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Tuesday, April 05
8:55 AM to 4:00 PM
A1: Everyone Needs Attention: Helping Young Children Thrive
8:55 AM to 4:00 PM
A2: Growing Healthy Kids Through Farm to ECE
8:55 AM to 4:00 PM
A5: Cooking Up Educational Fun & Using the Right Recipe
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
B1: Is Focus the Key to Thriving?
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
B2: Engaging and Supporting Families Using Technology-Enhanced Coaching
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
B3: The Assessment of Feeding within the BTT Population PART 1
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
B4: There is a Deaf Child in My Classroom: Now What Do I Do?
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
B5: A FABULOUS Way to Mitigate Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
C1:Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood- WV Project Learning Tree
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
C2: A Framework to Promote Family-Centered Practice: Family Guided Routines Based Intervention
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
C3: The Assessment of Feeding within the BTT Population PART 2
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
C4: Supporting Emergent Communicators on their Language and Literacy Journey
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
C5: Managing Job Burnout and Professional Grief
Wednesday, April 06
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
KEYNOTE: A Joyous Way to Learn!
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D1: Inspiring Music Play for the Classroom
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D10: The West Virginia Department of Education Technical Assistance Center for Accessibility & Transitions
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D2: Exploring Early Childhood Teacher Perceptions
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D3: Enhancing Young Children’s Emotional Intelligence (EI) through Social-Emotional Learning
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D4: Let’s Go Beyond the Basics
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D5: PUPPET PLAY: Using a MASCOT as a teaching, playing, singing partner
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D6: Building Positive Relationships as a Home Visitor
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D7: Keeping WV Babies Safe and Sound
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
D8: Bringing Yellowstone into the PreK and Early Childhood Classrooms
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E1: Project WET’s Early Childhood Water Education – Getting Little Feet WET PK-SA
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E10: The Road Less Traveled: Stress Behavior vs. Misbehavior in Early Childhood
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E2: 5-2-1-0 for Healthy, Active Kiddos!
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E3: Teaching Young Children About Race & Ethnicity
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E4: Finding Your MI Spirit
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E5: The Power of the Communication Matrix for the Young Child
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E6: Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E7: AAC Support is Available to Save the Day
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
E8: From Scribbles to Symbols: How Children Use Drawing and Writing- and What Can You Learn from Their Pictures and Stor
Thursday, April 07
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
SL1: Lisa Murphy On…Being Child Centered
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
SL2: Create a Joyful Reading Playground
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F1: Making the Most of the Mix! The Many Benefits of Mixed Age Groupings
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F10: AAC Ready: Exploring Foundational Understandings and Use-It-Tomorrow Implementation Strategies
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F11: Allies, Advocates & Accomplices: Supporting People in Recovery
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F2: Teach Like a Reading SUPERHERO
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F3: Children’s First & Lifelong Teacher: Parent Engagement Workshop
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F4: Putting the Pieces Together for Partnerships
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F5: Welcome to Mr. Roger's Neighborhood- Connecting Social & Emotional
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F6: Deaf-blindness and Early Intervention
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F7: Four Generations: How Effective Are You Commu
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F8: Playing Together: Intentional Learning through Play and Literature Activities
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
F9: Recognizing and Responding to the Signs of Trauma in Young Children: Trauma-Informed Best Practices
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G1: Bang! Bang! You’re Dead! Power Playing in the Classroom
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G10: Navigating Resources in West Virginia: First Choice Services
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G2: Higher Education - The Power of Joyful Reading: Help Your Young Readers Soar to Success
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G3: Learning ASL to Enhance Young Children’s Language & Cognitive Development
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G4: Acoustic Literacy: Promoting Phonemic Awareness through STEAM
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G5: Movin' & Groovin' with T.R.A.I.L.S
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G6: Strategies for Teaching Young Children Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind Low Vision
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G7: Relevant Leadership: 8 Second Attention Span
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G8: Promoting Literacy for Blind and Low Vision Children
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
G9: Substance Use Disorders & Stigma
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Session A All Day Institute Options Tuesday, 04/05/22
A1: Everyone Needs Attention: Helping Young Children Thrive
A1: Everyone Needs Attention: Helping Young Children Thrive
250/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  08:55:AM  —  04:00:PM EDT

Attention seeking is seen as misbehavior in young children and giving them attention is often times interpreted as reinforcement of bad behavior. In this presentation, we learn how we manage our emotions when children seek our attention. Self-regulation requires small children to go it alone emotionally and learn not to reach out or lean on adults who care for and educate them. Developing a balance of needing attention and learning to delay gratification can be taught through connection and relationship, not by exclusion and punishment. As we try to sift through appropriate strategies, we first get in touch with how we feel about the child’s attention-seeking behavior: What presses our buttons, what makes us anxious, how does our worldview or mindset affect how we respond? All these factors will influence the strategies we choose to respond to a child’s attention-seeking behavior.


Tamar Jacobson, Ph.D., Author and Early Childhood Education & Development Consultant 

 
A2: Growing Healthy Kids Through Farm to ECE
A2: Growing Healthy Kids Through Farm to ECE
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  08:55:AM  —  04:00:PM EDT

Farm to ECE is the incorporation of healthy, local foods, gardening opportunities, and nutrition and agriculture education to enhance the quality of education experience and promote health and well-being. In this institute, participants will learn benefits of Farm to ECE, a roadmap for starting in your ECE setting, pop up kids’ markets, and how to collaborate with parents and community partners for scalability and sustainability. This institute will be especially beneficial for ECE directors, teachers, childcare resource and referral staff, and other technical assistance support staff.


