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Observation, Documentation, Interpretation, and Instruction: Essential Components of Child Assessment, Development, and Learning
Letitia Bandy, Metropolitan Action Commission; Britany Hobbs, Metropolitan Action Commission; Christina Gomez, Metropolitan Action Commission
Three for One: How Spanish-Language Professional Development Supports Academic Language Development, Content Learning, and a Sense of Belonging
Rebeca Itzkowich, Erikson Institute; Jie Qi Chen, Erikson Institute; Jeanine O’Nan Brownell, Erikson Institute
BANNED: Classroom Libraries as Book Sanctuaries for Young Children
Brian Wright, The University of Memphis
Creating a Diverse Environment Is Not Just About the Physical Classroom: Making Families and Children Feel Welcome from the First Day
Tessie Ragan, Perfect Start Learning Consulting
Programs, Policy, and Strategy: Addressing Compensation for the Early Childhood Workforce in a Conservative State
Kimberly Kofron, Children at Risk; Cody Summerville, Texas Association for the Education of Young Children; Kaitlyn Newell, Children at Risk
An Asset-Based Approach for Differentiating Teaching in Early Math: Environments, Interactions, and Activities for Playful and Joyful DAP
Douglas Clements, University of Denver; Julie Sarama University of Denver
Self-Regulation for All: Developing a Deeper Understanding of Self-Regulation Research and Classroom Strategies to Meet the Needs of All Learners
Lauren Vega O'Neil, Portland State University; Andreina Velasco, Portland State University
Stories of Resistance: Learning from Black Women in Early Care and Education
Lucy Recio, NAEYC; Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC; Jerletha McDonald, Child Care Aware; Cynthia Davis-Vanloo, North Seattle College; Meghan Gowin, Erikson Institute; Kelly Ramsey, All Our Kin