Presenter:

Robin McWilliam, Ph.D., Professor, University of Alabama; Department Chair, Special Education and Multiple Abilities; Director, Evidence-Based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)
Cami Stevenson, Assistant Administrator, Multnomah Early Childhood Program, University of Alabama; Research Associate, Evidence-Based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)

Focus:

All children should be engaged when they are in group care such as child care, Head Start, and preschool. Maximizing opportunities for engagement involves having functional goals, using effective teaching, providing integrated therapy, organizing the space and the adults, and having a stimulating environment. This session will describe how consultants (e.g., itinerant professionals), directors, and teachers can implement these five elements. Participants will have checklists to use as they work with classrooms.

Session Materials:

Session Presentation: Classrooms Including Children With Special Needs

Professional Development Presentation Video: