Events

LocationOnline - at your home or School Time6:30pm - 8:00pm Registration6:15pm - 6:30pm This webinar is designed for parents and guardians of young children either transitioning from early intervention services, or already receiving special education services through an Individualized Education Program, IEP. In this session, participants will learn ways to prepare to be active participants […]

LocationOnline - at your home or School Registration9:15 AM - 9:30 AM This three part series is designed to support new program leaders as they navigate the many specific requirements of managing early childhood programs that include preschool students with IEPs.Join us as we engage in discussion and share important information that will guide you […]

LocationOnline - at your home or School Registration3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Research tells us that multilingual preschoolers with disabilities can become bilingual, and that supporting their bilingualism helps them develop better learning and developmental outcomes. In this session, we will discuss effective and easy-to-implement strategies that educators, therapists, and families can implement to support […]

Location Online - at your computer Time 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Registration 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Are you responsible for implementation of ECO with your students? This is the workshop for you if you are new to the ECO process or need a refresher. This webinar will provide you with information on the […]

Location Online - at your computer Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Presenters Becky Handler and Katie Suchy Description: Join Becky and Katie for the 2025–2026 ECSE Teacher Cohort! Whether you’re new to the field, a returning cohort participant, or a seasoned early childhood special educator, this year’s cohort […]

Dates September 9 & November 18, 2025, January 13, March 10, & May 12, 2026 Location Online - at your home or School Registration 3:15pm - 3:30pm This community of practice will provide an opportunity for in-depth conversation around the process of Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services. These collaborative conversations allow participants […]

LocationOnline - at your home or School Registration3:15pm - 3:30pm The Pyramid Model is a scientifically based positive behavioral framework that promotes evidence-based practices to teach social emotional competencies to all young children. The framework identifies key skills for supporting relationships, creating learning environments, teaching targeted social emotional skills, and supporting children with challenging behavior. […]

Location Will County Health Department 501 Ella Ave Joliet, IL 60433 United States   Registration 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Integrating speech/language therapy services in the Early Childhood classroom is considered best practice for all students (continuum of blended to self-contained special education placements). This workshop was created for Speech/Language Pathologists, teachers, and related staff […]

Location Joliet Junior College Event Center 1215 Houbolt Ave - Room EC2001 Joliet, IL 60431 United States Registration 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Does your district’s Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) data accurately reflect the quality of your program and the growth of your preschool age students with IEPs? Are you an administrator or program leader […]

This is a gathering for parents and family members of children who have, or are suspected of having, selective mutism. This condition is a childhood anxiety disorder where children can talk at home and in places they are comfortable, but are unable to talk and otherwise communicate in settings such as school, group care, and […]