W O R K S H O P S - AT - A - G L A N C E LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
Administration - Other
ADV
Preschool 2-5
Administration Staffing/Management
ADV
College Faculty
TRACK
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Using the CLASS and NAEYC Standard 3A to Promote Awareness, Advocacy, and Action
Kimberly Biddle, Elizabeth FerryPerata, Dawn Jeske
80
SCC Room 319
Adult
Building a Strong Team: Giving and Receiving Feedback and Understanding Team Dynamics
Allison Kinnear
75
SCC Room 316
ADV
Adult
ACCESS and SUCCESS: Increasing College Access and Academic Success for the English Language Learner Workforce – A Collaborative Model
Sue Handy, Julianne Zvalo-Martyn
75
SCC Room 301
Curriculum - Diversity
ALL
Adult
Understanding Personal Culture
Bernadette Towns
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Health and Safety
INT
Adults, InfantPreschool
Transforming ECE Region-Wide: The Orfalea Foundation’s Preschool Food and Healthy Habits Initiative for Santa Barbara County
Eric Nelson, Adrianna Foss
120
SCC Room 304-305
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
The Two Pillars of the Educaring Approach: Fostering Independence and Interdependence in Infants and Toddlers
Patricia Ryan, Janet GonzalezMena, Gail Nadal
80
SCC Room 302-303
Professional Development
ALL
Adult
Collaboration - Inviting Everyone to the Table: Looking in Our Communities for New Partners in Promoting Quality Early Childhood Education
Wilma Gold, Marilyn Shelton
80
SCC Room 317-318
Professional Development
ALL
Adult
Early Care and Education Certificate (ECEC) Training Model
Shulamit Ritblatt
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Quality/Evaluation Program
INT
Preschool 2-5
The New California Preschool Program Guidelines
Peter Mangione, Laura Bridges
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Yong Zhao, PhD
450
Hyatt Regency D-E-F
Thursday, 8:30am-10:00am
Thursday, 10:30am-12:00pm Professional Development
ALL
All
Two Education Paradigms: What Defines a World Class Education Thursday, 1:45pm-3:15pm
Administration - Legal
ALL
All
Keeping Every Child Legally Safe
Michelle McGinnis, ESQ, Veronica Getskow, PhD
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
Administration Operations
ADV
Adult
Improve Your Program with a Healthier Environment and Financial Balance
Joe Bonner, Joe Jicha
80
SCC Room 319
Administration - Other
ALL
Adult
Getting to the Heart of Being a Good Leader: Developing Both the Art and Science of Leadership and Supervision of Adults
Ellen Veselack, Cathy Bell
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Advocacy/Public Policy
ALL
Adult
Advocating with Passion
Mimi Leach, Catherine Scott, Dayna Turner
75
SCC Room 301
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
All
The Three Rs of Success: Resilience, Reflection, Relationships
Linda Likins
120
SCC Room 304-305
Kindergarten/Primary
ALL
Ages 4-5
Transitional Kindergarten: Resources to Support Implementation
Nancy Herota, Natalie Woods Andrews
80
SCC Room 317-318
Professional Development
ADV
All
PITC Partners for Quality Presents: Parallel Processes in a Reflective Mentor/Coaching System
Nathan Johnston
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Professional Development
ALL
All
World Class Education: Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students
Yong Zhao, PhD
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Quality/Evaluation Program
ADV
Ages 0-5
TQRIS in California: Implementing Race to the TopEarly Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) through 17 Consortia
Cecelia Fisher-Dahms
75
SCC Room 316
Thursday, 3:45pm-5:15pm Administration - Other
ALL
All
Inspiring Change Through a Shared Vision (Featured Presentation)
Jennifer Kinkel
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Child Development - Brain
ALL
All
We Can Do It, But Only If We Do the Right Things
Laurie Prusso-Hatch
120
SCC Room 304-305
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
INTRO
All
Catch Bullying Behavior Before It Begins
Suzanne Mulcahy
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom
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W O R K S H O P S - AT - A - G L A N C E TRACK
LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Thursday, 3:45pm-5:15pm (continued) Health and Safety
ALL
All
Minimizing Your Legal Issues by Training Your Team
Veronica Getskow, Michelle McGinnis
