15TH ANNUAL
May 1–4, 2018
WYNDHAM NEW YORKER HOTEL
GREAT SPEAKERS. GREAT LEARNING. HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN & GROW KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 7:00 REGISTRATION OPENS HOLLY ELISSA BRUNO Author 8:00 EXHIBITS OPEN Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Team Building 8:30 KEYNOTE
PRESENTED BY SHAEL POLAKOW-SURANSKY President, Bank Street College of Education
DR. SUZANNE C. CAROTHERS Formerly Professor of Early Childhood Education, New York University
DR. ABRAHAM GEORGE Founder The George Foundation
KEN WELSH Communication Coach
ORLY WAHBA Founder Life Vest Inside
YoungChildExpo.com SPEAKERS MAY 1–4, 2018 Wyndham New Yorker Hotel
Dear Colleague, Welcome to the 15th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference 2018. We are delighted that you have chosen to participate in our conference. Our goal is to share useful information and resources with early childhood professionals to help all young children learn, grow and strive to reach their full potential. We’re very excited to see friends at our CELEBRATION CRUISE (contact us if you wish to attend to see if space is still available). We greatly appreciate all of the keynoters, speakers, attendees, sponsors and exhibitors that have contributed to making our conferences valued and special. This year we were rated in the top 5 Early Childhood Conferences in the US! Over 1000 attendees are coming this year from almost every state and over 20 countries. Make sure you DOWNLOAD our CONFERENCE APP to take full advantage of networking, download presentation handouts, see full presentation descriptions, presenter bios and learn more about exhibitors and sponsors. By completing your presentation ratings/review you automatically enter to win a gift certificate donated by Discount School Supply company. We look forward to your feedback on your conference experience—what you loved, any suggestions, and anything that might make your conference experience even better! Enjoy the conference,
SCOTT MESH, PhD NANCY EVANGELISTA, MSW Conference Director Conference Coordinator
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CELEBRATE WITH US. Join us on our private cruise aboard the Hornblower Hybrid as we celebrate 15 years of the Young Child Expo & Conference in New York City!
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND. n CRUISE around the NYC Harbor in style aboard a private chartered yacht n VIEW the amazing NYC skyline (Make sure to snap close ups of iconic NYC landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty.) n NETWORK with early childhood professionals from around the world n Continue CONVERSATIONS with sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, and other attendees that you could not finish during the conference n GREAT VALUE. Registration includes transportation to and from the Wyndham New Yorker, 2 drink tickets, hor d’oeurves, delicious buffet dinner, and dessert! n Great MUSIC (Bring your dancing shoes, our DJ will playing some great hits) n Make unforgettable MEMORIES with colleagues (Be ready to a strike a pose in the Photobooth)
EVENT DETAILS. Date: THURSDAY, MAY 3 Time: 6:00pm to 9:30pm Location: Pier 40, 92 Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10014 Transportation: Buses to and from the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel will be provided Departing from NYer Hotel: Buses will arrive in front of the hotel at 5:00pm Returning from Pier 40: Buses will arrive at the Pier drop off area at 9:30pm Simply bring your conference badge as your admission!
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e are very proud to welcome the ReelAbilities Film FILM FESTIVAL TITLES: WFestival to our conference. Selected short films will run from 12:00pm to 12:50pm each day of the conference WEDNESDAY MAY 2 (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday) in the Crystal Ballroom. Perfectly Normal for Me
REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL is the largest festival in the U.S. THURSDAY MAY 3 dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, Best Friend stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities. Anything You can Do Founded in New York City in 2007, the festival presents international Picked and award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in Anna multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening Bumblebees discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity FRIDAY MAY 4 of our shared human experience. Preview these films for your own Best Friend enjoyment, education and for possible inclusion in your educational Anything You can Do programming work at your own institution. Picked Anna Bumblebees NEW YORK http://reelabilities.org/newyork/
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) Disclosure statements for presenters of courses providing ASHA CEUs and a list of organizations providing financial and/or in-kind support at http://youngchildexpo.com/nyc-conference/continuing-education-credits-nyc/
Continuing Education: This conference is offered for up to 1.55 ASHA CEU’s (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Los Niños’s Training is a BACB approved continuing education provider. BACB Approval Period: 10/31/17 – 10/31/18
Los Niños’s Training is a NASP approved continuing education provider. NASP Approval Period: 4/17 – 4/20
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ASWB ACE) This organization (Los Ninos Training, LLC and ACE Approval #1366) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Los Ninos Training, LLC maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Contact Los Niños Training, LLC with any questions or concerns at 212-787-9700 ext. 333 or via email at [email protected]. ASWB Approval Period: 3/30/16 – 3/30/19.
