 69 Whitehead, Linda 26 Whitney, Julia 31 Wilkinson, Dawn 58 Williams, Reginald 17, 19 Williams, Vilma 71 Wilson, Patti Jo 63 Winbush, Raymond 43 Woolston, Megan 17, 19, 25, 29, 59, 63 Wright, Shequana 51 Wright, Travis 72

Yalow, Elanna 49 Yeatman, Karyn 56 Yee, Serene 73 Young, Emisha 52

Zahniser, Frasier 37 Ziesmer, Debra 22 Zwolak, Stephen 47

Orlowski, Tara 30 Tarrant, Kate 63 Taylor, Maria 73 Testa, Mary Beth Salomone 25, 30 Theilheimer, Rachel 48 Thomas, Helen 36 Thompson, Josh 61 Thornburg, Kathy 41 Tims, Desiree 56

Save the date for San Francisco! New name, same great conference. The 2017 NAEYC Professional Learning Institute June 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14, 2017 San Francisco, California

NAEYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute is the premier professional development conference for early childhood faculty, researchers, advocates, trainers, and teacher-educators. Join us next year for even more exciting networking opportunities, thought-provoking workshops and sessions, and an enhanced mobile app! Learn more and sign up for event updates and news alerts at NAEYC.org/institute.

Registration opens March 2017. #naeycINST

Rhian Evans Allvin NAEYC Executive Director

National Association for the Education of Young Children

JUNE 5–JUNE 8, 2016 | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

NAEYC’S 2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

for having participated in

The National Association for the Education of Young Children is pleased to present this Certificate to:

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

Notes

Early Learning at the Top of the Ticket

Notes

2016 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

Children can be wil

sometimes.

Tame tantrums and turn classroom chaos into calm. With our Second Step social-emotional learning program, early childhood educators can gently guide behavior and help children learn how to listen, play fairly, and get along with others using short, activity-filled lessons. Each colorful classroom kit includes songs, games, and loveable puppets to reinforce prosocial skills that lay the foundation for learning and life.

$100 OFF A

KIT !

Visit booth #217 for your discount!

Social-Emotional Skills for Early Learning

VISIT US AT BOO TH 101

Complete support for building a high-quality program.

The Creative Curriculum® Enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical-thinking skills.

GOLD®

Coaching to Fidelity

Providing online developmentally appropriate, authentic, observation-based, ongoing assessment.

Offering educators the support they need to guide teachers toward successful implementation and positive child outcomes.

TeachingStrategies.com Copyright © 2016 by Teaching Strategies, LLC. All rights reserved. Teaching Strategies, Creative Curriculum, GOLD, Mighty Minutes, and the open book/open door logo are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD. Highlights High Five Bilingüe™ copyright © 2015 Highlights for Children, Inc., Columbus, Ohio. All rights reserved. Cover image used by permission. Children’s books © by their respective publishers. Used by permission.