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Professional Development
ALL
All
Advocating for Quality: Mentoring ECE Students, Teachers and Administrators
Linda Olivenbaum, Ellen Morrison, Christie Verarde
75
SCC Room 316
Professional Development
INTRO
Adult
Burnout in the Early Childhood Educator: Understanding the Causes – Creating the Solutions
Tom Chiaromonte
80
SCC Room 319
Professional Development
ALL
All
Finding Authentic Success
Jennifer Norris
80
SCC Room 302-303
Professional Development
INT
Adult
Renew Your Passion! Replenish Your Energy, Creativity and Zest for Life
Anna Reyner, MA
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Quality/Evaluation Program
ALL
Adult
Step to the Top! The Dynamics and Frameworks of a Child Care QRIS in Los Angeles County
Veronica Montano-Sanchez, Angelica Preciado, Helia Castellon
75
SCC Room 301
Professional Development
ADV
Adult
Who Is Screening the Kids? Preparing Early Childhood Educators for the Frontline
Joannie Busillo-Aguayo, Sloane Burt-Lefkowitz
80
SCC Room 317-318
Sarah Baron, Cathy Yun, PhD
60
SCC Room 105
Friday, 8:30am-10:00am Administration - Other
ALL
Adult
Elementary Educator Beliefs on Developmentally Appropriate Practices: Supports and Barriers for Play
Administration Staffing/Management
ALL
Age 2-8
Invisible Teachers? Men in Adjunct Positions in Early Childhood Education
Paul Morehouse, Mike Kurtz, Larry Norwood, Austin Kurtz, Stewart Smith, Jammar Allen
60
SCC Room 304
Challenging Behaviors
ALL
All
Getting Mad Is Not the Way! Supporting Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom Through Science and Social Emotional Learning Readiness Skills
Jennifer Goins
230
Hyatt Regency B
Challenging Behaviors
INTRO
Preschool 2-5
Tips and Ideas for Supporting Young Military Children Through a Deployment
Jacquelynn Jauregui
80
SCC Room 103
Child Development Language/Literacy
INTRO
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
American Sign Language Combined with Music for Interactive Learning with Infants and Toddlers
Georgia Frawley, Kenneth Frawley
230
Hyatt Regency A
Child Development Language/Literacy
INT
Ages 4-6
Early Informational Text Reading Strategies: TK-First Grade Ensuring That All Children Learn to Read
Ardas Wachter-Grene
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
All
Differentiated Curriculum: The Key to Working with the Whole Child
Ranjana Bhatnagar
80
SCC Room 319
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
All
The Little Engine That Could: Teaching Problem Solving Skills and Persistence to Support Social Emotional Development
Lidor Ritblatt
75
SCC Room 316
Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
INT
Ages 0-5
The Challenges of Including Children with Special Needs in the Early Childhood Education: A Toolbox
Roberta Goldberg, PhD, Linda Barker, MA
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
College Faculty
ALL
Adult
Meeting the English Language Needs of Child Care Providers: How Educational Institutions and Community Organizations Can Collaborate
Marsha Chan, Julaine Rosner
80
SCC Room 302-303
Curriculum - Art
ALL
All
The Hallway Project: Using School-Wide Collaborative Art to Teach and Explore Math, Science, Language, Literacy and Social-Emotional Development
Sari Abrams, Debbie Abeles, Angela Bass, Francine Farkas
150
Hyatt Capitol View
Curriculum Music and Movement
ALL
All
How I Love My Home – Making Music All Around the Home
Doris Harry, Zach Denny
150
Hyatt Regency D
Curriculum Science/Technology
INT
All
Everyday Science and Math
Jean Barbre, Laura McLean
150
Hyatt Regency E
Environments Eco-healthy
ALL
Adult
Asthma-Friendly Child Care: Common Environmental Factors and Asthma in Young Children
Belinda Messenger, Alicia Ross-Beck
80
SCC Room 104
Environments Outdoor
ALL
All
Kinder GARDEN Ready – How to Meet STEM and Literacy Standards Through Gardening in a Play Based Program
Anelia Ivanov, Janet Sedhom
75
SCC Room 301
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom
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TRACK
LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Friday, 8:30am-10:00am (continued) Environments Reggio Emilia
ALL
Ages 3-8
Beauty, Functionality and Development: Constructing Our Learning Space
Shawna Thompson
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Advocating for Quality Infant Toddler Care, Beyond Babysitting – What Does Research Tell Us About What it Takes?