Jamie Jeffrey, MD, FAAP Director, KEYS 4 Health Kids

Jessi Criner, KEYS 4 Healthy Kids

Beverly Stern, Garden Educator

April Koenig, Co-Director, Sprouting Farms 

 
A5: Cooking Up Educational Fun & Using the Right Recipe
A5: Cooking Up Educational Fun & Using the Right Recipe
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  08:55:AM  —  04:00:PM EDT

Mary Jo and Lisa will give the attendees the best recipes for cooking up fun with children. They will experience music & movement, language, math, science/nature, social-emotional, and some of the best new books on the market for ECE. Attendees will leave with new recipes for their learning environments. They will experience meaningful, relevant, and appropriate activities. They will become active learners with new recipes for success that will nurture their objectives. A make & take presentation will connect to the new recipes and books. Come ready to cook up some educational fun. 


Mary Jo Huff, Owner; Storytellin' Time

Lisa Maddox-Vinson, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA), Owner, Get Connected with Lisa!

 
 
Session B Options Tuesday, 04/05/22
B1: Is Focus the Key to Thriving?
B1: Is Focus the Key to Thriving?
195/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  09:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Does life feel chaotic? With the national mental health crisis in full swing, learning to understand the power of focus is a vital skill that will positively affect every area of your life. This includes mental health! Join Dr. Shannon for an insightful and scientific look into the incredible human brain and learn tools to utilize the power of focus. This presentation contains data and applicable tools that will help every age and demographic build personal confidence.


Shannon Smith, M.D. Own Your Focus Huntington, WV

 
B2: Engaging and Supporting Families Using Technology-Enhanced Coaching
B2: Engaging and Supporting Families Using Technology-Enhanced Coaching
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  09:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

This three-hour presentation will provide an overview of supporting families and their young children using technology-enhanced coaching. Presenters will engage with attendees to describe, demonstrate, and use technology-enhanced coaching. 


Christian Coogle, Early Childhood Education Program, George Mason University

Clarissa Wade, Doctoral Student, George Mason University

Emil Majetich Jr. , George Mason University 

 
B3: The Assessment of Feeding within the BTT Population PART 1
B3: The Assessment of Feeding within the BTT Population PART 1
230/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  09:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

PART 1 OF 2


Comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of sensory, behavioral, and oral motor feeding development for children aged birth to three. Outline of suggested clinical experience and trainings for individuals interested in providing feeding services within WVBTT. Presentation will include introduction to the new WVBTT feeding assessment and opportunities for facilitated practice implementation. Feeding scopes of practice, outside referral recommendations, and typical feeding development review across OT, SLP, and dietetic disciplines will be discussed.

The course will include case studies, opportunities for mock group assessments, and other interactive activities.

A current resume or CV detailing clinical experience and relevant trainings will be required. 


Julie Blake, Pediatric Therapist, Milestones

Cassaundra Miller Feeding and Swallowing Clinic, West Virginia Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Dr. Amy Kurowski-Burt , Associate Professor. Master's Program Director, Division of Occupational Therapy- West Virginia University School of Medicine



 
B4: There is a Deaf Child in My Classroom: Now What Do I Do?
B4: There is a Deaf Child in My Classroom: Now What Do I Do?
233/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  09:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

You have been told you are going to have a Deaf child in your classroom, and you are wondering: How do I work with a Deaf child? Do they learn differently than hearing children? Will they need an interpreter? How will this affect the other children? Come to this session and hopefully we will be able to answer some of your questions.


Janelle St. Martin, We Sign 2

 
B5: A FABULOUS Way to Mitigate Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
B5: A FABULOUS Way to Mitigate Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
189/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  09:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

This program will focus on a FABULOUS Framework, 8 pillars of resilience, to manage compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma. Participants will identify their strengths and how to put them into practice to manage their stressful job working with infant and toddler, preschool, or school age children. To enhance the quality of early childhood services, this program recognizes the importance of self-care and the wellbeing in professionals.


The presenter requests attendees of this session print a copy of the workbook prior to CC22 for participation.


Barbara Ruebel, Griefwork Center, Inc.

 
 
Session C Options Tuesday, 04/05/22
C1:Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood- WV Project Learning Tree
C1:Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood- WV Project Learning Tree
232/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  01:00:PM  —  04:00:PM EDT

This workshop introduces formal and non-formal educators to Project Learning Tree’s (PLT) Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood activity guide, and helps educators prepare for facilitating activities with young learners. Participants will participate in activities from the activity guide which includes over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play and exploration and is specifically designed for educators who work with children ages 3-6. Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons. 


Linda Carnell. BSFM, Assistant State Forester-Education, WV Division of Forestry, WV State Coordinator, Project Learning Tree

 
C2: A Framework to Promote Family-Centered Practice: Family Guided Routines …
C2: A Framework to Promote Family-Centered Practice: Family Guided Routines …
213/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  01:00:PM  —  04:00:PM EDT

This three-hour presentation will provide an overview of a framework to promote family-centered practice, Family Guided Routines Based Intervention. Within this presentation we will identify, discuss, and apply the five components of Family Guided Routines Based Intervention including Family Guided, Individualized, Culturally Responsive Services and Supports; Everyday Activities, Routines, and Places; Functional, Participation-based Outcomes; Embedded Evidence-based Instruction; and Caregiver Coaching. Together these components provide a framework for family-centered practice.


