Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center May 4

Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

May 4 Preconference

May 5 and 6 Conference & Exhibits

2 0 1 6Infant and Early Childhood Conference

Registration Brochure

Table of Contents Page 1

Table of Contents

Conference Purpose and Goals .....................................2

Conference Planning Committee ...................................2

Registration Information and Address .............................2

Preconference Schedule At-A-Glance ..............................3

Preconference Session Descriptions ............................ 3-6

Conference Schedule At-A-Glance .............................. 7-9

Conference Session Descriptions ............................. 10-30

Recommended Sessions for Parents/Families .................. 31

Continuing Education .............................................. 32

Clock Hours

STARS

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Family Resources Coordinator (FRC)

Hotel Registration .................................................. 32

Event Location and Driving Directions ........................... 32

Scholarship Information ........................................... 33

Family Scholarship

STARS Reimbursement

Registration Information ....................................... 32-33

Registration Form ................................................... 34

Sponsors .......................................... outside back cover

IECC Registration1277 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403-1277

Direct Questions About Registration To:Phone: 800.280.6218Fax: 541.346.3545

Email: [email protected]

ECDAW Federal ID91-1136052

Conference fees are not a charitable donation.

The Tacoma Convention Center is conveniently located in downtown Tacoma at:

1500 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402

253-830-6601

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For Additional Conference Information

Registration: 800-280-6218Email Registration: [email protected] Site: www.ieccwa.orgAdditional Copies of Registration Brochure: [email protected] Coordinator: [email protected] Hall Coordinator: [email protected]

ECDAW Federal ID: 91-1136052

Conference fees are not tax deductible.

The Infant and Early Childhood Conference encourages a wide range of presentations and activities. The information presented represents the viewpoints of the speakers and exhibitors and is not necessarily endorsed or shared by the conference organizers or sponsors.

2016 CONFERENCE CHAIRMaryanne BarnesBirth to Three Developmental Center

Valerie ArnoldOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

Magan Cromar King County Developmental Disabilities Division

Teresa Davenport Puget Sound ESD

Sheryl GarrisonDepartment of Early Learning

Kathy Grant-DavisDepartment of Early Learning

Debbie Jackson Birth to Three Developmental Center

Shanna McBride Children’s Administration

Susan Sandall, Ph.D. The Haring Center University of Washington

Candy Watkins A Step Ahead in Pierce CountyEarly Childhood Development Association of Washington (ECDAW)

Infant and Early Childhood Conference Purpose & Goals• Promote the mutual understanding of the contributions families and providers bring to the lives of young children; • Challenge thinking about diversity and disability; • Increase family and provider effectiveness through new skills, strategies and ideas to ensure high quality services;• Enhance understanding of the unique strengths and needs of each family; • Foster partnerships among families, service providers, agencies and sponsors to ensure coordinated services in local

communities; • Promote networking and coalition building around early childhood issues; • Promote evidence based practices in early childhood education;• Enhance the lives of families and their children through the use of information and technology.

CONFERENCE STAFFTracy UlrichConference CoordinatorAmanda CardwellExhibit Hall and Volunteer Coordinator

CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATORMichael StewartBoyer Children’s ClinicEarly Childhood Development Association of Washington (ECDAW)

2016 PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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PRECONFERENCE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

8:30 AM Registration Opens

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Attend One Preconference Session

Pre01Developmental,Individual-Difference,RelationshipBased(DIR)Model

Pre02 Project DATA: A School-based Model to Provide Evidence-Based Intervention to Toddlers and Preschoolers with ASD

Pre03 DECA for Infants and Toddlers Overview Training

Pre04 “Navigating Life’s Journey Through Gratitude”

Pre05 Decoding Food Fact and Fiction for Feeding your Family

Pre06ParentswithLearningDifficulties:ResourcesforProvidingServices

Pre07 Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement I

Pre08 Smartphones and Tablets and Apps- Oh My! Navigating Mobile Technology in Early Childhood Education

Pre09TeachingAdultsEffectively:BustingtheMythsandPresentingwithEase

Pre10 Introduction to Infant Mental Health

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch

5:30 PM Registration Closes

You may choose to participate in one preconference session. It will be the full-day and is an intensive training. The session will emphasize in-depth practical skill building opportunities. You may register for the preconference day only or you may register for the preconference as part of the two or three-day conference package.

Preconference Schedule

Preconference Session One

Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship Based (DIR) Model: Understanding the Model and the Impact of the Child’s Sensory Profile and Motor Planning Abilities on Relating and Communicating, presented by Rosemary White, OTR, Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services This workshop will examine the sensory modulation continuum of sensory registration and response to stimuli and how itinfluencesbehavior,attention,impulsecontrol,posturalcontrol,motorcontrolandfunctionalskills.Theworkshopwill also examine the child’s motor planning, the core capacity necessary for sequencing interactions with people and objects, as well as building bridges between ideas and abstract thought. This workshop will cover the comprehensive assessment, including the FEAS (Functional Emotional Assessment Scale), to provide a baseline for understanding the child’ssensoryprofile,toguidetreatmentandtoprovideparentcoaching.Throughtheuseofvideotape,theworkshopwill cover DIRtm in practice, moving through the developmental levels with longitudinal case presentations of DIRtm in a variety of environments.Note:weareofferingasecondfull-dayoftraining(bythispresenter)onthistopic.PleaseseeTFD01.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: Teachers, Therapists, Interested ProfessionalsThis is an Intermediate session.

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Preconference Session Two

Preconference Session Three

DECA for Infants and Toddlers Overview Training, presented by Debi Mahler, MS, Devereux Center for Resilient Children The DECA for Infants and Toddlers Program is a strength-based assessment and planning system designed to promote the social and emotional development of young children, 4 weeks up to three years old. In the 1-Day DECA for Infants and Toddlerstraining,participantwillbeintroducedtospecificstrategiestopromotethesocialandemotionaldevelopmentof babies and toddlers and to enhance the overall quality of the care giving setting. In this interactive, hands-on training, participants will be introduced to implementing the DECA for Infants and Toddlers Program within the 5-step system including 1) Collecting information on individual children, the home, and the group care environment, 2) Administering the assessment, 3) Scoring the assessment and summarizing results, 4) Developing and implementing plans for the environment (home and group care), the child, and the adult caregiver, and 5) Evaluating Progress. The use of the DECA-I/T within the Part C service delivery model will be highlighted. Participation in this 1-day Infant Mental Health workshop will count towards meeting some of the competencies needed to qualify for WA-AIMH Endorsement ®, especially in the areas of Theoretical Foundations and Direct Service Skills. For more information on endorsement, visit the Endorsement tab on WA-AIMH’s website (wa-aimh.org).Note: There is a full-day DECA C presentation on Thursday - see session number TFD02WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3Who Should Attend: All

Preconference Session Four

Project DATA (Developmentally Appropriate Treatment for Autism): A School-based Model to Provide Evidence-Based Intervention to Toddlers and Preschoolers with ASD, presented by Ilene Schwartz, PhD, University of WashingtonProject DATA (Developmentally Appropriate Treatment for Autism) has been providing services to children with ASD for 19 years. Our model combines best practices from Applied Behavior Analysis and Early Childhood Special Education. Project DATAconsistsfivecomponents:ahighqualityinclusiveearlychildhoodexperience,extendedinstructionaltime,technicalandsocialsupportforfamilies,collaborationandcoordinationacrossservices,andaqualityoflifeinfluencecurriculum.In this presentation we are especially interested in issues related to training and dissemination. In order to assist in program dissemination we designed the initial Project DATA in a manner that we believed would add to the sustainability oftheprogram.Examplesofthisincludefocusingoninterventionstrategiesratherthanaprogramspecificcurriculum;designing theprogram tofitwithin the contextofexistingearly intervention,preschool, andelementaryprograms;blendingbehavioralprincipleswithstrategiesandpracticesusedbygeneralandspecialeducation;andincludingschoolpersonnel and families in the program development and evaluation process. WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: All

PRE04: “Navigating Life’s Journey Through Gratitude”, presented by David Brooke, BA, That Gratitude GuyDavid Brooke presents an enlightening and empowering workshop that gives one the tools and techniques to take charge oftheirlife.Whetheryouhavesufferedpersonal/professionallosses,orarejustlookingtomanagethestressinyourlife, then this is the course is for you. By using simple exercises to break old habits and beliefs, one is able to re-form and re-focus their life on a very positive track. By utilizing gratitude principles, attendees are able to more successfully fend offthenegativeforcesthatworkagainstusall,andcreateaverypositiveandhealthysetofcopingskills.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: AllThis session has a $10 materials fee. Participants will receive a gratitude journal.

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Preconference Session Five

Decoding Food Fact and Fiction for Feeding your Family, presented by Beverly Pressey, MS, Birth to Three Developmental CenterNutrition 101 Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats: What do these words mean, what foods contain them, and which are best for a healthy diet. Optimal Nutrition: How much of each food does a child need for optimal nutrition? Milk and Juice: Cow’s milk versus non-milk beverages, whole, 1%, and 2% milk, and organic milk versus non organic milk. How much milk does a child need from age 1-3? What is the role of juice in a healthy diet. The Not So Sweet Truth about Sugar. How to identify sugar in foods, is it good or bad, how much is too much. Discussion of fructose and its health implications. How to Choose Foods: Discusses how to read a food nutrition and ingredient label, deciphering phrases touted on packaging, defineGMO’s,andorganics.FeedingtheSelectiveEater:Discussionincludesstrategiesforworkingwithchildrenthataretypically developing as well as children with sensory issues, autism and other special needs.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Health, Safety, and NutritionAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: All

Parents with Learning Difficulties: Resources for Providing Services, presented by Ruth Falco, PhD, Portland State University, with Leslie Munson, Portland State University, Caitlin Seifert, Portland State University Parentswithlearningdifficultiescontinuetolosecustodyoftheirchildrenataratehigherthananyotherparents.However,evidence shows that with positive supports and resources, these individuals can successfully parent their children. Case studies will describe the use of the Parent Infant Interaction Curriculum (PIIC) by a home visitor to support mothers and their infants and toddlers as they increase positive interactive behaviors. The PIIC intervention processes will be described, applying principles of self-determination, universal design for learning, and coaching. PIIC resources for providing services will be demonstrated and shared. Group activities throughout the workshop will enable participants to apply and discuss the PIIC intervention processes and resources and to consider use of the PIIC within their own situations. Participation in this 1-day Infant Mental Health workshop will count towards meeting some of the competencies needed to qualify for WA-AIMH Endorsement ®, especially in the areas of Theoretical Foundations . For more information on endorsement, visit the Endorsement tab on WA-AIMH’s website (wa-aimh.org).WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3, AdultsWho Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.This session has a $10 materials fee. Participants will receive handouts from the PII Curriculum related resources.

Preconference Session Six

Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement, presented by Christian Anibarro, MA, Impact Consultancy Learnwhat’spossiblewithLean!Thisworkshopisdesignedspecificallywithcommunity-basednonprofitsinmind.Seniorleaders,managers,frontlinestaffandothersindirectserviceoradministrativesettingswilllearnhowtobuildaframeworkto successfully drive process improvements, recognize operational issues in real time, and inspire accountability.

Leanisaprinciple-basedorganizationalphilosophy&approachthatengagesstaffandleaderstofocusontheirprocessesin order to maximize the impact they create from the customer’s perspective. Participants will build observation skills through in-class experiences, demonstrate a basic ability to apply process improvement tools and methods to a process, and describe the importance of thinking and acting in a lean framework. You will leave with a foundational knowledge of Lean that will forever change how you view & manage your programs, processes and operations.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: AdultsWho Should Attend: All

Preconference Session Seven

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Important Notes: • OntheIECCconferencewebsite-http://www.ieccwa.org-youwillfindmoredetailedsessiondescriptionsincludinglearning

objectives and presenter bio information. Just click on the “Conference Program” tab.

