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The AYCE Conference

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CONFERENCE

Schedule of Events

Session I

13:00 - 13:50

  • Suite 1:
    CLASS

    Laura Iannazzo &
    Elizabeth Walker

    The Heart of Growth: How Feedback Fuels Connection and Change

  • Suite 2:
    EDIS

    Antoinette McAllister-Blyden

    Early Intervention Support for a Unique Population: Serving Those Who Serve

  • Suite 3:
    Panel Discussion

    Joan Thomas. Veronica Bischoff, Jared Barrick, Sara Thompson & Dr. Calvin Moore

    Professional Growth in CYS/ CYP

  • Suite 4:
    University of Toledo

    Kasee Chiusano, Sara F. Clark,
    Angela Burke & Hannah Post

    Teamwork Makes the Magic Happen– Strengthening staff collaboration and morale

  • Suite 5:

    Room Closed

  • Wings Lounge:
    Sarah Massie

    Authentic Assessment Throughout the Day

  • Daedalian Room:
    CDA Council 
    Vilma M. Williams

    Military School Age (MSA) Advisor Training
    (1300-1450)


0715- 0800

Arrival & Check-in/ Breakfast

0800- 0815

Welcome in Suite 1-3

0815- 0900

Professionalism

0900- 0915

Break/ Prep your day

0915- 1030

Classroom Management & Whisperer Moments

1030- 1045

Break/ Prep your day

1045- 1115

Photos opportunities with Ty

1115- 1300

Lunch in Suite 5

1430- 1700

Snacks available

1615- 1700

Giveaways/Vendors

CLASS by Teachstone

PreK Observer Training

15-16 April

0900-1700

Infants/Toddler Observer Training

15-17 April

0900-1700

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MSA by Council

MSA Rep Training

17 April

1230-1630

Meet and Greet

17 April

1630-1830

Get checked in for the conference early meet the team, network with other and receive extra raffle ticket while enjoying refreshments

AYCE 2026 Workshop

Sessions II

14:00 - 14:50

  • Suite 1:
    CLASS

    Laura Iannazzo & Elizabeth Walker

    Moments That Matter Most: Nurturing Interactions with Infants and Toddlers

  • Suite 2:
    BGCA

    Brian E. Hill

    Helping Kids Make "SMART Moves"

  • Suite 3:

    Dr. Vanessa Jimenez

    Smooth Transitions: Strategies for Mastering Transitions Time in Early Childhood Classrooms

  • Suite 4:
    University of Toledo

    Kasee Chiusano, Sara F. Clark,
    Angela Burke & Hannah Post

    Teamwork Makes the Magic Happen– Strengthening staff collaboration and morale

  • Suite 5:

    Roosevelt Young

    Tap, Swipe, Inspire: iPads in Action!

  • Wings Lounge:
    Teaching Strategies

    Donna Fowler

    Let's Investigate! Supporting learning through play with The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K

  • Daedalian Room:
    CDA Council
    Vilma M. Williams

    Military School Age (MSA) Advisor Training (continued, 1300-1450)

Session III

15:10 - 16:00

  • Suite 1:
    CLASS

    Laura Iannazzo & Elizabeth Walker

    Curiosity Meets Connection: Why Pre-K Interactions Matter

  • Suite 2:
    BGCA

    Brian E. Hill

    BGCA's Leadership Pyramid: Connecting Torch, Keystone & YOY

  • Suite 3:
    Council CDP

    Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis

    No More Barriers: Cultivating a Diverse and Competent ECE Workforce

  • Suite 4:
    University of Northern Iowa

    Dr. Christopher L. Kowalski

    & Dr. Sammy J. Spann

    Youth Worker Confidence and Leadership: Identifying Growth Areas for Staff Development

  • Suite 5:
    Mario Brown & Jennifer Brown

    Agility in the Classroom: Simple Ways to Plan, Adapt, and Work as a Team
    &

    Building Inclusive, Allergy-Smart Environments: A Story-Based Approach

  • Wings Lounge:
    Teaching Strategies

    Sharilyn Hilliard

    The Power and Joy of Individualizing Support for the Infants and Toddlers in Your Care

  • Daedalian Room:

    Dr. Lorell Chalas

    Room to Belong

Vendors for 2026
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Workshop Presenters for 2026

  • Ty'Heim Clark

  • Dr. Christopher L. Kowalski

  • Dr. Calvin Moore

  • Laura Iannazzo

  • Elizabeth Walker

  • Antoinette McAllister-Blyden

  • Dr. Bisa B. Lewis

  • Vilma M. Williams

  • Sara Thompson

  • Joan Thomas

  • Sara Clark

  • Angela Burke

  • Dr. Kasee Chiusano

  • Hannah Post

  • Sharilyn Hilliard

  • Dr. Vanessa Jimenez

  • Brian Hill

  • Veronica Bischoff

  • Mario Brown

  • Sarah Massie

  • Donna Fowler

  • Jennifer Brown

  • Dr. Sammy J. Spann

  • Jared Barrick

  • Roosevelt Young

  • Dr. Lorell Chalas