Sue Shepardson
60
SCC Room 305
Infants and Toddlers
ADV
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Who Cares for Babies, with What Preparation? Explore What’s Next on the Horizon for Those Working with Infants and Toddlers
Marsha Peralta, Mary Jane Maguire-Fong
150
Hyatt Regency F
Professional Development
INTRO
All
Let’s Take a Walk Through ECE CompSAT
Linda Parfitt, Ruth Fernandez, Tamarra Osborne
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Quality/Evaluation Children
INT
Ages 0-8
Creative Documentation and Portfolio Design
Julie Espinoza, Sandra Mora, Alejandra Chavez
230
Hyatt Regency C
Thomas Moore, PhD
1,800
SCC 306-315
Friday, 10:15am-11:45am Professional Development
ALL
All
Celebrating What We Learn from the Children We Teach
Susan Hedges, PhD
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Friday, 2:00pm-3:30pm Accreditation
INT
Adult
NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children: Through the Assessor’s Eyes – How Classrooms Are Observed During the NAEYC Site Visit
Administration Staffing/Management
INT
Adult
Brain Compatible Leadership-Preschool Teachers Stress Disorder (PTSD) – How Stress Affects Teaching and Leading
Chantal Lamourelle, Regina Lamourelle
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Advocacy/Public Policy
INTRO
All
I’m Just a Teacher: How to Become an ECE Advocate
Sandra Lanz, Claudia Maldonado, Josue Maldonado
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
Challenging Behaviors
INTRO
Adult
Positive Descriptive Acknowledgment: Close to Magic! CA CSEFEL (California Collaborative on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning) Teaching Pyramid
Linda Brault
75
SCC Room 316
Child Development Language/Literacy
ALL
All
California’s Spanish Language Resources
Luis Rios, Heidi Mendenhall
80
SCC Room 319
Child Development Physical
INT
Ages 0-7
Transform Storybooks into Yoga and Movement Adventures – Build Fitness, Focus and Self-Regulation
Leah Kalish, Wendy Piret
150
Hyatt Capitol View
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
INT
Ages 4-5
Social Emotional Development: What I’ve Learned from 20 Years of Teaching in Preschool Classrooms
Sandy Jacklin
150
Hyatt Regency D
Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
ALL
All
How Inclusive Practice and Emergent Curriculum Can Work Together to Save Time and Improve Your Program (Featured Presentation)
Todd Wanerman
150
Hyatt Regency F
College Faculty
ADV
Adult
Developing an International/ Intercultural Early Childhood Education Program
Susan Bernheimer, Timothy Sundeen
80
SCC Room 302-303
Curriculum - Diversity
INTRO
Preschool Teachers
Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa – What About Ramadan, Eid and Chinese New Year?
Saima Rafiq
75
SCC Room 301
Curriculum - General
ALL
All
Read Aloud Wow! The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Isabel Baker
230
Hyatt Regency C
Curriculum - Mathematics
INTRO
All
Math Every Day Through Play
Heather Morado
230
Hyatt Regency B
Curriculum Music and Movement
INTRO
Ages 0-8
Creative Dance Through My Body, Mind and Soul
Nancy Ng
80
SCC Room 103
Curriculum Science/Technology
ALL
Preschool to Kindergarten
Embracing the E in STEM/STEAM: Young Children and Beginning Engineering
John Funk
230
Hyatt Regency A
Environments - General
ALL
Adult
ECERS-3: A New, Updated Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale for the 21st Century
Thelma Harms, PhD, Tricia Sifford
150
Hyatt Regency E
Equity and Diversity
ADV
Preschool 2-5
Monolingual Teachers and Bilingual Children: A Close Look At Preschool Dual Language Learners
Sally Durbin, Julie Espinoza
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Faith-based ECE
ALL
All
Confident Caregiving: Raising Children Intentionally
Brittney Grimshaw
60
SCC Room 304
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom
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TRACK
LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Friday, 2:00pm-3:30pm (continued) Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Perceptual and Motor Development: The Exquisite Ways in Which Children Navigate the World Around Them
Catherine Tsao, Janelle Crossley
80
SCC Room 104
Kindergarten/Primary
ALL
All
Kindergarten to College Writing, Speaking and Writing
Elizabeth Villalpando
80
SCC Room 317-318
Parent/Family Relationships and Support
ALL
Adult
The Best Websites for Supporting Parents
