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