Christian Coogle, Early Childhood Education Program, George Mason University

Clarissa Wade, Doctoral Student, George Mason University

Emil Majetich Jr. , George Mason University 


 
C3: The Assessment of Feeding within the BTT Population PART 2
C3: The Assessment of Feeding within the BTT Population PART 2
231/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  01:00:PM  —  04:00:PM EDT

PART 2 of 2


Comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of sensory, behavioral, and oral motor feeding development for children aged birth to three. Outline of suggested clinical experience and trainings for individuals interested in providing feeding services within WVBTT. Presentation will include introduction to the new WVBTT feeding assessment and opportunities for facilitated practice implementation. Feeding scopes of practice, outside referral recommendations, and typical feeding development review across OT, SLP, and dietetic disciplines will be discussed.

The course will include case studies, opportunities for mock group assessments, and other interactive activities.

A current resume or CV detailing clinical experience and relevant trainings will be required. 


Julie Blake, Pediatric Therapist, Milestones

Cassaundra Miller Feeding and Swallowing Clinic, West Virginia Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Dr. Amy Kurowski-Burt , Associate Professor. Master's Program Director, Division of Occupational Therapy- West Virginia University School of Medicine

 
C4: Supporting Emergent Communicators on their Language and Literacy Journe …
C4: Supporting Emergent Communicators on their Language and Literacy Journe …
221/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  01:00:PM  —  04:00:PM EDT

Language and literacy are inextricably intertwined. Access to and supportive use of AAC is necessary to engage in literacy instruction; and development of literacy skills is essential to develop competent communicators. Increasingly, our understanding of the continuum of emergent to conventional skills informs our approach to supporting AAC Learners through meaningful and appropriate practices. Literacy-based instructional routines, outlined by Erickson and Koppenhaver, provide a framework for understanding how to support AAC learners from the earliest stages of their language and literacy journey. Articulating annual goals and outcomes that thoughtfully reflect the skills and characteristics of emergent communicators will also be discussed. 


Tabitha Jones-Wohleber, M.S., CCC-SLP

 
C5: Managing Job Burnout and Professional Grief
C5: Managing Job Burnout and Professional Grief
180/250 LEFT  
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022 @  01:00:PM  —  04:00:PM EDT

This program will focus on the impact of burnout and professional grief.

Participants will assess their level of burnout and identify strategies to mitigate its impact. This program will also focus on losses related to COVID, drug death, suicide, and homicide and how grief gets complicated. Participants will identify ways to manage their professional losses and describe models of mourning, and how to apply what they learn to the bereaved families who they support. Participants will be given a downloadable workbook with wellbeing tips, self-assessments, and a work-life balance self-care action plan.


The presenter requests attendees of this session print a copy of the workbook prior to CC22 for participation.


Barbara Ruebel, Griefwork Center

 
 
KEYNOTE Wednesday, 04/06/22
KEYNOTE: A Joyous Way to Learn!
KEYNOTE: A Joyous Way to Learn!
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  08:30:AM  —  10:00:AM EDT

In this energizing session Jim will share examples of his work – both books and songs – that early childhood professionals can bring back to their classrooms, playrooms, and family rooms. Most importantly, Jim will discuss how his unique creations in music play inspire young children not only to move, but to regulate their movements…. not only to sing, but to make connections between the words they sing and the printed word and the world of numbers. Jim will share musical games appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. 


Jim Gill, Musician & Author 

 
 
Session D Options Wednesday, 04/06/22
D1: Inspiring Music Play for the Classroom
D1: Inspiring Music Play for the Classroom
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

This session is a great follow-up to Jim’s keynote address. It is filled with the musical inspiration you’ll need to keep energized!

 

Jim will share additional musical games and explain, in greater detail, the purpose behind his play. His active music play provides a context for children to develop abilities, such as self-regulation, essential to school success. Jim’s clever word play and rhymes in the context of active movement games also provide broad opportunities for literacy development. You’ll bring some inspiration, useful in the morning and afternoon, back to your work with toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children! 


Jim Gill, Musician & Author

 
D2: Exploring Early Childhood Teacher Perceptions
D2: Exploring Early Childhood Teacher Perceptions
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Young children experiencing toxic stress has negative consequences on their development. As teachers and staff, we work with young children who might be experiencing toxic stress. In this interactive presentation participants will have the opportunity to learn more about a recent case study that explored teachers’ perceptions of toxic stress in young children and the classroom practices used to assist students experiencing toxic stress. Participants will also have the chance to consider and explore what we can learn from looking deeper into our own perceptions, emotions, and practices when considering our work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers experiencing toxic stress.


Dr. Pamela Waddell, Family Engagement Specialist, Region 3 TTA Network

 
D3: Enhancing Young Children’s Emotional Intelligence (EI) through Social-E …
D3: Enhancing Young Children’s Emotional Intelligence (EI) through Social-E …
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Early childhood educators will learn how to teach social and emotional learning skills to their children to enhance their children’s emotional intelligence – EI – through the use of songs, games, stories, and positive reinforcement. This benefits children greatly as people with high emotional intelligence can recognize their own emotions and those of others, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior. People with high EI do better academically and also have greater mental health, job performance, and leadership skills as adults.