Cammy Purper
60
SCC Room 305
Friday, 4:15pm-5:45pm Accreditation
INTRO
Adult
Why Accreditation Matters: Benefits, Process, Maintaining, Renewal
Gloria Davis (Moderator), Gwen Blackmon, Jacque Sell, Ashley Moritz, Vikki Franklin
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Administration Staffing/Management
ALL
Adult
The Principles and Qualities of Leadership in the Early Care Profession
Rebecca Carreon-Bailey
80
SCC Room 317-318
Challenging Behaviors
ALL
Ages 0-8
Understanding Behavior Through the Lens of Temperament
Rona Renner
230
Hyatt Regency B
Child Development - Brain
ALL
Ages 1-8
Learning Through Music
Galina Zenin
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Child Development - Brain
ALL
All
Making Brain Connections Through Movement and Nutrition
David Biles, Tina Danford
150
Hyatt Regency D
Child Development Language/Literacy
ALL
Ages 0-8
Developing Effective Read Alouds for the Early Childhood Classroom: Common Core Standard Text Complexity
Cheryl Filipak
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
All
Building Caring Communities in the Classroom: Creating Respectful, Collaborative, Empowered, and Empathetic Children and Adults Working Together Where Learning Blossoms
Joyce Daniels, Gabriel Litsky
80
SCC Room 319
Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
ALL
All
It’s Not Just Peanut Butter! Food Allergy Awareness in ECE Programs
Marcy Davidson
150
Hyatt Regency E
College Faculty
ALL
Adult
Writing About Children: Promoting Skills for Objectivity and Reflection Among Preservice Teachers, Child Care Providers and Parents
Julaine Rosner, Marsha Chan
80
SCC Room 302-303
Curriculum - Art
INTRO
All
It Might Get Messy! Observing and Using Creativity in an Early Learning Environment
Kim Adams
150
Hyatt Regency F
Curriculum - General
INTRO
All
Scribble Color, Draw: Key Readiness Skills Essential for Handwriting Success
Julee Tovias
230
Hyatt Regency A
Curriculum Music and Movement
INT
All
Yogapalooza with Bari Koral: Incorporating Yoga into the Classroom with Music, Activities, Tools and Tips
Bari Koral
150
Hyatt Capitol View
Curriculum Science/Technology
ALL
Ages 0-5
Building Technology Competency Through an Exploration of Project Planning Resources
Sandi Meschoulam, Michelle Houle
75
SCC Room 316
Environments - General
ALL
Ages 0-8
Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children (Featured Presentation)
Lisa Daly, Miriam Beloglovsky
230
Hyatt Regency C
Equity and Diversity
All
All
Panel Discussion on Men in Early Childhood Education – Have Questions, Get Them Answered
Conan McKay, Greg Uba
60
SCC Room 304
Health and Safety
ALL
All
Preschool Food and Healthy Habits: A Whole Center Approach to Supporting Children’s Development Through Activities, Center Policies and Practices
Theresa Embry, Carol Capito
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Ensuring Restorative Sleep for Infants and Toddlers
Karen Schwarzbach, Rebekah Shurtleff-Ainscough
80
SCC Room 103
Parent/Family Relationships and Support
ALL
Ages 0-8
The Expression of Grief in Young Children and the Role of the Early Childhood Educator
Stephanie Carr
60
SCC Room 105
Professional Development
ALL
All
Avoiding Stress – A Strength Based Approach
Steven Erwin
60
SCC Room 305
Quality/Evaluation Program
INT
Adult
Creating Effective Interactions with Children Who Are Guided by Program Assessment Results
Rachel Johnson
75
SCC Room 301
Quality/Evaluation Program
ALL
Ages 0-8
Sonoma County’s Road to Early Achievement and Development of Youth (READY) Project: Bridging Early Childhood Education and K-12
Megan Sirna, Bethany Facendini, Allison Goodwin
80
SCC Room 104
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom
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TRACK
LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Saturday, 8:00am-9:30am Curriculum - Diversity
ALL
Preschool 2-5
Multicultural Diversity Through Music and Movement (Special Presentation)
Joshua Alvarez
270
SCC Room 308
Administration Staffing/Management
ALL
Adult
This Is Going to Blow Your Mind and Change the Way Behaviors Are Handled in Your School Forever
Marjorie Variano
270
SCC Room 307
Challenging Behaviors
INT
All
Understanding the Brain is the Key to Managing Challenging Behaviors
Terri Emberling
270
SCC Room 314
Child Development - Brain
INT
Ages 0-5
Does Behavior Have to Do With the Need to Move?