• Somesessionsizesarelimited.Classesarefilledonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.

• The “Who Should Attend” statement following each session is a suggestion. The recommendation is provided by the presenter andisaguideforwhowillmostbenefitfromtheinformation.Thatbeingsaid,itshouldonlybeconsideredaguideandanyone may register for any session.

• Some sessions are intended for “Intermediate” audiences and are denoted as such in the program.

Preconference Session Eight

Teaching Adults Effectively: Busting the Myths and Presenting with Ease, presented by Guila Muir, Muir and Associates This session is a two day training. Day one titled “How Adults Learn, and Busting the Learning Styles Myth” will cover information on teaching adult learners. Have you ever wondered if a greater understanding of how adults learn could improve how you teach? Would it shock you to know that no solid research exists to support “learning styles”? In this session,we’llexplorepopularmythsaboutadultlearning.You’llthenusethisnewknowledgetodevelopexciting,effectivenew activities to engage your participants. This session applies towards annual trainer continuing education requirement. WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: AdultsWho Should Attend: Administrators, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult EducatorsThis is an Intermediate session.NOTE: To attend Day Two of this training please register for session TFD03.This session has a $10 materials fee. Participants will receive a printed workbook.

Preconference Session Nine

Introduction to Infant Mental Health, presented by Monica Oxford, PhD, University of Washington This workshop will provide an overview of toxic stress and its implications in infant mental health, attachment theory and parenting behaviors that support secure attachment, baby non-verbal cues, as well as review of resources and intervention programs. This workshop focuses on birth to three years of age. Participation in this 1-day Infant Mental Health workshop will count towards meeting some of the competencies needed to qualify for WA-AIMH Endorsement ®, especially in the areas of Theoretical Foundations . For more information on endorsement, visit the Endorsement tab on WA-AIMH’s website (wa-aimh.org).WA State Early Learning Core Competency: InteractionsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3WhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Therapists,HealthcareStaff,FamilyEngagementStaff,InterestedProfessionals,Students

Preconference Session Ten

Smartphones and Tablets and Apps- Oh My! Navigating Mobile Technology in Early Childhood Education, presented by Carina McGee, MA, Boyer Children’s Clinic Technologyisbeingusedwithyoungchildrenmoreandmore,thoughhowitaffectstheirlearningisnotyetfullyunderstood.As technology becomes ubiquitous in our culture, it is no longer a question of whether or not computers, smartphones, and iPads should be used, but how. In this session, we’ll explore current and emerging research about the use of mobile technologyintheeducationofyoungchildren.We’llalsoprovideevidence-basedsuggestionsandspecificrecommendationsfor using mobile devices to promote learning in early childhood, tailored to unique settings. This session will include research and recommendations for all children, including children with special needs.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.

THURSDAY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:30 AM WELCOME AND KEYNOTECONFERENCE SESSION TFD 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

TFD01: DIR Model: Day Two

TFD02: DECA-Clinical Training

TFD03: Teaching Adults Effectively: Busting the Myths and Presenting with Ease

CONFERENCE SESSION A 10:30 - 11:45 AM

A04: Developing Executive Function Skills through Play

A05: Tell Me How You Feel: The Connection Between Communication Development and Social Skills

A06: Environmental Modifications: A Little Change Makes a Big Difference

A07: Circle Time Success

A08: Parent Partnerships

A09: Care for Ourselves and Care for Others: The Challenges of Talking about ACES

A10: Communication & Language Development From First Words to K

A11: Young Scientists: Building STEM Skills

A12: Setting the Stage for Communication for Young Children with Significant Developmental Impacts

A13: Home Visitor Safety

A14: Leadership and Equity in Practice

A15: Don’t Forget the Dietitian

A16: ACE’s DATA: Keynote Follow-up

THURSDAY LUNCH SESSIONS11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

TL01: Washington State Department of Early Learning Update

TL02: Infant Mental Health Endorsement: What it Is, Why it Matters, and How to Apply

TL03: Parent Lunch

TL04: Networking Lunch

CONFERENCE SESSION B1:30 – 3:30 PM

B04: The Power of Silence: Teaching Generative Listening to Early Learners

B05: The Impact Behavior Analyst Licensure on Families, Practitioners, and Educators of Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

B06: Evidence Based Home Visiting: Supporting Families of Young Children with Disabilities at Home

B07: Appropriate Assessment for Young Children with Blindness and Visual Impairment

B08: Our Next Step - IFSP to IEP

B09: NEW: Explore the Career Planning Portal website!

B10: Sensory Processing -- Practical Ways to Add Sensory Processing Into Your Child’s Day

B11: Early Mathematics – Building Strong Foundations for Success

B12: Creating a Language Rich Preschool Classroom

B13: Toilet Training- Terrific Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

B14: We Need Diverse Books

B15: Hands-on Environmental Education at the Core of Early Learning

B16: Coaching Families with Complex Needs

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THURSDAY SCHEDULE CONTINUEDCONFERENCE SESSION C3:30 – 5:00 PM

C04: Adapting to Autism: Building a Healthy and Resilient Family

C05: Transition from Part C to Part B: Creating a Seamless Process for All

C06: Shoe Print Art Step Into Drawing Step By Step!

C07: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for Children of all Abilities

C08: Phonemic Awareness in 3D

C09: Early Intervention and Early Childhood Services for Children with Vision and/or Hearing Issues: Statewide Service Connections

C10: Circle Time Success

C11: Recognition and Response - Building a Support System for Preschool Teachers and Families for Children Considered ‘at risk’

C12: Bilingual/Bimodal Deaf Education in Action: It is More than Just ASL

C13: The Heart of the Home Visit

C14: How to Influence Public Policy

C15: Family Resources Coordinators: Emerging Topicsl

C16: Parent Training in a Behavioral Setting

CONFERENCE SESSION EV6:30 - 8:00 PM

EV01: Building Self-Advocacy and Repair Strategies During the Early Years

EV02: Cavity Free Kids

EV03: Building Healthy Minds and Bodies through Circle Time

EV04: Read, Sing, Play with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

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Laura Porter is Co-Founder of ACE Interface, LLC. With Dr. Robert Anda, Ms. Porter develops and disseminates educational products and empowerment strategies that help leaders throughout the nation to dramatically improve population health. She is honored to be a thought partner, educator, consultant and coach in two dozen states. Ms. Porter provides supportandservicestoawiderangeofgroups…fromparentsleadinginformalinitiativestoofficialsleadingstateandfederal agencies.

Laura Porter brings to ACE Interface more than a decade of experience leading successful state-wide implementation of ACE Study concepts. Her expertise includes overseeing analysis and dissemination of surveillance and archival data to support decision making, and designing and facilitating processes demonstrated to improve population health, safety andproductivity.LauraiscommittedtodevelopingmarketforcesintheACEsocialmovementsufficienttosustainthecourageous leaders who are using ACE and resilience science and Building Self-Healing Communities.

Ms. Porter concurrently serves as the Senior Director of The Learning Institute at the Foundation for Healthy Generations, aSeattle-basednon-profit.TheresheoverseesanalysisofWashingtonStateACEdataandworkswithlocalandstateleaderstoembedNEARsciencefindingsintopolicy,practiceandcommunitynorms.(NEAR:Neuroscience,Epigenetics,ACE and Resilience).

Laura is mother to three children and grandmother to three precious grandchildren who give her endless delights.

Thursday Keynote Presenter

Laura PorterSenior Director of ACEs Learning Institute

FRIDAY SCHEDULECONFERENCE SESSION D 8:30 - 11:00 AM

D01: Play Attention: Bringing Mindfulness to the Classroom

D02: Toddler Exploration

D03: Building and Maintaining Effective Teams

D04: “Growing up WILD”: Book, Fun Activities and Nature Tidbits to Share and Amaze Your Students

D05: Brain Science to Permeate the Early Learning Landscape: Applying a Neuro-Relational Framework to Practice

D06: Screening Hearing and Vision of Birth-to-Three Year Olds: The Three-Pronged Approach

D07: Infants, Caregivers, and Secondary Trauma: Taking Care of the Caregivers

D08: Families on a Learning Curve

D09: 4-group Math: A Firm Foundation

D10: Lessons from Roslyn Outdoor School, A Nature Immersion Program in Roslyn, Washington

D11: Partnering with Families to Plan Intervention Strategies

D12: Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD): Facilitating Learning within the Context of a Relationship

D13: Capturing Opportunities in your Classroom for Intentional, Sufficient, and Systematic Embedded Instruction

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM LATE MORNING KEYNOTE12:15 - 1:15 PM LUNCHCONFERENCE SESSION E 1:30 - 3:00 PM

E01: Seeds are Planted, Now Tend the Garden: A Wrap-Up Reflection

E02: Recycled Science

E03: How was Your Day at School? Using Technology to Share Information with Families

E04: Improving Childhood Literacy Rates Through Parent Engagement-A Research-Based Case Study

E05: Sharing, Caring and Kindness: Songs and Stories for Families of All Ages

E06: Kaleidoscope Play & Learn: Engaging Families and Communities in Children’s School Readiness

E07: Buddy Day: Promoting Inclusion and Teaching Social Skills

E08: How to Involve Families in the Child Outcome Summary Process

E09: Experience Professional Growth through Communities of Practice

E10: A Child’s Journey Through Foster Care

E11: The SLP / ASL Specialist Merger: A Powerful Bilingual Alliance

E12: Use Your Strength-Based Lens to Build Rapports & Empower Families!

E13: Cavity Free Kids

E14: Active Learning with Stay-Put Play Spaces

E15: Preschool Curriculum: Choosing What’s Right for Your Program

CONFERENCE SESSION F3:15 - 4:30 PM

F01: Strategies to Develop Listening, Speech, & English When Children are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

F02: CVI and Literacy: Pictures and Letters and Books, Oh My!

F03: Practical Preschool Classroom Strategies for Teaching Emotion Regulation and Understanding

F04: Understanding Muslim Families and their Culture

F05: Car Seat Awareness

F06: Strategies for Working Successfully with Paraprofessionals

F07: My Preschool Student is Stuttering! What Do I Do Now?

F08: Working with DCFS: What Early Intervention Providers Need to Know

F09: Inclusion Strategies for the Classroom: Supporting Children of All Abilities

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Workshop Selections

Participants who register by March 31 are eligible for the lowest registration prices.

Register online at our website: www.ieccwa.org

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THURSDAY - May 5

CONFERENCE SESSION TFD 8:30 AM

TFD01: DIR Model: Day Two, presented by Rosemary White, OTR, Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services Thisisanintermediateworkshop-seePRE01fortheintroductorycourse.Participantsshouldhaveaproficientunderstandingof the (DIR) model. In this session, we will provide more case presentation and group interactions to discuss the Relationship, andthewaytheIndividualProfileisimportantinhowwetailorourinteractionintherelationshiptopromotetheFunctionalEmotional Development of the child.There will be lots more videotape which will cover DIRtm in practice, moving through the developmental levels with longitudinal case presentations of DIRtm in a variety of environments. It will include the work of other professionals i.e. Speech and Language, Mental Health, Education and others. WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: Teachers, Therapists, Interested ProfessionalsThis is an Intermediate session.

