2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

7:30am EDT

(In-Person) Check in and Breakfast Atrium

8:30am EDT

(In-Person) Be Prepared: New Tools for Planning and Facilitating an Evidence-Based Coaching Conversation with a Colleague AzaleaSarah Sexton (In-Person) Beyond the book: Creating a space where every child thrives through sensory inclusion BellflowerSarah Alverson • Jennifer Jamsky (In-Person) The Adaptation Station: Simple Strategies for Supporting Infants and Toddlers at Home RedbudAlissa Rausch • Allison Jones, M.Ed. (In-Person) Turning Toward: Moving from Challenging to Connected When Behavior Feels Hard DogwoodSally Hansen • Jackie Joseph (In-Person) When the Path Isn’t Clear, We Create It Together: A Panel Discussion WindflowerSarah Buesching • Christy Cooper • Kate Pingel • Kristen Montgomery • BetsyJohn Lane

10:00am EDT

(In-Person) Morning Break and Snacks Atrium

10:30am EDT

(Hybrid) From Data to Action: Using Data to Make Informed Decisions RedbudDebbie Cate • Micole Atkins Kirkland (Hybrid) Healing Generations: Family-Centered Care for Addiction and Trauma at UNC Horizons DogwoodHaley Dixon • Hendrée E. Jones (In-Person) Data-Informed Family Advocacy: Strengthening Inclusion & Choice AzaleaDeepa Srinivasavaradan • Susan Barlow • Cindy Weber (In-Person) From Concern to Connection, Navigating Early Intervention and Special Education Services in Early Childhood BellflowerLaurie Strickland (In-Person) Reimagining Communities and Public Spaces for Children and Families WindflowerSarah Lytle

11:45am EDT

(In-Person) Lunch and Reflection Trillium

8:00am EDT

(Virtual) Inclusive Systems, and Early Relational Health : Leadership Strategies for Young Children and Families Virtual on ZoomYolanda Sosa (Virtual) “Keeping Kids Connected: What Families (and Professionals) Need to Know About Exclusionary Discipline in Early Childhood Settings (and What to Do When It Happens) Virtual on ZoomKristen Paul

9:00am EDT

(Virtual) Growing the Inclusion Pipeline: Mentoring Future Early Childhood Leaders in Inclusive STEM Virtual on ZoomSherri Britt Williams • Sherra Lawrence (Virtual) More than supporting roles: Partnering with fathers of young children with disabilities Virtual on ZoomNadya Pancsofar • Joshuah Carlani

10:00am EDT

(Virtual) Empowering Families in Early Intervention: Free Online Resources for Using Evidence-Based Practice with Autistic Toddlers Virtual on ZoomJessica Amsbary • Ann Sam (Virtual) Using the AEPS-3 in International Contexts Virtual on ZoomJennifer Grisham

6:00pm EDT

(Virtual) Introduction to an Embedded Learning Framework and Its Use (Part 1 of a 2-part session) Virtual on ZoomJohn Forster • Tara McLaughlin • Patricia (“Pat”) Snyder (Virtual) The “F-Words for Child Development”: Bring the ideas to life for young children and their families (Part 1 of a 2-Part Session) Virtual on ZoomLynda Moore • Peter Rosenbaum • Rachel Teplicky

7:00pm EDT

(Virtual) Adapting the Embedded Learning Framework for Contextual and Cultural Fit (Part 2 of a 2-part session) Virtual on ZoomJohn Forster • Tara McLaughlin • Patricia (“Pat”) Snyder (Virtual) The “F-Words for Child Development”: Bring the ideas to life for young children and their families (Part 2 of a 2-Part Session) Virtual on ZoomLynda Moore • Peter Rosenbaum • Rachel Teplicky

8:00pm EDT

(Virtual) Inclusion Without a Blueprint: Community Practices and Realities from Malaysia Virtual on ZoomLai Thin Ng (Virtual) Targeting Higher Quality: Early Childhood Inclusive Education Practice in China Virtual on ZoomXueyun Su

8:00am EDT

(Virtual) (In-Person) Understanding Child Media Use for Sensory Regulation: Research by the UNC FaMLab on Media Sensory Curation and Family Media Conflict Virtual on ZoomKristen Harrison (Virtual) The Japanese Practice of Mimamoru and Lessons on Inclusion Virtual on ZoomJani Kozlowski • Ryutaro Shintani

9:00am EDT

(Virtual) An Introduction to the Role of the Itinerant Early Childhood Special Educator Virtual on ZoomRuth Gallucci • Alissa Rausch (Virtual) Supporting Peer Relationships for Autistic Preschoolers: Practical Evidence-Based Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms Virtual on ZoomJessica Amsbary • Ann Sam

10:00am EDT

(Virtual) Translating the What and Why into the How: Designing and Implementing Blended Preparation and Professional Development Virtual on ZoomAnn M. Mickelson (Virtual) Why the Routines-Based Interview Is a Cross-Cultural Success Virtual on ZoomRobin McWilliam • Cami Stevenson

6:00pm EDT

(Virtual) It's You I Like!: Building Belonging in Our Neighborhoods--Lessons Learned from Fred Rogers (Part 1 of a 2-Part Session) Virtual on ZoomJenna Weglarz-Ward (Virtual) Scaffolding Caregiver Learning Virtual on ZoomTeran Frick

7:00pm EDT

(Virtual) Creating Professional Development with Adult Learning Principles Virtual on ZoomSally Hansen • Jackie Joseph (Virtual) It's You I Like!: Building Belonging in Our Neighborhoods-Lessons Learned from Fred Rogers (Part 2 of a 2-Part Session) Virtual on ZoomJenna Weglarz-Ward

8:00pm EDT

(Virtual) Building Belonging Through Play: An Inclusive Approach to Early STEM Learning Virtual on ZoomJessica Amsbary • Chih-Ing Lim (Virtual) We Are Not Hard to Reach: Engaging Black Fathers of Children with Disabilities Virtual on ZoomBrandy James • Marquis Clark • Gregory Facey • Kevin Hall • LaMarcus Hall • Mark Taylor • Antoine Brown