2024 Early Childhood Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Early Childhood Conference site! Sign-up for either or both days: click on Reserve A Seat to get your ticket(s) and complete the registration form. If you have questions or require assistance please call Kaui at (808) 305-9770 or via email at kauinohea.correa@k12.hi.us.

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9:05am HST

What Is The Concern? Transitioning from Part C to Part B

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST

G 202

This session will cover the differences between Part C (EI) and Part B (DOE) services for preschool-age children. What are appropriate referrals with an emphasis on what is a suspicion of a disability or delay and smooth transitions between the provision of services.

Presenters

Stacy Kong

EIS Supervisor/Part C Coordinator, Dept. of Health, Early Intervention Section

Verna Chinen M.S. CCC-SLP

Administrator- Exceptional Support Branch, OSSS-ESB-Special Education Section

Verna Chinen, M.S. CCC-SLP, has more than 40 years of experiencing working with children with communication disorders as a speech-language pathologist, related services coordinator and Educational Specialist in the areas of related services, evaluation and eligibility and preschool... Read More →

Early Childhood Environment for Preschool Services pdf

10.10.11.24 DOE EC Conference (1) pdf

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
G 202

Transitions

10:45am HST

Preschool Environments: Making Informed Decisions About the Provision of Services

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST

G 202

In this session, we will discuss preschool environments. How can we ensure informed decision-making for preschool services? Are our delivery decisions based on each child's individual needs? Come and participate in the discussion with EI and the DOE.

Presenters

Stacy Kong

EIS Supervisor/Part C Coordinator, Dept. of Health, Early Intervention Section

Verna Chinen M.S. CCC-SLP

Administrator- Exceptional Support Branch, OSSS-ESB-Special Education Section

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
G 202

Inclusive Practice

1:00pm HST

PACT’s Pyramid Model Implementation Journey

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G 202

The Pyramid Model is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children's healthy social and emotional development. Since 2018, Parents And Children Together’s Early Head Start/Head Start program has engaged in the effort to become a Pyramid Model program. This session will provide attendees with an overview of PACT’s program-wide, systematic efforts and activities to achieve this goal.

Outcomes:

Participants will learn about the systematic efforts and activities that an early childhood program might engage in when undertaking Pyramid Model implementation.
Participants will leave with actionable ideas and resources for embarking on Pyramid Model implementation in their own programs or settings.
Participants will receive a free tool to use in their program or with their children!

Presenters

Keiko Nitta

Early Childhood Coordinator, Hawaii Department of Health

Project LAUNCH supporting young child wellness.

Marsha Mochizuki

Education/Disabilities Specialist, Parents And Children Together

Marsha Mochizuki holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Marsha first came to Parents and Children Together (PACT) as a Home Visitor in their Early Head Start program in 2015 and has been serving as Education/Disabilities Specialist... Read More →

PACT's TPM Journey pdf

Handout PM Implementation Resources pdf

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G 202

SEL / Behavior