Christine Roberts
150
Hyatt Regency E
Child Development Language/Literacy
ADV
Ages 0-8
Not Just Words: Why Responsive Interactions Are Key to Closing the Readiness Gap
Janet Thompson, Ross Thompson
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Child Development Physical
ALL
All
Celebrating Diversity One Meal At a Time: Our Family Food Plate – Supporting Health and Social Emotional Development in Children Two to Five Years
Lidor Ritblatt
230
Hyatt Regency A
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
INT
All
Arts-Based Mindful Attention: Helping Children Develop Learning Strengths and Pro-Social Capacity
Shamini Dias
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
ALL
Ages 0-8
Everything You Need to Know About Inclusion: Resources at Your Fingertips
Cindy Arstein-Kerslake
150
Hyatt Regency D
Curriculum - Diversity
All
Preschool 2-5
Early Care and Education in Three Countries: China, Japan, and the United States 幼兒教育在三種文化的實行和發展：中國，日本， 和美國
Yen, PhD Shu-Chen Jenny
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Curriculum - General
ALL
Ages 0-8
The Garden of Eatin’ Project and Center Wellness: Hands-On Curriculum to Develop a Culture of Health for Your ECE Community
Susan Gilmore, Teri Clark
230
Hyatt Regency C
Curriculum Music and Movement
ADV
Adult and Ages 0-8
Singing Together: The What, Why and How of the Community Singing Time
Jacki Breger
80
SCC Room 302-303
Curriculum Science/Technology
ALL
Ages 2-8
BIG OUTDOOR SCIENCE on a Small Budget
Vivian Belmont
270
SCC Room 306
Curriculum Science/Technology
ALL
Ages 0-8
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead -- Brain Appropriate Practices for Children Learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math
Regina Lamourelle, Chantal Lamourelle
150
Hyatt Regency F
Environments - Outdoor
ALL
All
Beyond Kindergarten Prep: Communicating and Fostering Whole Child Development and Academic Success Through Nature-Based Outdoor Classrooms
Eric Nelson
270
SCC Room 315
Family Child Care
ADV
Ages 0-5
So You Want to Be a Reggio Emilia Inspired Family Child Care Program – Here’s How
Ansina Green
80
SCC Room 319
Film Festival
ALL
All
Film Theater Event – An Early Childhood Film Festival “The Raising America”
Becky Billing, Fran Chasen (Facilitators)
85
SCC Room 309
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Get Me Out(side) of Here! Designing Low-Cost, High-Quality Outdoor Enviornments for Infants and Toddlers
Tracy Johnson
230
Hyatt Regency B
Infants and Toddlers
INT
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Let the Babies Play Outside! Preventing Biophobia
Julia Luckenbill
80
SCC Room 317-318
Professional Development
INT
Ages 2-5
CLASS Instructional Support: An Introduction to Improvement Strategies
Erika Flores
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
Professional Development
ALL
Adult
Improving Preschool Quality with Multi-Disciplinary Coaching in a High-Stakes Context
Rosa Valdes
75
SCC Room 316
Quality/Evaluation Program
ALL
Ages 0-5
Child Signature Program (CSP): A Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Approach to Quality Early Childhood Education
Donna Escalante, Hazel Naal
75
SCC Room 301
Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am Advocacy/Public Policy
ALL
Adult
Becoming a Stronger Advocate – Nothing to Fear
Becky Billing, Linda Olivenbaum, Michelle Soltero
75
SCC Room 316
Advocacy/Public Policy
ALL
Adult
ECE Facility Design Criteria – Classroom Best Practices Checklist
Kathryn Tama
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom
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TRACK
LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am (continued) Challenging Behaviors
ALL
All
Victims, Abusers/Bullies, and Survivors: The Dynamics of Self-Esteem in Aggression and/or Violence
Ronald Mah, PhD
150
Hyatt Regency D
Child Development - Brain
ADV
Ages 3-8
Inspiring Executive Function Through Play – The Physiological Basis for Learning (Featured Presentation)
