2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

Coaching has become a cornerstone of high-quality professional development, supervision, and mentoring, however many coaches still struggle with planning and facilitating coaching conversations that build the capacity of the coachee in a sustainable way. In this session, learn about the flow of an effective coaching conversation and how to use the data you have to plan effective conversations that lead to sustainable changes in practice. Walk away with two newly developed guides to level-up your coaching conversations.  ,

Families are powerful advocates when equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and interpret data. This session explores how families can use data to advance inclusive practices and make informed school choice decisions. Participants will learn how to help families interpret school and district data, understand equity indicators, and apply this knowledge to advocate for inclusive environments and high-quality educational options. Using DaSy's Look! Think! Act! Framework, practical examples, tools, and interactive discussion, participants will build the skills and confidence needed to support families to influence decisions that promote access, belonging, and positive outcomes for all children.