New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiative Los Niños Training, LLC (Sponsor #3394) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved sponsor of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants. NYSED CTLE Approval Period: 3/29/2017 – 3/29/2022
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work (NYSED Board of SW) Los Ninos Training, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0365. Contact Los Niños Training, LLC with any questions or concerns at 212-787-9700 ext. 333 or via email at [email protected]. NYSED Board of SW Approval Period: 6/6/16 – 8/31/19
New York State Board for Occupational Therapy Continuing Competency Hours Los Niños Training is an approved Continuing Education Provider by the New York State Board for Occupational Therapy. Los Niños Training, LLC maintains responsibility for the program. Occupational therapist professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits. Contact Los Niños Training, LLC with any questions or concerns at 212-787- 9700 ext. 333 or via email at [email protected]. NYSED Approval Period: 4/1/15 – 3/31/18
Contact Los Niños Training, LLC with any questions or concerns at 212-787-9700 ext. 333 or via email at [email protected].
Check YoungChildExpo.com for additional CEUs.
GRIEVANCE POLICY Los Niños Training, LLC will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Conference Co-Directors, the Conference Coordinator, and the Continuing Education Chair. All grievances must be submitted in writing (via e-mail or mail) to the conference officewithin 30 days of the end of the conference. Any supporting documents must be included with the submitted complaint. For all grievances, contact information (name, phone number, and email) must be provided in the case that the conference team may need clarification. Submit any complaints via email [email protected] or in writing to Los Niños Training LLC, 535 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018. If you have any additional questions or concerns, contact Nancy Evangelista at (212) 787-9700 ext. 333 or at [email protected].
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS OR REQUESTS Individuals with disabilities in need of special accommodations should contact the Conference Coordinator, Nancy Evangelista at (212) 787-9700 ext. 333 to make a request. The conference coordinator will work directly with the venue, the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel, to provide the necessary accommodations. Requests for special accommodations must be made at least a month prior to the conference (by Monday, April 2, 2018). Once accommodations are found, the conference coordinator will confirm need for accommodations. Once the individual confirms, the special accommodations will be secured. If the individual finds that he or she is no longer in need of the accommodations, he or she must contact the conference coordinator by Monday, April 2, 2018.