Dr. Michael S. Hubler, Time to Sign

 
D4: Let’s Go Beyond the Basics
D4: Let’s Go Beyond the Basics
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

You know a few basic signs but need to know a little more, this is the workshop for you. The whole session will be geared to answer your sign language questions, everyone needs to bring about 5 “how do you sign_____” questions. You may email your questions before the conference at wesign2@gmail.com or bring them with you.


Janelle St. Martin, We Sign 2

 
D5: PUPPET PLAY: Using a MASCOT as a teaching, playing, singing partner
D5: PUPPET PLAY: Using a MASCOT as a teaching, playing, singing partner
216/250 LEFT  
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

PUPPET PLAY – Learn how to make stories come alive with puppets, props, and playful tales. A puppet on the hand is a special connection for all children. Learn how to introduce a MASCOT puppet. Develop imagination, early literacy, creativity, visual expression, critical thinking, and oral communication skills. 

Using a puppet is appropriate for ALL AGES from infant to adults. Peeper puppets are special, and instruction will be shared with all attendees on how to use a puppet. Adding a puppet to the curriculum is a simple task.


Mary Jo Huff, Owner; Storytellin' Time

 
D6: Building Positive Relationships as a Home Visitor
D6: Building Positive Relationships as a Home Visitor
213/250 LEFT  
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

The purpose of this training is to promote positive relationships when working with families as a home visitor. The training will provide insight and strategies that can be implemented on a day-to-day basis with the goal of building family resiliency. 


Sarah Feick, WV Birth to Three, Skill Builders

 
D7: Keeping WV Babies Safe and Sound
D7: Keeping WV Babies Safe and Sound
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

In WV more than 30 babies under one year of age die from a preventable cause related to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma. In this session we will talk about the current guidelines surrounding infant safe sleep along with resources and materials available for those educating families (home visitors, childcare, early intervention) about safe sleep as well as Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) Prevention. We will also share what we are doing this year to promote infant safety throughout West Virginia and how you can join us.  


Kristy Stout, WV Birth to Three, Our Babies: Safe and Sound

Candice Lefeber, Project WATCH, Our Babies: Safe and Sound

 
D8: Bringing Yellowstone into the PreK and Early Childhood Classrooms
D8: Bringing Yellowstone into the PreK and Early Childhood Classrooms
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Kelly Serdynski Gray is a prek special needs teacher for Berkeley County schools and does conferences for the Grizzly Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana and Yellowstone Forever. She also writes and illustrates children’s books for Barnes and Noble, under the name of Kelly Ann Serdynski. Kelly lives Hedgesville, WV, during the school year, and in Montana and Alaska for parts of the summer.  


Kelly Serdynski Gray, Berkeley County Schools, Wolf Grizzly Discovery Center

 
D10: The West Virginia Department of Education Technical Assistance Center …
D10: The West Virginia Department of Education Technical Assistance Center …
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

This presentation will show all the resources that the WVDE Technical Assistance Center for Accessibility & Transitions (TAC) have to offer for those individuals that work with children with exceptionalities in the areas of deaf, hard of hearing, blind/low vision, and deaf blindness as well as students who require Accessible Education Materials, assistive technology, assistance with print disabilities and transition needs. 


Mary Anne Clendenin, WV Department of Education Technical Assistance Center for Accessibility and Transitions, WV SenseAbilities Project Director

 
 
Session E Options Wednesday, 04/06/22
E1: Project WET’s Early Childhood Water Education – Getting Little Feet WET …
E1: Project WET’s Early Childhood Water Education – Getting Little Feet WET …
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

Getting Little Feet Wet is Project WET’s (Water Education Today) early childhood curriculum guide. It was developed specifically for teachers working with children (ages 3-6). The guide contains 11 interactive, hands-on activities for young learners to explore different aspects of water – from water properties to water sounds. Each activity offers Pre- K and K-2 options and is correlated to educational standards.


Tomi Bergstrom, WV Project WET, WV Department of Environmental Protection 


 
E2: 5-2-1-0 for Healthy, Active Kiddos!
E2: 5-2-1-0 for Healthy, Active Kiddos!
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

Early childhood is a critical time for developing healthy habits to ensure a healthy body mass index in our youngest citizens. Unfortunately, WV is only one of four states with increasing obesity rates in our 2–4-year-old children receiving WIC benefits. The 5-2-1-0 (5 servings of fruits/vegetables, 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour or more physical activity, 0 sugary drinks) message and resources can assist early education educators and families in simple strategies to raise happy, health, and active children. In this fun and interactive session, participants will learn about 5-2-1-0 and simple strategies to use in their ECE settings and at home. 


Jamie Jeffrey, MD, FAAP Director, KEYS 4 Health Kids

Jessi Criner, KEYS 4 Healthy Kids

Merinda Stricklen, KEYS 4 Healthy Kids

 
E3: Teaching Young Children About Race & Ethnicity
E3: Teaching Young Children About Race & Ethnicity
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

Participants will learn how to teach young children about race, ethnicity, equality, and humanity through songs, stories, and shows. Teaching our young children how to view and understand the world and our wonderful differences and how we are all the SAME inside.  

