The NAYEC 2015 National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development will be held June 7-10, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Several Gryphon House authors will be presenting on trending topics in early childhood education and early childhood development. Here are the sessions you won't want to miss:
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Presenter |
Topic Track Category |
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Meeting Room |
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Why Does Sitting Still Equal Learning?: Why and How We Should Educate the Whole -- Thinking, Feeling, Moving -- Child |
Rae Pica |
Curriculum-Theories and Approaches |
6/7/2015 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Jefferson Ballroom (300) |
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Using a (ital)Powerful Interactions(ital) stance to support professional conversations that extend learning |
Judy Jablon |
Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation) |
6/7/2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Jefferson Ballroom (300) |
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Preparing leaders for the diverse schools of today: Addressing different abilities and languages effectively |
Pam Brillante |
Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation) |
6/7/2015 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Hilton Exhibit Center A (370) |
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Consultants, coaches, administrators, faculty, and other professional development providers as ambassadors of a constantly evolving profession of excellence |
Karen Nemeth |
Featured Session |
6/8/2015 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Grand Ballroom A (500) |
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Changing the frame from quick fix to prevention: Effective teaching strategies for supporting emotional development |
Kay M Albrecht |
Professional Development-Training Programs |
6/8/2015 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Grand Ballroom D (250) |
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Creating nature-rich indoor and outdoor environments that support whole-child development: Evidence-based strategies and guiding principles for designing inspiring spaces |
Susan Wirth |
Learning Environments |
6/8/2015 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Oak Alley (70) |
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Using work sampling to support an integrated approach to enhancing child outcomes and program quality from preschool to third grade |
Judy Jablon |
Child Assessment (developmental screening, diagnostic evaluation, classroom-based assessment) |
6/8/2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Marlborough A/B (150) |
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Rigor, reflection, and research: The three R's of a graduate program that includes advocacy, action research, integrated content, pedagogy, and leadership experiences |
Janis Strasser |
Professional Development-Education Programs |
6/8/2015 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Hilton Exhibit Center B (360) |
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Helping infant and toddler caregivers optimize development by being more intentional in their choices of activities, interactions, and experiences |
Pam Schiller |
Curriculum-Theories and Approaches |
6/8/2015 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Napoleon Ballroom (400) |
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Supporting inclusion with the (ital)Quality Inclusive Practices Checklist(ital) |
Johnna Darragh Ernst |
Children with Disabilities/Early Intervention |
6/8/2015 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Napoleon Ballroom (400) |
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Do you see what I see? Examining challenging behavior through your lenses, and through mine |
Karen Cairone |
Social/Emotional Development |
6/9/2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Versailles Ballroom (250) |
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Professional development inspirations from Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes: New approaches to supporting linguistically diverse teachers |
Karen Nemeth |
Diversity & Equity |
6/9/2015 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Versailles Ballroom (250) |
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Programmatic supports for implementing and sustaining quality coaching |
Ragan McLeod |
Professional Development-Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation) |
6/7/2015 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Hilton Exhibit Center A (370) |
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Research Symposium: Preparing teachers to engage children in STEM |
Marina Bers |
Research |
6/9/2015 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Grand Ballroom B (510) |
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Do you see what I see? Examining challenging behavior through your lenses, and through mine |
Karen Cairone |
Social/Emotional Development |
6/9/2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Versailles Ballroom (250) |
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Partnerships for excellence |
Kyra Ostendorf |
Leadership |
6/8/2015 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Prince of Wales (TH 70) |
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Transitioning from ECERS-R to ECERS-3 in state QRIS efforts |
Richard M Clifford |
Quality Initiatives-QRIS, Compensation, and Licensing |
6/9/2015 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
Napoleon Ballroom (400) |
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