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TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018
8:30am–4:30pm — FULL DAY WORKSHOP — Crystal Ballroom WORKSHOP ADVANCED TOPICS IN TEACHING LANGUAGE TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM VINCENT J. CARBONE, EdD, BCBA-D, Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctorate, Carbone Clinic, FL • This course is offered for up to .65 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • This INTERMEDIATE level session is offered for 6.5 ASWB continuing education clock hours. • Earn 6.5 CTLE hours upon completing this session. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 6.5 contact hours. • Earn 6.5 BACB TYPE II CEUs upon completing this activity. • 6.5 NASP CPD credits offered. 9:00am–12:00pm — HALF DAY WORKSHOP — Gramercy Park WORKSHOP CLASSROOM / GROUP MANAGEMENT THROUGH BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT CARLENA VADEN, MEd, Education Consultant, Divine Illumination Agency, LLC, VA • This INTERMEDIATE level session is offered for 3.0 ASWB continuing education clock hours. Earn 3.0 CTLE hours upon completing this session. 9:00am–12:00pm — HALF DAY WORKSHOP — Herald Square WORKSHOP SUPPORTING LEARNING: Strategies to Address Sensory Processing Disorders in the Home and Classroom BRIGITTE C. DESPORT, DPS, ATP, OTR/L, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, SUNY Downstate Medical Center-College of Health Related Professions, NY & SANDRA M. DUARTE, MS, OTR/L, RYT-200, New York Department of Education, NY • Earn 3.0 CTLE hours upon completing this session. • 3.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • 3.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
9:00am–12:00pm — HALF DAY WORKSHOP — Kips Bay WORKSHOP STEPUP TO LEARN! NANCY ROWE, MS, CCC/A, Audiologist, Neuronet Learning, FL • Earn 3.0 CTLE hours upon completing this session. • 3.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered. 1:00pm–4:00pm — HALF DAY WORKSHOP — Gramercy Park WORKSHOP TEACHING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: It Is About More Than Mad, Sad, Happy, Scared & Surprised CINDY TEREBUSH, CYPFC, Early Childhood Consultant, Independent Early Childhood Consultant, NJ • This course is offered for up to .25 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • This INTERMEDIATE level session is offered for 2.5 ASWB continuing education clock hours. • Earn 2.5 CTLE hours upon completing this session. • 2.5 NASP CPD credits offered. • 2.5 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered. 1:00pm–4:00pm — HALF DAY WORKSHOP — Sutton Place WORKSHOP HELPING PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SENSORY MOTOR EXPERIENCES CHRISTINE ROBERTS, BFA, Founder, Nurturing Pathways, Inc, WA • This INTERMEDIATE level session is offered for 3.0 ASWB continuing education clock hours. • Earn 3.0 CTLE hours upon completing this session. • 3.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered. 1:00pm–4:00pm — HALF DAY WORKSHOP — Herald Square WORKSHOP BEST PRACTICE DUAL METHODOLOGY PROGRAMMING: ABA and DIR- Perfect Together MICHELE HAVENS, EdD, Educational Consultant, Imagine Academy, NJ • This INTERMEDIATE level session is offered for 3.0 ASWB continuing education clock hours. • Earn 3.0 CTLE hours upon completing this session. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 3.0 contact hours. • 3.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • 3.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 2018
8:30am–9:20am — KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom KEYNOTE PLAY’S THE THING: Using Humor and Fun to Uplift Your Workplace HOLLY ELISSA BRUNO, JD, Author, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Team Building, MA
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom ANXIETY, TRAUMA, AND EMOTION DYSREGULATION IN CHILDREN: Where Learning Stops NATALIE JAMES, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor, Oregon State University, OR • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hours. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour.
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9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom CLIMATE CHANGE IS GOOD!: How to Enhance Your Classroom Experience LAURA MANIGLIA, MA, Education Consultant, Handle Associates, LLC, CT CHARLES A. MANIGLIA, PhD, Education Consultant, Handle Associates, LLC, CT • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
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9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION THROUGH TEACHING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE JADE BURRIS, EdD, Assistant Professor, West Chester University of PA, PA • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
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10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom BEHAVIOR GOES WHERE REINFORCEMENT FLOWS: Using the Matching Law to Understand Behavior LAUREN KRYZAK, PhD, Clinical Director, Above and Beyond Learning Group, NJ CELIA HEYMAN, MA, Clinical Manager, Above and Beyond Learning Group, NJ • Earn 1.0 BACB TYPE II CEUs upon completing this activity. • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom DISCOVER THE 5 SECRETS TO CATAPULTING COMMUNICATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND MOTIVATION CANDACE MOORE, MS, Speech-Language Pathologist, Shallowater and Lubbock Independent School Districts, TX • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
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10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park TEACHER, TEACHER WHAT DO YOU SEE? I SEE A SELF-REGULATED STUDENT LOOKING AT ME! LINDY GAUDIANO, MEd, Academic Program Manager, Grand Canyon University, AZ STACY RUCKER, MEd, MS, Program Lead Instructor, Higher Education Educator, AZ • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
1:00pm–1:50pm — KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom KEYNOTE To Succeed Later, Start Earlier SHAEL POLAKOW-SURANSKY, MSEd, President, Bank Street College of Education, NY
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom A RESTORATIVE FRAMEWORK TEACHING AND SUPPORTING THE WHOLE CHILD MICHELE HAMILTON, MA, Founder, Pear Tree Community Schools Oakland, CA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom CONFLICT RESOLUTION: A Problem Solving Approach JOSÉ VELILLA, MA, HighScope Field Consultant, HighScope Foundation, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour.