With this training you learn easy ways to implement race and ethnicity instruction to the youngest of our children, so they learn early to understand and appreciate all their own and everyone else's uniqueness and specialty. Children need to learn these skills to treat everyone the way they wish to be treated.  


Dr. Michael Hubler, Time to Sign, Inc.

 
E4: Finding Your MI Spirit
E4: Finding Your MI Spirit
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

Each of us in early childhood are supporting families who are coming to us for help with something – caring for their child, educating their child, or helping them to care for and educate their child. How we approach our helping role makes all the difference. Through our collaborative partnerships, we help families in finding the motivation to make the changes they feel are important to successfully address their concerns. 

Join us to learn more about Motivational Interviewing, an evidence-based practice designed to help people do just that! You will learn about the elements of MI, demonstrating the spirit of MI and some foundational skills to get you started.


Participants will be required to have on their cameras for this session.


Kristy Stout, WV Birth to Three

Regina Woodcock, WV Birth to Three

Lauren Moore, WV Birth to Three

Sheila Zickefoose, WV Birth to Three

Sarah Feick, WV Birth to Three, Skill Builders

 
E5: The Power of the Communication Matrix for the Young Child
E5: The Power of the Communication Matrix for the Young Child
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

This session will review how to administer the Communication Matrix and interpret the profile. Sample profiles will be presented and analyzed to demonstrate how to use them to determine the child’s level of symbolization, the communication modes to consider, communicative intents to focus on and general intervention strategies. The Communication Matrix is designed to assess communication skills that develop between the ages of birth and 24 months; however, the individual being assessed can be chronologically any age. This assessment tool is appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschool, or school aged individuals. It can be used to assess individuals who have sensory and/or motor impairments and who use any form of communication including augmentative communication. The companion modules developed by the WVDE Communication Matrix group will be discussed. 


Karen Haines M.S., CCC-SLP

 
E6: Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers
E6: Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

This interactive workshop is a call for action to address the unmet needs of expectant and new fathers. It will address the common barriers that fathers and health care providers experience in factoring in fathers. This includes men in pregnancy, early parenthood, and beyond the perinatal period. The research shows that men experience a range of mental health concerns at rates that are comparable to those of women. We will strategize how communities and professionals can improve the care of all parents who may be marginalized by current practices.


Jane Honikman, author, founder, Postpartum Support International (PSI), Postpartum Action Institute (PAI)

 
E7: AAC Support is Available to Save the Day
E7: AAC Support is Available to Save the Day
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

Trying to determine when to introduce augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to preschoolers can be challenging. Not introducing AAC because the child “might” start talking or has some minimal word approximations only delays the support AAC can provide. This session will discuss reasons to begin using AAC when you find out that a child is nonverbal, myths about AAC that still exist, and the AAC consideration process. In addition, we will discuss the evaluation process and support that the West Virginia Technical Assistance Center Accessibility and Transition can provide to all students with disabilities from birth to post-secondary.  


Lee Ann Brammer, WV Department of Education, SEACDC, WVATS Advisory Council, SenseAbilities Advisory Council

 
E8: From Scribbles to Symbols: How Children Use Drawing and Writing- and Wh …
E8: From Scribbles to Symbols: How Children Use Drawing and Writing- and Wh …
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

Art is the “first language” of the beginning reader and writer. Children usually draw or paint before they write.  They use what might seem like just scribbles, lines, and blobs to represent things. But isn’t that what writing is all about? Both art and writing are a process of symbol making and can be a means of communication. Children’s pictures are words to them and represent an essential step on the road to literacy. 



? In our session we will be experimenting with the developmental aspect of children's writing and art.

You will need:

  • paper
  • markers, color pencils OR crayons 
  • watercolor and brush and a straw



Ellen Booth-Church, Nova Southeastern university, Educational Consultant, Speaker, Author

 
E10: The Road Less Traveled: Stress Behavior vs. Misbehavior in Early Child …
E10: The Road Less Traveled: Stress Behavior vs. Misbehavior in Early Child …
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  04:30:PM EDT

This training will cover the topics of stress behavior and misbehavior in children, specifically children birth to 8 years of age. The training will focus on the differences between the two types of behavior, the neurology behind it, and the strategies that will serve each type of behavior.


Dr. Amy Carlson, WV Autism Training Center, Marshall University 

 
 
Spotlight Session Options Thursday, 04/06/22
SL1: Lisa Murphy On…Being Child Centered
SL1: Lisa Murphy On…Being Child Centered
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  08:30:AM  —  10:00:AM EDT

This workshop is the workshop version of the content in her latest book: Lisa Murphy on… Being Child Centered. This session provides an in-depth exploration of the 9 points within the framework of Lisa Murphy’s approach to working with children. Via interactive lecture, true-to-life examples, anecdotes and her signature “learning and laughing” style, this workshop presents what it really means to be a hands-on, play-based, child-centered program.


Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., Early Childhood Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc.


 
SL2: Create a Joyful Reading Playground
SL2: Create a Joyful Reading Playground
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  08:30:AM  —  10:00:AM EDT

This engaging workshop demonstrates and provides ready-to-go joyful reading activities, lessons, songs, and stories that you can put to work in your classrooms right away. It will empower you to immerse all young readers, including your English learners, in joyful and engaging reading experiences throughout the day-and help them build their essential reading foundation. Gather all of your favorites to build ready-to use ‘equipment’ for your reading playground. Get ready to create your own samples, lessons, and activities to turn your classroom into a reading playground today! 


