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.
De-stress the distress of systems change work through implementation of adult wellness practices within your MTSS framework. According to the Learning Policy Institute Study 2017, 85% of teachers reported a work-life imbalance affecting their ability to teach. With the current pandemic stress and fatigue felt by most educators, now more than ever, the MTSS framework should support resiliency and self-regulation for ALL adults who work with young children. This interactive session will explore the scientific skills that build support for growth and learning that underlies a healthy sense of self. Participants are invited to experience a variety of self-care strategies such as mindfulness meditation, appreciative inquiry, compassionate communication and trauma-sensitive language and movement. Adult Wellness resources, action plan and fluency-building tips for your MTSS framework will be provided.