Wendy Piret, Leah Kalish
85
SCC Room 312
Child Development Language/Literacy
ALL
Age 4
Dyslexia and Early Intervention
Kelly English
150
Hyatt Regency F
Child Development Language/Literacy
INTRO
Ages 0-8
Dual Language Learners Best Practices and Resources
Heidi Mendenhall, Laura Bridges, Cecilia Fisher-Dahms
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Child Development Physical
ALL
Preschool 2-5
Get Your Motor Running! Fun Physical Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sharron Krull
270
SCC Room 313
Child Development - Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
Ages 2-8
Compassionate Conflict Resolution: Three Simple Steps to Create Peace in Your Classroom
Cecilia Hilkey, Jason Hilkey
150
Hyatt Regency E
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
INTRO
All
Connecting with Families Through Learning Stories
Claire Boss, Heather Morado
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
All
Eight Essential Life Skills for Kids and How to Lead a Drum Circle
Norman Jones
270
SCC Room 306
Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
INT
Ages 0-5
Inclusive from the Start: Maximizing Belonging for Children and Family Members
Linda Brault
230
Hyatt Regency C
Curriculum - Art
ALL
Ages 5-8
The ‘A.R.T.S’ – Accessing the Reflective and Transformative Spirit: Intentional and Instructional Design As High-Quality Early Childhood Pedagogy
John Holanda, Maria Teresa Ruiz
270
SCC Room 307
Curriculum - Diversity
ALL
Preschool 2-5
Connecting Activities to Learning Foundations and DRDP 學前教育基礎和兒童發展預期評估
Jen Caroline
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Curriculum Music and Movement
ALL
Ages 2-8
Music and Movement – A Way to Reach the Children with Greg and Steve
Steve Millang, Greg Scelsa
270
SCC Room 315
Curriculum Science/Technology
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Integrating STEAM Concepts in Infant and Toddler Environments
Nichole Baumgart, Morgan Ake
120
SCC Room 304-305
Environments Eco-healthy
ALL
Adult
How to Do Green Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting in the Child Care Setting
Vickie Leonard, Belinda Messenger
75
SCC Room 301
Environments - Outdoor
ALL
Ages 0-8
Everything’s Better Outdoors: Activities to Engage Children in the Outdoor Classroom
Lisa Cain-Chang, Ellen Veselack
270
SCC Room 308
Family Child Care
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Guiding the Way: Using the California Infant Toddler Program Guidelines to Create High-Quality Family Childcare
Judy Ishiura Walker, Lj Roulet
80
SCC Room 319
Film Festival
ALL
All
Film Theater Event – An Early Childhood Film Festival “Dual Language Learners: Issues in the Field”
Veronica Montano Sanchez (Facilitator)
85
SCC Room 309
Health and Safety
ALL
All
Bringing Zen into Your Day: How Relaxing the Body and Mind Does Wonders for Adults and Children
Becky Roth, Katie Romley
80
SCC Room 317-318
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Is It a Banana, a Phone or a Keyboard? Environments, Materials and Interactions that Support Infant/Toddler Exploration of STEM
Janelle Crossley, Catherine Tsao
80
SCC Room 302-303
Parent/Family Relationships and Support
INT
All
Communicating Concerns with Parents: The Experience of UCLA’s Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program
Lauren Pritchard, Sydney Barnes
230
Hyatt Regency B
Quality/Evaluation Children
INTRO
All
DRDP 2015
Tamarra Osborne, Carolyn Loveridge, Melinda Brookshire
230
Hyatt Regency A
Saturday, 1:00pm-2:30pm Advocacy/Public Policy
ALL
All
Recruiting and Retaining Men in the Field of Early Childhood Education
Anthony Taylor, Steve Egawa, Alexis Walters
80
SCC Room 302-303
Challenging Behaviors
INTRO
Ages 0-8
Coping with Crying: Managing Strong Emotions in Young Children
Heidi Emberling
270
SCC Room 308
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom
Workshop descriptions begin on page 34.