Dr. Gina Pepin, Association for Advancing Quality in Education Preparation, Great Start Collaborative


 
 
Session F Options Thursday, 04/07/22
F1: Making the Most of the Mix! The Many Benefits of Mixed Age Groupings
F1: Making the Most of the Mix! The Many Benefits of Mixed Age Groupings
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

This is the newest addition to Lisa Murphy’s line up and has a unique different delivery style. In this session, Lisa reads the paper she wrote on The Benefits of Mixed Age Groupings (MAGS) and, while reading, riffs in real time as to her additional thoughts about the topic, strategies for success, potential challenges, and other MAG considerations. By tapping into both historical (Lilian Katz) and contemporary (Peter Gray, among others) research and resources, the paper presents a general overview of MAGS, some typical barriers to them, and ends with identifying specific benefits. This session has been well received due to the interactive delivery style as well as the concise review of the many social and intellectual benefits of mixed age groupings in early childhood programs.


Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., Early Childhood Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc.


 
F2: Teach Like a Reading SUPERHERO
F2: Teach Like a Reading SUPERHERO
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

This high-energy workshop explores how to put the ideas in The Power of Joyful Reading: Help Young Readers Soar to Success to work in your classroom. Learn engaging shared reading techniques that help your students develop their basic reading skills and knowledge and lead them to love books. Enjoy reading and see themselves as readers. Dr. Gina will show you how to weave joyful shared reading experiences into your daily routines, activities, and lessons throughout the day, day after day and all year long, even in a virtual classroom. 


Dr. Gina Pepin, Association for Advancing Quality in Education Preparation, Great Start Collaborative

 
F3: Children’s First & Lifelong Teacher: Parent Engagement Workshop
F3: Children’s First & Lifelong Teacher: Parent Engagement Workshop
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Participants will learn about children’s social-emotional development

and how to use positive reinforcement, role-modeling, stories, music, and games that provide a powerful foundation to enhance children’s learning and behavior.

This workshop will teach teachers and specialists the 100 Easy Ways to Promote Social – Emotional Learning to guide their children through a positive, preventative, and effective instructional/learning approach. During this workshop participants also learn to use strategies and techniques to bring young children out of their emotional brain into their logical brain to increase peer relations, expressing their feelings in a positive manner, and to improve self-regulating behavior.


Dr. Michael Hubler, Time to Sign, Inc.

 
F4: Putting the Pieces Together for Partnerships
F4: Putting the Pieces Together for Partnerships
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

A key part of a child’s successful education is a strong partnership between home and school. This partnership is especially true for children with special needs. This course’s panel discussion will give you the opportunity to hear from families across the state of WV about their experiences, building partnerships, seeking out resources and what supports are available with communities, regional and state level groups. Come and learn about strategies you can use. Join us to learn from these incredible stories of the journey to strengthen partnerships.


Brenda Lamkin, WV Parent Training, and Information

Patty Boyce, WV Birth to Three, WV Parent Training and Information

Cara Price, WV Parent Training, and Information

 
F5: Welcome to Mr. Roger's Neighborhood- Connecting Social & Emotional
F5: Welcome to Mr. Roger's Neighborhood- Connecting Social & Emotional
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

During this training, educators will go through Mr. Roger's neighborhood, and I will be your tour guide. Educators will look at how Fred Rogers engaged in the work of building critical connections during his lifetime and helped many increase capacities and create connections. Teaching children how to connect with themselves and with their world is not a detraction from the work of dismantling corrupt empires. Reminding children and adults of what matters in a world that would prefer us to be consumed with what does not- is its own form of activism. The education offered through Mister Rogers' Neighborhood offers us tools that we can use for us to be able to get to know and listen deeply to ourselves so that the educator can better listen to others and form connections. During this neighborhood visit, you will learn how to make connections with families, co-workers, and children. Through PowerPoint and Videos, you see how a simple man-made many wonderful things happen in Early Childhood. Educators will see that they are helpers and they that they do makes a great impact on the world. Through child's literature, we will look at books that can be used in the classroom to discuss feelings and activities will also be shown.


Lisa Maddox-Vinson, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA)

 
F6: Deaf-blindness and Early Intervention
F6: Deaf-blindness and Early Intervention
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Deafblindness has a significant impact on a child’s interactions and communication with others and their ability to access information. A child that has a combined hearing and vision loss has unique needs that must be addressed for the child to have adequate access to learning and development. This presentation will discuss the impact of deaf-blindness on development as well as strategies and intervention ideas to provide learning opportunities in daily routines. Throughout this presentation you will learn the definition of deaf-blindness, how a combined hearing and vision loss impact learning and concept development, and strategies to provide direct instruction of concepts through daily routines.


Debbie Adams, WV SenseAbilities, WV Department of Education

 
F7: Four Generations: How Effective Are You Commu
F7: Four Generations: How Effective Are You Commu
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

As a leader in Early Child Care, you are communicating to multiple generations (from colleagues to parents and from community leaders to educators). With 4, and sometimes 5, separate generations side by side your professional development must include an understanding of these generations. This session is designed to do recognize the uniqueness of the times we current live in, recognizing miscommunication and friction, understanding different generational breakdowns and next steps. 


