Scholars participate in intensive summer institutes and pre-conference seminars at Division for Early Childhood (DEC) annual meetings to develop knowledge and skills to become faculty leaders and improve outcomes for infants and young children with high, intensive, interdisciplinary, individualized learning needs.
2023
2023 DEC Pre-Conference Seminar
| Topic | Presenter |
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Christy Kavulic, EdD |
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Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
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All |
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Tawara Goode, PhD |
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Senator John Hoffman (Senate District 36, MN) |
2023 Intensive Summer Institute
| Topic | Presenter(s) |
| July 26, 2023 | |
| Overview of Institute | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Overview of Different Academic Jobs | Betsy Crais, PhD |
| Self-Assessment/Career Mapping | Jenny Brown, PhD |
| University Positions Panel | |
| Research Post-Doc at Research 1 University (University of Florida) in School Psychology, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education | Tessa Kranski, PhD |
| Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Research 2 University (New Mexico State University) in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education | Sarah Weigand, PhD |
| Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Doctoral/Professional University (Pacific University) in Occupational Therapy | Caroline McCarty, PhD |
| Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Research 1 University (University of Virginia) in Speech-Language Pathology | Michaela DuBay, PhD |
| Research Assistant Professor at Research 1 University (University of Denver) in Occupational Therapy | Alissa Rausch, EdD |
| Clinical Assistant Professor at Research 1 University (Texas A&M University) in Applied Behavior Analysis | Erinn Whiteside, PhD |
| Policy and Institute Positions | Jennifer Tschantz, PhD |
| The Job Search - Discussion, Information Sharing, and Nuts & Bolts | ECiDC Faculty led by Cindy Vail, PhD |
| Workshopping Application Materials, Reviewing Examples, Reflections: Breakout Groups | ECiDC Faculty |
| July 27, 2023 | |
| Implementation Science Applications of Implementation Science Writing for Publication | Sam Odom, PhD |
| Panel Discussing Journals | |
| JEI/TECSE | Brian Reichow, PhD |
| Infants and Young Children | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services | Cristina Mogro-Wilson, PhD |
| YEC | Kathleen Meeker, PhD |
| Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Center for Equity: Activity to Help Design an Equity Framework for IHE Programs of Study | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| July 28, 2023 | |
| Federal Policy Update | Catherine Citta, LMSW (ECiDC Scholar) |
| Work Groups for Presentations and Projects | |
| State Policies Affecting Children and Families Prenatal to Birth to Three | Cynthia Osborne, PhD |
| Linkages and Applications to Part C | Maureen Greer |
Scholar Presentations
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| New Collaborations for Next Year | |
| July 29, 2023 | |
| Ethical Decision-Making in Early Childhood Personnel Preparation: Early Career Teaching and Mentoring | Ann Turnbull, EdD Rud Turnbull, LL.B./J.D., LL.M. |
2022
2022 Intensive Summer Institute
| Topic | Presenter(s) |
| July 25, 2022 | |
| Meeting for Faculty | |
| July 26, 2022 | |
| Icebreakers and Updates: Competencies and Research | |
| Professionalism and Ethics | Ann Turnbull, EdD
Rudd Turnbull, LL.B/J.D., LL.M |
| Research on Mind-Body-Health Connections: Tools and Practice for Faculty and Students, Now and The Future | Melissa Bray, PhD |
| July 27, 2022 | |
| Early Childhood Systems Across the World: Applications to the United States and Universal Early Childhood | Lynn Kagan, PhD |
| Equity and Diversity: Services and Those who Deliver Them | Sheresa Blanchard, PhD
Hailey Love, PhD LaShorage Shaffer, PhD |
| Embedding Ethics, Systems, and Equity and Diversity into: (a) Consultation and Coaching; (b) Inclusive Settings; (c) Birth to Three Service Delivery; (d) Communication Interventions; (e) Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (Small Group Activity) | |
| July 28, 2022 | |
| Early Morning Sessions (walk, yoga, tools from Monday's session) | |
| Research Spotlight: Participatory Design | |
| Embedding Ethics, Systems, and Equity and Diversity into: (a) Consultation and Coaching; (b) Inclusive Settings; (c) Birth to Three Service Delivery; (d) Communication Interventions; (e) Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (Repeated Small Group Activity) | |
| Building Future Leaders in Early Childhood: Scholar and Faculty Roles and Responsibilities | Ann Turnbull, EdD
Rudd Turnbull, LL.B/J.D., LL.M |
| Student/Faculty Research Collaborations | |
| July 29, 2022 | |
| Early Morning Sessions (walk, yoga, tools from Monday's session) | |
| Activities for the Next Year: Conferences, Collaborative Projects, Products
Cohort Meetings 1 and 2 |
2021
2021 DEC Pre-Conference Seminar
| Topic |
| Public Policy: Systems Change |
| Making Sense of the Policy Processes |
Public Policy Engagement
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| Public Policy: A Washington Update |
| A New Congress and Administration
Transition Overview Budget and Appropriations Legislative Forecast Administration Initiatives Forecast |
2020
2020 Intensive Summer Institute
| Topic | Presenter(s) |
| August 11, 2020 | |
| Overview and Introductions | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Welcome from OSEP | Christy Kavulic, EdD
Tracie Dickson, PhD |
| Structure of Orientation Week and Consortium Requirements | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Overview of Evaluation and Self-Assessment, Interviews | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD
Arlene Russell, PhD |
| Strategies for Success in Your Doctoral Program | Ann Kaiser, PhD |
| Past, Present, and Future Issues: Your Individual Learning History | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| August 12. 2020 | |
| Check-ins with All | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Scholar Requirements | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Cultural Humility | Cristina Wilson, PhD |
| Families and Diversity | Greg Cheatham, PhD |
| Learning Profiles for Success | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| August 13, 2020 | |
| Check-ins with All | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Hawaii's Unique Contributions to Diversity Research | Mary Jo Noonan, PhD |
| Research Paths | Tina Stanton, PhD |
| Conducting International Research | Elizabeth Steed, PhD |
| Building a Relationship with Your Advisor | Angel Fettig, PhD |
| August 14, 2020 | |
| Check-ins with All | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD |
| Attitude Development in Young Children | Micki Ostrosky, PhD |
| Benefits of Interdisciplinary Engagement | Betsy Crais, PhD |
| Exploring Your Professional Journey | Cindy Vail, PhD |
| Professional Homes | Mary Beth Bruder, PhD
Peggy Kemp, PhD |
| Wrap-Up |