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LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Saturday, 1:00pm-2:30pm (continued) Center for Social Change
ALL
All
Collaboration: From Ideas to Best Practice, It’s a Slow and Steady Process
Cindy Santa Cruz-Reed (Facilitator)
115
SCC Room 311
Child Development - Brain
ADV
All
Consulting a Speech Therapist: Understanding Neurological Processes in Language Development to Create Language-Based Curricula
LeeAnn Roca, Helen M Davis
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Child Development Language/Literacy
ALL
Preschool 2-6
Interactive Storytelling Techniques! Build Literacy Skills and Raise Attention Levels with Felt Boards, Puppets and Props!
Sundrina Kofod, Judy Woodworth
270
SCC Room 313
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
Ages 0-8
Everyone Deserves a Trophy and Other Parenting Myths of the 21st Century
Christie McPeck, Jeni Gonzalez
150
Hyatt Regency D
Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
INT
Preschool 2-5
Inclusive Preschool and the Big Lift
Sheryl Young
150
Hyatt Regency E
Curriculum - Art
ALL
All
Exploring Strategies for Hands-On Art Activities Through Painting, Drawing and Sculpture to Inspire Self-Expression and Creative Development in Preschoolers
Kristian Klebofski, Michelle Klebofski
230
Hyatt Regency C
Curriculum - Diversity
INT
Ages 3-8
Teasing, Bullying and Prejudice: Strategies for Age-Appropriate Intervention and Prevention
Meg Thomas
230
Hyatt Regency B
Curriculum - General
INTRO
Ages 0-8
The Impact Nutrition Research and Policies and Subsequent Practices Have on Healthy Eating Habits for Young Children
Ani Shabazian, Caroline Soga
150
Hyatt Regency F
Curriculum - Mathematics
ALL
Ages 0-8
ECE Teachers and Preschool Students as Mathematicians
Teresa Gonczy
85
SCC Room 312
Curriculum Music and Movement
ALL
Ages 0-8
Musical Play: A Framework for Integration in Early Care Settings
Amoriza Gunnink
75
SCC Room 316
Curriculum Science/Technology
INTRO
All
The E in STEM: Engineering
Chris Hume, Constant Hine
270
SCC Room 314
Curriculum Science/Technology
ALL
Ages 0-8
Technology in Early Childhood
Jeanette Luedders
75
SCC Room 301
Environments - General
ALL
Ages 0--5
Creating a Yes Environment for Children and Their Teachers: How to Develop Infant, Toddler or Preschool Classrooms That Inspire Success
Teresa Gonsoski
80
SCC Room 317-318
Family Child Care
ALL
Ages 0-5
At Home with Science and Math
Jean Barbre
80
SCC Room 319
Film Festival
ALL
All
Film Theater Event – An Early Childhood Film Festival “Inspiration for Inclusion: Videos from the Voices of Children, Families and Child Care Providers”
Cindy Arstein-Kerslake (Facilitator)
85
SCC Room 309
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
It’s Not Just For Big Kids: Infants and Toddlers in the Outdoor Classroom
Cathy Bell
270
SCC Room 307
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Seeing Differently: How Our Vision of the Child Has Shaped the Daily Care and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers
Polly Elam
270
SCC Room 306
Parent/Family Relationships and Support
INT
Adult
Difficult Conversation with Families: Strategies for Communicating Developmental Concerns Following a Developmental Screening
Suzanne Yockelson
120
SCC Room 304-305
Professional Development
ALL
Adult
Workforce Preparation, Support and Advancement Through CDTC
Patty Scroggins, Gail Brovont
90
Hyatt Carmel A/B
Quality/Evaluation Program
INT
Preschool 2-5
From Traditional to Meaningful: One Preschool’s Story in Transforming a Traditional Program to a Developmentally Appropriate Model (Featured Presentation)
Melissa Pinkham, Bianca Elsensohn, Dyan Reilly
270
SCC Room 315
Quality/Evaluation Program
INTRO
Preschool 2-5
The Implication of Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) in Mandarin-Speaking Preschools 教室品質評估系統應用於中文幼教環境的適用性與 挑戰
Yafen Lo, PhD Yafen
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Cary Larson-McKay (presiding)
