Wednesday Sessions
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
75 Joyfully Training Adult Learners: Take It to the Next Level
Teresa Byington, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Geraldine Wynn, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Charmika Hansen, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
W110B Adults
Professional Development – Training and Technical Assistance
76 The Inclusive Leader: Creating Equitable Professional Development Experiences
Reshaun Webb, Rainbow Institute of Childcare Education
W209C Adults
Professional Development – Training and Technical Assistance
79 The Power of Play: How to Use Play as a Way to Reduce Challenging Behavior and Foster Connections
Molly Dunn-Steinke, Chaddock-Caregiver Connections
Mary Kelley, Youth Services Network
W311E Preschoolers Social and Emotional Development
80 Creating Calmer Classrooms: Fostering Emotional Regulation and Well-Being Through Art and Movement Lisa Danahy, Create Calm Inc.
Jennifer Reifsteck, Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
W311F All Children Social and Emotional Development
81 Using Conflict Resolution to Support Infants and Toddlers with Emotional Functioning
Erica Hill, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
W312AB Infants & Toddlers Social and Emotional Development
82 Embracing a Culture of Enlightenment, Joy, Wonder, and Gratitude: Activating the Human Spirit for Culturally Responsive Teaching Kathleen Harris, Seton Hill University Melissa Tamburrino, Seton Hill University Maria Stone, Seton Hill University Kara Ratai, Seton Hill University
W311G Adults Teaching and Instructional Practices
77 Choosing Courage as Stakes Get Higher: Tool Kit for Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging
Holly Hickson, Southside Family Nurturing Center
Holly Elissa Bruno, Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Team Building, LLC
W202 Adults Professionalism and Ethics
78 Using Sound Business Practices, Assessment, and Goal Setting to Improve Quality
Linda Fecteau, Women’ s Business Development Council
W309
SESSION CANCELLED
All Children
Program Administration, Evaluation, and Financial Management
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Food Concessions
Blue Sky Café Food Court
LEVEL 1 | 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Food court includes various hot and cold selections, including pizza, sandwiches / wraps, salads, assorted snacks and pastries, coffee and assorted beverages
Hill of Beans Café
LEVEL 2 OUTSIDE OF WEST HALL B3 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Items include coffee, breakfast pastries, and assorted beverages
Expo Concessions
LEVEL 2 | WEST HALL B3( LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE EXPO) | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Select from a wide range of hot and cold food options from 11 different vendors, including pizza, sandwiches / wraps, tacos, Asian cuisine, hot dogs, salads, assorted snacks and pastries, coffee and assorted beverages
2025 NAEYC Annual Conference: In this Place, We Learn. For Every Child, We Lead.
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