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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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Thursday, October 10
 

9:05am HST

Let's Get Lit! A Fun-filled Exploration of Language and Literacy
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
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
avatar for Erin Firmin

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 →
avatar for Chelsea Villar

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

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
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
avatar for Kimberly McDonald

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

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
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
avatar for Kimberly McDonald

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 →
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
H 102
 
Friday, October 11
 

9:05am HST

Wordless Wonders - Practical Tips to Build Language & Literacy Skills
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
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
avatar for Hanna Stroud

Hanna Stroud

Literacy Tutor & Consultant, My Literacy Space
My Literacy Space
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 102

10:45am HST

Embedding Picture Books Throughout Your Daily Routine
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 3:00pm HST
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
avatar for Hanna Stroud

Hanna Stroud

Literacy Tutor & Consultant, My Literacy Space
My Literacy Space
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 3:00pm HST
H 102
 
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