2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute: Full Schedule

4:30pm EDT

(In-Person) Reflection/Networking Session: Families/Family advocates/Self-Advocates/Individuals with Disabilities

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Windflower

Feedback Survey

The purposes of the reflection session are:

To set an intention for your time at the Institute.

To reflect on the Keynote and Plenary sessions.

Ensuring that you have an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build community.

Speakers

Susan Barlow

Director of Special Projects, Parent Network of Western New York

Susan Barlow has over 45 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families in various programs. In 1990 she started the administration of a Case Management Program. She has developed and collaborated on numerous programs and conducted hundreds of... Read More →

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Windflower

Reflection, All

Age Group 0-3, 3-5, Pre-K-3rd Grade
Audience Individual with Disabilities or Disability Advocate, Family or Family Advocate
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format In-Person

4:30pm EDT

(In-Person) Reflection/Networking Session: National/State/Community/Local Leaders

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Azalea

Feedback Survey

The purposes of the reflection session are:

To set an intention for your time at the Institute.

To reflect on the Keynote and Plenary sessions.

Ensuring that you have an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build community.

Speakers

Ruth Gallucci

State ECSE AG Liaison, NASDSE

Ruth Gallucci serves as the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) State Early Childhood Special Education & IDEA Data Manager Affinity Group Liaison, as well as a Technical Assistance Consultant for the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) and the Center... Read More →

Debbie Cate

TA Specialist, ECTA/DaSy

Debbie Cate is a technical assistance (TA) specialist with the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) at the University of North Carolina (UNC). Her work within the Trohanis Technical Assistance Projects is with the Early Childhood TA Center (ECTA) and the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy) Center. Her current work supports states in their provision of early childhood special education services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), for children ages birth through... Read More →

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Azalea

Reflection, All

Age Group 0-3, 3-5, Pre-K-3rd Grade
Audience Administrator, Policy Maker, Researcher and/or Evaluator
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format In-Person

4:30pm EDT

(In-Person) Reflection/Networking Session: Teachers, Practitioners – Early Intervention, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Head Start, Pre-K, Therapists

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Bellflower

Feedback Survey

The purposes of the reflection session are:

To set an intention for your time at the Institute.

To reflect on the Keynote and Plenary sessions.

Ensuring that you have an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build community.

Advisory Board

Dawn Meskil

IDEA Preschool Coordinator, NC Department of Public Instruction

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Bellflower

Reflection, All

Age Group 0-3, 3-5, Pre-K-3rd Grade
Audience Early Interventionist/Home Visitor, Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Itinerant Teacher/Family Child Care Provider, Therapist/Specialist
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format In-Person

4:30pm EDT

(In-Person) Reflection/Networking Session: Technical Assistance/Professional Development Providers including Coaches and Higher Ed Faculty

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Dogwood

Feedback Survey

The purposes of the reflection session are:

To set an intention for your time at the Institute.

To reflect on the Keynote and Plenary sessions.

Ensuring that you have an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build community.

Advisory Board

Sheresa Blanchard

Senior Education Researcher & Technical Assistance Specialist, SRI International/Education Division

Sheresa B. Blanchard, PhD, is a senior education researcher and technical assistance specialist at SRI with over 25 years of experience in education, early childhood, special education, and early intervention. She is currently the co-lead for the DaSy/ECTA Cross-Center Child Find... Read More →

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Dogwood

Reflection, All

Age Group 0-3, 3-5, Pre-K-3rd Grade
Audience Researcher and/or Evaluator, Faculty in IHE, Coach, Trainer/TA Provider/Professional Development Provider
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format In-Person

4:30pm EDT

(Virtual) Reflection/Networking Session: Virtual Participants

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Virtual on Zoom

Feedback Survey

The purposes of the reflection session are:

To set an intention for your time at the Institute.

To reflect on the Keynote and Plenary sessions.

Ensuring that you have an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build community.

Advisory Board

Meredith H Villines

EI/ECSE Systems Coordinator, Oregon Department of Education

With 20+ years of working in early care and education, I am currently at the Oregon Department of Education, in the Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities. My primary roles have been a classroom teacher in inclusive childcare and preschools, lead teacher in an Early Childhood Special... Read More →

Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Virtual on Zoom

Reflection, All

Age Group 0-3, 3-5, Pre-K-3rd Grade
Audience All
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format Virtual

2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

4:30pm EDT

Susan Barlow

4:30pm EDT

Ruth Gallucci

Debbie Cate

4:30pm EDT

Dawn Meskil

4:30pm EDT

Sheresa Blanchard

4:30pm EDT

Meredith H Villines

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