The 18th Annual Early Years Conference focus is on understanding the approach to a Multi Tiered System of Support. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a framework that promotes equity and access by engaging “ALL” through a tiered approach that uses differentiation of services and supports. “All means ALL”.
TO VIEW YOUR SCHEDULE: Access and view your schedule by clicking the "Schedule" pull down menu located to the right of your profile picture (or head icon) and clicking "Simple".
TO ACCESS ZOOM LINKS FOR YOUR SESSIONS: On Friday and/or Saturday you will need to log in to your Sched profile and pull up your schedule to see your workshop titles. Click on the workshop to view description, presenter information, view documents and access the Zoom link. Zoom links for each workshop will appear below each workshop title 10 minutes before that workshop is scheduled to begin on each day of the conference. Simply click on the link below the title to enter the virtual workshop. (No links will be emailed to you, you must log into your Sched account to access all Zoom links.)
HANDOUTS AND POWERPOINTS: Some workshops will have documents affiliated with the training you are attending. These documents are available immediately for you if they are on your schedule. It is suggested that prior to the conference, you download to your computer and/or print any documents you are interested in so that you can easily access them during the conference.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: Participants will receive 6 PD hours per day. Their hours will be added into the Workforce Registry between 1 to 4 weeks after the conference. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion – but will not be asked to upload this certificate to the Workforce Registry.
All children, regardless of ability, have a right to access high-quality learning environments in which they fully participate alongside their peers. Providing high-quality inclusive early care and education goes beyond children with disabilities, it also encompasses the idea that all early learning settings provide equitable opportunities for children with diverse backgrounds, languages, abilities, family structures, and life experiences. This workshop will explore how MTSS builds supports for ALL children providing those who have learning differences or who require special education opportunities to access and fully participate alongside their peers in naturally occurring environments.