TFD02: DECA-Clinical Training, presented by Debi Mahler, MS, Devereux Center for Resilient Children The DECA-C is a standardized, norm-referenced behavior rating scale that evaluates behaviors related to social and emotionalresilienceandconcernsinpreschoolchildrenages2through5.Itisdesignedtosupportearlyinterventioneffortstoreduceoreliminatesignificantemotionalandbehavioralconcernsinpreschoolchildren.TheDECA-Ccanbeusedto(1) guide interventions, (2) identify children needing special services, (3) assess outcomes, and (4) help programs meet IDEA, Head Start, and similar requirements. Participation in this 1-day Infant Mental Health workshop will count towards meeting some of the competencies needed to qualify for WA-AIMH Endorsement ®, especially in the areas of Theoretical Foundations . For more information on endorsement, visit the Endorsement tab on WA-AIMH’s website (wa-aimh.org).WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5WhoShouldAttend:Teachers,InfantMentalHealthStaff,Administrators,Therapists,HealthcareStaff

TFD03: Teaching Adults Effectively: Busting the Myths and Presenting with Ease, presented by Guila Muir, Muir and Associates This is part two of this two day training titled “Present Like a Pro”. This second day of training will be geared toward presentation content and delivery style. Once you’ve designed a class that is outcome-focused and activity driven, what’s next?Theanswer:presentingyoursessionasprofessionallyasyoucan.Thissessionwillpumpupyourconfidenceandcredibility so that your content will sing.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: AdultsWho Should Attend: Administrators, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult EducatorsThis is an Intermediate session.This session has a $10 materials fee. Participants will receive a printed workbook.

Workshop Selections

A04: Developing Executive Function Skills through Play, presented by Kerry Beymer, BA, Department of Early Learning This workshop is designed to explore how children think and learn. One of the most important ways babies and young children learn is through play. In fact play is often called “the work of childhood”. Focusing on three components of executivefunction-workingmemory,self-regulationandmentalflexibility-wewilldiscusswaystobuildonthoseskillsthrough play.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: All

A05: Tell Me How You Feel: The Connection Between Communication Development and Social Skills, presented by Kerianne Christie, MA, Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss, with Kristin Ching, Center for Childhood Deafness & Hearing Loss, Erica Pedro, Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss Language and communicative competence provide critical tools for learning, engaging in social relationships, and behavior and emotion regulation from infancy onward. This presentation will give you the knowledge base to help distinguish markers in children impacted by language/communication delays or social/emotional concerns. You will also leave with resources and tools to help guide you in identifying and addressing these areas of early childhood development.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: All

A06: Environmental Modifications: A Little Change Makes a Big Difference, presented by Julia Logsdon, BA, University of Washington, College of Education, with Cayla Morimoto, University of Washington, College of Education, Molly Poole, University of Washington, College of EducationInthispresentation,attendeeswillreceivethefoundationsonmakingmodificationstotheenvironmentsforyoungchildrenof all abilities. Additionally, we will provide evidenced-based data examples which clearly demonstrates why these are valuableinanyearlylearningclassroom.Examplesofclassroommodificationscouldinclude:materialsadaptation(slantboards and spring loaded scissors), environmental supports (visuals, schedules), peer and adult supports, using child preferences, simplifying activities, and invisible supports (giving the child the last step in an activity).WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Interested Professionals, Students

A07: Circle Time Success, presented by Jocelyn Manzanarez, MA, Musically Minded Children learn best through active involvement so shouldn’t this go for adults as well? Absolutely! Jocelyn believes teachers who get up and out of their seats doing every activity during training are more likely to retain what they learn. From transition songs to weather awareness to instrument play, her multi-sensory approach to circle time using music and movement engages both teachers and kids. Whether a new teacher to early childhood or a veteran looking to “spice it up”, Jocelyn has created a circle time curriculum that will move you to the head of the class.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Administrators, Therapists, Interested ProfessionalsThis session has a $10 materials fee. Participants will receive a CD of all songs they learn during the presentation.

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Session HandoutsThe IECC conference does not provide paper handouts for conference sessions. Ifyouareinterestedinprintingoffthehandoutsandbringingthemwithyoutothe conference, please visit our website www.ieccwa.org and under each session in the conference program will be a link to available handouts provided by the presenters. We highly recommend you download handouts to electronic devices in advance of arriving at the conference. While you may be able to access the complimentary WiFi onsite, historically the service has been very slow.

CONFERENCE SESSION A 10:00 AM

A08: Parent Partnerships, presented by Debbie Jackson, Birth to Three Developmental Center This session will give family members attending the conference the opportunity to meet other family members, share resources and experiences. This session will also include a special guest speaker that will inspire families in their role as parents of special needs children. This will be a fun interactive session with fun giveaways and a special parent luncheon following the presentation.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: AdultsWhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators,Interested Professionals

A09: Care for Ourselves and Care for Others: The Challenges of Talking about ACES, presented by Courtney Miller, Other, ChildStrive HowdoweknowwhenitistherighttimetotalkwithparentsaboutdifficultsubjectslikeAdverseChildhoodExperiences?How do we take care of ourselves in the process? This presentation will explore some of the challenges we face when talking with parents about information such as Adverse Childhood Experiences, how we can take care of ourselves, and how we can monitor parents’ abilities to regulate in the moment.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5, AdultsWhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Therapists,HealthcareStaff,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators,Interested Professionals, StudentsThis is an Intermediate session.

A10: Communication & Language Development From First Words to K: Refining and Practicing Your Skills in the Classroom, presented by Gina Lebedeva, PhD, Children’s Communication Corner; UW College of Ed., with Debbie Peterson, Because it Takes a Village When providers are skilled in incorporating high-quality language support into their everyday practices, children’s communication and cognitive developmentwill grow.Thisworkshop first illustrates how children’s regulation andrelationshipssupportallcommunication.Wewillthenreviewspecificevidence-basedpractices,includingelementsofclinical interventions, that support receptive, expressive, and social language development, particularly in children with higherrisksorobserveddelays.Reflectingoncasesrelevanttotheparticipants,wedevelopactionplanstoapplytheseprinciples for the improvement of classroom strategies.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Therapists, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult EducatorsThis is an Intermediate session.This session has a $10 materials fee. Participants receive a printed handouts and worksheets.

A11: Young Scientists: Building STEM Skills, presented by Amelia Bachleda, PhD, University of Washington Children are born scientists, curious to discover what is happening around them. We will discuss how children use experiences in their early lives to build theories about the world and how it works. Learn how we can support these interactions with their environments to build skills related to STEM --Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. We will talk about young children’s amazing logic skills and some strategies to encourage spatial learning, exploration, and executive function in playful ways. Finally we will discuss STEM stereotypes, and what we can do to help all children continue to be the curious investigator they already are.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult Educators

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A12: Setting the Stage for Communication for Young Children with Significant Developmental Impacts, presented by Katie Humes, Washington Sensory Disabilities Services, with Nancy Hatfield, Washington Sensory Disabilities Services Infants,toddlers,andpreschoolerswithsignificantdevelopmentaldisabilitiespresentnewchallengestotheirfamilies,caregivers, and service providers. They often have complex medical issues that take priority and involve hospitalization for weeksormonthsafterbirth.Somechildrenhavehearingand/orvisionissuesthatmayormaynotbeformallydiagnosed;medical needs are ongoing or urgent. Communication concerns may seem to be lower priority in the beginning, and then the months add up. This session will challenge some common assumptions about children with complex developmental issues, and demonstrate how the child’s environment, daily routines, and caregiver interactions set the stage for communication from the earliest days. You will learn risk factors for vision and hearing concerns and strategies for supporting development of communication skills in these children.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: All

A13: Home Visitor Safety, presented by Pamela Williams, MS, Thrive Washington Whether you are conducting visits in an urban or rural setting - How do you stay safe? This will be an interactive forum where participants will learn strategies on how to be safe before and during a home visit. There will be discussion around physical appearance, possible hazards, the use of local law enforcement and setting boundaries.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: InteractionsAge Group Addressed: AdultsWhoShouldAttend:FamilyEngagementStaff,InterestedProfessionals

A14: Leadership and Equity in Practice, presented by Shelley Hall, MA, Educare of Greater SeattleIn this session participants will explore leadership styles in business and how they may or may not work in a childcare/early learning setting. We will spend time looking at our own styles and discuss what we can do to build equitable practice in our centers working with diverse populations.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: AdultsWhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Administrators,FamilyEngagementStaff,InterestedProfessionalsThis is an Intermediate session.

A15: Don’t Forget the Dietitian, presented by Beverly Pressey, MS, Birth to Three Developmental Center In this session participants will have to opportunity to explore the following questions. How much nutrition information cananon-RDoffer?Whenisanutritionconsultationnecessary?Whatcananutritionconsultationbringtothetable?Team approach includes a dietitianWA State Early Learning Core Competency: Health, Safety, and NutritionAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWhoShouldAttend:Therapists,HealthcareStaff,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators,InterestedProfessionals

A16: ACEs Data: Keynote Session Follow-up, Laura Porter, Co-Founder of ACE Interface, LLC This session is a follow up with Laura Porter, Thursday’s Keynote Speaker. In this interactive session, you’ll have the opportunity to join Laura for deeper learning and get your questions answered.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: AllWho Should Attend: All

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TL01: Washington State Department of Early Learning Update, presented by Angela Abrams, Department of Early Learning Inthissession,youwillhearfromapaneloftheWashingtonStateDepartmentofEarlyLearning(DEL)staffwhowillshareDEL initiatives, updates and ongoing work. There will be an opportunity for your questions to be addressed. Please submit questions in advance to [email protected] State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

TL02: Infant Mental Health Endorsement: What it Is, Why it Matters, and How to Apply, presented by Stacey Frymier, MA, WA Association for Infant Mental Health (WA-AIMH) Come learn about the Washington Infant Mental Health Endorsement, a system that recognizes the expertise of the many professionalsworkingwithchildrenages0-3andtheirfamilies.Endorsementappliestoamultidisciplinaryfieldincludingmental health therapists, social workers, caseworkers, early intervention specialists, early childhood professionals, home visitors, public health nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and others. This system organizes a set of standardized competencies that professionals must meet in order to become Endorsed, ensuring that families receive high quality, specialized services and that providers are recognized for their advanced expertise. This workshop will help you understand the various levels of Endorsement, the requirements for each level, and how to apply.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3Who Should Attend: All

TL03:Parent LunchPlease join us for a special parent luncheon following the Parent Partnerships session. This will be an opportunity for family members and caregivers attending the conference to meet and network other family members attending.Age Group Addressed: AdultsWho Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Giver

TL04: Networking LunchThe networking lunch is an alternative to attending the working lunch presentations. STARS hours are NOT available if you register for this option. At this informal gathering you may meet with others, exchange ideas, and share concerns about the work you do with young children.Age Group Addressed: AdultsWho Should Attend: All

B04: The Power of Silence: Teaching Generative Listening to Early Learners, presented by Emily Affolter, The Center for Workforce Development, with Sarah Rosman, Sunnyside Environmental School Beingculturally responsivemeans thatall thediversevoicesanddifferentperspectives in yourclassroomarebeingrepresented. This means that teachers have to help co-create a space where all can be heard. This assumes that our students know how to listen. Listening deeply requires practice, grit, and stamina. To be able to be fully present we must be able to listen, share, and truly hear each other. This workshop will utilize Otto Scharmer’s Theory U as a springboard for teaching young learners the power of silence and deeply listening to one another for collective collaboration, innovation, and creativity.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 5 through 8Who Should Attend: Teachers, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult EducatorsThis is an Intermediate session.This session has a $10 materials fee. Participants receive printed handouts and worksheets. Page 14

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B05: The Impact Behavior Analyst Licensure on Families, Practitioners, and Educators of Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, presented by Christopher Jones, PhD, University of Washington Haring Center, with Charna Mintz, Imagine Behavioral and Developmental Services This presentation will explore the impact that the newly signed behavior analyst licensure law will have on Washington State residents who live and work with people with autism and other developmental disabilities.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,Teachers,Therapists,HealthcareStaff, InterestedProfessionals, Trainers, Adult EducatorsThis is an Intermediate session.

