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Presenters: Susan M. Catlett Autism Consultant, Houston, TX
 * Strategies to Use During the Behavior Change Process

This session will discuss a variety of research based behavioral strategies and procedures to use when working with students who have autism and other developmental disorders. || Presenter: Maria Gonzales, PPCD Teacher, Diana Morales, Title I Teacher, Xotchil Rodriguez-Carias, Bilingual Teacher
 * Lab Coats & Goggles: Little Scientists @ Work
 * Lab Coats & Goggles: Little Scientists @ Work

Expand your science thinking! Learn how to set up a science lab/center that incorporates PK guidelines for differentiated instruction. Ideas & activities will be presented so you can go back to your classroom and begin right away. Workstations will be set up so that teachers can explore and conduct science experiments. So, throw on those lab coats, put on the goggles, and get ready to have fun! || Developing Pre-Writing and Daily Living Skills Presenter: Marianne Gibbs, OTR, Gibbs Consulting, Inc., Houston, TX
 * Curious? Naturally! Classroom Success for Preschool Children: Strategies for
 * Curious? Naturally! Classroom Success for Preschool Children: Strategies for

Learn the WHAT’s, HOW’s, and WHY’s of hand skill development and self-help development as they relate to children’s classroom success. This is a fun “must see” session that contains critical, empowering information for teachers with application across the curriculum! Participants will leave with many activities for fine motor development. || Presenters: Tanya Tullos, PhD, Library Specialist, Region 4 ESC
 * Picture Book Magic
 * Picture Book Magic

Featuring the nationally recognized 2010 Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List for ages two through grade two, this session will introduce participants to the newest picture books and provide activities for using them in preschool classrooms. || Presenter: Stephanie Burton, Teacher, Author, Singer/Songwriter, Manitou Springs, CO
 * Making Math Magic for Young Learners
 * Making Math Magic for Young Learners

Teaching math concepts is like magic for young learners when combined with music, rhythm, rhyme and movement. Get great ideas on how to find teachable math moments throughout the day and throughout the year and learn how to use easy children’s songs and rhymes to motivate learning number concepts. || Presenter: Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Professor, University of Kentucky, Frankfort, KY
 * Blended Practices in Early Childhood Education
 * Blended Practices in Early Childhood Education

Gain strategies for planning and implementing curriculum in blended inclusive early childhood settings. Participants will learn the four elements of a curriculum framework: assessment, scope and sequence, activities and instruction, and progress monitoring and practice using tools to plan/implement curriculum for children with varying abilities. || Presenters: Mark Ammons, Adaptive Technology
 * Discover The Fun In Learning: Writing, Music, and Communication
 * Discover The Fun In Learning: Writing, Music, and Communication

Communication tools and ideas will be demonstrated for those children who are pre-verbal as well as those who have trouble expressing themselves. Participants will acquire new ideas in music for teaching repetition and exploration of sounds and word. Learn ideas to create simple writing journals and see a variety of writing software appropriate for preschool. Participants will use Boardmaker v6 to create these activities. A website address of the activities created and those demonstrated by presented will be given to each participant to print out activities viewed. || Inclusive Literacy Lessons with Special Needs Adaptations Presenters: Clarissa Willis, Kaplan Learning Company, Lewisville, NC Increase your repertoire of interactive literacy lessons and strategies for designing classroom environments that encourage all learners to be active participants. Strategies that encourage collaboration and communication will be provided. ||