CalECSE "Be the One" March 2023 Symposium (archive)
Early Childhood Special Education providers and related agencies play a critical role in the development of preschool-age students with disabilities. This symposium provided professional learning and capacity building sessions for all participants, encouraging us all to "Be the One" in innovating our current systems to provide positive outcomes for California's youngest learners!
Location
Paradise Point Resort
San Diego, CA
Target Audience
- Early Childhood Special Education Teachers & Related Service Providers
- Special Education Administrators
- Pre-K School Psychologists
- Regional Center Staff & Administrator
- Family Support Agency Staff
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker Larkin O'Leary, co-founder of the Common Ground Society, was the inaugural keynote message encouraging attendees to “Be the One”, presenting how to make all children and families feel a sense of belonging through the development of meaningful connections and community support.
Topics
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Early Childhood Legal & Policy Updates
- AAC & AT
- Interagency Collaboration (Including Regional Centers and Family Resources/Empowerment Centers)
- Early Childhood Assessment Practices
- Assessment Team Leadership
- Parent Outreach, Support and Family Empowerment
- Data Governance
- Innovative & Inclusive Preschool Practices
- Evidence Based Practices and Teaching/Therapy Techniques
Support Materials
Recorded Trainings
CalECSE "Be the One" Keynote Presentation (Video)
Keynote Presentation by Larkin O'Leary, COO, Common Ground Society
Events
CalECSE "Be the One" Spotlight on Excellence (Video)
In this video, CalECSE showcases its first-ever Spotlight on Excellence Award recipient: the Mitchell Child Development Center in Santa Ana Unified School District, which offers a continuum of early childhood special education programs to support strong student outcomes.
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