2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

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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 ZoomAlissa Rausch • Ruth E. Gallucci (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