Jay McChord, McChord, Inc.

 
F8: Playing Together: Intentional Learning through Play and Literature Act …
F8: Playing Together: Intentional Learning through Play and Literature Act …
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Reading and sharing books with young children helps them in building necessary skills in literacy and language development. Relationships between providers and children are also strengthen when reading books and sharing stories. In this presentation, the Glenville State College Early Education Student Group will share a variety of hands-on learning activities appropriate for preschoolers to encourage play activities, as well a focus on family involvement. Participants will actively take part in story stretchers built on intentionally prepared play activities. Connections to children’s literature will be shared. Activities will be developmentally appropriate for preschool children.  


Connie Stout O’Dell, Glenville State College

Shelly Ratliff, Glenville State College

 
F9: Recognizing and Responding to the Signs of Trauma in Young Children: Tr …
F9: Recognizing and Responding to the Signs of Trauma in Young Children: Tr …
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood between the ages of 0-17, and chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse into adulthood. These adverse childhood experiences can negatively impact education, job opportunities, and even future earning potential. Participants will learn the effects of ACEs on the developing child as well as how to recognize signs of trauma, and post-traumatic stress in young children. The session will conclude with prevention and intervention strategies, trauma-informed best practices, and resources to further support those working with young children impacted by trauma.


Kelly Mordecki, Stephanie Hayes, West Virginia Department of Education

Stephanie Hayes, West Virginia Department of Educations Charleston, WV

 
F10: AAC Ready: Exploring Foundational Understandings and Use-It-Tomorrow I …
F10: AAC Ready: Exploring Foundational Understandings and Use-It-Tomorrow I …
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Communication partners of those who are learning AAC play an essential role in shaping quality interactions. From social closeness to language development, to supporting emotional competence, the actions and reactions of communication partners highlight the transactional nature of communication. This session will explore 5 foundational understandings to help communication partners understand and embrace their role in the communication dyad. Ample actionable strategies to 1) Plan for AAC, 2) Speak AAC, and 3) Invite participation with AAC, in the context of everyday interactions will be explored.


Tabitha Jones-Wohleber, Communication AACtualized

 
F11: Allies, Advocates & Accomplices: Supporting People in Recovery
F11: Allies, Advocates & Accomplices: Supporting People in Recovery
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  10:30:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

The rural nature of our state poses unique challenges to those with SUD, those seeking help for or in recovery from SUD. Stigma is a significant deterrent for those need treatment and ongoing support. We can all do something to change the trajectory for our families, friends, and neighbors. This session will focus on strategies to reduce stigma and how to become allies to those in or seeking recovery. Parents, especially mothers, face additional stigma if they have an SUD or are in recovery. We will explore ways that home visiting providers can become allies and better support clients.  


Susie Mullens, WV Collegiate Recovery Network, Marshall University Research Corp. 

 
 
Session G Options, Thursday 04/07/22
G1: Bang! Bang! You’re Dead! Power Playing in the Classroom
G1: Bang! Bang! You’re Dead! Power Playing in the Classroom
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

This workshop is a discussion, NOT an argument. We will talk about facilitating power playing in any and all of its manifestations, NOT debating whether it is “ok” or not. If you are pro, awesome, let’s take your facilitation of it and your comfort deeper. If you are on the fence, come ready to unpack your hesitation. If you are solid in the anti-camp, please think twice about selecting this session unless you and your group are ready to consider both the benefits of power playing and the concerns that are linked to simply banning it.


Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., Early Childhood Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc.


 
G2: Higher Education - The Power of Joyful Reading: Help Your Young Readers …
G2: Higher Education - The Power of Joyful Reading: Help Your Young Readers …
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

Dr. Pepin guides participants through course syllabus design/professional development based on The Power of Joyful Reading: Help Your Young Readers Soar to Success for universities/P-12 schools interested in offering ongoing professional learning hours or credit. A book study and how to implement the Joyful Reading Approach in multiple teaching environments (hybrid, face to face, self-directed study, etc.) will be the main focus.


Dr. Gina Pepin, Association for Advancing Quality in Education Preparation, Great Start Collaborative

 
G3: Learning ASL to Enhance Young Children’s Language & Cognitive Developme …
G3: Learning ASL to Enhance Young Children’s Language & Cognitive Developme …
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

Participants will learn signs to promote cognitive brain development and learning. Participants will also learn how to teach basic sign words and   phrases to promote and enhance early childhood functional communication, which creates the foundation of all learning – both academic and       behavioral. Participants will learn to use sign words to compliment, enhance and reinforce new concept learning for quicker learning and better recall. Participants will learn ASL through fun and engaging songs, games, activities, and stories that can be directly transferred to use with your    children and how sign language benefits young children’s language and learning and

development.


Lillian I. Hubler, Time to Sign, Inc. 

 
G4: Acoustic Literacy: Promoting Phonemic Awareness through STEAM
G4: Acoustic Literacy: Promoting Phonemic Awareness through STEAM
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

A critical emergent literacy skill, phonemic awareness is a non-negotiable in the early childhood setting. Music and phonemes will travel through the halls as participants gain a deeper knowledge of developing phonemic awareness through music and science. An interactive hands-on session, participants will create musical instruments from everyday materials as they learn more about promoting phonemic awareness while fostering STEAM in the early childhood setting. 