60
Hyatt Capitol View
Saturday, 1:00pm-3:00pm Administration
ALL
All
CAEYC Board of Directors Meeting
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom
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TRACK
LEVEL
AGE GROUP
WORKSHOP
PRESENTER(S)
CAPACITY
ROOM
Saturday, 3:00pm-4:30pm Center for Social Change
ALL
All
Collaboration: From Ideas to Best Practice, It’s a Slow and Steady Process
Cindy Santa Cruz-Reed (Facilitator)
115
SCC Room 311
Challenging Behaviors
ALL
All
Using Visual Supports and Emotional Literacy to Support Children in Full-Service Child Care
Kimberly Thai, Lauren Sanguinetti
75
SCC Room 316
Child Development Language/Literacy
INT
Ages 0-8
Storytelling: Strategies for Using Story to Enhance Curriculum and Build Community
Petra Fraties
230
Hyatt Regency C
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
INT
Preschool 2-5
The Effectiveness of Bibliotherapy in Preschoolers
Nidia Sanchez-Rico
80
SCC Room 302-303
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
INT
Ages 4-7
Kids’ Own Wisdom: Enliven Children’s Own Ability to Extend “Prescribed” SEL Responses into a Wider Range of Their Own Real Life Challenges
Nini White, Lani Mednick
270
SCC Room 313
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
All
She Pushed Me! Handling Daily Conflicts: Learn How to RESPOND, Rather Than REACT to Tattling, Name Calling and Aggression
Diana Brown
270
SCC Room 314
Child Development Social/Emotional Competence
ALL
Preschool 2-5
Teacher, Jenna Pushed Me Again!: Ways to Promote and Assess Young Children’s Social and Emotional Development 如何提升和評估幼兒的情緒發展
Linda Lee, PhD
65
Hyatt Tahoe
Curriculum - Diversity
ALL
All
Rethinking a Cultural Classroom
Shalek Chappill-Nichols
230
Hyatt Regency B
Curriculum - General
ALL
Adult
The Ask Again Project – Redefining the Creative and Cognitive Thought of Teaching
Michelle Arant, Jennifer Robinson
120
SCC Room 304-305
Curriculum - Mathematics
INT
Ages 3-5
What’s the Big Deal About Counting?
Cheryl Turner
80
SCC Room 317-318
Curriculum Music and Movement
ALL
Ages 3-8
Create a Peaceful, Productive and Positive Classroom Environment Through the Introduction of YOGA
Sylvia Roth, Glenda Kacev
75
SCC Room 301
Curriculum Science/Technology
ALL
Ages 2-8
Project-Based Learning Every Day for EVERY Child!
Stephanie Lester
270
SCC Room 308
Environments - Outdoor
INTRO
All
Bringing Children Learning with Nature into Small Spaces
Paul Roberts
270
SCC Room 315
Environments Reggio Emilia
INTRO
Preschool 2-5
Holi Hai! Celebrating Community Through Culture
Kim Bourne, Heather Morado
270
SCC Room 307
Equity and Diversity
INTRO
Preschool 2-5
Early Childhood Activities that Honor Families’ Cultures, Promote Child Development, and Improve School Readiness
Susan Shaffer, Nora Morales
150
Hyatt Regency E
Family Child Care
INTRO
Ages 0-12
Before, During and After a Licensing Visit – FCCH Providers
Jude Burden, Sharon Greene
80
SCC Room 319
Film Festival
ALL
All
Film Theater Event – An Early Childhood Film Festival “Consuming Kids – The Commercialization of Childhood”
Becky Billing, Fran Chasen (Facilitators)
85
SCC Room 309
Infants and Toddlers
ALL
Infant/ Toddler 0-3
Infants Make Meaning: Reflective Teaching and Learning with Infants and Toddlers
Mary Jane Maguire-Fong
270
SCC Room 306
Parent/Family Relationships and Support
ALL
Adult
Supporting Powerful Interactions Between Families and Young Children to Promote Early Literacy Learning
Amber Friesen, Catherine Aranda, Kristan Stewart
70
Hyatt Big Sur A/B
Professional Development
INTRO
Adult
Practical Language Tips for Dealing with Toddlers’ Emerging Language and Desires and Fostering Self-Esteem and Responsibility in Preschoolers
Marsha Chan, Julaine Rosner
110
Hyatt Golden State A/B
Quality/Evaluation Program
INT
Preschool 2-5
America’s Next Top Model: A High-Quality Model for Universal Preschool Creates Robust Educational Outcomes
Mariel Kyger
150
Hyatt Regency F
SCC = Sacramento Convention Center Regency = Hyatt Ballroom 33