B06: Evidence Based Home Visiting: Supporting Families of Young Children with Disabilities at Home, presented by Ariane Gauvreau, PhD, University of Washington Home visiting is one way to support families of young children with and without disabilities, yet practitioners often receiveverylittletrainingandsupporttodothiscomplexworkeffectivelywithfamilies.Inthissession,wewillreviewthe evidence based strategies for home visiting, coaching, and supporting families in natural environments. Using an assessment to identifying goals, helping parents address these within the context of their family’s routines and activities, andspecificformsformonitoringprogressandcollectingdatawillbecovered.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who ShouldAttend:Teachers,Administrators, Family Engagement Staff, Family Resources Coordinators, InterestedProfessionals, StudentsThis is an Intermediate session.

B07: Appropriate Assessment for Young Children with Blindness and Visual Impairment, presented by DeEtte Snyder, MS, Washington State School for the Blind, with Tracey Gaver, Kindering This presentation will explore appropriate assessment procedures and tools to use to understand the true abilities and needs of young children with blindness and visual impairments.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Ongoing Measurement of Child ProgressAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.

B08: Our Next Step - IFSP to IEP, presented by Debbie Jackson, Birth to Three Developmental Center Our Next Step provides training and information for families of children who will be transitioning out of the Part C early intervention program into pre-school special education. We will discuss what transition is, who participates and what is the families role in the process. The session will include family and professional perspective.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5Who Should Attend: All

B09: NEW: Explore the Career Planning Portal Website!, presented by Angela Abrams, Department of Early Learning The Career Planning Portal is a new tool for anyone interested in the early learning profession. It’s easy to use and mobile friendly.Thistoolisusefulforthosenewtoourfieldandthosewhowanttoexplorecareerandeducationaloptions.Check it out on your phone or tablet as we guide you through the site. Discover the multiple pathways in early learning.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: AdultsWho Should Attend: All

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B10: Sensory Processing -- Practical Ways to Add Sensory Processing Into Your Child’s Day, presented by Ashlee Young, AA, Educational Service District 112, with Katie Hilleson, Educational Service District 112 Thispresentationwillbebeneficialforaudiencemembersthatwishtoenhancetheirunderstandingofstrengthsandneedsofeachchild,family,andclassroominregardtosensoryprocessingandhowiteffectsdailyfunctioning.AshleeYoung,COTA/L, and Katie Hilleson, OTR/L, will present a summary of early intervention sensory processing and practical ways to incorporate sensory processing regulating techniques into a child’s daily routine. This will include a brief review of the sensory systems and how to identify child-centered priorities, ways to collaborate with the family for implementation strategies,andofcoursehandoutsofideasforeasyimplementation.Thepresentationwillfocusonthebirthtofivepopulation, but both presenters have experience in school-aged population and will be open to further discussion for ways toexpandtechniquesintotheclassroom.Thispresentationwillalsobebeneficialforfamilies,therapists,teachers,andother professionals who love to help children reach their potential.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: All age groups, Birth through Age 3, Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: All

B11: Early Mathematics – Building Strong Foundations for Success, presented by Anne Gallagher, MS, OSPI This session will provide an overview of the research on the importance of early math to school success. During the session, participants will build an understanding of fundamental early numeracy concepts that will promote mathematical thinking and enthusiasm through play and classroom activities. The Learning Pathways in Numeracy document, created by OSPI, and early mathematics activities will be introduced as resources to help to improve student learning outcomes in numeracy.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 5 through 8Who Should Attend: All

B12: Creating a Language Rich Preschool Classroom, presented by Rachael Grubaugh, BA, Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center, with Yana Zhaglina, Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center We all know that the preschool years of a child’s life are critical for literacy and language development, but how do we ensure that we are supporting these students the best that we can? Come learn how this team of one SLPA and one early childhood educator work together to create a language rich environment in a preschool setting. Whether you teach English language learners, children with speech and language delays, or typically developing children we welcome you to come learn some techniques you can start implementing today!WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5Who Should Attend: Teachers, Interested ProfessionalsThis is an Intermediate session.

B13: Toilet Training- Terrific Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting, presented by Laura O’Rourke, MS, Behavior Bridges, LLC This presentation will review best practices for teaching toilet training to young children. We will identify all of the steps from beginning to end for successful toilet training. In addition, we will problem solve some of the pitfalls people can findthemselvesinwhentoilettrainingchildren.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3, Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.

B14: We Need Diverse Books, presented by Susan Anderson-Newham, MS, Pierce County Library System ThePicturebooksthatadultssharewithyoungchildrentakeonspecialsignificance.Thosebooksshouldreflectthechildrenthemselves, but they should also provide a glimpse of our rich and diverse world. Participants in this session will have a chancetodiscusstheimportanceofusingbooksthatreflectourdiversityandwillhavetheopportunitytoreadthroughdozens of developmentally appropriate books for young children.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: All



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B15: Hands-on Environmental Education at the Core of Early Learning, presented by Bonnie Beaudoin, MA, PLU and CWU Discover ways to introduce concepts of ecology and environmental stewardship to young learners while also developing skills in math, literacy, science and social studies to meet the Common Core State Standards. Engage in activities that illustratea)theneedforlivingthingstohavespacetogrowandthrive;b)interdependencyoflivingthingsinnature;c)where we get our food from and d) ways people can have a positive impact on the environment.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 5 through 8Who Should Attend: TeachersThis is an Intermediate session.

B16: Coaching Families with Complex Needs, presented by Debi Donelan, Department of Early Learning, with Jana Burk, Opportunity Council An early intervention principle is that all families, with the necessary supports and resources, can enhance their children’s learning and development. Coaching is a method of supporting parents and caregivers of children with disabilities by building their capacity to promote the child’s learning and development. Some families come to early intervention with complex needs. This session will explore coaching with families with a variety of needs, including parents experiencing mental illness, developmental disability, substance abuse, etc.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3Who Should Attend: Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Family Resources Coordinators, Interested Professionals, StudentsThis is an Intermediate session.

C04: Adapting to Autism: Building a Healthy and Resilient Family, presented by Deborah Gill, MA, Children’s Therapy Unit- Multicare This presentation will cover the common stressors faced by couples and families, both at the time of an Autism diagnosis and acrossthelifespanofthefamily,includingtheeffectonsiblings.Discussionofhowthesestressorsimpacttherelationshipwith the therapist, including resistance to therapy. This will be followed by a discussion of the factors common in resilient families and suggestions for therapeutic and family based methods to build resilience in families impacted by Autism. A bibliography including research articles on this topic will be available to conference attendees.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: InteractionsAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

C05: Transition from Part C to Part B: Creating a Seamless Process for All, presented by Cheryl Buettemeier, M.S., MS, Boyer Children’s Clinic, with Valerie Arnold, OSPI, Emily Buettemeier, Pacific Lutheran University, Laurie Thomas The transition from Part C (Early Intervention) to Part B (Special Education) can be challenging. This presentation will explore this process from three perspectives: that of the Part C Family Resources Coordinator, the Part B service providers andmostimportantlythefamily.Strategiestoensureaneffectiveandefficienttransitionprocesswillbepresented.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Family Resources CoordinatorsThis is an Intermediate session.

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C06: Shoe Print Art Step Into Drawing Step By Step!, presented by Karen Robbins, Publisher of Hide and Seek Press Karen Robbins is the award-winning author of Shoe Print Art Step Into Drawing. As a former teacher, she’s taught this method of drawing from a shoe print shape for over twenty years. Children, teachers and parents will all enjoy drawing in this fun, easy way. Come and draw animals, dinosaurs, monsters, sea animals, transportation vehicles, etc. You will also get to make a shoe print stick puppet to take home.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Age 5 through 8, AdultsWhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,Teachers,Therapists,HealthcareStaff,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators,InterestedProfessionals,Students,Trainers,AdultEducatorsThis session has a $20 materials fee. Participants receive a copy of Shoe Print Art Step Into Drawing book. As well this fee covers the cost of supplies to allow participants to draw several drawings and make shoe print stick puppet and note card.

C07: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for Children of all Abilities, presented by Rachel Nemhauser, BA, Arc of King County According to the Center for Disease Control, adults and children with disabilities have a much higher incidence of most “lifestyle” diseases (ie. obesity, diabetes and depression) than their typically developing peers. The reasons are complex, as arethesolutions.Thispanelofprofessionalsinthefieldofhealth,wellnessanddisability,willdiscusswhytheseratesareso high, and what steps we can take as parents and providers to promote a healthier lifestyle for children of all abilities.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Health, Safety, and NutritionAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

C08: Phonemic Awareness in 3D, presented by Andrea Peterson, Self-Employed ThispresentationDefines,Demonstrates,andDiscusseshowteachingphonemicawarenessthrough“Dance,DickoryDocksand a bit of Do-Re-Mis” helps students achieve this essential foundational skill that eludes almost 25% of pre-readers. Participants leave the conference with a toolbox of concrete strategies they can immediately utilize in their everyday teaching.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5, Age 5 through 8Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Administrators, Interested Professionals

C09: Early Intervention and Early Childhood Services for Children with Vision and/or Hearing Issues: Statewide Service Connections, presented by DeEtte Snyder, MS, Washington State School for the Blind, with Kristin Ching, Center for Childhood Deafness & Hearing Loss This presentation will explore the variety of specialty service provision for children who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH), blind/visually impaired (BVI), or both Deaf and Blind (DB). Participants will be introduced to the Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) Practice Guide for Providing Services to Children who are BVI and DHH. The components of the Practice Guide include the pathways to services, registry process, agency self-evaluation tool, and areas to address with all families. In addition to the Practice Guide, participants will learn about Washington’s eligibility criteria for the category ofsensorydisabilityandtheimportanceofidentification.Therolesandresponsibilitiesofspecialtyserviceproviderswillbehighlighted,specificallyteachersofthedeafandteachersofthevisuallyimpaired,inorderforcollaborationandteaming to be most successful.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3, Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Family Resources Coordinators, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult Educators


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C10: Circle Time Success, presented by Jocelyn Manzanarez, MA, Musically Minded Children learn best through active involvement so shouldn’t this go for adults as well? Absolutely! Jocelyn believes teachers who get up and out of their seats doing every activity during training are more likely to retain what they learn. From transition songs to weather awareness to instrument play, her multi-sensory approach to circle time using music and movement engages both teachers and kids. Whether a new teacher to early childhood or a veteran looking to “spice it up”, Jocelyn has created a circle time curriculum that will move you to the head of the class.Participants receive a CD of all the songs they learn during the presentation.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Administrators, Therapists, Interested ProfessionalsThis is an Intermediate session.This session has a $10 materials fee. Participants will leave with a CD of all of the songs learned during the presentation.

C11: Recognition and Response - Building a Support System for Preschool Teachers and Families for Children Considered ‘at risk’, presented by Katrina Jones, MA, Bremerton School District, with Jill Brenner, Kitsap Community Resources, Valerie Custodio, Bremerton School District, Donna Gearns, Bremerton School District, Kelsey McCreary, Bremerton School District, Debra Strawhun, Bremerton School District Recognition and Response is a system designed to identify preschool aged students who may be considered ‘at risk’ and provide supports to their teachers and families. Using their community partners and Child Find, Bremerton School District has developed a process to support those children, teachers, and families who are struggling, but do not qualify to receive specialeducationservices.Comeandlearnaboutourprocess,andthesuccessesanddifficultieswehavehadalongtheway!WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Ongoing Measurement of Child ProgressAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5WhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Therapists,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators,InterestedProfessionalsThis is an Intermediate session.