Angela Curfman, West Liberty University

Melesa Swartz, West Liberty University

 
G5: Movin' & Groovin' with T.R.A.I.L.S
G5: Movin' & Groovin' with T.R.A.I.L.S
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

In this interactive session we will discuss and share the importance of play and developmentally appropriate practices looking through the lens of West Virginia's free statewide Traveling Resource and Information Library Service program. Discover how you and the children in your childcare can benefit from participating in the T.R.A.I.L.S. program. Dress comfortably so you can move and groove with us!


Chris Gillis, TRAILS, Child Care & Resource Center

 
G6: Strategies for Teaching Young Children Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and …
G6: Strategies for Teaching Young Children Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and …
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

Tips and strategies to work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing or Blind or Low vision in your Pre-K – early elementary classroom will be discussed. Following this presentation, you will have a better understanding of the specific needs of children with hearing or vision loss. You will be able to implement the use of visual strategies and design classroom adaptations to maximize the success of students with hearing/vision loss. We will discuss important practical ways to support these students.


Dr. Ressie Phillips, WV Department of Educational Technical Assistance Center for Accessibility and Transition

Melissa Carpenter, WV Department of Educational Technical Assistance Center for Accessibility and Transition, Wv Schools for the Deaf and Blind, WV Birth to Three

Nora Stevenson, WV Department of Educational Technical Assistance Center for Accessibility and Transition, Marshall University Graduate College

 
G7: Relevant Leadership: 8 Second Attention Span
G7: Relevant Leadership: 8 Second Attention Span
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

As a professional in Early Childhood Development your communication is imperative to your success. Today though, the average attention span of people is less than 8 seconds! This session is designed to give you the tools to dramatically increase your communication in the challenging times we live in.


Jay McChord, McChord Inc.

 
G8: Promoting Literacy for Blind and Low Vision Children
G8: Promoting Literacy for Blind and Low Vision Children
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

Literacy for blind and low vision children includes many different formats, including print, braille, objects, speech, and other symbol systems. Regardless of whether or not they have a partial vision loss or total blindness, all children must begin with continued exposure to meaningful experiences. In this sense, literacy is much more than learning to read, whether in braille or print, as it starts with understanding one's environment, including people, activities, and routines. Learning to communicate about these experiences may be through speech, sign language, objects, or some combination.


Laura Anderson, West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind 

 
G9: Substance Use Disorders & Stigma
G9: Substance Use Disorders & Stigma
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) Substance Use Disorder and Stigma training focuses on educating the audience about the substance use disorder crisis in West Virginia and the science of addiction. The training gives information on how individuals can alter their language to be more person-centered when referencing issues around substance use disorder. The presentation tells attendants about the history of the opioid epidemic and the ODCP, before explaining some of the science behind substance use disorder and how it is influenced by biological, psychological, and environmental factors. The training also explains the different types of treatment for substance use disorder and dispels some of the myths and misconception around medication assisted treatment. Lastly, the presentation explains the concept of stigma and how to adopt less stigmatizing language that will bring awareness to stigmatizing language associated with substance use disorder and create an environment that is more advantageous for treatment and recovery.


Rachel Thaxton, Office of Drug Control Policy

 
G10: Navigating Resources in West Virginia: First Choice Services
G10: Navigating Resources in West Virginia: First Choice Services
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022 @  01:30:PM  —  03:00:PM EDT

Accessing and navigating resources can be challenging. First Choice Services operates several helplines in West Virginia. Each has a goal of making social services/healthcare services easier to access. These helplines include 1-800-GAMBLER, HELP4WV, the Suicide Lifeline, Jobs & Hope, HELP304, WV Navigator, the Tobacco Quitline, and 211. We will discuss how each of these programs can help your clients and make your job easier. This training is geared towards those who work with children of all ages.


Sheila Moran, First Choice Services (FCS)

 
 
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Options
Exhibitor Home Page Logo Display- VIRTUAL
Exhibitor Home Page Logo Display- VIRTUAL
4/10 LEFT $ 250.00 

An exhibitor profile display will provide a clickable logo on the Virtual Event Organizer AND Eventsquid registration page for all attendees. This will show a logo (provided by the exhibitor) that links directly to a website or page (provided by the exhibitor) that any attendee can access for the full duration of the conference at any time. Exhibitors will be responsible for providing a logo and weblink to the Celebrating Connections content designer for set up.

 
Exhibitor Profile Display- VIRTUAL
Exhibitor Profile Display- VIRTUAL
79/80 LEFT $ 150.00 

An exhibitor profile display will provide a clickable logo on the Eventsquid registration page for all attendees. This will show a logo (provided by the exhibitor) that links directly to a website or page (provided by the exhibitor) that any attendee can access for the full duration of the conference at any time. Organizational logo, website and contact info will need to be provided.

 
Set of 3 Exhibitor Profile Displays- VIRTUAL
Set of 3 Exhibitor Profile Displays- VIRTUAL
79/80 LEFT $ 450.00 

Set of three virtual displays


An exhibitor profile display will provide a clickable logo on the Eventsquid registration page for all attendees. This will show a logo (provided by the exhibitor) that links directly to a website or page (provided by the exhibitor) that any attendee can access for the full duration of the conference at any time. Organizational logo, website and contact info will need to be provided.

 
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