Session listings are preliminary and are subject to change. Please check back frequently for the most up-to-date information. Attendees should use the conference program received on site to make their final session choices.
Many sessions at the Institute will include the Pyramid Model framework for addressing the
social and emotional development and challenging behavior of young children. This pyramid
framework includes four levels of practice to address the needs of all children, including
children with persistent challenging behavior. 11:00AM - 5:00PM Registration Open3:00PM - 4:30PM Keynote Presentation: This Stuff Really Works: A mother and father, teacher, and center director talk about their everyday experiences with the application of Pyramid Model principles and practices.4:30PM - 6:00PM Poolside Reception7:00AM - 4:30PM Registration Open7:30AM - 8:30AM Breakfast - Lobby II8:30AM - 11:30AM Thursday April 3rd - Morning SessionsEffective Strategies for Families of Young Children with Challenging Behaviors
Matt Timm Ph.D., Tennessee Voices for Children
Phil Strain Ph.D., University of Colorado at Denver
| Show AND Tell: Utilizing Visual Systems to Support Children's Appropriate Behavior
Ron Roybal , University of Colorado at Denver
Professional Res Kelly Wilson , University of Colorado at Denver
Katie Engelhardt MA, University of Colorado at Denver
| Little Ones Have Big Dreams Too - Person-Centered Planning for Very Young Children
Ann Donoghue Dillon
| Program-Wide Implementation of the Teaching Pyramid: Promoting Children's Social Emotional Competence and Readiness for School
Rochelle Lentini M.Ed., University of South Florida
Denise Binder
| Secure Bonds: How the Earliest Relationships Impact Social Emotional Development
Amy Hunter LICSW, ZERO TO THREE
| The CSEFEL Pyramid Model: Background, Basics, and the Nuts and Bolts
Micki Ostrosky Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Greg Cheatham PhD, Arizona State University
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11:30AM - 12:30AM Lunch - Lobby II1:00PM - 4:00PM Thursday April 3rd - Afternoon SessionsBuilding Blocks for Including and Teaching Young Children with Special Needs
Susan Sandall Ph.D., University of Washington
| Effective Collaboration and Planning Strategies at the State, Local, and Program Levels
Barbara Smith Ph.D., University of Colorado at Denver
| The Power of Peers: Peer Strategies to Support Appropriate Behavior and Social Development
Phil Strain Ph.D., University of Colorado at Denver
Edward (Ted) Bovey M.A., University of Colorado at Denver
| Coaching Teachers in the Teaching Pyramid
Susan Jack
Rochelle Lentini M.Ed., University of South Florida
Laurie Beckel
| Assessing and Guiding Parent-Child Interaction in Early Intervention Programs
Judy Carta Ph.D., University of Kansas-Juniper Gardens Children's Project
| The ABC's of Social Stories, Scripted Routines, and Rule Books
Pam Buschbacher Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, PBS Specialist
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7:00AM - 4:30PM Registration Open7:30AM - 8:30AM Breakfast - Lobby II8:30AM - 11:30AM Friday April 4th - Morning SessionsFunctional Assessment: Using Observational and Interview Data to Assess Challenging Behavior of Young Children
Kwang-Sun Blair Ph.D., University of South Florida
| Implementation for Impact: Effectively Dealing with "Challenging Behavior" to Foster Fidelity and Sustainability
Karen Blase Ph.D., Florida Mental Health Institute
| What it Takes! Implementing and Sustaining a Program-Wide Model
Linda Broyles , SEK-CAP Head Start, Kansas
| Using Data, Measuring Outcomes and Make Decisions Related to Implementing the Teaching Pyramid
Mary Louise Hemmeter , Vanderbilt University
Pat Snyder , University of Florida
Lise Fox Ph.D., University of South Florida
| Digging Deeper: Looking Beyond Behavior to Discover Meaning
Donna Britt Ed.D
| If you Want IT, Teach IT!: Teaching Social Emotional Skills
Rochelle Lentini M.Ed., University of South Florida
Anne Nicole Taccetta
Rachel Lee Anderson , University of South Florida
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11:30AM - 12:30AM Lunch - Lobby II1:00PM - 4:00PM Friday April 4th - Afternoon SessionsDo You Know Who I Am? Valuing Cultures & Experiences of Immigrant & Migrant Children & Families
Barbara Kaiser
Amy Santos Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Greg Cheatham PhD, Arizona State University
| State Planning for Implementing a Pyramid Model Professional Development System: Lessons Learned from Three States
Rob Corso Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Barbara Smith Ph.D., University of Colorado at Denver
Ardith Ferguson , Colorado Part C Program
Roxane Kaufmann , Georgetown University
Al Zachik
Tom Rendon
| Strategies and Ideas for Linking Literacy and Social Emotional Opportunities Throughout Daily Routines
Tweety Yates Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mary Louise Hemmeter , Vanderbilt University
| Implementing and Sustaining Program-Wide Implementation: Training Leadership Teams
Lise Fox Ph.D., University of South Florida
Susan Jack
| Supporting Infant Mental Health Through the Magic of Everyday Routines
Kimberly Diamond-Berry Ph.D., ZERO TO THREE
| Transition Traffic: A Map to Successful Journeys Between Activities
Anne Nicole Taccetta
Rachel Lee Anderson , University of South Florida
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7:30AM - 8:30AM Breakfast - Lobby II8:00AM - 1:00PM Registration Open8:30AM - 11:30AM Saturday April 5th - Morning SessionsDeveloping Behavior Support Plans
Glen Dunlap Ph.D., University of South Florida
| Strategies for Successfully Including Children with Autism in Early Childhood Settings
Edward (Ted) Bovey M.A., University of Colorado at Denver
Katie Engelhardt MA, University of Colorado at Denver
| Moving from Functional Assessment to Support Plans Using the Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior
Bobbie Vaughn , University of South Florida
| Training Issues and Solutions When Sharing Information with Teachers
Micki Ostrosky Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tweety Yates Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Amy Santos Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
| Mental Health Consultation in Early Childhood: A Collaborative Approach
Roxane Kaufmann , Georgetown University
Neal Horen Ph.D., Georgetown University
| Here We Are Together: Strategies for Successful Large Group Activities
Professional Res Kelly Wilson , University of Colorado at Denver
Ron Roybal , University of Colorado at Denver
Edy Purcell M.A., University of Colorado at Denver
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