C12: Bilingual/Bimodal Deaf Education in Action: It is More than Just ASL, presented by Anna Dodd, Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center, with Karen Philo, Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center, Glen Rudd, Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center Join three presenters from the Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center to break through common myths and questions regardingchildrenwhoaredeaforhardofhearing.Inadditiontakeanin-depthlookattheimportance,benefitandchallenges in using a bilingual approach to early intervention for the deaf and hard of hearing. Presenters will provide strategies to incorporate the bilingual perspective into early intervention and how both American Sign Language and English can be represented equally in the home. Attendees will participate in a group activity applying the strategies presented in the discussion.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5WhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,Teachers,Administrators,FamilyEngagementStaff,Family Resources Coordinators, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult Educators



Would you like to get reimbursed for your training at IECC?

TheDepartmentofEarlyLearning(DEL)offerscostreimbursementfortrainingtakenfromstate-approvedtrainersinWashington.ProfessionalswhocurrentlyworkinchildcarefacilitieslicensedorcertifiedbyDEL can access this opportunity through their MERIT professional record. This replaces the system that previously existed in which conference participants could apply for scholarship funds.

Getting reimbursement is simple:Find instructions for applying for reimbursement on page 33 of this brochure or visit the DEL

website at www.del.wa.gov

C13: The Heart of the Home Visit, presented by Mary Turcotte, MS, Olympia School District, with Tracy Goodnight, Olympia School District Doyoufindyourselflosingsleepabouttheefficacyofyourhomevisits?Inthissession,wewillexplorewhatmight/could/should occur during visits as you address IFSP outcomes. We will also examine elements of successful home visits for all involved. You will consider what expectations each party brings to the interaction, review principles of adult learning, and how we might best support change in this context. During our time together, we will connect the “ideal” with the “real,” and, hopefully, exit the room with new strategies and optimism for our work!This workshop is designed for those working exclusively with families of children with disabilities in their homes.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3Who Should Attend: Teachers, Therapists, Family Resources CoordinatorsThis is an Intermediate session.

C14: How to Influence Public Policy, presented by Sue Elliott, MS, The Arc of Washington State In this session presenters will provide information and resources on how to get involved in the state legislative process toinfluencepoliciesandbudgetrequestforearlychildhoodeducation.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

C15: Family Resources Coordinators: Emerging Topics, presented by Carol Hall, MA, ESD 112 This session will be presented in a cracker barrel fashion with an opportunity for participants to participate in 3-4 table discussions centered around Emerging Topics in early intervention and the work of Family Resources Coordinators.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3Who Should Attend: Administrators, Family Resources Coordinators

C16: Parent Training in a Behavioral Setting, presented by Katie Kloes, Seattle Behavior Consulting and Therapy, with Geetika Agarwal, Seattle Behavior Consulting and Therapy At Seattle Behavior Consulting and Therapy we work with families in order to help their child achieve the best outcomes possible. We do this through Applied Behavior Analysis services and required parent training sessions. This presentation will focus on outlining how we set up parent training and some case studies of families that we have worked with in our program. Come and learn how to get the most from your parent training sessions and tips on how to run parent training sessions!WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.


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EV01: Building Self-Advocacy and Repair Strategies During the Early Years, presented by Maura Berndsen, MA, Listen and Talk, with Kim Hamren, Listen and Talk The importance of self-advocacy skills and communication repair strategies has gained attention in work with children and families impacted by hearing loss. The AG Bell Family Needs Assessment ‘...noted the need, particularly in younger children, to develop self-advocacy skills. This presentation will describe how Listen and Talk integrates self-advocacy and repair strategies into existing routines and uses coaching strategies to build these important skills for young children and their families. Participants will discuss elements of self-advocacy and repair strategies, the development sequence for these skills and ways to assess and monitor progress. Examples of IFSP outcomes and IEP goals will be shared in addition to viewing examples of opportunities and strategies. The presentation will emphasize how common practices can build the foundation for self-advocacy and repair strategies.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Interested Professionals, StudentsThis is an Intermediate session.

EV02: Cavity Free Kids, presented by Becky Huntley, MS, South Seattle Community College; WDS Foundation, with Tammy Questi, McDonald Dentistry; WDS Foundation Cavity Free Kids (CFK) is an oral health curriculum designed to help early learning providers teach children in their care and their families about what causes cavities and how to prevent them. CFK includes a rich collection of hands on lessons, activities,andparentresourcesorganizedaround5BasicsofOralHealth:BabyTeethareImportant;WaterforThirst;ToothHealthyFoods;Brush,Floss,Swish;andGoingtotheDentist.Eachresourceengagesinfants,toddlers,andpreschoolchildrenandtheirfamiliesinfun-filled,interactive,guidedplayactivitiesthathelpthempracticegoodoralhealthhabitsathomeandconnectwithdentalcare.CFKactivitiesmeetearlylearningguidelinesforschoolreadiness.CFKisflexibleand easily adapted to early learning settings, teaching styles, and children’s learning styles.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Health, Safety, and NutritionAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5, AdultsWho Should Attend: All

EV03: Building Healthy Minds and Bodies through Circle Time, presented by Susan Martin, MA, The Children’s Health Market Childrencanlearnself-efficacy,social/emotionalskills,andlifeskillsthatwillpreparethemforhealthychoicesthroughouta lifetime! The Great Body Shop is a researched based health education program designed to target the developmental needs of children, ages 3-5. This session will focus on a comprehensive approach to health and wellness and demonstrate how to teach and integrate health skills/behaviors into Circle Time and Interest Areas.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5WhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Administrators, Family Engagement Staff, InterestedProfessionals, Students,Trainers,Adult Educators

EV04: Read, Sing, Play with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, presented by Kendra Jones, MA, Tacoma Public Library Learn and share rhymes, songs, and techniques for incorporating music and play into your story time or classroom and whythisisimportantforearlyliteracydevelopment.Discoverbooksidealforsharinganddifferentwaysinwhichtosharethem. This is a hands-on program.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Program Planning and DevelopmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Family Resources Coordinators, Interested Professionals

CONFERENCE SESSION EV 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

These are free trainings - anyone can attend. Members of the early learning community, including families and services providers, are invited to attend the Community Resources Festival and one of the four Thursday evening sessions. Preregistration is required - go to www.ieccwa.org.Ifyouknowsomeonethatwouldbenefitfromthisfreetraining,pleaseforwardthemthisinformation.


D01: Play Attention: Bringing Mindfulness to the Classroom, presented by Renee Metty, With Pause/The Cove School Areyoufeelingthedailypressuresasaneducatorworkingwithyoungchildren?Doyoufindthestudentsinyourclasshave trouble paying attention? As a helping professional, compassion fatigue is very familiar to us. It is up to us to carve out space and take a breather. Learn how and why presence is the key for bringing compassion and resilience to adults and necessary for providing optimal learning conditions for children. This interactive and experiential session will provide research and neuroscience around stress and the ways to bring mindfulness into your life and into the classroom.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

D02: Toddler Exploration, presented by Tara Coffin, University of Washington This session focuses on equipping educators and caregivers with the tools necessary to create organic opportunities for scientificdiscoveryforyoungchildren(ages18mo-3years).Thesessionwillincludehandsonexperimentsappropriatefortoddlers, theory behind why science is vital for this age group, and ideas that translate directly back into the classroom, daycare, and home. Examples given will focus on the role literacy and language play in the early learning setting, giving you ideas for how to enrich exploration and discovery, as well as ideas for how to adapt activities to the varied strengths and interests of the individual learner. The overall goal is to make science accessible, even to the littlest hands. While most of the activities will be aimed towards children between 18 months and 3 years old, many of the examples provided are suitable for younger children as well.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3Who ShouldAttend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative CareGivers, Teachers, Family Engagement Staff, InterestedProfessionals

D03: Building and Maintaining Effective Teams, presented by Greg Abell, BA, Sound Mediation Group, L.L.C EffectivelymeetingtherequirementsoftheIDEAandtheneedsofchildrenandfamiliesisateameffort.Effectiveteamingtakeseffort,commitmentandintentionality.Thisworkshopwillofferaframeworkforassessingthehealthofyourteamforinterveninginsupportofeffectiveness.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: InteractionsAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWhoShouldAttend:All,Administrators,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators,InterestedProfessionals,StudentsThis is an Intermediate session.

D04: “Growing up WILD”: Book, Fun Activities and Nature Tidbits to Share and Amaze Your Students, presented by Julie Tubbs Luthy, MS, Nature Adventures You’ll receive and be trained on the fabulous “Growing up WILD” activity guide. The guide contains 27 nature based themes with background information, outdoor activities, healthy snacks, ways kids can help, math, art, songs and more. Inadditionyou’lllearnfascinatingthingsaboutPacificNWplantsandanimalsandoutdooractivitiestoguidediscovery.Join us for a fun day and be ready to hit the ground running with a new nature based bag of tricks!Participants will receive the “Growing up WILD” activity guideWA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5, Age 5 through 8Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Therapists, Family Resources Coordinators, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult EducatorsThis session has a $25 materials fee. Each participant receives the “Growing up WILD” activity guide book.

CONFERENCE SESSION D 8:30 AM

Friday - May 6

Workshop Selections

D05: Brain Science to Permeate the Early Learning Landscape: Applying a Neuro-Relational Framework to Practice, presented by Gina Lebedeva, PhD, Children’s Communication Corner; UW College of Ed. Theearlylearningfieldhascomealongwayinconnectingbrainsciencetopracticeacrossdifferentsettings,andnowwe can support providers to become more aware, intentional, and articulate about the details. The Neuro-relational Framework (Lillas & Turnbull, 2009) is a interdisciplinary lens to inform the work of educators, therapists, and other familysupportspecialists.Wewillexplorekeyfindingsaroundmodernsystemsneuroscience,describehowexperiencesaffectearlybraindevelopmentandlifelonglearning,anddiscussprotectivefactorsthatpromoteresilience.Everydayexamples will be evaluated through the NRF lens, and participants will examine their own practices in terms of the four brain systems proposed by the framework.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.This session has a $10 materials fee. Includes extensive handouts, worksheets, and materials to share with families.

D06: Screening Hearing and Vision of Birth-to-Three Year Olds: The Three-Pronged Approach, presented by Nancy Hatfield, PhD, Washington Sensory Disabilities Services, with Kristin Ching, Center for Childhood Deafness & Hearing Loss, DeEtte Snyder, Washington State School for the Blind Come review, or learn, the latest version of the “Three-Pronged Approach” for screening hearing and vision of infants and toddlers. You will leave the training prepared to use information gained from parent interview, developmental skills, and observation to identify children at risk for hearing loss or vision problems. You also will have information for making appropriate referrals for diagnostic testing. Does your program use OAE hearing screening equipment? If so, you will learn how to incorporate those objective results into this process.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3WhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,Administrators,HealthcareStaff,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators,InterestedProfessionals,Students

D07: Infants, Caregivers, and Secondary Trauma: Taking Care of the Caregivers, presented by Christy Kimpo, PhD, Private Practice The emphasis of this session will be on understanding the principles of Infant Mental Health and the symptoms and impact of relationship-based trauma on infants and young children. A second and equally important goal is understanding the impact of secondary trauma on caregivers and providers including therapists, daycare providers, and child welfare workers. We will focus on how the trauma experienced by infants and young children with relationship disturbances/trauma who are in the child welfare system impacts not only these children but all those who work with them.We will describe the use of the evidence-based practices, including Infant-Parent Psychotherapy, a relationship-based therapy, to mediate the lifelong impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect for infants and young children. In addition, we will exploretheuseofMindfulness,EmotionCoaching,andReflectiveSupervisionaskeystrategiesformanagingsecondarytrauma for all of those individuals who care for and work with this population.Supporting these traumatized infants and young children in their interactions facilitates healthy social emotional development which is the foundation for all other development. However, it is equally important to support all of those individuals working with these infants to prevent burnout and to develop caregivers, child welfare workers, therapists, andstaffwithcriticalskillsincaringfortheseinfantsandveryyoungchildren.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: AllThis session has a $10 materials fee. Participants will receive a notebook, articles, handouts, and powerpoint slide handout.