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2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK LEARNERS: Establishing Independence, Encouraging Self-Regulated Learners, Motivating the Unmotivated LINDY GAUDIANO, MEd, Academic Program Manager, Grand Canyon University, AZ STACY RUCKER, MEd, MS, Program Lead Instructor, Higher Education Educator, AZ • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park DEVELOPING WELLNESS POLICIES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HABITS BRIANNA HOLMES, MA, Technical Trainer, Nemours Children’s Health System, District of Columbia • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK TEACHING THE LANGUAGE OF TOMORROW: How Play-Based Coding Can Set Preschool- Aged Children on the Path to Success HELEN HADANI, PhD, Director of Research, Center for Childhood Creativity, CA DEBORAH WEBER, PhD, Director, Fisher-Price, CA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
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3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom ENERGIZE YOUNG MINDS SANTANA MORRIS, MBA, Executive Director, Jamaica Intensive Reading Clinic, FL • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place SELF-CARE: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First! A Mindfulness-Based Practice for Caregivers ZSUZSANNA KIRALY, PhD, RYT-500, Director, Hagin School Consultation Centers, Fordham University, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL) IN PREKINDERGARTEN? Yes We Can and Yes We Do! CATHY SUROWKA, MEd, Specialist, Virginia Preschool Initiative Expansion, VA JULIA WILMOUTH, MEd, Teacher, Virginia Preschool Initiative Expansion, VA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
THURSDAY MAY 3, 2018
8:30am–9:20am — KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom KEYNOTE RE-EXAMINING OUR PRACTICE AS WE DEEPEN OUR COMMITMENT: Early Childhood Educators Rising to the Challenge SUZANNE C. CAROTHERS, PhD, Formerly Professor of Early Childhood Education, New York University, NY
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom DESIGNING CLASSROOMS THAT INSPIRE PLAYFUL LEARNING MARIAH BRUEHL, MS, Founder, Playful Learning, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMON CORE STANDARDS IN EARLY GRADES TONYA COOPER, EdD, Instructional Leadership Director, Shelby County Schools, TN ANGELA NICHOLS, EdD, Principal, Shelby County Schools, TN • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
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THURSDAY MAY 3, 2018
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMING FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS with Communication, Self-Regulation and Social Learning Needs CHRISTINE HOLDREN, OTD, Occupational Therapist, Southern Elementary School, DE MELISSA EGER, MA-CCC/SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Southern Elementary School, DE, WHITNEY BARRERA, MEd, Special Education Teacher, Colonial School District, DE • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park LET’S LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Healthy Educators Help Build Healthy Students DAWN SUSI, Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, Chef Instructor,Common Threads, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Herald Square PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL FEEDING DISORDERS SONU SANGHOEE, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Director, Achieve Beyond, NY • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
9:30am–9:45am — PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION — Kips Bay PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION NEW ERA IN SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH BEETBOX SHAZIA CHOUDRI, LLLB (Hons), Holistic Health Coach, CEO, NY
10:00am–10:15am — PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION — Kips Bay PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED ASSESSMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TAMMY KWAN, MBA, CEO, Cognitive ToyBox, Inc., NY
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom RITUALIZING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION KATIE FALLONE, MEd, Program Director, Move This World, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom KEEP CALM & TEACH ON SUSAN LOVATO, MA, Teacher, School Climate Consultant, Delran Board of Education, NJ • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK FINE MOTOR BOOT CAMP: Using an Inter-Professional Practice Model to Address Academic, Fine/Visual Motor and Language Needs Using Dollar Store or Free Materials! JULIE MARZANO, MS, Based Occupational Therapist and Owner/Co-Creator, AOTA, PA EMILY MCCARTHY, MS, Early Intervention Provider, ASHA, PA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park YOUR GROWING CHILD & WHAT TO EXPECT: Advice from a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon CHRISTEN RUSSO, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NY TARA LIDDLE, MPT, Regional Director of Pediatrics, MOTION PT Group, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK ENGAGING YOUNG STUDENTS IN SCIENCE LINDSAY FRANK, MS, Science Specialist, Port Chester- Rye Unified School District, CT • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
