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2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

Chris Coyle

LACOE

Coordinator II, Special Education

Downey, California

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Chris Coyle is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and accomplished leader with more than 18 years of experience in education. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chris is a graduate of both Wesleyan University and Temple University. Throughout his career, he has managed large educational teams, including non-public agencies, and has extensive experience as a speech and language pathologist. Most recently, he served as the principal of Para Los Niños Charter Middle School.

12:00pm EDT

(In-Person) Lunch Trillium

1:00pm EDT

(Hybrid) Welcome and Keynote Address Grumman, Virtual on ZoomMychal Threets

2:15pm EDT

(In-Person) Afternoon break and snacks Atrium

2:45pm EDT

(Hybrid) Inclusion 101: From Access to Belonging in Early Childhood Environments Dogwood, Virtual on ZoomMegan Vinh

4:30pm EDT

(In-Person) Reflection/Networking Session: Teachers, Practitioners – Early Intervention, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Head Start, Pre-K, Therapists BellflowerDawn Meskil (In-Person) Reflection/Networking Session: Technical Assistance/Professional Development Providers including Coaches and Higher Ed Faculty DogwoodSheresa Blanchard

7:30am EDT

(In-Person) Check in and Breakfast Atrium

8:30am EDT

(In-Person) WE CAN AND WE MUST: Practical Strategies Advancing Inclusion and Belonging for Every Child WindflowerRuth Gallucci • Debbie Cate

10:00am EDT

(In-Person) Morning Break and Snacks Atrium

10:15am EDT

(In-Person) Understanding Child Media Use for Sensory Regulation: Research by the UNC FaMLab on Media Sensory Curation and Family Media Conflict WindflowerKristen Harrison

12:45pm EDT

(In-Person) Many Ways to Show you Care with Fred Rogers Productions AzaleaMallory Mbalia

2:00pm EDT

(Hybrid) Coaching for Belonging: Expanding the Pyramid Coaching Model Through Inclusive Community Partnerships DogwoodYolanda Sosa

3:15pm EDT

(In-Person) Bridging the Gap: Linking CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early (LTSAE) and the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices to Strengthen Early Childhood Inclusion BellflowerMelissa Crist • Deepa Srinivasavaradan

4:30pm EDT

(In-Person) “Keeping Kids Connected: What Families (and Professionals) Need to Know About Exclusionary Discipline in Early Childhood Settings (and What to Do When It Happens) Moutain LaurelKristen Paul

8:30am EDT

(In-Person) Beyond the book: Creating a space where every child thrives through sensory inclusion BellflowerSarah Alverson • Jennifer Jamsky

10:30am EDT

(In-Person) Reimagining Communities and Public Spaces for Children and Families WindflowerSarah Lytle