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D08: Families on a Learning Curve, presented by Gretchen Savage, MA, Private Practice This is an experiential training in a group setting for parents and providers to discuss and share about the unique grief parents are experiencing when discussing the particulars of their child’s developmental progress and needs. Generational, cultural, family systems considerations will be discussed. Self-care and awareness for both parents and providers will also be addressed.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: All age groups, AdultsWho Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.

D09: 4-group Math: A Firm Foundation, presented by Lynn Kuske, MA, Kuske Math, Inc., with Beth Campbell, Kuske Math, Inc. Prepare your children for the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics they will meet in kindergarten in a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way! This hands on, 4-group Math workshop uses a unique, evidence based, visual and kinesthetic 4-group Method to show how to develop number sense in a way that ALL children can be successful in math!

WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5Who Should Attend: AllThis session has a $25 materials fee. Participants receive a 4-group math kit including number blocks, playing cards, math placement, dice, and number parade.

D10: Lessons from Roslyn Outdoor School, A Nature Immersion Program in Roslyn, Washington, presented by Sibyl Maer-Fillo, MA, Roslyn Outdoor School/ Washington Outdoor School What does it take to start a school from scratch? What are the pitfalls and rewards of starting your own school? Why is nature immersion so important and how can we integrate outdoor experiences in a fast paced, technology based world? Answers to these question and exploring the ideas and questions of participants will be the basis of our presentation.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

D11: Partnering with Families to Plan Intervention Strategies, presented by Kellie Horn, MS, ESD 123 Actively engaging parents and caregivers during home visits is essential to providing early intervention services that improve outcomes for the child and the family. This session will provide participants with a new perspective, motivation and tools that can change their approach to working with families in a way that enhances the good work they are already doing.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Program Planning and DevelopmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3WhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Administrators,Therapists,HealthcareStaff,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators, Interested ProfessionalsThis is an Intermediate session.

D12: Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD): Facilitating Learning Within the Context of a Relationship:, presented by Angela Abrams, Department of Early Learning Do you provide coaching, mentoring or technical assistance to early learning professionals? Or maybe you are interested in learning if this is the career path for you? In Washington, we reference these roles as relationship based professionals. Cometothissessiontolearnmoreaboutwhatitmeanstoofferprofessionaldevelopmentwithinthecontextofanadultrelationship and the knowledge, competencies and skills required for the profession. Learn how goal setting, the adult changeprocessandreflectionisanintegralpartofadultlearningandqualityimprovement.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: AdultsWho Should Attend: All


E01: Seeds are Planted, Now Tend the Garden: A Wrap-Up Reflection, presented by Gina Lebedeva, PhD, Children’s Communication Corner; UW College of Ed., with Debbie Peterson, Because it Takes a Village Thissessionisintendedtoprovideanopportunityforreflectiononwhatyouhavegainedfromthisconference,topromotenetworking and coalition building around common goals, and to enhance your capacity to move change forward. Using areflectivepracticeframework,groupswillcompileandshareinsights inhowexperiencesatthisconferencerelatetotheirroleinthefield.Themesmayincluderelationship-basedandstrengths-basedprinciples,evidence-basedbestpractices, equity, family and community engagement, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and program development and sustainability. A time for both ears and voice, please bring your inspirations, your disasters, your ideas, your confusion, your wonderings, your complaints, your vision, and your open mind to the table in this safe and interactive way to (re)defineyourprofessionalgoals,exchangeyourfavoritesharableresources,andnurturerelationshipswithcolleaguestohelp you nurture the families and communities you serve.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: AllThis session has a $10 materials fee. Participants receive handouts and a resource compilation.

E02: Recycled Science, presented by Tara Coffin, University of Washington So your kids are interested in apple cores and paper tubes? What now? This session focuses on equipping educators and caregiverswiththetoolsnecessarytocreateorganicopportunitiesforscientificdiscoveryforyoungchildren(ages3-6).The session will include hands-on experiments appropriate for preschool and kindergarten aged learners, including theory behind why science is vital for this age group and ideas that translate directly back into the classroom, daycare, and home. Examples will focus on making teachable moments out of cleanup--showing you how to transform your snack leftovers intoanexcitingscientificventureandhowtomakeyourrecyclingbinintoanopportunitytoengageinscientificinquiry.All the while, there will be a heavy focus on adapting activities to the varied strengths and interests of the individual learner. The overall goal is to make science accessible, even to the littlest hands. While most of the activities will be aimed towards children between 3-6 years old, many of the examples provided are suitable for younger children as well.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 8Who Should Attend: All

E03: How was Your Day at School? Using Technology to Share Information with Families, presented by Ariane Gauvreau, PhD, University of Washington, with Erin Greager, Experimental Education Unit, Haring Center, University of Washington Recent technological advances have provided us with tools to provide instruction, monitor progress, and document child learning in new ways. This presentation will address how teachers can use these technologies, such as smart phones and tablets, to easily share information with families of children in their classroom or program. We will discuss how teachers can easily take photos of children and text or email them to families, and how these photos can be used to support parent-child interactions at home. Results of a recent study exploring these issues will be addressed, in addition to information on smart phone applications designed for teachers to easily and privately share information and photos with families.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 8Who Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.

CONFERENCE SESSION E 1:30 PM

D13: Capturing Opportunities in your Classroom for Intentional, Sufficient, and Systematic Embedded Instruction, presented by Crista Scott, National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning, with Julie Ashmun, University of Washington, Haring Center Early childhood teachers can provide opportunities for children of all abilities, including autism, to learn by creating short teaching episodes, or embedded learning opportunities (ELO). ELOs focus on a child’s individual learning objectives, are intentional and systematic, and occur within the context of ongoing routines and activities. In this workshop, participants will identify child learning targets for ELO, select times and activities for instruction, complete an activity matrix, and develop instructional plans for child learning targets.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: AllWho Should Attend: All



E04: Improving Childhood Literacy Rates Through Parent Engagement-A Research-Based Case Study, presented by Virginia Paine, MA, READY! For Kindergarten, with Salem Reiboldt, The Children’s Reading Foundation Kindergarten readiness literacy rates are a strong predictor for every student’s success throughout their entire school career.Familyengagementfrombirthtofiveiscritical.However,familiesinpovertydonothaveadequateopportunitiesand resources to provide a literacy-rich environment for their children to be prepared for school. Results of a nationwide, research-based case study in high-poverty communities will be presented showing improved literacy rates through a family-based curriculum.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5WhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Administrators,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators

E05: Sharing, Caring and Kindness: Songs and Stories for Families of All Ages, presented by John Farrell, MA, Bridges of Peace and Hope Internationally acclaimed author, songwriter and storyteller John Farrell shares participatory songs and stories that build bridges of respect and understanding across and within cultures.Families and educators learn songs, sign language and stories that can be used immediately to create more peaceful schools and community environments. You’ll leave with a song in your heart and songs and activities to use the next day.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: InteractionsAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: AllThis session has a $25 materials fee. Participants leave with 4 CD’s and one hardcover book.

E06: Kaleidoscope Play & Learn: Engaging Families and Communities in Children’s School Readiness, presented by Lisa Conley, Child Care Resources Current school-readiness initiatives have focused on reaching children in formal early learning programs. But how can we support the thousands of children primarily in the care of their parents and family, friend and neighbor caregivers to be ready for kindergarten? Learn how communities across the state – urban and rural -- are using Kaleidoscope Play & Learn, an evidence-informed Promising Practice, as a program that supports the healthy development and school-readiness of young children.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3, Birth through Age 5, AdultsWho Should Attend: All

E07: Buddy Day: Promoting Inclusion and Teaching Social Skills, presented by Jordan Taitingfong, University of Washington, Haring Center, with Kristin Ainslie, University of Washington, Haring CenterExplained simply, Buddy Day is when students are assigned to a buddy that they stay, play, and talk with throughout the day. It is also a great way to teach social skills, build friendships, and be sure everyone in your community is being included. The presenters will discuss “Buddy Day”- both as a way to teach social skills and to increase membership in communities. We’llsharehowwe’veseenitused,howwe’veuseditourselves,aswellasbenefitsandchallenges.We want to help create more inclusive environments for all children and families. Our hope is that teams can take this informationtouseBuddyDayinawaythatfitstheircommunity.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: InteractionsAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5, Age 5 through 8Who Should Attend: Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult Educators

E08: How to Involve Families in the Child Outcome Summary Process, presented by Debi Donelan, Department of Early Learning, with Katrina Martin, SRI International Actively engaging families in the Child Outcome Summary (COS) process leads to higher quality data that can be used inlocalprogramimprovementefforts.Inthissession,participantswillexplorewaystoauthenticallyengagefamiliesinassessment and learn about resources that facilitate collaboration with families.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 3Who Should Attend: Teachers, Therapists, Administrators, Family Resources Coordinators, Trainers, Adult EducatorsThis is an Intermediate session.

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E09: Experience Professional Growth through Communities of Practice, presented by Vasilya Waddell, Child Care Aware of Washington, with Monica Flynn, Child Care Aware of Washington Areyouinterestedincultivatingacultureofreflectivepracticeandfosteringsharedresponsibilityforlearningamongyourstaff?Comeanddiscoverhowyoucanestablishaprofessionallearningcommunityinyourprogramsothatyourteamcanwork together in an intentional and systematic way to improve their practice and support each other’s learning process. In this session you will hear from individuals who are currently participating in professional learning communities, and come away with guidelines and protocols that can help you get started right away.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Professional Development and LeadershipAge Group Addressed: AdultsWhoShouldAttend:Teachers,Administrators,FamilyEngagementStaff,InterestedProfessionals,Trainers,AdultEducatorsThis is an Intermediate session.

E10: A Child’s Journey Through Foster Care, presented by Mara Calhoun, MA, Kindering InKingCountyalonetherewere516childrenundertheageoffiveinfostercarein2014.Decisionmakersinthesechildren’slives like social workers, caregivers, and courts are further understanding how factors like abuse, neglect, prenatal drug exposure, and attachment disruptions pose clear risks to a child’s development. These people are increasingly looking towards quality early education and developmental programs to promote resilience at this critical time in a child’s life. But business as usual is often not enough to change these children’s trajectories - change agents need a deeper knowledge of the child’s experience through placement so that they can provide the culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed services these children and families deserve. This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the child welfare system through an interactive and experiential learning process as we follow the journey of one child through the legal process. Participants will learn about key topics including CHET screenings, FTDM’s, CPS vs. CWFS workers, and legal status.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8WhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,Teachers,Therapists,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResources Coordinators, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult Educators

E11: The SLP / ASL Specialist Merger: A Powerful Bilingual Alliance, presented by Guthrie Nutter, MA, Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss, with Amanda Bleed, Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss Washington School for the Deaf is implementing an innovative bilingual approach where SLP’s and ASL specialists work side byside,simultaneously.Inthispartnership,bothstakeholderscombinetheirfieldsofexpertiseacrossabroadspectrumof child development knowledge. This presentation will address important questions about how SLP’s and ASL Specialists can pool their resources both in ASL and English to create a more specialized language plan that follows the “Child First” philosophy.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.