1:00pm–1:50pm — KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom KEYNOTE LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY SOCIAL WORK WITH POOR CHILDREN IN RURAL INDIA DR. ABRAHAM GEORGE, Founder, The George Foundation, NJ
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom MAKE TIME FOR SCIENCE! 10 practical Ways to Integrate Science into your Classroom NERMEEN DASHOUSH, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Boston University, MA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
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2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom LEARNING STYLES REALLY DO MATTER! LAKISHA BEST, MEd, CEO Pre-K Consulting Firm, CDA Council, OH • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK PICKY EATING AND PLAY-BASED LEARNING MEGAN HAUPT, Founder, Hungry Education, PA This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park CULTIVATING TEACHER RESILIENCY THROUGH SELF-CARE SASCHA LONGSTRETH, PhD, Associate Professor, San Diego State University, CA SARAH GARRITY, EdD, Associate Professor, San Diego State University, CA • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour.
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2:00pm–2:15pm — PRODUCT DEMONTRATION — Kips Bay PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION NEW ERA IN SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH BEETBOX SHAZIA CHOUDRI, LLLB (Hons), Holistic Health Coach, CEO, NY
2:30pm-2:45pm — PRODUCT DEMONTRATION — Kips Bay PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED ASSESSMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TAMMY KWAN, MBA, CEO, Cognitive ToyBox, Inc., NY
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom MUPPETS AND MORE: Tips for Using PBS Kids to Excite, Engage, and Educate in your Early Learning Classroom NORAH JONES, MEd, Associate Producer, WNET, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom MAKING MINDFULNESS STICK WITH KIDS CHRISTOPHER WILLARD, PsyD, Faculty, Harvard Medical School, MS • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK A TEACHER WALKS INTO A BAR: Using Humor to Teach Foundational Academics to Children with Special Needs ANDY KLEIMAN, MSEd, Advanced DIR/Floortime Provider, Rebecca School, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park CONNECTING EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES: Engaging Tips and Activities to Foster and Improve Children’s Literacy Skills MARCIE ABOFF, Children’s Author, Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature, NJ • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK MATH IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM: Preparing Young Children to Succeed DAVID BANZER, MEd, Doctoral Candidate, University at Chicago, IL JENNIFER ASIMOW, MEd, Associate Professor, Harold Washington College, IL • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
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FRIDAY MAY 4, 2018
8:30am–9:20am — KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom KEYNOTE COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS: The Journey Upward, Outward and Inward KEN WELSH, Communication Coach, Australia
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom POSITIVE EMOTIONAL CLIMATE: The Future of Behavior Management ERIN BROWDER, MEd, MS, Education Consultant, CA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This INTERMEDIATE level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom THE GLAMOUR OF GARBAGE: Utilizing Everyday Items to Create Independent Tasks for Young Children MINDY SMALL, Coordinator of Autism Services, Birch Family Services, NY LORI VOLPE, PhD, Coordinator of Autism Services, Birch Family Services, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK AU-MAZING GIFT: A Journey to Autism Acceptance ALISHA GRIFFITH, AuD, Autism Parent Coach, ASHA, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park PEER MENTORING: Raising Children’s Emotional IQ as a Means to Resolve Conflict in the Classroom RHONDA DUFF-BAPTISTE, MSEd, Guidance Counselor, The Rainbow Affect, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK BLENDING TABLETS WITH HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION TO BUILD EARLY MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE JOHN SCHACTER, PhD, Professor, San Jose State University, CA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
