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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”.

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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.

EARLY YEARS PROGRAM:
Click here to access our Early Years 2021 Program.

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.

VIRTUAL HELP DESK:
Please contact Kelly Slocum at kelly.slocum@sdcoe.net for conference support. Also, visit our Early Years webpage at Early Years > Home (sdcoe.net).

Saturday, March 6 • 11:30am - 1:00pm
Sing and Sign: Meeting the Needs of ALL Students

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Singing songs while integrating American Sign Language (ASL) are powerful multi-sensory and joyful experiences makes our brain active. Research states that integrating singing and signing into your literacy component develops various early literacy skills which are critical to children's future reading performance. Furthermore, the combination of singing/chanting and kinesthetic activities (hand games/rhythm patterns) develop students' social and emotional domain while creating a positive climate. This multi-sensory approach makes learning fun and exciting and meets the needs of all students.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Mike Longoria

Dr. Mike Longoria

Founder, Building Muscles in Young Brains
Dr. Mike is a national keynote speaker, trainer, and curriculum developer. Engaging young children in meaningful learning through singing and signing is a powerful multi-sensory approach that promotes multi-linguistic experiences, that meet the needs of ALL children, while building... Read More →


Saturday March 6, 2021 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Virtual Workshop