E12: Use Your Strength-Based Lens to Build Rapports & Empower Families!, presented by Lindsey Wilson, MS, Lindsey Wilson Counseling, with Lisa Scott, Early Head Start Thisinteractiveskillbuildingsessionwillfocusonparentsastheirchild’sfirstteacher,placinganemphasisonfathersandvulnerable families. Sharing outcome-based practices when working with both fathers and vulnerable populations, using examples from our own professional experiences as early childhood specialists. We will explore strength-based techniques that enhance parenting skills, strategies to increase family engagement and rapport building.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5WhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,Teachers,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResourcesCoordinators, Interested Professionals, Students

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E13: Cavity Free Kids, presented by Becky Huntley, MS, South Seattle Community College; WDS Foundation, with Tammy Questi, McDonald Dentistry; WDS Foundation Cavity Free Kids (CFK) is an oral health curriculum designed to help early learning providers teach children in their care and their families about what causes cavities and how to prevent them. CFK includes a rich collection lessons, activities, andparentresourcesorganizedaround5BasicsofOralHealth:BabyTeethareImportant;WaterforThirst;ToothHealthyFoods;Brush,Floss,Swish;andGoingtotheDentist.Eachresourceengagesinfants,toddlers,andpreschoolchildrenandtheirfamiliesinfun-filled,interactiveactivitiesthathelpthempracticegoodoralhealthhabitsathomeandconnectwithdentalcare.CFKisflexibleandcomplementsthelessonsandactivitiesearlylearningprovidersuseintheirsettingsandwithfamilies.It’sflexibleandeasilyadaptedtomeetproviders’teachingstylesandchildren’slearningstyles.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Health, Safety, and NutritionAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 5, AdultsWho Should Attend: All

E14: Active Learning with Stay-Put Play Spaces, presented by Tracey Gaver, MA, KinderingChildren with multiple disabilities including visual impairment are often prone to learned helplessness. By creating and using stay-put play spaces, some of our most impacted children can gain independence in play and active learning. Using LilliNielsen’sactivelearningasajumpingoffpoint,wewillexplorevariouswaystocreateplayspacesthatareaccessibleand foster independence. Whether the child is blind or visually impaired, in a wheelchair, or has minimal volitional movement, this type of equipment is easy to create, fun to work with and delivers results time after time.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Therapists, Interested Professionals, Students

E15: Preschool Curriculum: Choosing What’s Right for Your Program, presented by Crista Scott, National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning, with Brittney Lee, University of WashingtonHowdoyouchooseapreschoolcurriculumthatisthebestfitforthechildrenandteachersinyourprogram?Thissessionfocuses on key components of high-quality, research-based preschool curricula. Learn how these components can help you decide which curriculum best meets the needs of diverse learners. Use these components to make sure the curriculum is implementedwithfidelitytobenefitALLchildreninyourprogram.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5Who Should Attend: Teachers, Administrators, Interested Professionals

With Amy Lang’s help and support, parents and other folks discover talking to kids about sexuality, their bodies and safety doesn’t have to be scary, overwhelming or tedious. Her engaging, humorous and inspiring style shows adults how to turn conversations and situations they dread into something they can handle like a pro. Though her business, Birds+Bees+Kids®Amyhelpsadultsofallbeliefshaveeasy,openandeffectiveconversationsaboutsexuality,loveand relationships with children. For additional information, http://birdsandbeesandkids.com/

Friday Keynote Presenter

Amy LangBirds + Bees + Kids


F01: Strategies to Develop Listening, Speech, & English When Children are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, presented by Barbara Luetke, PhD, NW School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, with Britnee Blake, NW School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Only 25% of the children who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) in the United States can understand enough spoken English to rely on their hearing in noisy educational classrooms. Even with newborn infant screen and high-powered assistive listening devices, current research evidences that about half of today’s students who are D/HH read on grade level. Yet, help is on the way! Photographs and video clips will illustrate a multitude of ways that listening, speech, and grammar development can be supported—sharing strategies used at Northwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children (located in north Seattle) to move children through age appropriate listening, speech, and language curriculum and stay on grade level in academics.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 8Who Should Attend: AllThis is an Intermediate session.

F02: CVI and Literacy: Pictures and Letters and Books, Oh My!, presented by Tracey Gaver, MA, KinderingCortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of visual impairment in children the United States. Because of the characteristics involved in CVI, traditional literacy instruction often doesn’t work. We will explore ways to support children as they move into Phase III on the CVI Range and begin to work with 2-dimensional materials.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Interested Professionals, StudentsThis is an Intermediate session.

F03: Practical Preschool Classroom Strategies for Teaching Emotion Regulation and Understanding, presented by Abigail Pooch, MS, Nova Southeastern University A Response-to-Intervention (RTI) model has been proposed for early child educators to teach children about emotion regulationinathree-tieredmodelwhereinthefirstlevelpromotesstrongrelationshipsbetweenteachersandfamilies,the second level includes a curriculum focused on social-emotional topics, and the third tier focuses on strategies for children who need more individualized care (Tobin, Sansosti, & McIntyre, 2007). This presentation will explain how these three tiers can be practically implemented in a preschool setting with the collaboration of teachers, school counselors, and mental health consultants. Presenters will also review the empirical evidencebasebehindthesedecisionsandsuggestionsforhowtoscaffoldchildren’semotionregulationinthepreschoolclassroom.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 5Who Should Attend: Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Interested Professionals, Students

F04: Understanding Muslim Families and their Culture, presented by Aishah Jalani, MA, Medina Academy Muslim Families will give an overview of the world’s Muslim population, the core beliefs of Muslims, the values of Muslim families and family life, social orientation, cultural courtesies and customs, and practical implications when dealing with Muslim families.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

F05: Car Seat Awareness, presented by Cesi Velez, Bonney Lake Police Department Child restraints in the car can be very confusing. This workshop will provide an overview of child passenger safety. Topics to be included:>WashingtonLaw-whatdoesitmean?Whatisenforced?>BestPractice-isthisdifferentthanthelaw?>Childoccupants- why they require extra protection >Child restraints - types, how they workWA State Early Learning Core Competency: Health, Safety, and NutritionAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho Should Attend: All

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F06: Strategies for Working Successfully with Paraprofessionals, presented by Autumn Eyre, MA, University of Washington Teaming with paraprofessionals can be a rewarding experience for special educators. However, it can also be a challenging aspectofthejobwhenconflictarises.Thispresentationutilizesresearch-basedstrategiestoinfluencehowspecialeducationteachersworkwithparaprofessionals.Specifically,thispresentationdemonstrateshowusingpreventionstrategies,teachingnew skills, and manipulating consequences can lead to a healthy and productive classroom for students, paraprofessionals, and teachers. A closing activity allows participants to discuss real world problems of practice and brainstorm possible strategies to overcome the given scenarios.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Program Planning and DevelopmentAge Group Addressed: All age groupsWho ShouldAttend:Teachers,Administrators,Therapists, Family Engagement Staff, Family Resources Coordinators,Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult Educators

F07: My Preschool Student is Stuttering! What Do I Do Now?, presented by Mary Turcotte, MS, Olympia School District, with Connie Haines, Sumner School DistrictManyadults feeluncomfortablewhenchildrensuddenlybegin stuttering,aperplexingconditionwhichaffectsmanychildren in the early years. This presentation will help ease those feelings by expanding the participants’ knowledge of the causes and development of stuttering. Additionally, they will learn strategies which may be helpful to reduce the likelihoodofdysfluentspeechandbecomemoreinformedaboutwhentoseekadditionalhelp.Thissessionwillprovideopportunities to walk a “short mile” in the shoes of a person who stutters and allow time for questions. Helpful handouts will help extend the information from the conference to application in your classrooms.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Child Growth, Development and LearningAge Group Addressed: Age 3 through 8Who Should Attend: Parents, Foster Parents, Relative Care Givers, Teachers, Interested Professionals

F08: Working with DCFS: What Early Intervention Providers Need to Know, presented by Julie Fisher, Kindering Center Many children in the early intervention system are also part of the child welfare system. That system is complicated and can be confusing for families and providers. This presentation will give an overview of what you most need to know. We willexploreterminologyusedaswellastheEIpoliciesspecificallyforchildreninfostercare.Finally,wewilllookattheimportance of building relationships with DCFS social workers, private agency social workers, and CASAs to best serve the children/families on your caseload.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Families and Community PartnershipsAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8WhoShouldAttend:Parents,FosterParents,RelativeCareGivers,Teachers,Therapists,FamilyEngagementStaff,FamilyResources Coordinators, Interested Professionals, Students, Trainers, Adult Educators

F09: Inclusion Strategies for the Classroom: Supporting Children of All Abilities, presented by Stefanie Eilers, Northwest Center Kids, with Laura Kneedler, Northwest Center Kids This presentation will focus on providing practical strategies for including children with special needs, developmental delays, and/or challenging behaviors in child care (including center-based or family home child care) and preschool programs.Topicscoveredinclude:typesofaccommodations,strategiesforincludingchildrenwithspecifictypesofspecialneeds (such as autism spectrum disorders), ensuring every child feels like a full member of the classroom, recognizing functions of behavior, behavior supports, sensory processing supports, working with therapists, when to refer or seek additional assistance, and community and internet resources related to inclusion. There will be time for questions and discussionrelatedtospecificscenariosinyourclassroomorprogram.WA State Early Learning Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning EnvironmentAge Group Addressed: Birth through Age 8Who Should Attend: Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Interested Professionals, Students

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PRE04: Smartphones and Tablets and Apps- Oh My! Navigating Mobile Technology in Early Childhood Education

PRE05: Decoding Food Fact and Fiction for Feeding your Family

Thursday AM Keynote

A08: Parent Partnerships (Required Session for Parent Scholarship recipients)

TL03: Networking Lunch

B08: Our Next Step - IFSP to IEP

B10: Sensory Processing -- Practical ways to add sensory processing into your child’s day

B13:ToiletTraining-TerrificTips,Tricks&Troubleshooting

C04: Adapting to Autism: Building a Healthy and Resilient Family

C05: Transition from Part C to Part B: Creating a Seamless Process for All

C06: Shoe Print Art Step Into Drawing Step By Step!

C07: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for Children of all Abilities

C14:HowtoInfluencePublicPolicy

C16: Parent Training in a Behavioral Setting

EV02: Cavity Free Kids

EV04: Read, Sing, Play with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

D02: Toddler Exploration

D04: “Growing up WILD”: Book, Fun Activities and Nature Tidbits to Share and Amaze Your Students

D07: Infants, Caregivers, and Secondary Trauma: Taking Care of the Caregivers

D08: Families on a Learning Curve

Friday PM Keynote

E03: How was Your Day at School? Using Technology to Share Information with Families

E05: Sharing, Caring and Kindness: Songs and Stories for Families of All Ages

E12: Use Your Strength-Based Lens to Build Rapports & Empower Families!

E13: Cavity Free Kids

E14: Active Learning with Stay-Put Play Spaces

F02: CVI and Literacy: Pictures and Letters and Books, Oh My

F06: Car Seat Awareness

F07: My Preschool Student is Stuttering! What Do I Do Now?

ATTENTION: FAMILIESThe following sessions are specifically recommendedfor individuals attending the conference in their role

as a parent or relative caregiver.

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Continuing Education

Clock HoursClock Hours may be earned all conference sessions. Questions can be answered on site. In order to receive credit you must sign in at each session.

STARSSTARS credit may be earned at the rate of one STARS credit for each hour in session. In order to receive credit, you must provide your STARS ID and sign the session attendance forms in each session. Questions can be answered on site.

CDA CandidatesIf you desire CDA credit, you should contact your advisor to determine how to receive credit for your workshops.

CEU CreditsIf you desire CEU credit for conference participation, you should contact your advisor to determine how to receive credit for your workshops. Each presenter submits written session objectives. To obtain a copy of the objectives, visit www.ieccwa.org - click on the“Conference Program” tab. The session objectives are listed immediately following each individual session.

Family Resources Coordinators (FRC)The Infant and Early Childhood Conference is approved FRC training. Year 2 (and beyond) FRC’s are invited to take any preconference, plus other conference sessions as part of their approved training.

RegistrationRegistrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis untilcapacity is reached. Register early for best selection. The early bird deadline is March 31. If a class is full, email the registration office if you would like to be placed on the wait list.Registrations must be accompanied by full payment (check, P.O., credit card or qualify as a special category as shown on the form). Forms with missing payment or unclear information can affect your enrollment in yourpreferred sessions. The conference cannot be responsible for delays in processing. Written acknowledgement will be sent by email and/or U.S. mail no later than two weeks before the conference.

Hotel AccommodationsTo make reservations at our special convention rate call the Hotel Murano toll-free 1-866-986-8083.Note: Our room block will sell out. To ensure best pricing, please call early. When booking your room, you must request the special “Infant and Early Childhood Conference” group rate.

Event Location and Driving DirectionsThe Tacoma Convention Center is conveniently located in downtown Tacoma at: 1500 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 253-830-6601For complete driving directions visit: www.tacomaconventioncenter.com

IECC Alumni ReceptionThere will be a reception held at the Tacoma Convention Center on Thursday.Lookinthefinalconferenceprogram for additional information.

Special RequestsPlease complete the registration form “Special Requests” section and send no later than March 31. All facilities are wheelchair accessible. Dietary requests are honored within the capacity of the conference center, only with written prearrangements.

Conference ComfortsYou should plan to bring refillablewater bottles, wear comfortable shoes, and dress in multiple layers.

Lunch at the ConferenceLunch is included in the cost of your registration fees. Please list special dietary requests when submitting your registration form.

Registration Categories1. Group Registration Discount- There is a discount for groups of six or more from the same organization. In order to qualify, each registrant in the group must complete an individual form (or online registration). The individual’s Organization or School name as well as the group’s contact name and number must be identical. 2. Scholarships - Limited scholarships for families and students. Scholarship applications are available online or the scholarship application must be attached to the completed registration form and sent to the registrar by the deadline. Students are required to register online. Additionally, we request that our scholarship recipients check the “volunteer as a workshop session assistant” box.

Payment Methods1. Check - Mail payment with registration form. Checks returned forinsufficientfundswillbeassesseda $35 fee.2. Purchase Order - Send the purchase order form along with each registration form that is authorized. Full payment is due by 6/15/16.3. Credit Card - MasterCard, Visa, or American Express cards accepted. To use a credit card for payments, you must complete your registration online.

Cancellation PolicyCancellations are eligible for a refund, minus a handling fee of $50, until April 1. The handling fee is applied regardless of payment method, including purchase orders. Cancellation requests sent after April 1st are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the conference, you may substitutive another individual in your place. All refunds will be sent following the conference. In the event of cancellation or over-subscription of the conference, IECC’s liability is limited to the return of the registration fee. No-shows will be charged. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute another individual in your place.

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Scholarship InformationWith appreciation to our sponsors, several scholarship opportunities are presently available. Read carefully to learn how to apply.

Family ScholarshipsParents and family members are encouraged to attend this conference. There is a limited amount of funding available to assist parents of young children with special needs with the registration fee and lodging. To apply for a Family Scholarship, participants must go online to www.ieccwa.org or email Debbie Jackson at [email protected]. To be considered for a scholarship please go online and complete the Application and the Registration Form. Do NOT send payment. The deadline to apply is March 31. Award letters will be emailed at least two weeks later.

Student Volunteer ScholarshipsUniversity or college students work-ing towards a degree working with young children or their families are eligible to attend the conference in exchange for volunteering. Students will be asked to pay $20.00 for lunch or provide their own. To apply for a Student Scholarship, you must be willing to assist in the sessions you register to attend, volunteer up to 2 hours additional tasks and obtain an email from your instructor or advisor. Meals, transportation and hotel are not included. Students who desire an official certificate of attendance fortheir portfolios will be sent one after the conference.Students must register online.

Children at the ConferenceInfantsarewelcome;however,ifyourinfant begins to cry during a session please be considerate to others and leave to soothe your baby. There are several nursing mother’s areas at the Center. Please ask at the information desk for assistance. While we all care for and about children, this event is for adults. Please do not bring young children to conference sessions.

Official Certificate of AttendanceAn “Official Certificate” is availableand will include a printed record of the sessionsyouattended.Certificatescanbe ordered before the Conference using your registration form. To order on site, visit the registrationcounter.Officialcertificatescannotbeorderedaftertheday of the conference. You will receive yourOfficialCertificateofAttendancewithin 45 days following the conference. In order to verify attendance, you must sign the attendance record in each session. There is a $12.00 fee for the officialcertificate.

Unoff ic ia l Cert i f icate of AttendanceYou will receive an unofficialcertificate to use for your personalrecords. It will be in your conference materials. VolunteersThe IECC Conference provides oppor-tunities for many valuable volunteer experiences;assisting inregistration,and networking experiences with col-leagues, speakers, and future employ-ers.

Questions about Volunteering at the Conference?Go online to www.ieccwa.org and select “Volunteers” or send an email to [email protected].

S t a t e - A p p r o v e d T r a i n i n g ReimbursementThe Department of Early Learning (DEL) offers cost reimbursement for training taken from state-approved trainers in Washington. Professionals who currently work in child care facilities licensedorcertifiedbyDELcanaccessthis opportunity through their MERIT professional record.Application guidelines for state-approved training reimbursement:YoumusthaveaprofessionalrecordinMERIT with a STARS ID.YoumustbecurrentlyemployedinaDELlicensedorcertifiedfacility,inaneligibleemployment position. You must have thisinformationrecordedandconfirmedor verified in yourMERIT professionalrecord. See information below for eligible employment positions and how to have yourinformationconfirmedorverified.

Youmayonlyapplyonetimeperfiscalyear (July 1 – June 30).Youmayapplyforupto$250foryourtraining reimbursement. This can include any combination of trainings. Trainings must be taken from anorganization that meets the requirements ofDEL(IECCfulfillsrequirementstoofferWA STARS credit and annual continuing education).Approvedtrainingmusthavebeentakenwithin the previous 12 months.Eligible Job Positions in DEL Licensed or CertifiedChildCareFacilities:Child Care Center (CCC) - Director, Assistant Director, Program Supervisor, Lead Teacher, Assistant or AideFamily Child Care Home - Licensee, Primary Worker, AssistantSchool-Age Center - Program Director, Program Assistant Director, Site Coordinator,LeadStafforGroupLeader,Child Care AssistantHow to apply for a state-approve training reimbursement:1) Sign in to your MERIT professional record at merit.del.wa.gov 2) Go to the “Applications” tab and select “Training Reimbursement”3) Follow the steps to confirm your personal information – this is important because a check will be issued to the address listed in your professional record.4) Continue to select trainings for which you would like to be reimbursed. MERIT will display all eligible trainings, and you can select as many as necessary to reach the maximum $150 reimbursement limit. Youwill be prompted to confirm yourchoices if you select any amount less than $150, just to be sure you are requesting the full amount available to you as you mayonlyapplyonceperfiscalyear(July1 – June 30).5) Sign and submit your application. You willreceiveanemailasconfirmationandyour reimbursement will arrive in the mail*. MERIT tracks your state-approved training history for you. This means you do not need to submit proof of completion or any receipts in order to receive your training reimbursement.

The Department of Early Learning is proud to support ongoing professional development efforts. If you have questions, please contact MERIT support services by calling 1.866.482.4325, option 8 or email [email protected]

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Please print clearly in black ink or type. Fill out one form per person. Do not send hard copy if you fax this form. Visit www.ieccwa.org for easy online registration.Please print clearly.

Primary Role (please check one)

❏ Teacher/Para-educator❏ Teachers-Educator in Higher Ed. ❏ Adult Educator❏ Administrator❏ Parent (Foster, Relative Care Giver)❏ Home Visitor❏ FRC❏ PT❏ OT❏ SLP❏ Nurse/PublicHealthWorker(HealthcareStaff)❏ Student❏ Other:____________________

If you mail this form:

IECC Registration Phone: 800-280-6218 1277 University of Oregon Fax: 541-346-3545 Eugene, OR 97403-1277

Email: [email protected] ECDAW Federal ID 91-1136052

Checks payable to: Infant and Early Childhood Conference.

SPECIAL REGISTRATION CATEGORIES - check if applicable

❏ Family Scholarship Applicant: Must complete online or email [email protected]

❏ Conference Planning Committee: (Complimentary)❏ Sponsor: (Complimentary)

SELECT THE APPROPRIATEFEES AND TOTAL

on/before3/31

after3/31

Attend ANY one dayGroup Discount

❏ $175❏ $165

❏ $185❏ $185

Attend ANY two days Group Discount

❏ $275❏ $250

❏ $285❏ $285

Attend ANY Three Days Group Discount

❏ $325❏ $300

❏ $335❏ $335

Attend Thursday Evening Only ❏ $0 ❏ $0Materials Fees: Sessions: D04, D09, E05

Session: C06

Session: Pre04, Pre06, Pre09, TFD03, A07, A10, B04, C10, D05, D07, E01

$25persession

$20persession

$10persession

OfficialCertificateofParticipation ❏ $12Would you like to make a donation to support scholarships for families?

❏ $10 ❏ $50 ❏ $100❏ Other_________

TOTAL ALL FEES (Conference fees are not a charitable donation)

$__________

❏ Check Number: ___________

❏ Credit Card: Registrations with credit card payments

accepted online only - ieccwa.org

❏ PO Number: _____________ please attach PO - Note: PO’s must be processed and received by 6/15/16.

PAYMENT METHOD

SESSION SELECTIONS PROCESS - Choose a first and second choice. Write the number of your selection for your choices.

Listafirstandsecondchoice 1st 2nd

Wednesday Preconference: Select one session

❏ I will not be attending lunch Wednesday

Thursday Conference

Select an TFD session

Select an A session

Select a B session

Select a C session

Select an EV session

Select a Thursday Lunch Session

❏ I will not be attending lunch Thursday

Friday Conference

Select a D session

Select an E session

Select an F session

❏ I will not be attending lunch Friday

❏ I would like a Vegetarian lunch

❏ I would like a Gluten Free lunch

❏ I have no dietary restrictions

If you are a student and wish to receive a scholarship - you MUST register online. www.ieccwa.org

Special Accommodations or ADA requests explain here:

First and Last Name (for name badge): ______________________________________

Employer or Affiliation (if applicable): ______________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________Home ❏ Work ❏

City: __________________________________ State: _______ Zip: _________

Daytime Phone: ❏ Home ❏ Work( )

Email: ___________________________________________________________

Group Contact (if applicable): Name ___________________________________

Phone: ( ) ___________________________________

County: _______________________________________

Special Requests ❏ Special Dietary Request - Due by March 31❏ Clock Hours❏ STARS Credit (must include STARS#) __________________

NON-PROFIT ORGUS PostageP A I D

Permit No. 1426Seattle, WA

Early Childhood DevelopmentAssociation of Washington1850 Boyer Avenue EastSeattle, WA 98112

The Infant and Early Childhood Conference gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following sponsors:

Lead Sponsors:• Department of Early Learning (DEL) - Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) - Quality Practice and Professional Growth • Early Childhood Development Association of Washington (ECDAW) •OfficeoftheSuperintendentofPublicInstruction(OSPI)• King County Developmental Disabilities Division

Major Sponsors: • Department of Health (DOH) - Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)-OfficeofHealthyCommunities• Department of Social and Health Services - Children’s Administration• Haring Center, University of Washington• Washington Sensory Disabilities Services• Pierce County Developmental Disabilities Program

Friends of Early Childhood: • Division for Early Childhood (DEC)• Puget Sound ESD• Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC)• Child Care Aware of Washington

Special Thanks: • Birth to Three Developmental Center• Boyer Children’s Clinic

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