9:30am–10:30am — PRESENTATION — Kips Bay THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EARLY INTERVENTION MICHAEL J. Guralnick, PhD, Director, Center on Human Development and Disability, WA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom NZE SPO O N HOW CHILDREN THRIVE: The Practical Science of Raising Independent, R S B O
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10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom POCKET STORIES: Developing Social and Emotional Competencies with Simple Stories in Early Childhood RACHAEL HARRINGTON, BFA, Storyteller, National Storytelling Network, NY • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK ROUTINES-BASED INTERVENTION: Supporting Children with Autism and Families within their Natural Environment CHAD GROSSMAN, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Supervisor, TheraCare, NY DAWN RICCI, MA, Clinical Supervisor, TheraCare, NY • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
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FRIDAY MAY 4, 2018
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park CLASS PLUS RIGOR EQUALS SCHOOL READINESS CAROLYN HARVEY, PhD, Early Childhood Advisor, Shelby County Schools District, TN • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
10:45am–11:45am — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK STEM FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS: A Powerful Foundation for Language and Literacy RACHEL PAYNE, MSEd, MLS, Coordinator, Early Childhood Services, Brooklyn Public Library, NY JESSICA RALLI, MA, Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs, Brooklyn Public Library, NY SAROJ GHOTING, MLS, Early Childhood Literacy Consultant, PA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
1:00pm–1:50pm — KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom KEYNOTE Developing the Kindness Muscle ORLY WAHBA, Founder, Life Vest Inside, NY
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom WORD WALK: An Engaging Vocabulary Strategy for Young Children KATHERINE BEAUCHAT, EdD, Associate Professor, York College of PA, PA KATRIN L. BLAMEY, PhD, Associate Professor, DeSales University, PA • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom THE PLACE OF STORY AND STORYTELLING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS ELIZABETH CUMMINGS, MSc, Authors, Australian Society of Authors, AL • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK MINDFULNESS AND ADHD MARK BERTIN, MD, Developmental Pediatrics, New York Medical College, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This INTERMEDIATE level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park Preparing Children for School Success through Parent Engagement at Home ANDRE EATON, MSW, MDIV, New York State Director, New York State Parent-Child Home Program, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
2:00pm–3:00pm — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK STRIKING A CHORD WITH THE COMMON CORE: Using Musical Activities as a Catalyst to Support Learning in Early Literacy and Math Skills MERYL CULLOM, Professional Development Specialist, Education through Music, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Grand Ballroom WOW: Kids Love these Physical Activities! NICHOLAS KLINE, MSEd, NBCT, Manager, US Games, NY • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Crystal Ballroom HOME VISITOR SAFETY SANDY DARVEAU, MA, Early Childhood Consultant, Heartland AEA, IA • This course is offered for up to .1 ASHA CEU (Intermediate level, Professional area). • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. 1.0 NASP CPD credits offered. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Sutton Place AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK LET THE WORDS SING: Poetry and Self-Advocacy in Autism Education DONNIE WELCH, BFA, Creative Writing Teacher, Rebecca School, NY Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session.
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3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Gramercy Park ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®: Protecting Children from Environmental Health Hazards within Early Care and Learning Environments HESTER PAUL, MS, National Director, Eco-Healthy Child Care®, Children’s Environmental Health Network, District of Columbia • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • This BEGINNER level session is offered for 1.0 ASWB continuing education clock hour. • This presentation is approved for NYSED-SW CPE 1.0 contact hour. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
3:15pm–4:15pm — PRESENTATION — Herald Square STEAM TRACK STEAM Activities in the Infant Room DONNA GROVER, Educational Support Specialist, Goddard Systems, NJ • Earn 1.0 CTLE hour upon completing this session. • 1.0 NYSED OT continuing competency hours offered.
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