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.

9:05am HST

Let's Get Lit! A Fun-filled Exploration of Language and Literacy

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

H 102

Discover how one book can be the gateway to a month's worth of imaginative, educational, and fun-filled activities! In this session we'll explore how to immerse your youngest learners in engaging language and literacy experiences throughout the school day in order to improve student achievement. Reimagine the “traditional storytime routine” to fit the needs and interests of a variety of learners through collaboration with related service providers. Come and see how exciting and engaging books can be when they leave the page and come to life!

Presenters

Erin Firmin

Erin Firmin, M.S., CCC-SLP, LBA is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst that enjoys working with our littlest kiddos. She has worked in the schools for 24 years, 14 of which were in the Central District. She is currently working in the Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex... Read More →

Chelsea Villar

Chelsea Villar Has taught special education for sixteen years in the Central District and especially enjoys teaching language and literacy to our youngest learners. She has a teaching license in elementary education and special education. She is currently working in the Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua... Read More →

Participant's Copy of Let's Get Lit! A Fun Filled Exploration of Language and Literacy (Part 1) pdf

Participant's Copy of Let's Get Lit! A Fun Filled Exploration of Language and Literacy (Part 2) pdf

Participant's Copy of Let's Get Lit! A Fun Filled Exploration of Language and Literacy (Part 3) pdf

Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 102

Language & Literacy

10:45am HST

Counseling the "littles" - SBBH Supports for Early Childhood Students and their Mental Health

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

H 102

This session will focus on understanding the social, emotional, and behavioral developmental needs of our pre-school to early elementary-age students and how we can best support their positive mental health development.

Presenters

Kimberly McDonald

Clinical Psychologist, OSSS

Dr. Kimberly McDonald obtained her Doctorate of Psychology degree from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield Missouri in August 2002. Prior to that, she completed her clinical internship at the Youth Opportunity Center in Muncie Indiana and moved to Hawaii... Read More →

Counseling the Littles Early Childhood Conference pdf

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
H 102

Programs / Interventions

1:00pm HST

Counseling the "littles" - SBBH Supports for Early Childhood Students and their Mental Health

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

H 102

Presenters

Kimberly McDonald

Clinical Psychologist, OSSS

Counseling the Littles Early Childhood Conference pdf

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
H 102

Programs / Interventions

9:05am HST

Wordless Wonders - Practical Tips to Build Language & Literacy Skills

Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST

H 102

Participants will discover the importance of the BIG 6 and how to apply their knowledge using picture books throughout the daily routine. They will understand how these six literacy skills impact reading and spelling proficiency. This workshop will demonstrate a picture book and thematic unit to integrate the BIG 6 literacy skills with explicit instruction and multisensory activities. During the session, participants will use the framework to create an additional thematic unit in a small group activity.

Presenters