Monday 8:00–10:00 a.m. Brazos/206 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Understanding the preschool environment as the “third teacher” from a Reggio perspective First, we will share components of a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool learning environment by encouraging participants to engage in discussion about a PowerPoint presentation rich with photographs and examples. Next, we will share the Classroom Physical Environment Protocol (CPEP), a teacher reflection tool we developed in urban classrooms serving diverse and vulnerable populations. Participants will actively engage with the CPEP with photograph and video examples, then sketch their own classrooms to reflect and imagine implications in local schools and centers. Kathryn Whitmore, University of Louisville; Christie Angleton, University of Louisville. Learning Environment
JW Grand Ballroom Salon 2 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Moving beyond false choices for early childhood educators: Untangling the preparation and education, compensation and status, and diversity and inclusion knot This session probes whether ECE has created false choices among preparation and education, compensation and status, and diversity and inclusion. Fieldwide tensions related to these entangled strands threaten to block ECE’s advancement as a field of practice. This interactive session builds on a new blog series and is geared toward forging new insights, evolving fresh thinking, and identifying innovative possibilities for moving forward. Stacie Goffin, Goffin Strategy Group; Laura Bornfreund, New America; Albert Wat, Alliance for Early Success. Diversity & Equity
JW Grand Ballroom Salon 3 8:00–10:00 a.m.
ACCESS Session JW Grand Ballroom Salon 1 8:00–10:00 a.m.
ACCESS to Shared Knowledge: Teachers as learners—Making math meaningful Have fun with math and learn how to help others enjoy it, too! Engage in hands-on, minds-on math learning activities. Consider how to use adult learning activities to build knowledge of math development and pedagogy, as well as content. Talk with peers about math and how to use the ideas and strategies in your own settings.
To beat them, sometimes you HAVE to join them: Why social welfare organizations and political action committees are key to legislative victories We will (a) review the format, function, and benefits/challenges of 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations and political action committees for legislative advocacy, (b) discuss the myths versus reality regarding legal obstacles, ethical considerations, and funding challenges, and (c) empower advocates to make an informed decision about the role social welfare organizations and PACs can play in their legislative agenda. Kim Kofron, Texas AEYC; Aaron Carrara, Metropolitan Montessori Schools; Chad Cantella, Texas Star Alliance; Eric Knustrom, Texas Star Alliance. Advocacy/Public Policy
Sharon Carter, Davidson County Community College; Lisa Ginet, Erikson Institute; Debra Murphy, Cape Cod University; Nancy Gabriel, Onondaga Community College; D’Lee Babb, Western Kentucky University. Educator/Teacher Preparation
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