2025 International Inclusion Institute: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

(Hybrid) 619 Coordinators' Meeting

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Speakers

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

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Preconference, Systems

Age Group 3-5, PreK-3rd Grade
Audience State or National Administrators and Policymakers
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format Hybrid

9:00am EDT

(In-Person) Preparing Inclusion Advocates and Leaders: Tools and Strategies for Faculty and PD Providers

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

TBA

This session will focus on ways in which to build the capacity for early childhood educators to recognize, create, implement, evaluate, and advocate for high-quality inclusive learning and development opportunities for young children. Tools and strategies that help promote emphasis on the full participation of each and every child and their family will be highlighted. Presenters will share examples of how to bring an inclusive lens to any course or professional development offering. Focused tabletop discussions will provide opportunities for participants to follow their interests and learning priorities.

Speakers

Camille Catlett

Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Camille Catlett | Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Kelli Odden

Professor, Mayville State University

Kelli Odden is a professor of education at Mayville State University.

Sharon Little

Higher Education Liaison, Early Years (formerly Child Care Services Association)

Sharon Little, Ed.D is Higher Education Liaison with CCSA, with thirty-eight years of experience in the field of early education and adult learning. Sharon is a former Program Lead and Community College Faculty in Early Childhood Education, a recipient of SCRIPT-NC during her program... Read More →

Samtra Devard

Samtra Devard is a youth and family advocate from Bear, DE.

Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Preconference, Higher education/Professional development

Age Group 0-3, 3-5, PreK-3rd Grade
Audience Higher education faculty, Professional development providers, Technical assistance providers, State or National Administrators and Policymakers
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format In-Person

2:45pm EDT

(Hybrid) Implementing and Sustaining Promising State Level Practices

Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

TBA

Speakers

Dr. Heather Googe

Principal Investigator, South Carolina Pyramid PIECES , SCIC, & SCPI

Dr. Googe has over 20 years of experience working in the field of early childhood special education and holds a PhD in Special Education from the University of South Carolina. She is a Research Assistant Professor at the Yvonne & Schuyler Moore Child Development Research Center at... Read More →

Ann Kremer

Project Director, Early CHOICES

Ann Kremer is the Project Director for Early CHOICES a preschool inclusion initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education. The mission of Early CHOICES is to increase high quality inclusive opportunities for young children. Ann has a masters of education in early childhood... Read More →