Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >Opening Remarks
Keynote
Title: Permission To Feel
Presenters: Dr. Marc Brackett
Location: Ballroom 1 & 2
Session A1
Title: Permission To Feel
Presenter: Dr. Marc Brackett
Description: Permission to Feels inspires a new mindset around the power of emotions to transform our lives. Using science, passion, and lively storytelling. Dr. Brackett guides us to understand our own and others’ emotions, as well as provides innovative strategies for developing emotional intelligence in adults and children so that emotions help, rather than hinder, our success and well-being.
Session A2
Title: When in Doubt, Reach Out: What to Expect When I ask for Help from IECMH, EI, or RRT
Presenters: IECMH, EITA, RRT
Description: Young children with social-emotional or behavioral concerns may benefit from Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation or Early Intervention (EI) or support from a Rapid Response Team. During this session, participants will learn more about these services.
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Session A3
Title: Trauma Sensitive Pyramid Model
Presenters: PA Key
Description: Trauma has a significant impact on children, families, and the workforce that supports them. Trauma-Informed Care together with Pyramid practices will help to implement practices that promote children’s social emotional skills and resilience.
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Session A4
Title: Pyramid Model Practices Overview
Presenters: IECMH, EITA
Description: The Pyramid Model is designed to support all children in an inclusive early childhood setting. This session will focus on prevention, promotion, and intervention practices that support social emotional development and learning.
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Session A5
Title: Preventing Health and Safety Concerns
Presenters: Ruby Martin
Description: Understanding how to support children in your care and support safe environments for all.
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Session A6
Title: Classroom-wide Practices to Support ALL Children and Decrease Challenging Behaviors
Presenter: EITA
Description: Participants will learn about five research-based preventative classroom practices from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and will leave the session with action steps to implement these five practices within their classrooms.
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Session A7
Title: Youth Behavior Reflection Tool
Presenters: The PA Key
Description: The Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool was developed for teams to use when they are faced with challenging behaviors within K-6 School-Age Child Care program. The tool looks at the behaviors, youth needs, their current practices.
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Session A8
Title: Teaching and Implementing Routines within Routines
Presenter: EITA
Description: This session focuses on practical strategies for early childhood teachers in teaching and implementing routines within routines and integrate structure into the daily activities of young learners.
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Session A9
Title: Developmental and Social-Emotional Screener Complete: Now What?
Presenters: IECMH (Brandy)
Description: Using ASQ screening results to inform daily practices in the classroom.
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Session A10
Title: The Growing Brain from Birth to Five Years Old: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development
Presenters: EITA
Description: The early years are critically important for brain development. Participants will identify factors that affect brain growth and learn about the key components they can use in everyday interactions with young children.
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Session B1
Title: Preventing Health and Safety Concerns
Presenter: Ruby Martin
Description: Understanding how to support children in your care and support safe environments for all.
Resources:
Session B2
Title: When in Doubt, Reach Out: What to Expect When I Ask for Help from IECMH, EI, or RRT
Presenters: IECMH, EITA, RRT
Description: Young children with social-emotional or behavioral concerns may benefit from Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation or Early Intervention (EI) or suppport from a Rapid Response Team. During this session, participants will learn more about these services.
Resources:
Session B3
Title: Trauma Sensitive Pyramid Model
Presenters: PA Key
Description: Trauma has a significant impact on children, families, and the workforce that supports them. Trauma-Informed Care together with Pyramid practices will help to implement practices that promote children’s social emotional skills and resilience.
Resources:
Session B4
Title: Pyramid Model Practices Overview
Presenters: IECMH, EITA
Description: The Pyramid Model is designed to support all children in an inclusive early childhood setting. This session will focus on prevention, promotion, and intervention practices that support social emotional development and learning.
Resources:
Session B5
Title: Foundations of Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health
Presenters: PA Key
Description: Challenging behavior inhibits learning and development and can leave professionals feeling stuck. This session will focus on the foundations of Infant Early Childhood Mental Health and how to reformulate the challenging behavior problem.
Session B6
Title: Classroom-wide Practices to Support ALL Children and Decrease Challenging Behaviors
Presenters: EITA
Description: Participants will learn about five research-based preventative classroom practices from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and will leave the session with action steps to implement these five practices within their classrooms.
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Session B7
Title: Overview of Prevent, Teach, Reinforce Options for Early Childhood
Presenters: EITA
Description: Prevent, Teach, Reinforce is an early childhood process for creating behavior plans for children who need individualized support. This session will describe the options available for use in classrooms and in homes and teach team expectations.
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Session B8
Title: Teaching and Implementing Routines within Routines
Presenter: EITA
Description: This session focuses on practical strategies for early childhood teachers in teaching and implementing routines within routines and integrate structure into the daily activities of young learners.
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Session B9
Title: Developmental and Social-Emotional Screener Complete: Now What?
Presenter: PA Key
Description: This session will provide an overview of the ASQ and ASQ:SE screening tools for children ages 3 months to 5 years often used in early childhood program universal screening efforts. The session will discuss tips and best practices for administration, scoring, informed decision making and courageous conversations with families when a referral is indicated. Participants will be connected with resources as well as additional professional development options to expand their learning in meaningful ways.
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Session B10
Title: The Growing Brain from Birth to Five Years Old: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development
Presenter: EITA
Description: The early years are critically important for brain development. Participants will identify factors that affect brain growth and learn about the key components they can use in everyday interactions with young children.
Resources:
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